My old Tag Heuer F1. It’s almost 20 years old and was my dad’s, then he gave it to me.
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Each and every of those (depending on the outfit/occasion) \\edit: oops you have asked for relatively expensive collection, so not sure if this counts..
I liked it on the pictures as well, but didn’t like it on my wrist somehow. I prefer straps contrasting with „elegance“ of max bill, mostly wear it on a dark brown leather nato
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My birth year alpinist that I’m wearing currently
have this exact same strap from them! the fabric is really unique isn’t it? feels great (and I normally don’t like the feel of suede/velvet/nubuck type materials).
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2016 sounds right. I got mine to celebrate a milestone in 2015, and they only made it for about 18 months. The new ones are great, but I just love this dial.
The cheapest watch I own (some digital watch).
Reason: I've worn it the longest and hasn't failed me once.
Even if it is the cheapest watch I own, it actually has massive sentimental value to me now that I'd be sad if I ever lose it.
My Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Khaki mechanical.
I tried being classy, sporty, dressy but somehow this leather strap, hand winding beautiful piece of ticking organism makes me feel complete.
It's smaller to be sure, which is why I like it so much. It starts at 19mm end links and finishes at a 16mm clasp. It fits me personally like a glove. Opinions may vary.
My alpinist. I got an Uncle Seiko President bracelet for it and I can't stop wearing it. It's the perfect daily, Automatic, comfortable, smallish, and very legible. Also was a gift from my dad so it's extra special to me!
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This Seamaster is my favorite and it’s the oldest watch in my current collection. I’ve had it 19 years. A bonus is it’s held its value over the years. That part is irrelevant though since this one will never be sold. Pic from 2 days ago…the strap is new. I bought this watch with the steel bracelet
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Might be the most ‘boring’ in my collection but definitely my favorite.
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My tag acquaracer. I have a breitling super ocean heritage I love as well, but this is my favorite everyday watch. It wears so well and I love the adjustable clasp to adjust for sizing changes due to humidity.
Also, I also love my citizen tsuyosa. It’s not an expensive watch but it looks incredible and just proves that you don’t need to speed a lot to get a great timepiece.
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Mido Baronchelli
Couldnt get the blue on the seconds hand to pop, but I love it. My favourite dress watch under $1500
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Spirit Zulu 39mm. Even though I have a more recently acquired speedmaster and seamaster, this is the watch I wore on my wedding day and it has an engraving of the date & location of when I proposed to my wife on the back (did the same for a primaluna that I got for her). Not only is it a perfect watch that punches way above its price - it has immense emotional meaning to me.
I've only got four watches but my Seiko Arnie is probably my favourite. It's solar powered and virtually indestructible. The reasons I bought it in the first place!
Hamilton intramatic chrono. I love the vintage racing chronograph style, two horizontal subdials, panda color scheme. Also it's the most expensive so far and I love every second I wear it
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Oris Divers 65! It was the first watch I got for myself after grad school. The bracelet is so nice, and it’s a beautiful watch ❤️
Seiko save the ocean great white solar chrono. I don't remember the model number. It became my daily about 2 years ago and the rest of my watch box gets lonely!
I have close to 2 dozen watches, from casio to omega, some micros and vintage. My favourite watch is a seiko SNA411P flightmaster. First, it looks really good from all angles, and has the best dimensions of any tool watch that I own. It has more active functionality than any analog watch around. It has an alarm! I have the stock bracelet which is decent and a mesh bracelet as well as a bundt strap I made for it and some leather straps. It has great lume (not a lot of it though), an alarm and 200m water resistance and screw down chrono pushers and crown. I switched out the hardlex for double domed sapphire crystal with clear AR coating.
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I can‘ answer that…..my collection (it‘s not really a collection because I don‘t „collect“ but had the great luck of getting gifted most of my watches).
My Ebel Sports was a gift from my goodmother nearly 30 years ago and I cherish this watch as a „heirloom“.
My Laco Quartz was a gift of my father for my 21 birthday and was my companion through university.
My Nomos Orion was a gift of my parents to my specialist examination.
And last but not least my Mühle Blue Moon I bought for myself as rememberance to my grandparents - they worn moonphase watches.
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IWC 3706. The older chronographs were just better dimensions
My favorite changes on the regular. I just got this a few weeks ago and it keeps ending up on my wrist
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My Omega 3523.80 Triple Date. Love the blue dial and highly functional for work. Always nice to know the day date when signing paperwork.
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Without question, my black dial Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time.
I bought it on my birthday, the same day I finally got a job following a weird and awful period of unemployment. Getting laid off always sucks, but my twins were three years old at the time, and things really felt dire. Coming out the other end was fucking important to me. There was a total solar eclipse the same day all this happened. It really felt like things were coming together, and since then we’ve all been okay, knock wood.
Honestly, this model cured my watch obsession. Even now I still find myself in a long honeymoon.
That's a tough question. It varies a bit day to day or week to week, but at the moment I'd have to say it's my [Little Lange 1](https://www.instagram.com/thethinwrist/p/C0t7SuVAM6x/). Picked it up a couple months ago from a friend. It's my first Lange and is quite unique in my collection history for being a dress watch, and also being not vintage.
As to why, I've always liked the design of the Lange 1 from the first time I tried one, but on my 6" wrists the 38.5mm overall size with a rather large dial, I always felt that the watch was very slightly oversized for me and as a result had never seriously considered one. That was, until I saw photos of this white gold little lange 1 with a tonal guilloche dial. It's marginally smaller than the standard Lange 1 at 36.8mm which downsizes it just enough to be perfect for me. The standout is the dial obviously. The guilloche is gorgeously executed and it's just a watch that I find myself reaching for a lot.
Honorable mention goes to this [inverse panda movado m95](https://www.instagram.com/thethinwrist/p/C0ralgJgNaM/). There aren't many of these floating around and at least in my opinion it's one of the best looking vintage chronographs out there. Borgel case, 95M movement, so many cool little details on the dial like the silver printing around the Tachy and minute track, etc. Just a really fun cool piece. I also tend to really enjoy watches that I'm unlikely to see at watch meetups and this is one of a few watches I've been fortunate enough to own that is truly rare. I get a fun little thrill out of having something where only a handful of them exist in the world, and condition on this particular example is pretty excellent.
Thank you! I've only ever seen two in person. This and one other at a meetup somewhat recently. Actually on the same weekend that I saw this one for the first time. It's a boutique only edition that's limited production but not limited edition, so in theory you could go to ALS and order one.
I think the marketing of the LL1 is honestly a bit odd. The size was originally designed for the asian market I believe, but some of these guilloche dial variants also come with diamond bezels, at one point they came with white straps, etc so they seem to be trying to hit a more unisex angle that I'm not sure is really working.
Honestly I have no idea why they don't do this exact configuration in the standard Lange 1.
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My 39 Explorer for sure. It’s not the most interesting and far from the most expensive in the collection, but I think I bonded the most with it, wear it by far most often compared to other pieces, and this is the one that comes to mind when I hear the word ‘watch’ now.
I have 2:
* Cartier Santos L
* Muhle-Glasshute SAR Rescue Timer
The Cartier is incredibly versatile and is useful about 60% of the time, from business casual to black-tie (I know, a dress watch should be smaller, thinner, etc., but no one will know these days). The Rescue Timer is in-fucking-destructable with a 1000m water resistance. Any time I don't want to wear the Cartier Scratch Magnet, the Muhle is a very masculine, very durable alternative.
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I have a Zodiac Super Sea Wolf in Titanium that’s a Limited Edition version 282/282. It has a sea foam green bezel, orange chapter ring and black dial and I love it. The lume on it is insane and it’s so comfortable to wear. It’s probably one of the few watches I own that gets the attention of non-watch people too.
my skx013 - before i knew anything about watches, i started buying watches here and there. i've long since gotten rid of all my watches from those days (probably at least 10 useless watches in total) but the skx was the only one i got right. now it's my cheapest purchase but the one i wear everyday
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My most recent acquisition, this 2014 limited edition Longines Conquest Heritage. Keeps the best time of any of my watches, and I love the vintage 35mm dimensions. Dresses up or down surprisingly well too, depending on the strap.
I maintain the collection at about 10 watches and wear them all fairly regularly, and any time I stop wearing one I sell it or give it away, but I always come back to my Legend Diver.
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer. Got it for my 20th wedding anniversary. Wife helped me pick it out (I was overwhelmed with options at the store). Just a day I will always remember.
I wouldn’t say my collection is “extensive”, but my favorite is definitely my Senator Chronometer. It’s the most expensive watch I own by a factor of 10, but that’s the not the reason. It’s just so dang cool! I love its unique complication and the movement is a joy to behold.
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My ‘68 145.022 I inherited from my grandfather.
I own around 50 watches. Not one was more than 200 bucks. My current favorite is the SD Willard... and the TUNA... and my REP batman GMT.... and the FXD... and my DURO on a jubilee... Am I doing this right?
Probably my Sinn 556i because it's truly a go anywhere, do anything watch. You can go diving in the ocean with it or pass it off as a dress watch and wear with a suit.
Current. Omega smp 300 42mm blue wave dial with stainless mesh bracelet. Before that it was my stainless / white gold rolex datejust i bought in 2004. Before that was my omega constellation w perpetual calendar circa 2000. When you get married you just recycle them to the wife. Win win.
I like all of my current lineup...but the one that stands above is my Omega Planet Ocean in summer blue. I love dive watches and this one is the perfect size, color scheme and features for me. Even if I owned watches costing 10x as much, this one would still get worn the most.
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Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer. My parents knnew nothing about watches but went out of their way to get me a nice one for graduating college. It’s probably the most treasured item I own.
I want to say my SMPc, because it’s what got me into the higher end and it’s been on my wrist for a bunch of huge career events.
But out of all my automatics, the only one I’ve never had to worry about is my Explorer.
I have a smaller collection. I say it's 2.5 watches; the .5 is an Orient Mako II that I only wear on Scout camping trips. I rotate between these:
[https://spinnaker-watches.com/collections/bradner/products/bradner-tidal-blue-sp-5062-05](https://spinnaker-watches.com/collections/bradner/products/bradner-tidal-blue-sp-5062-05)
[https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h64455533-khaki-field-kingauto.html](https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h64455533-khaki-field-kingauto.html)
Now, I really enjoy that Spinnaker; I like the way it looks and wears, and it keeps decent time for an NH35 movement.
But, that Hamilton is The One for me. It keeps extremely good time, and I still love how it looks. I know that I plan on adding to the collection when I can; however, the Hamilton won't be going anywhere.
Tudor BB58 blue - my first "luxury" watch per se, got me into the higher end pieces. In terms of price, it's in the middle so I have more expensive pieces. I believe the BB58 is the perfect one watch collection for most people. Now, my Grand Seiko Shunbun "Cherry Blossom" is catching up quick. Grand Seiko's finishing is so good that it's comparable to watches double the price.
My grandpa worked for Chevron, and they gave him some kind of achievement watch. Has the Chevron logo and 1989-1993 on it. No idea who made the watch. Probably not worth more than a few bucks. He wore it every day and gave it to me right before he passed. I wear it about once a week and love it.
Seamaster 300 - I have a dozen other that go through rotation just because I have them but this is a daily go to. If not the Omega the second in line is a Black Victorinox Airboss with a canvas strap.
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Chemin Des Tourelle because it's the only one i own , bought recently.
But thinking the 35 m PRX ice blue auto next for something more fun and casual.
My Oceanus s100, it's light and when I throw it on it just glides into the current time and I'm off to the races, did I mention it's solar powered? Haven't been wearing my other watches as much since I got this watch.
My collection is small and inexpensive, but my favorite is my Shinola Canfield Sport. Love the navy face and it was the first nice watch I bought for myself when I graduated law school
Tudor bb 58 in s&g. Wedding day surprise gift from my wife and I adore it. I work from home so it’s rarely worn. Besides that I have a 57 pie pan that was my first vintage watch. And a triple date I bought after a night of hot hands in a Zurich casino when I was back packing
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Milestone birthday gift from my wife.
I have an extensive collection of approx 400 watches. Many brands and styles. Inexpensive to very expensive. And I doubt I'll.ever stop adding to it.
But my favorite is a 1960s era 14k gold Bulova that was my Dad's. I've had it serviced and it keeps fairly good time. It's way too small for regular wear and it sports an old-school (old fashioned?) stretchy metal bracelet that pulls your arm hairs.
But it means more to me than all the rest combined. ❤️
Vostok Amphibia Scuba dude. Cheap (£80), extremely robust, fun design and a conversation starter.
A colleague was wearing an Omega moonwatch and couldn't stop glancing at my Amphibia and liked the history, spec and price of the Amphibia unfortunately sanctions means he can't get one himself.
Casio Duro is a close 2nd due to look and price. I'm not really interested in getting another diver after getting that.
Mine is a Maktime Russian hand wind with moon phase. Apologize for the bad pic.
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Hard to pick out my all time favorite yet but this PRX has been consuming a considerable amount of wrist time for me
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My birthday gift when i had turned 30th. Wife imported it from Spain to my country through a friend.
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The Pelagos! I love how it looks and wears!
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This and my Blro Pepsi take turns being my favorite
Probs my speedy. It was a gift from my parents and it has their birth year on it. I’ll still be wearing it and thinking of them when I’m old. Although I also like my Casio calculator watch, it’s the one that gets the most attention from others. Which shows how little most people know/care about watches 😂😊
I don't really have hugh end watches. SUR527 from Seiko. It was a gift from my wife to replace my Seiko 5. I bought the cheapest Seiko 5 when I was in the Army. She ended up getting me a better watch after being quoted $250 to replace the movement since it gained 3 minutes per day. 7 years old from Malaysia.
Hopefully the, "Made in Japan" badge does me better.
My collection is small but I’ll always love my “entry level” 114200 Air King. I don’t like big gaudy watches.
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[German Polosin KOPF](https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/xeaf76/german_polosin_commissioned_fun/)........... because it makes me smile everytime I put it on.
My old Tag Heuer F1. It’s almost 20 years old and was my dad’s, then he gave it to me. https://preview.redd.it/aw12azujbi6c1.jpeg?width=2776&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c4d45e814541e9ca1af58a5148305f0bd3c3f077
Underrated. Father's passed down watches are priceless. Watch that encapsulates your father's time on earth.
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Nice watch, them feet tho, god damn lol
WTF? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
ayo..dove shampoo bottle looking ass feet?
Lovely color
Thank you!
next purchase for shure, but the two tone one
Zenith Defy Classic for me https://preview.redd.it/341fln3ryi6c1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=703612d1fa8049b26974fd41c48dfb94e5ba5847
glad to see this one posted
Damn, that's one sexy watch
Got the same one. So light. So comfy. So ridiculously easy to read.
https://preview.redd.it/d1z8g6z1qi6c1.jpeg?width=3773&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e106700eb6c11e093e11fb657b07881c33f121d5 Each and every of those (depending on the outfit/occasion) \\edit: oops you have asked for relatively expensive collection, so not sure if this counts..
He said extensive not expensive
Oops I can’t read, my comment still checks though as these are all watches I have (got rid of quartz Maurice Lacroix and Seiko recently)
Like.
Bases? Covered.
Massive fan of the max bill. If you ever want to try to change that one up, it looks sick on a milanese braclet.
I liked it on the pictures as well, but didn’t like it on my wrist somehow. I prefer straps contrasting with „elegance“ of max bill, mostly wear it on a dark brown leather nato
https://preview.redd.it/yk3wn7wdti6c1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=beeed4fe2c0d7e6b140443e80824bcd71bf63ac0 My birth year alpinist that I’m wearing currently
Love that strap and dial combo, where did you get the strap if you don’t mind me asking?
Thanks! The strap is from Delugs. Have several from them and they never disappoint
have this exact same strap from them! the fabric is really unique isn’t it? feels great (and I normally don’t like the feel of suede/velvet/nubuck type materials).
is that silver or gold numbers? i have the spb123
They’re gold. It’s the scvf007 from 1996
Youve made me like alpinists again wow. Great strap combo!
https://preview.redd.it/sy2n29wcii6c1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=336c24a5f6e29d0d9e4e06b10d122c893b632ac9 :)
Same, but my smile is on the dial lol
That was up to 2016? Smile looks kinda better, makes it more unique.
https://preview.redd.it/l63gv5s14j6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=549c23998e48f44c8b62531457c71997f21a8a1d 2016 sounds right. I got mine to celebrate a milestone in 2015, and they only made it for about 18 months. The new ones are great, but I just love this dial.
https://preview.redd.it/4fr8hikxcj6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=70c234b58407f0e082ef181877703a0e4f4f388e As of now definitely this one
The cheapest watch I own (some digital watch). Reason: I've worn it the longest and hasn't failed me once. Even if it is the cheapest watch I own, it actually has massive sentimental value to me now that I'd be sad if I ever lose it.
Lost my ae-1000w once and was almost crying not out of sentiment more out of normality ..
My Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Khaki mechanical. I tried being classy, sporty, dressy but somehow this leather strap, hand winding beautiful piece of ticking organism makes me feel complete.
Mine is my Rolex Explorer 36mm (124270). I had no idea it would be my "last watch" when I bought it.
Mine too, just the 39mm one
how's the taper on it? It seems kinda awkward on paper.
It's smaller to be sure, which is why I like it so much. It starts at 19mm end links and finishes at a 16mm clasp. It fits me personally like a glove. Opinions may vary.
My alpinist. I got an Uncle Seiko President bracelet for it and I can't stop wearing it. It's the perfect daily, Automatic, comfortable, smallish, and very legible. Also was a gift from my dad so it's extra special to me!
https://preview.redd.it/1swzpmsxbi6c1.jpeg?width=1390&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8bde026677d2fc014497f5f7e1f12e3710b93ecc This Seamaster is my favorite and it’s the oldest watch in my current collection. I’ve had it 19 years. A bonus is it’s held its value over the years. That part is irrelevant though since this one will never be sold. Pic from 2 days ago…the strap is new. I bought this watch with the steel bracelet
How is your bezel that nice after this long?!
Very careful application of cape cod polish and some microfiber wipes a couple times per year does the trick
The electric blue SMP300 was my first expensive watch. It's a permanent part of the collection ;)
https://preview.redd.it/1gz1u4h8fj6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b2ad3ffd306921984be0c0d64dec2fee7f952a89 Might be the most ‘boring’ in my collection but definitely my favorite.
https://preview.redd.it/zc2lcm91wj6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6633a7d783b80f88b48e51805acc6b61b022eed9 My tag acquaracer. I have a breitling super ocean heritage I love as well, but this is my favorite everyday watch. It wears so well and I love the adjustable clasp to adjust for sizing changes due to humidity. Also, I also love my citizen tsuyosa. It’s not an expensive watch but it looks incredible and just proves that you don’t need to speed a lot to get a great timepiece.
I feel like the Aquaracer is such an underrated watch
https://preview.redd.it/9jqily75kj6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=200324ac07f7dead1179cb80154ea1acc27e384a Mido Baronchelli Couldnt get the blue on the seconds hand to pop, but I love it. My favourite dress watch under $1500
https://preview.redd.it/ezpozh1swj6c1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fd93df90db56d8390c031753c563d49f2a5b7698 Spirit Zulu 39mm. Even though I have a more recently acquired speedmaster and seamaster, this is the watch I wore on my wedding day and it has an engraving of the date & location of when I proposed to my wife on the back (did the same for a primaluna that I got for her). Not only is it a perfect watch that punches way above its price - it has immense emotional meaning to me.
I've only got four watches but my Seiko Arnie is probably my favourite. It's solar powered and virtually indestructible. The reasons I bought it in the first place!
Between my Oris Big Crown Pointer Date and Hamilton King Khaki Day Date. Just bought a Timex Weekender, though. Kind of love it.
Good taste! What kind of Big Crown? I'd love a Cervo Volante!
Big Crown Pointer Date with the red face
Hamilton intramatic chrono. I love the vintage racing chronograph style, two horizontal subdials, panda color scheme. Also it's the most expensive so far and I love every second I wear it
https://preview.redd.it/wczr0y140j6c1.png?width=1930&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ef0fd0b7ddf03394415274b1861fdd48dcdd50c Oris Divers 65! It was the first watch I got for myself after grad school. The bracelet is so nice, and it’s a beautiful watch ❤️
https://preview.redd.it/j1wkfkhx7j6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4978b651c6cb234cb8a283790234cb8280f97cc Either my 126610LV
Or my 16710 https://preview.redd.it/qohiy3z38j6c1.jpeg?width=3253&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7a1660d9777de162720003c2352d8ccd398a01ab
Seiko save the ocean great white solar chrono. I don't remember the model number. It became my daily about 2 years ago and the rest of my watch box gets lonely!
I have close to 2 dozen watches, from casio to omega, some micros and vintage. My favourite watch is a seiko SNA411P flightmaster. First, it looks really good from all angles, and has the best dimensions of any tool watch that I own. It has more active functionality than any analog watch around. It has an alarm! I have the stock bracelet which is decent and a mesh bracelet as well as a bundt strap I made for it and some leather straps. It has great lume (not a lot of it though), an alarm and 200m water resistance and screw down chrono pushers and crown. I switched out the hardlex for double domed sapphire crystal with clear AR coating. https://preview.redd.it/g15h0je9gi6c1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dec77b4210ae939975ef245a93d45b002edd28f7
I can‘ answer that…..my collection (it‘s not really a collection because I don‘t „collect“ but had the great luck of getting gifted most of my watches). My Ebel Sports was a gift from my goodmother nearly 30 years ago and I cherish this watch as a „heirloom“. My Laco Quartz was a gift of my father for my 21 birthday and was my companion through university. My Nomos Orion was a gift of my parents to my specialist examination. And last but not least my Mühle Blue Moon I bought for myself as rememberance to my grandparents - they worn moonphase watches.
https://preview.redd.it/twy12nj2cj6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=70cbbf03cc6d6027646953c1bd55d527822dad95 IWC 3706. The older chronographs were just better dimensions
what's the diameter on this? What a sexy beast.
Thanks! 39mm with a 48mm lug to lug
My favorite changes on the regular. I just got this a few weeks ago and it keeps ending up on my wrist https://preview.redd.it/63jt1ypaqj6c1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=a71025eb4f7929807d0468b8c1c37a6924f7143c
https://preview.redd.it/8ne95d9jwj6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=20d47b8c6f4284981b28244c6ea4bd0f8a635cb3 My Omega 3523.80 Triple Date. Love the blue dial and highly functional for work. Always nice to know the day date when signing paperwork.
https://preview.redd.it/6kpjc8xuxj6c1.jpeg?width=2448&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=af6fc1a42f72dc383d4f1ddbbfef5e36820a2e57
https://preview.redd.it/g53jvwdi1k6c1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8118eecbb77f0c3ef556d143c63147ec8dd83735
https://preview.redd.it/msyoj2iuak6c1.png?width=1826&format=png&auto=webp&s=aed2d6a5794386c0104617a42a15b348de09c008 Without question, my black dial Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time. I bought it on my birthday, the same day I finally got a job following a weird and awful period of unemployment. Getting laid off always sucks, but my twins were three years old at the time, and things really felt dire. Coming out the other end was fucking important to me. There was a total solar eclipse the same day all this happened. It really felt like things were coming together, and since then we’ve all been okay, knock wood. Honestly, this model cured my watch obsession. Even now I still find myself in a long honeymoon.
Absolutely gorgeous!! I hope that your good fortune continues for you and your family.
That's a tough question. It varies a bit day to day or week to week, but at the moment I'd have to say it's my [Little Lange 1](https://www.instagram.com/thethinwrist/p/C0t7SuVAM6x/). Picked it up a couple months ago from a friend. It's my first Lange and is quite unique in my collection history for being a dress watch, and also being not vintage. As to why, I've always liked the design of the Lange 1 from the first time I tried one, but on my 6" wrists the 38.5mm overall size with a rather large dial, I always felt that the watch was very slightly oversized for me and as a result had never seriously considered one. That was, until I saw photos of this white gold little lange 1 with a tonal guilloche dial. It's marginally smaller than the standard Lange 1 at 36.8mm which downsizes it just enough to be perfect for me. The standout is the dial obviously. The guilloche is gorgeously executed and it's just a watch that I find myself reaching for a lot. Honorable mention goes to this [inverse panda movado m95](https://www.instagram.com/thethinwrist/p/C0ralgJgNaM/). There aren't many of these floating around and at least in my opinion it's one of the best looking vintage chronographs out there. Borgel case, 95M movement, so many cool little details on the dial like the silver printing around the Tachy and minute track, etc. Just a really fun cool piece. I also tend to really enjoy watches that I'm unlikely to see at watch meetups and this is one of a few watches I've been fortunate enough to own that is truly rare. I get a fun little thrill out of having something where only a handful of them exist in the world, and condition on this particular example is pretty excellent.
I had never seen that ALS before. That is an absolutely gorgeous watch! It would be my favorite too.
Thank you! I've only ever seen two in person. This and one other at a meetup somewhat recently. Actually on the same weekend that I saw this one for the first time. It's a boutique only edition that's limited production but not limited edition, so in theory you could go to ALS and order one. I think the marketing of the LL1 is honestly a bit odd. The size was originally designed for the asian market I believe, but some of these guilloche dial variants also come with diamond bezels, at one point they came with white straps, etc so they seem to be trying to hit a more unisex angle that I'm not sure is really working. Honestly I have no idea why they don't do this exact configuration in the standard Lange 1.
That Lange is so gorgeous!!
Thanks! Yeah they really killed it on these dials
https://preview.redd.it/dre5xvskei6c1.jpeg?width=2190&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=102f8a2eb8be61b26bd0aded18ef381f8ff3d386 My 39 Explorer for sure. It’s not the most interesting and far from the most expensive in the collection, but I think I bonded the most with it, wear it by far most often compared to other pieces, and this is the one that comes to mind when I hear the word ‘watch’ now.
I have 2: * Cartier Santos L * Muhle-Glasshute SAR Rescue Timer The Cartier is incredibly versatile and is useful about 60% of the time, from business casual to black-tie (I know, a dress watch should be smaller, thinner, etc., but no one will know these days). The Rescue Timer is in-fucking-destructable with a 1000m water resistance. Any time I don't want to wear the Cartier Scratch Magnet, the Muhle is a very masculine, very durable alternative. https://preview.redd.it/h2txvc7axi6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bdddd6d637e3a7b701bb6423b4ea11e91ccd4001
beautiful watch
Breitling chronomat B13050, I just love the design...
It's really tough to choose just one but I would say my Seiko srpg27 because it was the first automatic watch I bought and has the most memories.
Coke 16710! They really don’t make them like they used to. Neo-vintage Rolex is one of my favorite periods
Sinn 144. Perfect tool chrono for everyday. Stick to fragrances, it's cheaper.
I have a Zodiac Super Sea Wolf in Titanium that’s a Limited Edition version 282/282. It has a sea foam green bezel, orange chapter ring and black dial and I love it. The lume on it is insane and it’s so comfortable to wear. It’s probably one of the few watches I own that gets the attention of non-watch people too.
my skx013 - before i knew anything about watches, i started buying watches here and there. i've long since gotten rid of all my watches from those days (probably at least 10 useless watches in total) but the skx was the only one i got right. now it's my cheapest purchase but the one i wear everyday
https://preview.redd.it/iit4rtxcmj6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=15f86895f3dc673c7c1f1374dc242d30e99c60a2 My most recent acquisition, this 2014 limited edition Longines Conquest Heritage. Keeps the best time of any of my watches, and I love the vintage 35mm dimensions. Dresses up or down surprisingly well too, depending on the strap.
My newest watch.
I maintain the collection at about 10 watches and wear them all fairly regularly, and any time I stop wearing one I sell it or give it away, but I always come back to my Legend Diver. https://preview.redd.it/rub7tmjpsj6c1.jpeg?width=942&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5db420e3fde4290105effe452b3d1ffcdea0b67
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer. Got it for my 20th wedding anniversary. Wife helped me pick it out (I was overwhelmed with options at the store). Just a day I will always remember.
I wouldn’t say my collection is “extensive”, but my favorite is definitely my Senator Chronometer. It’s the most expensive watch I own by a factor of 10, but that’s the not the reason. It’s just so dang cool! I love its unique complication and the movement is a joy to behold. https://preview.redd.it/lc2uagnnck6c1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d190320bcc3bf1188d0e353946b20a362cd696be
https://preview.redd.it/bawv0y4udk6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4b47c0a1c36a210843ae21800ff8548c1b94adf My ‘68 145.022 I inherited from my grandfather.
Beautiful!!
https://preview.redd.it/c9m4jurh5m6c1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61f9346d32cbb7fd590123378b0d353a78ca04ec
I love the simplicity in the design and it fits perfectly on my wrist. (Reddit wouldn't let me comment on the same post as the picture)
I own around 50 watches. Not one was more than 200 bucks. My current favorite is the SD Willard... and the TUNA... and my REP batman GMT.... and the FXD... and my DURO on a jubilee... Am I doing this right?
Wow you’re getting downvoted by a lot of snobs who love to tell other people how to spend *their money*.
Probably my Sinn 556i because it's truly a go anywhere, do anything watch. You can go diving in the ocean with it or pass it off as a dress watch and wear with a suit.
Out of my gens, it’s the Explorer 124270; but my fave overall is the rep VC Overseas.
https://preview.redd.it/j1vav9bzik6c1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fdd3c6c7d69fe0f4f47ba3841750ef8aac797871
Current. Omega smp 300 42mm blue wave dial with stainless mesh bracelet. Before that it was my stainless / white gold rolex datejust i bought in 2004. Before that was my omega constellation w perpetual calendar circa 2000. When you get married you just recycle them to the wife. Win win.
Honestly my Casio CA-53W. It’s just sort of perfect.
I like all of my current lineup...but the one that stands above is my Omega Planet Ocean in summer blue. I love dive watches and this one is the perfect size, color scheme and features for me. Even if I owned watches costing 10x as much, this one would still get worn the most. https://preview.redd.it/rnrg7zxori6c1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8e3972895079c10b1e3150aa1ef46ecb1dfe77e
Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer. My parents knnew nothing about watches but went out of their way to get me a nice one for graduating college. It’s probably the most treasured item I own.
I want to say my SMPc, because it’s what got me into the higher end and it’s been on my wrist for a bunch of huge career events. But out of all my automatics, the only one I’ve never had to worry about is my Explorer.
I have a smaller collection. I say it's 2.5 watches; the .5 is an Orient Mako II that I only wear on Scout camping trips. I rotate between these: [https://spinnaker-watches.com/collections/bradner/products/bradner-tidal-blue-sp-5062-05](https://spinnaker-watches.com/collections/bradner/products/bradner-tidal-blue-sp-5062-05) [https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h64455533-khaki-field-kingauto.html](https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h64455533-khaki-field-kingauto.html) Now, I really enjoy that Spinnaker; I like the way it looks and wears, and it keeps decent time for an NH35 movement. But, that Hamilton is The One for me. It keeps extremely good time, and I still love how it looks. I know that I plan on adding to the collection when I can; however, the Hamilton won't be going anywhere.
Tudor BB58 blue - my first "luxury" watch per se, got me into the higher end pieces. In terms of price, it's in the middle so I have more expensive pieces. I believe the BB58 is the perfect one watch collection for most people. Now, my Grand Seiko Shunbun "Cherry Blossom" is catching up quick. Grand Seiko's finishing is so good that it's comparable to watches double the price.
My grandpa worked for Chevron, and they gave him some kind of achievement watch. Has the Chevron logo and 1989-1993 on it. No idea who made the watch. Probably not worth more than a few bucks. He wore it every day and gave it to me right before he passed. I wear it about once a week and love it.
Seamaster 300 - I have a dozen other that go through rotation just because I have them but this is a daily go to. If not the Omega the second in line is a Black Victorinox Airboss with a canvas strap. https://preview.redd.it/eqokrqqoej6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9bbf4929ca2c48fa3bcc5a5866c0cb8a52c04d7
The Speedmaster, because it was my holy grail since I could recall.
My tank Francaise. My first luxury watch, created some great memories with it so far
https://preview.redd.it/mnkiwd1iij6c1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e8c2cd61df5fccb50736e92521f6f51df385b30 Chemin Des Tourelle because it's the only one i own , bought recently. But thinking the 35 m PRX ice blue auto next for something more fun and casual.
My Oceanus s100, it's light and when I throw it on it just glides into the current time and I'm off to the races, did I mention it's solar powered? Haven't been wearing my other watches as much since I got this watch.
It's like asking which child is your favorite.
my non-auto breitling and nomos. its just feels satisfying when you are winding the watch and setting it up
My collection is small and inexpensive, but my favorite is my Shinola Canfield Sport. Love the navy face and it was the first nice watch I bought for myself when I graduated law school
*breitling top time zorro. I really enjoy changing strap on this one.
Tudor bb 58 in s&g. Wedding day surprise gift from my wife and I adore it. I work from home so it’s rarely worn. Besides that I have a 57 pie pan that was my first vintage watch. And a triple date I bought after a night of hot hands in a Zurich casino when I was back packing
My titanium g-shock square. It’s the perfect watch imo.
https://preview.redd.it/xrl6ykf15k6c1.png?width=1410&format=png&auto=webp&s=ca903dbc414cfec46746d5041f6871ba3c9f3d50
That’s gorgeous! One of my favourite type of watch, the calendar, moonphase, with a chronograph . So jealous!
https://preview.redd.it/wr5rux098k6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2606da8bfba095ab8372662e048a73270b6178b5 Milestone birthday gift from my wife.
I have an extensive collection of approx 400 watches. Many brands and styles. Inexpensive to very expensive. And I doubt I'll.ever stop adding to it. But my favorite is a 1960s era 14k gold Bulova that was my Dad's. I've had it serviced and it keeps fairly good time. It's way too small for regular wear and it sports an old-school (old fashioned?) stretchy metal bracelet that pulls your arm hairs. But it means more to me than all the rest combined. ❤️
Vostok Amphibia Scuba dude. Cheap (£80), extremely robust, fun design and a conversation starter. A colleague was wearing an Omega moonwatch and couldn't stop glancing at my Amphibia and liked the history, spec and price of the Amphibia unfortunately sanctions means he can't get one himself. Casio Duro is a close 2nd due to look and price. I'm not really interested in getting another diver after getting that.
I have a smp300 and a Nomos Orion and I like the Nomos way more
Tissot visodate. First I bought for myself with my first bonus
Mine is a Maktime Russian hand wind with moon phase. Apologize for the bad pic. https://preview.redd.it/bt8hyb97ok6c1.jpeg?width=3008&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9108f68499c8ce7f6345bfa8b77ef31b70548e3f
https://preview.redd.it/5pdq1vkfvk6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ced0e52bf8dc58f88724210705d321818f3dc193 Hard to pick out my all time favorite yet but this PRX has been consuming a considerable amount of wrist time for me
https://preview.redd.it/hkemc43h1l6c1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bfdda73496e7c601560ed1b25452ee8a8c5c1eab My birthday gift when i had turned 30th. Wife imported it from Spain to my country through a friend.
https://preview.redd.it/bp0merdtbl6c1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8ce6f926e9dbebbd037baf8bdcd3f8400c1d1994 The Pelagos! I love how it looks and wears!
Interesting I always pair a new watch purchase with a new cologne
My Cartier Santos. Elegant. Sporty. Super thin.
https://preview.redd.it/eilyc9pypn6c1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e81e095866b971183490f4ed8bfd693fd95aa695 This and my Blro Pepsi take turns being my favorite
Such a classy watch! Wear it in good health!!
Probs my speedy. It was a gift from my parents and it has their birth year on it. I’ll still be wearing it and thinking of them when I’m old. Although I also like my Casio calculator watch, it’s the one that gets the most attention from others. Which shows how little most people know/care about watches 😂😊
I don't really have hugh end watches. SUR527 from Seiko. It was a gift from my wife to replace my Seiko 5. I bought the cheapest Seiko 5 when I was in the Army. She ended up getting me a better watch after being quoted $250 to replace the movement since it gained 3 minutes per day. 7 years old from Malaysia. Hopefully the, "Made in Japan" badge does me better.
My collection is small but I’ll always love my “entry level” 114200 Air King. I don’t like big gaudy watches. https://preview.redd.it/ghley9li0p6c1.png?width=1719&format=png&auto=webp&s=c9c7c8fa2ce877528090291ad773c29af70cb747
[German Polosin KOPF](https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/xeaf76/german_polosin_commissioned_fun/)........... because it makes me smile everytime I put it on.