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The 3 Watches that Sing to Me
Apr 13, 2023,15:42 PM
After 40 years of watch collecting, I'm happy to have refined my collection to just 3--my Holy Trinity, the 3 watches that sing to me:
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500, Rolex Daytona 116520, Rolex Submariner 116610
After re-rationalizing my collection, I've decided that, if I have too many watches, I don't give them enough wrist time, they end up sitting in the watch case, and I'd rather wear them and enjoy them.
Each of these 3 serve a purpose: The APRO will be enjoyed at home and at special evenings out, like black/white tie events. The Daytona will be enjoyed at the office. And I'll enjoy the Sub for travel, sports, and weekend low-profile outings. The wife enjoys a yellow gold Cartier Tank on a custom red alligator strap, which she adores.
I've come a long way on my watch-collecting journey, having owned a Patek Philippe Calatrava, Vacheron Constantin Patrimony, Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, Panerai Luminor, Blancpain Villeret, among countless others. They have all been beautiful watches that I've enjoyed, and they have all contributed to the shaping of my tastes as a collector. I can honestly say that these 3 that I've finally refined down to are the 3 that I am most happy with. These 3 check all the boxes for me in terms of aesthetics, features, and feel on the wrist. I am on cloud 9!
I wish all of you as much bliss in your respective watch-collecting journeys as what my wife and I enjoy!