Top Watch Collection: 2022 Wrist Time

MilDiver · 2022-12-30T13:56:20Z

Discover the most-worn watches of WatchProSite collectors, featuring Rolex Deepsea, Eterna KonTiki, Tudor GMT, and more. Explore personal stories and top trios.

MilDiver

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MilDiver's insightful post invites WatchProSite members to reflect on their most worn watches of the year, sparking a fascinating discussion about personal connections to timepieces. His own 'trio' — a Rolex Deepsea, a 'Lefty' (presumably a Rolex GMT-Master II 'Sprite'), and a vintage Eterna KonTiki Super — highlights how daily routines and personal history shape wrist time. This article delves into the community's diverse responses, revealing the watches that collectors truly live with.

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The DeepSea had some partners in Q1, but the arrival of the lefty by the end of April22 changed it all.

Every day starts with an open water swimming, wearing the DeepSea.

The Lefty takes its wrist parking spot during the day.

The IDF seals issued vintage Kontiki super demands and receives its own attention.

The 20% wrist time left was circulated with about 30 watches.

What's your trio? (or duo, or just single love)?

About the Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 Ref. 116600

The Sea-Dweller reference 116600 marked the return of the 40mm case size for the model, a dimension that had been absent from the Sea-Dweller lineup for some time. This reference reintroduced several classic Sea-Dweller design elements, distinguishing it from its larger contemporary, the Sea-Dweller 4000. It was produced for a relatively short period, making it a notable transitional model within the brand's professional tool watch offerings.

This reference features a stainless steel case measuring 40mm in diameter and 15.3mm in thickness. It is equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel made of black ceramic with a 60-minute graduation. The watch is powered by the automatic caliber 3135, offering a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. A sapphire crystal protects the black dial, which includes a date complication without the cyclops lens, a characteristic feature of the Sea-Dweller line.

Appealing to collectors who appreciate traditional proportions and the technical capabilities of a professional dive watch, the 116600 is recognized for its blend of heritage design and modern materials. Its limited production run contributes to its appeal among enthusiasts seeking a Sea-Dweller with a more classic case size and specific aesthetic details, such as the matte-like black dial and the absence of the cyclops over the date.

Specifications

Caliber: 3135

Case: Stainless steel

Diameter: 40 mm

Dial: Black

Water Resist.: 1220m

Crystal: Sapphire crystal

Key Points from the Discussion

A watch can become a symbol of resilience and a companion through significant personal challenges, as demonstrated by a collector who wore a specific timepiece daily while working in landscaping after whistleblowing a case of medical fraud.
Extended periods of travel or sabbatical often lead to a simplified watch rotation, with a single watch or a small trio dominating wrist time due to practicalities or a desire for focused enjoyment.
Many collectors showcase a diverse 'trio' that balances robust tool watches for daily wear with more elegant or complicated pieces reserved for special occasions, reflecting a versatile approach to collecting.
The concept of a 'trio' is highly personal, with some collectors favoring specific brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre for their top three, indicating strong brand loyalty or a particular aesthetic preference.
The discussion reveals a common theme of collectors pairing a robust diver or sports watch with a more classic or dressier piece, and often a third watch that holds sentimental value or offers a unique complication.
Some collectors prioritize a mix of iconic brands such as Vacheron Constantin, Omega, and Rolex within their most-worn trio, suggesting a preference for established horological heritage and diverse styles.

The Discussion

donizetti

Dec 30, 2022

best of JLC

great trio! Best, Andreas

amanico

Dec 30, 2022

I think we are not too far from the best, indeed. Thank you, Andreas.

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Dec 31, 2022

Hope you are having a great holiday season my friend!

MilDiver

Dec 31, 2022

Beautiful watches.

You just took us to visit a modern art museum. JLC has been a sleeper for so many years. I wonder what will happen if someone like J.C.Beaver will acquire the company.

Echi

Dec 31, 2022

That trio’s gonna give me heart attack. Add your polaris 67(?) and 68, dsa and i’m dead :-)

amanico

Jan 1, 2023

Nothing hurries, my good friend. Yes, you are right about the Polaris, as the first one with the '68 dial came in 1967. ;)