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2000 posts and 7 watches
For my 2000th post I have decided to write a few words about my collection. I am grateful and proud of the 7 watches I managed to collect during the last 4/5 years. Each of them represents a facet of my taste. As you will see, I have a preference for simple and smaller watches. This is because I work with things that are at the bleeding edge of technology every day, so I want to take a break from that when I look down to check the time. I find complications fascinating, but they don't fit my lifestyle and, for now, my budget.
I started with a Rolex 1603 from the early 70s that kept stopping and had franken parts (I was still a noob and, as you know, buying vintage without knowledge is suicide), so I sold it and decided to aim for a modern datejust.
The datejust is my favorite watch of all time, because it combines the perfect 36mm size with what I consider to be the most versatile design ever conceived.
After that I decided that I wanted something sportier. I was looking at Omega because as a kid I always dreamt of owning one. I was skeptical about the 42mm size, but after trying on the seamaster I knew I wanted it.
An everyday watch, a sports watch and... a dress watch was missing. I went for the Nomos tangente in 35mm because I love the design and the movement is incredibly good value.
I then stumbled across a Black Bay 58 that was waiting for its intended owner to pick it up. It was back when it was still a waitlisted model. The dealer decided to sell it to me instead because the guy waiting for it didn't want it anymore. I love the gilt accents. It's the most versatile out of my sports watches.
A few months later I was surprised by the Omega AD: my Ed White had arrived. This is my only chronograph. I'm not a chronograph guy, but the speedmaster is one out of a few exceptions. Having a speedy feels like owning a piece of history, especially considering the importance of the 321.
Up until this point I had collected a few watches, all round. I wanted something different, something from a brand I loved and respected that could be a sign of my love for horology. I purchased the Reverso Classic Medium Duoface Small Seconds and it has become one of my favorite watches since. The JLC boutique was so nice that they even invited me to visit the manufacure. A fantastic experience overall.
I wasn't over my shaped case phase yet. This period coincided with the begginning of my love and appreciation of Cartier. After going back and forth between the Stantos Dumont and the Santos De Cartier, I landed on the latter, in the medium size of course. I adore this watch. Its bracelet is comfortable and looks fantastic. It's so chic, but it flies under the radar because of how thin it is.
Well... this concludes my journey, for now. I am waiting for a Snoopy that will never come and for a batgirl that will hopefully be mine within the end of next year. While I have my eyes set on many more watches, I decided to slow down and enjoy the timepieces I already own.
Thanks for reading. WPS is fantastic, a community this kind and informed cannot be found anywhere else. Looking forward to 2000 more posts to come!
2000 posts and 7 watches
Nice collection that you have for sure, congratulations!
Thanks for the kind comment
My DateJust has a sliver dial, engine turned bezel and jubilee bracelet.
16220?
Thanks!
Congrats on your 2000’s posts.
2000
Passion for passion, couldn't have said it better myself!
I had several ideas of how many watches i want to collect
Holy Vacheron Constantin.
I would go for an overseas over a 222
That would be great
Thank you for a great post Andrea
Thank you for the comment!
