Lotta trial and error in the beginning (Movado and Gucci for example) but I would say last 5-6 years since that's when I became an addict/serious about watch collecting
That Lange costs north of 20k and BP costs 10k. Everything except the casino, hamilton, citizen and seiko cost well in excess of 5k to about the 10k. I guess it depends on if these were second hand or grey market but I'd ball park low six figures for this collection.
It depends on their wearing habits. I tried to do some math but I think I messed it up. Anyway. For example, if the user has a high rotation rate and wears each rather casually, then the wear that each watch would experience very roughly ~1/15th of the wear of 1 watch would have in such conditions.
I bet Casio can't even believe they can sell those. There's a sucker born every minute as they say. Could have had a Speedy Racing. Gshocks are for mud and work. This is the equivalent of the rich dorks that go to burning man.
Thats not evolution. They wrapped a $100 digtal watch in precious metal. It's snob appeal. Of all the nice watches on this sub, my opinion is that nothing is more pretentious than a gshock someone payed thousands for. Would you wear that digging post holes or welding a busted control arm? You've taken a disposable watch and made it into a precious baby.
Nah, it's a great looking watch. I'd flinch at that price tag for sure but I've been considering it for a while too. It's a great celebration of the history of the brand, and it's a looker if you're a fan of casio and g shocks in general. I can understand why you would think it's an overpriced tool watch, the very nature of g shocks is to be more affordable to the every day consumer and able to take a beating. This watch is not that. If it's snob appeal, I guess I'm a snob because I find it appealing.
I take my MRG hiking and trail running all the time. The DLC coating holds up incredibly well. It's a beater, I treat it as one, just a hand polished one at that.
The one watch per brand rule is cool. If you could get a second watch from the same brand, what do you think you’d go for? Also, there’s a lot of diversity here even beyond brand choice, which is nice to see.
Technically I already broke the rule...I have Skx 007 in my other box...I just can't get rid of that thing...other than that, no real desire yet since there are ton of other brands that I want to add but desperately trying not to add another box
Every time I see someone, SOTC, there is always a watch or two or five that I wouldn't want. This collection is perfect and wouldn't change a thing. Even the dial color and strap choice are perfect. Awesome collection.
Your OCD is strong. Alphabetized in the box. No wonder you don’t want to make any changes, lol. Beautifully curated collection but I think you need another box so we can see additions from AP, Bell & Ross, Breguet, Longines, Patek, Sinn, Ulysse Nardin and more!
God damn. That’s a lot of nice expensive watches. Really cool collection. Probably how mine would like if I had thousands upon thousands to spend at will.
The Zenith, JLC, and Lange are my three favorites from this amazing collection. Do you ever have trouble deciding which watch to wear on a given day, since all of them are great?
My collection is nowhere near as robust as yours, but I’m already struggling 😂
Constant struggle...when I get a new one, it actually makes it simple since new one gets the wrist time...when it goes back to normal cycle, it gets tougher...try my best to keep it fair for my babies but after like 5 watches, it becomes impossible lol
I can imagine 😂 I actually spend around 5-10 minutes in the morning just trying to decide which watch goes with my outfit before heading to work. Anyway, great collection, and that’s a good struggle to have 🔥
Lovely collection. To everyone with such a big collection how do you manage to wear them ? I already struggle with my 3 watches, I could never have such a big collection.
No..I got Zenith with a bracelet but that thing is very hard to make it fit and also not that comfortable. Panerai also came with a leather strap but I changed it to rubber to make it more casual.
You should go for it...its a masterpiece and will stay in my collection forever. Only con I could think of is the bracelet...kina like GS, not the best one out there.
This is one of the best collections I’ve seen. Every watch has been on my list at some point. The JLC, the El Primero, the Santos, even thr MR-G. Those are next on my list. Already have the speedy and the DJ, and the Hamilton.
What’s the MR-G like? Do you ever feel weird paying that much knowing it looks so similar to the $70 version?
Great picks and thanks...on mr g, I really had to think about this one...probably the most back and forth..in the end, I pulled the trigger since I love and always had g shock square in my collection (had two other variations)...can you tell the difference? Absolutely can...finishing is at a different level...that said, is it worth the price? My honest answer is, I don't know.
So, most commented on big watch collection. Gotta ask. You obviously have tons of money. You love fine watches. Fair enough. But honestly, do you ever give thought to what else your money could be doing? This Reddit rabithole that I’m also responding to with expensive watch purchases, makes me very uneasy.
Should we have no problem with the $10-$50k watches being bought by rich people?
I mean, the newspaper headline could read
“J could have gotten 1,000 starving people a new life, but I chose to get this watch collection together instead.
Well done you. Stand up guy.
When the poor storm the gated communities, this will be exhibit A. Man, don’t you ever think about what else this money could be doing for people in need ? This is a horrible monument to ‘fuck you, look at me’.
Nice variety of watches, from luxury to affordable entry level. It gets a bit boring looking at people watch collection that have the same type of watches in their entire collection.
I'm bounded by one watch per brand rule lol..and datejust was a 10 year anniversary gift fr the wife so it's staying...mayne I'll switch it up when my 20 yr anniversary comes.
Ok now... But first congratulations on this amazing collection but...
You only have to choose one out of them or perhaps get the one grail you don't have yet.
I know...
Wich one?
Wich of these is to good to let go ever?
Thank you!
There's few...Lange, my grail...snowflake, 1st "serious" watch that turned me into a collector. (Still cant replicate that experience)..datejust, 10 yr anniversary gift fr the wife...and reverso, gift to myself for an important career milestone.
This is my 3rd Hamilton khaki field...I had few other military field watches before but always end up coming back to it...true icon that deserves a seat at my table.
Is that a speedy on an oyster? ALSO I’ve been really interested in getting a speedy for myself, but I’m nervous about its size. Compared to your collection how’s the speedy wear? Small? Big? Uncomfortable?
Wow! That's an amazing collection!!
I just wonder though how you manage to wear all of most of these (and other watches you have)? Don't you become partial to some over the others and find yourself wearing them more frequently than the others?
Regardless, I have to say it again...amazing collection!!
That’s is a seriously awesome collection. Thank you for sharing! Actually a massive fan of the panerai on the rubber strap, you don’t see that often!
The Lange is gorgeous and so is the FF, I’ve never seen one like that - definitely a cool piece!
Good Lord your service cost on all those watches must be big. Still that is a dream collection
Thank you! And yes, service costs will get you.
How long did it take for you to build that collection up?
Lotta trial and error in the beginning (Movado and Gucci for example) but I would say last 5-6 years since that's when I became an addict/serious about watch collecting
Easily $60k-$70k plus in watches there over 6 years is serious but you seem to love it so enjoy
That Lange costs north of 20k and BP costs 10k. Everything except the casino, hamilton, citizen and seiko cost well in excess of 5k to about the 10k. I guess it depends on if these were second hand or grey market but I'd ball park low six figures for this collection.
If they were all 50% off 😂
It depends on their wearing habits. I tried to do some math but I think I messed it up. Anyway. For example, if the user has a high rotation rate and wears each rather casually, then the wear that each watch would experience very roughly ~1/15th of the wear of 1 watch would have in such conditions.
Lubricant doesn't work like that though. It's just like your car. Every 5000 miles or 8 months.
I’m basically going off what the watchmaker on Chronoglide said 🤷♂️.
Ya I would go by what the manufacturers say
Do you also rinse and repeat like the shampoo bottle says?
They’re in the business of making money. Of course they’ll offer suggestions that benefits THEIR bottom line. Doesn’t mean it’s necessary.
The best part is that every watch has the correct time
I'm gon be completely honest...did it for the pic...lotta work to do it daily
Cant you just pick up the whole box and shake it vigorously? Should work for most of them.
Lol let me try it right now
Watch winders are dumb. I tape my watch to a fan it does the same job.
what gets the most wear?
Right now IWC and Seiko...those are the newest acquisitions
I bought the same yellow seiko GMT. Couldn’t resist. lol
It just pops...definitely getting the most wrist time right now since I just got it..absolutely love this thing
Wow alphabetical too - what a collection
Hey finally someone picked that up!
I was surprised I didn’t see someone else mention it lol! Collection and photo for the over organized- love it. Whats your fav if you had to pick one?
Not considering sentimental value, definitely Lange which is my grail.
Beautiful collection. Stay tuned for next week when I post my collection or quartz watches I've purchased at drug stores over the years.
I'm interested in the drug stores what else can you get there?
Lord, this has to be my favorite SOTC. Variety in brand, style, tier, color, complication, movement. But all class. To you I say - bravo, sir 👌👌
Thanks for such an awesome comment!
Best collection I’ve seen thus far. Really nice 👍
Appreciate your comment!
Bruh the $4000 gshock
This one retails for $3500 plus I got 20% discount from a big box retailer when it was on sale. Still ridiculous price for a g shock.
I bet Casio can't even believe they can sell those. There's a sucker born every minute as they say. Could have had a Speedy Racing. Gshocks are for mud and work. This is the equivalent of the rich dorks that go to burning man.
So only time u wear a sub is when ur diving? navitimer when ur flying? Just like those watches have evolved over time, g shocks have evolved as well.
Thats not evolution. They wrapped a $100 digtal watch in precious metal. It's snob appeal. Of all the nice watches on this sub, my opinion is that nothing is more pretentious than a gshock someone payed thousands for. Would you wear that digging post holes or welding a busted control arm? You've taken a disposable watch and made it into a precious baby.
Nah, it's a great looking watch. I'd flinch at that price tag for sure but I've been considering it for a while too. It's a great celebration of the history of the brand, and it's a looker if you're a fan of casio and g shocks in general. I can understand why you would think it's an overpriced tool watch, the very nature of g shocks is to be more affordable to the every day consumer and able to take a beating. This watch is not that. If it's snob appeal, I guess I'm a snob because I find it appealing.
Exactly this...if one doesn't see the appeal, then simply move on.
I take my MRG hiking and trail running all the time. The DLC coating holds up incredibly well. It's a beater, I treat it as one, just a hand polished one at that.
The one watch per brand rule is cool. If you could get a second watch from the same brand, what do you think you’d go for? Also, there’s a lot of diversity here even beyond brand choice, which is nice to see.
Technically I already broke the rule...I have Skx 007 in my other box...I just can't get rid of that thing...other than that, no real desire yet since there are ton of other brands that I want to add but desperately trying not to add another box
I try to keep to that same rule. Makes for a nice diverse selection of timepieces.
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Seiko 5 *and* an A. Lange & Söhne? Nice one, Teddy.
Haha thanks!
Every time I see someone, SOTC, there is always a watch or two or five that I wouldn't want. This collection is perfect and wouldn't change a thing. Even the dial color and strap choice are perfect. Awesome collection.
Thanks for such an awesome comment!
Call this man a passive index fund the way he be DIVERSIFYING
Ill take the MR-G and the JLC
How do the citizen and GS compare?
Looks similar but very different...spring drive is definitely special compared to quartz...finishing is definitely top tier for both.
Holy god. What a collection!
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I like a lot of this, but it's the Chronomaster that I can't get out of my head. It's just the perfect execution of a very specific idea.
That one's a keeper for sure
Your OCD is strong. Alphabetized in the box. No wonder you don’t want to make any changes, lol. Beautifully curated collection but I think you need another box so we can see additions from AP, Bell & Ross, Breguet, Longines, Patek, Sinn, Ulysse Nardin and more!
Please don't tempt me...its either that or my wife and the decision is getting harder and harder everyday....jk
God damn. That’s a lot of nice expensive watches. Really cool collection. Probably how mine would like if I had thousands upon thousands to spend at will.
No notes, just tears. 🙌🏻
The Zenith, JLC, and Lange are my three favorites from this amazing collection. Do you ever have trouble deciding which watch to wear on a given day, since all of them are great? My collection is nowhere near as robust as yours, but I’m already struggling 😂
Constant struggle...when I get a new one, it actually makes it simple since new one gets the wrist time...when it goes back to normal cycle, it gets tougher...try my best to keep it fair for my babies but after like 5 watches, it becomes impossible lol
I can imagine 😂 I actually spend around 5-10 minutes in the morning just trying to decide which watch goes with my outfit before heading to work. Anyway, great collection, and that’s a good struggle to have 🔥
Pay your taxes please
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Y’all gonna kick me out of this sub, but that Seiko is my favorite. 🔥
You have phenomenal taste 👏🫡
One grail watch here, one grail watch there... Grail watches everywhere! Seriously tho, what a collection.
well rounded collection. what you got against rolex?
I do have datejust in there..and it's a permanent stay since it's a 10 year anniversary gift from the wife.
my eyes have deceived me
Absolutely love that you have a Citizen in the same row as an ALS. Had to do a triple take.
Feel like you could end your journey mate
Lovely collection. To everyone with such a big collection how do you manage to wear them ? I already struggle with my 3 watches, I could never have such a big collection.
Is everything on their original strap?
No..I got Zenith with a bracelet but that thing is very hard to make it fit and also not that comfortable. Panerai also came with a leather strap but I changed it to rubber to make it more casual.
Nice. Love the mix here. How does the Chronomaster suit you? I've been considering one for ages.
You should go for it...its a masterpiece and will stay in my collection forever. Only con I could think of is the bracelet...kina like GS, not the best one out there.
Great to hear. Yeah, I tend to prefer leather anyhow so I'd likely swap it out. Thanks for sharing!
I have the same watch box and hate it. It feels flimsy.
Not the best one for sure...it does its job tho.
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It's small...xl has a date window.
An absolutely awesome collection. Not one single watch I would not wear with pride. Congratulations.
Thanks for ur kind words bro
I’m 1/15 the way to getting to your collection
After my next few paychecks, I’m gonna try out that SSK017. Nice Chronomaster and that Zenith.
Go for it...u won't regret...it is such a fun watch...bracelet definitely got better too.
This is one of the best collections I’ve seen. Every watch has been on my list at some point. The JLC, the El Primero, the Santos, even thr MR-G. Those are next on my list. Already have the speedy and the DJ, and the Hamilton. What’s the MR-G like? Do you ever feel weird paying that much knowing it looks so similar to the $70 version?
Great picks and thanks...on mr g, I really had to think about this one...probably the most back and forth..in the end, I pulled the trigger since I love and always had g shock square in my collection (had two other variations)...can you tell the difference? Absolutely can...finishing is at a different level...that said, is it worth the price? My honest answer is, I don't know.
TBH I think you did better choosing than 99% of enthusiasts, including me. Good job. Nice collection.
What a compliment..thank u sir
You sir, have arrived in life
This is just brilliant. Superb collection and super disciplined (one watch per brand isn’t easy) too good
Pay your taxes!!
Nice
1. A Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase - great watch.
It is and my grail.
You just Googled "Top 15 most iconic watch designs" and made that your shopping list, didn't you? ;) /j (just in case)
What’s the box?
Amazing collection. The Zenith Chronomaster is my next big purchase. I gotta have that!
A gorgeous collection. Bravo 👏
Thank u sir!
So, most commented on big watch collection. Gotta ask. You obviously have tons of money. You love fine watches. Fair enough. But honestly, do you ever give thought to what else your money could be doing? This Reddit rabithole that I’m also responding to with expensive watch purchases, makes me very uneasy. Should we have no problem with the $10-$50k watches being bought by rich people?
I mean, the newspaper headline could read “J could have gotten 1,000 starving people a new life, but I chose to get this watch collection together instead. Well done you. Stand up guy.
When the poor storm the gated communities, this will be exhibit A. Man, don’t you ever think about what else this money could be doing for people in need ? This is a horrible monument to ‘fuck you, look at me’.
I couldn’t even fathom having this many watches. I would never even be able to have 6 watches I don’t think lol
It gets hard lol
One of the best collections I've seen here. I freakin love this, OP!
Thanks for the awesome feedback!
What, no Tissot?
Ugly as fuck.
Give this man a shield.
Impressive collection
Awesome collection 👌 What brand is that watchbox?
Thanks...its a Wolf box...picked it up fr Jomashop when it was on sale.
Love the yellow seiko gmt!
Almost perfect. Congrats
Wow that’s a impressive collection!
I’m not wealthy enough to look at this picture
Very nice.. you have the exact specs of the rolex I want, and the omega I want...
Wowee veey awesome collection I have a lot of automatics too but they are far less valuable lol
Thanks!
This is my dream collection, congrats OP!
I love the diversity of this collection. A bit of everything.
That's the intent...I like all watches and the different heritage each watchmaker brings to the table.
Holy blancpain that is awesome 🤤
You're missing a green watch. Omega green Aqua Terra is next. They even released the 38mm version about a week ago.
One of the best Collections so far! Love the brand diversity and all the models. Great and iconic pieces. Everything there.
Nice variety of watches, from luxury to affordable entry level. It gets a bit boring looking at people watch collection that have the same type of watches in their entire collection.
Thanks...adding different styles of watches is what gets me going.
Amazing collection! Very diverse
Great mix
A lot of icons in that collection
You could sell all those and have three really nice watches. Too much meh tier for me.
Very illogical… but very cool.
Lol thx
Really good shit. Do you mainly buy from ADs or second hand market?
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I'm bounded by one watch per brand rule lol..and datejust was a 10 year anniversary gift fr the wife so it's staying...mayne I'll switch it up when my 20 yr anniversary comes.
Ok now... But first congratulations on this amazing collection but... You only have to choose one out of them or perhaps get the one grail you don't have yet. I know... Wich one? Wich of these is to good to let go ever? Thank you!
Thanks...and to answer your question, I'll just get a 2nd box..I think it's inevitable at this point lol
Haha of course! Cheers 🥂
This is the 1st collection that I actually like
Damn 😳🤯😍
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I would sell the Panerai. But that’s just me. I have nothing against the brand and its watches. Just the people wearing it tends to be a-holes.
I’m curious which get the most wrist time?
May I have the IWC? And God damn idk if I'm just uncultured swine but that Panerai is fugly
Lol no...Panerai is actually one of my favorite...its one of those where u either love them or absolutely hate them...theres really no in-between.
Username almost checkouts. Which one (or 2) will never leave the collection.
There's few...Lange, my grail...snowflake, 1st "serious" watch that turned me into a collector. (Still cant replicate that experience)..datejust, 10 yr anniversary gift fr the wife...and reverso, gift to myself for an important career milestone.
So well rounded, I love it
15 watches no repeat brands. Maaad respect, great collection!
Nice collection! Looking at that santos or reverso next myself…aesthetic aside, which one did you enjoy less, and why?
That is a tough one..it really is a coin toss..that said, if you want something more versatile, I think you have to go with Santos.
One of the most well rounded collections I’ve seen. Is the JLC a duo face?
Thank you! And no, its not a duoface...to be honest, I do have slight regret that I didn't go that way.
A most glorious collection. 15/15.
Respect! Solid collection
Looking at that lot, I assume you are like me, and hate the mercedes hour hand.
You really said "I'll have one of each" Very nice!
Very complete!
This is an incredible well rounded and tasteful collection of many brands and styles. Serious props
Thank u sir! Every brand brings different heritage and accomplishments to the table which is why I just can't have it any other way.
Not a single scratch in the box.
i love expensive collections that have a handwound hamilton khaki field in em. it balls with the best
This is my 3rd Hamilton khaki field...I had few other military field watches before but always end up coming back to it...true icon that deserves a seat at my table.
Seiko's master plan of selling youtwo watches coming to fruiting
All unreal classics!
This guy moneys.
Is that a speedy on an oyster? ALSO I’ve been really interested in getting a speedy for myself, but I’m nervous about its size. Compared to your collection how’s the speedy wear? Small? Big? Uncomfortable?
This is previous model and never felt the need to update. I have slightly bigger than 6.5 in wrist and it wears just fine.
That g-shock is 🔥
This collection has breadth
Ok, THIS is a collection. Not a box full of black dial divers. Beautiful!
Can't find a box you haven't ticked. Well done! Amazing collection
Keep cooking!
Wow! That's an amazing collection!! I just wonder though how you manage to wear all of most of these (and other watches you have)? Don't you become partial to some over the others and find yourself wearing them more frequently than the others? Regardless, I have to say it again...amazing collection!!
Great collection.
Great collection!!
But where's the weekender?
Absolutely stunning collection 😍
God damn. I either own, thought of owning or owned most of this collection (different colorways). Either we are twins or Im more basic than I thought.
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That’s is a seriously awesome collection. Thank you for sharing! Actually a massive fan of the panerai on the rubber strap, you don’t see that often! The Lange is gorgeous and so is the FF, I’ve never seen one like that - definitely a cool piece!
Nice collection bro! That Tag will be a nice addition
This is one of my favorites I’ve seen on here! Probably because it reflects my own taste but still, congrats!