My ~$30k Dream Watch Collection (Right Now 😉)
It’s a moving target, for sure, but I think I’ve nailed down my “realistic” dream watch collection. Not talking win-the-lottery-buy-Lange’s-whole-catalog sort of dreaming here, just what might be possible over a lifetime of hard work and wise decisions (or if things were to go very well sooner than that 🤞)
Grand Seiko SLGA007—THAT DIAL!! 🤤
JLC Reverso Monoface — classic, beautiful, technically refined, and just plain interesting.
Omega Speedmaster— Because you have to, haha also I’m something of a NASA nerd.
Omega AquaTerra Small Seconds— sporty, capable, and with a beautiful dial layout and finishing. Not to mention I really dig small seconds complications.
Tudor Pelagos— My idea of the, admittedly oxymoronic, “luxury beater.” I love the titanium, the proportions, the crisp lines, and striking blue.
Ultimately this is all just dreaming, as my most expensive watch is currently sitting at about $1100, but hey, this is something of an aspirational hobby by nature and that’s part of the fun!
How about you? What would be your ~$30k five watch dream lineup?
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I have a co-worker who I lent my SLGA007 to. He absolutely fell in love with it, and told me that he was obsessed with the watch. And then he recently went to an AD and they showed him the new SLGA021, and he says now that he prefers the 021, because the dial is more subtle!
My response...
I have a co-worker who I lent my SLGA007 to. He absolutely fell in love with it, and told me that he was obsessed with the watch. And then he recently went to an AD and they showed him the new SLGA021, and he says now that he prefers the 021, because the dial is more subtle!
My response...
I agree with your co-worker, I think the more subtle dial is nicer as well.
I agree with your co-worker, I think the more subtle dial is nicer as well.
It’s an interesting topic. I’ve often thought what my ‘exit’ collection would look like and I’ve acquired a couple of pieces with a few more to go.
Santos
SMP
BBPro (didn’t realise how much I’d like this watch even when I bought it. It’s defo grown on me the most)
GMT II Pepsi (waiting for the call….)
And the grails - VC Overseas Dualtime and a Cartier Tank Louis in yellow gold.
The Speedmaster you’ve chosen is a tricky one for me because I’m not sure if I like it for what it is or because of what it represents and how iconic it is.
The Speedmaster you’ve chosen is a tricky one for me because I’m not sure if I like it for what it is or because of what it represents and how iconic it is.
I get you. I think, to some degree, it’s more than the sum if it’s parts. Yes, Omega leans REALLY heavily on it, which can be somewhat souring. But, IMHO, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s a historic timepiece.
I think it’s akin to rappers, celebs, and crypto-bros buying Rolexes. The article itself is still intrinsically admirable and horologically important, but it’s marred by an asterisk of sorts, due to marketing and hype.
Ultimately, I love the Speedy simply because it’s the watch I see and associate with the Apollo program, astronauts (except David Scott, apparently 😜), and the human achievement that was landing men on a celestial body other than our own.
Great looking fantasy collection. Very blue focused!
Great looking fantasy collection. Very blue focused!
What can I say? 🤷♂ lol
Maybe swap the monoface Reverso for duoface with black on the other side? Just to have my bases covered, of course. Haha
What can I say? 🤷♂ lol
Maybe swap the monoface Reverso for duoface with black on the other side? Just to have my bases covered, of course. Haha
I feel like you gotta switch out the speedy pro for the 57" in blue, or a silver snoopy just to complete the theme. But hey, also can't go wrong with the classic. 🙂
I feel like you gotta switch out the speedy pro for the 57" in blue, or a silver snoopy just to complete the theme. But hey, also can't go wrong with the classic. 🙂
You have a point, it’s awfully hard to argue with this…
I have a co-worker who I lent my SLGA007 to. He absolutely fell in love with it, and told me that he was obsessed with the watch. And then he recently went to an AD and they showed him the new SLGA021, and he says now that he prefers the 021, because the dial is more subtle!
My response...
Totally agree! I think it’s missing the pop of gold from the logo and seconds hand. That’s actually one of the little things I love about my Alpinist ‘59 reinterpretation.
This part killed me because that’s literally me 😂
A reasonable amount for me to spend on a dream collection one day, say for a retirement gift to myself, would probably be a similar amount. I’d have to go with a similar collection.
Grand Seiko SLGA007, SLGH013, or SLGA013
Moonwatch (like you said, you just have to lol)
Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar
CasiOak
Casio F91W
I have a co-worker who I lent my SLGA007 to. He absolutely fell in love with it, and told me that he was obsessed with the watch. And then he recently went to an AD and they showed him the new SLGA021, and he says now that he prefers the 021, because the dial is more subtle!
My response...
Love this. I was dead set on getting a 007, then realized if I flip it 90 degrees and paint it white, it is more or less a white birch, which is an awesome watch, so. Now, I know it is a different stamp, etc, but I could not unsee it at the time since they were dropping different versions of the birch. That said, if I come across one for $6K, I will wear the hell out of it. In terms of the 007 vs. 021, I am going for less subtle every time.
I have few in my collection and would love to add to my fantasy collection and working hard to get there.. I would like to add for now..
#rolex GMT master-ii Pepsi & Explorer-ii polar
#jlc reverso with annual calendar and moon phase
#panerai with 10 days reserve and day-night indicator
Beautiful collection, I think I’m there with 4 <$30k, but not done yet.
GS Winter and Skyflake
Omega Seamaster 300 NTTD and Speedmaster Moonphase