3 Watch Collection - Needs Completion
Short version: Help complete this three watch collection while staying in the assumed theme here.
Expanded: I have been interacting on here a while and I thought I'd see what other Watch Crunchers think about this collection. I've been a watch geek for over a decade now, collecting up to 20 watches. I've recently downsized to eight. Essentially I have two different "sets" if you will. Dress and tool watches.
I've had to get rid of a lot of good pieces. These two watches are keepers without a doubt. The SPB143 is a superb watch. It's a little chunky but it wears great on a rubber waffle strap or after market bracelet (currently on a Uncle Straps bracelet)
I came across the Speedmaster in my local shop just browsing. I wasn't expecting to buy it but I've never seen this watch anywhere. Did some research and had to have it. It's 40mm, grey dial automation with date. Just like the Seiko I wish it were thinner. Overall an amazing watch. I never take it off the bracelet.
So what now? How you you complete this set? What third watch would you suggest for me?
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The first thing that comes to mind is something by Fortis
Maybe something with a lighter dial to balance out the darker dials you have now? There are lots to choose from, but this one is not a diver or chronograph-
https://www.longines.com/en-us/p/watch-longines-spirit-l3-810-4-73-6
A dress watch. Not sure what your budget is though so I have no recommendations.
The first thing that comes to mind is something by Fortis
Any specific model?
A dress watch. Not sure what your budget is though so I have no recommendations.
The budget is anything from $10 to 5K. I am open to all suggestions.
Maybe something with a lighter dial to balance out the darker dials you have now? There are lots to choose from, but this one is not a diver or chronograph-
https://www.longines.com/en-us/p/watch-longines-spirit-l3-810-4-73-6
Good recommendation. I like diversity and something titanium would be sweet
The budget is anything from $10 to 5K. I am open to all suggestions.
Under $250 - Orient Bambino 38mm
Under $1000 - Hamilton Intramatic
Under $5000 - Cartier Santos Dumont Quartz
Good recommendation. I like diversity and something titanium would be sweet
Grand Seiko if you like titanium. Got plenty of colors and case styles to choose from.
i think u should go for an everydaywatch like the tudor ranger
You need a Grand Seiko..
If you want to keep the grey/dark dials then a Longines Heritage Classic Sector would be an option. I absolutely love how it look and it could be a dressier option to complete the set.
The new 39mm Tudor pelagos in titanium.
I think you should add an Anonimo Epurato...great brand history...they were the original Panerai. When Richemont purchased Panerai, they fired everyone and basically took the patents, designs, etc. and had them manufactured in their existing factories.
All of the now unemployed Panerai employees formed a new watch company with the tongue-in-cheek name of Anonimo (anonymous in Italian).
You cannot call these homages to Panerai as the real Panerai design team are the ones who created these designs. Kind of like anything recorded by John Fogarty is essentially Creedence Clearwater Revival doesn't matter if he's using his own name...the sound, the songs, and the voice was his.
Here are a couple of Epuratos that could work in your collection...they can be worn as a dress watch, but are not your typical dress watch design...
Here are the studio shots that may show the designs to better effect...it's hard capturing these dials under bright lights...
You can find some really good deals for these on the secondary market (brand new grey market) as well as some good deals brand new with warranty. And it would be in a similar price range of your existing two.
Brand: Anonimo
Model: Epurato Bronze (Galvanic Anthracite Sunray dial)
Model Number: AM-4000.04.441.W88
Model: Epurato Steel (Galvanic Anthracite Mat Opalin dial)
Model Number: AM-4000.01.101.W11
Movement Type: Automatic
Movement Engine: Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve: 38 hours
Case Size: 42mm
Case Thickness: 11.6mm
Case Material: Bronze
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Luminescence: Hands
Bezel/Material: Fixed Bronze
Bezel/Material: Fixed Stainless Steel
Crown: Push/Pull
Water Resistance: 50M / 165FT
Band: Brown-mahogany Gradient Effect Calf Leather w/Bronze Buckle
Band: Black-grey Gradient Calf Leather strap
Band Width: 22mm
Price: List - $3,250 Paid - $2,745 paid Brand New Box/Papers
Price: List - $2,500 Paid - $1,500 Pre-owned Box/Papers
Get a proper dress watch. Quartz Cartier Santos Dumont L or Tank Must L for its slimness. Cant think of any reasonably priced automatics..maybe one by Longines or even a Seiko cocktail time would do.
Nice Speedmaster. Something dressy like a Santos, Tank, Grand Seiko or De Ville is what I would be considering