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Love seeing that Montblanc Heritage in collections. 

Next year? Manage to buy less than four watches. 

Great collection - love the salmon dial Montblanc.

If you prefer sub 39mm watches, have you considered dipping your toes into the world of vintage watches? You don't have to go too far back. The watches from the 1980s and 1990s often were made in case sizes smaller than 39mm. And, of course, watches from the 1960s also were often sub-39mm.

The prices for these watches are usually really attractive since most collectors are focused on watches 39mm and larger.

While I have a 7.5 inch wrist and mainly wear watches north of 37mm, I have found some incredible deals in watches that are less than 39mm.

Here are a few in my collection that may whet your appetite for vintage...I've provided the case size and price I paid to give you an idea of the type of deals out there...

Accutron “Bow Tie” (1967) - Case size: 35.5mm Price: $630

Alpina Sea Strong (1970s) - Case size: 37mm Price: $155

Enicar Ocean Pearl (1970s) - Case size: 36mm Price: $675

Helvetia (Omega) Allround Dress Watch (1960s) - Case size: 35mm Price: $135

Omega Constellation f300 (1960s) - Case size: 35.5mm Price: $420

Oris Pointer Date - Case size: 34.5mm Price: $375

Patek Philippe Calatrava (1969) - Case size: 34mm Price: less than $10k

Pryngeps Cronografoi (1990s) - Case size: 38mm Price: $435

Revue Thomann Classic Wall Street Tradition - Case size: 37mm Price: $400

Vacheron Constantin Classic Tiger Eye Gentlemen’s Watch (1990) - Case size: 30mm Price: less than $7k

Zenith Two-tone Dress (1964) - Case size: 34mm Price: $885

Zenith El Primero Prime - Case size: 38mm Price: $1,650

Cheers, the MB has been getting some wrist time as I’ve returned to work in the office. 

Wow - awesome vintage pieces and thanks for the kind words. that omega constellation is 👌🏻 definitely put these on my radar for 2023

Your Bell & Ross stands out very well. I have the steel one and people can't stop noticing it. Such a unique aesthetic.

Thank you, the steel is a classy choice. I love it on the orange rubber strap, just pops. whats you fav new B&R? I’m partial to the new ss ice blue.

I've fancied buying the Grey BR 05 Skeleton but forgot about it. Now, I can't find it anymore.

nice choice - I find here in Oz there isn’t much stock, you usually have to order them. 

Fantastic collection! Small to mid size watches are very fun to wear, especially when the watch is relatively slim. I'm hoping to afford a JLC Reverso someday. Cheers to the next watch!

Thank you, JLC reverso is an awesome choice, my fav is the limited edition green version this year, what flavour you going for ?

Love the hulk..🔥🔥💯💯

Really nice and balanced collection! 

Thank you - what’s your fav In yours ?

I've got one watch on a bracelet and 3 on a leather strap. So I'm looking for sth to wear on a rubber strap or on a bracelet with a steel bezel. I try to keep my collection balanced. But I haven't found the right watch yet in my budget. When budget wouldn't matter I think I would tend to a Tudor BB Pro or an Omega Speedmaster 57. So at the moment I'm just saving. 

The omega speedy 57 is hot, the blue is versatile and the burgandy red very fall like warmth and the sandwich black is a classic. The Tudor is a great choice too, I have many tudors in the collection and they are so versatile. Enjoy the hunt. 

The blue looks amazing. It's hard to describe but it's not just another blue sunburst dial. For me one of the best new watches this year. 

I think that the Tudor BB 58 and the Pro are sized really great. Not to small but not to big either. Simply great watches, especially when you like steel or aluminium bezels. 

Thanks mate. The hunt is the most fun part of this hobby IMO. 

nice collection , good mix of styles and models 

That Tag chrono looks great on the coordinated NATO! Lovely collection.

That Tudor BB blue dial is a dream 🥹