My SOTC - Watchbox 3(3)
Final post of my SOTC. If the two first boxes had a definetly theme, this third one lack that. It’s a sort of a mix of watches which either don’t fit in as modern or vintage or just didn’t make room in any of the other boxes. If my collection evolves a new subcollection probably will start from this box.
Here are the two watches gifted to me. Both Tissots, the Seastar from my father and the T Sport from my wife. Here is also my ”beaters”, the T Sport (again) and the G-Schock.
Even if my vintage collection has it’s base in the 50s and the 60s I have started to appreciate vintage from the 70s more and more. The Cosmic 2000, the DS2 and the Seastar (again) are representatives of that era. An era I will investigate further, and might end up in a small sub collection. The others I consider as my GADA watches except for my only modern dresswatch, the Reverso. The design is, however, the oldest of all my watches.
The watches in box 3 are from top left
Tissot, Seastar Seven, ca -70
Omega, Seamaster Cosmic 2000, -72
Certina, DS2, ca -70
Seiko, SARB035
Seiko, SARB033
JLC, Reverso Duo Small Seconds Medium
Rolex, DJ 16220, -91
Rolex, DJ 16220, -01
Rolex, Explorer 114270, -07
Hamilton, Khaki Field
Tissot, T Sport
Casio G-Shock, 5610
I collect new as well as vintage. I have a weak spot for 50s and 60s Omegas. Besides from those I consider myself allround.
I think that the stars of this box are the Reverso, Certina, and the Explorer. In the three boxes you have a very well-balanced and well curated collection. It is interesting to see Rolex as a side dish rather than a main course. YouTubers should be rating your collection ("God Tier").
Where do you go from here? Do you explore Eterna and Titus from the 1950's and 1960's? Do you have any interest in pre-WWII Illinois or Hamilton?
I think that the stars of this box are the Reverso, Certina, and the Explorer. In the three boxes you have a very well-balanced and well curated collection. It is interesting to see Rolex as a side dish rather than a main course. YouTubers should be rating your collection ("God Tier").
Where do you go from here? Do you explore Eterna and Titus from the 1950's and 1960's? Do you have any interest in pre-WWII Illinois or Hamilton?
Thank you! I really don’t know where to go. I will take a deeper look at the 70s. There are some interesting case shapes I’m intrigued by. To be honest I have a 70s chrono incoming. Blue dial and a sort of cushion case. I could definetly see myself include other brands from 50s and 60s. I don’t see myself go beyond the Suveran. But you never know. Suddenly it’s there right in front of you and….
Well done Sir. Well done!
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Very nice collection, my friend! I have enjoyed your posts detailing it as well. Makes me think I should have done more on my own SotC. 😀
Very nice collection, my friend! I have enjoyed your posts detailing it as well. Makes me think I should have done more on my own SotC. 😀
Thank you. I didn’t do it on the first post cause I thought they were familiar. But before the vintage box I realised that for many it would just look like round small watches if I didn’t updated the info. I enjoyed yours without extra info.
Curious about the strap on the Explorer?
do you like it better than the Oyster and if you remember what brand is it?
very sharp looking and thinking about doing the same for mine.
Thanks
Curious about the strap on the Explorer?
do you like it better than the Oyster and if you remember what brand is it?
very sharp looking and thinking about doing the same for mine.
Thanks
I like leather straps generally. Think it gives a warmer look to most watches. I like the Oyster bracelet as well so maybe I swap back in the summer. The strap is from Watchgecko. Still available on their website. Mine is in shorter length which I don’t think they have any more. I have the same strap on my C63 but in a lighter shade. It is the Simple Handmade Italian Leather Watch Strap - Chocolate Brown
I just browsed your three SOTC posts...you've curated an absolutely incredible collection @WatchYourIntruder!
I have to look back at the others, but just from this box, you have an incredible collection that any watch collector would envy. I almost feel like I'm slumming looking at it, being an eccentric 58 year old that is acting like a Hipster with my Timex only collection. I think I have to rethink my collection, my life and definitely a name change. May also rethink my sexual identity. Damn, I didn't think Watch collecting would have taken me to this place.
this is my favourite box hehe. mostly because the reverso
I have to look back at the others, but just from this box, you have an incredible collection that any watch collector would envy. I almost feel like I'm slumming looking at it, being an eccentric 58 year old that is acting like a Hipster with my Timex only collection. I think I have to rethink my collection, my life and definitely a name change. May also rethink my sexual identity. Damn, I didn't think Watch collecting would have taken me to this place.
Don't go changing too much. Timex needs an advocate. They deserve one as much as any brand.
Excellent collection, especially because I see we have similar taste, hehe. Those SARBs still calling me.
I have to look back at the others, but just from this box, you have an incredible collection that any watch collector would envy. I almost feel like I'm slumming looking at it, being an eccentric 58 year old that is acting like a Hipster with my Timex only collection. I think I have to rethink my collection, my life and definitely a name change. May also rethink my sexual identity. Damn, I didn't think Watch collecting would have taken me to this place.
Thank you! I’m glad you appreciated it. In your Timex collection you have an excellant base to investigate further in the jungel of watches. I thought it looked cool when you shared it with us. As @Aurelian said, they deserves an advocate.❤️
this is my favourite box hehe. mostly because the reverso
Thanks! Yes, the Reverso is great. Closest to a grail watch I ever been and added late in my collection.
Excellent collection, especially because I see we have similar taste, hehe. Those SARBs still calling me.
Thanks! Yes I noticed that as well. The SARBs are great. However, if everything goes well, the 033 will undertake a modification that I’m looking forward to.
All class again. Cosmic, Explorer... and a Reverso is on my top shelf collection list some day.
Don't go changing too much. Timex needs an advocate. They deserve one as much as any brand.
Yeah, you are right. Oddly enough that is one of the reasons why I chose them. I felt like they were the red headed step child in the watch collecting community. Due to the their size I can hardly call them an underdog, but I noticed a lot of watch people look down on them or pay them no mind. I guess someone had to step up, might as well be me. I've been underestimated plenty of times in my life.
Excellent collection!
Not a bum in the lot