How it’s going

What a journey! I started paying interest to watches about a year ago and got my first automatic watch in May 23. After what I feel has been a true self-knowledge experience, I probably have now what could be considered a “core collection”:

• Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue. If you have spent more than 5 mins in any watch internet discussion, you probably consider this either THE modern classic or an overvalued homage, which (PRX aside) turns this into a controversial pick but strangely also the safest 3k anyone can spend on a watch. Solid GADA that wears perfectly and will probably last a lifetime, which is kind of the point of the original 60s Rolex (I think the BB58 is in the same ballpark price that a sub cost back then).

• Seiko Speedtimer “Seitona” SBDL085 (SSC813) — I just love this little thing. As a commemoration of getting the first auto chrono in space, Seiko’s solar quartz take on the Daytona is a handsome reminder of the legendary Japanese brand’s grit. The model is basically an official Seiko mod. Also doesn’t hurt that it retails grey for less than $400. Looks sick on a jubilee.

• Hamilton Khaki Field AT 38 mm - movement H-10 aka ETA C07.611, design language from 1940s/60s – My first Swiss, bought at the flagship store of Macy’s. Dead on balls budget accurate field watch and the best option at its price point. Staple of a brand packed with history. I proposed to my fiancée wearing this so it’s not going anywhere.

• Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual Ref. 15200 (2000), original design 1926 — Arguably the most influential watch model of the twentieth century. Classic, timeless piece. Halfway between elegant and sporty, the OP makes for the perfect daily office driver. Being a desk jockey myself, this is the watch that I most wear. Can’t deny the crown!

• Omega Seamaster 2846/48 (Cal 501). A model that dates back to 1948. This particular watch is from the 50s, so it’s the grandpa of the collection. The two-tone crosshair dial has that certain crisp glamour that Genta captured with the Polerouter in 1954. The Seamaster is the longest product line still in production by Omega. Its signature Seahorse is probably the coolest and most iconic caseback logo of all time.

• Junghans Max Bill Handaufzug (calibre J805.1 base ETA 2801-2), original design 1961. Clean, universal, Bauhaus design that works with everything. Only manual in the collection and a 34 mm that wears a bit bigger because of the monochromatic silver dial without bezel. I think this watch evokes the same language design that influenced the most popular consumer products today (looking at you, Apple).

• G-Shock Square. Yeah, I also have a watch that actually works. This replaced my old F91-W and it’s comfy and tough. A mean killer. A true beast.

Happy to share this… it took me ages to write and hope you guys have a wonderful weekend! Keep it real.