SOTC… all set for a while!
I’ve been accumulating watches for a few years and recently went through a substantial purge of my collection, selling 10+ watches in the past few months (nearly all of them impulse buys, watchbox-dwellers, etc.). I now feel very pleased with my collection, and each of my watches are pieces that I’m excited to own and wear. Aside from a new Traska Venturer GMT that I will be adding via the pre-order window that opens soon, I have no plans to expand the collection in the near future! We’ll see how long that lasts.
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Aaron
Interested in all things watches!
New York, NY, USA
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7.25” / 18.42 cm
Needs a few more Loriers 😉 How do you like the Squale?
Nice Lorier sub-collection! I just got an Astra and I’m loving it.
Great looking collection! Very balanced and nice individual pieces 👌🏻
Well-balanced. 👌
What do you like better? The Islander Brookville, or the Traska Commuter? I'm thinking of a OP-style +date watch, when they release something in turquoise, purple or red. A Traska seems to be a clear winner, with the hardened surface, quick-adjust clasp, domed crystal, *thinness,* and general refinement.
But suddenly I'm having second thoughts about the domed crystal. I have an acryllic "box" on my Vostok and it's pretty exposed, I've banged it against stuff and it got ground in two cases a bit.
What gets the most wrist time?
Needs a few more Loriers 😉 How do you like the Squale?
I may have tipped my hand re: my favorite brand LOL. I love the Squale! Awesome watch
What gets the most wrist time?
Overall it’s probably been the Lorier Falcon, especially in the last year or so
What do you like better? The Islander Brookville, or the Traska Commuter? I'm thinking of a OP-style +date watch, when they release something in turquoise, purple or red. A Traska seems to be a clear winner, with the hardened surface, quick-adjust clasp, domed crystal, *thinness,* and general refinement.
But suddenly I'm having second thoughts about the domed crystal. I have an acryllic "box" on my Vostok and it's pretty exposed, I've banged it against stuff and it got ground in two cases a bit.
I’d say the Traska is the winner in terms of quality, and the boxed crystal shouldn’t take too much damage (ideally) given that it’s sapphire. The Islander is great too! And much more affordable
Well-balanced. 👌
Thank you!
Great looking collection! Very balanced and nice individual pieces 👌🏻
Thanks! Appreciate it
Nice Lorier sub-collection! I just got an Astra and I’m loving it.
Such an awesome watch! I threw a jubilee bracelet on mine and really love the vintage vibes that come with that
I’d say the Traska is the winner in terms of quality, and the boxed crystal shouldn’t take too much damage (ideally) given that it’s sapphire. The Islander is great too! And much more affordable
We'll see. Both are relatively expensive (all watches are, we're just desensitised), so it'll come down to which one comes with "my" dial first.
Your first two rows (minus the CW) are totally up my alley. You have great taste!
Second box is better. 😎
Nice balanced although I would add Casio A168W to the collection
Clear case of Casioitus
I don’t want to be cured
Great selection 👌🏾
Thank you!!
Wowza!!! Now that's a collection. Love it
Thanks so much!
Nice balanced although I would add Casio A168W to the collection
Might have to!
Might have to!
What would be a watch collection without some God Thier watches “G-Shock” 🤩
How are you liking the Astra? Right now, I'm sort of torn between that and the Traska Venturer (I realize they're very different)... would be the Hydra but just seems a little big.
How are you liking the Astra? Right now, I'm sort of torn between that and the Traska Venturer (I realize they're very different)... would be the Hydra but just seems a little big.
I’m loving the Astra! Unbelievably comfortable and looks amazing, especially on the jubilee bracelet. I will say I thought the Hydra would have been too big but it’s actually awesome on me. Super comfortable with the fully articulating bracelet and smooth caseback too. I’d say the venturer, Astra, and Hydra are all pretty different aesthetically though
I’m loving the Astra! Unbelievably comfortable and looks amazing, especially on the jubilee bracelet. I will say I thought the Hydra would have been too big but it’s actually awesome on me. Super comfortable with the fully articulating bracelet and smooth caseback too. I’d say the venturer, Astra, and Hydra are all pretty different aesthetically though
thank you!
Amazing collection Aaron! The Jubilee in the LORIER looks beautiful! Is ROLEX’s Jubilee a perfect fit or is it an aftermarket bracelet?
Amazing collection Aaron! The Jubilee in the LORIER looks beautiful! Is ROLEX’s Jubilee a perfect fit or is it an aftermarket bracelet?
Thank you! It’s an Uncle Straps jubilee made for the SARB033, but I used Lorier’s endlinks
Thank you! It’s an Uncle Straps jubilee made for the SARB033, but I used Lorier’s endlinks
Nice! I did the same thing with my SEIKO 5!
Nice Lorier sub-collection! I just got an Astra and I’m loving it.
Looks great on your wrist! I’m thinking of pre-ordering one, but I’ve heard that the rotor rattles audibly. What is your experience with that?
Looks great on your wrist! I’m thinking of pre-ordering one, but I’ve heard that the rotor rattles audibly. What is your experience with that?
This is my first watch that doesn't have a swiss movement, so I was also worried about the rotor noise of the Miyota 9015. But I have to say, I don't really notice the rotor much at all on wrist. If I make a very sudden jerk and the watch is close to my ear I may hear something, but very faint. I've found it to be a non-issue honestly.