Where to go from here?

Cartier, Zenith, Breitling, Sinn, GO, Blancpain. The list goes on...

I’d add Oris, Longines, RGM & to your list of perusal-worthy houses. Muhle makes really heavy-duty, cool and excellent tool watches esp. SAR types. Have fun hunting!

Grand Seiko, Glashutte Original, or Zenith?

That’s it, you’re done.

I think a really nice dress watch is what you're missing from the pic you've posted. Something simple, understated & classy that can be worn to occasions. Nobody does dress watches better than Cartier in my opinion. A very nice Tank Solo or Tank Americaine would be a great addition to your collection. I'm also drawn very much to the Longines Evidenza these days. A beautiful Tonneau shaped dress watch for half the price of a Cartier.

You have some beautiful watches already in your collection, very similar to the watches I have in mine. One thing that strikes me when I look at my collection in the box reserved for my best watches is, I haven't been particularly adventurous in my purchases. Oyster Perpetuals, Datejusts, Speedy, Seamaster, Aqua Terra, Santos etc. All classics but not the most imaginative of choices.

I'm now far more interested in finding watches of equal or better quality than those but from the lesser known watchmakers. Lesser known to the public that is. I find myself far more interested in the likes of Kudoke, Trilobe, Horage than Rolex, Omega & Cartier. The more of the classics you tick off your list, the sooner you'll get to the same place I'm currently situated 👍

Longines.

I think the question that's worth asking is, what's your goal?

Is it to just keep buying 'stuff' and never stop? Is it to hone into one area, like divers or chronos or fliegers? There are so many variables without knowing your overall goal.

Stop, you're done. Be healthy

What about the new Chronomaster Triple Date?

I have about similar collection… NOT lol…

Ok I don’t have a Rolex … Zenith is pretty cool… look 😜… next to some green watch… sorry I was eating something 🤣

G-Shock

what else?

I think something from the SBGW GS line would compliment those nicely

Pretty much all ready have it all nailed down here!? Perhaps a dress watch? JLC ultrathin moon, a true beater G-shock? Any model

You’re good with that collection.

Not sure what else you have but a GADA along the lines of a Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra, Monta Noble, or Tudor Black Bay 36 might be ones to look into.

Yeah, a Zenith chrono or a GMT complication would definitely be good picks. The GMT would get me into a feature that I don’t currently have, too

I think a dress watch is a great suggestion, and you’re right, I tend to be a sports watch guy😅

Yeah that makes sense actually. Even if I went with a more sporty watch instead of a dress watch, this would be different enough to not feel repetitive (for a watch Addict lol)

Haha that would be the rational thing to do! I would love to get a Sinn in the collection, I’m headed to Germany this summer!

Yes, it would get me a true dress watch, a unique dial compared to these watches, and a totally new movement with spring drive…

Haha thank you bro! Yeah I’ve been thinking a lot on a Cartier or GS. I would almost lean on GS because of the unique dial designs, in-house movements, and high end case finishing

I have also tried to add watches to my collection that have some meaning, instead of just buying things for the heck of it. Three of these watches are tied to important memories which is cool! Your goal of having three nice and equal pieces for your children is awesome!!

The JLC moon phase is so stunning!! That could definitely be one…

The voice of reason that I need!

Yeah, you raise a very good point that I should think about some more. I’ve really just been going for the watches that I like—not trying to buy hype pieces or ones just to check off a box. Thanks for the response, I will definitely consider your advice!

Thanks for the insight! Yeah, I can see how getting a lot of the “classics” will make you want to be more adventurous and get something totally unique. I feel the same way to an extent, once you get your main grail watches, there’s not too much else you want. A nice dress watch like a Cartier, something cool from GS, or even a smaller independent brand would be a nice change from what I have

I would suggest a nice dress watch to have a more formal option, preferably something that can be dressed both up and down so it’s not sitting idle in the box unless you’re all suited up. I’ve recently picked up a JLC Master Control Date to fill that niche for myself, but the options are plentiful in that segment and for any budget.

If you want to stay with the sportier bulkier watches I’d recommend either a Blancpain for something different and horologically relevant for the collection, or a German style marine watch such as Dornbluth & Sohn, or something like Stowa in the more budget friendly category.

Do you really want to go further? Many would consider this the endgame collection.

Tudor is your sensible cost bet then Rolex then Seamaster then Speedy if we are thinking GADA

What direction do you want your collection to go? What do you think you are missing that your others aren’t providing? There’s a difference between collecting and accumulating.

Do you travel a lot where a GMT or time zone watch would be practical?

Do you ever need a pure dress watch based on your lifestyle? Keep in mind, Bond wore that Seamaster with a tux.

Do you have a hankering for something vintage?

Many people have mentioned Seiko, GS as a way to something non Swiss. But same can be said for independents.

Is there a style you think is lacking? Integrated bracelet? Panerai where you buy a versatile watch head then go to town on strap swaps?

Again, if you are collecting, it’s up to you to provide it direction.

If you can’t come to an answer, enjoy what you have, it will come to you.