SWC Update
Just bringing my collection pic up to date, shown in order of acquisition.
Baume & Mercier Capeland chronograph: This is my first grail watch, one I've never thought I'd own. I saw it online in a YT review (Tim Mosso) and fell in love. The RRP price was well above my modest means. Then I learned about gray market and, though I spent more than I ever thought I would, I bought it. I've never regretted the decision.
Omega 1947 bumper: I went looking for a birth year watch and found this with the Art Deco dial and numerals. I eventually had to have it rebuilt at some considerable expense but it was worth it.
Squale 1521: First saw on UGWC and I still think it's the prettiest dive watch ever.
Nomos Tangente Gangreserve: I first learned of Nomos from Teddy B., but didn't think I'd ever be able to afford one. Eventually found one here. Can't say enough about the craftsmanship of this brand, hence, I have two of them.
Tissot PRX P80: Another excellent quality piece for the price. I still look forward to wearing it after two years.
Oris BCPD Oxblood: I loved this watch and this color since I first saw one. It's a great GADA watch.
Hamilton Khaki Titanium: Everything about this watch works. The tapered syringe hands, the Arabic numerals, the orange pips on the indices and the sage green dial with the titanium. Perfect!
San Martin SM0129: Very nice piece for the price, I had to give it a try. Bought this one on impulse though and is the most likely to be sold to make room for something I like better.
Nomos Metro Neomatic 39 Silvercut: Very unusual, unique to Nomos, textured dial, resembles some much-vaunted GS dials. Nomos quality is unmatched at this price.
I'm a retired 76 yr old engineer living in Seattle. I like to hike, write, play chess and watch movies. I have a collection of 7 watches and love to talk about, look at, and think about watches. Yes,...
Nice collection. I especially like the Nomos watches you have there😉