Plan for 2024 (3 watch collection)
Hey Crunchers,
after all the downsizing I would like to get back to a 3 watch collection which would consist of daily, sports and dress watch.
Currently I own Explorer and SBGW303 and deciding on which 3rd to get.
Occasionally I borrow my wifes' Santos, which can't count as mine now :(
Which do you guys think fits better, any suggestions?
PS. love a watch to be under 46mm lug-to-lug. Had BB54 but didnt like the bracelet design (links too blocky/huge -> could have bought Jubilee from Uncle straps) and case was flat -> fatigue on my wrist when worn whole day
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Awesome collection, Congrats! One question, I voted A but the only problem I can see is if the black bay is your daily and the Explorer is your sports, which one to wear if you play sports during the day? (kidding) 🌈
Anything that avoids the Bland Bay.....
Awesome collection, Congrats! One question, I voted A but the only problem I can see is if the black bay is your daily and the Explorer is your sports, which one to wear if you play sports during the day? (kidding) 🌈
None
I have a gshock so no worries
Anything that avoids the Bland Bay.....
I kinda like clean (bland) watches hahah
I went B. I feel the BB and the explorer don’t offer any difference between daily and sport.
I went B. I feel the BB and the explorer don’t offer any difference between daily and sport.
Yep, i wasnt sure how to categorize Explorer either but Rolex themselves have it under Sports.
Based on what I own Explorer is daily sports and 303 is daily dress.
Guess im just making up excuses to buy another watch that would fill a role hahah
Yep, i wasnt sure how to categorize Explorer either but Rolex themselves have it under Sports.
Based on what I own Explorer is daily sports and 303 is daily dress.
Guess im just making up excuses to buy another watch that would fill a role hahah
I think the diver is sports. The explorer is a daily.
I think the diver is sports. The explorer is a daily.
Hmmm, what would u categorize Royal Oak/Nautilus as?
Imo they are sports watches but also daily. Kinda similar spot as Explorer.
Maybe categorizing as daily is wrong as any watch can be considered a daily. hmmm....
I would put all those watches in the casual category.
I think you’re covered with the Explorer. And you’ve got the GS as a dress watch.
Do you really need a 3rd watch?
If so then maybe consider a chrono or another watch with a bezel.
I think you’re covered with the Explorer. And you’ve got the GS as a dress watch.
Do you really need a 3rd watch?
If so then maybe consider a chrono or another watch with a bezel.
Honestly, either of the current 2 are GADAs and can cover me in every situation.
But my small brain cant comprehend this.
BBB36 is too similar to the Explorer IMO. I'd go for a diver...
BBB36 is too similar to the Explorer IMO. I'd go for a diver...
The seiko would fit the bill (gmt but compact size - 45mm l2l). 62MAS looks also cool but that one is bit longer i think
Other than suggesting that you don't need another since these are so similar, I would throw the Khaki Field Titanium Auto (H70205140) into the daily category.
Other than suggesting that you don't need another since these are so similar, I would throw the Khaki Field Titanium Auto (H70205140) into the daily category.
Ye agreed
Them being too similar might end up not being worn
Not getting third might and stay 2 watch be a solution (pleas brain, function 😅)
You have a Swiss field watch and a dressy Japanese sport watch. I'd finish it with a German tool watch. Hanhart or Junghans chronograph. Sinn or Muhle diver. Something like that.
I think you’re covered with the Explorer. And you’ve got the GS as a dress watch.
Do you really need a 3rd watch?
If so then maybe consider a chrono or another watch with a bezel.
Actually speedy reduced would be cool
You have a Swiss field watch and a dressy Japanese sport watch. I'd finish it with a German tool watch. Hanhart or Junghans chronograph. Sinn or Muhle diver. Something like that.
Was looking at nomos club 36 but their lugs are waaay too long. Others u mentioned might be too big for my taste (unless u prove me wrong, i got no clue about them)
Here's an idea to save you some money and headache: 303 for daily AND dress because if I had that, it wouldn't leave my sight! 😍 Sports could be anything then really, depends on the sport! Maybe just an SKX lol.
With the Rolex and GS already owned, I don’t think you’d enjoy the SPB. Go Tudor and be done!
If I was in your position, I'd keep the Exporer as my daily, the GS for dressy situations (although it can double-duty as a daily too). For something you can bash around (aside from a G-shock), I'd consider the following:
Seiko - SPB411, SPB317, SRPC35, or the SJE093
Oris - something from the Aquis line 39.5
Something German - something from Nomos (Ahoi or Club Sport); something from Sinn (104, EZM3, or U50)
Here's an idea to save you some money and headache: 303 for daily AND dress because if I had that, it wouldn't leave my sight! 😍 Sports could be anything then really, depends on the sport! Maybe just an SKX lol.
The 38mm diver style, not sure about the quality but for sure would save a lots of buck hahha
With the Rolex and GS already owned, I don’t think you’d enjoy the SPB. Go Tudor and be done!
The issue MIGHT be, even the tudor wont be enjoyed with the current in collection hahah
If I was in your position, I'd keep the Exporer as my daily, the GS for dressy situations (although it can double-duty as a daily too). For something you can bash around (aside from a G-shock), I'd consider the following:
Seiko - SPB411, SPB317, SRPC35, or the SJE093
Oris - something from the Aquis line 39.5
Something German - something from Nomos (Ahoi or Club Sport); something from Sinn (104, EZM3, or U50)
SJE093 might be good, but already had bb54. The rest feels too big for my wrist.
Will see, maybe i didnt like the bb54 coz the bracelet, getting Uncle jubilee could have fixed that. So 093 might be an option 😎 (just 47mm l2l might be concerning coz of overhang)
UPDATE: decided for SPB411 to have more versatility
plan was for 2024 but seems like it will still get it in 2023 hahah, found one for great price