I became a watch enthusiast while in college in the 90's with my graduation watch, an Omega Speedmaster. My travels have exposed me to various and wonderful brands, and many my enthusiasm got the better of me: Heuer, Alpina, Anonimo, Certina, Rado, Mido, Dubois et Fils, Nivada Grenchen, Raymond Weil, Tudor, IWC, Edox, Hanhart, Omega and even a Rolex. I love the history of the brands as well as the functionality of a well made tool watch. I don't consider myself a collector, just an absolute enthusiast.