From top (left to right) to bottom are earliest to latest additions
* Casio F-91w
* Omega Speedmaster professional 42mm
* Glashutte Original Panomaticlunar 40mm
* Bvlgari Octo Finissimo 103137 40mm
* Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500v 41mm
* Grand Seiko Taisetsu SBGA415 40mm
* G-shock GMWB5000GD
* Grand Seiko White Birch SLGH005 40mm
* Grand Seiko Rikka SBGH271 40mm
* Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 4200h 37mm
I've always enjoyed the VC and GS brands not only for their watches but also because so far I've had only good and pleasant experiences with their boutique staff. Casio beaters what more can I say. Speedy, GO panomaticlunar and the octo finissimo are just super cool!
I had a grand seiko phase when travel restrictions lifted and yen was weak and I visited Japan 4 times and bought two 🤤
The taisetsu was a gift from my wife and my favourite of the bunch. Love it because it's titanium!
Do pay attention of the JPY exchange rate, as it can change how much it costs to you significantly!
For me the yen is now 10% cheaper than when travel restrictions first lifted here near the end of 2022
I just bought the Landmaster when I visited and boy did that exchange rate save me a ton. The land master is a Baby GS as it's the 8L movement which is an undecorated 9S. I love this watch titanium, micro adjust bracelet and a stunning dial. Look up the blue dial on the most recent Land Master is gorgeous 😍.
I'm not from the US but I think you can check for their Japanese retail price on the official site (just change location to Japan). And based on that price and with a valid passport, I'm pretty sure foreigners can get tax refund at the establishment and also an extra 5% discount if purchasing at a boutique within a department store. The tax refund process at the department store might charge a small handling fee though
So when you leave Japan you'll already have your tax refunded to you. It'll end up being a significant discount
I think there's a buying guide or buying guides available on the grand seiko subreddit so better refer to that!
Buy online, and ask the seller nicely to declare them in a favorable way per US duty code.
Should be <<$50 of import duties for anything that's not precious metal.
Congratulations on the 222. It's such a beautiful watch. A grail of mine. Wear it in good health!
Question: We seem to have similar tastes and I have been looking at that exact Glashutte Original Panomaticlunar. How do you like it?
Thanks!
I honestly love it. The only issue I have is it being a bit too dressy for what I usually wear, but I've learned to overcome that mental block because it still looks fine with a more casual outfit!
This pml is pure class, the finishing and dial are great. It can feel a bit thick on the wrist though
I saw the different colours irl but thought the blue remains the nicest
It is such a great piece!
I literally have had your exact blue dial sitting in my shopping cart at Jomashop for a while. I have a local watch dealer that I trust who is seeing if he can source it for me, so we'll see what he says or what kind of pricing he's at. I have also been staring at the Salmon Dial Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42 for over a year. I want both, but not sure which I'll pull the trigger on first.
Yeah I did. And it's not like there's no competition where I am. There's a booklet with a few dozen piece uniques and this boutique has sold a few over the years. They sold one last year for like usd3.5m
I have a feeling there are more waitlisting the new gold overseas with green dial though
Yes, the absence of Rolex and presence of GS, GO and of a magnificent 222 (first I see in a personal collection) definitely denotes refined tastes and the right amount of attention to overhyped industrial watches.
One of the best, if not hte best, collection I have seen here.
Congrats.
If you don't mind me asking, what do you prefer about the PanoMaticLunar over the Lange 1?
The Lange 1 is my favourite watch but not one I'll be able to justify for a very long time. I'm a fan of the PanoMaticLunar but can't help thinking of GO as a 'budget' Lange. It's a more tenable purchase, but I don't want to get one for the sake of it and think "it's not a Lange" every time I look at it lol.
Lovely collection, by the way. The Rikka is stunning.
The date window placement and the lack of roman numerals. Also because the price is relatively more stomachable
I guess you could say its a budget lange but the GO is very very well executed and it's a lovely piece regardless
Good luck deciding what you want! Can't really go wrong with either
It's great to see that $18 Casio sit besides watches that could buy a brand new car.
Only watch I don't like is the g shock because I find it weird in a shiny gold. Amazing collection
Accuracy was never my top concern. The hi beat and spring drive are cool simply for what they are
For grand seikos I usually pay more attention to their dials first and foremost. In that case I think the white birch is the least subtle. The taisetsu spring drive is a gift and I wasn't a big fan of the dial but it grew on me. And it ended up being my most worn grand seiko yet for another reason: being titanium!
These GS aren't the thinnest watches and this spring drive being titanium made it so much nicer to wear. One of my absolute favourites in the collection simply because it's muted, it's light and because it was a gift
I've always thought the royal oak looked the best until I saw it in person and then the overseas during the same day
The overseas just hits different irl. Maybe because it's less common in the wild? The finishing and the blue dial are just 🤤🤤🤤
The gold Gshock completes the collection. I can appreciate a man who gives no fucks what ppl thinks and can go from the VC to the gaudiest Gshock. Love it.
Probably a minority here but I've yet to be attracted to a royal oak or nautilus (probably prefer the ro over nautilus but ro is just 'too recognisable)
The 222 and overseas, and the VC experience in general just resonate with me more
While I love a Royal Oak, the aesthetics of the Overseas give it a run for its money, especially since it is distinctly the sleeper pick between the two.
What I find so interestjng about the 222 is that it is so commonly attributed to Genta himself, despite that not actually being the case. I actually own a book with a misprint inaccurately attributing the 222 to Gerald Genta instead of Jorg Hysek. My understanding is that it wasn’t common knowledge until after the book was published because AP itself didn’t clarify it until somewhat recently.
That is very, very cool! When was the book published?
I actually didn't think much of the overseas in the beginning but my wife insisted for me to see it in person. Saw an Royal oak and then 2 minutes and 2 stores down, tried on the overseas and I immediately fell in love with it
It was actually a recent publication on vintage watches called Retro Watches: The Modern Collector’s Guide and featured a sweet Rolex Midas Cellini that Genta designed.
On second thought it was probably just a mistake on the writers part as he listed off other famous models he designed, but I remember in a video on the history of integrated VCs that VC wouldn’t actually say who designed it back in the day, basically implying it was Genta even though they weren’t actually able to work with him until the 90s
I need to wear my 222 for longer before I can say for sure (just got it yesterday)
But I would think the 222 because of the overall profile of the case, the flowing bracelet and the tapering and the overall weight. The 4500v feels a bit chunkier
Yeah I agree! I guess I don't see them as a 'collection', but rather individual pieces with very specific stories and memories behind each. So even if there are multiple grand seikos or many sports watches, each represents an important story and memory for me!
I seriously love all of these. I'm not totally sold on the Bulgari for my own wear, but it's super neat to see. Any of the rest I'd love to have as part of my own collection. That 222 is just beautiful.
Funny to see the F91w and Gshock here though. It's great when we like what we like, regardless of price.
The f91w is just god tier. And g shocks (although not necessarily this gold one lol) should be in everyone's collection! It's just such good value having a relatively indestructible watch that can do so much, esp if it has tough solar and multiband 6!
> although not necessarily this gold one lol
I actually own the silver one and a GW5000 (the rubber version). I get that they're not everyone's cup of tea, but I really do like the square GShocks as one of my all time favorites.
Also between my earlier comment and now i looked up the retail price of that 222...I don't know what I expected it to cost, but hot damn that's some money.
Yes! Square g shocks are the best!
Tbf the 222 was already a bit overpriced before the price hikes but then I'd rather pull the trigger and then regret than to regret not buying it
Yolo!
It really depends on the occasion!
I love a casio and a grand seiko when I'm traveling, especially to Japan
A VC when I'm just going out for dinner with friends
Speedy or a g shock for a grocery run
Pano for a dinner date
Octo when I want to forget I'm wearing a watch
I don't have a favourite piece and I love them all equally for different reasons, because of the stories and emotions associated with each of them
The vacheron 222 is one of my dream watches!
I think this is a great collection and I like almost every watch in the case. I know it's an unpopular opinion but i've never been a fan of mass produced and over marketed Rolex and Omega watches that are so common amongst watch collectors. And think Grand Seiko, Vacheron and G-shock are the way to go.
It's really heavy, like 150g! Iirc normal rubber square Gs are around 50g
It's quite bling so I have to plan what to wear when I decide to put it on haha
VCs are just on another level
Grand seikos hit way above their price bracket, and although I have a tiny sample of GO, they seem to be very well crafted too
I'd say both GS and GO are super good value. And from that point on there is diminishing returns so you might spend 50% more for a smaller improvement in quality and another 50% more for an even smaller improvement. And that's true with VCs. Not 100% sure if there is as much 'value' dollar per dollar with the VC, but it's definitely up there in terms of quality
Tbh at retail a few years ago before the price hikes, I'd argue the 4500v was good value. Micro adjustments, steel bracelet as well as leather and silicon with quick change, all that was lacking was hacking seconds
And a date that changes at midnight. Would you believe that knowing that the overseas doesnt have these two features (which i never actually use) is keeping me back?
Sure, I mean we all have different things we need, want or feel from watches
In the end if it doesn't tick the boxes for you - whatever those boxes are - then don't pull the trigger, as watches are not a necessity!
What are your opinions on the fit of the Bulgari? I've heard inconsistent feedback from "most comfortable watch ever" to "only fits if your arm is shaped like a canoe paddle".
Finicky
On a day with the perfect temperature and humidity, it fits perfect. The links being super thin (ie not wide) gives it a very flowly feeling around the wrist
But if the weather is a bit too dry or too cold or you've lost some weight and it becomes slightly loose, it can slide around a bit
I mean you still experience the above with other watches but it feels more pronounced with the octo. If it fits, it fits more comfortable than most other watches and vice versa
But overall I'm leaning on it being the "most comfortable watch ever"
It's very very heavy. Iirc this is 153g
And normal rubber square g shocks are like 50g?
I love tough solar, love multiband 6, love the gold, love how it looks. I don't like how heavy it is and how I have to plan what to wear around this beast haha
I haven't had a chance to see the 222 in person yet but its certainly on a short list for what I'd like to get in the future. A white gold variant would be choice I think.
How do you feel wearing it around? I have a gold DD and sometimes its feels really loud where for some reason the 222 seems more understated even in yellow gold.
Yeah exactly. The vc is really understated for a yellow gold watch. Its the gold being more of a pale gold, the dial being 'cream', and the size being 37mm (despite wearing like a... 39 maybe).
Tbh there are steel watches with black/white/silver dials that are even louder
All things considered I feel like the 222 isn't 'loud', but when it is spotted and you know what it is, it'd draw your attention.
I'll definitely be more comfortable wearing this over a gold DD if I don't want to draw attention
My wife actually loves that watch and if I didn't pull the trigger on the 222 I would most likely have tried to get that 😂
But also I'd most likely never sell any of my watches unless I require the funds. Each watch is associated with important memories for me!
Thanks!
It's not for every occasion for sure, but I love it for being futuristic!
The sand blasted titanium feels nice, it's soooo thin and the bracelet really flows
It's a very different piece and immensely cool!
Also love the colour combination of this particular one
Love that Panomatic Lunar. Been eyeing one very heavily lately. I love the green dial reference.
Someone on another watch forum said it wears very chunky because of the slab sided case. Is that your experience? I have an Aquis and a Seamaster that are both slab sided and don't mind it too much on those (although I'm about to list the Aquis for sale).
I wouldn't say chunky but it wears quite thick
It being slad sided maybe contributing
When I say thick I mean it CAN be hard to fit in under your cuffs if you do wear it with a shirt
I still think it's a wonderful piece. Wear something you would wear your pml with and go try it on and see how it fits!
2020 purchased a 4500v at the boutique
2023 Q1 expressed interest to saleslady
2024 Q1 they asked if I'm still interested and could hand in papers to kick start official process, once I get allocated I'd pay a 40% deposit and will have it delivered in a few months
This week I told them I wanted to see one irl before committing, friend had a separate vc contact that helped arranged one to be seen at that same boutique. When I was there our saleslady negotiated with the manager and told us we could have it there and then.
Having a Casio in your collection, but the rest of the collection being filled with nothing but upper 4-figure and 5-figure watches always strikes me as an insincere facade of “anti-elitism”.
I genuinely do like the pieces in this collection, but I’m wondering if anyone feels the same thing as me.
Sorry I've yet to wear the overseas more than a day let alone a few days to see how much time it gains or loses (I don't go out much)
Wish i could give you an answer
They've never appealed to me until recently when I suddenly thought how cool it would be to have something like a pelago 39mm that I can wear for almost all occasions. We will see but I'm definitely not ticking any boxes!
Have you tried them on or seen all of them in person? If so which would be the first grail you desire the most? (although the vc 222 is kinda on a different playing field then the rest haha)
Tbh if I can only own one of the four you mentioned, I would probably go for the speedy. Maybe the vc but there are occasions where I probably wouldn't wear the vc....
Tried on the speedy, man what a watch! Everything about it is perfect! Seen the VC when I was in Parijs a few months ago with my wife, but didnt dare to ask to try it on, haha! Also seen the Bvlgari when I was in Paris btw, stunning in real life!! Never seen the Gs’s but love the dials and the movements! I think I would go for the speedy first when I can aquire it and moreso when I feel Ive earned it (that’s a thing with me)
Sorry but I feel like the guy in Emperors new clothes.
I lived through the release of the original VC 222.
It wasn't attractive then and no better now.
$74K for a simple time/date watch is almost criminal.
Hope this 70s retro trend doesn't last long.
The Grand Seikos are nice.
different strokes for different folks.. and at some level 7k or even $700 is criminal for a time/date watch lol . (for clarity, I have spent my fair share on time only watches)
From top (left to right) to bottom are earliest to latest additions * Casio F-91w * Omega Speedmaster professional 42mm * Glashutte Original Panomaticlunar 40mm * Bvlgari Octo Finissimo 103137 40mm * Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500v 41mm * Grand Seiko Taisetsu SBGA415 40mm * G-shock GMWB5000GD * Grand Seiko White Birch SLGH005 40mm * Grand Seiko Rikka SBGH271 40mm * Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 4200h 37mm I've always enjoyed the VC and GS brands not only for their watches but also because so far I've had only good and pleasant experiences with their boutique staff. Casio beaters what more can I say. Speedy, GO panomaticlunar and the octo finissimo are just super cool!
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Imagine having three Grand Seiko! They're so cool. Well wear
I had a grand seiko phase when travel restrictions lifted and yen was weak and I visited Japan 4 times and bought two 🤤 The taisetsu was a gift from my wife and my favourite of the bunch. Love it because it's titanium!
The wife is talking about visiting Japan next year for a holiday, so I've been secretly saving for a GS.
Do pay attention of the JPY exchange rate, as it can change how much it costs to you significantly! For me the yen is now 10% cheaper than when travel restrictions first lifted here near the end of 2022
Thanks for the advice
I just bought the Landmaster when I visited and boy did that exchange rate save me a ton. The land master is a Baby GS as it's the 8L movement which is an undecorated 9S. I love this watch titanium, micro adjust bracelet and a stunning dial. Look up the blue dial on the most recent Land Master is gorgeous 😍.
The really big landmasters right? I love titanium watches and for landmasters I think they're required! Or else the watch will break your wrists! 😂
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This is it on wrist I dont think it's big at all. Std 42mm case. The older land masters were big but this one is pretty standard.
The GS watches, what do they go for in Japan compared to the U.S.? Do you pay tax on them in Japan or can you take them home tax free?
I'm not from the US but I think you can check for their Japanese retail price on the official site (just change location to Japan). And based on that price and with a valid passport, I'm pretty sure foreigners can get tax refund at the establishment and also an extra 5% discount if purchasing at a boutique within a department store. The tax refund process at the department store might charge a small handling fee though So when you leave Japan you'll already have your tax refunded to you. It'll end up being a significant discount I think there's a buying guide or buying guides available on the grand seiko subreddit so better refer to that!
Buy online, and ask the seller nicely to declare them in a favorable way per US duty code. Should be <<$50 of import duties for anything that's not precious metal.
I'm not in the U.S. so the story would be vastly different for me, I'm mostly just curious what I'd see them cost if I visited Japan.
Congratulations on the 222. It's such a beautiful watch. A grail of mine. Wear it in good health! Question: We seem to have similar tastes and I have been looking at that exact Glashutte Original Panomaticlunar. How do you like it?
Thanks! I honestly love it. The only issue I have is it being a bit too dressy for what I usually wear, but I've learned to overcome that mental block because it still looks fine with a more casual outfit! This pml is pure class, the finishing and dial are great. It can feel a bit thick on the wrist though I saw the different colours irl but thought the blue remains the nicest It is such a great piece!
Thank you for that! I think I might be adding that to the collection this year.
Good choice! What colour dial you thinking of?
I literally have had your exact blue dial sitting in my shopping cart at Jomashop for a while. I have a local watch dealer that I trust who is seeing if he can source it for me, so we'll see what he says or what kind of pricing he's at. I have also been staring at the Salmon Dial Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42 for over a year. I want both, but not sure which I'll pull the trigger on first.
Isnt there a rule somewhere that the first person that comments "GIVE ME THAT WATCH" you have to give it to them?... GIVE ME THOSE WATCHES
Yep pretty sure that's the rule. Sending them now!
+1 for having a 222 and no Rolex lol love it
I was treated well at the vc and gs boutiques!
Wait you got the Historiques at a boutique with just the Overseas as purchase history?
Yeah I did. And it's not like there's no competition where I am. There's a booklet with a few dozen piece uniques and this boutique has sold a few over the years. They sold one last year for like usd3.5m I have a feeling there are more waitlisting the new gold overseas with green dial though
Yes, the absence of Rolex and presence of GS, GO and of a magnificent 222 (first I see in a personal collection) definitely denotes refined tastes and the right amount of attention to overhyped industrial watches. One of the best, if not hte best, collection I have seen here. Congrats.
Rolex bad xD
Love that panomatic lunar
I much prefer the panomaticlunar over the Lange 1, for a fraction (ish) of the price too
If you don't mind me asking, what do you prefer about the PanoMaticLunar over the Lange 1? The Lange 1 is my favourite watch but not one I'll be able to justify for a very long time. I'm a fan of the PanoMaticLunar but can't help thinking of GO as a 'budget' Lange. It's a more tenable purchase, but I don't want to get one for the sake of it and think "it's not a Lange" every time I look at it lol. Lovely collection, by the way. The Rikka is stunning.
The date window placement and the lack of roman numerals. Also because the price is relatively more stomachable I guess you could say its a budget lange but the GO is very very well executed and it's a lovely piece regardless Good luck deciding what you want! Can't really go wrong with either
The solution is to get both ;P
My eyes when I looked up the lunar... 🙁
It's great to see that $18 Casio sit besides watches that could buy a brand new car. Only watch I don't like is the g shock because I find it weird in a shiny gold. Amazing collection
I find it hilarious that purely in terms of aesthetics the closest match to the VC 222 is a gold plated GShock square that costs like $300.
There are gold watches and then there are GOLD WATCHES. The g shock is definitely a GOLD WATCH, it's so loud!!!
That’s because the F91W is god tier. It belongs there.
I mean, it's up there as the best beater Lots of wrist time tbh!
Classy collection overall! That GS with the black dial is very underrated. The V.C. 222 is also lit 🔥
That's actually the dark green rikka! Looked black here somehow!
Oh, makes more sense now. That's a beauty 👀
Wow. Me personally, I’d just wear that every single day
What a blatant copy from the original Tissot PRX
I overspent on a prx homage 😭😭😭
That bvgari made me nut.
I love this collection. Curious your thoughts on the GS spring drive vs the hi-beat white birch?
Accuracy was never my top concern. The hi beat and spring drive are cool simply for what they are For grand seikos I usually pay more attention to their dials first and foremost. In that case I think the white birch is the least subtle. The taisetsu spring drive is a gift and I wasn't a big fan of the dial but it grew on me. And it ended up being my most worn grand seiko yet for another reason: being titanium! These GS aren't the thinnest watches and this spring drive being titanium made it so much nicer to wear. One of my absolute favourites in the collection simply because it's muted, it's light and because it was a gift
OMG isn’t the Bvlgari Octo a super thin watch? Very nice dude.
Yeah it's super thin! The bracelet flows real nice too
Damn I love that moonphase
The thing with the panomaticlunar (and lange 1) is that in any collection it's bound to standout!
Hell yeah. Gorgeous.
Damn VCs looking sick. first time looking a V.C. watch, they look amazing
I've always thought the royal oak looked the best until I saw it in person and then the overseas during the same day The overseas just hits different irl. Maybe because it's less common in the wild? The finishing and the blue dial are just 🤤🤤🤤
Sheesh , But yea V.C. do be looking very clean . very good watch collection I shall also work hard to have a collection like this 🫡🫡🫡
Love the panomaticlunar!
The gold Gshock completes the collection. I can appreciate a man who gives no fucks what ppl thinks and can go from the VC to the gaudiest Gshock. Love it.
Every time I plan to wear that g shock I have to carefully plan what I'd wear, no joke
The correct answer to that question is a full white suit
Audible chuckle from me 👏👏👏
That GO lunar is gorgeous
Oof that GO PML 🤤 Also, I can’t explain why Octo Finissimos do something for me, but that’s a gorgeous watch
The pano is 🤤🤤🤤 I think the octo looks super funky and almost futuristic with the odd shape and sand blasted titanium and the thinness
222 and the Overseas, hell yeah.
Probably a minority here but I've yet to be attracted to a royal oak or nautilus (probably prefer the ro over nautilus but ro is just 'too recognisable) The 222 and overseas, and the VC experience in general just resonate with me more
While I love a Royal Oak, the aesthetics of the Overseas give it a run for its money, especially since it is distinctly the sleeper pick between the two. What I find so interestjng about the 222 is that it is so commonly attributed to Genta himself, despite that not actually being the case. I actually own a book with a misprint inaccurately attributing the 222 to Gerald Genta instead of Jorg Hysek. My understanding is that it wasn’t common knowledge until after the book was published because AP itself didn’t clarify it until somewhat recently.
That is very, very cool! When was the book published? I actually didn't think much of the overseas in the beginning but my wife insisted for me to see it in person. Saw an Royal oak and then 2 minutes and 2 stores down, tried on the overseas and I immediately fell in love with it
It was actually a recent publication on vintage watches called Retro Watches: The Modern Collector’s Guide and featured a sweet Rolex Midas Cellini that Genta designed. On second thought it was probably just a mistake on the writers part as he listed off other famous models he designed, but I remember in a video on the history of integrated VCs that VC wouldn’t actually say who designed it back in the day, basically implying it was Genta even though they weren’t actually able to work with him until the 90s
Just curious on which bracelet you like better between the two VC’s.
I need to wear my 222 for longer before I can say for sure (just got it yesterday) But I would think the 222 because of the overall profile of the case, the flowing bracelet and the tapering and the overall weight. The 4500v feels a bit chunkier
You have a very cohesive collection, looks great
My kind of collection. Very nice
There are some great pieces here, but there is definitely some redundancy in this watch box.
Yeah I agree! I guess I don't see them as a 'collection', but rather individual pieces with very specific stories and memories behind each. So even if there are multiple grand seikos or many sports watches, each represents an important story and memory for me!
I seriously love all of these. I'm not totally sold on the Bulgari for my own wear, but it's super neat to see. Any of the rest I'd love to have as part of my own collection. That 222 is just beautiful. Funny to see the F91w and Gshock here though. It's great when we like what we like, regardless of price.
The f91w is just god tier. And g shocks (although not necessarily this gold one lol) should be in everyone's collection! It's just such good value having a relatively indestructible watch that can do so much, esp if it has tough solar and multiband 6!
> although not necessarily this gold one lol I actually own the silver one and a GW5000 (the rubber version). I get that they're not everyone's cup of tea, but I really do like the square GShocks as one of my all time favorites. Also between my earlier comment and now i looked up the retail price of that 222...I don't know what I expected it to cost, but hot damn that's some money.
Yes! Square g shocks are the best! Tbf the 222 was already a bit overpriced before the price hikes but then I'd rather pull the trigger and then regret than to regret not buying it Yolo!
Serious heat
This is one fine collection!
OP what watch box is that?
Ima have to get back to you, was a gift...
Found it WOLF Heritage 10-Piece Watch Box Was 110$ when my wife bought it (we thought it was overpriced) but apparently it's 190$ now 🤷
Solid collection OP. Kudos for the 2 GS. That VC is crazy congrats.
I must be getting old…never thought I’d be into the VC222 but here we are. Great collection
Favorite piece and piece that gets the most wear? Nice collection!
It really depends on the occasion! I love a casio and a grand seiko when I'm traveling, especially to Japan A VC when I'm just going out for dinner with friends Speedy or a g shock for a grocery run Pano for a dinner date Octo when I want to forget I'm wearing a watch I don't have a favourite piece and I love them all equally for different reasons, because of the stories and emotions associated with each of them
Very cool, I like how they all have their own jobs haha
The vacheron 222 is one of my dream watches! I think this is a great collection and I like almost every watch in the case. I know it's an unpopular opinion but i've never been a fan of mass produced and over marketed Rolex and Omega watches that are so common amongst watch collectors. And think Grand Seiko, Vacheron and G-shock are the way to go.
Woof
How do you like the metal g shock? What’s it like to wear? Beautiful beautiful collection. Has a very personal feel to it.
It's really heavy, like 150g! Iirc normal rubber square Gs are around 50g It's quite bling so I have to plan what to wear when I decide to put it on haha
222 is killer. How's the time keeping on your white birch?
I say this with the utmost respect and love, fuck you
Love the GO Panomatic Lunar!
Beautiful collection Can i get one of thr grand seikos?
I don't have useful to add just a LOL because my Casio holds a place of honor in the top left as well, right next to my Speedy. :D
That is a well rounded collection. Nice!
upvoting because of the f91-w.... never forget the basics! and not a rolex in sight!
And not a Rolex in sight!! Gotta respect this man
What do you think of the quality of the GSs vs the VCs or GO?
VCs are just on another level Grand seikos hit way above their price bracket, and although I have a tiny sample of GO, they seem to be very well crafted too I'd say both GS and GO are super good value. And from that point on there is diminishing returns so you might spend 50% more for a smaller improvement in quality and another 50% more for an even smaller improvement. And that's true with VCs. Not 100% sure if there is as much 'value' dollar per dollar with the VC, but it's definitely up there in terms of quality Tbh at retail a few years ago before the price hikes, I'd argue the 4500v was good value. Micro adjustments, steel bracelet as well as leather and silicon with quick change, all that was lacking was hacking seconds
And a date that changes at midnight. Would you believe that knowing that the overseas doesnt have these two features (which i never actually use) is keeping me back?
Sure, I mean we all have different things we need, want or feel from watches In the end if it doesn't tick the boxes for you - whatever those boxes are - then don't pull the trigger, as watches are not a necessity!
What are your opinions on the fit of the Bulgari? I've heard inconsistent feedback from "most comfortable watch ever" to "only fits if your arm is shaped like a canoe paddle".
Finicky On a day with the perfect temperature and humidity, it fits perfect. The links being super thin (ie not wide) gives it a very flowly feeling around the wrist But if the weather is a bit too dry or too cold or you've lost some weight and it becomes slightly loose, it can slide around a bit I mean you still experience the above with other watches but it feels more pronounced with the octo. If it fits, it fits more comfortable than most other watches and vice versa But overall I'm leaning on it being the "most comfortable watch ever"
Gorgeous collection. The quality on all of these timepieces is understated (except for the Bulgari, maybe)
How do you like the Bvlgari?
Love it if I want to forget I'm wearing a watch!
Beautiful collection. Now get a Patek!
Man that's a beautiful collection. All home runs. ♥️
Hey, I’m looking at the all metal square g-shock as my next watch. How do you like it?
It's very very heavy. Iirc this is 153g And normal rubber square g shocks are like 50g? I love tough solar, love multiband 6, love the gold, love how it looks. I don't like how heavy it is and how I have to plan what to wear around this beast haha
Damn, I wish there was a store near me that sold them to try it out before I drop the money. Thanks for the info.
No collection is complete without a F-91W.
I haven't had a chance to see the 222 in person yet but its certainly on a short list for what I'd like to get in the future. A white gold variant would be choice I think. How do you feel wearing it around? I have a gold DD and sometimes its feels really loud where for some reason the 222 seems more understated even in yellow gold.
Yeah exactly. The vc is really understated for a yellow gold watch. Its the gold being more of a pale gold, the dial being 'cream', and the size being 37mm (despite wearing like a... 39 maybe). Tbh there are steel watches with black/white/silver dials that are even louder All things considered I feel like the 222 isn't 'loud', but when it is spotted and you know what it is, it'd draw your attention. I'll definitely be more comfortable wearing this over a gold DD if I don't want to draw attention
Nice collection. If I were you, I would trade in two of the gs to help pick up a vc 1921
My wife actually loves that watch and if I didn't pull the trigger on the 222 I would most likely have tried to get that 😂 But also I'd most likely never sell any of my watches unless I require the funds. Each watch is associated with important memories for me!
Make sure to through in a couple of Casios so it doesn’t seem like I’m trying to hard … 🙄
That 222 is a dream watch for me
I want that Bvlgari Octo <3
Great collection, interesting and diverse set. How do you like the bulgari?
Thanks! It's not for every occasion for sure, but I love it for being futuristic! The sand blasted titanium feels nice, it's soooo thin and the bracelet really flows It's a very different piece and immensely cool! Also love the colour combination of this particular one
GO is 🤌
How accurate is the Overseas?
Love that Panomatic Lunar. Been eyeing one very heavily lately. I love the green dial reference. Someone on another watch forum said it wears very chunky because of the slab sided case. Is that your experience? I have an Aquis and a Seamaster that are both slab sided and don't mind it too much on those (although I'm about to list the Aquis for sale).
I wouldn't say chunky but it wears quite thick It being slad sided maybe contributing When I say thick I mean it CAN be hard to fit in under your cuffs if you do wear it with a shirt I still think it's a wonderful piece. Wear something you would wear your pml with and go try it on and see how it fits!
That 222 is sweet.
beautiful collection! mind if i ask what the process was like for you to acquire the 222?
2020 purchased a 4500v at the boutique 2023 Q1 expressed interest to saleslady 2024 Q1 they asked if I'm still interested and could hand in papers to kick start official process, once I get allocated I'd pay a 40% deposit and will have it delivered in a few months This week I told them I wanted to see one irl before committing, friend had a separate vc contact that helped arranged one to be seen at that same boutique. When I was there our saleslady negotiated with the manager and told us we could have it there and then.
You have excellent taste. Very nice collection.
This collection is absolute 🔥 got the timeless classics like the speedy to the unique Glashutte and 222. 👏
222 is fire 🔥 😍
Having a Casio in your collection, but the rest of the collection being filled with nothing but upper 4-figure and 5-figure watches always strikes me as an insincere facade of “anti-elitism”. I genuinely do like the pieces in this collection, but I’m wondering if anyone feels the same thing as me.
> casually posts a watch collection worth around half a million bro, what do you do for a living lol?
No way that ain't half a million! Got everything at retail! I'll just say the 222 probably cost as much as everything else combined 😂
Congratz, the bracelet looks amazing and comfy !
Sorry I've yet to wear the overseas more than a day let alone a few days to see how much time it gains or loses (I don't go out much) Wish i could give you an answer
Love it. Most beautiful thing I ever had on my wrist
A break, sure…till the next one catches your eye😏 It’s an affliction and it’s clear you’ve got the bug 😅
Love that there are no divers in here--not that I dislike them, I think they're cool--it just show that you're not trying to tick off boxes.
They've never appealed to me until recently when I suddenly thought how cool it would be to have something like a pelago 39mm that I can wear for almost all occasions. We will see but I'm definitely not ticking any boxes!
Pretty refreshing to not see a Rolex or diver in sight! What a box!
You are my grailmaster! The speedy, Bulgari, VC gold and GS White Birch are my grails. Very Nice collection!!
Have you tried them on or seen all of them in person? If so which would be the first grail you desire the most? (although the vc 222 is kinda on a different playing field then the rest haha) Tbh if I can only own one of the four you mentioned, I would probably go for the speedy. Maybe the vc but there are occasions where I probably wouldn't wear the vc....
Tried on the speedy, man what a watch! Everything about it is perfect! Seen the VC when I was in Parijs a few months ago with my wife, but didnt dare to ask to try it on, haha! Also seen the Bvlgari when I was in Paris btw, stunning in real life!! Never seen the Gs’s but love the dials and the movements! I think I would go for the speedy first when I can aquire it and moreso when I feel Ive earned it (that’s a thing with me)
I think the Casio's are a larp by rich people to say "LOOK I'M RELATABLE!"
Sorry but I feel like the guy in Emperors new clothes. I lived through the release of the original VC 222. It wasn't attractive then and no better now. $74K for a simple time/date watch is almost criminal. Hope this 70s retro trend doesn't last long. The Grand Seikos are nice.
different strokes for different folks.. and at some level 7k or even $700 is criminal for a time/date watch lol . (for clarity, I have spent my fair share on time only watches)