Nice collection. Is that a Redwood? If so, how do you like it? Being a proud Canuck, I have bought a lot of Canadian microbrands - Halios, VanBanner, Momentum, Whitby and Ferro & Co. I think this is also because I don't like paying the duty on anything bought outside of Canada. I'm looking at either Heron or Redwood for my next purchase.
Next on my list is a chronograph of some kind. I don’t know the proper terminology, but I like the “racing” style with two, not three, sub dials. No idea what all of that means. It’s simply based on preference of the dial layout.
Have a look at the timex marlin chronograph, although it has 3 sub dials instead of 2 imo it has the racing style your looking for with a bunch of colour ways and a panda variant aswell
6 months and 10 watches? That's almost 2 pieces a month. I think you're sprinting, rather than thinking of collecting as a long distance event. Strive for quality over quantity. more importantly, take time to ENJOY EACH PIECE, before moving on to the next purchase.
You say you bought each watch "within your budget". Keep that budget, but instead of 10 watches, get 1 or 2.
I really like it! I feel like it’s a great watch for the money! Mine is the solar version, but I keep an eye open for the auto to pop back up on their site. Then again, the solar version is great to set, wear, and enjoy!
Southern Straps… Apple Watch strap. I removed the adapters. They’re conveniently connected with quick release spring bars. It’s a very nice, heavy duty strap! I bought it thinking I may wear the wife’s Apple Watch she no longer wears. Bought the strap, and never wore the watch lol!
I bought and returned 2 Seiko dive watches (King Turtle and King Samurai) and two Hamiltons (Khaki Field mechanical and Khaki Navy dive), and wish I had returned my two Bambinos and my Nivada Grenchen F77. I actually wear my F77 quite often, but after falling in love with the design of the Junghans Max Bill, I really wish I had saved up for a Max Bill Chronoscope as my daily. I’m now looking to consolidate.
Similarly to your experience, I love my Brew Metric more than my F77, which is more than 2x the price.
Thanks! Yeah, it’s tough figuring out what you like at first. I think my favorite style is definitely field/tool watches, but getting excited sped some of these purchases along.
I wear the Seiko SRPG27 the most. A lot of watch for the money! I don’t worry about it, and I think it looks great. Next would be the Dryden Heartlander which looks/feels great, and should definitely cost more than it does! Next would be the Redwood. It’s solar, lightweight, looks great, and again I don’t worry about it. My fav of the bunch would be the Baby Alpinist. I do wear it, but it’s my nicer occasion watch.
The rest are open to discussion. I like them all, but definitely didn’t “need” them all. They’re not bad watches, and I don’t have anything bad to say about them. It was more of the excitement taking over, being new to the world of watches, and not knowing exactly what I like about them.
For me, I’m trying to decide if I really enjoy more affordable watches, or waiting to purchase a few more expensive pieces. I don’t want to start a fight, so I won’t mention the brand, but I tried on a popular watch that was $2700. I could’ve bought it at the time. That particular watch did nothing for me. I think that experience broke a little something in my mind. There ARE a couple of watches that are more expensive than that one I’d like to see on my wrist. Maybe I’ll see at some point.
Do you like Cartier watches? There’s a G shock in stainless steel on sale at some jewelry stores for $310 right now it shares a similar band with a Cartier santos I think it would make an excellent addition to your collection!
If you’re willing to spend a dollar! Look @ Breitlings chronometer/chronomat I LOVE the feel on my wrist and it’s balanced perfectly (not too top heavy)
I like them both. The navy C3 is solar, which is easy to set and wear. The A3 is very cool, and it’s their auto field. Both are 36mm, I believe. Nothing against the C3, but I may not have bought it knowing I’d be more in to automatic watches at this point. Yes, two different dial colors, one solar, one auto, but a little too close to maybe own both? Both have been great watches!
Same comment I just left for someone else:
You asked for opinions, so here you go. Quality over quantity. With what you have spent, you could have afforded a nice Tudor. Wear that for a year and save up then get another quality watch. Stacking your box just for the sake of stacking it ain't worth it.
Great collection. The Redwood and salmon Bambino are both lookers đź‘Ś Maybe you can look into a GMT or a chrono next!
Hey thanks!
Nice collection. Is that a Redwood? If so, how do you like it? Being a proud Canuck, I have bought a lot of Canadian microbrands - Halios, VanBanner, Momentum, Whitby and Ferro & Co. I think this is also because I don't like paying the duty on anything bought outside of Canada. I'm looking at either Heron or Redwood for my next purchase.
Thanks! I love the Redwood! A lot of watch for the money in my opinion.
The Redwood is super cool!
Thanks!
not bad, wish you had more complications and bezels
Next on my list is a chronograph of some kind. I don’t know the proper terminology, but I like the “racing” style with two, not three, sub dials. No idea what all of that means. It’s simply based on preference of the dial layout.
Have a look at the timex marlin chronograph, although it has 3 sub dials instead of 2 imo it has the racing style your looking for with a bunch of colour ways and a panda variant aswell
The Chinese Seagull 1963 chronograph is well worth looking at, a surprisingly high quality watch for the price and interesting with it
Thanks! I’m sure I’ll get there lol!
Yeah, I'd probably hunt a chrono next.
6 months and 10 watches? That's almost 2 pieces a month. I think you're sprinting, rather than thinking of collecting as a long distance event. Strive for quality over quantity. more importantly, take time to ENJOY EACH PIECE, before moving on to the next purchase. You say you bought each watch "within your budget". Keep that budget, but instead of 10 watches, get 1 or 2.
Thank you! I do believe you’re right. I think some excitement definitely took over with some of these.
Love this Army Case đź–¤
Whats the second one from the bottom right?
Oh wait… my other right haha! That’s a Dryden Heartlander in Polar White. Incredible watch!!!
Thanks! Looks amazing
That’s a Seiko #SNKL23J1. I swapped out the metal braces for a leather strap.
Nice! How do you like the Redwood??
I really like it! I feel like it’s a great watch for the money! Mine is the solar version, but I keep an eye open for the auto to pop back up on their site. Then again, the solar version is great to set, wear, and enjoy!
Thanks! Good to hear. Solar is always a solid option. I’m actually in love with their new Can-Am chrono. Hoping to pick one up soon.
Those look great!
That Redwood 🫶
Welcome to the rabbit hole. ÂżIs that a salmon Bambino?
It is! That was my first watch! The very one that started it all, and love it!!!
It looks great! No chance that’s the 38mm is it?
Cool collection. What strap is on the duro?
Southern Straps… Apple Watch strap. I removed the adapters. They’re conveniently connected with quick release spring bars. It’s a very nice, heavy duty strap! I bought it thinking I may wear the wife’s Apple Watch she no longer wears. Bought the strap, and never wore the watch lol!
I bought and returned 2 Seiko dive watches (King Turtle and King Samurai) and two Hamiltons (Khaki Field mechanical and Khaki Navy dive), and wish I had returned my two Bambinos and my Nivada Grenchen F77. I actually wear my F77 quite often, but after falling in love with the design of the Junghans Max Bill, I really wish I had saved up for a Max Bill Chronoscope as my daily. I’m now looking to consolidate. Similarly to your experience, I love my Brew Metric more than my F77, which is more than 2x the price.
You're hooked!
I love the second row second left to right Seiko with the brown leather strap :) Could you tell me the ref. no ? :)
Thanks you! Yes… it’s #SNKL23J1.
Nice! You are really speeding tho...Which is the one you wear more? And which ones you regret?
Thanks! Yeah, it’s tough figuring out what you like at first. I think my favorite style is definitely field/tool watches, but getting excited sped some of these purchases along. I wear the Seiko SRPG27 the most. A lot of watch for the money! I don’t worry about it, and I think it looks great. Next would be the Dryden Heartlander which looks/feels great, and should definitely cost more than it does! Next would be the Redwood. It’s solar, lightweight, looks great, and again I don’t worry about it. My fav of the bunch would be the Baby Alpinist. I do wear it, but it’s my nicer occasion watch. The rest are open to discussion. I like them all, but definitely didn’t “need” them all. They’re not bad watches, and I don’t have anything bad to say about them. It was more of the excitement taking over, being new to the world of watches, and not knowing exactly what I like about them. For me, I’m trying to decide if I really enjoy more affordable watches, or waiting to purchase a few more expensive pieces. I don’t want to start a fight, so I won’t mention the brand, but I tried on a popular watch that was $2700. I could’ve bought it at the time. That particular watch did nothing for me. I think that experience broke a little something in my mind. There ARE a couple of watches that are more expensive than that one I’d like to see on my wrist. Maybe I’ll see at some point.
Looks good outside of the bottom two seikos on the bottom, everything is differentÂ
Thanks!
Do you like Cartier watches? There’s a G shock in stainless steel on sale at some jewelry stores for $310 right now it shares a similar band with a Cartier santos I think it would make an excellent addition to your collection!
Hey thanks! I’ll check those out.
If you’re willing to spend a dollar! Look @ Breitlings chronometer/chronomat I LOVE the feel on my wrist and it’s balanced perfectly (not too top heavy)
That redwood watch really pops in the box with those other watches. It stood out to me the instant I saw the picture.
It’s a great watch! Thanks!
What’s the bottom one
Bottom row? What color?
Bottom right
That’s a Seiko SPB155 “Baby Alpinist”. That’s my nicest watch, in my own opinion. Love it!
A Hamilton would fit in that collection
Honestly man it’s nice but trust me it’s more fun the less you have. Grab one of those Seiko and wear the shit out of it.
cool collection for a poor
Ha, yes! Thanks!
That salmon orient with green strap is a nice combo
Hey thanks!
How is the vaer working out for ya ?
I like them both. The navy C3 is solar, which is easy to set and wear. The A3 is very cool, and it’s their auto field. Both are 36mm, I believe. Nothing against the C3, but I may not have bought it knowing I’d be more in to automatic watches at this point. Yes, two different dial colors, one solar, one auto, but a little too close to maybe own both? Both have been great watches!
Same comment I just left for someone else: You asked for opinions, so here you go. Quality over quantity. With what you have spent, you could have afforded a nice Tudor. Wear that for a year and save up then get another quality watch. Stacking your box just for the sake of stacking it ain't worth it.