Post your current collection! - SOTC Thread

[Stretch44]

Haven't posted an SOTC in awhile so I thought why not. The first pic is from October of 2019, second it October of 2020 and bottom is most recent. As you can see there was a rather large expansion from 2019 to 2020. I've gotten more selective in my purchases.





Current collection.

Top row from left to right:. Purple vintage Vostok (eBay impulse), Fossil Forester (HUISABH impulse buy), Henry Sandoz, , Vintage Timex, Vintage Vostok, ESQ quartz chrono (college watch from 2005), February watch challenge watch,

Second to top row left to right:. Poljit Field watch for the field watch challenge (not working), Timex MK1, BSH home build, MWC Field, Mickey Mouse quartz, home made pilot, Zeppelin Flatline, Timex Expedition ($3!),

Middle row left to right: 70s Timex, Yellow Dirski, Scuba Dude with modded hands and bezel, Spinnaker Bradner, Mickey Mouse Bradley, Leonidas German WWII Field Watch (Grandpa's), EMG DL63, EMG Horizont

Second row from bottom left to right: Swiss Army Chronograph (College graduation gift), Maurice LaCroix (wife's), Longines Legend Diver, Oris 65 Divers, Omega Speedmaster, Omega Railmaster, Omega Geneve 1960 (Grandpa's), Hamilton Intra Matic.

Bottom Row left to right:.Zeppelin Hindenburg Moonphase, G Shock, G Shock Glide, Vario Trench, Vintage Hamilton (Grandpa's), Bulova Accutron, Waltham, Vintage Timex Marlin (Grandpa's), Seiko Alpinist, Vostok Komandirske.

Individual pics:. Omega Seamaster Trilogy and JLC Reverso day-night.

Not pictured: Waltham Premier (Grandpa watch), Lord Elgin (Grandpa watch), [mention]Sporkboy[/mention] MoT dial (currently traveling the world), Pocket Watch from Mckeesport watchmaker (Grandpa's), Pocket Watch unknown maker (cool because it winds with a key; Grandpa's), (Grandpa watch and needs a new crown), Elgin gold pocket watch (Grandpa's), Casio W-26 (Grandpa watch), Vintage Vostok.





Lastly, how about a lume shot.

[kinglee]

Finally whittled the collection down to 9. Not pictured are a couple of cheap Casio digital which are for yard work. I’ve managed to cut my dive watches down to just 3. My latest was the Seiko white dial chronograph.




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[TheJohnP]

Finally whittled the collection down to 9. Not pictured are a couple of cheap Casio digital which are for yard work. I’ve managed to cut my dive watches down to just 3. My latest was the Seiko white dial chronograph.




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What's the plan for the last slot?

[kinglee]

Finally whittled the collection down to 9. Not pictured are a couple of cheap Casio digital which are for yard work. I’ve managed to cut my dive watches down to just 3. My latest was the Seiko white dial chronograph.




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What's the plan for the last slot?

Not sure. Nothing is on my radar for now. I’ve been concentrating more on my other hobby (shooting) since retiring.


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[Cooltimewatches]

Haven't posted an SOTC in awhile so I thought why not. The first pic is from October of 2019, second it October of 2020 and bottom is most recent. As you can see there was a rather large expansion from 2019 to 2020. I've gotten more selective in my purchases.





Current collection.

Top row from left to right:. Purple vintage Vostok (eBay impulse), Fossil Forester (HUISABH impulse buy), Henry Sandoz, , Vintage Timex, Vintage Vostok, ESQ quartz chrono (college watch from 2005), February watch challenge watch,

Second to top row left to right:. Poljit Field watch for the field watch challenge (not working), Timex MK1, BSH home build, MWC Field, Mickey Mouse quartz, home made pilot, Zeppelin Flatline, Timex Expedition ($3!),

Middle row left to right: 70s Timex, Yellow Dirski, Scuba Dude with modded hands and bezel, Spinnaker Bradner, Mickey Mouse Bradley, Leonidas German WWII Field Watch (Grandpa's), EMG DL63, EMG Horizont

Second row from bottom left to right: Swiss Army Chronograph (College graduation gift), Maurice LaCroix (wife's), Longines Legend Diver, Oris 65 Divers, Omega Speedmaster, Omega Railmaster, Omega Geneve 1960 (Grandpa's), Hamilton Intra Matic.

Bottom Row left to right:.Zeppelin Hindenburg Moonphase, G Shock, G Shock Glide, Vario Trench, Vintage Hamilton (Grandpa's), Bulova Accutron, Waltham, Vintage Timex Marlin (Grandpa's), Seiko Alpinist, Vostok Komandirske.

Individual pics:. Omega Seamaster Trilogy and JLC Reverso day-night.

Not pictured: Waltham Premier (Grandpa watch), Lord Elgin (Grandpa watch), @Sporkboy MoT dial (currently traveling the world), Pocket Watch from Mckeesport watchmaker (Grandpa's), Pocket Watch unknown maker (cool because it winds with a key; Grandpa's), (Grandpa watch and needs a new crown), Elgin gold pocket watch (Grandpa's), Casio W-26 (Grandpa watch), Vintage Vostok.





Lastly, how about a lume shot.

Now that's a lovely collection, great one man.

[cheddar]

I promised [mention]Stretch44[/mention] a SOTC once the Kurono Toki arrived, so here we go.

Background: Had a Mickey Mouse (probably Timex) growing up and then a few Fossils and a Casio through high school, college, and the start of my professional career. About a decade ago, changed jobs and needed to overhaul my closet. Along with that, I started getting into watches. Wound up getting a Maratac, a couple of Orients, a couple of Seikos, and a few other randos over the next year or so:

After about a five year hiatus from buying watches, a few years back I got back into it and bought and sold probably about 20 over the next year, reaching a high count of 23 at the peak. Highlights included an Alpinist, a Smiths cushion case, Longines Hydroconquest, and a Hamilton Jazzmaster, Skymaster, IntraMatic chrono, and Navy Pioneer. Here's a pic that shows a lot of what I brought in during that time:

About two years ago, I found myself beginning to want to consolidate into fewer, higher-end watches, and the current SOTC reflects that. Here it is:

In order of acquisition:

From first phase:

* Timex Weekender
* Vostok Amphibia "Zissou"
* Orient Mako I

From second phase:

* Filson x Shinola Mackinaw Field
* Tudor Black Bay 36
* Christopher Ward C65 Vintage Diver
* Mido Patrimony

From consolidation phase:

* Timex x DDC (not really a part of the consolidation, just like Draplin's stuff )
* Omega Aqua Terra "Goodplanet" 231.92.39.21.04.001
* Casioak (not pictured)
* JLC Reverso 250.8.08
* Longines Heritage Sector L2.828.4.73.0
* Timex Marlin (Nordstrom Rack deal)
* Kurono Tokyo Anniversary "Toki"

Obviously I have a heavy lean toward vintage-inspired modern watches. I'm pretty happy with where things are at right now. Still a few watches of interest, but most of them are beyond my current budget capabilities. I'll probably have one slot that kind of rotates through various micro-brands/lower-tier major brands that I want to try out, but hopefully everything else stays pretty set for a while now.

[Stretch44]

Wonderful collection, [mention]cheddar[/mention]! I love the AT, JLC, Tudor, Kurono, and Mido. I'd love to get my hands on a Marlin but after seeing people pick them up for $20, I can't get myself to pay much more.

Your progression kind of sounds like mine. My collection exploded and became unmanageable; I was buying watches left and right. I've slowed down the purchases a lot and am much more selective in the process. There are several watches that I want, but just can't spend the money right now. Over the next few years I'll probably buy a few more of the higher end watches I want.

Thanks for sharing!

[cheddar]

Wonderful collection, [mention]cheddar[/mention]! I love the AT, JLC, Tudor, Kurono, and Mido. I'd love to get my hands on a Marlin but after seeing people pick them up for $20, I can't get myself to pay much more.

Your progression kind of sounds like mine. My collection exploded and became unmanageable; I was buying watches left and right. I've slowed down the purchases a lot and am much more selective in the process. There are several watches that I want, but just can't spend the money right now. Over the next few years I'll probably buy a few more of the higher end watches I want.

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for asking! Obviously I’m a big fan of your collection, as well…and I think we may share one of those “one day” watches (the GO PanomaticLunar)?[emoji1786]

[cortman]

I try to do a SOTC every January, so here's what I'm starting out 2022 with! Here's what I have so far, excluding project/disassembled watches.

First category, dive watches. 4 here.

1. Scurfa Diver One ND513RD, currently on stock rubber strap.

2. Certina DS PH200M Blue dial, on Ali FKM tropic strap.

3. Christopher Ward Trident C60 40mm, on stock bracelet.

4. Seiko SPB087 MM200 PADI Edition, on stock rubber strap.

Next category, Pilot watches. 3 here.

5. Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph, Valjoux 7750 edition, on Crown & Buckle Matte Supreme NATO.

6. Citizen Nighthawk Blue Angels Edition, on Rios1931 shell cordovan strap.

7. All original HMT Pilot, on Eulit Kristall perlon.

My only modern dress watch:

8. Frederique Constant FC260WR5B6DBR Moon Phase, on ZicZac genuine croc strap.

And my only digital watch:

9. Casio G-Shock DW-5600, on stock rubber strap.

Final category, vintage. 6 here.

10. 1980's Seiko 6309-8239, on Vario tweed strap.

11. 1960's Ball Trainmaster, on Cascadia genuine croc strap.

12. 1950's gold plated Elgin Deluxe, on ZicZac genuine croc strap.

13. 1940's vermeil Harvel, on ZicZac genuine croc strap.

14. 1950's 14k gold Hamilton Thin-O-Matic, on ZicZac genuine croc strap.

15. 1950's 9k gold Smiths DeLuxe, on 7Strap genuine croc strap.

Pretty happy with this collection. There may be one or two on the chopping block, but no definite plans right now.

[AndroidIsAwesome]

I try to do a SOTC every January, so here's what I'm starting out 2022 with! Here's what I have so far, excluding project/disassembled watches.

First category, dive watches. 4 here.

1. Scurfa Diver One ND513RD, currently on stock rubber strap.
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2. Certina DS PH200M Blue dial, on Ali FKM tropic strap.
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3. Christopher Ward Trident C60 40mm, on stock bracelet.
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4. Seiko SPB087 MM200 PADI Edition, on stock rubber strap.
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Next category, Pilot watches. 3 here.

5. Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph, Valjoux 7750 edition, on Crown & Buckle Matte Supreme NATO.
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6. Citizen Nighthawk Blue Angels Edition, on Rios1931 shell cordovan strap.
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7. All original HMT Pilot, on Eulit Kristall perlon.
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My only modern dress watch:

8. Frederique Constant FC260WR5B6DBR Moon Phase, on ZicZac genuine croc strap.
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And my only digital watch:

9. Casio G-Shock DW-5600, on stock rubber strap.
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Final category, vintage. 6 here.

10. 1980's Seiko 6309-8239, on Vario tweed strap.
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11. 1960's Ball Trainmaster, on Cascadia genuine croc strap.
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12. 1950's gold plated Elgin Deluxe, on ZicZac genuine croc strap.
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13. 1940's vermeil Harvel, on ZicZac genuine croc strap.
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14. 1950's 14k gold Hamilton Thin-O-Matic, on ZicZac genuine croc strap.
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15. 1950's 9k gold Smiths DeLuxe, on 7Strap genuine croc strap.
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Pretty happy with this collection. There may be one or two on the chopping block, but no definite plans right now.

Very nice, the Fortis is my favourite of the bunch!

[cortman]

Very nice, the Fortis is my favourite of the bunch!

I have a mental block with that one right now. The crown is a cheap replacement (thanks garbage service center) with the brass showing through the plating. I will enjoy it way more once I get an original crown put back on it, but that will probably have to wait till the middle of the year or so.

[watchpalooza]

Very nice, the Fortis is my favourite of the bunch!

I have a mental block with that one right now. The crown is a cheap replacement (thanks garbage service center) with the brass showing through the plating. I will enjoy it way more once I get an original crown put back on it, but that will probably have to wait till the middle of the year or so.

Impressive collection nonetheless. The strap / bracelet game is also strong.

[cortman]

Very nice, the Fortis is my favourite of the bunch!

I have a mental block with that one right now. The crown is a cheap replacement (thanks garbage service center) with the brass showing through the plating. I will enjoy it way more once I get an original crown put back on it, but that will probably have to wait till the middle of the year or so.

Impressive collection nonetheless. The strap / bracelet game is also strong.

Thank you! They're all on my first or second favorite strap for each one. I really discovered my love of croc last year, lol.

[cheddar]

Nice collection, @cortman!


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[recapt]

A few years back I started doing an official @recapt SOTC "team photo" each January. I just managed to fit this one in before the end of the month, and had to retroactively exclude any watches that I acquired month since my intention is to document where things stand on Jan 1st of each year.

So with that said, here's my SOTC for Jan 2022...




From left-to-right, top-to-bottom

1. Yema Superman Heritage GMT [Acquired Jan 2020]
2. Oris Divers Sixty-Five [Acquired May 2018]
3. Zodiac Super Sea Wolf ZO9204 [Acquired Dec 2020]
4. Doxa Sub 300, 50th Anniversary LE [Acquired Mar 2021]
5. Tudor Black Bay 58 [Acquired Oct 2021]
6. Zodiac Aerospace GMT 752-934B [Acquired Dec 2021]
7. Seiko SKX013 [Acquired May 2018]
8. Sinn 856 UTC [Acquired Jan 2021]
9. Wolbrook Skindiver World Time Professional [Acquired Feb 2020]

Only 5 watches remain from last year's pic. Here a link to all of my past SOTCs if you'd like to see those too: