One watch to rule them all or a handful is cool and all?

So I just acquired an seamaster from a really cool gentleman here who was an absolute pleasure to work with. Now it is a midsize I know that’s not for everyone I don’t care it fits fine, runs fine, looks nice (to me at least) what else could one ask for, well I guess a lot right but I’m cool with it. This brings me to a funny spot in watch collecting as it’s kinda the last watch I really was seeking. Not necessarily a midsize seamaster of a more modern make but a seamaster of a modern make period. I know that saying here, your better off saving for that one special watch than picking a series of “lesser”. The smart money was on saving up for that one special grail most said so I said screw it I’ll go for the lesser. Spread on top of my very fancy 20 dollar Amazon watch box while not my whole collection are probably those anyone might find of some interest oh shoot sorry you got to turn your head to see it. Now allow me to explain my thinking, what with me being a smooth brained being really is not that deep.

I really like the fifty fathoms but it’s just to expensive so I got this Rado which has absolutely nothing to do with a fifty fathoms thus proving I’m a smooth brain

Next I really like a GS either vintage or new but bought a redial GS in error, returned it found this nice KS for 300 bucks so it has taken the place of GS

Then I really like the pie pans but people go nuts over them so I found this dome dial at a good price so it fills in as a pie pan

Then if your an a omega guy you gotta have a moon watch I just don’t see myself on the moon so the speedy date, while mundane, takes it place

Love the pouge, really wanted a resist dial, another very cool gentle man here whom I consider a friend had this old thing laying around. No resist on the dial but I’m not into all that reading anyway so resist pouge is off the list as I’m very pleased with this and I don’t feel like fighting over letters that’s too stressful

And now my current happy smooth brain moment the more modern seamaster. Really like the look, very pleased with it but I did figure I’d be emitting a bond vibe when wearing it thus far my wife hasn’t noticed so apparently it does not improve my appearance

Oh and down the bottom there is a funky dial seiko which takes the place of all the watches with really nice dials in my head

Oh can’t forget this as it’s a cosmic and a seamaster in one for 375 that is two for one right there savy shopping

Yup so that’s it, I mean I have more “stuff” but this is too stressful taking all these pictures I can’t handle the pressure or judgement. I am hoping therapy will help with that. But nope I don’t regret not waiting to get one special or more expensive watch. I really like all these. I like my quartz stuff and all the little trinkets but ain’t no time to hate, barely time to wait. I’m glad I went this route. I met some cool people along the way when I made the deal for the modern seamaster I sent the picture a pic of my ID to the seller he pretty much called me an ugly bastard, great stuff I love busting chops and I’m glad he initiated it as my sense of humor is too warped. And I didn’t just makes friends here gathering these I made a number of friends in face to face local purchases whom I’m in regular contact with. What if I just saved up and got that one special watch, I’d have one friend probably as an AD or a grey market internet seller. So yeah I’m not done collecting but I definitely need to unload a few things and turn them into one watch, none of these I showed just some other pieces I picked up along the way as I’m running out of hiding spots. Oh indulge me a wrist shot of my more modern seamaster as that is what triggered this long babble. Despite its midsize status and I can wear bigger things it really seems fine in size to me. I may need therapy for my watch addiction and smooth brain status but I’m ok with that.

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Oh snap can’t forget to mention my @Duracuir1 which typical holds my non resist pouge as one of his handmade products certain adds to any collection, and he is an excellent guy if I may say so. I owe many here I debt of gratitude as I still know very little about watches other than I like them and so many freely give of information, and darn @Dan S actually sent me a cool bracelet which is on a nice vintage diver that was cool as hec. Somebody else helped me out with a case trying to save an old IWC which darn I’m really hoping works out regardless he took the time to help I’m hoping for a big reveal when I hear back from my watchmaker. Good stuff all around really I got nothing bad to say about anyone

Wtf I deleted my Facebook account I dare you to come here and say that to my wife’s face

Great collection!!

Watches are yours to enjoy wearing them, and not to be compared with what others have. Others can inspire you, but one needs always remember that it is just a watch, and should not put anybody financially at risk.

If you have the patience (I don't), you can save to buy a more Graily one, but I like to change frequently, and you can find as much joy with lower known brands and/or models (of known brands).

That Rado has been on my radar for a couple of years, the green that is, but find myself drawn back to vintages most of the time when buying an additional watch.

I have the similar midsize Bond Seamaster (mine says hi!) as well as as the 41mm Seamaster Chronograph. So, I think the Rado will not have much wrist time if I buy it. I also have my microbrand Oceaneva ("Sub homage") that is my beater when needed, to walk the dog under the rain, camping, etc... Makes me think I need a Gshock!



There are so much choice out there... It is part of the fun, and the agony! So many nice watches so little money 😀

I have about 80 watches at the moment (I have done some purging). Of them maybe only 4-5 are what could be considered “grail” watches- and that is of course a subjective accolade as one man’s grail could be another’s beater.
Like you @Walrus - I have learned to swim in the pond that yields the tastiest fish for my budget. Sometimes I look at my watch drawers and think, if I sell all of these, I could afford this one XYZ that I would really like….but what would be the fun in that? I’m a collector, I like collections- collections usually imply more than one.

That’s really nice. I’ve never really got into pie pan dials, so I’m envious

ha ha don’t be envious that’s dangerous in watch collecting but it’s funny that particular constellation I picked up when I got the KS. It was a local purchase. I met the gentleman he opened is box took out the KS when he said he wanted 300 usd I almost said “are you sure?” I know they aren’t a highly valuable watch but I don’t see them in decent condition at that price often. Anyway he had that Connie sitting right next to it in his watch box and, although more than 300 he was still asking much less than he could have got. So that was a complete fluke. You have been collecting a while I’m sure things liked that have happened to you. That is one of my favorite parts of collecting, the surprises. By the way I’m envious of your stained glass window and I’d prefer that over the Connie.