Post a curated single-brand three-watch collection

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wilderbeast

·Feb 20, 2022

Right, I’m going to have a go at this, and my interpretation is a set of three contrasting but complementary watches by the one brand.

First up, Smiths - an expedition De Luxe (1953-4), a dressy De Luxe (1960) and a military issued 6B (1968):

Dugena next - a skin diver, every-day casual and a funky chronograph:

First Omega set: Dress, Chronograph and dive watch:

Second Omega set - dressy, casual, sporty:

 

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felsby

·Feb 20, 2022·I don't see any option in settings or profile

Keystone Connies: 2648, 2652, 2852.

 

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Jb328

·Feb 20, 2022

De Ville, Speedy, Seamaster

 

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YYTIN

·Feb 20, 2022

Nice trio

Dibs on this 146.027 😀

 

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redzer007

·Feb 20, 2022

Land sea and air

 

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levkov

·Feb 21, 2022

1980, 1979, 1980

 

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Modest_Proposal

·Feb 21, 2022

DirtyDozen12

Just to complete the Hamilton/Longines comparison, below is an advert that is apparently from 1937. At the bottom left is a "Platinum Presentation Strap Watch" with a price of $200.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275057221329?hash=item400ab01ed1:g:OqYAAOSwlaFhsMQh

$6,000 in 1937 would surely be - what - over $100,000 accounting for inflation?

 

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DirtyDozen12

·Feb 21, 2022·Thanks, mystery donor!

Modest_Proposal

$6,000 in 1937 would surely be - what - over $100,000 accounting for inflation?

Yes, I think so.

 

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bigsom

·Feb 21, 2022

Three carved dials from Seiko. All manufacture from 1959-1960.

Lord marvel mk3 carved dial in clamshell stainless steel case

Lord marvel mk3 carved dial in tapered 18k case

First Grand Seiko 3180 with carved dial in 14k

Bonus macro of the 3180 signature

 

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Barking mad

·Feb 21, 2022·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

My three Constellations. 14777 62 sc, 14902 62 sc, 168.029 from 1969

 

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Gopher

·Feb 22, 2022

Here is a Fortis collection: Aviator, Diver, Chrono. All from 2007-10.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Feb 22, 2022

Gopher

Here is a Fortis collection: Aviator, Diver, Chrono. All from 2007-10.

Love these, Fortis doesn’t get nearly enough love IMO.

 

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Gopher

·Feb 22, 2022

JwRosenthal

Love these, Fortis doesn’t get nearly enough love IMO.

I cannot agree more! Long history, quality, interesting designs, off the beaten path, and great value for money. I bought all three new and paid about the same for all combined as I did for my *used* Omega SMP Chrono of the same timeframe. They're all great.

This is just the start for me. I have two more 3-fortis collections to share plus an oddball (24-Hour Flieger). My ten fortis models include sport chronographs, aviators, divers, and dress watches that span 5-6 decades (1940s, 1960-70s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s). The 1940s model is 18k gold and was my father's. It is the reason I was attracted to Fortis initially.

 

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Gopher

·Feb 22, 2022

My avatar is my all-time favorite Fortis (1971 Marinemaster Ref 8001) and part of my collection and in mint condition. Actually, my absolute favorite watch. It took me years to track one down.

 

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Trog

·Feb 22, 2022

Trio

 

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Trog

·Feb 22, 2022

Pam trio:

 

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josiahg52

·Feb 23, 2022

Gopher

I cannot agree more! Long history, quality, interesting designs, off the beaten path, and great value for money. I bought all three new and paid about the same for all combined as I did for my *used* Omega SMP Chrono of the same timeframe. They're all great.

This is just the start for me. I have two more 3-fortis collections to share plus an oddball (24-Hour Flieger). My ten fortis models include sport chronographs, aviators, divers, and dress watches that span 5-6 decades (1940s, 1960-70s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s). The 1940s model is 18k gold and was my father's. It is the reason I was attracted to Fortis initially.

I have two 24hr Fliegers. One older one with a tritium dial and mineral crystal and the black PVD limited edition. Both need service amd repair so I don't wear them as much as I want to.

 

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Gopher

·Feb 23, 2022

josiahg52

I have two 24hr Fliegers. One older one with a tritium dial and mineral crystal and the black PVD limited edition. Both need service amd repair so I don't wear them as much as I want to.

Great pieces! I have the same older version with mineral crystal. A black PVD would be great.

 

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allwoundup

·Feb 24, 2022

Bulova "23"....from left to right: 1957 (sub-model unknown); 1957 "23-OW"; 1956 "23-K". All three are powered by Bulova's first self-winding movement both designed and manufactured in the U.S., having six adjustments, cal. 10BPAC. The "23" model line kicked off in the mid-1950s and ran for about ten years. It is estimated that there were over 100 variations in the model line differentiated by dial and case designs, and different 23 jewel self-winding movements.

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Feb 25, 2022·Burt Macklin, FBI

I can finally participate in this thread with a few UG’s from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s

Waiting for the springbars/strap