u/Dr_Omega24

I’ve been collecting watches for a few years and I like having the “milestone” excuse for adding something new to the collection.

That being said I actually have a major business milestone coming up and so I’ve taken the unsurprising decision to add something new.

I thought let’s do the rounds and try everything considered iconic.

I was excited to try the 37mm Royal Oak and the Aquanaut and when I did…I felt nothing. Total anti-climax.

By contrast, loved the new JLC Master Control Perpetual Calendar and the Ulysses Nardin Freak much more.

Let’s be clear as much as I enjoy a microbrand or luxury brands that are more enthusiast oriented (see Grand Seiko and Glashutte) I am someone who is a big fan of several iconic watches that are hyped (Speedmaster, GMT Master II).

Anyway, was there a watch you were super-hyped about until you actually tried it on?

I'm always thinking about what I might be adding to my collection in future and recently I'd tried the Land Dweller in full rose gold.

I wasn't a huge fan previously looking at the press photos but found it stunning in person. I'd recently also been to AP house and tried on some ROs.

RO was great but perhaps the novelty of the LD caused the more positive reaction. I've since seen articles online/social media discussing to what extent the LD is meant to compete with the RO.

I suppose theoretically it's kind of obvious when you think about it being an integrated bracelet sports watch but it didn't strike me that way because it doesn't have the same Genta styling the way say an Ingenieur does.

Anyway, what do you think?

Side note, I have a relatively small wrist but the larger LD fit incredibly well.

I'm visiting my AD in the next couple of days and thinking of picking up the Tudor Ranger in the dune colour at 39mm. The idea is it would become my daily driver as I've recently cleared out a few watches that I wasn't wearing so much (Christopher Ward, Lorier, Oris etc).

I have a black Aqua Terra so don't want another black dial 3 hand watch hence the dune colour which also matches more with go to clothing colours.

Anyway, I haven't seen or tried it yet. If you've seen/had it, what do you think? Still love it since you bought it? Anything in particular to look out for or be mindful of (e.g. clasp)?

Soon I’ll receive a Rolex Batgirl and my watch collection is steadily growing with a couple more allocations planned for next year.

That all being said I’ve always said I don’t want to end up with a collection where many watches are unworn. I’m thinking of letting go of my black lacquer Aqua Terra.

My wife thinks I’ll regret it because it’s my default work meeting watch/go to London watch.

I’m now in two minds.

Have you ever regretted getting rid of a watch from your collection and why?

It’s been a year since I’ve added anything new to the collection. Not the best photo I know but here’s where I’m at with my collection.

It’s quite a range from microbrands to mainstream. Lorier, Brew, Oris and Christopher Ward through to Grand Seiko, Omega and Rolex.

What comes next? Any microbrand that really catches my eye. Also Rolex Batgirl by the end of the year and, possibly, AP Starwheel in rose gold next year though I’m researching hard when it comes to statement pieces with complications (JLC Master Control Chronometre perpetual calendar I see you).