u/johncleats

Hi!

I started collecting back in 2022 when I got my Casio G-Shock GA 2100, which is still watch that I use a ton. As I learn and understand more about the watch world and also get to know more about what works and what doesn’t for me and my life style, this is my current collection.

Seiko SRPE53K1, DressKX - Owned since 2023

Fantastic watch, very versatile and very confortable to wear. Can take a beating and only gets better with time. I have caught my self staring at the blue dial when the sun hits it, more times that I care counting. The blue is just very gorgeous.

Maen Hudson 38 MK 4 - Owned since 2024

My most work watch, I feel it can do everything, from going to the beach, to casual dinners and parties, great for the office and since the bezel is not as bulky, I feel it also looks good with a suit. I really like it and I find it to be very well built and confortable to wear. I bough it directly from Main and the customer service was great. I feel very well put together when I wear this watch, simple but very effective.

Echo/neutra Rivanera - Acquired summer 2026

I needed a more formal watch and had this in my radar since it came out. I watched all the reviews but still wanted to get hands on before pulling the trigger. I was able to buy it in the Time and Tide store in London. I was very impressed with the looks and was torn between the charcoal (grey) and white dial.I went for the white since I think it provided a bit more contrast, but the charcoal dial and the titanium case look very sleek. If you can, try it before getting it. Only complaint would be the strap, I don’t feel the leather one is very good, but I also don’t have more experience. I would probably think on getting a more well-built one in the future. I wore it to a black tie wedding in Italy and received a couple of compliments by both men and women. Not that I live for those comments, but definitively a great thing to hear.

I am very happy with the STOC at the moment and looking forward to continue wearing them as I continue to make new memories. If you have this watches, I would be happy to read what you think and the experiences you’ve had with them. I you are thinking on getting into these brands or models and have some questions, feel free to reach out.

Cheers.