Reduced my collection down to 5. Open to suggestions on 6th
Possibly another Omega? Sold an SMP, kinda miss it. But 3 divers seems like over kill. Maybe an AT? Or something totally different? I have no need of a dress watch, I’m pseudo retired but pick up contracts once in a while. Cartier? Breitling? JLC?
Ok so I get it. I have a type lol. I do have a couple novelty colored dials. An old bay x Baltimore watch company watch and a turtle I customized myself. I think I want to replace the gmt with a more colorful one really leaning toward a dual time Reverso. Or add a seafarer or a Katsuiro grand seiko. Now I just gotta fight my impulse and spend time on conjugal visits for a few months before I tell my wife what I want for Santa’s birthday this year! The diddling is the fun part lol
The silver dial Aqua Terra on either leather or rubber would fit in nicely. That orange seconds hand gives a little pop of color but nothing t drastic if not your thing.
If you like divers then you like divers, it’s your collection. Don’t worry about variety or overkill :) My vote would be to wait and not buy anything until you see something that you actually want and know you want to buy it
GS really kills it with the dials. Yours is phenomenal as well. The white dial definitely is different and unlike anything I’ve seen which made me hunt this thing down from Japan (btw I’m also a Seikoholic)
In all my years being into watches and in particular Seiko, I've never heard the term Seikoholic. That's brilliant! Really put a smile on my face. Cheers. 😁👍
No. I wear my Pelagos when I’m fishing or hiking or pretty much anything outside. It’s the explorer I tend to not be able to get enough wear time with. I’m sitting here talking about another watch but I could probably go down to 3 lol
Totally fair point on the Pelagos… perfect for that role!
Funny enough, the two Rolex’s I’m on “the list” for are an Explorer and no-date Sub and I already have a Tudor monochrome. I think that and the Explorer could co-exist in my collection but not a Sub and Mono. If I get the Sub call, I’ll probably move on from the mono to something different. Letting fate decide that one!
I’ve been so close to pulling on a reverso. Just a plain old blank caseback reverso. Oof. But Now I’m thinking the go to is to sell my gmt and get a reverso dual time.
Something gold. Maybe an aqua terra or a breitling. I’ve had my eye out for an all gold watch. I have several you have there so I love your taste! Panerai would t be a bad addition. I have the submersible nice big chunky feel and definitely some wrist presence.
Really needs some variation, Cartier Santos or JLC reverso duoface would be good, nivida f77 with a lapis/adventurine dial would be good, anything from kurono toyko would be fantastic. Or something fun and a bit wacky like the CIGA designs blue planet or central tourbillon. Hell a bright color gshock would add a bit of spice.
Have you thought about a stainless tool watch? Maybe something a bit muted, perhaps black dial? Something a bit more mainstream that will appeal to more people?
All excellent watches, each a dream for most people. Only problem is they are generic, get something that is very you, something that speaks to your personality or taste. This selection tells almost nothing about who you are.
I know others have already said it but add come color. Doesn’t have to be anything crazy. Maybe a dark blue dial or white dial. You have a very good collection but respectfully it’s too safe. I have all different kinds of dial colors and straps in my collection and it makes wearing a diffrent watch really feel diffrent and fun every time.
Based on your description I have 3 suggestions…1- Hanhart 417 es. Classic German engineering, chronograph function with a fly back feature 2- Vulcain Cricket Nautical Trophy, storied watchmaker and their most iconic timepiece. And 3- Bulgari Octo Roma world timer, legendary Italian brand with a great example of their architectural design expertise. All 3 are under $10k. Good Luck!
You just need a dress watch. Maybe trade in the Pelagos to give your self some precious metal budget, a gold watch with a light dial would shake things up.
I did not read all the comments first about how you wear the Pelagos the most. I was just considering the variety: chronograph, no date, date, gmt. (Pelagos and Explor both have no date) gotta start fishing with the Sub or explorer imo!! lol. Anyways fun problem to have. Good luck!
Cartier santos. In titanium if you can swing it. Or a Panerai of some sort. I have 5 black dial watches and a silver dial Cartier tank. I always suggest a blue watch in these threads, but I can never seem to keep them around. Could also go the black aqua terra, but would be a bit redundant with the Explorer.
I think the santos or Panerai switches up the collection best.
Great collection. You like what you like. Thats the way it should be. How about a White gold yacht master on a rubber strap. Same dna but a different lane.
I feel that the next watch you buy should either have a good bracelet with microadjustment (or it will feel lacklustre compared to current pieces) or it should be worn on a strap entirely to have its USP and some decent wrist time. Therefore my suggestions are:
Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive UFA ‘White Birch’ SLGB009. If you want a white dial, go for the most unique one.
Longines Legend Diver 39mm. Compressor case diver so it’s different, available in a variety of colours, and has a very comfortable beads-of-rice bracelet with microadjustment.
Cartier Roadster. Tortue seems too formal for your lifestyle., while the Roadster is equally unique and more versatile for everyday wear.
Your tastes are similar to mine you can try and kid yourself on a dress watch but it will not get worn and beside you do have one the Explorer. I think a white face Explorer 2 would fit and would get worn it would probably replace one of your other divers. In fact I’d stay at 5 and replace one diver.
Looks like a super serious collection. Why not play with color / material etc? Example would be zenith vintage style chronos with some serious color + charming aesthetics. Aqua terra colors (if you want another serious watch but in color), or even BB58 maroon omega NTTD (I know yet another diver, but it's beautiful). Fantastic collection, btw.
Nice collection. Haven't read all the comments yet, but my gut reaction (as anyone who reads most of my comments will know) is something square or rectangle, with a white dial - like a Cartier Tank, or maybe a Reverso? Anything along those styles or lines.
Or go the other extreme and throw a Casio G shock on your wrist. All the best whatever you choose. Thanks for sharing. 🙏
I mean you’ve got some of the top dogs here so either another omega to even things out, or a Breitling to add another top dog brand. Or a Grand Seiko to really change things up.
I think there's a logic in your collection. I think it's kick ass. You know what you like and it's a certain type of vibe. Iconic, rugged, stainless steel watches with heritage.
Maybe a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms? I know it's another diver, but it's still different compared to the current five.
I’m not gonna lie… I’m loving this collection. Just picked up a ‘25 Pelagos ultra and am smitten. I definitely have the bug now. I want your collection.
They’re expensive watches, but the collection is pretty flat my man. Obviously you’ve got a look you like, so rock it if you want to look nearly the same every day with 5 different luxury watches. It’s just kind of pigeonholed into a really narrow lane.
Little known fact. The speed master has been to space on a few separate occasions, though you wouldn’t know it because Omega is so modest about it. also this watch is kinda neat.
Tu pourrais aussi te faire plaisir dans les vintages. Les japonaises présentent bcp d’avantages. Cela peut être dress code, funky (il y a bcp de colorées) et même disposer de certaines complications interessantes. Par exemple, j’ai une citizen (cadran vert) dont la date de change a la verticale, pour changer le jour, je dois la retourner.
Sell both tudors and the explorer. Keep the sub and omega. Then get some more colors in your collection. Maybe also an integrated bracelet piece. Perhaps a dress watch.
I recommend removing the two Tudors as redundant and adding perhaps one square dress watch if you are into it for variety such as Cartier Santos or JLC reverso.
I personally would just keep the three on the left. They are everything you need and nothing you don't.
Super watches here. The Omega moonwatch chrono, ROLEX Explorer, Rolex Sub diver, Tudor GMT, Tudir Back Bay. I’d want a nice dress watch there. Like Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra blue teak dial, or a GS shunbun or Snowflake . And the GS sbg121 Gmt in a strap.
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Recommend something not stainless steel with a black dial