Started collecting 8 years ago (my first mechanical watch, the Longines Legend Diver is currently being serviced).
Since then, I went on a nomos kick (too many Nomos), bought another throw-back diver (Doxa Sub300 50th anniversary), inherited my Grandfather’s Rolex Daydate, and most recently picked up the Chopard Alpine Eagle.
The collection is becoming unruly…. If I had to part with one it would be the Tangente (just haven’t bonded with it), but I should probably get rid of a Club or two as well…. But I love each of them differently. I don’t find myself wearing the Doxa much either except when going to the beach.
What are your thoughts on the collection? What does the collection say about me? Any advice on pairing the collection down? I’ve never sold a watch that I’ve purchased…. Have a hard time parting with them.
How are you finding the Alpine Eagle? I am intrigued, but think I may already have enough steel sports.
Which other steel watches do you have? I’m really loving the AE. It’s thin- I think 9.7mm- which makes it super-wearable. Also the lucent steel (recycled) has this amazing luster to it- it really glows in the right lighting.
The bezel is a little tricky with scratches though because of the brushed finish.