Miginath

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[Cartier] Got my first big girl watch! in c/watches@style.land
[–] Miginath@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That is one of the coolest watches I have ever seen. the roman numerals apparently engraved into the raised dial in gold that contrasts with the sober colour is genuinely fascinating. Cartier makes cool watches but this one in next level. Congratulations and may you wear it in good health!

[Discussion] After three years of collecting I feel like I am settling into an affordable collector. in c/watches@style.land
[–] Miginath@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Thanks. The Citizen is a NJ0100-89A. I put it on a leather strap as the bracelet isn't the most comfortable.

[Discussion] After three years of collecting I feel like I am settling into an affordable collector. in c/watches@style.land
[–] Miginath@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Thank you. The Citizen big date currently needs servicing but it's a cool watch. it is a perpetual calender.

[Discussion] After three years of collecting I feel like I am settling into an affordable collector. in c/watches@style.land
[–] Miginath@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Thank you. I have had Vostoks in my collection before but currently don't own any. They are weird and wacky and I appreciate them for the modding potential.

[Question] How many watches do you own? in c/watches@style.land
[–] Miginath@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

After 3 years collecting I have 12 in the box that get regular wrist time as well as 5 that are occasional wear pieces or are waiting to be repaired. I am like you and have watches that I paid between 100 and 500 for but I like them all and many have a special significance.

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[Discussion] After three years of collecting I feel like I am settling into an affordable collector. (alien.top)
 

As the title suggests I have a modest collection that is mostly 100 to 500 dollar watches. I have owned Longines, Tissots, Bulova, and more expensive Seikos but they didn’t hold me or I had other things to do with the money that felt more important in the moment. Interested in people’s thoughts and what you would pick up next if you had a collection such as this.

[SOTC] What would you sell off or would you keep them all? in c/watches@style.land
[–] Miginath@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If it was me I would ditch the two Seiko 5s and the Citizen Quartz along with the CasioOak. Keep the rest. But, it's a pretty solid collection and if you enjoy them all than I would say keep them but a one in/one out or one in/ two out policy going forward.

[Question] What watches do you regret buying and why? in c/watches@style.land
[–] Miginath@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Be wary of used Citizen Eco Drive watches. Citizen discontinues movements quite regularly so you will find it hard to get it serviced 5 to 10 years down the road.

[Question] Is there something like the Tissot T-Classic Tradition 5.5 but smaller? in c/watches@style.land
[–] Miginath@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Eterna might have something similar in their vintage arsenal. There are many many pieces on eBay and for reasons unknown to me this brand does not get the love it deserves.