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[250k Collection] all cliche?what would you do differently? in c/watches@style.land

[–] tommyshelby1986@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Id buy

Vacheron Constantin 1921

Rolex Daydate 36 champagne dial

Patek Philippe 5230P-001

JLC Perpetual Calendar

AP Royal Oak Jumbo

Theres a reason some of those watches are popular

[STOC] What’s your collection philosophy? in c/watches@style.land

[–] tommyshelby1986@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

If I buy a watch I keep it.

I also like to have a limited amount of watches. 3 is the most I'd have, since not wearing a watch kinda feels like a waste of money to me, but I understand people who have big collections.

I currently only have a Seiko 5 GMT

Im plasnning to get a watch to celebrate my masters degree, probably a Citizen AQ1010, or some GS quartz piece.

Then the final piece will be a luxury one way down the line

[Question] Your top pick for a not-crazy expensive ($5K or less) grail watch? in c/watches@style.land

[–] tommyshelby1986@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

This is way harder than I thought, Im actually having trouble picking one. Id have to choose between these:

Cartier Tank Must

Rolex Air King 14010

Grand Seiko SBGW231

[Discussion] Am I The Only One Who Thinks Longines Watches Look Better In Pictures And Videos? in c/watches@style.land

[–] tommyshelby1986@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

For me it doesn't happen. The Zulu time looks absolutely stunning in person, super sexy. But sometimes watches do look way better in pictures. For me the datejust looks super boring in real life, but in pictures it looks very good

[Question] which one in 500 to 4000 eur in c/watches@style.land

[–] tommyshelby1986@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Im also looking at the aq1010, but if you can get the aq4080 go for that one. The dial is beautiful

[SOTC] Keep collection or sell to buy a BB54? in c/watches@style.land

[–] tommyshelby1986@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I would keep what you have and just save up for the bb54. Your watches are somewhat affordable and offer versatility. If you were to sell any, maybe the seiko would make sense, since it would be a diver for a diver.

[Omega] Diver 300M without the helium escape valve ? in c/watches@style.land

[–] tommyshelby1986@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Don't think so. Its a key characteristic of the watch. It wouldn't be the diver 300 without the valve. I personally like it. The watch looks amazing in person

[Question] Anyone losing interest in the hobby? in c/watches@style.land

[–] tommyshelby1986@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I wouldn't say losing interest is the right word. Its the same with any hobby. Sometimes Im really into movies, then I enter a slump, same with books and video games.

With watches Im ok with not buying a bunch, and don't really want anymore except a dress piece. What I like is seeing other people's collections, and different content. And sometimes I don't even feel like watching that

[Vacheron] Strap color ideas for 1921? in c/watches@style.land

[–] tommyshelby1986@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Alligator would be my choice, as far as color goes, I'd go with black, dark brown, light brown, dark red, deep red, dark green

Amazing watch, one of my grails

[Discussion] What is the average price you're willing to pay for a watch? in c/watches@style.land

[–] tommyshelby1986@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

This depends on your responsibilities and disposable income.

Im a college student and a one watch guy, at the moment my daily is in the sub 500 range, and Im thinking about getting a dressier piece, preferably in the same range. In the future I will get a luxury piece when I get more established in life.