Just felt like posting a poll I feel like I ask occasionally: What are the types of watches we’re absolutely suckers for. Just can’t seem to have enough of them in our collection?

For me, it turns out I’m a sucker for GMT/Worldtimer watches. Caller, traveler, true world timer, dual time bezel, doesn’t much matter. Just love being able to have 2-3 timezones on my watch.

It used to be Moonphase (although I’ve never owned one) – but I was absolutely gaga over them for a year or two…

Periodic Poll: Watch Types We’re Suckers For (Summer 2025)

OK, so I remember hearing tales of old soldiers buying Rolexes at the PX for a fraction of what they cost today, or Omegas, etc.

We’ve ALL heard the stories.

So my question to you is: What are the brands we all know today that are in that “get in now before they become the next outrageously expensive brand” phase?

I’m starting to feel like Christopher Ward is one of those that is now starting to march up the price ladder – and justifiably so for many of their models (The C12 Loco, the Bel…

Watch brands to “get in on now before they…”

Well, folks, it’s been an eventful year in watch collecting. Out of my dozen watches, I’ve gotten rid of 5, broke 1 (through my own stupidity), and added 4…

What’s out?

• Seiko 5 SNK601 (Was lovely, but I didn’t love it on my fat wrists. Again.)
• Seiko Skyliner (After getting my birthday watch, this one just didn’t get wrist time)
• Glashütte Spezimatic (Just didn’t get enough wrist time)
• Tsao Baltimore Constellation (Again, no wrist time, and fully lumed dials bug…

SOTC 2025 – It’s been quite a year…here’s where I’m at now…