Folks, I’m not really in the market for a new watch – I mean my collection is largely complete from any logical standpoint. I’ve got about a round dozen watches, decent mix of quartz/auto/Dive/Travel/etc…

But I kinda want a statement piece.

I really haven’t been able to find ANYTHING that really has inspired me to want to spend any money on a watch. The last one I picked up was a Magrette Moana GMT – which has really filled out my collection nicely – and really satisfied my urge to buy…

Need an inspiring watch for $500-1000…

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)

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…