What was your first real watch? Those who have a watch collection which watch in your collection means the most to you? Any cool stories in regards to that watch?
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Casio. Sieko. Tissot.
JLC Reverso single face. The second face has an engraving is a list of the 10 things I love most, the first 5 lines have been filled in already, the second half has yet to be filled in and are left blank for me to fill in in the future. I like the history and the rectangular shape. Haven't had the need to buy another watch. Not super common, goes well in casual and formal situations.
That was your starter watch? Dam! That is easily like $2-3k+, My first watch was $100 dollars LOL! 😲
TRUE! It's a family hand down watch. Don't see myself wearing another one.
Do you wear it everyday/most days? If so, how has the leather held up? I've been thinking about buying one to add to my collection but can't find much info on the quality of the leather. I presume it's top-notch given JLC's craftmanship but figured I would ask.
I have the croc skin one, its pretty good, has held up for over 5 years now, almost daily wear. I do keep another strap when I am feeling extra fancy.
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A couple different Citizens and a vintage manual Longines.
The Seiko 009 got me in the game.
LOL!! Super Gaudy! I grew up having the Casio Men's A158WA-1DF Stainless Steel Digital Watch.
My style is more classy and into classic dress watches. My first real watch was a Seiko 5 SNKL41. A great dressy watch! Most compliments I've gotten on a $100 dollar watch ever!
Seiko 5s really are incredible value for money. My first automatic was a SNXS79K and still wear it from time to time
I actually have a gold casio calculator watch. Used to have a black rubber-ish one also. Bought them as a joke and would regularly wear both on the same wrist when I'd go out to the bars/parties in college.
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Imagine wearing it out to Vegas one night and getting trashed and waking up without it on and unable to be found. Gotta insure it.
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My dad gave me his Citizen Eco-drive when I was 18. It isnt much - I'm pretty sure he got it at Costco but I love it because it reminds me of him and it meant a lot to him to give it to me.
First was a Fossil in high school haha. Then was a Skagen in college and then when I could afford a real Swiss watch, I got a Longines as my first foray into real "luxury" watches which was 1.2K. Since then have bought two more pieces, an Omega seamaster aquaterra and a JLC master ultra thin moon. Has been over the span over ~6 years. Super targeted buys for me and always had the pieces in mind for a long time before pulling the trigger. Despite being a spendy guy, I think one needs to think long and hard about why one wants to drop 5-15K plus on a timepiece before actually buying, especially when not super senior. Getting a fat bonus in a given year may seem like a clear pathway to doing so, but remember, you gotta ration it/invest it/save it so it needs to be a very deliberate decision founded in your own interest, not in trying to fit into any kind of mold you think getting a fine watch will get you in. Hope this can help
Super agree! I think behind every watch it's good to have a story. A reason why the purchase was made. The life and different experiences that it has been through.
My first watch was a Seiko 5 SNKL41, still have it in the stash. Something about the first one that started it for me.
Started my collection with a watch I got in high school from my father. An old Bulova, still perhaps one of my favorite watches. I think its no longer produced so I rarely use it to preserve it as much as I can.
The next watch was an Oris Aquis Date. This was my first "real watch" as it was in the range of 1-2k.
My most recent watch is a Rolex Datejust 36mm, now targeting to buy either a JLC Reverso or a Cartier Santos.
Awesome!! That first watch is pretty special, even more so if it was passed down to you by someone in the family!
I consider the first "real watch" as the watch that got you started into the watch game. It can literally be any watch. That first one will always serve that special purpose. It got you crazed!
Tissot
Tissot for me, too. Picked up a T-One day date last summer and it completely hooked me on watches. Have gravitated toward Seiko and Grand Seiko lately, though
Citizens Eco-Drive Stiletto
My current watch is also my first automatic watch: Seiko 5 SNK807 with a leather strap replacement. Honestly, one of the best decisions I have made today for just $100.
Nice, I rock the same thing I love it.
longines hydroconquest and sugess worldtimer. Looking to buy panerai luminor submersible or datejust blue dial 41mm next.
IWC pilot (not the big pilot, no complications).
It’s not flashy but people who know watches recognize it and love it.
Very first watch was a no name steel sports watch with a green dial (ahead of its time) my parents got me for like $15 when I was 10. Remember dropping it one time a few months after getting it and some of the indices fell off the dial. It was a piece of crap but it did start a passion for watches that hasn't disappeared since.
After that, watch journey has been: simple Seiko automatic > Bulova 96A135 > Orient Sun & Moon > Tissot Couturier Chronograph (university graduation present from the parents) > Seiko Blue Lagoon Samurai > Grand Seiko Shunbun and Omega Speedmaster
Its been a fun one, next on the list is probably a JLC or Glashutte Original of some sorts
+1 to the Orient sun & moon. Affordable, yet classy. The fact its automatic adds some sophistication.
The good old Seiko 5
TAG Heuer Carrera. It was a gift from my dad. Although to be fair I'd had other high end watches before that, but the others were his (from him to me), whereas this one was actually for me. Still have it, still wear it from time to time.
Looks great!!! Awesome!!! Grand Seiko's are phenomenal!
Thanks man, yea really happy with it. The finishing is incredible
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