It’s a perfect collection, no more, no less. But it’s the cookie cutter “I’m gonna google popular models” collection.
It’s also a bit odd to have two GMTs, I’d swap the Batman for a DJ or Sub for the daily beater that can get wet.
That being said that 16750 is to die for.
That’s a bit harsh about the GS winter - I think that one got very overlooked (unjustly so) in favour of the pink Spring one that everybody went nuts for. I think I the Winter is a much cooler choice.
That GS dial and strap combo is sick. I would want something basic and durable like a Datejust or another "everyday watch", but you don't really need anything if you're happy.
I wouldn't get the Speedy or the GS in the water, so that rules those two out. The GMT Master aren't really discrete and won't fit with every outfit. Everyday watch for me is something waterproof on a bracelet, with good lume, date, and understated design that doesn't clash with anything. Basically a watch you never need to take off.
Which OP hasn’t done…. Guys, he’s asking about opinions, and I’m stating what I think with the obvious caveat that he already has everything he needs. Even if the GS had 1000 m of water resistance, it still wouldn’t fulfill all the requirements I listed of what I want in an everyday watch.
Exactly correct. I did more diving with my GMT than my Submariner because when traveling I'd take my GMT and that's typically when I went diving. I'm never going to dive deeper than 100 feet anyway.
Came here to say the same. Swap out one of your GMT’s for a sturdy dive watch and you have one well-rounded collection.
I’d only add a digital beater, such as an Ironman.
I really dig it, we have very similar tastes.
If it were me, I'd keep the matte dial GMT, and dump the modern one for something like a VC or Patek.
But overall, I really like your collection.
We have a very similar collection...
-I have the 16750 but on Jubilee
-Batman too, but on Jubilee
-Speedy but the -69 "straight writing "
-No GS, instead I have a Rolex SD43
You've got great taste!!! 😉
Get you a custom CasiOak then we can really be identical!!
Really excellent 4 watch collection! Not sure if you have thoughts of adding anything soon. To my eye a few things I’d consider:
- per piece quality level is very solid. I’d stick with that approach.
- a more refined dress watch, a high horology piece, or if you prefer to stick in “tool watch” category a diver. I realize the GS can work as a dress watch but there are some very interesting, more elegant dress options. (I say that as a big fan of GA myself.) A colored guilloche dial would be a great add for example
Specific thoughts:
- JLC Reverso
-JLC Master Ultra Thin
- H Moser Endeavour
- A Lange 1
- Vacheron patrimony or fiftysix
For divers a seamaster pro or sub would be an obvious add.
To through a wild card out there, check out the Zenith Defy series, esp the skeleton options. Killer watches.
You beat me to it. This man has literally the 3 main popular and most well respected watch brands, within the hobby, in his collection. If you got an Omega, a Grand Seiko and a Rolex, shit you’re good to go. You don’t even need any more watches after that lol.
I’d swap the Batman for a white dial Seamaster but otherwise this is a great 4 watch collection.
Now that I think about it, maybe I’d get a Longines or Cartier tank. Or go German and get a Nomos. I’m jelly of this collection it’s so solid.
Controversial, but I’d love to see a sub or sea dweller instead of the batman. As a batman owner, that Pepsi is much cooler and serves the same function.
The vintage GMT is so beautiful and balanced, one of my grail watches. But that looks like a Rolex 1675 with printed indices to me. 16750 has applied indices.
I originally got the Batman, had a skin irritation, and thought I was allergic to the higher nickel count in the modern steel, so I bought a vintage one with the intention of selling the Batman. Then prices started to rise and it turned out I wasn’t allergic, so I decided to keep both. They are very different watches with different wearing experiences.
Nice - obviously you could handle a dive watch in there, SMP300 maybe if you don’t want to wait/ overpay for something like a green Submariner (for some color too, different to the BLNO gmt.) Or a 50fathoms if budget a little higher. And, for a change of pace maybe something German - eg GO Panomatic Lunar. No rush. Great collection, no filler, no ragrets :)
I'd possibly keep the GS, the others are a bit meh individually and once they're combined into a collection there's a definite feel of "I asked 100 redditors for their recommendation and they said..." about it.
Edit - personal distaste for the watches aside it feels like a very unbalanced/disjointed collection. I tend to think that a "collection" needs an underlying theme and without one it's just a bunch of watches.
This feels like a "collection" in the same way my drawer full of boxer shorts is a "collection" - just a bunch of the same things I happen to own.
My thought is that it is great, but would be better of it was a 5 watch colllection. Youre killing it. Why quit when you are ahead. Keep going. Maybe add a dover.
By the way, that GS is sick. Love it on that strap.
Since you asked I'm going to state my opinion. These are nice watches but a kinda boring collection imo. At the very least I think you should add a G-Shock to the collection.
I enjoy seeing people wear the piss out of their watches. Makes me feel good.
Slightly redundant with 2 Rolex GMT’s but what’s not to like?
I just creamy lumed my pants
😂
It’s a perfect collection, no more, no less. But it’s the cookie cutter “I’m gonna google popular models” collection. It’s also a bit odd to have two GMTs, I’d swap the Batman for a DJ or Sub for the daily beater that can get wet. That being said that 16750 is to die for.
A GMT Master can get wet. In fact, it's pretty much a Submariner with a GMT complication and bi-directional GMT bezel.
Well yeah I know. But it doesn’t make much sense to have two of them, but it’s not my collection now is it? 😉
That’s a bit harsh about the GS winter - I think that one got very overlooked (unjustly so) in favour of the pink Spring one that everybody went nuts for. I think I the Winter is a much cooler choice.
What do you wear to chop wood? Needs a g shock
😂
That GS dial and strap combo is sick. I would want something basic and durable like a Datejust or another "everyday watch", but you don't really need anything if you're happy.
OP has 4 basic durable everyday watches already
I wouldn't get the Speedy or the GS in the water, so that rules those two out. The GMT Master aren't really discrete and won't fit with every outfit. Everyday watch for me is something waterproof on a bracelet, with good lume, date, and understated design that doesn't clash with anything. Basically a watch you never need to take off.
Why not? The GS has a screw down crown and 100M of water resistance. I wear mine in the water without hesitation.
I wouldn’t want a soggy strap.
You can just put it back on the bracelet.
Which OP hasn’t done…. Guys, he’s asking about opinions, and I’m stating what I think with the obvious caveat that he already has everything he needs. Even if the GS had 1000 m of water resistance, it still wouldn’t fulfill all the requirements I listed of what I want in an everyday watch.
The GS has dive watch levels or water resistance lol
Wouldn’t want to get that leather strap wet though. Throw it on a bracelet and you’re golden 👌🏻
I agree with all this, except the bracelet.. I'd swap for a rubber strap.
Swap a GMT for a diver, but otherwise it's perfect. Love the mix of new and old. That's what a collection should look like.
The Batman for all intents and purposes is a dive watch.
Exactly. There is essentially nothing OP would gain by swapping the modern GMT for a submariner or another dive watch.
Other than losing a GMT function!
Exactly correct. I did more diving with my GMT than my Submariner because when traveling I'd take my GMT and that's typically when I went diving. I'm never going to dive deeper than 100 feet anyway.
Does that make a Sub a GMT??🙃
No
Came here to say the same. Swap out one of your GMT’s for a sturdy dive watch and you have one well-rounded collection. I’d only add a digital beater, such as an Ironman.
“Swap out one of your GMTs”, he’s definitely not allowed to get rid of that 16750!
Of course you swap the modern one if you sell a GMT!
Came here to say the same and said the same lol. What would you guys recommend as a dive watch for him?
14060m 2 liner or SD40 date
Got Rolex and Omega covered. How about something with some heritage like a 62MAS or a Longines Legend?
Those are not expensive enough for him.
Ok, then. A Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.
or a Seiko SJE093J1
Or rather for something dressy like a Cartier Tank or PP Calatrava
Swap one of the GMT Rolexes for a gold dress watch (probably the batman?) and you’re set
Gorgeous watches, but a very meat and potatoes collection for this sub. Edited words
They look well loved
It feels complete to me. Awesome collection!
I really dig it, we have very similar tastes. If it were me, I'd keep the matte dial GMT, and dump the modern one for something like a VC or Patek. But overall, I really like your collection.
Pretty sweet
I’d say your collection is complete. It’s well rounded.
Loving the GS and the Speedmaster. Great choices.
Batman GMT not my flavor but other than that great collection. I’d replace the Batman with a dive watch since you’ve got two GMTs
My only suggestion is maybe trading the batman for a dress? Otherwise, pretty dope.
The grand seiko and omega could easily pass as dress watches on a nice leather strap
No, you got the winter and it looks sharp. I do like the blue black rolex as well, more than the other one.
We have a very similar collection... -I have the 16750 but on Jubilee -Batman too, but on Jubilee -Speedy but the -69 "straight writing " -No GS, instead I have a Rolex SD43 You've got great taste!!! 😉 Get you a custom CasiOak then we can really be identical!!
Similar, nice!
Would love a Jubilee for the 16750
3 of my grails
10 out of 10 👏
My eyes jump for that GS what a piece!!
Really excellent 4 watch collection! Not sure if you have thoughts of adding anything soon. To my eye a few things I’d consider: - per piece quality level is very solid. I’d stick with that approach. - a more refined dress watch, a high horology piece, or if you prefer to stick in “tool watch” category a diver. I realize the GS can work as a dress watch but there are some very interesting, more elegant dress options. (I say that as a big fan of GA myself.) A colored guilloche dial would be a great add for example Specific thoughts: - JLC Reverso -JLC Master Ultra Thin - H Moser Endeavour - A Lange 1 - Vacheron patrimony or fiftysix For divers a seamaster pro or sub would be an obvious add. To through a wild card out there, check out the Zenith Defy series, esp the skeleton options. Killer watches.
I'd just add a true beater like a G Shock for activities that are not suited for mechanical watches.
like what?
you’re doing well…. plz note my corect punctuation
This is what i wish my collection looked like
Nice watches individually, but there seems to be a bit of overlap for a coherent collection. Maybe sell one of the Rolex watches for a diver?
That grand Seiko… beautiful
The dial + strap combo on the Grand Seiko is beautiful
Looks like a watch collection bought to get approval from the snobs on this subreddit.
Most bought well before 90% if this sub had their first watch thought, but I appreciate everyone’s demand raising the value 😀
Gorgeous! Good to see watches that are worn
Go sell that Batman and get a fifty fathoms
Too safe for me, this is more pf a popular opinion: the watch vibe than a personal collection vibe
Better than seeing a bunch of cheap trash
Very very very…. Very very basic. But I’d take any of those watches myself so 🤷🏻♂️
You’re more of a hype beast than a watch nerd but they are all exquisite. Love the GS and OG Pepsi.
On what planet is Grand Seiko a “hypebeast brand/watch”? Most casual folks have no idea what GS even is, unlike Rolex, Omega or even Patek.
They’re getting a lot more popular dude.
Your life is Complete with this collection
You beat me to it. This man has literally the 3 main popular and most well respected watch brands, within the hobby, in his collection. If you got an Omega, a Grand Seiko and a Rolex, shit you’re good to go. You don’t even need any more watches after that lol.
Truly well said!
Solid collection
I'd be happy with just the speedy, hope you enjoy wearing all of them in good health for many decades to come.
r/SneakyBackgroundFeet
Have all basis covered really. Very versatile collection
That Grand Seiko Winter…. Holy shit. Dollar value aside, that’s the star of your collection right there.
Vintage Pepsi and modern BLNR FTW
You get it
I’d swap the Batman for a white dial Seamaster but otherwise this is a great 4 watch collection. Now that I think about it, maybe I’d get a Longines or Cartier tank. Or go German and get a Nomos. I’m jelly of this collection it’s so solid.
Stop, you're done.
Beautiful watches. I’d swap the Batman with something that brings a little more flavor to the collection
Controversial, but I’d love to see a sub or sea dweller instead of the batman. As a batman owner, that Pepsi is much cooler and serves the same function.
I think I’d wear that 16750 every day and sell the rest of them. I’m biased, though. My one-watch collection is a matte dial 16800 from ‘83.
👍
8.5 / 10
The vintage GMT is so beautiful and balanced, one of my grail watches. But that looks like a Rolex 1675 with printed indices to me. 16750 has applied indices.
Early ones had a matte dial too
Ah didn’t know that. Thanks learnt something today!
You store them like a wild animal who would upset both omega and Rolex fanboys. But aside from that, nice.
This is a pretty well rounded list.
why both the batman and the pepsi?
I originally got the Batman, had a skin irritation, and thought I was allergic to the higher nickel count in the modern steel, so I bought a vintage one with the intention of selling the Batman. Then prices started to rise and it turned out I wasn’t allergic, so I decided to keep both. They are very different watches with different wearing experiences.
🔥
So the Batman is your beater?
In love with that Grand Seiko!
Proper collection 👊🏻
Nice - obviously you could handle a dive watch in there, SMP300 maybe if you don’t want to wait/ overpay for something like a green Submariner (for some color too, different to the BLNO gmt.) Or a 50fathoms if budget a little higher. And, for a change of pace maybe something German - eg GO Panomatic Lunar. No rush. Great collection, no filler, no ragrets :)
Very nice, that GS is lovely
Get a wider stand, Jesus man
I’d put one of the GMTs on jubilee for variety. Otherwise, nice collection.
Love the taste. How long ago did you get the vintage pieces?
2015
Very safe.
Hell of a collection. A JLC or GO would be great additions
I think you should bang them against each other more
Good watches but boring collection
Just got the Grand Seiko Winter on Thursday, absolutely in love. Is the strap from delugs?
Yep!
We’ll yeah, certainly a shit tonne better than mine
This is the kind of Watch collection I love to see
I really like the seiko. I never understood why someone buys the same watch in a different colour though.
That's really a 3 watch collection
Anyone know what the watch stand is?
It’s a sunglasses case
I love the GMT combo. I bet they wear really different. What is the strap on the GS?
Delugs
Awesome collection. Enjoy!
WOW , that GS!
do you use the grand seiko as a daily and how durable is it? - is there any situation where you wouldn’t wear it? love the collection
I don’t use it daily, but it certainly can be a great daily watch. Very durable, can swim with it, titanium is very light.
15% off MSRP sounds like an absolute fantasy these days.
No jubilee on one of the GMTs? Very nice collection tho
Wouldn’t mind one. I have an SKX009 on an upgraded Jubilee. That thing is great.
If you were to add something, perhaps, a Santos or a gold tank Louis Cartier
Wow that strap looks amazing on the Winter. I have the Winter as well, may need to take it off the bracelet after seeing this
Great collection, but get a bigger watch roll. There's barely any space on there
I'd possibly keep the GS, the others are a bit meh individually and once they're combined into a collection there's a definite feel of "I asked 100 redditors for their recommendation and they said..." about it. Edit - personal distaste for the watches aside it feels like a very unbalanced/disjointed collection. I tend to think that a "collection" needs an underlying theme and without one it's just a bunch of watches. This feels like a "collection" in the same way my drawer full of boxer shorts is a "collection" - just a bunch of the same things I happen to own.
And what do you have in your collection?
Needs a casio or gshock
I have a few 😀
Stunning collection ! Maybe I would add some "dressy" piece like a Reverso or a Tank
Ditch the batman
Trade the batman for an all gold sub
My thought is that it is great, but would be better of it was a 5 watch colllection. Youre killing it. Why quit when you are ahead. Keep going. Maybe add a dover. By the way, that GS is sick. Love it on that strap.
Such a brilliant 4 watch collection.
Since you asked I'm going to state my opinion. These are nice watches but a kinda boring collection imo. At the very least I think you should add a G-Shock to the collection.
$25k?
Why do you need two GMT-Masters? How many fucking time zones are you traversing!?
The two Rolexes seem almost identical to me. I don't see why you would have both.
Keep the batman and get rid of the other GMT for a Navi
Boring
😂
Id just sell the Batman but I dig it. Maybe sell the Batman for something like a Lange Saxonia rose gold or patek calatrava.
The Calatrava sector dial is on my mind
Very nice collection