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also In my collection but not with me currently:

which two pieces would you add to the box? I want to cover most of the bases.
no more omegas, Breguets or cartiers.

 

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You are going to get the same stock suggestions to make your luxury starter set watch box that will look like everyone else’s. Get unique, get creative, go outside the box. But most importantly, don’t fill a watch box to fill a watch box. Don’t buy a watch to go with the others. Buy a watch when you find a must have piece that’s only important to you, even if it takes years for the next piece.

you’re absolutely right about not filling a watchbox for the sake of it. I appreciate it!

 

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+1 for the GS. Maybe a Breitling, or a nice GO?

a GO is a great idea! Maybe the green dial 🤔

 

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Id go chronograph as well. A Navitimer, Zenith chronomaster, IWC pilot chrono etc.

Yeah, I’m liking zenith and IWC , those have been good suggestions. I do like the Portugueser, and the 36mm defy

 

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Just be aware, that by all reports the further you go up the Swatch hierarchy, the more annoying service gets.

so I hear. I hope Breguet isn’t a b*tch to service but if it is, that’ll be their loss.

 

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You have a lot of great suggestions but I think the thing to guide your choice is, why do think your collection’s lacking? If it’s just because you’re going number I’d say don’t bother. If you can get more specific about why, even if you don’t quite know what, it would narrow your choices considerably.

I just want something different. I love what I’ve heard from everyone so far:

an integrated bracelet watch
A watch with baton indices
A GMT
a chrono
A Germán watch
A spring drive mechanism
A beater
Let go of one of the divers and get a JLC

Initially my hope was to have all different bracelet materials and dial colors in my collection, but that’s too restrictive. So is case material (titanium, gold, ceramic, steel, etc)

I think the best thing I can do is use these suggestions as a new lense and let the older me find appreciation for another watch brand with those criteria in mind.

 

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I think your collection is awesome thus far. Doesn't "need" anything necessarily, but a Datejust (has to be fluted/jubilee) is such a classic it's always a good choice. And it comes in so many color choices you can add a dial you don't have with any other model. That's what I did with the Slate dial...

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I was thinking a President day date, for the baton hands and the champagne dial. Obviously I’m a bit far off from attaining one new, but your answer did solidify that for me.

loved the above suggestions of a zenith el primero and a non Swiss brand

 

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A few thoughts come to mind:

Definitely can see myself with a chrono master sport, love the movement. I’d love a blancpain but I’d only ever buy the no rad limited edition or the barracuda

 

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What's the budget?

Under 40k , more than 5k

 

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To start with, I'll get rid of one of the Seamasters for a Rolex. The 3 (the Rolex, the Omega, and the Cartier) together will form the core, or basis, of the collection. Watches you can just wear the heck out of.

Then you'll need something that's not mid-level luxury, that Brequet is one of them, so 2/3 more, depending on whether you want 6/7 to finish off the collection.

Brands to consider - Girard Perregaux, VC, Glashutte Original, Lange...the list goes on.

I’ve struggled heavily with that. Both Seamasters are sentimental, the black being the first luxury purchase.

I got the call for the no date sub and passed on it. Yep. I’m that guy. I really thought I wanted one but the amount of fake Rolexes and subs I see on a daily basis have made it hard to see myself with that specific watch. My AD did put me down for a GMT master. While still popular, it does have the GMT complication and would add to the pilot category. Plus, the jubilee will be one of a kind.

other than that, I agree, I kind of want another high horology piece. I’d love a black dial Lange but debating which case material

 

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There's nothing "missing." You've got a good three watch collection.

that’s option one. Stick with what I have and be happy with it.
The second option is to be open to another watch when the time comes. just want help increasing my exposure. I’ve been a bit stuck on the same 3-4 watch brands.