[MediumRB]

Things got a bit out of control in the first quarter of 2018 with the discovery of a new Instagram auction site and some encouragement from the wife. I bought a bunch that were not on my agenda while I have been hemming and hawing over the bigger purchase of some sort of Rolex (white Milgauss, Oysterquartz, or two-tone DJ?). It will probably happen, but I may rethink what I have in the process. Also pursuing a Seiko 9063-6030. And if some sort of fancy gold piece became conveniently available (Moser, Parmigiani, or Cartier?), I might make some space. So here it is in groupings of three that are somewhat thematic.

The big guns: Piaget Upstream, Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Power Reserve, and Eterna Madison Spherodrive.

The divers: Seiko SBDX017 Marinemaster 300, Muhle Glashutte Seebataillon GMT, Seiko SBBN027 "Bumblebee" Tuna.

Office wear: Seiko SRP387J "Laurel", Grand Seiko SBGT035, Vulcain Cricket Classic 1951.

Casual: Ball Engineer Genesis II, Vostok Classica, Sinn 556 LE.

Field: Casio G-Shock Rangeman 9400, Bulova Accutron Astronaut, Glycine Airman SST-12.

Square Seiko HAQ Royalty: Majesta 9063-5020, King Quartz 9223-5000, Majesta 9063-5010.

Misc 1: Shinola Runwell, Omega Speedmaster Triple Date, Credor Node GCAT996.

Misc 2: Seikomatic J13044, Vulcain Cricket Classic 1951 Lady, Pulsar Date II.

Hope you enjoyed the sights. Questions or comments welcome, of course. Not open to suggestions of a Sub or Speedy.o|

 

[sticky]

I see your Rangeman is as highly visible as mine. Nice looking collection incidentally.

 

[Trayn]

The collection is looking great! I'm not sure I've come across the Seebataillon GMT before, I really like it. I'm going to have to do some more research on it now.

And I really like the Vulcain, great choice for an office watch!

 

[MediumRB]

I see your Rangeman is as highly visible as mine. Nice looking collection incidentally.

It certainly does not photograph well. If I hadn't gotten it for a deep discount, I would be more PO'd about it.

 

[Mark355]

That GS is pretty.

 

[drhr]

Very nice sir, the Laurel and the Shinola for whatever reason really draw my eye, then the Sinn and the Vostok come into focus, love the look of those!!!!

 

[Orex]

Is that Vostok steel case? I wonder if it would accept some old Vostok movements like 2809 - it could be a nice mod.

 

[De Wolfe]

Nice collection, keep it growing while the wife allows!!

 

[MediumRB]

Very nice sir, the Laurel and the Shinola for whatever reason really draw my eye, then the Sinn and the Vostok come into focus, love the look of those!!!!

No mystery why: you like blue dials and no date!
Cheers!

 

[Gunnar_917]

. Not open to suggestions of a Sub or Speedy.o|

Seadweller and Speedy Speedmaster Reduced then?

Nice collection, interesting to see a Credor in there

 

[obomomomo]

Oooooh!
That Vulcain 1951... I like!

 

[Metlin]

That's a really nice and diverse collection. I like the mix of the serious watches and the playful ones.

How does the AM/PM work on the Glycine? Also, what's the Credor?

 

[MediumRB]

That's a really nice and diverse collection. I like the mix of the serious watches and the playful ones.

How does the AM/PM work on the Glycine? Also, what's the Credor?

Cheers, Metlin.
The Glycine has the normal 12-hour dial and the main hands operate as such, but the small arrow tipped 24-hour hand goes around once per day and is referenced against the two outer bezels. Thus, three time zones at once. It is currently indicating my time in Korea plus Eastern US (-13) and Central US (-14). The 24-hour hand is independently adjustable and the rest of it works as normal, unlike your Rolex Explorer with the independent 12-hour hand. Base ETA2893-2 movement and has been one of my most accurate mechanicals.
Credor sits as a strange boutique line to the side of Grand Seiko. Mine is a 2000's vintage HAQ 8J80 movement in a thin case. I would love to acquire one of the handwound spring drive models, like the GCLP991 for a reasonable $8k:

 

[xherion]

Nice collection.

I also wish people don’t just recommend sub or speedy to every thread, it’s getting very boring and predictable and.......did i say boring? 😛

 

[Metlin]

Thank you. Yes, the Credor Eichi is my grail so I quite like what they make. The lunar rainbow is such a great watch! Saw one in the Seiko boutique in NYC - stunning in person.

 

[tincob]

Very nice collection. As someone mentioned, a nice mix of high end and affordable pieces.

 

[kepa]

Well, one thing is for sure, this is not a collection by WUS committee! Love SOTCs threads and this doesn't disappoint. Totally support the idea of clearing space and funds for a (rose) gold piece, especially where there is some replication.

 

[rfortson]

Well, I was going to say you need a Speedy Pro, but I guess you didn't want to hear that.

Nice collection. I like how representative it is, in terms of costs. They all go together well.

 

[Zeroedout]

Great collection!

Lol, just out of curiosity, is the hand positioning coincidental? Of the 24, about 11 are reading 10:10-ish, 5 show 7:36-ish and a few others looked to be synced up. Just wondering if you hacked them all for the photos?

 

[MediumRB]

Great collection!

Lol, just out of curiosity, is the hand positioning coincidental? Of the 24, about 11 are reading 10:10-ish, 5 show 7:36-ish and a few others looked to be synced up. Just wondering if you hacked them all for the photos?

If it was running (the quartz pieces, primarily), then they were on time around 19:35-40 when I was taking the pics. Otherwise set to 10:08 or 1:51 for aesthetic purposes. Because I'm like that.