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Biz · **Posted:** Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:31 pm

Here is my collection of "good" watches. I decided to whip out the DSLR and take some pics. For the sake of conversation, I thought I'd tell the story behind each piece and the timeline of how I got where I am today. Hope you all enjoy!

Ever since I was a kid in grade school, I have subscribed to Automobile Magazine. Breitling took out an ad in within the first few pages and I fell in love with their complex dial layouts (namely the Navitimer I assume). I have no idea how I got into watches, but I knew someday I wanted a Breitling.

Fast forward to my 18th birthday. My grandmother was very generous to me and let me pick out a watch I wanted. My price range was limited to the Colt and SuperOcean lines. I decided to get the SO (on rubber) over the Colt because I liked how it was dive oriented with the coral dial (still to this day I shake my head knowing I paid full price…err my grandmother did).

Fast forward a few years later. I absolutely HATED my first job out of college. I decided, hell, if I'm busting my azz working this terrible job I might as well reward myself. In comes the Avenger. I still love this watch the same today as when I bought it new 3 years ago. I love mixing it up with the croc, Pro II, and DP III.

A few months later, I apparently had money burning a hole in my pocket. I had loved the Corum Admiral's Cup line for years, but did not care much for the current pieces/direction of styling. Too "unique" for me. I somehow found the watch I eventually bought listed for sale on a jewelers website. I pulled the trigger because I knew it might be awhile before another opportunity comes along. This watch has the most case detail out of any or the pieces I own. Truly great just to look at. This will probably be the only watch I'll ever buy used.

Then finally we have the Rolex Sub. Funny how just a few years ago I didn't give Rolex a chance and thought of it as an old man's brand. But the past couple of years I truly fell in love with the timelessness (no pun intended) of the piece. Well, at the end of March I passed a test for my job, and felt it was time to finally pull the trigger on a Sub as I have been saving up for quite a while. The thing about the Sub is, I think it almost looks more "fancy" or striking sitting in a jeweler's case than out in the wild on your wrist. You hear people say all the time how understated it is, but man, IT IS. EASILY the most comfortable watch I own.

It will probably be a solid 5-7 years before I can buy again (unless I strike it rich somehow), but I am happy with where I'm at.

There is my story. And now the pics:

I bought this on a DP I (still have it). I got some groovy NATOs for summer wear.

Big bro, little bro

sharkman · **Posted:** Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:53 pm

Very nice but you know I have to give you a :poke:

for that neon green strap. :wink:

Biz · **Posted:** Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:06 pm

sharkman wrote:

Very nice but you know I have to give you a :poke:

for that neon green strap. :wink:

Thanks sharkman - not a problem

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JAH · **Posted:** Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:05 am

Great collection! I'm really digging the SO combo!

sco · **Posted:** Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:18 am

That's a great group! How much bigger does the avenger wear compared to the sub? Does it seem huge?

Biz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:40 pm

sco wrote:

That's a great group! How much bigger does the avenger wear compared to the sub? Does it seem huge?

Yes. Haha. I wouldn't say the Avenger wears huge in terms of diameter but the thickness of the older models (compared to the current one) is unreal. I feel like it's about double the thickness of the Sub. It's like have a piece of steel sticking up a half inch off your wrist. After wearing the Sub for 3 weeks now, I think I've determined that how watches are supposed to feel.

Thanks!

Scott · **Posted:** Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:13 pm

I have always been intrigued by the Corum style. Like the case, bezel and dial, not there with the bracelet. They make some nice looking pieces.

Kodiak · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:08 pm

Great pieces and great collection. Coral SO is still an awesome dial, the one watch I really regret selling

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RXPete · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:54 pm

That SO looks like a fun watch on that NATO.

Biz · **Posted:** Thu Apr 17, 2014 4:25 pm

Kodiak wrote:

Great pieces and great collection. Coral SO is still an awesome dial, the one watch I really regret selling

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Yeah, I did enhance the pics a bit so the dial isn't exactly, that vivid (as you know) but it's great to have something different in the collection.

RXPete wrote:

That SO looks like a fun watch on that NATO.

It is! I'm still pretty young and neon colors are in these days with the kids. It's a great casual, drinking beers outside piece.

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