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
for that neon green strap. 
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