A Balanced 3 Timepiece Collection
Watches for men are like purses for women. I know some men that would argue with me, but they’re wrong. Let me prove it to you, They both serve a purpose. The original watch was made so the wearer could tell time. The original purse was worn so the wearer could carry stuff. And they’ve both turned into primarily overpriced status symbols. And ways for the wearer to show their personality.
Now that that’s that, I love watches. So many different watches built with so many different intentions over so many years, it’s crazy. Literally crazy.
Like me, there are probably a multitude of timepieces that have caught your eye over the years. But you can’t have them all. Well, maybe not all at once. For most, a 3 watch collection is feasible. A dress watch, an everyday watch, and then a complication.
Here is a three piece collection that I’ve put together. All of these watches are about $10,000.
#1. Breguet Classic 5157 with Roman Numerals
This is the showcase piece. The real family heirloom. And you’re going to say “but that watch is more than $10,000,” and you’d be right. But not if you get it used. The Breguet Classique 5157 starts just under $20,000 new, but I’ve seen some very nice used examples for as low as $9000. This is a classic, timeless watch that could try easily become a family heirloom. The attention detail and history of the company alone makes this watch stand out.
#2. Grand Seiko Heritage Collection SLGH003
Grand Seiko doesn’t get the credit it deserves. This is a soon to be classic timepiece. It’s got heritage, and quality but is still a little under the radar. This watch is a high beat, which means that it oscillates faster than 28,800 A/h. In this case, 30,000 A/h. A faster beating watch can be read with better precision. That is, the hand “sweeps” more. It also has a power reserve of 80 hours, which is twice as long as most. That means you could leave it for a long weekend and come home and it would still be ticking really fast. Personally, I love the deep blue dial. This watch new is about $9700.
#3. Jaeger LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph
If you’re going to collect watches, you have to get a chronograph. And as far as chronographs go, this is a great option. It’s a tribute to a classic, but with modern features. The Polaris Chronograph features a tachymeter, for tracking speeds and a stop watch with a minute dial up to 30 and an hour dial up to 12. It’s a sturdy, sporty watch. I say that as someone who’s only seen it through glass. This will run about $10,700.
That is one example of a balanced three timepiece collection. And no one said your collection has to be static either. Here today, gone tomorrow with something new on the way. What do you think?