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Watch Collection 2020 // My 5 Analog Watches

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My 5 for 2020

*Reflecting on a personal journey through timepieces*

~9
Years Collection History
14
Total Watches
3
Month Rotation Cycle
Section I

Personal Milestones

Nostalgia can be a powerful feeling, and I've grown accustomed to the watches I own. Some of these pieces have been in my collection for nearly nine years and have become milestones in my personal journey. While they are just material possessions without intrinsic meaning, they hold significant value for me at this moment.

In the first three months of 2020, I spent time alternating between my Rolex, Omega, and Zenith, ultimately rotating back to the Omega. Mechanical watches have become my preference, but I appreciate having at least one quartz option, which is why the Armani has a place in my collection.

 

Although I rarely wear my Seiko, it remains a favorite. Every collection needs at least one reliable beater mechanical watch.
Section II

Roll Call: The Current Collection

Here are the timepieces that currently make up my collection.

  • →Rolex Explorer 114270 — A cornerstone piece of the collection.
  • →Omega Seamaster 2531.80 — My primary daily wearer for 2020.
  • →Zenith Cal 126 — A classic mechanical inclusion.
  • →Seiko Monster SKX781 — The essential reliable beater watch.
  • →Victorinox INOX — Durable utility piece.
  • →Armani Exchange AR585 — Included to provide a necessary quartz option.
  • →Casio G-Shock DW6900-1 — Iconic rugged digital choice.
  • →Casio G-Shock G9000-1 — Performance-focused G-Shock.
  • →Casio G-Shock GLX5600-4 — Bright, utility-driven digital watch.
  • →Apple Series 2 42mm — My primary smartwatch offering.
  • →Swatch SUOB709 — A lightweight, everyday classic.
Chopping Block

These are the watches currently slated to leave the rotation.

  • →Casio MTP4500 — Up for removal from the collection.
  • →Wenger 72803 — No longer fitting the current rotation goals.
  • →Casio G-Shock GLX5600-7 — Excess inventory being cleared out.
CategoryWatch CountStatus
Active Collection11Retained
Chopping Block3Exiting
A watch collection is a living thing—always evolving, always meaningful.
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