Watch Collections Update: 2022 Review

A year of streamlining, upgrading, and balancing quartz versus mechanical.

Current Watches

7-8

Target Capacity

~2022

Year of Focus

Section I

Current Collection

As of 2022, I've streamlined my watch collection down to six pieces, with plans to add a few more. Here’s what I have:

→Rolex Explorer 114270 — A classic staple in the collection.
→Omega Seamaster 2531.80 — A reliable automatic diver.
→Zenith Cal 126 — A vintage piece currently being considered for sale.
→Seiko SKX781 — The 1st Gen Orange Monster, a rare and collectible diver.
→Casio G-Shock DW5600 — The ultimate durable daily driver.
→Casio A168 — A classic, lightweight digital companion.

Future & Recent Additions

I’m excited about my acquisitions throughout the year:

→Omega x Swatch (Mars) — Acquired November 2022.
→Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm) — Ordered September 2022.
→Timex Mk1 — Purchased August 2022, but subsequently sold.

My daily wear has primarily leaned towards quartz models, though I still enjoy the Seiko and Omega. I anticipate the newer quartz additions will likely become my primary rotation.

Section II

Culling and Strategy

To reach a more manageable collection of 7-8 watches, I parted with the Victorinox INOX and am considering letting go of the Zenith. I want to limit my collection to make it easier to manage.

Action	Watch Model	Status
Sold	Victorinox INOX	Removed
Sold	Timex Mk1	Sold for profit
Retain	Seiko SKX781	Holding due to "1st Gen" rarity

Section III

Milestone Updates

→Timex Mk1 Purchase — I couldn’t resist when the price dropped to $79 from $199.
→Apple Watch SE 2 — Officially ordered on 9/17/22; this year is shaping up to be the year of Apple for me.
→Omega x Swatch — On 11/5/22, I sold the Timex and purchased this piece. I managed to flip the Timex for a profit that covered most of the cost.

While I'm looking to trim the herd, the mechanical watches will always have a place in the collection, even if they see less wrist time compared to the convenience of quartz.

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