Neville Southall
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First time I’ve changed watches since I got the 116520 ‘Tona. Just realized the date is wrong.
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Yeah I realize it’s an easy equation to achieve. I guess I’m more interested in everyone’s opinions on these 2 particular models to cover all situations/scenarios/events from a watch wearing perspective.Yes. But is there any combination of a dress watch and a sports watch that doesn't by definition amount to a two-watch collection, in the sense that you'd have a watch for each and every possible occasion?
Yeah I realize it’s an easy equation to achieve. I guess I’m more interested in everyone’s opinions on these 2 particular models to cover all situations/scenarios/events from a watch wearing perspective.
looks Cellini-ish.........not a bad thing, just my initial observationMaybe I just have bad taste but I find the 6119 pretty convincing. I agree that it is a mishmash, but I think it is rather endearing.
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Could this be a two-watch collection? Open to opinions and discussions.....
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Yeah I realize it’s an easy equation to achieve. I guess I’m more interested in everyone’s opinions on these 2 particular models to cover all situations/scenarios/events from a watch wearing perspective.
Very nicely done!
Well, sure, there is the uninteresting way to think about the question (one dress watch + one sport watch = done) that isn’t worth wasting words on.
But I was really trying to prompt more nuanced discussion. Assume that in fact you should have one dress watch and one sport watch—and only one of each—which would they be? Why those two and not others? Did you pick your favorite in each category or did you pick them to complement each other? Are these your grail pieces and what makes them your grails?
Do you even need both a dress watch and sport watch? Realistically, most no one needs a true dress watch anymore. The right sport watch is wearable with a suit and for the few times one goes black tie, you don’t need a watch at all. Under this thinking, what two non-dress watches would you pick? Or maybe you just want a dress watch, anyway.
Maybe you want one simple time-only watch and one complicated watch, regardless of formality. Which complications and why?
As far as dress + sport combos go, I think your Submariner and Tank comprise an almost platonically ideal pairing. Each is a timeless, genre-defining archetype within their separate spheres. Each is a well-made watch by a first tier maker likely to be around when your children or grandchildren inherit them and need them serviced. And you can indeed cover every scenario from the beach to black tie with just these two watches.
thanks man ?Very nicely done!
Well, sure, there is the uninteresting way to think about the question (one dress watch + one sport watch = done) that isn’t worth wasting words on.
But I was really trying to prompt more nuanced discussion. Assume that in fact you should have one dress watch and one sport watch—and only one of each—which would they be? Why those two and not others? Did you pick your favorite in each category or did you pick them to complement each other? Are these your grail pieces and what makes them your grails?
Do you even need both a dress watch and sport watch? Realistically, most no one needs a true dress watch anymore. The right sport watch is wearable with a suit and for the few times one goes black tie, you don’t need a watch at all. Under this thinking, what two non-dress watches would you pick? Or maybe you just want a dress watch, anyway.
Maybe you want one simple time-only watch and one complicated watch, regardless of formality. Which complications and why?
As far as dress + sport combos go, I think your Submariner and Tank comprise an almost platonically ideal pairing. Each is a timeless, genre-defining archetype within their separate spheres. Each is a well-made watch by a first tier maker likely to be around when your children or grandchildren inherit them and need them serviced. And you can indeed cover every scenario from the beach to black tie with just these two watches.
If there is any criticism, your combo (like mine) is a bit obvious. But sometimes obvious is obvious for good reason! Also, if you can only have two watches, it might be nice for one to have a complication or two.
I agree that probably very few actually need a dress watch (I certainly don't), which is why I believe a OneWatch collection is very possible - something like a Rolex Datejust of your choice should do fine; it can possibly survive anything you throw at it, while being dressy enough for most occasions.
Personally, since I don't need a dress watch, my two watch collection consists of a no-date Sub and an IWC Mk XV, as they're both my favourite design in their respective catagories.
Doesn't mean that I don't want a dress watch, but with no great urgency, I'm happy just looking out for one, until something clicks.
thanks man ?
I came into these because I pounced on respective opportunities. The tank I got a sick deal on and the sub was offered to me by my AD sooner than expected, although the timing was still right and so I pulled the trigger.
I have other watches and am trying to figure out the next move. Ideally, I want a 3-4 watch collection which will be my watch wardrobe. I'd like to add a 36MM DD to my collection but am not quite sure about which permutation.
This is in fact a nuanced proposition since many other watches could fit the bill. But like others have stated, the 2 in question are the archetypical models in our society. So do I veer from that or stay content?
I should add that my Sub is also here to stay =)Thank you. And yes, I'm extremely happy with these choices, both are here to stay (unlike a PAM 177 that I sold on after a few years). And I totally agree with your description of post Mk XV IWC.
Thank you. And yes, I'm extremely happy with these choices, both are here to stay (unlike a PAM 177 that I sold on after a few years). And I totally agree with your description of post Mk XV IWC.
I should add that my Sub is also here to stay =)
Glad you are content.....I need to get there someday!
wardrobe might be a strong word, more like rotation.I personally don’t like the “wardrobe” approach. Unlike clothing, you can wear the same watch every day without social or hygienic concerns. Plus, watches are purely optional! There should be little to no consideration for what you “should” buy.
I’d buy what you love but take the time to learn what you are likely to love the most enduringly.