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Microbrands and watch collecting

10/27/2018

 
I've been a watch enthusiast since I can remember reading the time.

It is a fascination difficult to explain to anyone who doesn't understand this addiction to watches. My collection started with a TAG Formula one quartz that I got as a birthday present from my parents when I was 14. As mechanical was not in reach, I then got a Citizen America's Cup Promaster (1992) that had six timer and chronograph functions. It was the closest to complication watches I could afford. With my first salary savings (talk about cliche) I bought an Omega Speedmaster Reduced that I wore everyday for a decade. After that the Rolex Explorer I and the Rolex Explorer II, with a Carrera in the meanwhile as a wedding present.

Once I got the Explorer II, in my opinion the second to perfect watch (after the Sub 16610), I though my collection was done. But then the bug started biting. As I had decided to stop buying expensive watches, already having a great collection with a few watches that were not getting wrist time, I started looking at affordable options. This is when I decided to give Seiko an opportunity, at an otherwise difficult sell, and finally Microbrands.

I started with Steinhart and Dan Henry, while looking into many others in a list too long to mention. The point is that Microbrands offer great value for the specs, with interesting designs, and it is easy to convince oneself that buying these watches is a smart decision, when in fact the point should be made on how many watches should you have in a collection.

My theory is that, despite its merits as good quality watches, Microbrands have become the most affordable way to scratch the itch of getting a new watch, with incredible value for money to justify the decision. But its affordability is the problem, because it is possible to save for a shorter period of time to get another, and another.

This is why I decided to save my hard earned money (sell a few watches in the process) to get a longtime desired watch, the Longines Master Collection Moonphase, instead of buying Microbrand watch after watch. And I tell you it was a great decision. Once you achieve a collection that you are proud of, these are the watches that make all the difference.
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James link
5/15/2019 05:45:50 pm

Great stuff!

Sell Your Gold link
7/27/2020 12:10:14 pm

Whenever you need instant cash against watch or jewellery, always get in touch with professional pawnbrokers to pawn or sell your gold at market rate.

Sell Omega London link
7/28/2020 11:31:17 am

Omega watches are very demanding and best as compare to other watches. Always prefer omega watch for gift because it is impressive and expensive jewelry.

Sell Audemars Piguet For Cash link
7/28/2020 12:15:46 pm

There are many watches are presented in market but audemars
watch is one of the superb brand many shopkeeper feel proud to sell audemars in their shop because it is light weight watch and the strap is very smooth as compare to other watches.

Sell Breitling Watch link
8/18/2020 11:12:10 am

Whenever you decide to gift any type of jewellery to your relative or friends, i will personally recommend branded watch as a unique luxury item to impress. Moreover this brand is expensive and demanding

Sell Cartier Watch  link
8/27/2020 11:33:11 am

Cartier watches are very demanding and best as compare to other watches. Always prefer cartier watch for gift because it is impressive and costly jewelry.

Sell Rolex link
10/2/2020 01:28:41 pm

Whenever you want to buy or sell a Rolex watch, always try to contact a specialist because he's one who can buy and sell your watches at suitable prices.

Sell Patak Phillippe Watch London link
10/6/2020 02:52:35 pm

Whenever you want to get your watch repaired, always visit a known dealer who should be a specialist in doing watch repairs.


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