So this is my humble 3-watch collection: SPB143, Prx 35 and Smiths Everest (and actually skx009 as well). I feel these fit all the needs I have at the moment and I really like the watches.

However, when I tried on the Tudor BB54 in april I signed up on the waitlist to buy it because I thought “This is it” and it is now waiting at the AD for me. For money reasons, I can’t really justify to keep my current collection as well. And a BB54 would probably neglect the need for the Spb and everest as they more or less fill the same function. For a long term GADA, I see myself owning either a Explorer 1 or a BB54, being a fan of the smaller format.

Now that I have the opportunity to buy the BB54 I am a bit torn on what to do as I quite enjoy my current collection…

I therefore seek your advice: Would you keep this collection or would you sell it off and add a chunk of money to get the BB54?

  • RelapsedPianoholic@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I like that your collection includes three nice, very different watches; IMO too many collections on here are just boxes of the same or very similar expensive, interchangeable watches.

  • red_viking_hood@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I can’t stand the hour hand on the BB54. And the bracelet end link brushing doesn’t blend well with the lugs. It also doesn’t have a date complication so doesn’t succeed as a GADA.

  • tommyshelby1986@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I would keep what you have and just save up for the bb54. Your watches are somewhat affordable and offer versatility. If you were to sell any, maybe the seiko would make sense, since it would be a diver for a diver.

  • ConfusedKungfuMaster@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    You will take a hit on atleast the Tissot and the Smiths. Don’t know how the market is for the seiko. But the BB54 is the perfect GADA watch

  • True-Ad6273@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I vote for keep collecting. But there’s merit in both.

    Who makes the left rubber strap? Thank You!

  • MadCityMasked@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Is that a smiths? Bad ass. Are you selling to raise money. If so be patient and save up for it. You collect is solid. Add to it

  • breitbartholomew@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Sell. I was in a similar situation when I first started collecting and was happy to get rid of watches for some higher end purchases. Never looked back.

  • kidneytornado@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Just sell it and get a 2nd hand bb54, there is no reason to buy a watch firsthand from the AD unless its a Rolex/ap/pp/etc where the secondary market is more expensive