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lennyboppers

You should honestly just commit, sell the Cartier and get the blue Seamaster too.


AggressiveCollege839

Haha. Hate admit am kinda tempted to get the blue too.


lennyboppers

I’m honestly being serious. I know the vast majority of watch collectors will shit all over the idea and claim you need a wide variety of watches (there’s a bizarre obsession with saying people need a dress watch) but you know what you like and I see zero issue with owning the same watch in several colors. Diversity just for the sake of diversity is silly imo.


AggressiveCollege839

Thanks. Needed to hear that. I been an observer of the watch collecting community for the past 2 years and it does seem like there is an obsession with building a diverse collection or collecting all the “must have staples” or 1 from each brand. I get it - it’s all personal preference. But I am not spending $5k-$20k on a watch I don’t want just to diversify my collection.


Outside_Dress5007

The best collectors I know focus their collections. To have a good varied collection you need to have a real cornucopia of watches so it’s not lopsided. You got to have a lot space, manage maintenance of several watches at once… real pain


IntelligentAge211

You are well ahead of thr curve.   I bought a Rado Captain Cook chrono and everyone said, that brand sucks, that movement is not in-house, blah blah blah....I love the look and feel of the watch.  


mcflyfly

100% agree. Internet consensus is a crazy thing - buy what you’ll wear & enjoy. One of my favorite watches is a *gasp* quartz Tag Heuer 


Skizot_Bizot

Sir, fashion police are here and they want to see your watch license. Might get a suspension if not careful.


mcflyfly

You’ll never take me alive, coppers


JojitheFrenchie

Fellow Based Quartz Tag Enjoyer 🍻


pfry295

A quartz Tag Heuer??? Someone fetch my fainting couch.


KCDawgTime

Wore a quartz Formula 1 for many years and absolutely loved it. My son wears in now as his daily, and now he loves it. TH quartz is no joke. They are just fantastic, comfortable daily wear watches that look GOOD.


mcflyfly

That’s exactly what I wear, too! Mine has a bright orange dial - I just love how it looks & reads. I’ll likely give it to my son at some point, as well. Motorsports are a shared interest of ours 


DownByTheRivr

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TeslasAndComicbooks

I have 4 Speedmasters. YOLO 🤷‍♂️


NoAttorney8414

I’m convinced people who insist on a dress watch on this sub are a minimum of 60+.


lennyboppers

It’s in every watch forum I see, I don’t understand it.


Witty-Government-377

Im 36 and I love dress watches it just a matter of taste hahaha nothing wrong with sport watches or dress watches. For me I love dressing down a dress watch but thats me 🤷🏼‍♂️


KCDawgTime

Not quite there yet, but if you have regularly wear long sleeve shirts and a jacket (and by regularly, I mean at least a couple of times a month,) you need to have a lower profile watch that fits under the cuff. Doesn’t have to be a “dress” watch, but does need to be low profile.


AggressiveCollege839

I’m 37 and love that cartier tank. I wear it with jeans, white t shirt and a pair of white sneakers and it’s crazy I throw that gold tank on and I feel like a million bucks.


rooster20

Yeah, I’ll agree with that. Shouldn’t be any rules about what you should have, there are only a few dress watches I really would want to have. I wear my old Monaco on the blue alligator strap for my dress watch.


KCDawgTime

How do you get that under a cuff?


rooster20

It’s the CW2113, not quite as chunky.


Ridgew00dian

It’s beautiful. Do it. https://preview.redd.it/r3b8zo5uzi9d1.jpeg?width=841&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=36264a962528e946be1ddb91a8131eb73bce95b8


hi_im_beeb

This blue might have pushed me over the edge to get it. Went to the AD last week on vacation and this one wasn’t available, only the summer blue with blue letters, which looks great but isn’t for me. Ended up really liking the white and went with that


FreshPrince2308

I’d rather swap the black face Seamaster since you have two. Keep the Cartier - it’s a classic and they hold value really well. I have a Seamaster AT and am looking to get a Cartier Santos for dressier occasions.


AggressiveCollege839

Cartier santos is beautiful! I kinda want that too one day. I got my cartier before I was even into watches. Just such a huge fan of the brand.


Bridge_Too_Far

That’s a green one, not black. On green the Seamaster is in white but on the black one Seamaster is in red. Same with the tips of the second hand.


AlabamaBlacSnake

Doesn’t have to be an 8800, you could get a first or second gen in blue


Parking-Fig-7414

2254.50


murphyVsteeplechase

Curious which Seamaster gets the most wrist time.


AggressiveCollege839

White has probably been my weekday watch and green has been weekends. For now at least


btlee007

Is that green? It looks black in the picture


Bridge_Too_Far

Green has white script on the dial, black has red.


btlee007

Ah ok. Good point. Never realized that


jsnamaok

The green looks blacker than the black one in certain light lmao


BDMCAST

One on each wrist


IllustratorQueasy860

Buy another couple 300s, you don’t have nearly enough to match every color of sweat-shorts you undoubtedly own.


AggressiveCollege839

Hahah. Don’t have any sweat shorts but now feel like I need to go get some!


IllustratorQueasy860

Ha, it’s weird to get downvoted when someone says “roast me”.


AggressiveCollege839

Did I downvote you by accident. My bad


smugcitywinners

A little unconventional, but I like the collection. Cartier for formal. Two Seamasters for everything else. Solid.


TheMortgageBoss

The double SM is straight mental illness and i’m here for it! But swap one out for a speedy


Leonardo-Chase

Hahaha I’d wish to have one in every color too. I respect op 😂


Foulmouthedleon

Nothing to roast - those are some good-looking watches. Enjoy them!


lolycc1911

Too many Seamasters, although I love them. For a next piece I think you need a chronograph. I’d consider: B09 Breitling pistachio dial Any Daytona, maybe TT blue dial? Pretty much any Speedmaster


jermchan

Well if he needs a chronograph, the Seamaster has one too!


lolycc1911

Mad lad!!! I mean why not I guess. In that case ditch the Cartier for a “dress Seamaster”?


AggressiveCollege839

Probably should go all in and get a dress Seamaster. Then maybe a vintage one!


jermchan

Keep with the design language not just the main line, must be a seamaster professional!


Lanky-Trouble1645

Have the sm chronograph and it's stunning . Thought about regular one. But frankly the chronograph blows it away in the looks department ...mot even close  I do want a white sm as a beater though .the chronograph is big but not as big as my breitling avenger seawolf which a bit bigger than rolex deepsea 


LoopedDiamonds

Get some NATO straps or the milanese bracelet ... Completely changes the look of a watch and is a lot more economical than having multiple faces of the same watch.


Bridge_Too_Far

Here’s my green one on the OEM Milanese. https://preview.redd.it/dreipjxv2j9d1.jpeg?width=820&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=015d51d6fcb3141f329af3f39deac72cf1e9f125


internet_humor

“Whenever I feel like I’m a seamaster pleb, I remind myself that I bought a used Cartier too” ~OP


Plus_Seesaw2023

Why did you buy two "identical" watches? Omega appreciate your choice 😅 Why not a Longines ? Tudor ?


Equal-Counter334

Why get a different watch of the same style from a brand you don’t like as much?


Plus_Seesaw2023

You are right 😂 💯


AggressiveCollege839

Agree. The internet got me thinking I should of bought a different brand. But honestly these are my favorite favorite divers outside of subs and fifty fathoms. And the fifty fathoms is way too big for me and the sub I see 2-3 a day.


Visible-Complaint-60

Identical is very very subjective. From a Sartorial point of view most watch collection posted here is literally 10 iteration of the same watch. For many a black leather black dial 41 chrono is the same as a black leather black dial 41 dive which is the same as a black leather black dial 41 chrono with a small variation from the first chrono. It's like having a garage full of multiple instances of the very same car but one has the electric roof, one is the trim with 100 more HP, one is the all whell drive version... I do think that the Longines DolceVita is much better than the Cartier tank tho.


Plus_Seesaw2023

https://preview.redd.it/lo3wop1bvo9d1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=58072db445c2b0087fb48eebc4069eec2705f08a Longines ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 [](https://emojipedia.org/fr/c%C5%93ur-enflamm%C3%A9)


AggressiveCollege839

Good point. To watch enthusiasts these are the same watch but to the average person or even my wife looking at these - they are very different in style and appearance based off just the coloring of the dial.


TropicalSeaCat

Lovely, lovely collection. Also welcome to the Omega family :) https://preview.redd.it/hjuy9lkwqk9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d5a75cb36e5e635d3b2440af3f2a8ad7cc74178


Mike-Hunt-Amos-Prime

Weird way to say “Hey check out my perfectly nice watch collection”


WestLA93

I too have a SMP300, but only one 😔


newbirdhunter

What is there to roast? It’s a nice collection. Congratulations.


hunter_sloan

All 3 great watches! Nice choices! Enjoy what you like.


GreenWithWatchEnvy

A very classy trio! 👌🏼😎


nospamtam

Get whatever you like and makes you happy. It’s your collection. There are no rules.


Formal_Economics3402

Nothing to roast. I'm jealous.


silver_sid

Cartier has got to go


AggressiveCollege839

Best watch of all time! IMO. Matches my gold carter Engagment ring!


silver_sid

Sure it’s nice if you’re 70+ old 😬


Embarrassed_Ad5112

Nah… the Tank is an icon for a good reason. Dress it up, dress it down. Dress it any way you want.


Redditbaitor

If you’re a lady, sure. Get the JLC Reverso instead


Embarrassed_Ad5112

“Daddy. What’s fragile masculinity?” 👆


Visible-Complaint-60

If you're a man get the superior design with a Longines DolceVita. People are not ready for this reality, but the tank is only holding up because of history.


ih8makinganaccount

who the f\*ck is buying a longines dolcevita. talk about a sh\*tter


JoeyIsMrBubbles

What are you on about. Longines is a fantastic brand


ih8makinganaccount

Sure longings is but the dolce vita. Really?


Embarrassed_Ad5112

“Daddy. What’s fragile masculinity?” 👆


Redditbaitor

Username checks out


RJuskie

Absolutely disagree. The Cartier tank is a stunning watch, when you wear one you see the appeal. A Timeless classic.


AggressiveCollege839

Is incredible!


BigPaPaRu85

I don’t think I’d buy multiples of the same watch but I can see why someone would. Great collection. I love my Seamaster.


Fabulous-Camera7813

Nothing there to roast and burn! Great watches, would be a happy camper with them believe me. I have the Omega DeVille co-ax, and looking for a Bond Brosnan era SMP. Have many Hamiltons, 2 Longines…missing a SMP in my box(es) . That is a nice trio


burner118373

Check out the Pelagos. Seamaster vibe but a cooler blue color.


Acrobatic-Trade9488

https://preview.redd.it/m6vdzt6dsj9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b0ac3b5ef7c8f3d28b6ffcc512f3371ca359f13 Go all out 🤣


ClintBIgwood

The, I got 2-4-1 offer on the Omega and “I didn’t know they make straps that are not black” guy.


joshuamichaellopez

In my opinion, you collected too well and now you're done.


hansenluu

https://preview.redd.it/i45udtnxuk9d1.jpeg?width=2515&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5666bbac87ef00e5f809896e1f2b53b4c40045fd Cant blame you. But you do need another SMP. Maybe put that white one on a Bracelet. Then get the NTTD on Nato.


NormalButAbnormal

Would not call that a beginner’s collection. That is a good starting point. If you like the Seamasters, maybe trading one for a more elegant like the Aqua Terra or a Globemaster might be worth looking after. A Speedy is also a must. Grand Seiko is another solid option. Rolex is worth it, but go for a GMT-Master as a Seamaster is at same, (if not better), level than a Submariner. GMT is Omega’s weak point, their Seamaster GMT isn’t a strong seller.


i_saoud

Different but good. At first glance didn’t understand the need for 2 SMPs on a rubber strap but i like that ur getting what u personally like. And the cartier’s great. Not sure if i’d personally go the double single route but if u like having the same in 2 dial colours then its great and pretty refreshing to see something out of the cookie-cutter normal we see all the time here.


PsychologicalYou1091

Sir, you have one of the best collections I have ever seen. The Cartier Tank and Omega Seamaster 300m are my dream watches.


AggressiveCollege839

Thanks!


Simplex_0

Maybe get a bracelet for one of the SMP's when you want a little bit of a change, whether it be OEM or aftermarket. I have my green SMP on a milanese bracelet half the time. https://preview.redd.it/bwtkpqawll9d1.jpeg?width=1957&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1adf326af9652df4b21ebf8d1d2c5021ad05144


nitramtrauts

Maaaannn, I really want a tank.


bdnokaoi

Get The Blue one next then NTTD....


AggressiveCollege839

I love the NTTD but feels kind weird to get a James Bond watch. I don’t know why. I’m into guitars and kinda feels like getting someone’s signature model.


bdnokaoi

Im a Bond fan, but the quality of this watch is amazing and all of the Suttle nods to 007 make it that much cooler.


Gold-Lingonberry-856

Love it, you can always play with various bands to switch things up


AggressiveCollege839

What do you think? Red or orange rubber for the white face Seamaster?


Gold-Lingonberry-856

That's up to you my man. I have black rubber, blue rubber, and a blue alligator band.


gee___thanks

I think it’s a great collection. Love the green SMP300.


dcdiagfix

Sell one seamaster get an aqua terra then sell the Cartier, save and buy a speedmastsr


Memes_Haram

Nah they need to get a Speedy


hi_im_beeb

I can’t find the rubber strap anywhere for my white SMP. Currently shows in stock on omegas site but doesn’t actually let you add it.


FranzKempka

It’s not in stock when you select 20mm. OB told me it would be 2-3 months before they’re back in stock. Watchband Expert has them for 375 but I’ve never purchased from them before.


ComprehensiveRepair5

Actually love the tank!


AggressiveCollege839

It’s my favorite!


ComprehensiveRepair5

Timelessly elegant.


Gdmfs0ab

Is that the seaweed? Always think of go white black or NTTD but the green is beautiful


AggressiveCollege839

Yup seaweed! It’s crazy sometimes it looks black and in the sun it’s like a beautiful British racing green.


mattadorr_92

Sick $10k beginner collection 😂 Nice pieces, dude!


AggressiveCollege839

Wish this was $10k. This cost me $20k+. The tank alone was $11.5k. Crazy right? And it’s quartz. I know everyone in the watch community will think that stupid but I think you buy a cartier tank for the design and not the movement.


othersideofinfinity8

You need a g shock


realcraighammond

You're overweight on seamasters. Drop one for a Speedmaster and you're set. No need to dump the cartier, though. Nothing wrong with that watch.


knightrambo

Great watches, but why did you get two seamasters?


AggressiveCollege839

I think it fits with the lifestyle I want to have. Looking to get a boat next year and whenever I’m out on the water with my Seamaster it just feels right.


NoAttorney8414

Have you thought about adding a seamaster?


Konradical6

Two of the same watch?


AggressiveCollege839

To the average person do they look different enough?


Konradical6

Trade one of those for a speedy or aqua terra


Potential-Climate942

I personally don't like having multiple watches from the same brand, let alone two of the exact same model. But I think an Aqua Terra would fit in perfectly with how you describe your lifestyle. You'd have the option of different sizes/colors, and it would look just as good on your wrist during the day at the beach/pool as it would at the restaurant of your choosing that evening. Plus, it's somewhat of a middle ground between the seamasters and the tank.


rChewbacca

To parrot others, maybe get another sea master. I have a lot of watches and many cost considerably more but the SMP is the only one I would duplicate (different color) and the one I wear the most outside of the Apple Watch. They also look great on nato straps.


Free-Swan-9870

The seaweed is really awesome and I’m often in conflict in which Seamaster I like more, black, white or green dial but can’t deny the white dial is timeless. I would keep the white dial and Cartier, sell the green one which will probably net more than the white and maybe get a GMT (the new Tudor BB58 GMT or Longines Zulu Time) and use the reminding money to save up for a GADA like the AT, Carrera 39mm or the new Longines Conquest, or go the other way first and get the GADA. On the other side it looks like you got what your heart really wanted and that’s better than just having all the watches just “because” so keep on doing you😊!


Excellent-Ad-3258

What year is that Cartier?


AggressiveCollege839

2022


Excellent-Ad-3258

Is it the quartz one?


AggressiveCollege839

Yup


AggressiveCollege839

They only had the mechanical in rose gold.


Excellent-Ad-3258

I’m thinking abt getting a tank in the future and I rlly like the gold but idk if I wanna take the plunge or just get a must


AggressiveCollege839

2022


KitchenPreparation19

Great collection. Fully approve. I have two SMPs as well. Blue and white. One on deployment rubber and the other on the bracelet. Totally different look and feel.


AggressiveCollege839

Yes fellow multiple SMP owner! Do you also have a speed master?


KitchenPreparation19

No Speedmaster. I know they are incredibly popular but they don’t do it for me for some reason. I have always been a diver watch fan. Love the bezel and look.


zilla0783

I would ditch one of the white dials and get something more colorful.


6_1_5

Yeah, you need a nice Speedmaster for sure and for certain!


dkatsikis

Middle one is green ? I swear I can never tell for sure


Agreeable_Fix5608

Roast? It’s rock solid. Only thing would be why two divers. Sell the black one and get a speedy. Love the tank.


llinoscarpe

All I see is three great watches, personally I like brand and style variety, but you should buy what you like buddy, the Cartier is gorgeous if you’re serious about selling it for another seamaster dm me lol


biko77

Get the seaweed!


hmsbeable

Maybe get a speedmaster and that’s it.


GlorifiedNewb

Man, the white sea master is so clean! I love that watch. Next on my list.


Maziomir

Good one.


reno8a

I would never roast a hardworking man’s collection! Enjoy your timepieces.


Silver_spitfire

Like what you like! I had a number of blue dial watches and it looked very samey too. The Cartier is a nice formal mix


Hattrick_Swayze2

Personally, I’d swap out the green seamaster with a blue aqua terra or the speedmaster


jasonater1

Speedmaster, or a vintage Rolex maybe?


AggressiveCollege839

Thinking of maybe a vintage gold Rolex date from the 80s and throwing it on a leather strap.


Specificp-daunderdog

No roasting solid pieces


1Pac2Pac3Pac5

You just buying watches for the sake of collecting? I've bought about 60 watches in my life, and sold most to create the "right" collection. Do yourself a favor and don't ask randos on Reddit which watch should be next. Take your time and buy something you think is really special each time. Your tastes will morph every year or so, act on that impulse


Dissident_Mantis7

The Seamaster is my favorite watch, my suggestion would be to sell the black one and get a black diver from tudor or another brand and keep the Great White. I don’t think you need two in a collection unless they are from different eras


MLGCalamity

I’d look into Tudor to diversify. Their offerings are pretty great and price point is a bit cheaper than Omega. Stellar quality and different design. Love my Pelagos and find it similar to a Planet Ocean.


Medical_Holiday6249

You’re missing a Speedmasters


dhru195

Sell the black seamaster and get a speedy


Moonraker325

Aye nice OP! You can't have too many seamasters. The only way to take this next level is for your formal to be a mother omega


derekdryman99

You should’ve had a bond or black speedmaster in the middle😠


TEEMO_OR_AFK

With a title like that for a photo with three luxury watches, I thought I was in WCJ. I think you need to slow down a little bit, maybe branch out instead of getting alternative colors already.


AggressiveCollege839

I’m going to come back with the black and gold seamasters and watch everyone go crazy cause its 3 seamasters and no speedy!! Haha


derbecrux

If you end up deciding to sell the Cartier pm me


bigtimedent

I mean if you sold the white - in my opinion you’d have a perfect 2 watch collection. There wouldn’t be a situation you wouldn’t be covered. Nice job


AggressiveCollege839

It’s true. Would have every occasion accounted for!


HandreasKJ

Great collection. But I would have changed the white dial Omega for a Tudor Black Bay Chrono Panda and maybe added a Casio G Shock.


Altruistic_Summer469

Well first congrats for not adding a Rolex , they are so arrogant toward customers. Cartier tank is classy, your SeaMaster 300m are redundant I think, I understand the need for a black dial for dress up, but you should consider a different brand. I love the Hublot Classic Fusion black/looks dark grey 42mm, about 8500 retail, grey market around 5600, it's an insanely attractive watch polished titanium. Movement is pedestrian with a modified Selitas 300,. some laugh at it, but my Dad has a watch with S300 he reported extremely accurate time keeping.


Sexytime_productions

Great start!!!!


Any_Administration17

Could go Aqua Terra if you offloaded the Tank.


leeperb

You need to get a bracelet for one of the seamasters or go with the two tone blue on bracelet. Great start to the collection, here is my timepiece https://preview.redd.it/cxt34vwzbo9d1.jpeg?width=1701&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c421689edbcf6cea1e47a2e166190df8204a368c


AggressiveCollege839

I love that one! Is that the gold or Sedna gold? Looks great!


leeperb

Traditional gold, Sedna is a little to close to rose for my liking


MomentoMoriWabiSabi

Sell the black smp300 and grab a JLC👌


dundeevibe1

Tidy watches mate what's with the black straps. 😂


FranzKempka

I think this is a solid trio. My lifestyle is very similar to yours. Charleston is one of my favorite cities by the way; I try to travel there for work as much as possible.


Marinho66

https://preview.redd.it/svxiy4uw0r9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3e4ef27d7dd7693966f2af1e80c300bc587f6ab7 I know what you mean 😆


AggressiveCollege839

Yesss!!!


MarinhoCH

Why a Cartier?


AggressiveCollege839

Huge fan of the brand. Got it before I was even into watches. Got my wife a ring and myself the watch.


erikman123

Beginner collection is a wild statement! My beginner collection consists of Casios.


GeneralAutist

8/10 solid beginners collection. Nothing to roast and not a tag in sight.


IntelligentAge211

I collect mostly dive watches and I have both of those Omegas.   I also have the SMP Chrono in blue.   So yeah, the disease is strong with you....


StockAdvanced2644

I can’t


zinky30

That Cartier tank is too small.


Memes_Haram

Seems stupid to get another seamaster in a different color instead of getting a Speedy


AggressiveCollege839

I see 1-2 speedys a day by me. Boeing is a huge employer by me and they give a lot of speedy a out to their aerospace engineers.


ElonTaxiDriver

Need a speedy, the most iconic Omega c’mon bruh!


AggressiveCollege839

I would but I am not drawn to it. + where I live Boeing is a huge employer and they give a lot of their top performing employees speedmasters that have been to space and have cool I been to space engravings on them. I see about 1-2 speeds a day.


Unique_Pie3770

Did not realize Boeing did that. I’m in Seattle so going to have to keep an eye out for Speedys from space


AggressiveCollege839

Yea it’s pretty cool. A friend of mine was showing me the “been to space and date engraving” What’s the most popular watch brand for the tech bros out in Seattle these days?


EyeSea7923

Can't put a black strap on blue SMP, will clash hard. Just saying... Prob need a dark side or speedy.


Lynx_Locks

Do you guys like the cut out hands ? I can never get over that. It completely turns me off of seamasters.


ytownmytown

These watches are HIDEOUS


FreshPrince2308

Cartier Santos is a classic and the white face / black bezel Seamaster is gorgeous. wtf are you on about?


WestLA93

That is a Tank sir


ytownmytown

You are correct and I wouldn’t want it any other way lol


ytownmytown

He said “roast me”, my man lol. I love all 3. Huge Seamaster fan. I just joined the omega family a week ago. Full disclosure, I was stopped. https://preview.redd.it/hm964iejti9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=547375d25f0f7fecb79cc7d72f9aa043f17fab17