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?
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.
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.
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.
It seems you might be short on money, so probably you should think of postponing the purchase of an expensive watch?
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
I would sell and get the Tudor!
Sell to buy
Just get a leather strap and wear it on the Seiko
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.
Sell and buy the BB. It’s like the perfect 1 watch collection.
Do it. My old watches just sit in my box. Upgrade and don’t look back.
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
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
Sell. And sell me the smith’s lol.
Keep these, it’s an awesome collection. I love them.