Three the Hard Way
I have finally curated my three-piece collection. Although my journey has lasted a relatively short five years to the day, it has flown by, and I have learned quite a bit about myself as an enthusiast. I have experienced many timepieces to get here, and they run the gamut of horology; one can view my IG feed to gain an idea. It has been a fun journey to date; I made some mistakes and learned lessons, but my knowledge grew, and friendships were born, reinforced, and nurtured. I have a foundation for future watch enthusiasm in these three pieces, and I would like to explain how they help me accomplish that.
My Grand Seiko SBGX335, aka "The Lion," as many of you know, is the culmination of my love affair with Seiko. A dive watch capable as any in the Seiko lineup, ruggedly built, beautifully finished, and efficient thanks to the no-date 9F6 movement powering it. The SBGX335 showed me that you can find the perfect timepiece if you do your homework and strike when the opportunity presents itself. I sacrificed some watches I liked to pick up this fantastic piece, and in doing so, I had my first inclination that not all pieces within a collection are equal.
The Vertex M100A was like Bigfoot to me. I had only ever seen one in pictures or blurrily walking by me, every time too quickly for me to get a good look at it. I had heard all the rumors about it: the molded lume was insane, its' finishing rivaling that of more coveted brands, and more technical details than one would expect at its price point. Having the M100A in the metal has been nothing short of a revelation. The M100A is an ode to time past, legacies built and lost, and a generation of giants whose shoulders I stand on. The build quality and modern improvements achieve the hope placed in the original timepieces Vertex made for World War II. It is the perfect balance of honor and advancement, and as a Sailor, it is a fitting way for me to honor those who have gone before me.
Three is a magic number; yes, it is, and my Omega Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean 2200.51.00 is proof of that. This Planet Ocean is a culmination of the lessons I learned to obtain my Grand Seiko SBGX 335 and Vertex M100A: sacrifice and legacy. This piece was only possible because I understand myself as an enthusiast now. I need sacrifice if I am going to covet, and I appreciate legacy. I have both within this 45.5mm case, most importantly the Calibre Omega 2500 chronometer movement with the George Daniels' Co-Axial escapement. For me, this Planet Ocean embodies my growing knowledge and love of this hobby. Many of the WatchFam have told me this piece looks at home on my wrist, and I agree with them.
Three is a magic number; yes, it is, and my Omega Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean 2200.51.00 is proof of that. This Planet Ocean is a culmination of the lessons I learned to obtain my Grand Seiko SBGX 335 and Vertex M100A: sacrifice and legacy. This piece was only possible because I understand myself as an enthusiast now. I need sacrifice if I am going to covet, and I appreciate legacy. I have both within this 45.5mm case, most importantly the Calibre Omega 2500 chronometer movement with the George Daniels' Co-Axial escapement. For me, this Planet Ocean embodies my growing knowledge and love of this hobby. Many of the WatchFam have told me this piece looks at home on my wrist, and I agree with them.
“As always, my enthusiasm is directed squarely at me. This article is not a conversation on who you “enthuse.” I enjoy every one of your collections that I have had the honor of seeing online and in real life. Please let me know in the comments if you could get down to three pieces or the number of pieces you would like..”
