So, as we enter 2015, this is how the collection looks....

[OrangeSport]

I have tried to keep my collection focused on watches for a purpose or use, and to avoid too much duplication. I have been fortunate for the last few years, but unfortunately I am not working at the moment. That means that my collection is likely to stay as it is until things pick up. Probably no bad thing though, as it's about where I want it for now. I have watches in the following categories:

Everyday wear
Dressier options
More casual wear
Beater / exercise etc
Sentimental pieces / gifts

Here they are:

My most worn watch, and default everyday piece, the Sub 14060M



A dressier option, my Perigraph. Also, a pocket watch for fun





A couple of more casual options, the Speedy as my default weekend watch and and the Seiko for more casual and rougher duties (a great grab and go watch)





Really rough stuff, or cycling and running? This works for me



These are all sentiment pieces and gifts. My 21st birthday present, a gift from my daughter on the day of her birth and my (late) dad's 21st present from 1961

[OrangeSport]

The wife has quite a nice little collection now. As well as a whole stack of broken, cheap, "needs a new strap / battery" watches in a box, she has this little group:

A wedding present from me, many years ago



Another gift from me, bought while shopping before Salon QP one year



And another (see the theme here?) gift. For swimming, gardening etc



And the latest unexpected purchase. After being told I was to just look, and not buy, while browsing a local shop she then asked me for this

[mlcor]

Good stuff. I hope the fortunes of business smile upon you in 2015.

[OrangeSport]

Good stuff. I hope the fortunes of business smile upon you in 2015.

Thank you!

So do I!

[popoki nui]

Nice mature, well-rounded collection, both yours and your wife's.


~Sherry.

[OrangeSport]

Thank you. My missus doesn't think I'm terribly mature most of the time...

[Mediocre]

Great looking collection, those sentimental pieces are extraordinary!

[OrangeSport]

Thank you. Yes, they won't be going anywhere in a hurry! Getting my daughter a gold watch for her 21st (in many years time) will keep the tradition going...

[CFR]

Nice selection, solid pieces, all bases covered. Congrats!

[Nokie]

Excellent and very diverse collection. Enjoy!