Watch Collection 2022 - Apple Watch or Omega x Swatch?

Watch Collection Update: 2022 Review

Current Collection

As of 2022, I've streamlined my watch collection down to six pieces, with plans to add a few more. Here’s what I have:

Rolex Explorer 114270
Omega Seamaster 2531.80
Zenith Cal 126
Seiko SKX781
Casio G-Shock DW5600
Casio A168

Future Additions

I’m excited about my upcoming acquisitions:

Omega x Swatch (Mars) - November 2022
Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm) - October 2022
Timex Mk1 - August 2022 (but I ended up selling this)

Daily Wear Insights

My daily wear has primarily leaned towards quartz models, but I do enjoy sporting my automatic watches like the Seiko and Omega occasionally. My hunch is that one of the following will become my main daily wear:

Timex Mk1
Omega x Swatch
Apple Watch SE 2

This may lead to my quartz watches getting less wrist time, while the mechanical ones will see even less.

Culling the Collection Again?

To reach a more manageable collection of 7-8 watches, I parted with the Victorinox INOX and am considering letting go of the Zenith. I want to limit my collection to make it easier to manage.

I’ve also contemplated selling the Seiko, but given its status as a rare and collectible 1st Gen Orange Monster, I might hold onto it for now.

Updates

Timex Mk1 Purchase: I couldn’t resist when the Mk1 dropped to $79 from $199, so I snagged one.
Apple Watch SE 2: I officially ordered the Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen on 9/17/22. This year is shaping up to be the year of Apple for me.
Omega x Swatch: On 11/5/22, I sold the Timex and purchased the Omega x Swatch. I managed to flip the Timex for a profit that covered most of the cost for the Omega x Swatch.

Conclusion

With all my desired watches now acquired, 2022 has been a fulfilling year for my collection. I'm looking forward to seeing how my daily wear evolves with the new additions and the balance between quartz and mechanical pieces.

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