I've always loved collecting things ever since I was a kid, and something I've recently gotten into are watches. I've only started being interested in watches last year, but this year (2020) I'm taking the first few steps towards building my own collection. [Thread]

I started this thread so that I could share with y'all the joy of watch collecting. I only hope that this thread becomes bigger and bigger, as the collection grows. I'll update it as soon as I have something new added, but it'll defo be on a weekly/monthly basis.

Without further ado, let's get started with the first watch of the thread which is, the Seiko 5 SNK809. This is an automatic watch, with Seiko's in-house movement caliber 7S26. It actually comes with a nylon fabric strap originally, but I've changed it to new leather ones.

I didn't think the leather strap would look suitable, but look at it, it's a beau. It has a case size of 37mm, so it's very suitable for smaller wrists. Overall, I'm very happy that I could start this journey with this watch as my first automatic.

I think that's it for now. Next week I'll share about the watch that I think get the most compliments for. Till then

When people say James Bond, the watches that come to mind are the Submariner or the Seamaster. But there is a watch that has paid tribute to the Seiko G757 worn by Agent 007 in Octopussy, and that is, the Casio Royale. (AE-1200)

This is not exactly the watch featured in the movie, but it's the next best thing since the G757 has already been discontinued. It wears substantially at 42mm, and it is a digital watch. The features include World Time, timer, stopwatch, alarms, 10 year and 100m water resist.

A workhorse, I recommend it to anybody who wants something affordable, reliable, and packed with functions in a retro inspired watch. I've relied on this piece constantly, evident of the scratches all over. Overall, it's a watch that I think many people can love, including me.

About time I add another watch to this thread, this time it's the Timex Weekender Chronograph. This is my most recent acquisition, and I gotta say I really love wearing this one. It does originally come with a nylon nato strap but I've already changed it to a leather nato.

I do think people should look at Timex more when they're looking for that fashion watch aesthetic. They are of higher quality and come at a more affordable price when compared to the fashion brands with higher mark-up. Defo suggest this as a better alternative to DW, Vincero etc

Would love to go in-depth to explain how it works but I'll just upload a video to show you what it can do. Basically, a chronograph is a stopwatch, which is a pretty cool function to have on a wristwatch. This watch is powered by a quartz so it does uses a battery.

Timex watches utilizes the Indiglo technology, where the watch dial is illuminated when you press down the crown. That's what you're seeing in the end of the video when the dial glows green.