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?

  • RelapsedPianoholicB
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    11 months ago

    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.

  • red_viking_hoodB
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    11 months ago

    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.

  • ConfusedKungfuMasterB
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    11 months ago

    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

  • Leve1sB
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    11 months ago

    Having almost sold my whole collection to help fund a Pelagos 39 I would say no. Variety is the spice of life.

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    11 months ago

    Keep these, it’s an awesome collection. I love them.

  • Tom0laSFWB
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    11 months ago

    Man I love a Seiko diver but I’d also be quite happy with a BB54 as a one watch collection

  • lmmo1977B
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    11 months ago

    It seems you might be short on money, so probably you should think of postponing the purchase of an expensive watch?