This is a Tudor Submariner Prince Date that my father bought me as a college graduation gift. I had watches before this, but they were Timexes or other inexpensive quartz pieces. I wore this watch daily for years until I understood how much it was worth after Tudor stopped making Submariners. I got it serviced and wear it for special occasions now. The bracelet was resized at some point and regretfully I am missing a couple links that I wish I could put back in.
This is a Bulova C960462 that I bought myself when I got my first job out of college. Someone once told me they bought a watch for each new job they got. I liked the sound of that so I bought the most expensive one I could afford. I was working at a startup so I couldn't afford much. I also can't find the links to this bracelet, and now it's too small to wear. I have gotten better about retaining links.
My father bought me this weird vintage Benrus on a whim a few years ago. It's an interesting piece with a weird crystal, but it's very small so I don't wear it very often.
I bought myself this vintage Omega Seamaster to commemorate my first true management role. It's also a little small, but I don't think I can ever part with it since it was the watch I was wearing when my daughter was born. In fact, I rushed to the hospital and didn't get a chance to set it. I remember distinctly being in the labor room and thinking "I ought to set this watch so I know what time it is when she's born." It's a good thing I did because she was born moments later.
My wife bought me this funky Russian field watch. I know nothing about it. I hate the NATO strap (ironic) that it came on and will eventually replace it.
This white C63 Sealander GMT was technically the second Christopher Ward watch I purchased, but the first one I received. I've got it here on an Under The Cuff rubber strap.
I heard on a Teddy Baldassarre video that an incredible little watch brand called Monta was making some great pieces, and he casually dropped in that they're based in Saint Louis, MO. That's where I grew up! I needed to get one and found this Atlas GMT second hand on Reddit. I intended it to compete with the Sealander but I liked them both so much that they're both in the collection now.
This is the first Christopher Ward watch I bought. I instantly fell in love with the vivid blue and the vintage styling. It took a while to arrive since it was a pre-order, but I was as impressed with it in person as I was when I bought it online. It has my children's initials engraved on the back.
I got this Oris Artelier on Reddit to be my dress watch. I love the intricate dial but haven't really connected with it yet. In a subsequent SOTC this is the piece most likely to be missing.
This sapphire C63 Sealander LE landed yesterday and I was amazed by it. It's a stunning piece and I feel very lucky I was able to snag a mint piece on the secondary market.
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