StrapMeister - SOTC - January 2025

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StrapMeister - SOTC - January 2025

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For reference, here's my previous SOTC from January 2024 sotc-gallery/strapmeister-sotc-january-2024-t62826.html

Quite a few changes over the course of the year...

OUT:
BULOVA Harley Davidson Motorcycles 'Willie G'
VALIMOR Kilgharrah
CHRISTOPHER WARD C70 DBR1 COSC LE
ANONIMO Nautilo Classic White
HANHART Pioneer One LE
VALIMOR Caliburnus II - Black Knight
VALIMOR Valknut
OMEGA Seamaster - Bond - No Time To Die SE
ZERO WEST L1 Longitude LE

IN:
SEIKO Antarctica Monster "Save the Ocean" Edition
ROLEX Submariner Ref: 126610LN
ROLEX Air King Ref: 126900
ZERO WEST L2 Longitude LE
ZERO WEST DB1 Lancaster LE
TUDOR Black Bay S&G

Here's the current collection:

BOX 1
ImageIMG20250106104151 by Nigel, on Flickr
SEIKO Baby Orange Monster (my tried and tested Holiday swimming watch)
SEIKO Antarctica Monster "Save the Ocean" Edition
CHOPARD Grand Prix de Monaco Power Control
BOMBERG BB-01 Dias De Los Muertos LE (I like sugar skulls and the Mexican Celebration of the Day of the Dead. There's also a Bond connection)
OMEGA Seamaster 300M - Bond LE
OMEGA Planet Ocean - Bond LE
GLASHUTTE ORIGINAL Panoreserve (the watch that has surprised me the most! ...because of its size, dial orientation and how surprisingly easy it is to read. It's also extremely well made)
LONGINES Dolcevita (bought specifically as a dress watch to be worn with a Tuxedo)
ROLEX Submariner S&G (a present to myself for my 60th) (Most worn 2024 - 3rd)
ROLEX Submariner Ref: 126610LN (Most worn 2024 - 2nd)
ROLEX Air King Ref: 126900
PANERAI Radiomir PAM512

BOX 2
ImageIMG20250106104237 by Nigel, on Flickr
BERING Classic (a present from my good lady)
POLICE Chronograph (a present from my Brother)
TAG HEUER Forumla 1 Ceramic (My first "proper" watch and a present to myself for my 50th)
BREMONT Airco Mach I Special Edition
BREMONT Solo-43 Special Edition
ZERO WEST L2 Longitude
ZERO WEST TT-58R LE
ZERO WEST CR-1 LE
ZERO WEST H1-P3708 LE
ZERO WEST S1 Spitfire LE
ZERO WEST DB1 Lancaster LE
ZERO WEST RAF-C LE

BOX 3
ImageIMG20250106122145 by Nigel, on Flickr
CASIO G-Shock Full Metal GMW-B5000D-1ER (The perfect watch for doing my Blood Bike duty)
CHRISTOPHER WARD C60 Trident Pro 600 SH21 COSC
CHRISTOPHER WARD C60 Trident Pro 600 GMT
TUDOR Black Bay GMT
TUDOR Black Bay S&G (Most worn 2024 - 1st)
TUDOR Black Bay Red
BREMONT Jaguar C-Type Chronograph

Misc
I also still have the pocket watch that my father bought for me.
ImagePocket Watch by Nigel, on Flickr
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Re: StrapMeister - SOTC - January 2025

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Love the zero west's and also the g shock sitting casually in box 3
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Re: StrapMeister - SOTC - January 2025

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That’s a nice collection you’ve built. Zero West seems to be the most represented brand in there.

They do seem to have quite a passionate set of owners as everyone I’ve met who has a Zero West loves it.
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That’s a very fine collection, Nigel. I love the blue GO!
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Re: StrapMeister - SOTC - January 2025

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Nigel - AMAZING collection!! The Bond Omega Planet Ocean and our shared ownership of the Panerai PAM 512 are stars
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