Cameron Wong
Last week the entire Time+Tide team were posed a challenge. The premise was simple: construct a hypothetical watch collection with as many watches as we liked for as close to $20,000 AUD as possible. The only other stipulation we couldn't choose any watches that we currently own. Well, we had a lot of fun, and if the reaction on social media was anything to go by, you guys did too. To be honest, so much fun was had, we thought we'd keep the ball rolling and post a few of our favourite dream collections that you, our readers, sent us. So, without further ado, the great $20k fantasy watch collection (readers only) challenge.Jonathan from FacebookJonathan's collection is not only value packed we're assuming he's going with second-hand prices here and that he has some solid hook-ups but it's also incredibly diverse. There's a GMT, a chronograph, a handful of divers, and something dressy for when the occasion calls for it. A collection more than worth celebrating with that bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon at the end.Rolex Explorer IIRolex? Check. A little complication? Check. Value? Check!Omega Aqua TerraSomething for all occasions (even the dressy ones).Tudor Heritage ChronoIt’s?sporty, It’s old (inspired), and it’s blue. What more could you ask for?Tudor Black Bay BronzeWho doesn’t love a bit of patina?Longines Legend DiverThe vintage-inspired legend.Seiko SKX 007Image: fratellowatches A must for any collection, and one that often?kicks off the addiction.Bottle of Pappy Van WinkleImage: oldripvanwinkle Just a nip to round things out.Clayton from FacebookAnother collection that covers all bases, Clayton picked some absolute winners. There's a pair of excellent everyday pieces, with the Hamilton and Tudor. The Sinn covers multiple time zones, a chronograph, and something a little dressy. While for the finest of occasions, the Cartier brings it home with a superbly elegant design and the added romance of a moonphase.Hamilton Khaki MechanicalSome everyday military-inspired awesomeness.Tudor Black Bay 41The perfect companion for any occasion, made better in blue.Sinn 6099German class and engineering at its finest.Cartier Drive de Cartier Moon PhaseOh baby, you can drive me home.Tom from InstagramTom's fantasy collection is like everybody's favourite radio station. Pumping out the classics all day long. It starts with two killer picks from the five-pointed crown the Datejust to bring some class, and the Submariner as the perfect choice for a do-everything, everyday piece. The IWC completes the package, with an uber-classic design and a crispy fresh white dial.Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41Fluted or non-fluted bezel, there’s no denying the classic styling of the Datejust.Rolex Submariner ref. 14060Image: lunaroyster Black dial, two lines, and no date. About as pure as they come.IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIIIThe Mark XVIII is the?clean and fresh icing on top.
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