I have the bug again. Which would you buy next? [With pics]

[justin81]

I was sick with COVID-19 nearly the entire month of December. I caught it a few days after I turned 40, missed the entire Christmas season (my favorite time of year) and had a miserable month.

I spent a lot of time looking at and reading about this thing of ours.

I was nearly certain I would die. I realized life is short and if I recovered, I should treat myself. It taught me other things, like patience, empathy, and positivity, too.

Anyway, I’m enjoying the chase, so to speak, but getting closer to a purchase.

Current collection (year of purchase), all purchased new from ADs, except the Speedy came new from a grey market dealer.
GMT 116710BLNR (2017)
214270 Explorer Mk1 (2018)
Speedmaster Pro (2017)
Omega PO 2500 (2009)
Omega Seamaster Pro 300m white dial (2021)
Hamilton Khaki (2021, impulse buy at the mall for $400, worn it twice).

A few pics:







I’m a lefty and sometimes switch wrists. And I obviously like sport watches in steel.

What I’m interested in buying, ranked by current preference:
-Submariner Date. Given current prices and availability, I’d probably buy pre-owned.
-DateJust (either 36 or 41, probably 36) fluted bezel on Jubilee, blue or rhodium stick dial. AD wouldn’t even put me on a list for the blue dial. The grey markup on a 36 is reasonable enough for me to buy from a trusted seller here. 41, maybe but probably not.
-IWC 41mm Pilot’s chronograph, green dial IW388103 or IW388104
-IWC Aquatimer, undetermined model (these watches can be huge, maybe too large, but they’re so cool)
-IWC Portugieser chronograph IW371615





I like IWC as a brand and don’t own one, but would prefer a Rolex.

So, TRF, please share your thoughts and enable my addiction… other suggestions welcome!


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