Great topic Lani...
Thanks...
When I was about 14 years old. I lived in Santa Monica California near the beach and next to a large mall with many jewelers.
I would walk the mall by myself (very happily being by myself). Stopping at every Jewelry Store and look in the windows.
I was first attracted to Chronographs. At the time, I feel in love with a Wittnauer Chronograph. Mind you this was about 40 years ago. Showing my current age of 57. Yikes
At that time, I had a paper route early before school. I would save every Penney for the watch. I went and gave them a deposit on the watch, and picked it up 6 months later.
Then my best friends brother, whom I admired...Had a Rolex Sub..And that did it. I have been a Rolex Lover ever Since...EXCEPT>...When the only made 40mm until now. I was getting bored with the size of the Rolex watches. I feel they took way to long to step up like every other Mfg.
Also, I love Pams. I have about 12 of them. All Swiss movements. Many serviced and lumed...Others not!
I love both my Pams and my Rolli's.
Honestly, I don't think I could live without my Rolex or Pam Collection.
What I like in a watch is the following.
High End Brand
Simplistic
Classy
One day when I have more time I will take pics of my collection...It;s not bad!