Editor’s Note: In this edition of the 3 Watch Collection for $5,000, long time reader and favorite podcast commenter, ittellsthetime (find them on Instagram @ittellsthetime) shares their ideal three watch collection that revolves around a steadfast resolve to nail the perfect dress, sport, and tool watches for any and ever time and place. As far as I’m concerned, it’s a job well done here. 
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My entire watch collection revolves around the ?3 watch collection? philosophy.  What does this mean exactly" It means that I truly feel that with a proper 3 watch collection there is no instance that a man should find himself without the proper watch to wear for the occasion.  Of course, I am not saying that you should only own 3 watches. That would be blasphemy and most of you would stop reading right here. I am also not taking into account sentimental pieces or being a true collector that collects various references of the same model, etc.  I am merely presenting the philosophy that a 3 watch collection consisting of one dress watch, one sport watch, and one tool watch is all a man truly needs. Let?s get into it a bit deeper.
Cartier Tank Solo WSTA0028 – $2,610

Credit: ittellsthetime

 
The Cartier Tank checks all my boxes for a dress watch. It comes from a brand with a storied heritage, it has a gorgeous dial with elegant roman nu...