Editor’s Note: In this edition of the ‘3 Watch Collection for $5,000″, reader Joseph Steig shares his ideal lineup while staying on the practical side of things. I love candor on display here, and all of the sudden find myself wanting a solar powered Casio. 
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I’m not a suit and tie guy, and so there’s no pure dress watch here. I’d love to put in an Omega Seamaster 1948 but at $6500 that would of course break the bank. I’d choose the central seconds version because I don’t like a watch without lume–here’s the stink eye at you, Grand Seiko Heritage. I’d also of course love to put in a Rolex Explorer or OP, both of which I adore, but they’re basically unattainable for the average Joe who doesn’t want to bribe the AD with an extra purchase of ugly jewelry or some Omega that isn’t moving out of their case and that I also don’t want and can’t afford.
Casio Oceanus T200 – $500

Image: Seiya Japan

The T200 is sits right at the nexus of traditional three hand dress watch style, executed with precision that belays its price, tough quartz solar reliability, and Internet connected time perfection. This watch makes the beautiful Grand Seiko quartz line feels like both dated and a ripoff. If you’re going to do quartz, go all the way and connect it to atomic clocks and make it...