I think there?s a certain trajectory to watch collecting that the vast majority of enthusiasts will be familiar with. It?s been discussed at length, and might even represent something of a self fulfilling prophecy at this point. It goes something like this: you start out with the fan favorite affordables, dabble in big Swiss brands that take a depreciation hit and can be found readily on enthusiast buy/sell/trade platforms, discover the insane variety and value of microbrands, and then eventually, if it?s a brand that has meant something to you before you even knew that watch collecting was a thing, you wind up at Rolex. 

This is vastly oversimplified of course, but a version of this has happened to me and many collectors I know personally. Muy own observation though is that it?s what happens next that really determines where you go in the hobby. Because there?s a path where you just keep acquiring Rolex sports watches like Pokemon. There?s absolutely nothing wrong with that – they are objectively excellent watches to own. But I think a certain number of collectors have a Tony Soprano, late season 6 moment sometime after picking up that GMT-Master or Submariner, and ask themselves: is this all there is"
$8000

Hands-On: the Havid Nagan HN00

Case
Titanium

Movement
Schwarz-Etienne ASE200

Dial
Plum

Lume
Yes, hands and markers

Lens
Sapphire

Strap
Leather

Water Resistance
100 meters

Dimensions
40.7 x 49mm

Thickness
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