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As watch collector, a part of me lights up whenever I get the chance to meet another collector out of the blue. The feeling is unlike what you get from a watch meet, or when you're both outside the neighborhood haunt too - it's a mix of shared passion with that magical dash of serendipity that makes it oh so wonderful.

For many collectors, myself included, the journey into watches was never straightforward. It started with curiosity, a casual buy here and there, often with pieces that in hindsight we might call “junk”. But those early mistakes were the lessons.

For collectors who like a Weekdater dial but dislike the fact that the 6206s lack a visible crown, this Lord Matic is the choice for you. The 7020 series of LMs really bring a different look to the wrist; while the others go for a more conventional dress watch appeal of day-date at 3, this one adds the day function to the 6.

Away from the Crickets and Memovoxes, there is a family of mechanical alarm watches that present very good value for money while retaining a loud and crisp quality in make. The early manual wound Citizen models are a class act with their impeccable dress appeal and modern sizes.

As far as Seiko chronographs go, the 6138s have the bulk of the attention, both figuratively and literally. The larger dials and case sizes of the 6138s, while attention grabbing, lack the compact detailing that is present in their smaller compatriots like this guy here. This little guy here is presented in a the more uncommon case shape - slightly higher and more tonneau than the conventional Mini Jumbos.