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My ‘behind the scenes’ stories of watch collecting, habits, passion, and creating watch content.

My watch collection _ Ashley Tee
My Watch Collection 2025: State of the Collection (SOTC) as a Female Enthusiast
Hey everyone! It’s Ashley here, and welcome to my State of the Collection (SOTC) for 2025. My collection has grown to about 23 watches this year – definitely more than I ever...
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Panerai Watchmaking Class
My First Time Trying Panerai Watches – Pavilion KL Masterclass
A few weeks ago, I received the invitation every watch enthusiast dreams about: an exclusive beginner’s watchmaking masterclass at Panerai, one of the luxury watch brands out...
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Japan Watch Shopping
Japan Watch Shopping And Where to Find Them
Introduction to My Japan Watch Hunting Journey My recent trip to Japan turned into an unforgettable watch hunting adventure, where I brought home four incredible timepieces: the Seiko...
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Seiko SKX013 Wristshot
Why My Seiko SKX013 Means Too Much to Sell
When I started this hobby, I owned just three watches—a dress watch, a field watch, and a dive watch. It was simple to choose one each day. But now? My collection has grown so much...
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Ashley Tee_SOTC
My Watch Collection 2024: Favorites, Stories, and Lessons Learned
I’ve been passionate about watches for 4-5 years, and my collection has grown to 15 unique timepieces. In this post, I’ll share my favorite watches, their stories, and some lessons...
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Ashley Tee Youtube
From Motherhood to Watchmaking: My Unexpected Journey
Hey everyone, it’s Ashley! I’ve been away from this space for a while, navigating the wild, beautiful ride of becoming a mom. Today, I’m excited to share what’s...
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