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Neil D'Costa
From Family Heirlooms to Focused Collecting
Neil's fascination with wristwatches began in the mid-1980s with a life-changing gift: a new Citizen automatic—a rugged watch that endured decades of daily life alongside his father’s classic automatics. This early experience cemented his appreciation for horology, although serious collecting only became feasible a decade ago, starting with Titan watches.
"It took me a while to build a sustainable focus... that involved tremendous effort—regular fine-tuning, long hours of self-debate and heart-wrenching self-restraint."
Read Neil's Full Journey and Guidelines
-Discover his essential advice for new collectors.
-Learn why homage watches deserve a place of respect in any collection.
-Explore the horological history behind the watches he reviews.
Neil's Essential Readings
Start your focused collection right here.
HAIL HOMAGE
WHICH HOMAGE
GUIDELINES FOR GREENHORNS
HEARTY HEARTS
Neil's Reviews
Read In-depth reviews, focusing on the quality and historical context of each timepiece.
Pagani Design PD-1703
Baltany Retro S4046
Addiesdive AD2069
Pagani Design PD-1671
Specht & Sohne Inverso
Steeldive SD1970
Specht & Sohne (SP0004)
Steeldive Vintage SD1975V
Steelflier SF752
Watchdives WD50FK
Pagani Design PD-1782
Pagani Design PD-1784
Other Readings from DW
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