Teddy, as a change of pace, consider making a video with a few popular and versatile watches (like Omega Seamaster Pro 300m) showcasing the difference changing straps can make to the appearance for different uses. Dressing up and dressing down. Bracelet, rubber, leather, canvas, nato, vintage leather and fabrics. That kind of thing. This would be a welcome change to most TH-cam watch content that just encourages viewers to buy more and more watches.
I got me a Timex a few years ago. Cost about $40. It's my one-and-done because I live in the middle of Maine and our fancy clothes are flannel shirts without holes in them. My Timex had a date window on it, that's pretty baller around here. I'd say it was worth the money. 🧐
If this is the "1 and done", why is power reserve so important? I think we put too much emphasis on power reserve. We were all happy with 40 hours, then 70 came along. And soon that won't be enough. We are a very picky bunch.
Agreed! I remember asking about a discount on a Tudor Black Bay (in-house movement) at an AD a few years ago. AD said no discounts but they were gifting a watch winder. Why bother with a watch winder for a watch with a 70hr power reserve? 😂😂😂😂
Most watches' accuracy decrease as the power reserve runs low. Why do we want cars that can go super fast if most of us won't ever use that speed? It's nice to know that it can.
I bought the new Tudor Ranger because I thought it would be a great beater watch. Now it rarely leaves my wrist. It's low-key, uncomplicated and bulletproof.
The Odysseus was a limited edition that was sold out the day it was launched last year. Teddy shouldn’t be highlighting such a timepiece for this video.
My take on this: GMT Watches are the best daily wear/one and done watches. Just got my second GMT in (the Traska venturer GMT) and I don’t think you can beat it for let’s say 2500$. First of all it costs around 700$ has a travellers gmt function. Perfect sizing (38,5mm diameter/46mm lug to lug I think/ 20mm lug size so it would fit all of you favourite straps)! The bracelet is better than the one on my BB58 in my opinion and I has the hardness coating so it won’t scratch easily. Drilled lugs. 4Hz movement. And it’s Thinnnnn. This watch is actually incredible and I feel like even Christopher ward doesn’t stand a chance against the value of this one…. Change my mind:)
I’m totally with you on the Omega Globemaster. Underrated and easily overlooked , but it’s one of favourite and best dress / formal watch I own. ❤love it.
I have the globemaster in silver dial with steel bracelet. I bought separately the leather strap. My favorite watch by far, like it more than my Submariner Date and my Cartier Santos. Whenever I take out my watch tools and change strap to bracelet or viceversa, I enjoy those couple of minutes like nothing else. Much more than just those quick release systems. Perfect size, looks right in every situation, wearing joggers, jeans and t shirts of my humble company, a polo, shirt, sweater , of any color , but like it specifically the most wearing black or gray specially on the strap. And that applied star and Omega logo with the Globemaster lettering, wow.
I have always thought and still do, that my 2014 39mm Explorer is the perfect all around watch. However, I recently picked up the Longines Spirit Zulu Time(green bezel)and think it is close. If you swap out the strap for their bracelet it dresses up nicely and the beauty is it all quick release. Takes under a minute. Happy you included the Bathyscaphe in your video. Another great watch you can wear in the boardroom or the clubhouse.
I purchased my Tudor Ranger last month for this very reason. One watch for any/every day for the long haul. Do I want other watches? Sure. But this watch keeps me extremely satisfied. I love this as a tool watch that wasn't crazy expensive, rugged, great movement. Plus I like the bracelet better than other Tudors. Highly recommend. Plus no photos do it justice. Wear one before you judge!
Hi @GianVisciano. 🎉congrats! I also have the Ranger, I went with the rubber strap although the bracelet was also available. I have a question regarding the accuracy, my watch goes fast everyday a sec or two… in a few days it will be 15-20secs or more faster. I tried to rest it at night or day crown down or up or crystal down or up it doesnt slow the seconds. How is your accuracy? I have this also for a month and I dont want to bring it in yet for service or to check… it might be break-in period? Please let me know. Thank you in advance. Cheers giuseppe Some days I wish I got the bracelet instead as the rubberat times moves off the center of my wrist. How is your bracelet? Thanks again. Giuseppe
@@Giuseppe_est.2008 Ciao! I'm no expert but I believe they have the COSC certification, meaning that it has an average accuracy of -4/+6 seconds per day. So a second or two is totally normal!
I have three in my collection that fit straight up into this genre. A white/silver Aqua Terra in 38.5mm, the OP 39 in blue and a very spectacular yet underrated Tudor Style in 38mm with a black dial on stainless steel. By the way this Tudor is the most underrated watch in the whole watch game, however it is maybe the most elegant and affordable Tudor.
Earlier in my collection journey these type of watches were so much to my taste. But I had to learn that this versatility leads to almost never wearing them and choosing something more specific to the occasion each time instead. While I would still recommend these watches to people who aren't into watches, I slowly sold all of them from my collection. (and kept a proper dress watch, a proper sporty watch, 1 or 2 in between, and a tool watch).
Teddy, I agree, the blue Globemaster is an one watch collection. But also the blue Railmaster is unique and the blue GS SLGA 007 ditto. Basically, then you are ready. :)
My ETA Pelagos is that watch. I have a pretty small collection of watches but the Tudor is the only I one I reach for when I can’t decide what to wear that day. Thanks for another great vid Teddy!
I feel with Rolex it should be the Datejust. Not every all purpose watch needs to be so in the middle. The DJ has long been that only watch for many people for years. It can be very dressy but also be used in jeans and a t shirt even on the jubilee with fluted. It has proven to be the most universal watch in actual practice.
A 'one and done bottom line?' No matter how many watch styles and manufacturers I look at, it always seems to come back to Grand Seiko. Gorgeous faces, impeccable craftsmanship, horology certifications, top-shelf specifications and above all else, surprisingly modest prices for what is in the the box. Sure, you might scoff at spending $6,700 for a snow-white GS, when an iconic Rolex is similarly priced and has awesome street cred. But ... its not a GS. Hibeat or Spring ... GS blows the Rolex away. Then when it comes to sharply comparing your $6,700 GS with virtually every other brand (shown here)from $3,000 to $12,000 well ... again ... GS has the chops. Though I continue to watch Dr. Baldassare's videos every week, I've pretty much put on my 'second-and-below' list all of the non Grand Seiko's. If I were buying a watch for an awfully good friend and/or business partner // or // esteemed relative, it'd be a GS. And, when I talk up watches with anyone remotely interested, I say exactly the same. Lastly, one of my uncles' friends accidentally included a GS/spring drive bought 15 years back in his weekly wash. Heavy duty cycle. And into the clothes dryer it went. 2 hour cycle. My uncle is nearly deaf, so couldn't hear the clanging of that poor watch. Anyway, took out the clothes and was surprised-and-saddened to see his watch in the bottom. Guess what ... still the second-hand was spinning its usual smooth-as-glass orbit about the dial. The watch hadn't lost or gained more than a couple seconds of time. The case was almost unmarred, but had annoying edges-scratches all about. His jeweler carefully fixed those up. Last I heard, he's still wearing it, and its still keeping outrageously accurate time, blemishes and all. I doubt any other maker's watch might serendipitously have survived as well. GS. The one-and-done.
I think you overlooked a diver that would be a perfect all around watch. The Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 line. They come in 46, 44, and 42 mm, and a few different dial colors. They are not so diver specific either and would look great with a t-shirt or a suit.
I have a B01 chronograph in blue. And I believe if I could only have one watch, this is the one. This is a very practical watch with more than adequate water resistant; accurate, reliable and dependable chronograph function caliber. Aesthetically it is a diver inspired watch but with some elegant treatment also give you some dress watch theme in return. Especially with the blue rubber strap that come along with, paired with a formal suit, especially in blue, is a surpricingly perfect match. Yet it is a sport watch, paired with denim also works well. This is a watch that almost fulfill everything I want. (If there is a pulsometer and a 18k rose gold bezel, that would be absolutely perfect for me.)
This is a great video. I get that one and done is not necessarily what we are all here for but this does make a heck of a video for the everyday watch category collectors also like. Personally I have loved the Overseas for decades and remember when you could get one any day of the week for 10K (not that I had 10K to throw down on a watch back then or now even), but, that Globemaster is stunning. So glad they went back to the late 60's Genta case.
Realistically my solar G-SHOCK could be my one and done watch since I can wear it in any situation and never have to take it off but I just like having variety of flavors in a variety of price ranges.
If I could only keep one watch it would be my Omega Seamaster 300 Professional. I actually love the helium escape valve, the Bond connection and the movement is far superior to that of the Submariner.
The one great thing with Omega divers (vs Rolex) is the fact that they fly under the radar MUCH better! People outside of the watch community know Rolex, but they have no idea about other brands! That can be a huge advantage b/c nobody is going to rip your arm off to get your Omega 300m in the way they might with a Rolex Sub. And Omega makes fantastic luxury watches!
Hey Teddy, just a small correction for outside US prices, the sub no date is currently selling for 10250 USD and the date will set you back 11250 USD and in some countries there a slight mark up of 2 to 5 % on both . Cheers
I bought the Nomos Tangente blue gold as a dress watch and catch myself wearing it every day. I bought the matching metal band to give it a more casual look.
Teddy, Outstanding presentation with a thorough review of a variety of great watches. Rolex Submariner is #1 on my list with Omega as #2. I’m still looking at the Grand Seiko as a possible add to my collection. I also like a variety of Micro watch products. Cheers
Maybe expand on the $1000 - $5000 range. I know for some this kind of stretches the idea of "affordable" since it doesn't cover the sub $1000 range, but those reviews are quite easy to find. This range moves upscale a bit and gets into some of the near luxury brands as well as the lower end of a few luxury watches.
The Longines Zulu is looking mighty good. Been waiting to purchase an explorer II, one year later with my local AD…no luck…I may be going the Longines route. I also like the Grand Seiko SBGN005.
Love your videos Teddy! But I'd like to see what you're wearing when you're filming. Maybe do a wrist check at the start and let us know what you're wearing on that given day?
I love the rolex datejust, I wear my 16200 every day and I think it's excellent in any situation. stainless steel watches with integrated bracelets, maybe with a white or silver dial are perfect every time (I have a silver dial with no numbers on it, it's just stunning every time I look at it)
My favorite out of all of these is the a lange odysseus; I would probably get the titanium one if I had the money. The Grand Seiko or the Nomos are my 2nd favorites out of this list. Blancpain is great too and the Fifty fathoms is pretty iconic but I am not a big dive watch guy; I also wish the bathyscape came with a bracelet (I have an older Leman Dual timer which I wear practically every day). Btw, I wonder if you have plans to do a review of the Zenith defy revivals that just came out recently... I like the skyline and the original as well as the other variations (specifically the all ceramic El Primero skeleton defy) but the revival is really cool. The only thing that stops me from buying one is that I am not sure how good is bracelet is and whether or not it has half links or a quick release (I also currently own a Capitan Elite dual timer which also features a similar elite movement). I am surprised you didn't put any Cartier on here; their watches are a revelation when you do get into them. Also the prasha is a fantastic little watch; its even a genta design like the AP royal oak or the Patek Nautilus.
One and Done, that's a hard one. For the real world where I could afford one of these, I love the Longines Zulu Time, great for both casual and a bit dressy (Longines has quite a few watches that I'd consider as a one-and-done watch that doesn't break the bank), . The Baume & Mercier would be great if about a 38mm or 40mm, a beautiful design. The Grand Seiko (this one or any one) would be on the high end of my list. So would the Omega Globemaster if I were especially flushed with cash at some point. Now, the dream watch, where money is no object and having a single watch is probably unthinkable: either the VC Overseas (a real beauty, and I particularly love the bracelet), or the Patek Aquanaut (I find it oddly appealing, though I'd probably go with the VC. This Patek is kind of understated, which can be a good thing). Teddy, you really make it hard to choose just one in these reviews.
The Ranger may need to be discontinued before the watch community appreciates it, but it truly is an "ultimate watch" for versatility, practicality, availability, and value.
Great video again, but am I the only one that thinks the finishing on the Patek is hugely inferior to the VC, also for £33,000 only 50m water resistance on the AP?? The Vacheron in my opinion is the ultimate grail brand 🤷🏻♂️
agreed completely! patek Nautilus as well as the one shown here look SOO Plain .. looks likes a $50 watch .. the VC on the other hand as well as the Lange ... those are beautiful watches!
"One and done" is an interesting thought exercise but I find the act of choosing a watch every morning just makes you appreciate that watch a little more throughout the day.
Teddy, thank you for another great video. I was looking for my first GS to mark giving my daughter away this June (I love my MarineMaster btw). Wearing a medium blue custom suit and was at my local AD. Initially drawn to the SBGA375 and that deep blue dial, spring drive and 44GS case. But then he showed me the SBGH295. That dial is spectacular. The 62 GS wears a bit smaller on my 6.5 wrist. I am looking to the Jedi Master of Horology, Teddy B for advice.
I admit it's my personal taste but I think that a ''do it all'' watch should come on a braclet rather than a strap. It's true that you can always make a swap but it requires and extra manipulation which shouldn't be necessary.
At this range, Longines offers a nice range of beautiful designs that don't break the bank. A fine watch maker that has a history behind them nearly as long as some in the holy trinity.
Nah. In my life of 60 years without actually actively looking at watches I’d accumulated 27 watches, many of which were my one watch for several years. Now, less than one year on and after putting some time into watches I’m getting close to three times that number. Even with. Luxury watch, I’m not sure one luxury watch could cover it all.
The bargain right now are Breitlings. You can get a Breitling Avenger for 3k and finishing dial bracelet are on omega level. Plus they look better than Omegas
Glad you included the Nomos Club Sport, although for the money I would go with the 42 with date and 300 w/r. If we’re talking one watch that does it all, might as well have a date. If money is no object, the Odysseus is top shelf.
For the money, the new Ranger is hard to beat for the one watch collection. I was on the list for a Pelagos 39. When it came in, I tried it on, and it was too similar to my sub. I saw the Ranger in the case and tried it on, I was sold. The Ranger in person is really a great everyday watch.
Fantastic video, and I'm sure we all here have our favorites. In this day and age of throw-away items, it gives me great pleasure to wear my Rolex Explorer II (Calibre 3285) day after day and witness its shear perfection with regard to stability, robustness and astonishing accuracy. It's been literally running now for several years and is within a few seconds of UTC. The white dial and black hands provide one of the most easy-to-read dials, IMHO. Truly my personal "One And Done" watch - I'm confident it will be running a hundred years from now without fail.
Sticker shock from seeing a $1,200 price tag on a coffee table book. And I’m a guy that will spend thousands of dollars on a hunk of metal that my phone can easily outperform.
It does look nice in blue. Good value and good looking. Every one in the world knows Longines. I have a conquest 41 and quite happy. The Zulu has a bit of an Oris Aquis look about it too, which I own and adore
💯 respect Teddy. Is awesome to hear you addressing this topic despite being the most important TH-cam figure in the watch industry. This speaks of the great person you are.
Hello from Central PA! YES, close to RGM, that I didn't know ANYTHING about, despite living here my entire life! I'm just beginning to explore watches, and appreciate the vast knowledge you share. Have you done anything on watch storage, service, and collection sizes? Many of us would be curious about what a long-time collection looks like. Thanx again for all the hard work!
It makes no sense to say " stay patient" The AD will either sell it to you ( if you spend tons on their junk) or you will not qualify and never get a watch. There is no Rolex waiting list. If you don't get a call in a month - you never going to get a call. Dealers would rather sell it out the back door than sell it to you as they can pocket the extra money.
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Teddy, as a change of pace, consider making a video with a few popular and versatile watches (like Omega Seamaster Pro 300m) showcasing the difference changing straps can make to the appearance for different uses.
Dressing up and dressing down. Bracelet, rubber, leather, canvas, nato, vintage leather and fabrics. That kind of thing.
This would be a welcome change to most TH-cam watch content that just encourages viewers to buy more and more watches.
Great idea!
I like this idea a lot. A lot of watch talk is just consumerism
I got me a Timex a few years ago. Cost about $40. It's my one-and-done because I live in the middle of Maine and our fancy clothes are flannel shirts without holes in them. My Timex had a date window on it, that's pretty baller around here. I'd say it was worth the money. 🧐
I saw this 25 minute Teddy video and I knew it was gonna be a great Saturday morning
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Thanks for letting me be a part of your day! Enjoy your Saturday.
you'd be a great employee - sucking up the boss - hehe
@@TeddyBaldassarre I could say the same thing about you Teddy. 😄
If this is the "1 and done", why is power reserve so important? I think we put too much emphasis on power reserve. We were all happy with 40 hours, then 70 came along. And soon that won't be enough. We are a very picky bunch.
Agreed! I remember asking about a discount on a Tudor Black Bay (in-house movement) at an AD a few years ago. AD said no discounts but they were gifting a watch winder. Why bother with a watch winder for a watch with a 70hr power reserve? 😂😂😂😂
What are some pieces you would have included if the power reserve isn't being considered?
Most watches' accuracy decrease as the power reserve runs low. Why do we want cars that can go super fast if most of us won't ever use that speed? It's nice to know that it can.
@tonyl7000 this. It's not where or when we are going to use it that's important. It's what it can do. Haha
@tonyl7000 my car goes super fast and I use that speed.
I bought the new Tudor Ranger because I thought it would be a great beater watch.
Now it rarely leaves my wrist. It's low-key, uncomplicated and bulletproof.
My favorite and on my radar is Santos de Cartier. What a watch. Dressy, sporty... and you can swap bracelet for strap on the fly.
Got mine last month. I could easily never buy another watch. Incredibly versatile, class, and beautiful.
You definitely saved the best for last. That Odysseus is gorgeous. I have to say that the Grand Seiko had me salivating too.
The Odysseus was a limited edition that was sold out the day it was launched last year. Teddy shouldn’t be highlighting such a timepiece for this video.
Have to say that Moser Pioneer, GP Laureato, and Blancpain Bathyscaphe are great picks. I might also add Bulgari Octo Finissimo to the list.
My take on this: GMT Watches are the best daily wear/one and done watches. Just got my second GMT in (the Traska venturer GMT) and I don’t think you can beat it for let’s say 2500$. First of all it costs around 700$ has a travellers gmt function. Perfect sizing (38,5mm diameter/46mm lug to lug I think/ 20mm lug size so it would fit all of you favourite straps)! The bracelet is better than the one on my BB58 in my opinion and I has the hardness coating so it won’t scratch easily. Drilled lugs. 4Hz movement. And it’s Thinnnnn.
This watch is actually incredible and I feel like even Christopher ward doesn’t stand a chance against the value of this one…. Change my mind:)
Agree on the GMT, especially if you have an office job and work with people overseas. Another option: Spirit Zulu titanium.
First time I hear of Traska watches. Are they good?
Not sure that a long power reserve really matters if the watch is your one and done. Accuracy would be more important to me.
I’m totally with you on the Omega Globemaster. Underrated and easily overlooked , but it’s one of favourite and best dress / formal watch I own. ❤love it.
I have the globemaster in silver dial with steel bracelet. I bought separately the leather strap. My favorite watch by far, like it more than my Submariner Date and my Cartier Santos.
Whenever I take out my watch tools and change strap to bracelet or viceversa, I enjoy those couple of minutes like nothing else. Much more than just those quick release systems.
Perfect size, looks right in every situation, wearing joggers, jeans and t shirts of my humble company, a polo, shirt, sweater , of any color , but like it specifically the most wearing black or gray specially on the strap.
And that applied star and Omega logo with the Globemaster lettering, wow.
I have always thought and still do, that my 2014 39mm Explorer is the perfect all around watch. However, I recently picked up the Longines Spirit Zulu Time(green bezel)and think it is close. If you swap out the strap for their bracelet it dresses up nicely and the beauty is it all quick release. Takes under a minute. Happy you included the Bathyscaphe in your video. Another great watch you can wear in the boardroom or the clubhouse.
Spot on with the Explorer. That watch will serve you good from the jungle to the board room.
I purchased my Tudor Ranger last month for this very reason. One watch for any/every day for the long haul. Do I want other watches? Sure. But this watch keeps me extremely satisfied. I love this as a tool watch that wasn't crazy expensive, rugged, great movement. Plus I like the bracelet better than other Tudors. Highly recommend. Plus no photos do it justice. Wear one before you judge!
Hi @GianVisciano. 🎉congrats! I also have the Ranger, I went with the rubber strap although the bracelet was also available. I have a question regarding the accuracy, my watch goes fast everyday a sec or two… in a few days it will be 15-20secs or more faster. I tried to rest it at night or day crown down or up or crystal down or up it doesnt slow the seconds.
How is your accuracy? I have this also for a month and I dont want to bring it in yet for service or to check… it might be break-in period? Please let me know. Thank you in advance.
Cheers giuseppe
Some days I wish I got the bracelet instead as the rubberat times moves off the center of my wrist. How is your bracelet?
Thanks again. Giuseppe
@@Giuseppe_est.2008 Ciao! I'm no expert but I believe they have the COSC certification, meaning that it has an average accuracy of -4/+6 seconds per day. So a second or two is totally normal!
@@GianVisciano ciao! Thanks for your reply! Saluti. Giuseppe
I have three in my collection that fit straight up into this genre. A white/silver Aqua Terra in 38.5mm, the OP 39 in blue and a very spectacular yet underrated Tudor Style in 38mm with a black dial on stainless steel. By the way this Tudor is the most underrated watch in the whole watch game, however it is maybe the most elegant and affordable Tudor.
How can you have missed the Omega Aqua Terra, Teddy? If there is one watch "one and done", it's the AT.
He has mentioned it in many, many previous videos, it was nice to see something else instead
Teddy is partial to the Globemaster…I disagree with him as the AT has a better sporty/semi formal presentation than Globemaster…thus the better GADA
@@GoTerpsGoBlue Totally agree. Absolutely nothing wrong with a GM, but the AT is a way better GADA.
If this was in your recommended videos you probably have no interest in owning just one watch, lol.
Exactly 😂
Those grand seiko dials are insane. There is nothink like it, saw one that mimics the waves of a lake in japan, absolutely stunning.
Earlier in my collection journey these type of watches were so much to my taste. But I had to learn that this versatility leads to almost never wearing them and choosing something more specific to the occasion each time instead. While I would still recommend these watches to people who aren't into watches, I slowly sold all of them from my collection. (and kept a proper dress watch, a proper sporty watch, 1 or 2 in between, and a tool watch).
which ones did you keep
Teddy, I agree, the blue Globemaster is an one watch collection. But also the blue Railmaster is unique and the blue GS SLGA 007 ditto. Basically, then you are ready. :)
$1200 for a book about Rolex is beyond ridiculous
Another awesome video Teddy, you continue to bring so much variety to these conversations. Appreciate what you do!
That Baume & Mercier Riviera is absolutely stunning.
Teddy 1200$ for a book? Not even if I would love Rolex and earned more than 8 figures a year
My ETA Pelagos is that watch. I have a pretty small collection of watches but the Tudor is the only I one I reach for when I can’t decide what to wear that day. Thanks for another great vid Teddy!
I feel with Rolex it should be the Datejust. Not every all purpose watch needs to be so in the middle. The DJ has long been that only watch for many people for years. It can be very dressy but also be used in jeans and a t shirt even on the jubilee with fluted. It has proven to be the most universal watch in actual practice.
Completely agree
In Omega I actually prefer the Aquaterra over the Constellation
Aqua Terra is the ultimate one and done IMO. Pick your colour and size, I went green 41mm.
for an average joe income- 1 watch - recommend Tudor & Longiness
no Omega aqua terra? interesting...
A 'one and done bottom line?' No matter how many watch styles and manufacturers I look at, it always seems to come back to Grand Seiko. Gorgeous faces, impeccable craftsmanship, horology certifications, top-shelf specifications and above all else, surprisingly modest prices for what is in the the box.
Sure, you might scoff at spending $6,700 for a snow-white GS, when an iconic Rolex is similarly priced and has awesome street cred. But ... its not a GS. Hibeat or Spring ... GS blows the Rolex away.
Then when it comes to sharply comparing your $6,700 GS with virtually every other brand (shown here)from $3,000 to $12,000 well ... again ... GS has the chops. Though I continue to watch Dr. Baldassare's videos every week, I've pretty much put on my 'second-and-below' list all of the non Grand Seiko's. If I were buying a watch for an awfully good friend and/or business partner // or // esteemed relative, it'd be a GS. And, when I talk up watches with anyone remotely interested, I say exactly the same.
Lastly, one of my uncles' friends accidentally included a GS/spring drive bought 15 years back in his weekly wash. Heavy duty cycle. And into the clothes dryer it went. 2 hour cycle. My uncle is nearly deaf, so couldn't hear the clanging of that poor watch. Anyway, took out the clothes and was surprised-and-saddened to see his watch in the bottom. Guess what ... still the second-hand was spinning its usual smooth-as-glass orbit about the dial. The watch hadn't lost or gained more than a couple seconds of time. The case was almost unmarred, but had annoying edges-scratches all about. His jeweler carefully fixed those up. Last I heard, he's still wearing it, and its still keeping outrageously accurate time, blemishes and all. I doubt any other maker's watch might serendipitously have survived as well.
GS. The one-and-done.
That’s good to know about the GS.
IWC...man, if there ever was a 5k watch that looked $600.
It looks 5k in the metal
Hah have you not seen most of the list, like the H.Moser one? That watch looks like a $150 micro brand entry level, sells for &10k++ ....
Haha so true. Get a Stowa and invest remaining 3.5k in another watch.
The only IWC that gets my attention is the Pro Pilot but it’s way overpriced.
I think you overlooked a diver that would be a perfect all around watch. The Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 line. They come in 46, 44, and 42 mm, and a few different dial colors. They are not so diver specific either and would look great with a t-shirt or a suit.
I have a B01 chronograph in blue. And I believe if I could only have one watch, this is the one. This is a very practical watch with more than adequate water resistant; accurate, reliable and dependable chronograph function caliber. Aesthetically it is a diver inspired watch but with some elegant treatment also give you some dress watch theme in return. Especially with the blue rubber strap that come along with, paired with a formal suit, especially in blue, is a surpricingly perfect match. Yet it is a sport watch, paired with denim also works well. This is a watch that almost fulfill everything I want. (If there is a pulsometer and a 18k rose gold bezel, that would be absolutely perfect for me.)
This is a great video. I get that one and done is not necessarily what we are all here for but this does make a heck of a video for the everyday watch category collectors also like. Personally I have loved the Overseas for decades and remember when you could get one any day of the week for 10K (not that I had 10K to throw down on a watch back then or now even), but, that Globemaster is stunning. So glad they went back to the late 60's Genta case.
I have that exact Globemaster. A wonderful watch indeed!
Realistically my solar G-SHOCK could be my one and done watch since I can wear it in any situation and never have to take it off but I just like having variety of flavors in a variety of price ranges.
If your life is more active and sporty then yes otherwise you’d want something more conventional for business / dress situations
If I could only keep one watch it would be my Omega Seamaster 300 Professional. I actually love the helium escape valve, the Bond connection and the movement is far superior to that of the Submariner.
I was wearing mine yesterday and thought to myself “Yep. This can be my one and only watch.”
The one great thing with Omega divers (vs Rolex) is the fact that they fly under the radar MUCH better! People outside of the watch community know Rolex, but they have no idea about other brands! That can be a huge advantage b/c nobody is going to rip your arm off to get your Omega 300m in the way they might with a Rolex Sub. And Omega makes fantastic luxury watches!
What an amazing outcome for a beautiful watch. Always a pleasure to see amzwatch work your magic. Thanks for sharing this transformation with us!
Hey Teddy, just a small correction for outside US prices, the sub no date is currently selling for 10250 USD and the date will set you back 11250 USD and in some countries there a slight mark up of 2 to 5 % on both . Cheers
“Currently selling”?
I do like that Baume & Mercier Riviera.
I bought the Nomos Tangente blue gold as a dress watch and catch myself wearing it every day. I bought the matching metal band to give it a more casual look.
$1200 for a book about watches!
Who would pay that?
The Omega Aqua Terra has to be on this list - great video as always
Completely agree - I was expecting to see it as well.
It should’ve been instead of the Globemaster.
@@eyeheartsushi2212 have both, but the Globemaster is better. Don’t get me wrong, the AT is fantastic as well, just a notch below the Globemaster.
Having to decide on one only - at this point - the presented Omega, the Rolex, the Moser and of course the Lange would work for me . . .
Teddy, Outstanding presentation with a thorough review of a variety of great watches. Rolex Submariner is #1 on my list with Omega as #2. I’m still looking at the Grand Seiko as a possible add to my collection. I also like a variety of Micro watch products. Cheers
Submariner is so overpriced and basic nowadays. It was a great pick 10-15years ago.
Got the call to pick up a 41mm OP this week with the silver dial and I did not decline…..cheers!
That Moser watch face is incredible.
Awesome video! I would love to see an affordable version of this video.
Maybe expand on the $1000 - $5000 range. I know for some this kind of stretches the idea of "affordable" since it doesn't cover the sub $1000 range, but those reviews are quite easy to find. This range moves upscale a bit and gets into some of the near luxury brands as well as the lower end of a few luxury watches.
The Constellation for me, so discreetly stylish.
Hi Teddy, great video as always! Any reason why the aqua terra didn’t make the honorabel mentions list?
Keep up the good work! 😄
The Longines Zulu is looking mighty good. Been waiting to purchase an explorer II, one year later with my local AD…no luck…I may be going the Longines route. I also like the Grand Seiko SBGN005.
Love your videos Teddy! But I'd like to see what you're wearing when you're filming. Maybe do a wrist check at the start and let us know what you're wearing on that given day?
I love the rolex datejust, I wear my 16200 every day and I think it's excellent in any situation. stainless steel watches with integrated bracelets, maybe with a white or silver dial are perfect every time (I have a silver dial with no numbers on it, it's just stunning every time I look at it)
A double dip on Rolex (Explorer and then the Submariner) when stated earlier that only 1 watch per brand will be chosen for the list.
My favorite out of all of these is the a lange odysseus; I would probably get the titanium one if I had the money. The Grand Seiko or the Nomos are my 2nd favorites out of this list. Blancpain is great too and the Fifty fathoms is pretty iconic but I am not a big dive watch guy; I also wish the bathyscape came with a bracelet (I have an older Leman Dual timer which I wear practically every day). Btw, I wonder if you have plans to do a review of the Zenith defy revivals that just came out recently... I like the skyline and the original as well as the other variations (specifically the all ceramic El Primero skeleton defy) but the revival is really cool. The only thing that stops me from buying one is that I am not sure how good is bracelet is and whether or not it has half links or a quick release (I also currently own a Capitan Elite dual timer which also features a similar elite movement). I am surprised you didn't put any Cartier on here; their watches are a revelation when you do get into them. Also the prasha is a fantastic little watch; its even a genta design like the AP royal oak or the Patek Nautilus.
PRASHA or pasha❓️❓️❓️❓️
That Nomos is so pretty.
Well researched. Quite objective. Another typically excellent video from Ted.
Thanks for sharing your horological knowledge Teddy.
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Love all your videos, Teddy! You truly know your stuff! 🤙🏽❤️
Thanks for watching, John!
One and Done, that's a hard one. For the real world where I could afford one of these, I love the Longines Zulu Time, great for both casual and a bit dressy (Longines has quite a few watches that I'd consider as a one-and-done watch that doesn't break the bank), . The Baume & Mercier would be great if about a 38mm or 40mm, a beautiful design. The Grand Seiko (this one or any one) would be on the high end of my list. So would the Omega Globemaster if I were especially flushed with cash at some point. Now, the dream watch, where money is no object and having a single watch is probably unthinkable: either the VC Overseas (a real beauty, and I particularly love the bracelet), or the Patek Aquanaut (I find it oddly appealing, though I'd probably go with the VC. This Patek is kind of understated, which can be a good thing). Teddy, you really make it hard to choose just one in these reviews.
The thing is sometimes patience just doesn't work. The AD simply disregards you if you don't wanna purchase other stuff.
I love the green Aquanaut. It looks like a grenade 🤣
The Ranger may need to be discontinued before the watch community appreciates it, but it truly is an "ultimate watch" for versatility, practicality, availability, and value.
Hey Teddy, peculiar choice with the Defy... Don't you think the Revival or Chronomaster are more everyday/versatile? Thank you
It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of amzwatch's watch 99% of people will never see.
Great video again, but am I the only one that thinks the finishing on the Patek is hugely inferior to the VC, also for £33,000 only 50m water resistance on the AP??
The Vacheron in my opinion is the ultimate grail brand 🤷🏻♂️
agreed completely! patek Nautilus as well as the one shown here look SOO Plain .. looks likes a $50 watch .. the VC on the other hand as well as the Lange ... those are beautiful watches!
Breakfast and this video. Excellent way to begin your day.
"One and done" is an interesting thought exercise but I find the act of choosing a watch every morning just makes you appreciate that watch a little more throughout the day.
Teddy, thank you for another great video. I was looking for my first GS to mark giving my daughter away this June (I love my MarineMaster btw). Wearing a medium blue custom suit and was at my local AD. Initially drawn to the SBGA375 and that deep blue dial, spring drive and 44GS case. But then he showed me the SBGH295. That dial is spectacular. The 62 GS wears a bit smaller on my 6.5 wrist. I am looking to the Jedi Master of Horology, Teddy B for advice.
I got my 41mm Rolex OP at Retail on 3/17/2021. Super Happy. Very nice. Only 3 month wait.
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Teddy, my pick would be the VC. I love that they give you a bracelet and two straps.
I admit it's my personal taste but I think that a ''do it all'' watch should come on a braclet rather than a strap. It's true that you can always make a swap but it requires and extra manipulation which shouldn't be necessary.
Just picked up a SBGX343 as a GADA, 9F quartz, two tone lume, anti-mag, 40mm diameter and 44mm lug to lug, 4 o'clock crown, perfect!
Rolex Datejust ⌚
The 2 to $3,000 range is starting to fill in nicely with some good looking watches. Really enjoy everything you bring up front for us. 😊👍
At this range, Longines offers a nice range of beautiful designs that don't break the bank. A fine watch maker that has a history behind them nearly as long as some in the holy trinity.
It seems Oris is putting out some great watches too in the 2 to $3000 price range!
Rolex submariner with date! Is the ultimate ONE watch collection!
The Big Crown Pointer Date 403 is my everyday watch. I wear it mostly on a navy nato style strap
That B&M is sick.
Nah. In my life of 60 years without actually actively looking at watches I’d accumulated 27 watches, many of which were my one watch for several years. Now, less than one year on and after putting some time into watches I’m getting close to three times that number. Even with. Luxury watch, I’m not sure one luxury watch could cover it all.
If I had to pick one, Tudor BB GMT.
That Grand Seiko! That dial is gorgeous
The bargain right now are Breitlings. You can get a Breitling Avenger for 3k and finishing dial bracelet are on omega level. Plus they look better than Omegas
Two things I really love - watches and books.
My one and done would be the Czapek & Cie Antarctique Passage De Drake dark blue dial
Ranger is dope!! I love it. It’s built so well and better than the 58 which I also have. Dial falls short but the bracelet is perfection
Glad you included the Nomos Club Sport, although for the money I would go with the 42 with date and 300 w/r. If we’re talking one watch that does it all, might as well have a date. If money is no object, the Odysseus is top shelf.
For the money, the new Ranger is hard to beat for the one watch collection. I was on the list for a Pelagos 39. When it came in, I tried it on, and it was too similar to my sub. I saw the Ranger in the case and tried it on, I was sold. The Ranger in person is really a great everyday watch.
Love the content Teddy!
Just picked up my Ranger today. Love it!
Fantastic video, and I'm sure we all here have our favorites. In this day and age of throw-away items, it gives me great pleasure to wear my Rolex Explorer II (Calibre 3285) day after day and witness its shear perfection with regard to stability, robustness and astonishing accuracy. It's been literally running now for several years and is within a few seconds of UTC. The white dial and black hands provide one of the most easy-to-read dials, IMHO. Truly my personal "One And Done" watch - I'm confident it will be running a hundred years from now without fail.
Waiting impatiently for the review of the new longines majetek!
Love the Tudor Ranger! Its been everything I've needed in a robust watch!
Sticker shock from seeing a $1,200 price tag on a coffee table book. And I’m a guy that will spend thousands of dollars on a hunk of metal that my phone can easily outperform.
The Zulu is probably my next watch. I’m on the fence with so many but that’s a solid choice for sure
It does look nice in blue. Good value and good looking. Every one in the world knows Longines. I have a conquest 41 and quite happy. The Zulu has a bit of an Oris Aquis look about it too, which I own and adore
Great video. Interesting resting hearing your take. Curious why you did not include a Tag watch like the Carrera day/date?
💯 respect Teddy. Is awesome to hear you addressing this topic despite being the most important TH-cam figure in the watch industry. This speaks of the great person you are.
Hello from Central PA! YES, close to RGM, that I didn't know ANYTHING about, despite living here my entire life! I'm just beginning to explore watches, and appreciate the vast knowledge you share.
Have you done anything on watch storage, service, and collection sizes? Many of us would be curious about what a long-time collection looks like.
Thanx again for all the hard work!
I wear my two tone Datejust every day and have for years.
It makes no sense to say " stay patient" The AD will either sell it to you ( if you spend tons on their junk) or you will not qualify and never get a watch. There is no Rolex waiting list. If you don't get a call in a month - you never going to get a call. Dealers would rather sell it out the back door than sell it to you as they can pocket the extra money.
Untrue
Was also hoping a JLC in the video, otherwise great pieces!
I am by no means a Rolex fanboy, very far from it. However, for me the best on this list was the Rolex Op (in 36mm)
I would love to see a Longines Spirit Diver one day with a case and face of Zulu and maybe in titanium :) this would be a killer watch