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- A Discussion around my State of the Watch Collection (SOTC) 2024. It's that time of the year again! 2023 allowed me to add a handful of pieces I've been pursuing for years (as well as letting go of a few pieces that I regret). From Zenith to Seiko with a surprise unveiling of my first (maybe my last?) Rolex. Even though this collection is relatively small compared to most channels, I feel that there is a piece that doesn't need to be in it.
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Intro 0:00
Selling Regrets 1:30
SOTC 2024 2:28
Tudor Black Bay 54 (1954) 2:55
Omega Seamaster 300 (1957) 4:04
Seiko SJE093 (1965) 5:04
Zenith El Primero A384 (1969) 6:20
Tudor Pelagos FXD (1974) 7:30
Rolex Explorer 124270 (1989-) 8:39
Conclusion 11:07
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Wish I could respond to all of your individual comments and messages, but just to say thank you for such a great year. I can't tell you how much I appreciate reading your thoughts and insights. Even on this video about the collection, your comments and crits on what should happen next is invaluable. Have a superb 2024 and thank you again everyone! 🥃
Having the Explorer and the pelagos maybe you should consider selling the BB54 (and the seiko) in order to get another piece (perhaps a dress watch, blancpain, other). IF I had the chance to own such a beautiful collection, neither of them should be having quality wrist time. Best wishes for 2024.
I can’t believe you are so young . Your strong command of the English language and your deep knowledge of the watch industry makes me think you have been around much longer. I Always enjoy your content thanks for revealing you collection it’s awesome
When each of my sons received their MBA degree I bought them a Rolex Submariner non-date, and I told each of them that it was a marker to symbolize the end of the beginning of their life and the start of their true adulthood. I think a watch, as a symbol of achievement or to mark a milestone in life, is a wonderful way to memorialize meaningful moments.
Odd choice to go without a date complication for someone entering business. Why?
@@michaelriera6277 Because the date complication was $1,000 more than the non-date. I could also say I prefer the symmetry of the dial on the non-date to the cyclops on the date version, and that’s true. But it was the price that made the decision for me.
Great content. Enjoy the journey
My parents gave me a Rolex when I graduated. Wore it everyday for 40 years. I made presentations as a senior executive to Presidents and CEOs of major corporations wearing that watch. Also scuba dove off Bermuda and Hawaii wearing that watch.
Nice choice. Super classy.
This video is proof of why I follow your channel. Humble, well thought, great taste in watches, stories and emotions behind it. Thank you and have a good new year!
Having a collection with meaning is a strong attribute that you have done so very well here. A Huge personal thank you for your contribution into this fantastic hobby & every success going forward into 2024.
Thank you for such a great year Ian, love reading your insights! Have a terrific New Year sir and all the best for 2024! 🥃
Behind every watch there's a story, a particular occasion to mark, a mix of emotions attached. The very best collection on YT!
Thank you Luke! Deep down I think that's what compels me with so many things. Knowing the background, the timeline of when they existed and why? All of that wrapped up into a watch that wears great AND has a personal story behind it too... what else is there? 😉 Have a fantastic New Year brother!
Thank you for replying, your channel has been a wonderful journey to follow@@ID-Guy On to the next chapter
This was a great video. As a father of two sons I’m sure your dad is very proud of you and your mutual passion for “toy collecting” will be your enduring bond.
I hope every time you look at your explorer it brings back found memories of your father.
Side note: I desperately want the 40M version :)
A heartfelt video. Thank you. The collection, well, is immaculate. Well done. Inspiring. And I'm 54.
Explorer and Zenith would make a sweet 2 watch collection
Explorer & Zenith - Seiko & Zenith, Omega & Explorer... FXD & Omega... you can see I'm a maniac deep down 😉
Boet, the end of this video brought me to tears. The sentimentality of your new Explorer is beautiful. I know you packed it away when you got it until your birthday and it is truly the gift your father would have wanted you to have.
This year has been a big year of Watch purchases for myself too and your guidance helped me to become a Zenith A384 boet.
Thank you for the brilliant videos you have shared with us so far (I loved your appearance on Teddy’s ‘Which Watches we wore the most in 2023’ video by the way) and no doubt you will bring us more quality viewing in 2024.
Have a brilliant New Year’s Eve celebration and an even better 2024 my friend. ✊
I'll shoot you a proper message this afternoon boet 😉 But it's one a helluva year for us with pieces, right? Madness... also so happy to know that you got your A384 when you did! Ah! It's been a good year! Much love brother and enjoy your NYE! 🥃
Recently got the 124270 and BB 54 (package deal from my AD). While the explorer is stunning in its simplicity and perfection, there is something very nostalgic about the proportions of the 54 on wrist that are hard to explain and I find myself preferring to wear that quite often.
I love 36 mm explorer 124270. It is the perfect watch. So elegant, so classy and such a classic. Loving it ❤
Congrats !
Have you worn it for any extended time?
I was so happy seeing you reveal the Exporer, especially given how you've gone back and forth on it in the past. I got mine just a couple of months ago and I often take it off my wrist just to admire it for a while. It's my only mechanical watch and everything that I was hoping it would be (debated getting one for 3+ years). I was nervous about the bracelet taper but it's such an afterthought at this point - doesn't bother me almost at all. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the watch!
You’re such a nice genuine guy. Love your SOTC. Your dad shinning down on you no doubt. Keep up the great work
Really appreciate it Charles and thank you man. Ironic how after such a massive hit in my life things turned around not a month later... 100% doubt it was a coincidence 😉 Have an excellent start to your New Year! 🥃
Wao what a perfect collection 👌🏽 I wanted you to get rid of the pieces you sold, and you did 😄! Now your collection is immaculate, the straps are awesome, RIP to your Father and congrats on your Rolex! You’ve been through so much and deserve it 👏🏽 please don’t sell any moving forward.
Thank you for this Frank. Been a helluva year! AND I'll say that there are 5 pieces that will absolutely be staying. My thinking is a few months down the line I'll sell the BB54 and replace it with something more Field/Pilot Watch to fill that gap. BUT highly doubt things will change much in 2024 on the collecting front 😉 Have a super New Year! 🥃
Any father would be so proud to have a son like you! Keep up the great work. Love your channel!
Wow . I don’t know we’re to start . I’ve been watching reviews for a few years now. I was moved and shocked they I agreed so much with everything you have said. I now want a blue omega strap for my blue Tudor . I love the Smith and especially the longines one ! But I would happily give them all away to have my father and mother back….. thank you 🙏
Your videos are always enjoyable however this is by far the best “state of the collection” I’ve ever watched. Heartfelt, honest and poignant. And each watch is beautiful piece unto itself. Chapeau!
What a great story that was told while describing your collection. What a great journey so far. Thank you that you share your thoughts, your connections with the watches. The ideas behind them
I have always felt you made the perfect choices. And still do. Happy 2024!
I appreciate so much your angle when it comes to watches, the design aspect is something that’s rarely talked about. I’m particularly happy that you got to celebrate your milestone with that Rolex, and I’m sorry to hear thar you decided to let the Smiths go.
Also, while I’m not pretending to understand what you went through losing your dad, I also lost my grandpa on my birthday, It’s been bittersweet ever since, but I always try to remember that the best way to honor him is by living my life and talking to everyone I can about him… Like that song from Ed Sheeran “Everyone I love will know exactly who you are”.
I’ll be here for next year’s SOTC even if nothing changes in there.
I hope to see a watch designed by you someday.
Hello Watch Lovers❗️
Happy New Year❗️
Great Collection Congrats 🎊🍾
As a collector and Watch enthusiasts I most said well done, very nice I think you missing a GMT maybe a white dial Explorer, is so many beautiful GMT watches that is difficult to chose the wright watch
Take Care Guys
Bruce Maldonado
Florida U.S
Fellow Industrial Designer here. Your opinion and taste is so aligned with mine and I find that your collection (and your videos) really speaks to what design appreciation and mindful consumerism should be. I don't even know if that makes sense but just wanted to say that your work is very much appreciated. In the super rare chance that you see this, could you share to us what dress watch are you eyeing for? There are lots of strong contenders out there for sure and I hope you make a video of it soon! Anyways, cheers and have a prosperous new year!
Paul, thank you brother. Happy to have seen this comment 😉 Brilliant question about a dress piece. A question I asked myself a few months back. Honestly, following our appreciation for historic designs, being watches belonging to a specific timeline of their own, I'd be 100% pursuing a JLC Reverso. Casual, simple (preferably an Ultra Thin - celebrating their watchmaking) design & engineering marvel with their case design... it' a no-brainer, right? If I was hungry for a dress piece that would be my No.1 choice at the moment 🥃 Have a fantastic New Year and thanks again!
Get out of my brain, man. I was thinking of the Reverso too! LOL It was either that or a Breguet for me! The design, story, and engineering of those watches are just so astonishing. Looking forward to your review/breakdown on the Reverso, @@ID-Guy!
Have been following your channel since the early days and love the way the collection has evolved over the years. Perfectly well considered and balanced.
Your SOTC really does reflect you a person. Intelligent, well considered, and humble. I don’t mean to sound patronising, but you’re wise beyond your years, and have a very endearing skill in communicating with your audience.
As for the collection itself, you’ve absolutely nailed it. I honestly can’t think of one of your watches that isn’t a fantastic fit for you.
I also was so pleased that you highlighted how fortunate we all are, as collectors. It’s a big world, and there’s a lot (too much) of real poverty about, so as collectors we do need to be reminded how lucky we are. Well said, that was the epitome of class.
Finally, I wish you and your family a healthy and happy 2024, and another successful year with your amazing channel.
To add something
I feel the same about my Rolex 14270: one year I love, the other I don't feel to dress. Recently I found a pre explorer 6084 honeycomb. dial too cheap to pass (
I love that your collection is so considered. Every piece has a reason, a purpose, and significance.
Great work this year! Keep it up.
My friend. What a fantastic collection. The icing on the cake is the Explorer. A true classic. For me it makes the perfect one watch collection.
It’s so easy to see how much your eyes still light up when you talk about your experiences as a collector. Thanks for your unique perspective. Many of us are looking forward to what the new year will bring. Maybe a long form weekend show..maybe? I do miss those. But regardless..happy new year !
A great video with a heartfelt explanation of the collection. Well done and best wishes for 2024!
I knew it was going to be an explorer haha I got one back in Feb at an AD. Since acquiring it I’ve slimmed down my collection to three watches, soon to be two. My Seamaster 1957 trilogy reissue and the explorer is all I need.
Very nice collection. I enjoy hearing the stories behind the watches. That is what makes watch collecting special.
Respect your watch (and in part life) journey. I also respect and appreciate your openness and the humility you’ve shown. Happy New Year💪👊
What an awesome collection. I've always loved it when a collection has a consistent thread and yours is probably quite unique how each watch is marking a certain decade in the watchmakers' history. Interesting approach.
Thank you for your SOTC, and for your consistently thoughtful voice. I always enjoy listening to your reflections on design and watch collecting. Here’s wishing you a happy and productive year in 2024!
Great video, great collection, great chanel. Looking forward to more content in 2024 👌
Grats on the Rolex 🎉
You’re turning to 36mm, like I did 😏 I foresee some sales of the larger watches as you realise the 36-38mm range is perfect 😉
Also, not sure the 54 is an outlier in there! If you were to trim down to three, I’d go for the Rolex, the 54 and the Zenith, personally 🙂
Wonderful, well thought out and sentimental collection. Happy new year and all the best for 2024
Wonderful collection and appreciate that there is meaning/substance behind each one. Love the perspective and excited to see how your collection evolves.
A genuine educator of watches, you deserve a bigger platform my brother
Humbling Riko, thank you man. Call me nuts but I kinda enjoy being an underdog, it keeps me hungry, y'know? "Success" in this sort of game makes you "satisfied" to a point where you lose sight why you started and what drives you 😉 Have a superb New Year and thanks again! 🥃
Well done.
You have an amazing collection, for me it would be the 62 MAS.
Have a safe and wonderful New Year.
Oh I love your explorer. If I ever get a Rolex a 36 explorer will be the one. But for now I’m still wearing my new omega aqua terra day/date. I love that I just don’t see anyone wearing one. Congrats on the birthday (30. I remember that!)
Happy new year man! All the best for 2024 ❤
Fantastic collection and big congrats on the birthday Explorer 🙌
What a wonderful, well thought out collection! Cheers on the Explorer! I always go back and forth on the Explorer or Explorer II.
2 watches that couldn’t be more different.
The Explorer I picked up to wear at my wedding. Absolutely a daily for me.
I also loss my father in my 30's. He was a watch guy also. Now, I'm reflecting the journey on my watch collecting and It was pretty similar to my Dad's taste in watches. You have an amazing watch collection. Happy new year!
That’s a really beautiful sentiment you shared about your father; how it felt like he bought the Explorer for you. I liked that a lot
Hard to put it into words, but it was the most expensive purchase I've ever made. Just as that sum of money was spent, it was somehow replenished just as quickly. Genuinely felt like it was bought for me. It's beyond bizarre Brian🥃
When I grow up I want to be like you. With a small watch collection.
Ah, it definitely helps "declutter" the mind (for me at least) 😉
Thanks for an entertaining and informative year. You have provided my favourite watch channel, always look forward to your videos. I hope you have a great 2024. Cheers from Australia
Dude the whole collection rules, I definitely prefer the larger versions of these watches but they’re all incredible. Honestly though, I might be tempted to mug you for that Omega especially on the NTTD strap. Beautiful. Sorry again to hear about your father. Our dads can be gone and proud of us at the same time brother. Yours is smiling at you, for what you’ve built.
One of my favorite watch channels. Congratulations on your collection, it’s excellent.
Thank you David. Have a superb start to your New Year! 🥃
One of my favorite sayings is," whoever dies with the most watches wins". 😅 Congratulations ID Guy and welcome to the club ! 👊
Black FXD Pelagos next!!!
Here’s to 2024 and your next SOTC video
I watch a lot of TH-cam watch content. With all the SOTC videos of various enthusiasts/collectors/content producers etc
This is my favourite collection. By some margin.
Every single point you made resonated and sung true with me.
And you read my mind when you said the 54 is effectively surplus now. Great watch but the explorer is magnificent, a close to perfect watch and a wonderful piece to pay tribute to your late father and a great companion to the fourth decade of your life.
The straps are sensational. The omega is the best one out there. The seiko is just sensational. The FXD is my favourite Tudor.
Stay humble and please keep sending us these great videos they are so good.
Best to you boykie
Wisam 🥃
Wisam, you're a legend man. Thank you. The last few years (between '22 and '23) have taught me about quality over quantity. And man, think going into next year it'll be about using the space of the BB54 to add something else - just as impactful. Said it in an earlier comment about how a watch with a history behind its design, great backstory and a personal story to go with it... just the cherry on the cake 😉 Many thanks for your fantastic insights over the year boet and I hope you have a superb New Year! 🥃
I love your channel. You always have something interesting to say and I have learned a lot from your videos. Best wishes for 2024!🎉
My name is Marcelo, I'm from Brazil, a lawyer and a long-time fan of vintage watches.
Congratulations on the collection, very good taste.
Just as a suggestion to my friend, I would keep the Tudor Black Bay and swap the other for a vintage Breitking Chrono; and I would change the Seiko Mas bracelet for the original vintage rubber one and finally I would change the Zenith El Primero bracelet for a black racing one with those little holes typical of F1 races in the 70s.
Greetings from Brazil
I love that Zenith. I'm not sure if you picked that up new or second-hand, but that is now on my radar.
As far as the bb54. I bought it new.
I noticed the day after I bought it that the 3 o'clock baton marker was crooked. It was sent back to Tudor, where it is currently having the dial replaced.
Tudor told the AD that it was 'within their tolerance ' and was not considered defective.
The AD agreed to pay at their cost to have the dial replaced for me.
I guess the lesson is that despite how excited you are on the day of purchase, really examine the watch before you leave the store.
Lovely collection. Lost my dad a year ago and a lot of this hobby connects me to him. And oh my you are only 30!.. you are very mature… regarding your collection - I’d love you to go wild and get a cartier tank or something to really spice things up!..
Thoughtful, deliberate, fantastic SOTC!!! Are there three better decades in watchmaking than 50s-70s?!?! IMHO, I think not. Thank you so much for bringing perspective and joy to this hobby. You’ve made it better for me and I’m excited about the years to come. Happy new years, cheers 🥃
Well done friend. That's an excellent collection. Enjoy them 👍🙏
Great STOC! I love the Omega and the Pelagos FXD. I think I’d take those as my two watch collection and add the Zenith as a third. Yours is a discerning collection that I admire.
Wow, I wish I could say my collection was complete. Cheers Mate!
Ah, the collections are never complete, we all know that 😉 Thank you for this Greg! Have a fantastic New Year! 🥃
Love you content - please bring back your long format IDLives 🙏🏼
What a culmination, feels like I’ve been along for the ride since the early days so to see your complete collection and TH-cam success is very heartwarming! Onwards and upwards bru
It's kind of funny, that I just got myself Day-Date 118238 and my reasoning was the same, what watch do I want to wear when I'm old.
I don't know why, but yg day-date makes me think of an documentary I saw, where this older guy was wearing one, that had seen some life. I just felt that was so cool.
Also a new chapter in my life, not a happy one unfortunatelly, but upwards and onwards they say.
Nice collection and very well thought out one. Happy new year!
I enjoyed your phrase, “the best watch is the one on your wrist”.
Great video! Look forward to your videos in 2024!
Congratulations sir…happy holidays…happy birthday 🎉 and happy new year…hope 2024 is the best year yet
Enjoyed your content this year buddy, all the best for 2024
A collection to be proud 9f and one for me to envy. I'm in total agreement with you about the Seasalter 300, no HEV for starters. I have the Goldeneye Seamaster 300m bought new in 2006, wish I'd known about the 300 back then....
I guessed the Explorer 36! I have it too and love it.
My brother! Thank you for everything this year! By far my favorite for watches on TH-cam. I don't think there's anyone that acquires and appreciates their collection with the integrity that you do. You have educated me on what I like with the way you describe design and that has drastically changed the way I collect for the better. I appreciate that more than you know. Thanks again and many blessings in the New Year.
SotC… One of the duties of a TH-camr
It's our foremost responsibility to get them right 😆 Ah, love it!
See you next year buddy. Terrific collection
Glorious Rolex Explorer…! Perfect gift…! Great coleection…! ❤️
If your father had it as one of his favourite sayings, he must have understood the irony clearly. And of course, you do as well. Enjoyed your SOTC and happy 2024 to you IDG.
Always said it as a joke, absolutely 😉 Many thanks Mark! Have a superb New Years sir! 🥃
Explorer for you is definitely more than the sum of its parts or brand. Enjoy and thanks for sharing!
Rollercoaster watch. It's been one helluva journey (and culmination) but man... wouldn't change it. Thank you for all your insights this year Rob and have a terrific start to 2024! 🥃
Congratulations on your Explorer. You have a lovely collection and a superb channel. Have a wonderful New Year and take care.
Wishing you continued success. Great job!
Really appreciate it Justin and thank you! Have a wonderful New Year! 🥃
It's good to see you finally owning that explorer. I also admire your well curated collection. I wish you a nice new year's eve, cheers
The Oyster bracelet looks so well made even in a video.
Great to see your end of year collection. Particularly always loved the zenith but tragically way too small for my wrist. Same story with the explorer , have to have the bigger model. That dial is so beautiful. You've really struck a chord with me talking about your Dad. I've nothing personal of my Dad's so now I've reached twice your age last September , Ha Ha ! I'm building a collection with some watches my son will keep when I'm gone. Recently got the 60th anniversary Bond watch , he loves it . What he doesn't know is , it's only mine till next July when he's 21. Hopefully though he may keep a few of my other Omegas and the memories that go with them. Keep doing what you do. No one else out there breaks down watch design so well!
Congrats and Happy New Year! 🎉
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father 🙏🏽
Health to wearing those lovely pieces. All assume 😊
Awesome selection, thanks for sharing and all the content you produce. Take care.
10/10 Great video brother 🙌🏾
That collection is outstanding
Excellent Collection! Thanks for your thoughtful review of the pieces. Congrats on the Milestone Explorer! Happy New Year!
Thank you Peter and have a fantastic New Year too! 🥃
Nice grab. One of my favorite Rolex models by far (second only to the datejust/day-date). Blessings to you!
Amazing watch collection! congratulatons!
Yeah my 54 is about to go as well unfortunately. I’m replacing with a watchco seamaster and I feel like my whole chase for true vintage will be able to end with that piece
A worthy replacement brother. I'd take that trade any day of the week. Mine's going to be leaving in a few months - already have my eye on it's replacement 😉
I applaud your humility and your recognition of the immense privilege of owning such a nice collection. All of your content is first class and I appreciate your effort!
And congrats on redesigning the update on the Rolex AirKing :)
Hahaha! Maaaany many moons ago that Air-King design video was seen by someone somewhere and it ended up in production (at least, that's what we're going to assume) 😉 Thank you Charles and have a fantastic New Year! 🥃
I remember following your choice with your first watch, well thought out and perfectly chosen, as is the rest of your collection. I too, love simple watches at most having a 12,3,6,9 on the dial. Every collection should have a chronograph though and I love your choice, understated and historically significant. My desired chronograph for my collection is a bit out there, a Roger Dubuis with a sympathie case, powered by a Lemania 2310, a Geneva hallmarked version of what became the Omega 321. The movement that went to the moon. Love your Rolex choice too, as mine would be very similar. Love the sentiment behind the choice too. My grail you may ask? A Laurent Ferrier Galet Traveller Globe Night Blue or enameled North American dial.
Great video 👍. A 36 mm explorer is a classy choice to add to the collection.
I feel like I’m pretty close to my perfect collection too that new Longines legend diver I think has clinched it for me. Happy new year.
Happy new year and congratulations on your collection! We all say we have to slow it down, but here I am, with a Chronomaster and a BB Bronze inbound. It never ends lol.
And I've made arrangements to fill in that Pilot Chrono/Field watch hole in the collection already... It never ends... John Rambo was right "NOTHING IS OVER!" 😆🥃
Wonderful Curated Robust Collection 🤙🏾 congratulations on the new piece! Keep producing awesome content and happy New Year 🍾
I really enjoyed the stories behind each watch, especially the Explorer..
Your entire collection is full of big hitters, and Im not talking monetary... but more importantly emotionally
I have to stop watching your videos when you feature that FXD, I get so close to getting pushed over the line to grab one, stay strong Pete, stay strong..:))
Thanks for sharing these brother, have a safe start to the new year and enjoy a drink on me from down-under 🥃🇦🇺
Been incredibly fortunate this year mate... every watch bought at a discount (the Zenith by nearly 50%) and it feels like prime time because folks just aren't looking at them. Also, if I was the one who converted you to get your arse into an FXD, I'd be a happy guy... you low-key helped influence me with your TT Explorer review (true story). Find a second hand FXD and wear the snot out of it 😉 Can't think of a better watch to use in Aus... and speaking of which, I've got to travel out there!! Much love brother and have a wonderful New Year! 🥃
Hahaha...bless you bro @@ID-Guy
Given that I have several of the same watches in my collection, I tip my hat to you and say "great taste!".
Great taste is catching 😉 Have a terrific New year brother! 🥃