My 2025 State Of The Collection: Diverse watches - Cartier, JLC, Panerai, Patek, Rolex, VC & Zenith
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- Hello watch lovers around the world, welcome to another episode at hand wound horology.
On todays special episode, I will be sharing my watch collection for the first quarter of 2025. I will share my watch collection. When I got them, Why I love them, and my grail goals for 2025.
Going forward this will be an annual video. I will update as my collection grows & evolves. Please share your current SOTC in the comments below!
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This is the closest to my dream collection I've come across in watch content during the years Ive been in this hobby.. Congratulations mate! I am sort of half way there, minus the three watches I'm working towards: Patek golden ellipse, 1921 VC the exact same as yours, and a second Reverso in rose gold. Anyways, enjoyed your video and looking forward to the next one. cheers
Thanks for your kind words. You sound like someone with exceptional tastes in watches.
Ellipse, 1921 and a reverso would be a formidable dress watch trio
@@The77310 sounds like an awesome collection! What do you already have?
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@@ollik8192 Thanks! in the spirit of sharing collections, im currently enjoying
a jlc master geographic, jlc reverso duoface (couple item with my fiance), iwc spitfire, cartier tank vermeil yellow gold with brown marble dial, GS sbgw231, polerouter, then an omega, rolex, and other vintage items
@The77310 pure class! What a wonderful collection.
wow wow wow what a great collection! The collection has it all. And those dressy watches are exceptional
Thank you mate. I'm a sucker for dress watches. So much design and character in them compared to the typical sports watches out there
Beautiful collection my friend. Enjoy it in good health.
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Stunning, diverse collection and great video!
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Great collection!
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Lovely collection! looking forward to seeing what watch number 9 will be, or should I say the new number 8.
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Word on the street, piaget will release s smaller 79 in the future. That could be it!
That 1921 is so cool. Truly unique.
Yes. Is the bwst piece I've ever owned
Love Your collection, which is Your personal horological journey.
As you have carefully researched your collection, Both Rolex are iconic, so don’t release the DJ just because it’s the same brand as Batman.
For me, the Panerai is a possible swap out for the in/out rule. There are many options for that swap, with a Nautilus replacing the Panerai easily.
As we do, you have sentimental value for many of these pieces, so continue to think long term for your journey and the collection.
I’ve subscribed! Fellow Ozy collector, with fantastic taste.
Thank you for your wise words of advice.
Yes the panerai and calatrava are my least favourite that I own. If a dream piece ever becomes available, they would be the first on the chopping board.
Hot off the press, the 5712 has been discontinued. My heart sank a bit.
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Love your collection
Absolutely stunning and diverse
I just did the same thing moving to one piece per brand - it’s so tough to do
Thanks mate.
One watch per brand collection. Easier said than done!
Amazing collection - we have similar tastes and collecting ethos. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Keep the DJ36 and the Batman… both different and both iconic design language. There’s room for two Rolex’s in the collection if one is that sporty and the other is dressy. You’re right though, if it was say a 41 on oyster I’d say ditch the DJ.
Thanks for your input. Maybe I'll end up keeping both. The decision is too difficult 😫
Congrats on a great collection!! You have a variety of brands and complications. All of them are great with the Vacheron a true standout piece to me. As someone who wears their watch on the right wrist I wish they did a version for me. The two digital pieces at the end really completed it. Hard to keep the one in one out rule, so I wish you luck with that! What would go if the all gold Piaget was to arrive?
Thank you very much.
Shame to hear about the vc. You're not the first person to tell me this. Vc is neglecting the left handers!
The calatrava would go. It's not my favourite pp and it is similar category as the vc. But in my humble opinion, the vc is more superior.
But that's if they ever make a smaller version of the piaget
Nice collection mate
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Impressive to say the least! The fact you have a spend history like that makes me think that you may very well get the call on the Nautilus one day!
Thank you.
You would think so right?
Hot of the press, it seems the 5712 has been discontinued. My heart sank a bit. It was my favourite variation. The time and date was a bit plain. And this one was quite slim.
I guess it was not meant to be...
Great and very thoughtful collection. I do also do prefer the one brand, one watch way of collecting. That said, stay a bit flexible, datejust and gmt are each for its own great and both as they are a stunning and different enough. Your collection is still diverse, but if it bothers you, you could sell the datejust as you already have dressy watches and the gmt becomes a bit more dressy on a jubilee bracelet. But don’t rush it, take your time. Collecting is a hobby and should be fun, not forced. Have a great weekend and look forward to the next state of the collection. Piaget is a great Idee actually, would love to see also a Breitling there but we’ll, that’s just me, love that brand. Cheers
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You make some good points. Maybe I can make an exception for these two since they are completely different.
A smaller polo 79 would be the dream 😍
Simply wow, this is one well planed out and executed collection. I have a few of the watches you do 😊 I’m very heavy on Zenith and have 4
Really love the zenith. Imo the best chronograph on the market
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Hey great. vid! You know I slowly follow your collection. I still feel you'll get the ultimate grail of yours this year ;). btw, I salute how you can maintain an 8 watch limit. hahahahaha. Looking forward to more videos.
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I hope you are right. You must know something I don't.
Your taste is class
Thank you very much
I see panerai, I clicked. ❤
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Stunning collection. All great watches but that VC is a dream.
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The 1921 is something else 😍
Wow, what a stunning collection.
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Thanks for sharing wear them in good health
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Great video dude - what lenses are you using for the videos? Looks great
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You will laugh when I tell you. I'm using a samsung flip 6 with basic tripod and lighting
Wow this is a great collection. Congrats
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Batman with the Batman t shirt - well shot
Haha thanks for noticing the small details
Although I am not a fan of Panerai and Master II Batman, I can nonetheless see how vast and versatile your collection is, you would have a watch for any occasion.
Considering you will be saving now, you could get a Lange Datograph to replace the Primero, or perhaps a Pepsi Meteorite to replace to Batman?
Those suggestions you make are a dream pieces to own. One day 🥲
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Lovely!
Thank you very much 😊
A lot of care and attention went into this collection. It shows. 🫡
You have the best dress watches in the business. They make up half your collection, which is very refreshing to see. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Thanks mate.
I prefer dress watches as their design is more creative and elegant.
Where as sports watches generally like more or less the same
The Reverso and the 1921 are awesome. The his and hers Cartier Tanks make sense.
I'm not fan of the Calatrava and the Panerai, but I do think that your collection has a nice balance to it. It's a very elegant and diverse collection. I'm more into complications, but you do you.
I have a lot of respect for how you have made and to a degree, followed the rules of your collection. I know I could not part with the watch that I wore when my son was born.
It's a tough choice. I'm not much of a a Rolex fan either, but that Datejust has to be the optimal configuration for the Datejust. Just as you said, fluted bezel, jubilee, 38mm and the blue dial. That is the perfect combo!
I'm going for some similar things, but on easy mode. I do like more complications as well as other horological details in the engine room. I'm also going for a max 2 per brand rule. 3 could also work, but it would mean that I could not realistically collect all the brands I love.
Thanks for watching.
Funnily, the calatrava and panerai are the least favourite in the collection and would be the first on the chopping board if one of my dream watches were to become available.
I do respect and appreciate high complication watches. But I'm a simple guy. I prefer the purest form of the watch. And they are much too expensive for me 😆
Maybe I'll keep the dj within the family. Lend it to a relative.
Happy watch collecting
@hand.wound.horology or you could just say that you are just holding the Batman for your son when he turns 18 so it does not count. ;-)
Haha good idea. Whatever helps us watch collectors sleep at night 😁
Buddy, what do u do for a living to get all those watches?
Sugar Mummy
I'm just an average full time bank worker.
Besides watches and toys. I live a pretty frugal lifestyle.
Work hard and save. And there is room to haggle for non hype watches at the ad. In Australia anyway.
Thanks for watching
Yeah my wifey helps me out too 😆
Very nice collection! Love the philosophy of limiting things to 8. To take it one step further, what would you choose if you had to bring this down in 4?
Thank you very much.
Limit to 4 from my existing collection? 1921, DJ, reverso and gmt (i think)
4 of any watch? 1921, piaget polo 79 in 36mm (this watch doesn't exist), nautilus 5712 and a reverso.
2 sports and 2 dress. I think that is a nice balance
What’s the name/brand of your watch box? Looks great! Thanks.
It is called a wolf racing green watch box. Something on the lines of that.
A quick google should lead in the right direction
great collection! i would keep the DateJust and the GMT. it might be one of those watches you look back on and wish you still had.
Thank you very much.
That is some wise words of advice. I'm considering lending one of them out to a family member for a while.
Maybe that will help me decide if I should keep both or not
I can’t unsee the Mickey Mouse Zenith now 😂. Keep both Rolexes if they make you happy. No point replacing for a lesser piece for the sake of it
🤣 I think i will keep both for the time being. If one of my dream watches become available. I will know which one to give the chop.
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How big is your wrist? Fantastic collection!
Thank you very much.
Wrist size is 16.5cm
Keep both the dj and gmt. Rules are meant to be broken
I might have to. I can't seem to make a decision 😕
@ I can see a Daytona in your future
My future must be looking bright then 😎
@ I hope so, there's enough success in the world for everyone.
Nice watches. I’m envious of a few pieces I’ve been eyeballing for my collection. One day lol. If the AD gets back to me 💀
Thank you very much. The ad has been giving me the cold shoulder lately 🥲
@ lol idk y they would? The amount of money u dropped. But again killer collection. I hope o get to be able to buy some of those pieces one day.
@markhor1988 it's all politics here. All about who you know 😆 i just heard that the 5712 has been discontinued.
Mr heart just sunk a little 🥲
@ yea. Sadly here in Dallas that’s all that it is. Unless u wanna go grey market. Really the discontinued the Nautilus. Patek ceo going wyld.
@markhor1988 watches are a bit personal to me. Like a pair of socks. I prefer not to go second hand haha.
If it's not meant to be is not meant to be. I'll go for something else
Keep the DJ bracelet, it should fit the GMT Master 2, mine does on the 116710ln. I’d then put the DJ on a nice strap and sell it. It’s VERY HARD to get Rolex to sell you a bracelet. Hope this helps cheers!
Thanks for your advice. I'll try it out.
Great collection! What is your wrist size?
Wrist size is 16.5cm
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Beautiful collection. The only missing piece is a watch from AP.
I was at a stage where I really loved the royal oak. But it doesn't seem to wear well on me. 37 too small 39 too big.
I do like the 38mm but it only comes in a chronograph i believe.
Currently there are no ap retailers in Australia. Word on the street they will open a boutique in Sydney. Let's wait till then
Keep both the Batman and DJ36. They are both different enough to have variety in your collection.
Thanks for the input Mr cartier!
Sell the GMT, the DJ fits your wrist better and is more timeless.
Thanks for your input.
I have considered that. But my collection would become a bit dress watch heavy. Perhaps if I can find another sports watches I'll do it
@ you don’t have a speedmaster. I think 1 of the older 39mm versions would fit you well if you want to put a lot of money in the bank after the GMT sale. Otherwise a Moser or Grand Seiko are a nice do-all option.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look into it
I wonder why you didnt put the pin buckle in for wrist shots for either the calatrava and the vacheron? Never seen anyone wear their watch strap like that, unless theyre safe queens and you dont want to stress the leather strap..
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I always buckle the watch up when I wear them. But in this video i wore it like that to prolong the leather.
For the calatrava I'm saving it for cny. It has now been happily worn on the wrist this week
@hand.wound.horology Ah, alright makes sense then. Great collection :)
@dr_addyman thank you 😊
I’ve got the same box!
It's a good one. I like the compact size and overall feel.
The 1921 you own is 36mm or 40mm?
It is 36.5mm
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A great collection
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Funny. I also have a solid collection including a batgirl and DJ41. But I have been really struggling/wanting to trade the DJ for a duo face reverso. Decisions. 😅
Do it man. You won't regret it haha
What a beautiful collection. Love how you have variety and I would not sell either Rolex. If you need to idk I mean it seems like you are a dress watch guy maybe keep the datejust. Thanks for sharing cheers!
Thank you very much.
I do like dress watches the most cause their designs are more creative and beautiful compared to sports watches generally.
Unfortunately, sports watches are harder to acquire from the ads. One day i hope it can get the nautilus. Then I'll reach watch enlightenment
Sensible collection
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You still don't close the Patek strap 😋
This video was recorded in January before cny.
I promise you the watch has been fully worn and enjoyed now 😁
@@hand.wound.horology you have a nice collection. TDE limits his collection also by his watch box. It seems like many collectors are doing this now.
Really. How many watch boxes do he have? I see he upload a new video every week of buying new watch
I found your statement contradictory. While you said you did not want to have all different brands in your watch box, I figured 2 Rolexes.
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I mentioned in the video I'm currently deciding which one to part with. But it's not an easy decision
I would keep both dj and Batman.
I think i might have to. Can't bring myself to part with one of them so far 😪
I was all about one watch per brand. Till I got a Rolex…..
Yeah. Dj and gmt are quite different. Hard to choose one over the other
Keep the Rolex gmt, because it is also a present from your wife
Great advice. Don't wanna get the missers unhappy!
My suggestion is to swap out the Datejust for a 38mm Acqua Terra. You will have a great everyday piece and an Omega in your balanced collection⌚️
I have always respected omega but have never found a piece that truly sings to me.
I was very close to getting the 38mm at with ivory dial.
Thanks for your input
Rules are limiting
Yes they are limiting. But i put those rules in place to:
Ensure i can enjoy and appreciate all brands and make sure i don't go bankrupt 😆
Get rid of the others keep your Rolex
Thanks for your advice.
However, if i was ever in that position. I would prefer to keep the others and get rid of the rolexes 😆