When my collection still consisted of only 5 pieces, I insisted on not being a collector, no way! Now, some 25 years and exactly 85 watches later I can't say that with conviction anymore.
Nice!! The small German watch makers are so impressive. More content on those companies would be awesome. Thanks for your awesome videos. Truly the best on TH-cam!!
The last piece, the A. Lang & Sohne is just totally crazy, the two chronographs on top of each other... I mean, you are never gonna use it, trully no, but the fact that it can do is far more satisfying that knowing that your Submariner can go 300 meters or so into the ocean. Love it!
That A. Lange & Soehene is from another universe. Both in functions and in execution ! For us, ordinary humans, that Jaeger LeCoultre should fit the bill perfectly ! If only our mind could rule our heart !
The shot of the H. Moser & Cie with the seconds hand fixed to the camera position (I assume the watch is spinning on a lazy susan at one rotation per minute while the camera focused on the seconds hand?) was genuinely impressive. I'd love a behind the scenes of what it takes to make a Watchfinder video.
I've been following this channel for a long time and the content just gets better and better. Love the podcast style episodes and the macro photography is always perfection
@@korian105 they have done similarly brilliant camera work earlier as well, many times in fact (the specific one which you mentioned where the watch seems to rotate while the camera is focused on the sweeping seconds hand)
@@sushimshah2896 agreed. I never implied there was anything less than amazing camera work in the past but was just pointing out that I found the shot from 3:30 to be quite impressive. Nearly the full dial in the shot seems quite different from any shot I’ve seen but hope I’m wrong on this. I just want to see more of it
Although it seems that the entire watch may not be actually rotating judging by the reflections, but the rotation was probably added in post. Still cool if that’s the case
I bought the Dornbluth 99.1-Medium last year. Fantastic watch! Even at first look it makes a real statement. Totally has that German look ... so clean, precise and elegant, but also comfortable and unpretentious. And that movement!!! Just glorious!
Let alone all 5 watches, I can spend the rest of my life with this A. Lange & Sohne TRIPLE SPLIT watch! It's easily the greatest watch made or probably top 3 great watches made ever! And it's stunningly beautiful!
This video is like a rollercoaster. Starts with a Casio and I was like oh, are we gonna go that route? And from there we went to Moser, that's like having molten chocolate cake straight after salad. Wait lol what now?? Quite a lot of dark horse picks except the Lange triple split so gotta give props to that. I would have included a Breguet just because if you ask me.
My picks before watching the video: Daily Wears~ 1. Rolex - Submariner 2. Omega - Speedmaster From what I've seen, almost every enthusiast with a >$100,000 collection has both of these pieces and for good reason. They are perhaps the two most iconic pieces around, and from two very highly sought after brands. These pieces will represent the daily wears/sports watches for the collection Dress Watches~ 3. A. Lange Söhne - Lange 1 Refined, technical, and beautiful, the Lange 1 line is one of the most beloved by enthusiasts. There is no space wasted on the dial and the movement is simply stunning. 4. Jaeger LeCoultre - Reverso DuoFace Small Seconds The ultimate enthusiast collection would feel incomplete without an entry from JLC, the watchmaker's watchmaker. This piece is an icon and provides a decidedly different element than the Lange, despite offering its own form of fanciful class. 5. Grand Seiko - Snowflake When considering the world of luxury watchmaking and its many offerings, Grand Seiko stands alone as one of the truly unique brands with its Spring Drive movements. Enthusiasts also enjoy the unique and innovative dial on this piece as well as the Zaratsu polishing.
My five watch collection 1) 35 quid ebay 70s gb timex 32mm - every day office watch until it goes ping 2) Grandads 70s omega cushion case deville - posh occasions 3) grandads ww2 omega from the signals - perfect story watch 4) Namica shiramama - for holidays when it arrives 5) casio f91w for all the times I want to tell the time
Thanks for yet another great video, very thought provoking as always. Personally, my own “thinker” would insist in a radio/solar Casio, no need to worry the grey matter as to if the time was accurate or when a new battery would (not) be needed. Keep well!
Great video, the D. Dornblüth & Sohn Caliber 99.1 Medium is now on my radar, many thanks for continuing to introduce us to watches and expanding our knowledge and enjoyment of the hobby.
Some really great choices. For me, my Speedmaster racing Panda dial gets the chronograph nod, a Stowa Fleiger (36mm) manual would get the tool watch/aviator spot (they have a gorgeous bronze cased model available), a diver would be covered by a Black Bay Steel, dress watch would go to something vintage (picked up a Longines from the 40’s that had a great Cartier Tank feel to it but funkier), and a Blancpain Leman day/night double time zone would probably get the complication watch spot (or a Jaeger master control calendar).
Haha during the video I thought to myself "damn all these watches might actually be in range to buy at some point in my life" and then you slap the Lange in my face :D
I love the triple split. Lange is simply fantastic and one of a kind! Rolex made a triple split too, and patented it, but never produced it for the market sadly.
@@a_k_s1973 The research and development division did develop and patent a chronograph capable of splitting and retaining separate measures of seconds, minutes, and hours. Never to be produced tho, as I said.
The thing that he mentions about the extra subdials... its so true..I always want a chronograph... even though I have no need for it. It just looks stunning... for whatever psychological reasons
@Christopher Wood -MDH- may I ask why exactly had to get back to the shop? I am considering adding one or two JLCs in my collection soon and I’d like to hear some other opinions
That H. Moser is beautiful and I have never seen anything like the triple split, but that is almost a down payment on a house. The H. Moser is obtainable.
That last entry just became my dream watch, being the kind of guy to hang out at trackdays to record laptimes of different cars to help the drivers and teams to with their setup, this watch is what I need
It would be nice if A. Lange could house that triple split in a somehow reversible case, so you can wear it movement side up until you actually need to use it.
I am very impressed with the selection, especially the AL&s Triple split, there is a spare part of my anatomy that I would give for one😁 ( Seiko and Tissot Quartz Chronos have a split second function without the extra hand🤔)
I would have replaced the Dornbluth with any white dial automatic NOMOS. The collection already have timers at the 2 extreme ends. The NOMOS can go from office to cocktail to dinner to weekends …with almost any age and dress code, and cheaper. And always a little cooler than the masses in every situations. And a different JLC, a gold Reverso, preferably the Tribute. This will fill the gap in having a formal gold watch, but can slid into semi formal or business casual situations because of its shape and history as a sport watch. Also this will give an alternative to the round shape of the rest of the collection.
I agree with you about the nomos. I have nomos club as a daily watch and must say it's the most accurate watch in my collection. It's running plus 3 seconds a week which is very impressive for $1500 watch. Lots of people think that nomos has boring design and long lugs but I really enjoy the look.
All good till that grail at the end hehe! If you have an A.lange in your collection, you've achieved a pinnacle collection :) ridiculously beautiful pieces!!!
I’m rebuilding my collection now. After selling a ton last year, my rose gold Kudoke 2 arrived in February to accompany a Submariner date and a G Shock. Then I added a medium sized Santos de Cartier to add a non round watch which replaced both a Moser Streamliner and a Parmigiani Tonda GT. Now I’m trying to get my hands on a very limited Naoya Hida NH TYPE 2C-1 Lettercutter.
The JLC has some critical movement issues. If you search online you’ll find multiple reports of stuttering, stalling chrono seconds hands and watches that have been sent in multiple times for service to address the issue.
This is a great video! Like you mentioned about D. Dornbluth & Sohn. If you could make more videos about these german companies would be awesome! I just purchased D. DornBluth & Sohn Zeigerdatum Quattro. What an incredible elegant piece! Thank you for the video….always learning more with you guys!
I always look forward to your excellent videos. I really appreciate you highlighting so many watch brands that for whatever reason seem to be under the radar so to speak. Your analysis is always fresh and to the point. Great effort!!
I would just like to add... I scale mountains and wear a Garmin Fenix series on my left wrist and a Hamilton Khaki Auto on my right. The Garmin has died on me a few times, but the Hamilton has never failed me. There's still a place for automatic or mechanical watches in the world of adventuring today.
Greetings from Metro Atlanta Georgia USA! Long time fan of the Channel. First time reaching out to you. Keep up the great content. My wife who is not into watches, recently said, she likes your channel. We recently bought a "CasiOak" for each of us. Thanks for highlighting this timepiece. This vid is totally not what most would expect from a watch collection and that's so cool! Cheers!⌚
Glad the GSHOCK is here. It is quite simply so functional, stylish and well priced that I wear it on my wrist with pride 5 days a week. This GSHOCK and a Seiko 5 go a long way for those of use currently unable to afford more expensive watches, but still want options
The adventure watch - seiko alpinist (the expensive one with the leather bund) The professional thing - CWC diver (the watch that took over from the submariner in the British navy) The office dolly - grand seiko 37mm quartz, blue or silver. (perfect every day piece) The chronograph one - not a chrono but a jlc duo face blue and silver. Just gorgeous. Massive history. Interesting. Final unique piece of genius - grand seiko constant force tourbillon. Holy cow that's a watch!
Thing is of course, people with 5 watch collections like this, just don't have 5 watch collections. Many years ago I had a collection of over some 100 pieces before selling off around 80 in one of my all-time bone-headed moves. But this was back in the day when people collected for the joy of it, rather than what they could make out of it. Imagine that if you can!
(1) For me the adventurer's watch is my Traser Pioneer P96 with a personalized print and etching remembering time my brother spent in a specialist unit (also a gift from him). Tritium lume seems ideal for this purpose to me. (2) My professional (office) watch will have to be a Straum Opphav Damasmus in white. Quite a looker. Goes well with black, grey and blue suits. (3) As I'm having use for timing things in the office too, and ride to work on a bike, my pick for an "office chrono" is a Junghans Form C (white) of minimalist aesthetics. Quartz can't be beaten for accuracy, realibilty and a grab'n'go attitude on hectic family mornings when you should already be at your work desk. Especially with chronos I found I am not found of the added height of mechanic movements (dress shirts compatibility). Thus for leisure pursuits I'm quite content with Seiko Meca-Quartz SSB031 worn on a black rallye band with red stitching or its white equivalent (SSB025) with a beads-of-rice bracelet for the summer. But my real pick for this category would actually not be the chrono, but the GMT traveller watch instead, and I'd pick my Zodiac "Sherbet" here. (4) My favorite everyday watch which wins most wrist-time (due to excellent wearability) is easily a blue Frederique Constant Highlife (sometimes on bracelet, other times on rubber), which would be replaced by a blue Vacheron Constantin Overseas, if I were to win the lottery. The realistic replacement someday here will be a blue Tudor Pelagos titanium. To match the outfit I'm wearing, alternatively a Mido Ocean Star 200 Titanium (anthracite/orange) or an Oris Okavango (green) stand ready. (5) However, for the complication watch, - here comes the anti-climax - I'd settle with my Casio ProTrek PRW-30-1AER, because the compass is doing it for my outdoors activities, and is a very useful complication, even if you've also packed a real compass.
I have the same Casio, only in white. A JLC as well. Reverso red dial, small seconds. A Longines "Zulu time" on a strap. A Sub, and a Vacheron fifty-six. I have more but those are my play on "thinkers watches". Very good videos by the way.
I have a Seiko Alpinist Reinterpretation (subtle green dial) as fieldwatch option. A vintage King Seiko 5626 as dresswatch. (50 years old and runs between +0 and +1 second per day. Absolutely insane movement. Also the finishing beats everything from switzerland from that period of time) A Citizen Promaster as beater/diver(i don't really dive but i like a watch i could wear while swimming). A Vintage swiss Chronograph with diving Bezel as everyday-watch (From the brand Pierce that fell victim to the Quartz-Crisis but they were the first ones that made Chronographs waterproof) And a Casio CFX-200 as Digital watch. It is by far the King among all calculator-watches because it is a scientific-calculator. (Very expensive in good condition but absolutely worth it)
Lovely selection. For my perfect 5: Casio Royale (currently wearing it) as the beater watch; dad's 1955 Rolex Oyster Precision (currently getting a new mainspring for $2600) for my dress watch; Omega OP for my diver; Straton Speciale for my chronograph; & Minase 5-Windows for my weekend funky watch.
I agree, that triple split complications is truely engineering art in motion. Worthy of the $150k price tag if any watch can truely be worth that much.
I’ve only been into watches for a couple years. And it’s funny how many paths I’ve taken in such a short amount of time. I’m by no means rich but I managed to come across some nice watches in that span. However I can’t ever make up my mind and have let many pieces go as well. At first I only wanted divers. Then I wanted a piece for every occasion. Then I realized I don’t go to fancy places so I sold my dress pieces. Then I went through a rugged quartz g shock faze. Then I said to myself these aren’t real pieces. So I wanted a piece from every region. So had a French, German, Swiss, Japanese, Italian and even a Made in USA watch. Then I sold those because I wanted to go back to the beginning. Back to Divers …. LOL. In that span I’ve had about 25 different watches . I now have only 8. What I’ve come to realize is that there’s never gonna be a set number or set style, but instead it’s a lifelong journey of collecting and ridding watches. Experiencing many and having fun with the whole thing. My collection as of now is Seiko SPB143, Sinn 556i, Citizen Aqualand, Orient Maestro, Zenith Quartz Diver, GShock GW5610, Casio F91w, and a charitable piece from Triwa with Humanium metal made from recycled guns. This will change as time goes on.
I would add in a Frederique Constant Index (which I own) and a Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope (which I don't) for some entry level pieces that really pop for the price.
Assuming money no object but OTS watches only: Casioak (with metal band and case), FP Journe QP, Zeitwerk Lumen, L&H Georg and if I must have a chrono Bulgari Nuclear Option otherwise FPJ Elegante 48
The Casio oak does what the Rolex used to do in collectors circles I would imagine, a thoughtfully chosen one screams I have some cool shit at home that I treat right.
Daily - explorer ii polar on rubber (understated and virtually idiot proof) Dress - datejust (or aqua terra, ultra thin moon) Fun - Speedmaster (or JLC reverso / perpetual calendar)
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When my collection still consisted of only 5 pieces, I insisted on not being a collector, no way! Now, some 25 years and exactly 85 watches later I can't say that with conviction anymore.
Damn buddy.. I’m at 13 so far!
most expensive one?
Cheapest one?
Any Vacheron?
Can you tell your 10 most favorite pieces of your Collection ?
Nice!! The small German watch makers are so impressive. More content on those companies would be awesome. Thanks for your awesome videos. Truly the best on TH-cam!!
He already has done a dedicated video on that watch, worth a "watch" imo!
Finally, a way for me to have hard boiled eggs and my wife to have them soft boiled. Gonna pick up one of those A. Lange and Sohnes. Thanks
The last piece, the A. Lang & Sohne is just totally crazy, the two chronographs on top of each other... I mean, you are never gonna use it, trully no, but the fact that it can do is far more satisfying that knowing that your Submariner can go 300 meters or so into the ocean. Love it!
That A. Lange & Soehene is from another universe. Both in functions and in execution ! For us, ordinary humans, that Jaeger LeCoultre should fit the bill perfectly ! If only our mind could rule our heart !
The shot of the H. Moser & Cie with the seconds hand fixed to the camera position (I assume the watch is spinning on a lazy susan at one rotation per minute while the camera focused on the seconds hand?) was genuinely impressive. I'd love a behind the scenes of what it takes to make a Watchfinder video.
I've been following this channel for a long time and the content just gets better and better. Love the podcast style episodes and the macro photography is always perfection
@@korian105 they have done similarly brilliant camera work earlier as well, many times in fact (the specific one which you mentioned where the watch seems to rotate while the camera is focused on the sweeping seconds hand)
@@sushimshah2896 agreed. I never implied there was anything less than amazing camera work in the past but was just pointing out that I found the shot from 3:30 to be quite impressive. Nearly the full dial in the shot seems quite different from any shot I’ve seen but hope I’m wrong on this. I just want to see more of it
Although it seems that the entire watch may not be actually rotating judging by the reflections, but the rotation was probably added in post. Still cool if that’s the case
@@korian105 you can see the camera angle changing, thats literally impossible in post
That Lange Triple Split is ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
That dornbluth is stunning.
The ALS is simply stunning
I bought the Dornbluth 99.1-Medium last year. Fantastic watch! Even at first look it makes a real statement. Totally has that German look ... so clean, precise and elegant, but also comfortable and unpretentious. And that movement!!! Just glorious!
Let alone all 5 watches, I can spend the rest of my life with this A. Lange & Sohne TRIPLE SPLIT watch! It's easily the greatest watch made or probably top 3 great watches made ever! And it's stunningly beautiful!
This video is like a rollercoaster. Starts with a Casio and I was like oh, are we gonna go that route? And from there we went to Moser, that's like having molten chocolate cake straight after salad. Wait lol what now?? Quite a lot of dark horse picks except the Lange triple split so gotta give props to that. I would have included a Breguet just because if you ask me.
My picks before watching the video:
Daily Wears~
1. Rolex - Submariner
2. Omega - Speedmaster
From what I've seen, almost every enthusiast with a >$100,000 collection has both of these pieces and for good reason. They are perhaps the two most iconic pieces around, and from two very highly sought after brands. These pieces will represent the daily wears/sports watches for the collection
Dress Watches~
3. A. Lange Söhne - Lange 1
Refined, technical, and beautiful, the Lange 1 line is one of the most beloved by enthusiasts. There is no space wasted on the dial and the movement is simply stunning.
4. Jaeger LeCoultre - Reverso DuoFace Small Seconds
The ultimate enthusiast collection would feel incomplete without an entry from JLC, the watchmaker's watchmaker. This piece is an icon and provides a decidedly different element than the Lange, despite offering its own form of fanciful class.
5. Grand Seiko - Snowflake
When considering the world of luxury watchmaking and its many offerings, Grand Seiko stands alone as one of the truly unique brands with its Spring Drive movements. Enthusiasts also enjoy the unique and innovative dial on this piece as well as the Zaratsu polishing.
For the record these are not my picks. Those would be a Czapek, a Lange Datograph, a Rolex Explorer, a Patek Calatrava, and a Fifty Fathoms
@@colinwills1235 lol, got to clarify:)
@@colinwills1235 Looks like you need a 10 watch collection. 😆
My five watch collection
1) 35 quid ebay 70s gb timex 32mm - every day office watch until it goes ping
2) Grandads 70s omega cushion case deville - posh occasions
3) grandads ww2 omega from the signals - perfect story watch
4) Namica shiramama - for holidays when it arrives
5) casio f91w for all the times I want to tell the time
5 watches, 1 to tell the time haahhahaha I like your style
Thank you for answering the question and nailing down your five watches! C'mon, people, you can do it too.
That bezel scratch on the Moser at 2:48 😬 ouch. Another exceptional video mr. Hands! Keep it up.
Yeah, we all saw that.
The JLC is gorgeous. The Lange is sublime.
I’m glad to see Moser pioneer on the list.
Don’t forget it also comes with an optional stainless steel bracelet, which makes it even more versatile.
That Dornbluth & sohne is Beautiful!
Thanks for yet another great video, very thought provoking as always. Personally, my own “thinker” would insist in a radio/solar Casio, no need to worry the grey matter as to if the time was accurate or when a new battery would (not) be needed. Keep well!
Measuring the time of two boiling eggs using the split second hands of L&S ... I love your comments! 😄 ❤
Great content as always! 👍
Some of the best watch content on TH-cam. Keep up the good work
Great video, the D. Dornblüth & Sohn Caliber 99.1 Medium is now on my radar, many thanks for continuing to introduce us to watches and expanding our knowledge and enjoyment of the hobby.
G Shock GA2100 and a Lange Triple Split in the same collection. The world's most interesting person, I reckon.
I'm new to watches, and found you after the Nico video. Your content is of the highest standard. Subscribed.
Daily beater: Hublot Classic Fusion
Weekend wear: Breitling Superocean Heritage
Nicer wear: Rolex DJ OP 1980s two tone champagne tapestry dial
Dress watch: Glashütte Panomaticlunar
"bringing it back down to Earth again"
*Dornbluth handcrafted masterpiece*
what
Some really great choices. For me, my Speedmaster racing Panda dial gets the chronograph nod, a Stowa Fleiger (36mm) manual would get the tool watch/aviator spot (they have a gorgeous bronze cased model available), a diver would be covered by a Black Bay Steel, dress watch would go to something vintage (picked up a Longines from the 40’s that had a great Cartier Tank feel to it but funkier), and a Blancpain Leman day/night double time zone would probably get the complication watch spot (or a Jaeger master control calendar).
A Lange & Söhne triple split my favourite piece
Haha during the video I thought to myself "damn all these watches might actually be in range to buy at some point in my life" and then you slap the Lange in my face :D
I love the triple split. Lange is simply fantastic and one of a kind! Rolex made a triple split too, and patented it, but never produced it for the market sadly.
🤣🤣🤣 Rolex made a triple split!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Please dont compare rolex to lange. I choose lange anyday anytime 🤓🤓
@@Jasuta123 Not comparing them, they have completely different priorities. I'm just a fan of the triple split, my man
@@thor_86 but rolex haven't made a triple split!!!
@@a_k_s1973 The research and development division did develop and patent a chronograph capable of splitting and retaining separate measures of seconds, minutes, and hours. Never to be produced tho, as I said.
Incredible list. Exquisite watches, and the macro views are soooo lovely. I get lost looking into that Moser. Simply beautiful.
That Moser gives me the feels. So beautiful 😍. Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for reminding me that I need a Dornbluth in my life. ⌚️
The thing that he mentions about the extra subdials... its so true..I always want a chronograph... even though I have no need for it. It just looks stunning... for whatever psychological reasons
Lange is the ultimate 1 and done. Time to look at indep. like FPJ, DB, MBF, Moser, etc.
I didn't think this channel had the connections to get their hands on a G-shock.
Lol
I have a 5 piece watch collection. Sinn 203 Ti AR, Wittnauer vintage , Casio w-800, Seiko 5 SNK371K1, Seiko 5 SNKD97J1.
Every single watch is amazing, with emphasis on JLC! Would like to see some Japanese hidden Gems as well, like Kurono Tokyo :)
@Christopher Wood -MDH- may I ask why exactly had to get back to the shop? I am considering adding one or two JLCs in my collection soon and I’d like to hear some other opinions
That H. Moser is beautiful and I have never seen anything like the triple split, but that is almost a down payment on a house. The H. Moser is obtainable.
Definitely a Dornbluth for me.
That last entry just became my dream watch,
being the kind of guy to hang out at trackdays to record laptimes of different cars to help the drivers and teams to with their setup, this watch is what I need
It would be nice if A. Lange could house that triple split in a somehow reversible case, so you can wear it movement side up until you actually need to use it.
I am very impressed with the selection, especially the AL&s Triple split, there is a spare part of my anatomy that I would give for one😁
( Seiko and Tissot Quartz Chronos have a split second function without the extra hand🤔)
I would have replaced the Dornbluth with any white dial automatic NOMOS.
The collection already have timers at the 2 extreme ends.
The NOMOS can go from office to cocktail to dinner to weekends …with almost any age and dress code, and cheaper.
And always a little cooler than the masses in every situations.
And a different JLC, a gold Reverso, preferably the Tribute.
This will fill the gap in having a formal gold watch, but can slid into semi formal or business casual situations because of its shape and history as a sport watch.
Also this will give an alternative to the round shape of the rest of the collection.
I agree with you about the nomos. I have nomos club as a daily watch and must say it's the most accurate watch in my collection. It's running plus 3 seconds a week which is very impressive for $1500 watch. Lots of people think that nomos has boring design and long lugs but I really enjoy the look.
Lange is the only watch I'd love to wear upside down all the time...They are just insaaaaaaaane..😍😍😍
All good till that grail at the end hehe! If you have an A.lange in your collection, you've achieved a pinnacle collection :) ridiculously beautiful pieces!!!
this channel is pretty relaxing
I’m rebuilding my collection now. After selling a ton last year, my rose gold Kudoke 2 arrived in February to accompany a Submariner date and a G Shock. Then I added a medium sized Santos de Cartier to add a non round watch which replaced both a Moser Streamliner and a Parmigiani Tonda GT. Now I’m trying to get my hands on a very limited Naoya Hida NH TYPE 2C-1 Lettercutter.
The JLC has some critical movement issues. If you search online you’ll find multiple reports of stuttering, stalling chrono seconds hands and watches that have been sent in multiple times for service to address the issue.
Read a few of these too but as an owner of one of the first in UK can say I’ve suffered no such issues.
@Christopher Wood -MDH- woah, really sorry to hear this. Was it just the jumping seconds issues?
@Christopher Wood -MDH- It should have been replaced. It was a lemon.
Nice video. Keep up the good work.
One of your best videos yet!!!
I have the CasiOak so I just need the AL&S to make my collection complete,. Woof!
So that’s your RR Ghost in front of all those thrift shops? :)
@@KC-bv9kf Either that or my '95 Fiesta. :)
As a man named Reggie, I appreciate the intro haha. felt hand crafted! Excellent video.
It’s so nice to see a suggested collection without a ceramic bezel.
YES!!!
This is a great video! Like you mentioned about D. Dornbluth & Sohn. If you could make more videos about these german companies would be awesome! I just purchased D. DornBluth & Sohn Zeigerdatum Quattro. What an incredible elegant piece! Thank you for the video….always learning more with you guys!
I always look forward to your excellent videos. I really appreciate you highlighting so many watch brands that for whatever reason seem to be under the radar so to speak. Your analysis is always fresh and to the point. Great effort!!
Glad to see I have 3 of the 5
I would just like to add... I scale mountains and wear a Garmin Fenix series on my left wrist and a Hamilton Khaki Auto on my right. The Garmin has died on me a few times, but the Hamilton has never failed me. There's still a place for automatic or mechanical watches in the world of adventuring today.
I just added the brand new Hamilton jazz master open heart with a blue dial and it’s so nice!
in my own opinion I make a point. Swiss brands tend to come off snobbish while German brands let the piece do the talking for itself.
Nice collection options--pretty sick of seeing the Sub, Speedy, Reverso, Pepsi must have collection.
I can feel the scratch at 2:47 in my soul
Great call on the Casioak
Greetings from Metro Atlanta Georgia USA! Long time fan of the Channel. First time reaching out to you. Keep up the great content. My wife who is not into watches, recently said, she likes your channel. We recently bought a "CasiOak" for each of us. Thanks for highlighting this timepiece. This vid is totally not what most would expect from a watch collection and that's so cool! Cheers!⌚
Glad the GSHOCK is here. It is quite simply so functional, stylish and well priced that I wear it on my wrist with pride 5 days a week. This GSHOCK and a Seiko 5 go a long way for those of use currently unable to afford more expensive watches, but still want options
Absolutely Agree, those are my two favourites that i wear the most. Plus a $50 Forsining that looks like a Breitling and runs very well.
Right there with you!
The adventure watch - seiko alpinist (the expensive one with the leather bund)
The professional thing - CWC diver (the watch that took over from the submariner in the British navy)
The office dolly - grand seiko 37mm quartz, blue or silver. (perfect every day piece)
The chronograph one - not a chrono but a jlc duo face blue and silver. Just gorgeous. Massive history. Interesting.
Final unique piece of genius - grand seiko constant force tourbillon. Holy cow that's a watch!
Thing is of course, people with 5 watch collections like this, just don't have 5 watch collections. Many years ago I had a collection of over some 100 pieces before selling off around 80 in one of my all-time bone-headed moves. But this was back in the day when people collected for the joy of it, rather than what they could make out of it. Imagine that if you can!
Seiko Tuna
Grand Seiko SBGH255
A. Lange and Sohne Datograph Perpetual
FP Journe Souverain
Ulysses Nardin Freak
(1) For me the adventurer's watch is my Traser Pioneer P96 with a personalized print and etching remembering time my brother spent in a specialist unit (also a gift from him). Tritium lume seems ideal for this purpose to me.
(2) My professional (office) watch will have to be a Straum Opphav Damasmus in white. Quite a looker. Goes well with black, grey and blue suits.
(3) As I'm having use for timing things in the office too, and ride to work on a bike, my pick for an "office chrono" is a Junghans Form C (white) of minimalist aesthetics. Quartz can't be beaten for accuracy, realibilty and a grab'n'go attitude on hectic family mornings when you should already be at your work desk.
Especially with chronos I found I am not found of the added height of mechanic movements (dress shirts compatibility). Thus for leisure pursuits I'm quite content with Seiko Meca-Quartz SSB031 worn on a black rallye band with red stitching or its white equivalent (SSB025) with a beads-of-rice bracelet for the summer.
But my real pick for this category would actually not be the chrono, but the GMT traveller watch instead, and I'd pick my Zodiac "Sherbet" here.
(4) My favorite everyday watch which wins most wrist-time (due to excellent wearability) is easily a blue Frederique Constant Highlife (sometimes on bracelet, other times on rubber), which would be replaced by a blue Vacheron Constantin Overseas, if I were to win the lottery. The realistic replacement someday here will be a blue Tudor Pelagos titanium.
To match the outfit I'm wearing, alternatively a Mido Ocean Star 200 Titanium (anthracite/orange) or an Oris Okavango (green) stand ready.
(5) However, for the complication watch, - here comes the anti-climax - I'd settle with my Casio ProTrek PRW-30-1AER, because the compass is doing it for my outdoors activities, and is a very useful complication, even if you've also packed a real compass.
Unreal collection
Here to just enjoy cuz I don’t have money ✌️
6:18 well yeah, that is where i work 😂
Manna from heaven!
I love finding small brands I've never known about or would ever seem to know
I bought my Casio GA2100 a few months ago because of you and Nico, thank you mate 😊
Zenith Georges Favre-Jacot fusee and chain. I just like it.
I have the same Casio, only in white. A JLC as well. Reverso red dial, small seconds. A Longines "Zulu time" on a strap. A Sub, and a Vacheron fifty-six. I have more but those are my play on "thinkers watches". Very good videos by the way.
I have a Seiko Alpinist Reinterpretation (subtle green dial) as fieldwatch option.
A vintage King Seiko 5626 as dresswatch. (50 years old and runs between +0 and +1 second per day. Absolutely insane movement. Also the finishing beats everything from switzerland from that period of time)
A Citizen Promaster as beater/diver(i don't really dive but i like a watch i could wear while swimming).
A Vintage swiss Chronograph with diving Bezel as everyday-watch (From the brand Pierce that fell victim to the Quartz-Crisis but they were the first ones that made Chronographs waterproof)
And a Casio CFX-200 as Digital watch. It is by far the King among all calculator-watches because it is a scientific-calculator. (Very expensive in good condition but absolutely worth it)
Lovely selection. For my perfect 5: Casio Royale (currently wearing it) as the beater watch; dad's 1955 Rolex Oyster Precision (currently getting a new mainspring for $2600) for my dress watch; Omega OP for my diver; Straton Speciale for my chronograph; & Minase 5-Windows for my weekend funky watch.
For that price, that mainspring must be made out of some rare metal mined on the Moon.
@@diavalus Very funny ;) I'd have to agree all the same.
Thanks for listing your 5. Where is everyone else's list?
@@davidhunternyc1 Share your 5 with us!
1) Casio Lemonface 0624-5000
2) Citizen 0100
3) Credor Eichi II Ruri Blue Dial
4) Kikuchi Nakagawa Murakumo Black Dial
5) Kikuchi Nakagawa Murakumo White Dial
I agree, that triple split complications is truely engineering art in motion. Worthy of the $150k price tag if any watch can truely be worth that much.
The problem is that 150 on the vintage side just opens up so many incredible avenues that I don't think that would be the one for me
I’ve only been into watches for a couple years. And it’s funny how many paths I’ve taken in such a short amount of time. I’m by no means rich but I managed to come across some nice watches in that span. However I can’t ever make up my mind and have let many pieces go as well. At first I only wanted divers. Then I wanted a piece for every occasion. Then I realized I don’t go to fancy places so I sold my dress pieces. Then I went through a rugged quartz g shock faze. Then I said to myself these aren’t real pieces. So I wanted a piece from every region. So had a French, German, Swiss, Japanese, Italian and even a Made in USA watch. Then I sold those because I wanted to go back to the beginning. Back to Divers …. LOL. In that span I’ve had about 25 different watches . I now have only 8. What I’ve come to realize is that there’s never gonna be a set number or set style, but instead it’s a lifelong journey of collecting and ridding watches. Experiencing many and having fun with the whole thing. My collection as of now is Seiko SPB143, Sinn 556i, Citizen Aqualand, Orient Maestro, Zenith Quartz Diver, GShock GW5610, Casio F91w, and a charitable piece from Triwa with Humanium metal made from recycled guns. This will change as time goes on.
Thank you for this video. Sad that D.Dornblüth & Sohn is not available in Singapore 😭
The Class of your speaking Style is insane. Thank you very much for this great Video.
I would add in a Frederique Constant Index (which I own) and a Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope (which I don't) for some entry level pieces that really pop for the price.
My god you were not lying, what a collection!
Assuming money no object but OTS watches only: Casioak (with metal band and case), FP Journe QP, Zeitwerk Lumen, L&H Georg and if I must have a chrono Bulgari Nuclear Option otherwise FPJ Elegante 48
When I’m outdoors I reach for my trusty f-91w. The Geneva stuff comes out at dinner :)
I really like that JLC! My current 5 are:
BLNR
OP39 White
Seiko SLA037
Cartier Calibre silver dial
Casioak grey
Thanks
My collection includes JLC Reverso, Citizen Automatic, Casio, Rado, Hamilton, and a Junghans.
I currently have a JLC Master Control Date (current gen) and a Panerai Luminor Marina. Thinking of a steel for my next one in a few years.
The Casio oak does what the Rolex used to do in collectors circles I would imagine, a thoughtfully chosen one screams I have some cool shit at home that I treat right.
Adventurer
- CWC royal navy diver
Daily
- Nomos Club Neomatik
- Ebel discovery
Complication
- IWC portofino or portugieser perpetual calendar (chronograph)
- ulysse Nardin Freak (X)
Dress watch
Any Breguet classique
No friends...we ALL know about Dornblüth now because of your fantastic episode on them!
Daily - explorer ii polar on rubber (understated and virtually idiot proof)
Dress - datejust (or aqua terra, ultra thin moon)
Fun - Speedmaster (or JLC reverso / perpetual calendar)
Lovely!
I have one of those 5 great watch!
Casio. 😝
Beautiful video. Please feature the Omeg Speedmaster Reduced. It deserves a bit of attention amongst the vast lineup of Speedmasters. Thank you 😊
1st: have it , Casio GSHOCK GA2100-1A1, triple black
2nd: Casio GSHOCK GD-350, everyday piece.
3rd: Seiko Arctura Kinetic Chronograph, going out watch.
AMAZING COLLECTION
Great selection!.
Thank you!.