Thanks for watching! Two Questions: 1. What collecting persona are you most like? 2. What would be your choice for a $1,000 Watch Collection? Quick corrections with the khaki pilot pioneer, it has a mineral crystal and the Damasko lug-to-lug is 46 mm not 41.
1. PERSONA 1 - I have to have one of each "style". Different straps and bracelets could essentially double your collection as well. 2. Starking AM0184 (high beat) dress watch, Seiko 5 sport (snzg11J1) everyday field watch, and finally Bulova lunar pilot chrono. That's definitely way under the budget so now I can pick up some nice straps to switch it up. Great video, thanks!
This echoes my sentiments exactly. My watch collection doesn't have any theme or pattern... when a watch catches my eye, and I have the correct amount of money in my "watch fund", I just impulse purchase it. I love every piece, and don't want to get rid of anything.
I actually had the hoarder as one basically being the collector that has as many as they can for the budget but I decided it was better to pull it haha. Have me thinking to reconsider
@@jtlast9600 There are some expensive G-shocks. I'm not aware of a 3k one but I know the G-steels are in the 300-500 range. Edit: There are in fact $3k gshocks. Holy crap. They look alright. Not great though.
I lean towards the perfect duo type of collection. I think you can have two "formulas" for this kind of collection: 1)sport/everyday watch + dress watch; 2) sports watch + dress/everyday watch. So my picks are: 1) Lorier Neptune + Junghans Max Bill Handwound or 2) G-SHOCK GM-5600-1er + Hamilton Boulton Mechanical
Great choices! If you can stretch the budget a bit: get the Baltic Aquascaphe (blue gilt) instead of the Lorier Neptune. The Junghans Max Bill 34mm handwind is an awesome choice! I am seriously considering buying the Max Bill in December (after graduating my master’s degree).
I think one watch that would have fit for the "one watch collection" option would be the Christopher Ward C60 Trident. The 42mm version with the white dial is really versatile, as the generally clean aesthetic and applied indices make it a really nice option as a dress diver, and it's also a very capable as an actual diver with 600 meters of water resistance (although, granted, it's not ISO certified). Also, the Helm Vanuatu would fit quite well in the "diver fanatic" category. It has a great brutalist tool aesthetic similar to the Sinn U1 and is ISO certified.
As a watch for anyone locking for a dress watch but also wants to go "original and Iconic" the Junghans Max Bill 36mm is a very compelling watch to consider. Also the Steinhart Ocean One offers an incredible value for the money.
How about for the "Conversation Starter" collector. Who loves watches that make people look twice. One point you might have missed on the moon pilot is how crazy accurate it is. Seconds per year or so they say.
@@denvercabanes very good point, maybe watches worth the $ that are eye catching but not just because they are trying to look like a much more expensive ( gold, jem encrusted, heavy skeletoning etc.) watch.
@@denvercabanes I have watches including Tissot, Seiko, Orient, Hamilton the only watch that ever got attention from a stranger was an Invicta 40mm pro diver with a "Pepsi Dial" one of the cheapest watches I ever owned.
@@robc8468 That's a good watch. I've had the same thing, just not pepsi. But hey, it's a conversation starter. Watch collecting is still very niche. And being able to share to people that might get into the hobby no matter what they collect is a positive thing.
My two and soon to be three watch collection: - Everyday watch: Seiko Sports GMT SSK001 - Everyday watch 2: Casio G Shock GMB-2100 light blue (with AP royal oak style metal bracelet mod) For my third watch I am on the fence between the Tissot gentlemen and PRX. I need something I can wear with a suit in more formal occasions so my brain tells me gentlemen, but the PRX looks cooler to me (even after seeing in the store). I also feel I should save up more and invest in something one level higher so that I won’t have the itch for a while…tough choices.
I think Tissot is underrated. In fact, Seastar is an excellent watch. I have added the Seastar and Silicium to my collections recently. I really love these watches. They are very versatile for different occasions.
I think the Oceanus is the most underrated of all the watches you showcased today. crazy accurate, the radio function is far superior to anything else I've seen, and it wears so well! Really enjoy all your content, sir. Please keep it up! And P.S. Grand Seiko is far and away the best value for your money in a luxury watch!!!
First off, congratulations on the 200k milestone and for the amount of effort that went into this list. You've really stepped up the production value and it shows. I'd see myself as a persona 1, I like variety as I select watches on mood or what task I'm doing. If I had the budget I'd probably go for a Lorier Neptune (blue), Hamilton khaki quartz (silver dial), a casio f91w, Orient Bambino and rounding out with a casio dw5600. I think that's under 1000 but I'm terrible at maths.
I went with the route of building an affordable watch collection I was happy with, and then Im at the point where Im saving up for my "attainable grails" one by one. The affordable collection keeps me from jumping on every watch that comes up, cause I have every base covered.
I fall into category 1 and if I had stick to these options for the most part, I would make only one change. Since the seiko presage can be dressed down with a change of straps, I MUST include a field watch; I would replace the SNK793 with the SNK803 (this swap would probably free up some money for a strap) thus making the collection more "complete" 😀
Time stamps: 3:00 Check Off Boxes 7:28 One Watch Collection 11:02 The Hipster 13:37 Diver Fanatic 16:09 Perfect Duo 18:42 Formal Collector 21:12 Quartz Lover
I fall under the quartz lover category, I own an SNE398 as my dressier option, and an SKA791 for my everyday option. This covers alot of bases already, perhaps looking for something to add as a beater watch for when I know I need something rugged. Probably going to go for some sort of digital watch. You hit the nail on the head with the oceanus S100, I've loved the look of that watch for quite some time. It would be a very worthy watch for a one watch collection.
GREAT VIDEO, Teddy! This was so much fun, thanks! Personally when it comes to collecting, I’m a ”Golden Retriever”; I get super excited about EVERYTHING.
I am like the check off boxes Diver - glycine combat sub Complication - g shock dw5600 Dress - timex marlin hand wound Casual - Hamilton khaki field mechanical Chronograph - any dan Henry chrono
I've been watching your videos since you had well under 20k subscribers, and with this one you can really tell how much has changed and how much you've evolved your style, your taste and your knowledge on the "watch TH-camr" game. This is top notch entertainment and education for the topic! To me, you're now miles ahead everyone else. Keep it up Teddy!!
Great Vid! In reality I'm a bit of a 'hoarder'. But I'm in the process of selling up to become the 'tick every box' guy. And you sorta nailed it. Chrono: Got the Seagull & the Bulova Lunar Pilot. Diver: Got the Seiko 55 Fathoms and a Vintage Vostok Amphibia Zacad Every Day Piece: Got a Certina DS Podium. Dress: Got a vintage Riccoh and a Vintage Raketa UFO Watch - both with green dials! Random Complicaton : Got a Parnis GMT - (not a Rolex Homage) but an original design that borrows elements of an Oris Pointer Date and the VC Heritage line. I have a heap of other Chrono's (Seiko Flightmaster, Seiko 'Bishop' and a Strela) and Divers (an Invicta Pro-Diver 40 Vanilla Coke and about 4 other vintage Vostoks. A Flieger by Aeromatic and other flotsam and jetsam... But as far as my core pieces go: you sorta nailed it!
I just got into watch collecting and while I’m not a diver-only guy I currently own an Amphibia and a Promaster (and the requisite Apple Watch of course.) Other watches on my list are the Bulova Lunar Pilot, a GShock, a Citizen Garrison, and a couple others to cover my bases. I appreciate videos like this as they give plenty of ideas on how to find good value pieces that are stylish and reliable, but don’t break the bank. After all, as much as I’d love an Omega Seamaster, my wife would literally kill me.
Have no idea what kind of collector I am, I just love going through all sorts of watches, don't try to buy impulsively but take my time see if that particular watch is the best bang per buck or if there is another watch that has maybe a bit more history behind it or a better story. Like I said no idea what kind of a watch collector Iam
Just wanted to say that personally I really enjoy these longer videos from you Teddy! Thanks for pumping out the content to keep us entertained in quarantine.
Very happy to see the Orient Mako II on the list. The blue dial version, modded with a ceramic bezel, is currently my absolute favourite watch in my collection. Great video! :)
Type of collector: "The vintage guy" will only own a watch if its +30 years and find every modern watch ugly and all of those heritage and vintage inspired as "fake" and "why not just get the real deal?" Note* might be hard with an exact price for vintage, but could be cool to see*
I'm definitely a "check off the boxes" collector. Citizen nighthawk (chrono), seiko save the ocean great white (diver), orient bambino open heart (dress), gshock casioak (sport)
Teddy, I am a seasonal collector: two watches for each season, one everyday and one formal. Maybe you can include this "persona" in your $10,000 Watch Collection? Thank you.
I am similar. Im usually in casual attire and it does change by the season and with it I change my watches. I only have 1 dress piece though. I don't really have a need for any more since it goes great with any black, blue, or grey formal attire I would wear.
I checked my boxes with an Orient 2nd Gen Bambino v2 FAC00009N0 (put a Maikes vintage red oil wax leather strap on it), Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Cream (put a Timex Alligator strap on it), Heimdallr Shark Submariner SUB0019, Seiko Essential Chrono SSB331 (put a B&R Cognac Leather Vintage Racing Strap on it), and the iconic Seiko SARB033.
I can't believe I passed the opportunity to buy a new 033 when it was available ( not discontinued). I could bought one at 500 USD. Now they ask 850 plus. pre-owned.
I guess I belong to the first category,around 50 watches.The three dressings I use the most are a mille miglia chopard from the Elton John's series(green dial),a baume mercier capeland 1000m(yellow dial) and Marathon SAR automatic on a camo strap.My casuals that I use to wear are gshock speedpass,5600bb military version,5600 carbon fiber,a citizen super tough GMT titanium from 2001 and a citizen 4x4 duratect titanium.These days I've bought a citizen bj7111 super titanium which I often wear.The conclusion is ,that after 25 years of watch collecting, there is always something new attracting my attention...Its never ending...
Loved this Teddy. This is such an important guide for many people. Especially for people getting into watches that don't really know where to look or where to start. Hope this goes viral in the watch community, it's needed.
I think I just about have mine now 🤔😊 - Certina DS Action Precidrive (Moderately sized high accuracy quartz on a great bracelet. Checks all the boxes. Somewhat dissapointing lume compared to Japanese divers though.) - Seiko Monster SRPD27 (Automatic diver on a zulu/perlon strap, fantastic lume, and has a more unique design than the Certina.) - Casio G-Shock GW-M5610 (Radio controlled solar digital watch. For when an automatic mov't (relatively fragile and unaccurate) or steel bracelet (getting scratched) isn't suitable.) If I were to have a one watch collection, the Citizen Ray Mears (or rather one of the modern/new versions of it, like the PMD56-2951 or Montbell) would be the closest to those three in one piece I think.
i'm a Perfect Trio, with my Orient Bambino small second (Dress), Mako II USA Pepsi (Diver/everyday), Casio G-Shock DW-6930 30th anniversary (Casual). nothing impressive, but i think those are just perfect for a Sub-$500 collection, that can take a beating, wont get robbed and just looks great!
I tried this and personally, I felt saving up for the watch that YOU WANT is more important than having 2-3 watches for the sake of different events. Basically, get a 'substantial' watch that can be dressed up or down and save up for the next one. The wait for the watch you worked hard for will be more rewarding than getting 2 or more sub-par watches limited to a budget! Then again, to each his/her own :)
I agree with this 100 for myself now as a collector. But I know many like the variety that comes with watches and want as many as they can. I do find many adopting this philosophy over time though. Thanks for watching!
I see your point AND realizing which watch you truly want to save for is, at least for me, developed by experience with different timepieces. This content offers a way for people of different budgets to be exposed to more watches and start to make purchasing decisions that will lead them down their own path. I love that this channel includes appreciation for watches in many price brackets, making this hobby relevant to more people.
Or you can enjoy multiple watches for the sake of enjoyment over others telling you that one watch is the only true matured collection... Each to their own.
True but sometimes you need to try a few watches before you realize what it is you're really looking for, all part of the journey. Nothing worse than saving for months then realizing the watch isn't really what you'd thought it would be.
Peroson-2 "Casio lineage lcw-m100tse-1aer" - ultimate value for the money one watch collection! To pair it to Casio GW-M5610-1BER as beater and you're packed with 650 USD left in your pocket!
This looks like it’s going to be a fun series of episodes! I know my comments lately have been long and maybe a little tedious. So I’ll keep this one short !!
Absolutely great video and "personality based" approach to this analysis! I find myself a bit of a mix between the Quartz + Perfect Duo...plus a few pieces that are just gorgeous works of kinetic art.
This is a cool idea! There are a number of US microbrands currently that would be fun to explore in a video. Pelton, Nodus, Vaer, and Visitor are just a few that come to mind.
I'm a blend between the "check the box" and the "hipster". My $1000 collection would probably consist of: -Undone Killy (mecha quartz chrono) -Phoibos Reef master (automatic diver or "dive style" if you're picky) -Boldr Venture (Field/Casual) -Orient Bambino (dress) -Islander Aviator (pilot/Casual) There's probably a bit more than a grand there. 😅
If I had to put together a three watch collection, I would structure my budget, based on lifestyle, like this: field watch (40%), dive watch (40%), dress watch (20%). I think another good approach is identify watches, that you like, which might fit more than one occasion. Of course swapping out straps helps with that.
If I had only $1000, this is what I'd buy: $300 - Hamilton Khaki Field 38mm manual wind. Timeless looks. Movement has a long 80 hour power reserve and accuracy an automatic Seiko at this price will never have out of the box. $400 - Tissot Heritage Visodate black dial. Looks better than the massively overrated Seiko SARB and its lookalikes. Far better movement too, not just in performance, but in terms of decoration as well which you can appreciate from its caseback, unlike the dready looking 6R15. $300 - Seiko Spirit Perpetual Solar SBPJ003. The V198 quartz movement on this is a treat. Complications galore! It has solar charging, smooth-sweep 24 hour chronograph, dual time, alarm function, power reserve indicator, and a perpetual calendar. Just set the date once and it'll be like that forever. Also, it's super accurate. The blue dial on this thing is amazing btw.
I’m number 5 I have a diver for looking my best stuff and a weekender for every day, also o scratched the paint off my watch how do I fix that. Orient mako 2 and time x weekender are my watches
Teddy, your approach to this challenge is absolutely perfect! Seriously, this is the spot-on advice for the "average man's" approach to buying watches on TH-cam! I laughed at how many of the 'personas' I fit into!! Of course, Producer Michael's videos are wonderful escapism, but this is rock-solid practical advice in an overwhelming choice of watches. THANKS. And it's re-assuring to see that my old collection matches some of your intentions (though not the actual watches), I do have and love my Casio World-time! Since my old collection was 'check off boxes'/'hipster' for a sub-$150 (yes - that CHEAP, with some really obscure Chinese oddities from the deepest bowels of Amazon), I'm looking to upgrade the old collection, and here I go... If there's one thing this awful Covid-19 virus and its enforced lock down has given a positive, it's giving the time to sort out online interests/content and your channel is a subscription-keeper! Good luck to you.
Well so far all I own is 3 watches 🤣 1) G-Shock GD-100MS-3ER for everyday use, I actually do use a lot of the G-Shock features like multiple timezones (visits to Japan and have friends there) and the stop watch for timing my rowing. I actually got ran over once in Tokyo and after sliding along the ground was surprised to see the watch has only a small scuff on the band 🤷♂️ so the build is great! 2) Casio W-218H-3AVEF for work. My job is physical and it gets hit all the time yet this little watch is an absolute tank just like my G-Shock. 3) Seiko SRPD73K2 always loved the way Seikos look and the Sport 5 is clean, I swap the band to fit the occasion.
Perfect Duo, in the pursuit of the perfect business casual watch for work everyday and the perfect dress watch for suiting up and spending a night out.
I'm definitely persona 2, my go to watch is the Seiko Presage SRPB41. If my budget was $1000, the SARX055 you mentioned would definitely be one that I would look into.
1. Combine the casual, diver and chrono - Certina DS Action chrono in blue. Casio can also be used for casual. 2. IMHO one watch collections are usually one of sentimental value. But that Hamilton is like recommending a bomber jacket to someone who wants 1 coat. 3. Not into microbrands myself. 4. Showing more dive watches to diver collectors is like bringing a keg to an AA meeting. 5. I like the two pairs - one has the value in the one used every day, the other has a more expendable everyday watch. 6. This person would also need something that could pass as casual. Maybe a datejust homage. 7. I'm this guy. The Bulova gets too much hype for its accuracy IMHO. My Casio F91 loses only 2 seconds a month. Replace the Bulova with a Seiko Tuna. And this category was sorely missing Citizen Eco-Drive.
There have been times I’ve considered reducing my collection of watches to just one......but I usually wake up screaming from that kind of nightmare 😆.
I’m definitely a check off the boxes type... and I still need to check off minute repeater and tourbillon before I can really sleep well. Once I can sleep I’ll also need a mechanical alarm.
I tend to gravitate to quartz, but that's mainly because I love the aesthetics of the 70's and 80's. Definitely won't pass on something because it's automatic or manual.
My Collection I love Russian watches. Восток; Амфибия Scuba Dude, Radio Room, Moded Personal, Vintage Kamenderske standard field. Poljot chronograph 3133 Soviet made, St. Michael dress Soviet made DIY Flieger blue dial, type B, onion crown, 6597 ETA movement. Ali Express except the movement. Total $1005 Very happy with all my choices and continued passing on the passion to my children. Great video.
persona 5: perfect duo currently own a jlc reverso classic medium thin and a tudor bb58. next target is an explorer 2. when that happens the bb58 will go
Seiko SSA343J1 ice blue. $432, Seiko SBDY029 great white samurai $499 Two watch collection for 1000 dollars . If there was another 120 would get citizen BN0151 as my beater. Not a big digital fan so for me the best beater. I like other watches Breitling Aerospace and Navitimer, Timex snoopy watches. But at my heart I am a Seiko dive watch fan.
I really enjoyed this video. I own 14 watches. My oldest is Grandpa's Omega pocket watch circa 1923. My newest is my G Shock GA700UC- 3A. I paid $50 for new.
Great review. To pick and choose, I'd have to watch this review at least 2 more times. Very well done presentation, well edited. Thank you for your efforts and time.
For me I just buy old vintage dress watches from a variety of brands. They are cheaper, I like the style more and I've never been a fan of big watches. I just recently bought my first omega and although it's condition is 100% I'm glad to own it.
Dang, Teddy, you really did your research for this video (as you always do). Very appreciated by all of us here. I've been watching all of your videos and taking notes for the next watch I will be getting. You continue to be extremely helpful. Thank you!
One watch collection: definitely a certina DS1 big date 60th anniversary. 100m, powermatic 80, sapphire, looks beautiful, and certina double security system
One watch “collection “ could definitely be the Steinhart GMT Vintage Premium served up on the optional jubilee bracelet 👌 Considering the 300m water resistance it can do it all!
I am a box checker but my boxes are a little different than yours and funny enough my 5 come in just a little over $1000. I have "Fun watch" Seiko SNXF05 with the grid dial reminiscent of graphing paper, the "Any day" Timex GMT 3 with a batman bezel, the "complication" Citizen BX1000-06L World Time, the "Budget alternative" Orient Kanno (alternative to a Black Bay 58), and the "piece of history" the Bulova Lunar Pilot.
One of my favorites that you've done. $1K a perfect target. Especially liked the "Formal" with the square and round choices. But as more of a quartz guy, I might have looked for more quantity/variety and certainly more than one G-Shock. This did leave me wanting to learn more about Vostok or Boctok. Anyway Bravo.
Two watches I was stunned weren't on the list - the Tissot Gentleman (Auto or Quartz) and the Casio Duro...I would've bet big money they wouldn't been worked in somehow... Also, as an alternative to the Stowa, I adore the Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer...
Great video and nice suggestions Teddy. When I first started getting into watches I was a Persona 2 and I wasn't really into dive watches. As I dug deeper and became more integrated with this hobby I think I can say now that I am a Diver Fanatic! Hahah My $1000 watch collection would include a Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba and an Orient Ray 2. I'll save any remainder from the budget for straps and custom mod parts for the Ray 🙂
Thanks for watching! Two Questions:
1. What collecting persona are you most like?
2. What would be your choice for a $1,000 Watch Collection?
Quick corrections with the khaki pilot pioneer, it has a mineral crystal and the Damasko lug-to-lug is 46 mm not 41.
Make the 500$ collection plzzzzzzz
1. PERSONA 1 - I have to have one of each "style". Different straps and bracelets could essentially double your collection as well.
2. Starking AM0184 (high beat) dress watch, Seiko 5 sport (snzg11J1) everyday field watch, and finally Bulova lunar pilot chrono. That's definitely way under the budget so now I can pick up some nice straps to switch it up.
Great video, thanks!
I'm persona 1 probably because I'm very new to the hobby.
The diver fanatic mixed with the one watch collection dude. I'm the guy with the obnoxious diver + tux combo
1. Used to be #2 (Nomos Orion was my only watch), but have slowly morphed into #6
2. Vintage Longines
The Hoarder: This watch collector just loves anything that looks like a watch, from Parnis to Omega, and never sells anything.
This echoes my sentiments exactly. My watch collection doesn't have any theme or pattern... when a watch catches my eye, and I have the correct amount of money in my "watch fund", I just impulse purchase it. I love every piece, and don't want to get rid of anything.
@@SilverKeyMan and if you really like the watch, food fund gets easily converted to watch fund anyway :D
Imma stay on this side. Guy up here gets me.
I actually had the hoarder as one basically being the collector that has as many as they can for the budget but I decided it was better to pull it haha. Have me thinking to reconsider
@@TeddyBaldassarre make it into a different video "What the check box hoarder can get for $1000"
I’m mega collector with a g shock budget.
Wesley Martin So your budget is 3k lol
@@zerokool-2058 since when is a g-gock 3k they are $70 at Walmart?
@@jtlast9600 There are some expensive G-shocks. I'm not aware of a 3k one but I know the G-steels are in the 300-500 range.
Edit: There are in fact $3k gshocks. Holy crap. They look alright. Not great though.
@@kyoukan91 I did not know that apparently some of them do cost 3k wowo
do this video again now in 2023
2024
"Check off the box" because there are so many good looking watches to choose from,thank you for the great content and getting me addicted :)
Saaaaaaaame. I just can't go too big, which sucks.
I lean towards the perfect duo type of collection. I think you can have two "formulas" for this kind of collection: 1)sport/everyday watch + dress watch; 2) sports watch + dress/everyday watch. So my picks are: 1) Lorier Neptune + Junghans Max Bill Handwound or 2) G-SHOCK GM-5600-1er + Hamilton Boulton Mechanical
Great choices! If you can stretch the budget a bit: get the Baltic Aquascaphe (blue gilt) instead of the Lorier Neptune. The Junghans Max Bill 34mm handwind is an awesome choice! I am seriously considering buying the Max Bill in December (after graduating my master’s degree).
The hipster is only wearing a MVMNT
Please don't forget DW, Vincero
I think Teddy meant the "Reformed 'Woke' to watches" Hipster :p
Lol! “Four-foot above ground pool” 😂
Nice list. For micro brands - Dan Henry. Would love to see the same persona's at different priece tiers. Maybe 2k, 5k, 7k, etc
I think one watch that would have fit for the "one watch collection" option would be the Christopher Ward C60 Trident. The 42mm version with the white dial is really versatile, as the generally clean aesthetic and applied indices make it a really nice option as a dress diver, and it's also a very capable as an actual diver with 600 meters of water resistance (although, granted, it's not ISO certified).
Also, the Helm Vanuatu would fit quite well in the "diver fanatic" category. It has a great brutalist tool aesthetic similar to the Sinn U1 and is ISO certified.
As a watch for anyone locking for a dress watch but also wants to go "original and Iconic" the Junghans Max Bill 36mm is a very compelling watch to consider. Also the Steinhart Ocean One offers an incredible value for the money.
How about for the "Conversation Starter" collector. Who loves watches that make people look twice.
One point you might have missed on the moon pilot is how crazy accurate it is. Seconds per year or so they say.
Well hello there S-Force & Invicta.😁
@@denvercabanes very good point, maybe watches worth the $ that are eye catching but not just because they are trying to look like a much more expensive ( gold, jem encrusted, heavy skeletoning etc.) watch.
Shadowgolem - Exactly, :Conversation Starters" are the best purchases; some just look normal, but in reality are unique.
@@denvercabanes I have watches including Tissot, Seiko, Orient, Hamilton the only watch that ever got attention from a stranger was an Invicta 40mm pro diver with a "Pepsi Dial" one of the cheapest watches I ever owned.
@@robc8468 That's a good watch. I've had the same thing, just not pepsi. But hey, it's a conversation starter. Watch collecting is still very niche. And being able to share to people that might get into the hobby no matter what they collect is a positive thing.
My two and soon to be three watch collection:
- Everyday watch: Seiko Sports GMT SSK001
- Everyday watch 2: Casio G Shock GMB-2100 light blue (with AP royal oak style metal bracelet mod)
For my third watch I am on the fence between the Tissot gentlemen and PRX. I need something I can wear with a suit in more formal occasions so my brain tells me gentlemen, but the PRX looks cooler to me (even after seeing in the store). I also feel I should save up more and invest in something one level higher so that I won’t have the itch for a while…tough choices.
I think Tissot is underrated. In fact, Seastar is an excellent watch. I have added the Seastar and Silicium to my collections recently. I really love these watches. They are very versatile for different occasions.
I have the deep blue Seastar, and I absolutely love it. Nice looking - and great quality for the price point
I think the Oceanus is the most underrated of all the watches you showcased today. crazy accurate, the radio function is far superior to anything else I've seen, and it wears so well! Really enjoy all your content, sir. Please keep it up! And P.S. Grand Seiko is far and away the best value for your money in a luxury watch!!!
First off, congratulations on the 200k milestone and for the amount of effort that went into this list. You've really stepped up the production value and it shows. I'd see myself as a persona 1, I like variety as I select watches on mood or what task I'm doing. If I had the budget I'd probably go for a Lorier Neptune (blue), Hamilton khaki quartz (silver dial), a casio f91w, Orient Bambino and rounding out with a casio dw5600. I think that's under 1000 but I'm terrible at maths.
I went with the route of building an affordable watch collection I was happy with, and then Im at the point where Im saving up for my "attainable grails" one by one. The affordable collection keeps me from jumping on every watch that comes up, cause I have every base covered.
Persona 3 had me feeling personally attacked. I love my Aeropress... Would you like to hear about it?
😂😂😂😂😂
Want to hear about my siphon maker!??! :)
Micros truly are fantastic, and aeropress does make one hell of a ☕
PLUNGER........ cheaper, no seal to fail, easier to use, same result as Aeropress. 👊
@@tezzanewton feel like I get it more concentrated with the paper filter.
I fall into category 1 and if I had stick to these options for the most part, I would make only one change. Since the seiko presage can be dressed down with a change of straps, I MUST include a field watch; I would replace the SNK793 with the SNK803 (this swap would probably free up some money for a strap) thus making the collection more "complete" 😀
Time stamps:
3:00 Check Off Boxes
7:28 One Watch Collection
11:02 The Hipster
13:37 Diver Fanatic
16:09 Perfect Duo
18:42 Formal Collector
21:12 Quartz Lover
I fall under the quartz lover category, I own an SNE398 as my dressier option, and an SKA791 for my everyday option. This covers alot of bases already, perhaps looking for something to add as a beater watch for when I know I need something rugged. Probably going to go for some sort of digital watch. You hit the nail on the head with the oceanus S100, I've loved the look of that watch for quite some time. It would be a very worthy watch for a one watch collection.
GREAT VIDEO, Teddy! This was so much fun, thanks! Personally when it comes to collecting, I’m a ”Golden Retriever”; I get super excited about EVERYTHING.
Lmao 😂😂😂 that’s hilarious.
Golden Retriever here too, however not so much excited about Dive watches as such..
I am like the check off boxes
Diver - glycine combat sub
Complication - g shock dw5600
Dress - timex marlin hand wound
Casual - Hamilton khaki field mechanical
Chronograph - any dan Henry chrono
I've been watching your videos since you had well under 20k subscribers, and with this one you can really tell how much has changed and how much you've evolved your style, your taste and your knowledge on the "watch TH-camr" game. This is top notch entertainment and education for the topic!
To me, you're now miles ahead everyone else. Keep it up Teddy!!
Great Vid! In reality I'm a bit of a 'hoarder'. But I'm in the process of selling up to become the 'tick every box' guy. And you sorta nailed it.
Chrono: Got the Seagull & the Bulova Lunar Pilot.
Diver: Got the Seiko 55 Fathoms and a Vintage Vostok Amphibia Zacad
Every Day Piece: Got a Certina DS Podium.
Dress: Got a vintage Riccoh and a Vintage Raketa UFO Watch - both with green dials!
Random Complicaton : Got a Parnis GMT - (not a Rolex Homage) but an original design that borrows elements of an Oris Pointer Date and the VC Heritage line.
I have a heap of other Chrono's (Seiko Flightmaster, Seiko 'Bishop' and a Strela) and Divers (an Invicta Pro-Diver 40 Vanilla Coke and about 4 other vintage Vostoks. A Flieger by Aeromatic and other flotsam and jetsam...
But as far as my core pieces go: you sorta nailed it!
Interesting choices - would like to see same format for a 2, 3, 4 & 5K budget
I just got into watch collecting and while I’m not a diver-only guy I currently own an Amphibia and a Promaster (and the requisite Apple Watch of course.) Other watches on my list are the Bulova Lunar Pilot, a GShock, a Citizen Garrison, and a couple others to cover my bases. I appreciate videos like this as they give plenty of ideas on how to find good value pieces that are stylish and reliable, but don’t break the bank. After all, as much as I’d love an Omega Seamaster, my wife would literally kill me.
Have no idea what kind of collector I am, I just love going through all sorts of watches, don't try to buy impulsively but take my time see if that particular watch is the best bang per buck or if there is another watch that has maybe a bit more history behind it or a better story. Like I said no idea what kind of a watch collector Iam
Just wanted to say that personally I really enjoy these longer videos from you Teddy! Thanks for pumping out the content to keep us entertained in quarantine.
Very happy to see the Orient Mako II on the list. The blue dial version, modded with a ceramic bezel, is currently my absolute favourite watch in my collection. Great video! :)
Type of collector: "The vintage guy" will only own a watch if its +30 years and find every modern watch ugly and all of those heritage and vintage inspired as "fake" and "why not just get the real deal?"
Note* might be hard with an exact price for vintage, but could be cool to see*
vintage omega is where it's at for that type of guy.
Unfortunately, most modern watches are ugly imo 😒. Everything is so big and oversized.
I'm definitely a "check off the boxes" collector. Citizen nighthawk (chrono), seiko save the ocean great white (diver), orient bambino open heart (dress), gshock casioak (sport)
Teddy, I am a seasonal collector: two watches for each season, one everyday and one formal.
Maybe you can include this "persona" in your $10,000 Watch Collection? Thank you.
I am similar. Im usually in casual attire and it does change by the season and with it I change my watches. I only have 1 dress piece though. I don't really have a need for any more since it goes great with any black, blue, or grey formal attire I would wear.
@@centerpeel5123 I've got only one watch solid gold omega deville prestige limited edition u.k 39.5mm love it..
@@amandollorin698 nice piece!
I checked my boxes with an Orient 2nd Gen Bambino v2 FAC00009N0 (put a Maikes vintage red oil wax leather strap on it), Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Cream (put a Timex Alligator strap on it), Heimdallr Shark Submariner SUB0019, Seiko Essential Chrono SSB331 (put a B&R Cognac Leather Vintage Racing Strap on it), and the iconic Seiko SARB033.
I’m definitely persona 5! My picks for 1K would be a SARB033&035 with a Hamilton Khaki field auto. 👍🏻
Beautiful combination! Great respect to your choices!
the Hamilton is quite a looker indeed.. thanks for putting my attention to it.
SARB035 w/Oceanus s100 is also an amazing combo.
I can't believe I passed the opportunity to buy a new 033 when it was available ( not discontinued). I could bought one at 500 USD. Now they ask 850 plus. pre-owned.
@@vic7939 I bought and sold my at $350 back in the day 🤣
I guess I belong to the first category,around 50 watches.The three dressings I use the most are a mille miglia chopard from the Elton John's series(green dial),a baume mercier capeland 1000m(yellow dial) and Marathon SAR automatic on a camo strap.My casuals that I use to wear are gshock speedpass,5600bb military version,5600 carbon fiber,a citizen super tough GMT titanium from 2001 and a citizen 4x4 duratect titanium.These days I've bought a citizen bj7111 super titanium which I often wear.The conclusion is ,that after 25 years of watch collecting, there is always something new attracting my attention...Its never ending...
Loved this Teddy. This is such an important guide for many people. Especially for people getting into watches that don't really know where to look or where to start. Hope this goes viral in the watch community, it's needed.
I think I just about have mine now 🤔😊
- Certina DS Action Precidrive (Moderately sized high accuracy quartz on a great bracelet. Checks all the boxes. Somewhat dissapointing lume compared to Japanese divers though.)
- Seiko Monster SRPD27 (Automatic diver on a zulu/perlon strap, fantastic lume, and has a more unique design than the Certina.)
- Casio G-Shock GW-M5610 (Radio controlled solar digital watch. For when an automatic mov't (relatively fragile and unaccurate) or steel bracelet (getting scratched) isn't suitable.)
If I were to have a one watch collection, the Citizen Ray Mears (or rather one of the modern/new versions of it, like the PMD56-2951 or Montbell) would be the closest to those three in one piece I think.
Amazing videos , my favourite watch channel !
Thank you my friend! 🙌🏻 I appreciate you for watching! Makes all the work worth it.
This guy deserves more attention. Really good quality!
"Which collection would you choose?"
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"Yes!"
i'm a Perfect Trio, with my Orient Bambino small second (Dress), Mako II USA Pepsi (Diver/everyday), Casio G-Shock DW-6930 30th anniversary (Casual). nothing impressive, but i think those are just perfect for a Sub-$500 collection, that can take a beating, wont get robbed and just looks great!
I tried this and personally, I felt saving up for the watch that YOU WANT is more important than having 2-3 watches for the sake of different events. Basically, get a 'substantial' watch that can be dressed up or down and save up for the next one. The wait for the watch you worked hard for will be more rewarding than getting 2 or more sub-par watches limited to a budget! Then again, to each his/her own :)
I agree with this 100 for myself now as a collector. But I know many like the variety that comes with watches and want as many as they can. I do find many adopting this philosophy over time though. Thanks for watching!
This is the evolved collector. Takes a while to get to this stage
I see your point AND realizing which watch you truly want to save for is, at least for me, developed by experience with different timepieces. This content offers a way for people of different budgets to be exposed to more watches and start to make purchasing decisions that will lead them down their own path. I love that this channel includes appreciation for watches in many price brackets, making this hobby relevant to more people.
Or you can enjoy multiple watches for the sake of enjoyment over others telling you that one watch is the only true matured collection... Each to their own.
True but sometimes you need to try a few watches before you realize what it is you're really looking for, all part of the journey. Nothing worse than saving for months then realizing the watch isn't really what you'd thought it would be.
Peroson-2 "Casio lineage lcw-m100tse-1aer" - ultimate value for the money one watch collection! To pair it to Casio GW-M5610-1BER as beater and you're packed with 650 USD left in your pocket!
This looks like it’s going to be a fun series of episodes! I know my comments lately have been long and maybe a little tedious. So I’ll keep this one short !!
Thanks for watching as always! If people dig this, I am definitely down to do another!
Absolutely great video and "personality based" approach to this analysis! I find myself a bit of a mix between the Quartz + Perfect Duo...plus a few pieces that are just gorgeous works of kinetic art.
I've got a friend who buys only American and American assembled... it'd be a challenge but what about the nationalistic collector?
This is a cool idea! There are a number of US microbrands currently that would be fun to explore in a video. Pelton, Nodus, Vaer, and Visitor are just a few that come to mind.
Ball
How about Monta?
@@hoihoi12250 Ball is an awesome brand but, I wouldn't say that they are a microbrand
@@arjdroid yeah sure, he didn't ask for a microbrand tho!
I'm a blend between the "check the box" and the "hipster".
My $1000 collection would probably consist of:
-Undone Killy (mecha quartz chrono)
-Phoibos Reef master (automatic diver or "dive style" if you're picky)
-Boldr Venture (Field/Casual)
-Orient Bambino (dress)
-Islander Aviator (pilot/Casual)
There's probably a bit more than a grand there. 😅
If I had to put together a three watch collection, I would structure my budget, based on lifestyle, like this: field watch (40%), dive watch (40%), dress watch (20%). I think another good approach is identify watches, that you like, which might fit more than one occasion. Of course swapping out straps helps with that.
If I had only $1000, this is what I'd buy:
$300 - Hamilton Khaki Field 38mm manual wind. Timeless looks. Movement has a long 80 hour power reserve and accuracy an automatic Seiko at this price will never have out of the box.
$400 - Tissot Heritage Visodate black dial. Looks better than the massively overrated Seiko SARB and its lookalikes. Far better movement too, not just in performance, but in terms of decoration as well which you can appreciate from its caseback, unlike the dready looking 6R15.
$300 - Seiko Spirit Perpetual Solar SBPJ003. The V198 quartz movement on this is a treat. Complications galore! It has solar charging, smooth-sweep 24 hour chronograph, dual time, alarm function, power reserve indicator, and a perpetual calendar. Just set the date once and it'll be like that forever. Also, it's super accurate. The blue dial on this thing is amazing btw.
I’m number 5 I have a diver for looking my best stuff and a weekender for every day, also o scratched the paint off my watch how do I fix that. Orient mako 2 and time x weekender are my watches
This is seriously the best watch channel on TH-cam!
Teddy, your approach to this challenge is absolutely perfect! Seriously, this is the spot-on advice for the "average man's" approach to buying watches on TH-cam! I laughed at how many of the 'personas' I fit into!! Of course, Producer Michael's videos are wonderful escapism, but this is rock-solid practical advice in an overwhelming choice of watches. THANKS.
And it's re-assuring to see that my old collection matches some of your intentions (though not the actual watches), I do have and love my Casio World-time! Since my old collection was 'check off boxes'/'hipster' for a sub-$150 (yes - that CHEAP, with some really obscure Chinese oddities from the deepest bowels of Amazon), I'm looking to upgrade the old collection, and here I go...
If there's one thing this awful Covid-19 virus and its enforced lock down has given a positive, it's giving the time to sort out online interests/content and your channel is a subscription-keeper! Good luck to you.
Well so far all I own is 3 watches 🤣
1) G-Shock GD-100MS-3ER for everyday use, I actually do use a lot of the G-Shock features like multiple timezones (visits to Japan and have friends there) and the stop watch for timing my rowing. I actually got ran over once in Tokyo and after sliding along the ground was surprised to see the watch has only a small scuff on the band 🤷♂️ so the build is great!
2) Casio W-218H-3AVEF for work. My job is physical and it gets hit all the time yet this little watch is an absolute tank just like my G-Shock.
3) Seiko SRPD73K2 always loved the way Seikos look and the Sport 5 is clean, I swap the band to fit the occasion.
Maybe another type of collector "the vintage geek"
FANTASTIC video, Teddy. Very impressive variety rather than simply gravitating to the forum darlings.
You're like a watch psychologist now. Categorizing every kind of watch sickness/personalities there is.
You definitely need an updated $1000 watch collection. Seiko has a few options for the one watch collection.
Perfect Duo, in the pursuit of the perfect business casual watch for work everyday and the perfect dress watch for suiting up and spending a night out.
I'm definitely persona 2, my go to watch is the Seiko Presage SRPB41. If my budget was $1000, the SARX055 you mentioned would definitely be one that I would look into.
Yeah I check off the boxes.
My 9 watches all have something different that the others can't do be it situation or complication
1. Combine the casual, diver and chrono - Certina DS Action chrono in blue. Casio can also be used for casual.
2. IMHO one watch collections are usually one of sentimental value. But that Hamilton is like recommending a bomber jacket to someone who wants 1 coat.
3. Not into microbrands myself.
4. Showing more dive watches to diver collectors is like bringing a keg to an AA meeting.
5. I like the two pairs - one has the value in the one used every day, the other has a more expendable everyday watch.
6. This person would also need something that could pass as casual. Maybe a datejust homage.
7. I'm this guy. The Bulova gets too much hype for its accuracy IMHO. My Casio F91 loses only 2 seconds a month. Replace the Bulova with a Seiko Tuna. And this category was sorely missing Citizen Eco-Drive.
There have been times I’ve considered reducing my collection of watches to just one......but I usually wake up screaming from that kind of nightmare 😆.
I’m definitely a check off the boxes type... and I still need to check off minute repeater and tourbillon before I can really sleep well. Once I can sleep I’ll also need a mechanical alarm.
Totally a “check off the box” watch guy.
I think it is a very clean philosophy to have on collecting while still getting great variety!
Just beware. That way lies madness as you get the collecting bug, there will be ever more boxes to check off.
You are great Teddy. I got a SSC911 from you guys about eight months ago. Thanks Wil!!
I seem to be a check off the block guy, also in the “new vintage” sub-group.
I tend to gravitate to quartz, but that's mainly because I love the aesthetics of the 70's and 80's. Definitely won't pass on something because it's automatic or manual.
A Christopher Ward probably belongs in the one watch category, like the C65
My Collection I love Russian watches.
Восток; Амфибия Scuba Dude, Radio Room, Moded Personal, Vintage
Kamenderske standard field.
Poljot chronograph 3133 Soviet made, St. Michael dress Soviet made
DIY Flieger blue dial, type B, onion crown, 6597 ETA movement.
Ali Express except the movement.
Total $1005
Very happy with all my choices and continued passing on the passion to my children. Great video.
Make that a 6497 ETA sorry.
Teddy, we forgot a key collector type: women! Best $1k ladies collection would be a great addition.
Definitely a check off the box but I also have to have a couple of fun watches in crazy colors
persona 5: perfect duo
currently own a jlc reverso classic medium thin and a tudor bb58. next target is an explorer 2. when that happens the bb58 will go
I recently purchased an Islander ISL-02 dive watch from Long Island Watch... it's a homage to the Seiko SKX with improved specs
More of these please! Found some really cool watches I never would have seen without this video
Seiko SSA343J1 ice blue. $432, Seiko SBDY029 great white samurai $499 Two watch collection for 1000 dollars . If there was another 120 would get citizen BN0151 as my beater. Not a big digital fan so for me the best beater. I like other watches Breitling Aerospace and Navitimer, Timex snoopy watches. But at my heart I am a Seiko dive watch fan.
Some of your best work here Teddy, thanks for keeping quarantine fun and entertaining!
I think I would go Tissot Prs516, Citizen eco-drive Promaster, and either a metal g-shock or Movado museum...
I'm persona 1 and none of my 6 watches has cost more than 100 bucks.
I really enjoyed this video. I own 14 watches. My oldest is Grandpa's Omega pocket watch circa 1923. My newest is my G Shock GA700UC- 3A. I paid $50 for new.
Dude the amount of effort and research you put in your vids always stands out nice job teddy!!💪🏻
That Hammy boulton Is gorgeous, just saw the blue dial on blue strap variant, yum!
Unique, high quality, relevant watch content. This is why I’m a subscriber of yours. Well done as always Teddy :)
Great review. To pick and choose, I'd have to watch this review at least 2 more times. Very well done presentation, well edited. Thank you for your efforts and time.
I guess I'm a "Check off the Boxes" because you can create more boxes to check. 🤞😁
For me I just buy old vintage dress watches from a variety of brands. They are cheaper, I like the style more and I've never been a fan of big watches. I just recently bought my first omega and although it's condition is 100% I'm glad to own it.
Dang, Teddy, you really did your research for this video (as you always do). Very appreciated by all of us here. I've been watching all of your videos and taking notes for the next watch I will be getting. You continue to be extremely helpful. Thank you!
One watch collection: definitely a certina DS1 big date 60th anniversary. 100m, powermatic 80, sapphire, looks beautiful, and certina double security system
One watch “collection “ could definitely be the Steinhart GMT Vintage Premium served up on the optional jubilee bracelet 👌
Considering the 300m water resistance it can do it all!
I am a box checker but my boxes are a little different than yours and funny enough my 5 come in just a little over $1000. I have "Fun watch" Seiko SNXF05 with the grid dial reminiscent of graphing paper, the "Any day" Timex GMT 3 with a batman bezel, the "complication" Citizen BX1000-06L World Time, the "Budget alternative" Orient Kanno (alternative to a Black Bay 58), and the "piece of history" the Bulova Lunar Pilot.
One of my favorites that you've done. $1K a perfect target. Especially liked the "Formal" with the square and round choices. But as more of a quartz guy, I might have looked for more quantity/variety and certainly more than one G-Shock. This did leave me wanting to learn more about Vostok or Boctok. Anyway Bravo.
I don’t know if we can achieve these in 2022, please Teddy make a vid like this for 2022.
Oh yeah. You gotta do more of these. Maybe a women’s $1,000 with Courtney.
The perfect trio for me in this scenario will be the green Traska, the Bulova lunar pilot and the Gshock
Great that you included Damasko and Stowa, two of the most under appreciated brands. Stowa’s leather straps are the most comfortable in the business.
Two watches I was stunned weren't on the list - the Tissot Gentleman (Auto or Quartz) and the Casio Duro...I would've bet big money they wouldn't been worked in somehow... Also, as an alternative to the Stowa, I adore the Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer...
Love the “persona” style!
Great video and nice suggestions Teddy. When I first started getting into watches I was a Persona 2 and I wasn't really into dive watches. As I dug deeper and became more integrated with this hobby I think I can say now that I am a Diver Fanatic! Hahah
My $1000 watch collection would include a Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba and an Orient Ray 2. I'll save any remainder from the budget for straps and custom mod parts for the Ray 🙂
I have the Seiko SNK793. I would definitely recommend!
Orient Stingray,Bambino,Ray2,Symphony.Invicta Prodiver. Timex Expedition Chrono and GMT and change from $800 !