7 Essentials for a Complete Watch Collection: From Everyday to Vintage Gems
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
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I think solar powered watches belong to the must-have section, at first i was opposed to the idea of solar powered watches but ever since i got my G-Steel Gshock GST-B100D it became my everyday watch,, you set it once and forget it ,, it's got the looks , convenience functionality and durability . No matter what snobs think, solar watches are great.
Or a Citizen promaster
I have a question for you. I am more of a dress watch fan but have wanted a casio/Gshock recently and I just don't like the looks of them. Do you know any solar that look a little more like dress or dive watches?
@@mokgable I'd take a look at the Citizen Eco-Drive line. I have a Citizen Eco-Drive Corso AW1236-03A that serves as a dress watch, as well as a Promaster Dive "Ecozilla" for a solar dive watch.
I love Solar watches. Right now I am owning three, two could even considered dress watches (Lilienthal 1 Solar, Triwa Solar) and then there is my apocalypse watch. I own it for 18 years now, still runs on the first battery, it's a Casio Pro Trek PRG-60 L.
I would add a watch with a nonstandard display such as the rotating globe or the mono hand display. This gives your collection a unique flavor.
Every collection needs to have a 'gift' watch for the times you're showing your collection to somebody and wish to gift them one of your watches. I practically de-Seikoed my collection by gifting them to friends and family, including some pieces I thought I'll have forever in my collection and that are hard to find nowadays (or have insane prices). I'm wiser now-when I encounter a good deal on a watch I don't think only 'would this fit my collection well', but also 'would this work as a nice gift?'...
I’ve picked up many G-Shocks on clearance and give them away. It’s so much fun seeing people’s face when you hand them a watch out of the blue.
For years I stuck to a formula - LAND - SEA - AIR - DRESS - SPORTS - BEATER
EG -
1) Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
2) Seiko SKX
3) Bulova Lunar Pilot
4) Orient Bambino
5) Tissot PRX
6) G-Shock Square
Every watch had a different strap material including nylon, rubber, stainless steel, leather, resin
All boxes ticked - all iconic watches - all reasonably priced - a well rounded line up
Damn I miss that little collection
Wow. Thank you for the great idea
The way I approach my addiction is pretty much the same (Chrono / Dive / Tool-watch / Dress-watch)… but I am also trying to create new categories based on usage, in order to feed my addiction, lol!
ex. Sleep-watch 😂 Currently my beloved Casio Royal with the lovely night light.
Game-watch 😅 A recently acquired Databank, for nostalgia factor when I play Mario, Zelda, Metroid, etc…
Also… I am thinking of a Driver-watch, a cheaper mecha-quartz chrono to always have in the car, along with leather racing gloves, to make me think I am actually racing when I am stuck in city traffic! 🤣
Oof… I will have to invent some new categories down the road to justify more unique watches that I ‘need’… lol!
I have a 'holiday ' watch ...ok, watches. A watch that I don't mind taking a bullet for the collection. They're usually the cheapest ones in my box. Yes, I got obsessed over the 'perfect' holiday watch ( analog Casios, Vostock, Lorus, etc.) that I don't have enough holidays to wear them all.
@@jaysterling26 Hmm… a holiday watch! 💡
I love how that sounds… and it definitely justifies another watch 😅😂
Love the citizens promaster diver collection I own several of them.
Nice to see more educational content like this for beginners. Even as an experienced collector, it’s a pleasure to see your rationale behind a collection.
Well done criteria list to establish a solid watch collection, thanks for the video !
A well thought out list Jory.
Great advice .... Thanks Bru
This was a fun and interesting video :)
I have an everyday watch, my Seiko SARB035. A diver - Marathon GSAR 41mm. A solar tool watch - Casio GW-5000U-1ER. And a chrono - my grail Omega Moonwatch 3861 Hesalite.
I don’t need a dress watch. I’d go with a large quartz Cartier Tank Must, black dial, should I need one.
I’m not into vintage also. But I’d love to add a 16570 Rolex Explorer II Polar. A neovintage classic.
Interesting choices. I suggest much depends on life style. I enjoy travel and thus a GMT is important. I also travel to places in which wearing anything flashy or of value is not wise. To cover that I have a Casio World Timer. I dearly want a Chronograph, but with small wrists and poor vision, it's not an easy find. Under 40mm case with short lug to lug length, with easily readable scales ...... haven't located one yet. The possible options in collecting watches is a deep rabbit hole..... and can become very costly ....... but the search is great fun..
Good to see you here, Mike! I haven’t gotten a “Casio Royale” World Time yet, and I can’t believe I’m being so indecisive on a $20 watch. It’s definitely a bottomless rabbit hole.
I pretty much have every type of watch, except for a chronograph. For the tool watch, I've got a few digital Casio watches, like the DBC-32. For the dive watch, I have a Citizen Promaster Dive "Ecozilla" (also Solar Powered). For the every day watch, I have a Seiko 5 SNK789. For the dress watch, I have a Timex Q 1978 reissue. For the vintage watch, I have an Omega De Ville 162.0060 (which also fills the dress watch role). And for the Solar Powered watch, I have the aforementioned Ecozilla, as well as a Citizen Eco-Drive Corso AW1236-03A (kind of an every day watch since it's on a NATO strap but can be a dress watch). Really, the only thing I want to complete the collection would be an Omega Speedmaster. I like the history, the looks, and the brand.
I do have one of each of the seven categories, my solar is a Pulsar motor sports themed Chronograph. But of course, I have another 18 watches, and I can make up a list of 6 another two times, but only one solar ! Whatever about the others, the solar is the real deal, you're not changing batteries, you can stick it a drawer and even after 5 or 6 months in the dark, it's still running, and has the advantages of quartz accuracy.
An essentials list for me would include a ‘concert watch’. Something I can read easily in the dark.
My cherry would be something just for fun. Doesn’t matter how cheap or ugly it is, as long as it makes you smile. 🙂
After a few years as a watch enthusiast - and prior to your video - I already tend to group my watches into seven broad categories, as follows - GADA, beater, pilot, dive, chronograph, GMT and vintage/dress watches.
For me, a field watch with decent water resistance is either a GADA or a beater depending on looks and price.
And for the dress watch enthusiasts, I can recognise a lovely dress watch but I just don’t wear one often enough but I do like vintage watches and their smaller dimensions and classic looks means they are likely what I would wear if I want something a little smarter.
And in terms of volume I tend to have comparatively more dive, beater, GADA and vintage watches and only a few pilot, chronographs and GMTs. And I’m good with that as it reflects what I wear and my taste.
a solid list. good advice.
IMO regardless of the size of your watch collection, half the collection should be every day watches, whatever that means to you.
I, as you may've suggested, would go for a vintage/dress watch and a solar/rough service/every day number too.
I just watched this video and realized I have exactly this kind of collection here are some picks from my collection:
Everyday: Self-made automatic based on NH35
Field: Triwa Ocean Plastic Sea Shepherd
Tool: Casio Pro Trek PRG-60 L (solar powered), several G-Shocks
Diver: Spinnaker Bradner
Dress: Triwa SSAB Automatic
Chrono: Timex Q Chronograph GMT
Solar: Lilienthal L1 Solar
Vintage: Lusina Art Deco Tank with sterling silver Case
Seems like I don't need more watches but still want them 😅
My ideal collection would also contain a pocket watch, preferrably vintage! 😉
I also need a watch with indiglo or a backlight, and I need a watch with tritium tubes for when I don't have a hand free to turn on a watch backlight but I need to see the time and can't depend on lume to last. Like, living in a cloudy area? I've left 'good lume' watches out all day and by 2am I can't see anything. Tritium tubes all the way.
Simple sturdy legible three handers below 40 mm are what I like. I am getting rid off my divers and chrono. Especially chrono's are an expensive pain to service . One non maintenance beater the 5610.
I have a solar G-Shock as my beater /tool watch, a citizen promaster ny0084 as a dive watch and a tissot prx quartz as a everyday piece and they do everything for me. However, I do really want a field watch, and a chronograph
I love the seconds subdial on that Hermes. 😊
in my opinion you need:
1:G shock or citizen eco drive.
2:field or explorer type of watch.
3:Dressy watch
4:pilots watch.
thats it. the g shock covers the diving part. you could add a tritium watch to be able to see it at night without having to activate a light.
All of those you mentioned are awesome. A collection needs all types and flavors. If not, it’s a boring collection.
I am only one watch away (as always) from my current dream collection.
Everyday watch: Cartier Santos Galbée XL 2823 (I know I know, but office job..)
Tool watch: DW-5600GC-7ER Casio G-shock Snow Camouflage
Dive watch: Doxa Sub 300 Searambler (and another for bonus Seiko SPB071J1 "PADImas")
Bonus watch: Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Chronograph (The plan is to replace it with a similar one, only smaller: Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Full open 38mm)
For me its:
1. Sports diver (robust and cool)
2. Chronograph toolwatch (useful!)
3. Dress watch with squared case, guilloche and roman numerals (cartier tank style)
4. Dress watch with a round case and applied indices or enamel dial
One dress watch feels like not much, and a tank style is too formal for casual lifestyle
I don’t think you have to take this video with a grain of salt, it’s making a lot of sense actually-many a true word is spoken yes! Your dress watch the Hermes is BEAUTIFUL ❤
I am the exact same way. I love dress watches and wear them all the time. Since ive gotten more into watches recently i have started to really like divers as well. But the dress watch is still the most classic for me. Ive been wanting to get a nice solar casio for a while now but i just cant find any casio watches that i like the look of. You have any recommendations for dressy looking casios?
My list would be:
- A pair of good everyday watches. One a little bit dressier, the other more sporty. Both of them with enough specifications and materials to accompany daily life without fear of mistreatment, reliable and contained in size. The dressier one more suitable to use it with a suit, cause is so sad to have an elegant watch that go out from the box bareley a few times per year. The sporty to join the rest of the occasions. And yes, many tool watch options can be excellent everyday watches.
If you suit up regularly, then I recommend a true dress watch (leather strap, no lume, clean and legible dial, nice hands, thin and clean box) and a more casual one to give variety to the wrist.
- A tool watch. It can be a real diver, a chronograph, GMT, altimeter, a pilot's watch, etc. Depending on your needs. This tool has to make sense for us, not only to fill out the list; and also, a tool watch that makes sense to wear without the fear of mistreating it; there is nothing worse than not wanting to wear an automatic chronograph or a high-end diver for fear of it being damaged, hell, if you fear that, then better get another type of tool watch.
- A watch for rough use. By this I mean a watch that we will need when we work with our hands, when we go outdoors, etc. A G-Shock is the natural choice, but also many divers are resistance watches, Citizen's Promaster line, many Seikos, Vostok, etc. It is very sad to see pieces that were once nice watches in a deplorable state for the simple reason that the wearer never considered a watch more suitable for rough use. Let's stop romanticizing damaged watches as marks of a unique and personal history, no one wants to see their Rolex Submariner full of scratches or dents. Man, even a cheap Casio looks terrible if it's damaged 'cause wasn't designed for a demanding purpose. Of course, it's convenient for this one to be quartz, and preferably, solar powered.
- A unique/fun watch. By this I mean a watch that is out of the ordinary, with bright colors, or perhaps with a striking, fun or hypnotizing dial; a weekend watch, a special edition. A real fun watch to wear and a conversation theme every time. Could be a high end complication, could be a cereal box watch, but I think that kind of watches speaks for uniqueness and personal taste.
After all that said, go and collect all that you want and makes you happy!!!
I have a Citizen Eco-Drive chronograph with a diving bezel. Basically the only watch I wear now
What I want my watch collection to look like is obviously very different from what you want yours to look like. I have no interest in having a varied, well balanced collection of watches from every category. Fortunately for me, I am hyper focused on certain types of watches and that's what I have focused on. I only buy what I want and don't worry about owning watches in other categories just to have them.
You know I was talking about certain aspects of certain watches not working at certain environments and being telling the direction of the Sun was going to be one of those 6:13 talking about a solar watch if you're up with the Arctic circle where you may not see sun for 5 or 6 months I wonder how good that solar watch really is going to survive that kind of environment where it isn't able to obtain power just the thought
Missing a ‘Grail’ watch…the one you aspired to get, worked hard for and got!
You know that in this hobby it doesn't work that way, that you cover multiple categories with one watch... Soon enough you'll rather end up with multiple watches in each category :D
The shot of the Doxa with the lume pip not centered over the 12 set off my OCD something fierce. (Then I told myself it was a Seiko and the feeling went away because it was to be expected.)
I feel like three watches are the most I can enjoy at the same time. Two Monday to Friday watches that I rotate every week and a quartz weekender.
I like to have choice in my collection. Therefore I tend to have 2 each in the following categories. To get diversity in size, colour, and just to excuse my disgusting watch habit.
1. Sporty but dressy (Cartier is the king of this! JLC and GS rock too).
2. Everyday wears (Longines / Oris / Tudor / IWC etc shine here).
3. The rugged Diver (Seiko reigns supreme.)
4. The wild cards (bit of colour / a chrono / a different design style - for me Panerai, Bell & Ross etc are stars of this category).
5. Beater (G-Shock. All day.).
Leaves me with 9 watches (only need one G-Shock). Perfect - for me.
How old does a watch have to be to be considered vintage? I have a 20 yr old Seiko kinetic diver yellow face that I love in my collection.
A nice automatic watch for the office and events, and a quartz diver for everything else. Two watches are more than enough.
Question for you. 5 affordable watches or one Tudor?
For my best collection:
1. Dress Watch
2. Diver/Tool (Cos your diver should be robust enough to not baby around, that's why you have your dress watch 😂)
3. Everyday/ GADA (My specific requirement is a minimum 100m water rating, preferably an automatic or quartz)
Once these are covered, you can get anything else that makes your heart go giddy and brings a smile to your face.
I started this journey on watches because Chronographs. I already have three and it's the type that have my attention.
About vintage ones, as a videogame collector I already have eyes on and took a Casio MD-501 1988 to restore and loving it.
no mention of a GMT watch?. I wonder why Time Teller! 😅
I lie your list, and the way you broke it down, but I would have to add a novelty character watch. I have a Spiro Agnew, a Mickey Mouse, and a Popeye. I don't always wear them, but when I do I just have a bit more fun that day.
Solar vintage watch, my personal sun dial, lol.
Personally i find divers fit the everyday category very well. They can be understated and the bezel is so useful as a timing device. I actually dont have any field watches in my collection and i dont feel like im missing anything. Im always needing a bezel for daily tasks.
Really? Are you a professional egg cooker?
I have actually made use of my bezels as well. I started as a dress watch guy (still am a little) but have started moving to the divers for an everyday bang around watch (I have an orient m force that I love). I use the timer everyday for even the most basic of tasks. It def helps. I have found that I don't need a field watch either.
I own a vintage omega dress watch a citizen solar quartz a kuoe vintage inspired field watch a gw-M5610 g-shock a seagull chronograph a Bering dress quartz and a 25 years of postal service watch and a couple of real crappy watches I ordered from India during the pandemic so I'm covered
“What does an actual watch collection even look like?”
“Uh… stuff I’ve impulsively bought over the years…?”
I feel you on the broke part! 😂
How about a 3 watch collection for under $200. The triple D. Diver - Casio Duro. Daily - Casio MW-240. Dress - Seiko SWR052. With a little change left over.
Tbh for a daily id rather get a casio f91w or f105w but I suppose your pick is more versitile
Those are good choices. I have both, and as nice as expensive watches are, there's just something about nice, cheap and simple fun watches, especially from a reputable maker.
Early!🎉 Love the new intro by the way!
No steel sports watches with integrated bracelets 😂
Your mic sound level is very low
I don't even cook with my watch on my wrist let alone work especially physical Doesn't matter if it's a G-SHOCK or if it's a Breitling, that's right I am a pamperer🙂 and when I go back to my watch after I'm done it's like a mother found her lost child,
Go figure!
You like that Doxa, don't you. I can tell. 😬
I would avoid fashion brands like Armani, Hermes and Ralph Lauren.
Six O’Clock small seconds sub-dials are my absolute favourite complication.
That’ll be funny in 30 years when we’re all trying to liquidate our collections of Seikos so we can retire
I wear a suit every day and all wear a dress Watch
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Good points. For me, the diver can be scrapped. Don't like them at all. Don't have sport watch anymore but have my eyes on mid-1980 Omega Constellation Manhattan or the Omega Seamaster Polaris Titanium. Let's see what we get later this year. And one additional watch type: the grail watch.
Don't work on your car with a watch on. Particularly modern cars.
And why is that?
So much voltage running thru modern cars electrical systems .
louder sir
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