A great one and done watch is Vacheron Constantine Overseas. It comes with a bracelet, leather strap and a rubber strap. Extremely versatile. It is a high horology piece with a timeless design and beauty.
@@Doggo-frenctonwow, you run in different circles than I do. I have never even seen a VC overseas on a wrist outside a store in my lifetime. I almost bought the last model chrono when the new model came out. It was a white dial at Wempe NY for $6500 new. Still wish I would have pulled the trigger almost 20 years later.
I'll have to be financially stable in every sense before purchasing my first luxury piece. The best thing to do with your money is to invest rightly because money left saving will end up with no returns.
The best advice that i learned from Armand the watch guy, is don't buy a luxury watch until you have 10 times the price of it in your Bank account, when you purchase one you add to your collection but u add also maintenance and unexpected damages that can happen in future
you don't need that much, as long as you have 25k to 35k in cash, and earn at least 30k plus is fine. You don't need millions of money to enjoy nice things. You just deploy a small amount of income to have some fun. Remember you are going to get this money back ( a good percentage) when you move it.
My one and done: my Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 blue dial on the bracelet. I absolutely love it. It didn't cost me a leg and it does everything I want and need.
One and done for me is the only luxury watch I own for now. The Omega Aqua Terra . Though I really want an explorer also and I really like that Breguet Marine that you showed.
The Santos de Cartier medium has sorta become a one and done in my collection. It’s so comfortable that I wear it to sleep and often forget about it. I’ve stopped wearing my other watches since I got it 2 years ago. Does scratch easily but it doesn’t bother me.
For the 'one and done' question, I would suggest the JLC Master Control date (blue dial only). It's an unconventional choice yet I personally own it because I love the slate blueish-gray sunburst dial with baby blue outer minute track and don't attend enough formal gatherings to justify the price of a Reverso. The baby blue minute track dresses down the watch and makes it more versatile for casual settings when a collared shirt isn't required.
The Explorer is an example of the sum being more than its parts. It is one of the few watches that carries decades of history and mystique; from Ian Fleming's choice to it's origins on Hillary's climb to the summit of Everest. I've worn mine for 20 years in all parts of the world, Antartica to the opera. It's almost always the right time and place for the Explorer. And when it gets noticed, you get noticed, and that can often work out quite favorably.
There was no Explorer at the summit of Everest. Sorry but you’ve been duped by Rolex marketing. This is 100% proven so feel free to look into it if you desire.
My blue Overseas isn't my only watch, but it's the one I wear the most. If I could only have one - this is it. I have all 4 straps - bracelet, rubber, alligator and calfskin. They cover all the bases.
Great as usual Fed! I have more than one watch but the one I wear the most in all kinds of occasions is the Omega Constellation on a bracelet. It's the blue dial with the new movement that you can jump the hour without stopping it. Especially good to travel to see my kids in different time zones.
Perfect one & done is the Tudor BB58 GMT Coke...it's my new daily! I love this watch much more than you'd think given that I own a Rolex YM 40 Everose/steel, two variants of the gold Omega SMP's etc & It is my 9th most expensive by RRP.
My Grand Seiko Snowflake bracelet (fantastic watch I’ve had for two years now) tapers from 20 to 18 mm. My breitling superocen heritage tapers from 22 to 18.
Just bought it. The incomparable Ranger by Tudor. Best value out there, No need for a bezel because guess what??? I do not need a dive watch!! This watch is amazing and works with any clothing. Understated classy elegance!!!
I agree with Rolex Explorer I as a one and done. I have a 39mm Explorer and always said how versatile the watch is. But now maybe because I'm old and retired, if I can only keep one watch I would keep my 40mm two tone Yacht-Master. It's quite versatile too.
I love my Explorer 1 214270 but for a 1 and Done my Explorer 2 16570 would be my choice. Adrian Barker has proven an Explorer 2 is a strap monster. Yeah it might be perfect in a Tux but who wears one of those daily?
My vote for a "one and done" would be an Omega Constellation Globemaster. Looks good on both a strap and a bracelet. To me it has personality without being too loud.
GADA = Explorer 1. Boring is a personal point of view - I find mine versatile rather than boring. It can certainly do black tie events although I don’t think it would stretch to white tie (but how many of those are there these days). A blue dial Aqua Terra is a close second. Has the specs but the slightly dressier look would be at odds with outdoor hiking/mountaineering gear. I have both but I wear the Explorer mor3 often.
I kind of get the one and done watch concept; most people are simply not watch geeks- one 'nice' watch is more than enough to last a lifetime. The default recommendation for a one and done watch would have to be Rolex- either a Sub, Datejust, or Explorer (or GMT II / Yachtmaster if the person is more discerning.)
I have wanted the Breguet Marine with slate dial, but I would have to liquidate some watches to get it. It is hard for me to ever let go of any of my watches though.
Breguet Marine EoT comes with a leather strap (instead of bracelet or rubber) so leather is available but it’s only standard with the platinum big boy.
Hi Federico, I love your videos. I have a Pagani "Explorer." I like it for the same reasons that you mentioned. It is somewhat boring, but so versatile. I'll buy the Rolex when I become a big boy. 😀 Cheers, Omar
3 watches out of my collection could be a one watch collection. Either my Rolex Submariner 14060m, Seiko Tuna Marine master Ninja SBBN035 or the EXP1 114270.I find the Brosnan era Seamaster to be my favorite 90s early 2000s with the ETA movement's, aluminum bezel with the old wave pattern
1 watch for me would be the Milgauss, it's like an Explorer, but less boring. And I'm an electrical engineer so it makes sense.. Luckily we don't have to stay with one watch. :) The more expensive option would be the JLC Polaris Perpetual Calendar.
I love variety however if I'm 1 and done its the nomos club datum 733. A strap monster 100m water resistant classic looks that can be dressed up or down and a great looking movement. Unfortunately its out of production
Im old and like boring.....my watches is a 40 mm sub , 39mm ex1, 36mm tt dj and a pepsi gmt....i wear the ex1 lots it does not attract much attention.....then the sub,
Non-tapered bracelet on my Omega SMP 300 wears no less comfortable than my highly tapered Rolex oyster bracelet. It’s just a matter of design (construction) and build quality, not only the narrowing down itself.
The Baken Purple BB 58 is the current king of BB's. Because it's 3x the normal price at retail and rising on the secondary and they sold the run out right away. Move over Harrod green models.
If tapering bracelet is a big deal for you, forget the Seamaster and get the Planet Ocean. The Planet Ocean has a nice taper on it, very comfortable bracelet, wear mine around everywhere. For me, the Planet Ocean is an incredible watch that didn't get the respect it deserved--all the attention is hogged by the Seamaster.
Totally agree on the icon comment. I avoid icon watches. Never going to own a moonwatch, submariner, etc. Excellent watches, but I see them all the time and have no interest in following the masses.
Omega Speedmaster Professional. Wear it with a auit. Wear it shopting a gun at the range. Wear it with shorts and wife beaters. Rolex Sub/GMT II. as above. Wear it with anything and do anytbing. Wewr it for the ritzy cocktail party, wear it slumming with friends.
Never understood the obsession with tapered bracelets. Of there was no watch on a bracelet, would you wear a tampered bracelet? No, of course not. Man up people ;-) (says the man with tiny wrists)
I'd never buy a watch icon. I wear a watch because I like it , to show my personality and mood. I really don't want to wear a watch 3 other people in the room are wearing. I have no interest in showing off to colleagues , gold diggers or anyone else really don't care if anyone else knows the brand for that reason I'm a big fan of the German brands . My watches do get attention from watch nerds who know what it is or regular people who just like the design but not the unwanted kind .
😂😂 statistically speaking, you will not have the same watch as anyone in the room. I swear you guys have such an inflated ego of how non-important your watches are. You flip that by saying you want independent brands 🤣
I never once had a watch on that 3 other people in the room had on and I own a Submariner since 03 and a EXP1 from 07 both bought new so owned both for many years. Hell not even one person had on the same watch. You guys are legends in your own mind. You're worried about scenarios that don't exist.
No watch can do it all. Do most stuff like going into an office then going to a party - that’s not doing it all though that’s just accommodating a costume change.
Not sure I would consider any Rolex as a one, and done..As a matter of fact, I would never even consider a rolex, and yes Rolexes are definitely boring.
A great one and done watch is Vacheron Constantine Overseas. It comes with a bracelet, leather strap and a rubber strap. Extremely versatile. It is a high horology piece with a timeless design and beauty.
VC Overseas gen 2 is probably the best high end option. No strap option but imo gen 3 is boring compared to it.
@@nvjensonthat’s a crazy statement
Agreed but I won’t buy hype pieces. I might be interested in a dual time but the standard Overseas is too ubiquitous at this point
Vacheron Overseas has shit resell but I love them.
@@Doggo-frenctonwow, you run in different circles than I do. I have never even seen a VC overseas on a wrist outside a store in my lifetime. I almost bought the last model chrono when the new model came out. It was a white dial at Wempe NY for $6500 new. Still wish I would have pulled the trigger almost 20 years later.
Such a beautiful piece.
I'll have to be financially stable in every sense before purchasing my first luxury piece. The best thing to do with your money is to invest rightly because money left saving will end up with no returns.
The best advice that i learned from Armand the watch guy, is don't buy a luxury watch until you have 10 times the price of it in your Bank account, when you purchase one you add to your collection but u add also maintenance and unexpected damages that can happen in future
you don't need that much, as long as you have 25k to 35k in cash, and earn at least 30k plus is fine. You don't need millions of money to enjoy nice things. You just deploy a small amount of income to have some fun. Remember you are going to get this money back ( a good percentage) when you move it.
If you got 10x the price sitting in your bank account... you already making bad financial decision
Honestly this cannot be overemphasized, helping people mitigate unforseen circumstances and mistakes .It's always good to have a financial plan,
My one and done: my Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 blue dial on the bracelet. I absolutely love it. It didn't cost me a leg and it does everything I want and need.
H Moser Pioneer would also be a great one and done
One and done for me is the only luxury watch I own for now. The Omega Aqua Terra . Though I really want an explorer also and I really like that Breguet Marine that you showed.
I love the 36mm Explorer. You cannot go wrong!
Girl size. My daughter could pull one off, especially the two tone.
@@mkyhou1160 We all agree that you are super manly
The Santos de Cartier medium has sorta become a one and done in my collection. It’s so comfortable that I wear it to sleep and often forget about it. I’ve stopped wearing my other watches since I got it 2 years ago. Does scratch easily but it doesn’t bother me.
Explorer is a great choice 🤗
For the 'one and done' question, I would suggest the JLC Master Control date (blue dial only). It's an unconventional choice yet I personally own it because I love the slate blueish-gray sunburst dial with baby blue outer minute track and don't attend enough formal gatherings to justify the price of a Reverso. The baby blue minute track dresses down the watch and makes it more versatile for casual settings when a collared shirt isn't required.
Love the idea. Not going to be good around water though
One and done I might go Parmigiani Tonda PF!
Chrono, platinum with salmon dial
The Explorer is an example of the sum being more than its parts. It is one of the few watches that carries decades of history and mystique; from Ian Fleming's choice to it's origins on Hillary's climb to the summit of Everest. I've worn mine for 20 years in all parts of the world, Antartica to the opera. It's almost always the right time and place for the Explorer. And when it gets noticed, you get noticed, and that can often work out quite favorably.
Explorer II polar face. The perfect watch.
There was no Explorer at the summit of Everest. Sorry but you’ve been duped by Rolex marketing. This is 100% proven so feel free to look into it if you desire.
VC Overseas is a better one and done than the RO with the ability to change straps. Better water resistance too.
My blue Overseas isn't my only watch, but it's the one I wear the most. If I could only have one - this is it. I have all 4 straps - bracelet, rubber, alligator and calfskin. They cover all the bases.
100% agree. Except if you are a true show off.
Great as usual Fed! I have more than one watch but the one I wear the most in all kinds of occasions is the Omega Constellation on a bracelet. It's the blue dial with the new movement that you can jump the hour without stopping it. Especially good to travel to see my kids in different time zones.
Got an aftermarket tapering bracelet for my Seamaster 300M and finally love it.
The non tapering bracelet on the SMP300 bothered me in the beginning but it doesn't any more. It's beefy and I love it
The lugs and bracelet are the main thing holding me back from a Grand Seiko as well!
I had always heard their bracelets weren’t great but then I tried on my snowflake and got it, it could be a one watch collection
Cases are too thick too imo
Beautiful watch. It’s just too hard to tell the time. Just turned 50 and my eyes are going.
@@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available I agree! The new White birches are a lot thinner though. Just need a better bracelet
You have some gorgeous watches in stock right now.
Perfect one & done is the Tudor BB58 GMT Coke...it's my new daily!
I love this watch much more than you'd think given that I own a Rolex YM 40 Everose/steel, two variants of the gold Omega SMP's etc & It is my 9th most expensive by RRP.
My Grand Seiko Snowflake bracelet (fantastic watch I’ve had for two years now) tapers from 20 to 18 mm.
My breitling superocen heritage tapers from 22 to 18.
Just bought it. The incomparable Ranger by Tudor. Best value out there, No need for a bezel because guess what??? I do not need a dive watch!! This watch is amazing and works with any clothing. Understated classy elegance!!!
I agree with Rolex Explorer I as a one and done. I have a 39mm Explorer and always said how versatile the watch is. But now maybe because I'm old and retired, if I can only keep one watch I would keep my 40mm two tone Yacht-Master. It's quite versatile too.
I love my Explorer 1 214270 but for a 1 and Done my Explorer 2 16570 would be my choice. Adrian Barker has proven an Explorer 2 is a strap monster. Yeah it might be perfect in a Tux but who wears one of those daily?
My vote for a "one and done" would be an Omega Constellation Globemaster. Looks good on both a strap and a bracelet. To me it has personality without being too loud.
Aqua terra is not a bad choice for do it all watch
Great content as always. Super cool glasses btw!
Wow that Breguet is impressive sporty, classy, clean and understated
Always enjoy your blogs
GADA = Explorer 1. Boring is a personal point of view - I find mine versatile rather than boring. It can certainly do black tie events although I don’t think it would stretch to white tie (but how many of those are there these days). A blue dial Aqua Terra is a close second. Has the specs but the slightly dressier look would be at odds with outdoor hiking/mountaineering gear. I have both but I wear the Explorer mor3 often.
I kind of get the one and done watch concept; most people are simply not watch geeks- one 'nice' watch is more than enough to last a lifetime. The default recommendation for a one and done watch would have to be Rolex- either a Sub, Datejust, or Explorer (or GMT II / Yachtmaster if the person is more discerning.)
Rolex Explorer 36 best one watch collection out there
Thanks Frederico - always enjoy the Q&A’s!
One and done! if only! Tudor BB GMT? Longines Hydroconquest? Rolex Explorer? Omega Aqua Terra? Maybe just a G-Shock?
I think Longines conquest is a great one and done.
There’s lots of places it would be tacky to wear a Rolex or AP
I have wanted the Breguet Marine with slate dial, but I would have to liquidate some watches to get it. It is hard for me to ever let go of any of my watches though.
Great Q and A! Thanks!
Breguet Marine EoT comes with a leather strap (instead of bracelet or rubber) so leather is available but it’s only standard with the platinum big boy.
Hello and thanks for this vid Fed. I agree about icons. They are more or less boring. It's a part of being an icon.
Hi Federico,
I love your videos. I have a Pagani "Explorer." I like it for the same reasons that you mentioned. It is somewhat boring, but so versatile. I'll buy the Rolex when I become a big boy. 😀
Cheers,
Omar
3 watches out of my collection could be a one watch collection. Either my Rolex Submariner 14060m, Seiko Tuna Marine master Ninja SBBN035 or the EXP1 114270.I find the Brosnan era Seamaster to be my favorite 90s early 2000s with the ETA movement's, aluminum bezel with the old wave pattern
Datejust 41, smooth bezel, jubilee bracelet
The aqua terra is just a couple mm to tall and most are boat deck dials, that might not age well
Omega AT, bracelet, rubber or leather. Not boring at all.
Blancpain FF 42mm is absolutely perfect
1 watch for me would be the Milgauss, it's like an Explorer, but less boring. And I'm an electrical engineer so it makes sense.. Luckily we don't have to stay with one watch. :)
The more expensive option would be the JLC Polaris Perpetual Calendar.
I've seen the marine in gold dressed up quite nicely with a brown strap. I really want one.
GS makes many "one and done" options.
Nice shirt Fed,! Which is most important!!!
I love variety however if I'm 1 and done its the nomos club datum 733. A strap monster 100m water resistant classic looks that can be dressed up or down and a great looking movement. Unfortunately its out of production
Would have thought the one and done watch would have been an Aqua Terra
I’d go mark xx as one and done
A Sub would be mines! I know it’s boring but it works with most occasions and circumstances.
Im old and like boring.....my watches is a 40 mm sub , 39mm ex1, 36mm tt dj and a pepsi gmt....i wear the ex1 lots it does not attract much attention.....then the sub,
@@gregh1853 that is an outstanding collection! Wear all in good health
Fed you should have FTW on the dial of that Delray watch 😁
Perfect GADA: Metal G-Shock or Invicta Pro Diver
Any Vacheron overseas
Rolex Two tone 41mm datejust. Dress it up. Dress it down. Easy to resell if wanted.
Respect
I think that a GADA watch should have a date complication
Non-tapered bracelet on my Omega SMP 300 wears no less comfortable than my highly tapered Rolex oyster bracelet. It’s just a matter of design (construction) and build quality, not only the narrowing down itself.
I’ll consider Rolex skydweller as my one and done
One and done...yachtmaster...pick your size 37,40, or 42. Not the yachtmaster II...the regular one on a bracelet.
The Baken Purple BB 58 is the current king of BB's. Because it's 3x the normal price at retail and rising on the secondary and they sold the run out right away. Move over Harrod green models.
One-and-done on a budget: Christopher Ward "Twelve".
The one that shows the time
one of these days i will see the Q&A sign on your instagram site!
Don’t get too excited. Even if you ask, he’ll only ask the questions he wants to answer. Guess it’s his prerogative 🤷🏽♂️
One and done from Rolex in my opinion, has to be the submariner whether you love it or not
If tapering bracelet is a big deal for you, forget the Seamaster and get the Planet Ocean. The Planet Ocean has a nice taper on it, very comfortable bracelet, wear mine around everywhere. For me, the Planet Ocean is an incredible watch that didn't get the respect it deserved--all the attention is hogged by the Seamaster.
White gold rolex gmt meteor white dial
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White gold....for those who want to pay at least 3x for a watch that everyone you meet thinks is steel 😁
Totally agree on the icon comment. I avoid icon watches. Never going to own a moonwatch, submariner, etc. Excellent watches, but I see them all the time and have no interest in following the masses.
My 41mm Rolex sub date. One and done.
The only time I don’t wear it is when I travel, then I wear a beater.
Subs a beater
Shout out to the guy from
Austria
Just put a leather strap on the Marine Breguet
I had been a single watch guy for many years. Then I got better.
The OG Gen 1 Omega Planet Ocean is a highly underrated one-watch option. Had one for five-plus years, was a great daily. Thanks Fed for the video.👍⌚
Omega Speedmaster Professional. Wear it with a auit. Wear it shopting a gun at the range. Wear it with shorts and wife beaters.
Rolex Sub/GMT II. as above. Wear it with anything and do anytbing. Wewr it for the ritzy cocktail party, wear it slumming with friends.
Never understood the obsession with tapered bracelets. Of there was no watch on a bracelet, would you wear a tampered bracelet? No, of course not. Man up people ;-) (says the man with tiny wrists)
Don't buy the Explorer as I did. You'll lose interest in other watches. I am cured from watch collecting
Daily wearer:
Blancpain FF Bathyscaphe
I'd never buy a watch icon. I wear a watch because I like it , to show my personality and mood. I really don't want to wear a watch 3 other people in the room are wearing. I have no interest in showing off to colleagues , gold diggers or anyone else really don't care if anyone else knows the brand for that reason I'm a big fan of the German brands . My watches do get attention from watch nerds who know what it is or regular people who just like the design but not the unwanted kind .
I understand… there are many people who share your opinion too. 😊
The same here thats why i prefer Grand Seiko than Rolex
😂😂 statistically speaking, you will not have the same watch as anyone in the room. I swear you guys have such an inflated ego of how non-important your watches are. You flip that by saying you want independent brands 🤣
@@iceman5036it’s okay to be poor. I wouldn’t spend a dime on grand seiko - when you go to sell it, no value is left. Nice work 👍🏼
I never once had a watch on that 3 other people in the room had on and I own a Submariner since 03 and a EXP1 from 07 both bought new so owned both for many years. Hell not even one person had on the same watch. You guys are legends in your own mind. You're worried about scenarios that don't exist.
No watch can do it all.
Do most stuff like going into an office then going to a party - that’s not doing it all though that’s just accommodating a costume change.
99.9% of people who wear a watch own a "one & done"
Watch enthusiasts like us have totally lost real world perspective!
GADA one watch?? Aquaterra all the time...
Sub date
d'El Rey like LB , IS going down with thé ship...soon out of business...😂his business partner Saw it coming, that 's why hé left a month ago...
Icon….painted wood….
Imagine only drinking one thing. You’d have to go water. Waters great but it is boring. Embrace variety!
NOT INTERESTED IN INSTAGRAM
This guy is to much. He is so high on himself it’s ridiculous.
My ONE-&-DONE is an Omega caliber 9605 in blue. 231.13.43.52.03.001
Easy - IWC XX with its easy change strap system. Instantly go from strap, bracelet or nato. There is no other answer
One and done:
OP > Explorer
Not sure I would consider any Rolex as a one, and done..As a matter of fact, I would never even consider a rolex, and yes Rolexes are definitely boring.