My 2023 State Of The Collection: Seiko, Rolex, Panerai, Casio, Omega, Accutron, Tudor, Squale & More
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- Опубліковано 29 лис 2023
- It's that time of year again for my annual State of the Collection (SOTC) video! In this watch collection update for 2023, I share my current collection, most worn watch of 2023, favorite watches, why I love them, which pieces have stayed, watches that have left, those on the chopping block, grail goals for 2024, and thoughts on how my perceptions and wearing habits have changed over the course of this year. Following my aim to halve my 2022 collection by the end of the year, and a subsequent massive purge, this year's SOTC is my smallest yet! And although the number of watches I've had the honor and pleasure of co-designing has resulted in a watch collection of its own, this year's SOTC does not include those pieces, which I've covered in previous videos. Join me for one of my favorite videos of the year, and please share your current SOTC in the comments below!
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Watches mentioned in this 2023 State of the Collection video:
Panerai Luminor Marina Quaranta PAM00048, Seiko "Captain Willard" SPB237J1, Girard-Perregaux 4794, Tudor Prince Date-Day 76213, Universal Geneve White Shadow Ultra Slim, Nivada Grenchen F77, Casio G-shock Smart Watch DWB5600G-1, Casio G-Shock Metal GMS5600-1, Seiko Dolce "Tank" 7740-5000, G-Shock DWB5600G-1, G-Shock DW5600E-1V, G-Shock GMS5600-1, Rolex Submariner "Bluesy" 16613, Squale Sub-39, Rolex Explorer 14270, Hanhart 417ES Red Lion, Cartier Santos Galbee MoonPhase 119901, Seiko Flightmaster "Flighty" SNA411, Casio "Mission Impossible" DW290-1V, Rolex Day-Date 18238, Tudor Submariner 79090, Bulova Accutron Spaceview, Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" 16710, Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute A12322, Omega Seamaster 1956 Cal. 500, Squale 1521 Classic Blue "Azzuro", Squale T-183 Forged Carbon, Hamilton Avirex Branded 9219 Hacking Khaki Field Watch, Audemars Piguet "The Genta Years" Manual Wind 1958, Casio DataBank DBC611-1VT, Seiko SARB033, Ricoh Dynamic Wide Day-Date 30828, WMT Cabochon Oman Dial DateJust Homage, Seiko Ripley SCED037, Dan Henry 1972 Maverick, Dan Henry 1962, Fortis Official Cosmonaut Chronograph Limited Edition 602.22.11, Lorier Safari, Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer, Omega Speedmaster, Islander Rangemaster, Islander Rangemaster Mechanical, and Charles Frodsham vintage pocket watch.
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Absolutely love these SOTC’s each year! Upset we are no longer Casio calculator buddies;( I like how the older you get the older the ages of your watches get!! To the point where the blacked out Squale sticks out like a sore thumb! I loved when you said you didn’t need to own a watch to still love it! One final thing!!!! NOT ANOTHER SPEEDY?!?!,?,???£(;;)?
Russell!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I read this in our voice. Thank you my friend. BTW, I will be in touch soon. I had a great idea and I think you will LOVE it. Talk soon, stay well. O&U!
T.
I don't get the appeal of the carbon Squale. To me, any plastic watch (and if you don't know your materials, carbon fiber is 'carbon reinforced plastic', or CRP), just say Casio, no matter who makes it. Nothing wrong with Casio, I'm wearing a Duro as I type, but the look is very much after decades of G-Shocks and all their other plastic cased watches they've made since the 70s. I know that carbon Squale wasn't cheap to make, but it just cheap due to the materials. I'm curious to see how it survives in your collection in the coming year!
With respect, forged carbon is not plastic.
Since 2017 when I started watching TGV, the state of the collection has become a Christmas tradition.
This year, I purged half of my collection.
By which I mean, one of my two Casios broke when I fell from my bicycle.
As someone who has over 80 watches, many of which rarely get any wrist time, I feel the need to cull my collection a bit. You have inspired me. Great collection TGV!
YESSSSSSS!! ONE OF THE BEST STAPLES OF THE YEAR! Thanks, TGV. Can’t wait to see how the collection has evolved this year. Onward and upward. All the best, my friend!
Thank you my friend, chin chin and enjoy! 🥂😎🙏
Best regards,
TGV
You prompted me to look at my modest collection! aaahhhh I need more watches.
Wow when you said “don’t get offended when you see a watch you want that i have parted ways ” idk but I can’t put my finger on it. But that spoke to me on such a profound level like you know how I was feeling even tho I couldn’t describe it. Powerful
Get a room, the both of you😂
😂
The moment he said that everybody in the middle east stopped fighting for just a moment.
You’re joking right ? ……. I hope your making fun of UG
In the mid 90s when I served on submarines, I almost bought a Tudor sub, but I was talked out of it because it wasn’t a Rolex. Also, I was talked into a budget watch with very useful Indiglo due to the work environment on the submarine. Now, twenty-five years later, I think it is time to rectify that decision.
Hello Hootsmagoon, witch Timex you own in service?
Time flies! Mid 90s is perhaps now (2024) closer to 30 years ago (not 25)! Yes - get the Tudor and enjoy! You (with your service) deserve it! Respect Sir!
Do it, we live once here as ourselves in this life. You deserve it after however long you were underway and whatever you do now- it is time !!
Nothing better than a Panerai.
“And then I’m out.” What every great heist man says before he pulls that one last job!
This series has become like a holiday special for me over the years. You've worked your way into my cold Grinch heart -- this yearly SOTC is now like a Charlie Brown Christmas special at this point. Thanks again, as always, for all that you do. Cheers man
I have to say that when my watch interest started (start of 2022) I wasn't a fan of your channel ,at first it seemed boring and for "old guy" kinda vibe but after time (same thing with watch taste it constantly evolves and grows) I realized I was soo wrong! Now I watch every one of your videos to my morning coffee and its essential thing , I love the your passion for movies (also as a movie guy) and constant refferences etc. , I love the quality ,the classy feel of your videos which you bring spot on all the time.First I was looking for techincal things etc. now its all about opinions ,history ,experiences and storytelling ,all of the best things that watches carry with them and because of that you are in one of my favs watch channels! As soon as new video drops Im here so I hope you dont stop and keep going! Greetings from Poland mate ,"trzymaj się ! "
Thank you for sharing your collection with us again this year TGV! 😊
Time to relax, have a single malt and sit back 😎🥃
Good evening TGV! That's the one we've all been waiting for! I'm really excited to see the state of your collection as of 2023. So I sit back, have a cool drink and enjoy the video! Have a great evening!
Evening Heiko!!!!! Thank you, here's to you! 🥂😎 chin chin.
Best regards as always,
TGV
I always look forward to your SOTC video! It's interesting to see how your preferences have developed considering how many watches you've tried out. Excited to see your grail watch and a new speedy in the collection next year!
Cheers TGV! I Love your collection… I myself have had to cull down my collection significantly to fund my upcoming wedding next year. Oddly I find myself happier with a more modest collection and being able to give them all the proper wrist time they deserve. Wishing you a happy holidays TGV, I can’t wait to see what you have in store for next year!
Great video as always TGV, we should all completely appreciate your comments about your views not affecting the enjoyment of others! Have to say that I’m completely shell shocked that your gold AP has gone…that was always a joy to see on screen and I think my pick of your (old) collection. Looking forward to more content in 2024. Best, Richard
It’s always pure joy when you release another video and this one is especially significant as you are well on your way to reducing and consolidating your collection. My favorites among those still in your collection are the navitimer, Willard, GP, Tudor Sub, and Casio DW-290. I’m excited to see what your final grail watch will be. Splendid collection indeed!🥃
The very first mechanical watch that I had bought in years was the Seiko 5 SNK809, and it was because of your excellent reviews. I bought it in a year when money was tight at the holidays, but I was able to get a great watch at a decent price (49 dollars!) and I still have it. My own collection is modest but because of your videos I have so much more knowledge about watches and the hobby, and most of all I understand what it is to aspire to own grails, and even if I can't achieve that, I know that I am not alone, and not left out, in the journey. You have a fantastic way of relating to your audience and your videos are without equal. I look forward to what the new year holds for your hobby and your journey as well. Happy Holidays and hoping you make it to Japan!
love the videos tgv, sometimes its a bittersweet feeling seeing this video, knowing the year is coming to a close. if i am not mistaken, it is a little early this year no? irregardless much love and good luck in the new year with your projects tgv. your studio is impecable, certainly a space i would like to spend some time in.
Hi TGV, It's always fun to see your SOTC each year. It's almost like a family album of watches. I still have all the watches that you inspired the purchases over the years. Please indulge me as I list them. Seiko Sarb033, Squale 1521, Glycine Combat Sub, Omega Speedmaster, Omega Seamaster, Rolex Explorer 1, Rolex Submariner. Thanks for inspiring those purchases over the years.My Best regards, John
Witch reference of Glycine Combat Sub you own Mr.John?
That's a nice collection. All bases covered
@@ricradoineds apologies for the delay as I just saw your message. My reference is 3908.3 from 2016.
Been waiting on this one! This my 4th one now I’ve been here for. Thanks for another year of content TGV!
And the MI Casio I got 2 years ago is my favorite Casio. Perfect workout/beater. Thanks for recommending that I got rid of my g shocks for it!
I love your SOTC videos. They tie everything together. Thank you
Such good stuff!
Just an insane amount of effort and care that goes into these videos. Alta Qualita.
I never thought I'd see the day you would sell that Explorer. If I could ever afford a Rolex, it would be that one. (big Bond fan) I'm really impressed that you've halved your collection and I can't wait to see which Grand Seiko you end up with. Thanks for all your hard work and I hope to see Hugo at the premier of Godzilla Minus One!
I had a total of 18 watches last year around this time now I have 10. Sold a few & gave a few to family members as gifts for their birthdays this year. Makes me happy to see them wear the watches instead of them just sitting in my watch box. Everything is on the chopping block in 2024😂
Year end tradition seeing TGV’s SOTC ! Great following your watch journey for so many years.
Congratulations on consolidating your collection TGV! That Panerai Luminor is remarkable, its style is so appealing keeps that italian vive, love those indexes and numerals on the dial! Best regards, and keep that super objective!
The Willard is a stunning watch. Perhaps i'll also scratch that itch one day.
The explorer on that strap is absolutely fantastic. The explorer is my grail watch. 😎
Your best collection yet 👍
Great video as always TGV! I can’t wait to see what your grail watch is next year. As always onwards and upwards my friend!🍸
My jaw dropped when your sell list popped up! Love your evolving collection. Can't wait for 2024.
Thanks TGV, your "state of the collection" made my evening.
Oh lovely 😊. Great stuff 👍. Well done. Congratulations 👏
Absolutely commendable to have dropped the collection by so much! It has inspired me to REALLY look at my collection tomorrow and see what I can cut down.
Truly beautiful pieces, Tristano ❤. I have to say, I shall miss some of the watches that you have sold. I have always loved the diversity of your collection in terms of off-the-beaten-track pieces that opened my eyes to brands that I probably would never would have considered (a-lá Dan Henry and Squale). At least the Mighty Flighty and Mission Impossible are still around! 😊 Blessings and good health to you and yours for the festive season from Vancouver.🎄🇨🇦🏴🇮🇹
Good show! Watch collecting is subjective. You have been a big help in my watch collection journey that began 4 years ago. Thanks again.
Love when I get that notification that a new vid drops. It’s like a breath of fresh air.
🙌🙌🙌 That makes my day to hear that, enjoy and thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
Excellent video, and excellent collection, too! Very tasteful choices and methodology. Can't wait for more content!
TGV, once a year I provide this thank you. You were the one that got me started. It was the SNK809...it was so long ago that I got it for $42 with a discount of course. I am a "low level" collector with my best piece being a SARB 035. Anyway, my point is that I have sought and found my own "water level" with my collection much the same as what I think you have gone through with your collection. Well, thank you again for introducing me to the world of watches. I've never looked back.
What a pleasure to hear and see someone who really knows their onions. Not only that, someone who can convey their knowledge and passion in such an eloquent and entertaining way. Grazie, Tristano. Keep on keeping on. Best. Mark.
I've been waiting at least 3 months for this thanks🎉❤
I have sold three watches and bought my first Nomos this year! Should arrive next monday. Wish you a blessed new year and many great watches to come. Have really enjoyed your content.
Thank you so much!! Congrats on the Nomos, pure German class, enjoy. Onwards and upwards.
Best regards,
TGV
Hey TGV,
Because of one your original UA-cam videos about 7-8yrs ago I bought my first Seiko SKX.
I appreciate your honesty and the fact you have never got involved with all the past and current UA-cam watch channel scandals.
Currently enjoying my Fortis Aeromaster Chronograph and Seiko SPB143 both,Lovely !!
Stay strong.
This is my favorite watch channel and the time teller a close second.
Amazing Collection!
Best of all, we are fans of yours and we get to collect your state of the art work. Who knows maybe one day we might have all TGV collection. 😊
TGV it has been almost a year since I checked your channel. I love your collection direction. From reducing the number to the Panerai to the presence of the seiko diver to your choice of the vintage diver to the Casios. You are not alone. I think we get there after years of collections and when our collections exceeds 20+. Wear them in good health our friend.
Fantastic video as always TGV!!! I’m currently sitting at 16 watches. Most in the entry level ($500-$1.5K) and although I like the variety, I think I’ve become more familiar with my watch likes and dislikes and it’s time to start selling some off and move into the mid-tier/entry level luxury.
Would love to pick up a Tudor next year as a gift to myself for my 30th birthday. We will see what next year brings 🙏🏽
Absolutely beautiful and well rounded collection. Every watch you own is reflective of your taste, or an element of your interest. Each very different from the other. Bravo.
You have such exquisite taste and class brother. I have learned a lot from watching your channel and falling in love with beautiful timepieces.
These are always a pleasure to watch. It says something when you have shared your feelings and experiences with these pieces over the years that we also have an attactment to them vicariously through you. Hence the heartache when you mention parting with the Explorer. Even I'm torn on that decision and it's not my watch! 😂 Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. Merry Christmas and the best of health, safety and happiness to you in the coming year.
A wonderful and tasteful collection there, sir! An interesting state of col. video as always!
Thanks again TGV… great collection. Cheers!
What a collection, I am so happy to see the Panerai still getting so much love... So many great watches here TGV. The Seiko's are brilliant and I really do love the Squale's.. thanks for sharing.
Your SOTC videos are up there with my favourites.
I stop what I'm doing for a MtBatton production ❤
It’s always a pleasure when you share your evolution as an enthusiast in the metal, so to speak. Greatly appreciate the intent of consolidation as I look at my own collection and have to decide-sell a few, or buy another watch box…. I am, however, especially sad to see the Ripley Seiko depart your collection-and wish I’d known you were selling it! All the best, TGV!
Awesome Collection TGV
TGV really is the real james bond with this intro music
Tristano, another brilliant video. But that was to be expected.
Definitely much earlier this year on the SOTC. I was recently wondering how long we'd have to wait to see it, so I won't grumble at the timing. What a wonderful collection you have! It's a shame to see some of the greats leave the collection, but progress must be made.
I went on somewhat of a purge in my own collection this year. Although my collection is far more budget than yours, it's certainly a liberating feeling, addition by subtraction even. Enjoy the rest of 2023 mate.
Amazing collection TGV. And I'm very happy you found your love with Panerai! Curious where the journey will take you next.
I’ve seen thousands of videos about watches and collections… and yours is the most interesting of all. Lots of thanks for sharing it. 😉
That is very kind you to say, thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Onwards, upwards and best regards
TGV
So hyped to see the SotC for this year TGV!
Great Selection TGV, Very different line up Vs Afew years back!! Love a good SOTC.. Have a great Christmas… BMJ ENGLAND 🏴
Love that you include the Casios! Have a good holiday.
Well the is logic in all things man made;)! Have a great year 2024 ahead;)!
Greetings, TGV. Having been overseas the past 3 weeks, I didn't get to watch your terrific SOTC video until today. Great show, but I was truly surprised to see that both the Hanhart 417ES and GS Omiwatari had left your collection; particularly the Hanhart, considering your obvious love and respect for the manufacture. Those particular cullings must have been difficult. Keep up the great work. Aloha, good man!
Great video man! I follow you from Italy 🇮🇹 I like how your watches collection is evolving. My grail watch is the explorer one, I hope to buy it very soon!😁
Thanks, a very useful video
I love how you talk about the Omega Speedmaster. We all know you love it, but it's an emblematic one and sure need to have in a collection.
Beautiful tgv , love the collection this year - Im currently moving house , so will catch up with your back catalogue
Cheers and very kindest regards
Congrats on getting your collection to where you want it. Only you can still sound and look cool asking what year it is. I ask the same question, and I’m looked on as a lunatic…Looking forward to the Ranger Part Deux!
I am down to 5 watches. 2 being casio beaters. My 3 "real" watches are Omega Speedmaster Schumacher 3518.50, Rolex 1500 date with radial dial and a Universal Genève White Shadow on a Gay Freres bracelet. Very happy.
Loved the video only recently got into the hobby, and it's really nice to see a collection that contains beautiful but realistically attainable watches.
Great content as usual. Love the culling of the collection and that you are happier with fewer pieces. Although if I may say it is cheating with the increasing own designs haha. God bless you TGV! Warmest regards from Madrid
Always a pleasure
Mate, I love the "Don't need to own it to love it" bit of advice. So many great watches out there, that it's impossible to own them all. Really trying to apply this to my collection for the last 6 months or so. It's been a revelation! Thank you for perfectly summing up what I have been feeling.
Cheers! Onwards & upward!
I have purchased two and almost 3 watches off your recommendation. And it will eventually be 3. I've also bought some EDC pieces that you have and I've gifted others. And I don't care if you still have them or not. I watch because I value your opinion. Great stuff TGV. As always.
Love the style of the episodes. Keep it up
Always look forward to any of your vids but these in particular are great. And how could you think of letting go of the Squale! 😂 You’re so lucky to be able to own one. Congrats on the slimmed collection
I have always wondered what happened to your Wittanuer Skelton and the Pano Jellyfish. Do you still have them tucked away somewhere? That video inspired me to buy both of them, I'm real happy non yellowed Pano steal of a purchase hehe
Your good taste is as impressive as your knowledge of the channel. The Jelly is now a proud part my my wife's collection. I put a new battery in it just yesterday funnily enough. As for the Skeleton, I think I sold it a few years back. Great piece. Enjoy yours, thank you for the loyal support, it speaks volumes and is always appreciated.
Best regards,
TGV
Hey Tristano,
Great end of the year video. I won't comment on the collection itself, but I do want to wish you all the best and that the planets align so that you can buy you grail in 2024.
O&U!
Thank you, same to you! Onwards, upwards and the very best to you and your family for 2024!
TGV
just recieved my tshirt , great quality and here in time for xmas , highly recommend 👍👍
Journey continues!
I must confess I copied putting my 290 on the Casio calculator watch band and it has changed the experience completely, dare I say it more sleek and refined to slip under a cuff (yeah right😂) cheers to 2024 and the pursuit of your grail! Looking forward to seeing it!
A nice varied collection and nice that it is full of more attainable watches. I lliked the Squalles at the end, put me in mind of my GG-B100 mudmaster, all black and stealthy..😂 Thanks for the year of entertainment and seasons greetibg to you and yours from your homeland
The Cartier and the GP literally got me drooling on the floor
Great vid!
Superb collection Sir 👍
Great video, Gentry. Appreciate the work you put in
Thank you sir!
Best regards,
TGV
Absolutely love that Tudor date day
Hello TGV, big fan here since 2016.
Nice to see you are been able to reduce the collection!
Hope you can continue the same path next year, not easy in this consumption society we all live in.
Excellent journey. Thanks for sharing. FC is definitely growing in popularity. Might be a good time to purchase one before their prices explode. Cheers.
Great watch ⌚ collection.
Sei il numero 1 assoluto, é sempre un piacere guardare i tuoi video.
I'm obsessed with this Nivada, this will be my next watch for sure
As always, the best intro
Ah my favourite video of the year, and what a beautiful collection again! I'm very excited to see your super grail next year, but I do have a suspicion as to which watch it is! I've set a few watch goals as well for the first time. I'm not going to reveal which watches yet, but the Squale Sub-39 marina blue is on the top of my list. It will be a tribute to this amazing channel!
Enjoy your weekend TGV, and I can't wait for the next episode!
Best regards,
Mister Turtle Time
Thank you my friend, you will not be disappointed with the Sub-39, pure class choice my friend. I wish you the best for 2024!
Best regards as always,
T.
@@theurbangentryThanks TGV! Totally forgot that the SOTC is the last episode of the year. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, and best wishes for 2024!🍾🎉
Best regards,
Mister Turtle Time🐢
❤very impressive collection