2024 State Of The Collection - Is Less MORE?

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @tacticaltruth8118
    @tacticaltruth8118 Месяц назад +3

    Very nice, Kevin. Just to dream along with you on how to narrow down and finalize the collection.
    Case 1: I would keep the entire top row and sell the entire bottom row and then replace that row with a Tudor Pelagos, a Longines Ultra-Chron, a Rolex GMT Master II, a Tag Heuer Carrera, Omega Seamaster, and a Seiko Astron.
    Case 2: I would pick your favorite 12 Seiko watches and keep that as your Seiko box.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      Thanks for the suggestion, I would really like to add a GMT Master II to my collection, however those are not that easy to buy from the AD these days. I would also like to try the Tudor Pelagos FXD, however I really like my watches on a bracelet, so I don't know if that makes sense to add to my collection. I had a Seamaster for a couple of years, however I did not care for how it felt on my wrist so I sold it.

  • @jonverzosa6106
    @jonverzosa6106 Месяц назад +10

    Amazing collection. One comment: I watched your 2023 SOTC about 3 months ago and what struck me was the gloom in your voice, feelings of burn out and being overwhelmed by the size of your collection. You sound so much more positive in this SOTC, so selling those watches seems to have brought you a much more positive view of your current watch collection, even though it seems you still want to reduce your current collection by alot. Question, I remember you saying you like German watches, if you could choose to keep one of your German watches which one would it be ? I have a modest 6 watch collection (been collecting for 3 years), my most expensive watch is a Hanhart Chrono 417 ES 1954 so I dont play anywhere near the luxury watch Rolex/Omega/Tudor space you do, but I do aim to get a Grand Seiko in a couple of years when I turn 50. Im super conscious to ensure I dont get to the stage where I feel the need to sell a watch, so watching SOTC like yours where guys have 20+ watches looking at reducing their collections keeps reminding me to maintain the discipline when wanting to buy a watch.

    • @Owlsgo.owlsgo
      @Owlsgo.owlsgo Месяц назад

      I'm not careful enough with my watches that I could buy a 2k+ watch and not worry about ruining it.
      But I did pick up a Grand Seiko snowflake in Japan, promptly scratched the case, but it's not something I could ever sell.
      An indestructible Sinn would be a nice addition though.

    • @K.J.H_
      @K.J.H_ Месяц назад

      People have different philosophies, but I don't get collection's that are just 3 rolex's, a moon watch and a Cartier. I'd forever be worried about what was on my wrist. So most my watches play in the sub 1k field were I don't stress about them (or worry about resale values etc) with a few "nicer" ones that get light usage when I'm out on an occasion, dinner or something like that.
      2nd the Sinn idea. I'm still deciding on the model, but that'll be my next big watch purchase. Tough, tooly and totally badarse 👍

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  26 дней назад +1

      Thank you, and I appreciate you coming back to watch this SOTC video. I definitely feel better now that I sold a bunch of watches, and I hope to further improve my spirits by selling more watches this year. Things really got out of hand, and I did not realize it until it was too late. If I did not have this YT channel, I would surely not have this many watches. I Think you are doing it the right way, really look at each watch as a keeper before you buy it, and don't plan on selling it. I'd like to think that my Sinn U50 would be the last German watch that I would sell, however I am not happy with how it feels on wrist on the bracelet. I could just wear it on a strap, but I really like my watches on a bracelet. I started out with watches under $200, and never thought I would own a Rolex as they are so expensive. Depending on which Grand Seiko you purchase, you could be spending as much as a Rolex. I might eventually get to a point where I do not own any German watches.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  26 дней назад

      You can still scratch or scuff a Sinn though. Watch wear is just part of the nature of wearing a watch. However, yes I still try to baby my watches, and it does "hurt" when I scratch a watch.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  26 дней назад

      I sometimes dream about just having one watch and wearing the heck out of it. It could potentially be cheaper in the long run. I do like your idea of having a nice special occasion watch though.

  • @jackmcclary2136
    @jackmcclary2136 Месяц назад +1

    I appreciate the watches I bought from you earlier in the year. They were amongst the ones I gave away during an end of year purge. Thanks to you and I a couple of new enthusiasts have some awesome opportunities to experience the hobby without dinging their finances.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  29 дней назад +2

      It's awesome that you're helping others enjoy the hobby. Perhaps I can get to a point where I can giveaway more watches as well.

  • @weezkidtube
    @weezkidtube 7 дней назад

    Late to the video but enjoyed every minute of it!. Love the SKX009, I call it the everyday Pepsi and just got myself a JDM 033.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  5 дней назад

      Thank you very much. My SKX009 will be a keeper for sure. Congrats on the new watch.

  • @ollik8192
    @ollik8192 26 дней назад +1

    Those Stowas have a surprisingly sharp finishing. Same can be said for the microrotor Baltic.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  26 дней назад

      Thanks, I like these watches and need to spend more time with them on wrist. The Marine Original I feel is just a tad bit too big for my wrist, and the domed crystal on the Flieger tends to pick up too much reflection for my taste.

  • @underachievingwatchcollect1878
    @underachievingwatchcollect1878 Месяц назад +2

    Nice collection Kevin! I’d put all of your solar watches together and put them somewhere in the house that gets sunlight.
    I’m at around 25 watches and would like to reduce to about a dozen. Jeff McMahon would tell us both that we have too many watches 😆! Sell…sell…sell.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  29 дней назад +1

      Thank you, and thanks for the suggestion for the solar watches. I bought a LED shop light to recharge my solar watches, but that is a good point to get them all in the same box. I am planning to sell more watches in 2025 as well, I think I will feel a lot better with a smaller collection.

  • @CorvusHyperion
    @CorvusHyperion Месяц назад +3

    I found myself with more than 100 watches, realised that I could have had a number of grails easily with the combined value of all those watches that were near impossible to wear more than a couple of times per year. I am in the process of consolidating also and eventually want to stick to 15-20.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад +1

      It is amazing how fast the collection can explode in size. I started counting and adding them all up one day and came to the realization that I had way too many watches, and too much money invested in them all. I think my goal for this year will be to get down to 24 watches.

    • @ollik8192
      @ollik8192 26 дней назад +1

      Great! Culling the collection may be a fun activity in itself. You may want to wear the ones you plan on selling before giving them up. You can combine a nostalgia trip and acquiring a grail!
      Good luck sir.

    • @CorvusHyperion
      @CorvusHyperion 26 дней назад

      @@ollik8192 Thanks! I do like all of them generally but I have just too many.

  • @patzguitarz
    @patzguitarz Месяц назад +1

    Nice Pepsi collection! My first real watch was a Pulsar Pepsi Diver that my brother gave me back in the mid 80s. I've always gravitated to Pepsi's. I just picked up a Seiko SBBN031 tuna through Buyee. It may be the best watch I've ever owned.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  29 дней назад

      Thanks, I like the Pepsi color scheme as well. I hope to one day add a Pepsi GMT to the collection. I like the look of the Tuna, and have had a few in the collection over the years. I don't know if my SBBN007 will be a keeper though.

  • @RyanBofMKE
    @RyanBofMKE Месяц назад +2

    Great collection Kevin. Some seriously solid staples of the watch world in there. But that AD who sold you the Tidor and Rolex definitely lied.
    Rolex themselves came against this behavior to their AD's. Many had their license stripped for doing exactly this.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  29 дней назад +1

      Thank you. I had purchased my Submariner three years ago, and they were a lot harder to purchase from the AD back then. It was fortunate that the BB58 that I purchased was a watch that I wanted to buy anyway.

  • @tims
    @tims Месяц назад +1

    That's a very impressive collection! It's got to be tough getting wrist time when they're all so nice.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад +1

      It's a bit difficult, but I am trying to rotate them more. Also, looking to sell more watches so it will be easier to get wrist time for what stays.

  • @clo2715
    @clo2715 Месяц назад +1

    Good luck choosing what stays and goes. A lot of nice watches. I used to have 10 and now I have 3. It feels good when you use your stuff instead of it just sitting there. I'm in the process of doing the same with my knives. I want to get down to 3. I would keep the Grand Seiko, Omega, The Sub. I love that SBBN007.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you, I appreciate that. I don't know if I could get down to 3 watches, but I am hoping to get down to 24 in 2025. Speaking of knives, yea that is another hobby that I started to get a little too crazy in. I think I am up to 10 knives now, I have not counted them all.

  • @sca3744
    @sca3744 Месяц назад +1

    Awesome collection.. they are all cool.. thank you for sharing have a wonderful day.. happy holiday

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      Thank you for watching, and I hope that you have/had happy holidays as well.

  • @howardtyree4297
    @howardtyree4297 Месяц назад +1

    Great collection. Happy holidays. If you ever decide to sell the Demasco that you’re not including in your collection let me know.
    Howard

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      Thank you, and happy holidays to you as well. I could sell the Damakso, please send me an email, wrongtimewatch@gmail.com.

  • @felo6035
    @felo6035 Месяц назад

    Fantastic collection Kevin, and thank you for sharing. My goal next year is to sell a considerable number of my watches only to buy 2-3 very very special pieces. Let's see how it goes. Enjoy yours. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year my friend 👍🎅🎄

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you as well. It is interesting to be the ebb and flow of our watch collections. I need to take a step back and really reduce the collection size.

    • @felo6035
      @felo6035 Месяц назад

      ​@@WrongTimeWatch👍

  • @danielgillrup9518
    @danielgillrup9518 20 дней назад

    I’m a collector myself, roughly 13-15 watches at any given time. I just find it hard to believe someone can own like 25+ watches they clearly don’t care about at all. I say sell most of what you have for something that will make you truly happy my man.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  17 дней назад

      It's not that I don care, I think more so that I have too many watches and feel overwhelmed with the collection, and trying to work through that should stay, and what should go.

  • @ollik8192
    @ollik8192 26 дней назад +1

    I'm aiming for, let's say, 10 or so pieces. have 4 sport pieces that cover all everyday needs; a Sinn U50, Navitimer, Longines Spirit Zulu Time and a Orient Kamasu beater.
    Then I'm looking at 2 JLCs, 2 GOs, a special world time, if I find it, a wild card and a grail perpetual calendar.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  26 дней назад

      That sounds like it will be an amazing collection when you all all the pieces in place.

  • @MrBacchus18
    @MrBacchus18 Месяц назад +3

    The one thing I didn't like is the Rolex salesman saying you basically had to spend on a Tudor for the "honor" of buying a Rolex. If I ever buy Rolex I'm going chrono 24 or some other reseller although stuff like that has basically put me off the brand entirely.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  29 дней назад +2

      The BB58 is one of my favorite watches, I was planning to buy one anyway, however now that I have the submariner I do consider selling it from time to time. I had also thought many times about going grey market, but I could not get over the fact of paying a premium for a "used" watch.

  • @jonparov
    @jonparov 8 дней назад

    I think 12 is the perfect number, each one with 4/5 straps/bracelets gives you one for each week of the year.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  8 дней назад

      I think I could eventually get there. I am trying to get really selective in my requirements for what would make a watch a keeper in my collection.

  • @bcfd2956
    @bcfd2956 Месяц назад +1

    Great collection, I love the Baltic.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      Thank you very much, it needs some more wrist time.

  • @dannyg6592
    @dannyg6592 Месяц назад +2

    You have a fantastic core collection, Kevin. I'd love to see the rest of your watches. I cut down my watch purchasing dramatically in 2024 - only bought 3 (one was a present, one a Swatch but the 3rd was my grail - a mint 18238). I have a large collection, but I generally rotate my best 7 watches (which are all very nice watches). I also rotate 2 G Shocks and a Promaster as my beaters. The rest I display in my home, and I love looking at them. Sometimes wear them also. Happy Holidays my friend!

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  26 дней назад +1

      Congratulations on the Rolex 18238. I have been looking at them off and on over the years, but I am not quite ready for that watch. A little too flashy for me right now, but I really would like to own one someday. I feel bad about owning a bunch of watches and not wearing them. I am planning to sell those watches that don't get any wrist time. I should look at watches as artwork, then I would not feel the need to wear them.

  • @AndreNavas-m6u
    @AndreNavas-m6u Месяц назад +1

    Fantastic collection.
    Some pieces do not belong: Citizen, Sinn, Hamilton.
    The Baltic and the Stowas are very nice.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      Thanks! I appreciate the feedback on the collection. I will be selling some of the pieces that don't get much wrist time.

  • @HonoluluBlue81
    @HonoluluBlue81 29 дней назад +1

    I thought I had a large collection with 9 watches. I feel better now.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  28 дней назад

      LOL, well I am happy that my over purchasing of watches in the past makes you feel better. Also, go Lions.

  • @Ferien7
    @Ferien7 Месяц назад +20

    I’d sell all but the Explorer, add a g shock, then call it a day. Watch collections are a giant waste of money

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад +8

      I have about 10 G-shocks that I need to sell as well. I agree with you, if the watches are not being worn, then yes it could be considered a waste of money.

    • @ozzy1154
      @ozzy1154 Месяц назад +1

      That is literally my exact watch situation lol

    • @sarderts7680
      @sarderts7680 Месяц назад +1

      @@WrongTimeWatch Why didn´t the Explorer end your addiction? This watch combines just everything.

    • @matthewj6154
      @matthewj6154 7 дней назад

      I tell myself that every week. Why the Hell won't I listen.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  7 дней назад +1

      @sarderts7680 It kind of has. I bought only 5 watches last year, which for me is a very small amount. I am still wearing the explorer now, and I am on track to reach my watch sales goal for this year.

  • @scwazrh
    @scwazrh Месяц назад

    I would agree that the bottom row are sellers .They are all stepping stones on the journey

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      I do like them all though, however, I just don't wear them that much. So, yea I probably should just sell them.

  • @gz7587
    @gz7587 26 дней назад +1

    The top Tier I would describe as all the most common entry level luxury watches. I find those the least interesting in the collection and yet the most expensive. I didn't know you had those as I haven't watched all your videos. I find the watches you've been selling, the cheaper stuff far more interesting and unique. Personally I'd get rid of that entire luxury line of overly hyped too common over priced watches and focus on a core of interesting affordable. But that's just me.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  26 дней назад

      Thanks for watching and for the suggestion. I have way too many watches now, and I want to reset the collection. I would like to find a more unique watch with good brand history that is really comfortable on a bracelet.

    • @gz7587
      @gz7587 26 дней назад

      Maybe stick with one luxury watch of that's impotant to you and ditch the rest.. What's the point of having tens of thousands of dollars in watches?

  • @kevins8971
    @kevins8971 Месяц назад

    Great collection. Hope those watches don't get stolen in 2025!

    • @ungabungus01
      @ungabungus01 Месяц назад

      Lol nice wish😂

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      I appreciate that, but I'm more concerned about how often I wear them.

  • @ninjasrose1653
    @ninjasrose1653 Месяц назад +1

    Is Less More? - Dude has 50 plus watches that’s literally worth more than the flat I live in. 😂

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад +2

      Sorry about that. Another reason for me to sell off more watches. I know folks that have more money into watches than my entire net worth.

  • @LC_SHIELD
    @LC_SHIELD Месяц назад +1

    Beautiful collection

  • @MadMan-cp6tn
    @MadMan-cp6tn 28 дней назад +2

    Too many too similar watches (steel sports with black dial).

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  28 дней назад

      Thanks for watching. For me white on black is the easiest watch face for me to read and tell the time with, so that is what I prefer. Also, I don't have to worry too much about coordinating my clothing with the watches that I wear. Not that I really try to do that anyway.

  • @tab3Gator
    @tab3Gator Месяц назад +1

    Keep the top row of the first box. Sell everything else

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.

  • @juniorjohnson5961
    @juniorjohnson5961 24 дня назад

    I'm still waiting when you ever want to sell the Tudor Day & Date. Make a old man happy before he dies 😧

    • @juniorjohnson5961
      @juniorjohnson5961 24 дня назад

      I'll make a deal with you when i do go to the Watchbox in the sky I'll make sure you get it back.

    • @juniorjohnson5961
      @juniorjohnson5961 24 дня назад

      Have you sold the Seiko mini turtle I'll buy that ?

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  22 дня назад

      I still have that, not for sale yet though.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  22 дня назад

      Tempting, but I still have a bunch of other watches to sell before I would sell the Tudor Date Day.

    • @juniorjohnson5961
      @juniorjohnson5961 22 дня назад

      Thanks for considering me I'll buy either one or both 🙏

  • @alfonsovl7
    @alfonsovl7 Месяц назад +1

    Very good collection...and too many 😅

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      Thank you, and I agree, more watches to sell next year.

  • @jaredstephenson6468
    @jaredstephenson6468 Месяц назад +8

    Is it a nice collection? Sure. Is it just the stereotypical watch box that every middle-aged man has? Yes. Almost every SOTC I've seen this year is the same collection of watches. There's so little individuality, which is a bummer, because we've never had more choice as far as mainstream options, but also micro and independent brands. I would love to see people express themselves more in their watches instead of just buying what is popular and what every other white guy has.

    • @MrBacchus18
      @MrBacchus18 Месяц назад +1

      Your perspective seems distorted to me, most (I'm not sure why you called out white) guys) I know have no watch or a smart watch and one guy collects Invicta. This dude has a Damasko in the box. Oh he has Rolex, speedy etc but they are popular for a reason.

    • @derSchneidr
      @derSchneidr Месяц назад +1

      Well, referring to people that share their collection online, I agree. Too much of "all the same". But does not apply to "all collections"

    • @VDA194
      @VDA194 Месяц назад

      Absolutely!!!👏😂

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  26 дней назад +1

      I have not watched any other SOTC videos, perhaps I should so I know what watches to avoid in the future. I buy what I like, and I also do consider the implications of selling a watch. As am I sure you know, it is much easier selling a well know watch brand, and also in the case of Rolex, I pretty much like the styling of all that they offer.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  26 дней назад

      Thanks, yes I agree, strange to call out skin color when the focus is on watches.

  • @litan114
    @litan114 Месяц назад

    20+ mins to watch - I just pause and zoom into each watch you have - less than 10 sec see all lio
    Nice collection - missing hublot

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      I don't believe that I would ever own a Hublot.

  • @sympathyforthebezel6068
    @sympathyforthebezel6068 Месяц назад +1

    Giving the wife a watch from your watchbox as a Christmas present 😂. Did you forget to get her something? Theoretically half that $h!? already hers.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      No, I bought it for her many months ago. I am keeping it safe with my other watches.

  • @jakubircow6875
    @jakubircow6875 Месяц назад

    I’d leave the speedmaster and the sub

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      I would miss some of the other watches in my collection.

  • @vianouche1
    @vianouche1 Месяц назад +1

    In your place I would keep only the Explorer and the Speedmaster. Maybe one diver to have it as a tough watch, and that's it.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks, I think the Explorer and Speedmaster would be among the last 6 watches in my collection if I sold off everything else.

  • @adebisi27
    @adebisi27 Месяц назад

    Where's the g shock

  • @wayneguy6043
    @wayneguy6043 Месяц назад

    Sell the bottom row, asap!

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      Thanks for the feedback, I will be thinking hard about doing exactly that.

  • @Wayne-q1v6l
    @Wayne-q1v6l 20 дней назад

    Just adding and adding is really lazy. Curating a collection takes effort.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  20 дней назад

      Thanks for sharing. What is your collecting strategy?

    • @Wayne-q1v6l
      @Wayne-q1v6l 20 дней назад +1

      @@WrongTimeWatch I did what the online community told me not to do and bought lots of watches in a truly short time BUT they were cheap. I learnt a lot from that which has stopped me buying watches that I know now would not be keepers. So now I am ultra fuzzy. I have extremely specific aesthetic preferences which rule out many many watches.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  20 дней назад

      @Wayne-q1v6l nothing wrong with being selective.

  • @ريانالرشيد-ث3غ
    @ريانالرشيد-ث3غ Месяц назад

    هوى النفس مثل ماء البحر ، كلما شربت منه تعطش أكثر
    شكرا على الفيديو

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  29 дней назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Good point, and I am planning to step back a little bit next year and sell more than I purchase.

  • @Mike-r7m2m
    @Mike-r7m2m Месяц назад

    I am interested in the MM200. Contact me if you want to sell. Mike.

    • @WrongTimeWatch
      @WrongTimeWatch  Месяц назад

      Mike, thanks for watching, please send me an email wrongtimewatch@gmail.com

    • @Mike-r7m2m
      @Mike-r7m2m Месяц назад

      @WrongTimeWatch will do