7 types of watch collectors - Rolex, Omega, Seiko etc.
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I'm a Timex Nerd. 90% of my collection is Timex because I fell in love with my first Timex 45 years ago. Now I am digging the direction of the company with their reissues and can't stop my Timex addiction. Also my late mentor John Bogle wore a Timex. His net worth was 60 million, but wore a 20 year old Timex and drove a 16 year old Volvo. I don't have a net worth of 60 million, but have enough to buy a luxury watch, but I'm just not that kind of person. I also drive a 12 year old Nissan Versa which I love as much as some guys love their Mercedes. I'm just a weirdo.
I understand. I mean, you're fuckin' weird and I don't want to be like you, but I understand.
You forgot about my kind. "Low end and keep it to ten" I don't buy anything too expensive and keep my collecting to ten or less. I am even thinking about keeping my collection to 6 -7. Got to have a diver automatic(right now an Invicta), tachy automatic (right now a Tissot), light dial dress watch (always a Rado ceramic and will probably always have to be a quarts due to cost), black dial dress watch (also always a Rado ceramic, different style than the light dial), Seiko automatic (traditional no complications, or maybe a date and not a metal bracelet), a work beater (right now a $35 SO &CO with leather strap), and a rubber, or silicone, band for working on the car, cleaning, exercising, etc, watch (like a Timex Ironman, or could just wear my work watch like I do now). It is hard to get around to wearing just that many enough. So I am thinking of selling a couple. Great job. I had never put too much thought into the different types of collectors. Not many people I know even wear a watch anymore and if they do they are not watch enthusiasts in anyway. I think another type of collector could be called the Mod Guys, or Tinkerers and end up with collections (both assembled and in parts haha). I like tinkering a bit, but not big into it yet. Thanks for the video and cheers.
I guess I'm a special event kind of watch collector. I like to buy watches to mark a special occasion or milestone. When I achieve a goal I buy a watch as a reward. That way whenever I check the time I'm reminded of a special occasion or achievement. It also motivation to achieve more goals.
Ooooh... i like that. Perhaps i should do a part 2 to this. there are a few great one's brought to attention like this one. Thanks!
@ Glad to help help out the channel.
I can relate to that!
that’s true, but i’m very creative tof ind a Milestone. i’m working 25 Years but already have that watch. then i thougt
i work at least 16 hours a day. so i earned my 50 Working years reward. in compare to the most norma people.
and bought my rolex daytona Osterflex ever rose gold ;-)
Sounds like what Russell Crowe said during an interview. During each movie filming, different countries, He buys a new watch to mark that time in his life, achievement,.. Thats Cool..
I'm a "one watch guy" My James Cameron 126660 goes everywhere with me, and it always will. I love watches and love gaining knowledge about all brands both new and vintage but I can't imagine not seeing my deep-sea on my wrist. Hard to explain but I have peace in my tiny collection.
Yet another great perceptive video,,,
I don't fall into any "collector" category, I'm just a working class guy, who loves watches in general, I'm currently saving for my one and only "grail" watch, (Omega Seamaster),, it's a way off still, but getting closer,,,
Till then, I'll live out my fantasy watch collection, by watching channels like yours, lol,,
all the best, and keep up the excellent content,,
You are kind of people I love most. When soon you'll get it you'll see the real value of your little companion who gives you joy and you give him life
I feel you mate.
I’m with you mate!
That was interesting take and no one I've heard has done anything like that. A lot of thought went into that.
Agree
How about the “mood watch” guy. Sometimes we want to wear what we feel, depending on our means to acquire such, and it doesn’t always have to be expensive or dependent on social conventions.
the 'mod' guy...sekio collector usually
100% or now even Casio with the Metal add-on Cases now!!
"They don't know my whole collection..." - when oh when will you be doing a state of the collection???
Ha. Good point but the channel is only 6 weeks old. Do you like your starters, main & dessert all at the same time?
Hamilton-Juan you’re right! It’s been 8 weeks.
Here’s to many more weeks to come
Fantastic content, just found your Channel and I’ve subbed !!
I’m absolutely in love with “tool watches” especially dive watches. There’s something so romantic about having a watch that can go through everything with you in life be it good or bad. Some of the pieces I have remind me of such fond memories I strap them on if I’m having a bad day and it definitely helps.
As you said that one watch guy, oh how I admire that man.
In a way, I think we go through multiple stages of watch collecting. Through my 13 years of collecting, I've fallen into the flipper category and now I'm probably more in the watch box or watch nerd category. While I love my Rolex 114060, my 116000, or my Tudor BB36, I also get a lot of joy wearing my $350 Dan Henry 1964 chronograph and I bought a Casio F-91W just a couple weeks ago.
I also buy watches now to mark special occasions and I'm no longer interested in flipping - if I'm buying it, I'm keeping it. Once I start gifting my watches to my kids down the road, ultimately my goal is to become a 2 or 3 watch guy, maybe even a 1 watch guy. So ultimately, we work our way through the various categories of collectors over time.
3's the magic number!! The one watch owner is the person who has found peace of mind.
Jeremy Pitotti clearly I have a long way to go to peace of mind. Lol. I am envious of them too
Especially if that one watch is a Timex!
Jeremy Pitotti one watch guy?!? I envy you so.... what I would give to be satisfied with one watch! LoL 👍🏼😎💨
Not to me. I mean if that's their thing I don't hold it against them go in good health, but why limit yourself to one it's almost sad? I am the one watch-box guy. I have ten slots and I'll keep it at ten. There's a lot of beauty and pleasure in such a collection. And variety. There are quartz and autos and manuals with many beautiful dials. Most are under $1500 one is about $5000 some are under $500. I have plenty of peace of mind. Two slots remain empty and I'll fill them whenever something special comes around. This seems healthy to me.
The “single brand guy” - guys who only collect one brand, uber loyal. I’m not this guy, but I see it a lot online in forums. Good stuff, keep it coming!
Good video . Definitely identified myself . I have learned that once I buy a watch box that hold a certain amount of watches , my brain won't rest until it's filled . I started my collection with the intention to own once piece from every top tier brand , but the problem is that you start falling in love with certain brands and things go sideways. Cheers
Well, you just explained my collection on the “one box collection”. Pretty much spot on.
Seiko dive watch guy cause I'm poor n i want 1 for each day of the week. Turtle. Monster. Sumo. Samurai. SKX. Baby tuna. I'm off Sunday's.
I aspire to be the "Seiko dive watch guy", oh yes please need to get "on the graft"(lots and lots of overtime).
😂😂😂 great comment 👍👍👍
Another fantastic video !! I can not get enough of this content! I love this channel and the way this man does it. THX BRO
I hadn't really thought about collector types, but this was a great video, really interesting. This channel is such a breath of fresh air, keep it up.
What about the sentimental watch guy? He buys a watch to mark a special moment. Hopefully all of us have been fortunate to be that guy at least once with many more watches to come!
I was a sentimental watch guy until the woman that gave the watch to me cheated on me and gave the watch bad juju. It was a Seiko automatic, and it stopped dead on the day we broke up. It lasted exactly as long as the relationship, to the day.
Great video, I’m not even sure where to start🤔 I’m a bit older than you and my holy trinity was always Rolex, Omega & Breitling but I could jump from the nerd crowd though I’m not after 10 dollar watches I do love some of my USSR & Russian Vostok Amphibia divers that are pretty much under a 100 bucks and at times the strap or bracelet cost more than the watch. Would really think I’m a dive watch fan and mechanical at that though in 1983 my boss at the time and business partner the last 30 years sold me a 1978 1675 GMT Master for 300.00 dollars and I wore it through the mid 80’s then gave it to my younger brother for free because I didn’t like the acrylic crystal and small crown😳 the main reason everyone wants them now and the biggest watch mistake I’ve made to date. Went through several submariners into the 90’s and still have a 16610 W serial from 1995 and a 16613 that I bought brand new from an AD in Carmel Ca on Jan 30 1999 and was a U serial transitional “SWISS” dial which was the first time Rolex used Luminova, Blue dial😉. Sorry this is going to be a book, then needed a blue dial Omega Seamaster Pro Bond from 2000; Breitling Super Ocean from 2002 and I’ve always felt it was better made than the Sub and Seamaster, might not of had rolexes movement but 1500meters and a better bracelet than both. Keep in mind I still have all these then picked up a Titanium Breitling chrono avenger, Breitling avenger sea wolf, Panerai submersible 00024, Longines legend diver, Kobold Seal, amazing Germany brand UTS 1000m anniversary diver, #0008 Stowa prodiver seatime, Fortis B-42 marine master a few homage pieces that I enjoy and aren’t made by the original brand anymore,Tudor & several vintage Seiko divers, in quartz I own the Bulova Lunar Pilot and original vintage Seiko Alien Ripley or the Giorgetto Giugiaro designed watch. Back to mechanical a vintage Seiko UFO, some newer Seiko divers and on and on and many more. I post on IG under twalk80 and it’s all the watches I have today, I just love watches and get joy from most pieces and as a collector the one watch that is a must, the Omega Speedmaster Pro Moon watch is one I don’t have🥺bought a used one years ago from what was called a amazon storefront and when it arrived it was a fake, the price was too good and I should have known better but amazon held on to my money and got it back and it put a bad taste in my mouth and never picked one up even though I know it’s a must for any collection. Well sorry again but I could go on forever about stuff I let go and sure I’ve got a bunch of odd stuff I didn’t mention so maybe a higher class nerd or maybe they don’t have a name for me🤔yes I do have a few g-shocks too, sorry again for goin on and on! Also about 50 straps for the Panerai, shitload for the legend diver and in total maybe 100 straps & aftermarket bracelets and ton of natos!
Favorite channel so far. Would love a video on buying vintage watches.
I absolutely love the class, grace, insight and realism you bring to the hobby. Keep up the great work!
Yeah agreed 👍🏻 tried to be a 3 watch guy but I’m a watch box Collector. Trying to keep it under 10 as that’s how many spaces in my box.. including a Patek, an AP a few Rolex and some other personally interesting pieces. Each day I wear what takes my fancy. Love it
I'm a 'one box' guy too. Luckily the box is not full yet. Then again, you can always get a bigger box...
My collection is the “one of each” i.e. one field, dive, aviation, dress, casual, quartz, chronograph, as well a a beater. Although I do have a couple overlaps due to sentimental reasons, I try to keep my entire collection in one WatchBox....and the collection does shift over time but those few select pieces stay a permanent fixture in my collection.
Love that!
Fake omega seamaster
I've just found your channel and am really enjoying watching your videos. This one was a bit different and I enjoyed your take on different collectors. Keep up the great work mate 👍
While I definitely fall into your "one watch box" type, I consider myself a category you didnt mention: the strap collector.
I've got a dedicated 6 watch box, mostly modest Seikos, in my one box. However, I have dozens of Natos and quick change leathers and silicones for hundreds of possible combinations. I switch out my straps weekly and it feels like I've always got a new watch.
Great content! I have learned new things about the collectors watches. More of this. Thank you!
Never knew I'll see two Mini Turtles and a Samurai in your watch box sitting together with Omega and Rolex. Mad respect!
I love those Seikos!! 😎
Nice to see the Seiko three piece collection mixed in with all of those super heavy weights!
The show-off guy : “for now he has the money....” Well put!😆
An absolutely wonderful and enjoyable video! Your generalizations are pretty spot on. As a watch nerd, I suspect you may be more of a watch nerd than you think. Hahaha You definitely know a lot about us.
I’ve gone from 10 to 7 watches the past year... it was difficult to part with them, but it feels a bit liberating having less watches. I’ll probably sell two more soon... looks like I’m slowly evolving into a 3-watch man
Lucky you.
I used to be the "one watch guy" when i had my Rolex Explorer 1016. Got rid of a handful of Casio digitals when i purchased the Rolex. Then about 10 years after I picked up a Mid-size Omega M300 (black dial, NOT the Brosnan Bond model) in the Caribbean on a cruise. Haven't looked back since. Good vid. Keep at it.
I say it again, you really pick great topics for your videos! It’s superfun and interesting to watch them. You bring lots of insight to the worlds watchcommunity!! Thanks for sharing!🙏🏻💪🏻
I forgot to ask, which Guy are you..?🙈
Great analyses and spot on in many ways! I'm in the 3 watch camp with one being the classic G-shock! I've battled the urge to buy more as I know they'll either not get worn as much or would get sold eventually
A very comprehensive and in my view quite accurate (and witty) summation of the different type of watch collectors out there.
Became a one watch guy recently. Picked up an Omega Seamaster (2014) in a ‘Black Friday’ sale on ‘Watch Finder’ for an absolute steal. Being lusting for a Seamaster since watching Casino Royale! Feeling fulfilled and love the piece....however, that speedmaster would look great on my wrist at some point haha
I’m a two watch guy. For 40 years it was a Rolex DAY-DATE and a GMT. Then about a year ago I switched to two Grand Seiko watches. A diver and a GMT.
GS look nice. I need to try one on some day. They look like comfortable watches.
@@mrp9498 I have the SBGA231 titanium diver and it's very comfortable on wrist. The bracelet is flexible and smooth. I also have the SBGN005 GMT for dress because it's 12mm thick and 39mm case size. The two made a solid rotation.
CraigShipp.com Nice👍🏼
My man!
This is my new favorite watch channel. Nice work.
Thanks JT!
Love your take on different watch guys...soo true!
That was spot on
😂 really enjoy this vid
Thanks 🙏🏼
Spot on and realized I've evolved through this addiction. 3 watch +1 "Visiting" is my current flow. Thanks, really enjoyed!
I want to get to be the 3 watch guy . I am getting there .I just think watches are so beautiful . It's like guitars. I only have 2 now.
Love the videos !!! Keep em coming !!!!!
Really enjoyed this video and analogy , nice one.
Started watching you cause of Tim write, Marco and JJ streams! MASSIVE Rolex fan boy here!
I’m a “2 Box guy”.Same collection, just larger. Great content as always Mr. O’M. Now at 5.3 and continuing to head up....
This is a great video. Very well thought out and described and yes I do fall into one of these. Not sure if I can be the one watch guy, but would love to be the 3 watch collection guy. I think that’d the perfect balance but takes so much zen like discipline to get there.
Loving the channel, feels very refined for a relatively new channel. Greetings from Kildare BTW.
Thanks!!
Haha I’m the 3 watch guy for sure. Felt great to do the exercise “what I can’t live without” .Simple and to the point.
Very interesting video,I’m 68 and I’m crazy about watches,why? Always have been,but I flip all the time,usually break even ,give away to close friends,I manage to keep them down to 20or so, but there are some I cannot part with old sea dweller,explorer,tc 9bronze , etc.... I always buy used, so I need to watch this video again to work out where I’m at!! Horology is fascinating and it’s a great hobby,what helps is when the wife is slightly interested!
Great vid really enjoyed it being a watch box guy!!
The more I watch the more I like your videos. I don't know where to put myself really!!!!
Seen a lot of watch reviews over the years, you are definitely my favourite. Great knowledge and nice to know I'm not alone with the obsession that drives my wife mad ! 15 watches so far and always scouring for the next.We need help......😊
..yes... we do. 😂
I have a few of various types sizes makes and models. My taste changes over time. Great show keep up the good work.
Great topic, really appreciate the unique content, for me each watch for me has its own moment and place, be it a G-Shock or cheaper dive watch to cut the grass or go to the beach or a nicer piece for a night out etc.
loved this great job, I think your bang on. keep up the great work.
A fun topic and I feel you were spot on with most of your observations. Thanks!
Great video, you really nailed it, most of what you said is spot on.
Totally enjoyed your video , quite interesting !
I realised that buying tens of thousands of dollars of watches was a waste of money, even though I could afford to do so, so I sold many of my watches (over 50) and kept my practical watches (10 or so tool watches I actually use the functions of) because I've discovered that the thing that brings me the most joy in my life doesn't include material frivolities. This also included my car collection, my wine collection, even my house which enslaved me to these material possessions.
So I wonder what kind of watch collector I am?
Love the thought that went into this video. Very perceptive and insightful. I think I personally fall under the “One watch box” category as well. Hoping to get a bigger box from Santa this Christmas though. Hehe. Cheers and stay safe.
The coin collector: they need every rarity of note of one particular watch
Good vid man and yes I fall into the 3 watch collection guy. Did make me laugh as I agree with the different groups too. Did have a larger collection but eventually didn’t see the point and think deep down I want to probably become the 1 watch guy as my Rolex Sub does everything I need 👌🏼 keep up the good work bud 👏🏼
Phil Nelson yep, I never wanted to love the Subbie, but if I had to have just one watch, then it’d be a Rolex Submariner.......or bizarrely a Damasko DC66.
I’m a three watch guy. But soon to be four, and hopefully five. Lol Great vid as always. Cheers!
Love it.
Nice classification of collector types. I am definitely a “One watch box guy”. Actually scarily fits me to a tee. Well done my Timeless Watch friend!😃👍🏽
Cheers Neph!!
Good vid. I really laughed about the Guy who comes to the Wedding in the rare hard to get Starwars Tee Shirt. 👍
Nice one👍🏻. You missed the theme-collector; all divers, chronos, etc.
Yes 5k Subs before New Year. Congrats 👍🏼👏🏻
Thanks, my friend. Cracked open a nice whiskey for moment! Honestly i'm shocked.
Great observation! Good humor about one watch smell guy. Brilliant!
I'm in the three watch category. Spot on video
Two watch guy here. Submariner 114060 and Datejust.
There can be only one. Seamaster plain black dial ceramic. TIMELESS 😎
What a great insight and thanks for summing us all up! 😂
Spot-on on the descriptions of these different types of collectors especially the one-box guy. But I have yet to meet a one-watch type of collector and I agree that it will be an interesting person. More power to the channel.
I stumbled across your channel, great content.
Seiko , orient , g shock square and omega. I'm happier with that. Not too expensive and not too cheap. Just right. Dont like to be flashy.
Great analysis and reasoning, I know I’m a little behind on your videos but working through them all...newly subscribed! Called out some excellent points, recently become a 3 (4 in all honesty) watch guy...aspiring to be a 1 watch guy within a few years. Recently picked up my 126660 from my AD and think it could happen sooner rather than later.
Is anyone going to mention the fact he's wearing sunglasses indoors
Haha
This is because he is cool.
That's st8 up gangster!
Great thoughts and observations 👏🏻
I am a "three watch guy". I have just 4 and I'm really happy with all of them and is more than enough for me. Another great video and many thanks for sharing.
Great analogy of watch folks. Thanks
Great video! So very true!
Thanks mate I needed that ... Very enjoyable ... Yes we are a gloriously mixed bag of enthusiasts .... There is something for everyone and whatever you "bag" and price range or ego is ... Good fun if you keep it under control ... Bring on temptation :)
Interesting! I guess I fall into the "One watch box" category: 10 and counting ... (Oris, JLC, IWC, Chronoswiss, Fortis, Nomos, Sinn, Zelos, Yema, Direnzo). I am trying to have as much variety as possible in my small collection, in terms of country of origin, brand, style, functions, etc. Next on my wish list are Christopher Ward, Glashütte Original and Omega. As I want to focus on quality rather than quantity and not go much beyond 10 (or maybe a dozen) watches, rather than being a "Flipper" I have begun to give some of them away to my loved ones (Oris - son, Nomos - wife, IWC - father). Cheers!
Very nice pieces!
You nailed it. I'm a One Box guy. Good stuff, well done.
Loved this vid - very astute observations
I love this video - its funny in a way i find myself fitting in one of them lol (one box guy!)
I am exactly what you described as the 3 watch guy. My end goal is a 5 watch collection which i set my mind to 3 years ago after collecting watches for about a decade. If acchieved i will become the watchbox guy i guess. Still saving money for my 4th watch and litteraly nothing that has been released over the last years has made me change my mind. I am grateful that I am over the point of being impulsive, the endless searchs, decisions, doubts and so on. Every watch I add to my existing collection must offer a unique perspective and dimension while still being practical. Currently that is the remaining challenge and fun in collecting watches for me. I do wonder if i ever hit the 5th watch as the price also increases exponentially now, not sure if i can ever justify paying that amount of money on a watch. But that is also part of challenge and fun.
As a newbie I am buying low cost, attractive and great value watches in different categories to experiment with the styles, what do I really like? When will I wear it? This may lead later to a more expensive purchase. You are correct, just wearing an attractive watch makes you feel better. It does not have to be a Rolex or Patek.
Here’s to making it to mega collector one day 👐but I would definitely be happy in the one box group cool video looking forward to the next QandA
You had to make me laugh at the G shock ! Great video and spot on also .
Hey thanks for the interesting video!
I’m definitely the 12 watch guy with a core of about 8. While some come and go. Oh and I was wondering where you got that Omega art piece that’s behind you in the video. I love it and I recently bought the Moon watch!!!
Very good insight into different types of collectors. One other collector maybe strictly the investor; the one who would speculate the value of the watch in the future and sell at a higher price point, just like someone who buys and sells valuable works of art and sells them at an auction. Makes his living doing this.
Nice video Oisin, thank you Mate.
Since watching this video. I have embraced my Watch Nerd.
In the last 17 days I have enjoyed 17 different watches in my collection.
My ultimate goal is to one day be a 1 watch person but until then I am going to enjoy my nerd status.
Thank you for this video it helped me realize I am not crazy. 😁
You're right - you're generalizing and stereotyping, but I think we all can recognize ourselves, each other and our thoughts about this passion with these categories. Very engaging, thanks very much!
Fun video! I’d put myself in between One Watchbox and Three Watch Guy. I’m in the earlyish days of collecting, but I have a specific plan for my core collection. I envision the number being four to five pieces. The Explorer and the Sub I’ve been fortunate enough to acquire already. Next will likely be a dressy watch, perhaps Grand Seiko or IWC. Then most likely will come the Datejust. Beyond that I’m not sure, but a man’s gotta own a Speedy right?
Ya gotta have a speedy at some point!
Another fun video - another one to add is the vintage watch collector. Whilst it’s not me, I appreciate the appeal.
On the picture of the watch box at 6:23, does anyone know what the strap (who makes it, where can I find it...) is on that Speedmaster in the upper right corner?
I only ever had cheap utilitarian watches and did not really understand what kind of idiot would pay more than $50 for a watch. For many years I didn't wear a wrist watch because my job made that a safety concern. After I retired, I began the slow, irritating process of downsizing. While cleaning out a junk drawer, I came across my late fathers Seiko, and wondered if I could fix it up and wear it. The next time I was near a jewelry store, I went in to ask about fixing that watch and made the mistake of looking at a watch display. It only took me about 10 minutes to be infected with the Watch disease. I went home and began researching watches in my price range, figuring that if I was only going to have one watch, it should be a really nice watch....... That theory went out the window quite quickly. I now have three decent watches (Dress, Casual, and Chronograph), and a long wish list of watches, new straps, clasps, tools, etc. on Amazon, and several other vendors sites. I am now the one box kind of collector. It has space for 6 watches...... that may not be big enough. Is there a Watches Anonymous addiction counselling group? I may need it.