I admire people who can own only one watch. Since the 70s, I have bought watches to commemorate specific events… wedding, birth of my kids, special trips with my family and memorable events (starting my own business). It doesn’t have to be an expensive piece… it must just capture the essence of that memory. While I don’t own a Rolex (and, honestly, wouldn’t want to), I have Seiko, Omega, Heuer, TAG Heuer, Hamilton and a solitary Tudor that document the last 50 years of my life. Looking and holding each piece takes me right back to that time, just like a piece of music does. My wife, on the other hand, has been wearing the same Citizen Eco Drive for the last 24 years while working, gardening, playing squash, and cannot understand my fascination with watches. When she asks, I just smile… 😊
They should absolutely be here and 100% deserve to be. It’s “hip” to shit on them because they’re very expensive and very hyped, and everyone wants to be a contrarian, especially towards watches that are out of nearly everyone’s price range, and are very popular. Call them overpriced all you want, but the truth is that they go for even more than the retailers sell them for, so they’re actually underpriced. They’re not just hype watches, because they’ve been incredibly popular for a very long time now, and are timeless, iconic pieces, that are also good investments. They may not have the most incredible movements ever made like an FP journe, though they’re still gorgeous, but the design language just perfectly hit the nail on the head. You said you were glad the holy trininity wasn’t here, but I wasn’t surprised at all. I’ve noticed the vast majority of watch channels are consciously avoiding mentioning those watches for fear of their audience going against them.
I just got the C1 Moonphase with aventurine dial from Christopher Ward and it is magnificent. I wouldn't necessarily say it is my "endgame" watch, there will be others, but if I had to pick out the prettiest watch in my collection it's definitely this one
I feel like my latest pickup is my endgame watch. Seamaster Heritage in steel and Sedna gold. It’s about the best I can expect from a mass produced mechanical watch, and now that I have it (and am wearing it basically daily) anything else I see only at best triggers a “hey that’s cool…” response. Nothing else triggers an “I need this…” response.
Speaking of putting it all on "red", I recently became the proud owner of a Grand Seiko SBGA493 "Katana", with the red (more burgundy, actually) dial. As you so rightly put it, the "smooth sweep technology" of the Spring Drive movement is a sight to behold.
When I got my Ed White earlier this year, I thought I was in heaven and done for a bit... then a month later my boutique called and my Silver Snoopy came in. Now I rotate a few watches and genuinely cant decide which is best.
@6:03 animation shows a column-wheel type chronograph while the Speedmaster Moonwatch has a cam-type cronograph improved from the Lemania one. Only the Speedmaster Racing has a column whel cronograph based on Longines 733, if I'm not mistaken.
The Seiko 5718-8000 Chrono Counter. Like the name suggests it has a chronograph and a counter which automatically advances at midnight so it can double as a big date if you so wish. Very rare as it was only sold in the Olympic village for the duration of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Andrew, fun video. It actually makes me feel a bit better about some of my purchases (that were on this list). Suffice to say, you have served as both pusher and Methadone clinic for my addiction. Thank you??
Andrew your writing and delivery skills are second to none. May I humbly suggest a merch line featuring some variation of "my old Nan" references, lol, not sure how it would look but sure you could make something good out of it.
Nice list - have 3 and waitlisted for 2 of your picks! The three I have are some of my most worn watches - Lange 1, Seiko 5 (Rolling Blazers) and Explorer. The new Explorer 40 is hard to take off my wrist - think Rolex have finally perfected it!
I quite like the Tag Heuer Monaco Gulf Special Edition, but that's the ONLY one I like, and certainly NOT for almost £7K! As far as value for money goes, I don't think they do well at all, and some of their watches really do look like the sort of thing you'd find on Blackpool Market for £20.
I thought that I had aquired my endgame watch a few times already. So I don't think that my current watches to end all collecting will really be able to do the trick either.
My end-game watch is something complicated and in a timeless design. Just like so many Patek Grand Complications. But I also had Longines budget, so I opted for the triple calendar Moonphase chronograph instead with the black dial. And boy, og bloody boy is that a stunner. On the bracelet, it's a Speedmaster for James Bond's accountant when he goes to watch a sporty tennis match, and then on a black leather strap, it's suddenly what some classy bloke would wear to an evening drink at a yacht.
Fantastic list! Curious how you think the desire for a GADA watch or a one and done collection compares to the Exit Watch featured in this video. Not sure I’d be comfortable hiking with a Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon…
Seiko 5 Ltd Heritage as Unobtainable as a Daytona waiting list. As easy to get, as an audience with Jabba the Hut. Loved the GS end game watch. My 2014 GV Black Dial Milgauss is now the Volvo XC70 sat outside on my drive. 🤪
Got two of those pieces. End game means I'm over it. In which case you are fed up with the chase or you have reached peak satisfaction. Both states I envy as an end to the constant gnawing distraction of collecting. Put a gun to my head and say "choose one to have and one only" and it will a bullet or the 114270 explorer, which I already have and wear most of the time. Hmmm...maybe that's it then.
My Seiko sarb033 is going to be a lifelong friend. I've worn it daily on a brown leather strap for 8 years and it is starting to show the scratches and patina of a watch that could be handed down to the next generation and tell a story of a life of use. For me it's as beatuiful and timless as the Rolex Explorer but without the fear of being robbed or drawing too much attention. I'm currently living within sight of the Himalays and it feels right at home on my current advenutre.
I thought the same with my BB GMT two years ago. Sadly, not to be - one Longines green Hydroconquest, one Tissot Seastar, one Seiko 5, and one Japan only G-Shock Frogman later, and I am still looking at watches to buy!
Easy....love anything by Lange or similar high end - but for day-to-day flex, practicality and reliability full 18k submariner. Only slight downside - is to avoid anywhere where you might encounter hoodie wearing electric scooter riders (mainly in the West End).
Ah Andrew, I see you've started playing the "RUclips Face" game. I understand the need to compete with other channels and having a stupidly exaggerated expression on the thumbnail is the name of the game, especially when others practice this and thus have more success (in spite of not having the same quality content *cough* Nico Leonard *cough*). I wish your channel all success, but still, s'pity!
No such thing as end game. I thought I got my end game watch in 2016, my wife gave me a huge budget and said shut up now. Well 6 months later I was tormenting again.
So I took your advice. New York Deep was excellent, now Vessel came in the mail. Can I ask why neither have page numbers? Cost cutting or some mysterious Dan Brown type reason I have to figure out by visiting the Vatican catacombs?
The Aquaracer’s hexagonal bezel hurts my brain. The inside diameter of the bezel is a circle, the numbers on the bezel are arranged and aligned on a circle, and then the outside diameter of the bezel is a hexagon. Short circuits something in me every time I see it.
If money was no obstacle, and I was a Hollywood A-lister who'd be considered a client worthy of such things, my pick for the last watch I get before I die would be a Cartier Masse mystérieuse.
How does Andrew keep this level of productivity while maintaining the quality of writing is beyond me.
I admire people who can own only one watch. Since the 70s, I have bought watches to commemorate specific events… wedding, birth of my kids, special trips with my family and memorable events (starting my own business). It doesn’t have to be an expensive piece… it must just capture the essence of that memory. While I don’t own a Rolex (and, honestly, wouldn’t want to), I have Seiko, Omega, Heuer, TAG Heuer, Hamilton and a solitary Tudor that document the last 50 years of my life. Looking and holding each piece takes me right back to that time, just like a piece of music does. My wife, on the other hand, has been wearing the same Citizen Eco Drive for the last 24 years while working, gardening, playing squash, and cannot understand my fascination with watches. When she asks, I just smile… 😊
Rolex Derangement Syndrome.
@@SopwithTheCamel 😂
Kinda glad none of the holy trinity are here tbh.
The holy trinity watches are too fragile to fit the one and done category
Not Jesus 😭😭😭
Bc you won't be able to buy one in your lifetime
@@Chris-de2qc have one and there’s more to life.
They should absolutely be here and 100% deserve to be. It’s “hip” to shit on them because they’re very expensive and very hyped, and everyone wants to be a contrarian, especially towards watches that are out of nearly everyone’s price range, and are very popular. Call them overpriced all you want, but the truth is that they go for even more than the retailers sell them for, so they’re actually underpriced. They’re not just hype watches, because they’ve been incredibly popular for a very long time now, and are timeless, iconic pieces, that are also good investments. They may not have the most incredible movements ever made like an FP journe, though they’re still gorgeous, but the design language just perfectly hit the nail on the head.
You said you were glad the holy trininity wasn’t here, but I wasn’t surprised at all. I’ve noticed the vast majority of watch channels are consciously avoiding mentioning those watches for fear of their audience going against them.
I just got the C1 Moonphase with aventurine dial from Christopher Ward and it is magnificent. I wouldn't necessarily say it is my "endgame" watch, there will be others, but if I had to pick out the prettiest watch in my collection it's definitely this one
I feel like my latest pickup is my endgame watch. Seamaster Heritage in steel and Sedna gold. It’s about the best I can expect from a mass produced mechanical watch, and now that I have it (and am wearing it basically daily) anything else I see only at best triggers a “hey that’s cool…” response. Nothing else triggers an “I need this…” response.
Never, never, never hang the loo paper wall side - it's madness.
Unless you have a cat. 😻
I have three of those! Good picks Andrew. “Ophthalmic Diazepam” is one of your top five of all time! Nice work.
Speaking of putting it all on "red", I recently became the proud owner of a Grand Seiko SBGA493 "Katana", with the red (more burgundy, actually) dial. As you so rightly put it, the "smooth sweep technology" of the Spring Drive movement is a sight to behold.
When I got my Ed White earlier this year, I thought I was in heaven and done for a bit... then a month later my boutique called and my Silver Snoopy came in. Now I rotate a few watches and genuinely cant decide which is best.
My one-and-done is Omega Aqua Terra. Perfect watch
Well......that was fun for a Sunday morning! Thank you for the video.
You're a thinker Andrew and I continue to delight in your content.
Ill take the Lange 1 if you don't mind ...now if only i had the funds.
The Lange 1 Moon Phase in platinum might very well be my endgame watch so happy to see the Lange 1 make it into this list!
My grail/endgame watch would be the Lange 1 moonphase 192.025 or 029. Perfection of design and execution.
@6:03 animation shows a column-wheel type chronograph while the Speedmaster Moonwatch has a cam-type cronograph improved from the Lemania one. Only the Speedmaster Racing has a column whel cronograph based on Longines 733, if I'm not mistaken.
My end game would be the Lange 1815 in white gold, black dial.
I tried that watch on, and I felt a love I’ve never experienced with any other watch.
Awesome selection, finally not all the same old names. Especially like to see the tag heuer aquaracer there as it is such a great underrated watch imo
There are plenty if watches that keep perfect time and are stylish.i have 10 watches, but i never spend lots of money on one. I am always on time
The Seiko 5718-8000 Chrono Counter. Like the name suggests it has a chronograph and a counter which automatically advances at midnight so it can double as a big date if you so wish. Very rare as it was only sold in the Olympic village for the duration of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Very cool. Make a video about it please! 🙏🇺🇸🇮🇱
Andrew, fun video. It actually makes me feel a bit better about some of my purchases (that were on this list). Suffice to say, you have served as both pusher and Methadone clinic for my addiction. Thank you??
Andrew your writing and delivery skills are second to none. May I humbly suggest a merch line featuring some variation of "my old Nan" references, lol, not sure how it would look but sure you could make something good out of it.
Nice list - have 3 and waitlisted for 2 of your picks! The three I have are some of my most worn watches - Lange 1, Seiko 5 (Rolling Blazers) and Explorer. The new Explorer 40 is hard to take off my wrist - think Rolex have finally perfected it!
I've never been a big fan of Tag Heuer but I must admit they've been doing some nice work recently.
I quite like the Tag Heuer
Monaco Gulf Special Edition, but that's the ONLY one I like, and certainly NOT for almost £7K! As far as value for money goes, I don't think they do well at all, and some of their watches really do look like the sort of thing you'd find on Blackpool Market for £20.
The glassbox chronographs are amazing!
@@ozmondos Instant classic.
I got my eye on that Explorer! Perfect GADA watch!
Me as well.
“You just can’t underestimate that.” I agree.
I thought that I had aquired my endgame watch a few times already. So I don't think that my current watches to end all collecting will really be able to do the trick either.
I have a 2016 automatic Aquaracer, and it is class. If I were to ever do one and done, I would sell my others and go for this.
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra is the forever watch I’m going for. A solid DAGA watch indeed.
I agree with you. A genuine "beach to the boardroom" watch
The Christopher Ward is my favorite. 🥃
My end-game watch is something complicated and in a timeless design. Just like so many Patek Grand Complications. But I also had Longines budget, so I opted for the triple calendar Moonphase chronograph instead with the black dial. And boy, og bloody boy is that a stunner. On the bracelet, it's a Speedmaster for James Bond's accountant when he goes to watch a sporty tennis match, and then on a black leather strap, it's suddenly what some classy bloke would wear to an evening drink at a yacht.
I do quite like the Aquaracer, especially the white/blue bezel version
Your comments on the aquaracer are absolutely correct.
VC Overseas 4500v-b126. Had it. Had to sell it. Now I want it back...
I like the beauty and elegance of AL&S .
Fantastic list! Curious how you think the desire for a GADA watch or a one and done collection compares to the Exit Watch featured in this video.
Not sure I’d be comfortable hiking with a Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon…
Rolex explorer 36mm ❤
Yes. Absolutely getting one. (Someday. Still saving up.)
Without question, my endgame watch is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Chronographe. Absolute perfection!
Can’t afford a Lange. So, Nomos?
Love that he talked about tag in a positive way, there's a few YT who just bash on the brand cuz their ex had one or something similar 😅
You’re humor is so underrated 😂 good quality subtle jokes. The one with Bear Grillz really got me 😂😂
Your* humor (you're = you are)
@@einundsiebenziger5488 autocorect
Seiko 5 Ltd Heritage as Unobtainable as a Daytona waiting list. As easy to get, as an audience with Jabba the Hut.
Loved the GS end game watch.
My 2014 GV Black Dial Milgauss is now the Volvo XC70 sat outside on my drive. 🤪
your the best!! i think the GS (and others,colab between moser and mb@f) r great, Seiko deserves beter branding
Watching this with the Aquaracer on my wrist! 👍
Got two of those pieces. End game means I'm over it. In which case you are fed up with the chase or you have reached peak satisfaction. Both states I envy as an end to the constant gnawing distraction of collecting. Put a gun to my head and say "choose one to have and one only" and it will a bullet or the 114270 explorer, which I already have and wear most of the time. Hmmm...maybe that's it then.
My endgame watch will be the last one I've bought before I go in off the black & go to my permanent residence six feet under.
Yup. Indeed, going for that Explorer.
Well, I recently bought the Omega Speedmaster "Ed White" and although I am not going to call it quits it is very close indeed.
Where do you come up with this stuff. Thanks
That Grand Seiko is just beautiful ❤️
That De Bethune ticking once per second... What kind of sorcery is this.... And with a tourbillion.... Witchcraft!!!!!!!
I really love you Andrew and that is the greatest human endeavor, love.
Wall side FTW! And I don't think I could have an end game watch, I would always want another, no matter what I got.
My Seiko sarb033 is going to be a lifelong friend. I've worn it daily on a brown leather strap for 8 years and it is starting to show the scratches and patina of a watch that could be handed down to the next generation and tell a story of a life of use. For me it's as beatuiful and timless as the Rolex Explorer but without the fear of being robbed or drawing too much attention. I'm currently living within sight of the Himalays and it feels right at home on my current advenutre.
Fantastic
After collecting for a number of years, I sold my watches, save one. Boring old Explorer 1 mk 2 dial 39mm. Haven’t regretted a thing after 3 years
Oh, that one is easy - JLC Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel. One of the most insane watches I have ever seen
My next one and done will be the Tudor Black Bay blue bezel METAS certified watch with the new five-link bracelet - when they make it.
"like a deranged slinky" has gotta be one of my favourite ways anyone has described anything, ever.
Thought the DB25 was a quartz at first. But gosh it's stunning
The Ed White 321 is phenomenal.
My BlackBay 58 Gilt dial, I guess, will be my exit watch. When I say exit, I mean from luxury watches. Might buy the odd Merkur just for fun.
I thought the same with my BB GMT two years ago. Sadly, not to be - one Longines green Hydroconquest, one Tissot Seastar, one Seiko 5, and one Japan only G-Shock Frogman later, and I am still looking at watches to buy!
I can't believe you forgot the g-shock square at very very low end but otherwise a good video.
My one and done g-shock would be the GW-5000u
I really want to believe that this guy walks around all day kitted out in head-to-toe Andrew Morgan Watches clothing
You better believe it
Easy....love anything by Lange or similar high end - but for day-to-day flex, practicality and reliability full 18k submariner. Only slight downside - is to avoid anywhere where you might encounter hoodie wearing electric scooter riders (mainly in the West End).
West end of what? There's like a million different places with a west end. I googled "west end" and even my own city has one, lol.
@@Jake-bt3fc He means London.
That Kodo is simply the top of the pyramid...Breguet would be impressed!
My ultimate ("endgame") watch: Jaeger LeCoultre Master Tourbillon with platinum case.
The Omega Speedmaster is now well within my sights.... Well done Omega
I’d add: The Explorer II 16570, and the Omega SMP 300m 2254 ‘Peter Blake’.
Good job mi friend.👍
Lange Odysseus for me. Thank you Andrew.
I can't wait for Andrew to issue his version of the talking phone book ....
good stuff
That Grand Seiko!!
Ah Andrew, I see you've started playing the "RUclips Face" game.
I understand the need to compete with other channels and having a stupidly exaggerated expression on the thumbnail is the name of the game, especially when others practice this and thus have more success (in spite of not having the same quality content *cough* Nico Leonard *cough*). I wish your channel all success, but still, s'pity!
Red? Good question
As a Patek Philippe 5296g owner, consider me slapped to the pub. Ouch Andrew 😂😂
Wall side?? Are you trying to spark a civil war?
Great episode/show/vid or whatever they're called 😂
Oh my goodness I'm just looking at cw the twelve halo on black rubber.
The only way to win is to not play, but god damn those are some beautiful watches
Vacheron Constantin 222 … but I’d need to update my wardrobe with clothes that suit a gold watch 😅
About to buy mine. Jlc reserve de marche.
You are the best!
321 is THE Endgame😊
I’ve got so many end game watches in my subconscious, that I will be dead before I get any of them! An Ed White and Silver Snoopy are on the list.
Did the Omega Speedmaster by any chance make the list?
Yeah the Ed White one
My "Red" bet, Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre edition or an Aqua Terra 38 5 with blue face.. 😊
I have a last watch for one brand and style. Seiko SLA043 is my last Seiko diver.
The Speedmaster is the greatest.
No such thing as end game.
I thought I got my end game watch in 2016, my wife gave me a huge budget and said shut up now.
Well 6 months later I was tormenting again.
So I took your advice. New York Deep was excellent, now Vessel came in the mail. Can I ask why neither have page numbers? Cost cutting or some mysterious Dan Brown type reason I have to figure out by visiting the Vatican catacombs?
Jesus christ, will someone please tell omega we're fed up of the 1 million different speedmasters!
... we're* fed up with* the Speedmaster.
There are end-game watches, and then there are end-game watches.
I wonder what my next end-game watch will be.
Friend of mine has an Oris watch for overv26 years so far no problems
Curious of the explorer vs OP and why
So witty ahah I love it
The Aquaracer’s hexagonal bezel hurts my brain. The inside diameter of the bezel is a circle, the numbers on the bezel are arranged and aligned on a circle, and then the outside diameter of the bezel is a hexagon. Short circuits something in me every time I see it.
It appears you uploaded the video before completing the final edit… I can’t find the Rolex Submariner on this list
If money was no obstacle, and I was a Hollywood A-lister who'd be considered a client worthy of such things, my pick for the last watch I get before I die would be a Cartier Masse mystérieuse.
I agree..I’m buying the explorer
I’ll have an Omega Speedmaster Canopus thankyouverymuch.