My Dad recently got the Tag Heuer F1 as his only watch it’s a great watch. My vote goes for the Omega Aquaterra, attainable for the ordinary man but luxurious and versatile enough that it could be an only forever watch. Great video as always
The Bulova Lunar Pilot is my everyday wearer. Affordable and ultra-accurate. Loads of history and wrist-presence. Quite the conversation piece as well.
Right!?!, I have the black and the Blue and by far they both garner the "Most Wrist Time” award for 2023. Solid piece, has presence, use to set my other watches..so so accurate (10 sec a year!) and the high beat 1/10th Sub Dial is a pleasure to watch . Pusher design unique and solid and great tactile feedback.
GS snowflake for me. Had it for 2 years. Every time I’ve tried another watch on with this as a reference piece I come back to it. My desire for buying more watches has waned significantly since owning this piece. Wear it every day as a Doctor (in hospitals and GP practice), have worn it with casual clothes, on weekends and with a suit. It really does it all.
To me, the Datejust is the obvious pick for this. I know it's not the trendy Rolex, but it has great water resistance, great timekeeping, and manages to be formal enough to also be your "dress" watch. If you have a Datejust it's never really out of place.
With the 'one watch' collection you can look at it two ways: one functional watch that you can go anywhere and do anything with (GADA) watch or one watch that is so unique and so expensive that it is your only watch. We've seen both approaches taken here (i.e. MB&F vs. Aqua Terra or Longines).
As someone who has an addictive personality, I knew that I didn't want to start collecting lots of watches, but probably would unless I found the right watch. That watch was the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Watch. It was priced just at the right amount to be reasonably expensive but not going into the thousands of pound mark, which would make me wince. It looks great and doesn't feel too small. Also it has some prestige as the other Interstellar watch, which puts it above the Murph watch. Most importantly, I haven't seriously thought about buying a watch since buying it. Of course, I might have to try wearing it one day.
You've made my day! I have a Tag formula 1 and i wear it every day. It's in black, doesn't have the metal strap, doesn't attract attention and i've worn it from shower to beach to sea to bar to bed and back to work. its ace.
Closing in on 1M subs. Well deserved. This channel gives reasonable advice to a broad spectrum of watch enthusiasts and couples it with delightful humour. I’ll admit I defaulted to the TAG Formula 1 years ago. I’m currently lusting for a Grand Seiko from the Evolution 9 collection with the white birch dial and I don’t even care about watches all that much.
I think the last recommendation is the best. Let's face it, someone who can afford a Lange, will also buy a second watch, but if you do not have many means and only 50 for a watch because the old one broke, those are the people who really need a one watch collection, and the recommendation is spot on
I have a blue Aqua Terra with the "floorboard" dial except it's the 38 mm version. I wear it in all manner of occasions from snorkeling to formal dinners, so it would be the perfect one watch collection. However, that boat sailed long ago and it has to make do in the rotation.
Have they been quibbling? I thought that was a running joke, not something serious. Maybe I misunderstood their previous comments. They’re such a great pairing, would be a shame to lose that
Owning Breitling Superocean 42 mm A17375 from this video and since I bought it in july 2023 I have been wearing it every day and on every ocassion (with tux, tracksuits, shorts, on beach). Also, I look at it so often even when I am not checking time admiring its look.
if i was able to get my hands on one, the citizen chronomaster with the white washi paper dial would be truly one and done for me. Absolutely gorgeous watch, eco drive movement with +-5 seconds per year accuracy, what more could you want
If you’re going with a quartz, go with a solar, if solar then citizen eco drive! I think Citizen gets the reputation of being a “Mall Watch” company because most reviews people see are of watches from malls. The higher end citizen watches are amazing. Promaster, signature series, series 8, the citizen, and chronomaster are all great watches punching way above their weight.
I love collecting watches especially with the most affordable Japanese made, I have 8 of them and one of the Swiss military field watch from Wenger. But when I travel the only one I take is always my Citizen Eco drive have 100 m water resistant field watch, because of the accuracy and reliability of it.
Great vid chaps. For your consideration…….. the IWC Mark 18 (now 20) blue dial is the perfect timepiece. 40mm, date, only 11mm thick, screw down crown and the bracelet is comfortably perfect with its on the fly clasp adjustment, the best in the business.
Casio Duro is the choice for a one watch collection, as it has the 22 mm lug width loophole, so you can buy a wide array of straps, and now you can have a dress, sports diver, field watch all in one.
Literally just had a black one delivered today. Put on a black & grey striped NATO strap. Now I wish I had bought it a long time ago, but I would still have my Garmin Crossover as my one watch.
Congratulations on the video. I own about 22 watches ranging from a very rare Rolex Daytona 6240 of 1966, a vintage Rolex Submariner 5513 no date plexiglass crystal, to some very affordable Seiko mini turtle (PADI), Orients, an all-steel Swatch chronographer, and other. But the watch I wear the most and could be (in a different world because I’m constantly thinking about getting a new piece) my only watch is my Omega Seamaster 300.
The one watch collection that was aspirational enough for the masses but discerning enough for the snobs has to be the Aquaterra Day Date; only offered a few years so it’s rare-ish and the silver dial with rose gold indicies is sporty enough for a day with the boys but formal enough for a suit. And you can actually find it on the market.
If I only wanted one watch to do all, I'd have the 36mm Rolex Explorer, wear it hiking or sailing with a nato strap, steel bracelet for everyday casual, black leather strap for Suit or Tuxedo events. It was kinda the G-Shock of its time as well as a stunner when need be.
I bought a Forzo drive king just as a beater but have been blown away by the build quality. I can take it off for a few weeks and when I get it again it doesn't need setting or winding. Mine has no second hand so it's not too obviously a quartz and the chronograph moves like an auto, also a 24hr bezel insert, so super useful. Fantastic watch for the money and definitely not a beater!
Excellent vid, guys. You two make my day every time I watch you both. Great selections. I’d love to hear you guys give the German Brands more love. Sinn, Nomos, Glashutte, etc make several models that could easily qualify as single watch collection daily wearers. Throw in Stowa and even Damasko into that mix. And no Oris pieces from either one of you … c’mon guys!
Tom starts with the Odysseus….mic drop…shortest video ever…lol. I agree, Tom…perfect one watch, but I’d wear it with dial down so I could always see the movement. 😂👍✌️
I have many watches and I love them all but since getting a Breitling Aerospace Evo I now basically have a "one watch collection" it's fantastic, light good looking, versatile and does everything a watch needs to do. I love it and haven't taken it off. Looks great on a nato too if you want to go casual
I own the BB Black (41mm.) for three and a half years and really happy with it. Also, I bought the BB GMT two years and 4 months ago and the same, more than happy. Both are really accurate, everything works perfectly and they are in perfect shape.
i am lucky to say that earlier this year i bought my perfect 1 watch collection watch.. the Longines master collection triple date chronograph moonphase! .. absolutely gorgeous! ..
I think you can’t go wrong with any of the following: Omega Aqua Terra, Grand Seiko Snowflake and the Cartier Santos de Cartier. All good looking and versatile watches,…which I might add, you can buy easily at retail and are all
"as long as you aren't going to be too rough with it." No, you can be as rough as you want with it. As long as you're not doing deep tech diving with it you'll be fine, lol.
I was also surprised the Rolex DJ didn't make the list. My one-watch collection is a 1997 ref. 16200 DJ, flat bezel, Oyster bracelet, blue sunburst dial. I love that it flies under the radar compared to the typical two-tone DJ with fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet.
I bought my Submariner in 1994 and up to around 2014 it was my only watch. If I had to go back to one again, I’d go back to the Submariner again or perhaps my Santos de Cartier as that has a bracelet and leather strap which are easily changed - two watches in one.
If I had one watch that I would own for decades and decades, it would probably be the Rolex Explorer or Oyster Perpetual or a Grand Seiko GMT Spring Drive
Casio duro has been my everyday watch for the last 6 months or so and I find it to be very versatile. I got a bunch of nato straps and leather straps to go with it and this watch has never let me down. I am glad this made it to your list
My Tudor preference is the Black Bay M79230B-0008 41mm with the white hand set, and matt blue anodised aluminium Bezel insert for a little color. I Prefer the slightly bigger size. STILL has the retro signed crown with the Tudor rose, Domed sapphire crystal, and Rivet bracelet... A modern / retro look(LoL), the best of both worlds.
It's called my Sinn 556 I RS - durable case, date, sapphire crystal and caseback, superb inky dial, a protected movement that can be serviced almost anywhere, strong lume, and great with bracelets and rubber straps.
Nice to include Seiko, Citizen and Casio but what about Orient (Star)? Beautiful, fairly cheap and has a good array of power reserve (and 52% share owned by Seiko).
After many years, my one one done is the Grand Seiko SBGN003 - after 3 years the change in time is +/- 0.0s.... You cannot beat that. True GMT, GS looks and quality, and super cheap to keep (service costs on mechanicals and even spring drives can be quite high). And not too expensive used. Good at doing anything too - about 2000 dollars these days in good shape. Classic good looks that can go from formal to the mountain climb.
I have failed miserably to find a one watch collection! From Omega, Casio, Timex, Suunto, Nite, Baltany, I have tried to find the one watch to it all but, I can't seem to live without any of them!
I'm saving this to my rarely used Favourites folder. When I get my abundance, I may get more than one from these. A one watch for a year challenge, I might get into. Right now I get a lot of wrist time from a Pagani Design "Daytona" that's utterly illegible to me. It's just at home on my wrist, what can I say? That GS Snowflake though...I'd take that shopping for bespoke suits. And I need to.
Love my Duro, it's been a daily for over 2yrs. I'm VERY hard on watches, have NO scratches on the crystal. Although I bang mine almost daily on metal monos and shelving, and the mineral crystal is just fine. A few scratches and a little ding on the aluminum insert, with minimal scratching on the case(not really noticeable). The lume is not great, no issues with the crown, and the second hand hitting the markers is hit or miss(no pun intended). It appears to get better with time, btw. Mine was almost perfect right out of the box. I've spent more on straps then on the watch and Love it... Spends most of its time on a StrapCode 22mm Super-J Louis JUB Watch Band Straight End, 316L Stainless Steel Solid V-Clasp Button Double Lock.
I've worn my Submariner 126610lv (i.e. the Cermit/Starbucks) every day this year I think, my Casio's are long since sold, my GMT master 2 sits there in the box, my girlfriend wears my bluesy as if it's hers and worth £20 (she really has no idea what it cost). I wear my Sub to work , to golf and I wear it to weddings and funerals.
That Forzo really took me by surprise! Apparently that colorway "Miami Blue" is sold out. But definitely worth a second look at that brand. Thanks guys!
For me it would be Blncpain Fifthy Fathoms or FF Batyscaphe 43mm both with 1315 caliber. But... In real world I would need 2 watches. One beater and one blingy toy. That beign said I would go for Zelos Hammerhead in titanium as a daily beater and Blancpain Fifthy Fathoms as a fancy piece :)
My One Watch is the JLC Deep Sea Chronograph. It ticks all the boxes. 42mm, Chronograph, Diver, not too thick & Dressy enough to pass for most occasions, and very well made. It's a JLC!
That Forzo chrono really caught my eye! However, practically speaking, I prefer the functionality and diversity of a nice diver. I use the moving bezel all the time for timing or counting so my BB58 gets the most wrist time, along with my Christopher Ward C60’s. I would include the Sub, but these days there are public places where I wouldn’t want to show it.
Great watches for every budget, I have a Blueberry but it’s not my only watch and if I had to make my collection one watch it would have great consideration
The Aquaterra, the Overseas, the Superocean Heritage because of that milanese bracelet, the Royal Oak 3 hands. A one watch collection has to have a bracelet, has to be in steel and I think it needs only 3 hands and a date. Also the size should be 39-41. The new Longines Spirit is also great. Breaguet Marine, the older ones are the better.
Another top notch video guys, all good choices. I could add rectangular watches here that would include the Reverso, the Tank or even the Dolce Vita but the WR of these is regarded as a tad pants by some at 30M. For a one watch collection that needs to survive the apocalypse that can still be worn by the next generation of mutated SillySapien (a cross between a human and a beetle that I do not know the name of but I think it's Dave) it just has to be a G-Shock 5610 or of course the venerable F-91W for said mutants in the office environment where the biggest danger will be an over filled kettle.
I did that. I could have bought 10 watches for every occasion or buy just one and be done.. Well a true enthousiast is never done but right now I can't afford more. So for now one and done. 41 datejust fluted dial fluted bezzel on the birth day of my son. Didn't care how much it was, I got it and it's his 21birthday gift from his old man. Done!
Of the watches listed, that Tudor Opaline GMT is the pick for me, that was my favorite watch from Watches and Wonders this year, but one watch is NOT a collection, so I would also have the Omega Speedmaster Blue Side of the Moon Aventurine and Gold, that is my GRAIL Watch, and the Tudor would be my everyday wear.
Daily a Citizen AT2470-85L, 42mm, titanium. Blue textured dial, chrono with Eco drive & sapphire crystal. I swaer pictures don't do it justice, it's an amazing watch and extremly comfortable. Also I sport a Orient Contemporary (FGW0 100 JW0) in white with ultrablue hands, a great timepiece for more formal ocasions. Cheers to you all!
My choice and grails: Omega Aqua Terra 41mm Gold small seconds, Zenith El Premero 410 Charles Vermot Blue, Rolex Sky Dweller Mint Green. That’s all that’s needed.
My daily is a 2022 seamaster diver. For me its perfect. Coaxial escapement, laser etched ZrO2 dial, Rhodium plated hour markers and hands, sapphire crystal front and back with the beautiful movement on full display, the best micro adjustment on the market. Built like a tank yet can be wornon any occasion. I am tempted by a second watch but I've never seen another watch i like as much 🤷♂️
As soon as Tom mentioned the Snowflake, my mind went to the Mistflake being another good option. Possibly because I'm wearing one right now. I was happy to see Andrew had the same idea.
I always thought my one watch collection would be the JLC Reverso ( my grail ) but because I would need to wear my one watch daily It would have to be the GS Snowflake spring drive
The one watch in my collection I don’t have is the aqua terra. Thanks lads 😂 now I’m looking for an aqua terra. Need to get to a watch collectors anonymous meeting soon.
Direnzo DRZ 04 V2 Mondial. Yellow dial. Mike drop. Done. No wait. Audemars Millenary. Done. Uh. No. Wait. Rolex Wimbledon on Jubilee. Done. No. I mean. Maen Manhatten 37, salmon dial. Done. But then again…. Breguet 20. Done. Only one. Happy. Although…. Czapek Antarctic. Now that I think of it, Longines green and dark grey Zulu Time 39mm GMT on bracelet. Perfect. Yes. Perfect. Ah hell. Get ‘em all!!! If you count each as one then it’s just several one watch collections.
I wouldn't want a watch that could do everything and fit every situation. I like variety and I love to talk about each piece, whether it's a £70 Fossil or my extremely expensive Seiko 5 😂
What a great vid., ¿Why nobody else is talking about the Longinnes Record?, first time I've seen it, and it's beautifull, this is why I enjoy very much your content, the hidden gems. Greetings from MX. P.S. My final one watch...JLC Polaris blue dial.
The watch that started it all for me was a black dial Aqua Terra with vertical teak dial. Day Date version. I do like it but now that I do have other watches I can't help but notice how high it sits on the wrist because of the design of the sapphire case back.
My wife got me my grail 3 years ago for our 21 anniversary. My one watch is a blue, seamaster aqua-terra gmt/chrono caliber 9605. I wear it on a FORSTNER BANDS ladder bracelet. With the two button milled clasp. I haven't worn anything else since.
I was following along happily until you guys got to the Tag Formula One and I nearly spit out my drink when you said it’s not just a watch you buy and regret. Mine was a wedding gift from my wife so I shouldn’t say this but it’s definitely a regretful starter watch. It’s not the watch that ticks all the boxes and I sure wish she knew about Longines automatics at the time.
I'm surprised neither of you mentioned the CasiOak, especially the GM-B2100, full metal, analog and digital, AP looks with Gshock invulnerability, I would pick the yellow gold or the stainless steel.
Been rocking the 38 mill Aqua Terra in steel and Sedna Gold on a leather strap for a while. Elegant looking piece with a sporty spec. I ain’t swimming with this, so a leather strap is okay for me
I recently bought a Orient Kamasu Automatic 20 bar with Teal dial for £230...a beautiful watch and the colour changes with various lighting...as im texting its more of a navy blue but when the sun is out the green within the Teal shines through and in other moments you can get a lovely almost Black dial. For me its £230 well spent. I alternate this watch with my £220 Seiko 5 Automatic 100m Blue Sun Burst dial Field watch. £450 , two watches and im Happy...although my next buy will be the £300 mark.
1. Omega Aqua Terra
2. Grand Seiko High Beat
3. Breitling Crono, light green dial
My Dad recently got the Tag Heuer F1 as his only watch it’s a great watch. My vote goes for the Omega Aquaterra, attainable for the ordinary man but luxurious and versatile enough that it could be an only forever watch.
Great video as always
The Bulova Lunar Pilot is my everyday wearer. Affordable and ultra-accurate. Loads of history and wrist-presence. Quite the conversation piece as well.
My favorite in my collection. Absolutely love my black dial 43mm. Great to see the lunar pilot getting the love it deserves
Right!?!, I have the black and the Blue and by far they both garner the "Most Wrist Time” award for 2023. Solid piece, has presence, use to set my other watches..so so accurate (10 sec a year!) and the high beat 1/10th Sub Dial is a pleasure to watch . Pusher design unique and solid and great tactile feedback.
GS snowflake for me. Had it for 2 years. Every time I’ve tried another watch on with this as a reference piece I come back to it. My desire for buying more watches has waned significantly since owning this piece. Wear it every day as a Doctor (in hospitals and GP practice), have worn it with casual clothes, on weekends and with a suit. It really does it all.
Torn between this and the cherry blossom
The Snowflake is a modern icon, I wear mine everywhere
Same here 👍
Lowercase d
Which do you recommend as a first buy GS?
To me, the Datejust is the obvious pick for this. I know it's not the trendy Rolex, but it has great water resistance, great timekeeping, and manages to be formal enough to also be your "dress" watch. If you have a Datejust it's never really out of place.
White gold daydate is the answer
Perfect choice! Will never disappoint.
Only if you can purchase one.
I mean, if you were to try to get one Rolex, this is the one you could probably actually scrounge up. @@wayneschmidt
Picking a soft metal for a 1 watch collection you wear every day is a bad idea. @@thefreshprinceofbelleairbeach
With the 'one watch' collection you can look at it two ways: one functional watch that you can go anywhere and do anything with (GADA) watch or one watch that is so unique and so expensive that it is your only watch.
We've seen both approaches taken here (i.e. MB&F vs. Aqua Terra or Longines).
As someone who has an addictive personality, I knew that I didn't want to start collecting lots of watches, but probably would unless I found the right watch. That watch was the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Watch. It was priced just at the right amount to be reasonably expensive but not going into the thousands of pound mark, which would make me wince. It looks great and doesn't feel too small. Also it has some prestige as the other Interstellar watch, which puts it above the Murph watch. Most importantly, I haven't seriously thought about buying a watch since buying it.
Of course, I might have to try wearing it one day.
You've made my day! I have a Tag formula 1 and i wear it every day. It's in black, doesn't have the metal strap, doesn't attract attention and i've worn it from shower to beach to sea to bar to bed and back to work. its ace.
Big fan of the f1. Its been my daily since '17!
When you say that it doesn’t attract attention, do you mean that you don’t want a conversation starter?
Closing in on 1M subs. Well deserved. This channel gives reasonable advice to a broad spectrum of watch enthusiasts and couples it with delightful humour. I’ll admit I defaulted to the TAG Formula 1 years ago. I’m currently lusting for a Grand Seiko from the Evolution 9 collection with the white birch dial and I don’t even care about watches all that much.
Consider the Grand Seiko skyflake spring Drive. Utterly magnificent 😊
I think the last recommendation is the best. Let's face it, someone who can afford a Lange, will also buy a second watch, but if you do not have many means and only 50 for a watch because the old one broke, those are the people who really need a one watch collection, and the recommendation is spot on
I have a blue Aqua Terra with the "floorboard" dial except it's the 38 mm version. I wear it in all manner of occasions from snorkeling to formal dinners, so it would be the perfect one watch collection. However, that boat sailed long ago and it has to make do in the rotation.
Felt like old times. Glad y’all remain friends. You two have a synergy that makes the show. Speaking of which, fine vid today!
Have they been quibbling? I thought that was a running joke, not something serious. Maybe I misunderstood their previous comments. They’re such a great pairing, would be a shame to lose that
Mostly tongue in cheek :-) Cheers!
Owning Breitling Superocean 42 mm A17375 from this video and since I bought it in july 2023 I have been wearing it every day and on every ocassion (with tux, tracksuits, shorts, on beach). Also, I look at it so often even when I am not checking time admiring its look.
if i was able to get my hands on one, the citizen chronomaster with the white washi paper dial would be truly one and done for me. Absolutely gorgeous watch, eco drive movement with +-5 seconds per year accuracy, what more could you want
If you’re going with a quartz, go with a solar, if solar then citizen eco drive! I think Citizen gets the reputation of being a “Mall Watch” company because most reviews people see are of watches from malls. The higher end citizen watches are amazing. Promaster, signature series, series 8, the citizen, and chronomaster are all great watches punching way above their weight.
I love collecting watches especially with the most affordable Japanese made, I have 8 of them and one of the Swiss military field watch from Wenger. But when I travel the only one I take is always my Citizen Eco drive have 100 m water resistant field watch, because of the accuracy and reliability of it.
One watch collection is one of my favourite kinds of collections, I have about 20 of them!
Great vid chaps. For your consideration…….. the IWC Mark 18 (now 20) blue dial is the perfect timepiece. 40mm, date, only 11mm thick, screw down crown and the bracelet is comfortably perfect with its on the fly clasp adjustment, the best in the business.
The Seamaster in blue gets my vote anytime. You can go riding a Royal Enfield or attend a royal wedding. Timeless elegance.
Casio Duro is the choice for a one watch collection, as it has the 22 mm lug width loophole, so you can buy a wide array of straps, and now you can have a dress, sports diver, field watch all in one.
Wearing one now. Always find myself going back to it
Literally just had a black one delivered today. Put on a black & grey striped NATO strap. Now I wish I had bought it a long time ago, but I would still have my Garmin Crossover as my one watch.
Congratulations on the video. I own about 22 watches ranging from a very rare Rolex Daytona 6240 of 1966, a vintage Rolex Submariner 5513 no date plexiglass crystal, to some very affordable Seiko mini turtle (PADI), Orients, an all-steel Swatch chronographer, and other.
But the watch I wear the most and could be (in a different world because I’m constantly thinking about getting a new piece) my only watch is my Omega Seamaster 300.
The one watch collection that was aspirational enough for the masses but discerning enough for the snobs has to be the Aquaterra Day Date; only offered a few years so it’s rare-ish and the silver dial with rose gold indicies is sporty enough for a day with the boys but formal enough for a suit. And you can actually find it on the market.
If I only wanted one watch to do all, I'd have the 36mm Rolex Explorer, wear it hiking or sailing with a nato strap, steel bracelet for everyday casual, black leather strap for Suit or Tuxedo events. It was kinda the G-Shock of its time as well as a stunner when need be.
I bought a Forzo drive king just as a beater but have been blown away by the build quality. I can take it off for a few weeks and when I get it again it doesn't need setting or winding. Mine has no second hand so it's not too obviously a quartz and the chronograph moves like an auto, also a 24hr bezel insert, so super useful. Fantastic watch for the money and definitely not a beater!
I have about 40 watches, but my daily driver is a Casio Oceanus T200 :) (and Tudor 1926 for special occasions)
Yep. You've convinced me... I definitely need one 20 watch collection!
Lovely video, gents! Several of your picks made me swoon. I love the Longines chronograph with the black dial and the JLC with the blue dial.
One isn’t a collection! 😉
They only say that to get you started.
@@Cohen.the.WorrierI know. It worked 😂
Tell that to father doogal
One is the loneliest number there could ever be.
THE one is absolutely the most complete collection
Excellent vid, guys. You two make my day every time I watch you both. Great selections. I’d love to hear you guys give the German Brands more love. Sinn, Nomos, Glashutte, etc make several models that could easily qualify as single watch collection daily wearers. Throw in Stowa and even Damasko into that mix. And no Oris pieces from either one of you … c’mon guys!
One watch only? No way. For people like us this is impossible!
Tom starts with the Odysseus….mic drop…shortest video ever…lol. I agree, Tom…perfect one watch, but I’d wear it with dial down so I could always see the movement. 😂👍✌️
I have many watches and I love them all but since getting a Breitling Aerospace Evo I now basically have a "one watch collection" it's fantastic, light good looking, versatile and does everything a watch needs to do. I love it and haven't taken it off. Looks great on a nato too if you want to go casual
I’ve not owned one, but fully agree, it’s got it all
I’ve had my Black Bay blue bezel in 41 mm for almost two years now. Keeps accurate time and it has been in the ocean and a few pools… Glad I got it.
I own the BB Black (41mm.) for three and a half years and really happy with it. Also, I bought the BB GMT two years and 4 months ago and the same, more than happy. Both are really accurate, everything works perfectly and they are in perfect shape.
Glad I bought the previous Aqua Terra with vertical lines (and 30% discount)
i am lucky to say that earlier this year i bought my perfect 1 watch collection watch.. the Longines master collection triple date chronograph moonphase! .. absolutely gorgeous! ..
“Lovely jubbly bracelet” - pure comedy gold. Will be chuckling about that one for a while!
Not an out-there pic by any means but the blue skydweller on the jubilee is a fantastic looking watch
I think you can’t go wrong with any of the following: Omega Aqua Terra, Grand Seiko Snowflake and the Cartier Santos de Cartier. All good looking and versatile watches,…which I might add, you can buy easily at retail and are all
I thought the Datejust would make this list, seems like a perfect all arounder as long as you aren't going to be too rough with it.
Absolutely, you are absolutely right, for me smooth jubalee black,,,some day, realistically never, but then again you never know
@@seanfarrell5341 I like the smooth on the 36, the fluted on the 41. For me it would be blue dial 41 with the fluted and jubilee.
Agree completely. Particularly considering that Breitling made the list despite being absolutely hideously ugly.
"as long as you aren't going to be too rough with it." No, you can be as rough as you want with it. As long as you're not doing deep tech diving with it you'll be fine, lol.
I was also surprised the Rolex DJ didn't make the list. My one-watch collection is a 1997 ref. 16200 DJ, flat bezel, Oyster bracelet, blue sunburst dial. I love that it flies under the radar compared to the typical two-tone DJ with fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet.
Any thoughts about the 39mm Seiko ASTRON for that one watch collection ??
Please make a "never take off" one watch list too. Something that you can wear to the gym, swimming, etc. and not more expensive than $2K
Ig a G Shock is a good bet, maybe a G Shock mudmaster.
I bought my Submariner in 1994 and up to around 2014 it was my only watch. If I had to go back to one again, I’d go back to the Submariner again or perhaps my Santos de Cartier as that has a bracelet and leather strap which are easily changed - two watches in one.
If I had one watch that I would own for decades and decades, it would probably be the Rolex Explorer or Oyster Perpetual or a Grand Seiko GMT Spring Drive
Casio duro has been my everyday watch for the last 6 months or so and I find it to be very versatile. I got a bunch of nato straps and leather straps to go with it and this watch has never let me down. I am glad this made it to your list
My Tudor preference is the Black Bay M79230B-0008 41mm with the white hand set, and matt blue anodised aluminium Bezel insert for a little color.
I Prefer the slightly bigger size.
STILL has the retro signed crown with the Tudor rose, Domed sapphire crystal, and Rivet bracelet... A modern / retro look(LoL), the best of both worlds.
Omega Aqua Terra and GS Snowflake are gorgeous
It's called my Sinn 556 I RS - durable case, date, sapphire crystal and caseback, superb inky dial, a protected movement that can be serviced almost anywhere, strong lume, and great with bracelets and rubber straps.
Citizen Tsuyosa: Which means, why didn’t we think of this before.😂 I had a real chuckle from that comment 😂😂
Fully on board with the aquaterra. The longine really is a nice surprise i haven't heard much about
I have failed miserably at limiting my collection! If I had to get down to one watch to rule them all, it would be the Odysseus.
Blue dials are the best 🙂
Man!!! nice to see you in person... Thank you for your content
Nice to include Seiko, Citizen and Casio but what about Orient (Star)? Beautiful, fairly cheap and has a good array of power reserve (and 52% share owned by Seiko).
After many years, my one one done is the Grand Seiko SBGN003 - after 3 years the change in time is +/- 0.0s.... You cannot beat that. True GMT, GS looks and quality, and super cheap to keep (service costs on mechanicals and even spring drives can be quite high). And not too expensive used. Good at doing anything too - about 2000 dollars these days in good shape. Classic good looks that can go from formal to the mountain climb.
I think a datejust would have been a great addition. I understand itd compete against the AT, but it is still king of the time and date only.
Zzzzzzzzzz.
I have failed miserably to find a one watch collection! From Omega, Casio, Timex, Suunto, Nite, Baltany, I have tried to find the one watch to it all but, I can't seem to live without any of them!
I'd also add the Santos/tank, reverso duoface, explorer, and the prx
I'm saving this to my rarely used Favourites folder. When I get my abundance, I may get more than one from these. A one watch for a year challenge, I might get into. Right now I get a lot of wrist time from a Pagani Design "Daytona" that's utterly illegible to me. It's just at home on my wrist, what can I say? That GS Snowflake though...I'd take that shopping for bespoke suits. And I need to.
Love my Duro, it's been a daily for over 2yrs.
I'm VERY hard on watches, have NO scratches on the crystal. Although I bang mine almost daily on metal monos and shelving, and the mineral crystal is just fine.
A few scratches and a little ding on the aluminum insert, with minimal scratching on the case(not really noticeable).
The lume is not great, no issues with the crown, and the second hand hitting the markers is hit or miss(no pun intended). It appears to get better with time, btw. Mine was almost perfect right out of the box.
I've spent more on straps then on the watch and Love it... Spends most of its time on a StrapCode 22mm Super-J Louis JUB Watch Band Straight End, 316L Stainless Steel Solid V-Clasp Button Double Lock.
I've worn my Submariner 126610lv (i.e. the Cermit/Starbucks) every day this year I think, my Casio's are long since sold, my GMT master 2 sits there in the box, my girlfriend wears my bluesy as if it's hers and worth £20 (she really has no idea what it cost).
I wear my Sub to work , to golf and I wear it to weddings and funerals.
That Forzo really took me by surprise! Apparently that colorway "Miami Blue" is sold out. But definitely worth a second look at that brand. Thanks guys!
A Lange sohne Odysseys is the one for me. Absolutely fantastic! Blue dial
For me it would be Blncpain Fifthy Fathoms or FF Batyscaphe 43mm both with 1315 caliber. But... In real world I would need 2 watches. One beater and one blingy toy. That beign said I would go for Zelos Hammerhead in titanium as a daily beater and Blancpain Fifthy Fathoms as a fancy piece :)
My One Watch is the JLC Deep Sea Chronograph. It ticks all the boxes. 42mm, Chronograph, Diver, not too thick & Dressy enough to pass for most occasions, and very well made. It's a JLC!
That Forzo chrono really caught my eye! However, practically speaking, I prefer the functionality and diversity of a nice diver. I use the moving bezel all the time for timing or counting so my BB58 gets the most wrist time, along with my Christopher Ward C60’s. I would include the Sub, but these days there are public places where I wouldn’t want to show it.
Great watches for every budget, I have a Blueberry but it’s not my only watch and if I had to make my collection one watch it would have great consideration
The Aquaterra, the Overseas, the Superocean Heritage because of that milanese bracelet, the Royal Oak 3 hands. A one watch collection has to have a bracelet, has to be in steel and I think it needs only 3 hands and a date. Also the size should be 39-41. The new Longines Spirit is also great. Breaguet Marine, the older ones are the better.
Another top notch video guys, all good choices. I could add rectangular watches here that would include the Reverso, the Tank or even the Dolce Vita but the WR of these is regarded as a tad pants by some at 30M. For a one watch collection that needs to survive the apocalypse that can still be worn by the next generation of mutated SillySapien (a cross between a human and a beetle that I do not know the name of but I think it's Dave) it just has to be a G-Shock 5610 or of course the venerable F-91W for said mutants in the office environment where the biggest danger will be an over filled kettle.
I did that. I could have bought 10 watches for every occasion or buy just one and be done.. Well a true enthousiast is never done but right now I can't afford more.
So for now one and done.
41 datejust fluted dial fluted bezzel on the birth day of my son. Didn't care how much it was, I got it and it's his 21birthday gift from his old man. Done!
"One Watch Collection" is the best oxymoron.
Of the watches listed, that Tudor Opaline GMT is the pick for me, that was my favorite watch from Watches and Wonders this year, but one watch is NOT a collection, so I would also have the Omega Speedmaster Blue Side of the Moon Aventurine and Gold, that is my GRAIL Watch, and the Tudor would be my everyday wear.
Daily a Citizen AT2470-85L, 42mm, titanium. Blue textured dial, chrono with Eco drive & sapphire crystal. I swaer pictures don't do it justice, it's an amazing watch and extremly comfortable. Also I sport a Orient Contemporary (FGW0 100 JW0) in white with ultrablue hands, a great timepiece for more formal ocasions. Cheers to you all!
I have a one watch collection, only it contains two watches 😅. Sinn 104 and Glycine GMT. I wear them on alternating months.
Great video as always, quick question, could we get a video on squale?
Keep up the great work
My choice and grails: Omega Aqua Terra 41mm Gold small seconds, Zenith El Premero 410 Charles Vermot Blue, Rolex Sky Dweller Mint Green. That’s all that’s needed.
My daily is a 2022 seamaster diver. For me its perfect. Coaxial escapement, laser etched ZrO2 dial, Rhodium plated hour markers and hands, sapphire crystal front and back with the beautiful movement on full display, the best micro adjustment on the market. Built like a tank yet can be wornon any occasion. I am tempted by a second watch but I've never seen another watch i like as much 🤷♂️
I also have a 2022 Seamaster Diver but would also like an Aqua Terra 😉
As soon as Tom mentioned the Snowflake, my mind went to the Mistflake being another good option. Possibly because I'm wearing one right now. I was happy to see Andrew had the same idea.
I always thought my one watch collection would be the JLC Reverso ( my grail ) but because I would need to wear my one watch daily It would have to be the GS Snowflake spring drive
The one watch in my collection I don’t have is the aqua terra. Thanks lads 😂 now I’m looking for an aqua terra. Need to get to a watch collectors anonymous meeting soon.
Direnzo DRZ 04 V2 Mondial. Yellow dial. Mike drop. Done.
No wait. Audemars Millenary. Done.
Uh. No. Wait.
Rolex Wimbledon on Jubilee. Done.
No. I mean. Maen Manhatten 37, salmon dial. Done.
But then again…. Breguet 20. Done. Only one. Happy.
Although…. Czapek Antarctic.
Now that I think of it, Longines green and dark grey Zulu Time 39mm GMT on bracelet. Perfect. Yes. Perfect.
Ah hell. Get ‘em all!!! If you count each as one then it’s just several one watch collections.
I wouldn't want a watch that could do everything and fit every situation.
I like variety and I love to talk about each piece, whether it's a £70 Fossil or my extremely expensive Seiko 5 😂
I bought an aqua terra, a sub and another sub in the last 3 days. Do I have a problem?
Yes 😂
Definitely Omega Aqua Terra is obvious. Was my first luxury watch and will always be my favorite because... it does every situation perfectly
What a great vid., ¿Why nobody else is talking about the Longinnes Record?, first time I've seen it, and it's beautifull, this is why I enjoy very much your content, the hidden gems. Greetings from MX. P.S. My final one watch...JLC Polaris blue dial.
The Omega is amazing
The watch that started it all for me was a black dial Aqua Terra with vertical teak dial. Day Date version. I do like it but now that I do have other watches I can't help but notice how high it sits on the wrist because of the design of the sapphire case back.
awesome picks! THANKS for this!
The Forzo Drive King looks beautiful in the baby blue. But none found online in that design. Any idea where it can be found?
I absolutely LOVE one watch collections! I’ve got at least 10 of those!
The A. Lange and Sohne Odysseus is my #1 want.
My wife got me my grail 3 years ago for our 21 anniversary. My one watch is a blue, seamaster aqua-terra gmt/chrono caliber 9605. I wear it on a FORSTNER BANDS ladder bracelet. With the two button milled clasp. I haven't worn anything else since.
Very useful n very enlightening presentation thnks guys !!!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍
I would love a video hearing your thoughts on wearing a video on the inside of your wrist vs facing outwards
I was following along happily until you guys got to the Tag Formula One and I nearly spit out my drink when you said it’s not just a watch you buy and regret. Mine was a wedding gift from my wife so I shouldn’t say this but it’s definitely a regretful starter watch. It’s not the watch that ticks all the boxes and I sure wish she knew about Longines automatics at the time.
Well it has formula in it's name
I'm surprised neither of you mentioned the CasiOak, especially the GM-B2100, full metal, analog and digital, AP looks with Gshock invulnerability, I would pick the yellow gold or the stainless steel.
Seiko Alpinist 1959 reinterpretation. 39mm, 200M, 60 Gauss, bullet proof, beautiful creme sunburst dial. 6R35 movement. Job done with plenty of change from $1000.
"People who have 50 pounds to spend are still people too..." 😂 Priceless...!
Been rocking the 38 mill Aqua Terra in steel and Sedna Gold on a leather strap for a while. Elegant looking piece with a sporty spec.
I ain’t swimming with this, so a leather strap is okay for me
20 watch choices for a one-watch collection 🤣🤣🤣 you had me in stitches. Nice thought though…. And a great entertaining vid, thanks 🙏 👍👍👍
I recently bought a Orient Kamasu Automatic 20 bar with Teal dial for £230...a beautiful watch and the colour changes with various lighting...as im texting its more of a navy blue but when the sun is out the green within the Teal shines through and in other moments you can get a lovely almost Black dial. For me its £230 well spent. I alternate this watch with my £220 Seiko 5 Automatic 100m Blue Sun Burst dial Field watch. £450 , two watches and im Happy...although my next buy will be the £300 mark.
Love this channel 💯🤙🏻