Wow this video has gotten a really great reaction, thank you to everyone who has watched and commented. I also just realised that I have earned almost 30€ from this video already. If this keeps up, I can buy another watch... what do you think it should be?
@@brianfromireland that's the watch snobs for you but really the response has been great. Most people, even on the internet, are pretty cool 😎 Thanks for the comment!
@@pierrecadieux6037 good call pierre. I think I might have decided that the Seiko Alpinist may be my final "grail" watch, but I'll still need to save a bit more before I can get there...
It's a descent collection but personally I wouldn't care about other people's opinion, especially snobs. I wear what I enjoy... Why bother ... My money , my taste, my watches, my enjoyment.😊
Thanks, it often seems like watches are reserved for those with huge budgets but alot of that is just posturing. There is alot to appreciate at all price points, especially if you include the history and heritage of vintage watches...
@@awkwardgenius Thanks for the response. Currently I just own a Khaki Field mechanical and a Casio F-91W and they are both great watches despite the price difference. I hope to add some others.
@@joshuaammon6335 That is the beginning of an excelant collection.! Those are both great watches. I'd be super curious what the next one is going to be, Sport/dress watch? Diver?
Three years ago my 84 year old father passed away. Before he died, he handed me a wooden box full of watches. Most are vintage, but also included were four Rolex watches, one of them being a Submariner that I wear on the weekends. Having said that, my everyday go-to is one of two Timex Expedition’s, or on occasion a Marathon watch I bought while active duty USAF. I do need to go through my dad’s collection to estimate the value of which I have no idea.
I'm sorry for you're loss, my dad is 82 so that's always right there. I don't know if you seen this song it's pretty powerful : ruclips.net/video/S_MAesZsnMk/видео.htmlsi=0rPzZhj-WPQpz1SU For the watches definately wear the vintage watches as much as your lifestyle allows, it's what makes them live and it's a really special connection to wear something your father wore so often. I love the Expedition but I scratch the hell out of their crystals which really diminishes the look for me. I really prefer sapphire and we can get it now I believe on the Timex Expedition North...
Marathon watches are so expensive now, I would love to wear their diver model on my duty as a cop but the smallest version costs a grand where I am from. Maybe one day.
I wore a basic Expedition daily from about 1999 to 2005 and tossed it in the trash when I had scuffed and scratched its glass beyond repair. I was in a jewelry shop just a week or two ago, and wouldn't you know it, they had a basic Expedition on display, and it was the spitting image of the one I discarded almost 20 years ago. The one I'm talking about is the T45181GP or thereabouts... absolutely lovely cheap watch for day-to-day wear... tan face, white hour/minute hands and red seconds hand... basic and independent quartz analog and quartz digital movements. Late last year, not knowing that the basic Expeditions were still a thing, I bought a pair of Casio Tough Solars to scratch the same itch that the Expedition did all those years ago. And I'd say that they've done just about that, while offering some more fascinations: Casio's solar ana-digi watches claim to last 10 years between battery changes, and the analog movement is tied in to the digital movement. There's no crown and typically no seconds hand either; the analog hour and minute hands are moved by the digital timepiece. Should the hour/minute hands be pulled out of synch from the digital timepiece by something like a magnet, there's a menu option to recalibrate. So neat. Oh, my main Tough Solar is gold print on a black plastic case and strap, and almost as chunky as your typical G-Shock, which it's basically a pared-down version of. My second Tough Solar is marketed as the "Slim Solar". It's much thinner and has sport-orange print on a black plastic case and strap; it feels like it came right off of the dashboard of an early 2010s Toyota.
i am about a 2 years into my own watch journey. I dont have alot of money for them becasue i have 2 kids and other life responsibilities, but i did alot of research and alot of watching youtube videos, i ended up getting a Hamilton Field watch as my mechanical watch and then i have a G-shock digital watch. i love them both for different reasons. I also enjoyed your presentation very down to earth and transparent. i look forward to more. thank you
For me that is a rock solid beginning to a watch collection. You will have those 2 watches until your kids do. I'm curiou what your next watch would be if you had the money today? I definately get the budget thing, I'm pining for a Seiko Alpinist but I think I'll have to wait until my kids graduate college before I'll have the money... Thanks for the comment. I do all kinds of content for now since I'm still pretty new at this but will probably do more watch content soon...
As a Watch snob I can tell you that you have a decent collection. Vintage Omega is as good as it gets. Tissot is entry level for Swiss made watches. I will say though that it doesn’t have to be “Swiss” for it to be good. When a company says Swiss made it doesn’t actually mean the whole watch was made in Switzerland. A lot of those companies outsource parts from Asia. The Japanese, Germans and Italy have some fantastic watch brands as well. I think the law is that a certain amount of parts have to be made in Switzerland for it to be labeled “Swiss made”
Thanks. I really like the Mondaine and Vaer as well but the Timex is a placeholder. I'd be curious what you would recommend as a replacemnt... i'd like a 'tank' or rectangular and was considering a seiko recraft auto...
@@awkwardgenius Not sure if you'd like the style but I would highly recommend looking into the Boderry Voyager. Can get it on a Nato for 97 or on a bracelet for 140. Titanium, saphirre glass, seiko nh35 movement and water resistant, really can't beat it.
@@wubbadubnub Just went down the rabbit hole discovering this watch and it looks amazing. I don't think I'll get one for myself because I already have the Vaer Feild Watch but I've been thinking of getting my two boys their first automatic watch and this looks like just the ticket. Those specs are amazingfor the price, thanks for the tip !
I started my watch hobby with similar thinking. A cheap field watch. Simple design , durable, legible. Many affordable options. I only started a few months ago .. Saving up to make 2nd watch a nice 1. Vintage omegas really interest me too..but not brave enough yet to buy 1. Need to learn a lot more 1st.. Cheers for the vid.
I got into watch repair about a year ago and I've been collecting tools and broken watches since then. I think about half of my watches so far are old Seiko 5 watches that I got very cheap, some running some not. I've turned a few of the non runners into runners again and it's a wonderful feeling and my favorite watches to wear are the ones I've repaired. I just bought my most expensive watch, a 1950s Jaeger LeCoultre with a power reserve complication for $300. Running but the crystal and gold case are in terrible shape.
Sorry but he's correct. Yes other countries make fine watches but none come close to the Swiss watch. You might watch too much RUclips, let me guess, you think its hard or impossible to get a Rolex from an AD? I know. Learn the game son
I'm kind of taliking about watch history and culture with this one. It's the heritage aspect that made me want to add a Swiss watch to my collectin. Obviously there are great watchs from other countries... I've been hearing alot about gran seiko as a 7000€ ultra high end watch that rivals the bigs, and for a budget automatic alot of people swear by orient...
Ok I'll bite. First things first, he was talking about a quartz watch. The Japanese nearly put the entire swiss watch industry to bed with quartz. You cannot beat the Japanese for quartz to this day, spring drive? And how many grow their own quartz like Seiko? And I'm not even bringing up German or American watches, vintage Hamilton any buddy. Lastly, take a look at how "Swiss Made" works. I'll let you in on a secret, it's probably not as Swiss as you think. Dont get me wrong, the Swiss make excellent watches, but all the best? C'mon.
@Leo-Crespi How about offering information rather than acting like you know more than everyone else? It’s well known that the Swiss made watches are the best in the world, that doesn’t mean to say that people like Glashutte are not great too.
@@ragetobe me not very good talking. This is of course true and I state up front that I'm a novice so it's more about my learning curve. First I actually had to learn about the history of Swiss watches, now I'm learning about other makers as my education continues. Thanks for the comment !
Hah i wondered about that. It's an Erikson rectangular fashion watch my dad got me for my 50th. Not a part of the collection that I built myself but I of course love that my old man got me something differant and I really like the faux reverso look. I'll never be rich enough for a Jaeger Le Coultre so this is a fun little daily wearer.
Great review and discussion, excellent editing and lovely personal stories for each watch - fantastic video! This is what watch collecting is all about.
Searching for the perfect strap is another way I get pleasure from my modest watch collection. A good strap is transformative, and your beautiful Omega is calling out for a leather one! ;-)
Yes! I had a black aligator band but somehow it made the watch just look old. I love the juxtaposition of the vintage gem and the unassuming nato strap. I also don't know where to get decent straps... any pointers?
@@awkwardgenius I mean, 'theBay' isn't a bad place to look. I first determine what type of strap I think would best suit the watch; bolster, no.bolster, contrast stitching or not, colour etc.. leather type is also a good way to search (there are some nice NOS 'shell cordovan' ones on there at the moment for a remarkably good price, it's made from horse rump and is perhaps the finest leather in the world). Fluco make some lovely suede straps too, which would perhaps bring your Omega more up-to-date. I believe NOMOS have Fluco make their suede straps, and their pieces have a similar lug type to yours! 😉👍
@@lefroy1 thanks so much for the info I will take a look. It would be great to update the Omega it's almost like it's a differant watch! Suede sounds like a super intetesting idea
Fun video, and I like your collection. I was recently privileged to meet one of my role models, a guy at the absolute top of his game in our field. I noticed he was wearing the cheapest, smallest Timex watch. With a NATO band.
I love me a Timex but I hate scratched crystals so I just can't do anything without sapphire, but that's not that big of a problem because it's getting more common. Even Timex has some options... some people really just want a watch to tell time and that's fine, but that's not me.
I have a silver 35mm Timex Easy Reader, with a white face and Indiglo, that's over 20 years old. It's not only still ticking, but it's locked into +1 second per month timekeeping. I got about 12 years on the last battery and this watch has traveled with me to most of the countries of Europe, to Russia, Scandinavia, England, Ireland, Peru, Ecuador, the Galapagos, Argentina, Uruguay, the Falklands, Chile, China, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Japan, Canada, most of the U.S., and probably a few more places I've forgotten. The only thing I had to change was the faux-leather band, because in the Mekong Delta the combination of humidity and Deet turned it's surface into a black goo that stained everything it touched including my wrist. I switched it out for the classic, indestructible, nerd bracelet, a silver Speidel "Twist-O-Flex", which is as comfortable as it is durable. When I met a guy about my age who had traveled more than twice as many places as I have, I noticed that he was wearing the same watch and Twist-O-Flex combination. My Timex has never been under water, and at this point I wouldn't risk it, so I now pack a backup, a Casio W800H digital (100m water resistance and even cheaper than the Easy Reader) in case my day might involve water or call for a more rugged watch. Like you I prefer analog watches, but you should really consider at least one Casio digital. I recommend the W800 (100m, 10 year battery, about 20 bucks on Amazon). It's a solid choice and a much more rugged field watch than a Timex Expedition.
Both high and low end watches have their place. Here I am, saving up for a Cartier Santos. Having an Omega, and some other Swiss watches (Hamilton, Tissot) in my collection. Still for the last few days I have been enjoying wearing my Casio A1000 a lot. Maybe it's like food. I love eating lobster. On other days I'm just craving for some french fries or pizza.
@@awkwardgenius Seiko Alpinist is high on my wishlist as well. So are a Junghans Max bill and a Mondaine Stop2Go. That is the downside of saving up for a high end watch. Many other watches that are so nice. But distract from my goal. Still, they have to wait.
Really cool watches! I’m just starting my appreciation of them after being gifted the shun bun from my FIL. This has been one of the best budget (but not sacrificing quality) videos I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing! Also really impressed you’ve responded to every comment 😂
Wow that Sunbun is quite the gift, you must be treating his daughter right 😆 Thanks for the comment! I'm a tiny channel so I really appreciate the conversations. I've been overlaoded with family stuff recently but hopefully I'll get my next video out in early september about how the watch that 'finished' my collection is my perfect 'beater'...
Thanks. I don't know if i would have spent the 600 bucks at the time but I was super lucky to find it on Ebay with the original packaging and a receipt from a shop in Geneva.
I just got into watch collecting. I've loved watches since I was young but I never had anyone teach me or bring deeper into the world. amzwatch brought closer to a community and hobby I always wanted to get into more and that is incredibly meaningful to me !
Great collection, watch collecting can be so interesting and consumimg. I enjoy 50s and 60s vintage, (Benrus, Bulova, Enicar and Gruen they may not be real exspesive, but any mechanical watch running after 50 years has serious value to me. I also have a couple of 50s jumbo omegas similar to yours. Very interesting listening to you. What i have learned as well is you are never done collecting.
Absolutely the vintage watches are the stars for me even though they are less expensive to buy and more expensive to maintain. I have my grandfathers 1959 timex 'self-winding' which stil ticks but doesn't keep time anymore... hopefully some of the watches I've got now will still be ticking on my sons wrists in 50 years!
I've worn a Fossil Arkitekt Diamond that I found in a workout gym in 2006, every single day, for almost 20 years. It's only in the past 6 months that I've began to expand my watch collection. The Chinese are actually making some incredibly appealing time pieces with Japanese automatic movements, beautifully chamfered/brushed ss cases and bracelets, gemstone dials, etc. Many are clone/homage watches, to be sure, while many are unique designs of high quality, and lustrous beauty.
Yes, it's sacrilege to say but they'll catch up one day. I'm tempted by the Boderry 100€ automatic field wath for my boys and the Seagull 300€ automatic Chrono for me....
I own a few watches, yet my main EDC watch is the Seiko Sport 5 SRPG35 39mm. It's cheap enough to damage it without much regret. It allows me to wear it with confidence, yet I still enjoy wearing it.
Check out my new video That's basically the reasoning I have with my new EDC the Citizen Garrison Super Titanium. Cheap enough to take anywhere but solid specs to stand up to the challenge. I also went with eco-drive so I never have to set it...
This video strengthens my opinion about a simple, honest and conscious watch collection. I have been looking for the ideal watch for my lifestyle, which consists of office activities in front of the computer, ranging from home repairs to a little outdoor activity. This brief description guides us to have at least 3 to 4 watches... But I wanted to limit it to 2 only. One for diving and another joker for general use, dressed. I thought about the Seiko 5 SNXS which are beautiful, however, they are small for my 19cm wrist and I already made the wrong measurement once, the 40cm measurement is definitely better, as mentioned in the video. Well, this video brought me to reality so I don't spend money aimlessly. Thanks!
I'm really glad my experience was useful. Like I said I'm no expert but we do pick up some basics over the years... A 2 watch collection is tough, I'd be thinking a dive watch like the Casio that can do everything from water to hiking to home repairs and you don't have to worry about it. For the computer/office/dress watch maybe a Tissot PRX, Seiko Alpinist or a Hamilton... I'd love to hear what you come up with. Cheers
@@awkwardgenius Thanks for the tips, I'll look into it, it was kind of you to respond to someone curious about the world of watchmaking. I'm from another era and a smartwatch is definitely not for me, a smartphone is enough. I really like the Tool Watch definition as a general watch because they are robust and sometimes discreet, like the example of the Seiko Alpinist you mentioned, there is the Casio Alpinist Mtd-130d-1a4vdf version... I like the Tudor Ranger in the affordable Orient Star Outdoor Re version -au0202n00b and for Hamilton the option could be Orient Defender Generation ll steel case?... Anyway, the price limits me... See you in the next video. Grateful!
I’m a retired illustrator and graphic designer and in my retirement I’m building my own watches. They are primarily built around Seiko automatic movements. They are definitely nowhere near the Swiss quality, but, they are my designs. I do own some Casio, Seiko, and Citizen watches, but my builds are all about my art.
@@lorenknowles1521 nice! I'm a graphic designer but not yet retired. I started with Photoshop 1 and will probably finish when AI does everything. So, computers!
appreciated . not really a collector but just bought a few over the years and now looking a bit again ..now older in 60s and need to realize my age. Would agree 100 percent , my favorite two brands are Seiko amd Tissot . Do have a Seiko solar diver that i really like but otherwise yes the normal classic size watches are best . Thinking og a Tissot PRX ... best
Tissot is great value for the money on the Swiss side. I had always kind of ignored Seiko but I've been learning more and more about them and I'm hooked. If I only get one more watch it will be an Alpinist. Or a Kinetic...
Nice info. I agree and I’ve been collecting for 30 years or so. It’s hard to beat the Orient brand for the money. I also recommend spending the extra to get sapphire crystal watches or some watches have acrylic crystals that are easy to buff out scratches but mineral crystals eventually look bad and need to be replaced, often it’s cheaper to just put that money towards a new watch and that can be a bummer lol. I especially like your Mondaine and will eventually pick one of those up
Thanks for the comment. I wanted something japanese to round out my collection and I went with a Citizen solar. It's slim and Titanium, 100m waterproof and... has a sapphire crystal! I totally agree for the crystal and it's one big reason I got the watch I did, to repace my Timex which is a "beater" because it's cheap and replaceable by a "beater" that can actually take a beating. Set it and forget it for 10+ years, can't beat that!
Funny how we can feel a connection to these overpriced baubles, but they definately have their own characters. I just got this ridiculous bronze watch that I love!
Thanks for the comment, sorry for the late reply. I figure lots of people do reviews way better than me, all I've really got is my perspective and my stories. I like RUclips as a place to share more than just a place to instruct or learn.
Just the video I was looking for, thank you! I’m about your age and I have worn cheap watches that I haven’t given much thought to my whole life. I’ve been eyeing that Hamilton as a gift to myself. On the other hand (or wrist lol), I like watches with lots of complications so I’ve been looking at some really weird stuff on Amazon.
@@jibbymcbeethi I'm glad the video helped. The Hamilton would be a fabulous first foray in the big boy watches 😄 I don't care much for complications although I have always wanted a power reserve. I think that would be so cool! If your in to weird complications check out the Seiko Alpinist, it's got an interieur rotating bezel compass! (although technically that's not a complication)...
Thanks for the feedback, especially for the background music I never know how to dose it and I'm still looking for the right tunes. I'm a tiny new channel so I'm still kind of all over the place, don't hesitate to roast my videos! It's the only way I know what works and what's breaking the rythym.
Not too bad, it's a budget for sure but I actually have something that resembles a 'collection' and most importantly I've got a stable of watches that I love to wear! Still want to swap out the basic Vaer feild watch for a Seiko Alpinist tho....
I am not a collector, but if I were it would be watches. Your watch collection is impressive. Thanks for sharing. I loved learning a little about each piece. A truly timeless collection.
great video ,great choice of watches and great advice , i have a very similar collection , it led me down the path of fixing and servicing vintage watches and giving them a new life ,,, its so rewarding to give them a new life and a new story
A few people have said they've taken up repairs as a hobby and I didn't even know that was possible. It must be amazing to take some old vintage find and really get into the movement and then be able to get it going again. I am very intrigued...
@@awkwardgenius yes but i find the more i learn the more i spend on tools and equipment it becomes a very expensive hobby like an addiction be warned ,,, thanks for the reply greetings from London UK
I definately agree it needs a Seiko, I've been thinking about matbe a Recraft retro with the green dial... I'm not all that into divers and chronos but maybe that will evolve... thanks for the comment
Very nice collection. I started collecting around 2018 and I believe all collectors need to start with affordable watches in order to understand the variety and the unique aspects of different kinds of watches. Never seen that vintage Omega before, but vintage Omegas are some of my favorite vintages and it looks incredible.
Thanks! I'm guessing that Omega isn't particularly rare because e-bay let me have it pretty cheap and the collector's don't ussually miss much. But I got it serviced in Geneva and the watch shop assured me it's real. I used to know what movenet it had but I don't remeber anymore... anyway, love that watch. Thanks for stopping by
And I absolutely agree for the affordable watches. Learn the basics with great "cheap" watches and 20 years later you'll end up with a Timex or Casio that you still wear even though you now have a collection of amazing automatics...
@@awkwardgenius I have heard and seen a lot of vintage Omega sales that are less then $1000 and I was suprised because Omega is one of the best watch brands and most significant out there, but personally I don't know how the value of these watches work. Maybe the servicing has to be done pretty specifically or by any chance any parts have to be replaced they may be rare idk. I'd never go buy any other brand vintage though other then Omega, Logines, and maybe if I see something in really good condition a Seiko or Citizen.
@@zsfreestyles2007 yeah I don't understand the pricing either. I just saw a video about how vintage watches are a pain to own because they're less rugged and they are expensive to service... I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to own an Omega as old as I am and so far it's worked great. I wear it often and get lots of remarks.
Love the collection. I want to build a mini collection with a Casio Oceanus S100, Casio Duro Batman, and a Casio A168. Some Microbrands like Vero are amazing, and Swiss made.
Some days i wear my Lange, some days i wear my Vostok. There’s plenty of watches out there at any price point, all of them have their own story and are equally enjoyable if you appreciate the work behind them. What matters most is the memories associated with each timepiece, you grab one from your box for the day and you have no idea what’s going to happen, you will eventually have lots of stories to tell for each one.
Bill Gates wears that Casio diver. The best "cheap" automatic watch in my opinion is the Seiko Mojito cocktail. It checks all the boxes. 100 years in-house movement heritage which not even Rolex can claim. It has legendary reliability. It has a 41 hour power reserve. Its 150 feet/50 meters water resistance. It has an exhibition case back which is a must if you spent all of your cash on your firsr automatic movement. It has the date window so you never miss your appointments. Slap that green dial on navy blue sailcloth strap with tan stitching or a khaki NATO. You will get heaps of compilents.
It's a really fun watch. Pairs super good with modern formal (designers jeans, shirt no tie, blazer) and definately gets noticed. Plus, it's got an interesting story as a conversation starter.
I'd choose different watches, but your reasoning is sound. It's also comforting to know that other watch collectors have second thoughts about which specific watches they would pick if they had it to do over again. Ha! Does it bother you to know that you might have chosen more wisely? Does it affect your willingness to wear the ones that aren't optimum. Fortunately, I learned these lessons cheaply, by restricting myself to inexpensive quartz watches for the first five years. I have a bunch I don't wear, but at least the lessons-learned were cheap ones. I can't believe I once thought that a Submariner homage would satisfy me forever. Now all dive watches are too heavy for my tastes. A 36mm titanium field watch or a Cartier "Tank" homage is more my cup of tea.
The thing is I chose really well for what I knew at the time and my tastes. I've just evolved and those 'mistakes' got a ton of wear in their day. But yes, I do tend not to wear the one's that I find boring or that no longer fit my lifestyle...
I like your list. I bought a Timex Classic Automatic to fill my rarely used "dress watch" slot, and 90% of the time I'm wearing a 2100 all blacked out GShock. I had a expensive watch collection that was taken in a house robbery so I don't really put much value in material wealth anymore. I went with Timex because of the American heritage, even though the whole watch is likely made in China.
Oh, you got a good deal on the visodate. That's a very respectable watch and with history. The visodate was the first day date complication offered (to my understanding).
Yes I did, with the packaging and papers too! I still don't have the budget for 600€ watches but I've been pretty lucky on the second-hand market. .... i bought a second-hand second hand.
search for a watch that speaks to you and work on getting it. Timepieces are an extension of yourself. F snobs. Love your collection ❤ beautiful Omega vintage piece.
@@Ascendsean35 Thanks for that. I was starting to find my Vaer a bit boring, but that's more about my tastes changing... I'll have some new videos out soon with 2(!) Recent additions that take my collection in a differant direction...
Great collection, very similar to mine. Had exactly the same Timex Weekender for many years, really dependable watch. Got the Casio Duro with the green bezel, a couple of nice Tissot, a couple of Seiko automatics, Orient, Citizen, a Hamilton Khaki, and I loved the vintage Omega, which I am currently looking for because, let's be honest, I'm not gonna throw hard earned money at a Rolex that I would probably be afraid to wear, when I can get a beautiful Omega at a realistic price and feel like 007 instead of a drug dealer...
Sounds like a great collection of quality automatics normal people can actually afford! That's what I loved about the Omega, it's swiss and cool and high-end without being ridiculous. I'm looking for a seiko to round out my collection but I don't love their selection... maybe a recraft green? What do you think of kinetic?
Wear what you like mate, there are "cheap" watches that are ton of fun to wear. I went through quite a few watches and my current daily wearer is a Grand Seiko 9f, one of the smallest and cheapest ones and I love it but I also have a Hamilton Khaki mechanical (the ETA one, before Swatch tampered with the movement) that's like 1/6 of the price and I love it as well. I have a couple of more expensive watches but I'll never be a true watch snob because I simply can't afford it and I'm not ashamed to admit it, the fact that I can go about wearing an incredibly finished low-maintenance Grand Seiko is more than enouigh for me. Respect to all the watch lovers out there. Also, Casio, for example, is one of the best in the field, no watch snob is going to deny their legacy. Their Oceanus line is amazing for the money. You don't need to own a Lange or Patek to be a true watch enthusiast.
What you like and can afford! I'd have a Baume & Mercier, an alpinist and a citizen tough if I had the budget, but I'm pretty happy with what I've got. The Tissot and the Vaer feild watch are kind of basic, but they serve a purpose more than being really fun to wear. For that I've got the vintage Omega, the Mondaine and my new green dial Citizen.... So, it's a mix.
Thanks! Yeah the automatic watches are amazing. I guess before they invented the batterie watches everything was automatic or you needed to wind it everyday. Thanks for stopping by !
The Tissot VisoDate and that cheap Timex Expedition Scout look good. Ive got a 38mm Orient Bambino. And Ive been looking for the watch actor Jimmy Stewart wore in the 1954 movie Rear Window - a Tissot 1947 Ref#: 6440-3. That Le Locle reminds me a bit of it.
Charming little collection. The Omega crystal appears to be plexiglass from the bubble patina you get when tilting at an angle. Very common at the time. My 1969 IWC ingenieur 866AD has a plexiglass crystal and your Omega looks the same. Solid collection mate, thanks for the video.
Thanks for the comment Carlos. I've looked intobit and I think you're right it looks like omega used plexiglass back in the 70s. I guess I just got lucky that it's in such good shape. Btw, I'm currently trying to convince myself not to get a sarbo17 seiko alpinist because money, but damn it's tempting. I told myself I wanted my last watch to be hand winding, that I wanted it slim. And then I went and fell in love with an alpinist...
@@awkwardgenius Hehe, it's a disease this thing us watch collectors have! The alpinist isn't for everyone because of the double crown feature but personally I adore mine. Bought it for $700 on sale with the classic green dial and brown leather strap. Pure class in my eyes. Classy and tough and can be dressed up or down. Excellent watch.
@@awkwardgenius Also, plexiglass isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's quite easy (if you dare) to polish yourself to remove scratches. There's an excellent video from a fellow watch guy here on youtube showing just how simple it is, I was nervous the first time round but it worked like a charm. Personally I think the "bubble patina" as it's known amongst collectors gives the watch even more character. It's a gorgeous Omega.
@@awkwardgenius ruclips.net/video/8cUdFas-q4E/видео.htmlsi=pC6iAv-QGmmCpw7Y great little video if you ever feel the need to polish your vintage in the future, just try not to over do it! Many people over polish their watches. No bueno.
Thanks. I can't really rationalise buying more watches for myself. OK maybe one to replace the Timex with something saphire, probably japanese... any suggestions? Luckily, I can start buying watches for my sons soon !
that watch is my daily beater and I love it. Thanks for the info I've never had a Hamilton to compare I just came across Vaer on kickstarter and withe the specs (automatic, sapphire front and back, 100m) and the horween strap at that price it was just exactly what I was looking for. Do you get alot of use out of your Vaer (I believe it's the A5 model I've got)? Had any issues?
Nice collection! I mostly have Timex and Casio and one Seiko. Also a Microbrand “Crowder Great Britain” which is sadly no longer in business. As an 18 year old 20 years ago, I did buy a Fossil Arkitekt rectangular model. I bought it because of my budget at the time (was still $100 in 2004), but because it was such a classic design (I hated the trendy models in their store at the time), it still holds up. I think it’s well made too, but I think they were better-made back then. But normally I wouldn’t recommend Fossils. What I wanna know is, what Watch are you wearing in this video? It looks awesome!
Thanks, I've certainly enjoyed building the collection and I think that's really the point. I was wearing an Eriksen rectangular that my dad gave me. It's a nice little cartier tank hommage but it's too dressy for most of my days... it's the feild watches that get the most wear these days
@@nickl2217 thanks, I saw that strap in a photo then stumbled across it on amazon. I'm definately keeping my Omega but just go check ebay there are always a few there not too expensive...
I've been looking for an Orient Monarch because I believe it's one of the only winding watches with a power reserve complication (which I think would be super cool) but I have as yet been unable to find one... Us average guys get to have fun too even if we're just swimming in the shallow end!
Great pieces individually but your collection needs some diversity with a coloured dial, a chrono or a diver, and a funky shaped watch like square dress wach or the vintage casios would be cool
Agreed but I'm not a huge fan of chronos and dives for me personnaly... my grail watch to finish the collection will be a green dial Sieko Alpinist so I'll get something a bit differant but I also really wanted a nice Seiko to balance out all the Swiss in my collection...
Yeah I think you're right. A funny thing happens when I make these videos I have to actually say stuff and then that gets me thinking about what I say. Often I learn new things or change my mind because of the experience of making the video. That's why these videos really are like a conversation where hearing stuff out loud and getting other people's feedback helps you evolve your perspective or ideas. The kicker is that what I said in the first place is on RUclips for the world to see it's often not even what I think anymore... I think about that when I see people get cancelled for 8 year old tweets.
I'm not criticizing your personal collection, I think they are great choices. I do however, disagree that especially in the "affordable" watch space, the Swiss are best. It depends on what you are looking for. I have 2 San Martin watches, which are made in China with Seiko automatic movements. The quality of finish is incredible. If "watch snobs" turn their noses up, I'm not at all bothered. My GMT came on a beautifully finished steel bracelet with a sapphire crystal, a milled clasp with easy adjustment. The tolerances of the end links to the lugs are as good as the best Swiss watches for 20 times the price. I paid $250 shipped. If the argument is that the Chinese offerings are mainly "homages", well, I would argue that a Tudor Black bay is a Rolex Submariner homage. The new Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse is an homage of the Universal Genève White Shadow. The luxury brands get up to the same tricks as their more lowly cousins. I think it comes down to enjoying the timepieces for their own merits. I absolutely agree with you that "cyber watches" are of zero interest to me. Daniel Wellington, Fossil and the likes I wouldn't touch with a "barge pole" However, there has been a massive shift towards independent "micro brands" of recent date with many carving their name as possible future "heavyweights". Some will fall by the wayside, however, others will establish themselves (and) deservedly so.
Great comment, Thanks. I was lucky to get some Swiss watches at good prices but at this price pount the Japanese watches exel and I also looked at Orient for awhile too. The Swiss are definately not known for bargain watches (except Swatch but that's a whole differant can of tunafish). This video has got me wanting to switch out my Timex with a Seiko Recraft or possible a Söner (One of thos emmerging microbrands you mentioned, this one from Sweden).
The San Martins are definately interesting too! And I've got a Vaer microbrand feild watch with great specs for the money. I've had it for years with no problems!
Like I said, I think it was the cheapest 'great' watch I could get. You have to have a watch that can do formal even if you don't do it often. The same way you have to own a decent suit.
Nice collection and case! I like smal watches and the vintage Omega for $300 soo classy! Big watches isn't good looking. I probably have normal wrist or a bit bigger and the Omega is great, like 100 times better then a fashion watch. Can you wash your hands with it or is it supdrsensetiv. That trainstation watch should be solar radiocontrolled, i know they dont make them like that but they should. If I was a biginner I would try to find a cheep: CASIO Lineage Radio Solar LCW-M600D-1BJF Silver I like multible alarms, solar, radio, timer and saphireglass. Don't have one myself but it a good do it all watch. I like my Applewatch when it works, but a solar digital never runs out of juice!
@@awkwardgenius Eventually it breaks but the benefit is if you leav it in a drawer for a year, you charge it up, you set the timezon and it put the clock on its correct time. Digital watches are very accurate, but over a month it could drift some, and a bit of a hazzle to find a correct watch (mobile) and set it. Insted your solar radiowatch is spott on. They could have analog markers as way. I don't use it that much but it is very nice to have on a digital watch. Harder to charge during night offcourse. But your Omega is very nice, some watches overlap some, but maybe not in function. You have a nice chanel thanks good videos!
No diver because I'm an idiot and didn't understand how cool and versatile they are. I'm looking. No chrono because I still don't like the aesthetic or appreciate the fonctions..... Thanks for stopping by!
Great collection. You seem to have a preference for watches that can be worn for almost all occasions. I do too! I really like that Omega. That watch is perfection. Have you thought about adding a chronograph?
Yeah they're all pretty versatile and my life and work are pretty casual so they all get worn. I've got the Viso-daye that can hold it's own with a suit and tie bot most of the time it's jeans and maybe a blazer so They all work.
Good call on the chronograph but they've really spoken to me personnally. If I were looking right now I'd like a rectangular watch in the style but not the price range of a JL Reverso. That would really add another style but I have no ideas who makes a nice one under 500$. I recently saw Sonner watches like this on kickstarter but I don't know much about them... my Timex is getting pretty scratched up, I wouldn't be against replacing it with a G Shock since I've already got a nice feild watch with the Vaer.....
Maybe one day, used. I'll never pay more than 900$ for a watch unless I somehow become fabulously wealthy. And at 900 it would have to be my grail watch... But you're right, a Spring drive would be a kick a** grail watch!
Yes! There are some banger new ones super reasonable. I've also got a 1959 self-wind from my granfather that still functions but it needs a bit of work (and a strap).
A, a watch that works well with many straps if worth 3 watch. B, at least one field or aviator C, at least one day / date or day date D, at least one rugged E, consider which watch you will use the most so you can consider the bracelet option and pay a bit extra F, always get sapphire crystal if you can. G, some watches tick more than one box H, do some research some 500 pound dollar only have 50 dollar movements I, don't discount quartz
Thanks, everyone has their own styles and sensibilities. Checking out somebody elses collection and the chouces they made always helped me keep learning
I love watches and love also collect nixon, it never failed me on adventures and swimming or surfing.. the other branded ones i use for others coz im afraid to broke it 😂
Each watch individually is respectable. The watches as a collection seem to share many of the same traits, they're all relatively similar to each other. You're missing out on a lot, like a diver, pilot, chronograph and gmt. Also at these price points you're missing a Seiko. A Vostok amphibia is about the same price as your timex, Boldr makes much more attractive watches than Vaer. Well done on the Omega though, that kind of makes up for the rest of the collection. You're on the right track you just need to see more watches, this collection is very vanilla, 50 shades of grey if you will
@@shivar925 i agree, I'm kind of bored with the tissot and vaer, and was thinking about the Seiko Alpinist to replace one of them. Also would love to replace the timex with a Citizen tough but it's a bit too pricey, so prbably I'll go with a mid range diver with sapphire so I've got respectable 'beater'... Just have to find a way to turn over my older watches without losing too much money, I've still got the full set for the Tissot but not the vaer (live and learn)!
Thanks jorge. I'm a small channel and my content is kind of all over the place so hopefully some of my other stuff will interest you too. With the incredible reaction to this video I may just make more watch content. An unboxing would be nice...
Thanks! You were right, the Zeppelin Méditerranée is georgeous and fits with my love of vintage and feild watches! However, I chose to shake things up and get something quite differant, I'll have a video soon about the Final watch in my collection!
@awkwardgenius it's a beauty. My grail, which I'll probably never afford, is the Sinn 104 with black dial and indices. My watch collection now is a cheap Casio field meets G-Shock watch and a 1972 Seiko automatic AA224M. The Seiko has the wine red dial and day date complications.
About automatic watches: The "counterweight" as you call it is as much of a "duh moment" as it is a neat little engineering marvel. While you'd normally keep a basic mechanical watch running by winding the crown every day or so, the "counterweight" does the exact same thing - it just engages with the normal winding mechanism to wind the watch. In fact, an automatic watch will still work perfectly fine as a basic mechanical watch if you remove the self-winding mechanism. Given that a mechanical or automatic watch doesn't have a battery, its power is stored in a spring, and so either winding the crown or getting the weight to spin will add tension to that spring. I'd like to think that Swiss watchmakers had probably toyed with the idea of self-winding automatic watches for quite a while before they made them a reality, and they just had to figure out how to prevent the watch from being "over-wound" which would snap the spring. The solution to that seems to have been putting the spring in a little barrel with "braking grease" rather than solidly anchoring it. The "braking grease" lets the spring slip rather than snapping when it's wound past its max, while still otherwise storing the energy put into it just fine.
Wow this video has gotten a really great reaction, thank you to everyone who has watched and commented. I also just realised that I have earned almost 30€ from this video already. If this keeps up, I can buy another watch... what do you think it should be?
Great video, beware reviews on watches get some grumpy comments 😅
@@brianfromireland that's the watch snobs for you but really the response has been great. Most people, even on the internet, are pretty cool 😎 Thanks for the comment!
you need a Seiko 5 the original modest watch. Cheers!
@@pierrecadieux6037 good call pierre. I think I might have decided that the Seiko Alpinist may be my final "grail" watch, but I'll still need to save a bit more before I can get there...
Maybe a gmt, Seiko have cheap ones now.
It's a descent collection but personally I wouldn't care about other people's opinion, especially snobs.
I wear what I enjoy... Why bother ... My money , my taste, my watches, my enjoyment.😊
Sounds right to me!
It's nice to see watches appreciated at all price points. No snobbery.
Thanks, it often seems like watches are reserved for those with huge budgets but alot of that is just posturing. There is alot to appreciate at all price points, especially if you include the history and heritage of vintage watches...
@@awkwardgenius Thanks for the response. Currently I just own a Khaki Field mechanical and a Casio F-91W and they are both great watches despite the price difference. I hope to add some others.
@@joshuaammon6335 That is the beginning of an excelant collection.! Those are both great watches. I'd be super curious what the next one is going to be, Sport/dress watch? Diver?
Three years ago my 84 year old father passed away. Before he died, he handed me a wooden box full of watches. Most are vintage, but also included were four Rolex watches, one of them being a Submariner that I wear on the weekends. Having said that, my everyday go-to is one of two Timex Expedition’s, or on occasion a Marathon watch I bought while active duty USAF. I do need to go through my dad’s collection to estimate the value of which I have no idea.
I'm sorry for you're loss, my dad is 82 so that's always right there. I don't know if you seen this song it's pretty powerful : ruclips.net/video/S_MAesZsnMk/видео.htmlsi=0rPzZhj-WPQpz1SU
For the watches definately wear the vintage watches as much as your lifestyle allows, it's what makes them live and it's a really special connection to wear something your father wore so often. I love the Expedition but I scratch the hell out of their crystals which really diminishes the look for me. I really prefer sapphire and we can get it now I believe on the Timex Expedition North...
Those are keepers in my opinion.
Marathon watches are so expensive now, I would love to wear their diver model on my duty as a cop but the smallest version costs a grand where I am from. Maybe one day.
@@awkwardgenius …. Thank you. I just saw this reply. I will check out that song.
I wore a basic Expedition daily from about 1999 to 2005 and tossed it in the trash when I had scuffed and scratched its glass beyond repair. I was in a jewelry shop just a week or two ago, and wouldn't you know it, they had a basic Expedition on display, and it was the spitting image of the one I discarded almost 20 years ago. The one I'm talking about is the T45181GP or thereabouts... absolutely lovely cheap watch for day-to-day wear... tan face, white hour/minute hands and red seconds hand... basic and independent quartz analog and quartz digital movements.
Late last year, not knowing that the basic Expeditions were still a thing, I bought a pair of Casio Tough Solars to scratch the same itch that the Expedition did all those years ago. And I'd say that they've done just about that, while offering some more fascinations: Casio's solar ana-digi watches claim to last 10 years between battery changes, and the analog movement is tied in to the digital movement. There's no crown and typically no seconds hand either; the analog hour and minute hands are moved by the digital timepiece. Should the hour/minute hands be pulled out of synch from the digital timepiece by something like a magnet, there's a menu option to recalibrate. So neat.
Oh, my main Tough Solar is gold print on a black plastic case and strap, and almost as chunky as your typical G-Shock, which it's basically a pared-down version of. My second Tough Solar is marketed as the "Slim Solar". It's much thinner and has sport-orange print on a black plastic case and strap; it feels like it came right off of the dashboard of an early 2010s Toyota.
i am about a 2 years into my own watch journey. I dont have alot of money for them becasue i have 2 kids and other life responsibilities, but i did alot of research and alot of watching youtube videos, i ended up getting a Hamilton Field watch as my mechanical watch and then i have a G-shock digital watch. i love them both for different reasons. I also enjoyed your presentation very down to earth and transparent. i look forward to more. thank you
For me that is a rock solid beginning to a watch collection. You will have those 2 watches until your kids do. I'm curiou what your next watch would be if you had the money today?
I definately get the budget thing, I'm pining for a Seiko Alpinist but I think I'll have to wait until my kids graduate college before I'll have the money...
Thanks for the comment. I do all kinds of content for now since I'm still pretty new at this but will probably do more watch content soon...
I completely agree with your choices.
I love Casio I want a nice g shock one day for right now I think my next purchase is going to be a Casio royale
As a Watch snob I can tell you that you have a decent collection. Vintage Omega is as good as it gets. Tissot is entry level for Swiss made watches. I will say though that it doesn’t have to be “Swiss” for it to be good. When a company says Swiss made it doesn’t actually mean the whole watch was made in Switzerland. A lot of those companies outsource parts from Asia. The Japanese, Germans and Italy have some fantastic watch brands as well. I think the law is that a certain amount of parts have to be made in Switzerland for it to be labeled “Swiss made”
Thanks. I really like the Mondaine and Vaer as well but the Timex is a placeholder. I'd be curious what you would recommend as a replacemnt... i'd like a 'tank' or rectangular and was considering a seiko recraft auto...
hear hear! The whole 'swiss made' thing is pure marketing, like 'Champagne' or De Beers diamonds!
@@specialcircs I don't really like da Bears, I'm a lifelong Packers fan.
@@awkwardgenius Not sure if you'd like the style but I would highly recommend looking into the Boderry Voyager. Can get it on a Nato for 97 or on a bracelet for 140. Titanium, saphirre glass, seiko nh35 movement and water resistant, really can't beat it.
@@wubbadubnub Just went down the rabbit hole discovering this watch and it looks amazing. I don't think I'll get one for myself because I already have the Vaer Feild Watch but I've been thinking of getting my two boys their first automatic watch and this looks like just the ticket. Those specs are amazingfor the price, thanks for the tip !
I started my watch hobby with similar thinking. A cheap field watch. Simple design , durable, legible. Many affordable options.
I only started a few months ago ..
Saving up to make 2nd watch a nice 1.
Vintage omegas really interest me too..but not brave enough yet to buy 1. Need to learn a lot more 1st..
Cheers for the vid.
@@Fred-rg5vw thanks, keep learning it's a fun ride!
I got into watch repair about a year ago and I've been collecting tools and broken watches since then. I think about half of my watches so far are old Seiko 5 watches that I got very cheap, some running some not. I've turned a few of the non runners into runners again and it's a wonderful feeling and my favorite watches to wear are the ones I've repaired. I just bought my most expensive watch, a 1950s Jaeger LeCoultre with a power reserve complication for $300. Running but the crystal and gold case are in terrible shape.
You deserve a JLC!
That's a fantastic hobby. I can't imagine how satisfying that must be. Good luck with the JLC, I love their vintage pieces...
"I realized, all the best watches in the world are Swiss" oh god no, keep researching my friend.
Sorry but he's correct. Yes other countries make fine watches but none come close to the Swiss watch. You might watch too much RUclips, let me guess, you think its hard or impossible to get a Rolex from an AD? I know. Learn the game son
I'm kind of taliking about watch history and culture with this one. It's the heritage aspect that made me want to add a Swiss watch to my collectin. Obviously there are great watchs from other countries... I've been hearing alot about gran seiko as a 7000€ ultra high end watch that rivals the bigs, and for a budget automatic alot of people swear by orient...
Ok I'll bite. First things first, he was talking about a quartz watch. The Japanese nearly put the entire swiss watch industry to bed with quartz. You cannot beat the Japanese for quartz to this day, spring drive? And how many grow their own quartz like Seiko? And I'm not even bringing up German or American watches, vintage Hamilton any buddy. Lastly, take a look at how "Swiss Made" works. I'll let you in on a secret, it's probably not as Swiss as you think. Dont get me wrong, the Swiss make excellent watches, but all the best? C'mon.
@Leo-Crespi How about offering information rather than acting like you know more than everyone else? It’s well known that the Swiss made watches are the best in the world, that doesn’t mean to say that people like Glashutte are not great too.
@@ragetobe me not very good talking. This is of course true and I state up front that I'm a novice so it's more about my learning curve. First I actually had to learn about the history of Swiss watches, now I'm learning about other makers as my education continues. Thanks for the comment !
What about a wrist check? I wanted to know what you're wearing during the video
Hah i wondered about that. It's an Erikson rectangular fashion watch my dad got me for my 50th. Not a part of the collection that I built myself but I of course love that my old man got me something differant and I really like the faux reverso look. I'll never be rich enough for a Jaeger Le Coultre so this is a fun little daily wearer.
Only a watch snob, obsesses about watch snobs!🤔.. still very nice collection. I too am a closet snob, and ain’t ashamed to admit it!
@@jtpalooki7757 We have opinions, does that make us snobs. Yes, it probably does. Oh well.
Love the Mondaine as well. You’re a cool guy in my book. The Omega looks great as well. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks, those are my favorites for sure
Awesome collection! I think it is better without a background music
Yeah I gotta stop with the music. Thanks for the comment !
@@awkwardgenius no prob, keep it up :)
Great review and discussion, excellent editing and lovely personal stories for each watch - fantastic video! This is what watch collecting is all about.
@@technoviking4131 Thanks. It's a journey and a learning curve that's for sure!
Searching for the perfect strap is another way I get pleasure from my modest watch collection. A good strap is transformative, and your beautiful Omega is calling out for a leather one! ;-)
Yes! I had a black aligator band but somehow it made the watch just look old. I love the juxtaposition of the vintage gem and the unassuming nato strap. I also don't know where to get decent straps... any pointers?
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I mean, 'theBay' isn't a bad place to look.
I first determine what type of strap I think would best suit the watch; bolster, no.bolster, contrast stitching or not, colour etc.. leather type is also a good way to search (there are some nice NOS 'shell cordovan' ones on there at the moment for a remarkably good price, it's made from horse rump and is perhaps the finest leather in the world).
Fluco make some lovely suede straps too, which would perhaps bring your Omega more up-to-date. I believe NOMOS have Fluco make their suede straps, and their pieces have a similar lug type to yours!
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@@lefroy1 thanks so much for the info I will take a look. It would be great to update the Omega it's almost like it's a differant watch! Suede sounds like a super intetesting idea
@@awkwardgenius You're most welcome. FWIW, I have a suede Fluco on a steel vintage watch and it looks wonderful.
Fun video, and I like your collection. I was recently privileged to meet one of my role models, a guy at the absolute top of his game in our field. I noticed he was wearing the cheapest, smallest Timex watch. With a NATO band.
I love me a Timex but I hate scratched crystals so I just can't do anything without sapphire, but that's not that big of a problem because it's getting more common. Even Timex has some options... some people really just want a watch to tell time and that's fine, but that's not me.
I have a silver 35mm Timex Easy Reader, with a white face and Indiglo, that's over 20 years old. It's not only still ticking, but it's locked into +1 second per month timekeeping. I got about 12 years on the last battery and this watch has traveled with me to most of the countries of Europe, to Russia, Scandinavia, England, Ireland, Peru, Ecuador, the Galapagos, Argentina, Uruguay, the Falklands, Chile, China, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Japan, Canada, most of the U.S., and probably a few more places I've forgotten. The only thing I had to change was the faux-leather band, because in the Mekong Delta the combination of humidity and Deet turned it's surface into a black goo that stained everything it touched including my wrist. I switched it out for the classic, indestructible, nerd bracelet, a silver Speidel "Twist-O-Flex", which is as comfortable as it is durable. When I met a guy about my age who had traveled more than twice as many places as I have, I noticed that he was wearing the same watch and Twist-O-Flex combination. My Timex has never been under water, and at this point I wouldn't risk it, so I now pack a backup, a Casio W800H digital (100m water resistance and even cheaper than the Easy Reader) in case my day might involve water or call for a more rugged watch. Like you I prefer analog watches, but you should really consider at least one Casio digital. I recommend the W800 (100m, 10 year battery, about 20 bucks on Amazon). It's a solid choice and a much more rugged field watch than a Timex Expedition.
Thanks for the sugestion and the stories. You're a function guy and you've gotten some great use out of your watches from the sound of it!
found your old flat style mondaine in the used market for 70 bucks... i cant stop lookin at that thing. simply stunning
70 bucks dang thats a steal for a qualty swiss quartz with a sapphire! The ultra thin aspect just feels classy
Both high and low end watches have their place. Here I am, saving up for a Cartier Santos. Having an Omega, and some other Swiss watches (Hamilton, Tissot) in my collection. Still for the last few days I have been enjoying wearing my Casio A1000 a lot. Maybe it's like food. I love eating lobster. On other days I'm just craving for some french fries or pizza.
Exactly. Eating lobster every day doesn't just ruin lobster, it ruins food.
I'm saving up for a sieko Alpinist #grail Good luck on your quest
@@awkwardgenius Seiko Alpinist is high on my wishlist as well. So are a Junghans Max bill and a Mondaine Stop2Go. That is the downside of saving up for a high end watch. Many other watches that are so nice. But distract from my goal. Still, they have to wait.
@@MrPleers love the stop2go! Too expensive for what it is but what a cool and unique movement...
Really cool watches! I’m just starting my appreciation of them after being gifted the shun bun from my FIL. This has been one of the best budget (but not sacrificing quality) videos I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing! Also really impressed you’ve responded to every comment 😂
Wow that Sunbun is quite the gift, you must be treating his daughter right 😆 Thanks for the comment! I'm a tiny channel so I really appreciate the conversations. I've been overlaoded with family stuff recently but hopefully I'll get my next video out in early september about how the watch that 'finished' my collection is my perfect 'beater'...
The first 2 watches in my collection are Timex Expedition and Casio Duro!
Good choice!
The Tissot is gorgeous. Well Done.
Thanks. I don't know if i would have spent the 600 bucks at the time but I was super lucky to find it on Ebay with the original packaging and a receipt from a shop in Geneva.
I just got into watch collecting. I've loved watches since I was young but I never had anyone teach me or bring deeper into the world. amzwatch brought closer to a community and hobby I always wanted to get into more and that is incredibly meaningful to me !
Videos are a great place to start, although they often all say the same thing and focus on luxury brands...
Great collection, watch collecting can be so interesting and consumimg. I enjoy 50s and 60s vintage, (Benrus, Bulova, Enicar and Gruen they may not be real exspesive, but any mechanical watch running after 50 years has serious value to me. I also have a couple of 50s jumbo omegas similar to yours. Very interesting listening to you. What i have learned as well is you are never done collecting.
Absolutely the vintage watches are the stars for me even though they are less expensive to buy and more expensive to maintain. I have my grandfathers 1959 timex 'self-winding' which stil ticks but doesn't keep time anymore... hopefully some of the watches I've got now will still be ticking on my sons wrists in 50 years!
I've worn a Fossil Arkitekt Diamond that I found in a workout gym in 2006, every single day, for almost 20 years. It's only in the past 6 months that I've began to expand my watch collection.
The Chinese are actually making some incredibly appealing time pieces with Japanese automatic movements, beautifully chamfered/brushed ss cases and bracelets, gemstone dials, etc. Many are clone/homage watches, to be sure, while many are unique designs of high quality, and lustrous beauty.
Yes, it's sacrilege to say but they'll catch up one day. I'm tempted by the Boderry 100€ automatic field wath for my boys and the Seagull 300€ automatic Chrono for me....
I own a few watches, yet my main EDC watch is the Seiko Sport 5 SRPG35 39mm. It's cheap enough to damage it without much regret. It allows me to wear it with confidence, yet I still enjoy wearing it.
Check out my new video That's basically the reasoning I have with my new EDC the Citizen Garrison Super Titanium. Cheap enough to take anywhere but solid specs to stand up to the challenge. I also went with eco-drive so I never have to set it...
This video strengthens my opinion about a simple, honest and conscious watch collection. I have been looking for the ideal watch for my lifestyle, which consists of office activities in front of the computer, ranging from home repairs to a little outdoor activity. This brief description guides us to have at least 3 to 4 watches... But I wanted to limit it to 2 only. One for diving and another joker for general use, dressed. I thought about the Seiko 5 SNXS which are beautiful, however, they are small for my 19cm wrist and I already made the wrong measurement once, the 40cm measurement is definitely better, as mentioned in the video. Well, this video brought me to reality so I don't spend money aimlessly. Thanks!
I'm really glad my experience was useful. Like I said I'm no expert but we do pick up some basics over the years...
A 2 watch collection is tough, I'd be thinking a dive watch like the Casio that can do everything from water to hiking to home repairs and you don't have to worry about it. For the computer/office/dress watch maybe a Tissot PRX, Seiko Alpinist or a Hamilton... I'd love to hear what you come up with. Cheers
@@awkwardgenius Thanks for the tips, I'll look into it, it was kind of you to respond to someone curious about the world of watchmaking. I'm from another era and a smartwatch is definitely not for me, a smartphone is enough. I really like the Tool Watch definition as a general watch because they are robust and sometimes discreet, like the example of the Seiko Alpinist you mentioned, there is the Casio Alpinist Mtd-130d-1a4vdf version... I like the Tudor Ranger in the affordable Orient Star Outdoor Re version -au0202n00b and for Hamilton the option could be Orient Defender Generation ll steel case?... Anyway, the price limits me... See you in the next video. Grateful!
I’m a retired illustrator and graphic designer and in my retirement I’m building my own watches. They are primarily built around Seiko automatic movements. They are definitely nowhere near the Swiss quality, but, they are my designs. I do own some Casio, Seiko, and Citizen watches, but my builds are all about my art.
@@lorenknowles1521 nice! I'm a graphic designer but not yet retired. I started with Photoshop 1 and will probably finish when AI does everything. So, computers!
appreciated . not really a collector but just bought a few over the years and now looking a bit again ..now older in 60s and need to realize my age. Would agree 100 percent , my favorite two brands are Seiko amd Tissot . Do have a Seiko solar diver that i really like but otherwise yes the normal classic size watches are best . Thinking og a Tissot PRX ... best
Tissot is great value for the money on the Swiss side. I had always kind of ignored Seiko but I've been learning more and more about them and I'm hooked. If I only get one more watch it will be an Alpinist. Or a Kinetic...
Nice info. I agree and I’ve been collecting for 30 years or so. It’s hard to beat the Orient brand for the money. I also recommend spending the extra to get sapphire crystal watches or some watches have acrylic crystals that are easy to buff out scratches but mineral crystals eventually look bad and need to be replaced, often it’s cheaper to just put that money towards a new watch and that can be a bummer lol. I especially like your Mondaine and will eventually pick one of those up
Thanks for the comment. I wanted something japanese to round out my collection and I went with a Citizen solar. It's slim and Titanium, 100m waterproof and... has a sapphire crystal! I totally agree for the crystal and it's one big reason I got the watch I did, to repace my Timex which is a "beater" because it's cheap and replaceable by a "beater" that can actually take a beating. Set it and forget it for 10+ years, can't beat that!
That’s right. “It spoke to me…” a good reason for buying a watch.
Funny how we can feel a connection to these overpriced baubles, but they definately have their own characters. I just got this ridiculous bronze watch that I love!
Great watch collection and truly, I enjoy the story behind each one of them. Thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks for the comment, sorry for the late reply. I figure lots of people do reviews way better than me, all I've really got is my perspective and my stories. I like RUclips as a place to share more than just a place to instruct or learn.
Just the video I was looking for, thank you! I’m about your age and I have worn cheap watches that I haven’t given much thought to my whole life. I’ve been eyeing that Hamilton as a gift to myself. On the other hand (or wrist lol), I like watches with lots of complications so I’ve been looking at some really weird stuff on Amazon.
@@jibbymcbeethi I'm glad the video helped. The Hamilton would be a fabulous first foray in the big boy watches 😄 I don't care much for complications although I have always wanted a power reserve. I think that would be so cool! If your in to weird complications check out the Seiko Alpinist, it's got an interieur rotating bezel compass! (although technically that's not a complication)...
I thought your delivery, b-roll and editing were excellent. music was a little loud in the middle. Enjoyed the video.
Thanks for the feedback, especially for the background music I never know how to dose it and I'm still looking for the right tunes. I'm a tiny new channel so I'm still kind of all over the place, don't hesitate to roast my videos! It's the only way I know what works and what's breaking the rythym.
I say dump the cheesy music completely mate
@@marko1314 agreed
Beautiful watches, good job..........and you didn't break the bank!!
Not too bad, it's a budget for sure but I actually have something that resembles a 'collection' and most importantly I've got a stable of watches that I love to wear! Still want to swap out the basic Vaer feild watch for a Seiko Alpinist tho....
I am not a collector, but if I were it would be watches. Your watch collection is impressive. Thanks for sharing. I loved learning a little about each piece. A truly timeless collection.
Hiya, this video is blowing up! Hope all is well by you
great video ,great choice of watches and great advice , i have a very similar collection , it led me down the path of fixing and servicing vintage watches and giving them a new life ,,, its so rewarding to give them a new life and a new story
A few people have said they've taken up repairs as a hobby and I didn't even know that was possible. It must be amazing to take some old vintage find and really get into the movement and then be able to get it going again. I am very intrigued...
@@awkwardgenius yes but i find the more i learn the more i spend on tools and equipment it becomes a very expensive hobby like an addiction be warned ,,, thanks for the reply greetings from London UK
@@johndowning3211 I have been warned 😄 cheers!
Good collection for the coin. Covers a lot of bases, while sticking to your aesthetic of simple sophistication.
Thanks
All it's missing imo is maybe a chrono and a diver, definitely needs a seiko in there, but such a great and well rounded collection!! Love it!!
I definately agree it needs a Seiko, I've been thinking about matbe a Recraft retro with the green dial... I'm not all that into divers and chronos but maybe that will evolve... thanks for the comment
Very nice collection. I started collecting around 2018 and I believe all collectors need to start with affordable watches in order to understand the variety and the unique aspects of different kinds of watches. Never seen that vintage Omega before, but vintage Omegas are some of my favorite vintages and it looks incredible.
Thanks! I'm guessing that Omega isn't particularly rare because e-bay let me have it pretty cheap and the collector's don't ussually miss much. But I got it serviced in Geneva and the watch shop assured me it's real. I used to know what movenet it had but I don't remeber anymore... anyway, love that watch. Thanks for stopping by
And I absolutely agree for the affordable watches. Learn the basics with great "cheap" watches and 20 years later you'll end up with a Timex or Casio that you still wear even though you now have a collection of amazing automatics...
@@awkwardgenius I have heard and seen a lot of vintage Omega sales that are less then $1000 and I was suprised because Omega is one of the best watch brands and most significant out there, but personally I don't know how the value of these watches work. Maybe the servicing has to be done pretty specifically or by any chance any parts have to be replaced they may be rare idk. I'd never go buy any other brand vintage though other then Omega, Logines, and maybe if I see something in really good condition a Seiko or Citizen.
@@zsfreestyles2007 yeah I don't understand the pricing either. I just saw a video about how vintage watches are a pain to own because they're less rugged and they are expensive to service... I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to own an Omega as old as I am and so far it's worked great. I wear it often and get lots of remarks.
Love the collection. I want to build a mini collection with a Casio Oceanus S100, Casio Duro Batman, and a Casio A168.
Some Microbrands like Vero are amazing, and Swiss made.
Nice. I just got my first japanese watch and I love it. The specs and tech are top notch and the look unique. Video soon!
Some days i wear my Lange, some days i wear my Vostok.
There’s plenty of watches out there at any price point, all of them have their own story and are equally enjoyable if you appreciate the work behind them.
What matters most is the memories associated with each timepiece, you grab one from your box for the day and you have no idea what’s going to happen, you will eventually have lots of stories to tell for each one.
The stories absolutely, and how each watch makes you feel when you're wearing it
Bill Gates wears that Casio diver.
The best "cheap" automatic watch in my opinion is the Seiko Mojito cocktail. It checks all the boxes. 100 years in-house movement heritage which not even Rolex can claim. It has legendary reliability. It has a 41 hour power reserve. Its 150 feet/50 meters water resistance. It has an exhibition case back which is a must if you spent all of your cash on your firsr automatic movement. It has the date window so you never miss your appointments. Slap that green dial on navy blue sailcloth strap with tan stitching or a khaki NATO. You will get heaps of compilents.
Ha I love it. The exhibition case back was also a MUST for me on my fisrt automatics!
I have always liked the Mondaine watch, I think it would be cool to own one.
It's a really fun watch. Pairs super good with modern formal (designers jeans, shirt no tie, blazer) and definately gets noticed. Plus, it's got an interesting story as a conversation starter.
I'd choose different watches, but your reasoning is sound. It's also comforting to know that other watch collectors have second thoughts about which specific watches they would pick if they had it to do over again. Ha! Does it bother you to know that you might have chosen more wisely? Does it affect your willingness to wear the ones that aren't optimum. Fortunately, I learned these lessons cheaply, by restricting myself to inexpensive quartz watches for the first five years. I have a bunch I don't wear, but at least the lessons-learned were cheap ones. I can't believe I once thought that a Submariner homage would satisfy me forever. Now all dive watches are too heavy for my tastes. A 36mm titanium field watch or a Cartier "Tank" homage is more my cup of tea.
The thing is I chose really well for what I knew at the time and my tastes. I've just evolved and those 'mistakes' got a ton of wear in their day. But yes, I do tend not to wear the one's that I find boring or that no longer fit my lifestyle...
I like your list. I bought a Timex Classic Automatic to fill my rarely used "dress watch" slot, and 90% of the time I'm wearing a 2100 all blacked out GShock. I had a expensive watch collection that was taken in a house robbery so I don't really put much value in material wealth anymore. I went with Timex because of the American heritage, even though the whole watch is likely made in China.
Love those Gshocks. I just got a titanium, 100m, solar, sapphire citizen on a nato and I wear it everywhere...
Oh, you got a good deal on the visodate.
That's a very respectable watch and with history. The visodate was the first day date complication offered (to my understanding).
Yes I did, with the packaging and papers too! I still don't have the budget for 600€ watches but I've been pretty lucky on the second-hand market.
.... i bought a second-hand second hand.
I really enjoyed the music in The background of your video…..
Ha, seems like you're the only one! Thanks for the comment come back soon
@@awkwardgenius you have great taste both for watches and music ) thanks for sharing, it was pleasant to watch
@@ng4489 thanks, I appreciate it!
search for a watch that speaks to you and work on getting it. Timepieces are an extension of yourself. F snobs. Love your collection ❤ beautiful Omega vintage piece.
That's exactly right. Thanks
Vaer is a fantastic brand. I have their DS4 blue diver solar. It's an amazing grab and go daily wearer for any occasion. Cost mee $200.
@@Ascendsean35 Thanks for that. I was starting to find my Vaer a bit boring, but that's more about my tastes changing... I'll have some new videos out soon with 2(!) Recent additions that take my collection in a differant direction...
Thanks for the great watch roundup! I like all of your choices; almost bought the Visodate myself. Are you happy with the quality of the Vaer auto?
I've been pretty happy woth the Vaer. It's gotten alot of wear and has held up well for the 4 or 5 years since I got it.
@@awkwardgenius Thanks---good to know.
That Mondaine EVO2 has to be the pinnacle of minimalist watch design. The only dress watch I'd spend over 1K on.
I love mine, it's iconic. The design is in the MOMA in NY
Great collection, very similar to mine. Had exactly the same Timex Weekender for many years, really dependable watch. Got the Casio Duro with the green bezel, a couple of nice Tissot, a couple of Seiko automatics, Orient, Citizen, a Hamilton Khaki, and I loved the vintage Omega, which I am currently looking for because, let's be honest, I'm not gonna throw hard earned money at a Rolex that I would probably be afraid to wear, when I can get a beautiful Omega at a realistic price and feel like 007 instead of a drug dealer...
Sounds like a great collection of quality automatics normal people can actually afford! That's what I loved about the Omega, it's swiss and cool and high-end without being ridiculous. I'm looking for a seiko to round out my collection but I don't love their selection... maybe a recraft green? What do you think of kinetic?
Love the Mondaine watch!
Yes! Me too
All the best watches are not all swiss. Good video, love to see what others have in their collection
This is true but I'm still learning and Swiss (or japanese) watches are a pretty good starting point!
Wear what you like mate, there are "cheap" watches that are ton of fun to wear. I went through quite a few watches and my current daily wearer is a Grand Seiko 9f, one of the smallest and cheapest ones and I love it but I also have a Hamilton Khaki mechanical (the ETA one, before Swatch tampered with the movement) that's like 1/6 of the price and I love it as well. I have a couple of more expensive watches but I'll never be a true watch snob because I simply can't afford it and I'm not ashamed to admit it, the fact that I can go about wearing an incredibly finished low-maintenance Grand Seiko is more than enouigh for me. Respect to all the watch lovers out there.
Also, Casio, for example, is one of the best in the field, no watch snob is going to deny their legacy. Their Oceanus line is amazing for the money. You don't need to own a Lange or Patek to be a true watch enthusiast.
What you like and can afford! I'd have a Baume & Mercier, an alpinist and a citizen tough if I had the budget, but I'm pretty happy with what I've got. The Tissot and the Vaer feild watch are kind of basic, but they serve a purpose more than being really fun to wear. For that I've got the vintage Omega, the Mondaine and my new green dial Citizen.... So, it's a mix.
Pretty cool, durability is always a factor for me as well. Didn’t know about the kinetic energy watch! Wow
Thanks! Yeah the automatic watches are amazing. I guess before they invented the batterie watches everything was automatic or you needed to wind it everyday. Thanks for stopping by !
The Tissot VisoDate and that cheap Timex Expedition Scout look good. Ive got a 38mm Orient Bambino. And Ive been looking for the watch actor Jimmy Stewart wore in the 1954 movie Rear Window - a Tissot 1947 Ref#: 6440-3. That Le Locle reminds me a bit of it.
Good luck on your quest!
Thanks for the quality video and keep up the good videos. Very down to earth and I appreciate your content.
Just subscribed.
Thanks man. I'm still figuring this thing out but I appreciate the comment, cheers.
Nice collection. Tx for sharing. Ps the beauty of watch collection is that everybody has its own preferences/style..
Absolutely!
Charming little collection. The Omega crystal appears to be plexiglass from the bubble patina you get when tilting at an angle. Very common at the time. My 1969 IWC ingenieur 866AD has a plexiglass crystal and your Omega looks the same. Solid collection mate, thanks for the video.
Thanks for the comment Carlos. I've looked intobit and I think you're right it looks like omega used plexiglass back in the 70s. I guess I just got lucky that it's in such good shape.
Btw, I'm currently trying to convince myself not to get a sarbo17 seiko alpinist because money, but damn it's tempting. I told myself I wanted my last watch to be hand winding, that I wanted it slim. And then I went and fell in love with an alpinist...
@@awkwardgenius Hehe, it's a disease this thing us watch collectors have! The alpinist isn't for everyone because of the double crown feature but personally I adore mine. Bought it for $700 on sale with the classic green dial and brown leather strap. Pure class in my eyes. Classy and tough and can be dressed up or down. Excellent watch.
@@awkwardgenius Also, plexiglass isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's quite easy (if you dare) to polish yourself to remove scratches. There's an excellent video from a fellow watch guy here on youtube showing just how simple it is, I was nervous the first time round but it worked like a charm. Personally I think the "bubble patina" as it's known amongst collectors gives the watch even more character. It's a gorgeous Omega.
@@awkwardgenius ruclips.net/video/8cUdFas-q4E/видео.htmlsi=pC6iAv-QGmmCpw7Y great little video if you ever feel the need to polish your vintage in the future, just try not to over do it! Many people over polish their watches. No bueno.
@@awkwardgenius ruclips.net/video/8cUdFas-q4E/видео.htmlsi=O2omfNH_h9HAgKv- great little video if you ever fancy polishing your vintage in the future.
Nice little collection mate, keep researching and learning the rabbit hole is very very deep and stretches across borders and oceans.
Thanks. I can't really rationalise buying more watches for myself. OK maybe one to replace the Timex with something saphire, probably japanese... any suggestions?
Luckily, I can start buying watches for my sons soon !
I have the Vaer auto field watch you show here. It has much better lume and AR coating than the Hamilton, which is why I chose it.
that watch is my daily beater and I love it. Thanks for the info I've never had a Hamilton to compare I just came across Vaer on kickstarter and withe the specs (automatic, sapphire front and back, 100m) and the horween strap at that price it was just exactly what I was looking for. Do you get alot of use out of your Vaer (I believe it's the A5 model I've got)? Had any issues?
@@awkwardgeniusYes, like yours, mine is the A5. I have have quite a few watches (none very expensive), so I wear my bear occasionally.
Nice collection! I mostly have Timex and Casio and one Seiko. Also a Microbrand “Crowder Great Britain” which is sadly no longer in business. As an 18 year old 20 years ago, I did buy a Fossil Arkitekt rectangular model. I bought it because of my budget at the time (was still $100 in 2004), but because it was such a classic design (I hated the trendy models in their store at the time), it still holds up. I think it’s well made too, but I think they were better-made back then. But normally I wouldn’t recommend Fossils. What I wanna know is, what Watch are you wearing in this video? It looks awesome!
Thanks, I've certainly enjoyed building the collection and I think that's really the point. I was wearing an Eriksen rectangular that my dad gave me. It's a nice little cartier tank hommage but it's too dressy for most of my days... it's the feild watches that get the most wear these days
Thanks for showing us your collection - really enjoyed!
Thanks Alan, glad you enjoyed it
I love the strap on the omega. I’ve been searching for a vintage omega watch forever any you can recommend or would you be interested in selling yours
@@nickl2217 thanks, I saw that strap in a photo then stumbled across it on amazon. I'm definately keeping my Omega but just go check ebay there are always a few there not too expensive...
Take a look at Orient watches also. Well done review, refreshing to see a collection of an average guy like myself.
I've been looking for an Orient Monarch because I believe it's one of the only winding watches with a power reserve complication (which I think would be super cool) but I have as yet been unable to find one... Us average guys get to have fun too even if we're just swimming in the shallow end!
Props to you..nice info and a well rounded collection 👍
Thanks!
Great pieces individually but your collection needs some diversity with a coloured dial, a chrono or a diver, and a funky shaped watch like square dress wach or the vintage casios would be cool
Agreed but I'm not a huge fan of chronos and dives for me personnaly... my grail watch to finish the collection will be a green dial Sieko Alpinist so I'll get something a bit differant but I also really wanted a nice Seiko to balance out all the Swiss in my collection...
38mm looks even more classy, IMO. Of course it depends on your wrist
Yeah I think you're right. A funny thing happens when I make these videos I have to actually say stuff and then that gets me thinking about what I say. Often I learn new things or change my mind because of the experience of making the video. That's why these videos really are like a conversation where hearing stuff out loud and getting other people's feedback helps you evolve your perspective or ideas. The kicker is that what I said in the first place is on RUclips for the world to see it's often not even what I think anymore... I think about that when I see people get cancelled for 8 year old tweets.
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Tim, glad you stopped by
Really enjoyed this. Maybe next time have the music a little quieter so we can hear you more clearly! 🙂
Ok thanks!
Loved the stories you have for each watch! Do the watch Snobs that you mention have this too?
Thanks so much for the comment. I'm still figuring out how to do this RUclips thing so I'm glad when I put together a halfway coherant story 😄
I was waiting for you to pull out a Casio F-91W from behind the pillow.
Ha I probably should have. I respect the watches but plastic just isn't my thing personally
I'm not criticizing your personal collection, I think they are great choices.
I do however, disagree that especially in the "affordable" watch space, the Swiss are best. It depends on what you are looking for. I have 2 San Martin watches, which are made in China with Seiko automatic movements. The quality of finish is incredible. If "watch snobs" turn their noses up, I'm not at all bothered. My GMT came on a beautifully finished steel bracelet with a sapphire crystal, a milled clasp with easy adjustment. The tolerances of the end links to the lugs are as good as the best Swiss watches for 20 times the price. I paid $250 shipped.
If the argument is that the Chinese offerings are mainly "homages", well, I would argue that a Tudor Black bay is a Rolex Submariner homage. The new Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse is an homage of the Universal Genève White Shadow. The luxury brands get up to the same tricks as their more lowly cousins.
I think it comes down to enjoying the timepieces for their own merits. I absolutely agree with you that "cyber watches" are of zero interest to me. Daniel Wellington, Fossil and the likes I wouldn't touch with a "barge pole" However, there has been a massive shift towards independent "micro brands" of recent date with many carving their name as possible future "heavyweights". Some will fall by the wayside, however, others will establish themselves (and) deservedly so.
Great comment, Thanks. I was lucky to get some Swiss watches at good prices but at this price pount the Japanese watches exel and I also looked at Orient for awhile too. The Swiss are definately not known for bargain watches (except Swatch but that's a whole differant can of tunafish).
This video has got me wanting to switch out my Timex with a Seiko Recraft or possible a Söner (One of thos emmerging microbrands you mentioned, this one from Sweden).
The San Martins are definately interesting too! And I've got a Vaer microbrand feild watch with great specs for the money. I've had it for years with no problems!
Thanks for the video but please note that sapphire crystal does crack even though it might not scratch!
Good to know, I've never had any problems but that must suuuuuck
The Visodate is great single dress watch choice. I have the black.
Like I said, I think it was the cheapest 'great' watch I could get. You have to have a watch that can do formal even if you don't do it often. The same way you have to own a decent suit.
Nice collection and case!
I like smal watches and the vintage Omega for $300 soo classy! Big watches isn't good looking. I probably have normal wrist or a bit bigger and the Omega is great, like 100 times better then a fashion watch. Can you wash your hands with it or is it supdrsensetiv.
That trainstation watch should be solar radiocontrolled, i know they dont make them like that but they should.
If I was a biginner I would try to find a cheep:
CASIO Lineage Radio Solar LCW-M600D-1BJF Silver
I like multible alarms, solar, radio, timer and saphireglass. Don't have one myself but it a good do it all watch. I like my Applewatch when it works, but a solar digital never runs out of juice!
Thanks for the comment, I've been wondering about solar as the ultimate low maintanance watch....
@@awkwardgenius
Eventually it breaks but the benefit is if you leav it in a drawer for a year, you charge it up, you set the timezon and it put the clock on its correct time.
Digital watches are very accurate, but over a month it could drift some, and a bit of a hazzle to find a correct watch (mobile) and set it. Insted your solar radiowatch is spott on. They could have analog markers as way.
I don't use it that much but it is very nice to have on a digital watch. Harder to charge during night offcourse.
But your Omega is very nice, some watches overlap some, but maybe not in function.
You have a nice chanel thanks good videos!
Thans for the nice video man. liitle tip, the music could be alittle less loud but keep it up!
@@MrGhemoe Thanks! I'm still figuring this stuff out but I'm happy the video is doing well and connecting with people
This is such a great video. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment!
Nice collection, the Tissot visodate looks good, but why no chrono and no diver? They all look the same a bit boring. You need an orange diver.
No diver because I'm an idiot and didn't understand how cool and versatile they are. I'm looking. No chrono because I still don't like the aesthetic or appreciate the fonctions..... Thanks for stopping by!
Very nice collection and great video 👍
Thanks Patrick, I appreciate it!
Great collection. You seem to have a preference for watches that can be worn for almost all occasions. I do too! I really like that Omega. That watch is perfection. Have you thought about adding a chronograph?
Yeah they're all pretty versatile and my life and work are pretty casual so they all get worn. I've got the Viso-daye that can hold it's own with a suit and tie bot most of the time it's jeans and maybe a blazer so They all work.
Good call on the chronograph but they've really spoken to me personnally. If I were looking right now I'd like a rectangular watch in the style but not the price range of a JL Reverso. That would really add another style but I have no ideas who makes a nice one under 500$. I recently saw Sonner watches like this on kickstarter but I don't know much about them... my Timex is getting pretty scratched up, I wouldn't be against replacing it with a G Shock since I've already got a nice feild watch with the Vaer.....
Spring drive is a must!
Maybe one day, used. I'll never pay more than 900$ for a watch unless I somehow become fabulously wealthy. And at 900 it would have to be my grail watch... But you're right, a Spring drive would be a kick a** grail watch!
Love Timex watches
Yes! There are some banger new ones super reasonable. I've also got a 1959 self-wind from my granfather that still functions but it needs a bit of work (and a strap).
A, a watch that works well with many straps if worth 3 watch.
B, at least one field or aviator
C, at least one day / date or day date
D, at least one rugged
E, consider which watch you will use the most so you can consider the bracelet option and pay a bit extra
F, always get sapphire crystal if you can.
G, some watches tick more than one box
H, do some research some 500 pound dollar only have 50 dollar movements
I, don't discount quartz
Good list. The point about changing straps id key, totally changes the watch.
Awesome Collection! ❤
Thanks WC ! That means alot coming from such a dedicated collector
Interesting choices,I always apreciate fresh opinions! keep studying Horology!
Thanks, everyone has their own styles and sensibilities. Checking out somebody elses collection and the chouces they made always helped me keep learning
I love watches and love also collect nixon, it never failed me on adventures and swimming or surfing.. the other branded ones i use for others coz im afraid to broke it 😂
Yeah I'm just starting to trust me watches with 100 meters that I can actually get them wet!
Each watch individually is respectable. The watches as a collection seem to share many of the same traits, they're all relatively similar to each other. You're missing out on a lot, like a diver, pilot, chronograph and gmt. Also at these price points you're missing a Seiko. A Vostok amphibia is about the same price as your timex, Boldr makes much more attractive watches than Vaer. Well done on the Omega though, that kind of makes up for the rest of the collection. You're on the right track you just need to see more watches, this collection is very vanilla, 50 shades of grey if you will
@@shivar925 i agree, I'm kind of bored with the tissot and vaer, and was thinking about the Seiko Alpinist to replace one of them. Also would love to replace the timex with a Citizen tough but it's a bit too pricey, so prbably I'll go with a mid range diver with sapphire so I've got respectable 'beater'... Just have to find a way to turn over my older watches without losing too much money, I've still got the full set for the Tissot but not the vaer (live and learn)!
Everyone should have a timex weekender in their collection
Yes and no, I'm seriously considering swapping mine out for something new and shiny and seiko and probably automatic...
Very nice collection. Thanks!
Thanks!
Nice video and nice collection. Happy to subscribe and see if you make that collection grow or change over time.
Best regards
Thanks jorge. I'm a small channel and my content is kind of all over the place so hopefully some of my other stuff will interest you too. With the incredible reaction to this video I may just make more watch content. An unboxing would be nice...
Excellent! But what about the watch you're wearing??
@@mkphillyThanks! that's a watch my pop gave me, an eriksen quartz tank.
You have a nice watch collection there, your 1972 Omega is very nice watch 👍 Au
Thanks Rob, cheers!
I get no better enjoyment like wearing good 10 dollar watch to a black tie event.
Just as I enjoy wearing a 10 dollar black tie to a watch event.
Very nice sir!! Thank you for sharing your collection.
My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour
Very nice collection mate, I’d like to take a Mondaine watch for me now )
Also for new one for u, maybe u will interested in Zeppelin 😊
Thanks! You were right, the Zeppelin Méditerranée is georgeous and fits with my love of vintage and feild watches! However, I chose to shake things up and get something quite differant, I'll have a video soon about the Final watch in my collection!
I like your collection.
Thanks ! Check out my new citizen "Grail Watch" here : ruclips.net/video/KJHLerCyptg/видео.html
@awkwardgenius it's a beauty. My grail, which I'll probably never afford, is the Sinn 104 with black dial and indices. My watch collection now is a cheap Casio field meets G-Shock watch and a 1972 Seiko automatic AA224M. The Seiko has the wine red dial and day date complications.
About automatic watches: The "counterweight" as you call it is as much of a "duh moment" as it is a neat little engineering marvel. While you'd normally keep a basic mechanical watch running by winding the crown every day or so, the "counterweight" does the exact same thing - it just engages with the normal winding mechanism to wind the watch. In fact, an automatic watch will still work perfectly fine as a basic mechanical watch if you remove the self-winding mechanism. Given that a mechanical or automatic watch doesn't have a battery, its power is stored in a spring, and so either winding the crown or getting the weight to spin will add tension to that spring. I'd like to think that Swiss watchmakers had probably toyed with the idea of self-winding automatic watches for quite a while before they made them a reality, and they just had to figure out how to prevent the watch from being "over-wound" which would snap the spring. The solution to that seems to have been putting the spring in a little barrel with "braking grease" rather than solidly anchoring it. The "braking grease" lets the spring slip rather than snapping when it's wound past its max, while still otherwise storing the energy put into it just fine.
Wow great explanation, thanks for the info!
Nice collection…thanks for the great ideas.
Thanks for stopping by. Good luck with your collection.