18 Luxury Watches That Can Do It All & Can Be Your Only Watch (One And Done)

In this video, I'll share a wide range of luxury watches that are so versatile that they can each serve as a complete one-watch collection. We'll start at the gateway to luxury at around $3,000 and ascend our way up well into the world of high horology. What luxury watch do you guys think would make a solid one-watch collection?

Watches Featured:

0:00 - Intro & Organization
2:32 - $3,000 - $10,000
15:49 - $10,000 - $60,000

[CaptCanuck]

Teddy, as a change of pace, consider making a video with a few popular and versatile watches (like Omega Seamaster Pro 300m) showcasing the difference changing straps can make to the appearance for different uses.

Dressing up and dressing down. Bracelet, rubber, leather, canvas, nato, vintage leather and fabrics. That kind of thing.

This would be a welcome change to most YouTube watch content that just encourages viewers to buy more and more watches.

[RJay]

I got me a Timex a few years ago. Cost about $40. It's my one-and-done because I live in the middle of Maine and our fancy clothes are flannel shirts without holes in them. My Timex had a date window on it, that's pretty baller around here. I'd say it was worth the money. 🧐

[robbiecleighmarks]

I saw this 25 minute Teddy video and I knew it was gonna be a great Saturday morning

[vvvhhhhhbb]

If this is the "1 and done", why is power reserve so important? I think we put too much emphasis on power reserve. We were all happy with 40 hours, then 70 came along. And soon that won't be enough. We are a very picky bunch.

[sfstoltenberg]

Not sure that a long power reserve really matters if the watch is your one and done. Accuracy would be more important to me.

[PetrSandu]

My favorite and on my radar is Santos de Cartier. What a watch. Dressy, sporty... and you can swap bracelet for strap on the fly.

[seaweed]

Have to say that Moser Pioneer, GP Laureato, and Blancpain Bathyscaphe are great picks. I might also add Bulgari Octo Finissimo to the list.

[JamesCarian]

Another awesome video Teddy, you continue to bring so much variety to these conversations. Appreciate what you do!

[MrNickMulgrave]

I bought the new Tudor Ranger because I thought it would be a great beater watch.
Now it rarely leaves my wrist. It's low-key, uncomplicated and bulletproof.

[BHNEOH]

I’m totally with you on the Omega Globemaster. Underrated and easily overlooked, but it’s one of favourite and best dress / formal watch I own. ❤love it.

[phildupuis]

You definitely saved the best for last. That Odysseus is gorgeous. I have to say that the Grand Seiko had me salivating too.

[DWilliam]

I have always thought and still do, that my 2014 39mm Explorer is the perfect all around watch. However, I recently picked up the Longines Spirit Zulu Time(green bezel)and think it is close. If you swap out the strap for their bracelet it dresses up nicely and the beauty is it all quick release. Takes under a minute. Happy you included the Bathyscaphe in your video. Another great watch you can wear in the boardroom or the clubhouse.

[Watchmade]

I have three in my collection that fit straight up into this genre. A white/silver Aqua Terra in 38.5mm, the OP 39 in blue and a very spectacular yet underrated Tudor Style in 38mm with a black dial on stainless steel. By the way this Tudor is the most underrated watch in the whole watch game, however it is maybe the most elegant and affordable Tudor.

[johnnyg]

Love all your videos, Teddy! You truly know your stuff! 🤙🏽❤️

[newtonlee]

Well researched. Quite objective. Another typically excellent video from Ted.

[jellebos]

Teddy, I agree, the blue Globemaster is an one watch collection. But also the blue Railmaster is unique and the blue GS SLGA 007 ditto. Basically, then you are ready. :)

[roderikverbeek]

Hi Teddy, great video as always! Any reason why the aqua terra didn’t make the honorabel mentions list?
Keep up the good work! 😄

[californiacastle]

My ETA Pelagos is that watch. I have a pretty small collection of watches but the Tudor is the only I one I reach for when I can’t decide what to wear that day. Thanks for another great vid Teddy!

[simontore]

My take on this: GMT Watches are the best daily wear/one and done watches. Just got my second GMT in (the Traska venturer GMT) and I don’t think you can beat it for let’s say 2500$. First of all it costs around 700$ has a travellers gmt function. Perfect sizing (38, 5mm diameter/46mm lug to lug I think/ 20mm lug size so it would fit all of you favourite straps)! The bracelet is better than the one on my BB58 in my opinion and I has the hardness coating so it won’t scratch easily. Drilled lugs. 4Hz movement. And it’s
This watch is actually incredible and I feel like even Christopher ward doesn’t stand a chance against the value of this one…. Change my mind:)

[FrankLeeNacty]

Amazing content as always Teddy, learning so much from you.
Honest question, how long have you been lifting? Are you bulking up or is that the lighting and outfits? 💪🏻