5yr State of the Collection: 15 watches from $20 - $1,500

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0:00 2023 SOTC
1:28 Affordable Grails
2:25 1. Yema Navygraf GMT
3:48 Carl Friedrik Palissy [SPONSORED]
5:17 2. Seiko Urushi Dial
6:36 3. Bulpova Moon Watch
8:03 4. Squale Corso Italiano
9:05 5. Seiko Alpinist
10:48 Collection Staples
11:41 6. Citizen Nighthawk
12:38 7. Orient Star Outdoor
13:36 8. Seiko Samurai
14:28 9. Laco Casablanca 42
15:10 10. Casio W217
16:00 Microbrands
17:18 11. Zelos Spearfish GMT
18:10 12. RZE Ascentus GMT
19:14 13. The 5th Swiss Auto
20:10 14. Nodus Sector Pilot
21:04 15. My Own Build (Namoki Mods)
22:08 Cost analysis

[Podcastage]

That disclaimer at the top is so important and why we love your channel, the perspective. It’s so easy for our brains to get tricked into wanting to have collections like watch youtubers, but the reason many have the collections they have is because they are watch youtubers. Thanks for all that you do Dave.

PS: The audio sounds great.

[Mr_Santo]

As someone who also enjoys collecting watches, it's just more fun to own 10-15 affordable pieces than 1 or 2. I'm at 20 watches right now. Each was purchased for a reason and has a story for me. What matters is that you enjoy wearing them all.

[aaron]

I've just recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching! Thanks for the constant reminder that someone can enjoy great watches without needing to be wealthy. It was also really nice to see someone with an ESV Study Bible in Japan! Much love, brother.

[dr_tv]

Seiko Alpinist 1959 is the real winner.

[bani_niba]

That "The Fifth" watch is both beautiful and functional. Nice buy!

[Tbone]

I like the Vaer microbrand. Exellent watches: auto/quartz/solar, field/dive, reasonable sizes and prices.

[Frank-qspe]

Great review ! Love the 80’s music riff in the beginning.

[Mister]

I appreciate u being real about the watches and having a common sense perspective

[neilbotha]

Great video Dave. Blessings to you and your family for 2023

[pauljordan]

I fell into the rabbit hole, 200 watches, Automatics. Mainly 200m divers, mainly Seiko. 10 grails. No regrets. From platinum to gold, titanium to swatch plastic. I love them all. Latest Wise watch is my current favourite

[RohinBhaumik]

I absolutely love how honest he is. Great video man! Subbed for life.

[awais]

Love your honesty and I always follow your watch collection. Recently bought a Nodus sector for myself. Thanks for your honest watch reviews. I truly love your channel the most.

[ogenmatic]

A collection worthy of some envy! This is my favorite watch channel on YouTube & it’s because of your honesty, integrity, & extemporaneous delivery much more than the items you present. Even a video that shows a watch I’d never own is easy to view due to your insightful analysis of it.
Thanks for the look at your collection & for taking us along on your journey. Happy New Year!

[franciscomoliner]

Nice collection. The Urushi, the Alpinist and the Zelos do stand out to me. Regards and Happy New Year.

[nateb]

Picked up that Alpina star timer from Jomashop. After replacing the spring bars it was as good as new. Never buying a watch online again unless it’s a Casio. But I do like the startimer quite a bit.

[Vox-Populi]

I really appreciate your videos, and I like your collection. I stepped out and bought an Omega, then sold it for an $800 loss, because I just cannot identify a true "Use Case" for it. I'm not gonna wear to the grocery store. Lesson learned which hopefully will save me money in the future.

[MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Awesome collection Dave. Each piece has it's place and it's reason for being there. Have a great 2023!
Loved the cheeky little mention at the end of the video 😁

[ronnieh]

really love your Affordable Grail classification

[ArniesTech]

Two watches I never thought of won my wrist almost the entire year:

1) Square golden Citizen Quartz day-date with a gold-dust dial. Gosh its astonishing (around 25€)
2) SEIKO square 32mm golden woven dial (around 15€).

Both look a million and started more conversations than an Omega, a Rolex, a Tag Heuer etc 💪🙏

[danielfernandez]

Love the ESV Study Bible shoutout 😃. Great channel!