State of the Collection 2023 | Seiko, Rolex, Casio, Swatch, and 45 Watches!

It's that time of year where all of us watch enthusiasts on YouTube showcase the current state of the collection to round up the year!

This is the first time I'm ever showcasing my entire collection and first long video over 30 minutes. @JustOneMoreWatch I have no clue how you consistently make these long format videos... Tips please!

Every watch has a story and I go through my thought process choosing the watches in my collection as well as why I'm still holding it on to this day, some of which I attribute to my origin stories as a watch collector.

Whether you're into Rolex watches or ultra affordable watch brands like Timex, I'd say every watch acquisition is a personal journey and the collection you end up with is truly special.

I know this is a very different video than what I usually do so please, if for some reason you don't enjoy it, stick around because my usual video formats will still be produced.

If you did enjoy this video, then feel free to check out my other videos if you haven't already. Until then, I'll see you all in the next video!

#seiko #rolex #casio #swatch #moonswatch

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Equipment List:

Origin Watches
00:28 Casio Calculator
00:59 Timex Digital Retro Watch
01:22 Swatch Sistem51
02:11 Timex Weekender Chronograph
02:44 Citizen Promaster Diver EcoDrive
03:49 Laco Flieger B-Type Leipzig
04:56 Seiko Turtle “Blue Lagoon”
05:36 Seiko SBDC053

Collecting What I Liked
07:13 Vostok Amphibia (110, 120, 090 Cases)
08:21 Seiko Monster 1st Generation Black Dial
09:02 Seiko Alpinist SARB017 Green Dial
09:36 Seiko 5 GMT Orange Dial
10:23 Kurono Tokyo Seiji
11:37 Casio Duro
12:17 G-Shock DW5600
13:00 Seiko Captain Willard Mod Watch Build
13:21 Casio Arnie
14:12 Casio Royale
15:02 Braun AW50
15:54 Seiko School Time
17:07 WMT Vintage Daytona 6239 Homage
18:37 Swatch x Omega MoonSwatches (Mission to Uranus, Mission to Mars, Mission to the Moon, Mission to Jupiter)
20:05 Swatch x Blancpain Scuba (Antarctic)

Deals
20:46 Seiko 5KX Creme Dial
21:18 Seiko Solar Tuna
22:19 Seiko 7A28 Chronograph
24:12 Timex Q
25:20 Seiko 5KX Rowing Blazers

Gifts
26:51 About Vintage GMT
28:05 Ciga Design (Series Z, Blue Planet)
28:52 Squale Corso Italiano (Whatawatches)
29:40 Casio Calculator White

Personal Grails
29:53 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000
31:23 Casio Beside
32:46 Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi
34:35 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Tiffany Blue

36:53 What’s Next in the Collection + Closing Thoughts

[tokyofall]

I really appreciate that your collection is accessible to us average folks. Too often, other channel talk about their collections, and while they're incredible, they’re really not attainable.

[JohnnyJohnJon]

I walked into a Rolex boutique today and asked them if they have any Seiko Pepsi’s in stock. The salesman gave me the longest stare I have ever received in retail.

[jonboy]

Thank you! I love how this isn’t a flex. You’ve got some inexpensive cool watches here too, true enthusiast!

[ClickyBezel]

Origin Watches
00:28 Casio Calculator
00:59 Timex Digital Retro Watch
01:22 Swatch Sistem51
02:11 Timex Weekender Chronograph
02:44 Citizen Promaster Diver EcoDrive
03:49 Laco Flieger B-Type Leipzig
04:56 Seiko Turtle “Blue Lagoon”
05:36 Seiko SBDC053

Collecting What I Liked
07:13 Vostok Amphibia (110, 120, 090 Cases)
08:21 Seiko Monster 1st Generation Black Dial
09:02 Seiko Alpinist SARB017 Green Dial
09:36 Seiko 5 GMT Orange Dial
10:23 Kurono Tokyo Seiji
11:37 Casio Duro
12:17 G-Shock DW5600
13:00 Seiko Captain Willard Mod Watch Build
13:21 Casio Arnie
14:12 Casio Royale
15:02 Braun AW50
15:54 Seiko School Time
17:07 WMT Vintage Daytona 6239 Homage
18:37 Swatch x Omega MoonSwatches (Mission to Uranus, Mission to Mars, Mission to the Moon, Mission to Jupiter)
20:05 Swatch x Blancpain Scuba (Antarctic)

Deals
20:46 Seiko 5KX Creme Dial
21:18 Seiko Solar Tuna
22:19 Seiko 7A28 Chronograph
24:12 Timex Q
25:20 Seiko 5KX Rowing Blazers

Gifts
26:51 About Vintage GMT
28:05 Ciga Design (Series Z, Blue Planet)
28:52 Squale Corso Italiano (Whatawatches)
29:40 Casio Calculator White

Personal Grails
29:53 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000
31:23 Casio Beside
32:46 Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi
34:35 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Tiffany Blue

36:53 What’s Next in the Collection + Closing Thoughts

I know this video is a little bit different from my usual formats but thought I'd close out the year with a SOTC video! Hope you all enjoyed it and see you next year!

[BenMwatches]

Such a cool collection
So diverse
Really enjoyed the back stories to the watches

[TealBeretta-tqtd]

I really enjoy your content and perspective. Thank you for taking the time to do this. You're a good dude

[salam-sy]

I love massive, diverse collections like this. I also have Vostoks which I have modded and I have to say, they get so much wrist time and a lot more notice than my other watches. I love their engineering and design, having worn them on a lot of trips they have so many useful features you wouldnt normally notice.

[barryvercueil]

Thank you for sharing your collection and your watch journey. Cheers

[TheFuturisticVintage]

Such a beautiful collection. Love the production quality. Keep pushing my bro. More life in 2024 ✌️

[jungholee]

Finally a sotc watch video I can sit through the whole time and be jealous about every single one! I personally love the aw50 the most!

[evalost]

45 watches really does speak to my soul when it come to watch collections lol. Have a happy new year great collection

[rezorked]

I really enjoyed this video, I found it really interesting how I have had the same "evolution" as you, from Casio, Timex, Seiko, Swiss brands, etc... I truly enjoyed this video of the journey you have had as an enthusiast. I just found your channel, you have a new subscriber, keep the good work!

[chrisenchemin]

Hello and thanks for this video. I loved the way you created categories to explain why and how your watches are yours. And also the time you took to clealy note each one into the description. A great video for a really unique collection.

[fatmclovin]

i've been meaning to do a [insert title card]

[benferris]

Cool collection, very different styles and pieces than mine. Pretty cool to see the different directions that people go in with their collecting journey and what styles they like. Especially cool considering that you're absolutely right, the journey starts off with Seiko's and veers off from there

[dennischen]

I personally don't get how someone could get rid of such a sentimental piece from their late father, watch person or not. But you can find deals this way. I bought my seamaster automatic 41mm from someone else's late father's collection for $1300 a whole while back. One of my best deals at the time. But my best deals had to be my Rolex pre-ceramic sub date for $4500, speedy pro for $2600, and my Tudor Pelagos 39 for $2700, latter 2 I picked up last year.

[oscarsanchez]

I love the collection. The aw50 was one of the first watches that started my love for collecting. Such an interesting piece.

[ExplorerZed]

I’m a bit late to the party BUT I’m going to Tokyo in about 3 weeks! Your thoughts are on point with mine. It’s fun watching your videos!

[DavidClarke-kjky]

good collection. the ‘Pepsi’ GMT is a wonderful watch, well done getting that. the OP is a really interesting ‘silver Explorer’ too. some fun Seiko and Casio models, and your strap choices are clever as they often widen the appeal of your pieces.

[ArchitAggarwal]

May I know the strap on the Seiko at @5:42? Loved it!