Ideal one and done watches

One and done watches for those people that don't want to spend all their money on multiple watches.

0:00 Intro
1:01 "I want a Rolex"
2:40 "I don't want a Rolex"
6:17 "That's way too expensive. I want value"
9:13 "What is good for under 1000 dollars?"
11:04 "I like things that fly"
12:06 "I'm outdoorsy"
13:11 "Give me something Quirky"
15:24 "Make it flashy"
16:38 "I want watch nerd street cred"

[Gnap]

Woooow! What a time to be alive when we can just click one time and then sit back and relax and just listen to this man talking for a few minutes without asking anything in return! I have to say I love it. Thank you good Sir! I reckon even if you are not into watches at ALL this would still make up for a few enjoyable minutes.

[tflp]

My grandad has one watch, the Omega Moonwatch, at a wedding I asked him if he would ever consider getting a dress watch, he replied "If it's good enough for the moon it's good enough for weddings".

[martinpankhurst]

Thank you for identifying yet more watches for my expanding one and done collection !😂

[mhirst]

Being a watch and car guy, I get questions all the time "What car should I buy?". "What watch should I buy"? My answer for non-enthusiasts....Toyota for cars, Citizen Eco-Drive for watches. Both of those will run for many years with little to no maintenance.

[geodesicmonkey]

My grandmother bought me my Tag Heuer Carrera in 2005 as a college graduation present. She has since passed. Everyday I put it on I am reminded of her. My one and done.. perhaps gift it to my daughter when she graduates.
Much appreciation for the videos.

[cerealport]

shoeless children? no no, a real watch enthusiast would sell the kids too.

[Antipeo]

Sinn 556A on silicone strap did it for me. Beautiful and simplistic dial exuding quality. Never got sold on the Rolex / Omega hype.

[davem]

I like this channel. Gets right to it. Succinct, no fluff, no bullshit.

[frankpentangeli]

To me the best "one and done" watches that are ultimately versatile but also really attractive are the Explorer (the 39mm version) and the Aqua Terra. Can't beat them. And if you're looking for a DIVE watch you can wear under any circumstance, it has to be a Submariner. More inexpensive "one and done" watches could be a pre-owned (since they've been discontinued) Seiko SARB033 / SARB035, a Longines Spirit "time only" version or perhaps a Hamilton Khaki Field, though the Khaki is not quite as versatile as the other brands I mentioned. Tudor Black Bay 58 may work too, but I find them a little bland most of the time.

[grunt]

So happy to see Victorinox mentioned. They really don't seem to get any love but I managed to pick up a 2-tone alliance for under 200$ a few years ago and it's a really stunning piece that gets some of the most compliments of my collection.

[Leo-ghnz]

I have gone through way too many watches at a lot of price points. And yet as a one and done watch, the IWC Mark XX stands out clearly. Improved WR on the XX is a huge deal. Then add in legibility, timeless style, date function, brand recognition, comfort. It’s also a strap monster AND makes it easy as cake to change the straps, and legit looks good on all 3 strap possibilities. The OEM rubber in particular is one of the best rubber straps I have experienced.

The bracelet has an ingenious micro adjustment, and easy to size links.

It really is the best and dare I say perfect one and done.

For me personally I have been fortunate enough to get a VC Overseas and that would prob me MY one and done if forced, as it shares a lot of the qualities of the Mark XX. Mark XX looks better on leather strap though, and easier to size links.

[brucesuitt]

For under $1k, I would suggest Hamilton watches all day long. They are built to last forever, are very well regulated, and use ETA calibers that are easily serviced.

[simonhodgetts]

I subscribe to the 2 watch collection. An good quality automatic watch for most daily uses, including for formal occasions, and a ‘beater’ watch for when you’re doing chores. Personally I have a Tudor BB36 as my day to day watch, and a trusty (and almost indestructible) Seiko 5 military beater watch. I have a few others, but if I had to slim down to just 2 watches, these would be the 2.

[SirStamford]

Glad you mentioned Sinn. Great watches. 556 is a good "one" watch to get as well. I've got my eye in the 556 ib blue.

[safetyforge]

I picked up my Sub No Date for my 60th birthday....but couldn't stop there. Really enjoy swapping to my GS and Tudor GMTs and love the simplicity of my Sinn 556i. I have a few others from Hamilton, Seko and Citizen that get some wrist time as well. Excellent video again Michael...a wonderful tour of some amazing choices out there!

[samgrant]

I've got VC's, AP's, Breguet's, Omega's, JLC's, Zenith's, old real Smiths - but one and done is still the good old VC Overseas first gen (ultra thin at 8.5mm, 150m WR), still better than anything VC is punting today out under the Overseas banner. They had to use a Girard-Perregaux movement. In today's market and buying today I'd go for the GP Laureato with essentially the same movement, not quite as thin, and not quite as highly rated WR, but still about the best "movement" for the money.

[luke]

I would like to recommend Christopher Ward C63 Sealander. Whether you get the standard or GMT version is up to you, but I would say get the GMT. The dragonfly blue has some Milgauss vibes to it, although not a homage by any means.

[YT-sc]

This is the best watch channel for watch far. It's so good that I can no longer stand to watch most other watch channels (except maybe the occasional AMW or Teddy B). These videos are a perfect blend of information, analysis, education, and entertainment . Great job.

[George_Lewis]

I know quite a few men and women whose one-and-done watch is a Rolex. None of them appear to be watch nerds. I am a watch nerd, however, If I could have only one watch it would be my midsize Omega Seamaster 300 that I purchased in 1999-ish. I have worn it with a suit to funerals and weddings, hiking to the tops of some of Nevada's tallest mountains, and everywhere in-between.

[scottburden]

Awesome video Mike. Grand Seiko fanboy here… I reckon their autos (eg. the White Birch) could slot in beside the OP and Aqua Terra, and for something just left of field the SBGM221. Spring Drive for watch nerd cred…