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

[@CaptCanuck4444]

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 KZbin watch content that just encourages viewers to buy more and more watches.

[@nolangaudreau]

Great idea!

[@TheAussiePencil]

I like this idea a lot. A lot of watch talk is just consumerism

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

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

[@giants4105]

100 %

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks for letting me be a part of your day! Enjoy your Saturday.

[@litan114]

you'd be a great employee - sucking up the boss - hehe

[@adamr9570]

@@TeddyBaldassarre I could say the same thing about you Teddy. 😄

[@jeremys693]

Like the aquanaut being recommended over the nautilus (sort of). Feel like the aquanaut is certainly the better only watch, especially if you also have the bracelet.

[@RJay207]

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. 🧐

[@johnfarel3152]

If this was in your recommended videos you probably have no interest in owning just one watch, lol.

[@saranath0317]

Exactly 😂

[@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.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Agreed! I remember asking about a discount on a Tudor Black Bay (in-house movement) at an AD a few years ago. AD said no discounts but they were gifting a watch winder. Why bother with a watch winder for a watch with a 70hr power reserve? 😂😂😂😂

[@marcusedcofficial]

What are some pieces you would have included if the power reserve isn't being considered?

[@tonyl7000]

Most watches' accuracy decrease as the power reserve runs low. Why do we want cars that can go super fast if most of us won't ever use that speed? It's nice to know that it can.

[@mrparkx2]

​@tonyl7000 this. It's not where or when we are going to use it that's important. It's what it can do. Haha

[@tyarnold4088]

​@tonyl7000 my car goes super fast and I use that speed.

[@MKGamingInvesting]

Teddy 1200$ for a book? Not even if I would love Rolex and earned more than 8 figures a year

[@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.

[@paulhopkins1905]

$1200 for a book about Rolex is beyond ridiculous

[@MCDU81]

How can you have missed the Omega Aqua Terra, Teddy? If there is one watch "one and done", it's the AT.

[@jacobbrower2673]

He has mentioned it in many, many previous videos, it was nice to see something else instead

[@GoTerpsGoBlue]

Teddy is partial to the Globemaster…I disagree with him as the AT has a better sporty/semi formal presentation than Globemaster…thus the better GADA

[@MCDU81]

@@GoTerpsGoBlue Totally agree. Absolutely nothing wrong with a GM, but the AT is a way better GADA.

[@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.

[@jamesmeacham1305]

Got mine last month. I could easily never buy another watch. Incredibly versatile, class, and beautiful.

[@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.

[@phildupuis1084]

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

[@dsvillalva]

The Odysseus was a limited edition that was sold out the day it was launched last year. Teddy shouldn’t be highlighting such a timepiece for this video.

[@seaweed719]

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

[@matthewkey8150]

Sticker shock from seeing a $1,200 price tag on a coffee table book. And I’m a guy that will spend thousands of dollars on a hunk of metal that my phone can easily outperform.

[@joerichardson6107]

IWC...man, if there ever was a 5k watch that looked $600.

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

It looks 5k in the metal

[@rem9011]

Hah have you not seen most of the list, like the H.Moser one? That watch looks like a $150 micro brand entry level, sells for &10k++ ....

[@TheKhazar]

Haha so true. Get a Stowa and invest remaining 3.5k in another watch.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

The only IWC that gets my attention is the Pro Pilot but it’s way overpriced.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

$1200 for a book about watches! Who would pay that?

[@aramlevonian]

no Omega aqua terra? interesting...

[@brianpercival1829]

You used to make excellent videos. Now you ruin the videos with voice over music and thumping in the background is distracting and annoying. Patience is running out and getting ready to un-subscribe as it looks like you are not returning to your previous voice only videos. No point watching when I leave the video early.

[@bonkersblock]

Rolex submariner with date! Is the ultimate ONE watch collection!

[@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.

[@isaacc154]

I have the globemaster in silver dial with steel bracelet. I bought separately the leather strap. My favorite watch by far, like it more than my Submariner Date and my Cartier Santos. Whenever I take out my watch tools and change strap to bracelet or viceversa, I enjoy those couple of minutes like nothing else. Much more than just those quick release systems. Perfect size, looks right in every situation, wearing joggers, jeans and t shirts of my humble company, a polo, shirt, sweater , of any color , but like it specifically the most wearing black or gray specially on the strap. And that applied star and Omega logo with the Globemaster lettering, wow.

[@januszbujnowski5870]

Teddy be honest with us, you made this 25 minute video solely to have another opportunity to flex your new Globemaster 😂😜

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

LOL more than likely

[@siongheeleong8078]

A double dip on Rolex (Explorer and then the Submariner) when stated earlier that only 1 watch per brand will be chosen for the list.

[@DWilliam1]

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.

[@jps3b]

Spot on with the Explorer. That watch will serve you good from the jungle to the board room.

[@hfuffvnjvnijd8989]

The Buttplug hand on the ranger sucks, when you see you cannot unsee!!

[@planetdee3587]

I feel with Rolex it should be the Datejust. Not every all purpose watch needs to be so in the middle. The DJ has long been that only watch for many people for years. It can be very dressy but also be used in jeans and a t shirt even on the jubilee with fluted. It has proven to be the most universal watch in actual practice.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Completely agree

[@m.e.p.r]

DateJust or an Explorer 1. Bit boring? Yeah, probably 😂. But I can't think of another watch maker that guarantees a service interval of 10yrs. So in terms of "a wear it and forget about it" watch, Rolex is hard to match.

[@zhan9207]

"This can be your only watch" is the beginning of a watch collection of one, two, three, four......watches🤣

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Rolex Datejust ⌚

[@sinjon]

I’m sorry, $1200 for that Rolex book? 😂 I’m sure there’s someone who is wild enough to pay that for a book but not this guy That Grand Seiko is gorgeous though

[@theAplaBetman27]

When are you going to start telling us where you buy your coats?

[@jellebos6589]

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. :)

[@calvinchann1996]

Nah. In my life of 60 years without actually actively looking at watches I’d accumulated 27 watches, many of which were my one watch for several years. Now, less than one year on and after putting some time into watches I’m getting close to three times that number. Even with. Luxury watch, I’m not sure one luxury watch could cover it all.

[@litan114]

for an average joe income- 1 watch - recommend Tudor & Longiness

[@curtbrown7718]

Two problems with your videos lately, Teddy. Many of your intros show footage of upcoming watches within the video, so the obvious result is, on some level, the mystery is taken out of what the video content will show, so there is no need to watch it. Second, enough with the hard sell for your web site. Often, talking about your web site takes a minute or two, and to be honest, I regularly go elsewhere rather than watch a commercial.

[@guillogarcia7226]

In Omega I actually prefer the Aquaterra over the Constellation

[@justinharrison9521]

What’s the point in including Rolex if they don’t want the average person buying their watches?

[@pizza.doctor]

why are you wearing your coat inside?

[@bencze465]

Just started but my god, being happy for a simple mechanical feature of a clasp at "this price level", over 3000$ seems absolutely crazy. People buy cars that are in a decent functional and optical condition for this price that are surely made from a lot more components and feature a lot more actual technology. I like watches but it's a truly scam industry, maybe offering a hair over crypto and NFT in value.

[@GeorgeFrideric71]

Good vid. Still 'defy' though not deeefie! Just because it's a watch doesn't mean it gets a special pronunciation! (even if the CEO of the company might wish it so!).

[@nicerides9224]

That Baume & Mercier Riviera is absolutely stunning.

[@Baujahr90erAG]

Those grand seiko dials are insane. There is nothink like it, saw one that mimics the waves of a lake in japan, absolutely stunning.

[@Odin9Realms]

Realistically my solar G-SHOCK could be my one and done watch since I can wear it in any situation and never have to take it off but I just like having variety of flavors in a variety of price ranges.

[@vfp16]

If your life is more active and sporty then yes otherwise you’d want something more conventional for business / dress situations

[@sumitkar8146]

The Omega Aqua Terra has to be on this list - great video as always

[@Snowkone81]

Completely agree - I was expecting to see it as well.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

It should’ve been instead of the Globemaster.

[@diavalus]

@@eyeheartsushi2212 have both, but the Globemaster is better. Don’t get me wrong, the AT is fantastic as well, just a notch below the Globemaster.

[@chrislong1287]

You have been lifting weights?

[@angrypenguin956]

I admit it's my personal taste but I think that a ''do it all'' watch should come on a braclet rather than a strap. It's true that you can always make a swap but it requires and extra manipulation which shouldn't be necessary.

[@cheemomugdoo799]

I think you overlooked a diver that would be a perfect all around watch. The Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 line. They come in 46, 44, and 42 mm, and a few different dial colors. They are not so diver specific either and would look great with a t-shirt or a suit.

[@BadGuyDennis]

I have a B01 chronograph in blue. And I believe if I could only have one watch, this is the one. This is a very practical watch with more than adequate water resistant; accurate, reliable and dependable chronograph function caliber. Aesthetically it is a diver inspired watch but with some elegant treatment also give you some dress watch theme in return. Especially with the blue rubber strap that come along with, paired with a formal suit, especially in blue, is a surpricingly perfect match. Yet it is a sport watch, paired with denim also works well. This is a watch that almost fulfill everything I want. (If there is a pulsometer and a 18k rose gold bezel, that would be absolutely perfect for me.)

[@jasonchatham4170]

Teddy is looking swollen these days. I suspect he’s quietly a beast in the gym. Don’t let the nice guy thing fool you folks! 😎

[@albundy3929]

something wierd about how overdressed you are indoors. you always seem to have the clothes wearing you instead of wearing the clothes..

[@mesteme]

A lot of noise, all I could hear was Constellation, Lange Odysseus and Fifty Fathoms 😅

[@TheBimmer74]

If I could only keep one watch it would be my Omega Seamaster 300 Professional. I actually love the helium escape valve, the Bond connection and the movement is far superior to that of the Submariner.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I was wearing mine yesterday and thought to myself “Yep. This can be my one and only watch.”

[@scott7841]

The one great thing with Omega divers (vs Rolex) is the fact that they fly under the radar MUCH better! People outside of the watch community know Rolex, but they have no idea about other brands! That can be a huge advantage b/c nobody is going to rip your arm off to get your Omega 300m in the way they might with a Rolex Sub. And Omega makes fantastic luxury watches!

[@JamesCarian]

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

[@SVNS1XTWO]

Love your videos Teddy! But I'd like to see what you're wearing when you're filming. Maybe do a wrist check at the start and let us know what you're wearing on that given day?

[@MrBev19]

The Tudor Ranger is absolute trash. I don’t understand why you would waste three thousand dollars on this.

[@TheEagles427]

Teddy, Outstanding presentation with a thorough review of a variety of great watches. Rolex Submariner is #1 on my list with Omega as #2. I’m still looking at the Grand Seiko as a possible add to my collection. I also like a variety of Micro watch products. Cheers

[@lebronjohnson6735]

Submariner is so overpriced and basic nowadays. It was a great pick 10-15years ago.

[@GianVisciano]

I purchased my Tudor Ranger last month for this very reason. One watch for any/every day for the long haul. Do I want other watches? Sure. But this watch keeps me extremely satisfied. I love this as a tool watch that wasn't crazy expensive, rugged, great movement. Plus I like the bracelet better than other Tudors. Highly recommend. Plus no photos do it justice. Wear one before you judge!

[@Giuseppe_est.2008]

Hi @GianVisciano. 🎉congrats! I also have the Ranger, I went with the rubber strap although the bracelet was also available. I have a question regarding the accuracy, my watch goes fast everyday a sec or two… in a few days it will be 15-20secs or more faster. I tried to rest it at night or day crown down or up or crystal down or up it doesnt slow the seconds. How is your accuracy? I have this also for a month and I dont want to bring it in yet for service or to check… it might be break-in period? Please let me know. Thank you in advance. Cheers giuseppe Some days I wish I got the bracelet instead as the rubberat times moves off the center of my wrist. How is your bracelet? Thanks again. Giuseppe

[@GianVisciano]

@@Giuseppe_est.2008 Ciao! I'm no expert but I believe they have the COSC certification, meaning that it has an average accuracy of -4/+6 seconds per day. So a second or two is totally normal!

[@Giuseppe_est.2008]

@@GianVisciano ciao! Thanks for your reply! Saluti. Giuseppe

[@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.

[@goyomojotech]

The thing is sometimes patience just doesn't work. The AD simply disregards you if you don't wanna purchase other stuff.

[@acgagaclan]

Not a big fan of Odysseus with the metal bracelet, it just looks so awkward. Would go for white gold version with rubber strap if it’s up to me

[@jayoungrn]

It makes no sense to say " stay patient" The AD will either sell it to you ( if you spend tons on their junk) or you will not qualify and never get a watch. There is no Rolex waiting list. If you don't get a call in a month - you never going to get a call. Dealers would rather sell it out the back door than sell it to you as they can pocket the extra money.

[@BFit25]

Untrue

[@Valera_Scotland]

I'd vote for the Rolex OP (36mm) or Aqua Terra 38. Beauties P.s. Rolex OP41 is actually 39.5mm

[@DavidWilliams-zn2nc]

Great video again, but am I the only one that thinks the finishing on the Patek is hugely inferior to the VC, also for £33,000 only 50m water resistance on the AP?? The Vacheron in my opinion is the ultimate grail brand 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@justinlangley9522]

agreed completely! patek Nautilus as well as the one shown here look SOO Plain .. looks likes a $50 watch .. the VC on the other hand as well as the Lange ... those are beautiful watches!

[@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!

[@AZadeh-nd8vx]

Aqua Terra is the ultimate one and done IMO. Pick your colour and size, I went green 41mm.

[@2siQc]

I love watches but i can’t afford 95% of them. This feels like torture.

[@justinlangley9522]

soo true! sure we can go down the path of a homage watch to scratch that itch for a Submariner or Royal Oak but it just doesn't compare to the real deal.. i will say though if you have a decent payed job choosing a small group of watches and sticking with them its amazing how well you can actually save up!

[@bloodshot6]

The Longines Zulu is looking mighty good. Been waiting to purchase an explorer II, one year later with my local AD…no luck…I may be going the Longines route. I also like the Grand Seiko SBGN005.

[@ignaciopadilla5150]

For me if I would only have one watch would be the the Black Bay Pro but I wish I had an infinite amount of money to get a Lange

[@morgan97475]

I do like that Baume & Mercier Riviera.

[@carsonbrandt6137]

Awesome video! I would love to see an affordable version of this video.

[@balesjo]

Maybe expand on the $1000 - $5000 range. I know for some this kind of stretches the idea of "affordable" since it doesn't cover the sub $1000 range, but those reviews are quite easy to find. This range moves upscale a bit and gets into some of the near luxury brands as well as the lower end of a few luxury watches.

[@AbhisarRawat]

I can't even afford a G shock but i watch all the best watches videos just incase a millionaire asks me for watch advice

[@newtonlee7849]

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

[@johnnyg419]

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

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks for watching, John!

[@FRST2012]

I am by no means a Rolex fanboy, very far from it. However, for me the best on this list was the Rolex Op (in 36mm)

[@KamAbaki]

Hey Teddy, just a small correction for outside US prices, the sub no date is currently selling for 10250 USD and the date will set you back 11250 USD and in some countries there a slight mark up of 2 to 5 % on both . Cheers

[@calvinchann1996]

“Currently selling”?

[@dr.kevinmoore8889]

Teddy has dainty wrists so he is always pushing tiny watches

[@Nightfury0695]

If it is going to be your only watch and do it all, a date windows is essential. Don't care about the symmetry or anything, you cant call it a do it all if the date window is not present.

[@JoseAntNS]

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date is saying "Hi"

[@epbrown01]

YES! I just spent 5 minutes scrolling the comments, knowing *someone* had to recognize this.

[@bobbyp8443]

Teddy, thank you for another great video. I was looking for my first GS to mark giving my daughter away this June (I love my MarineMaster btw). Wearing a medium blue custom suit and was at my local AD. Initially drawn to the SBGA375 and that deep blue dial, spring drive and 44GS case. But then he showed me the SBGH295. That dial is spectacular. The 62 GS wears a bit smaller on my 6.5 wrist. I am looking to the Jedi Master of Horology, Teddy B for advice.

[@zambonidriver42]

If I had to pick one, Tudor BB GMT.

[@ehsanshoara5754]

Thanks for sharing your horological knowledge Teddy. 👍

[@degenerateWA]

The Ranger may need to be discontinued before the watch community appreciates it, but it truly is an "ultimate watch" for versatility, practicality, availability, and value.

[@hulkslayer626]

Starting 2024, I will be putting aside $20/week. By July 2030 on my 50th birthday, I should have about $6,500 and I'm going to buy my Holy Grail watch, a Grand Seiko Snowflake ❄️ 😀

[@Tiger_Simple]

The Omega Globemaster with that fluted bezel is just so…. 😩 I have a new grail watch

[@Jay_Bee1]

Waiting impatiently for the review of the new longines majetek!

[@MKGamingInvesting]

Globemaster with AT dial would be 🤯🤩. But Globemaster and AT are overpriced

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

True

[@modernwagie8719]

Teddy- you frequently have a great over shirt or field jacket on. Can you tell where you get them?

[@Alistair_McCullom]

Not only do I have all these watches but I also got a Glock in my rarri

[@justwise88]

Got the call to pick up a 41mm OP this week with the silver dial and I did not decline…..cheers!

[@robertlynch7520]

A 'one and done bottom line?' No matter how many watch styles and manufacturers I look at, it always seems to come back to Grand Seiko. Gorgeous faces, impeccable craftsmanship, horology certifications, top-shelf specifications and above all else, surprisingly modest prices for what is in the the box. Sure, you might scoff at spending $6,700 for a snow-white GS, when an iconic Rolex is similarly priced and has awesome street cred. But ... its not a GS. Hibeat or Spring ... GS blows the Rolex away. Then when it comes to sharply comparing your $6,700 GS with virtually every other brand (shown here)from $3,000 to $12,000 well ... again ... GS has the chops. Though I continue to watch Dr. Baldassare's videos every week, I've pretty much put on my 'second-and-below' list all of the non Grand Seiko's. If I were buying a watch for an awfully good friend and/or business partner // or // esteemed relative, it'd be a GS. And, when I talk up watches with anyone remotely interested, I say exactly the same. Lastly, one of my uncles' friends accidentally included a GS/spring drive bought 15 years back in his weekly wash. Heavy duty cycle. And into the clothes dryer it went. 2 hour cycle. My uncle is nearly deaf, so couldn't hear the clanging of that poor watch. Anyway, took out the clothes and was surprised-and-saddened to see his watch in the bottom. Guess what ... still the second-hand was spinning its usual smooth-as-glass orbit about the dial. The watch hadn't lost or gained more than a couple seconds of time. The case was almost unmarred, but had annoying edges-scratches all about. His jeweler carefully fixed those up. Last I heard, he's still wearing it, and its still keeping outrageously accurate time, blemishes and all. I doubt any other maker's watch might serendipitously have survived as well. GS. The one-and-done.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

That’s good to know about the GS.

[@M3huehue]

Once im a licensed architect ill buy a omega globe master, GS and Tudor. Ill pass on that rolex (its all hype)

[@TM-ic1eb]

Look at the explorer, OP or sub side by side with the omega or tudor, and you will see why they are so popular

[@krishall4861]

AP, Patek and Rolex are all just silly these days in terms of cost. My pick from that video, the Longines Zulu Time 😊

[@TheSzmichal]

I would love to see a Longines Spirit Diver one day with a case and face of Zulu and maybe in titanium :) this would be a killer watch

[@asherhumphreys7273]

Aquaterra, explorer, sub. All I need and want

[@matlindell5022]

The one and done is definitely the Explorer 1👍😤

[@gg-gioelegregorini8023]

I love the rolex datejust, I wear my 16200 every day and I think it's excellent in any situation. stainless steel watches with integrated bracelets, maybe with a white or silver dial are perfect every time (I have a silver dial with no numbers on it, it's just stunning every time I look at it)

[@linsenmeyerrene]

Great Video 👍🏻 i would prefere the Aqua terra over the globemaster

[@roger5313]

But uncle Bulbazarre, all those watches are boring and dumb.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Which watch do you like?

[@Mik01ist]

Hey Teddy, peculiar choice with the Defy... Don't you think the Revival or Chronomaster are more everyday/versatile? Thank you

[@stephannordmann5346]

Hi, Teddy thank you 4 all the nice videos. 👍 I am missing one great brand in all your videos Carl F. Bucherer 🤔

[@bernardhossmoto]

16:20 I want the blue Diver 300

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I have the black dial but the blue one also looks cool.