The Perfect 3-Watch Collection Under $5000 | Building a Watch Collection

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Building the perfect 3-watch collection for under $5000 is such a great topic. And the question of how to build that watch collection is one that has so many different answers. For me, the best and most ideal 3-watch collection is one that gives you incredible range and versatility throughout a variety situations, which is why my criteria included having an "everyday" watch, a sport watch, and a dress watch. I didn't want to give you just one option, however, so I put together two different 3-watch collections--both for under $5000. Enjoy!
COLLECTION NO. 1
▪ Seiko SARB033 → bit.ly/3qLD7BU
▪ Tudor Heritage Black Bay → bit.ly/2KfgVQ4
▪ Vintage Omega Seamaster → bit.ly/342SH2B
COLLECTION NO. 2
▪ Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical → bit.ly/3oHUpy9
▪ Omega Speedmaster Reduced → bit.ly/3m6d7xO
▪ Cartier Tank Solo → bit.ly/3a8FJUu
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[@jethrojacinto2798]

I'd love to see this mini-series continue for different price points like 3 watches for $10,000 and so on...

[@Moving_Chicane]

Agree

[@Moving_Chicane]

Even expand to liquors, red wines, shoes, sunglasses, whatever!

[@hespokestyle]

Totally planning on it. We have a few more in the queue at the moment.

[@ajiebkp]

Maybe start at $1000...

[@sunildaniel1838]

@@ajiebkp given the criteria here is luxury watches, unfortunately you won't find 3 luxury watches for under $1k

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Tudor for the win! :) Love my Black Bay 58

[@onurjunior6578]

Seiko & Tissot watches are also great watches and way cheaper than other brands and looks as good as the expensive watches. 🙃

[@jared3235]

@@onurjunior6578 Tissot is fantastic. But collectors can’t get over the quartz movements.

[@omegaseamaster300m4]

Tudor wins always! Glad you have one!

[@wristpresence___]

I love mine as well and curious to know why he didn't choose the bb58 and instead the 41mm original heritage blackbay. I think you can't even find these on the used market let alone in the AD.

[@hespokestyle]

Cheers, Antonio!

[@tiegedolly]

Great video! I'd go with... Sinn 104 - Everyday watch ($1300) Oris Aquis Date Relief (My actual watch) - Sport watch ($1800) Frederique Constant Healey Chronograph - Dress watch ($1500)

[@1984sebb]

For those who don't want the bother of a vintage piece, I'd recommend the Longines Conquest Heritage 35mm instead of the vintage Omega.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for the rec, Sebb!

[@Gardel1337]

The sarb033 is my everyday watch and is amazing. Understated, lovely details, good price. You cannot go wrong with it. I got it before the price skyrocketed fortunately.

[@hespokestyle]

That's awesome. Congrats! A beautiful watch.

[@julianhill6868]

It is a real beauty. Bought an alphanist as my first watch about three years ago and absolutely love it. I have to get the sarb033 aswell now, such a versatile watch.

[@gabrieleredia7157]

I have the SARB035 on a jubilee and fluted bezel and absolutely love it. Can’t go wrong with either of the two.

[@oleg274]

Use Tudor BB58 as my daily. Totally love it! Very wearable due to smaller 39mm case, the only watch you need!

[@omegaseamaster300m4]

Great Watch! Congrats!

[@hespokestyle]

Nice!

[@Boca09tx]

So far this is the best 3 watch collection video that I've seen. Great Choices!

[@brett2396]

Preowned: BB58 $2900, Nomos Orion $1500, Sarb033 $600. With a little bit of shopping around you can find these prices.

[@poozizzle]

I use my SARB 033 as my everyday. Love it! Great style!

[@hespokestyle]

Right on!

[@franciscolizcano4068]

Absolutely love these more classic-sized watch collections. Looking forward to other price ranges.

[@hespokestyle]

More to come! And thanks!

[@rodsalvador3608]

You can't go wrong with either collection! A little bit more than $5k, but DateJust 1601/1603 ($3k), Longines Legend ($1.2k), Baltic Aquascaphe GMT ($1.1k).

[@janeflores8306]

Great video!

[@ruz8099]

Collection 1 is a good one! Here is mine: Everyday: vintage datejust (1601/1603...) Sport: Seiko Skx007 Dress: Nomos tangente Alternative: Everyday: Nomos club Sport: Skx 009 Dress: reverso medium classic

[@hespokestyle]

Nice! Great choices!

[@robertschneider2189]

This is a perfect video. Chrono 24 is awesome, and they feed my obsession.

[@siongheeleong8078]

While the used path gets you good bang for the buck, the new watches route can be just as good. Before some of these used watches reach vintage and desirable status, someone has to purchase them new first. Owning a vintage watch is not for people new to watches since servicing can be problematic for some models. Plus, you don't want to be seen as stuck in time (yes, pun intended). Here's my suggested 3-watch collection that does not go for the famous big expensive brand names (like Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Cartier): > Daily watch: Seiko Presage SPB169 - Green textured dial and gold seconds hand give a great contrast. Finishing that rivals brands asking for more. > Sports watch: Oris Aquis Date (39.5mm/Steel Bracelet) - Size is closer to the vintage Tudor Black Bay but has a modern look. There are various coloured dial-and-bezel combinations as well. > Dress watch: Nomos Orion Reference 301 (35mm) - Timeless design and in a size and format befitting a dress watch.

[@felipec2157]

Wow that Sarb look like millions bucks! Amazing content and quality video!!!

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks a ton!

[@TheFranticgamer]

I love the watch selection. Elegant and not flashy. Love how your channel places an emphasis on style and not fashion. I can watch your older videos from several years ago and it is still very relevant today.

[@hespokestyle]

Thank you so much!

[@jobro524]

I like both collections. Great picks all around

[@aaronkeyes8943]

I wish I had bought the SARB033 back a few years ago when you could get it for under $500. Great video as always sir!

[@hespokestyle]

You and me both!

[@robboyer6448]

I like the second line up, especially the Tank for the dress watch. And i would definitely wear a dress watch with a tuxedo...

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@aadarshakuinkel4518]

Perfect timing ...love from Nepal!!!!

[@hespokestyle]

Great! Hello!

[@ronm6585]

Thank you sir. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. 🎄

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks, Ron! Same to you and yours.

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting collection. Enjoyed it. Wear your pieces in good health. Regards.

[@Max-gh1zg]

I might get that seiko sarb, beautiful watch!

[@neltharia]

Nomos Club Sport - Everyday/Business Cartier Tank Solo - Business/Dress Seiko SKX007 - Sport/Fun

[@hespokestyle]

Great collection!

[@jP-nw7nm]

Gosh darn your style and taste aligns with what I’ve been looking for in mentor!

[@muhammadali.8170]

I was watching Teddy's Best Watches Under series and this is the perfect follow up!

[@hespokestyle]

Sweet.

[@eldritchweather]

Dear Brian happy holidays to you and your loved ones! Salutations from Greece!

[@hespokestyle]

Thank you, Alex. And same to you.

[@tarun4921]

Good one brian! I love the cartier pasha! Very masculine classic watch.

[@hespokestyle]

Classic

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

I have the Tudor and a SARB035. But my current favorite is my aqua terra.

[@heathwoodruff6975]

Really appreciate you. Just revamped my entire wardrobe influenced by your knowledge and advice.

[@hespokestyle]

Man, that makes me so happy to hear! Congrats and hope you love it.

[@heathwoodruff6975]

@@hespokestyle I do, Sir. Keep up your content as long as you stay passionate about it. God Bless, Brian.

[@stephenso3]

Been waiting for this video!! Great choices Brian. Would love to see another one at 10k or even 20k range. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@hespokestyle]

Planning on it!

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

I love my SARB035 (cream dial version), great picks!

[@Calvinware]

Wow! A vintage Omega Seamaster, silver with date window, has been my grail watch. Great choice.

[@timohearn9046]

Great video. Thanks, Brian.

[@hespokestyle]

Very welcome. Hope you liked the Polaris!

[@timohearn9046]

@@hespokestyle It's a very nice watch. Still on the hunt, though!

[@emilehsm]

Can’t wait to start my watch collection journey 🙇‍♂️

[@hespokestyle]

Best of luck!

[@JoeAbrams1287]

Well I guess it's time to rework my watch collection. I definitely need to look out for the vintage omega seamaster watch. Looks lovely and would complement my style. Thank you again for this awesome content. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Brian.

[@hespokestyle]

A great choice at a great price. Thanks for the good wishes and same to you.

[@JuanLopez-rx6sx]

Can’t go wrong with option 2! I have all 3 mentioned (except I have the speedmaster pro) and it’s definitely a versatile 3 watch collection.

[@hespokestyle]

That's awesome, Juan!

[@traviscarr4698]

Just picked up my first watch in what will be my 3 watch collection. Went with the Hamilton Khaki 42mm auto and absolutely love it so far. Sport watch is next up. Had my eye on Tudor, Oris, Longines, and Alpina. All four offer some solid watches for under 3k. Great video!

[@RomanianWatchGang]

Been thinking for a while to grab BB58 or Rolex AirKing 5500 as my wrist is quite small 6”. But I felt in love with Grand Seiko SBGA413.

[@hespokestyle]

Nice!

[@tanvirrahman9504]

Good reccomendations man.

[@hespokestyle]

Glad you think so!

[@matteor5221]

Great video! I've always thought this was the perfect way to built a perfect minimalist collection. I wear an air king as everyday watch and a vintage omega constellation as dress watch. I sold my skx so I have to replace the sport one...speedy reduced is my choice too!

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Moving_Chicane]

Collection #2 for the win, even at a slightly higher overall price point. I'm happy you did this exercise - thank you; and wouldn't mind seeing one of these each quarter with maybe some more specific themes/guidelines (e.g., golds, antique look, sports).

[@hespokestyle]

Planning on it! Going to start with different price points.

[@derosa1989]

great choices! I like that there is at least one "real" watch in both collections along with the everyday value watches. Although i'd probably wear the speedmaster almost all the time!

[@hespokestyle]

I wear mine a lot these days.

[@farshidrahmani6262]

What a great selection- or two! Very good choices. You can’t go wrong with either one. I guessed two watches in your second selection! That freaked me out. 😁 Cheers 🥂

[@hespokestyle]

Sweet! Thanks, Farshid!

[@Lassehansen3]

Wow! Quite surprised that the vintage omega isn’t more expensive. Such an elegant watch 👍

[@hespokestyle]

Right?!

[@chyroux7350]

- cartier tank solo ~ 2k - tudor black bay 36 in blue dial ~ 2k - oris pointer date in black dial ~ 1k

[@othus123]

Love the SARB

[@hespokestyle]

Such a cool piece.

[@Randomdude-pi1dp]

I got my Seiko SARB035 for 350, I love it, beautiful dial and i wear it everyday!

[@crumbsnatcher74]

IMO, the 39mm BB58 is a much better option than the larger 41mm BB you featured. Cheaper in price, smaller in diameter, thinner overall which will fit a larger variety of wrist sizes. And frankly, it looks better than the 41mm version too.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for chiming in!

[@rs132132]

My "around 5k" watch collection: Dress: Longines Flagship Heritage Sport: Oris Aquis Date 41.5mm Everyday: Stowa Flieger Classic 40mm

[@hespokestyle]

Sweet! Thanks for sharing!

[@stanislas4990]

I love your videos about watches. An Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, a Cartier Tank solo, and an inexpensive Swatch Skin Irony would be a perfect choice in my opinion.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for chiming in!

[@evh4611]

Great video

[@hespokestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@evh4611]

@@hespokestyle Thanks man. I love my collection from Oriënt, Seiko to Rolex and Omega. What a great hobby

[@marcoparedes6865]

Both collections are absolutely tasty!!

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks, Marco!

[@edf2953]

I definitely like the watches you have selected in your two scenarios. My personal presences are more aligned with those watches identified in Scenario # 1. Having said that, I do enjoy the look of the Cartier you chose as a dress watch in Scenario # 2. The Cartier reminds me of a Seiko watch I purchased for my girlfriend, (now wife), circa late 1970’s. I have many fine memories of that watch. I’m drawn to the watches in Scenario # 1, primarily because of the inclusion of the Tudor. Anyway, great job. I hope that you and your wife have a Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Safe, Joyous and Prosperous 2021!...Ed

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks so much for the comment. And same to you and yours.

[@staguar]

My 3 watches: Everyday-Seiko Pogue ~$1k Sport-Omega Seamaster Apnea ~$3k Dress-Hamilton Ventura ~$1k

[@hespokestyle]

Great choices. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@e-rod8265]

That Cartier is a winner all day man . Simple and elegant can’t beat that. Great vid as always 👌

[@hespokestyle]

No doubt!

[@DoctorAB282]

Thanks merry Christmas and happy new year please what your opinion on VC dual time blue and many thanks for nice efforts ✌️

[@tbaxt3r]

the Tudor black bay is a must have

[@hespokestyle]

It's a nice watch.

[@matthieulombard6285]

Also if you want to remain under 5000 dollars and still get a Cartier Tank, you can consider th Must de Cartier Tank. A vintage manually wound Tank that shares almost every details from the original Tank but is made in Vermeil (gold plated silver). An awesome little thing, way cheaper than the solid gold Tank :-)

[@hespokestyle]

Great recommendation

[@Watchmade]

I have a 5K collection in my collection of three pre owned Omegas: as already mentioned here the first one is the Speedy Reduced or I would call it Speedmaster Automatic (I think their marketing manager back than was more a technician than a sales guy :) than I have the first Bond era Seamaster Professional in 41mm and a second generation Aqua Terra with a white dial in quartz. My second choice also from my collection would be the Longines HydroConquest Automatic new generation, again the Speedy for everyday purposes and a Frederique Constant Automatic dress piece.

[@hespokestyle]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing, Harun.

[@brandontran4180]

Everyday: Hamilton Khaki Mechanical Sport: Orient Ray II Dress: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

[@kdids]

Tissot Gentlemen: Everyday Tudor GMT: Sport Frederique Constant Carree Men's FC-303MC4C26: Dress

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for sharing, Kyle!

[@xynathegamer]

You chose literally what I had in mine

[@Ben-yw8be]

Everyday: Seiko 5 Sport: Tudor Black Bay 58, Dress: Cartier Tank Quartz or Longines Dolce Vita. One watch collection: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm.

[@Vow247]

Seiko Sharp Edge Blue Dial. Dressy, but still sporty. Oris Divers 65 40mm. Sport. Tissot Gentleman. Everyday. And plenty of change.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for chiming in, Matt!

[@davidbutgerei8156]

My 3: Tudor GMT, Tudor Style 41mm Fluted Bezel, Tissot T-touch II Titanium (this is only 73grams with nato. (I’m 51yo and the fluted bezel defined success to me when I started noticing watches in the 80’s. )

[@leemacdonald6533]

Black bay 58 £2,500 Hamilton chronograph £1500 Oris big crown £1000

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for chiming in!

[@bjornfollin5056]

I'd switch the Sarb for a King Seiko, get the Black Bay 58 in blue instead and stick with the vintage Seamaster. That's pretty much my "collection", exept that I don't own a Black Bay... yet. You made some great picks IMO!

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks so much, Björn!

[@StickmanA]

Seiko Seiko and whatever sport watch I'm using at the time maybe a TomTom

[@snapfitness1]

I'd choose ... Longines spirit black dial, Formex Essence 39mm green dial and Damasko DA38

[@Tortuex_]

Here is my (dream) watch set : Dress watch - JLC Reverso Duo minute repeater Sports watch - Omega Speedmaster 39mm Everyday watch - Rolex Date Just 36mm jubilee dented crown (steel and gold)

[@hespokestyle]

Nice!

[@jaysterling26]

The gent. from Del Ray watches recommend a list of watch brands everyone should experience & your selection covers most of them. I applaud your taste, Sir.

[@epicunderstament867]

I would choose the following: 1. Sport: Oris Diver 65 36mm Blue Dial on Stainless Steel Bracelet 2. Everyday: Tudor Blackbay 36 - 36mm Black Dial on Stainless Bracelet 3. Dress: Timex Marlin 34mm with champagne dial

[@greggschofield142]

Cannot wait to watch this Brian! A bit out of the blue but what are your thoughts on Panerai? Been a long time viewer of HSS but don't recall you ever talking about this brand. All the best

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks, Gregg. Panerai really isn't my style.

[@snapfitness1]

Oris big crown day date, Sinn 857 and Christopher Ward c65 white dial

[@DrTopf]

Mine would be: Tudor Black Bay 36 in black (2000 Euro used), Vintage Rolex Oyster (2500 Euro), Junghans Max Bill manual wind (500 Euro).

[@hespokestyle]

Nice! Great collection!

[@aarondaniel1974]

I LOVE my Seiko Sarb! It's easily my favorite (and most valuable) watch. I'd LOVE to drop $5000 on a few watches, though.

[@hespokestyle]

You and me both!

[@Horangi18]

Excellent picks. However, to me it makes more sense to put the lion share of the budget on the daily watch. The one you will wear the most.

[@ammardarhou]

Thank you so much for the informations !! what about Seiko SARB035 CREAM DIAL AUTOMATIC ? is it worth it ? Thank you

[@kojiattwood]

JLC Reverso ...and a nice bottle of Japanese whiskey :)

[@hespokestyle]

Hahahaha. What would you choose?

[@kojiattwood]

@@hespokestyle If I got a killer deal on the Reverso...Yamazki 18

[@tangchiprathomo819]

Nice suggestion. It could also be 2 watches collection by ditching either Seiko or Tudor.

[@dovgurevich9442]

Can you do a video about the best brands for people on a lower budget, like teens

[@nukie404]

Nice! Loved both of them. If I were to build a 5000$ 3 watch collection around my Cartier Cle (~4k used), then I would add a Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba (~800) and lastly a Casio or a Swatch of choosing with the last 200$! *edit* What I really want to do is a 3-jewellery brand collection though: Bulgari Octo Finissimo, Tiffany Maker 1837, and a Cartier! - Han

[@hespokestyle]

Nice, Han!

[@henrycollins2478]

Any nomos that you like, a black bay 58, and then a strap or bracelet for the black bay. That was just an idea.

[@hespokestyle]

Good one!

[@ajiebkp]

Tudor 1926 36mm - Office-hour/everyday Longines heritage flagship - Dress watch Oris divers sixty-five - Weekend/holidays/fun

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for sharing!

[@andrewwhite4864]

Nomos tangente 38, Doxa sub 300T, and the Hamilton khaki field mechanical!

[@Jeff-11_354]

Black Bay and use the rest of the budget for a nice bottle of Scotch 👍

[@hespokestyle]

I like it!

[@leonardtabone8670]

I would spend 5k on the following. Using retail price since I'm not a fan of pre-owned. So many luxury watches sellers not including Box and papers 1. SPORT-hamilton Intra-matic auto chrono: 2245 2. EVERYDAY- Tissot power matic 80: 775 3. DRESS- longines flagship(black dial) : 1850 Have 130 left over for dinner and few drinks haha

[@hespokestyle]

Nice!

[@YoniBonzi]

Great choices, though I like the first collection more. I do think however that a little color is missing - either a gold dress watch - or even a "gold colored" watch as a gold watch would probably be too expensive (I'm thinking Frederique Constant in this price range) - would take the whole ensamble up a level IMHO. But that might just be my own taste :)

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@hans.lankamp]

I'd upgrade the speedy reduced to the 3539 for sapphire crystal at $2700, sub out the Khaki field for a G-shock and pray for the Cartier😂

[@hespokestyle]

LOL

[@ANTOINE-gh4ck]

Yema Superman Heritage is a very good choice for sport watch

[@arvidjohansson3120]

It’s pretty easy for me. The Seamaster from casino Royale, believe it’s a 300M Seiko Presage Apple watch SE lte for being connected without a phone.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for chiming in, Arvid!

[@ChrisSmith-xf5sh]

Can you do a video on how you got the lange 1, how much you got for it and what made you get it? Great video again

[@hespokestyle]

Wish I had a Lange 1!

[@ChrisSmith-xf5sh]

Oh my bad, I meant to say your a Lange sohne datograph, if you could do a video on that one?

[@danielduggan5405]

This is a good video, but honestly I don't even know where to start when it comes to watches. How about a video about knowing what to look for when purchasing a watch - something for those of us just learning about watches? In any case, thanks, as always Brian. Happy Holidays to you and your family!

[@hespokestyle]

Check out the playlist I have called that very thing! Maybe some info there that would help you out. If not, please come back here and suggest some topics for the future.

[@danielduggan5405]

@@hespokestyle Thanks Brian. I guess I'm talking basics here: How can I tell if I'm getting a good value for the price? What are the advantages/disadvantages of the different movement types? What should I look for or avoid when buying a watch? Topics like that would be helpful for us newbies lol.

[@DrExeCelticHeroes]

the Filter mechanism is ment to reduce time ? i find myself browsing Chrono24 for hours daily, the filter a nice system to spend more time seeking out grails

[@ammardarhou]

wow ! thank you !! btw where did you buy your board print behind you please ? thanks

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks. It's a canvas of our own photos.

[@ammardarhou]

@@hespokestyle i love it !! thank you (:

[@wangboren]

Rolex air king precision - 3500 - Everyday Vintage Omega seamaster gold cap - 1200 - Dress Seiko SKX009 - 300 - Diver

[@SK-pe4vv]

Hard to argue with the Omega and the Tank in collection #2 but lack of dial color variations and interesting case backs make both collections a bit snoozy. Lots of interesting, good quality microbrands out there to choose from that would add some interesting contrast to core selections.

[@hespokestyle]

For me, color doesn't equal versatility.

[@leroymaldonado1008]

Does anyone happen to know the specific reference number on the vintage Omega Seamaster shown on the thumbnail? Thanks in advance!

[@ianmedium]

If we could keep the watches we already have I would just get the one watch, probably a 1950’s 18k pie pan constellation as I have all bases covered in my collection and do have a solid gold watch, a 1946 14k Cyma so would love an 18k watch or platinum. Completely left field I could get an 18k Eterna Quartz on gold bracelet easily for that. Being 58 and a child of the quartz revolution I embrace quartz watches and high end if they have good quality movements as the Eterna does. If it was from scratch I would have a used Grand Seiko quartz ( I have a mechanical GS and love it) as my everyday watch then a vintage Constellation dress watch and a super compressor vintage dive watch ( I already own three EPSA divers and love them.)