My 2023 State of the Collection | Rant About Watch Collecting |

// M E R C H
shop.spreadshirt.com/stevepapa/
// F O L L O W
Instagram: / stevepapaofficial
Twitter: / thestevepapa
Twitch: / thestevepapa
// T I M E S T A M P S
0:00 Intro
1:18 State of the Collection
7:06 Archive Collection
9:25 Luxury Watches
13:22 Watch Rant
17:32 Calling Out ‪@TeddyBaldassarre‬
// M Y G E A R
Camera: amzn.to/3eMqoda
Macro Lens: amzn.to/3gYLOqf
Watchbox: amzn.to/3tjfnp1
Mic: amzn.to/3b0Odgk
Mixer: amzn.to/3ukYgnX
G-Shock 5610: amzn.to/2Rpf3HO
G-Shock Bull Bars: amzn.to/3teXJ5D
Bulova Lunar Pilot: amzn.to/3ui4BR9
Orient Bambino: amzn.to/3ukZuQ5
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80: amzn.to/3zvwIzk
Tissot PRX Quartz: amzn.to/2SjLYOO
Polywatch: amzn.to/33kBTmB
Bergeon Spring Bar Tool: amzn.to/2RpmZZT
Bergeon Screw Drivers: amzn.to/3h1LCpZ
#Omega #Tudor #Breitling #Rolex #SOTC

[@harrisonmorris1800]

I watch countless watch KZbinrs they're a dime a dozen ......... somthing i hate about this guy, but yet something about this guy i love i cant turn away. Hes like the equivalent of the kramer portrait from Seinfeld....... this guys goin places 🤌

[@stevepapa]

BAHAHAHAHAHA

[@DSimms]

Love seeing videos where people talk about consolidating their collection and why! Much more interesting and difficult than continuing to buy more and more.

[@stevepapa]

Definitely! I need to make a video talking about the reasons why buying watches isn't necessarily the best thing you can do.

[@Carloshernandez-kk7dp]

Your channel is unique in the watch youtube universe… I think it’s great content. Thank you for what you do.

[@stevepapa]

Thank you! This kind of feedback really makes me want to keep delivering good content!

[@marchforthfitness449]

Great to see you back, Steve! And the beard is👌🏼on you. Fellow Mihanikos owner and glad to see it staying in the collection with our Greek heritage. Yes, less is more as I too am thinning the herd. Please keep going/growing. You have everything it takes to be one of the watch review/podcast greats, and I don’t say that lightly. A part of Teddy’s cool kids club in no time. Let’s make it a great 2024. Yassou! 🎆🍾

[@stevepapa]

Thanks for the support brother! How are you liking the Mihanikos? I think it's a great wild card watch for any collection! Teddy is missing out on _my_ cool kid club hahaha!

[@watches.]

Great collection. Love the Tudor royal, it’s gorgeous I haven’t even considered it before. Love how honest you were about purchases you didn’t feel anything about rather than trying to ascribe value to Randi pieces. Subbed

[@stevepapa]

Thanks for the sub and the kind words!

[@8544tom]

Amazing collection!

[@stevepapa]

Thank you!

[@MoneyWithKazeem]

dude, you have a good thing going. I love your approach to watch collecting, even though I do not think I could ever get rid of any of my watches. Your utilitarian approach is refreshing.

[@stevepapa]

Thank you!

[@evilmad]

The moment you are ready to part of the ianos, hit me. Greetings from an abroad Greek fella

[@stevepapa]

Hahahaha I've gotten a lot of requests for that piece! Didn't know it was so popular

[@evilmad]

@@stevepapa I want that Greek letters on a watch… γουστάρω

[@1Ball_220Toes]

Excellent points made.

[@stevepapa]

Thank you!

[@JusttheWatch]

Still kind of bummed that your Base watch didn't take off, that:s such a cool design!

[@stevepapa]

Didn't take off yet! Hopefully our next design brings more eyes!

[@danielcancelinha]

I felt in love with the Tudor Royal two tone, but for my wrist I think will be better the 38mm version that unfortunantely does not have the day window

[@stevepapa]

Time to eat more to thicken up your wrist hahaha! The 38 mm looks great too!

[@mcraulv2024]

Great collection man. I gotta ask. What do you do for work ? Would love to be able to afford some of these

[@stevepapa]

Thank you! I have an engineering background! You'll get there, just have to slowly save up and focus on the pieces you want! Remember, you have your entire life to collect watches, no need to rush to your next piece.

[@CYPRUSWATCH]

Keep up the good work dude

[@stevepapa]

Thanks!

[@Tikkaspecial]

First time I've heard someone pointing out that on holiday, day of the week is the most useful complication. Brilliant and 100% true! Subscribed! 🙂

[@stevepapa]

I'm a pioneer, what can I say! Thanks for the sub!

[@panteliskardasis8342]

Hi, great videos btw. It seems that you sold the Ianos avyssos. Can you tell me why, as I was thinking buying one. I would appreciate your honest opinion.

[@stevepapa]

I traded it it to buy the Mihanikos but I've been looking for a decent olive dial Avyssos. I loved it when I had it!

[@NickPapaOfficial]

13:25 This is the side of Steve that I love the most. I see you holding back.

[@stevepapa]

The people aren't ready for me to rant

[@jsz1962]

Very eclectic collection, Steve.

[@stevepapa]

Thank you!

[@carlosibarra-frayre9338]

Where are you selling them? Chrono?

[@stevepapa]

All over the place honestly!

[@CarlosGambino_22]

that Breitling B1 ❤ especially the case back

[@stevepapa]

Isn't it primo!

[@fikololo1]

I’m wondering what price will you sell that beautiful gold seiko I’m very interested Great video😁

[@stevepapa]

Send me an email!

[@mjdm1925]

I don’t get how you can start a microbrand and not love your watch. It will be my most appreciated one!

[@stevepapa]

Don't get me wrong I love that piece! It's an embodiment of all of the memories I have with my buddies starting the company from the ground up!

[@Eric_Nielsen]

My take (just an opinion): keep the Seamaster & Seiko GMT, sell everything else, buy a Panerai pre-owned.

[@stevepapa]

I don't think I could split with my Tudor! If anything I'd keep the Seamaster and Tudor and sell the rest, but yes Panerai on the aftermarket is a must!

[@AndyAdventuring]

That is 100% Goku -- though the strap suggests Vegeta.

[@AndyAdventuring]

Gold Seiko is 🔥

[@stevepapa]

Yes yes Goku on the dial, Ape Vegeta on the strap.

[@stevepapa]

I love it!

[@leonm2407]

Hi, just subscribed, interesting collection. I get your desire to consolidate, but I have yet to sell any of my own. Too many "speak to me", so I compromise and just buy another watch box instead . Yiasou

[@stevepapa]

Για σου! Ans thanks the sub! When in doubt, buy another watch hahahaha

[@doinitwright8830]

Not the GMT!!!😢

[@stevepapa]

It hurts me too!

[@peteratt1739]

You sold the Avyssos….. Noooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! 😢

[@stevepapa]

Hahahaha it was for the Mihanikos!

[@musik4u343]

Fyi...that's goku on the dial not vegeta hahaha I'm an actual dragon ball fan. If that specific what you're wearing is called the Vegeta it's only because it's probably him looking through his power scanner at Goku but the person on the actual watch is not Vegeta at all not even close LOL

[@stevepapa]

Oh I know Goku is on the dial, as observed through Vegeta's scanner. On the back of the strap and watch is Great Ape Vegeta. The strap on the front is Vegeta's armor with the Saiyan Royal Crest.

[@evano8312]

Vegeta? That’s goku

[@stevepapa]

Yes Goku is on the dial, as observed through Vegeta's scanner but Great Ape Vegeta is on the back of the strap and his armor is on the front of the strap.

[@ThordurBergmann]

It´s good to be petty

[@stevepapa]

some may view it as a negative quality hahaha

[@sharpe340-]

Old man syndrome is real. I suffer with it more each day lol.

[@stevepapa]

Bahahaha the struggle is real!

[@musik4u343]

So I used to be a big fan of your channel but you just don't really post content out anymore. So I think it's confusing to start the video by saying you haven't posted a video in a while then telling people that they should subscribe LOL subscribe for what exactly?

[@stevepapa]

Sorry to disappoint! Hope you enjoyed my content while you did!

[@NickPapaOfficial]

Quality over quantity brother.

[@musik4u343]

@@NickPapaOfficial so lame

[@stevepapa]

@@NickPapaOfficial giving the people what they want!

[@NickPapaOfficial]

@@musik4u343 ur mom

[@franc101978]

How much do you want for the PRX green?

[@stevepapa]

That one is gone now!

[@franc101978]

@@stevepapa that Tudor 2 tone looks amazing

[@stevepapa]

@@franc101978 thanks! I love it!