Our Ultimate 3 Watch Collection

Andrew, George and Adrian all choose their favorite, dream watch collection. A mixture of the best dive watches, best luxury sports watches, best men's dress watches.
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[@BarkandJack]

Adrian has my vote, his choices are great. Clearly a chap of class with superb taste.

[@ehuntley83]

The straps on his watches are also so classy. I wonder where he gets them 🤔

[@BarkandJack]

@@ehuntley83yeah those straps look great. I’ve heard they are amazing quality but a very fair price. If I remember correctly, they are from BarkAndJack.com something like that.

[@manwithclass09]

Adrian - will your straps nicely fit a man with an 8" wrist????? I am really not a fat Fu#k - just a big man.....

[@AboutEffingTime]

Do have to ask how you gave Adrian the W when the video only launched 9 minutes ago - you must have super scrubbing abilities haha

[@lakota_stu]

Agreed! I'd like to know your 3 watch collection if there were zero rules?

[@999bcc66]

For me Andrew, hands down. A very stylish, practical and functional collection. All bases covered.

[@davec4224]

George needs to learn to have some class. Learn to bleep the guy… find a new third.

[@allthetime7583]

Adrian needs some mints 😂

[@mad3031]

While Adrian has my vote, I love that both George and Andrew had variety in the way time was shown. I feel like the new AP Starwheel would have been a great wildcard to spice it up a bit. 🎉

[@jakealexander6046]

I love Andrew’s list the best but Adrian’s list is what is most relatable and can achieve.

[@galaga8834]

I'm with Adrian here. The other Pommie's choices were terrible. The Aussie comes in second.

[@JW-qf2fx]

great choices but you have to wear it

[@Jungleman707]

I would make my OWN collection with Adrian's Pepsi (it really pops as a daily wear), George's Offshore (hard to imagine life without a chunky diver) , and Andrew's FP Journe as a dress watch (I actually love quartz and Journe's interpretation of it is magical). And together they give me: mainstream luxury, holy trinity, and avant garde independant! Thanks guys for a great show!

[@Valera_Scotland]

1) do it all watch - G Shock (5600 ideally!) or a diver e.g an older Seamaster 2254.50 2) daily versatile watch - e.g. Omega Aqua Terra / Railmaster / De Ville / Rolex Explorer 36mm 3) elegant dress watch e.g. JLC reverso, a vintage Omega P.s. oops I made this comment before watching the video... the above is my realistic collection, but using the concept of this video, my choices would be very different

[@AboutEffingTime]

Fair and sound reasoning there

[@jasont3936]

Adrian is the clear winner for me. Not a perfect collection, but for the Everyman: it’s the best one. Love this concept guys! Next time please use a price limit. I think it adds an element to the choices. Love you guys!!!!

[@borassictime918]

If by “the Everyman” you mean someone who can drop $100k on three watches, then yeah. Strange definition of ‘everyman’ though.

[@sandyyuill8361]

Adrian is the winner hands down

[@moneymikz]

Yeah Pepsi a real inspire choice there 🙄

[@WestCoastAce27]

@@moneymikzbeat me to it. Capt Boring choice if there ever was one. If you’re going Rolex, rare Daytona - Mayer, Platinum, etc.

[@RATBONES8]

Adrian has the win for me, and I would wear all three! Keep up the good work, you are like the old Top Gear of horological greatness!

[@andyverdy11111]

Adrian won my vote. VC and Pepsi are on my buy list, and the double split is just gorgeous.

[@TopTierTicker]

The winner has to be Andrew. And I'm not even counting the vintage sub. The Lange and Journe win just as a duo!

[@nl5h]

like the AP, the historique 1921 a lot, and the elegante , so a bit from everyone.

[@georgepinchbeck4525]

My 3 watch collection would be: - A.Lange & Söhne: Tourbograph Perpetual (Pour le Mérite) -Girard-Perregaux: Laureato Ghost (Absolute grail watch for me) -Bremont: Waterman Apex (With braclet)

[@maukdegroot7931]

Top Gear for watches. Fantastic mutual interaction and super entertaining.

[@AboutEffingTime]

Champion, very kind

[@WestCoastAce27]

Except no fat drunk 🤡 like Clarkson. Adrian and Hammond could be related…

[@vaclav_fejt]

Captain Slow vs. Captain Boring? Can we expect "Oh, clock" "Poweeeer (reserve)" "BAMFOOOOORD!" "I went on the internet and I found this." "Some say his hair can be made into hair springs, and that he can blink at 36000 blinks per hour. All we know is, he's the Masked Watchmaker."

[@knighthaunter]

Absolutely this.

[@jim.travis.youtube]

Gotta give this one to George. His collection is just so him, right down the rocked-out AP with the 10 o'clock crown for the internal rotating bezel just like a Bamford GMT. Great episode, guys!

[@justinlowe337]

That Zenith was beautiful in the B roll. Absolute stunner and I agree with owning something similar to the Rolex but does it in its own way to be different and doesn't skimp on quality.

[@copystrikecop9362]

Watching since episode 1! Keep up the work! These studio videos are amazing. Also, will the little watch travel boxes be back on the shop?

[@AboutEffingTime]

The donuts? Yes, we're ordering more!

[@copystrikecop9362]

@@AboutEffingTime Nice! I got to get one!

[@Smclaugh08]

i vote andrew

[@tricky92x]

@@AboutEffingTime Need coffee Mugs! Please!

[@cybershui]

Adrian has the most balanced selection, though I really do like that Trilobe that was on George's list....amazing way to display time!

[@carlbelmonte]

It's interesting to see the Norqain getting some exposure. + the independent factor plays a large part of it.

[@spencercook3220]

More episodes like this! 1st- George but Adrians vacheron was top notch! Love the reasonings and criteria.

[@corgi_leonberger7233]

George gets my vote for choosing Zenith and wearing pink trainers

[@mdo5121]

I do not know what it is but the in studio energy is top notch and way more entertaining

[@AboutEffingTime]

We get in a zone without the madness of other stuff around us - it's true

[@ironrdr9736]

Adrian's trio got my vote.

[@11-kemasabdurrahmanayassy29]

I'm surprised George didn't put the IWC Ingenieur on his pick, but still the Trilobe takes the cake, W for George

[@daniell2217]

Assuming his kept the AP RO, maybe George thought an IWC Ingenieur would be a little too much Genta. 🤷‍♂️

[@bussikuski]

"Why are you still talking?" and "You've got two more minutes to be boring" literally cracked me up. Great episode again gents.

[@AboutEffingTime]

It got very salty there for a wee while

[@donellmcclure6222]

1. Lange & Heyne Friedrich III - Classy, elegant dress watch. Amazing craftsmanship, unique, beautiful movement. German 2. IWC Pilot Chrono 41mm - Bracelet/stap option, pilot style that's refined enough for daily wear, chrono - Swiss 3. Grand Seiko SLGA023 - Great blue dial diver, sporty, fun, Spring drive - Japanese

[@jonbaker2083]

3 great collections but Andrews collection is sublime

[@stephenrhodes3916]

Easy-peasy. A B2100 Solar in white. A 1016 Vintage Rolex Explorer & a GS Mechanical Manual Winding.

[@jeremyrice3719]

For me George is the clear winner. That Zenith is the only watch that remotely suits my taste, but gold or was it rose gold. Not my thing until the day I turn 100. Andrew comes in second, but a vintage Rolex? Old boring? The FP was interesting and the Lange, although too old-fashioned for my taste is unique. I’m here for more compelling side conversations. Adrian buys watches he doesn’t wear, card he doesn’t drive, and pants he doesn’t wear. The Winny the Pio of the watch world Sorted. All that said Adrian is beyond likeable. There was also a focus on the mechanical side and the obsession with impressing others ar watch meetups. For me it’s more wearing watches I LOVE and while a couple of mine are limited editions that’s not why I love them. Very entertaining show as always.

[@daniell2217]

Andrew is CAFFEINATED today! A ‘Heuer tag’. Solid gold. Lol. Wristwatch check winner - George; hands down. 3 watch collection: Andrew > Adrian > George. BUT…across the total bandwidth the right answer is: Rolex Red Sub; ALS fly back; rose gold Zenith. Know none of you is from the US, but happy 4th wknd, all the same!!

[@AboutEffingTime]

And to you friend !

[@ManuelFernandez-di4lx]

This show always put a smile on my face and makes me glad that I'm part of the watch community!!!! Now, as per the 3-watch collection: 1. Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary the one with the picture of Buzz (the watch that got me into watches) 2. JLC Polaris Memovox a dive watch with an alarm and compressor style (the style that got me into retro-style watches) 3. Grand Seiko Omiwitari Spring Dive, simple elegant and with the best movement around And the winner, I hate to give it to the captain, but man he was clear, Andrew love ya man, but you cheated HARD and George...you flunked with the Offshore...

[@Mrcxlixo]

Adrian got my vote. The Vacheron and the A. Lange&Sohne are pure class. However, Andrew's FP Journe is just a fantastic surprise, what a nice piece... If Andrew hadn't chosen that old thing, sorry, vintage whatever, would definitely have my vote. Well done guys 👍

[@asgarhaider246]

my votes go for George mainly for the Zenith full rose gold.

[@fahimhussain1105]

Adrian’s is the one. Those 3 watches are real heavy hitters. The historiques is a legendary watch, The Pepsi is simply the one of greatest GMTs ever made, and a 3 watch collection is incomplete without a Lange.

[@simmysharma6845]

Love atleast one watch fron each of the 3 watch collections. One vote for each of you 😉👍👍👍

[@cheapaudioman]

My ultimate 3 watch collection. My JC Deepsea, Omega 300m Pro (black on mesh), Tudor Opaline Dial GMT... I'm insecure. It's ok to say so...

[@jaspreetsidhu5708]

Mg 3 watch collection is the one I own. First omega in space, vacheron overseas, and fp journe divine rose gold. Im happy with these 3 and love that i only have 3 watches but they all get work throughout the week.

[@RyanDoherty4747]

I don’t think my tastes have ever aligned with George before, but he crushed this three watch collection. I’d probably go with a different AP Offshore, but some amazing choices.

[@TwentyOne_Five]

20:34. George…now that’s effing cool.

[@mackenzestewart4672]

i was anticipating Adrian to choose the Vacheron Dual Time Everest as it is really a unobtanable dream watch that he raved about on his channel... My vote goes to Andrew, love the vintage 1680 sub and the Lange as well as Journe are masterpieces you can never get bored of, As well as great conversation starter pieces

[@ritul89]

Awesome video team! My three collection would be: Longines Master Collection mood phase triple date Tag Heuer Grand Carrera caliber 6 (George have a Drink) Seiko flightmaster sna411 😊😊

[@AboutEffingTime]

Solid AF

[@ritul89]

@@AboutEffingTime but then my balls deep financial trouble collection: IWC solid rose gold perpetual calendar H Moser & Co Rose Gold Omega planet Ocean 75th anniversary 39.5mm

[@nicolasisaksson1175]

I liked George's collection best. The Zenith is an awesome option.

[@alberto_saxo]

Marcus was cruel for that highlight on Adrian’s pen flicking skills 😂 18:00

[@hyunio]

What's really intersting is that I can definitely think of 3 separate people that'd love each collection! Love the work and episode y'all. Personally would love to have Andrew's collection!

[@classiccars5383]

Adrian, the passionate independence. Run it again, vintage clearly allowed this time - that would be great

[@AboutEffingTime]

Good idea this

[@richardwarren2024]

Sorry, guys, but Andrew is far and away the winner. A phenomenal tool for every occasion. If I had his collection I could retire from buying watches.

[@jordandavies68]

Totally agree with George on the Zenith! Fabulous watch, doesn’t have the “snobbery” of the Daytona m. Subtle flex which is far more appealing

[@alwayspooh1588]

The Baltic Andrew is wearing is gorgeous! Looks a heck of a lot more than the price paid.

[@mattmershon3542]

So many great pieces but, for me, the Zenith with the three dials resonates on a deep level which takes George’s collection over the finish line first in my estimation. The V/C was a close second of my favorites here. Great fun to watch On my wrist this morning ; the Certina DS action diver in all black with the brilliant white indices gives that Baltic a good run for the money at $995!!!

[@ScotchOnyx]

The Zenith really got me laughing at first but then on second thought, I understand now.

[@fahadk3380]

Adrian wins. Check out these; Hajime Asaoka Chronograph, Gronefeld 1941 Gronograaf, Kikuchi Nakagawa Murakumo black dial.

[@Number_006]

Andrew for the win - great selections, the Journe is kick-ass!

[@stephenbaker8234]

George!! Love your collection…. The Zenith is perfect for dress up or casual, the Trilobe epitomises a modern take on telling time that is unique but still functional…. And if you can who wouldn’t have an AP has a daily wear….. your 3 watch collection is most thought out and wins! In my opinion.

[@Questionnaireapologetics]

My 3 would be: 1. Rolex Yachtmaster 40 - Rhodium 2. F.P. Journe Chronometre Bleu 3. Zenith Chronomaster Sport

[@AboutEffingTime]

Classy

[@briteppr62]

Guys, can you please list information on the watches that appeared in this video. George, that AP is killer! Much appreciated, B.

[@mortenjespersen7594]

I saw the very same F.P. Journe in the wild two days after I watched the episode....the same day i received two straps from Captain Boring & Co, I might add 😂 The owner was so impressed and happy that I spotted what was on his wrist. What a watch!!!

[@georgepinchbeck4525]

I have to admit, Andrew takes it for me. Overall, his collection is so well rounded and diverse that it's hard to deny. George and Adrian are both close contenders but it is so subjective and therefore I cannot decide.

[@AboutEffingTime]

As usual overthought it, but sometimes that's necessary

[@georgepinchbeck4525]

@@AboutEffingTime who, me?😂

[@martinchang2474]

I'm with Captain Boring here. Great picks for a three watch collection. I need to add the VC to my collection, too!

[@cb3246]

Gorgeous picks from Adrian across the board

[@watcheswithabdullah]

Adrian's won in my opinion! That right there is a dream collection for me!

[@raphaelschaubschlager4945]

Collection 3 is the winner - 100% 🎉 3 watch collection without a vintage is simply not possible!

[@seancratty7276]

Fully agree on the Pepsi commentary. Mine (on Jubilee) is on the daily rotation and embrace the wear. Personal top 3: Pepsi on Jubilee, Speedmaster, and a Monaco.

[@AboutEffingTime]

Nice !

[@duck2h465]

The fact that 2 out of 3 hosts mentioned the brand, "Lange" just shows how far the brand has come :)

[@diydad7704]

Without a pricelimit these "collections" melt down to a being a watch museum. I get the 1680 Sub although for me it would have to be a Tudor 7021/0 red date. Same goes for the VC and the Zenith if it wasn't gold because that's garish. So for me, you're all winners but George gets an extra bonus point for his trainers!

[@dultanur]

Andrew gets the nod, with the caveat that the other dudes didn’t have the full grasp on the rules… A rematch is called for, I say. All had very consistent choices, I’d of course have 3 other watches but I’d be happy with any of the collections. Great video as always boys, love you all.

[@jhcowatchinglifestyle]

George wins. I see that Willy Wonka fantastical magic brain working and the song he is singing to arrive at his three watch collection. It's 100% him in every way.

[@astorbeijer9424]

To me, this is a no-brainer. Andrew clearly won the 3 watch collection. A. Lange & Sohne? F. P. Journey? Come on! NOTHING can compete with those two. The only choice I disagree with is the red Submariner. I would have thrown in an H. Moser instead. Specifically, the Streamlined tourbillon vantablack in red gold. I also would have chosen the A Lange in white gold. One rose gold watch is enough for "bling factor".

[@rodrigoh.1645]

George has my vote, just because of the gold Zenith black dial

[@Collinr_62]

“I’m taking all the buzzers, no more fucking buzzers” 😂

[@Wonky_ties]

The best part of these shows is when the camera is on GB's face and his expression says it all, so much is said in just an expression 😂

[@Angelito_Noreaga]

George's expressions of utter disgust while saying nothing is hilarious 😆

[@EFAMILIO]

Great episode! Adrian was the clear winner for me on this one, but the thing about him not wearing the Lange really raised some doubt.

[@carlosjmuskus]

George's collection has my vote. I would probably go for something different to the Zenith, perhaps a rose gold Day-Date with the green dial and fluted bezel.

[@rauljohnpaul]

This trio is quickly becoming the Top Gear of watches. Loving it! Andrew wins this one for me.

[@joeplatz7289]

For me, of those watches, it's the VC 1921, gold Zenith, and Journe (though I've also been looking at tri lobes a lot lately as well). Overall George for the win though not sure about that AP.

[@tacticaltruth8118]

I think the ultimate 3 watch collection (from the 9 watches shown) is a combination of 1 watch from each of the panelists. 1. Rolex GMT - Adrian 2. Royal Oak Offshore - George 3. A. LANGE & SÖHNE - Andrew

[@putyourfeetup]

I’m with Andrew! Awesome sliding in the Elegante at the end 👏 bit of a mic drop there!

[@AboutEffingTime]

Oh yeah!

[@petergrisdale4190]

I’d pick Adrian’s (and I would wear them!) My current three watches are: Tudor BB Pro on Jubilee JLC Reverso Duoface G-Shock Square (DW-5040PG-1) I have other watches, but these are the three that I’m wearing all the time.

[@punkerbabe10]

Andrew's choices are 🔥

[@AboutEffingTime]

Yessss

[@matthewmckenney7230]

I’ll take Adrian’s VC, Andrew’s Sub and FP. Sorry George! Episode was fun! Thanks 😂

[@tuerkischermeister]

I was told that this episode was about three most desired watches one could own money being no object: Watching three of the most esteemed watch world personas out there, I must profusely express my disenchantment with the selections presented, not watch by watch but in summation of what the content came out to be! Maybe there are dynamics beyond my grasp on youtube production, but for heavens sake if Adrian Barker who is so humble even in his dreams had not made those choices I would start from scratch on everything I know about watches. Nonetheless, George Bamford showed a watch that he could ''afford'' : The AP Royal Oak DIVER in white gold is the pan-ultimate connoisseur, rugged, sexy, diver and stealth-wealth watch (as much as an AP can be) that will keep me hooked onto this trio. I mean to thank you and I hope it gets across!

[@franklucente3517]

George (shakes head in disgust)…”Wanker.” 😂😂😂 Great video! It really makes us think! I’d probably have to go with the American 1921 (white gold/Brown leather strap), the Zeitwerk (Honey Gold) and…maybe the Glashutte Original SeaQ Pano date w/Blue dial and Grey Fabric deployant strap? It’s tough to choose only 3! The last choice could easily be a Sea Dweller, an Omega PO or an IWC Pilot/BP, too! But if it’s models I don’t already own, probably those original 3. Becoming a collector is definitely a blessing and a curse! Thanks for keeping our brains rattling through this stuff! 😂👍

[@TylerKTanaka]

Andrew takes the win for the Lange and red Sub alone. The Elegante is a very weird choice for a three watch collection but it is a cool watch.

[@ConstellationGroup]

Adrians right, jubilee alllll way! i have FM Casablanca with the polished links, they don't actually get scratched up as youd think. Andrews choice of the FP is spot on. id pick the orange version in my 3 watch picks.

[@izzithoughts]

Great episode guys, loved all collections!!!

[@The_Watch_Preppy]

Each one of the fellas had a killer watch in the collection. Adrian with 1921, George with the offshore, and Andrew with the Elegante. Imagine combing all three of those for a killer collection 😮

[@Octofrosh]

Lovely content! Would have expected the VC Overseas Everest in Adrians collection ;)

[@AboutEffingTime]

Ohhhhh, Andrew loves it too

[@nedflanders3769]

Best 3-host podcast ever! Congrats on almost 50k subscribers. Cheers fellas, I enjoy the discussion and banter. 😅

[@robshrader9124]

I think you guys should have then all chose one from each collection. I'd go with George's AP, Adrian's Lange, and Andrew's Journe for the ultimate, ultimate 3 watch collection.

[@BillyJeans1993]

The Zenith RG is 🔥 I had no idea it came in that Configuration. I’d love to see it next to a Gold Daytona, and the Gold Speedy for comparison

[@VmanStudioz]

Yo Paulie’s ultimate three piece collection: 1) Patek 5270 Salmon dial 2) Vacheron Constantin Overseas Everest Dual-time 3) Rolex DeepSea Titanium Boom!!!

[@SteveFWatches]

Have to go with George. He’s got 2/3 absolutely correct Trilobe and AP diver. Not sure on the Zenith, I think there are better flashy chronos out there.

[@adamasuta]

Andrew definetly, that Rolex and the FP Journey are absolutely gorgeous.

[@cristiantrinca3140]

Even if Andrew's 1st pick was meh, the other two were absolute pure class, so he has my vote. My ultimate 3 collection would definitely be A. Lange Zeitwerk, Vacheron 222 and AP ROak 15500ST.

[@marcusflack1523]

thems fighten words

[@nikr1d3r32]

Great vid and thanks for it 👍 but I have the feeling Andrew didn’t do good job explaining the quartz movement on the FP Journe watch.

[@michaelcozens7537]

Andrew’s Sub, Adrian’s VC and George’s Zenith. And now we’re all friends 😊

[@ML-ly6dr]

Adrian. However, with only three in a collection I think 1921 and Lange fill the same need. Drop one of the two and perhaps pick up a chrono. Maybe Overseas with the three strap options which further expands the collection with wearability.

[@morgan97475]

Difficult. But I think I'll go with Adrian's selections because I could see myself wearing them....including the Lange. If I could choose my three, they'd be (dress) Armin Strom Resonance, (daily) H. Moser Streamliner Center Seconds, (beater) Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean with orange bezel & white dial.

[@aspiniou]

Andrew won, easily. The quartz Journe is *chef's kiss*

[@keriweirich8294]

It would be one watch from each for me, Adrian’s VC + Andrews Lange + George’s AP

[@korpasge]

Adrian's watch collection is the winner for me 100%

[@dominicrusho]

I’m so confused about what’s happened to the podcast. Every new episode on Apple Podcasts says payment is required to listen?