Relative Time's Top Watches of 2022!

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks for another great year! Make sure you let me know what your top watch of last year was.😎

[@DarkWafflesOfDoom]

I just discovered your channel and its becoming one of my favorite watch channels! You communicate in a well-read, but not pretentious, kind of way. Love it!

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks and Welcome! Takes a bit to make these videos, but I enjoy it.

[@artswri]

My top is my AVI-8 Blakeslee P-51 pilot/chrono. Can't stop admiring it

[@johnsanabria3279]

My top watches from last year was a Christmas present for myself--a San Martin SN051-G in blue(Omega Seamaster 300 Heritage) and an Octopus Kraken homage to the Omega Seamaster 300m. Both are excellent homages to a wonderful brand. I also have an "almost had"--a Rolex day/date that could've had from a thrift store for $150 + tax. It was an "almost had" because I looked at it (obviously to see if it was real) and thought I would come back on it. When I came back it had already been bought.

[@AverageBros]

LOVE that the MM200 reduced took top honors, looked great on your wrist at the JM event and I've gone back and forth on picking one up for myself 😂😂😂😂

[@johnm9285]

My wife also hates automatics, and also stole my SWC Ark. She wears it all the time and it’s now hers. Every time I see it, I think- wow, what a great looking watch.

[@96kyh]

Great list, love the Straum Opphav, and the Seiko MMR at No. 1. Wishing you happiness and health in 2023.

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks, same to you.

[@cosmodoc]

Thank you for all your great content so far! Your story telling and photography are impeccable!My watch of 2022 is definitely the CW BelCanto! You deserve about 10 times more subscribers than you currently have!

[@Mauricio.Solorzano]

Hi Shane - I live in Dallas (well in a suburb called McKinney, Stonebridge Ranch), TX too and love all things Texas like you! I am also a scuba diver and I have a large collection of watches (I need to sell some, this is beginning to be a problem). I didn't know that Jack Mason is in Dallas, I will have to check it out. Oh, by the way, I have enjoyed all your videos of 2022! I hope you have a very happy and successful 2023 my friend!

[@royman4908]

Im so happy i saw your signum video. I got the full lume GMT version and its got me chuffed to the heavens

[@GuillermoGonzalez-hz4um]

Great video! My fav is the Citizen Orca in black. I am so glad Citizen released this model again. Keep up the great work.

[@LymanPhillips]

What a great collection of watches. And lovely videography! Thanks for a great year - looking forward to 2023 with you.

[@SilverSergeant]

Nice list, Shane. Thanks for including that SWC.

[@RelativeTime]

Glad you liked it. Hope your doing well.

[@friskjidjidoglu7415]

2:25 i think the main improvements I would add would be an inwardly sloping border around the date window and a day feature. I know the latter would mess with the default-mid-century-dial look it’s going for, but I’m just thinking it would be congruent-and enhance-the strong basic functionality it’s going for.

[@TheHiddenNarrative]

I got a feeling that Seiko stumbled upon making the Mojito as nice as it is. Because the Cocktail line has a playful, whimsical connontation to it, a piece like the Mojito is cheaper than it would be if it was simply released as a standalone.

[@karlsenula9495]

I just got an iced blue Seiko Presage cocktail Time and absolutely am in love with it. The mojito is stunning ... hmmm may go on the list 🤔

[@bigrooster7178]

Gonna have to agree about that Seiko MMR. I freakin love mine. I also got a Titanium Signum Cuda with a malachite dial that sees a lot of wrist time.

[@Shri_V]

Great choices! I think you should also do an SOTC video, especially the inexpensive ones you are keeping in the collection.

[@andrewd7586]

Nice selection of various watches Shane!👌🏼 I’ve got 2 Cuda model watches & yep the lume is ABSOLUTELY NUTS!😍🤤 I like the metal case for the Casio AE1200. I have several models, actually 4, & have worn 2 of them the last 2 days!😎👍🏼🇦🇺

[@monologic4806]

Great video to start the New Year.

[@bronco1199]

Happy New Year Shane. That Straum is really nice!!

[@brianmason744]

Good to hear from you bro. Happy New Year to all the folks at relative time. Keep up the great work happy to see what's in store for 2023.

[@andre.bouchard]

Happy new year to my favorite watch channel and most of all, thank you!

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks! Happy New Year to you too.

[@TheBimmer74]

Great list Shane. I think I must order me up a Cuda. I just love me some lume. Just trying to decide on dial color. One of my favorite watches of 2022 is the Aquatico Sea Star bronze watch. I just ordered the new version as well with T100 tritium tubes and SW200 high beat movement.

[@royman4908]

I got the green full lume, it's so dang cool and its nice for almost everyday for me and where I am from (a sunny island). Though after a week I do imagine the blue or white being a better everyday watch since they seem less busy.

[@cecilyau4440]

I, for one, am very glad you kept the Mojito since I was able to jump on the Bambino 👍😁. Thanks, Shane, and Happy New Year!!

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

Great vid Shane. All great choice. I too love the Jack Mason GMT and the MM reduced.

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks! Hope you had a great new year. What are you looking at these days?

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

@@RelativeTime wanting a Panerai base logo hand wind model. Very very simple watch but $$$$$ ouch!

[@djapojunior]

Great video and watch choices, the perfect summation of the year. 👏

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks!

[@ernestcarzino7965]

Great video. It must of been hard selecting the best 10. Liked them all!

[@RelativeTime]

It was, there were a lot of great watches last year.

[@bryanryan4504]

Happy new year! My best 1000 dollar range watch purchase for 2022 was the seiko sto marinemaster200 you have.

[@respectablylate3081]

As always a great video! My favourite watch for me was my Breitling Superocean Heritage 42. It is the previous model on a mesh bracelet with the unusual colourway of a silver/white dial and blue bezel. Wore it alot when wearing something blue. Apart from that, my Rado Captain Cook in black also copped a lot of wear. Happy New Year!

[@aarons.stuffs]

Finally the Straum made somebody’s 2022 list! I have a black & a white. Best watch of ‘22 in my opinion. Simply stunning.

[@RelativeTime]

It's an amazing watch, more people should know about them.

[@aarons.stuffs]

@@RelativeTime 100% agree. I’m already saving up $ to buy whatever they come out with next😂💎

[@420spuzzard]

Happy New Year Shane thanks for all the great content, love your work!

[@RelativeTime]

Happy new year!

[@larrydalton2205]

I'm late to this New Year's party (video) since I've been busy with a family party, but always love this video series. Thanks again for a year of great reviews that really help. I guessed a number of the watches that would be on this list but didn't try to guess the order. Keep it up in 2023 and continue to be the best watch channel on KZbin. Happy New Year.

[@larrydalton2205]

I forgot to add my top watch acquisition of the year was the Silver grey Mandala Mk 2 followed by the Hamilton Khaki King Champagne dial.

[@jakubklein]

This year I added Tissot seastar and at the same time I got PRIM, vintage from 60's form my lovely wife. Both are amazing and love them. Hope to get Sinn next year. Great 2022 choices!

[@Gumby56]

I have your #10 GMT version, great dial lume. Bulova's Wilton GMT also has the 9075 movement.

[@RelativeTime]

The Wilson is a little big, but sometimes this year I'd love to check it out.

[@leonm2407]

Thanks for all your content over the year Shane, wishing all the best for the new year.

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks and same to you!

[@steven3379]

Good video! Both of the Seiko's are very nice!

[@gregalonzo747]

The Squale Drass Periscope is my favorite of the watches I bought in 2022.

[@simonvarghese1892]

The videos that you make are very detailed and onto point for a watch collector. I just recently started on this journey. I wanted your take on : TISSOT CHEMIN DES TOURELLES POWERMATIC 80. Would you rank it anywhere close to the rankings you have provided in the video?

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks! I've never seen that Tissot, so hard to really rate it. But it's one I've also been interested in getting. Maybe in a few months.

[@kristiangustafson4130]

Some great choices here! that SKX mod for the Casio Royale is amazing--going to get!

[@kfmore]

What do you think of the Yema Navygraf FSM steel? Just got one and love it. Clean lines, history and loads of design style!

[@RelativeTime]

Yemas look really nice. Have to try one at some point. Would love to get the new micro rotor slim one, but a bit pricey.

[@halfpastblog]

Great list. That ZELOS really stands out for me.

[@georgeliquor2931]

Here we go again, more watches i didnt know about that i now must have, thanks for that, i own an Adamascus AD8 blue which is a stunning watch, id say my best purchase of 2022

[@RelativeTime]

The Adamascus was definitely impressive. Hopefully, I'll see something else from them soon.

[@stuartgriffiths4292]

Can't wait for my SWS Ark ,Jacob emailed me to say there shipping mid May 🙏😀

[@anthonydevono8833]

Loving the seiko marine master bit to big for me but good looking

[@chriscon8463]

This year, I sold off a few & promised myself I’d sell a few more, & bought a blue BB58! It has barely left my wrist since I got it in August. I did put it on a Forstner “O” bracelet; I couldn’t get a comfortable fit with the Tudor bracelet.

[@tjfish9683]

Enjoyed your picks and thoughts. I've been tempted by the Wise. Wish it had a bracelet . Can't decide between the colors, Though I keep telling myself I don't have a red dial watch. Happy New Year!

[@ofb7212]

My top watch is my Zelos Aurora w MOP mosaic dial. Why the top? Because it is mine!. I don't have many watches yet and will not spend major $$ on watches this close to retirement. It is a jewel of an inexpensive watch for a boomster like me. It is a one watch collection that can do it all. It is unique, tough, comfortable and good looking. All this for under $450. I luv your top 10. Hopefully, I can add some of them to my modest collection. My taste in watches seems to run very close to yours. Thanks for your work and blessings for the new year!

[@gtaylor2770]

San Martin Original Design NH35 Automatic Watch SN085-G. Awesome design, gorgeous watch. Not named by you or any other channel. I don't see how this one got overlooked. (You have a great channel, by the way. You're a really good presenter with excellent delivery. Much appreciated.)

[@psiturbo]

The hands are ugly, reminds me of a pinball machine 😂

[@simonwright6882]

The marine master 200 is a great pick. I have the spb187. Love that dial .

[@JdhMac]

I picked up an Orient Mako 2 this week. Blue dial.

[@bm.r.4427]

Good to see you Shane.

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks

[@glennb1679]

Awesome production as usual!

[@BryanO92]

I don't think I disagree too much with any of these, but the winner for me is the Strat-o-timer, followed by the Adamascus.

[@dunderhay9169]

Happy New Year Shane 👍 . Keep up the good work. Duncan

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks!

[@geroynashegovremeni]

Thank u ,great channel , keep going we believe in u sir

[@RelativeTime]

Thank you!

[@IlluminatingWatches]

The SKX mod of the casio royale is awesome!!

[@watchalot919]

Great review. I actually prefer the Spearfish to the Seiko. Best watch I reviewed this year was the Christopher Ward C63, even though I reviewed a Tudor and a Rolex

[@marcusakers7245]

I have been saving up for a Grail, so every watch that I DON'T buy is a minor victory. But I did cave in and get an Armitron Griffy- 0% regrets! Solid value to price, great feeling watch. I love Casio and own a few, but the Griffy- just pushes all the right buttons for me. My top pick of 2022.

[@RelativeTime]

Those are cool. What grail are you saving up for?

[@marcusakers7245]

@@RelativeTime An Omega co-axial Aqua Terra, or maybe a Grand Seiko if I lose my nerve, hehe! Great channel 👍!

[@youtubecensors5419]

I love those too. I have the gold/red but usually wear the steel/blue and my favorite: the steel/green. I wish they'd make a steel/white, the black bracelets look like they'd age quickly and poorly. Oh well, they're awesome watches and everyone seems to really like them.

[@brianmsahin]

Great bunch of watches. My watch of the year was an unusual one for me. It is a solar powered Pulsar chronograph that I love. A motor sports theme with 100m water resistance that can stay alive up to 5 months in darkness. Of course Pulsar was a Hamilton company that released the iconic Pulsar LED watch in 1972. It was sold to Seiko in 1978 and is a brand with very high sales and often ignored by watch channels for some reason. They seem to be more popular in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

[@RelativeTime]

Sounds cool. One of my first watches was a solar pulsar 3 hander. I made a video about it a while ago, but at this point it's over 20 years old and still working.

[@brianmsahin]

@@RelativeTime I did see it. An incredible watch. 👍👍

[@garyshapiro7512]

Hi Shane, good video as always. I enjoy your low key balanced approach. I own the Straum in blue and green. I was on the waiting list for Anordain then discovered Straum and thought "I can buy two watches for less than one and not wait 2 years, I'll take it." I love what you did with your Casio Royale. Would you tell me exactly which Casio model to purchase and which SKX Mod model to purchase? Thank you and I wish you a great 2023.(I'm also on the waiting list for a Helm Vanuatu, I'll get back to you in 3 years on that one!!!)

[@RelativeTime]

I think I started off with a standard AE-1200WH-1AVCF, but pretty much any AE-1200 should do. Then the case and bracelet are here: www.skxmod.com/products/matter-version-modding-kits-for-ae-1200-1300-series?sku=18055037862166701075640759 I used the Full Black with Gold button case. You can also watch the video for a full recap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qorcZJqAZ7B7nbM

[@garyshapiro7512]

@@RelativeTime Thanks Shane, perfect

[@nikc1313]

I probably bought and sold about 10 watches this last year and for me the zelos spearfish GMT was the top purchase. Maybe because I got the stunning aventurine dial but I just love the quality and comfort.

[@timmcdonald5335]

Great selection of watches. In relation to No. 1, the Seiko, there was a question in your original review about whether the bezel is aluminium. I have the 63 mas PADI version special edition 2018. I think the bezel is the same. If so I can definitely tell you that it is aluminum because I have scratched mine however it appears to have some diashield coating on the bezel giving it some protection and the scratch is less noticeable.

[@RelativeTime]

I figured it was, but good to know for sure.

[@psiturbo]

Can you do review on watch cases? Nice rouch with the fidget at 11:05 You are on the Jack Mason site, in one of their pictures, well does look like you...😮

[@RelativeTime]

Do you mean travel cases or like bigger watch boxes? That’s probably me. They hosted a meetup with Nodus and a few other brands a couple weeks ago. They aren’t too far from me so I went, got there just as they started taking some photos. So just luck that I’m in them.

[@psiturbo]

@@RelativeTime watch boxes, if possible... there are so many out there. Or mention models to buy and what not to buy in watch boxes. ty

[@aussie8114]

The Axios watch looks very nice, however I think they use blue AR which would look 👎🏼 on this dial. On the teal coloured dial it might be 👍🏼 but 38mm is a bit small for me.

[@RicanAggie]

I love BUC'ees as well boss! I really do. Lol. Now we share two things we love.👍

[@LymanPhillips]

My favorite watch if this year is my Chris Ward Trident pro 600. I purchased it 2 weeks before they announced the trident pro 300, so I have the bulkier watch. Probably my most worn watch is my San Martin SN004 LE red pip diver.

[@RelativeTime]

Hard to go wrong with any CW, bulkier or not.

[@Roy-vh9rp]

The Straum looks amazing

[@sheldorleconcher8870]

Love my Ark, but my favourite of the year is my Momentum Atlas Eclipse on the bracelet.

[@shawnholloway2410]

Great year of reviews! I am not surprised by the Seiko being #1. Looking forward to 2023!

[@1968jpy]

Was wondering if seiko was going to make the list LOL 😂 you saved the best for last .

[@simes1119]

Axios looks like the budget version of the JLC Master Control Date - Sector Dial

[@fbcpraise]

Great list, Shane!

[@roamy3605]

I have a problem with your list of the top 10 watches for 2022. My problem is I like almost everyone of these choices and feel I need to buy many of them. And with a collection as large as mine that is a big problem! Thanks for bringing these watches to our attention. Lots of winners here!

[@RelativeTime]

LOL thanks glad you liked it.

[@kathykolcun6791]

That Seiko is my favorite but they're all beautiful watches

[@raingodmusic]

yooo Buc-ees boys for life! I got a mojito and a sake for my birthday back in october.

[@John-P]

Hi Shane Good choices, as I'm not really into divers my top three would be 1 Straum Opphav 2 Axios Tribune 3 Seiko Mojito keep up the good work always look forward to your reviews HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your family

[@ginocolella6373]

Hi Tip of the day, put the Spearfish braclet on the Wise Adamascus.. you want take it of your arm. Have nice 2023 😊

[@RelativeTime]

I'll have to give that a try.

[@RelativeTime]

Just tested it. It's not perfect, sticks up a little bit, but good enough. Wow, who knew. How'd you figure that out?

[@ginocolella6373]

@@RelativeTime saw it from another YT 😊👍🏻..

[@ginocolella6373]

@@RelativeTime for me its very nice, as you say, not perfect but almost, the luggs sits a bit higher, but not disturbing

[@vpapadim77]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@karlsenula9495]

Is the Miyota 9075 Miyotas response to Seiko's NH34 release?

[@RelativeTime]

Sort of. It sounds like they were in development about the same time. Yet they are in totaly differnt price ranges and function differently. The NH34 is set to be a fantastic movement for afordable "Caller GMTS". While the 9075 is a higher beat "true GMT" or "travelers GMT" setup.

[@karlsenula9495]

@@RelativeTime thanks Shane.

[@jananilcolonoscopu4034]

Original choices. Like it.

[@lubomirazarkova2713]

Great choice. For me spb 355 -. #1

[@bitterboar]

A Buc-ee’s cup! You are definitely from Texas. 😎

[@RelativeTime]

You got that right!

[@1959Berre]

Happy new year !

[@RelativeTime]

🎉

[@donquique1]

Seiko save the ocean blue turtle for me. I was going to buy the number 1 on the list, but ended buying the seiko shark teeth alpinist and the turtle. Got 2 for the price of 1.

[@RelativeTime]

How do you like the alpinist?

[@shergill4301]

Would have been good if you have tagged price along.......

[@Nefville]

I heard the LJP movement was like a Miyota 9015 so I asked a watchmaker who had one and he said it was totally different. They do look similar but, and this is what he said, they're not related other than both being owned by Citizen.

[@RelativeTime]

Intersting. That was the rumor when it first came out. I wonder what it's based on then.

[@benjaminvis]

I hadn't realised the Biotic was cancelled. Did backers get their money back?

[@RelativeTime]

Yes it was. Almost immediately.

[@benjaminvis]

@@RelativeTime that is great, since officially they don't have to, right? Barring a few details and tweaks, I felt the design was quite interesting, but the functionality ultimately not something I was craving, nor was I convinced of placing a double crown at 9 and 3 o'clock. Potentially at 4 and 10 o'clock would have been a better choice. Anyhow, sad it didn't get made, considering Biotic was doing something innovative.

[@am8119]

Thank you. If Straum make that watch with 37mm diameter, I will be interested to buy .

[@RelativeTime]

I'm curious to see what they make next, it would be nice if it was a smaller.

[@am8119]

@@RelativeTime Yes. Because dial is so big and dominant. Keep up a good work.

[@destrygriffith3972]

Oh Bam, Bro: right from the intro you got some Jeff Daniels going on. Love it! Keep polishing it up and you never know... (watch that cover still though, avoid those unders, never get too cocky cool unless you can keep the spec to match ;) ------- ---- -- - ps i dunno where to sneak this in but it's "intents and purposes" just in case (i'm sure you knew)

[@RelativeTime]

👍 thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@kevinc1001]

I'm hoping to add a Jack Mason True GMT by July. Finger Cross😁🤞

[@RelativeTime]

I'm hoping they will be out within a few months, but you never know with production these days.

[@gmotionedc5412]

I’m going to check out jack mason now!

[@andreaiacolina]

I love my baby Marine Master 200 Save the Ocean too! Definetely overpriced, but the dial is so interesting and I love the case shape. So when I found a good deal, I jumped on it and I wear it a lot indeed.

[@ernestkrajnc6412]

You are from Dallas?? Man, when I'll come to see my man Luka live we can meet?!? 🤓

[@joeskeptical4762]

*Somebody’s been to Buc-ee’s !!* 0:02

[@RA6162]

GREAT PICS ! THANKS FOR SHARING !

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks for watching!

[@williamhill7312]

Great video

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks!

[@edteach3r]

Happy New Year from Vancouver 🇨🇦, Shane. Thanks for all the awesome videos… your unpretentious style is what brings me back every time. With regard to the watches, good choice on the Seiko MM200… it is HIGH on my wish list! I am visiting my AD this week and I just need to decide between the SPB299J1 and the new SPB333J1 Turtle. Tough choice, but I am leaning towards the MM200. We will see when I get there 😊. Also, I had no idea that Jack Mason had a brick and mortar store… even more of a reason to visit my family in Texas!

[@vonkruel]

Nice picks, including a few from brands I hadn't heard of. My "shopping/watches/brands" bookmarks folder continues to grow in size. My personal favorite acquisition from last year was a $300 watch: the Zelos Swordfish 40mm in "Ember Orange". The fully lumed dial is well done (of course), the case shape & finishing are pleasing, and the bracelet is _impressive_ especially for the money I paid. The quick-adjust works a treat, and that'll be really handy in the Summer. I just wish they'd make more of these excellent watches because they were sold out in mere minutes. Anyhow, my watch obsession/addiction is still going strong and I think you do a great job, so I'll be staying tuned this year! All the best to you. 🍻

[@paulhiggins8774]

Great watches. Think you nailed your top watch Happy new year Paul

[@LymanPhillips]

Shane - "A watch is more than just a dial." Seiko - "Hold my beer..."