State of the collection as of October 2023, how did I wind up with 28 watches?

In today's episode of #TalkingTimepieces we take a look at the whole #watch collection as of the beginning of October 2023. There is a lot of variety in my collection, as I really enjoy interesting #watches with a story. #stateofthecollection

[@jafarijackson5865]

What a great video ! Truly enjoyed ! And I also learned a lot about the hobby of watch collecting and the journey. ! awesome !

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I'm really glad you liked it!

[@drdesign6886]

Always a pleasure to see a KZbinr with a collection that is personal and unique to them. Not just the ubiquitous Rolex models with a speedmaster, reverso, and a black bay of some description.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thanks! I'm glad you get it!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I really try for an eclectic collection with no two watches being too similar

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

Sound like a radio voice and looks like a 70's guy. Love it.

[@stemikger]

Very nice and unique collection. I find it so fascinating, how all SOTC are as unique as the collectors. I am s happy not to see a high-end Rolex only collection again. lol. They get so boring, this one has real character.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Well said! Thanks!

[@Deef3lony]

You are so rough sir. Handle the watches with more care

[@DoveSharma]

Sounds like you bought many watches not because you loved them but because you had a notion that you needed to have them to make a wholesome collection. Did not expect this from a senior watch nerd

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I'd say both reasons apply

[@josevasquez1781]

I truly enjoy this video, well spoken and calm explanation as to why keep or parts way. Nice collection that reminds me of myself always on the hunt for a new and interesting watch but I must admit Im moving to upper end pieces. Cheers.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Awesome, thank you! I think every collector eventually migrates upwards, resources permitting

[@jonboy8181]

The stand the you’re displaying the watches on, why am I worried it’s magnetic?? Nice collection. Calm my nerves and tell me it’s not magnetic, please!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

It's aluminum, so it also can't scratch the steel! The pad is that sticky plastic

[@brianmsahin]

Excellent collection ! Just subscribed ! Only thing I will say, don't trust anyone who tells you that the Moonswatch is worth owning. Lol. I had one ,Mission to Uranus, my experience, plastic crystal scratched by a linen shirt sleeve,frayed strap in less than a week, top pusher lost on the street,,and the piece de resistance, a blue stained wrist. Not to put too fine a point on it, it is a total piece of sh1t. It's a low quality children's watch that you'd be afraid to give to a child in case they choked on one of the pushers. But I love the rest of your collection !!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thanks for the kind words! I must admit I only have the MoonSwatch out of novelty

[@mikemurphy8996]

Jesus, you have like 10 heavy hitters. Probably over 100k in that collection.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

It took me a few years, thanks!

[@claudtalkz2194]

Wow, thanks for sharing your wonderful collection of unique, special pieces. Your love shines through!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thank you so much!

[@juliuscaesar8801]

It’s nutty to have a set of watches thst you will never wear and are not interesting to you yet keep them. You have a screw lose bud. They ain’t worth but a few Chinese dollars.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Then it's my problem, isn't it? Good luck with your collecting journey

[@marcusrawlinson5024]

Grow up!

[@charlesfrancisco1212]

De Nibosi a Rolex...uau

[@mutawi3i]

Splendid video mate

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!!

[@roadgent7921]

F91W needed. It will rocket up your list. 😊

[@TalkingTimepieces]

It is a classic!

[@kevinh5349]

Never seen a watch youtuber yet that didn't have at least one Rolex. Herd anyone?

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Sadly there are some who don't think you are a "real" collector unless you have at least one. I do like my air king, which isn't your trypical rolex

[@shpickey]

Nice steel watch holder lol. Denting and scratching your watches

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I guess that's my problem, good luck with your collection journey

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

The Omega Globemaster was my favorite.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

It's in my top three next to the JLC and Montblanc

[@TwentyOne_Five]

I’m just here for the opening credits music

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I had a local DJ here in Wiesbaden create it for me, glad you like it!

[@abdia229]

Excellent collection sir. The Zenith El Primero what a beauty.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thanks for the kind words!!

[@watchmewatch9]

Not sure how you popped up on my feed, but I'm thrilled you did. I really enjoyed your unique collection and I'm quite impressed with seeing pieces I didn't even know existed such as the 90's SMP GMT ? Very cool.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for the kind words!!

[@ljon008]

Sounds like all of us 😂 “I always say I have too many but I always buying more”.

[@jasonwilson7674]

Loving that sinn compass, if i could find one I'd buy it 😊😊, great collection 👍🏻

[@TalkingTimepieces]

If you really want it, I'll let you have it for 2500

[@Dkguerilla]

Will be there live today?

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Yessir

[@deanP.]

Great collection. Thank you for showing us those fantastic watches.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Glad you like them!

[@phildupuis1084]

Very nice collection. Perhaps it my taste for the simple, but of all your watches the one that truly caught my eye was the Omega Globemaster. As you said a quality and handsome GADA watch.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thanks for sharing! I love that piece!

[@borislavyanchenko7494]

Montblanc watch was the king

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I love it!

[@flectz]

you look like patsy from the sopranos

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I hope that's a good thing!

[@frankv7068]

That’s excellent collection in the high end section, perfect one only Rolex model with the subtle green to represent the company and I also agree is the best version specially for one piece from them. Globe Master calendar and Omega Seamaster GMT are two clever pieces where they mixed the extra function while not deviating aesthetically from the originals 👌🏽, I also liked the IWC GMT except for the A font on it, but still a nice piece.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I'm glad you liked it!!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

My name is Alix, so the letter works for me

[@chrisenchemin7183]

Hello, and thanks for this delightfull vid! Your collection is certainly one of the most original I've seen so far on YT. And I loved the comments, sometimes erudite, sometimes humorous, sometimes very personal, that you gave to each of the 28 models presented.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Wow, thank you!

[@davidcrandall4958]

I agree!

[@watchyouwant1617]

Congratulation on this awesome collection with very unique pieces. Haven’t seen the Sinn compass watch anywhere else before. Really enjoyed your video! Keep up the great work. All the best from Mannheim

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thanks for watching!

[@DavidClarke-kj5ky]

nice video, well done. I’m in consolidation mode.. if it were me I’d retain the AirKing, Globemaster and Polaris.. perhaps the G-Shock as a beater, and the MontBlanc is interesting.. and chop in all the others towards a ND Sub, an Explorer II or a GMT. quality over quantity.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Fair enough! I currently don't feel the need, but I do try to keep my collection as close to 20 as possible. That way I can wear my favorites with regularity.

[@leaderleader658]

Nice collection. But honestly I hate that omega speedtimer, EVERY watch youtuber has one. It got boring!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I can understand that

[@marcusrawlinson5024]

You're collection is really interesting and your commentary was great I enjoyed this post very much, thanks. You pronounce the French names very well except Blancpain, fore some reason American watch people struggle with this one.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Esprits4s]

I was surprised to see you pop up in my youtube feed talking about watches and not the electronics industry. It was a nice surprise, and I'm a subscriber now:) Awesome watch collection!!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Glad you like my watch channel!!!

[@EricMiller]

#1 the Rado, #2 the 1940's GP, #3 Accutron, #4 the Farer, #5 the Cartier. Great collection buddy, keep buying !!!!!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thanks! Will do!

[@mdo5121]

I just bought that Air King in Malaysia this past Summer love it…as I too was reluctant about Rolexes. We have similar tastes….wow when in Malaysia I had that Mont Blanc on my wrist as well crazy …I also own that open faced Zenith….will sell it as it is too big for my wrist.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thanks for sharing! I love them too!

[@nigelbowler1601]

A very varied collection for sure love your MONTBLANC Chrono a great timepiece all the best from the UK.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

One of my favorites!

[@thegorn]

I went into my AD convinced I was going to get an Air-King but the moment I had it in my hands and looked at it, I just felt so deflated. To me it's a garbage watch. It's all numbers and no style. And a pilot inspired watch looks stupid with crown guards. I really dislike the "Air-King". King of "meh". I love that Globemaster btw.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

To each their own

[@dariusbrainiac]

Very interesting collection. Easy to tell it belongs to true enthusiasts as it's thought through instead of hype train. Best thing about it is how you banged them of that steel stand without a care in the world only proving they're truly yours 😅

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thanks a ton!

[@Imzaluzzulazmi]

Buy one more

[@TalkingTimepieces]

😄😁😆😅🤣😂

[@andreikun]

Awesome collection! I'd take the Santos and Speedmaster. I kind of regret not buying the Speedmaster as I bought a Breitling Premier Reverse panda (1st gen) instead.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

That's a great watch too!

[@shipmate3577]

32:33 Flava Flave wants his watch back.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

😅🤣😅

[@KC-bv9kf]

Great collection! Honest and personal. I admire how your pieces are all worn, etched with memories. Your collection is filled with personalities. Looking forward to more stories. A couple of questions about the Montblanc (Definitely way undervalued, but great a opportunity for collectors:). What’s your wrist size and how does it wears compare to the AirKing? Thank you.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I have an eight and a half inch (or so) wrist, the Air King is just big enough. The Montblanc wears bigger because it is a taller watch. I really like the MB

[@theshadowman1398]

I am now somehow nearing 10 pieces ( all premium Swiss and Seiko ) after being just a year in this hobby. I seriously did not expected to it to go this hard.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Ah, but that's one of the cool things about collecting watches. They accumulate! They don't get drunk or smoked or worn out like booze, cigars, cars, shoes, and other luxury stuff.

[@davidcrandall4958]

YOUR financial straits ? LOL!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I do reasonably well, but I don't even own a car

[@davidcrandall4958]

@@TalkingTimepieces I don't have a car either! Never lost my license though!

[@Edjidudley1970]

Wonderful collection, loved the Montblanc at the end

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JimmieJohn]

I want to pick up that El Primero sport as well. Just a gorgeous piece. I don’t necessarily want the open heart though. I’m more of a simple dial dial, though I do like the Panoreserve by GO.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Good choice!

[@richardrees4463]

Just found your channel. Great video, lovely collection, and your knowledge and enthusiasm really come across.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Welcome aboard!

[@barretthart5603]

The Sorna and El Primero are my favorites. Legendary collection. Hope to be there one day. Subbed.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I'm an old guy, you have time!

[@frankpark3777]

Are you putting all of them on a magnet? 😳

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Magnet?

[@frankpark3777]

@@TalkingTimepieces the stand you're putting them on. Is it magnetized? The watches look like they almost stick to it.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

@@frankpark3777 no, it's sticky rubber. I have to wash it once in a while when it gets dirty

[@ditmerk]

Where is your Pam111

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I sell a lot of pieces to make room for new ones

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I "replaced" it with a Nomos Neomatik 42

[@Dr.Sheffield]

Wear them in good health

[@Bonzobb]

Greta, great collection! I'm impressed.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Many thanks!

[@JimmieJohn]

Dang Alix, you got more money in watches than most seniors have in retirement savings! I wish they would make the G-Shock such that you one could keep the case but switch the band out.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

It IS my retirement savings! (A significant chunk!)

[@davidcrandall4958]

That's Dangerous?

[@TalkingTimepieces]

@@davidcrandall4958 a dangerous as any other investment, and more fungible

[@webbezzy]

What happened to your driver’s license?

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I let my US license lapse, and I don't own a car here in Germany

[@webbezzy]

@@TalkingTimepieces Gotcha

[@cookingwithwatches]

Beautiful watch collection ❤️

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Tuneitupful]

Great review - subcribed 🙂

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thanks for the sub!

[@santaclause2875]

Wow, Alix! Awesome, awesome collection, congrats! Being new to the hobby, I find each of your pieces 'bedazzling' and fascinating to no end. My favorite of your group? The Navitimer. It 'nailed me' at first glance. What a beauty. Thanks for another great episode!!!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I'm really glad you liked it! I am also very fond of my Navitimer

[@MacHshenene]

Great vid I enjoyed

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Glad to hear it!

[@calepvanars2715]

Very nice collection

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thanks a lot!!

[@vianouche1]

Very interesting "bipolar" collection ! Most of it is pure trash and the rest is outstanding (the GP, the Polaris, the Speedy...). Thank you!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[@justinobrien9241]

Great collection 👍🏻

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thank you 😁

[@davidcrandall4958]

wonderfull Watches!many I once had ,Some I have!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I hope you get the collection you want!

[@davidcrandall4958]

@@TalkingTimepieces Right now It's about food and rent!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

@@davidcrandall4958 I'm an old man, I only owned one watch at a time when I was a young man with different money needs

[@davidcrandall4958]

I'll be 69 in November! Any new watches I obtain now result from trading 3 for one of what's left of my collection ! I've owned these watches already! I bought,repaired and sold them for food and rent! I'm not building a collection, I'm "consolidating" one!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

@@davidcrandall4958 i intend to do that eventually myself

[@brichard11]

Really cool collection!

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Glad you think so!

[@gergemall]

Nice stuff.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Thanks for listening!!

[@wayneturner1336]

Rookie numbers.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

You do you

[@wayneturner1336]

@@TalkingTimepieces 🤡

[@McRcFly]

Not even one seiko?

[@TalkingTimepieces]

I've owned several, and recently sold my Seiko 5 GMT (check out the video!) I am also getting a new model loaner from Seiko for review this week

[@McRcFly]

@@TalkingTimepieces nice 👍