State Of The Core Collection 2024 Relative Time SOTC

At this point, there are just too many watches here to do a full state of the collection. So instead I had this idea of doing a State of the Core Collection. The 12 watches I wear the most.
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Watches Shown:
Oris Aquis
Seiko Glacier MMR : • Seiko Glacier Marine M...
Jack Mason X Dr. Pepper: • Have You Ever Seen A D...
Monta Triumph: • Forget Rolex! The Only...
Orient Star Standard: • A SARB Killer? Orient ...
Hamilton Intramatic: • Hamilton Intra-Matic C...
Casio Oceanus: • Am I Crazy For Buying ...
Bulova Jet Star: • Waited 5 Years For Thi...
Hamilton Khaki King: • It's Good to Be the Ki...
Vario Empire GMT: • Mesmerizing GMT! Vario...
Zodiac Olympos: • The Zodiac Olympos! Pe...
Seiko Antarctica Monster: • The Amazing Antarctica...
00:00 Not the SOTC You Are Expecting
02:10 Beauty & Beast
04:52 Glacier
06:39 10 2 4
08:27 A True Triumph
09:59 We're All Mad Here
11:47 Chronograph
13:27 Favorite Quartz
15:05 Seeing Red
16:23 The King
18:22 Art Deco
19:52 BATMAN Case
20:57 Foot Prints
22:24 Uno Mas
23:06 Core Collection

[@TheRealBrook1968]

The butterscotch Jet Star and gold Olympus are also in my core collection. Recently, I would have to throw in my gold Super Seville as well. I am amazed at it's beauty every time I stare at the dial. Bulova has been swinging for the fence.

[@edteach3r]

Another outstanding video, Shane. I just love how your channel has evolved over the years to reflect your personal watch preferences, not hype watches. My tastes align very much with yours and I truly look forward to the quirky collection! Thank you for the time and effort you put into producing these videos.

[@MrBacchus18]

Jeez you got me looking at the Orient Star again lol

[@agaperion]

I'd also enjoy seeing category overviews. Like, some of my favorite types are compressors, fliegers, and anything good for travel and outdoors like dual-times and field watches. Also, you've got a pretty good eye for obscure, unique, and/or quirky watches. You could do a whole series like this and use your collection to explain the different types. Fun and educational! :)

[@RelativeTime]

That's a good idea. At some point, I should cut back a little on reviews and do a few more videos like this.

[@dunderhay9169]

Very well presented, interesting and beautiful watches. A much better format than racing through loads of watches, thank you. I'm looking forward to the quirky ones more though.

[@ryanbane]

Love it! :)

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

All awesome… 👍😊💥

[@stevebrannan4966]

Great choice. I would agree with probably all except for the last, but understand your sentiment behind it. 👍

[@EndtheWokeMadness]

Great video. My only red dial at the moment is a Citizen Tsyosa rose gold/red dial. I upgraded the clasp by replacing the stamped scissor with a milled one while keeping the original clasp. I'm planning on adding the Citizen Attesa Moonphase with a red face as well.

[@adk7962]

Not a bad one in the bunch. I’m proud to say I was able to guess several of them. I literally said out loud, “how about the Monster?” Looking forward to part 2!

[@dustinr16]

The screws aren’t “faux” on the Oris Aquis crown gaurd. They are removable and you can change the crown gaurd piece out if they are damaged. But I see your point that it would be a cleaner look without the screws.

[@neilbotha3527]

Great SOTC collection video Shane

[@vincentgrymonprez1279]

Absolutely love the watch lineup; it's refreshingly unique and totally my vibe! Plus, the video? Super slick and well-crafted. Big thumbs up!

[@RelativeTime]

Much appreciated!

[@Bristol1]

Man I really love that Olympos, such a cool watch. Looking forward to seeing the quirky ones. Cheers!

[@Teddy-fx6fx]

Nice job,great core.

[@Koishishibaman]

Great video, collection of watches. Your last diver, the monster is a sweet one. I bought that one as a jdm. Had it on a light blue canvas strap. Looked perfect, but felt head heavy on my wrist. Recently put it on a strapco vintage bor bracelet. Wow! Perfect for me. Very stunning look. Love your collection, how you enjoy watches. Thanks

[@chriscon8463]

I love my autos, but I love my Garmin Instinct for walking, camping & hiking, too! It’s a great watch!

[@PheasantPluckersMate]

Great presentation, Shane. I love collections that are unpredictable - so many are ‘here’s my Rolex Sub, my OP, my Cartier Tank, my Seamaster, my Speedmaster…’ This is a great balanced and interesting collection - love the Zodiac and the Jack Mason!

[@washedup_adventurer]

Giving some love for the Garmin Instinct Solar too! Definately my grab and go quartz with the most wrist time (though a recent back injury has limited my activities). The rest of my watches are probably going to mimic your 'state of the quirky' as that's why I love in the hobby. I'll root for the BREW Metric to get on that list!

[@anthonydevono8833]

I like the look of the monta it looks really good in that colour with the lume

[@miguelvictoria-boca573]

As a non native speaker, I often learn new vocab watching your videos. This time: "go hog wild". 😊 Thank you. And I like the idea of a SOTC video you chose this time. Cheers

[@RelativeTime]

Glad I could help.😊

[@ColinLack]

I love the Zodiac. I'll for sure buy one when I can. Also, like you, I need a red dial in my collection. Because it contrasts everything I wear but winds up that people want to ask me about it. For me it's the Reverie Diver. Which is just the perfect watch for me.

[@spg5658]

My collection started in Fall 2018 and is already well over 160 pieces. It's an addiction definitely. I love variety so I have every different style and also pieces from many different States and Countries.

[@lukasz_zegarkowy]

Wow. This Zodiac is just awesome!

[@tomaszgabrusewicz]

Orient Star ❤💪🏻

[@lebowskiunderachiever3591]

Great collection !

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks!

[@agustinm1793]

Beautiful watches!

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks!

[@LegendX2010]

In the first shot of the Zodiac, the reflections on the bezel and case made me think it would look awesome with some hand engraving done

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

I want to see all 130 lol. This was really enjoyable. I have very different tastes from you so its very interesting to see!

[@lubomirazarkova2713]

great collection. congratulations. also it would be interesting to see all your watches in one video. after your reviews, the white climber and the red camasu came to me more than three years ago and it seems that they will stay with me. as well as all the others I take.

[@RelativeTime]

I might try another livestream later on. I ridged a second camera up and had it pointed down, so I could show everything. I thought that was a good way to go over so many. Plus had Dave and Alton along to ask questions and comment on things too.

[@richardpool9970]

From 130 watches down to 12. I don't know how you did it as I would struggle to select 12 from the 25 watches I own. 12 brilliant picks and two of which are in my top 5 watches I'm considering for this year i.e., the Bulova Jet Star (in red) and Vario Empire GMT (in green). The Monta Triumph is definitely growing on me the more I see it.

[@jamessaund]

Nice way to condense things down for a video Shane. I kinda wish you had a museum with plaques of your whole collection so that all could be appreciates by your viewers haha. I was thinking about your Wise Adamascus AD7. Where does that fit for you? And would you sell it?

[@eshwarrao7358]

Nice watches Shane!! and a great list. Thanks for the video. Would like to know where you sell your watches -:) hoping to find some for myself..

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

With the Oris Aquis those screws on the crown guard actually hold the crown guard to the case they are not faux screws 😊

[@user-ig6nu4oo5p]

exactly what i wanted to say 😀

[@RelativeTime]

LOL... good to know. I guess I've seen way too many watches over the years where they are just thrown in for decoration.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

@@RelativeTime absolutely

[@Nefville]

That's a nice bakers dozen. My Aquis would be in my top picks too. A Monta is also on my list, if they ever did a white dial. Anyways nice collection, I remember being on the livestream last year and you were talking about selling some... if you're like me that hasn't happened yet - too much trouble 😂

[@BetamaxBabe]

Interesting selection of watches. "Perfectly imperfect" is an a accurate description of the Olympos. I also had the blue version and liked it but returned it because legibility was an issue. Ironically, I missed it and bought the black version recently. It's only slightly better in that regard, but I love it! What are some good 19mm straps you would recommend?

[@shawnholloway2410]

Great video! Kind of shocked you did not keep the Kamasu. That is the channels mascot in a way.

[@RelativeTime]

Yeah, I thought about including it and mentioned it. Eventually decided to leave it out as I didn't want it to be a balanced collection and not too diver heavy.

[@shawnholloway2410]

@@RelativeTime Your fans will be upset. LOL

[@zacharyparis]

Thank you for having a unique collection of watches that you love! I’m so sick of everyone’s Rolex videos with the same watches over and over.

[@gt2745]

The SPB299 is a spectacular watch.

[@gopherproxy]

Watches that make you smile - that's the essence of collecting, dood 👊👌! I find this sotc format always kind of boring, but I love to listen to your stories for sure!

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

I missed the live, darn it!

[@RelativeTime]

Yeah, I randomly decided to try one before heading to bed. Had a good number of people watch, but only a few joined the conversation.

[@dzyknior4977]

Cool unique watch collection.

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks!

[@losdawg6265]

Awesome collection as always! I honestly wouldn’t worry much about the 50 meter WR on your Hamilton. I’m going to assume you have never been 150ft below the surface, and if you did, I am positive you didn’t do so in your Hammy lol. I was originally caught up in that too, but let’s be honest, Hammy’s are great every day watches, nothing more, nothing less.

[@larrydalton2205]

Great video. Nice "Core" collection. It would have been weird if you had no Seiko on the list. Besides, I like your Seiko MMR more than the Oris. Love the Monta Triumph. I'm about the same on the Khaki King. I don't wear it a lot but when I put it on, I usually keep it on a couple of days and see it as a core piece for me.

[@gregalonzo747]

Interesting picks, it suits you. I would keep the Oris.

[@bestboy897]

Oris is incredible. Its luxury for the true watch fans.

[@RelativeTime]

I agree! More people should try them.

[@javierjimenez786]

However, Oris' lume sucks big time in my opinion...

[@anthonydevono8833]

I’m hovering around 21 in my collection sold 2 recently but bought a couple from Ali so it’s going to be tough on a separate note the market for selling them on on EBay etc has fallen of a cliff (in the uk anyway) so some will have to wait to be sold so I can make more funds to buy new stuff

[@jwags24]

These definitely seem like watches you would wear. It’s funny how different my collection is, but there is a little something for everyone in the watch world !

[@RelativeTime]

Yup. If we all wore the same thing it would be boring.

[@WatchWitt]

Love your story about the Seiko Monster…that’s what collecting is all about! Emotions.

[@RelativeTime]

It really is. A lot of people forget that.

[@talanjohn]

Great video. SOTC videos of more than 25 watches are simply displays with rushed comments. I did a similar thing last year. I did my SOTC broken into categories: outdoor, work, dress, etc. It was more engaging for me and manageable size of watches for the viewer. That reminds me…I need to get going this! Do you ever drink from that mug you set down while recording?😉

[@RelativeTime]

It never makes it into the videos, but I'm drinking constantly out of those. I got 3 or 4 of them lying around and always fill them with ice water before recording.

[@CyberSammael]

Very interesting video. The screws on the crown guards of the Oris are not faux. The crown guards are most likely to get scratched, so Oris makes them replaceable.

[@RelativeTime]

Good to know, I did not know that. I guess I've seen too many watches with random fake screws put in for decoration.

[@jayh549]

With over 100 watches in your home I'm sure it's pretty hard getting wrist time for all your favorites. I have just about 60 watches and I'm thinking of thinning the collection but I just can't part with anything right now. 😮

[@LegendX2010]

Send some to me and if you start missing one I'll send it back awhile 😉

[@steven3379]

Very nice! Man I really need a mechanical chronograph..... But it'll probably be a Seagull 1963.... I just don't see spending 1500.00 or more. Again nice collection!

[@RelativeTime]

Every once in a while you can find a Hamitlon or something on sale. but probably better to start with a Seagull based one.

[@timrosenthal46]

Fantastic collection mate, I especially like the Jet Star and hope to pick the same model up soon for myself. What was the Easter Egg in the lume, I couldn't see it ?.

[@RelativeTime]

On the Dr. Pepper the 10, 2, & 4 indices glow green, while the others are blue. It's a throw back to one of Dr. Peppers oldest advertising slogans. "Have a Drink or bite to eat at 10, 2, and 4" .

[@timrosenthal46]

That's awesome, thank you. Being Australian we don't really have Dr Pepper.

[@pedroramoa-xn6pb]

I have exactly the same feeling about the khaki king, and i don't understand why but everytime i see it on video or photos it just looks so "mehhh". Its probably one of the most "non photogenic" watches ever, but when on the wrist is just almost perfect.

[@ceeb2275]

The Oris Aquis is great watch, I prefer the blue version of yours though, my SOTC in order of preference is, Tudor Ranger, Seiko Special Edition Alpinist (1675 of 2021), Longines Hydroconquest, Rado Captain Cook, Orient Kamasu, Casio GA2100 (stealth), Hamilton Khaki King.................. I'm looking at the Alpinist GMT, but my grey one is stopping me.

[@RelativeTime]

I almost got the blue one, but I ran across a picture of the Grey Anthoricte and was hooked. Plus I was thinking that someday I might want a blue Aqua Terra or Seamaster. So I'll save the blue expensive watch slot for that.

[@stavros_katsopr]

Oh no!! You got the "lighthouse" (hour hand.....) Oris. Which, btw, is more Audi of the past, than Volvo, imo, other than NOT being square😋. Enjoy your "dirty dozen" Shane. Out of a dozen... of tens... plus many more!!! Knowing most of your arsenal, i'd be into other choices in fact, but hey... to each his own, right? With the exception of the beautiful Zodiak Olympos! PS Love the "red dial" category, so you indeed!

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks. I had to have at least one red. Next one will be a quirky collection with some of the more unusual watches I have.

[@davidlloydjones752]

Cheshire Cat🤔 ... My neighbours in the county of Cheshire will be very disappointed!🤣

[@colinlewis52]

Shane please, where can I find the oriental star ,Wise Hitman HIt 66 ,Sacuda, The great wall .

[@exexpat11]

Not the usual collection for sure. Many watches not covered on other channels.

[@RelativeTime]

My channel has always been a bit different.

[@Infinitiivinen]

Volvo is very big in the world. Maybe not in USA.

[@psithurism]

Cool selection! Surprised not to see the Alpinist GMT and Kazan, but I'll anticipate the latter in part 2. 🧐

[@shawnholloway2410]

I was surprised he did not keep several from the good ole days!

[@RelativeTime]

I do need to thin out the herd, but not planning on getting rid of many of the old favorites. I just had to limit it for this video. The Alpinist GMT almost made it in... and I probably could swap it for the Vario Empire GMT. It could pass as a green dress watch.

[@psithurism]

@@RelativeTime Haha! This sort of hypothetical is always a fun exercise, but thank goodness we can still just keep all we like!

[@javierjimenez786]

Ok soo... no one asked so far... What about the Christopher Ward? I love that Olympos and I wish that the Brew watch will be staying in the collection in another box 🙂. Your collection is unique and it truly feels personal Shane, two thumbs up for keeping true to yourself!!!

[@RelativeTime]

@@javierjimenez786I was expecting someone to ask about it, which is why I said something. Just because it was recently in my top 10 of 2023. I still have it, still like it. But in a video like this, I had to some tough choices and it just got left behind. If I had to pick between it and the Jack Mason for a GMT, I'd go with the Jack Mason. If for no other reason then I like the 9075 movement better when traveling.

[@colinlewis52]

I watch your channel always but I can't find any of the watch, wise hitman hit 66 where can I find it.

[@benoitmarande3122]

Quartz is out and Eco drive ( Citizen ) or Solar quartz ( Seiko ) are in. Get with your time :)

[@RelativeTime]

I dunno. At this point eco drive is about 30 years old. The Bulova percisionist is newer tech.

[@benoitmarande3122]

I hear you. But still, 10 year life, more expensive. I have the seiko SNE573, the Citizen BN0169-03X (orange) and BN0151-09L (blue) No battery change, quartz precision, beautiful and cheap to buy brand new. The Volkswagen or the AK47 of watches . This is the future no matter on how old the technology is:)@@RelativeTime

[@Z-S-H]

I like doing the core collection great job man!

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks!

[@alejandromartinez1818]

El único problema que veo del oris aquis es el brazalete integrado 😢

[@michaelrost3646]

Do you consider all the watches that you receive for the channel as part of your collection or do you keep those separate from your personal collection? I would be more interested to know what watches you've removed from your personal collection over the past year and why. Or maybe you have gotten rid of any and you can update us after you downsize in 2024.

[@RelativeTime]

Good question... yes and no. When I started I considered everything as part of my collection. I still sort of do, but as the channel and number of watches have grown I've been dividing them into different categories. So there would be my core collection, which this video is probably about half of. These are the watches I wear the most and the "keepers" Almost all of them live in a 24-slot watch box in my closet. Where the rest are in the spare bedroom that's become my filming studio. Then there is a sort of in-between category, which is most of the watches. The ones I like, but not sure are keepers yet. I can only wear so many watches and is ridiculous to keep over 100. Also as a general rule, I don't sell watches that are given to the channel right away. I always give them at least a few months before I decide what to do with them. Give them a chance to see if I choose to wear those over other watches. Then there are a couple of watches that I'm only keeping around for the channel. Ones I've lost interest in, but want to keep around as a reference. And lastly, there are the ones I've already decided to sell, that I just haven't gotten around to yet. Late last year I bought a couple of 10-slot nylon travel cases. I put a label on them that says "The Chopping Block" These watches go in there. Also, it doesn't really matter if I receive a watch to do a review or I buy one to do a review, they both get treated the same. The only thing that gets special treatment is if I buy it more for me, and will do a review on it anyway. So for example The Glacier MMR is one I bought more for me and automatically was part of the core collection. Whereas the Orient Star Standard is one I bought more to review and wound up keeping instead of selling after reviewing it. Then there is the Orient Star 1964 diver, which I bought solely to review, and didn't warm up to it. So recently sold that. Now as for Core watches I sold last year, I don't think I did. Although this year I'll probably be selling a few. Usually, those are watches that I've lost interest in or have been replaced by something similar. For me, if I haven't worn something in 6 months, it's time to consider selling it. So for example my White Alpinist. I recently got the green GMT, and it's replaced it. So I'll be selling that this year. Another example would be the Cocktail Time Mojito. I really like it, but haven't worn it in a while. I usually grab something else as a dress watch. Plus that Green Alpinist has a similar color scheme. So I probably should sell that one.

[@ioanlazar3575]

Why no CW 12 in the collection??

[@RelativeTime]

It hasn't interested me enough to buy it. I like my C63 GMT, so I have one CW I already like. Plus my Oceanus is a good integrated bracelet watch.

[@thomasgregory1918]

That Hamilton chrono is a panda? I thought it was "reverse panda." I thought panda was black dial with white subdials.

[@RelativeTime]

It's supposed to be the face of a panda. Which is white with black around the eyes.

[@thomasgregory1918]

Noted...thank you! @@RelativeTime

[@mariog7213]

I bet you’d choose different watches if you had to do this all over again…just part of watch nerd delirium 🤣

[@robertbalian9144]

Have to mention the Garmin tourchlight is maybe the best watch feature of all time!!!!!! Whether it's moving around in the morning and not turning on the lights to wake anyone or finding your dog's no. 2 in the dark. It's a game changer for me! Great video!

[@RelativeTime]

It's a great watch... I'ts basicly everything I'd want out of a G-shock, that they have yet to make.

[@ephrayimglinkerman1299]

P R O M O S M ✋

[@Sire638]

You need to find a diffrent hobby I could only make it half way threw video before I lost my lunch!

[@RelativeTime]

🍕😁

[@sadaka201]

Good video but not so much your collection. Sorry.

[@RelativeTime]

Lol that's ok. My channel as well as many of my watches can be an aquiredd taste.

[@sadaka201]

Of course. One thing: Amount (size) tells nothing about quality. This for a little hint...

[@RelativeTime]

@@sadaka201 abmumt?

[@sadaka201]

@@RelativeTime corrected

[@RelativeTime]

@@sadaka201 Ahh... Whoever said it did? Actually don't answer that... let me just say this. If anyone is ever focusing on either pure quantity or quality... they aren't going to get what I'm doing. With this video, the channel, and dare I say watch collecting in general. Or at least what I think it is. Watch collecting should never be a dick-measuring contest of any kind. There is no prize at the end for who has the biggest, or most expensive collection. Yet there is a prize every time you look down and smile at a watch you have a personal connection with... and that right there is key to what I think collecting is about. Your personal connection to each piece, regardless of what it is. You should never buy a watch simply because "it's the best", or someone says it is. Or ever to impress someone else. You should only buy a watch if there is something you like about it and something that connects with you. Otherwise, you're not on your own watch-collecting journey, but following someone else's. Ultimately that's what I think my collection is about, and what I'd like my channel to be about. Cheers!

[@ultrasonicradiation]

Watch tastes are truly subjective. I would never buy any of these watches.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

Cool. What watches would you buy?

[@ultrasonicradiation]

@@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78Rolex Air King, Rolex GMT Master II, Tudor Black Bay 41, Grand Seiko Four Seasons Collection, Vacheron Constantin Americaine, Omega Speedmaster White Dial, Blancpain fifty fathoms… For budget watches, I would go G Shock.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

@@ultrasonicradiation yeah I don't think he's got that kind of money. In fact most people don't.

[@ultrasonicradiation]

@@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78 Then I would buy a collection of G Shocks and Seiko Astron, Nomos Club Campus, Junghans Max Bill, Sinn 556, Longines Legend Diver, Longines Heritage Classic. Alternatively, if I was on a budget, I would save up for a Rolex Explorer for a one-watch collection. But I certainly wouldn’t buy any of the watches mentioned in the video regardless of price, since taste is relative, and there’s no right or wrong.