Building the Perfect $2,000 Watch Collection - Over 20 Watches Mentioned

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Hey everyone, thanks for watching. Considering the many watches available in this price range I was not able to consider all the watches so please leave comments down below about what you would buy with $2,000. Also, check out the new site and sign up for written content to be sent to you every week.

[@scottlauren3145]

Thanks for the video. I'm getting that Longines Heritage you currently have ...

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

@@scottlauren3145 Have it on my wrist right now. Excited to review this one. I am a big fan, crazy photogenic.

[@GoneFRS]

Getting Tag Huer Aquaracer for graduation it's around this price point, thoughts?

[@mattys1467]

Three watch collection: Longines Hydroconquest - ceramic bezel range - I like the grey dial but would suggest the blue or black Orient Polaris GMT - great complication, beautiful, stylish G Shock - Mudman. G-9300-1 It will do everything for you

[@VerangaF430]

Just a recommendation Teddy, I have a really really small wrist struggling to buy proper short straps online. Have you got any good suggestions for (105mm-65mm) straps with different combinations of lug sizes? Thanks in advance.

[@timothylee6036]

Really appreciate you not taking endorsements to support brands. I feel like I can always get your honest opinion on a watch and on brands. Props to you!

[@Shocker99]

It's just a shame he recommends watches he hasn't held in the hand.

[@FrankLavoy]

I must add that Teddy’s an AD for so many watch brands that he can have the “luxury” of being honest. I find myself navigating for many, many (too many) minutes on his website listing all the watches I’d like to purchase 💸

[@p.j.mendes]

Teddy;this is one of the best videos you've ever made. Both in terms of content and editing. A lot of research; I'm sure. Congratulations!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you very much! I think we have a good flow now with making these 👍🏻 appreciate you watching Paulo!

[@Yupthereitism]

I love that you put all the dimensions of the watches. That’s why you’re the best

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

“Zodiac makes a killer watch” - The Zodiac Killer

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Haha unintended so I can’t take credit for that 😂

[@jona3684]

Pretty sure their top suspect (deceased so we'll never know) really did wear a Zodiac too.

[@mikeyestrada1674]

Thanks Karen for your input

[@dspserpico]

I never knew Ted Cruz was a fan of Swiss timepieces

[@mackm3875]

I wish Zodiac would make a competitor to Longines Conquest. I'd buy that in a second. The zodiac killer is part of the draw, tbh. It's a unique story that ties to horology

[@anthonyhall549]

This guy is head and shoulders above all the other youtube watch guys. Always great content.

[@anthonyhall549]

@@MPD90 His delivery and presentation are what makes him stand out.

[@nicovdesigns5155]

Watchfinder, Jenni Elle, Just One More Watch etc., there are definitely other solid watch KZbinrs

[@magnus9754]

Love the addition of the Three Watch Collection! I felt that persona was missing last vid. Great vid as always.

[@Jgom42]

Teddy making big business moves 👀✊🏻 Perfect duo: Sinn 104 Seiko Sarb035 Hamilton Khaki field date

[@lowersaxon]

Yes, agreed, good taste!!

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

Your perfect duo is a trifecta

[@drzaius844]

Phafanapolis or trio

[@stapleboss]

I ended up with mostly divers due to the practicality of using the watch bezel as a "how long has it been" timer - invaluable.

[@Incogg756]

Teddy, I think your channel is one of the best watch channels out there. I find you unpretentious, genuine and just down to earth, where most others, while they have great content too, are not. I also like the way that you are not too salesy as well. Keep up the great work man!

[@cdb5001]

Doxa, Casio Duro, Certina, Glycine, Tissot, Longines, Seiko. All amazing recommendations and I'm proud to say a few are in my collection. Great vid.

[@soap.333]

Dude! I been watching you since you had only 100 subs and seeing the amount of progress you’ve made these last few years are damn amazing! Much love Teddy from NYC! I’ll def be buying a watch from you eventually, greatest wishes always!!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Wow, thanks for sticking with me all this time, that means a lot. It has been a crazy ride and I don't plan on stopping any time soon. Excited for what the years ahead hold. Stay safe and thanks for watching!

[@soap.333]

Teddy Baldassarre of course man! I love your videos! You’ve gone from watch pics to holding the watches in question for reviews, interviews with people, visits to Vacheron Constantin’s HQs and more! Looking forward to the new adventures man! Cheers once again!

[@WatchUnwind]

@@soap.333 it is pretty amazing I have been watching too and its been insperationaly. I recently launched my own channel and I went from having no watches to review, to reviewing a used 600$ watch, and then reviewing a brand new 48,000 dollar Ulysee Nardin freak in two months time so I am pretty pleased with my channel lol Never through I would get to put that grail watch of mine on my wrist. Thanks for being an inspiration Teddy , keep grinding so you will continue to motivate me to grind as well.

[@myboyt]

Watch & Unwind I’ll check you out!

[@RevLev06]

A really nice presentation of watches in that sweet spot of $500 to $1200 - a really good selection of watches. Anything over $3000 is getting out of range for many in your audience. Keep up the good work.

[@takacsferenc3650]

Hey, your voice is calming, thanks. I was kinda drunk and I can't sleep because my head hurts but your video calms me down haha Edit: I hope my watch is okay, I was wearing a classic casio calculator watch because I didn't want to destroy my other watches

[@jonathanseo2351]

You’re the reason why I got a junghan max Bill Chronoscope a few months ago! Currently getting its plexiglass crystal replaced with a sapphire crystal. Keep it up Teddy!

[@deparoo]

Waiting on the 5000 dollars version, enjoyed this video very much, thanks for great content.

[@danielcalvocamacho4538]

Eyeing the Longines Conquest since a few months. Glad you included in this review 👍👍

[@stevenklein6876]

What confuses me about the Longines Conquest is the black dial has "painted" hour markers and indexes and the silver and blue dials have "applied" according the Longines website. I've always assumed applied was better than painted? Am I missing something?

[@windlesSpice]

Earned my subscription with you valuing your audiences time and letting us skip the advertising.

[@DeadEyeRabbit]

one of the best watch vid on you tube. well done baldassarre.

[@rodsalvador3608]

3 watch collection: Ball Engineer III Marvelight, Yema Rallygraf, Orient Kamasu. 1 watch collection: Omega Speedy Reduced =) and probably have room for a SARX045 or SDGM Brightz. Love the content! You're gonna kill it with the new website.

[@sp3c0ps]

who the hack buys a soeedmaster reduced..

[@rodsalvador3608]

@@sp3c0ps the criteria was $2k. cant get a moonwatch for this, no?

[@sp3c0ps]

@@rodsalvador3608 true

[@HarrisonHughes1]

Sinn 104 just blew my mind. Absolutely gorgeous. This is why I subscribe

[@BradyToons]

Christopher Ward is an amazing brand, I have their C60 Trident Chronograph Pro 600, or “Big Blue”, and man is that thing a powerhouse. The strongest watch I own and the quality and craftsmanship is just stunning, easily one of my favorites.

[@JamesL88]

Love coming back to these types of videos.

[@1RunnerDad]

Totally agree with you on the Tissot Gentleman. Nice watch.

[@ELMS]

As well as the Sinn I’d consider a Damasko in the one-watch category. Beautiful timepiece and absolutely bulletproof.

[@WatchUnwind]

good for you Teddy, Congrats on the big move ! As the number 1 watch youtuber you continue to be an inspiration to a small newly launched channel like mine. I wish you continued success.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks man! And best of luck with the channel. I’ll check it out 👍🏻

[@davidreddick3016]

Glad to see Weiss Watches shown because they don't get mentioned often. I actually bought one recently and excited to see it shipped today. Not many companies are taking the extra mile to build a watch almost entirely in the US, with US parts, and even an in house movement with their American line.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Thanks for the great video, Teddy. It looks like allot of effort was put in for it. Had it playing while I was working, so I didn't get it all. I will replay later when it's quiet.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Congratulations Teddy! Big move and happy to see the development and passion! :) Wish you all the best with the new venture!

[@mj6866]

Hi Teddy. I am new watch enthusiast. I really appreciate you not taking any sponsors. Maybe you have done this already but I am interested in everyday watches or perhaps you would call the beaters. Something that looks nice but if it gets scratched, there is no need to fret.

[@disintegratesintobinary655]

Seiko 5 and 120 nato straps

[@julioerodriguez6097]

Nice video like always Teddy! I'm a "check all boxes" kind of collector but lately I been more into vintage watches. It will be nice if you can make a video in the near future about vintage watches with a $2,000 budget. Take care!

[@Goldenbaba430]

D a m n son, where'd you find this?!? Not my market, but you're crushing it as it usual.

[@pedrothevenard]

I though you would choose the Maurice Lacroix Aikon blue dial for the 1 watch persona, I'm very very tempted to buy it, it is such a great looking watch, and actually fairly versatile in my opinion.

[@MrShinobi797]

Really enjoyed this type of content Ted. Please do more like these!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Plan on adding more budgets in the future with this format!

[@1eddwood]

Good for you teddy , doing it the right way unlike many others

[@johnsieber6893]

I love your opinion about the difference between the Sinn 104 & 556. I am in that position right now and that helped.

[@BarisPalabiyik]

Very smart to have different personas there. Also great quality in terms of selections and editing and narration. Teddy you came a long way gotta say. Keep it up.

[@albertmateo6339]

Congrats on this new venture. Wishing you a great success.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you very much, Albert!

[@WatchUnwind]

power moves

[@michaelhargis7036]

That Tissot Powermatic 80 is a fabulous looking watch. Beautiful.

[@nightdaniel]

Congrats Teddy. Im a Digital Designer and I have to say that your site is well executed and easy to navigate. Im a big fan of your channel and all your reviews. Best of luck.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Wow that means a lot. It was a lot of work and I found some talented people to assist. Very happy with how it turned out 👍🏻

[@kellypaws]

Teddy, you remembered the Longines Conquest for me. Thank you.

[@kefren1322]

For the Duo Persona (which I kind of am myself), I would go for Longines Conquest Automatic and Tissot Seastar Powermatic. I already have the Tissot, I hope to get the Longines soon :)

[@jrmcgovern6701]

yay! love that you're not taking sponsorship money from any watchmakers you feature. keep making great videos, Teddy! (and more Courtney!)

[@prasartpongpet]

Love your Chanel! Started out with Tissot visodate....and now I have 10 different watches. Just bought the Certina ds-1 big date special edition. Just can’t stop buying and collecting.

[@joemondello4312]

Hey Teddy, you are the first reviewer I’ve seen to mention the Seiko SRPB39 “Zen Garden”. This is one of my favorite watches - another being the SRPB41 which is a stunning midnight blue version. The dials are very impressively done, as are the high polished indices with a frost-like texture on top. The handsets are elegant with polished hour and minute hands and a blue second hand (on the white dial 39) and the 3 bright white hands on the blue one (41). Plus domed sapphire crystals, butterfly clasps, gilt rotors, and beautifully high-polished cases make these 2 watches favorites of mine. The use of the 4R movement is a little bit of a let-down perhaps, but is consistent with the new and more expensive Alpinist models.

[@S4ion]

Hi Teddy! Loved the video and per your suggestion I would like to add my two cents. I am the kind of extremes type guy, by which I mean I like my very presentable dress watch to wear in the office, but I also like my adventure / diving watch to be hard as nails. So my two options: dress watch - Junghans Max Bill date automatic for USD 1.200 or there about; and Seiko King Turtle SRPE05, to which would add a bracelet to bring the price up to USD 800. That makes it USD 2.000 on the dot and also makes me a very happy persona (as you say). All the best!

[@Joe-nh8eq]

probably time for an update: my under 2k watch collection End of 2022 1) Daily Beater: gshock smart watch- $200 2) Daily driver: Tissot PRX- $600 3) Dress Diver: Seiko King Turtle Manta- $350 4) Chronograph- Bulova Lunar Pilot- $350 5) Dress watch: Orient Bambino- $150 Total: $1650- so 350 leftover Could swap out for a more expensive dress watch, but I really love the bambino… The watch I’d love to add to my mid tier collection is a summer driver. A robust, but thin watch that can handle everything a vacation would throw at you and has a bright beautiful dial.

[@robo2606]

My 3 watch collection this moment: Tissot Heritage Visodate - silver dial (dress), Tissot Heritage PR 516 GL - blue dial (sport) and Seiko 5 Sports Suits - black dial (diver) 😎

[@WestCoastAce27]

Could be your best video ever. Great personas and different methods to handle each. I lucked into the Halios Seaforth 3 - heard the name and just happened to be at the time orders were open and got one of the last Orange ones. And agree - Tissot is so underrated.

[@d.kashani]

i love this channel and i appreciate how you approach things

[@tonytramel5587]

I had just ordered the seiko sharp edge white dial that seems to be a nice watch...but I wish I had seen this video before doing so because you've shown some really nice watches that caught my I eye ...so am going to start watching more of your vids to better educate myself on what I can get for my money...

[@TheMonsterHunterTV]

I paid a little more than 2000 Dollars for my collection and have managed to cover quite some different aspects. I have a Seiko Alpinist Reinterpretation (subtle green dial) as fieldwatch option. (Got a good deal on it and paid almost 200 dollars under retail about 550$) A vintage King Seiko 5626 as dresswatch. (50 years old and runs between +0 and +1 second per day. Absolutely insane movement. Also the finishing beats everything from switzerland from that period of time) (Paid 400 Dollars when they were a little less expensive than now. Every deal under 1000 dollars is still a bargain for those luxury-pieces) A Citizen Promaster as beater/diver(i don't really dive but i like a watch i could wear while swimming. Cost me about 160 Dollars) A Vintage swiss Chronograph with diving Bezel as everyday-watch (From the brand Pierce that fell victim to the Quartz-Crisis but they were the first ones that made Chronographs waterproof. Got a not-working one my father wore in his youth. Brought it to a talented watch-dealer that restored it nicely. Paid around 900$ for that service. Worth every penny. I never thought how useful a Chronograph with diving-bezel is for everyday-use. Everyone should look for something like that for real) And a Casio CFX-200 as digital calculator-watch. It is by far the King among all calculator-watches because it is a scientific-calculator. (Very expensive in good condition but absolutely worth it). I bought it from some guy who didn't really knew how much these pieces are worth and gave him 100 bucks because it was in very good condition. Saved me around 900 dollars because these are very rare collector-pieces. I'm an engineer so a normal calculator-watch is absolutely wasted on me, because i don't need a calculator-watch for simple arithmetic operations. the trigonometric and exp-functions on the CFX-200 are quite useful for me because i am an electrical engineer.

[@pwally2714]

I'll def support you. There's 1000s of people who have been inspired and formed because of your teachings. Thanks bro. I will def support your shop and letter.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you my friend 🙌🏻 much appreciated!

[@jeffreyleitch9097]

Good luck with the new venture. By the end of the year, the ~2100 three watch collection: Seiko SARG 009 (retail before discontinued) Seiko SPB 143 King Seiko 44-9990

[@EssenceOfTrance]

Feels good to see the 104 as the one watch collection as that's why I'm going to buy it for as well. I will have other watches but my Sinn 104 will be my everyday, "gada" watch.

[@gambee_]

Recently purchased a silver dial Glycine Combat 6 Moonphase and I love it. Highly recommend.

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

I make leather watch bands by hand out of my shop in Texas. Each band is double stitched and knotted after each stitch. The leather is chosen under great scrutiny and the pieces are beautiful. I have also crafted a limited edition band with a visable sand hourglass contained within. I haven't sold one yet but if you would like more information, send me a DM.

[@alicantaselmas]

The format of these videos are really really nice! Keep it up with the creativity!

[@callum5733]

First thing I'm doing after watching is signing up to the written content. Teddy is by far the best watch journalist.

[@matthewz98]

The Oris big crown pointer date is just a remarkable watch. I have owned mine for a year now and I still find the light blue dial with the coin edged bezel breathtaking. A perfect versatile option in a collection.

[@igorcicala7]

the Longines mentioned by you is the Longines Conquest Automatic with ETA 2824-2, not to confuse with the Longines Conquest Classic Automatic which has the ETA 2892 A2 inside and is more expensive

[@RetroRailroading]

Tried finding the 1K video by searching for watch collector types. Yet those words are not in the type or description. Glad I saw this one. Cheers.

[@Feynman981]

Can you review the Sinn Finanzplatz-Uhr with its annual week calendar? It‘s an interesting complication and knowing the weeknumbers is still a very relevant skill in business.

[@sayanbhattacharyya780]

Congratulations Teddy.’Our Promise’ is a good touch.

[@theomcsweeney1339]

Teddy you are such a G keeping your voice and making sure you stay unbaised.

[@sp3c0ps]

Hows he unbaised when he prety much like all the shit brands

[@wendellpickett8186]

Congratulation on your new site and focus. I enjoy your presentation and opinion and look forward to more of these as you climb the range to $5K & $10K budgets.

[@JYLee-rr1sy]

Hey Teddy, thanks for doing this. I liked your presentations. I just signed up for your newsletter too. I'm a relative noob so I'd like to know more about the watches you recommend that make them worthwhile. Some brand have a special feature, such as IWC's fast moving hands when changing time. It would be fun to see what proprietary features there are for certain brands. I think it would also be fun to watch an episode on watches that tend to increase in value over time and/or increase in interest/demand. Keep up the great work.

[@edhammond6911]

Excellent vid.Awesome watches,plenty of choices. For $2000 I would buy 6 to 8 fantastic Seiko’s. With most of them being Quartz. That’s more for your money. And this is how I ended up with about 60 watches for around $5000. I consider 80% of my watches disposable other than replacing a battery. I have a heck of a lot of fun searching for these watches and getting the best possible price. I often find watches for under $200 that most people pay $300 or more. Like a lot of things ,the fun is in the chase. Thanks Teddy. SEIKO IS KING !!!

[@YoungNewArtist]

Loving the series, Teddy. Very smart choices

[@arshadaleem908]

Nice categorisation of user profiles. Hey, what would you pick as an everyday versatile watch from below: 1. Certina DS day date powermatic80 2. Hamilton Khaki field king auto 3. Junghans FormC chronoscope 'quartz' 4. Seiko Prospex Alpinist 5. Seiko 5 sports auto 40mm (no dive bezel)

[@j4j4v4]

Thank you for giving Weiss a nod. He is making outstanding watches under the radar. Mine is in my regular rotation and is a knockout. Maybe I shouldn't thank you, maybe we should let him live in the shadows and crank out amazing timepieces for the few that follow.....

[@davidreddick3016]

I bought one last month and was excited to see my Limited Edition American Issue shipped yesterday. It's taken a long time to save up enough but to support someone like Weiss who goes the extra mile with American parts it is worth it.

[@thebreadwentstale]

I am currently saving up for my first higher end watch. A Formex Essence, it's about $1800 CAD. Then after that I'm going for the Ball Trainmaster Manufacture 80 Hours NM3280D-S1CJ-BE with the blue dial. Super excited.

[@michaelfierman3256]

oh hell yeah, looking forward to reading your content and as soon as this is over, i'll sign up ( and check out those straps and watches. Congrats Teddy! )

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks Michael. Hoping to be able to add a writer on the team if all goes well. Have some cool content lined up 👍🏻

[@michaelfierman3256]

Teddy Baldassarre I’d apply for that job 🖖🏻

[@stevef]

Great video. As a pilot, I am persona #8, the chrono nut. I also have a dress watch (Patek Calatrava).

[@cool2rule2]

Great video! Would love to see you review the Longines Conquest 39mm. As you said, looks like an underrated watch, and I’m seriously considering it. Thanks!

[@frankbick6953]

Glad to see Christopher Ward getting a little love here. Hardly ever see anyone mention Raymond Weil, though. Would be interested in seeing you review an RW1212.

[@guliverovi]

There is not an ugly watch on this list, I love your taste mate. I'll be sure to check out your new site

[@morgan97475]

I do like that Certina.

[@saisibi6708]

wow. Really like this series. Do continue.....

[@toonsoffun5733]

The powermatic looks like a sports watch. Perfect casual everyday watch.

[@morningwaves]

Teddy, I hope you continue this series in the $5,000 & $10,000 price ranges. Interested to see which brands I don’t know about that you will help me discover.

[@rvx7b1]

I loved the video, even tho as a comment of constructive criticism, it would be nice to have some sort of banner on the top right or similar on which Persona - Category you're talking about. It helps keeps focus when maybe play-pause happens.

[@Mark-ro5zg]

Great video as always Teddy. The Hadley-Roma company you mentioned is actually in Largo FL, near Clearwater, west of Tampa. I live in Clearwater and I realize that if you said Largo FL most viewers would probably not know where Largo is located but know where Tampa is. Just wanted to put my 2 cents worth into the comment section.

[@Adarsh40]

Exactly the video i was looking for. Thank you so much Teddy. Love your channel!!

[@drzaius844]

Teddy, these “perfect x watch collection” videos are amazing, thank you for these. I get a great introduction to models and even makers I’d never heard of. Do you have a recommendation for a modern automatic watch that would be an homage to an Explorer or Air King, other than an actual Rolex? Something in the 34-36mm size? Tons of options at 40mm, but I’m starting to really appreciate more traditional sized watches, and I just can’t find anything, other than going vintage, or just to Rolex themselves, which can be mildly obnoxious.

[@d.stiefel869]

My vote is for 1, $50 G-Shock and then a $1,950 pair of earrings for Courtney Ryan. 😉👍

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Hahahaha 😂 she would probably like that logic

[@TheGungunn101]

I'm digging the updated online store. I was wondering why the store had so few straps when I checked a few weeks ago, but I definitely wasn't expecting this. Big moves my man 💪. I might have to pick up a Junghans when I have a bit more money.

[@Bigaletto]

great job putting this together

[@raficelle11]

you are what the world needed

[@danieltaylor4475]

Hi Teddy, I loved this video. Would you consider doing the same video for $5,000 and $10,000 price ranges?

[@SG-wj2qj]

The Duo is Perfect. A dress watch that’s casual enough for daily wear. A sports watch that can be dressed up enough for business casual. $850/each is healthy enough for some great well built long lasting watched. Make sure they’ve both got the same lug width. And then 5-6 Quick change straps to suit ANY situation. Edit: The sports watch: Christopher Ward Trident Pro 600 A very classy Diver. Easily can be dressed up. Easily purchasable on discounts for well within the budget. Hamilton jazzmaster ViewMatic Auto Again, grab it from Discounter. Solid watch. Classy AF for a dress watch but easily dressed down for casual life with a calf skin strap.

[@ShaneLindie]

Love your videos Teddy. From Guyana, South America.

[@watchmeticking7000]

Teddy! What a slam dunk! killing it as always. Love the site, with the new watches and the range carving out a little niche amongst the other offerings. Looks slick, best of luck. I'm gonna go browse now!

[@myboyt]

Good for you bro! Been watching you since day one. Glad to see you expanding!

[@RivadoValon]

Great serie 👏 keep it up. Personally not a fan of a diver watch but understand it. Sadly no chronograph.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Chronographs are tough given the limitations of budget if you want to go mechanical. I think better value is elsewhere. We will see chronos in the next one

[@sebastiannowakowski5084]

I was just watching the 1k video and was thinking you should Do a 2k and here I am. Just purchased a green cw Aquitaine and putting it on a reptile leather for a more dressy look. Yes I know it’s a diver and it doesn’t make true sense but on my 7.5 wrist it looks refined almost feminine . Change the strap for a tropic and it’s a sporty beach buddy. I want a more bulky metal bracelet diver in black but haven’t figured it out yet. Certina, Zodiac don’t know yet. Haven’t thought about the 3rd .Probably ditching chunky Pam

[@Ace2021]

Teddy, Awesome video. Please do a video on microbrands only for every category (diver/field/etc). You can scale the price as well. I think that would be really fun as I’m in the market for a microbrand at the moment.

[@gilleswinckler7023]

Great serie of videos. It inspires me a lot. Thanks

[@arionseifullah6224]

For that price I love my Christopher Ward Moon Glow or my Baume and Mercier Baumatic. Both can be dressed up or worn casual. Teddy you always kill it with your choices. Excellent for someone building a multi watch collection at that price point.