40 Of The Most Popular Watch Categories Every Collector Should Know

[@alvinmick218]

First time I’ve seen a category breakdown this extensive. This is very interesting and helpful. Thank you!

[@ayandey137]

Teddy keeps delivering

[@Gomzblanc]

Dive watch

[@Gomzblanc]

Plsominkor

[@artnimaz]

These Categories of Wrist Watches Also Help me DISPLAY : Analog, Digital, Hybrid, Tactile, Touch. STYLE: Casual/Fashion, Tools. GENRE : Dress, Field, Pilot, Travel, Dive, Chronograph. POWER : Mechanical, Electric, Quartz, Kinetic, Solar, Spring drive, lithium ion. FEATURE : 3hander, calendar, Chronometer, GMT, World Timer, Jumping hour, ISO Pro Dive, Moon phase, Compass, Minute Repeater, Alarm, doctor/pulsation, Slide rule, Smart, Tachymeter, Telemeter, Altimeter, Day&night24h, Accuracy. INDUSTRY : mainstream brand, micro brand. DESIGN : Original, Homage. MANUFACTURE : ODM/White label, OEM

[@dannysimenauer5745]

So well done. 40 functions in 16 minutes! Short & Precise, and I learned so much!

[@Avocadosimp]

This is why I can’t have a one-watch collection 😂. Too many styles to choose from!

[@razfan]

Is 1 piece of something called a collection? 🤔

[@icywolf9312]

​@@razfan collectione

[@andreleverettejr3747]

Its ok the Rolex Explorer 1 laughs at you too 😂

[@wristroll_vlad]

@@icywolf9312LOL :)

[@jeff3388]

I have no $, so I have a 1 watch collection. Hamilton khaki field auto, a high school graduation gift. It won’t be alone forever tho

[@ignaciopadilla5150]

That Omega Master Chrono with the pie pan dial looks amazing.

[@popomomo12]

Teddy, you have always made me so happy adding bulova to your line ups. I see why they are not held to the regard of their past but things like the high accuracy quartz keep them interesting for me.

[@James-pl2oy]

After watching this just cements my feelings that the JLC Reverso is one of the most versatile watches out there. If you get the recently released Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar, you get a dressy watch originally created as a sports watch, a GMT with the second face, a moonphase, and finally a calendar. Essentially checks almost every box in this video

[@Vhutama]

And there's a tourbillon version too!

[@James-pl2oy]

@@Vhutama very seldom do you see one model lineup display so much versatility in the various complications that it offers!

[@sanjai2808]

(I)Sports 1.Regatta 2.Integrated 3.Field 4.Digital 5.Analog Digital 6.Everyday 7.Dive 8.compressor (II)Chronographs 1.Tachymeter 2.Telemeter 3.Pulsometer 4.Flyback 5.Decimeter 6.Rattrapante 7.Tri-compax 8.Bi-compax (III)Travel 1.GMT 2.WorldTimer 3.Dual-Time (IV)Dress 1.Sector Dial 2.Rectangular 3.Ultra-thin 4.Moon Phase (V)Pilot 1.Flieger 2.Altimeter 3.Big Eye (VI)Calendar 1.Triple Calendar 2.Annual Calendar 3.Perpetual Calendar (VII)Audible 1.Alarm (VIII)Accuracy 1.Chronometer 2.High Accuracy Quartz 3.Tourbillon 4.Micro-Rotor 5.Regulator

[@ericgrace9995]

I recently bought the Avigation Big Eye, and while talking to the AD he told me to keep an eye on Longines in the coming months. A change in company direction and new releases are on the cards. This morning I saw a German post for the new Longines Conquest. Its stunning. I do not speak fluent German, but I understand "Omega Killer" and "Go Anywhere" watch. I saw versions in green and blue, 41 mm with a date window above the 6. It resembles an Omega and is, IMO, a good looking watch. See if you can lay hands on one to review. From what I understand, Longines is culling a lot of its stock and focusing on certain ranges. Judging by the Spirit Range and Avigation ranges, it is going to be interesting as they reduce their diverse range and focus on "families" of watches.

[@popomomo12]

On my way to check this out now! Thanks for the info

[@ericgrace9995]

​@@popomomo12 It's a small section, not in English, on the New Longines Conquest 23. I found the info on Utube. Good hunting !

[@popomomo12]

@@ericgrace9995 thank you very much! I was having a roughy time and this will help

[@ryangochuico]

Cant be an omega killer. Arent they both swatch group? (Correct me if i am wrong)

[@ajlive589]

Whats up Teddy! Just ordered 2 new watches from you today. Haven't bought a new watch in years! Excited to get them.

[@robysarno]

One of the best videos you have made, and by far one of the best videos I have seen. You outdid yourself by being so clear and describing in detail all the categories. Please keep up the good work.

[@superjride]

Great video, mind blown over 40 different styles/types of watches! Have to watch this one again…

[@tysonNmilo91]

10:56 is the chime 10+3(15)+11

[@fark69]

Yes that's what I got also!

[@philippestrickler3461]

All these categories, all these complications. I have improved my understanding of watches with your great videos. Thank you so much.

[@cigarsandlures9843]

Another great video. I always learn much more than I expected!

[@morvinshah]

Jump hour watches are missing. Amazing content Teddy

[@vaderdust]

I have narrowed my own watch collection by the environment for which it is designed. I have all my bases covered. Sea: Rolex Submariner, Air: Rolex GMT Master 2, Land: Hamilton Khaki Field Murph, Space: Omega Speedmaster Professional. The only thing that I’m missing at this point is a true dress watch. I’m leaning towards a Cartier Tank. I’ve also been playing with the idea of a 2 watch collection- one for the weekday and office wear, and one for the weekend. Going to be years before I come to a decision!

[@nickbotfield]

A classic and classy watch collection!

[@lexus2k3]

My sunday is complete, what a great breakdown on the different watch category

[@santigualberto]

I'm impressed! This was so well thought out. One style I would like to add under the dress watch category which is one of my favorite styles is the marine / deck watch. These are inspired by deck chronometers of the past used for accurate time keeping while at sea. These watches usually have a plain white dial with heat blued hour (usually spade) and minute hands and a small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. Some examples include the Ulysse Nardin Marine, Glashutte Senator, Stowa Marine and the Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer.

[@adrienpuledda3737]

Hi Teddy, Sorry to correct you. But "Compax" refers to the number of complication and not to the number of sub section of the dial. Small second is not a complication and therefore the Zenith El Primero is not a Tri-Compax.

[@greggusan]

That was fun. Some lovely watches and a good explanation of how they can be used. Not to mention I finally found out what was meant by a "minute repeater".

[@CheekyMaguire]

Hey there! love your content. I wondered, what exact model is the field kaki Hamilton one? I cannot find it with the red dots on each and five seconds. Thanks!

[@bacondabacon]

Teddy - why do some chronographs have the running seconds in the 9 o'clock window with the larger seconds hand serving as the chronograph seconds (Breitling Superocean) while others (such as the Omega Speedmaster I believe) have the 9 o'clock window act as the chronograph seconds with the larger (center) seconds hand acting as the running? It seems to me that for accuracy you'd want the center seconds hand to act as the chronograph, but then I can't work out why Omega did what they did. I've been trying to research this for a few months now after getting a look at a buddies Speedy (I have the Super Ocean) and haven't come across anything definitive - your video made me think "I bet Teddy knows!" Love the channel.

[@astrostl]

Best educator in the biz IMO

[@ryanway9346]

My goodness.... That Breitling Navitimer Chronograph with the green dial is so beautiful I think I just fell in love 😍

[@MarcAmAlb]

The wikipedia page for watches should just link to Teddy’s KZbin channel.

[@Gumby56]

Another informative video, I learn something new with every video you produce Teddy, thank you.

[@Tammacazi10]

Dive watches are my thing, I wear one every day no matter the occasion and it always looks good!

[@donaldgeorge6656]

Excellent explanations of watches. You are the best

[@jackwild1111]

Teddy, have you heard of 'Shinola Watches' ? In Denver I stumbled upon a Sinola shop. Curious of your thoughts.

[@ludovicboully3643]

Congratulations Teddy. Very helpful... But no monopusher chronograph?

[@ryangochuico]

Im surprised no mention of spring drive in the accuracy segment hehe

[@davidrosenblum2178]

A comprehensive and informative breakdown, Teddy, and thank you for it. The only critique I would offer is that you overlooked watches such as G-Shocks. “Digital” came close but of course there are styles digital, analog and Ana-digital.

[@robertosans5250]

Lovely video Teddy. I have come to realise that I own or have owned most of these categories, Never had a perpetual calendar or a minute repeater but most of the others. As I downsize my collection some will be lost but hey you cannot hjave everything.

[@Pasta1nc]

alright, so the JLC reads 10:11.... I can't figure out what the chimes are between the first 10 chimes and the last 11 chimes. There are 2 alternating sequences of 4 notes.

[@tysonNmilo91]

Ii agree. I believe it's 10, 45, then 8 chimes so 10:53?

[@tysonNmilo91]

10:56 definitely

[@benceboda6961]

It is the Westminster Chime, the same Big Ben chimes, for example. In this case it is an unlucky example for basic minute repeater explanation. Technicaly the watch isn't a minute repeater, but a Westminster Grand Sonnerie.

[@Pasta1nc]

@@benceboda6961 helpful!

[@Theosodorado]

Hands down, pun intended, TB is the best in the business. Thanks for the education.

[@ScoobieDoobie197474]

LOVED this episode. Favourite this far, after the collab videos

[@PapriceP]

Dive watches and G Shocks all day.

[@ugoh7493]

Just a question, surely a reverse is a sports watch as it is designed to play polo

[@tkindschi]

Enjoyed the list, (and learned a thing or two watching), but some of those "categories" could really qualify more as attributes. Kind of like the "blue category" vs. the "red category". I would say that about Bi-compax vs. Tri-compax as an example. But....I'm still impressed that you came up with 40. 😉

[@Ettzil]

This video is very informative and entertaining. Great work!

[@AsfandyarAfridi]

Thank you so much that's exactly I needed I was so confused

[@MI_MattHarrell]

It drives me nuts that so many watch people don't know the difference between accuracy and precision. The difference between these is critical in science. A broken watch will be accurate twice per day. Precision refers to how well the watch keeps time; i.e., how quickly it gains or loses time. A perfectly PRECISE watch, once set to the correct time, would remain ACCURATE forever, as long as it keeps power to the movement.

[@derKunstler]

I think i have seen the shot of this JLC before on your chanel, but for the first time im confused with the lugs. At 9:22 for example, it looks like the line between the lugs is broken or something. Is it something with light and shadow or what is it? Because usually JLC stands for exceptional finishing as we all know, so I am wondering how this effect appears.

[@tylerdank3669]

Love you teddy! We need a ‘cheap divers for summer ‘23 video!!

[@alexandercompres7425]

Orient!

[@andoletube]

Great breakdown of the categories, Teddy. Playing background music during the repeater chimes was a fail though!

[@Spectrecontrol]

Beautifully shot video, if there's a Grammy award for watch p*** this clip should definitely win! Fantastic work, thanks mate.

[@stephenhendricks6790]

I'm simply gobsmacked. Awesome video, Teddy.

[@rachelades518]

Hallo Teddy, i will be watching this video multiple times, because it can easily be used to choose which kind of watch i am interested right now and understanding why. Thank you and as always love from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@zillsburyy1]

10:23 thats the V3 the best one. my baby

[@peterpj32]

Will you please review the Yema Rallygraf?

[@Joe-nh8eq]

So this is something I really still don’t understand. Why are integrated bracelets considered “sporty”. Were they originally considered more durable due to the integration or something? They tend to bit be particularly water resistant and kinda prone to scratches. And especially with the integration you cant easily swap to a sporty strap. For more I treat my Tissot PRX as basically a casual dress watch.

[@anthonystevens8683]

A great informative video Teddy but I think you missed the retrograde, only a small point as you can't include everything but all the main ones covered very well. Many thanks for sharing.

[@yemannminhtut2625]

Can you make a video on pulsometers of various price ranges, please?

[@gustaveducrest592]

I'm surprised you didn't include spring drive as a category! I guess it's more of a technology since it's only used by GS?

[@kriskimpo3574]

I'm gonna show this video to my wife to justify my needs. 😂

[@mariosiaven2965]

I would add for the travel watches or maybe field, the spelunking watch (classic example: Rolex explorer 2) and in the dress watches: the duo face (classic example: JLC reverso duo face), and does vintage category fullfills the requirement to be included here? Thanks Teddy

[@syedrehanfida]

Thank you so much, this clears a lot!

[@tapanakul]

Very well knowledge, thank you so much for your good content !! This is my bible for watch shoppper. 🥰🥰

[@kpsingh40004]

great informational video. loved it

[@Foetoid2k6]

What is that watch at 8:43 ? That is amazing 😍😍😍

[@LexanderStudio]

longines heritage classic

[@Ollies_takes]

This is why you’re my dude. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@seesenio]

I thought an annual calendar needs to be reset once each year after February. Teddy seems to indicate it's just every 4 years, after a leap year? (12:07)

[@joseadrianmanchester]

Hey, big fan of the channel. Will appreciate a lot if anyone can give me an advice. I am thinking about getting the Bell Ross BR05 Chrono in blue, I love the watch. Also love the Monaco (gulf edition in particular) but it more expensive. In terms of value, is the BR a good option?

[@atxsbigwalt]

the quartz stat is mind blowing. How can you do that so many times in a second.

[@blairmitchd3457]

Would love to see teddy’s own personal watch collection.

[@georgmclaughlin9661]

Excellent video. You really need to review the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema, probably the coolest looking watch ever. Well, you don't NEED to, but I'd like to hear what you think of it.

[@antonbayda2571]

Thanks Teddy, it was a very interesting video!

[@dallaseggleston4731]

Thank you, very informative

[@frankc3834]

Thank you for doing this.

[@MatthewHill-KentPTCG]

hi teddy, i was wondering if your site was in usd or cad? Thanks :)

[@jaydencarter5547]

Thank you this helps so much.

[@ElderPinto254]

nice selection teddy very nice !!

[@SR-dw6io]

Absolutely love the Patek travel times. The hidden hand, which comes in handy only when needed is ideal. Any other affordable alternatives to this “hidden second hand” watches ?

[@grammarboy1318]

Parmigiani recently released the GMT Rattrapante that hides the GMT hand when not needed. It’s only 29k in steel if that helps 😂 Beautiful watch though.

[@pete9494]

Nice video. Anti-magnetic?

[@Don-yf6yo]

This video was interesting. I learned quite a lot. For me when someone says "sports watch", what immediately comes to mind is something with a digital LCD display with plastic/rubber/resin construction. For example, a Casio G-shock (although some do have a rotating dial). I still have a very inexpensive Timex with a LCD display that is quite hefty in size, but not weight, and I wear it when I swim or play sports. It can certainly take a beating. If it ever gets severely damaged or broken, then I would simply replace it. The types of watches mentioned in this video under the sports watch category are ones where I personally would not wear while playing sports. Some are just too heavy. Some are not rugged enough to take a beating.

[@Valera_Scotland]

After years of failure (selling a few Speedies, Aqua terra and IWC Mark 16), hoping that the Explorer 36 will be a one watch "collection".... we shall see... it will take a long time to save and even longer to get that call

[@zambonidriver42]

No spring drive?

[@chriscon8463]

Maybe in the “high-accuracy quartz” category?

[@zambonidriver42]

@@chriscon8463I’m not sure where it goes. Left field? Hybrid? My spring drive is -1 for the month, but I do have a solid month where it ran near +1, I was wearing it quite often.

[@chriscon8463]

@@zambonidriver42 it’s such an amazing movement. I’d love one someday!

[@xmeda]

Add some nice Casio to be able to wear it every day and actually be able to see what time exactly is.. and maybe some Seiko 5 automatic just for the pleasure of everyday winding :D

[@Jeff_Strix]

Teddy, i think you forgot skeleton watches and also 1 indicator, like Meistersinger for example 😉

[@javiergarciajaime690]

Does someone know the reference number of the khaki field that appears in 2:48?. I just cant find that exact dial color

[@javiergarciajaime690]

Automatic*

[@jayh9144]

Brilliant Teddy!

[@mattshaffer5935]

I’d love to get my hands on a 55mm flieger!

[@kopiontherocks]

What’s your take on the seiko sarw065; the laurel re-edition? Was wondering if you’re planning on covering it

[@nkonig1]

6:27 that FC Flyback is stationary at 0 for at least a whole second. Hardly meeting the purpose of a Flyback.

[@engineerindespair620]

No Bauhaus?

[@sketchbooksquared]

Great video!

[@kl6711]

A question about chronograph watches. Is there any specific names for chronograph watches that have their subdials at the 6-9-12 position instead of 3-6-9 position? My father has a 39mm speedmaster and I have a citizen quartz chronograph with this type of layout, it's quite visually pleasing to me and sometimes I find that better looking that 3-6-9 layouts.

[@nickbotfield]

I was watching an episode of Seinfeld and he had a chronograph with the dials at 12-3-6! (Apparently he loves Breitling watches.)

[@FunBoxItEveryday]

What was the time on that watch tho? 😅

[@georgecupac1202]

The Casio G-Shock is about the same cost as the Seiko turtle, I've chosen the turtle every time.

[@mohammedfaiq3671]

Thanks Teddy

[@Dennis-vh8tz]

I find it is often difficult to differentiate field and pilot watches. Probably because early pilots often wore field watches before anyone started making dedicated pilot watches, there is a lot of overlap between these categories.

[@ryangochuico]

For me, i differentiate the field watch because it has an added 24 hour arabic numeral text while the pilots watch usually only has 12 hour arabic numerals. Just my way though, i dont know if correct

[@Dennis-vh8tz]

@@ryangochuico I'm not certain there is any correct definition for field and pilot watches. I think it might come down to the designer's intent as inferred from the name and marketing material. Some specific watches I was thinking of were the Hanhart Pioneer and Lum-Tec Combat, which have names indicating they're field watches, but dials that would also be perfectly at home on a pilot watch.

[@sanghoonlee5171]

Good Lord, 40? I have to watch this now.

[@TZI_Melbourne]

Would't Grand Complications count as another type?

[@kirkwcowgill]

My fav watch is watching that Like button get smashed. It's the best type of watch, hands down. I could go 'round and 'round the dial finding people who agree.

[@corktowncollective5759]

nice video..... Chrono is my choice....

[@SchoolOfAlchemy]

I'm selling all my watches and will buy the one and done that can go both dress and sport. Any suggestions? My wrist size is 6 inch.

[@steve8510]

One and done, there's a purity in it

[@BennyLlama]

Minute repeaters are very cool, but I think all that chiming would drive me crazy. Lol

[@cooperredmon3430]

That JLC minute repeater looks totally insane. Wish I could afford one

[@fark69]

The chime was 10:56? Did anyone else guess that for the minute repeater?

[@Danielkleynhans1]

I got 10:41

[@barrydonelan4284]

Love this video.