The Perfect 3-Watch Collection Under $5000 | Building a Watch Collection

[@jethrojacinto2798]

I'd love to see this mini-series continue for different price points like 3 watches for $10,000 and so on...

[@Moving_Chicane]

Agree

[@Moving_Chicane]

Even expand to liquors, red wines, shoes, sunglasses, whatever!

[@hespokestyle]

Totally planning on it. We have a few more in the queue at the moment.

[@ajiebkp]

Maybe start at $1000...

[@sunildaniel1838]

@@ajiebkp given the criteria here is luxury watches, unfortunately you won't find 3 luxury watches for under $1k

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Tudor for the win! :) Love my Black Bay 58

[@onurjunior6578]

Seiko & Tissot watches are also great watches and way cheaper than other brands and looks as good as the expensive watches. 🙃

[@jared3235]

@@onurjunior6578 Tissot is fantastic. But collectors can’t get over the quartz movements.

[@omegaseamaster300m4]

Tudor wins always! Glad you have one!

[@wristpresence___]

I love mine as well and curious to know why he didn't choose the bb58 and instead the 41mm original heritage blackbay. I think you can't even find these on the used market let alone in the AD.

[@hespokestyle]

Cheers, Antonio!

[@1984sebb]

For those who don't want the bother of a vintage piece, I'd recommend the Longines Conquest Heritage 35mm instead of the vintage Omega.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for the rec, Sebb!

[@tiegedolly]

Great video! I'd go with... Sinn 104 - Everyday watch ($1300) Oris Aquis Date Relief (My actual watch) - Sport watch ($1800) Frederique Constant Healey Chronograph - Dress watch ($1500)

[@neltharia]

Nomos Club Sport - Everyday/Business Cartier Tank Solo - Business/Dress Seiko SKX007 - Sport/Fun

[@hespokestyle]

Great collection!

[@Gardel1337]

The sarb033 is my everyday watch and is amazing. Understated, lovely details, good price. You cannot go wrong with it. I got it before the price skyrocketed fortunately.

[@hespokestyle]

That's awesome. Congrats! A beautiful watch.

[@julianhill6868]

It is a real beauty. Bought an alphanist as my first watch about three years ago and absolutely love it. I have to get the sarb033 aswell now, such a versatile watch.

[@24gabe]

I have the SARB035 on a jubilee and fluted bezel and absolutely love it. Can’t go wrong with either of the two.

[@brett2396]

Preowned: BB58 $2900, Nomos Orion $1500, Sarb033 $600. With a little bit of shopping around you can find these prices.

[@felipec2157]

Wow that Sarb look like millions bucks! Amazing content and quality video!!!

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks a ton!

[@leemacdonald6533]

Black bay 58 £2,500 Hamilton chronograph £1500 Oris big crown £1000

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for chiming in!

[@siongheeleong8078]

While the used path gets you good bang for the buck, the new watches route can be just as good. Before some of these used watches reach vintage and desirable status, someone has to purchase them new first. Owning a vintage watch is not for people new to watches since servicing can be problematic for some models. Plus, you don't want to be seen as stuck in time (yes, pun intended). Here's my suggested 3-watch collection that does not go for the famous big expensive brand names (like Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Cartier): > Daily watch: Seiko Presage SPB169 - Green textured dial and gold seconds hand give a great contrast. Finishing that rivals brands asking for more. > Sports watch: Oris Aquis Date (39.5mm/Steel Bracelet) - Size is closer to the vintage Tudor Black Bay but has a modern look. There are various coloured dial-and-bezel combinations as well. > Dress watch: Nomos Orion Reference 301 (35mm) - Timeless design and in a size and format befitting a dress watch.

[@crumbsnatcher74]

IMO, the 39mm BB58 is a much better option than the larger 41mm BB you featured. Cheaper in price, smaller in diameter, thinner overall which will fit a larger variety of wrist sizes. And frankly, it looks better than the 41mm version too.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for chiming in!

[@oleg274]

Use Tudor BB58 as my daily. Totally love it! Very wearable due to smaller 39mm case, the only watch you need!

[@omegaseamaster300m4]

Great Watch! Congrats!

[@hespokestyle]

Nice!

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting collection. Enjoyed it. Wear your pieces in good health. Regards.

[@hans.lankamp]

I'd upgrade the speedy reduced to the 3539 for sapphire crystal at $2700, sub out the Khaki field for a G-shock and pray for the Cartier😂

[@hespokestyle]

LOL

[@ruz8099]

Collection 1 is a good one! Here is mine: Everyday: vintage datejust (1601/1603...) Sport: Seiko Skx007 Dress: Nomos tangente Alternative: Everyday: Nomos club Sport: Skx 009 Dress: reverso medium classic

[@hespokestyle]

Nice! Great choices!

[@rodsalvador3608]

You can't go wrong with either collection! A little bit more than $5k, but DateJust 1601/1603 ($3k), Longines Legend ($1.2k), Baltic Aquascaphe GMT ($1.1k).

[@RomanianWatchGang]

Been thinking for a while to grab BB58 or Rolex AirKing 5500 as my wrist is quite small 6”. But I felt in love with Grand Seiko SBGA413.

[@hespokestyle]

Nice!

[@aaronkeyes8943]

I wish I had bought the SARB033 back a few years ago when you could get it for under $500. Great video as always sir!

[@hespokestyle]

You and me both!

[@henrycollins2478]

Any nomos that you like, a black bay 58, and then a strap or bracelet for the black bay. That was just an idea.

[@hespokestyle]

Good one!

[@matthieulombard6285]

Also if you want to remain under 5000 dollars and still get a Cartier Tank, you can consider th Must de Cartier Tank. A vintage manually wound Tank that shares almost every details from the original Tank but is made in Vermeil (gold plated silver). An awesome little thing, way cheaper than the solid gold Tank :-)

[@hespokestyle]

Great recommendation

[@robboyer6448]

I like the second line up, especially the Tank for the dress watch. And i would definitely wear a dress watch with a tuxedo...

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@staguar]

My 3 watches: Everyday-Seiko Pogue ~$1k Sport-Omega Seamaster Apnea ~$3k Dress-Hamilton Ventura ~$1k

[@hespokestyle]

Great choices. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

I have the Tudor and a SARB035. But my current favorite is my aqua terra.

[@andrewgiblin3468]

For this three watch collection for $5K I'd buy an Omega Speedmaster ... there done!!

[@hespokestyle]

Haha. Cheers.

[@jaskey]

buy it used and you might just have enough for a brosnan era seamaster in quartz for swimming.

[@DrTopf]

Mine would be: Tudor Black Bay 36 in black (2000 Euro used), Vintage Rolex Oyster (2500 Euro), Junghans Max Bill manual wind (500 Euro).

[@hespokestyle]

Nice! Great collection!

[@kdids]

Tissot Gentlemen: Everyday Tudor GMT: Sport Frederique Constant Carree Men's FC-303MC4C26: Dress

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for sharing, Kyle!

[@bjornfollin5056]

I'd switch the Sarb for a King Seiko, get the Black Bay 58 in blue instead and stick with the vintage Seamaster. That's pretty much my "collection", exept that I don't own a Black Bay... yet. You made some great picks IMO!

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks so much, Björn!

[@nukie404]

Nice! Loved both of them. If I were to build a 5000$ 3 watch collection around my Cartier Cle (~4k used), then I would add a Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba (~800) and lastly a Casio or a Swatch of choosing with the last 200$! *edit* What I really want to do is a 3-jewellery brand collection though: Bulgari Octo Finissimo, Tiffany Maker 1837, and a Cartier! - Han

[@hespokestyle]

Nice, Han!

[@Jollopukki2]

800 usd for sarb?? It is 300 usd watch ...

[@rs132132]

My "around 5k" watch collection: Dress: Longines Flagship Heritage Sport: Oris Aquis Date 41.5mm Everyday: Stowa Flieger Classic 40mm

[@hespokestyle]

Sweet! Thanks for sharing!

[@poozizzle]

I use my SARB 033 as my everyday. Love it! Great style!

[@hespokestyle]

Right on!

[@Moving_Chicane]

Collection #2 for the win, even at a slightly higher overall price point. I'm happy you did this exercise - thank you; and wouldn't mind seeing one of these each quarter with maybe some more specific themes/guidelines (e.g., golds, antique look, sports).

[@hespokestyle]

Planning on it! Going to start with different price points.

[@kojiattwood]

JLC Reverso ...and a nice bottle of Japanese whiskey :)

[@hespokestyle]

Hahahaha. What would you choose?

[@kojiattwood]

@@hespokestyle If I got a killer deal on the Reverso...Yamazki 18

[@YoniBonzi]

Great choices, though I like the first collection more. I do think however that a little color is missing - either a gold dress watch - or even a "gold colored" watch as a gold watch would probably be too expensive (I'm thinking Frederique Constant in this price range) - would take the whole ensamble up a level IMHO. But that might just be my own taste :)

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@StickmanA]

Seiko Seiko and whatever sport watch I'm using at the time maybe a TomTom

[@hendrikmoedden]

Seiko Alpinist (Tool/Sport/Vacation/Everyday Omega Speedmaster Reduced (Eveyday/Weekends) Junghans Max Bill Automatic (Dress) And I think that made me even stay under 4K, didn‘t it? 😉

[@Lassehansen3]

Wow! Quite surprised that the vintage omega isn’t more expensive. Such an elegant watch 👍

[@hespokestyle]

Right?!

[@TheFranticgamer]

I love the watch selection. Elegant and not flashy. Love how your channel places an emphasis on style and not fashion. I can watch your older videos from several years ago and it is still very relevant today.

[@hespokestyle]

Thank you so much!

[@ammardarhou]

Thank you so much for the informations !! what about Seiko SARB035 CREAM DIAL AUTOMATIC ? is it worth it ? Thank you

[@Tortuex_]

Here is my (dream) watch set : Dress watch - JLC Reverso Duo minute repeater Sports watch - Omega Speedmaster 39mm Everyday watch - Rolex Date Just 36mm jubilee dented crown (steel and gold)

[@hespokestyle]

Nice!

[@jaysterling26]

The gent. from Del Ray watches recommend a list of watch brands everyone should experience & your selection covers most of them. I applaud your taste, Sir.

[@Boca09tx]

So far this is the best 3 watch collection video that I've seen. Great Choices!

[@WonderofWatches]

Bb58 is still the best value for money out there

[@hespokestyle]

Not many would argue with you.

[@franciscolizcano4068]

Absolutely love these more classic-sized watch collections. Looking forward to other price ranges.

[@hespokestyle]

More to come! And thanks!

[@chyroux7350]

- cartier tank solo ~ 2k - tudor black bay 36 in blue dial ~ 2k - oris pointer date in black dial ~ 1k

[@ammardarhou]

wow ! thank you !! btw where did you buy your board print behind you please ? thanks

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks. It's a canvas of our own photos.

[@ammardarhou]

@@hespokestyle i love it !! thank you (:

[@muhammadali.8170]

I was watching Teddy's Best Watches Under series and this is the perfect follow up!

[@hespokestyle]

Sweet.

[@DrExeCelticHeroes]

the Filter mechanism is ment to reduce time ? i find myself browsing Chrono24 for hours daily, the filter a nice system to spend more time seeking out grails

[@eldritchweather]

Dear Brian happy holidays to you and your loved ones! Salutations from Greece!

[@hespokestyle]

Thank you, Alex. And same to you.

[@Jeff-11_354]

Black Bay and use the rest of the budget for a nice bottle of Scotch 👍

[@hespokestyle]

I like it!

[@leonardtabone8670]

I would spend 5k on the following. Using retail price since I'm not a fan of pre-owned. So many luxury watches sellers not including Box and papers 1. SPORT-hamilton Intra-matic auto chrono: 2245 2. EVERYDAY- Tissot power matic 80: 775 3. DRESS- longines flagship(black dial) : 1850 Have 130 left over for dinner and few drinks haha

[@hespokestyle]

Nice!

[@dnlmoretti]

Man this is hard. If push came to shove I’d probably go with the following: 1. Grand Seiko SBGP013 1700 (Every day) 2. Mido Ocean Diver 600 1400 (Sports/Diver) 3. Oris Artelier (blue guilloche) 1500 (dress)

[@smashexentertainment676]

$5K, huh.. Mido Ocean Star GMT - sports. Certina DS-1 Himalaya Edition - dress. That actually would be sufficient for me, but if I had to throw in another something everyday, I'd go with my favorite GMT complication - Glycine Airman. With $2000 to spare. Or even more if you don't have to pay European taxes.

[@epicunderstament867]

I would choose the following: 1. Sport: Oris Diver 65 36mm Blue Dial on Stainless Steel Bracelet 2. Everyday: Tudor Blackbay 36 - 36mm Black Dial on Stainless Bracelet 3. Dress: Timex Marlin 34mm with champagne dial

[@Ben-yw8be]

Everyday: Seiko 5 Sport: Tudor Black Bay 58, Dress: Cartier Tank Quartz or Longines Dolce Vita. One watch collection: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm.

[@wangboren]

Rolex air king precision - 3500 - Everyday Vintage Omega seamaster gold cap - 1200 - Dress Seiko SKX009 - 300 - Diver

[@ianmedium]

If we could keep the watches we already have I would just get the one watch, probably a 1950’s 18k pie pan constellation as I have all bases covered in my collection and do have a solid gold watch, a 1946 14k Cyma so would love an 18k watch or platinum. Completely left field I could get an 18k Eterna Quartz on gold bracelet easily for that. Being 58 and a child of the quartz revolution I embrace quartz watches and high end if they have good quality movements as the Eterna does. If it was from scratch I would have a used Grand Seiko quartz ( I have a mechanical GS and love it) as my everyday watch then a vintage Constellation dress watch and a super compressor vintage dive watch ( I already own three EPSA divers and love them.)

[@codycurnutte9778]

If you ask me tomorrow my answer would be different but right now I would go with: Everyday: Hamilton khaki field black dial Sports: Tudor pelagos blue dial Dress: Cartier santos Dumont

[@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702]

Vintage King Seiko 44KS- Dress ($700) Seiko SBBN031- Sport ($900) Bell & Ross BR05 w/ rubber strap- Everyday ($3400)

[@DanyboyS7]

I actually use my sarb 035 as a dress watch :/

[@othus123]

The SARB is good for a one watch collection.

[@RomanianWatchGang]

Same, love my Sarb035 with a brown strap.

[@hespokestyle]

Sweet!

[@hespokestyle]

Totally

[@hespokestyle]

Cheers.

[@Vow247]

Seiko Sharp Edge Blue Dial. Dressy, but still sporty. Oris Divers 65 40mm. Sport. Tissot Gentleman. Everyday. And plenty of change.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for chiming in, Matt!

[@davidbutgerei8156]

My 3: Tudor GMT, Tudor Style 41mm Fluted Bezel, Tissot T-touch II Titanium (this is only 73grams with nato. (I’m 51yo and the fluted bezel defined success to me when I started noticing watches in the 80’s. )

[@ajiebkp]

Tudor 1926 36mm - Office-hour/everyday Longines heritage flagship - Dress watch Oris divers sixty-five - Weekend/holidays/fun

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SP-pn7xx]

As someone who collects on a budget, you're better off just spending $5000 on one really good watch. The Seiko SARB just says you watch too much KZbin...

[@brandontran4180]

Everyday: Hamilton Khaki Mechanical Sport: Orient Ray II Dress: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

[@jaysterling26]

When I see like this I think, ' great, a sarb is in included '. Then I realise I have a 035 ( the only time I picked a white/ cream dial, but I got it years ago.. ), which gets less love. Then I think I still got a sarb..but it's not the black dial option...but it's a sarb ...but it's' the 035..rinse & repeat...

[@madtimebat]

3 watch collection for $5k. Well $4,970 for something in the Sinn Frankfurt, and then $30 for two Casio's or whatever. :-P

[@deinemutter2965]

Tag Heuer Aquaracer - everyday watch Steinhart Ocean One - sports/swimming Orient Bambino - when going to meetings/business

[@snapfitness1]

I'd choose ... Longines spirit black dial, Formex Essence 39mm green dial and Damasko DA38

[@davidb9531]

I have absolutely no clue why anyone would buy a slabsided chunk of unbalanced black bay rather than a 58

[@hespokestyle]

Takes all kinds?

[@davidb9531]

Don't do it!!!

[@GreedyMonkey69]

Tudor is a great choice, Rolex quality at half the price. It really is all the watch you need, but why not add a Casio G-Shock for going to the gym, sports, etc.

[@istvantoth7431]

I think most people wear their divers as everyday watch. It's the privilege of a larger budget to wear a high(er)-end diver as ""sports"" watch ...

[@TimG--]

No! There all junk for all your $5000. But goid idea. But please do one $10,000 and $20,000 Nice video mate.

[@Watchmade]

I have a 5K collection in my collection of three pre owned Omegas: as already mentioned here the first one is the Speedy Reduced or I would call it Speedmaster Automatic (I think their marketing manager back than was more a technician than a sales guy :) than I have the first Bond era Seamaster Professional in 41mm and a second generation Aqua Terra with a white dial in quartz. My second choice also from my collection would be the Longines HydroConquest Automatic new generation, again the Speedy for everyday purposes and a Frederique Constant Automatic dress piece.

[@hespokestyle]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing, Harun.

[@lapizza7206]

I would probably go with a Tuder black bay 41mm as well a Tuder 36mm in steel. If I wanted to get dressy I would just put a leather strap on the 36 and call it a day.

[@arvidjohansson3120]

It’s pretty easy for me. The Seamaster from casino Royale, believe it’s a 300M Seiko Presage Apple watch SE lte for being connected without a phone.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for chiming in, Arvid!

[@andrewwhite4864]

Nomos tangente 38, Doxa sub 300T, and the Hamilton khaki field mechanical!

[@davidbreckler5327]

I hear the 38mm Speed Master has a questionable movement. Difficult to service...

[@FoodHealthFit]

Under those stipulations... I would buy the watches, then sell the watches 🤣

[@edf2953]

I definitely like the watches you have selected in your two scenarios. My personal presences are more aligned with those watches identified in Scenario # 1. Having said that, I do enjoy the look of the Cartier you chose as a dress watch in Scenario # 2. The Cartier reminds me of a Seiko watch I purchased for my girlfriend, (now wife), circa late 1970’s. I have many fine memories of that watch. I’m drawn to the watches in Scenario # 1, primarily because of the inclusion of the Tudor. Anyway, great job. I hope that you and your wife have a Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Safe, Joyous and Prosperous 2021!...Ed

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks so much for the comment. And same to you and yours.

[@leroymaldonado1008]

Does anyone happen to know the specific reference number on the vintage Omega Seamaster shown on the thumbnail? Thanks in advance!

[@heathwoodruff6975]

Really appreciate you. Just revamped my entire wardrobe influenced by your knowledge and advice.

[@hespokestyle]

Man, that makes me so happy to hear! Congrats and hope you love it.

[@heathwoodruff6975]

@@hespokestyle I do, Sir. Keep up your content as long as you stay passionate about it. God Bless, Brian.

[@Horangi18]

Excellent picks. However, to me it makes more sense to put the lion share of the budget on the daily watch. The one you will wear the most.

[@estebanquinones5918]

If this was before they discontinued the sarb then the sarb 035 for dress the sinn556 for everyday and the Omega seamster aquaterra for sports.

[@Dr.Sheffield]

Thanks merry Christmas and happy new year please what your opinion on VC dual time blue and many thanks for nice efforts ✌️

[@greggschofield142]

Cannot wait to watch this Brian! A bit out of the blue but what are your thoughts on Panerai? Been a long time viewer of HSS but don't recall you ever talking about this brand. All the best

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks, Gregg. Panerai really isn't my style.

[@aarondaniel1974]

I LOVE my Seiko Sarb! It's easily my favorite (and most valuable) watch. I'd LOVE to drop $5000 on a few watches, though.

[@hespokestyle]

You and me both!

[@barnastil591]

I'd spend a couple hundred bucks on some practical watches and either invest the leftover money or spend it on self improvement.

[@jP-nw7nm]

Gosh darn your style and taste aligns with what I’ve been looking for in mentor!

[@snapfitness1]

Oris big crown day date, Sinn 857 and Christopher Ward c65 white dial

[@stanislas4990]

I love your videos about watches. An Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, a Cartier Tank solo, and an inexpensive Swatch Skin Irony would be a perfect choice in my opinion.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for chiming in!

[@pierremartin9048]

Excellent choices, and I could have sat down for an hour and have you go through 7 or 8 sets.......d some more.

[@hespokestyle]

Let's hear 'em!

[@irawanwijaya7951]

I think panerai is also a good option....

[@hespokestyle]

Could be. Not for me though!

[@evh4611]

Not every person has the budget to spend thousands and thousands on watches. But one can be a wrist watch enthousiast and collector nevertheless and be part of the community

[@hespokestyle]

Very true. And that's why we're going to be doing several of these videos at various price points.

[@JoeAbrams1287]

Well I guess it's time to rework my watch collection. I definitely need to look out for the vintage omega seamaster watch. Looks lovely and would complement my style. Thank you again for this awesome content. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Brian.

[@hespokestyle]

A great choice at a great price. Thanks for the good wishes and same to you.

[@resjon7981]

BB36 black dial, BB58 blue dial and a Hamilton Khaki 38mm auto.

[@farshidrahmani6262]

What a great selection- or two! Very good choices. You can’t go wrong with either one. I guessed two watches in your second selection! That freaked me out. 😁 Cheers 🥂

[@hespokestyle]

Sweet! Thanks, Farshid!

[@kiuwrauh5678]

Lástima que la serie sarb esté descatalogada siempre fue un buen reloj por el precio al igual que el alpinista de la serie anterior. Saludos.

[@ANTOINE-gh4ck]

Yema Superman Heritage is a very good choice for sport watch

[@orestishadjipanayis8871]

You should have chosen the Tudor Black Bay Bucherer is bronze casing and blue dial. Slightly pre-owned you can get it for 3,600 USD. Amazing piece , easily better looking that the generic Tudor you have chosen. I would say the Bronze Bucherer looks as good if not better than a Rolex sub.

[@hespokestyle]

So many different choices, right?

[@tarun4921]

Good one brian! I love the cartier pasha! Very masculine classic watch.

[@hespokestyle]

Classic