The Watch I Wore Most In 2020, By 30 Members of the HODINKEE Team

In what has become an annual tradition around here, for our final post of the year we polled a selection of HODINKEE team members to find out which watches saw the most wrist time in 2020. Some you know well, and others you probably don't; the HODINKEE team has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years, and we're excited to share the watch-nerd insights of some of the lesser-known members of the team that keep this ship moving.
And because this was a year like none other, we did it a little differently this time around. In this year of video communication, it felt appropriate for you to see and hear our team members tell you firsthand about their most-worn watches of 2020. This includes editors, customer experience associates, designers, photographers, and more, and even a few of our colleagues at HODINKEE.jp.
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[@larryge3398]

They must serve a lot of salad at Hodinkee Japan bc those guys be dressing.

[@verboseessays]

fr

[@SwissWatchGang]

lol well said

[@okiali6381]

u noticed dat as well.

[@damianhenniger]

@@SwissWatchGang fancy seeing you here haha

[@Watch.HighTower]

Picture that meme with the group of black guys shouting 'OOOOHHHHH!!!!' because I know I am! Epic!

[@TheRausing1]

Damn... most people out here showing nice old seiko’s or maybe a Tudor, and then Cara Barrett comes in with the gold Royal Oak perpetual calendar. That was a shock.

[@TAdamRox]

I nearly choked on my iced tea. For real, lol. Everyone is like "Here's my Seiko/Tudor diver it's so comfy, bla bla", and Cara just straight up flexed. I love it. LOL.

[@uesugikaru]

That subtle flex tho.

[@mr.personal-ity]

@@KZbinWatts If she's making less than 100k and depending on her lifestyle etc., it's a fairly accessible watch. Something not so subtle is a Patek Minute Repeater.

[@TheDobbermn]

@@mr.personal-ity Wait what?????? Making less than 100k and a 30k watch is an accessible watch? Interesting math.

[@mr.personal-ity]

@@TheDobbermn I suppose I meant 100k or a bit less NET, than 30k would be accessible.

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

I love how Cara takes the time to explain her watch's reference to us in detail so its perfectly sure it can only be bought at auctions, not at stores.

[@district5rookie]

Looks like every position at hodinkee pays extremely well.

[@metinotje]

It does....Bubble bubble bubbleee blurp.....

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

It doesn't pay well... its just that sort of rich-kids club that get a lot of them together. Won't never forget the moment it all went down for me: the Bethenny Frankenstein Talking Watches my-exes-gave-me-or-I-just-took-from-them Edition.

[@Fexitol]

@@panaceiasuberes6464 uuuuuh maaan! why did you remind me that episode!?!??!..that was embarrassing to post something like that! Awful.

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

@@Fexitol Although I limit myself to a strict Jack Forster's diet and refuse to comment in the website (or buy from the store) now and then that terrible pastiche comes back to haunt me. To se that was the only woman Cara was able to cajole into talking watches says a lot about the sort of circles where she moves... but as a general antidote there's always John Mayer's second TW, which is a gem that keeps giving.

[@derekflanderschang9654]

Just people who prioritize watches in their budgeting 😎

[@lycheet]

Most US staffs are wearing tudors and Seiko, the Japan editor just casually flex’s with a AP blackdial

[@marctravismba]

Cara flexing with the gold AP.

[@andrewkingsbury2836]

Is… is it a fake? Look at the screws in the bezel. Some are facing the wrong way.

[@marctravismba]

@@andrewkingsbury2836 I think that's a fair question. I looked at some pics of my old, now-sold APRO, and the screws are aligned properly, whereas here they are not. However. this is an old watch, so it simply could have been serviced with the screws not properly aligned. It's hard to say, but I'd be surprised if she was sporting a fake.

[@andrewkingsbury2836]

​@@marctravismba It would certainly be shocking if she was rocking a fake AP... but I just cannot get past the screws not being aligned. I would think any technician would know that the screws in the bezel are supposed to align a certain way. @hodinkee can we get an answer to this mystery???

[@RecordSisi]

This G-Shock GA2100-1A is an absolute banger . The " Casioak " is a fan favourite !

[@Maazin5]

What a great video. The one at 1:13 made me lol. "Did you not know your boy was fancy?" 😆

[@paulchristian5375]

It's like giving beats to an audiophile haha

[@hellsalite4444]

Pleasently suprised as it wasn't a grail watch flex. Grounded and watchable.

[@seemsegit]

time to find a manager of social media & special projects/editor job so that i can earn the necessary salary to afford an AP

[@linooliva3965]

You can get a vintage Rolex or ap on Chrono24, for less than 2gs

[@seemsegit]

@@linooliva3965 how much does cara's ap cost? i can't find it on chrono24

[@CartierCrash]

@@seemsegit search for ref 25820 it’s about 80-100gbp

[@linooliva3965]

@@seemsegit they don’t carry that model because from what it looks no one is selling that specific one on there but they have royal oak for about as low as 3300

[@cutdepiefails6596]

@@seemsegit +-15k-20k usd for steel, 30-45k for a gold one. Rare afffff

[@gregsnyder4268]

The Baltic is fantastic!

[@araniroy]

That patina on the dial was something else

[@TwentyOne_Five]

2:03. 3:34. 8:21. Santos medium....Such a killer piece for a man!

[@Sometimes_I_Growl]

By far one of the best videos of the year! Love all the different brands, styles, play more importantly reasons why each watch is important to each individual. So glad 2020 is in the books-Looking forward to an inspirational 2021

[@barrylattuca5352]

This is one of my favorite Hodinkee videos. Everyone is unique in their own way. The watch a person chooses to wear is just an extension of that uniqueness.

[@walkerb1734]

I always look forward to these “end of year / what watch I wore most” episodes! Great stuff!

[@brianmeehan8739]

Great to see a Seiko SKX007 in the mix 👌

[@boris7540]

Glad to see that Cartier Santos medium is actually the most popular watch here 😁

[@BobLorrimer]

Love mine - it sits perfectly on my wrist - the interchangeable leather strap lifts the look for evening wear.

[@samdermody531]

Was thinking the same. I so want one on a blue strap

[@theSUPERmere]

If anyone cares, the watch I wore the most in 2020 is my father's Tag Heuer diver WK1211. It is small, classic, comfortable and the most important thing is it helps me to tribute him who sadly passed away last year. You will always be missed, dad. (Nice work, Hodinkee.. Much love from Indonesia 🇮🇩)

[@fakeplstctrees21]

So sorry about losing your dad, but you're doing it right, honoring him by wearing one awesome watch, which took great taste to buy in the first place! I mainly wore my 214270 Explorer 1 mk2.

[@cdb5001]

The best reason, wear it in his honour. Cheers, I'm sure he's watching proudly.

[@theSUPERmere]

@@fakeplstctrees21 thanks man, I really appreciate it.. Hey, explorer is a great watch.. I'm dreaming to get a Rolex one day.. :)

[@theSUPERmere]

@@cdb5001 thanks man.. I really appreciate it.. :)

[@rossmaclennan6815]

Really changed my view of Hodinkee. Very genuine and human watch stories. I found myself saying ‘me too’ more than I would have expected. Thank you for opening my eyes.

[@Rednillasmhm]

JLC gets a lot of love as the "watchmaker's watch" but I'm glad the Cartier Santos gets love from those who spend their whole day looking at watches. It really is a lovely thing.

[@mazrashid6549]

I'm seriously considering one. Any opinions on whether to get a modern medium or an older galbee?

[@TheeBelvedere]

@@mazrashid6549 just bought the Medium this past weekend (actually wearing it right now) - 7” wrist and it’s the perfect fit. All my other watches now seem too big

[@mazrashid6549]

@@TheeBelvedere congratulations! What combination did you go for? Steel or two tone?

[@TheeBelvedere]

@@mazrashid6549 thanks! I went with the steel

[@RideCakeEatDirt]

Thanks for this. The watch that I wore most this year was my Longines Hydroconquest. I purchased it early in the year, and I wore it basically every day since then.

[@watching_nyc]

It was nice to see so many humble choices from the crew!

[@go.for.m.o.]

This was really fun! Thanks for putting it together! Got to know members of the team, and learn a little about why we choose and wear what we do!

[@0017Bulldog]

This was awesome!! Thank you Hodinkee Team. Havin' fun in 21.

[@CLaop68]

Very good idea showing the team, and also speaking about their watches. Nailed it

[@RedwoodAggie]

I really enjoyed getting to see what the Hodinkee staff wore most this year. I also liked seeing the faces of some people I had seen the names for, but it was nice to see what they looked like. Please continue this series in subsequent years.

[@woodentulike2no]

Debt.

[@chandanh.s7924]

The watch I wore most this year was my Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles Powermatic 80 in Blue colour. I love it.

[@maximrodriguez1057]

The watch I wore most this year is my Tag Heuer, Formula 1 Chronograph, on the bracelet. For me it’s the perfect every day, and every activity watch. I can swim in it, exercise in it, dress it up, and dress it down. It was given to me as my highschool graduation present in 2018 and there are very few days that have gone by without it being on my wrist since. As a student, it’s not too flashy to wear on campus, and not in your face, which is another reason I find it to be the watch on my wrist most of the time. It’s a tank and is ready for just about everything. Size and weight are great, even for my relatively small wrist. Thank you for reading :)

[@Damage_Inc]

Loved this video! It’s nice to see folks were able to keep it real and not just flex their nicest watches. Gotta stay grounded.

[@albiariza]

Watches always bring memories and sentimental value. The watch that bring me into my love to watches is my dad watch, Omega Speedmaster Profesional. Which I regretfully lost when I borrowed it from my dad in high school. It has been my grail watch since. And it will be the first watch that I will buy when I have the money.

[@jdstarek]

I wore my Oris F1 Williams Chronograph the most this year. I usually only wear it while working out, running, etc. But since I spent the whole year working from home, I spent most of the year in gym clothes. On the bright side...I’m in great shape and I saved a ton on dry cleaning.

[@gabefore]

So cool to see. Jack, Jon, and Eneuri were my favorites. Like Jack, my most worn watch this year was my Speedmaster, but I aspire to own the two others’ watches! Here’s hoping in ‘21 😊

[@ruggsterify]

IWC for me. Mark XVIII

[@TansuTansu2]

Its settled then - Cartier Santos it is.

[@fadiinspace]

Medium

[@wehearsal4544]

Great collections from great folks! Well done Hodinkee team

[@JupiterTarts]

Lots of Black Bay 58 love among their staff. Definitely my #1 of 2020.

[@timurbonhage3645]

Very nice video. Love sour work! 2021 is gonna be a better year I promise💜

[@dukirps]

That Grand Seiko on a beads of rice bracelet is top shelf!

[@kosmar]

the bracelet hit me too

[@ashleyslingers2814]

This was a great video. Wide range of unique pieces.

[@thisissweyzzor4134]

Cara Barrett just blew everyone out of the water, jesus.

[@omg_stoppit]

Seriously. I'd imagine I'd want to wear my >$80k APRO over my other watches, too.

[@willhall7232]

Thought the exact same thing, haha.

[@henrycollins2478]

6:49

[@JamesBardolphCS]

I literally said HOLY SHIT out loud when I saw that 😂

[@mdtell]

Cara seemingly doing very well these days!

[@yankeesandgiants1886]

Beautiful Video - Tiffany- I have a Baltic Aquascaphe too and it competes favorably with my Glashutte Original SeaQ for 10% of the price. I like that all of you have a nice backstory for your choices. Well done.

[@cmcc4567]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO! We need more videos like this please!

[@cesarsaucedo5110]

Nice format! 7:24 for a moment I thought Jon Bues was on the toilet 🚽 🤣😂

[@ziplok]

😂😂

[@dhannylil2191]

Wow this is diverse collections from everybody, I thought most would flex some Rolex or Omega :D

[@ValueYourWatch]

Nice watches. You can see the diversification of the passion for timepieces.

[@BardArnesen]

Fantastic video that shows the best kind of love for watches. Inspiring

[@jeremydahm2124]

Fun video. Good to see the faces behind the scenes .... Tiffany ♥️

[@TheDerisavi]

Every time you people come with a not new but a very nice, simple and lovely presentation of an idea. Thank you for sharing and no thanks for making some useless ugly watches very important and expensive! Wish you all a very happy new year.

[@chrisb5917]

Great video.... shocked at the staffs simplicity...

[@greggusan]

That was fun. Nice to see what people dig in their collection and why.

[@joeschlicht]

This was a very enjoyable watch (no pun intended). It's nice to see the variety on everyone's wrist.

[@uesugikaru]

Yo our boys in hodinkee really liking the the spb14x watches and Bb58! 2 of my favorite watches! Stay safe guys looking forward to another next year!

[@hugoambjorn6302]

I love these videos, so many different watches for different personalities and styles

[@BIGSTEPPER_]

Loved this video! Great job.

[@owenhido]

I didn’t know I needed a Cartier Santos watch until now

[@joeschlicht]

Same here. Cartier is not on my radar on purpose, but I may have to rethink that.

[@wilmergreen9480]

Nice video, such a diverse lot you are Happy 2021 guys

[@AldoFelt]

humble stories. beautiful!

[@brentwatts2480]

Kinda ironic the photographer had the worst camera quality

[@MatraBatra]

She’s a photographer after all, not a videographer :)

[@JapanJacques]

The photo she took of it on her wrist was easily the best photo though!

[@araniroy]

She had the nicest photograph by of her watch!

[@dminsanebros]

@@MatraBatra very similar

[@superkittybtc]

I love at the end" that's all folks" shirt to tell you that the end of the video. I don't know if that was intended. But fun. Nice video :}

[@DeeKay1911]

Love this simple but honest content

[@EsbjornWristwatchReviews]

Great video, nice to get to know some of your people and so much watch diversity!

[@savariaxa]

My Zenith Chronometre from 1961 with the excellent 40T - on par with the 135 movement wishes everybody a good 2021 🎉

[@Jonbombs]

Keeps me humble Kinda a dig at your parents bro

[@BellTunnel]

I guess the ‘rents didn’t know he was so fancy. Lol.

[@TheDonCucaracho]

the definition of entitlement right there

[@stevem863]

Nice mix. Lots of Rolex, Cartier and Seiko. I do like the micro brand reference to Serica and Baltic.

[@watchcurtisn]

Mine would be my Sinn 556i @ work, and my BB58 @ Home. Happy New Year!

[@joeschlicht]

Nice, both of them.

[@watchcurtisn]

@@joeschlicht Thanks!

[@user-pi6vz5hr3c]

I really hope all these people generally enjoy watches. My current favorite watch is a gold/bronze $20 Casio World Time for the loud 5 alarms. I've worn the green Seiko Alpinist for years as a work watch.

[@SanjuroSeaCow]

Lol, mine was my 2 G-Shocks because I was either: home where they're easy layabout watches, grocery shopping where it's utilitarian and simple, or hiking to get out. Plus they're the Bluetooth ones so I never had to check it to get atomic time 🤩

[@peteh9909]

love the diversity of all the watches . Just shows people are wearing what they like and LOVE

[@panorama4526]

Rolex Seiko and Tudor? Diversity?

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

pete h means nobody's flaunting around $15'000 watches and showing off that they have money, they're wearing what they have and what it means to them whether it's their Skagen, Bulova, casio, Tudor whatever

[@marklynn6907]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@greaterbayareahero1401]

As soon as the cameras were off they all brought out their Patek 5711/12,/5980, FP Journes Resonance/Grand Sonnerie and Lange Zeitwerk Striking time/Datograph Perpetuals; )

[@treehugger3615]

8:18 YES! The Aquascaphe is awesome!

[@CDhunt]

The grand Seiko! In that simple band with the gold

[@joeschlicht]

Yes!

[@Claimjumper55]

My most worn watch of 2020 is my Omega Speedy sapphire sandwich. I enjoyed this episode very much.

[@AleksiJoensuu]

I rotate a lot, but I guess my most worn was simply the G-Shock G5600E. I put it on every time I'm running, walking, cycling or working out, and frankly a lot of the time when I'm just hanging out around the house. It does pretty much everything and it's small enough not to get in the way. When I want to enjoy something else I change to that, or when I want to pair something with an outfit. But the humble square G is an easy pick up from the watch box for the times when function goes over form or emotion. :)

[@triple_gem_shining]

wow this was enlightening and fun. i wanna hear 30 more.

[@thomasbarnes6727]

That was a great idea to share the watch passion and memories that come with them!!!

[@kyndrydspyryt3867]

Good to see the Seiko SPB getting some love

[@maxp5422]

Best watch of 2020 in my opinion when people see them in person they fall in love

[@sylinmino]

I have no need of a diver right now, but the SPBs have definitely moved up on my list for consideration after seeing it in action. Maybe next year.

[@kyndrydspyryt3867]

@@sylinmino They are proper nice, love that case shape

[@kevins8971]

Great video. Nice to see more of the Hodinkee team. Thanks to all of Hodinkee for keeping us entertained during the pandemic. Hoping for a beter 2021 and Happy New Year to all!

[@MisterCJW]

Was thinking Ben would be the last to go, but it’s nice they gave some screen time to some lesser known Hodinkee staff members. Cheers to CB for that classic AP Royal Oak...she came for the crown this year!

[@ahmedshafique2726]

can’t wait for 2021 version

[@jeffreylee3775]

So happy to see the Tudor Black Bay 58.

[@steinbeck1805]

At around the 3min mark, that Skagen actually looks terrific on the wrist. Nice.

[@raymondfoo9045]

4:06 Wow, Serica. It is my first mechanical watch, very fine.

[@peterzagorski4316]

There’s definitely a lot of pay plans coming into play here.

[@jsdhesmith2011]

Lol and some overcompensating

[@tn_onyoutube8436]

Yeah, ‘cos who’d have have thought senior people at a watch magazine/seller would prioritise owning some nice watches!

[@harpreet2142]

The grand seiko guys have such class

[@sligo405]

Interesting. A lot of thoughtful, interesting reasons to prefer some equally interesting watches. Quite the team.

[@chandlerfarmer6065]

I love that the photographer easily had the best picture of her watch

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

For me it's been my 67 Omega Constellation with a 561 in it. But my 55 Longines Tank with the 9L is a close second.

[@Dubsadub]

Great takes.

[@jwags24]

Excellent!

[@staytunedmotorco8541]

Really well done Hodinkee 👏

[@arjankindermans]

What a lovely idea to make this video!

[@TheStringBreaker]

Great video concept!

[@Cam_LDN]

HODINKEE Japan came in heavy with the clothes and watches.

[@TokyoChopSquad]

Baltic is so underrated. Love that watch!

[@baraaalqudah7560]

Very pretty watches and choices 🌷

[@manangandhi2881]

quite few people wore Cartier Santos i am intrigued. Btw Cara Barrett just knocked it out of the park.

[@zackzada]

Brilliant video.

[@strapped2time]

Does Ben not fraternize with the underlings? Why didn’t he participate?

[@Damage_Inc]

I thought it was perfectly fine for Ben to not participate, maybe even to give more screen time to the team. Ben is the lifeblood of Hodinkee and it’s nice to see this expanded team. Doesn’t always have to be this weird dynamic you called out.

[@strapped2time]

@@fakeplstctrees21 he lost me when I watched a video in which he talked down on people trying to get discounts on watches. That’s when I knew he was all about his own pockets. Bartering, negotiating, and bargaining are a part of our DNA. What a moronic, naive and/or self-serving thing for him to say. 🤦‍♂️

[@strapped2time]

@@fakeplstctrees21 I remember watching the video of them talking about buying them together. I thought it odd that they’d both be able to grab one. But that’s the nature of Rolex right now. It’s who you know. Sad but true. They’re using the pull anyone would use to pick up the piece they want. It’s misplaced anger to a degree. It’s Rolex who isn’t meeting demand. Can’t blame someone for using their pull to get the piece they want. My opinion anyway. That doesn’t mean that I like Clymer or drank the hodinkee kool-aid. I take it all with a grain of salt.

[@joaquinquiros4969]

As Uncle Archie once said, Ben is the Bearded Freak of Hodinkee

[@fungus_am0nguz644]

@@strapped2time he said that?? Jesus, i know Ben is really making Bank. We doesnt even go to the office no more lol. Anyways have u seen his video with revolution watch?? He brought some sick heat. (Wei talks waaaay too much though)

[@ziaulangel8525]

Wears Grand Seiko because less is more 🥴 Anyway, nice to hear the sentiments behind some of the watches!

[@Watch4Me]

Wonderful video!