Watches I Will Be Buying AND Selling In 2025

[@cougarbatterie]

Russell, The Citizen you referenced is an iconic watch. It featured in a very popular french movie called " Le grand bleu". It was worn by the actor Jean Reno who played the role of a professional diver and the movie was directed by Luc Besson. He wore it on his wrist during the whole movie.

[@marvinmartinez2637]

Sweet 👍

[@KabobHope]

That's a cool backstory.

[@bushpig6837]

And I'm pretty sure they're still in production. I've seen them for sale here in Australia as the Citizen Promaster Aqualand JP2000-08E

[@dazherbert2782]

Brilliant film, some nutter on insta made a list of top 100 best films, and The Big Blue wasn't in it. Ridiculous

[@layne-davison]

That reference also has a connection to an espionage mystery from the 90s I believe. Watches of Espionage channel covered it.

[@CraigPowers-b8p]

That 1521 Militare Squale with the batons is just fantastic.

[@arthurmontiel2665]

Love all the choices, but I have to give a shout out to the Pelly 39. It's such an underrated diver. It's probably the best daily wear I've ever owned.

[@Arthur_George]

I’ve got to say, you’ve got a great name Arthur!

[@danemehring]

Vertex M36 is going to be my 2025 purchase as I’m getting married in June. My grandparents were married for 76 years and met in ‘45 as my grandpa was stationed in London where he met my grandma at a British Legion Dance during WWII. Think it would be a nice tribute piece with sentimental value.

[@spencemiller9301]

First - proud of you for considering a Citizen. 🙂 And second - you dashed my hopes on that Invicta I've had my eye on. HA! So, I do want a new Longines (probably the Spirit Zulu) ... But I'm with you - there's no telling what the year will bring! I might even buy a pre-owned watch or two. 😲 Great show - very fun!

[@eliseocamarillo4205]

Agree. The Zulu time for me is awesome. Looking to buy it in July for my B’day. 🎉

[@Merlin20-o4f]

Looks like a busy year for you and some good shows for us. 👍

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@robertmckinlay7242]

I remember you reviewing the Seiko Field GMT, and I love mine, worn it twice this week.

[@matman0322]

All of your reviews and info are so relevant to what I buy and use.

[@mightya]

Longines Legend Diver on beads of rice. Black dial. Can’t beat it!

[@tomaszgr5423]

Well, I was considering the same Seiko SSK for my birthday, but... Tissot Seastar GMT in two-tone took my heart. Maybe it is so because it will be my 39 year of life, so already time for two-tone in more practical quartz😂

[@matman0322]

Love your channel

[@markcreighton3733]

I've been considering the 1980s Citizen Aqualand reissue myself.....................

[@RichardKoppinger]

The only one I'm currently thinking about is the Tissot Gentleman with the ice blue dial. 💙 😁

[@WAMwatches]

Congrats on 5 years! Feels like 10 😜 great goal watch and I would go with the Pelagos 39 but I also think they will release a GMT version this year. Awesome collection as always!

[@j1y0ni]

No more watches for me for a little while. Just come back from Japan a couple of days ago and I bought seven G-Shocks, One Seiko Field Master, as well as Kuoe Old Smith.

[@adsagp]

Sounds like you bought a nice new and complete collection!

[@jfilm7466]

So, not many then? 😂

[@mrprice3338]

My next watch will be the Squale 1521 pvd in black with the mesh bracelet. That watch is fire 🔥 also congrats on 5 years 👍

[@SantiMaggioSavasta]

Hi Russell, I’ve been following your channel for over a year now, and I have to say, I absolutely love your content. Your taste in watches resonates with mine, and like you, I’ve always admired the Citizen NJ0100-71E. It’s been on my radar for a while, and I’m pretty sure I’ll add it to my collection someday. I wanted to get your honest opinion on something, and I hope this is the right place to ask. When I was a kid, I owned the original G-SHOCK DW-5000C. It was indestructible and lasted forever-honestly, the only reason I’d ever switch watches back then was because it simply couldn’t be broken. It’s probably still tucked away somewhere at my parents’ place. Fast forward to this year, when I saw the reissue of the DW-5000R-1AJF. I couldn’t resist-I joined the queue and snagged one on launch day in Japan. It’s incredible! It’s just like the one I remember wearing as a kid, and I hope I’ll find my original someday. Since then, nostalgia seems to have taken over! I picked up the 40th-anniversary edition DW-5040PG-1JR-the re-crystallized one you’ve praised so much-and it’s absolutely amazing. But then I took it a step further and bought the CASIO G-SHOCK MRG-B5000B-1JR Black. I adore it, but I’m still not sure if it was the right call. I managed to get it brand new, with tags, at a great price. To round things out, I finally got a CasiOak-the limited-edition GMC-B2100AD-2AJF, which was only available through certain jewelers. Now, here’s the thing: I haven’t worn any of these watches yet. They’re still in their boxes, with tags and plastic intact. As much as I love them, I’m not sure I’ll ever wear them. I’ve been a watch collector for years, and my collection includes both affordable and very high-end pieces. I mostly wear mechanical or automatic watches, but I also have a habit of wearing two watches-one on my right wrist (usually the main piece) and an Apple Watch Ultra on my left as a fitness tracker. So, here’s my dilemma: What’s your take on these purchases? If you were in my shoes, would you keep them untouched as collectibles (especially since their value will likely appreciate over time, particularly the MR-G), resell them now while I can still make a profit, or start wearing and enjoying them? For context, I also own the GMW-B5000D-1JF, which I bought when it first came out. It’s out of the box but has only been worn twice in five years because, like you, I’m so cautious about scratching it. I’d really value your honest opinion. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and keep up the amazing work you do-it’s truly inspiring! Thank you! Santi

[@MarcoTheMaze]

Hello Russ, as usual I get to enjoy another video of yours, pure bliss! I don't know if anybody else wrote it already, but I'm looking forward to getting my hands (or should I say wrist) on the Mad Watch Collector Diver you teased us quite some time ago! Is there any chance we'll al get to see that in these months? Keep up the delightful work you do and congrats!

[@MarkCS-gx8ep]

I Absolutely love this channel , For many reasons as well as the fun factor ,it has informative and detailed information on the watch’s , plus there’s often background History on the brands too. Flipping awesome 🙌

[@ninjasrose1653]

Nice stuff MWC - My two watch purchases this are… 1. CWC Quartz diver 2. Seiko baby alpinist

[@gjuttla704]

Perfection!

[@ninjasrose1653]

@ thanks mate. 👍🏼

[@patrickmurphy3179]

After several years of collecting pocket watches I purchased at an antique shop my very first wristwatch, a vintage '50's Elgin tank-style dress watch that's in pristine condition. I'm considering a Citizen or Seiko but right now I'm eyeing a vintage Hamilton black-dial field watch at another antique store I frequent. I'm hoping to snatch it up before somebody else gets it!

[@brianmoreira8600]

Happy 10yr Anniversary buddy!!

[@gerrytemple5044]

The Seiko Landmaster caught my eye - until I saw the price... Cheers Russ, great fun as always!

[@saddamsayyad9020]

I recently buy watchdives explorer homage great watch. I also buy aliexpress watches from pagani design, addiesdive, watchdives, baltany, militado watches in future I like meca quartz watches battery power you don't have to set time every day

[@mikewazowski6161]

Your casio shirt is cool as hell 🔥🔥🔥 ❤ from 🇩🇪...😌

[@gz7587]

No plans other than to wear what I have and to see what Ali Express comes up with.. Looks like they are getting into more and more interesting dials, which is what I enjoy. I prefer the Squale that you got rid of more than a boring black. One doesn't need too many black watches.

[@TekindusT]

I always pay special attention to your reviews because we have the same wrist size, so whatever suits you well, might suit me well too. I tried the Pelagos 39 at an AD and boy, that watch fits like a dream! Not a huge fan of the snowflake handset, but it’s a watch literally made for a 16 cm wrist!

[@marsh8417]

Great video, as always Russell! I own a P39 and to me it's just about perfect. I used to wish they'd made it in steel for the 'heft' but there's something about the colour of titanium that I just love and the 'self healing' properties are real when you scratch it. My only real gripe, and sadly it's a common feature with the P39, is that the lume on the hands is just not up to the job and very poor for a watch at this price point. However, as I don't generally go diving at night I can live with it! It's hard to think of another watch where the proportions are as perfect as they are on the P39. Everyone with one says it ends up being the watch they reach for most. It'll be interesting to see if that's the same for you.

[@ahha6304]

Citz Aqualand is the awesome line, but I still want Promaster Air, and I'll complete my Promaster collection (Land, Sea, Regatta), maybe one more Henry Archer and a G-Shock, and also a custom watch by my own idea

[@imarioiv]

Russell!! I’m glad you finally decided on the Aqualand haha, on your SNJ033 video, I remember we bickered about reliability

[@Memmaao]

I have the pelagos 39, and that watch is my GADA watch. Perfect size, perfectly minimalistic. I just love it. FXD is a great choice too in blue. Maybe I would have to buy that too. 🙈

[@annikinstarkiller600]

Got the ring watch last year from Japan. As a Casio fan, it's just so cool

[@45graham45]

At last. Been saying for ages to check this Citizen out. They've re-released this watch a while ago but I have an original one which I bought about 30 years ago from Singapore. I used it for sport diving back in the day & it still looks great & works fine.

[@jaredstephenson6468]

The SSK023 is incredible. It's the cheapest watch I own and I've had it since the day Teddy B. started selling them. It's the watch I've owned the longest now. You will not be disappointed. I also own the white Seiko SSC and it's brilliant. Both are fantastic choices.

[@bmflmf]

Hanhart 417 es…..OR The Hamilton intra matic chronograph. But will probably end up with another guitar. lol!! You’re the best!

[@glassworksrc]

I bought that Seiko field GMT recently and it's hardly left my wrist. It's currently on a green nato and it looks and feels fantastic.

[@Javdoc]

Can't go wrong with Citizen Aqualand. Another one I'd suggest, that I really have come to love, is the Promaster Land Chronograph Green Dial CB5921-59X. I got that last Spring, and since put it on a medium brown leather rally strap and it's just perfect when I want something other than my usual Promaster Dive watch. Really striking dial and have gotten lots of comments on it.

[@dazlarg]

FXD for the win bud !

[@Andy5kp]

Get the Pelagos 39. You won’t be disappointed! For me I’m considering one of: Tudor Ranger Longines Spirit Zulu Time Black Bay 54

[@markhyde7217]

I brought a watch to mark my 50th a couple of years ago …. A Tissot sea star chronograph, I know not one of your favourite brands 😂 but like you say buy what you like .

[@_bryanblaze_]

I’ve got my eyes on Omega this year 😊

[@andrewd7586]

The Citizen Aqualand is a ripper Russell! I bought one just over a year ago. Very comfortable on wrist too. I was on the list here in Oz for the Casio ring watch, but in all honestly I let it go. I’d rather wear my Casio on my wrist. The novelty factor just didn’t tick the boxes. I’ve recently retired & my gift to myself was a Breitling B09 silver dial chronograph!🤩👍🏼😎

[@bcfd2956]

Russell, I have a Brew Retrograph, picked up end of last yr amazing piece. End of year goal probably another Longines, perhaps the Zulu time….thanks again for a great video….Lee

[@eagle_rb_mmoomin_418]

Longine Big Eye chrono...in titanium...two birds with one stone...also has a lovely blue dial. Classic chrono, reminiscent of a flieger style watch IMHO.

[@Boggsy.]

My favorite titanium is the Seiko 7T62-0BZ0. 39mm chronograph with a nice bonus alarm function and 200m WR which seems decent for a chrono.

[@hattyfarbuckle]

If you get another Seiko GMT you can wear one on each wrist n track twice as many time zones...or get a Casio FingerWatch for each finger n sell your GMTs

[@bassmanbowman3266]

Hi Russ, this year I will definitely be buying a Formex reef, and maybe a Rolex.😎

[@jtpalooki7757]

2025 target watch👉 Seiko SLA047…. Probably real soon too!🤞…. Originally I was planning for a Pelagos FXD, but I finally realized I prefer a larger watch with a smaller dial and there are some really good deals on that Seiko right now….I absolutely love my Squale 1521 classic on rubber, crazy bright dial! I too, only have 1 Citizen, a BM8180 garrison.. a small watch with an absolutely wonderful dial! Best wishes to everyone in 2025!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Superb my friend!

[@koreandude]

the pelagos 39 is great but the bb 58 gmt is something of a marvel, a gamechanger imho!

[@gohabs365]

Looking to purchase 2 watches this year, a Zelos and the Mad Watch Collector Diver.

[@UltraDoug]

Celebrating my 30th anniversary in April with my first and only Rolex, the Explorer 40. Assuming I get the call….which ya know….who knows. Anyway, great vid as always!!! 😎👍🏼

[@davidm3954]

Original blue MN fxd for sure

[@jimmccaig7946]

Get the Pelagos 39 or the Destro version, both fabulous. Personally I want the monochrome BB on a jubilee. Weirdly I have been wearing my Tuna on a rubber strap for weeks, its got something that keeps pulling me back in and the Kinetic movement and subtle gmt hand work so well. Great show Russ, cheers

[@blackcoffeeinbed]

‘Hoping to pick up the Yema Skin Diver slim limited edition 🤞🏼

[@frankc3834]

I got a Longines Legend Diver blue dial that I’ve had my eye on for a while.

[@mightya]

I’ve always been intrigued by the Doxa Sub 200t and 300t. I need to try them on to see what fits better. As an older gent I’d get the Caribbean or Sharkhunter. Orange is too gaudy for my liking. 😉

[@carlvoxvires]

P39 all day. Enjoy wearing it more than my Explorer 40mm and has quelled my desire for a modern Sub.

[@zward0522]

Oris Aquis and another Squale, then hopefully an Aquaracer Solargraph🤞

[@ggongi3141]

Based on all of your videos that I've watched, I think you'd love the Squale 1521 Militaire with blasted case. I got one last year with the blasted bracelet, and to me it's a nearly perfect tool watch with a vintage 70s/80s and military vibe. The classic skin diver case hugs my 6.5 inch wrist perfectly, and even though its quoted measurements are 42 mm in diameter at the bezel and 13 mm thick, it does not wear large or too chunky at all. I also really like the clean look of the no-date dial and the stick indices that are different from other 1521s. Squale also judged the slightly retro greyish-green color of the lume perfectly in my opinion, and they applied it generously to both the dial and the bezel markings. The blue-tinted AR coating also adds to the retro feel. The only thing I could do without on this watch is the diver's extension on the bracelet. It's useless since almost no one will be diving with this watch, and it does not snap in as securely as I would like. Notwithstanding this flaw, the Squale Militaire is tied with the Sinn EZM 3 as my favorite watches in my collection.

[@harakaz007]

i'm gonna buy black dial Tudor 1926 this year

[@MrGeirSteinar]

The Pelly 39 is amazing, love mine! Am also considering the Aqualand this year as I’m on a neo-vintage run these days. The Aqualand has a proper military heritage, and also plays an interesting role in an infamous murder case over here as was covered in Watches of Espionage’s previous video. Oh, and the black dial Citizen NY 0040 is dead cool too - much cooler than the SKX in my opinion - maybe you should check that one out as well if you’re planning on dipping your mad feet in Citizen infested waters 👍

[@christianwornall1047]

My next watch is the Casio ws 2000h step tracker it's a very good looking digital watch ☺️

[@yoketatfoo1286]

i am planning to buy a Orient three star SK King diver

[@richardpool9970]

Have to be honest and the two Seiko's you mentioned at the beginning are no better than what you already have in your very nice collection. Citizen have made some amazing watches over the last few years. Would love to own a Chronomaster as it's one of my grail watches. Looking forward to the Casio pac-man releases this year as used to spend hours of my holidays on the table top gaming pac-man arcade, happy days! Already purchase a CW C60 Trident Pro 300 in the sale this year and it's bloody awesome. Think I'll only pick up 3 or 4 watches this year as I'm seeing very few gaps in my collection these days (which is finally a good thing).

[@GarySleep]

Knowing your taste, surely the Longines to come through your door is the same as my next purchase... The Avigation Big Eye Chrono? I want the black dial steel, but the blue dial titanium is just as beautiful......

[@Notts_Gaz]

Great video mr mwc, some nice watch’s coming, will be interesting to see what gets the chop out of your collection. All the best Gaz

[@dmccoyny]

I can't say I have any big anniversaries this year, but I am saving up for a very large purchase (for me) of a GADA/pilot watch. Thinking neo-vintage like a Mark XV since I have tiny wrists. Regardless, I doubt I'll have enough saved up to make the purchase this year. More like next year or 2027. It's really more of an exercise in patience and determination. To prove that I can save for something that means more to me than all of the little things I waste my money on in a year. Going to be tough!

[@stu632]

Great vid Russ 👍 In my humble opinion: Pelagos - FXD Squale - 2001 Heritage Michel Laval Limited Edition

[@fringetimex8021]

The Tudor Pelagos FXD looks like a stunning field or free time watch. It’s screaming for fun and action. My latest purchase was a Casio G-Shock GBD-200-1 (from the G-Squad series). It has a couple of negative things. One being that the maximum delay for backlight to to turn of is three seconds, which is too short when navigating it’s menus in the dark. Another is that it’s flight mode for BlueTooth goes back off after some while (don’t how long) - maybe fine for some users, but bad for those who really want to manually choose when to activate BlueTooth to receive notifications from the phone.

[@louisthegame]

I will be turning 30 this year!, and planning to buy myself a Seiko speedtimer SSC813

[@tracktime2350]

I like the Pelagos in matte blue. Or, for the same money, you could do a Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière and a Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo NB6026-56L. Meets all those titanium needs.

[@philustratorprendergast9632]

The upcoming Casio A130WE has my attention....👀

[@dereinzigeweg]

Have you considered taking a closer look at Edifice? I mean it's Casio and there are (finally) some really nice newer models out there. I wouldn't have thought falling in love with a Casio Edifice, but it happened to me (EFR-574D-1AV)

[@ChrisKeen-is5so]

I have the Black Pelagos 42 it never comes off my wrist the finish Tudor gets on the titanium is awesome I would go for the 39mm for your size wrist plus the finish on the strap is phenomenal you won't get that choice on a FXD

[@80sVHS]

You gonna love the Aqualand

[@Arthur_George]

Year of saving for a Vacheron for me, wish me luck

[@CraigPowers-b8p]

I’m considering the Seiko SPB451, the blue reimagined 62MAS. Only hesitancy I have is the movement’s accuracy. I assume a regulation from a local watch shop would fix any issues, but I wish Seiko would do that themselves. We’ll see

[@msp459]

This citizen aqualand is great watch, i use it for diving , is molt usefulll than the new models

[@perrinjulien4195]

Seiko has too many choice and I'm feeling lost into it. About Longines, I have a Hydroconquest since 11 years. Great value for money. With it I did scuba diving, climbed mountains, drove motorbike in dirt. Resistance, quality, efficient. Lookalike a Sub. This is certainly the watch I would keep if I need to choose only one in my collection. New purchase done and coming in April, (can't wait it) : Spaceone black titanium tellurium, absolutely gorgeous. Next one will be my grail chronograph : Breguet Type XX 60's/70's. I also thinking about the G shock 5600 dw instead one leaving my collection soon.

[@davewelsby9737]

I personally would get the pelagos 39 over the fxd. This year I plan on getring one of my grails. A Yema superman on a fishcale bracelet. Also some quirky pieces (Timex T80 space invaders and Casio ABL-100WEPC-1BJR pac-man). Probably a couple of vibtage pieces too. Seiko Lord Matic, and either a seiko 6139 helmet, or citizen 8110 Spider (or both 😂). Will also probably get a few Aliexpress watches too, like the San Martin leyenda compressor and Cronos skyline l6028m

[@stanislas4990]

I agree, everyone need more Casio watches. I want to increase my collection of Casio watches in 2025, as well as some more MoonSwatch when Swatch release new models (or Blancpain X Swatch Fifty Fathoms).

[@Juanjo191]

I’m saving because I would like to buy an Oris Aquis for my 30th birthday this year. Luckly it’s until November 😅 And maybe a Khaki Field it all goes right

[@shibaspeed]

Seiko SBSC009. Was not able to find one in stock in Japan a few weeks ago. None at the Seiko or Wako stores in Ginza. Didn't see any at Bic Camera or Yodobashi. Will try again in February.

[@MrMazaax]

Praying for any of Tudors ;-)

[@dunderhay9169]

Sounds like you'll have a good 2025, well apart from deciding which watches to sell, I hate that part of this hobby. I'm 60 this year and my wife has given permission to buy a much more expensive watch than my normal sub £250 level. I'm hoping to pick up a quartz Grand Seiko my dream watch 🤞

[@anthonystevens8683]

My thoughts on the Pelagos options? Well I'd go for the 39 as it's a tad more versatile, I put me money where me gob is and bought one a while back. It is very light though but that's what I wanted. With some of my diver watches that were on the large side and pretty heavy I had to alternate which wrist I had them on as one of my arms was getting longer than the other. As for a new 2025 watch I'll wait and see.. probably at least one more Casio or G-Shock or both.

[@richd5422]

Getting the new San Martin sn0144 in grey or black you can get 36mm 39mm or 42 mm great watch.

[@micchan9894]

good, you need to do it

[@albertoofabrega]

I think the citizen panda looks better than the seiko the dial has a cool texture

[@spaceted3977]

Russel ! I've just bought a Five Senses Talking Watch ! It Told Me to F*ck Off ! Actually it was £38 and it sets itself up. It's Radio Cotrolled and It has a Digital Display and it tells the Time in English ! I am really Impressed with it !

[@bignishspcinsights1762]

Happy 2025 MWC. For me it’s the FXD - no contest. The almost perfect dial plus who it was designed for - you can’t get more tooly/tactical than that!

[@PoweReserv]

Ordered a Clockwork Republic skx endlink strap ( thanks to you) before Xmas and it's still not here! 🙃😔

[@micaljimenez7381]

I am a casio fan,they have so good watch,i worn my casio bluethunder a103 from 1986 who still work perfectly,but i realy regreat that casio sell some model only to people registred in casio for exemple the 50 year anniversary model and the new casio ring who will be sell only to few people,if casio become to have rolex wait list it's insane...

[@GarryJakes-gl9sw]

My first watch of 2025 will be a Seiko golden tuna hamarge build . Parts are in the air as I type so should be delivered by the postie early next week . Black tuna case with gold bezel ring ( black with white ceramic bezel insert ) gold crown ( signed with a black S) and gold alan bolts to hold on black case guard , nh35 movement ( date only as I don't like day/date dials ) black 22 mm shark mesh bracelet will be fitted with a gold clam clasp. I'm going to try and limit myself to 1 build a month so I will only be ordering new parts on the first of the month .

[@jayhenry2197]

Ha! My next watch will likely be a Tissot! I'm leaning towards the quartz Ballade, or maybe the Gentleman. Unless there's a Seiko I should consider instead?

[@bushpig6837]

Wow, finally Casio reissued the DW-5000. I've bought many of the anniversary models and was always disappointed that they weren't more like the original DW-5000.

[@FuquaRomeo]

Perhaps a brand new release from our very own MWC! 🤞

[@ChristopherBowden-u7l]

I HAVE to get that g shock rerelease. I’m with you

[@Sowah023]

I just purchased my 2nd G Shock 5610 with the negative display

[@KillerByte666]

You'd consider buying the new GShock Heritage series (GW-5000HS in white), the DW-5000R seems to have a poor LCD (on every review I saw). But you're the only judge (as Madam TMWC) 😁