What's In My Second Watch Box?

[@klausg350]

This is such a beautiful, tasteful collection! And not that so often seen standard luxury watches. Great inspiration!

[@alexanderastore4135]

Pete, you are genuinely a lovely person and listening to you is always a pleasure. The watch collection, IMO, is absolutely great! You have diversified with microbrands but cherry picking very good looking, well finished, timepieces. Keep up the great work mate!

[@PeterKotsa]

They really work for me and the lifestyle I lead Thanks for the kind words too Alexander 🙏

[@bullnose01]

I have a Horizon Pilgrim, which I was turned onto by your review. It has several unusual elements or details that are integratred into a very harmonious design, and the build quality is astounding.

[@PeterKotsa]

Great watch!

[@litan114]

turned ON? - damn you having orga$m?

[@vitmat7779]

Great presentation, very cool collection

[@timetowatch_francois]

Nice bunch of watches in that good looking watch box. Thanks for sharing Peter 😊❤

[@PeterKotsa]

Appreciate you watching Francois 😊

[@johnpoulter]

I like the Ocean to Orbit too, lovely clean lines and looks quality, and then the Wise..yumm, that is a right looker and I guess you wouldn't get bored as it patinates and changes. But out of these..that Direnzo 😍😍..maybe it's those FPJourne-esque hands, which I think are just lovely. Great lightning-quick tour Pete, some lovely kit 👍

[@DUCLEBOWSKI]

A new balanced watch collection, which is, I believe, a reflection of the personality and style of the collector, Mr. Peter Kotsa. Each timepiece included in this collection must probably respond to situations, desires and needs. I am always curious about how people live their watchmaking passion. Thanks

[@wristroll_vlad]

Beautiful pieces, all of them. Great selection!

[@alexdiaz2003]

Awesome collection Peter! Thanks for sharing, lots of unsung heroes. The ocean to orbit is my pick of the bunch. Warm regards

[@PeterKotsa]

cheers Alex 👍

[@mikoaj3231]

Great concept, It is all about passion to watches and you show alternative way to climb the ladder of big brands and more an more expensive timepieces, that somehow can be limiting and lead to the collection of few iconic models that everyone around has as well. Thanks again, you showed that in price of one Rolex you can have few great watches and enjoy the proces for much longer than "one watch collection". All the best!

[@PeterKotsa]

Nicely said, either one Rolex or 8 cool watches to play around with 😎

[@felo6035]

Thank you for sharing, Pete. These are all examples of excellent microbrands. It's really amazing what these companies are producing. Fantastic video as usual. Be well my friend 👍

[@timelybehaviour5318]

Love the organic nature of the collection. The collection is cool mate. Beautiful

[@PeterKotsa]

👌

[@DatamarkSystemsSL-Spain]

The Ocean to Orbit is the one I like the most.👍

[@15kaffe]

Bought one after I saw Peters review on it and I have no regrets. Now on a Artem strap - perfect combo!

[@markolorenz6782]

The Heinrich Helicoprion is stunnuish. What a dial & and these cool colours. I bought the Lapis Lazuli Version, and i can say that you are getting a lot of value for the money. It is a unique watch because every stone dial is a little bit different. Well done in quality & design. ❤ 👏

[@Thisonegoestoeleven666]

Great to see a Nivada in the collection Peter. I'm looking closely at their new green diver. Love my Chronoking black, and saving for a manual wind white dial Chronomaster. Such well made dials and bands too.

[@M3_86]

Horizon Nemo looks so cool!

[@Stanjara]

Ahhh... a collection that interest me the most. Such unique and great pieces Pete. Direnzo and O2O are my favorite.

[@PeterKotsa]

Bot are stunning pieces IMO 🔥🔥

[@nedflanders3769]

Wanting OTF adjustable clasp is not nitpicking. It’s required at this price, and other brands are doing it at much lower prices. Great video, thanks! I loved the German one with the bolts around the flat bezel. 😋

[@donaleeesio]

That so called OTF won't stop us from buying our favorite watches. There's lot of junk out there that have OTF, doesn't really mean a thing.

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

The watch with the bolts around the flat bezel is the Helicoprion Carnelian. Only a few are left if you are interested 🙂

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

Agreed I have a tisell 36 explorer homage 240$ with tf clasp no excuse should be standard

[@typebflieger]

Sure. Unless it’s a butterfly clasp. Not a simple clasp for OTF micro adjust. Most microbrands don’t have the money to R&D that.

[@kresimirpleic]

​@@typebflieger Watch brands don't make OTF clasps (apart from Rolex). Manufacturers do. All watch brands have to do is care about their customers and place an order.

[@TheMicrobrandReview]

Love the different colors and very clean look of these watches. Super nice selection!

[@Rafik_Emil_Art]

Love the Vivid Colors of the Heinrich and Direnzo, and love that Box too. Great Video, keep the Good work.

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks, will do!

[@chrisenchemin7183]

Hello Peter and thanks for this video. Perhaps was it the best microbrands collection I've seen on the internet these last years (even if some dress watches are missing). I especially liked your grey Horizon, of course your Direnzo, your stunning Second Hour and, to end, your Wise (even if bronze is not my thing).

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for the feedback bro 🙏

[@Carlsonrufer]

the horizon really has got something. man, you have a really good taste!!

[@paulkukula6541]

Excellent collection. I’m green with envy.

[@benjaminvis]

This is the box that probably excites me more than the major brand box, but that's also because I feel reasonably comfortable fishing in this pond. I'm slightly disappointed to see the Pitzmann has left. I'm guessing the Ocean to Orbit got that spot given they kind of occupy the same genre. Many have now said how good that Ocean to Orbit is, but from screen and just in general design approach, I'm not feeling it, even if at a distance I have not criticism on the quality. For me the Heinrich, Wise, Horizon, Direnzo, all of these are absolutely great picks. I haven't gone with Horizon so far and I have come so close to ordering that Heinrich, but didn't. Why? Because I just know it's relative heft/chunkiness may make it a rather expensive big disappointment. Thinner with the compromise of 10atm, but similar stylistic impression? I probably would have fallen for it. The Bravur is another great one. I have two others of theirs which are genuinely great and supremely qualitative watches. The Team Heritage is possibly just aottle too sporty leaning for me. If I could pick one Nivada Grenchen... Right now I'd probably go with the 35mm Antarctic in eggshell, but some of the F77 variants also have their appeal. This tropic one may be very well executed, but it's not the one I'd pick. All in all, though, you're videos have proven to be an excellent guide on microbrands. Very helpful on my collecting journey and it's thus not a surprise that there is and has been a small bit of overlap, more so when considering it on brand level, and there are still other brands I'd appreciate owning. Yet, my last purchase went ... ... vintage... It's not with me yet, so we'll see how that goes.

[@gz7587]

I think the nemo is my favorite from your entire collection.

[@jeejkee6471]

Even if not my favorite pic I kinda have to watch your videos because of the style.

[@leonm2407]

Congrats on the 65K milestone Peter. The insight into your collection and what resonates for you is reward in itself, if somewhat voyeuristic. (in a good way).

[@PeterKotsa]

When are you popping in for that coffee ☕️

[@jTreaks5198]

I like your second watchbox better than your first 😊

[@PeterKotsa]

I like them both 😊😂

[@jTreaks5198]

@@PeterKotsaAwesome collection indeed.

[@farzankhansaheb]

Superb watch selection and great video Peter, thank you!

[@PeterKotsa]

Cheers

[@WatchesCanBeFun]

Chronograph complication is my favorite too! I find them the most interactive and because of the nature of the complication they can have so many unique designs. My personal chronograph is the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster. I love Echo/Neutra I'm surprised they're not bigger yet. The people over at Artem pointed me to your channel and I'm glad they did.

[@PeterKotsa]

The guys at Artem are gentlemen 😊👍

[@randallhill7979]

Beautiful Collection Pete, Thanks for the video. ⌚👍

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@EGO0808]

Like yourself, I am trying to bring back my collection to two boxes of each 10 watches, with one box being for the ‘keepers’. But that is easier said than done! 😂 Nice selection, love the variety in colours and designs.

[@jonirwin7316]

Thanks for the look inside your micro box. You've introduced me to many brands I just would never have known about, particularly the German ones. Be well, brother.

[@PeterKotsa]

Cheers, glad you enjoyed it Jon, just enjoying the journey and any new watches or brands that spark my interest

[@AlexanderB.]

I do love almost every piece you've showcased here. I happened to own a Direnzo DRZ04 but in the end, I sold it. I couldn't get a comfortable fit on the butterfly clasp. There's an alternative clasp included but I didn't want to wear it on that clasp as I believe this kind of watch should be worn with an elegant butterfly clasp which would have required half links in my case.

[@PeterKotsa]

I had the same issue initially Then when Direnzo sent me a half link and the watch fits perfectly now

[@anamisidro8453]

Peter, you are unique 😊

[@PeterKotsa]

I think we all are 😊

[@AntCar-z4s]

Peter I liked that echo/nutra when you first did the video about it. Very nice piece. Thanks for another great tour of part of your collection.

[@PeterKotsa]

Cheers Anthony, yeah it is a nice practical piece to wear for sure 👍

[@xN1NJ4smurfx]

Such an awesome collection, Pete, love it! If I had to flog one of your boxes, it'd probably be this one 😆 Love the echo/neutra, such a cool watch... awesome colours, there's something about the cream/white that is beautiful! Might be Italian, but looks a little 🇬🇷 😎. The Horizon looks great, and Peter's GC MkII is just so much more than they look at first glance. Profile, case shape, details like on the crown... just 🤌🏼. Ocean to Orbit is super nice, just too classy for me 😆. The WISE is 🔥 as well, especially in the bronze! Soooo nice. Love the profile and flow of the honourable mention too... is that gonna replace something?

[@PeterKotsa]

These work really well for my lifestyle 👌

[@geeohaledeemane4814]

absolutely stunning watches..

[@mesteme]

2:00 vertical brushing does it for me - it's what made me stop finding the Calatrava boring with the 6119G, and I'm actually happy it's a technique rarely used on dials, I'd hate for its overuse to make it common and bland.

[@carlosterrones8695]

Good taste and geourgeous pieces man..

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks man 👍

[@davidaraujo3476]

I'm dying to see the super vintage😊

[@AnthonyMartinez]

Thanks for sharing!

[@PeterKotsa]

Cheers, appreciate you watching Anthony 👍

[@DP185-h3x]

Good video. Haven't heard of 1/2 of the micro brands covered. Well done.

[@PeterKotsa]

Glad you found them interesting, cheers

[@jameshim526]

your watches sure look a hell of a lot like other brand's iconic watches, i saw a seamster, a grand seiko, an OP, and the snoopy from the thumbnail. And the detail was just lol

[@doobeedoo2]

You have the best eye. I love them. Surprised you didnt keep the adamascus Wise 777 or whatever thas was from some videos back, silver metal case white dial brown leather strap.

[@PeterKotsa]

I gave it away to a viewer 👍

[@stavros_katsopr]

Many interesting pieces from great microbrands, just one chrono(...which i find a lot!😋). Enjoy mate, although i feel this collection will change, as it happened to all the previous ones. PS Funny enough, that red dial Seiko S-Wave (SKX227) keeps coming to my mind when i recall your collections over the years. Fun, striking, great contrast, but the case and movement were bit off... Guess Heinrich took it's place! PS2 Wise to keep your Horizon... Mondial !!! Those 3 take my upvote, anytime. Maybe the Super Atlantic too. Bravur... 😜😂

[@PeterKotsa]

You need to invest in some chronos brother... You can time your Frappe or how long it takes to pick and eat olives...trust me , you will love it 😂

[@stavros_katsopr]

@@PeterKotsa As i'm old enough, just a glance at my (normal?!😋) watch is enough, i can do the math... PS I Have some mecha-quartz chronos, just for the looks/cases, rarely (if at all...) use of their "function"

[@donaleeesio]

I have a strict rule for my second watch box and it's supposed to be only G-Shock! and 8 is definitely never enough😄

[@garywilliams2029]

Peter...after watching the video, I'm wondering if we were separated at birth. 😎 I could see myself wearing or collecting every one of the watches in your collection. Every single one oozes stylish design and beautiful craftsmanship. Absolutely love your taste in timepieces. Thanks for the great video.

[@PeterKotsa]

I knew I had a brother somewhere int he world...hahaha Thanks for sharing Gary 😊👍

[@Canberra_watch_guy]

Fantastic video Peter. Lots of change from your last micro SOTC! I’d love to know where you flip your watches…maybe it’s best I don’t know!😂 cheers!

[@PeterKotsa]

Hahaha...Ive listed a Zelos on FB Watch Buy and Sell this morning...😘😂

[@Canberra_watch_guy]

🙉

[@chrisswanson9724]

Stop teasing the Tusenö and just oops that glimpse already 😂 You're spot on about the bronze Wise AD8. 99% of reviewers show how to force patina. I'd like to thank you for being sensible, patient, and correct in advocating for natural patina. It's so classy.

[@PeterKotsa]

Believe me I would love to show you that Tuseno but they have specifically asked me not to. Unfortunately I said ok and am a man of my word 😔😊😂 As for the bronze, its looking to be right on track 👍👍

[@Laz_Arus]

Nice collection. We have something in common: The Direnzo DRZ04. I have mine with the white dial. As a fellow Aussie, where would you suggest is the best place to sell no-longer-loved watches? My collection has ballooned to over 80 now and I need a reality check and a big culling of the herd!

[@PeterKotsa]

Wow 80, thats huge...I would try Facebook Watch Buy And Sell as many people list their watches there 👍

[@Jeff-mv4yy]

All awesome choices . That Heinrich is speaking to me like no other. I wish it wasn’t limited run . By the time I get the money , they will be gone .

[@PeterKotsa]

Agreed 👍👍

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

Since all orders from October are now shipped we still have a few left on pre-order currently. Take your chance 🙂 If you order now we will ship it 3rd week of February already. We start assembly very soon.

[@a7128]

Nice work Pete. Good to see a passion for the microbrands.

[@PeterKotsa]

👍

[@IgorBagayev]

For some reason I laughed too hard. Peter was telling sooo much about his 8-watch philosophy. How it takes effort not to exceed that amount. That if one watch goes in, another has to go out. And then.... SECOND WATCH BOX! )))

[@PeterKotsa]

Hahaha, Ive had the second watch box for some time :)) I shared a few vids last year and I think the year before too 😊

[@thegorn]

Echo/neutra is very nice, but I can't make heads or tails of the bezel. The Horizon Nemo is charming. The Gin Clear is solid, but there's a few design elements I'd change. I'd give it an applied logo and make the bezel markings less Submariner-like. But I love the other elements. The Ocean to Orbit Lhotse is a fantastic piece. What happened to the Jack Mason in the intro?!

[@PeterKotsa]

I have moved the JM on to replace it for another...cant keep everything or it gets out of control 😊

[@seranadesongs]

Hey Pete, I'm assuming you still have your blue Seiko with the blue strap?

[@PeterKotsa]

Absolutely..I am wearing it as I type..I have it on a black divecore strap today 😊👍

[@oQyqTtd62u]

The typeface that Nivada chose for their brand name is so unfortunate. Every time I see it all I see is Nando's 😆

[@AnthonyMartinez]

Go out for a cheeky … Nivada? No, not quite the same ring to it 😂

[@willerod9]

I hope direnzo will re-release Mondial on eday. I've been hunting for the yellow one, and so far came up short.

[@teeKeri]

The watches and video is great, but something is off with the audio here, a static or slight distortion can be heard throughout.

[@PeterKotsa]

Oh I didn't notice, i will have to check whats happened..thanks for the heads up 👍

[@ExhumedTornado]

All watches are looking brand new, no marks or cratches. Are you even waering them, or did they just sit in the case?

[@PeterKotsa]

😂 I’m good with my watches generally, however some of these having hardness treated cases they really wear well 👌 The Nivada I have dropped onto tiled floor…twice It’s got two separate dents on the lugs, but the movement is running bang on

[@mrt772]

What happened to the yellow Sinn 556?

[@PeterKotsa]

Wanted to give it to my daughter as a gift so I can make room in the watchbox for a new watch. She didn't want it, so I sold it instead.

[@richardharris2042]

Off topic, what is the brand of mini tripod you are using? Thanks.

[@PeterKotsa]

Theres no branding on it...I am using a Manfrotto head , but the tripod itself is a relatively inexpensive eBay find several years back

[@richardharris2042]

@PeterKotsa thanks for taking time to answer. Keep up the good work!

[@spg5658]

Did you see that Timex just released a $1,900 watch ? 😳

[@KabobHope]

I want to know what didn't even make the watchbox and is laying around in drawers. We all have those.

[@PeterKotsa]

Hahaha...👍

[@josefkratochvil7159]

Peter, You sold Pitzmann 2 in green? How comes? If you sold it, I am not buying it🙂

[@PeterKotsa]

Haven't sold i yet ..I just took it out of the watch box and placed it back in its own original box for now... I am thinking about what to do with it, whether I move it on or not If I miss it, the it will go back in this watchbox and replace something else. If not then i will sell it 👍

[@josefkratochvil7159]

@@PeterKotsa I get it, a half year rule, if you dont miss when you dont see it around, it should be sold. Understand. Thank you for your channel, always makes my day better 🙂

[@PeterKotsa]

@@josefkratochvil7159 👍

[@Wayne-q1v6l]

When is an 8-watch collection not an 8-watch collection? When it's 16.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

The real question comes the day when you realize that you wear your microbrands all the time and your major brand watches stay in the sock drawer.

[@PeterKotsa]

😮😂😂

[@akash_goel]

Quite underwhelming, if I'm being totally honest. So many brands - Formex, Depancel, Beaufort, Traska, Tutima, Nezumi, etc (the list is endless) - to choose from instead. And such great designs.

[@litan114]

microbrands? claiming warranty is a nightmare unless they have service centers in your area

[@MegaRich7]

That Direnzo Mondial just doesn't suit your complexion. I would be happy to take it off your hands.

[@PeterKotsa]

You’re about the 4th person to tell me that in the past year 🤔😂😂

[@NEVROLOG24]

Where is Russian watches?

[@PeterKotsa]

I gave them to my father and my son

[@jonbravo6262]

Great varied selection Peter! It’s culling time at my house 2025🔥🦘⚓️🐐🍍

[@PeterKotsa]

I’m always‘trying’ to cull bro 😂