My Speedy was the watch i wanted since my very early 20's, but even then i knew spending that kind of money on a watch was crazy, so I set a rule that i wouldn't buy until I had no debt. First paid off the student loan, then bought my first house... Then my next house, and finally at 38 years old last fall i paid off the mortgage and was able to buy my Speedy. It's as good as advertised, and it makes me happy every time i look at it. Even more so knowing that I stuck to my convictions to get it.

@seabiscuit726142

3 күн бұрын

Cool story, bro! I fail to understand how some people get their motivation and drive from owning pieces of jewelry. I'm motivated by the satisfaction I get when my kids go to med school, but that's just me, I guess.

@BM-si2ei

3 күн бұрын

@@seabiscuit726142 by waiting this long, I can afford to pay for med school for both kids, but please continue.

@user-gk2sn1iz4f

3 күн бұрын

Maybe you should be on a Med School you tube channel Seabiscuit. I don’t see anything wrong with someone sharing how they saved to get something they want.

@seabiscuit726142

3 күн бұрын

@@user-gk2sn1iz4f Lol, sure...it's an insult to the current young generation to brag how you paid off your mortgage at 38 yo. You're either a criminal or you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth. Or maybe you financed a tree house in the woods, those are still cheap.

@BM-si2ei

3 күн бұрын

@@seabiscuit726142 I grew up middle class for the first part of my childhood, then fell into poverty in high school. Turns out I'm good at enterprise sales, and making $200-400k a year is actually pretty common when you get into tech sales. Anyone can do it.

I guess I’m in the minority, but I own a TISSOT PRX POWERMATIC 80 STEEL & 18K GOLD BEZEL that I bought in Switzerland from an AD some years ago. I loved the way it looked but didn’t like how it wore on my wrist-it just looked small. That's why I'm considering selling it. I'll do some research to find out its worth now.

@alihossan6655

Күн бұрын

Great i owned that watch when I used to be a collector, but I liquidated my collection to venture into real estate. In January, I acquired homes in Malibu for $25million, and the returns on investment far exceed what I earned as a collector.

@jackwpetrov

Күн бұрын

How did you grow your portfolio to $25m, I'm impressed, I have a lump sum in the bank, the rates are not impressive so I'm moving it, what's your cash flow like?

@alihossan6655

Күн бұрын

I have a financial advisor (trader) she grows my liquid assets and I reinvest the weekly payouts back into real estate and long-term ETFs.

@jackwpetrov

Күн бұрын

Sure, could you please share her name with me or any details so I can look her up online? Thanks!

@alihossan6655

Күн бұрын

She is well known as - Diana Leayani Lara. please do your own research.

90% of us will never be in a position to buy an Omega Speedmaster. $12K+ is insane money regardless of how amazing the watch is. However, 100% of us can afford the Casio calculator watch, and honestly, you'll probably get more comments and questions about it than you will get about the speedy.

@giusepperocchi2979

3 күн бұрын

I hope nobody buys watches to get comments or compliments.

@Memmaao

3 күн бұрын

I have both, and I bought both for my own pleasure.

@MFDopey85

3 күн бұрын

12k? Its 9k for the sapphire right?

@BM-si2ei

3 күн бұрын

I bought my year-old hesalite last fall for $3,500 in perfect condition. That's still a ton of money I realize, but far more attainable for people. Also I wear my Casio all the time still because it's a great watch.

@m.f3815

3 күн бұрын

But you can buy The Omega Speedy homage from Pagani Design 1701 PD or something like this..and get same feeling...at 70-100$..and have more precision then Omega..cuz he have Seiko mechaquartz mecanism..i have it...its an awsome watch..

some really cool recommendations. I like that you did stay classic, while straying off the path and showing me something new. Good stuff!

If the Speedy is too big for you consider the Speedy First Omega In Space. It fits smaller wrists. And looks great and not everyone has one. I like it.

@engineeredlifeform

2 күн бұрын

I have a Poljot Sturmanskie, which famously, wasn't the first watch in space (you have to be a bit of a watch nerd to know this one : -) )

@bertholdbach4959

2 күн бұрын

This was over a lifetime ago, wo cares now? None of those new watches have been anywehre exept from the factory to the ADs. Stop gobble up bullshit marketing.

@Quatorze1516

2 күн бұрын

@@bertholdbach4959 Maybe there is a misunderstanding. The First Omega In Space Speedy is the name of a smaller version of the usual Speedmaster.

@bertholdbach4959

2 күн бұрын

@@Quatorze1516 Oh, in that case, you are right. It is a missunderstanding. Sorry for that. Please ignore my previous comment.

@sensational_cellar8606

12 сағат бұрын

@@Quatorze1516 The First Omega in Space is smaller than the Moonwatch, but also has a different case shape and different hands, it’s not just a smaller version.

Great list, great video. Well done. Enjoying your channel.

I bought a 5610 last months ago. Love it.

It will be interesting to see if the Seiko Pogue reissue out in August gets on your list.

I'm definitely going to buy the 5610

Great video. I have a Speedy (bought in 1998), the 5610 and a white CA53 (modded to positive display).

I'm not paying $10,000 more for "history" and "heritage", I could care less. I just want a good watch for my money

Thailand’s own Wise Watch and their AD-8 is an amazing watch and am proud to own one. The other watch I love is my G-Shock GW-200 (Frogman) which I believe is the smallest one they ever made? Could be wrong on that but it is much smaller than the current ones.

Nice selection rus.

What’s the reference on the Panerai? Great video! Cheers!

The Casios are the only ones I can afford. But that Hamilton, damn...😘

I got my M-HKR. It’s is awesome. People missed out on this one if they didn’t get it. Thank you, the dial in person is simple and beautiful. Love the colors, very military neutral. I’m glad you made it to the size of watches the GI’s used back then.

Nice line up mate 🍻 cheers

Cool selection, but am having to exercise a bit of restraint as I have three watch purchases that I will getting my hands on over the next few months - doesn't stop me looking at straps though!

@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

4 күн бұрын

Absolutely!!!!!

Just pulled the trigger on the classic Citizen Aqualand JP2000. Can’t wait!

@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

3 күн бұрын

Need that!!!!

Previous gen speedmaster looked like a counterfeit of itself 😂

Out of my G-Shocks, my favorites are stealth-black AW500 (reissue of first analog-digital G-Shock), GBD200 with its fabulous MIP display and CasiOak GA-B2100 for its VFM. Among Casio Analogs, I love Duro, MTD-130 and Edifice EFV-140D.. Among non-G shock digitals, it’s difficult to name favorites, but I’d like to give a shoutout to AE-3000 for its sheer beauty !

@ThePunchDrunkard.

2 күн бұрын

Have you tried any of the edifice ECB 950's fantastic watches 👍

@sathishrao7926

2 күн бұрын

@@ThePunchDrunkard. No. EFV-140D is my only Edifice since my upper limit on a watch is $100.

I have 7 inches wrist and I want to own a watch which you think the better buy between hamilton khaki exoidition vs seiko spb453 sir thanks❤😊

I think the Seiko Monster is an iconic diver. Great size, excellent build and looks the dogs danglies. It was my first Seiko, and it is a keeper. 👍

Great list. 👍

Get home from work, stick KZread on and an MWC upload lands, happy days!! 🫡

@Landieman141

3 күн бұрын

I haven’t watched it yet, but i already know it’s going to cost me 😂😂

@ShirahamaNeo-Tokyo

3 күн бұрын

Still at work, bring up MWC on break.

Great choices. I’ve got the same gshock LE square as you. And also that Speedy. A classic and a watch that wears so well on my 6.25” wrist due to the short lug to lug dimensions. And thanks to you for the code for Francis & Gaye, I’ve just ordered another must. The Murph 38mm. Cheers. 🙏

New MWC vid and I hit the like before it starts to play. Willard is on my Seiko short list for sure, as my turtle fits amazing as well, and runs only 3 seconds fast per day, I forget that it’s on, Seiko magic really, but I want the SLA Willard with the grey dial(SBDX047) as I avoid the 6R movements. As far as a limited edition, my SJE093 is amazing, and love my kanji version of the SRPK17 #555. My 5610u is my daily tool, along with my OG frogman, and love my 40th anniversary team tough square as well. And man, there’s a new Pogue just released, got to get that one for sure. Thanks again Russ!

Great video!!! I have versions of 8 of these- that's either really cool or I need an intervention lolololol

Great content again, love it…You nailed it on the first two watches, you could argue you don’t need anything more…then you went on and talked about microbrands and pictured a brand you just recently had ..err..some serious feedback on…maybe not a good example!

Willard!!! Awesome Vids!!

I bought Finally a New Hamilton Khaki field Titanium black watch i looking forward to 😊

nice selection, I do miss one of your Tudors.....not the one to get ;-)?

Buy the SPB153 - awesome looking and very comfortable. I would also recommend the SRPE93K1 I.e. the bog standard Turtle. Probably as close to the SKX007 as you can get these days. Enjoyed the review!

Willard all day long and twice on Sunday for me. I have 5 and I’ll not be stopping there. Fantastic watch case, and it’s just a bloody classic!

Great list, however I would have a Citizen Promaster NY0040 blue dial in there. I have the earlier non-hackable 8203 movement and it's chronometer accurate gaining about a minute a week - I've read the hackable 8204 isn't as accurate. It's a workhorse of a diver, has a fantastic unique look, ISO certified and has great history with the Italian military. All for under £200.

Speedy and Solar G square are in my collection and of the others you mention I would like a Panerai and a Wiilard. I thought I was over the Willard since I own a shed load of Seikos including the SPB 143 but I've been watching Apocalypse Now again and the itch is back. It's a fairly easy one to get a deal on these days luckily.

Casio A700W. It’s perfect.

Becauso of you i got the M5610 U and the seiko field gmt😘 cool watches👍🏻👍🏻

First watch is the only one I own from the list. And you made me wanna go to my retailer now again..

Great list! G-Squares are like chips you can't have just one. My collection of squares is now at 4. I have a Speedmaster Cal. 321 and it really is the ubiquitous watch collectors watch and It looks great in any setting. The Willard literally seems to melt into your wrist and is so comfortable you almost forget you're wearing it.

LOVE IT.. I Have 6 Watches that were Shown On this Video..Amazing.

@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

4 күн бұрын

Fantastic Ray!!

I really like the list since i don't have any of them. My g shock and Hamilton aren't included. Great list man!

You should consider G-Shock GST B600, a great size G-Steel for small wrist. A 42mm that wears like a 39mm watch

I bought my SSK023 I love that watch❤

My list of 7 affordable watches to own: 1 Casio F91W - Because it is more iconic and comfortable than any G-Shock. 2 Orient Mako - Because everyone has Seiko or Citizen divers, just be a little different. 3 Casio G-Shock GWM5610 - Because if you are going to own a G-Shock it should be a square! This is better than the DW5600. 4 Tissot PRX - Just get a PRX, it's the watch of the moment it super comfortable and it looks incredible. The quartz beats the Powermatic 80 and it's more in keeping with the 70s style. 5 Vostok Amphibia: The Amphibia haa a really cool story behind them! Look it up and you will want one. 6 Hamilton Khaki Field: There are more expensive field watches sure, but this is as iconic as any! Get this one. 7 A Swatch gent: Yes a gent! 34mm of glorious plastic watch! This is the watch that saved analogue watches and you should have one.

I like the Casio Duro 106 with the Marlin

I've got 2 microbrand watches (Zelos and pre-Bel Canto Christopher Ward), and I love them. Looking at a Signum right now, just need to get the OK from the Boss.

I respect you Russ for not shilling for Ali Express

Thanks as usual for a great vid on a lame friday

The watch i would recommend people to try if they have the means is a Breitling Navitimer. Unfortunately my version the Heritage with the Integrated Bracelet and Flyback movement has been discontinued for about 15 years now, but what an absolutely stunning historic timepiece. It will forever be in my collection. 👍👍

@Stanjara

3 күн бұрын

You can buy Sinn Navitimer for much less.

@pauln0371

3 күн бұрын

​Yes but it hasn't got the same quality or history now has it???​ And I take it you don't realise that Sinn bought the rights from Breitling to produce the Navitimer 806 and 809 models???...@@Stanjara

@frankhujsa821

3 күн бұрын

@@pauln0371word. I can’t stand the argument people make: why buy the real thing? You can get something else for less! Sinn is a good brand and the Sinn Navitimer is a good watch. But no. It is not a Breitling. Even if the ersatz version has similar specifications on paper, what someone is actually paying for with the real thing is connection to history and for the pride and sense of accomplishment. You cannot get that from a substitute.

@Stanjara

Күн бұрын

@@pauln0371 I actually do know that... recently watched video form Peter Kotsa on it. It's fantastic and price is great also. It all depends how much you want to spend.

Hi Russ, I own 2 Steinhart watches, Both are very high quality, and yet I feel they are underrated. Do buy an Omega if you can, I have a Seamaster and it is fantastic 😎

The glycine combat sub. You can usually find a version of the combat sub for around $300 tax and all if you really look hard enough. And definitely no more than about $375. And for a Swiss made automatic dive watch with sapphire crystal and selita sw200 and metal movement retainer ring and crown stem gasket it should be the dive watch that everyone should own. I also wanna add one more and that’s a bulova precitionist with a sapphire crystal. There is a few but I’m gonna say the bulova jetstar precitionist. For only around $400 you get an in house quartz movement from a big brand name with sapphire crystal that ticks 16 times a seconds so the seconds hand is smoother than any automatic or mechanical watch you’ll ever own unless you count the spring drive by grand seiko and the precitionist is accurate to between five and ten seconds a year. So it’s really a set and forget until day light savings. If you want something with a really smooth sweeping seconds hand that you don’t have to correct for day light savings time your spending jlc or Patek money. So yeah everyone should go out and buy a glycine combat sub auto and a bulova precitionist,preferably with a sapphire crystal.

I would love to see a review of the new Casio WS-B1000, if you would be able to. 😊

I like the Seiko willard, but i like the Seiko alpinist more. As for chronographs, omega speed master is my holy grail, but a sister to it is the Breitling Navitimer with side rule. Among the affordable chronographs , i own and love the Casio Edifice EF527D-1AV, but the Seiko Flightmaster is also and excellent companion, and both have slide rules which make them useful for on the go calculations.

Word has it the Seiko Pouge has been released. If true I’ve been saving my bonus for one for quite a while.🤞🏻

Great video good advice but if you can't bring yourself to spend the money on omega then stick with casio and seiko and you will never be disappointed

I love your watch videos

I’m setting my sights on a Formex Essence thirty nine “Splash”…in orange of course.

Terrific lists and recommendations! Thanks! The clue is in the code…😅

Spot on about the G-Shock 5610. Out of all the watches I own, the 5610 is the best one by far. I can't live without it.

Atm I'm torn between buying the 5610u and the GD-350, I already own the negative blue B5600 which is similar to the 5610u though.

Please do another video on the M-HKR

I guess I’m in the minority, but I owned a Willard, SPB237 and loved the way it looked but didn’t like how it wore on my wrist. It just looked small. I ended up trading it for a SPB143 which is one of my favorites.

@thetrentmeister

3 күн бұрын

I own both of those, and I must say I pick up the 143 more often than the 237. I love them both though.

@jeffplomer2957

3 күн бұрын

I owned the SPB237 and sold it, preferring the slim turtle SPB317 instead

@thetrentmeister

3 күн бұрын

@@jeffplomer2957 do you wear that one more?

@15harry1561

3 күн бұрын

I tried the Willard on, love the watch but way too small for my 8in wrist.

@Dialandhands

2 күн бұрын

@@jeffplomer2957 I really like the slim turtle as well. If I didn’t have my SPB143 it’d definitely be the one I’d buy instead.

A G-Shock that goes under the radar, but is easy to get, cheap, and works for a smaller wrist (I also have 6.5" wrists) is the G9000 Mudmaster. I know you're mentioned it before, but at only ~$75 bucks, you get a seriously beefy watch that feels like a step up in durability over other G's (especially in this price range). Plus, it was developed with Dakar rally drivers in mind and features a mole on the caseback. :)

I don't care the size of the watch, if I want it I buy it, just not make it satellite dish size like Fossil made lately

People snub Panerai sometimes, but they’re great if you’re willing to do a bit of reading on which models offer the best specs for the price as the are very wearable for all wrist sizes (like some larger Seiko models.)

I have the 5610, it's a brilliant everyday watch. What do you think of Baltic watches Russ?

please review the gwb 5600 its quite literally the best Casio watch you can buy for very cheap

This is starting off good. Let's see. I'm only buying a watch lit with a violet light.

3:33 I love Willards/Turtles…but God, how I adore King Turtle with green grenade dial and super larga day date cyclops 🤦🏻‍♂️❤️💯👊🏻⌚️🇭🇷

July now...can we expect our MWC x Radcliffe field watch deliveted this month...???...cheers.

The first time I watched you, i thought the lad is truly mad. A lot of videos and many watches later I think you are the most sensible person online. hahaha.

I’m surprised you didn’t mention the BB58. Clearly you’re in love with it.

@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

3 күн бұрын

It’s way too obvious!!!!

Really want a Henry archer akva

For me, it has to be the Willard in the green like yours, really want one.....just got to somehow justify the cost. Favourite in my collection right now is the new GBM-2100A that G-shock have just released. They have fixed all the problems with the GM-2100. Now it has Solar, bluetooth (if you want it ?!) , beautiful colours and got rid of the nasty illegible negative digital display and replaced it with a positive display. It is now legible and beautiful.....as a result I sold my GM-2100-1AER (which I did love, but couldn't read the time on it) and bought a GBM-2100A-1A2ER which has a Vapour Blue dial.......gorgeous.....check it out.....

great choices!!!

you have got to get your hands on a Jack Mason Stratotimer. Absolute gem of a watch for under $1K!! My jeweler at first look thought it was a Rolex. Great movement, timeless design, fantastic bracelet.

Before it started I was thinking the only watch I would recommend is the 5600 and boom first watch was the 5600 👌🏼

@paulstoakes466

2 күн бұрын

It was the 5610U, the G-Shock with 5 inaudible alarms. Get the 5600E the G-Shock with 1 audible alarm.

Just an FYI. Casio dropped the U from the 5610 model lineup as all of them now have the updated module and they dumped the old SKU. They're back to just being the 5610-1 again

Never ownned a G-Shock. Rocked a Suunto Vector for a couple of decades though. A watch I think everyone should own? Vostok Amphibia.

One watch in my collection everyone should own... Hmm... One of the Citizen Promaster Land series PMD56-2952/51 or AT6080/85... I have the 2952 and the 6085. Sometimes I flip them and always end up buying a replacement within a month or two.

Maybe add mtgm900da-8cr same or less price of square and get metal band

Personally I think the Seiko Recraft series doesn’t get enough attention

They missed an opportunity with the led backlights. They could have introduced some color.

Citizen WATCH Promaster PROMASTER NB6021-17E MARINE series - hands down should be on the list - hardened titanium with miyota 9000 series for under 500 - I have seen them test to within one second on a timegrapher right out of the box - try THAT with any Seiko

Just love the speedmaster, but don’t think I would buy that, because of the price. For that kind of money I could buy so many cool watches! One of the watches others should consider is the Orient Kamasu watch. Specially the bluish green dial. 🔥

Where can you buy a DW-D5500BB-1 online? I cant find it anywhere

Great stuff! I wear my Willard (Highly influenced acquisition by MWC) more than my Speedy. Of course the bezel isn't perfectly aligned and I'm not sure how much time it loses as it doesn't seem to be consistent, but I love it! 👍

I dream of one day being able to appropriately afford a Seamaster, Heritage in Snow White, and Tudor black bay 58. They will come one day!

Great watches.Great fun.Great energy. I think I need a rest.

Can't go wrong with any Isotope imo.

the Sekio 007 is probably the watch I would suggest everyone starting out should get into. at it's core it's a Very capable watch having certified 200M Dive resistance, it's so widely produced that there are endless Mod's you can get into with it should you go down that road, and if you wanted to you could support a enthusiast brand like "Islander" who build a Identical version but with a better sum of parts than the Original 007. ether way you go it's a must EXPERIANCE watch IMO. even the snoby of watch owners respect the 007's for Sekio's legacy and significance to the Watch culture it has provided. a 007 is often the mechanical watch that starts the average person down the road to a Grail watch of great signficance like a speed master, or a sub or any other "luxury" brand that no one considers in the begining. for that reason it's a MUST have.

A few In there I can really appreciate, here's a few I've been impressed with if you like getting your monies worth - the Proxima PX1703, A Militado VH31 quartz, an Addiesdive pilot watch and most Baltany watches, I think it's time you had a look at some Russ!

The problem with the G Shock 5610 is if you buy it, you may as well toss out your 5600. I just can't do it. Cheers!

I love my Hamilton Khaki .

What are some of your favourite microbrands

@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

3 күн бұрын

You’ll find out soon!

As much as I like the square 5600, I prefer the GBD 200 as it retains the iconic shape but has (in my opinion) a much better display and some really cool colours. And (some models) can be had for less than $200 AUD 😘

I'm surprised you did not go for the Seiko SNJ025 instead of the green Willard. Or maybe your favourite Arnie SNJ037 ;)

If you have the 5610u you can forget about all the other stuffs👍🏼😁💯

Funny, I've been looking seriously at the Seiko GMT and the Hamilton Expedition. What's my choice?? argh!