Building the Perfect $2,000 Watch Collection

Building the Perfect $2,000 Watch Collection - Over 20 Watches Mentioned

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After the positive feedback of my previous video looking at building the best watch collection for $1,000, I wanted to continue this series looking at 7 different options one can take when building a collection for this budget amount. Given the number of watches in these ranges there is no way that I will be able to cover all potential watches in the range, so leave comments below about what watch(es) you would buy with $2,000 to spend.
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@TeddyBaldassarre 4 жыл бұрын

Hey everyone, thanks for watching. Considering the many watches available in this price range I was not able to consider all the watches so please leave comments down below about what you would buy with $2,000. Also, check out the new site and sign up for written content to be sent to you every week.

@scottlauren3145 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm getting that Longines Heritage you currently have ...

@TeddyBaldassarre 4 жыл бұрын

@@scottlauren3145 Have it on my wrist right now. Excited to review this one. I am a big fan, crazy photogenic.

@res1st321 4 жыл бұрын

Getting Tag Huer Aquaracer for graduation it's around this price point, thoughts?

@mattys1467 4 жыл бұрын

Three watch collection: Longines Hydroconquest - ceramic bezel range - I like the grey dial but would suggest the blue or black Orient Polaris GMT - great complication, beautiful, stylish G Shock - Mudman. G-9300-1 It will do everything for you

@VerangaF430 4 жыл бұрын

Just a recommendation Teddy, I have a really really small wrist struggling to buy proper short straps online. Have you got any good suggestions for (105mm-65mm) straps with different combinations of lug sizes? Thanks in advance.

@timothylee6036 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you not taking endorsements to support brands. I feel like I can always get your honest opinion on a watch and on brands. Props to you!

@Shocker99 3 жыл бұрын

It's just a shame he recommends watches he hasn't held in the hand.

@FrankLavoy 2 жыл бұрын

I must add that Teddy’s an AD for so many watch brands that he can have the “luxury” of being honest. I find myself navigating for many, many (too many) minutes on his website listing all the watches I’d like to purchase 💸

@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt 4 жыл бұрын

“Zodiac makes a killer watch” - The Zodiac Killer

@TeddyBaldassarre 4 жыл бұрын

Haha unintended so I can’t take credit for that 😂

@jona3684 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure their top suspect (deceased so we'll never know) really did wear a Zodiac too.

@mikeyestrada1674 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen for your input

@dspserpico 3 жыл бұрын

I never knew Ted Cruz was a fan of Swiss timepieces

@mackm3875 2 жыл бұрын

I wish Zodiac would make a competitor to Longines Conquest. I'd buy that in a second. The zodiac killer is part of the draw, tbh. It's a unique story that ties to horology

@p.j.mendes 4 жыл бұрын

Teddy;this is one of the best videos you've ever made. Both in terms of content and editing. A lot of research; I'm sure. Congratulations!

@TeddyBaldassarre 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I think we have a good flow now with making these 👍🏻 appreciate you watching Paulo!

@anthonyhall549 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is head and shoulders above all the other youtube watch guys. Always great content.

@anthonyhall549 4 жыл бұрын

@@MPD90 His delivery and presentation are what makes him stand out.

@nicovdesigns5155 3 жыл бұрын

Watchfinder, Jenni Elle, Just One More Watch etc., there are definitely other solid watch KZfaqrs

@stapleboss 3 жыл бұрын

I ended up with mostly divers due to the practicality of using the watch bezel as a "how long has it been" timer - invaluable.

@Jgom42 4 жыл бұрын

Teddy making big business moves 👀✊🏻 Perfect duo: Sinn 104 Seiko Sarb035 Hamilton Khaki field date

@lowersaxon 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, agreed, good taste!!

@Phafanapolis 3 жыл бұрын

Your perfect duo is a trifecta

@drzaius844 3 жыл бұрын

Phafanapolis or trio

@Yupthereitism 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you put all the dimensions of the watches. That’s why you’re the best

@Psb710 4 жыл бұрын

Teddy, I think your channel is one of the best watch channels out there. I find you unpretentious, genuine and just down to earth, where most others, while they have great content too, are not. I also like the way that you are not too salesy as well. Keep up the great work man!

@myboyt 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you bro! Been watching you since day one. Glad to see you expanding!

@robboyer6448 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and congratulations on the updated website. Already have a few of your straps which I think are great; will definitely check out the new additions. Keep up the fantastic work!!

@BarisPalabiyik 4 жыл бұрын

Very smart to have different personas there. Also great quality in terms of selections and editing and narration. Teddy you came a long way gotta say. Keep it up.

@magnus9754 4 жыл бұрын

Love the addition of the Three Watch Collection! I felt that persona was missing last vid. Great vid as always.

@wendellpickett8186 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulation on your new site and focus. I enjoy your presentation and opinion and look forward to more of these as you climb the range to $5K & $10K budgets.

@TheJudelaineChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Organized flow and well researched content! I love your videos. Thanks for making them. Truly helpful!

@danwunderlich4775 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love this kind of content, I always learn something new and see different watches in a new perspective. Really well done, Teddy!

@cdb5001 4 жыл бұрын

Doxa, Casio Duro, Certina, Glycine, Tissot, Longines, Seiko. All amazing recommendations and I'm proud to say a few are in my collection. Great vid.

@scottlalonde2878 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video, Teddy. It looks like allot of effort was put in for it. Had it playing while I was working, so I didn't get it all. I will replay later when it's quiet.

@SwissWatchGang 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Teddy! Big move and happy to see the development and passion! :) Wish you all the best with the new venture!

@newlightvideos 4 жыл бұрын

Great content Teddy. I truly appreciate the work and research that goes into making these video.

@watchmeticking7000 4 жыл бұрын

Teddy! What a slam dunk! killing it as always. Love the site, with the new watches and the range carving out a little niche amongst the other offerings. Looks slick, best of luck. I'm gonna go browse now!

@jonathanseo2351 4 жыл бұрын

You’re the reason why I got a junghan max Bill Chronoscope a few months ago! Currently getting its plexiglass crystal replaced with a sapphire crystal. Keep it up Teddy!

@mabbottify 3 жыл бұрын

Great format, I've enjoyed this and the previous video! Thanks Teddy, you've provided some inspiration.

@YoungNewArtist 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the series, Teddy. Very smart choices

@Adarsh40 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the video i was looking for. Thank you so much Teddy. Love your channel!!

@marcolicciardi4830 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, you made simply a super video. Fresh, direct and precise. Awesome.

@sayanbhattacharyya780 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Teddy.’Our Promise’ is a good touch.

@deedee8568 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you, Teddy and good fortune with your new ventures 🚀🚀

@alicantaselmas 3 жыл бұрын

The format of these videos are really really nice! Keep it up with the creativity!

@danielshill3668 3 жыл бұрын

well played Teddy! You're really filling a good space for the enthusiasts....keep going.

@MegaWavesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome website man 👍🏼 good to see all your hard work taking you in the right direction. Wishing you the very best ✌🏼

@davidreddick3016 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see Weiss Watches shown because they don't get mentioned often. I actually bought one recently and excited to see it shipped today. Not many companies are taking the extra mile to build a watch almost entirely in the US, with US parts, and even an in house movement with their American line.

@juniorjohnson5961 4 жыл бұрын

Teddy I'm impressed with what your doing with the channel , The interviews the store and everything you're doing !! Great Job !!

@takacsferenc3650 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, your voice is calming, thanks. I was kinda drunk and I can't sleep because my head hurts but your video calms me down haha Edit: I hope my watch is okay, I was wearing a classic casio calculator watch because I didn't want to destroy my other watches

@RevLev06 4 жыл бұрын

A really nice presentation of watches in that sweet spot of $500 to $1200 - a really good selection of watches. Anything over $3000 is getting out of range for many in your audience. Keep up the good work.

@acecarolino101 4 жыл бұрын

This is gold. Thank you for this video Ted

@j.j.h.atemycereal 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Great choices all around. I don’t think I can argue with any of those. And I can’t wait to check out the web site. You’re crushing it, Teddy.

@danielcalvocamacho4538 4 жыл бұрын

Eyeing the Longines Conquest since a few months. Glad you included in this review 👍👍

@stevenklein6876 2 жыл бұрын

What confuses me about the Longines Conquest is the black dial has "painted" hour markers and indexes and the silver and blue dials have "applied" according the Longines website. I've always assumed applied was better than painted? Am I missing something?

@Kharawoo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesomely organized and well done as usual! keep it up!!

@julioerodriguez6097 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video like always Teddy! I'm a "check all boxes" kind of collector but lately I been more into vintage watches. It will be nice if you can make a video in the near future about vintage watches with a $2,000 budget. Take care!

@disintegratesintobinary655 4 жыл бұрын

Seiko 5 and 120 nato straps

@deparoo 4 жыл бұрын

Waiting on the 5000 dollars version, enjoyed this video very much, thanks for great content.

@prasartpongpet 3 жыл бұрын

Love your Chanel! Started out with Tissot visodate....and now I have 10 different watches. Just bought the Certina ds-1 big date special edition. Just can’t stop buying and collecting.

@soap.333 4 жыл бұрын

Dude! I been watching you since you had only 100 subs and seeing the amount of progress you’ve made these last few years are damn amazing! Much love Teddy from NYC! I’ll def be buying a watch from you eventually, greatest wishes always!!

@TeddyBaldassarre 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for sticking with me all this time, that means a lot. It has been a crazy ride and I don't plan on stopping any time soon. Excited for what the years ahead hold. Stay safe and thanks for watching!

@soap.333 4 жыл бұрын

Teddy Baldassarre of course man! I love your videos! You’ve gone from watch pics to holding the watches in question for reviews, interviews with people, visits to Vacheron Constantin’s HQs and more! Looking forward to the new adventures man! Cheers once again!

@WatchUnwind 4 жыл бұрын

@@soap.333 it is pretty amazing I have been watching too and its been insperationaly. I recently launched my own channel and I went from having no watches to review, to reviewing a used 600$ watch, and then reviewing a brand new 48,000 dollar Ulysee Nardin freak in two months time so I am pretty pleased with my channel lol Never through I would get to put that grail watch of mine on my wrist. Thanks for being an inspiration Teddy , keep grinding so you will continue to motivate me to grind as well.

@myboyt 4 жыл бұрын

Watch & Unwind I’ll check you out!

@JamesL88 Жыл бұрын

Love coming back to these types of videos.

@MrShinobi797 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this type of content Ted. Please do more like these!

@TeddyBaldassarre 4 жыл бұрын

Plan on adding more budgets in the future with this format!

@74haydo 3 жыл бұрын

Smart new direction Teddy. Well done!

@1eddwood 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you teddy , doing it the right way unlike many others

@PatDiCola 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely well done. You are building an awesome brand!

@ELMS 4 жыл бұрын

As well as the Sinn I’d consider a Damasko in the one-watch category. Beautiful timepiece and absolutely bulletproof.

@S4ion 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy! Loved the video and per your suggestion I would like to add my two cents. I am the kind of extremes type guy, by which I mean I like my very presentable dress watch to wear in the office, but I also like my adventure / diving watch to be hard as nails. So my two options: dress watch - Junghans Max Bill date automatic for USD 1.200 or there about; and Seiko King Turtle SRPE05, to which would add a bracelet to bring the price up to USD 800. That makes it USD 2.000 on the dot and also makes me a very happy persona (as you say). All the best!

@Ricky.913 4 жыл бұрын

Teddy, congratulations on your new webpage... I wish you all the luck in the world on that. great video as always, sir...keep on the great work

@michaelfierman3256 4 жыл бұрын

oh hell yeah, looking forward to reading your content and as soon as this is over, i'll sign up ( and check out those straps and watches. Congrats Teddy! )

@TeddyBaldassarre 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. Hoping to be able to add a writer on the team if all goes well. Have some cool content lined up 👍🏻

@michaelfierman3256 4 жыл бұрын

Teddy Baldassarre I’d apply for that job 🖖🏻

@d.kashani 8 ай бұрын

i love this channel and i appreciate how you approach things

@arionseifullah6224 4 жыл бұрын

For that price I love my Christopher Ward Moon Glow or my Baume and Mercier Baumatic. Both can be dressed up or worn casual. Teddy you always kill it with your choices. Excellent for someone building a multi watch collection at that price point.

@jameshoward9700 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Teddy! Checked this vid for ideas for my son and some great choices. Got my sub and bests for the new ventures.

@tylancaster01 4 жыл бұрын

Good video - thanks Teddy. Appreciate the introduction to Monta.

@manuelgonzalez-rey2138 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the information. Keep going wit this series

@JYLee-rr1sy 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy, thanks for doing this. I liked your presentations. I just signed up for your newsletter too. I'm a relative noob so I'd like to know more about the watches you recommend that make them worthwhile. Some brand have a special feature, such as IWC's fast moving hands when changing time. It would be fun to see what proprietary features there are for certain brands. I think it would also be fun to watch an episode on watches that tend to increase in value over time and/or increase in interest/demand. Keep up the great work.

@d.stiefel869 4 жыл бұрын

My vote is for 1, $50 G-Shock and then a $1,950 pair of earrings for Courtney Ryan. 😉👍

@TeddyBaldassarre 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha 😂 she would probably like that logic

@michaelhargis7036 4 жыл бұрын

That Tissot Powermatic 80 is a fabulous looking watch. Beautiful.

@DeadEyeRabbit 3 жыл бұрын

one of the best watch vid on you tube. well done baldassarre.

@gilleswinckler7023 3 жыл бұрын

Great serie of videos. It inspires me a lot. Thanks

@RetroRailroading 4 жыл бұрын

Tried finding the 1K video by searching for watch collector types. Yet those words are not in the type or description. Glad I saw this one. Cheers.

@WestCoastAce27 4 жыл бұрын

Could be your best video ever. Great personas and different methods to handle each. I lucked into the Halios Seaforth 3 - heard the name and just happened to be at the time orders were open and got one of the last Orange ones. And agree - Tissot is so underrated.

@kellypaws 4 жыл бұрын

Teddy, you remembered the Longines Conquest for me. Thank you.

@RedwoodAggie 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, great selection, Teddy! I've never agreed with such a high percentage of your choices, and your reasoning behind them was very well thought out. I also like the swapping out colorways you did in some cases (i.e. Doxa) in the graphics. Very slick. For $2K, I'd go Doxa Sub 200, Hamilton Khaki Pilot (the one from Interstellar), and a Timex Marlin Automatic. I already have my eye on the Doxa (please do a review on it) and Hamilton. Dress watches aren't high use for me, so a dress watch isn't my top priority at the moment.

@joemondello4312 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy, you are the first reviewer I’ve seen to mention the Seiko SRPB39 “Zen Garden”. This is one of my favorite watches - another being the SRPB41 which is a stunning midnight blue version. The dials are very impressively done, as are the high polished indices with a frost-like texture on top. The handsets are elegant with polished hour and minute hands and a blue second hand (on the white dial 39) and the 3 bright white hands on the blue one (41). Plus domed sapphire crystals, butterfly clasps, gilt rotors, and beautifully high-polished cases make these 2 watches favorites of mine. The use of the 4R movement is a little bit of a let-down perhaps, but is consistent with the new and more expensive Alpinist models.

@corrbox2 3 жыл бұрын

A great selection of eclectic and different watches. Lots to think about. I am a big fan of chronograph and dive watches, and I enjoyed your choices. The Longones Conquest Heritage is a very pretty watch, but a bit to small for my wrist. I did not know about it's style of crystal. MAny interesting chioces and reviews. I will sign up for your newsletter. I find you very knowledgeable about watches I have never heard of. Bravo!

@matthewz98 4 жыл бұрын

The Oris big crown pointer date is just a remarkable watch. I have owned mine for a year now and I still find the light blue dial with the coin edged bezel breathtaking. A perfect versatile option in a collection.

@BradyToons 4 жыл бұрын

Christopher Ward is an amazing brand, I have their C60 Trident Chronograph Pro 600, or “Big Blue”, and man is that thing a powerhouse. The strongest watch I own and the quality and craftsmanship is just stunning, easily one of my favorites.

@TReis3913 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Teddy (per usual)!

@TReis3913 4 жыл бұрын

Something about that blue, Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 🔥 🔥 🔥

@jeffreyleitch9097 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the new venture. By the end of the year, the ~2100 three watch collection: Seiko SARG 009 (retail before discontinued) Seiko SPB 143 King Seiko 44-9990

@albertmateo6339 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on this new venture. Wishing you a great success.

@TeddyBaldassarre 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Albert!

@WatchUnwind 4 жыл бұрын

power moves

@tudorserban111 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and great suggestions!

@enriqueparedespinel1694 4 жыл бұрын

Great review and beautiful watches. Keep it up.

@kwnnosk2104 4 жыл бұрын

this could have been a great series. great content!

@gambee_ 3 жыл бұрын

Recently purchased a silver dial Glycine Combat 6 Moonphase and I love it. Highly recommend.

@HarrisonHughes1 2 жыл бұрын

Sinn 104 just blew my mind. Absolutely gorgeous. This is why I subscribe

@glennvn 4 жыл бұрын

Very classy website Teddy :) Good job! you are a very good businessman.

@Joe-nh8eq Жыл бұрын

probably time for an update: my under 2k watch collection End of 2022 1) Daily Beater: gshock smart watch- $200 2) Daily driver: Tissot PRX- $600 3) Dress Diver: Seiko King Turtle Manta- $350 4) Chronograph- Bulova Lunar Pilot- $350 5) Dress watch: Orient Bambino- $150 Total: $1650- so 350 leftover Could swap out for a more expensive dress watch, but I really love the bambino… The watch I’d love to add to my mid tier collection is a summer driver. A robust, but thin watch that can handle everything a vacation would throw at you and has a bright beautiful dial.

@arshadaleem908 3 жыл бұрын

Nice categorisation of user profiles. Hey, what would you pick as an everyday versatile watch from below: 1. Certina DS day date powermatic80 2. Hamilton Khaki field king auto 3. Junghans FormC chronoscope 'quartz' 4. Seiko Prospex Alpinist 5. Seiko 5 sports auto 40mm (no dive bezel)

@callum5733 4 жыл бұрын

First thing I'm doing after watching is signing up to the written content. Teddy is by far the best watch journalist.

@BryanO92 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, keep it going!

@mj6866 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy. I am new watch enthusiast. I really appreciate you not taking any sponsors. Maybe you have done this already but I am interested in everyday watches or perhaps you would call the beaters. Something that looks nice but if it gets scratched, there is no need to fret.

@WatchUnwind 4 жыл бұрын

good for you Teddy, Congrats on the big move ! As the number 1 watch youtuber you continue to be an inspiration to a small newly launched channel like mine. I wish you continued success.

@TeddyBaldassarre 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And best of luck with the channel. I’ll check it out 👍🏻

@Bigaletto 3 жыл бұрын

great job putting this together

@edhammond6911 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid.Awesome watches,plenty of choices. For $2000 I would buy 6 to 8 fantastic Seiko’s. With most of them being Quartz. That’s more for your money. And this is how I ended up with about 60 watches for around $5000. I consider 80% of my watches disposable other than replacing a battery. I have a heck of a lot of fun searching for these watches and getting the best possible price. I often find watches for under $200 that most people pay $300 or more. Like a lot of things ,the fun is in the chase. Thanks Teddy. SEIKO IS KING !!!

@tcuda9469 Жыл бұрын

Great series, thanks!

@saisibi6708 3 жыл бұрын

wow. Really like this series. Do continue.....

@josephpace8816 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Ted!!!

@jrmcgovern6701 3 жыл бұрын

yay! love that you're not taking sponsorship money from any watchmakers you feature. keep making great videos, Teddy! (and more Courtney!)

@josephlopiccolo2366 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, excellent knowledge, a vast and broad selection. Beautiful work. I've been searching and researching years for the right collection and couldn't go past Oris Aquis in blue at the forefront of it all. Included a Carlos Coste Cenote titanium for good measure and bragging rights. Oris Aquis range kicks ass in sheer looks. Dress watch?, had to go with a Rado Centrix ceramic. Can't beat the elegance and clean design. the ceramic is a nice touch on their bracelets although I struggle with anything I can't swim with or fall in to a pool with. My beater of-course the Casio Gshock steel solar. Just fantastic in any situation. The Chris Ward trident, Longines hydroconquest, tissot powermatic are all lovely divers too. It's all personal taste. What you like and feel good about is the right watch for you. No wrongs or rights.

@herbmerced7780 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent...Sinn and Doxa and Tissot S fire!

@TheGungunn101 4 жыл бұрын

I'm digging the updated online store. I was wondering why the store had so few straps when I checked a few weeks ago, but I definitely wasn't expecting this. Big moves my man 💪. I might have to pick up a Junghans when I have a bit more money.

@dx-dragon4399 4 жыл бұрын

Started watching your videos and just bought my first automatic watch the seiko presage the brown dial one

@EssenceOfTrance 4 жыл бұрын

Feels good to see the 104 as the one watch collection as that's why I'm going to buy it for as well. I will have other watches but my Sinn 104 will be my everyday, "gada" watch.