20 of the BEST One Watch Collections in 2023 

GS snowflake for me. Had it for 2 years. Every time I’ve tried another watch on with this as a reference piece I come back to it. My desire for buying more watches has waned significantly since owning this piece. Wear it every day as a Doctor (in hospitals and GP practice), have worn it with casual clothes, on weekends and with a suit. It really does it all.

You've made my day! I have a Tag formula 1 and i wear it every day. It's in black, doesn't have the metal strap, doesn't attract attention and i've worn it from shower to beach to sea to bar to bed and back to work. its ace.

1. Omega Aqua Terra 2. Grand Seiko High Beat 3. Breitling Crono, light green dial

My Dad recently got the Tag Heuer F1 as his only watch it’s a great watch. My vote goes for the Omega Aquaterra, attainable for the ordinary man but luxurious and versatile enough that it could be an only forever watch. Great video as always

Sinn 556. 200mwr Sapphire with coating 38.5mm Sellita or Eta Strap monster Clean beautiful dial Drilled lugs German Pressure resistant 1300 $. Truly a one watch collection.

The Bulova Lunar Pilot is my everyday wearer. Affordable and ultra-accurate. Loads of history and wrist-presence. Quite the conversation piece as well.

The Omega is amazing

To me, the Datejust is the obvious pick for this. I know it's not the trendy Rolex, but it has great water resistance, great timekeeping, and manages to be formal enough to also be your "dress" watch. If you have a Datejust it's never really out of place.

I think the last recommendation is the best. Let's face it, someone who can afford a Lange, will also buy a second watch, but if you do not have many means and only 50 for a watch because the old one broke, those are the people who really need a one watch collection, and the recommendation is spot on

With the 'one watch' collection you can look at it two ways: one functional watch that you can go anywhere and do anything with (GADA) watch or one watch that is so unique and so expensive that it is your only watch. We've seen both approaches taken here (i.e. MB&F vs. Aqua Terra or Longines).

Man!!! nice to see you in person... Thank you for your content

Blue dials are the best 🙂

Felt like old times. Glad y’all remain friends. You two have a synergy that makes the show. Speaking of which, fine vid today!

Yep. You've convinced me... I definitely need one 20 watch collection!

Lovely video, gents! Several of your picks made me swoon. I love the Longines chronograph with the black dial and the JLC with the blue dial.

"One Watch Collection" is the best oxymoron.

As someone who has an addictive personality, I knew that I didn't want to start collecting lots of watches, but probably would unless I found the right watch. That watch was the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Watch. It was priced just at the right amount to be reasonably expensive but not going into the thousands of pound mark, which would make me wince. It looks great and doesn't feel too small. Also it has some prestige as the other Interstellar watch, which puts it above the Murph watch. Most importantly, I haven't seriously thought about buying a watch since buying it. Of course, I might have to try wearing it one day.

I have a blue Aqua Terra with the "floorboard" dial except it's the 38 mm version. I wear it in all manner of occasions from snorkeling to formal dinners, so it would be the perfect one watch collection. However, that boat sailed long ago and it has to make do in the rotation.

awesome picks! THANKS for this!

Closing in on 1M subs. Well deserved. This channel gives reasonable advice to a broad spectrum of watch enthusiasts and couples it with delightful humour. I’ll admit I defaulted to the TAG Formula 1 years ago. I’m currently lusting for a Grand Seiko from the Evolution 9 collection with the white birch dial and I don’t even care about watches all that much.

if i was able to get my hands on one, the citizen chronomaster with the white washi paper dial would be truly one and done for me. Absolutely gorgeous watch, eco drive movement with +-5 seconds per year accuracy, what more could you want

One watch collection is one of my favourite kinds of collections, I have about 20 of them!

Great vid chaps. For your consideration…….. the IWC Mark 18 (now 20) blue dial is the perfect timepiece. 40mm, date, only 11mm thick, screw down crown and the bracelet is comfortably perfect with its on the fly clasp adjustment, the best in the business.

Great video as always, quick question, could we get a video on squale? Keep up the great work

Very useful n very enlightening presentation thnks guys !!!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

Excellent vid, guys. You two make my day every time I watch you both. Great selections. I’d love to hear you guys give the German Brands more love. Sinn, Nomos, Glashutte, etc make several models that could easily qualify as single watch collection daily wearers. Throw in Stowa and even Damasko into that mix. And no Oris pieces from either one of you … c’mon guys!

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. New subscriber.

Please make a "never take off" one watch list too. Something that you can wear to the gym, swimming, etc. and not more expensive than $2K

Love this channel 💯🤙🏻

i am lucky to say that earlier this year i bought my perfect 1 watch collection watch.. the Longines master collection triple date chronograph moonphase! .. absolutely gorgeous! ..

Fully on board with the aquaterra. The longine really is a nice surprise i haven't heard much about

Great watches for every budget, I have a Blueberry but it’s not my only watch and if I had to make my collection one watch it would have great consideration

“Lovely jubbly bracelet” - pure comedy gold. Will be chuckling about that one for a while!

If I only wanted one watch to do all, I'd have the 36mm Rolex Explorer, wear it hiking or sailing with a nato strap, steel bracelet for everyday casual, black leather strap for Suit or Tuxedo events. It was kinda the G-Shock of its time as well as a stunner when need be.

That Forzo really took me by surprise! Apparently that colorway "Miami Blue" is sold out. But definitely worth a second look at that brand. Thanks guys!

As soon as Tom mentioned the Snowflake, my mind went to the Mistflake being another good option. Possibly because I'm wearing one right now. I was happy to see Andrew had the same idea.

I bought a Forzo drive king just as a beater but have been blown away by the build quality. I can take it off for a few weeks and when I get it again it doesn't need setting or winding. Mine has no second hand so it's not too obviously a quartz and the chronograph moves like an auto, also a 24hr bezel insert, so super useful. Fantastic watch for the money and definitely not a beater!

"People who have 50 pounds to spend are still people too..." 😂 Priceless...!

The Seamaster in blue gets my vote anytime. You can go riding a Royal Enfield or attend a royal wedding. Timeless elegance.

Great list. Awesome!

One watch only? No way. For people like us this is impossible!

I’ve had my Black Bay blue bezel in 41 mm for almost two years now. Keeps accurate time and it has been in the ocean and a few pools… Glad I got it.

Congratulations on the video. I own about 22 watches ranging from a very rare Rolex Daytona 6240 of 1966, a vintage Rolex Submariner 5513 no date plexiglass crystal, to some very affordable Seiko mini turtle (PADI), Orients, an all-steel Swatch chronographer, and other. But the watch I wear the most and could be (in a different world because I’m constantly thinking about getting a new piece) my only watch is my Omega Seamaster 300.

20 watch choices for a one-watch collection 🤣🤣🤣 you had me in stitches. Nice thought though…. And a great entertaining vid, thanks 🙏 👍👍👍

The one watch collection that was aspirational enough for the masses but discerning enough for the snobs has to be the Aquaterra Day Date; only offered a few years so it’s rare-ish and the silver dial with rose gold indicies is sporty enough for a day with the boys but formal enough for a suit. And you can actually find it on the market.

Owning Breitling Superocean 42 mm A17375 from this video and since I bought it in july 2023 I have been wearing it every day and on every ocassion (with tux, tracksuits, shorts, on beach). Also, I look at it so often even when I am not checking time admiring its look.

I have many watches and I love them all but since getting a Breitling Aerospace Evo I now basically have a "one watch collection" it's fantastic, light good looking, versatile and does everything a watch needs to do. I love it and haven't taken it off. Looks great on a nato too if you want to go casual

A Lange sohne Odysseys is the one for me. Absolutely fantastic! Blue dial

Another top notch video guys, all good choices. I could add rectangular watches here that would include the Reverso, the Tank or even the Dolce Vita but the WR of these is regarded as a tad pants by some at 30M. For a one watch collection that needs to survive the apocalypse that can still be worn by the next generation of mutated SillySapien (a cross between a human and a beetle that I do not know the name of but I think it's Dave) it just has to be a G-Shock 5610 or of course the venerable F-91W for said mutants in the office environment where the biggest danger will be an over filled kettle.

Not an out-there pic by any means but the blue skydweller on the jubilee is a fantastic looking watch

Daily a Citizen AT2470-85L, 42mm, titanium. Blue textured dial, chrono with Eco drive & sapphire crystal. I swaer pictures don't do it justice, it's an amazing watch and extremly comfortable. Also I sport a Orient Contemporary (FGW0 100 JW0) in white with ultrablue hands, a great timepiece for more formal ocasions. Cheers to you all!

After many years, my one one done is the Grand Seiko SBGN003 - after 3 years the change in time is +/- 0.0s.... You cannot beat that. True GMT, GS looks and quality, and super cheap to keep (service costs on mechanicals and even spring drives can be quite high). And not too expensive used. Good at doing anything too - about 2000 dollars these days in good shape. Classic good looks that can go from formal to the mountain climb.

Seiko SSK 005 "Blueberry" Is a great watch the SSK 003 "Blackberry" with Grey two tone bezel is also really nice

I've got a few watches but the one I wear on the daily is my Omega Planet Ocean 9300. It's sporty yet elegant, functional yet not a mess to look at, it can survive WWIII and keep ticking. Absolute beast of a watch that will last for many years to come. Might be a little big for others (I'm 6'4), but for me, it's just a perfect timepiece...

I'm saving this to my rarely used Favourites folder. When I get my abundance, I may get more than one from these. A one watch for a year challenge, I might get into. Right now I get a lot of wrist time from a Pagani Design "Daytona" that's utterly illegible to me. It's just at home on my wrist, what can I say? That GS Snowflake though...I'd take that shopping for bespoke suits. And I need to.

Love my Duro, it's been a daily for over 2yrs. I'm VERY hard on watches, have NO scratches on the crystal. Although I bang mine almost daily on metal monos and shelving, and the mineral crystal is just fine. A few scratches and a little ding on the aluminum insert, with minimal scratching on the case(not really noticeable). The lume is not great, no issues with the crown, and the second hand hitting the markers is hit or miss(no pun intended). It appears to get better with time, btw. Mine was almost perfect right out of the box. I've spent more on straps then on the watch and Love it... Spends most of its time on a StrapCode 22mm Super-J Louis JUB Watch Band Straight End, 316L Stainless Steel Solid V-Clasp Button Double Lock.

I would love a video hearing your thoughts on wearing a video on the inside of your wrist vs facing outwards

Tom starts with the Odysseus….mic drop…shortest video ever…lol. I agree, Tom…perfect one watch, but I’d wear it with dial down so I could always see the movement. 😂👍✌️

Glad I bought the previous Aqua Terra with vertical lines (and 30% discount)

Citizen Tsuyosa: Which means, why didn’t we think of this before.😂 I had a real chuckle from that comment 😂😂

Great video! There's a Festina watch that looks mostly like the Citizen but no date, 'ice-blue' dial and integrated bracelet (sort of) for about 75 quid. Not much I can't do with that type of watch! And when I want extra refinement I throw on a Reverso Day-Night. My grail would be perhaps the Odyseus, or Laureato...obvs a Royal Oak would be boss.

My one watch collection is Sinn 856 UTC - everything is just perfect in it!

Great stuff!

Any thoughts about the 39mm Seiko ASTRON for that one watch collection ??

The A. Lange and Sohne Odysseus is my #1 want.

The new Longlines Hydroconquest GMT it's a diver, GMT sporty dress up as well as the sub, and 72 hour power reserve. And a bit under 3k.

Rolex Explorer I for life

Omega Aqua Terra and GS Snowflake are gorgeous

I have failed miserably to find a one watch collection! From Omega, Casio, Timex, Suunto, Nite, Baltany, I have tried to find the one watch to it all but, I can't seem to live without any of them!

My One Watch is the JLC Deep Sea Chronograph. It ticks all the boxes. 42mm, Chronograph, Diver, not too thick & Dressy enough to pass for most occasions, and very well made. It's a JLC!

If you’re going with a quartz, go with a solar, if solar then citizen eco drive! I think Citizen gets the reputation of being a “Mall Watch” company because most reviews people see are of watches from malls. The higher end citizen watches are amazing. Promaster, signature series, series 8, the citizen, and chronomaster are all great watches punching way above their weight.

Some really great choices here 😃

I really like the Captain Cook, a red one is on my list for sure

I have several watches but always revert back to the Seiko King Turtle, Full Black Samurai Limited Edition when I travel or when I needed an outdoor watch to take the heat. It has an in your face classic 1970s turtle shape and doesn’t feel out of its league even when I am in an Omega or JLC boutique. If I ever need to escape and take only one watch with me. That would be it.

I'd also add the Santos/tank, reverso duoface, explorer, and the prx

I always thought my one watch collection would be the JLC Reverso ( my grail ) but because I would need to wear my one watch daily It would have to be the GS Snowflake spring drive

My Tudor preference is the Black Bay M79230B-0008 41mm with the white hand set, and matt blue anodised aluminium Bezel insert for a little color. I Prefer the slightly bigger size. STILL has the retro signed crown with the Tudor rose, Domed sapphire crystal, and Rivet bracelet... A modern / retro look(LoL), the best of both worlds.

I've just bought an IWC Pilot Chrono 41, which I think might be a one-and-done watch.

The Bathyscaphe can be had as a chronograph. And there's a 2020-2021 version in titanium (grade 23?) that comes with a really good bracelet. A one watch collection should come with a good bracelet. Otherwise you'll always want another one for sure.

YES the BP Bathyscaph! I have that exact watch

Definitely Omega Aqua Terra is obvious. Was my first luxury watch and will always be my favorite because... it does every situation perfectly

I absolutely LOVE one watch collections! I’ve got at least 10 of those!

Rotary Henley Seamatic... It's (currently) my one watch collection, and it's great. Of course I'm not done collecting though 😂

That Forzo chrono really caught my eye! However, practically speaking, I prefer the functionality and diversity of a nice diver. I use the moving bezel all the time for timing or counting so my BB58 gets the most wrist time, along with my Christopher Ward C60’s. I would include the Sub, but these days there are public places where I wouldn’t want to show it.

I stumbled on the one watch that does it all for me, after trying several different types of watches. In my case it is a blue Seiko Flightmaster. It took me a while to realize what I need. Tool watch looks, quartz for accuracy and ease, and a 12hr chronograph. Not so easy to find quartz with a 12hr chrono. Is it possible I'm the only person on earth who actually used the chronograph on their watch??!! Oh, and if I ever need to convert km to nm on the fly, I can't find my phone and I have a loupe in order to read the slide rule, I can do that.

I have a one watch collection, only it contains two watches 😅. Sinn 104 and Glycine GMT. I wear them on alternating months.

Casio Duro is the choice for a one watch collection, as it has the 22 mm lug width loophole, so you can buy a wide array of straps, and now you can have a dress, sports diver, field watch all in one.

Missed a trick on the spring drive - omiwatari in white from Japan - replicates the snowflake to a much higher level of finish

I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of NKUWAN . Their timepieces are of exceptional quality.

TAG Aquaracer my everyday watch, a 300mm sports watch, steel bezel, blue bevelled face, date etc smart enough for evening wear too ! 12 sided !

I found mine in Tudor BB54 und couldn´t be happier 😎

26:00 A One Watch for me would have to be able to handle the boardroom and sporting fields. This Casio is a great choice, but my vote goes to the GM-B2100GD-5A, AKA the rose gold Casioak. It's rugged enough for sea and land and looks Oaky enough to go with a suit.

Surely surely surely, the JlC Reverso dou face? One watch but two watches. Classic, sporty, elegant, history, gorgeous and from the watchmakers watchmaker. Perfection.

The golden snowflake is the perfect upgrade to the snowflake.

It's called my Sinn 556 I RS - durable case, date, sapphire crystal and caseback, superb inky dial, a protected movement that can be serviced almost anywhere, strong lume, and great with bracelets and rubber straps.

I think you can’t go wrong with any of the following: Omega Aqua Terra, Grand Seiko Snowflake and the Cartier Santos de Cartier. All good looking and versatile watches,…which I might add, you can buy easily at retail and are all

Have two out of these twenty. Aqua Terra and the steel G-Shock.

Hi Benedict Cumberwatch, I really enjoyed the vid, thanks!

I've worn my Submariner 126610lv (i.e. the Cermit/Starbucks) every day this year I think, my Casio's are long since sold, my GMT master 2 sits there in the box, my girlfriend wears my bluesy as if it's hers and worth £20 (she really has no idea what it cost). I wear my Sub to work , to golf and I wear it to weddings and funerals.

Great content ❤️ it would be better if you could display the model name.