State of the Collection 2022: Seiko, Nomos, Ming, and Everything In Between

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Vario Blue Leather for Grand Seiko
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Fluco suede for Kurono
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@drdesign6886 Год назад

That was one of the most refreshing collections I’ve seen on YT. Bravo. super original and personal - and full of quality. Nice to not have to skip through the usual hype dross pieces that everyone else buys.

@theknightswatch Год назад

Appreciate the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the look at the watches

@mikexmartinart 2 года назад

This is absolutely one of the most stylish and interesting collection videos I've watched on here (and I've watched quite a few), your colour and strap choices are impeccable too. Can't imagine where the collection goes from here, but, I guess most of us in the hobby can agree there's always another watch..!

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Very kind words Mike, thank you! And that is the collector’s eternal truth, there is just one more out there.

@robcameron9351 2 года назад

The GS, Credor, and Breguet are *chefs kiss*… and don’t get me started on the vintage Tudor big rose - incredible!

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thank you very much. That vintage Tudor I think is underrated. Love that piece to bits.

@KrystianWlr Год назад

Very unique collection and one of the more interesting SOTC movies I've seen in a while. A breeze of fresh air amongst all of the collections consisting of the same brands over and over again.

@josephknecht4272 2 года назад

Very impressive collection! All beautiful and sophisticated pieces. Your have great horological taste. Congratulations!

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thank you Joseph. It’s a collection I am happy to own.

@tsh139 2 года назад

Nice collection! Like the Breguet, Ming, GS and the diversity in the collection.

@JimLecinski 2 года назад

love that you found the Baltic beads of rice perfectly fits that zodiac. looks great.

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Agreed! Weirdly enough the bracelet that comes on that model doesn’t fit me at all so I’m glad i found the Baltic alternative

@AchilleMo Год назад

This is one of the most inspiring watches collection. Such a variety, from lower price to high end. The pairing straps are truly inspiring too. Love your channel; you will be accountable for me overspending on watches :D

@jamespalsson746 Год назад

Your Breguet 7027 is out of this world

@michelinii2311 Год назад

I was not ready for that last watch. Mama mia pasta carbonara!

@theknightswatch Год назад

Haha thanks it’s a beauty for sure

@alainpeter2968 2 года назад

Your collection is very versatile, unique, you do a great job

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching

@vincentgrymonprez1279 Год назад

Very well put together collection !! Finally a resfreshing choice of watches reflecting personal taste rather than the accumulation of the usual suspects. Incredible !!

@theknightswatch Год назад

Appreciate the kind words! I like the think I go my own way a little with collecting not to say the usual suspects aren’t also great

@hiker1392 Год назад

Those vintage watches fit you the best.👍 All in all, very interesting and fun collection!

@robocopvn Год назад

What an amazing collection. And tbh, I love when there is still people don't love Rolex haha

@zacharyparis Год назад

Really appreciate the unique collection! Not just another Rolex video.

@samtran5095 Год назад

This is extremely amazing collection ❤ I believe you’re more into the no date ones!

@89woempoe 2 года назад

Impressive collection! You seem to effortlessly curate a collection that omits so many of the same old popular models yet is immensely interesting. There is literally not one watch here that I dont like and you have a lot of 'em :D

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Haha there are a lot. Appreciate it. I do find I collect a little off the classic beaten path and not always on purpose! Just kind of go with what grabs me because at the end of the day I have to like them

@nat972 2 года назад

Was just thinking to myself the other day I'd love a SOTC and here we are! Fantastic collection 👍

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thank you! Glad I could slightly read your mind haha

@ViolinistWilliam Год назад

Fantastic video. Love the grand Seiko dial, just gorgeous …

@davidstone9117 2 года назад

Great video and collection. The Ming and Sartory caught my eye the most

@karl_m3013 Год назад

Wow. Great variety. Love the Breguet. On my list to buy.

@morgan97475 Год назад

Great collection of watches, particularly that final one.

@matthewdavis8199 2 года назад

I had been hoping you'd do an updated state of the collection! Enjoyed it very much. Was particularly surprised by how incredible your SBGJ249 looks on that strap. Stunning! Seeing the Breguet in motion was mesmerizing. So, so captivating! Like you I recently said I'm done collecting for a while, but I still get to look forward to when a certain watch gets delivered in September. And along the way, finding the perfect strap can make an old watch absolutely new again. It's all a fun journey, and I'm so glad Xavier you're sharing it with us.

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Haha let’s hope this new watch in September scratches the itch! The gs I do really love on that strap, for me it’s the best pairing I’ve found for it yet and it’s wear it lives most of the time. The Breguet’s beauty really is in its motion. Can’t wait to spend more time with it and see it under a little bit of a harsher lens once the honeymoon wears off. Thank you for coming along on my journey!

@dant.6364 Год назад

Those vintage watches are perfect for your wrist size and look amazing. I think they are somewhat undervalued because many don’t wear ~34mm watches but that’s great for people who like to wear that size.

@mikevu6071 Год назад

Very stylish collection. Amazing watches you got!

@MrShinobi797 Год назад

Very impressive collection...beautiful colored Dials. Continue to wear them in GOOD Health👍

@theknightswatch Год назад

Thank you hope you continue in good health as well!

@gregnatividad8345 Год назад

Damn, stunning collection! Congrats on the Breguet!

@ajmarion Год назад

Man what an awesome and unique collection! This is exactly how I would do it, I love all of your choices 👍🏻

@theknightswatch Год назад

Appreciate the kind words! Already has changed a lot since this Snapshot 😂 but hey that’s part of the fun

@aohaness 2 года назад

Sweet collection, very tasteful and fun. Thumbs up.

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thanks!!

@doubletrouble-cv4ow Год назад

I gotta say, this is a hell of a collection! Not a typical rolex - omega - luxury brand-ish collection

@theknightswatch Год назад

Appreciate it 👌🏻 the only problem is trying not to keep everything I see 😂

@antonbayda2571 2 года назад

Perfect collection!

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Too kind 🙏🏻

@Neal_Sporin 2 года назад

Nice collection! Thanks for sharing 👍

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thank you and thanks for watching

@Tonyswatches Год назад

Great collection 👌

@gasparm.2711 2 года назад

Finally something different. Great collection.

@happywanderer5632 Год назад

I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel. What a great collection and an array of interesting watches I'd never heard of. So refreshing after years of Teddy Baldasarre's dull choices!

@theknightswatch Год назад

Kind words man. Appreciate it. I feel like I like to collect a little off center so I’m glad it resonates

@TheTownWatch 2 года назад

Amazing collection! Very sophisticated yet down to earth as well! That Breguet is stunning! Congrats on picking it up! P.S. - Whatever you do for work... are they hiring? 😅

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Appreciate it! I dig the variety. Unfortunately no positions at the moment haha

@daintiestquarters3411 4 месяца назад

I love your collection, even those charming Timex. The most beautiful of all is probably the GS, but the Breguet is... well, a Breguet. You seem to love your Cartier, but I never liked very much that crown. I prefer the flat crown of the Santos. ❤

@imranchowdhury4972 Год назад

Nice collection!

@rushilsaraogi2718 Год назад

Love that blue c ward!

@cjammer18 2 года назад

Great video really enjoyed

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@Nefville 2 года назад

You have an AMAZING collection, a lot of very interesting watches. I think we have very similar tastes in fact I am trying to get the purple dial variant of your Nomos there. I put some money down on a Rolex that will never come so I figure I might as well use it on a watch and they are a Nomos AD. And that Breguet Tradition, wow. That is my favorite Breguet, stunner!

@diogosantos8645 2 года назад

Quite a nice collection for someone looking so young

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thank you! Ya in theory I may have one Rolex is they were readily available but they don’t overly appeal to me and there are so many options out there! Hopefully that purple Nomos brings you a smile!

@Newtypenewtype Год назад

Wow that Breguet caught me off guard! Insane

@theknightswatch Год назад

Haha that was the plan. It is a wild watch

@davidhammond9336 2 года назад

Wow fantastic Collection. Standouts are your vintage watches, the patina on the dials is perfect. The Zodiac Sea Wolf vintage interpretation, such a cool diver IMO. Your girlfriend made a great choice, lucky man. Your choice of watch straps works well.

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thank you! I’m not hugely into vintage but when I do I love good patina. Pretty happy with all my vintage models! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@donnyboon2896 2 года назад

Excellent.

@cecilyau4440 2 года назад

The breadth of your collection is impressive and quite appealing. Thanks for sharing! By the way, on your 2 mods, I believe the silver sector dial is from “TheYobokies” mod store, not NamokiMods. Not trying to be a know-it-all. Just want to be sure that anyone looking to buy it knows where it is. Both Namoki and Yobokies are 2 of my favorite mod stores, and I actually almost bought this same dial for one of my builds 👍! Thanks again for your SOTC vid. Really enjoyed it.

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Absolutely right the sector is yobokies while the aventurine is namoki. Thanks for watching!

@adamsmithproperties2528 2 года назад

That dirty dozen Omega is brilliant!

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thank you! It was very much a random forum gem I found

@KyleJett 2 года назад

Great video, don't ever get rid of the Timex stuff! I actually thought you might have gotten the limited 44GS, 36 mm, pink dial GS. Anyway, see you at the shop!

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Timex aren’t going anywhere! And the 36mm one is cool but I don’t love love it. We’ll see if anything else strikes me!

@thegorn Год назад

11:30 that looks like it has the older C63 Sealander bracelet which only tapers 2mm instead of the new one which has about 4mm of taper down to a 16mm clasp which looks more elegant.

@AGL23 Год назад

I agree with the rest of the comments. Great job on the collection.

@theknightswatch Год назад

Thank you. Have done some consolidating since this video but happy overall where I’m at

@shattmapantz2969 Год назад

Really like your collection.. it’s what I would call a watch lovers collection and not about hype . Like me you love the fun pop of colour.. I have a sub section of my collection that focuses on zodiac and Doxa which I love .. Have you never thought about the watermelon? absolutely love it , in the metal it’s just stunning , makes me smile constantly..

@theknightswatch Год назад

Thank you! And color never hurts. I’ve thought of the watermelon in passing but I think it is a little much for my taste personally, I’m not the biggest fan of orange normally so it’s hard for me to bridge that gap.

@yoinkhaha 2 года назад

That GS is killer.

@thachnguyen5836 2 года назад

Love your collection. Watching it wearing my SBGJ249. P/s I will have a look on the Tudor vintage big rose when I have chance to go to Japan!

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

A man with similarly great taste haha! And definitely do they are gems

@louisvuittondonvg9040 Год назад

the nomos tetra!!!

@arcadevampire Год назад

Very nice collection. Love the mix of interesting dial colours and textures. Also like you didnt go down the "icons" route (speedy, sub etc). You have own style, keep it up. If asking for suggestions. Maybe a salmon dial, a deep guilloche, a green?

@theknightswatch Год назад

Thank you and thanks for the suggestions. We’ll see where I go!

@ThePavin Год назад

Would love review of the sea wolf

@MegaSale89 2 года назад

Wow beautiful collection, nothing to add here. Where did you get those Seiko’s modded? They look fantastic.

@Alfonsoltd Год назад

nomos red looking good

@monsterous289 Год назад

Stick to buying a nice watch everytime a significant event or life-goal is achieved. That's how I buy my watches. Currently have a hesalite sandwich Speedmaster, GS SBGA 413, and Rolex Datejust (latest). Now looking at a Bulgari Octo Finissimo in Blue and a IWC Portuguese 40mm in Rose Gold That Breguet Tradition looks incredible! I might have to consider it!

@jewymchoser Год назад

You have great taste. Subtle beauty everywhere

@theknightswatch Год назад

Thank you I appreciate the kind works 🙏🏻

@michaelfierman3256 2 года назад

Xavier what an amazing collection. And what a wild trip even if it hasn’t been that long since the yellow video when the black Grand Seiko 9F was the most expensive watch you had ever bought…not that in any way I would judge a collection on prices and here again, you show what collecting could be if people opened their minds. So many highlights…Obviously we will talk more about the Breguet later, but wow. I had no idea you had that early Ming. The Tetra on the stingray is a highlight for sure! Love the small vintage gems…don’t think I remember seeing the 369 Omega…lovely. Many people would not have even shown those three Times Snoopys, but you made it into one of the most fun parts of the show! I just admire your style.i know you know this…but i just wanted to say it again.

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Appreciate it so much Michael. It is funny looking back to that gs video! Much yellower a bit younger and a very different collection. It’s nice to take a step back and enjoy what you have. Highschool Xavier would be mind blown by my watch collection and I think that’s something to relish. And the Ming I very much go back and forth on. Not my favorite watch ever but every time I wear it the uniqueness does stand out! And yes I absolutely love my snoopy Timex. I wish they would come out with more I haven’t got a new one in a while!

@matthewdavis8199 2 года назад

Very, very well said.

@willl6551 2 года назад

Nice collection man. I've really enjoyed your videos and I think we have similar taste, as half the time I look for a watch video for something I'm eyeing up, you've already made a video on it. Currently I have a Black bay 36 blue dial, a 36mm Tudor prince date day in two tone with white dial/gold romans, a Seiko SSC819p Speedtimer chronograph on rubber, and an Oris Rectangular in red. I just saw the PRX collection in the metal today and was thoroughly impressed so I'm thinking about picking up the 35mm gold one as a bit of a fun piece. Really thinking about picking up a larger diver at some point as well, really like the previous generation breitling superocean 42, but I must say your Zodiac is making me look twice as well. How are you finding the Zodiac? Does it keep good time?

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thank you! And nice to see people giving the Oris rectangular some love. Can’t go wrong with the Prx especially for the price! I love my zodiac. They don’t feel the most refined movement wise, movement is a little rough to wind and sometimes the crown will stick on my blue model but not the black one, just depends. They keep decent time but nothing to write home about. I mostly just like them aesthetically and the way they fit on wrist

@Make_SPQR_Great_Again 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! A very diverse collection I'd say. Have you ever sold any watch right after the acquisition because it had disappointed you so much?

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thank you! There’s been a couple I’ve just turn around and sold because it’s not quite what I’m looking for. I had the red Oris pointer date for about 24 hours. I got a wolbrook diver and didn’t really like it. My biggest disappointment was a fears Brunswick. Terrible qc, based on their “finishing” they weren’t able to make the watch any better and offered me a refund. Should’ve recorded the video review before hand but figured I’d be getting the watch back

@beyond36horology Год назад

Great mix of watches in your collection. Think an overhead shot of all your watches will be useful for your viewers.

@theknightswatch Год назад

My setup isn’t good enough for an overhead shot 😂 but maybe I’ll try to work that in next time

@michaelhromcik6201 Год назад

Great collection! Got a new subscriber today! I'm wondering if you could let me know where did you get that aventurine dial for your seiko5. I was looking into getting Zelos aventurine, but its unfortunately way out of my price range on used market... And you gave me great idea, since I have a couple of Seiko 5 that i could experiment with. Thanks!

@theknightswatch Год назад

Thank you! And I believe I purchase it from namoki mods but after a quick scroll through the website it doesn’t seem they sell it anymore. Id maybe just search up Seiko aventurine dial mod and see if you have any luck

@kojiattwood Год назад

Really stylish, tasteful and interesting collection, thank you for sharing! I'm fortunate enough to have that Credor (GCBE993) you're thinking about, and it's an absolutely wonderful piece--the finishing is quite exquisite and the dial is mesmerizing.

@bowlcut880 Год назад

Amazing collection. The blue dial Zodiac, Grand Seiko (I'd add the SBGA413), Cartier tank, Nomos, Sinn, Omegas, and Breguet are all stunning! I love what you look for in watches! Do you want to get a reverso?

@theknightswatch Год назад

Thank you! I’ve had a Reverso twice and love the watch. The style is right up my alley. But after getting the tank, at least for how I see the watch, it accomplished the role I had for the reverso better. It’s thinner, the printing is thicker, it’s shape I also kind of prefer. So I’m unlikely to own another Reverso for a long while

@bowlcut880 Год назад

@@theknightswatch I can definitely see why you've made that choice. My tank was my first expensive watch purchase. I absolutely adore it on an olive suede strap. You've definitely piqued my interest in that specific Zodiac. I love the dial and bezel combo. However, I have been eyeing the Nomos Metro Datum Gangreserve for so long. Such a beautiful watch.

@zachscheel3784 2 года назад

Amazing collection! Any ETA on the Breguet review? Also - in what occasions have you been wearing that piece? Would love to purchase something similar but my lifestyle is simply not that of a dressy individual so it's a lot of cash to dump on something that may feel forced for me

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Thank you and the Breguet review in probably 1-2 weeks. Overall it is a dressy watch but I’ve been wearing it everywhere with everything. Jeans and a t shirt, the the store to get fast food, just around the house. I think dress watches are underrated because most people don’t need the specification of a sports watch day to day.

@rizzobjones7548 2 года назад

Its so cool now that we can buy really cool watches and flex more than someone with a rolex.. Very very nice my friend.. Im hating on ya....

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

I’m glad for the time being there isn’t a Rolex in my collection. Wouldn’t be opposed to one but I don’t think it would make me any more “fulfilled” than the pieces I already own. Thanks for watching

@Super3xtr4 2 года назад

What's the reference of the Breguet. Only found the 40mm version. Edit: 7027bb/g9/9v6

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

I believe I said 7027 when I first started talking about it! Either way the reference is fully here now!

@Slaphead-tp7ze Год назад

That Vario strap on the GS, what size did you get, 18mm, 19mm or 20mm? Just getting into the hobby and that combo will be my dream haha. But yh, got no idea on watch strap sizes haha, I've got an average wrist size, like 7inches if that helps

@theknightswatch Год назад

19mm for that typically sizing it’s more of what the watch requires. They’ll have different sizing between the lugs and will need different strap widths to accommodate. I would say with a 7in wrist you could go standard for most brands and fit it pretty well.

@engineering_guy Год назад

Ha! Thats a nice channel name. Just found you.

@theknightswatch Год назад

Haha thanks based on my middle name knight 🙏🏻

@WilliamBoyd-bo2fv Год назад

Appreciate your channel and reviews - thanks. Seeing your collection here - I am extremely interested in a piece. Do you ever sell or trade? And is there a way to talk/communicate with you besides in these comment sections?

@stlyeshooter 2 года назад

What is the reference number of the first seiko Sar007?

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

It’s Sard007

@kevinmccalister8197 Год назад

Do you really wear your watches half way on your hand?

@theknightswatch Год назад

Yep

@moma8229 Год назад

My fav micro is missing...FARER...

@theknightswatch Год назад

They make some cool stuff. I had their recently Lethbridge manual wind that I didn’t overly want to sell but can’t keep them all and can’t wear them all haha

@mywatcheswithben 2 года назад

Embrace it man, you like a large collection. If you want to give them all wrist time, type them in Excel random sort and print out the list. Then choose a day of the week (or two) to do the random watch and check them off. Over time, you'll get to them all at least once. You like them all for one reason or another, so I would keep them if I was you

@theknightswatch 2 года назад

Fair point! It is nice having the variety.