My Watch Collection (2020 Update) | Seiko, Rolex, Orient, Hamilton & More

About this video

McGoff reviews his current watch collection, walking through each piece chronologically from a sentimental 1980s Citizen quartz gifted by his father to his recent acquisition of a vintage Rolex Explorer I. He discusses how his watch preferences have evolved over the years, the role of sentiment and personal memories in collecting, and how each watch fits into his style philosophy of minimal, functional luxury.

Key takeaways

• McGoff argues that watches accumulate personal memories and experiences over time, becoming more meaningful regardless of aesthetic or cost, and that this emotional connection often matters more than the initial reasons for purchase
• McGoff recommends the Seiko SKX013 and SNK809 as excellent entry-level automatic watches for those with smaller wrists or limited budgets, emphasizing their value and durability
• McGoff suggests the Orient Bambino 36mm (the ladies’ version) as a better-proportioned dress watch alternative to the standard 40mm Bambino, particularly for those with smaller wrists
• McGoff’s watch collecting journey reflects a typical progression from affordable fashion watches to Swiss mechanical timepieces to luxury watches like Rolex, and he acknowledges that first luxury purchases are often mistakes in hindsight

Episode details: published December 11, 2020 · 261K views · 12:39 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

← Previous: I Bought a Rolex Explorer 114270 (Unboxing & Review) · Next: My Everyday Carry (Winter 2020) | High Quality EDC →

All Brock McGoff videos · Brock McGoff profile · Brock McGoff (official site)