2024 is coming to a close, and there were A LOT of exciting new watch releases this year. to close out the year, Craig, Ben, and Derek go through their favorite watches in a variety of categories, including dress watches, under $1,000, microbrands, independents, complications, chronographs and many more. The guys also give their overall favorite watches of 2024.

Let us know your favorite releases in every category (and overall favorite).

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What discontinued/vintage watches would we like to see brands bring back. From the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rectangular, to the steel Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 and the original Rolex Milgauss Reference 6541, there are a lot of watches Craig, Ben and Derek want to see come back. The guys also spend some time discussing the new Patek Philippe Cubitus and the upcoming 2025 Watches & Wonders. 

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Craig is back from Japan. While there, he was there he visited both Seiko Epson, where Grand Seiko Quartz and Spring Drive watches are produced, and Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, where Grand Seiko's mechanical watches are made. Craig, Ben and Derek discuss the trip, as well as Craig's interview of Akio Naito, President Of Seiko Watches. The guys also discuss Watches of Switzerland's recent purchase of Hodinkee and what it means for both companies. Finally, they discussed the new Omega Speedmaster FOIS (First Omega in Space) and offered their thoughts on fake watches. Hint on their thoughts about fakes: they aren't big fans.

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Can you get a quality watch at under $1,000 USD? Turns out you can! Craig, Ben and Derek take a look at their favorite affordable watches in many different categories, including dive watches, skeleton watches, chronographs, field watches, and pilot watches.

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The Watches: 

Best Divers Under $1,000:

Seiko SPB143: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/prospex/spb143j1

Wren Diver One Snow: https://www.wristenthusiast.com/shop/wren-diver-one-snow

Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire

Baltic Aquascaphe: https://baltic-watches.com/en/products/aquascaphe-blue-gilt

Seiko SKX: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/5sports/lineup

Best Integrated Bracelet Watches Under $1,000:

Maen Manhattan 37: https://www.maenwatches.com/en-us/collections/manhattan-37

Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm: https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-us/T1372073302100.html

Yema Urban Traveller: https://yema.com/products/yema-urban-traveller-ywtr23-gms

Best GMTs Under $1,000:

Jack Mason Strat-o-Timer: https://jackmasonbrand.com/collections/the-strat-o-timer-collection-1

Nodus X Raven Trail Trekker: https://ravenwatches.com/pages/trailtrekker

Seiko 5 GMT: https://seikousa.com/products/ssk003

Timex Expedition GMT Titanium: https://timex.com/products/expedition-gmt-titanium-automatic-41mm-silicone-strap-watch-tw2w53000

Timex Q GMT: https://timex.com/collections/q-timex-gmt-watches

Best Chronographs Under $1,000:

Seiko Speedtimer Solar Chronograph: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/prospex/special/speedtimer/solar/index

Depancel Allure Manual Chronograph: https://depancel.com/en-us/products/allure-manual-chronograph-blue-39mm

Depancel Allure MecaQ: https://depancel.com/en-us/products/allure

Brew Metric Chronograph: https://www.brew-watches.com/products/brew-metric-retro-black

Studio Underd0g Series 01: https://underd0g.com/pages/01series-collection

Best Skeleton Watches Under $1,000:

MIDO Commander Gradient: https://www.midowatches.com/us/commander-gradient-m0214071841100.html

Depancel Pista GT: https://depancel.com/en-us/products/pista-gt-steel?variant=40498525044787

Xeric Invertor II: https://www.xeric.com/collections/invertor-ii-automatic-watches

CIGA Design Magician: https://cigadesign.com/products/ciga-design-mechanical-watch-magician-3-in-1

Orient Bambino Open Heart: https://www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/orient-bambino/ra-ag0005l10a

Swatch Black Lacquered: https://www.swatch.com/en-us/black-lacquered-so29b107/SO29B107.html

Swatch Sistem Through Again: https://www.swatch.com/en-us/sistem-through-again-yis431/YIS431.html

Best Field Watches Under $1,000:

Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38: https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h70405730-khaki-field-murph-38mm.html

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze: https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h69459510-khaki-field-mechanical-bronze.html

Seiko Laurel Alpinist SPB243: https://seikousa.com/products/spb243

Formex Field Automatic 40: https://formexwatch.com/collections/field-automatic/

Best Pilot Watches Under $1,000:

Tsao Baltimore Balt Pilot Woldtimer: https://tsaobaltimore.com/collections/balt-pilot-worldtimer

Seiko SRPH29: https://seikousa.com/products/srph29

Seiko SSK023: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/5sports/ssk023

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There has been a lot of recent news in the watch industry. Craig, Derek and Ben tackle it all. They discuss Donald Trump's new watch brand, including his new gold tourbillon model (with hundreds of diamonds). Are Trump's watches worth it? They also discuss Mark Zuckerberg and his new insane watch collection. Why did the Meta founder get into watch collecting? The guys also discuss new releases, including the Hodinkee and Zenith Triple Calendar Meteorite and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute Monoface.

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It's watch draft time! Craig, Derek and Ben take turns picking their favorite dive watches, chronographs, and integrated bracelet watches. Where does the Rolex Submariner rank? How about the Omega Speedmaster? Watch and find out! Do you agree with their picks? Let us know in the comments.

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Answering all your burning (watch) questions! In this episode Craig, Ben and Derek take questions from their followers about the watch industry. Nothing is off-limits. What are their thoughts on the latest Hodinkee news? What is the top trending type of watch? What watches they recommend? If they could only buy one brand, which brand would it be? The guys answer all these questions and more!

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Craig is in Geneva, Ben and Derek are not. But the guys got together via video chat to discuss all the top news coming out of the 2024 iteration of Geneva Watch Days. Konstantin Chaykin now has the thinnest watch in the world at 1.65mm, Jacob & Co. goes smaller with the 44mm Oil Pump, and the Alternative Horological Alliance was founded! Find out the guys' thoughts on all things Geneva Watch Week!

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Craig, Derek and Ben talk about the many watch collaborations. What do they think of collaborations in general? Which are their favorite collaborations? Which collaborations are they not fans of? What collaborations would they like to see? Check out their thoughts on the endless new Swatch X Omega Speedmaster MoonSwatch collab, the Patek Philippe X Tiffany collab, the TAG Heuer X Kith collab, and many, many more.

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Craig, Derek and Ben talk about their wristwatch pet peeves. Should all watches have microadjustments? Should any brands use leather straps with an embossed alligator pattern? Are limited editions of thousands of pieces truly limited? The guys share these pet peeves plus many others.

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