My PERSONAL set of watches

My set of watches

At the end of 2025, I thought that the final review should not just be about some new products, but rather, it should be a summary of something.  

And this "something" will be a small story about my current watch set.  

Because I think many people will be interested in what a person who spends most of his time working with watches wears.

You are on the Feeltime watch channel, my name is Stanislav, and today we will see with which watches I am ending 2025 and entering 2026.

I will review the watches in the order in which I bought them. That is, from the first to the last.  

Citizen NY0040-09EE Promaster watch

The first watch from my current collection is a Japanese Citizen from the Promaster collection.  

I bought it, if I'm not mistaken, sometime in the summer or fall of 2022. I was just reviewing it and I liked it so much that I just couldn't get it out of my head, and a few months after reviewing it, I finally bought it.  

The watch is very simply made, it doesn't have any incredible finishing, but it is a cult model, it is an ISO6425 certified diver with water resistance of 200 meters.  

This is a cool, vintage diver that I think just can't go out of style.  

The model has a unique bezel, which has characteristic teeth, which are a symbol of a predatory fish. Sorry, but I forgot which one, maybe you can remind me in the comments.  

By the way, the bezel is 60 turns, it has a lot of play and has an aluminum insert. And you can see that everything will be fine with aluminum if you wear it carefully. Like me.  

Although, during the inspection, I saw some defects on the teeth themselves. It seems that I rubbed against the wall jambs somewhere.  

I also like that the crown is unusually positioned at 8 o'clock. This is convenient because it won't put pressure on your wrist. Especially if you wear your watch on your left hand, but I usually wear it on my right.  

The glass in the model is mineral. Mine is in excellent condition, but there is a small crack that doesn't bother me.

My strap is textile. It's a wonderful American strap manufacturer, BlueShark. The original one with this watch is rubber. I have it, but I've never worn it.

This is a Japanese mechanical movement with its own caliber Miyota 8203A. My copy is absolutely not accurate. The error per day could reach a minute. I can’t say that I am very sensitive to errors, so even this fact did not annoy me, but at some point the error became very large and the master cleaned and maintained the mechanism for me.  

Nowadays, I rarely wear this watch. I even thought about selling it, but I didn't dare, because I wouldn't get much for it and the money wouldn't have much of an impact on my life. Instead, as a souvenir and a cult watch that I have in very good condition, I just keep it and sometimes I can take it out for a walk.  

By the way, this is the only full-fledged diver in my watch collection today. You can buy the watch HERE .

Luminox XS.3597 Navy SEAL watch

The second model in my set is the Swiss with American roots Luminox. I don't remember exactly, but I got them around the same time as the Citizen.  

I reviewed this watch and I liked it right away. Plus, there was a discount on the watch, so that motivated me to make a quick decision.  

This is a quartz outdoor watch, currently one of the most inexpensive in my set, and the watch with the highest mileage. That means I wear it 90% of the time.  

Why is that so?

I love sporty, loose clothing, I love an active lifestyle, I love practical and protective things.  

This watch gives me all of that. Shockproof and lightweight case made of patented Carbonax material. Comfortable rubber strap.  

On board, although inexpensive, is the accurate and reliable Swiss quartz Ronda 5030D.  

When I put this watch on my wrist, it becomes like a part of me. Although the size is quite large, 45 mm. But I have said more than once that in this style, 45 mm is perceived very well.  

Another thing I like about this watch is the patented tritium tubes, which do not require energy storage and glow constantly in the dark. It is a really convenient thing.  

Despite the fact that I absolutely did not regret this watch, it is in very good condition today. There are some minor scuffs on the case, there is a scratch on the side, because I once dropped the watch very hard on the asphalt, but overall it is in excellent condition.  

So this is an example of when you can be told that real watches are only about mechanics, but my personal practice shows that no matter what they say, I choose what I am comfortable with and like.  

This watch suits my lifestyle and style. That's why I wear it more often than anyone else.

By the way, this particular model is no longer produced, but Luminox currently has a lot of new models in its range based on this case. You can take a look in my Feeltime store. There you can also buy official Luminox watches with a 2-year warranty.

Luminox brand catalog HERE .

Hamilton AMERICAN CLASSIC INTRA-MATIC AUTO CHRONO watch H38416111

The next model I got is a Hamilton from the American Classic collection in the Panda style.  

I got this watch in the winter of 2024.  

The purchase was not easy for me at that time, both morally and financially.  

When you're used to buying a watch for a maximum of $500, it's quite difficult to jump over the threshold of a few thousand. That is, the difference was very sharp) That's probably why I wanted to sell it more than once, because I thought I could get a decent amount of money for it and spend it on something more practical, thinking: "I already have watches."  

Overall, I really like the way it looks. In fact, when I first saw the Panda style dials, I immediately loved them.  

Just comparing it to other watches I've owned, I can definitely say that this one has a very mature dial. Every detail is worked out to the smallest detail.  

Often, inexpensive and expensive watches can have very similar quality of case finish, because technology has made a serious leap forward today, but the dials of expensive watches are different from more affordable ones. This can only be understood by constantly comparing them, because usually people who only see in pictures begin to devalue. Like "Why should I overpay for this, it's the same."  

In fact, it is not the same. It differs in small details that greatly affect the cost of the watch.  

This watch has all possible strap options. There is an original leather one that I bought it for. But I don't wear leather according to my principles.  

Then I bought an original metal mesh bracelet (Milan weave). A top-notch bracelet, the watch on it becomes very brutal, but in recent years I have realized that nowadays I don't really like metal bracelets, although it used to be the opposite.  

They don't give that lightness and practicality. And that's one of the reasons why I sold two of my Phoibos models this year. They looked cool on a bracelet, but the straps I tried on them didn't reveal these watches.  

In the end, I got a combination strap from BlueShark for my Hami. The base is rubber, the upper part of which is sewn with textile. First I took the beige version, and then pure black. It looks a little sad on black, but now I wear it like this.  

The diameter of the watch is 40 mm, although it feels a little larger. I think it's because of the large thickness of 14 mm. By the way, this is a small drawback for me. In terms of design, it looks cool, but in terms of practicality, the height is large. I have repeatedly clung to the jambs of this watch.  

Although it must be said that the condition is still preserved, despite the fact that the watch is all polished, which is simply terrible for people who are constantly clinging to something.

The model is equipped with a Swiss automatic movement H31. It is based on the Valjoux 7753. 60 hours of power reserve. For me, power reserve is important, because the watch can be a little off. It seems to be quite accurate, but I am not picky about these things.  

In any case, I didn't get the feeling that he was in an abnormal hurry like Citizen.  

Today, this is my most expensive watch, which I wear very rarely. I like the Hamilton brand, I like this style. But I understand that this is not exactly my style.  

In winter, this watch is not very comfortable and practical and does not stick to my hoodies and sweaters, although I quite often mix things that are not allowed to be mixed according to the rules.  

I wear it more often in the summer because I like how it looks with T-shirts and shorts. Although it is more business casual, I believe that you choose for yourself what to wear the watch with. And the main thing is that you like it.

You can order this handsome guy HERE .

In 2025, I took a lot of cool watches for you, but my focus shifted in terms of my interests.  

I've always loved music and since this summer I've been really into vinyl. Just so you know, I have about 150 records in my collection right now.  

Since the middle of the year, I've been trying to pick up a watch that's even better than Hamilton, but nothing has appealed to me. I mean, there hasn't been that feeling, you know, "I really want it."  

I really liked one brand and one model, but this particular version only came in titanium, and I don't really understand titanium watches. That's why I never bought one.  

But this month, towards the end of the year, I thought I should treat myself to a new watch. Especially since this is my main business.  

And I didn't go far, but simply bought what was already at hand.  

Hamilton watch KHAKI FIELD EXPEDITION AUTO H70225931

I fell in love with this little thing back in 2024. By the way, it made it into my TOP of the best watches of 2024.  

I've never owned a Field Watch. And the Hamilton "Khaki Field" is a cult watch in this segment.  

And so last year, this updated version was released with a moving bezel equipped with a compass and in a reduced size of 37 mm, when the full-size model is 41 mm.

And so I thought that 41 mm would suit me better, but in reality it turned out that 37 mm fit my hand perfectly, 18 cm in circumference.  

So, this watch again combines everything that is valuable to me in everyday life: convenience, beauty, and practicality.  

It has great build quality, it looks very nice, and I don't need that bezel in terms of functionality at all, but it adds a touch of design.  

The watch has a perfectly readable dial. There is no date, nothing superfluous. These are also pluses for me.  

The watch has its own automatic movement, the H10, which is essentially a Powermatic 80 with a power reserve of 80 hours. And I've already said that it's important for me to have a large power reserve, because precisely because a mechanical watch stops if you don't wear it, I wear quartz more in everyday life.  

The watch has a very comfortable textile strap. It is soft and comfortable. Yes, there are genuine leather accents, but I agreed with myself that I would somehow put up with it. Or replace it with another strap over time. It is not a problem.  

Unfortunately, I have no experience using it. It's brand new, so for now I can only say my first impressions and that I've been eyeing this watch for a long time.  

By the way, at some point I thought: “Why should I buy a watch from a brand that I already have,” and then I answered myself: “What a stupid thing to do.” I like the brand, I buy a watch that is completely different in terms of style. I buy myself T-shirts or sneakers of the same brand.  

You know how everyone short-circuits terminals differently. I have my own way)

Khaki Field collection catalog HERE .

I also have a few Spinnaker watches in my set and I'm expecting a few more, but I don't wear them and bought them for fun and investment, because they are unique timepieces and they will definitely increase in price.  

So I won't show you. I showed you exactly what I'm wearing.  

So I have 4 watches today.

Each of them in a certain style: Citizen - diver, Luminox - Outdoor (military), Hami "American Classic" - motorsport, Hamilton "Khaki Field" - military, field watch. I also really wanted an aviator watch, but the one I wanted is now only available in quartz and I decided that for now one quartz is enough for my set. So I will transfer that watch in the mechanical version to the wish list for 2026.

You've heard that there's no rule that the most expensive watch, for example, is the one you'll wear the most often. In my case, I wear one of the cheapest quartz watches the most often.  

My criteria are simply: beautiful, branded, convenient, comfortable.

You may have different criteria, and you can share your criteria in the comments. As well as sets. It will be very interesting to read this separately.  

So with this watch set of mine, I enter the year 2026. In which I wish you all the best. To be in harmony with yourself and the world, to feel healthy and safe, and to be close to your loved ones.  

Stanislav was with you as always. See you in the new year! Bye!