r/Watches

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About r/Watches

A subreddit for discussion of wrist watches and pocket watches

The community at a glance

r/Watches is a Subreddit for Watch Collectors with roughly 3.5M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Watches communities list.

Roughly 257K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Watch, Tired, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention watch and strap.

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3.5M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +257K members
Growth: +8.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 14K members
  • 2014: 21K members
  • 2015: 31K members
  • 2016: 34K members
  • 2017: 102K members
  • 2018: 261K members
  • 2019: 319K members
  • 2020: 647K members
  • 2021: 142K members
  • 2023: 509K members
  • 2024: 703K members
  • 2025: 488K members
  • 2026: 181K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 11K members
  • Oct: 11K members
  • Nov: 20K members
  • Dec: 25K members
  • Jan: 29K members
  • Feb: 22K members
  • Mar: 20K members
  • Apr: 22K members
  • May: 24K members
  • Jun: 24K members
  • Jul: 24K members
  • Aug: 14K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Thinking of buying my first “luxury watch” need some advice
    2. [Question] MIDO Ocean Star or Certina DS Action Diver
    3. Good entry lvl watch?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Thinking of buying my first “luxury watch” need some advice · [Question] MIDO Ocean Star or Certina DS Action Diver · Good entry lvl watch?
    13
  • Solution Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. First watch
    2. [Recommendation request] first watch
    3. [Watch Recommendation] Looking for a Watch
    #2
    Solution Requests
    First watch · [Recommendation request] first watch · [Watch Recommendation] Looking for a Watch
    12

Topics

  • Watch
    74 posts in the past month
    #1
    Watch
    74
  • Tired
    18 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tired
    18
  • Struggling
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    13
  • Recommendation
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Recommendation
    12
  • Watch Recommendation
    9 posts in the past month
    1. [Question] Looking for a watch for my brother’s 30th (€500 budget)
    2. Looking for a watch for my brother’s 30th (€500 budget)
    #5
    Watch Recommendation
    [Question] Looking for a watch for my brother’s 30th (€500 budget) · Looking for a watch for my brother’s 30th (€500 budget)
    9

Flair

  • Discussion
    78 posts in the past month
    1. Thoughts on Xeric, Asterisk, and other "novelty" type watches
    2. Hesitating between 2 versions of the Omega Triple Date speedmaster...
    3. [Question] Looking for a watch for my brother’s 30th (€500 budget)
    #1
    Discussion
    Thoughts on Xeric, Asterisk, and other "novelty" type watches · Hesitating between 2 versions of the Omega Triple Date speedmaster... · [Question] Looking for a watch for my brother’s 30th (€500 budget)
    78
  • I took a picture
    72 posts in the past month
    1. [Seiko HDB006] I turn 29 in a few months, never owned a watch.
    2. [AQ-230] Got my 2nd Casio
    3. Got my 2nd Casio [AQ-230] ice blue
    #2
    I took a picture
    [Seiko HDB006] I turn 29 in a few months, never owned a watch. · [AQ-230] Got my 2nd Casio · Got my 2nd Casio [AQ-230] ice blue
    72
  • Identify
    20 posts in the past month
    1. I built a free Chrome extension for Loupe This auction bidders
    2. [opinion on modified pocket watch]
    3. Help !!!
    #3
    Identify
    I built a free Chrome extension for Loupe This auction bidders · [opinion on modified pocket watch] · Help !!!
    20
  • Review
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Sea master bracelet help
    2. [NWA] Tudor 1926 - The Teddy Experience
    3. Vintage [Seiko], What Do You Guy Think
    #4
    Review
    Sea master bracelet help · [NWA] Tudor 1926 - The Teddy Experience · Vintage [Seiko], What Do You Guy Think
    9

Product recommendations

  • watch
    38 posts in the past month
    1. [best dress watch] - Rolex DJ36 or JLC Reverso Tribute
    2. [Recommendation Request] Best Moon phase watches sub 2k?
    3. [Bulova] Lunar Pilot Meteorite – Best Dial Under $1,500?
    #1
    watch
    [best dress watch] - Rolex DJ36 or JLC Reverso Tribute · [Recommendation Request] Best Moon phase watches sub 2k? · [Bulova] Lunar Pilot Meteorite – Best Dial Under $1,500?
    38
  • strap
    6 posts in the past month
    1. [Omega Speedy Reduced] What bracelet/strap do you like best?
    2. [Zenith Chronomaster Sport ] Best quality straps?
    3. [Seiko Alba] does somebody know what’s the best way to clean this watch the strap is a bit weird so I’m not sure
    #2
    strap
    [Omega Speedy Reduced] What bracelet/strap do you like best? · [Zenith Chronomaster Sport ] Best quality straps? · [Seiko Alba] does somebody know what’s the best way to clean this watch the strap is a bit weird so I’m not sure
    6
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Watches for?
Best for Watch Collectors enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Watches free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Watches have?
Roughly 3.5M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Watches on?
r/Watches runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Watches cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Watches is organized under Watch Collectors.
How do I join r/Watches?
You can join r/Watches by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Watches communities like?
Communities for watch collectors and enthusiasts covering vintage, luxury, and everyday timepieces. Facebook groups let members show off pieces and buy/sell/trade, while Reddit has active communities for specific brands and general collector discussion, and dedicated forums serve serious enthusiasts.
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