r/Watches

Community Overview

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 3.4M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Watches communities list.

Roughly 274K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Watch, Recommendation, and Tired. Product recommendations often mention watch and strap.

On Reddit
3.4M Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +274K members
Growth: +8.7% / 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: 153K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 32K members
  • 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: 11K members

Topics

  • Watch
    94 posts in the past month
    #1
    Watch
    94
  • Recommendation
    20 posts in the past month
    #2
    Recommendation
    20
  • Tired
    18 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tired
    18
  • Struggling
    16 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    16
  • Question
    14 posts in the past month
    #5
    Question
    14

Flair

  • Discussion
    37 posts in the past month
    1. [SOTC] Current Collection of a Recent College Graduate
    2. Guys, I need advice.
    3. [AMA] Building the best watch brand in the world - Ask Me Anything
    #1
    Discussion
    [SOTC] Current Collection of a Recent College Graduate · Guys, I need advice. · [AMA] Building the best watch brand in the world - Ask Me Anything
    37
  • I took a picture
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Not a big watch guy but got this in Japan…
    2. Any idea what these watches are worth vintage omega
    3. Help! Can’t decide 🥹
    #2
    I took a picture
    Not a big watch guy but got this in Japan… · Any idea what these watches are worth vintage omega · Help! Can’t decide 🥹
    29
  • Identify
    8 posts in the past month
    1. anyone know this one?
    2. [Identify] Mahomes watch at TT Wedding
    3. How’s this for 4k rupee?
    #3
    Identify
    anyone know this one? · [Identify] Mahomes watch at TT Wedding · How’s this for 4k rupee?
    8
  • Review
    7 posts in the past month
    1. [omega speedmaster] got this in Japan just today
    2. [Henry Archer] Really impressed with the NORDSØ
    3. Really impressed with the NORDSØ
    #4
    Review
    [omega speedmaster] got this in Japan just today · [Henry Archer] Really impressed with the NORDSØ · Really impressed with the NORDSØ
    7
  • Fake Check
    1 post in the past month
    1. First watch thoughts?
    #5
    Fake Check
    First watch thoughts?
    1

Product recommendations

  • watch
    37 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?
    37
  • 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

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 3.4M 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.