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 267K 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

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +267K members
Growth: +8.4% / 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: 168K 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: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Help me choose piece for grandfather’s milestone birthday
    2. [Question] How to remove this scratch on my Seiko 5 crystal?
    3. Recommended Books About Watches
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Help me choose piece for grandfather’s milestone birthday · [Question] How to remove this scratch on my Seiko 5 crystal? · Recommended Books About Watches
    10
  • Solution Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Which affordable watch brand offers the best value today?
    2. manual winder budget $2000
    3. [manual winder watch under $2000] recommendations
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Which affordable watch brand offers the best value today? · manual winder budget $2000 · [manual winder watch under $2000] recommendations
    5

Topics

  • Watch
    80 posts in the past month
    #1
    Watch
    80
  • Tired
    18 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tired
    18
  • Struggling
    16 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    16
  • Recommendation
    15 posts in the past month
    #4
    Recommendation
    15
  • Question
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Question
    10

Flair

  • Discussion
    70 posts in the past month
    1. Help me choose piece for grandfather’s milestone birthday
    2. [SOTC] something for everyone?
    3. Longines HydroConquest Frost Blue 39 mm Waiting over 2.5 months from an authorized dealer in Germany. Is this normal?
    #1
    Discussion
    Help me choose piece for grandfather’s milestone birthday · [SOTC] something for everyone? · Longines HydroConquest Frost Blue 39 mm Waiting over 2.5 months from an authorized dealer in Germany. Is this normal?
    70
  • I took a picture
    47 posts in the past month
    1. I’m a “Sinner” now!
    2. [Tudor] New to me
    3. [Omega Aqua Terra] AT Size Check
    #2
    I took a picture
    I’m a “Sinner” now! · [Tudor] New to me · [Omega Aqua Terra] AT Size Check
    47
  • Identify
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Any info on this watch ?
    2. (Not mine) Did Raketa really make these?
    3. [Identify] Can anyone help me figure out what watch this is? (Looks like Garmin or Tissot?)
    #3
    Identify
    Any info on this watch ? · (Not mine) Did Raketa really make these? · [Identify] Can anyone help me figure out what watch this is? (Looks like Garmin or Tissot?)
    10
  • Review
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Which affordable watch brand offers the best value today?
    2. Something for everyone?
    3. Pick your favorite
    #4
    Review
    Which affordable watch brand offers the best value today? · Something for everyone? · Pick your favorite
    8
  • Fake Check
    1 post in the past month
    1. eBay seller listing this watch new just above $100. Is it genuine?
    #5
    Fake Check
    eBay seller listing this watch new just above $100. Is it genuine?
    1

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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