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 256K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Watch, Tired, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice 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: +256K members
Growth: +7.9% / 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: 193K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 20K members
  • Sep: 5K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. [Reccomendation Request] Bulova or Seiko Tank for first watch?
    2. [Recommendation Request] Pilots watches under $1000
    3. Which GMT watch to buy?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    [Reccomendation Request] Bulova or Seiko Tank for first watch? · [Recommendation Request] Pilots watches under $1000 · Which GMT watch to buy?
    12
  • Advice Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. [Advice] You can buy only one watch with a budget of 1500. What do you do?
    2. [discussion] help me decide between these two
    3. [Help Me Decide ]
    #2
    Advice Requests
    [Advice] You can buy only one watch with a budget of 1500. What do you do? · [discussion] help me decide between these two · [Help Me Decide ]
    8
  • Opportunities
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Thai Opportunity
    2. [Recommendation request] Thai Buy Opportunity
    #3
    Opportunities
    Thai Opportunity · [Recommendation request] Thai Buy Opportunity
    2

Topics

  • Watch
    70 posts in the past month
    #1
    Watch
    70
  • Tired
    18 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tired
    18
  • Struggling
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    13
  • Hate
    9 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hate
    9
  • Love
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Love
    7

Flair

  • Discussion
    92 posts in the past month
    1. [White Speedmaster] Friend Ruined It For Me
    2. [Discussion] Anyone else get nervous wearing their first expensive watch?
    3. [Vacheron-Constantin] UPDATE POST: Put my deposit down on the 36.5mm American 1921 today, despite initially leaning toward the 40mm (full write-up and pictures in comments!)
    #1
    Discussion
    [White Speedmaster] Friend Ruined It For Me · [Discussion] Anyone else get nervous wearing their first expensive watch? · [Vacheron-Constantin] UPDATE POST: Put my deposit down on the 36.5mm American 1921 today, despite initially leaning toward the 40mm (full write-up and pictures in comments!)
    92
  • I took a picture
    69 posts in the past month
    1. [TIMEX] First watch at 27
    2. [Christopher Ward] My new C60 Trident Biscay Bronze
    3. [Armitron] Does Rolex offer a lifetime warranty? …..I didn't think so
    #2
    I took a picture
    [TIMEX] First watch at 27 · [Christopher Ward] My new C60 Trident Biscay Bronze · [Armitron] Does Rolex offer a lifetime warranty? …..I didn't think so
    69
  • Identify
    13 posts in the past month
    1. My first space watch
    2. Black stain on my IWC Portugieser rose gold case after long-term storage. What could it be?
    3. New citizens watch
    #3
    Identify
    My first space watch · Black stain on my IWC Portugieser rose gold case after long-term storage. What could it be? · New citizens watch
    13
  • Review
    12 posts in the past month
    1. [Rolex] My first rolex
    2. [Tudor Royal] 34mm on a 7.1-inch wrist
    3. [echo/neutra Averau 39] My first microbrand watch
    #4
    Review
    [Rolex] My first rolex · [Tudor Royal] 34mm on a 7.1-inch wrist · [echo/neutra Averau 39] My first microbrand watch
    12

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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