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 3.4M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Watches topic page.

Roughly 280K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Watch, Struggling, and Question. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention watch and strap.

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3.4M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +280K members
Growth: +8.9% / 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: 135K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 35K members
  • 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: 17K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    13 posts in the past month
    1. [Suggestions requested] - choosing a strap for grandpa‘s vintage watch
    2. [Recommendations Needed] Affordable dress watch
    3. Casio or Invicta for a divers watch?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    [Suggestions requested] - choosing a strap for grandpa‘s vintage watch · [Recommendations Needed] Affordable dress watch · Casio or Invicta for a divers watch?
    13
  • Advice Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. [Gift Advice] Fathers 60th
    2. [Swiss Military Hanowa] what do yall think about this brand is it reliable or worth the price and also check the description because I’m really having trouble with choosing
    3. [Tissot and Mido] Need help with choosing an everyday watch D:
    #2
    Advice Requests
    [Gift Advice] Fathers 60th · [Swiss Military Hanowa] what do yall think about this brand is it reliable or worth the price and also check the description because I’m really having trouble with choosing · [Tissot and Mido] Need help with choosing an everyday watch D:
    12

Topics

  • Watch
    318 posts in the past month
    1. [The watch survived] My brother did not
    2. [Omega Speedmaster] Help me choose my first watch
    3. [Glycine The Chief] Save this poor watch from the pawn shop for $420. Gave it some deserved love.
    #1
    Watch
    [The watch survived] My brother did not · [Omega Speedmaster] Help me choose my first watch · [Glycine The Chief] Save this poor watch from the pawn shop for $420. Gave it some deserved love.
    318
  • Struggling
    42 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    42
  • Question
    34 posts in the past month
    1. [QUESTION ]Can someone point me to a quality steel bracelet aftermarket ?
    2. [Question] SOTC- what next?
    3. [Question] Sourcing Screws
    #3
    Question
    [QUESTION ]Can someone point me to a quality steel bracelet aftermarket ? · [Question] SOTC- what next? · [Question] Sourcing Screws
    34
  • Recommendation
    31 posts in the past month
    1. [Recommendation request] Looking for a new everyday watch
    2. [Recommendation Request] Field watch that is durable and won’t get scratched.
    3. [Recommendation Request] Deciding my second watch
    #4
    Recommendation
    [Recommendation request] Looking for a new everyday watch · [Recommendation Request] Field watch that is durable and won’t get scratched. · [Recommendation Request] Deciding my second watch
    31
  • Frustrating
    20 posts in the past month
    #5
    Frustrating
    20

Flair

  • Discussion
    85 posts in the past month
    1. [Omega Speedmaster] Help me choose my first watch
    2. [collection] The watch I thought I would never have
    3. [1942 Elgin Canteen Divers Watch]
    #1
    Discussion
    [Omega Speedmaster] Help me choose my first watch · [collection] The watch I thought I would never have · [1942 Elgin Canteen Divers Watch]
    85
  • I took a picture
    69 posts in the past month
    1. [Shinola] Strap made from game used MLB ⚾️
    2. [The watch survived] My brother did not
    3. [Glycine The Chief] Save this poor watch from the pawn shop for $420. Gave it some deserved love.
    #2
    I took a picture
    [Shinola] Strap made from game used MLB ⚾️ · [The watch survived] My brother did not · [Glycine The Chief] Save this poor watch from the pawn shop for $420. Gave it some deserved love.
    69
  • Identify
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Recently inherited piece. Believe it says Juvenia? Swiss made, whole thing 18k gold.
    2. [Identification] My first watch ended up being a seiko of some kind.
    3. [Oris Artelier Small Second Pointer Date] Are these these same model?
    #3
    Identify
    Recently inherited piece. Believe it says Juvenia? Swiss made, whole thing 18k gold. · [Identification] My first watch ended up being a seiko of some kind. · [Oris Artelier Small Second Pointer Date] Are these these same model?
    21
  • Review
    10 posts in the past month
    1. [Unimatic] Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-U-TI-GMT impressions
    2. [Collection] review my collection
    3. [Rolex Explorer and AirKing] Which one fits better on 6 inch wrist - Explorer 36mm(available right now for purchase) or AirKing40mm
    #4
    Review
    [Unimatic] Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-U-TI-GMT impressions · [Collection] review my collection · [Rolex Explorer and AirKing] Which one fits better on 6 inch wrist - Explorer 36mm(available right now for purchase) or AirKing40mm
    10
  • Fake Check
    1 post in the past month
    1. Omega Genève Cal. 269 (circa 1950–1952) – ¿Qué opinan de este ejemplar y de un precio de USD 850?
    #5
    Fake Check
    Omega Genève Cal. 269 (circa 1950–1952) – ¿Qué opinan de este ejemplar y de un precio de USD 850?
    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
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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 3.4M 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.
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