The Watches We Wore The Most In 2025

Well, it’s time for our last article of 2025 and, naturally, we asked members of the entire team here at Teddy to share the watches they wore the most this year. These aren’t our favorite watches from 2025, but rather our personal choices for the pieces that took up the most time on our wrists over the course of this last year. The sheer diversity of taste and opinion here is impressive but that shouldn’t surprise anyone. So, without further ado here are the watches we wore most in 2025.

Teddy Baldassarre: Zenith  Chronomaster Original A386

The Zenith Chronomaster Original A386 is my choice for 2025. Although I’ve owned it for several years, 2025 reignited my appreciation for it when I wore the original during a memorable visit to the Zenith Manufacture in April. Seeing the historic grounds where the El Primero legend was born led me to wear it more throughout the year. The watch is uniquely positioned in its class, offering a 38mm diameter and a height of only 12.9mm, which sets it apart from many automatic chronograph competitors.  Despite the star on the dial, the true star is the movement inside: the El Primero 3600. First introduced in 2019, it continues to beat at the 5 Hz frequency El Primero fans love, while elevating performance with a central chronograph hand capable of tracking 1/10th of a second and an extended 60-hour power reserve. I’ve loved this watch for years; 2025 simply reaffirmed why (after visiting where it was made).

Danny Milton: Hamilton Khaki Pilot Day Date Automatic

My most worn watch of 2025 is a watch near and dear to me as it is the first watch I ever bought for myself over a decade ago and the sticker shock was real even if it was under $1,000. Attainable means something different for everyone. That watch is my Hamilton Khaki Pilot Day Date Automatic aka the "Coop" watch as it was worn by Matthew McConaughey in 2014's Interstellar. I got this watch as a birthday gift to myself shortly after seeing the film. At that time, the Murph didn't exist commercially, and even if it did, my heart was set on this one.

My watch differs from the current generation when it comes to the movement as mine is an ETA 2834-2 operating at 4Hz whereas the current model has the Hamilton H-40 with the slowed-down 3Hz beat rate. While I am typically a 36-40mm guy, I love the large 42mm look of this one which is accentuated by a nearly total lack of a bezel. This is a watch I keep coming back to, a watch I have traveled the world with, and one that has redefined the term workhorse for me. It reminds me of one of my favorite modern movies and how my life has changed from someone who merely once liked watches and movies to someone fully entrenched in both. This will definitely be getting wrist time in 2026.

Andy Yang: Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue 

Looking back at my photo album this year, the watch I wore the most unequivocally has got to be my Tudor Black Bay 58, Navy Blue. This watch was picked up on a whim during a visit to Japan when I saw it on display at the ISETAN department store in Shinjuku, I just had to pick it up (it helps with favorable exchange rate and being a duty free purchase). Since then, I’ve worn this watch practically everywhere I’ve gone, from the snowy slopes of the Catskills to a luxurious work event; this watch has been the ultimate workhorse for me, reminiscent of the great tool watches of the past. 

Mark Bernardo:  Raymond Weil Millesime Small Seconds

Over the course of a year, it’s always a bit difficult (for me, anyway) to keep track of which watch in a fairly extensive collection is getting the most wrist time. And yes, I am aware that qualifies as a decidedly First World Problem. But if I had to take an educated guess, I would give the nod to the watch that’s on my wrist as I type this — the Raymond Weil Millesime Small Seconds with silvered sector dial and sober gray strap. 

This is a timepiece that made the watch community sit up and take notice of its maker, an independent “affordable luxury” brand not generally known for retro-cool styles, when it took the coveted Challenge award in 2023’s Grand Prix d’Horlogerie Genève (GPHG), the watch world’s equivalent of the Oscars. At 39.5mm in brushed and polished stainless steel with a slender profile;  a vintage-inspired sector dial with contrasting finished surfaces for the hour track, minute track, and central area; and silver-toned sword hands sweeping over a recessed small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, the Millesime represents a throwback to a style of understatedly elegant dress watch that few seem to be making any more. The movement, visible through a clear caseback, also boasts an array of high-end embellishments as well as a signature “W”-shaped rotor, bonuses at this very accessible price point.

As a daily wearer, the Millesime Small Seconds is one of those watches that you could almost forget you’re wearing, only to be pleasantly reminded every time you tilt your wrist to check it; it’s a timepiece that announces its presence modestly but demands attention, and even admiration, once it’s noticed. And at a very budget-friendly MSRP of $1,895, it’s assuredly one of the most affordable GPHG winners you’re likely to find for your collection. 

Brittany Childerson: Grand Seiko Shunbun SBGA413

For me, watches often represent significant milestones in my life, and my most worn watch this year is no exception. This year marked my joining the Teddy team, a meaningful moment that opened the door to a celebratory milestone worthy of my first Grand Seiko. It was truly love at first sight, and it has been a constant companion ever since. The dial interacts beautifully with the light, as Grand Seiko dials are known to do, and the titanium bracelet provides exceptional comfort, making it ideal for everyday wear.

Erin Wilborn: Breda Virgil Tethered

There were a few pieces in 2025 that got a bit more wrist time than others, notably my Heuer 2000 Professional, and my blue Nike Triax (circa 1999) digital watch that I wore into the ground this summer. While I typically reach for mostly vintage pieces without thought before I leave the house, there was a brand spanking new watch in my collection that I just couldn’t stop reaching for: the Breda Virgil Tethered. As someone who is most often bopping around on public transport and goes to my old reliable dive bar most weekends, the ease of the quartz, along with the easily adjustable mesh bracelet, made this watch easy to grab and slap on as I was running out the door. This might be a little shameful to admit as someone who works in the watch world, but I did develop the habit of just keeping this watch in my go-to purse so I could just throw it on while I was already on the train. It’s under 200 bucks and makes me feel like a million when I have it on – or at least a little bit more put together. For that, I have grown quite sentimental towards this teeny tiny watch. 

Jonathan McWhorter: Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical

In anticipation of this very article and similar content, I even attempted to start a spreadsheet to track what I wore. That lasted about a week. Also, given the nature of what I do for work, I almost exclusively only have photos of watches that I do not own and very few of anything from my own collection: the cobbler has no shoes. So, in spite of my best efforts this year, I have no record of what I wore most; though, my heart tells me it was my Hamilton Khaki Field watch. I remember reaching for this one more than anything else. The case is well-suited in size and shape for my wrist: it's always comfortable no matter what I'll be doing. I became particularly fascinated with how the shape of the bezel perfectly matches the shape of the crystal. I have a few NATO-style straps that I rotated throughout the year but most of the time was spent on an olive-green strap that complements the tan-colored lume very nicely. It's a watch that I do not have to think about when I'm wearing it: just wind, set, go. I wouldn't be surprised if it earns a top position in next year's two-week-long spreadsheet.

Nicole Hamade: Seiko Speedtimer SSC955

The Seiko SSC955 was my most-worn watch this year for good reason. Even though I usually prefer smaller, mid-size cases, it wears comfortably and never feels oversized - whether I’m at my computer, working in the warehouse, or out and about. The light “Edo” purple dial adds a subtle but distinctive touch that keeps it interesting without being loud. With a solar-powered quartz movement that’s essentially zero-maintenance, it’s an easy, dependable grab. The limited-edition aspect adds a quiet sense of individuality, making it a watch I consistently reached for throughout the year.

Blake Buettner: Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

This year may have seen plenty of changes, but one thing that largely remained the same was the watch on my wrist, which was the Rolex Sea-Dweller reference 16600. This isn’t the flashiest or most aesthetically interesting watch here, but it’s one that’s steadily grown on me in the years of ownership through good ole fashioned companionship. And for what it’s worth, the Sea-Dweller has a history that’s especially interesting to me personally. It remains a last bastion of what the brand means to me at its functional height. 

As always, the five-digit realm of Rolex references remains eminently wearable, even in Sea-Dweller form. It’s a touch thicker than a Sub of the same vintage, but the overall footprint is about the same. Plus, you get a date without the cyclops. I’m a t-shirt and jeans kind of guy, and this is the ultimate t-shirt and jeans kind of watch. As a result, this is my most worn watch for yet another year.

Megan Dukes: Junghans Max Bill Automatic

The watch I wore most this year was the Junghans Max Bill Automatic. I’m new to the watch world, so it is also the only watch I own. I chose it as my starter watch because I wanted something that could easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. I love the simple, neutral white dial paired with a leather strap, which works with just about anything I’m wearing. The 38mm case size also feels like a statement without overpowering my wrist.

D.C. Hannay: Seiko 5 Sports SSK023

The watches in my humble collection: I wear them, I cherish them, and although I rotate through my roster pretty frequently, there’s a watch that has proven to be “one louder” than the rest. My Seiko 5 Sports SSK023. Now, this is hardly my first Seiko rodeo. I’m a diehard fan whose gateway was an old-school ‘Turtle’ dive watch, discovered by my wife in a mom & pop jewelry store for a mere $100 bucks. It’s not even my first Seiko 5 spin around the block, and I’ve got the SNXJ89, Seiko’s budget take on a classic silver-dialed Datejust, to prove it. However, it is my first modern Seiko 5 Sports watch with the new-era logo. This humble tool watch throws it back to the 1970s, with its fixed steel bezel and orange GMT hand recalling the Rolex 1655 Explorer II.

 It’s got a great wearable case size of 39.4mm, complete with the drilled lugs I love and a gently domed crystal. While it mostly stays on the bracelet, I’ve worn the SSK023 with everything from vintage two-stitch leather, to olive-colored canvas, and this thing looks great on just about anything. The 4R34 caliber is in-house (take that, movement snobs!), and 100 meters of water resistance means I don’t worry about taking this baby anywhere. And that’s part of the genius of this watch for me. With its unrepentant vintage look, I know the SSK023 will look even better once it’s picked up a few scars, and for that reason, I seem to grab it more often than not. While I certainly wear my Doxa 200T, my Omega Speedy Reduced, and my Serica 5303-3 Diving Chronometer an awful lot, I’ve come to realize that I’ve also worn my SSK023 at least once a day since I picked it up this past March. That’s saying something, despite the Swiss heat in my collection. It may not be glamorous or high-end, but in terms of how I wear watches, all the aforementioned reasons add up to a daily driver that goes to 11.

Bilal Khan: Seiko x Studio Ghibli Presage SPB437

Even if you’ve never heard of Hayao Miyazaki’s animated masterpiece Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, it’s hard to deny the allure of the Seiko Presage SPB437. As something of a Studio Ghibli addict, I was locked in on this watch as soon as I saw it. It’s an odd design that is something of a dress and pilot’s watch hybrid, likely inspired by Nausicaä’s “Mehve” jet glider. And then there’s that dial, done by Master Craftsman Mitsuru Yokosawa who successfully created a blue enamel that convincingly evokes the titular character’s outfit. It’s even got a unique Seiko movement with the Calibre 6R51 which is a no-date version of the 6R55.

There are plenty of other details and easter eggs here but at the end of the day, to truly know this watch is to love it.