A few weeks back, WatchRecon creator Sammy Sy joined us on an episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast. We discussed his indispensable app and spent some time talking about his watch collecting (if you haven’t done so yet, then check out Episode 24 for the full conversation).Today, we’re launching a new video series titled My Watch, which will feature our friends and fellow enthusiasts discussing their watch obsessions and collections. Kicking off the series is, you guessed it, Sammy Sy, who is the proud owner of more than a handful of incredible ’70s-era Seiko chronographs, which we’ve long-argued present an unmatched value among their peers. So enjoy the video below, and then scroll down for a bit on each featured watch.
 
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Seiko ref. 6138-8010
Sammy?s favorite, the 6138-8010 is, in his words, ?one of the rarest and also the most beautiful among all? 6138 chronographs. It’s often called the “Holy Grail,” and it was a no-brainer for Sammy when it came along. ?Though not cheap, this was a good deal because I had been looking for it for so long. I gave myself 10 seconds before committing to it.?

Seiko ref. 7016-8001
A hidden gem, the smaller-cased 7016-8001 is a lesser-known Seiko chronograph produced by Seiko?s Daini factory. ?This was a risky eBay acquisition. It was pricey but it was worth it for the condit...