10.6K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 354 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (78%).
r/Watches Traffic & Engagement r/Watches Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Watches Most Active Times When r/Watches Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/Watches Flair Performance r/Watches Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 5.5K (51.5%) | 11 |
| I took a picture | 3.5K (32.6%) | 25 |
| Identify | 838 (7.9%) | 17 |
| Review | 723 (6.8%) | 11 |
| Fake Check | 122 (1.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Watches Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Watches
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| watch | 2.8K (26.3%) | 17 | 8 |
| removed | 1.2K (11.3%) | 1 | 0 |
| moderator | 1.2K (11.3%) | 1 | 0 |
| seiko | 704 (6.6%) | 27 | 5 |
| first | 652 (6.1%) | 20 | 7 |
| question | 624 (5.9%) | 13 | 17 |
| watches | 613 (5.8%) | 24 | 12 |
| collection | 573 (5.4%) | 16 | 8 |
| help | 560 (5.3%) | 10 | 11 |
| omega | 361 (3.4%) | 45 | 13 |
r/Watches Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Watches
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| the-wind-up.com | 21 | 1 |
| ebay.io | 20 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 18 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 15 | 1 |
| i.imgur.com | 12 | 34 |
| imgur.com | 10 | 1 |
| notebookcheck.net | 5 | 19 |
| instagram.com | 4 | 1 |
| sothebys.com | 3 | 4 |
r/Watches Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Watches
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[Dials] - tons of dials. Swiss Recycling find.
[Ressence] Type 3 Timelapse
[Omega] Attempted Omega SMP300 robbery in Bogotá, Colombia yesterday; tourist’s arm grazed by bullet. Thieves caught red-handed
I present the most anticipated watch of all time: the Nivada Antarctic Exotic
[Discussion] Just got into watches this year and put this together
[DIY] Made a paper dial watch - it became my “boardroom rebel”
[CCW] I made a Spiral watch dial out of a sheet of bronze.
My dad gifted me his old watch
[Seiko Prospex SRPD35] Need opinions on the watch.
[SOTC] No theme, no rules — just watches I genuinely enjoy
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dials] - tons of dials. Swiss Recycling find. | 4.9K | 371 | image | Sep 10 |
| [Ressence] Type 3 Timelapse | 3.7K | 133 | image | Sep 22 |
| [Omega] Attempted Omega SMP300 robbery in Bogotá, Colombia yesterday; tourist’s arm grazed by bullet. Thieves caught red-handed | 3.5K | 695 | image | Sep 30 |
| I present the most anticipated watch of all time: the Nivada Antarctic Exotic | 2.7K | 195 | image | Sep 25 |
| [Discussion] Just got into watches this year and put this together | 2.3K | 254 | image | Sep 19 |
| [DIY] Made a paper dial watch - it became my “boardroom rebel” | 2.1K | 135 | image | Sep 9 |
| [CCW] I made a Spiral watch dial out of a sheet of bronze. | 2.0K | 84 | image | Sep 20 |
| My dad gifted me his old watch | 2.0K | 138 | image | Sep 28 |
| [Seiko Prospex SRPD35] Need opinions on the watch. | 1.9K | 144 | image | Sep 21 |
| [SOTC] No theme, no rules — just watches I genuinely enjoy | 1.7K | 340 | image | Sep 3 |
r/Watches Audience Overlap r/Watches Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Watches FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Watches
What's the best time to post on r/Watches?
Based on posting volume, r/Watches is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Watches?
r/Watches averages 354 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Watches get?
Posts on r/Watches average about 16 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Watches get most?
On r/Watches, most posts are image posts (78%)