5 More Watches You Should Avoid | Watchfinder & Co.

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[@blaXkgh0st]

So your not going into detail about the B05 movement? Can you go over the B line? :) Breitling fan, Super Avenger owner

[@WildlifeMoto]

As a reformed collector, my advice is to buy ONE very good watch and keep it forever. Get something that you'll wear every day for the next 20 years, something that expresses your character during business and pleasure. I believe that a good watch gets better with age, and over time it becomes at one with its owner. With every scratch, dent and ding it will become unique. People will expect to see you wearing your watch, it will become part of who you are. When you get old, hand it down to your kids as it will remind them of you.

[@FilCrux]

That's it!

[@ipreetesh]

Great advice!

[@tehonlyFreeman]

Which one watch do you own may I ask out of curiosity?

[@ZenithRadio]

Best possible advice one could give. It’ll never be enough, no matter what it is (watches, automobiles, gold coins, et cetera); a human flaw. Less can be more. We only get so much time, don’t waste your life chasing material.

[@kevinhe9602]

Can't agree more. Make sure you really love this watch before you pay for it and never believe a word “alternative”

[@maximoplf]

1-Unnecessary water resistance 2-Vintage pieces 3-Buying purely because of specs even though you don't like it 4-Buying something just because you have money 5-Buying something you can't afford Solid advice

[@bramcopermans7494]

maximoplf Appreciate it mate!

[@lancelaws6128]

What's wrong with vintage pieces?

[@richasay9077]

maximoplf this was a dumb video, in that it listed 5 features or reasons to NOT buy, but didn’t list the 5 in the title... click baited me successfully - that’s frustrating.

[@maximoplf]

@@richasay9077 I think it was a good and very self-explanatory video. I can relate to some of these, as 3 (buying a watch I don't totally like it, but because it has a nice in-house movement and other specs) and 4 (buying something that costs exactly how much I have burning in my pocket).

[@frankcastle9691]

That kinda applies to everything.

[@golddragon8672]

"planning a life of misery all for the benefit of that watch on your wrist" this line blew my mind...

[@Shino2600]

It needs to hurt!

[@SGM805]

True , it needs to hurt less lol , be patient and save more , then you will enjoy ur watch more

[@smashexentertainment676]

That was a stone in archieluxury garden))

[@DMBVR4]

If a salesman is trying to get you to buy a certain watch, its because its hard to sell it.... avoid.

[@PointNemo9]

Or it may be a returned stock....

[@librarianrobert7426]

@@PointNemo9 How can you tell if a watch has been returned? Are they allowed to sell it again as if it were new?

[@afarhan21]

Or he's getting a hefty margin, making the watch not worth the price.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Matt McLoughlin True!

[@sengalkol]

That will be richard mille dealership

[@The_Maine_Card_Guy]

I would say avoid anything that you can't pay cash for. Never finance your hobbies.

[@samirnayfeh5562]

Unless its a car

[@donwarner6925]

Philip J well said.

[@stanwoo5503]

Depends on the credit rate.

[@PopBubbleWrappable]

Unless you're using a credit card with an auto-payment plan set up to pay off the entire balance every billing cycle. That way it forces you to have the same financial discipline as buying with cash, only with the added bonus of earning points towards various rewards. I get the perks and the 830 FICO score, and banks never make one penny of profit off of me.

[@Shino2600]

PopBubbleWrappable that is a discipline 95% of people do NoT have

[@chadr8264]

The slippery slope of looking at an item just out of your reach, then looking at other items in that same reach; brilliantly stated.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Chad R Moving the goal posts 😉

[@thomasmelnick9140]

Interesting idea

[@duncanhowarth9514]

That's what happened to me only it was when I was looking around for a wife. :-(

[@Kraken1000]

Buyer's regret. The most painful part of any hobby. :(

[@issealo7990]

Indeed. But it is also part of the journey and knowledge of horology. I still regret paying almost £5K for a Baume & Mercier Capeland. Thank God I had and still have the privilage of not liking it, and still maintain a good economy.

[@canneddinners6059]

Isse Al O that's a beautiful watch though, my dad is a watchmaker there and we want to thank you for supporting the business.

[@diogeneslantern18]

How I felt about my DateJust. I wanted to love it, but my GMT gets all the wrist time.

[@greenpulp.]

I think it's best to not lookup prices after you bought the watch. Otherwise you end up crying because the watch is sold online for £1.5k less like with my Zenith El Primero

[@TrueFork]

Buy cheap quartz knock-offs of the watches you covet, and try them on for a while. Sometimes the watch you thought you wanted just doesn't work on your wrist.

[@myvideos2715]

I own a Casio quartz divers watch that I purchased whilst I was in Singapore in 1985. After many battery changes, replacement wrist bands, scratches that adorn on the bezel, it's still working very well, and I still wear it every day. To me, it's a classic!

[@Arost0CODM]

I lost it when he said "u really dont require 300m unless your going to bother the tiTaNic"😂😂😂

[@afarhan21]

A bigger TV to counter fading eyesight. LOL

[@fSocko]

@@MPD90 I agree, the lowest depth rating I'd take swimming is 100m. I wear an SKX more than anything else, but I appreciate its indestructibility, and go diving now and then.

[@fSocko]

​@@MPD90 Yes, we do. : ) I mostly agree with your points however, I don't like Quartz watches just because of the fact that I've had watches broken by what I assume is incompetent watch makers who didn't check the seals properly after replacing a battery (I live in the third world). Automatics (or even better, solar) makes that issue go away for 10 years or so, and stand up to the occasional seawater and hard drive handling I might put them through.

[@darrenlee1480]

I'm a hydraulic engineer and I can tell you every 10m of water depth equals to 1 bar of pressure. I keep this principle in mind to design hot and cold water systems for high end high rise hotels and service apartments. Many watch people will said that the watch depth rating only accounts for static pressure and not dynamic pressure. But let me assure you the dynamic pressure is negligible for divers even if the diver is swimming at a very high velocity. Example, a diver is swimming horizontally with a velocity of 108 km/hour (30m/s) at a 30m depth of water with the help of propeller. Static pressure = 3 bar at a 30m depth Dynamic pressure = ((density of water x velocity)^2)/2 = ((1000 x 30)^2)/2 = 450,000 N/m^2 = 0.0045 bar. Total pressure exerted experienced by the diver = 3.0045 bar. From this example we can observe that even if the diver is swimming at a high velocity with the help of a vehicle, the dynamic pressure gain is very little.

[@fSocko]

@@MPD90 OK, fine. But you know what I mean.

[@andrewmadison3836]

avoid vincero watches FOR SURE.

[@error404blah]

And MVMT

[@Demanufactur3]

Such an irritating company.

[@Hamburgerdad]

Don't forget about Daniel Wellington!

[@carlrees5574]

Or Philippe loretto or what ever they are called, pop up on my time line all over the place

[@on_spikes6867]

plus any clothing brand

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

Do not buy a watch purely based on the fact that other people are buying it, and vice versa for not buying one.

[@bigc208]

True, hanging out on Timezone made me fall in love with the SS Daytona. Ordered one and three years later got the call. That was 2008. Wore the watch three times, not a scratch on it. It wears a lot smaller than I thought it would. Love looking at it in it’s box but probably sell it one of these days. Same with the Green Sub I got in 2006. What was I thinking? Can’t wear a green watch most of the time. Kermit’s also going to go one of these days. My GMT’s the only watch that’s really been on my wrist 24/7 for the last 20 years. Really wanted it for the right reasons. Looks, practicality and it makes me smile. The other two I bought for the wrong reasons. They’ve now also appreciated to a point where I’m not comfortable wearing them anymore.

[@cardboardbox9977]

That's why I'll never buy Rolex. I'd only buy it just to say I have one and that's not a good enough reason

[@AriesUmbra]

accepting that i'm a bit of a hipster has been difficult but the 116520 daytona (black dial) is really the one for me. I hate how it's been overhyped and everyone wants a ss daytona and i just appreciate the watch for what it is, the hype has actually made me like it less but i have to see through that cause i know that's the watch for me

[@English2Elvish]

@@AriesUmbra Yup. My problem too. 116500ln White Dial

[@jigd0471]

Avoid buying watches as an investment

[@thefouronethree191]

lol

[@faisal7431]

That omega is really, really beautiful. The signs and marks of surviving years and still be up and running makes it truly desirable.

[@toolongforyoutoread6]

As Jay-Z said, you can't afford something unless you can buy it twice.

[@coldafrojack]

@@ZENSIBLE cRAPPER now worth $900 million

[@coldafrojack]

@Certabonun certamen lol tell me the story of a prostitute who was smart enough to turn singles into $900 million. Who don't become that rich by simply releasing some songs.

[@coldafrojack]

@Vlad Tepes just came back to say that ghetto trash is now officially a billionaire.I wonder how much crack he had to sell to get there 🤔

[@coldafrojack]

@Vlad Tepes Is he still a drug dealer? No! He was born in that environment and did what most of the people around him were doing but he turned around, starterd a career in music, built a record label and many other legitimate businesses so get off your fucking high horse and appreciate the life of someone who came right from the bottom. The only reason you know about him selling crack tp his mom is because he told us, he's not proud of it and now has a very good relationship with her. Don't try and pretend like any of the successful businessman are the monks or the second incarnation of Jesus Christ!

[@fredriksvard2603]

Bacchus Leto shit advice, you should be able to buy it at least ten times

[@BlueNote1932]

Check out the service price before buying a complicated watch. A good rule of thumb is the more complicated the watch the more you will pay. I have an iwc Portuguese perpetual calendar and just had a 5 year service which cost me north of a thousand pounds.

[@over-educated-sp]

Working hard, earning multiple degrees, and owning your own business, for me was the reason I purchased a new Omega Speedy. Even though I have to wind it every other day, has never ONCE, made me regret it. Even after 15 years! It’s the manual winding that makes me think of all the hard work, literally back breaking, labor, sleepless nights, years of hard manual, and emotional labor I had to do, that enabled me to own my first timepiece, is what I love about my first of many valuable watches!

[@ludovicetes2924]

i don't usually comment but man...these videos are close to perfection. i can only say "i am looking forward to the next videos". Great work!

[@George-eq3wj]

@ learn to spell you cretin

[@swabby429]

You hit the big one--patience. I'm working diligently to avoid instant gratification regarding my hobbies. Whenever I've taken some calm breaths for a reality check, I've benefited greatly.

[@IYG-x7c]

You can buy a very good automatic Orient for dirt cheap with in-house movement, sapphire glass, steel, glass back, etc.

[@erichg.6235]

Of course you can that. Then you have a watch from orient, not bad at all. I own some watches of this bran. But you can't compare it with a Rolex, IWC, Lange. You can be lucky to buy a watch vorm Orient and the movement works accurat. Or not. Of you are unlucky, as I am with my Orient Triton- the movement is crap and lose every day 40 to 60 seconds. So you can live with it or bring your brand new watch to a watch maker who tries to regulate the watch, with no guarantee that the watch runs well after you paid around 50 bucks.

[@poulwinther]

@@erichg.6235 Yet you check your phone just to verify how accurate your Rolex is! The accuracy argument is simply no longer relevant but If you really want a watch to be accurate and reliable you should buy quartz.

[@BenRangel]

For me - one of the best things to do to detract from the allure of Holy Grail watches way outside my price range has been to look at cheap homages watches with the same design. For example I used to want a Piaget - but as soon as I saw a chinese model with the same design, I realized that I didn't really care much for it, it was just something about the allure of the price itself, and the luxury vibe, that made me drool. And for me - that's not a bad thing. I've realized that I'm a sucker for luxury, but when it comes down to it - I don't really care about heritage or brands, I just want something that looks good. And now I'm just as proud to wear my favorite inexpensive watches as I would be with an expensive watch.

[@Anthony-cc8bx]

May I suggest looking at one of a kind marriage watches. Some of them are stunning and under $1000. Here is one of my piece. This one was only $1300. And it is unique cause they never make two exactly the same. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpDYZX6NoJWVrqc

[@bigc208]

I have that exact feeling looking at a Patek Phillip Nautilus and most of their other sport watches. Meticulous craftsmanship on the watch finishing but I find the design god awfull sixties retro.

[@jdstarek]

That, “it’s only 10% more....it’s only 10% more” gets me every time. I went through a three-year journey from TAG, to Oris, to Omega, to Panerai before settling on a GMT ii BLNR. Once I had my grail I went back and got the others.

[@andyguy0610]

Excellent video with some very good advice. I have some simple benchmarks that I apply when it comes to buying a new watch. 1/ The watch is to give me pleasure, what anyone else thinks of it is irrelevant, if YOU like it then that is the ONLY opinion that matters.the only person you have to justify the cost to is yourself! My second benchmark is very important to my, as I have got only my close up eyesight is not what it was. A easy to read display is vital. Any watch that has so much clutter on the dial that you have to stare at the watch face for ages to tell the time is off the list from the start, I guess that's why I tend to go for Divers or Fliegers. Keep up the excellent work, happy new year to you and all those how watch your videos

[@zacharypeattie]

My rule is to not by a Rolex as my first watch. And to enjoy the looking and learning progress.

[@qwerty1guy175]

My rule is to never buy a rolex, since they all look boring. Reliable, but thats it. You only buy a rolex because it's a well known brand to brag and flaunt in front of people. Breitling for me.

[@ExON00]

I've definately caught myself stretching, browsing way to expensive pieces. Starting with a Nomos and ended up in the FP Journe and A. Lange aile.

[@scottcrawford3745]

mmmmhhhh... F.P.Journe... gold movements.... excellent taste. *drools*

[@torbenholm9200]

ExON Norway I know the feeling 😉

[@jamesincharlotte]

That BB 58 tickles my boxes !!!!

[@JLchevz]

Warms the cockles of your heart you mean

[@patrickcannady2066]

It's a honey, no doubt. A real stunner.

[@747nemesis]

I wanted to buy a watch for my wedding that doesn't scratch and looks new for years. I ended up buying the Rado hyperchrome ceramic. Been 5 years, still looks like new.

[@floridaman727]

A great example is the first “real” watch I owned. My father gave me a luminox navy seal when I was 13 yrs old. I wore it everyday and grew up around the water. I wore that swimming, free diving etc... and had it on my wrist when I got scuba certified at 17. It has a push in crown. That watch has survived everything and is not a dive watch but has survived at least 30-40 dives to 30-90 ft.

[@AtheistOrphan]

Winding my watch up is the only physical exercise I get!

[@ChrisBeckman]

Atheist Orphan hahaha hahaha! 🤣

[@raykall]

Christ above I spat my drink out!

[@dmitrii7661]

Pls do Casio F-91W vs Patek Phillipe GrandMaster Chime

[@martinliptak1436]

King 😂

[@afarhan21]

classic troll comment

[@otobotrecords]

Hahaha 😂

[@otobotrecords]

Well I guess when comparing the basic functions like timekeeping, alarm and yearly calendar it will be hard to determine which one is better. Then there are a couple of differences. The Patek has a 2nd time zone and moon phase going for it. The Casio on the other hand has a display light which makes it preferable for bed time use. In the end it will come down to which of the two watches is aesthetically more pleasing to the interested buyer.

[@dmitrii7661]

@@otobotrecords Don't forget that Casio has an hourly Chime complication, and it also has a slimmer profile which makes it better to wear with a classic suit. I'd wear that Patek inside the house or when doing heavy work, while keeping that Casio for more public errands)))

[@ajdhill]

If you live in Manchester, 300 metres is still not enough. 😁⛈☔️

[@kamasu4222]

Adrian Drummond-Hill or England at that

[@air_]

If you live in Florida 300 metres is still not enough

[@elvisburgerking8675]

Manchester is for pussies, if you want to be rained on 365 days a year you need to move to one of those little rural villages half way up the Pennines.

[@bigc208]

The shite is that deep over there?

[@derpinated]

another great video, the only reason why i sleep late on fridays in my country is to catch your vids! got myself a 64' pie pan but the power reserve is less than half of what it was brand new but man it is absolutely gorgeous.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

derpinated - Congrats man, that pie pan is beautiful! I jut picket up an Omega Speedy date myself, but I got 3 watches on my radar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWOzqJqQaNBljrc

[@blossometta]

I think water resistance of more than 30m/50m is necessary for peace of mind if you want to be wearing it in the shower etc - a power shower can be 80m+ of pressure. Personally I wouldn't go swimming in anything less than 100m, my Swiss watch anyway

[@foxdeux5728]

Always buy what you like, not what others say

[@jeanferret9497]

Very wise Mr Fox.

[@rickewilde]

Totally agree.taste is a personal thing.so many people buy for the image.

[@BarracksSi]

This is cracking me up. It’s like the car salesman saying, “Well, yes, this model has much more power and better handling, and the interior is so luxurious it’ll be like resting in your study. You might not want to live with it, though, because you’ll never want to drive your wife’s car again. And you’d tie up cash that could be spent on a new dishwasher or something. No, no sir, I think this car isn’t for you.” Buyer: “STFU and gimme that car!”

[@laza1610]

I had a good giggle when he said: "You'll barely need 30m!" If I had an AP, I would always take it off before I wash my hands!!!

[@bombazine2]

I have an AP and its its not the water resistance i worry about but the "scratch magnet" beautiful brushed/polished case and shocking service costs

[@thefouronethree191]

@@bombazine2 shocking service costs? I have a Royal Oak and its not a scratch magnet and the service is reasonable! Dont know what all those AP owners do to their watches haha

[@ctown6592]

Daniel Mourad why do you service it so often

[@davebaker3346]

Don’t know what’s more impressive, the detail on that Omega Speedmaster or the macro videography that shows it so clearly.

[@fredjones554]

I always wanted a rolex deepsea. I tried it on one day. I didn't like it. That was that.

[@dunnywatson2186]

Same for me

[@poulwinther]

Can't ever afford it - but that's one ghastly eye sore for sure.

[@Sander-zj3wi]

What i bought in 2001: JR3090-58L Citizen Eco-Drive Blue Angels Skyhawk for about 300 dollars. Why: 1) Titanium band and frame >> light to wear. 2) Analogue watch >> did wear cheap digital Casio's before. 3) Digital indication of date >> for work. 4) Water tightness to prevent moisture entering watch >> could not guarantee that it would stay dry. It is a fantastic watch, works on solar energy and has been running, ever since i bought it, without interruption. Only had to set the hands on "12" 2 times because the hands where a little off.

[@gezyy1008]

The 12hr marker on the Omega looks rather funky.

[@deathbyautopsy8660]

Gáspár Wintsche all Speedy’s wear the Cock and balls at 12

[@MattoDesigno]

Don't smoke kids

[@dotJata]

Came here for this. 😂

[@MrMoxes]

I'm working my way up the price category. $100; 250; 500; 1000, etc. My goal is a Tudor, I think I'll stop there but it's hard when I see so many that fit into a new budget. If I look too often, I just hold off on a purchase.

[@tvch33]

Mark A. Stephens buy a $100 seiko automatic. Then save up for that Tudor. Skip all the other watches in between.

[@MrMoxes]

@@tvch33 I already own two. SKX173. I'm almost there for the Tudor, it's just so easy to be tempted by all the other ones. Ball, Oris, Hamilton, etc.

[@talibabdul9556]

Mark A. Stephens stay focused and just go for the Tudor - the bigger challenge is what comes after though!

[@MrMoxes]

@@talibabdul9556 That's what worries me. Tudor is about as high as I want to go. Maybe an Omega, but that's about it. I like a different watch for just about any occasion.

[@talibabdul9556]

Mark A. Stephens the worry is real. But I respect guys like you that build yourself up slowly into getting that watch - the experience of purchasing, owning and wearing it is a culmination of all that effort and that is mega satisfying (:

[@waynechau9884]

I love hand wound pieces. Rather than being a chore, I view it as a great way to bond with the watch and admire it. That said, I always have an automatic handy for the times that I need to head out in a rush.

[@andysax1071]

I bought a Tudor Heritage Ranger new for a rediculously low £1300 just because I happoned to see it. I don't mind it but it was never on my radar to buy. I wear it now and again and try to convince myself I love it but I wear my Tissot PRC 200 quartz way more and I love it!!

[@richardlambert4581]

You should have spent your money on English lessons not a new watch.

[@andysax1071]

@@cuy50 But then I might have seller's regret...

[@robbie50302]

Nice advice I've been wearing my Daytona 2 tone steel dial for 17 years now, it's doubled in value not that it matters as I don't plan on selling it.

[@sneakywasabi]

Your words and the way you talk makes these masterpieces even more grand. You could sell air if you wanted. Love your videos!

[@MrBerndderboss]

I don't even wear my diver under the shower but it's good to know that i could.

[@librarianrobert7426]

I heard once that steam in a shower is bad for watches, even very waterproof ones.

[@adipuppi]

LibrarianRobert yeah that’s because steam molecules (gas) are actually smaller than water (liquid) and can get inside your case. also hot water wears out seals faster than cold water

[@tehonlyFreeman]

Take mine off for washing dishes 🤣

[@gyang333]

You're not even supposed to have your arm out your car window. The air pressure could get dust into your watch through the crown.

[@otobotrecords]

@@gyang333 You're not supposed to even move at all. Moment of inertia could destroy it inadvertently.

[@MrVoayer]

Any substitute or stepping stone watch is also to be avoided ! There simply are not any substitutes for The Real Thing ! But that all boils down to patience, I suppose ! Great video, again ! Both in narrative and, even more, in visual part !

[@cvcoco]

About water depth, some people want bragging rights of 10,000 ft water proof, while others believe 1000ft advertised gets you 10ft effective, and 10ft advertised gets you nothing.

[@j.burgess4459]

My golden rules: 1. Never under _any_ circumstances buy a watch on credit 2. Never spend money that I can't afford to lose (a bit like gambling - if I were into that sort of thing) 3. Never buy a particular make&model that hasn't been considered for at least 6 weeks prior to purchase

[@ultimaetsolder]

Adults don't need little rules like that. If you have to "save up" for a wrist watch, you can't afford it. If you can't trust your own judgement without waiting 6 weeks...same idea.

[@donwarner6925]

ultimaetsolder I disagree completely.

[@abajaj1510]

It’s gotta hurt....phuckaroonies

[@j.burgess4459]

@@ultimaetsolder Okay I'll bite ;-) Adults don't _need_ a watch at all (and certainly not watches-plural) in the day that we live in. Some of us are in the happy position of not needing to "save up" for luxury items, which doesn't however imply that we deal recklessly with money. (Come to think of it, the first clause in that sentence may even be causally linked to the second clause - who knows?) Experience taught me that I regret impulse buys a good 25% of the time. This drops to under 1% if the purchase is well considered - hence the wisdom of mulling things over carefully. But hey, this is just what works for ME. If someone out there wants to get stupidly into debt by buying everything that tickles his whim, that's certainly not a problem for me. Each to his own.

[@talibabdul9556]

Very good rules but I also subscribe to what @ultimaetsolder said. You don’t want to be that guy who looks like he’s spent all his money on a single watch.

[@robmil6444]

I had the choice between a Tudor black bay and a breitling colt chronograph with a quartz movement, his point is spot on. The quartz watch was more me and I've never looked back since.

[@LG-kl3co]

The Quartz movement is pretty much against all "expert" advice.

[@robmil6444]

True but I never intend to sell it, it's low maintenance and cheap to maintain

[@nss-diver]

The best part of your VDO is your story. Each of your words has spoken to my brain. It's crazy.

[@donaldasayers]

I need a watch with countersunk hexagonal screw heads that cannot possibly turn...

[@kanalo_timso_31]

LOL! Yes. In the first minute of the video, I was only wondering about those screws

[@t.benani5186]

Dude honestly! Hahah I just kept looking at them wondering if they glued them or what?! These screws screwed my logic hahah

[@novocainekarma]

The hexagonal bolts secure the heads in the front, they screw in from the back.

[@donaldasayers]

@@novocainekarma So why have they got a slot in them for a screwdriver? Or in other words; bollocks.

[@fredriksvard2603]

Donald Sayers everything about mechanical watches is bs

[@alps4391]

Great advice, I agree with buy the watch you love not the one people recommend you buy etc. I brought my Breitling superocean heritage 2 in 42mm with blue dial and bezel on a mesh bracelet with the Tudor movement and I still love it every time I wear it and regardless of some collectors saying I should have brought a Rolex but I simply didn’t love it, I like Rolexes but I love my superocean. It’s important to buy a watch you love and enjoy not just something you brought as only an investment.

[@jayebirdjb7143]

Avoid watches that are; difficult to read easily, too big/heavy, unnecessary functions, etc. I often regret a couple I’ve bought for this reason. Find your sweet spot watch and you’ll love it forever, or until you can sell it. lol

[@rustyshackleford17]

Problem is that all of these are simply "part of the process" of finding what suits you best. I think everyone will always buy that watch that is simply too big especially since we're on the tail end of the huge watch trend.

[@leelundkim4069]

Rusty Shackleford The huge watch will end when the government says so.

[@saschahenschel8304]

Avoid watches that you think you should have owned like a Submariner, Speedmaster, Datejust etc. Buy something that YOU found and like. For me, it'll soon be a Santos Dumont Quartz, yes Quartz.

[@PointNemo9]

Yes, don't listen to hidinkee or ablogtowatch saying "every collection must have a Speedmaster"

[@HtPt]

i always wanted a Patek . got my Patek ....

[@silverlakeas]

The Cartier Santos Dumont is a beautiful watch. Ethereal beauty with the reliability’ of quartz. Enjoy.

[@JohnClark-gi5gt]

@@silverlakeas DX

[@ParsonWilkerson]

The Black Bay 58 man, I gotta hand it to Tudor for that one.

[@marpi30]

Parson Wilkerson The New GMT Pepsi is nice too. It looks better then the Master II from Rolex. 😁

[@mattschlumpberger1350]

I've had mine for almost a year and it's the perfect everyday piece imho. Wear it with a suit or to the beach and it fits. Classic styling and I'm only losing on average about 2 sec per day. Was going to spring for a Sub but this one caught my eye in a store. Fortunately the person who had it on hold backed out and I snatched it up. No regrets on the decision.

[@patrickcannady2066]

It's gorgeous.

[@Echo30Mike]

About the water resistance, if it says water resistant, it means you can wash your hands in a bowl and you'll be ok, not suitable for swimming though. If it says water resistant to 50m, it means if you dive to 50m and keep still, the pressure won't wreck your watch. If you're a bsac novice diver 2 like me, you're only allowed to dive to I think 18m anyway. If you're a sport diver, you can dive to 40-50m if I remember rightly, but I was advised when I did my diving course that should you plan on diving to a said depth and wish to wear a waterproof to xxM watch, the watch should be rated to twice the depth your planning to dive to. It is to do with the pressure exerted on the watch as much as the seals on it. If you're a sport diver and regularly dive to 50m, then you'll need one rated to 100m, this is purely so you can move your arms around whilst you wear it at the said depth. It sounds daft, but imagine you've a watch rated at 50m, and you're at 50m , you're at 6bar pressure ( 6 x atmospheric pressure ) if the watch stays still, it will just about manage to cope with that extra depth. But move your arms around with watch attached and the reliability of that watch is compromised - all because you do what you need to do down at that depth - like swimming for example. But then again, why would you want to dive with a shiny expensive watch on, when a £50 one would do the job just as well? Hold on a sec, I need to do an oil change on my truck and bleed the brakes, let me go put my Versace 3 piece suit on.

[@menaseven9093]

It is difficult to find parts for vintage watches. Beautiful Breitling Bentley with rotor in the shape of a wheel in the display case back.

[@reedchopa]

I do agree with you, we don't need 300m water resistance, although it helps. I the have a G-SHOCK for when I am at the fire station and the pressure rating tells me that if I take a blast of water at close range, the watch won't buckle.

[@Simscraggy998]

That couldn’t be more spot on if it was written in stone, you nailed it, and it goes without saying out of the 20 pieces in my collection I have no regrets. But I very nearly fell for every one of the mentioned traps. My biggest problem now is when is enough enough 😌

[@jazzman5598]

I recently acquired my 1st Zelos. I got a Mako lll run by the new Miyota 9075 true, jump hour GMT. BI DIRECTIONAL, 48 click bezel and the most gorgeous blue, meteorite dial. $629.00 USD delivered, TT&L. Got it in July_23. Fine review guys!

[@TehRc3]

Iv got a speed master professional but new and it’s really nice!

[@redbed1604]

I have a really old Tudor (probably 50's or early 60's) that keeps better time than my Rolex and Omega. It's a fairly small watch, but I like it.

[@bobbysebastian3709]

Ideally you need only one ☝️ good mechanical watch which tells time correctly, adorns your wrist, brings you joy when you look 👀 at it. But the watch collecting hobby is such that you can’t just settle for one. You may want every complication, in every possible metal/ material, whether in reality or as your dream watch. But it’s not always possible to’ve a perfect 👌 collection as tastes & trends keep changing with time & that’s the beauty of this hobby.

[@Yoshikaable]

I say get new straps if you want to change it up

[@theonlyredspecial]

Or Rob a bank to fund it all.

[@alexanderalmkvist5705]

The one problem I have is that I’m always looking for more. I’m pretty young and got fortunate enough to buy a Rolex Datejust as a first watch. But already, just half a year later I’m looking at more expensive watches. Watches I absolutely cannot afford since I’m still going to school. I don’t know why I’m not satisfied with my current watch. There’s literally no one in my age that I personally know that has had the fortune to spend that much money on a watch, but I’m still not satisfied. It’s not that I come from a rich family or that I’m spoiled, I’m just not satisfied. I don’t know what to do.

[@afonsosalbrecht]

never buy a watch without watching some videos from the Watchfinder & Co. first.

[@charlesflint9048]

Another thing to consider is how prices rise. I have a Rolex GMT Master which I bought pre-owned 7 yrs. ago; I could afford it then, but the same watch now is more than double the price I paid, and is beyond my price horizon now; I’m glad I got it while I could. I nearly bought an Omega at the time, but that same watch is still affordable now, unlike the Rolex.

[@offender0]

I love looking at the expensive watches and internally balking. If I paid more than £1,000 for a watch I'd be scared to wear it because I'm careless as all hell and would end up dinging it too much. I just collect cheaper watches. Currently sat with a Seiko 5, an Ecodrive Citizen, Orient Bambino Gen 4, Orient Polaris GMT, Tissot PRC 200 and a Russian Poljot Buran. None of these watches exceeded £500 and they're all great to wear and look much more expensive than they actually are. For my next watch I'm looking between a Zeppelin, Seiko Presage or a Timex Marlin (red/burgundy dial)

[@TheFPF422]

Despite what I said, a Panerai Luminor would also be on the list... Don’t know really why, but I’ve always loved that watch...

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Pierre-Andre Labeau It’s a good looking watch

[@garretthu2466]

80% Heart, 10% Boxes checked and 10% Resale value analysis

[@SilencedMi5]

If you're buying with resale in mind, you don't really love the watch.

[@garretthu2466]

SilencedMi5 That would be true if money is not an issue, I’m not a rich man like some and so even if I really like a watch, knowing some brands only get 20 cents to the dollar really does hurt.

[@garretthu2466]

SilencedMi5 Also, I did say 10%, but you’re right it will be in mind.

[@benjerry6442]

I have one Omega Seamaster 120 vintage, one Ingersoll vintage digital mechanical, one Swatch skin super slim, and the rest are innovative/novelty. One for every occasion except none of which I would swim with.

[@jorisdonoyan338]

you make watches look better than in real life ! Amazing job!

[@00BillyTorontoBill]

I got reamed on my 2nd Suunto. paid much more than the first (for style) Serves me right. Within a month : Buttons stuck and band came apart more than once.

[@Agrippa31BC]

A good one to avoid is the one you have the money to buy, but not the money to service.

[@2deep5u]

Ah yes, also known as pulling an archieluxury.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Ali Alexander So I’ve heard.

[@silverhermes]

I always wanted the Speedy Pro but couldn't afford it and brought the reduced automatic version instead. 4 years later l bought the the Pro and 25 years later still love it !

[@jis9221]

Almost 300k subscribers keep going guys!!Are we ever going to find out who's the man behind those hand's and that voice?

[@johnrobie9694]

Damn, that Tudor / "checks the boxes but still doesn't do it for me" hit a little too close to home. So hard to knock Tudor, on paper. I find myself always coming back to the Black Bay, but just can't seem to feel connected with it enough to buy...

[@daviegoodtimes]

The pelagos didnt disappoint me, but if you dont have a 2nd shiny watch it isnt a "one watch collection" watch. None are

[@DeanRmma]

Number 4 for sure! Always wanted a Rolex and I was struggling to get any that I wanted, almost went for a lovely IWC Portofino as I just wanted to buy.....something! Thankfully held off and got a call from my AD about a submariner less than a week later! 😍

[@NiteGambler]

Should have been an employee for coke...after 25 years drivers got a Rolex

[@BenRangel]

So true. Whenever I see a watch thread with some kid going "Gonna splurge on my first real watch. think I'll love a manual one, the idea of winding it every day will really make me appreciate the craftmanship" I just think "Not sure you know what you're getting into"

[@SilencedMi5]

I mean, it's not really a chore at all to many. It doesn't seem to hard to believe that some would like winding a watch, it's more difficult for me to understand how some could find it so inconvenient. I personally dislike automatics with no hand winding feature.

[@Cull_Obsidian]

“You barely need 30 meters”. This is dangerous and ill informed. Water resistance is calculated when both the water and watch are static. When moving the pressure increases exponentially. A 50m resistant watch can get water ingress from a power shower. Do you need 300m? Of course not. But narrator, the common agreed on number is 50m for surface swimming, 100m for even light diving/snorkelling

[@sebsebseb1905]

30m is for rain and ocasional splash from the sink... but I did some light swimming with a 30m without any problem

[@PointNemo9]

And especially as watches get older and the seals wear down the resistance to pressure is a lot more important.

[@996rick]

This has been debunked numerous times, it would take massive movements to approach this being an issue. One doesn't need more than 50m WR, if the watch actually is 50m WR. If the seals are bad, it doesn't matter what you're wearing anyways.

[@Cull_Obsidian]

raustin33 really? Because the WatchBox proved it live on air with their watchmakers. The video is on KZbin. If someone was the head watchmaker for several brands and is certified for the rest and says he won’t take a 50m watch in the shower. I’ll listen to what he says

[@itsallrobbish]

That’s the theory, but then I bet most 30m Casios would take a plunge into the icy cold sea from high up, whilst tombstoning! I think it depends on the manufacturers standards. Without getting into gory details, I know of an F91W that had been in the sea for over a week and it worked perfectly!

[@PointyMetalEdges]

I just ordered a stowa flieger classic and the 50 meters water resistance was scratching at the back of my mind. This helped put my brain to ease.

[@seanaldmcseansington]

Wow, great video. The part when the Tudor was on screen was fantastic.

[@patrickcannady2066]

yeah that Black Bay 58 is a beauty

[@mordecaisinger7939]

A 100m rating with a screw down crown, is for surface swimming. Water resistance is tested statically, so when you are thrashing around or diving off the dock, you are increasing the resistance necessary to keep the watch sealed. According to the Breitling service centre, if you bring your watch into regular contact with water, you will need to have the gaskets changed every two years. Hot water will void the warranty, and shrink the rubber, causing leaks. Showering with your watch is also a bad idea because soap residue gets into the links and pins, and will accelerate corrosion, even with stainless steel.

[@RTTabyn]

Thanks, very useful. Although I’ve never considered 300 meters waterproof or vintage watch.

[@johnfrederickcross]

I bought my Omega Speedmaster Professional in the spring of 1969 before Neil landed on the Moon. I was in the forces at the time and bought it for £40 via the NAAFI in west Germany. I paid for it on the weekly and took me about 6 months to pay it off. Although it has been fixed a couple of times I still wear it every day. It has the 321 movement with the serial number 2500 xxxx. I wind it every day and I do not go swimming with it. It still looks super!

[@appleaccount7608]

hey, would love to see you make a list of watches you recommend under 300-500 dollars. 90 percent of us won't buy those Omega and Rolex, just putting it out there.

[@a_brodo3158]

probably not going to happen since the website this channel promotes doesn't sell stuff at that price range. Also god knows there's like 5 bajillion videos on youtube about watches in that price range already

[@shpark4806]

Your 5th point is exactly me! I was looking for just a watch, then a decent watch, then a good-looking watch, then a respectable branded watch, and then the next thing I know, I'm considering a few watches that cost about 5 times my initial budget... Thanks for your advice. I think I need to calm down and go back to where I started.

[@PointNemo9]

If you are really into watches then there is no one watch that can completely satisfy you, there is no unicorn watch.

[@scottcrawford3745]

Good watches are like Guitars in that way... Anyone who actually plays, as opposed to having one sitting in a corner for aesthetics, has more than one, for different reasons...

[@jayukryn9077]

Yep. Every time I look at my Omega, I realize that it was a bargain--but still too much of a stretch for me. Too much to enjoy the fruits of my labor.

Buy a pocket watch with a nice chain, a purchase you'll never regret. Edit: hey hang on, my Benson bros of Liverpool (1929), and my Thomas Russell of Liverpool (1924), and my Omega of Switzerland (1963), and my GSTP of upward arrow (1943) pocket watches all work like new. Mind you, the radio active paint on my GSTP doesn't glow at night anymore, but that's probably a good thing.

[@adipuppi]

me hee what’s the half life on your GSTP haha

[@jareddavis1919]

Which would you recommend, the James Bond Omega Seamaster 300m (nato strap), or a Rolex Submariner? I’m more interested in future value

[@SergioSanto02]

Seamaster or Tudor Black Bay, The Submariner it's not worth that hefty price! You can get 3 luxury iconic watches for that amount of money.

[@azadali7114]

those 3 points on buying a watch apply to life in general to be honest... then again, horology is an expression of life so it only makes sense. Love your vids!

[@stephenkiely5893]

I think London street rider has given the best advice. I like the idea of one watch. Too many watches never get to tell their story.

[@weerobot]

If you don't want AP ..I'll take it for £1...lol

[@hansstevanus]

My first ever luxury watch purchase is an Omega Speedmaster since I know that at the very least it will not lose value over time. Many other people are buying it as well so they all can't be wrong right? But while it is a very good watch indeed, it never ticked for me... Long story short, I have since sold it and moved on to other watches that I like more.

[@jackthompson8377]

buy one good watch and six straps (nato or leather) and change them often. Like having six watches.

[@larjkok1184]

Jack Thompson It’s more like having one watch with six straps. Do you do the same with your jeans and a bunch of belts? I’d rather have 6 watches and one strap.

[@dsahsdouga]

Let me guess. You are a proud Seiko owner. Right?

[@Jeremy88888888]

After owning a few watches, I find that the most important area when buying a watch is it must be practical. Choose a watch which had features which you need and not want them. To me, I just need a watch for time. Date, month and year to me is not really a must and I don't travel much so watch with dual time zone is not necessary. And I find that longer days of power reserve for automatic watch is very important. At least you will not need to wind the watch more frequently. And lastly, I think just get 1 watch which you love within your budget will do so it will last forever.

[@tmac20031]

I need 300m water resistance just in case I drop my watch off the deck of my Yacht and I need to go down in my submarine to retrieve it.

[@Bambi851]

Great video and nicely written. Love your Speedmaster. I went crazy and bought about 20 watches in a year. Then realised I didn't like half of them and sold 10. Now I won't buy something unless I like it more than what I have. ('67 Speedmaster, GS Spring Drive Diver)

[@nicholasjoseph9062]

I can avoid most watches but I'll be dammed if I want to avoid a Tudor Black Bay S&G for the right price.

[@fredericorosa322]

Nicholas Joseph its a gorgeous watch