Advice Watch Enthusiasts NEED To Hear

In the 15 years I've been collecting watches, I've amassed a whole bunch of advice watch enthusiasts really need to hear. I wish I knew this when I got started!
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[@AndrewMorganWatches]

That’s my advice-what have you experienced heads learnt over the years?

[@legacywatchguy8333]

This isn't advice, really, unless it would be to stop and appreciate what you have on your wrist right now. As a ceramist at a dental lab, I work under magnification all day, and as it relates to watches, I stand in awe at the sheer beauty of the workmanship of these little timekeepers. I have so much joy in the disassembly, and repair of some other person's masterful work. So anything I wear that I've repaired is a pleasure.

[@b.neallee7042]

That is a great video. This information is important to watch buyers. Buy what you love and you'll never be disappointed. Talking to watch dealers is valuable to you.they will till you what they did wrong so you don't fall into their trap. Ask questions, don't buy a watch to put in your safe. Make sure to pass it down to your family. Your watch and your memory will be pasted down your line. Engrave the back cover so you live on. Neal

[@vimagreg]

Hey Andrew, what virtual groups do you advice to join? That ones you are in yourself? WhatsApp groups? Facebook groups? In short sentence, if I want to read/hear your advices and stay in touch, where should I go?

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@vimagreg I don’t really have a huge amount of time for groups unfortunately! I’m on Instagram and watchcrunch if that helps

[@t28mcd]

I started off with affordable quartz watches, graduated to Rolex and Omega, now realising that I still really like my Casio's, Seiko's and Citizen.

[@hendrikn2584]

Saw the thumbnail and thought "never seen this guy", read the channel name "never heard of it". Clicked the video anyway and boom "omg its him!"

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

It’s meeeeeeeeeeee!

[@edjack1993]

Fully agree re actually trying on watches before buying. I recently went to my local AD with the intention of buying the latest version of the Moonwatch, that I’d lusted after for a while. Tried it on and was surprised to find I didn’t immediately love it. On a whim I asked to try on a Reverso monoface small seconds (with the super supple Fagliano strap) and was immediately smitten. So, after much deliberation, I left the AD with…a pistachio dial Breitling Premier B09 😄

[@diavalus]

These are all 3 very good watches! Congrats on the Premier!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

😂😂😂 funny how that works. The Breitling is a gem!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

What a rollercoaster 😅

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

I love that watch. I’ve owned both the others and sold both. And have eyed up the breitling for some time! Great choice

[@donulldh4785]

Your advice really resonates with me. I have a Tudor Prince-Date Chrono that was such an impulse buy. Driving home, I was yelling at myself for being so rash. And every time I see it in the box, I think to myself that it is so going to be traded in for something else. But then I wear it, and say to myself that I have to keep it, as it is such a good looking watch. Then I notice the size and it looks smaller on my wrist than I prefer. Then the blue dial calls my name, and I want to keep it forever.......AARGH the horror of watch ownership....HAHAHAHAHA

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

What a whirlwind 😂

[@joshs3916]

Lol

[@KMartineauMuisc]

I absolutely love this and especially the 'Why dont you deserve it?' portion. This is my biggest problem and its helpful to be reminded

[@pardus8panthera5]

“Why DON’T you deserve it!? Enjoy Yourself!” should be the title of this excellent video. Your take on the subject (6:05 on) is spot on. Way too many do not get to do this, which includes those that buy these wonderful watches & then keep them locked away, unworn, BNIB! There should hopefully come a day when a watch that is 10 y.o & well cared for but worn, is more appreciated than a Box Queen. I am borrowing the phrase from boating, where the highly spec’d yacht, built to take on stormy seas to reach exotic, or even ordinary locations, is instead relegated to the marina as a platform to drink cocktails & pretend that it’s experiencing the voyage of life. A Dock Queen. If you can afford, then buy, wear, experience, enjoy! Thanks for an excellent channel!

[@Melee-Mike-P]

Andrew! SO happy to have found my way to your channel after so many years of knowing your voice but not seeing your face. Love the channel and your takes on several of the topics! Keep up the great work!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks very much 😊

[@BenNS1971]

Great video. One of your best, in my opinion. It’s nice to hear how someone else experiences the hobby

[@anandanil8158]

the part about being desensitized to prices is real thing i find myself thinking about how expensive lemon soda has become ($ 0.24 in my part of the word) and come back home to look at pictures of watches thousands of dollars and think oh that's cheap

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Hahaha same.

[@thomasmclaughlin3863]

Composing a seemingly self-contradicting list of d0's-and-don't is quite a daunting task, but you made it look easy. Watching your channels often causes me to consider a watch that I normally would have overlooked by highlighting, and making seriously interesting, a detail that I otherwise would not have learned. You truly have a gift.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you, I really appreciate that, especially so in amongst other comments telling me to get my teeth fixed or that I have a face for radio… 🤔

[@thomasmclaughlin3863]

@@AndrewMorganWatches There are a variety of reasons for employing an ad hominem attack, and none of them are healthy, much less accurate. If I had to guess, I would bet that in this case they are jealous that not only are you genuinely clever, you also have a wife that cares about you deeply. Match point!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@thomasmclaughlin3863 thank you, I really appreciate that 😊

[@roedavi]

Your journey, not one curated by others, excellent!

[@briandeguzman8978]

I think the part when I’m hunting for the next purchase, and this is when I do most of researching is sometimes more fun than making the purchase. Definitely, makes the journey more memorable and more worthwhile.

[@chrisj854]

I purchased many in a row, but have researched the first watch, and that was the watch for me, then purchased the same style in different colours for a rotation

[@alangavin254WestportTriathlon.]

Good advice. I bought my first luxury watch 25 years ago. An omega seamaster 300m. I’ve been lucky enough to have bought a submariner date about 10 years ago, a datejust a couple of years ago at retail and my first Tudor chrono this year & really like it. The only watch I’ve ever bought & sold was a breitling superocean. I don’t regret that. Came close to selling the omega but very glad I kept it. Good to put a face to the voice of watchfinder. Love both channels. 👌

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks for watching!

[@alessandro.felici]

Andrew, I can’t express how much I owe you. You made me start this beautiful journey in march of this year and in a few days I’m going to buy my first automatic watch. ❤

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Ahhhh, thanks very much 😊

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

What are you getting?

[@alessandro.felici]

@@wisamal-hakim5531 A Seiko 5, ref. SRPE55K1. I want a sturdy field inspired every day automatic watch. And Seiko has a brilliant history and heritage. As a start of a journey I think it will be a very good companion.

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

I’ve had one. For the price you can’t really go wrong. Sturdy and reliable. Great choice, enjoy it!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@alessandro.felici awesome watch, enjoy!

[@jonathanblanco3100]

Nice video as always! For me, the listen to yourself is also listen to that voice in my head that i don't want to listen to. The voice that says "isn't it too big for you?" Because it is... Or "isn't it too expensive?" because again the voice is right... The voice that, when I have found a watch I love or the community tells me i should love, ruins everything because deep down knows that it is not right for me....even i hate to hear it

[@Juanjo191]

Is always helpful to hear tips of more experienced people. Thank you! Much appreciated 👍🏼

[@Geniusclicks]

Great video Andrew!! This can be a master class📚📚 in luxury purchases not just watches.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks 😊

[@YongJoonPaek]

what a masterful video. perfectly captures an enthusiasts ups and downs, the ebb and flow of interest and learning perfectly!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

😂 I suffer so you don’t have to… but I’m sure you still will anyway 🤣

[@sumitkar8146]

Great content and I started on the journey about two years ago following content creators like you - I now have 3 watches which I just love - The Speedy 3861 Hesalite, the Omega Seamaster diver 300 MM and the Baltic Aquascaphe

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Nice collection. I have a Diver 300 as well.

[@legacywatchguy8333]

So...your advice is...yes, and no, stop and go, fast and slow, heave and ho? Got it. :'D

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Yes no, maybe, I don’t know Can you repeat the question?

[@krish5029]

@@AndrewMorganWatches Sebastian Vettel reference???

[@SgHawk144]

@@krish5029 - they might be giants/Malcolm in the middle reference I’d bet.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Nailed it!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@krish5029 Malcolm in the middle!

[@Zotrax1946]

Lovely, as usual 👌🏻. Interesting topics, charming delivery. Thanks 😊

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrJamesDuffy]

Great advice. As a habitual impulse buyer, I have made plenty of expensive mistakes, but I like to think of each as an invaluable lesson. There have been plenty of small victories and delightful surprises in the mix, too, like discovering the vintage watch rabbit hole or how wrong I was about how pink gold fits into my personal style. We all need to be more conscientious in this hobby and embrace the madness of collecting anachronistic jewelry.

[@Podcastage]

This is great advice. I, like many, need to heed the advice to slow down.

[@vulpinish]

Agree, Its a trinket. Indeed, we are in charmed position to afford watches, so enjoy the hobby rather than take it all too seriously. E.g. 19mm lug width is not a first world problem.

[@Voltanaut]

I'm lefthanded and only interested in buying lefty models, so there isn't much for me to buy, but I've got my sights on a few watches (Rolex, Tudor, Tag, Oris, and a few more) and I'm confident I'll have only a few watches, and I'm very excited to eventually acquiring them.

[@Zotrax1946]

Well, my best and most important lesson is- not to buy/own watches in alignment with what I “suppose” to have, what I “must” have as a collector, what I “think” others will “think” of my watches and my collection. I just wanna enjoy what I love, what makes me happy and satisfied, on what I can easily and practically afford. And it works great! Yet I can’t bring myself to sell even one watch- I give what I don’t really need as presents to very specific people, whom I want to introduce to the wonderful watch world.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Good point 👍

[@Electrobilia]

Andrew, you navigate the tricky path that is someones ego without causing a single affrontive moment. Thank you.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks very much!

[@plugsong]

Great advice for sure. I had wanted a Swiss mechanical watch for 25 plus years but instead made do with mid range quartz. In shop windows I lusted after gleaming Seamaster 300s with wavy blue dials for years. Good enough for Mr Bond, then good enough for me. Finally I tried one and it was beautiful... but too big and not me. So I tried a blue BB58 and was instantly shaken and stirred, I bought there and then, too impulsively perhaps, but months later have no regrets. It's lovely and very accurate, and has 'saved' me a couple of thousand into the bargain :)

[@cesarrocha3138]

Dude, I’m loving your new channel! Nicely done 🎉

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you!

[@at1805]

This resonates with me in so many ways. You are spot on with your advice…to buy or not to buy? Now or later? Too expensive or not? I battle with these questions regularly when I affix my mind into purchasing a nice item to treat myself from time to time which isn’t too often. I’ve purchased my first luxury watch when I turned 40 which was the Omega Seamaster 300m few years ago and I absolutely love it! Just like you, my wife was the one and still is to push me into making that purchase to treat myself when I feel at times I shouldn’t. 😊 Going to have to make a decision soon about getting my next Omega which will likely be a Speedmaster.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Sounds like you have the perfect sounding board!

[@thomasont]

Good realistic advice that may occasionally cause good dilemmas as rightly pointed out by your dearest Charlotte. Bonus advice, "Wife Is Always Right". I had dilemmas when purchasing a Rolex Milgauss white variant as I wanted the z-blue variant (Tim Masso's ultimate favourite Rolex variant by the way) even though I've tried wearing it several times and thought it wasn't bad yet wasn't as good as z-blue. Nonetheless I went ahead with my gut to purchase and since then, I've grown to enjoy appreciating wearing it on my wrist with different straps and modified jubilee bracelet. Recently, I've went to a number of Rolex boutiques with my sibling to inquire on a submariner model to which so happened I was wearing this Milgauss White on a matching white stitched orange tanned coloured leather strap. It was an instant eye catcher winner by many Rolex staffs as I noticed they were fixated on my Milgauss white that one even asked if its a discontinued model. By then, I knew I've made the right purchase decision eventhough I've eventually bought a Milgauss z-blue variant too as well. 🤓⌚👍

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Charlotte agrees!

[@samdryden7944]

Great advice. I've been guilty of doing too much research, and just one negative review will send me into bouts of unreasonable doubt. Recently I managed to overcome analysis paralysis and buy a Phoibus Wave Master, despite not being 100% in love with the handset. So far, I really like it and I think it will grow on me over time.

[@johnmcgill6480]

Awesome! Right on!

[@gerrypickledunnion7386]

What fantastic and sincere advice and we will all gain from you're chanell with every episode... I am sure that Nico will be proud of your new work and that u both come together to produce some really fab content in the future....All the best G ⌚⌚

[@chrisgrieves1468]

On the same page with regards the research - the thrill of the chase. But nothing beats trying it on and sometimes it has to be again and again. I can think of a couple that seemed great until I tried them on and disappointed. But some time later they seemed fantastic. I think it's about where you are on the journey at times and in a way you have to be ready for them and maybe even something has to slot in between. A grand mystery and that's part of the fun of this game we play.

[@joeycan6801]

Great video, love your new channel, for myself personally your channel is the best watch review channel on youtube bar none. 👍👍

[@lingogringo]

Terrific episode with great advice, sprinkled with just the right amount of eye candy! ;)

[@marcorenato1814]

Just stumbled on this channel by chance, what a wonderful surprise it was to recognize the voice behind one of my fav watch youtube channels! Really enjoying the educational content regarding purchasing of watches. Since the Watch Snob disappeared a few years ago, I've missed this type of well intentioned advice for the unitiated (and the confused!). What are your thoughts on collecting lots of pieces vs one or two high end ones for the same budget? That was another classic Watch Snob topic :)

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks for stopping by! My advice is collect as many as you like until you feel guilty, then sell one 😂

[@paulb9453]

Excellent video, again. It certainly eases my mind that staying 'in my lane' with regard to affordable watches is still a fun way to enjoy horology. My budget is £500 ($600?) but I recall a time when my rent cleared out all of my monthly income and £75 was a stretch. We all move on, sideways, or occasionally downwards (I still wear my £75 Pulsar Kinetic and £26 Casio), and now looking at a £300-500 quartz Victorinox, which could probably destroy a mechanical luxury watch in a game of conkers. Thanks for the great video and I enjoy the added input from your wife, very funny!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you for watching!

[@zazaincalifornia]

Just discovered the channel and not only the smooth voice of watchfinder has hands but now a face I can link too! For me research is manly a way to intellectualize a big purchase that’s hard to justify otherwise haha if I try it and I love it, then it’s a go

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Sometimes you just got to go with your gut!

[@ollyb7570]

I’m bookmarking this for the times I need to snap out of it…. especially the “good value” watches that cost thousands.

[@bjoernaltmann]

Very good insights!

[@threefive2072]

enjoying the commentary andrew! one small suggestion, align the b-roll with the topic? e.g. tudor BB ... then show the rolex destro ?

[@jeffmitchell4372]

Andrew - you truly ARE the hidden “gem” in the Watch Community !!! Touché 😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼!!! I salute you Sir on your raw honesty, depth of knowledge and your enthusiasm…. …..don’t ever change, don’t ever be the 14060M that got away and don’t EVER go Corporate on us, just saying….. ….and I’m hopeful that one day, just maybe, you’ll review a Laurent Ferrier in it’s naked glory!! Until then, Monsieur, keep up the good, mesmerising and thrilling work…..

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you very much 😊

[@cajanir]

Good video. IMO the biggest mistake is taking watch collecting too seriously, which usually results in overspending. If you can't comfortably afford a Submariner then don't buy one. Pinching all your pennies for two + years to get a watch means you have to be overly concerned about potential resale value, buyer's remorse, seller's remorse, etc. If you don't take it all so seriously and just spend amounts you're comfortable losing then it's nowhere near as stressful.

[@bullnose01]

Andrew, it was because of your video on the Hamilton Railway Special that I got one as my birth year watch, which was a twofer since I also was born in Lancaster, PA, when Hamilton still was based there. It presently is sitting on a stand beside my computer happily ticking away at about +4 sec./day. Not bad for a 70 year old timepiece. Much thanks for the inspiration.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

That’s so cool, thanks for letting me know! I recently “upgraded” mine by swapping the front and back cases so I can always look at the movement 😂

[@bullnose01]

@@AndrewMorganWatches Now you have inspired me to find a replacement bezel and crystal to put on the back of the watch. 😊

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@bullnose01 awesome! Then you’ll be able to enjoy the watch twice as much! Fun fact, a pocket watch with a Crystal on the back as well as the front is known as a salesman case, because people travelling around selling them would show off the movement too

[@bullnose01]

@@AndrewMorganWatches That was the genesis of the Bulova Accutron Spaceview watch. Customers were so intrigued by the saleman models that showed the unique tuning fork mechanism that Bulova decided to commercially release a "see through" version.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@bullnose01 huh, I had no idea!

[@romanmichaelhamilton8729]

Good video Andrew. Jenni Elle just made a Q&A video and said that she loves the watch hobby, but it's not worth the money from what a person gets out of it. After being a watch collector for many a year, I really don't understand why a watch such an AP Royal Oak costs so much as there's so only so much fancy and accurate that a company can do.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

There’s definitely a point of diminishing returns (in more ways than one).

[@thomasmargolis6057]

One can overthink THIS too. I have several and they include Bostok amphibian and komanderski. Other watches that went to ali express, where more luck than not there, and bought watches to verify I liked it. I am at a point, where I am looking for special watch @ this point. I buy what I like, and with some mistakes along the way.

[@abzfarooq3510]

That ‘Hello’ at the beginning reminded of James May’s ‘Hello’

[@MyVideosWillCalmU]

Up vote this video for the algorithms👍🏾.. The watch community needs Andrew more then you think! I been in collecting around 10 years! The amount of times I heard this type of video! And no one listen's! Mark my words you will see this video in years to come. And smile to yourself like I am watching the video. Thinking all that advice I could of actually listen to! And I did everything said in this video! 😂🙃

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks very much, and pay attention this time 😆

[@MyVideosWillCalmU]

@@AndrewMorganWatches 🤣🤣👊🏾

[@MastinoNapoletano420]

Delayed Gratification. Great advice and great video!

[@luvwatchesusa8333]

Thank you for you insight and advice. I am glade I can finally put a face to the talking hands.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Pleased to have you here!

[@glassisking]

I've been spacing my watch purchases out by 6-12 months since I got into watches in 2020, which feels like plenty of time to research, learn, and evolve my tastes. Yet I can't help but notice I'm on pace to have more than a dozen watches in a few years, which is probably more than I can or want to handle, as I'd like to be able to wear each one at least once a week or so. I am of course hoping that I can eventually space out my purchases by 2-3+ years, but it's hard to imagine waiting so long for new acquisitions when acquiring and enjoying new watches is the best part of this "hobby", and thus far I have no desire or intention to flip anything...

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

That’s a very self-controlled method, I like it

[@MrRevvvhead]

I set a number at 6, so it's one in one out now.

[@donaldneo4317]

Eventually you will come to learn and find out the number that you want in your collection and its 6 for me as well excluding a G-shock beater that I leave in my car incase I need to swap out for Gym and etc... so its one in one out for me as well.

[@alexwatchserbia9960]

Same thing with Tissot prx I went to buy it but when I've put it on my wrist I've changed my mind. It is still a cool watch it is just not for me

[@WatchJapan]

Simply outstanding! 👏🏽

[@curtbrown7718]

I believe that once one has cultivated and established a respectful, strong, and friendly relationship with a person at a dealer, nurture it like any other relationship. Even if you are not seeking a new watch, email or phone the person to relay what you are seeing in the watch industry, or just to say “hi”. The continued contact makes the dealer feel special, it shows you are serious about watches, and it can assist in you getting the watch you want when you want it, perhaps even at a discount. Thank you.

[@MTbone7]

Good vid. I’ve seen those hands somewhere before though…

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

LOL

[@alexandrosgiannikos9796]

Great watches and great enjoyment must not come with crazy high prices. I am so in love with my Nomos Ludwig or my Tissot PRX.

[@ggndrums]

Listen to Charlotte! Hahaha! Solid video, Andrew! Thanks For the tips.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Never! 😂

[@mitchmitchell9588]

1. Excellent advice. Again, easier said than done. As Shyakamuni Buddha teaches us, "take the middle path." Or as Spike Lee might say, "Split the difference!" 2. I also thought you were going to say "Always listen to your wife." Seriously. 3. Nice score on the rebound, i.e., Scrooge McDuck.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

As one of my previous videos attested, only listen to your wife sometimes

[@mitchmitchell9588]

Ah yes. The Chanel conundrum. Fair point. Only sometimes.

[@gmp7458]

Great advice, one thing I have learnt is watches can look very different in real life compared to KZbin and Instagram, sounds like common sense. But I have been surprised recently that some pictures and videos don't do the watches justice.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Yeah, it’s surprising sometimes!

[@ofmanynicknames]

Seriously. Grand Seiko is especially bad with pictures that don’t do the watch justice, and Credor too.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@ofmanynicknames that’s a good point. They never quite get it right

[@dantompson]

I think too many people buy certain watches because they are convinced (usually by hype) that's its the right purchase. I bought a Planet ocean chrono as a bit of an impulse, its only when i got the moonwatch i knew what i should be feeling when wearing a watch and that I never loved the planet ocean, so I sold it and while an expensive mistake it was a great lesson learnt.

[@jensbarslund9924]

Love your cannel - but I would love to see a picture of the watches you are talking about... it will give a much better perception / understanding of what you think about the individual watches. Thanks again for somew super coll and informative videoes - your watchfreind from Copenhagen

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

I do that when I can, sometimes I just run out of time 😅

[@Harald_Saller]

I think you are talkin' about me. April 2022: 1 Rolex Milgauss | October 2022: Rolex Milgauss, Rolex Submariner S/G, Cartier Santos Blue, JLC Reverso Duo, Heuer Montreal 160th anniversary, Nomos Autobahn, Tudor GMT Rootbeer, Tudor Chrono S/G, Panerai Luminor Due, Nomos Tetra, Brew Retromatic and a Omega Seamaster 300M Sedna Gold. :D

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Wow! That’s a lot of watches and nice ones, to boot. That Sedna Gold Diver 300 must look lovely in person, I bet.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Blimey!

[@josha4128]

Balance in life is such a simple concept, but one that almost every human being struggles with.

[@HB92647]

I didn’t even realize this was you until you started talking… It’s trippy seeing you talk. Big fan by the way, sorry if that was unclear.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks very much!

[@RobinhoodarrowsRHA]

Keepin it real bruv innit! atb, Kev

[@Furniture121]

Awesome video! BLUF; buy what you like, everything in moderation (including moderation).

[@garybliss5673]

Andrew -- i have some 'advice' that may not be useful to all, but i stumbled upon this collecting approach . . . and it had unintended consequences. For reasons too tedious to explain i am attracted to classic, fairly simple, styles. When i realized that many of my interests -- say, flieger watches or any of a half dozen early-ish diver designs -- i realized that i could 'test drive' the designs for a few hundred dollars (less when i resold them for half) in the Chinese homage market. The idea was: wear it on my wrist for six months and see if the ardor abated or was enhanced? Yes, well, that didn't turn out so well, did it? Ownership ended up convincing myself that a Chinese homage -- particularly one tarted up with my own custom dial -- could very well serve me without the cost or, importantly, emotional overhead of an expensive watch. They can even keep COSC time! Thus i have been cast into the outer darkness in the minds of many watch enthusiasts, but am happy nonetheless. -- gary ray

[@ilcbttg]

Easiest KZbin subscribe! Awesome content, and the video looks great.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks very much 😊

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

I always enjoyed watches from the day my grandmother gifted me my first tiny automatic watch at age 5 after she taught me to read time. I only buy a watch once I get attracted to its aesthetics and that I get satisfied with its calibre. After that tiny automatic which I wore until it’s strap desintegrated, my parents gifted me a Seiko LCD quartz with alarm, chrono, etc… bought in Singapore around mid-70ies. Then I got a 17 jewels automatic dressy Seiko for high school graduation. At 18 I bought a Cartier Santos steel & gold which I wore almost daily until it’s bracelet was worn out. The Santos travelled to the UK & Norway North Sea, US and Artic Russia above the artic circle by -55 deg C. This was returned to service 3 times but it was kept impeccable including the whole bracelet & clasp replacement. In 1983 I was gifted a Swatch which led me to buy 2 more throughout the 90ies, these colourful watches were used to go on holidays. When my Santos went to service in 2001, I went to buy my first Hamilton, a beautiful chronograph which I wore whilst working in Vietnam. I had to go diving in Caribbean and Malaysia so here came my second Hamilton which is a diver with two crowns; a beautiful watch. In 2005 I bought a beautiful IWC Spitfire Doppelchronograph then a year later came the limited Ceramic Doppelchronograph which I bought as my tool watch to travel to oil & gas sites around the world because it flies under the radar and does not scratch. I now enjoy more the watches which fly under the radar. In 2008 I could not resist the appeal and the romance of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968, this has travelled with me in many places including Brunei, Iraq, Yemen, Angola, South Africa and UAE whilst providing me with a pleasant alarm to wake up to. The October 2019 Omega newsletter revealed to me a watch I definitely had to have, my first titanium watch with a pleasant chocolate and salted butter caramel colours scheme; the Seamaster No Time To Die. I got it in May 2022 with both its emblematic Milanese bracelet reminiscent of the 60ies - 70ies and two of its NATO to allow cleaning. It’s a pleasure of a watch but I now realise that having too many is not ideal as one can only wear one at a time… but I never sell any of my watches as each of these is associated with memories. Oh, and I also have kept my father’s watch of the times when he was participating in experimental saturation dives as well as working on subsea wellheads… Things did not always end well, there were gas mixes and hoses connections mistakes, casualties were a regular occurrence, … To me it’s the most precious of my watches; it’s reminiscent of time past of all these heroes pioneering saturation diving…

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

That sounds like a great collection!

[@alanmckinnon6791]

#2 happened to me with the Tissot PRX. It looks fantastic in the pics but when I tried it on - nah, no longer for me and I totally lost interest in the watch in an instant

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

In my case, I didn’t even want to try it on once I saw it in the display case. It was an instant “the PRX and its variants are not for me” realization.

[@harrybilsonia]

Haven't seen this channel before and didn't look up anything but I'm pretty sure -- based on the hours of watching lmao -- that this is the Watchfinder guy!!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Indeed it is

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

You knows it!

[@attila2246]

I rushed to get 1 of each watch category in my collection, after that I've calmed down a bit. Bought a diver, chrono, dress and beater within 8 months.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Whoa lol

[@MrZZooh]

I have a whole bunch of automatic chronographs because as a low income person I couldn't really afford one so when I found a 7750 watch for 300 dollars on ebay I jumped and bought one and it's only been downhill since then. I now have over 10 watches, most of which are auto chronos i bought with credit. I love the movements more than the watches themselves sometimes and can't let go but I'm drowning in debt so I am gonna sell several of them. I wish I had just gotten myself a solid luxury watch used, rather than all these mid tier ones.

[@ivankerr3570]

Biggest mistake would be to buy from large online watch dealers. Overpriced watches sourced from other dealers mostly without being properly checked.

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

Best advice is know your self-what features of a watch is important to you?

[@lv407]

Philosophical! It applies in all fields...

[@MartininitraM]

Like a lot of people I’ve been really intrigued by both the Submariner no date and Explorer 36. Until I finally tried them on and thought nah…. The hunt for these where over. I’ll never buy them.

[@diavalus]

I was the same with the Yachmaster. Now, after two years, I am so glad I didn’t buy it.

[@E-jit]

Going off of the spending money bit there is something I’d like to add. I think it’s a bad idea to save up money for a year or more only to buy a watch. Yes, it might be your grail watch but remember that nobody actually needs a watch and think of the things that you actually do need which also costs money. Not a mistake I’ve made but one I have kept in mind.

[@sp-tw8ij]

l am willing to wait for the watch market to cool down. My friend got me interested in buying a Rolex, l told him l don't do dive watches, but a bought an own brand diver online just to see what the fuss is about. Took some getting used too, but l can see why he likes it, the diver is now my daily. I settled on a Longines Heritage diver as l prefer a clean look, but will wait until it hits the previously owned market and becomes a little more affodable. Hopefully they will have one in Bicester Village on my next visit

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

The Legend Diver is a great choice 👍

[@hermdude]

2:44 I feel attacked 😂 Granted, in hindsight it's not something I would recommend anyone to do when they don't even know anything about watches before that first watch; I've been exposed to watches by a friend many years ago with his Pateks and APs so in some sense that appreciation for watches lay dormant until recently. And my watches are pretty much logarithmic in value and a mix of different styles that I fancy, so I'm pretty much happy with my relatively... moderate... collection of watches.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

I wrote that bit especially for you 😁

[@Leedoggie6677]

Hey, Andy. Do you have any audiobooks available? I’d like to listen whilst I toil for “the man”

[@paulo1901]

Hi Andrew! Thanks for the advice. When will you show us your watch collection? Cheers!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

When I get a good enough lens 😅

[@paulo1901]

@@AndrewMorganWatches Can't you borrow equipment from Watchfinder?

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@paulo1901 hopefully soon!

[@paulo1901]

@@AndrewMorganWatches Waiting to see your collection, Andrew.

[@andrewjackson8089]

Agree….I saw a Daytona in the flesh the other day….I was surprisingly underwhelmed. Same time I saw an AP Offshore….and it was horrible 😮

[@67NewEngland]

- I thought you were going to say listen to your wife as well…😆. Love the video. It’s like you were talking to me. I have a tough time with spending money on myself even though I have full support of my wife. I also live the learning experience. History, mechanics, machined brushed and polished metals…what’s not to love.

[@AKA-if2rc]

Hi Andrew Any thoughts on Gerard Charles watchs ?!!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Not sure, saw them everywhere and then not at all. Seem expensive at first glance but I’ve not had a chance to delve into them

[@bt3750]

perfect.

[@halebopp5332]

👍🏻 Oh sure, now you tell me. It took me 4 years and only about 90K to figure it out for myself. But thank you for another excellent vid.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

I didn’t want to interrupt 😄

[@tunokies]

It is a great community and if it's an unusual watch, searching a hashtag on Instagram and getting in touch with an existing owner has worked for me several times. Great channel, I wonder if we could see a little if your own stuff in the background like your pocket watch for example?

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks! I’m thinking of doing a collection vid sometime soon 🤔

[@asadshahabuddin1]

You are the best.

[@motokult]

It's nice to see the face of someone whose voice is so familiar.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you 😊

[@jayebirdjb7143]

The watch I really want is, not only out of my financial reach but I’d feel out of place wearing it in my social circle. I could pull it off though regardless.

[@JPTuddao]

This man's voice is so soothing

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks 😃

[@GoBrosb]

I’ve never sold any of the watches I’ve bought, as each one represents something to me. However, I nearly got rid of one once; my Tudor Grantour Flyback. The damn thing was just too heavy and chunky. Solution? Change the bracelet to a rally strap. Bloody Nora, as if by magic, it’s one of my favourites. Collection is up to nearly 40 now, as these bloody affordable microbrands aren’t helping (but I’m loving it!). Price of a watch does not matter to me; it’s what I like, so if that’s a $600 Farer Ainsdale quartz l, then so be it! It doesn’t always have to be a tourbillion (sorry, Mario!)

[@JMNTN]

i owned dozens watches, none where over 300 euros, haven't even spend over 1000 euros total. I learned to appreciate cheap watches, a perfectly build watch has no charm in my opinion. I have 4 watches that i'm happy enough with to be in my collection, not counting family or childhood watches.

[@goncalomatos2824]

Hey Andrew. Congrats on the new channel btw. I have two questions actually that would like to have your opinion on if you don´t mind. One is what do you think of the Oris Aquis without being the calibre 400 (I´m thinking o buying one, that´s why) and the other is related to a birth year watch. I was born in 1989 and don´t know what a good example would be, minding that I can´t afford luxury watches unfortunatly. Thanks

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Oris aquis has always been a good watch with or without the 400. A seiko or your preference from 1989 would be my bet. Thanks for watching!

[@goncalomatos2824]

@@AndrewMorganWatches Thank you so much Andrew. By the way, I´ve been strugling to find a seiko 1989 model. do you happen to know any? thank you

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@goncalomatos2824 a Seiko 5 would be a good shout

[@goncalomatos2824]

@@AndrewMorganWatches thanks 😉

[@watchmunch3240]

Subscribed

[@MetalG1980]

Andrew, for a first luxury watch, which would you pick. Omega Seamaster 300, Longines Spirit Zulu, Tudor BB58 or the new Tudor Pelagos 39mm

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

BB58 all day long!

[@MetalG1980]

Now to find one 🤣

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@MetalG1980 are they not available where you are? Plenty of them in the UK