What You NEED To Know BEFORE Buying These Hot Watches!

[@jimmccaig7946]

Great show. BB54 just needs a red 12 bezel marker. Then it is my Grail.

[@ireneuszotulski6177]

It's not for the first time I see a watch expert criticizing the new King Seiko (the proper one, not that downsized toy on a steel bracelet) for its 6L35 movement. It was initially disheartening for me. I liked the watch a lot but wavered on whether to buy it. When I eventually did, got pleasantly surprised with the accuracy. That officially condemned 6L stays within +/-2s a day, regardless the conditions. Andrew, I don't know about you, but for me it is pretty impressive. Actually, I've never came across anyone who criticized King Seiko's real-life specs, just the claimed ones. But there are specs and specs, just like there are dinner jackets and dinner jackets (this is the latter).

[@Chiller11]

“The choice is as endless as a prog rock A side.” That’s why I subbed to this channel. I’m not really a watch obsessed person but I do enjoy the soothing baritone and the humour of Mr. Morgan.

[@theshadowman1398]

1. Navitimer ( non chronograph ) 2. Seiko Willard 3. Seiko Emperor Tuna 4. Hamilton Ventura Automatic

[@iamthejad]

Cartier Panthere is a watch I salivate over at least once a month. Still, I can't bring myself to actually get one. Why, you ask. Well, women mostly wear it. The other thing would be, it only comes in Quartz. I understand that Santos exists..well, it ain't a Panthere.

[@BaddogSports]

The Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix is my grail watch. Something I’m hoping to achieve before I leave this Earth.

[@jeffusrangerairborne9061]

"A Those Saving are Passed Onto YOOOOOU!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Andrew,,, (I mean.... Talking Hands😊), You're Hilarious.

[@syklum]

Fifty-six is so underrated and hated based on the specs on paper, but if you actually wear one you will think otherwise. Finishing is top notch and well-balanced dial. Can be a sport, casual, and dress watch at the same time.

[@Weedandwatches]

I love it!!

[@dd-dd2co]

You own one?

[@Weedandwatches]

@@dd-dd2co yes blue on leather

[@dd-dd2co]

​@@Weedandwatches Thinking of getting the Brown Dial Rose Gold version. What a beauty that one is.

[@syklum]

@@dd-dd2co Yes!

[@GrumblingForesight]

I laugh out loud at Grand Kong! As always, thank you for the impeccable writing.

[@jsytac]

What’s with the deja vu (glitch in the matrix) at 3:42 🤯

[@HKFunster]

What’s with the deja vu (glitch in the matrix) at 3:42 🤯

[@MHM1975]

What’s with the deja vu (glitch in the matrix) at 3:42 🤯

[@daniell2217]

(1) ALS Saxonia Annual Calendar. EXCEPT that days 1-9 are “one-eyed” instead of reading “01”, “02”, etc. (2) JLC Master Control Chronograph Calendar, rose gold, black dial. EXCEPT the red text is illegible against the black dial.

[@gotshpilkes]

The retro Omega Seamaster 300 is the watch I want but I can't abide the faux aged lume. They removed the stoopid He escape valve (hallelujah!) only to "pre-age" the watch for me. I'm beginning to think Omega are just messing with me personally.

[@whatisthis__95]

I doesn't have aged lume, it just has cream colored lume

[@gotshpilkes]

@@whatisthis__95 Faux is in the eye of the beholder.

[@tightywhiteypoo]

I have this watch (the ceramic version). It’s SO close to being ‘there’ but it truly just doesn’t quite scratch the itch for the Big Triangle variants. It’s far too thick and the lume dies quickly in my example. But it’s the thickness that keeps causing me to reach for my sub or gmt’s most days. Then it’s also got the bastardized 21mm lug width that makes it a nightmare trying to source aftermarket bracelets. It’s just so close to being great, but it certainly falls short.

[@ProfessorPesca]

“Grand Kong” was a fabulous little callback joke there. Chapeau.

[@eseskay99]

Andrew! You are the best watch expert on KZbin.

[@jhrodriguez08]

Teddy would disagree with that 😅

[@eseskay99]

@@jhrodriguez08 No doubt, that Teddy is good, but Andrew is a word smith and very funny too.

[@jhrodriguez08]

@@eseskay99 Tim Mosso is another gifted watch content presenter

[@MasterCraft297]

Andrew, “swangers on a 250 gto!!” Wow you are a poet!!! Swangers 😂😂😂

[@Weedandwatches]

I have the fiftysix blue on blue leather… it’s amazing!!! I have no complaints at all The dial changes in the light so much… the only people down on it haven’t actual seen it

[@aeis3007]

The blue is the way to go with that watch imo. Looks great

[@Weedandwatches]

@@aeis3007 the dial is magnificent

[@dannysimenauer5745]

The Brritling Premiere at 5:15 is perfect except one flaw! The symmetry and beauty of the dial is marred by the 2,4,8, and 10 being cut! I prefer these numbers be left off of the dial like the 3 and the 9.

[@nathans9764]

I agree. I hate when watches look like they designed a dial without the complications and then just shove them in afterwards.

[@joninawhitecoat]

The Tudor Pelagos is lovely... apart from that f***ing abysmal cheap and nasty date window.

[@ChrisElworthy]

For me the Parmigiani Fleurier TONDA PF MICRO-ROTOR STEEL PLATINUM is just about perfect. Except for the price and that Charles III is a brand ambassador.

[@jaysea33]

The 007 seamaster titanium. I love everything about it except price! It's over double a base 300m bit it's not twice the watch

[@rochansanga1842]

King Kong's bigger brother, Grand Kong🤣🤣🤣

[@finesse49]

A Little Lange 1 would be nice to have but for a single flaw - the price or maybe there's a second flaw in that they likely wouldn't sell me one.😢

[@extremejoy]

King Kong bigger brother…Grand Kong… 😂😂😂 Well played sir; well played! 😂😂😂

[@Jason_Quinn]

I lol'ed. And then I searched the comments for this one. :D

[@theenavybluemonster]

Seiko shouldn’t have put out the King Seikos with 6R’s. They should have just put them out with the 6L’s like they recently did. Less confusing and properly placed above Seiko but below Grand Seiko for modern Seiko marketing to different price segments.

[@ChromeMan04]

I think presages should come with 6Ls

[@mrdisco99]

So many otherwise great watch dials are ruined by a poorly placed date window. Also I lolled at Grand Kong.

[@terrysky83]

Dear Andrew, you are seriously disturbed by the date complication aren't you? Do you not understand date-time is literally the 1 concept invented by humans to keep society in sync? Get with the programme

[@wingi7722]

Excellent topic! I do need to contend with you about "Humans" and size. There are plenty of humans that 40mm is really a bit small and 42 probably is perfect. And it's not just about wrist size. It's about Human Eyes! Particularly OLDER human eyes that struggle to see or appreciate the details on smaller dials. Whereas we can actually see more on a 42 to 44mm watch. It's even worse if we have to wear glasses or contacts for short sightedness so that we can see clearly in the distance. Things like watches and cellphones just turn into a blur. Another thing I'd like to see is more fully lumed bezels on Omegas and other higher end pieces. (I don't really care about Rolex). If Micro Brands can do it in spades then why can't the big brands?

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

still the most ugly watch in the horlogerie....Nautilus...not that the aquanaut is much better

[@jeanlefranc3817]

A 39 mm Vacheron Constantin double rétrograde Patrimony in Rosegold would be really nice.

[@johnnygyro4090]

This guys analogies keep me chuckling, but the Xbox controller reference had me laughing out loud!

[@v-gun9735]

You’ve messed up with the editing and repeated the same sentence/paragraph twice at 3:46 and 3:56.

[@dtomli1]

I thought I was having a stroke. Lol.

[@deepakh.s6346]

I thought it was just me

[@zhicaofang2354]

I love my Tudor Black Bay GMT. The design is packed with vintage vibe, the bezel color is more subtle and refined than the Rolex GMT Master II in my opinion, and the original NATO strap is quite comfortable. But there is no denial that it is a thick and weighty watch and it did take me about a month to get used to its weight and thickness. If only Tudor would make it even 1mm thinner.

[@shyadeny]

The Beijing SM is cheaper because NO ONE WANTS to wear Beijing on their wrist loool

[@tapaschakraborty3691]

True. No one will spend a penny that says Bejing. Love from India.

[@thomasmilea2608]

With our communities shared love of time, and the magnificent engines that display it, I thought it would be great to rank based on just that, time. The past, present and future. Past - Hamilton Piping Rock Chronograph Present - Grand Seiko Heritage SBGJ259 Future - Ressence Sage Green Type 8 S

[@fredrikbergmark2634]

Love your channels. But must say i'm extremly tired of your comercials about the boring boooring prx. Please!

[@MrPleers]

Agreed.

[@antyvirusuk8056]

Bulova lunar pilot... Need i say more?

[@stephan3500]

Hey Andrew - Good choice for "almost perfect", I didn#t appreciate the x-Box controller dial, too. So I chose the Nekton Edition. THIS may be your perfect. You may also notice the inverse sculpturing of the wave dial...

[@rogerbooth8127]

I think the Rolex Daytona (especially the Panda) is a great looking watch, but I can't handle the screw down push buttons. I know they serve a purpose, but they look line warts to me.

[@charleschaimkohl]

I love the seamaster 300 but I really dislike the bracelet

[@antonygiurco]

Ikr

[@klevenspielberg]

Uncle Straps is your friend then.

[@betterself679]

Agreed. It’s my pain point for this watch.

[@slayerfan545]

I love the bracelet

[@JoeyJiggles]

Yup! But I also hate the hands. So will never purchase this watch.

[@denniskwok7613]

I owned a Grand Seiko SGBA413 Cherry Blossom for a year. I loved it. The sculpted bezeless 62GS case was to die for. The dial was astonishing yet subtle. The hands were sharp enough to lance my eyes out of my head. The Spring Drive movement was as accurate is it was ground breaking. However, three things annoyed me to the point of selling it. One; the 13mm thickness due to the protruding vaseback. Two; the generically shaped endlinks which didn't match the lugs of the case. Three; the large opaque lion logo on the display caseback, which meant that said display caseback didn't actually display much. 🤦

[@MrPleers]

The near perfect watch for me would be the Rolex Submariner. If it wasn't for that overkill of text on the dial.

[@garyboyle695]

Or the horrible cheap Cyclops.

[@MrPleers]

@@garyboyle695 I would go for the no date option anyway.

[@matti3090]

I am having an eye on the Longines Zulu Time in Green. If I would have nitpick, I would say that the lugs are a bit too long. Otherwise it seems perfect! Sadly, my 1-watch collection is already full at the moment.😅

[@Filipolis]

There's a new 39mm version which might help!

[@matti3090]

Yes, I would probably take the 39mm. But it is anyway more of a visual nitpick, the watch looks a bit too oval for my taste.

[@josephlee3169]

What is your one watch?!! @@matti3090

[@carlmullender2941]

Thank you, so love your video critiques of the watch industry.💪

[@talhamughal1739]

The Omega Seamaster immediately reminded me of Yachtmaster I due to the bezel. Both are beautiful. The King Seiko releases have been ticking off the enthusiasts with movements which do not compliment the looks of it nor justify the price of it.

[@nathanjay7817]

The nekton version is a better look than the Beijing variant.

[@DouglasRosser]

Nearly every Grand Seiko - too chonky!

[@jeffsmith268]

Andrew: you are really good at what you do. Thanks for the content and fun you add to my obsession! I have a lot of watches and I keep giving y fair wrist time to my Rolex Explorer II white dial. It is a pretty darn good balance of durability, functionality and style in my opinion. The only criticism is that the case back is so boring. They should have an engraving of Sir Edmund Hillary, Teddy Rosevelt or Andrew Morgan!

[@ryanjofre]

Do you have the older reference or the larger/newer one? Is your white dial called Polar or do they have multiple white dials? Rolex is King of watches and Grand Master of horribly boring casebacks! That Beijing 2022 Omega Seamaster is hideous.

[@Molland-photography]

To me personally, the Patek 5196P is the most beautiful watch ever made.. Why?? 1) the most beautiful dial to me is a two tone dial (a dial with variation). 2) the most beautiful indices are Breguet numerals. 3) the most beautiful hands in my opinion are leaf hands. 4) it is a Patek... It is so close to perfect, but still has 3 flaws... 1) it has no hacking seconds.. what is the point of being ultra accurate (-2/+3 sec a day) when you can not set it properly?? 2) No transparent back. A lot of the money you pay for a Patek is for the movement; so at least show it.. 3) as with all pateks; the number 3 on the small dial. Have you notices, the small numbers on the second dial? they are all the same font as the larger numbers at the hours, apart from the 3; that is different and has a flag top. strange and less beautiful.. But still, I have not come across an other watch that is closer to perfect for me...

[@andreiosaner5497]

I feel you. The closed case back can be explained by the fact that PP used a too small movement (like on most contemporary Calatravas). Another indicator for this too small movement is the (too) high positioned small seconds. It’s a shame. Unfortunately it’s quite common these days…

[@Molland-photography]

I have an different opinion about the too small movement... I know many poeple complain about it, but I think it is brilliant! I personally dislike how with most small second watches the small seconds subdial eats away the indicator at 6. In this watch, because it is higher the 6 is without any bites out of it. I much prefer it this way!!! Just show the movement through a smaller looking glass as with my meister singer. The used eta 2824 is also much smaller than the watch, it has a display case, and looks fine (same with the Ciga blue planet).. @@andreiosaner5497

[@SampleTracks2224]

I would like to know which SW510 powered watches get down to 11.5mm. Sinn's SW510 autos are 15-17mm and if they make a manual-winder, it isn't going to be 11.5. Hanhart's don't, Hamilton's certainly don't, and not even Farer gets close. Even IWC's Portugieser chrono can only skinny down to 13.3 as an automatic, and that's with a paper-thin flat crystal and caseback with all of 30m of WR. Whereas manual-wind chronos of old were always at least 12 or 13mm thick including the crystal - and that puts the proportions of this larger, 40mm Breitling not at paving-slab, but "slender". Details, please!

[@wristopia4101]

People just do not like those Yachtmaster bezels.........Even if its an actual Yachtmaster!

[@joshuakaplan5726]

I truly think of the Omega ATs didnt have PCLs and had a microadjust on the clasp, like on the SMP, and not a butterfly clasp, then that would be perfect. but the PCLs and non-micro-adjust butterfly clasp is what held me back from an Omega AT.

[@allthetime7583]

And the flat clasp makes the bracelet uncomfortable. I stuck my AT on a leather strap and now I can’t stop wearing it

[@joshuakaplan5726]

@@allthetime7583 the AT rubber straps with deployant clasps are awesome too!

[@donotreadthis26]

How am I the only person around who is bothered about the 3 empty jewels in the pistachio breitling's chronograph bridge? It's such horrendously awful and just flat out cheap movement design, it drops this watch from "mouth-watering" to "not wanting to touch it with a 10ft pole" for me.

[@ryanjofre]

“Old man watch” lover with skinny wrists & Girard Perrregaux fanboy here!🤣 This is an exceptional video dude. 🙏 Thanks

[@philobrien1713]

My Oris Diver 65 3 o'clock date window... A month after I bought it they went to 6 o'clock.far nicer layout¡ Oh well!!!

[@xgford94]

Any Grand Seiko with a that carbuncle power reserve OMFG that’s so unnecessary put it on the back if you must. Otherwise just wind the bloody thing

[@JochenVogel]

The King Seiko Chronometer movement at 2:43 looks very similar to a 1950s FHF 73 movement I have in my collection. The only differences I can spot are more cap-stones in the Seiko and a balance-bridge instead of a cock.

[@chriscon8463]

On a more general level, it’s poorly-fitting bracelets, especially those lacking micro-adjustments. How is that even acceptable? One of the most important things to me is watch comfort, and unless I can get a good fit, I’m not going to wear it.

[@notyourdaddy8300]

Swapped out at Timpsons lol

[@thomasthings7293]

About the Omega, i own this one. And I have to say, that you don´t really see the markers. You need an eagle eye to spot them at first glance and when you dont know what to look for, you don´t see them at all. At first in the shop I thougt this were some markings for diving, as you actualy only see the red one on the 2 and the yellow on the 8 prominently. I don´t mind them. But my issue with the watch is the bracelett. It is to much metal for the watch, the other Seamasters got a bezel with a different colour. But the Titanium does not differ too much from the rest of the watch. The Yachmaster usualy is on a rubber strap wich provides some contrast to the rest of the case. So I fitted my Seamaster with a blue and grey Nato and it gives the watch a completly different look. I also tried some rubber straps but I havent found the right dark blue yet.............

[@willdavenport1477]

Rolex Wimbledon dial: I almost pulled the trigger several times, but that damn 9 o'clock white marker keeps stopping me

[@BenJamin-rt7ui]

Explorer. 36(35)mm is too small. 40(39)mm is too big. Annoying. Extremely.

[@jwdepriest]

Agree with Datora would be mine if not so thick! Also the bracelet/N2 on Seamaster 300 keep me away.

[@acp02091]

So much to love about the hobby, why all the fly in the ointment talk? Hey Andrew, what’s the best most favorite watch you own and why? Mine is a 20 year old quartz Seiko my Grandparents gifted to me upon high school graduation. It was pretty much my one watch for 20 years, then I fell in with you lot and now I have more watches than a normal person should….

[@denniskwok7613]

He only owns two watches. A BB58 and a GS Omiwatari.

[@acp02091]

@@denniskwok7613 Slander! Scandal! Say it isn’t so!

[@xtrvette4412]

I am not going to lie to you guys, even though Indislike The SMP bracelet, I love the new blue color.

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Your sense of humor is second to none! 😂

[@vdbdg]

The absence of running seconds on Patek complication models annoys me.

[@MisterKnightly]

The right size for humans? Why are all watch KZbin channel presenters so small?!

[@Vortex1988]

Sorry but you immediately lost me with the Seamaster's titanium bezel. There's nothing I hate more than a bezel that blends into the bracelet.

[@gfrank9772]

The Nekton is better than the Olympic version of the SMP300

[@deansusec8745]

Almost, hmm... The helium escape valve on the seamaster is an eyesore.

[@iCrilleSwe]

I am sure this question has been asked over and over. But the logo of the channel, what does it say?

[@JaySmith-pv2mw]

There are so many watches that are oh so close because I have a small wrist and anything over 40mm is too big. 😢

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

I love my SMP300 … i would love it even more if it was 40mm

[@ChromeMan04]

Im not really fan of King Seikos prefer Presages much more.

[@sesetti]

If Seiko rereleases the digiborg I'll have to get one no matter what. I'll sell my car if I have to lol

[@birdytiger]

Can only imagine the face your wife made when she stumbled in on your merch plug

[@nelsonang]

king kong’s big brother grand kong 😂 i can’t stop laughing 😂🤣😂🤣

[@stevenbennett3922]

Omega Railmaster XL if you are asking

[@Melontheyoutuber]

13mm too thick? Man where are the reviewers/dealers with manly wrists? 13mm isn’t too thick by any stretch 😂

[@markenlightenment7101]

It's thick for a dress watch

[@MrPleers]

@@markenlightenment7101 Indeed. Not easy to slide under a sleeve. For a diver it would be fine.

[@JeeGee114]

Since when is a chrono a dress watch. You wear a chrono with a Polo while driving your classic car through the countryside.

[@dtroutmann]

I just discovered the aquaterra day-date as close to perfect as I could find

[@stevenbennett3922]

One of those hats with an umbrella on top.......weak

[@GEWDJ]

Grand Kong 😂😅

[@winstonheard9769]

such a great line lol

[@englandsammo3904]

Asking charlotte what she wants to do. LOL I feel this one

[@al-knows-nothing]

Helium escape valve. If you know, you know.

[@Patrik.Kirilov]

For me it’s Oris Aquis 400. It’s just missing something.

[@Alejosales]

I personally love THICK watches.

[@KerryJohnston-w6p]

I like the Tudor day date on even days and the Rolex day date on odd days.

[@ivanharlokin]

The Aquanaut - When you want a hand grenade themed Patek Philippe, with mass production level finishing, at a luxury price...... "Paul McCartney picked it, so it must be good"....just like he picked Heather Mills.

[@paulkukula6541]

I just love Vacheron Constantin. Maybe because it’s so out of reach. Also love the AP Code 11:59. Champagne taste on Dunny carters wages I suppose. Paul.

[@cheemomugdoo799]

Both the GS SBGJ259 (Bamboo Garden Path) and the SBJ261 (Peacock) are beautiful GMT's that are too thick, and have mediocre bracelets. I haven't had the occassion to try them on though, perhaps they will be as bad as I think on the wrist.

[@Mans1810]

Zenith El primero. The lugs 😢

[@dukes70]

The Omega SMP Nekton gives same Yacht-Master look with matte black dial and no Xbox controller for $1K more. Wish it had that Beijing blue dial (and a better bracelet!)

[@pendellobass2977]

What we need to know is that we need cold hard cash for these first.

[@itsnowjoke1381]

TheAquanaut is lovelier on the wrist than in any picture but of course in a world of 7,9 billion people only about 1500 to 2000 are made a year , 26 years of production., so probably no more than 60 thousand people in the world know how it feels to have a brand new one and have the strap cut for your wrist , What colour is your aquanaut ?

[@stevemoreno6241]

Instead of pistachio, why not wasabi?

[@wonderwatch2239]

Pistachios are green, wasabi is dyed green, and much more vibrant🤷‍♂️

[@vincent67239]

Why Not Wasabi sounds like a sick band name

[@SpaceG95]

That's a hot name

[@rohanrohilla1080]

Cuz Swiss hate Seiko

[@PietroCozziTinin]

There's special glue to fix your eyes.😎

[@zjebeusjsbbdj6310]

"Prog rock A-side" How old is this dinosaur

[@glennpettersson9002]

I recently watched the Nekkid Watchmaker gut and reassemble a Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso. Since then I can't get it out of my head.

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

Any grand seiko Great but disappointing bracelet that doesn’t match the quality of the watch Currently in love with the octo finissimo

[@localheroEd]

Patek 5236P is almost perfect, until you need to read the time as the hands are thin as human hair. Is that five past seven or an eyelash? No idea. The lovely syringe hands only come with numbers in a font that make comic sans look classy.

[@thenotanclan]

Andrew - Charlotte ALWAYS knows EXACTLY what she wants to ‘do with me’ EVERY night fella :)