20 Watches You MUST Avoid

You know the watches you want to buy, but how about the ones you don't? Here's 20 watches you should definitely avoid!
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[@onyotmunoz]

Came for the watches. Stayed for the humor.

[@welfareboy]

Respect Andrew for checking in on peoples mental health

[@Zandaia]

hearing u talk abt watches is exactly the same as jeremy clarkson describing cars, enjoyed every second of it

[@coniferslav8957]

He needs a show, Top Mainspring

[@etcot8220]

I totally agree, I find it poetic a la Clarkson in top gear.

[@milankovacevic1483]

Wow. Spot on! That's a great comparison, AM is definitely JC of the watch world. 🎉

[@glockman9c]

"If they all jumped into a Hublot store, would you do that too?" OUCH! LOL!

[@schopesonline]

Great sentiment at the end, all it takes is a conversation to change everything

[@samsullivan9701]

Respect to Marshal. Because of him, I signed up for watchmaking classes in a couple weeks with the AWCI in Cincinnati.

[@DogDoc1991]

Marshall makes watch repair accessible and watching his videos gives you a great appreciation for what goes into manufacturing a mechanical watch. I’d love to take up watch repair as a hobby but I don’t have the time in my life to develop the skills.

[@craigborrenpohl1233]

“Mulling is also one of the most satisfying things to do.” Most British sentence ever spoken.

[@seanbirtwistle649]

if only more people knew about the joys of mulling. it lets you indulge those impulses for as long as you want without a reality check 👍

[@josephburton3232]

When you're having a nice Sunday afternoon and Andrew reminds you that homeownership is no longer obtainable for the working class...

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

The truth never sleeps

[@scottlinton6577]

This is definitely up there with your best work. So well written 👌🏾 thanks!

[@MegaThucydides]

The part about simply not enjoying alcohol spoke to me. Thank you

[@jim.travis.youtube]

Always love the guy whose job is literally to sell more watches trying to talk me out of buying another watch. You're a stand-up guy, Andrew! ❤ (Pretty sure Andrew gets that no one will follow this advice, anyway. Yep, we're all doomed.)

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

I’ve learnt two things about watch collectors. One, they want my advice. Two, they never listen to it

[@Chiller11]

@@AndrewMorganWatches It’s like offering gummy bears as a replacement to a heroin addict. He’ll consume all your gummy bears on the way to his next fix.

[@ThatGuyUpThere]

I've made the compromise of making a "bucket" list of the watches I would and can buy, the list must be revised as it's too long.

[@sumalways]

First things first.I cant afford a rolex or an omega.Second even if i did there cant be one watch which suits each and every outfit that you wear.If you think im lying keep two watches one white dial one black and pair dark dial with darker ourfit and white with lighter outfits.Basically i rather have reasonably priced watches which i can pick up during the year whithout burning a big hole in my pocket.Some people are addicted to food, some with cars and us with watches😂

[@jsmith1649]

@@ThatGuyUpThereJust get a bigger bucket…

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

Agree with you about you wearing the watch and not the watch wearing you, most of my watches are between 36mm to 38mm but every now and then I love wearing my 45mm Panerai Radiomir 380 😊😊😊

[@powderhousewood]

I made the mistake of buying a clone. Not full on counterfeit, but a Pagani Rolex Pepsi from Amazon. The first time I wore it, I happened to be talking to an old timer who had a genuine vintage Rolex Pepsi. He commented that we had the same watch and I was embarrassed to tell him that no, we didn’t. #learnedthehardway

[@b.santos8804]

Yes - this is the danger of wearing a clone (or just a full on fake). While they might be, in and of themselves - excellent watches that have great specs and keep excellent time and obviously have the classic style and visual appeal of the "real" watch it is homaging (or faking) - at the end of the day, YOU know that it is just a pale imitation of the real thing, and if, on the off-chance you meet up with another fellow watch enthusiast, you'll be shame-faced having to admit you're wearing a fake or a clone.

[@threethrushes]

It's like someone who claims to have studied at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Bangalore Technical University. And when asked a pedestrian question about their time there, they don't get it right. Embarrassment all round.

[@chrisjones6439]

@@b.santos8804 surely clone and fake are the same thing.... Pagani aren't either....they have their name on the dial

[@alexmosteanu1713]

Great job, Andrew. Well written and very insightful… I am particularly impressed by your analogies. The outdoors part cracked me up- cars, watches always try to show you that once you purchase the product you enjoy the great outdoors, when the reality is that you will just enjoy signing up for a second job! Keep up the insanity sane!!!

[@jpadiver]

Great video Andrew, especially appreciate the sentiment and advice at the end. Your wit and endless supply of colorful analogies are a treasure to the watch community. Keep up the great work, and come back to Seattle to hang with us watch people again!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you!

[@drnick40]

Andrew, I always enjoy your videos. Funny and witty, all the information is presented to us as a candy wrapped in the envelope of your creativity.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you!

[@garymann1271]

😂Andrew is just amazing. I could listen to him all day - I just can’t get enough! And along with the humor, I agree with virtually everything he says about watches and life in general.

[@patrickhopkinson1851]

Thanks for an exceptionally good video! You’ve captured all the perils I could think of and more. I’ve made some of those mistakes too.

[@TheLaughingMan42]

As to "No. 1" I love a California dial on a square watch, and my $150 Spinnaker scratches that itch and unlike a $12,000 Panerai, and i don't have to worry about breaking it or having it stolen. 🤷 The rest of them I agree with.

[@eliarthur7088]

There’s a stark difference between an homage vs a fake. Your Spinnaker is a homage, and imo; there’s nothing wrong with owning one.

[@user-io2ym6gm8z]

@@eliarthur7088 Homage watches are basically legalized fakes. It's not a big difference. Somebody took time and resources to develop a design, and an homage watch takes that design and slaps their own logo on it, pretty much like a fake. I own several. Now I look at Rolex and think "I'm not spending $20K on a watch that looks like my Invicta or Stuhrling". The argument made in this video was that if I like a watch, I should support the people who created its design. I'm assuming not the ones who copied it to 95% so that it looks identical from more than 1 foot distance.

[@BryanVoigt]

@@user-io2ym6gm8zCitizen, Timex, and so many other big name companies all make a version of the Rolex datejust that look identical. Are the fakes or homages?

[@RoadRallyLife]

Fantastic video that transcends the initial topic (a trivial one in the grand scheme), great work as always.

[@heisenberg9445]

Really love your way of talking ironically a lot! You became one of my favourite channels on KZbin! 😊 keep om doing the great work my friend! Greetings from germany 👍

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you!

[@carguy3645]

The last one is always the MOST important. Hahaha watch all the ADs please. lol 😂

[@andygall9397]

Awesome!! I tried to repair a Casio Edifice this week, disaster...obviously. The battery swap was easy enough, removing the crown pure guesswork when KZbin let me down, replacing the chipped glass was surprisingly satisfying but the plague of the loose glassy hour markers (who wanted to stay seated less than an incontinent pre-schooler) nearly drove me bonkers....fish!!

[@freerkderuiter8822]

I don't drink, I'm bald, have small wrists and I wear a Panerai 292. An acquired taste, but I'm still happy.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

That’s the most important thing

[@wongyucho]

Panerai 292 is bad!❤

[@mkyhou1160]

Getting a watch that’s too versatile. I just picked up a Tissot PRX Quartz green for a vacation. I’ve received more compliments on it than any Rolex, Zenith, Tudor or Omega I have owned. It’s super accurate, comfortable, stylish and can wear it anywhere at no risk. It’s basically perfect, so why all the other watches?

[@vincentcharollais5660]

I have a dark blue automatic PRX. Same here, I never been complimented like that with my other watches.

[@M_snu]

The last one is really the most important one and hits close to home

[@slickbav9004]

I’m subscribing, I genuinely laugh out loud listening and I’m only two videos in. This is amazing

[@boombringer4078]

This is as great a video as ever! Thankyou my friend!

[@derektrips]

Informative AND entertaining! Funny as hell!

[@Watching24-7]

Brilliant advice, Thank you!

[@timcheeseman2956]

Your point re 'mulling' is well made, I've learned to savour that process as much as any other aspect

[@vincet6730]

Many thanks! You had some good points.

[@GraphicDesignerStephen]

Gotta love the Wristwatch Revival shoutout!

[@alekhidell7068]

I once heard a story about a couple of guys who bought some bad watches: the one ended up in the hospital, while the other guy is serving 25-to-life. A bad watch can really make a difference in a person’s life, or so the salesman told me.

[@markdickerson3486]

Another thought-provoking, humerous and true video. Keep 'em coming Andrew!

[@Santoshlv426]

Great video Andrew as always. I'm guilty of that person that buys to collect rather than wear. Expensive hobby !!

[@reumpipes]

Love the honesty lol. Subscribing now

[@42436freak]

So I'll say I spent the most I've ever spent on, "the watch I just found out existed." And I couldn't be happier. Went in looking for a Grand Seiko, left with a full titanium Landmaster. Gotta say I love it and the dial is to die for.

[@garysalisbury8949]

This is great commentary! Amazing how a video about not buying more watches makes me want more watches too. And its all true - i love "mulling" over stuff. And im so glad the industry is starting to realise they were making stuff thats far too big.

[@traviswatts6661]

Excellent truthful content 👍

[@WillSavage]

I get it "gotta catch em all"....made me chuckle Andrew, witty as always, keep it up.

[@martinwroe5555]

Good video. Enjoyed it.

[@dannysimenauer5745]

Buying a fake watch says more about your personal integrity then anything else. At least by an homage which has its own logo on the dial.

[@threethrushes]

What if someone collects fake watches, because it's their thing?

[@JulienWestfield]

"Standing up to wipe..."? Morgan, you savage!

[@kayless32]

That was a great video! 🎉😊

[@rassf1]

The comparison of the dog and the England fans was pure poetry! 👏👏👏

[@Swashbucklebuckle]

This has been the first one of your videos that I have come across and it surely won't be the last! Thanks for the very entertaining (and thought-provoking) 19 minutes! I enjoyed every single one of them, I love your sense of humour!

[@WatchJapan]

Amazing video... as usual!

[@speedracer2please]

Ugh I spent way too much of my life with smartwatches and watches way too big for my tiny wrist. I regret it all and am still selling/gifting them while I slowly replace them with small dress watches. I did actually have a medical situation, and a fitbit was of no use whatsoever. No doctor cares about your "steps," all it did was sudden false alarms that my blood had no oxygen in it.

[@ImBatben1]

‘I looked like I’d lost my carer’. That’s supreme and the first time I’ve laughed out loud watching KZbin in ages!

[@Joe_1sr9]

Once Rowntrees sold small round tube packets of only Red and Black fruit pastels. My favourite ones . I throw the Orange ones away😮

[@Perfa-Pik]

A brilliant video Andrew. Was the subliminal watch advertising intentional? 🙂

[@tywedekind2807]

If your argument against buying a fake watch is morality then let’s talk about the morality of a company selling a 500 dollar watch for 25,000. Fuck em

[@appubaje]

Bloody love this video Andrew 😁

[@rayshadtanjil9873]

You literally talked about the basics of consumer psychology😁😄

[@wittmanist]

I'll disagree on one - the trashed buy. I found a Marathon Gsar in a shop in Turkey for £360. Trashed. Crystal broken, case dented - it looked like it had been run over by a tank. But the movement ran. So i bought it. £400 later with a full repair (new case/crystal etc) from Marathon Switzerland and I have a £1200 watch for under £800. Bang on.

[@charliepugh9436]

Most Excellent, Thanks

[@jussjadoe]

What do you think about buying a second hand discontinued watch? I’m in doubt to buy a Breguet Type XX with metal strap, since it’s discontinued

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Great way to save a chunk of money

[@lincolnroberts298]

Damned you, Andrew. I was drinking coffee when you started number 6 and now it's all over my shirt because I couldn't stop laughing😂. My wife is now certain that I've lost my mind where as before..... she was only on the ropes about it. I love your wit as you talk about our shared passion. Keep up the good work.

[@A1Sirius]

Nineteen minutes and fourteen seconds of pure entertainment. Thank you so much. Plus of course good advice.

[@modash1231]

I have a couple of watches that frankly are just way too big for me to wear regularly but I find stunningly beautiful. I keep them in my desk just to stare at and admire from time to time.

[@user-cg7tw5yc9n]

@Andrew: ever considered making a vid about straps (NATO, parachute MN..), Bracelets etc? There are so many producers and they can make so much of a difference. Would love to hear your thoughts..

[@jakeplaydirty3882]

Had a good laugh watching this 😂 Love the ending too 🙏

[@duncanhamilton5841]

The paradox of being into watches is that there is no such thing as a grail watch, there is no end to collecting, there's no 'keeper', no perfect watch. Thus, we are doomed to forever chase the horizon. Personally, I'd recommend avoiding the mid range G-Shocks (£300-£700). They're really rather good and you end up just forgetting to wear the hideously expensive 'sparkly antiquities' you've bought.

[@ChapeauRouge921]

Quite relieved that we are leaving the time of "Is it a watch or a clock on your wrist" behind.

[@alfieakaronaldog]

Yep, the “Is that Your Watch, or are you wearing your ‘Wife’s’?” is much better 😉😂

[@69fastfurious]

1:12 hahahaha love your sense of sarcastic humour! Keep it up like that man ! Wishing you make some brands vs other ones Ex: Tudor vs Rolex calibres etc or maybe try some other content like specs vs quality etc ! Cheers 👋 mate

[@williamolliges2622]

So much sarcasm and wit. I’m laughing all while trying to determine if the video feed are examples of what not to buy. The smart watch bit was clear, and I remember reading an article about the two tone Rolex. . .

[@wowlsj]

OMG, too funny😂! And too, too true all! Damed good work, Andrew. Now I'm mulling reading all your books. 👍

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Mull a little longer 😂

[@wowlsj]

@@AndrewMorganWatches 😅

[@vapour_focus]

This video is recommendable even if there wasn't any interest to watches at all, great insight to healthy attitudes which don't seem to be fashionable these days. Thanks!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you for watching!

[@austinlaudry8335]

Please don’t let this man tell you that you can’t buy a Timex, Casio, Seiko, Citizen, Bulova, Tissot, etc from a store like Macy’s or Dillard. As a matter of fact, I opened a credit card with Macy’s and they took 20% off my Tissot PRX Powermatic. You can’t find a deal like that anywhere.

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

I think he was getting at fashion watches, but you are right, you can certainly get good watches from the legit brands at an ok price from the big department stores.

[@dinochrysostomou145]

Andrew wasn’t talking about those watches Austin.

[@MrBacchus18]

Macy!s is a good place to pick up Seiko from an AD.

[@shawnlavigne9069]

Meant to be enjoyed with a sense of humor 😅.

[@johnvienna3422]

He did target the Seiko 5. Never saw anyone do that....

[@shahriarmostafa8742]

I absolutely loved the video it was just so relatable it seemed like you were talking to me personally xD

[@MostlyIC]

best watch video ever 🙂 !!! (I did my mulling a while ago, very much enjoyed all the researching, know exactly what I'd buy, except I don't wear watches, or any jewelry of any kind, ever)

[@TheMythOfNormal]

I broke rule no. 19 the other night when I ordered a Pitzmann III Chronograph within an hour of watching a review about it. It's my first expensive watch, can't wait to wear it and I regret nothing!

[@GAJM314]

I often find your videos smart and entertaining. Thanks for taking the time to make unique content.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you for watching!

[@alwayspooh1588]

So, no to fashion watches! Most are made by Fossil anyway! Great advice!

[@powervoices]

I have a watch I don't wear, it's the vintage I want to break. I brought it just to look at because it's pretty. It's also abit small.

[@johnbrennan592]

Great video

[@trickstar74]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@michaelgunney1183]

I have made quick decisions on a purchase following watching this channel!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

😧

[@twoften]

I enjoyed the throwaway 'don't buy 9 of the same watch' followed by 'i buy 9 of the same pants' joke. 😂

[@user-cx8zc6rh8z]

I love it! The LAST (and least) thing that watches do is tell time!

[@khronosbest9448]

I listened twice and still havent heard it all . Dont get me wrong your meanderings on a topic with multiple sub-topics is insightful , entertaining and sets new benchmarks for attention span , in a good way. Much appreciate your time Andrew and that of the crew in putting these together ! Cheers 🍻

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks for watching! Just me making these ones

[@demej00]

I bought a $2.50 watch in a dollar store with dummy buttons, fake complications, a glass watch glass, and the watch band broke before I even opened the package. I put an old band on it and wore it all day and it was very enjoyable. And it keeps good time.

[@BosworthMcG]

“Am I buying a watch right now + NO = sadness” . Holy shit thats so funny and so true! 😂 I love this channel!

[@MVK_GS]

People who generally buy fakes can not afford a gen. So, they are not even in the market for one anyway. I do not think Rolex is losing that customer as they never had that customer to begin with. However, someone else sees that fake, thinks it's a gen, and suddenly wants to buy a gen, and maybe they do (if they can afford it). What did Hannibal Lecter teach us? "We covet what we see.." Or, words to that effect. For my part, my watch collection is comprised of Garmin, a Rolex Explorer 2 (I thought the GMT Master 2 I really wanted was out of my price range at the time), and an Omega Seamaster Pro. Then, I really got into microbrands after that - I have several. Unfortunately, now, my Garmin Epix Pro dominates my watch rotation since I'm all in with the fitness metrics, and I'm a Crossfit guy. But, I don't have the heart to sell my other watches.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Well I bought a bimetal type sub from Invicta in the 90’s. Wore for a few years then bought a sub that looked like this Brietling logo sub replica. But then 10 years later sold the real Rolex Sub Bluesy bi metal for a real diver. A Sea Dweller

[@airborneranger-ret]

"If you like what they do - support them" - nicely put :)

[@maxinahunt8652]

Good one!!

[@Mavryck_Tha_Myghty]

Wait, you guys don’t stand up to wipe? 🤔 😂 excellent video. Very well done.

[@mrawood1]

I think there should be a discernable difference between the phrase "cheap" and "affordable". For example, I could buy a chinese double tourbilion or a Hamilton for the same price. One is cheap, the other is affordable. Buying a good watch that is within your budget isnt cheap, its living within your means.

[@EdwardHTilley]

I’ve very nearly bought a fake watch on holiday in Tenerife, but the ones I saw were so bad I decided against it in the end.

[@csanadbarczy9153]

Oh that Hublot Store😂

[@hairychris444]

Hah, as someone who wears an oversized Garmin watch most of the time and also owns an entry-level vintage Rolex plus something that looks like a Pepsi GMT Master (homage not fake) I may have failed in some of these! To be fair I run long distances and have bad eyesight so I think that I can get away with the Garmin at least. I also bought the Rolex 25 years ago and love that thing so willing to fight over that one too. :)

[@bufuCS]

That bit about smartwatches hit hard. Expected to learn what type of watches to avoid - got that - plus a reality check for free

[@fluffycolt5608]

Everyone spending over the odds for a watch is trying to fill a hole. Thanks for pointing this out!

[@Silentjackll]

7:50 Getting all dressed up just to take your airplane for a walk. What a classy guy...

[@nextsibling]

I'll buy what I like.

[@darrenfry4695]

Sounds like your not to sure your allowed to.....!?..

[@D3ZG1978]

But watch this anyway

[@Splackavellie85]

@@darrenfry4695You edited and you still left in the most corrected grammatical error ever. Twice.

[@darrenfry4695]

@@Splackavellie85 you've way too much time on your hands,,are you old enough yet for a girlfriend? Maybe not .

[@leecundy4798]

Sounds like your the type of guy that waited for hours in a shopping centre to buy a moonswatch.

[@ibanmayo2]

"...a soluble anchor..." Gold, Andrew.

[@PB-cx7wf]

Cool new channel. Good luck, talking hands guy!

[@ttothec]

"...jump into a Hublot store" 😂😂😂 Masterful.

[@kevinchia88]

i understand your take on Fossil watches, but how would you view the LV watch?

[@jamess8175]

Why not just buy a watch from a watch brand, a watch manufacturer?

[@KeepingWatchUK]

Definitely a step up over conventional fashion watches, which are typically garabge, since Jean Arnault took over at LV. They are making some great pieces imho of late, with good movements. But still a tad expensive for what they are. And still going to be difficult to shift the stigma of having ‘Louis Vutton, Paris’ on dial…

[@bolgerguide]

​@@KeepingWatchUK Jean Arneault wears the only Tiffany Nautilus Annual Calendar in the world.