Beginner Watch MISTAKES (and How to AVOID Them)

[@watchfinder]

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[@thomasdavis8117]

I used to try to sell my affordable watches when I fell out of love and always took a hit on the second hand price. I switched to just giving them away to friends and family and I feel like I get more than my money's worth back when I get to make the people around me happy.

[@garynico9872]

i wish i was your friend

[@johnmarkvanzee]

Me too ✋️

[@thewatchverdict]

I think the biggest mistake is following “watch collecting rules”. You hear all these things like don’t have more than one from each brand. Every collection should have a dress watch, diver, chronograph. Etc. In my opinion there should only be 2 rules for every collection. 1- buy what you like. 2-don’t be scared to experiment. Sometimes you think you won’t like a watch but once you put it on and feel it it changes your mind. It may even become your favorite watch.

[@WatchUnwind]

100%, very well said. If you are never going to wear a dress watch or a diver because it’s not your style then don’t buy one. I like to own different brands so far I have one of each but I love all the brands I own and they make a lot of cool watches so nothing wrong with being a one brand fanboy. This hobby at the end of the day is enjoyment for ones self not to impress others or do what others say you should.

[@sylinmino]

Agreed! You see all these posts of people's collections with such great and particularly personal taste on Reddit and such, and then some of the top upvoted comments are, "great but you need a dress watch" or something like that. And I'm like, nah, this person clearly has a personal brand, let them explore that.

[@fld5375]

just right, i did it just before Xmas, i bought a watch i like to see but never thought it will fit on me, just put it on my wrist for fun and go for it ... still surprised that this watch is on my wrist everyday since...

[@timmanion7459]

I purchased my first Rolex Submariner 5513 in 1968 . I've purchased a Submariner everytime they've come out with a new model . I never sell them and enjoy wearing them . I'm a military trained diver and actually use my Subs when diving as well as just enjoying them to wear . I've collected for a long time but can't remember buying any watch that I still don't enjoy wearing . I spend a fair amount of time thinking about and investigating every purchase and always have with the exception of my first . I bought that one because everyone in my team in the military had a Submariner on their wrist . I learned to appreciate them after that first purchase. Such a crazy hobby to be into , but after learning more about what I had bought, I was hooked . As always, a good video that gets me thinking of my own experiences.

[@Madmanmarque]

My first was a 16610 purchased in 1994 and I dive with it even now. I just purchased a Glashutte Original Panorama Date and love this as well.

[@timmanion7459]

@@Madmanmarque Glashutte Original seaq is an awesome watch with a beautiful movement. I had one but didn't wear it enough. I'm just so used to wearing a Submariner. I ended up selling it to a buddy of mine and he absolutely loves that watch . Good to hear your experience bro .

[@mitchmitchell9588]

Cheers to you. Someone who actually used a Rolex for the purpose it was intended! Great post.

[@elefantrising]

You must have an amazing submariner cheers

[@brianfowler2795]

Adding another point: appreciate, as much as you can, the watches you already own. The “next watch” isn’t necessary better than that ones you’ve enjoyed and established sentimental value. This is a message the industry won’t share, as they shouldn’t, since it’s not their responsibility to do so.

[@WatchUnwind]

100% agree but it’s human nature to always want more. I just picked up my first Rolex and I’m already thinking what other rolexes I’d like to own. I told myself I just waited 1.5 years for this one and it’s an amazing watch you love. It’s easy to be ungrateful and always want the next thing not just in watches.

[@DarthMalaks_Missing_Lower_Jaw]

@@WatchUnwind well said.

[@fervent2896]

My first "proper watch" was a rotary Windsor, £125. I then got a zenith Defy classic, and I still give the rotary wrist time.

[@johnson4523]

Thanks for this reminder!

[@ritethumstik]

Before working in jewelry, I worked at a department store in the accessories department for five years. Because of sales and employee discounts, I was able to get countless watches at extremely low prices. In my first year, I had bought over 30 pieces, all fashion brands. Because of this, at my peak I had 112 watches. In my later years at that store, we got Tissot and Hamilton, and I realized I needed to slow down and get -better- pieces rather than more of them. My last year there, I only bought two. Now, I am saving for my first Tudor, and I've whittled my collection down to 29 pieces. I hate that I wasted so much money on fashion watches, but I'm glad that I've learned.

[@marcgains6605]

One of many watch mistakes was buying a second hand Grey Side of the Moon Speedy for a great price - then found myself in a financial bother and needed to sell it. The piece is now over 10k new. Like you said in the video it’s the only watch that ever made me feel “special” or it felt special. I’ve subsequently purchased an Aqua Terra which is a lovely watch, but it doesn’t have the level of feeling that I had each time I would put the speedy on. I look back at pictures of it and often just do a sad exhale. Whoever purchased from a well known second hand watch seller got a truly magnificent watch.

[@flanners41]

feel like that about the Rolex's I sold 3yrs ago.....lol, well financially

[@TheDerisavi]

By the way, that one is not that special, and the Aqua Terra is much versatile and better looking in my humble opinion.

[@melody3741]

Get a fake one!

[@air_]

@@TheDerisavi I love the Grey Side of the Moon. Probably my favorite Speedmaster variant besides the Alaska Project.

[@TheDerisavi]

@@air_ if you love it, get it from a boutique under your name and keep it. Plan for it.

[@adrivdw7093]

"Buying what you like to wear" is indeed the best overall advice. But frankly that probably doesn't have too much meaning to a novice collector. I believe we all have to go through our own learning curves here. And for me, learning to buy AND sell watches is what has given me the real handle on my passion.

[@danielcanizales731]

Selling is a much a part of collecting as buying I agree

[@WatchUnwind]

Haven’t sold any of my watches yet , I just can’t let go lol

[@teflond0n]

Seems like you've expanded your "hobby" to the activity of selling watches, as well as buying/wearing watches 😅

[@adrivdw7093]

@@teflond0n Haha...indeed. At one point I had bought more than I was actually wearing, so needed to sell again. I guess we all get to that point, regardless of absolute amount of watches and available budget. That's when the next evolution cycle on collecting and own insight into "what you like" happens.

[@HarrisLoops]

I can't bring myself to sell mine, i don't want to look back and wish i hadn't

[@Reclaimtherainbow_Gen9]

This channel is becoming one of my favorite and I’m not just saying that. I feel like I’ve seen a video here and there but never gave it a full chance, but now I’m seeing the comedic dynamic, the video quality, the subjects and watches talked about, it’s all great!

[@brianmccarthy7768]

I avoided a mistake when I inexplicably became bored of my 2003 Speedmaster Broadarrow automatic about 10 yrs ago, when my head was turned by Rado and Bell and Ross. Than god I got over that “episode”, kept it, put a tan leather strap on it and now bloody love it.

[@steveh7102]

I really wanted (please excuse the terminology), a "beater" watch as I can't be trusted not to damage one of my more expensive watches. Bought an Orient Ray II on a silicon strap. Absolutely brilliant piece! Tough as old boots, good looking, in-house movement. Happily smug 😁

[@WatchUnwind]

Beat the hell out of that thing proudly 💪

[@steveh7102]

@@WatchUnwind Totally loving it! Terrific watch ♥️

[@leeswire1965]

Wanted a Milgauss, couldn't justify paying above list on the grey market. Then bought an Omega, and another Omega, a Sinn, a couple of Longines and some homages. Then bought a Milgauss. I barely wear anything but the Milgauss.

[@dasi8111]

Lucky you! Still waiting on that AD call after 15 months. I so enjoy my Grand Seiko though.

[@WatchUnwind]

Did you end up buying on the grey or did you get it from an AD

[@leeswire1965]

@@WatchUnwind eBay, 2020 model. In the end I paid 10% above list. From what I've seen, no point trying AD's (and all of the back-door flipping BS that goes along with them).

[@griffon89]

@@dasi8111 which GS is tht if u don’t mind sharing ?

[@dasi8111]

@@griffon89 Snowflake :)

[@frankpentangeli7945]

Biggest mistake I ever made was walking into an AD with the intention of buying a specific watch (a fairly expensive one), trying it on, and not liking what I saw. But instead of simply leaving the shop, after trying on a bunch of other watches I decided to buy an even more expensive one that looked pretty good on me. Unfortunately I never really bonded with that watch and it always felt a little uncomfortable after wearing it for a couple of hours. I ended up selling it for a loss just a few months later. The lesson being that if you don't like the watch you intended to buy after trying it on, then you should just leave the shop and give yourself time to think about your alternatives.

[@amitd5134]

I initially bought bracelet watches because of bling factor with time i felt i dont like the heaviness of bracelet and it was uncomfortable and i am stcking to leather strap dressy watches whr i felt home at last

[@frankpentangeli7945]

@@amitd5134 I mostly agree. I nearly always replace bracelets with leather straps unless the bracelet is incredibly comfortable (usually a mesh bracelet) or if it's an integrated bracelet that can't easily be replaced by a strap.

[@karimallaudin8468]

Sometimes you might not like it in the beginning but with time you start linking it. I bought a citizen quartz many years ago, it was an impulse buy, and didn't like it then but now i love it.

[@rickybobbysdriver555]

That Nintendo switch comparison to watches and investments was hilarious. The silence after he mentions why he's holding on to the switch is just comedy gold.

[@rynomite_]

I'm loving these dialogue/podcast style episodes. Keep them coming, guys! ♥️

[@tonygluk1]

You never know whether it's the watch for you until you've tried it. Divers I was seeing online seemed ridiculous to me until I've put one on my wrist. Seiko 5 Sports (the one looking like SKX) ended up being my first watch. Also, absolutely love the show. What a delight. Also, I can't put into words how off-putting this Timex's bracelet looks to me.

[@WatchUnwind]

Definitely, watches really need to be seen in person but this is hard if there are no ADs is a certain brand around you so you buy online or like with Rolex when you go on a wait list for years for a watch you have never actually seen

[@Madmanmarque]

My first watch was a Breitling Shark in '93. What I really wanted was a Rolex Sub 16610. I ended up getting the Rolex the next year. I agree, don't settle for a consolation prize.

[@WatchUnwind]

100% but breitling is an awesome brand as well. I hope you kept them both

[@Madmanmarque]

@@WatchUnwind Oh yes, I still have every watch I've ever purchased. Can't seem to part with any of them.

[@WatchUnwind]

@@Madmanmarque awesome 👏 me too

[@chevy4x466]

20 years ago I could have purchased a submariner or an iwc fleiger. Instead I bought a fortis. Beautiful watch, now needs a tune. But I am not inspired to do it.

[@curtbrown7718]

Bravo! I wait with great anticipation for each episode of this presentation. My watch buying experience slows with each purchase, as I become more knowledgeable and my tastes become better defined. That, I feel, are the keys to a smarter purchase experience.

[@supergranular]

The tonal shift from your other videos is wild and I love it.

[@babygerald4645]

Really enjoying this weekly chat . Maybe Tom will feel more excited about his Timex Q if he follows his own advice and gets it a new strap. Replace it with a nice leather strap and save his wrist hair at the same time.

[@melody3741]

My first watch was a seiko 5 then moved on to an st36 watch then got seagull 1963’s. LOVED them. My favorite movement of all time because of how efficiently it is produced. It still makes me feel special like you said didn’t happen with you.

[@sibbster2643]

I love the format. Good job. My mistake? Same as yours… buying a watch that’s close to the one I want, thinking it will scratch the itch. It never does.

[@thehrethgir679]

Sometimes, a consolation watch is all you can do. I would love a ceramic Daytona with the white panda dial, but I can't afford the $13k retail price, let alone the $25k+ price I would have to actually pay to get one since I can't afford to play the games with an AD to become worthy. So I got a Pagani Design homage, and while it's not the same, it's still fun to wear.

[@mrlong6267]

Try buying a high end Swiss made homage from Steinhart or Squale and you will like it even better. I’ve tried buying a pagani GMt that looks like the Batman but the movement wasn’t too good.

[@melody3741]

Absolutely do this get a 7750 chrono. They make them. You will LOVE it fees great to use and is built very sturdy.

[@melody3741]

If you like panda chronos then i would also suggest a st19 watch like seagull panda

[@feartheellipsis6608]

Loving this series! Much more of this please. Every day views appreciated far more than the Swiss/German cost-more-than-your-house stuff.

[@rodsalvador3608]

Desire is more powerful than possession. Always choose the option that you can't stop thinking about. That's what I've learned.

[@TheSantiayo]

Oh this video: - you guys really got me with the “buying a watch for investment and then not wanting to sell it”. Happened to me that I bought a Mk40 speed master Schumacher ( the one Ben Clymer has ) for an absurd price. I enjoyed that watch so much the first months, but then one day a drop of Vinegar got really close to it, and I was so bothered about it. It really got me that it was an old watch that at the end of the day I was usually too afraid of wearing it ( day to day basis). So I wanted to sell it and then buy a Nekton SMP, but I got a bad price for my watch. Time goes by and then I wore it for a very very special occasion. The watch was just on point. I think the most important thing about collecting watches, is patience. Lots of patience, ‘cause then I realised it would had been a terrible mistake selling that watch. Just needed the right moment for wearing it.

[@humanitech]

The irony for me is although I'm not a collector I do like great design. ...and for a long time I always wanted to find a very specific style of mechanical watch - in the form of a vintage-ish (pebble) pocket watch coversion type thing, but sadly none of the major brands produced or offered anything close.. nor I could I really find or afford a suitable vintage piece that was within my price range either ....So I gave up for a while! ...but then by accident last year I found what I can only call "the watch" - as it was exactly what I'd been looking for! The caveat is ....that is was super cheap, made by a brand with very little history or credibility, and only has a miyota auto movement....so there is absolutely no real bragging rights.... but it is truly fab, well put together and makes me smile every time I look at it. Any funnily people have commented on it ....until I show and mention the brand, but hey I'm still chuffed!

[@zacharyrafael145]

This is a great format, absolutely love those videos! Keep up!

[@geishasha]

I don't own a watch. Don't need one. But if I ever buy a watch it will be a Seiko Alpinist because I used to go hiking in the Japanese mountains when I was younger and it will remind me of the happiest time of my life.

[@matthew.silver]

My mistake was that I wasn’t into watches until I found this channel with its awesome production. I wanted to learn more about the moonwatch after watching the documentary moon machines and they mentioned the speedy and I’ve always loved space. Since then I got hooked and have loved learning about watches and now want one which is probably against my better judgement.

[@betog.6229]

I am not necessarily on board with buying a "consolation watch". Because if what you want is a Vacheron Constantin Overseas, most of us will never have it. It is good to check out alternatives here and there. Sometimes "saving up and waiting" is just not feasible.

[@WatchUnwind]

Yeah for most normal people that’s completely not doing or readable unless you don’t like owning a home or driving a car made after 1995

[@carlm.m.5470]

This moved me to go look at watches on the Timex website, and I saw many that I liked. I'm comfortable wearing the brand. They were about 4 times as much as they were when I last looked at them in the stores. However, like a new car these days, there is so much upgrade in the manufacturing today than there was 50 years ago. You'd get a great car today made by anyone compared to a 1970's Mercedes, BMW, Porche, etc The same can be said for Timex. Laser etching, finely polished, water resistant, accuracy, etc. Even the cheapies can do these things now. I might get one, even though I rely on my phone. I'm not positive. I don't know which one, but I know it will be a Timex. I'm not wealthy, but I know I'd like it. Nice video.

[@mikeuk4130]

The Pepsi Timex is smart enough for a first watch but, considering that the second hand is stopped dead for most of each second, it should line up with the second markers. Otherwise, it could drive you mad. I think you should at least have checked your Mk.16 for correctness of dial. I’m about to make the mistake of selling my beautiful and almost perfect Seiko 7T36 chronograph for peanuts, when I actually love everything about it.

[@simontan8483]

Great episode guys, words of wisdom!!! Perhaps, one advice would be, to set some spending principles/rules around this hobby, even if you can afford it.

[@WatchUnwind]

Smart

[@lewisjones3345]

Am I the only person who is captivated by the voice of Watchfinder, and hearing his voice in regular conversation… I’m amazed that is just how he talks. I could listen to him all day.

[@scottkyser8282]

You’re not the only one who’s thought that

[@simiscorpio]

Spend around 4 grand on the Tudor GMT after waiting for more than 10 months in 2019. What a waste of time and money. Heavy, chunky and uncomfortable on the wrist Got the Oris divers 65 after couple of months and have worn it 6 days out of 7 ever since. Don't go by hearsay and hype created by social media and youtubers (whose fulltime job is to be nothing else but Rolex fanboys)....buy a watch that's comfortable on your wrist and looks good on you.

[@mitchmitchell9588]

That Oris is a hella nice watch. Good choice. But remember, for the majority of people, that is a luxury watch.

[@simiscorpio]

@@MT-kx2uc you do sound like the quintessential Tudor Rolex fanboy 👍 ...but since I am the one who spent my money on the Tudor GMT , I am entitled to my opinion about the watch. You are entitled to yours...

[@dingodave3966]

Firstly I must say, you guys are a good honest laugh. I have 28/29 treasured watches and three of which were bought via the post. Only one of the three I was disappointed with and don’t really ever wear. I’m a touchy feely type and rarely purchase the 1st time I see it. Have to research it go back and if I still feel the same then go for it.

[@TheNextMarx]

My first mechanical watch was a hamilton Kahki field mechanical. I bought it on a whim because I wanted a mechanical watch. When I got it it was nice not the greatest thing but it was okay. Right not I want to sell it because I don't truly love it. My second purchase which I put a lot of research into was the seiko 62mas reinterpretation spb213 white dial blue bezel. I love it. I've scratched it to hell because of work, but when I look at it I still admire it. It's beautiful and I love it.ost recently was a Longines Spirit to mark a special occasion. I had to take it in because it was sold to me broken 😡 but the watch itself is beautiful.

[@matyaskrasznai5998]

I've recently bought a vostok amphibia as an everyday beater watch, I soon fell in love with the thing because I didn't really had to pay attention to it and it wouldn't miss a beat... Until it did, somehow the hairspring stuck together, and demagnetizing didn't help, I have no idea why it stopped like that, but it did. I guess my mistake was buying a watch that cost as much as servicing it. Now I'm sad.

[@conzmoleman]

I’ve got 10 vostoks and they never steer me wrong. Cheap as hell to service / repair and can be regulated to incredible accuracy.

[@matyaskrasznai5998]

@@conzmoleman they are not bad watches at all, it's just disappointing to have had this problem from a brand new watch. Now that amphibia serves as my practice hobbyist watchmaker watch, and I have a simple seiko with a 7s movement as an everyday beater.

[@davidmeddows6074]

Yoda and the young Skywalker real know how to inform in an entertaining way. The only watch conversations that haven't left me feeling queasy.

[@spencerlocke7443]

I appreciate any content you’re able to put out but I fell in love with this channel and even more so with watches in general because of your normal format rich with information and incredible camera work. I’m a nerd about everything and the deepest detail and the context to the umpteenth degree is why I have been subscribing and watching for years now. I don’t mind your not so watch literate partner and your somewhat watch related banter and I will support your channel regardless because of what you have already done for me in the past but I hope you can still continue to put out the absolutely amazing videos that you’re known for… the videos that separate you from every other watch channel on the internet. I feel like I’m receiving an education when I watch your earlier videos.

[@hullabamoo]

They still do the usual videos on Friday’s and Sunday’s. These ones are in addition too. Even more content doesn’t get any complaints from me, best watch channel in my opinion.

[@gregfelix6979]

I just treated myself to my first GS. A Shosho. I love it but… I still love wearing my Casio Edifice EQB800 as my daily. And my Tissot square quartz I bought 15 years ago!

[@gerardogarcia-trio3572]

I always have that experience when I get a watch that I only can see in pictures before. I think it's actually a consequence of the mandatory "research" before a buy. Once in my hand, the watch is sometimes a nice surprise, sometimes is a disappointment, but it always happens at least a little bit. In the second case, I always wait because normally those disappointments disappear when my brain forgets the imagined watch and gets used to the real piece in my hand. After all, if I liked the watch was because of something. Of course, it's not the same that when you discover some problem with the watch, like a bad bracelet, poor finishing, a huge o tiny size that you didn't pay attention to, a very different look because the only images available are renders, etc. By the way, I think the blue Timex Q is a cutie, a bit overpriced, but that's not really that bad at its price range.

[@MrRonnyonetilima]

I have some vintage pieces and watches with some complications but the 2 U-BOATs ( 1 classico 1 Flightdeck) have a special place in my collection because when I was a teenager I couldn't afford them. They remind me of my history.

[@123ClassicRock]

Ever thought about putting these on Spotify as a podcast? I’d tune in there!

[@stevenfoleyuk9404]

Buy with your heart and enjoy what you have bought . Try not to follow trends , follow what’s best for you .

[@bmt65]

I also have a UBOAT as an initial watch. Still have it. Good talking piece. Biggest mistake is to buy a cheaper alternative to the watch you really want. One of my first was buying a quartz version of a vintage Mido Commander chronograph instead of a mechanical one. If I bought the mechanical, I'd still have it today. Because I got the quartz it's sitting in some draw somewhere and effectively "lost".

[@roycedot]

That moment when opening the box - especially when it's something like an Omega with multiple boxes with a wooden interior box - is definitely a special moment (and really the only point of those boxes). But, if you really like a watch, you'll stare at the dial for a few seconds whenever wearing it even if it's been some time.

[@eddiec9627]

I would add another one - do not sell too fast a watch you bought but did not like. I bought a 34mm vinatge Nivada Alerta during the pandemic. Had no way to try it first, but price was good, so I went for it. When it arrived, the band looked out of place, so I bought a new one, it looked nice! But there was still something missing - I thought it looked too dressy for the price I paid. I put it on a bracelet - it felt better, but after some time i got tired of it. It spent a couple of months on a shelf - I bought some other timepieces in the meantime - so I decided to sell it. I took some pictures with the bracelet, then I decided to swap it back to the band i bought for it - hell, it looked nice again. So I put it back on the wrist... A year later, I realized I almost sold a watch that I wear most often now - over 40% of the time...

[@renrickalexander7993]

I have a small wrist but bought a PRX I think it looks great on, it defo has the x-factor for me. If you enjoy your watch go for it.

[@swizzmamba8912]

Nice conversation, an enjoyable part 2! Btw the video shows the IWC Mark XVIII instead of the Mark XVI that is mentioned.

[@laurusschluep7464]

Watchfinder is spiraling down a hole with the content and I kind of like the hole

[@BlackWipeout]

I buying only watches that I like and for the price... between 40-1200 CHF max ;) My last purchase was a Certina DS PS200M and I’m happy with it.

[@glenking6418]

Mistake one, buying an Aqua Terra from a boutique and researching price later OUCH! I did learn from my mistake and saved on my next Omega purchase though. Mistake two, buying something because I just wanted something, didn't know what. I ended up with Carl F Bucherer Manero Peripheral which actually I got a great deal on and the watch is bad ass, so I got lucky as of coarse I did no research on CFB beforehand. That CFB did get me into the door with a Rolex AD and yes I did get the iconic Stainless/ Black date SUB and my wife got a nice tennis bracelet(how the hell did that happen?) Yes the journey is what it's all about and the watches are AWESOME. Time to start hunting down the next! Great channel!!!

[@flatearthbear4077]

Taking in the conversation and having purchased my first time piece decades ago heres what I have learned (the following applies to anything and everything in my experience including but not limited to time pieces) The wanting is always better than the having Buyers remorse is directly proportional to cost Don’t settle , you will be sorry, you will, but you won’t believe it until you live it Research every purchase like it owes you money… it will if you don’t Time dosent heal all wounds especially the self inflicted kind and lastly Never do what you like, like what you do and to hell with opinions Carry on my friends and thank you for the opportunity to put it into words

[@glenking6418]

AMEN Brother!!!!!

[@r3dlightpostar]

i love this 2: one uses AP and rolexs. the other uses timex q and whats to "upgrade" for a nintendo swintch oled

[@MerlinsTeaboy]

Buy and wear what makes you feel good, it doesn't have to be Swiss or expensive but it will take time and a few mistakes to find your style. My favourite of those I own is an Invicta Rainbow Speedway - cheap quartz, impossible to use as a chrono but makes me smile when I put it on 🌈

[@JackDannyable]

Last time I check my bank account: there are a lot mistakes I can't make.

[@tillist1]

I love these episodes keep ‘em Coming

[@geoffwatches]

Watches that you can easily afford are less special upon receipt I find. Also of course the thrill of the chase exceeds the kill.

[@TikitikiNacho]

It’s all about the chase 💯

[@aniqanuar6320]

The thrill is nice and all but dont go broke in this hobby

[@TikitikiNacho]

@@aniqanuar6320 is that a note to self? lol

[@chimnibff]

Solid advice. And always buy the Chopard with the incredible ceramic dial!

[@JohnnyTurnerMusic]

I bought two Invictas (Pro Diver & Speedway) it was the gateway drug. Then bought a used Tag Heuer F1, Then onto a vintage omega and it snowballed from there: Tudor Oyster Prince, Cartier Tank Must & so on. Ive never bought a new watch as i dont see the value proposition.

[@thedownwardmachine]

I swapped out the rubber strap and plastic shroud on my Arnie reissue for stainless versions of each, and now my watch is the watch I always wanted.

[@markbrisec3972]

I have a super small wrist, and had an opportunity to try on the Tudor Chrono, (mind you the one I tried on was from a friend's friend and not from an AD who called me the watch I want to buy has arrived). Unfortunately I loved the way the watch looked on my wrist. I have no problem with the way larger watches look on me, as long as we're talking about the sports watch, particularly a diver or this sport chrono. But then again, Panerai would be a bridge too far....

[@matzmx]

PsI walked passed the watchfinder store in lakeside yesterday evening as they were closing. The staff overheard me saying im subbed to their channel to my friend and they smiled.

[@sublyme2157]

Two watches that left me feeling flat and underwhelmed are the Casio Oceanus and Seiko SKX009. Two that totally made me smile inside are the Timex Expedition Scout and Timex Ironman.

[@neilbeeson3124]

i bought a Rolex Explorer 114270 in 2006. I traded in my Omega Seamaster quartz and I was a little disappointed with the rattley bracelet / clasp of the Rolex compared to my Omega. However, I'd always wanted a Rolex so I went with it. I absolutely loved the Rolex and it was my daily wearer until 2019 when I took it in for a service, and the assistant explained that my watch was now worth in excess of £5000. I never bought it as an investment (in fact it's only since then that I've taken an interest in watches) and it's spoiled my pleasure of wearing it as I couldn't afford to replace it if it broke. So now I only wear it for best.

[@agnelt]

One of my watch mistakes.. buying a watch or two on hearing what you had to say about it :D.. Now that I think about it, most of the watches that I bought before I got really into the hobby were made in person. Nowadays, I almost never see the watch in person or try it on before I make the purchase; but I do go through a lengthy research phase, most of the time.

[@atavax311]

I think another mistake I've almost made is getting caught up in getting a watch that checks all my boxes; but I'm not in love with. I have very small wrists; it seems like most companies don't even offer anything below 40mm; you find a watch that's small enough and fits the situations you want to use it for within the budget you have for it; but you know what, you don't really love it. Another mistake I think is prioritizing having a range of watches instead of just fitting with your tastes. I have 2 watches with blue dials, I'm like, OK, my next watch can't have a blue dial. But I don't like black dials, and I don't like dark green dials. And a lot of times white dials don't have enough contrast; and it's like, you know what, why am i preventing myself from getting another blue dial watch?

[@loganframe5955]

Got hyped over the speedmaster 3861… got bored in 6 months, tried buying new straps but that still only satisfied me for a couple months… sold it for a family vacation

[@teecchnoboy]

I ordered online an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 43.5mm without seeing or trying it on, i dont regret it all amazing watch

[@dodgydruid]

Last year was a pretty good year picking up a few super rare Pulsar's including the Antonio Banderos (Puss in Boots voice actor) Kinetic, the 7S26C Lorus automatic brand new for £30, a 1976 mint and I mean absolutely mint Benrus Sovereign Electronic which is the first Timex I have bothered to wear and I mean this thing is scratch free, all original and after a cleaning of the electronic side keeps perfect time too and not bad for a tenner either ;) Just finished building the second of my Lorus Fusion Kinetics, the first one is the one with the case like Blakes 7 logo and all high quality metal, display caseback, the black one I got yesterday is all plastic and rather horrid tbh but its another notch in the bedpost of Seiko group stuff and now on the hunt for a genuine strap or bracelet for my £30 Citizen Promaster 6870, the dancing hands one and what a beauty it is except its stuffed onto a 16mm ladies bracelet and makes it unwearable... gods of ebay I beseech thee... :P Oh wait and in December I rebuilt not one but TWO Slava 2427 automatic movements and fitted both to their cases and now have two extremely rare Slava tank auto's for the Soviet branch of the collection joining the NOS Sekonda tank auto that had never been worn that I paid £14... queen of the collection as it is pristine.

[@kristensorensen2219]

#2.2k👍My first purchase in the 70s of a beautiful Longines 6mm thick sapphire eight sided bezel in 18k and stainless case. I wore out the bracelet now on a crocodile strap. Cost about $600 in 1976. I still love it!!

[@ScratchinAway]

buy an Omega, Tudor, even Tag or Breitling-as long as you feel a connection of any kind prior to purchase youll get that 😍honeymoon period feeling😍 where you dont want to take it off…got my darkside of the moon 2 months ago and the only time ive gotten myself to wear my speedy or smp300m is on my right wrist with the darkside on my left 😂 I felt RIDICULOUS but i wanted to show my other watches love without taking the daside off lol

[@jonnyrotten8095]

I LOVE the trip to Dornblüth & Sohn (and your channel).Trivial on fist view but quiet down to the rabbit hole on second. Cheers !

[@peachlandtaxi919]

I created a custom logo dial San Martin Sub. It is a cheaper watch round $300 but it's special because of the dial that's unique and mine. The quality is in line with top brands but they would never allow a personalized dial ⌚

[@melody3741]

I also have a breitling and panerai and absolutey love them. The breitling is beautiful and extremely useful, but does give me the sort of “just a watch” thing but not very much. The Panerai i stare at all day long like with the seagulls.

[@astraynoir5640]

My advice is always see the watch in person. Whether 10$ or 10000$ always see the watch in person to make sure it is the right fit for you. Saw recently a brietling heritage super ocean chrono and I loved it but was huge on my wrist which made me see it would have been a bad purchase for me.

[@TheOwlGuy777]

I'm trying to decide between the Tissot PRX auto and the Tudor Royal. The plus on the free sprung Tissot in the ETA movement over the Sellita in the Tudor.

[@thibaultbossert8863]

Don't cheap out. Save up and get what you actually want.

[@dr.masoudhaghi3262]

My biggest mistakes in buying watches were errors of omission rather than commission. That is watches I loved, researched and understood but did not buy. I could afford them but was too busy sucking my thumb when I should have been writing cheques. Case in point: Horage turbillon 1

[@dennischesney7129]

I have a breitling superocean 44 special in black ...I don't regret buying it but I wish everyone could see the beauty I see in it.

[@kaneblaber1217]

The ‘wanting something because you want it’ vs wanting something because you can have it right now’ is a life long struggle for myself and anyone with ADHD. The impulse reflex! I am only at the early stages of a watch collection and it’s something I have to be extremely mindful of, due to having bugger all disposable income and having to save hardcore for each watch. I have been smart with my crowning piece as in giving myself heaps of time to obtain and a milestone- 10years for my 50th, but between now and then I want to purchase the other watches, but know full well that I can potentially ruin my plans with a single impulse reflex purchase. It could also cripple my chances of a collection being too scared to buy anything between now and when I want my crowning collection piece (I should stop calling it that as it’s probably not going to be the most extravagant piece fitting for that title 😂).

[@jacobelx5841]

If you choose to wear a watch in the morning because you feel guilty not wearing it enough, well… you have too many watches.

[@mitchmitchell9588]

1. To reconcile seemingly inconsistent advice, I suggest that (a) if one has a limited budget, do a LOT of research; (b) if one is lucky enough to have a more substantial watch-buying budget, do a LOT of research; but (c) if one can afford the platypus toenail soup at the gastronomy lab, then set some aside the price of the first course to purchase a watch that different, interesting and/or challenging. It's one way to balance the risk-averse approach and the joy of discovery approach. 2. I appreciate the excellent attention to detail on sound/sound editing, like the guitar music for Andrew's fishing pole parable and the sync on "Watches! Watches!" in the intro. Priceless. 3. Will laugh for days about Tom pressing on the crystal of the Timex like it was vintage board game with the dice in a plastic bubble (see, e.g., Milton Bradley's Trouble) and the Chopard plastic fish game. Inside jokes that I will refer to constantly, but will fall flat among my friends who don't care about watches.

[@TudorCarare]

I was surprised by the feeling of first putting my online bought Kamasu 2 red dial on my wrist for the first time. I didn't expect a watch, a piece of jewelry to give me the feeling of "Yeah, I'm a MAN" the way this watch did. It was my second watch after buying the black citizen promaster tough three months earlier which is really enjoyable, but it didn't have the same impact. And some time later I had the unpleasant surprise of buying the famed SNK809 which I just fell in love after seeing it all over youtube and finally found it with a good price. Only when I received it did I realize it is a 38mm watch, putting it on my wrist and having the reaction of "this is like a watch for ants" after daily wearing the two 42mm watches mentioned above. In time I grew to love it and it feels natural, but for the first week of wearing it, I was so dissapointed in my purchase.

[@VictorAdameArt]

It's funny because I do want the Timex, but the blue falcon eye, and I've been abstaining from buying it, and just delaying gratification, it's been a couple of months and still want the damn watch, I even convinced myself and guilted my brain into thinking I "should" want a better, more expensive watch, better specs, the whole thing, but my heart keeps bringing me back to the cheap little timex. That's all to say, don't buy specs, the heart wants what the heart wants.

[@ScratchinAway]

i know exactly what you mean about the bracelet! back when i had 2-3 citizen’s/seikos and a fossil automatic skeleton they all used to rip my hairs on my arm constantly until there were no more hairs to rip 😂 i expected the same when i got into “luxury watches” but it doesnt happen at all…its all in the finishing of the bracelet

[@randylaw3368]

Well said. Research, research, research.

[@teflond0n]

Can you please add something in the title to separate these conversation videos from your watch reviews? I mean... this type of video is a "podcast" as much as any. And I do enjoy them 😁

[@TheOwlGuy777]

The Timex looks like a high quality budget watch.

[@AtheistOrphan]

My watch-related mistakes have all been from selling, rather than hanging on to watches.

[@denis888red]

I make you totally right!

[@billybenson3834]

I like my PRX 80 and my Hamilton Navy Sub. But I also like my quartz Bulova surfboard, both Seiko solars, my old and trusty Wenger Terragraph, a $15 F91W, and the two NH35A caliber Invicta Pro Diver's that are in my watch case. I try to wear everyone of them on at least once a month though my Hammie is the most worn, weekends the PRX, and the F91W when I'm working in the trees or fishing & hunting. All of them keep time well and never let me down, and they all look good. Would I like a real Submariner? Sure. But I enjoy most all watches and love learning about them. Just don't be a snob.

[@joelcohen4353]

Bought a Speedy reduced, then decided I didn't really like it after all, so sold it. A couple of years later, bought another. That one spent even less time in the collection. Repeated the same process with the Junghans Chronoscope.

[@bobbydazzler1780]

The concept of the ‘consolation watch’ is a very real phenomenon. Running out on the rebound and jumping into the sack with the first thing that takes your fancy will almost certainly end badly when you blink into the morning light with a minging hangover. If you lust after a very expensive watch then have to convince yourself that something from the lower shelves will scratch that itch you’re kidding yourself and the honeymoon will be very short lived. Keep your powder dry folks.

[@jonathandosman5496]

If you switch out the bracelet with a 18mm Casio metal bracelet it makes a huge difference in how it wears

[@matzmx]

That Nintendo switch comparison when a Rolex sub was just on the the screen a second before hehehe....

[@timn5946]

My biggest watch fail? I once bought a Fillipo Loretti. Still smacking my head against the wall everytime I see it in my watch roll

[@lopolez]

Cant aggre more! buy what ever u want! Thx for a grate video! as always True watch lovers,