Forget Patek Philippe, Get These Watches Instead | Watchfinder & Co.

If you’ve got fat wedge of cash burning a hole in your pocket and you’ve earmarked a Patek Philippe to spend it on, stop. Wait. You mustn’t spend a single penny until you’ve seen this.
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[@maverickbonato8164]

These are fantastic watches, especially that Parmigiani, gorgeous but... If I had Patek money I would still go for, you guessed it, a Lange.

[@bighands69]

What about JLC?

[@maverickbonato8164]

@@bighands69 Oh yeah, JLC, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, Breguet, F.P. Journe, Blancpain, IWC, Vincero, there are so many brands worth considering it's just that, having seen dozens and dozens of offers from every brand, I can say without much doubt that if I could only choose a single watch to get gifted to me for "Patek money" it would definitely be an A. Lange & Söhne. I suggest you take a look (if you haven't already) at the video called "Is The Entry-Level A. Lange & Söhne Worth £13,100?" from these guys until they show the 1815 Chronograph and maybe you'll understand why. The combination of a flawless (to me) design on the face combined with the most beautiful tone on the movement called German Silver (to me) and the best possible architecture (to many) that you can achieve on a watch just gives it something more than any other brand, something different, something that makes me want to choose those watches over all others. Sorry for the long reply lel.

[@roberthartley6629]

Or a more accurate quartz watch at 1/10th of the price. and spend money on a nice bracelet

[@maverickbonato8164]

@@roberthartley6629 So... You wonna spend $4000 on a nice quartz watch and spend $36.000 on a nice bracelet rather than having a nice $40.000 mechanical watch? Interesting.

[@PP-vf1kx]

Robert Hartley would rather spend on a cheapie quartz with a solid pure gold bracelet

[@GeorgeFrideric71]

Some people can look with pride at their Geneva Seal watch; the rest of us, well, we just have to be proud of our Bronze Swimming Award (1993).

[@BlackOpSource]

hey man i beat all but two of the other third graders to get that thing

[@Driko99]

Hmm I have a gold from 1993. Someone’s gotta win 🥇

[@enqane]

Yeah just work hard and you also get a watch like this. Just kidding, get money from your dad.

[@bendigeidfranemmanueljones5694]

I got 'o' level welsh, grade v piano, and 10m swimming badge. I like to think I'd have got more if I'd done them seperately.

[@OneAndrew98]

*Geneva Seal awarded movement *Solid caseback Wtf Chopard

[@Weaselboy]

more platinum

[@bradarsenault6984]

That called confident arrogance... You know, just the thing that dirty rich people are attracted to.

[@kamehamehajim]

Then you open it and behold! Seiko NH35...

[@bradarsenault6984]

@@kamehamehajim ha! That is a great movement, though. Serviced just about anywhere for almost nothing.

[@robertbrowne7880]

The service for a seiko costs the same as any other similar movement. At least on my bench.

[@WatchGeek]

And yet, despite the Geneva Seal and just 25 pieces made, Chopard managed to leave a piece of dust on the seconds hand 😭😭

[@nunyabizness199]

Oh my...😆

[@snowrulz88888888]

now i can't unsee it

[@richardbaptist5080]

That Chopard movement is special. While I appreciate the platinum back, I'd love to have a crystal on the back to see the movement.

[@Drakovox]

Thats the key... "it's the little moments" from time to time during the day when you look at the time on your wrist

[@0090424]

I just wanted to say I absolutely love your videos, just the right amount of tackiness for me. I watch your videos to help me fall asleep, they're super relaxing. Not to mention the incredible macro shots of obscure watch brands. Absolutely amazing channel.

[@RarerDonkey]

That shot of the case back of the GP, with the rotor shifting was exquisite. The lighting was excellent

[@amirrayan1493]

I really appreciate the way you film the watches and the vast information. I can't afford any of this watches and i doubt i ever will. But man do i love this videos

[@guyhasd]

Definitely, my favorite watch channel.

[@jbbrabant]

Such a good video, I enjoyed it immensely. Thanks! 👍👍

[@christophersapsford1828]

kept hearing Geneva Seal while looking at that awful engraving on the LUC caseback...

[@blablablablabittybla561]

I like changing the date every other month, so I don’t forget how to do it.

[@Unknown-yx3ky]

The cinematography and the knowledge of your videos could not be improved, so you raise the bar with the script -witty, engaging, almost addictive. Thank you.

[@jarodstevens2710]

You are a artist my friend you can say anything and it sounds good this channel just keeps getting better and better and I love the little quips of sarcasm that really drive your point home just Excellent Man

[@siongheeleong8078]

I would go for the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Annual Calendar Equation of Time. The EoT complication is rarely offered nowadays.

[@tomscott4438]

I love the fact you don't focus on Rolex, because they do a great job of that on their own. I also find it odd that, assuming you have the money, it may actually be easier to acquire a Patek than some (stainless steel) Rolex's from an AD. Now let's face facts, if you see what's under the hood of a Patek (and especially if you watch their 16:00 video on how they perform a "standard" service) it's clearly money well justified. But if your budget is more in the Omega range (still significant money) it's nice to know there are some great options out there. Well done video.

[@hockingham7160]

I'd like to see some modern high end peices from ulysse nardin

[@fretkoe]

If thats dust on the dial and second hand on the Chopard, its definitely not worth the Geneva seal

[@jeffc7344]

All these great watches AND a discworld reference! Awesome video as always.

[@JohnDoe-ub8fq]

Great tips. Search, located, found the Parm, $14,000. Now ALL mine!

[@patrick_jane2164]

New game, drink a shot every time the narrator says "The Geneva Seal"

[@kevinchan4512]

It can't be that baasddsksmsnznamaa

[@negativegains4883]

getting my stomach pumped rn

[@agskennedy]

Ah come on it was only 8 times in rapid succession

[@DickonThompson]

"Hiccup... The Genevaaaaaa Hiccup"

[@ganguru01]

7 shots 😂

[@nrs6956]

Three watches that are a homage to craftsmanship. There is something magical about the interplay of these ridiculously small parts slaveously yielding the time of date/night. Great clip. Thank you.

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

I had this quandary last Spring. I chose the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down in white gold. I’m happy with my choice. Of the three you show here, the GP would get my vote

[@stevegrisius6145]

Great choice. None of those 3 beats an A. Lange & Söhne. At least in my eyes.

[@cedarcanoe]

A.Lange is unmatched. Congrats!

[@pejpm]

David B I got the RG version. I had a Parmigiani Tonda a few years back, and I do think they’re underrated, but ALS is different league.

[@goodphotoideas]

I love this guy's creative way of speaking and subtle humor.

[@JTMarlin8]

4:33 The Chopard caseback is being held on with panhead screws from Home Depot.

[@brianrdetweiler]

So glad to see an Equation of Time watch! Peak watch nerdery.

[@schniggs2011]

The two Parmigianis in my collection are both collection-killers. I wear them a lot, and with good reason. Just as with flyback cronos, it’s the Breguet Type XXI, that’s gets the most use in my life.

[@eustab.anas-mann9510]

I hate to be rude but how can you afford two watches that will cost at the very least 30K each and another one that costs 15K? You would have to be a millionaire. Asking for a friend who is a mere mortal.

[@arslanian]

can you explain how in that Parmigiani movement, the twin main springs unusually torque fills the movement

[@Ron_A._Bolton]

Love the Disk World, Great A'Tuin reference..

[@alecgrieve7783]

Wonderful watches - thank you! Please review the Coniston Bluebird from the Marloe Watch Company. I have their Derwent, which is equally and excellently: British, charming and affordable. I am now thinking of embarking on the Coniston and would love you to give it both barrels. At under £300 it can’t profess to the dizzy heights of Omega and Rolex let alone some of the other companies in your collection, but it is an affordable, mechanical, British designed watch from a company with a great story behind it. Thank you again for the videos, they are superb.

[@jasonfreedman8424]

As always, a great and informative video, but the Discworld reference made my day.

[@Memovox]

Please review a Urban Jürgensen. Any Urban Jürgensen.

[@rgassaf1]

Ooo that Parmigiani... amazing quote: “what you can achieve when you are not old and boring”... kkkk

[@jimflex6341]

Does the GP go to and from British Summer Time and, if so, what would happen if Britain dropped the hour change? Would it require a recalibration from GP?

[@hasibahmadzai7569]

I love GP and have two in my collection, but this looks like a Frederique Constant

[@salvaavlas5757]

Thank you for your advice, now I know I have to to for a Patek ...

[@Mr74261000027]

What seal does it have?

[@philtierney4717]

You need to include the prices for every watch you review so some perspective can be added.

[@berlimett]

GP: around 27k Euros Chopard: around 20k Parmigiani: 12k-16k

[@69johndz]

I wish more watch channels would discuss the RGM watches out of Lancaster, PA. I adore those and would like to learn more about them.

[@meyoumovie]

69johndz Travel to PA. (It’s a nice trip) RGM offerS a tour of their watch making facilities.

[@tayyabqurban2234]

That lu chopard is gorgeous 😍 wish i had one.

[@Sebbson1337]

3:53 That was one impressive use of maths!

[@robcarrier1969]

What's going on with the marker next to the logo on the GP?

[@Sucherrie]

Love the narrative❤️

[@thorham1346]

That L.U. Chopard looks nice and modest.

[@treggs]

Could you do the Omega X33 please? Considering one of these over a Speedy as it's still a space watch but with proper astronaut functions.

[@protodad1]

Anthony Tregellas they already did. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioCVXqt6nt-deqc

[@babaji1947]

sounds great but how accurate is it?

[@trapezius77]

You have to adjust the date well over 4 times in a regular watch. So if the GP does not have a perpetual calendar, but does change the date, where does it fail to keep the date? I guess leap year?

[@stevekim8320]

Annual cal does not account for February being a short month, and must be adjusted on March 1. This has nothing to do with whether or not it’s a leap year

[@GrantGM007]

The PF brand is quickly becoming one of my faves. The few I've seen have all been stunning.

[@tommytee8387]

When you consider that the Parmigiani Tonda is available for less than a Rolex GMT the watch World really is on it’s head..,

[@MonsieurGuy]

Say less. A shitty basic Richard Mille costs more than an FP Journe, Laurent Ferrier, De Bethune, Urban Jürgensen, Kari Voutilainen etc. I could go all day... don't get me started on Daytona and GMT values...

[@heminder]

What were they thinking casing up a Geneva Seal movement behind a solid back? It may as well have an ETA/Sellita for all intents and purposes.

[@zi2571]

ALS 1815 white gold (used) or VC Fifty Six Day Date (new)?

[@sdsethia]

Thank You for consistent wonderful content.

[@pychang]

Come on Chopard! I want to see that Geneva certified movement!!!

[@twogluon]

Is that a defect in the dial at 5:38?? Strange streaks around the sub seconds?

[@lucioledizerot196]

Patek is Patek, Chopard is Chopard, Parmigiani is Parmigiani. No need to compare, each brand is unique and has its perks.

[@ghostindamachine]

Gorgeous!! Now, about that Grönefeld ..

[@paskrell]

We need a video with 3-4 watches with Geneva seal!

[@sluggo562]

The Earth doesn't revolve around the Sun, actually. It revolves around the solar system's centre of gravity, which is slightly variable and not always exactly centred inside the Sun itself.

[@gsmarchand]

Fair enough. But barycenter or sun as center is arguing semantics on a video about watches. Lol

[@MrPizzaCheese]

So you absolutely made me want that Chopard. Though Patek Philippe claims that their PP seal is of higher quality than the Geneva Seal. I don't know much about the FQF, Certified Haute Horlogerie certification but that's another one I guess? also the chronometer and the chronofiable certifications are used. how do these different quality stamps compare to each other? Do they adjust their standards over time to make it more exclusive?

[@hillskee]

Who knows really.. It might be Patek pulling some pr stunt and parading their seal as superior for more intrigue

[@NickSkye]

So is this better than a grand Seiko? How do they compare?

[@desmondding7405]

These watches are so fancy that I can’t even understand the description on it.🤦🏻‍♂️

[@proimsat]

How about some watches from Perrelet ? They have that really cool Turbine model that is really a party piece

[@bartjarochowski3533]

OMG Terry Pratchett reference :)

[@Kelsdoggy]

What are the prices for these?

[@petespurgeon7217]

G.P. & Parmagani look very good for sure & the price may make it a get. Nice reveiw. Thanx. P.S.

[@richardjones2609]

"...slovenly hobos by comparison." You're killin' me!

[@MrRichiekaye]

You do with fine watches what we Texans do with barbecue. I really enjoy these videos.

[@diegobittar7425]

When I see a video from Watchfinder, I always click on ¨Like¨ before see it. It´s was never a gamble.

[@adrianonast3599]

Diego B ok thanks

[@eseskay99]

Did you notice that the L.U. Chopard has 8 screws on the caseback all with random "moments". It is not perfect until they machine those screw and threads such that they all line up perfectly. This watch is not symmetrical on the back side.

[@bannedaccount3752]

7:31 Achivement Unlocked: Red paint properly applied. Aleluya!!! By the way, in spite of how I love Girard Perregaux and their beautiful watches, the Parmigiani won this battle.

[@bradarsenault6984]

But it's not. Left side of the crescent there is a blemish that looks like a piece of debris sticking though the red paint.

[@Laz_Arus]

@@bradarsenault6984 Came here to comment on the same observation. That would never make it past Q.A. at Grand Seiko !

[@rzezniqq]

@@Laz_Arus I find it extremely funny and disappointing that only few companies can get this right. Grand Seiko being one of them.

[@bradarsenault6984]

@@Laz_Arus that would never make it past QC at Seiko in general. I have a 5 and a Presage, both with flawless dials and hands even when inspected with a lupe.

[@SabeerAbdulla]

Brad Arsenault was going to say the same thing 🧐

[@gmshadowtraders]

I wanted that GP equation of time for as long as I can remember

[@JCDofNYC]

...+/- 15 minutes, I presume...

[@gmshadowtraders]

@@JCDofNYC Yup, exactly. Parallel universes and all that. I am even leaning towards the flat earth theory lately :)

[@LapuLapuMagellan]

The reason why I love watching your watches because of apple watch

[@AndrejGeorgievski]

That Parmigiani timepiece is stunning!

[@SavedbyHim]

Yes!

[@godra051]

Yup

[@BillCarrIpswich]

You can just call it a 'watch'.

[@ShazibAhmed]

It's more than four times a year that I adjust the date on my watches, five to be precise.

[@skaz1504]

All awesome choices, but with PP money, I'd go for a Breguet Type XXI and pocket the rest. Or, if I HAD to spend all of it, I'd go for the Perregaux.

[@fernarias]

Considering what these watches cost, those small blems on the close-ups, drive me crazy.

[@darood77]

Oh yeah! GP over a Patek anytime!

[@findecycle6533]

If the dates of Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October on the Parmigiani are correct, then I've somehow traveled back to 2014? If only I'd written down that years lottery numbers!

[@h28628]

feel free to review oris artelier 113

[@gumarro72]

With that level of quality videography and nice voice, this guy could make a Timex look like a luxury item :)

[@Kraken1000]

I'll take the GP or the understated but exquisite Chopard.

[@goodtips8973]

so many episodes last time, i can't believe that! :-)

[@JCDofNYC]

There are few things more compelling than "understated elegance". The Chopard wins, running away. It is worn by the individual who doesn't give a tinker's damn whether you know how much it cost. Intrinsic value is priceless.

[@AbdullahArRafi]

If I were to spend Patek money on a watch, I'd never want the flawed GP 10 o'Clock marker or a solid caseback with that Chopard. However, that Parmigiani is beautiful! If I have the cash to burn a hole in my pocket, it'll go for either the Credor Eichi II or this Parmigiani. Or, maybe both!

[@thegorn]

title should be “some pretty good pieces we just can’t seem to move”

[@shimronnetia]

Watchfinder & Co. you guys have very nice watches

[@lincolnlynx]

Bought a PFC274-0002500-XA (Montreux Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Limited edition) from an AD today but I cant seem to find any information on it at all. Watchfinder, do you happen to know anything about this piece?

[@nobodysreview6137]

I like the Reverso Archie has.

[@menaseven9093]

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Qantor is a wonderful and beautiful watch. Girard Perregaux 1966 is ok . The Chopard LUC is to simple looking and it is missing a transparent case back to admire the spectacular Geneva Seal movement.

[@kevinhooper2787]

Do they give you a tube of Ky to help with that spare time ?

[@StrapaWatch]

Very cool!

[@SavedbyHim]

Yes but my 80's Casio digital watch has dual time and a chronometer, oh and a backlight...

[@RenaxTM91]

Yea, but it isn't a piece of art...

[@purplefabian]

Renax the Man in 200 years it will be

[@facilitechco.ltd.6703]

I would be if there was an apocalypse.

[@GeorgeFrideric71]

Chronometer?

[@bigrj4746]

The seriousness with this guy’s voice makes his jokes even better

I still want a Patek Philippe please.

[@FitFatFern]

That LUC needs to have that movement shown. The platinum engraved caseback looks a bit... off. The Perregaux is the winner here imo.

[@shimronnetia]

the poetry is just very exciting

[@PianoZecora]

Terry Pratchett reference at 2:56?

[@janrobinson6046]

Great video but I Liked for the Terry Pratchett reference.