This is a great show for anyone new to watches and a great reminder for those of us who have been collecting for so long we sometimes can’t see the wood for the trees 😂 Awesome stuff as always MWC!
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Cheers Gareth!
@tyarnold40888 ай бұрын
Lol. It's seeing the forest through the trees. You must not be American.
@MK-fc2hn8 ай бұрын
@@tyarnold4088Lol. It's seeing the wood for the trees. You must not be British. 😂
@anthonystevens86838 ай бұрын
Another top video Russ. One more that I would add is, "Is the watch fit for my purpose?", so if you are building sheds for a living a G-Shock might be a better option than a say an AP or an FPJ. The reverse may be true if you're going out to a posh restaurant event and hoping not to have to pick up the tab.
@GrumblingForesight8 ай бұрын
This is an awesome service to the community my friend. Now if I were in a situation where I need to introduce someone new into watches on how to separate the good ones from the bad, I’d just send them this vid! Thanks
@LS10078 ай бұрын
Great video! If a watch keeps good time I feel I got a good watch, either quartz, which typically stays more accurate, or an automatic. Of course the other aspects you mentioned are important as well but the main thing a watch should do is to accurately tell the time. Have a great day!
@AbelCruz-jr5eq4 ай бұрын
Just picked up a Invicta 1953 Batman Diver. Took off the bracelet and put on a Seiko brown leather strap. It has Seiko movement and strap now lol. I honestly can’t afford a Seiko right now, and I always wanted a Batman automatic watch. But Timex and Seiko cost too much. I have been wanting a watch for a couple months now. So I got this Batman variant 1953 Invicta for $74 new. It’s automatic. And I really like it.
@markplayford58368 ай бұрын
👏👏👏round of applause for that one Russ. For me the one that really hits home is it’s what you like, and not what ever everybody else thinks you should like. Not only that but do not overspend either, if a watch head is spot on but comes on a crappy bracelet buy a better one or change it out for a rubber, leather or anything else. After all the bit that tells you the time is most important, the bit that keeps it on the wrist are its clothes and who wears the same clothes All the time? Another great tip even if you think it’s for you and you have done all your homework is TRY IT ON and make sure… whenever possible! Something the internet cannot do so BEWARE ⛔️
@jeffwaters56338 ай бұрын
What's wrong with your date function on the Longines at 10:40? The watch says 2:51-ish yet the date appears to be changing. It seems to be operating properly in all the rest of the shots.
@easycoding82558 ай бұрын
2:35 made me physically laugh my ass off, keep it up MWC
@MrKordel78 ай бұрын
Marc from Long Island Watch had us putting our watches on our foreheads.. now Russ has us rubbing our watch creepily with our eyes closed.. love it 😂🤙🏼
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Hahahahaha yeah mine is creepy!!!
@BulldogBadger8 ай бұрын
Seiko’s argument for sh1tlex is the same argument they have for pressed clasps, penny pinching which is frustrating for Seiko lovers when they see watches at half the price getting milled clasps and Sapphire 🥺
@ChrisNewman-fu8ez8 ай бұрын
Just picked up a Seiko prospex spb297 blue birch for half price but CW is my next on the list
@vasilepoteras58558 ай бұрын
Actually those classic pressed clasps from seiko are very comfortable but the hard lex is just unacceptable today for any watch with a price over 150 €\£\$.
@Unlucky17768 ай бұрын
@@vasilepoteras5855this is true
@Unlucky17768 ай бұрын
It's crazy that the Chinese can have sapphire, a 5 link bracelet with solid endlinks and a milled clasp under $60 it's actually insane
@BroAriq8 ай бұрын
@Unlucky1776 because, they don't need R&D for a design and put their R&D money on sapphire and milled clasp
@reesebroekhoven39628 ай бұрын
Does the dog eating the tennis ball fall under the "anything wrong" clause??? Asking for my furry friend
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Hahahahahaha
@andygall93978 ай бұрын
Talking of watch mistakes - What do you think of Seiko watch mods? CS Watches seem to produce some nice ones - I'm rather tempted by one or 3 of them. Thoughts Mad Watch Gang????
@martsec93308 ай бұрын
My watches are the best because I buy the ones reviewed by THE MAD WATCH COLLECTOR
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
You are now my favourite!!
@kofiofosu90518 ай бұрын
Distilled down like a sweet liquor
@springbay18 ай бұрын
I shouldn't call myself brave, but I'm willing to buy a no name tennis ball without blinking. Because I will only use it in the dryer. Also I believe you forgot the important part about: What does the wife say!
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
That needs a separate show
@verykeen2please8 ай бұрын
Hope Sekio are listening to this haha
@halemcdan18 ай бұрын
I saw a Grand Seiko for £10k in watches of Switzerland the other day. Really? Would anyone? £10k? MWC have you reviewed a Grand Seiko?
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Love a Grand Seiko! It would have to of been a pretty special limited edition for that price though
@halemcdan18 ай бұрын
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTORit was an Evolution 9 'Ushio - 'Tide' Spring Drive.
@Boogenhagen1008 ай бұрын
more than 1 complication is a waste, I'll take a date window and that's all I really need, 3-4 complications, the manufacturer is just jacking themselves off to their own expertise and I'm not paying for that- its just a watch for God's sakes, it isn't going to solve world hunger.
@michelcoulon39238 ай бұрын
I love your show. There is an advantage of mineral, you can repair the scratches easily with polywatch :)
@parallelsuns18 ай бұрын
Seiko need to up their game - dodgy hardlex glass, prices doubled or trebled overnight for the same watch, formulaic boring designs .I'd rather take my chances on a cheaper watch
@clark38308 ай бұрын
You have low, middle and expensive in Seiko. They give everyone a market to buy in. Besides anyone can mod a Seiko and add a sapphire crystal.
@fubaralakbar68008 ай бұрын
I love watches, I have ten of them. But I'm not quite that much of a connoisseur, it's not like wine-tasting to me. And I don't mean anything bad by that--for those who pay that much attention to the details of a watch, more power to you! Personally, I just consider if I like the way it looks and feels, and will it be useful to me? And there are trade-offs there. I love my Invicta Pro Diver, but like all my other analog watches, it doesn't have a countdown timer. So I use my cheapo Timex Ironman instead. It doesn't look or feel nearly as high-quality, because it isn't. But it fits my lifestyle better.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Brilliant said my friend! All the very best to you
@you_cant_see_me_30008 ай бұрын
The dynamic pressure on a watch from you moving your arms through the water is almost negligible. A human is not strong enough to move their limbs through the water fast enough. This is a myth that gets perpetuated on forums all the time. It's simply not true.
@adrianhargreaves28548 ай бұрын
100% agreed
@conorwhitworth51828 ай бұрын
To be fair to Omega, hesalite adds a sort of 'warmth' to the appearance of the dial.......that you can get from vintage watches. I'd go hesalite rather than sapphire if buying a Moon watch.
@gerrytemple50448 ай бұрын
Hey Russ, fun as always! You are a guy who could be happy with just one watch I believe - if it was a decent Seiko 😆 This guide wouldn't value a G-Shock. But I do 😉😁 Cheeeers
@BulldogBadger8 ай бұрын
Top tips for getting a good quality watch, for me it’s all about if it makes me smile or not when I look at it. One of my favourite watches ever is the AE1200 and that always puts a smile on my face so it’s not always down to price.. I like them so much I have three! One in resin, one silver and one SKX modded that I adore! That watch has been around the world with me many times and served it’s true purpose, the GBD200 in fluoro I also adore and that was £90! I like the dual time on the same screen functionality a lot
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Superb my friend!!! A good watch doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg! The price has to reflect what you get for your money! Then there’s that unquantifiable measure of feelgoodness only you can gauge !
@BulldogBadger8 ай бұрын
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTORI also like that my colleagues now know me as a “watch guy” and whilst they won’t be rushing out to spend a few grand, many of them now own Casio’s and G’s because of me👍🏻😂
@lc4n3338 ай бұрын
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR yea, I have some standards to feel good and confident wearing my watches but those standards should be realistic so I can be happy with my collection.
@ahmedhishamdr84858 ай бұрын
A good watch is that what brings a smile on your face when you look at your wrist!
@JohnSmith-ef8nr8 ай бұрын
Any watch over £500 should be grade 5 titanium inc the band and sapphire. I dont want to worry about my watch getting scratches. Ive got ti sapphire watchs ive worn for years without a mark on them.
@BulldogBadger8 ай бұрын
Lets get into it!!
@gruenerteufelDD8 ай бұрын
Sinn U50, the gold standard. I love mine. (Disclaimer: I'm German😅)
@heliopijpe8 ай бұрын
ps An episode on good Budget/Affordable bronze watches ;-)
@Valera_Scotland8 ай бұрын
Essential viewing for anyone new to watches. My main point would be that everyone is different, and it takes a long time to decide what it is you like.... so try may watches on, and don't just buy because of hype or KZbin people telling you "every collector needs a Speedmaster "... and I know this because I bought one for the same reason.. and sold it within a few months
@OrdinaryWatchGuy8 ай бұрын
I do like a bit of weight on a watch, so that I can feel it on my wrist. This doesn't prove it's a good watch of course, but I tend to find it reassuring? That might not be very reliable and I know there are some great titanium watches out there that are very light weight (I love the idea of an Oris Pro-Pilot X - the spec for the money is silly) - but a bit of wrist heft is just something that give me a bit of confidence in it.
@verykeen2please8 ай бұрын
and dont forget what the wife might say ?
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Thats a separate show!
@JimWestrich8 ай бұрын
I might be mistaken here, but I think you are crazy 🤣
@JimWestrich8 ай бұрын
Took some time to get used to your style, frankly, but then happily subscribed. Keep them coming!
@davidperkins6058 ай бұрын
Just buy a bb58....
@hattyfarbuckle8 ай бұрын
I think the last reason sums it up - I love my Seiko Monster [despite Hardlex which would become Sapphire if I scratched it] because it makes me happy to look at it to see the time and perversely the fact the glass has lasted over 10 years has elevated it to "lucky watch". I have a very old TAG and a very young GShock that have the "happy" effect. Other watches I own are liked but often despite little things that could be improved and I find the cheaper they are the more forgiving I am - $75 coated Brass cased/mineral glass Timex is staying because the lumeless dial and hands are an unusual design and the IndiGlo is unbelievable .. but it's only occasionally worn as its not tough enough to be an everyday wearer.
@tinymocot8 ай бұрын
Great video as always. 😃 Could you review/cover any Luminox watches in any of your future videos? Thanks!
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
It'll happen soon!
@ROrneli8 ай бұрын
Luminox is trash mate, over priced junk. get a deep blue watch for a fraction of the price and much more quality (stealth ops one is neat)
@MLightstone8 ай бұрын
The most important test for my money is the "Can I wear this most of the time, if I have to?" I love the Marathon 46mm chronograph, but I can't fit it under a cuff at all. I love a super slim Movado but I can't wear one doing anything rough. To buy either, I would need a great excuse or a way off getting around the limits. Is that worth it for a watch or is a Seiko Sumo GMT better bang for the buck for *me*? Having just gotten off a plane, sloughing off 8 hours of jetlag, the Solar GMT Sumo won out and I have no regrets. Still want the Marathon though.
@Timjacks018 ай бұрын
Great content, especially for newbie’s 👍🏻
@KullySK8 ай бұрын
This is a must watch for people newly getting into watches, as well as being a great list to consider. Overall I agree, and I go with a similar system although each category is weighted differently (in my mind!) when I'm making a purchasing decision
@airtiger3608 ай бұрын
I do have a system for buying watches. I stick with the brand that makes the movement for 90% of watches on the market even if that brands name is not on the watch.... Seiko. Next I buy Casio because Casio is God tier, period. Finally, I avoid anything Swiss because I hate the feeling of having over paid for the brand name and affordable Swiss is just clunky and cheap and I hate the feeling when wearing them. That's it, easy peasy. Good show MWC. Love your channel.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Very logical my friend! Thank you!
@jaysterling268 ай бұрын
Agree with your appraisal - I didi buy a Certina diver ( Iso cert) as it was in a sale ( which I waited for). I know the movement gets replaced , but the costs of ownership ( same price as a service for my other watches) I calculated before made it OK in my mind.
@lc4n3338 ай бұрын
Yes, steel is the standard for decent watch case but don't just dismiss all brass or bronze watches because not all of them created equal. Cheap watch case regardless material will always very thin, no quality feeling and will age badly. I have a brass watch but the build quality is decent. It is thick, feels substantial, not as corossion resistant as stainless steel but at least not turn my skin green. I even like it because it looks unique compare to 'boring' steel.
@jimmccaig79468 ай бұрын
Tried the ‘blind test’. Fell downstairs. Great show, just waiting on the ambulance.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Hahahahahahahaha
@pete98758 ай бұрын
Please, it's sapphire or sapphire crystal, sapphire glass does not make sense
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
It’s a watch show Pete?!? What else do you think I’m talking about? Y’wifes jewellery?!?!
@zibel50078 ай бұрын
#11 Check your box to make sure there's an empty space for this watch. Also #12 when Mrs. MWC says it's a horrible watch, you should double-check on it, it's probably worth buying, haha. Just kidding, in the last video the chosen watch set was proper! 💯
@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen8 ай бұрын
Slazenger Wimbledon or Dunlop ATP depending on the court.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Slazenger are great for an hour then are done! Dunlop are weird and heavy! Head Radical I use;)
@chilliconn0718 ай бұрын
If you pay top dollar for a watch like Omega, Breitling or Rolex all your paying for is the movement inside it. They don't measure a different time to a Casio, Lorus, Timex or Limit which are all decent watch brands and have the bonus of looking good on your wrist as well as looking good for your bank account. Another great video. Well done.
@larryfromwisconsin99708 ай бұрын
I can understand Omega using something other than sapphire on some of their models. All the vintage Speedmaster and Seamaster models had acrylic crystals. Acrylic scratches easily but is resistant to cracking or shattering. That was good for astronauts that didn't want glass shards floating about their cramped capsules. The acrylic scratches are easy to polish off. I remove scratches from my 1969 Seamaster with a pencil eraser. Sapphire shatters too.
@micknick748 ай бұрын
And beside that some dials looks better through an acrylic crystal for a more vintage distorted look rather then sapphire, look at some longines for instance
@AntonioRamirez-s9f8 ай бұрын
Also avoid watch bracelets that use cotter pins. The cotter pins wear out the holes of each link and therefore makes the cotter pins loose over time. They are unacceptable for heirloom watches, and most brands have abandoned using them, except Swatch Group.
@AndroBoy178 ай бұрын
In my opinion the first thing is if the watch makes you smile and feel emotional. If yes, then you follow the mad watch collector steps. Great video,thanks ❤ btw also it must match your pesonality.. - something like people-dogs, people - cars😂
@patzguitarz8 ай бұрын
I mostly agree except on two points which I call "KZbin Influencer myths." 1) Hardlex can be better than sapphire.If the sapphire doesn't have AR, it will be unreadable and looks cheap. I wear my watches hard, and I've never scratched a Hardlex. 2) Bracelets with solid end links and milled clasps are heavy and mostly unwearable IMO. Finally, I don't get the "rattley" argument. Who hold their watch and rattles it other than KZbin influencers?
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the points !
@Griffin19948 ай бұрын
Very excited for the spirit 37mm review
@stephengarratt80278 ай бұрын
Knowledge on the product is key. Pleasing to the eye, good specs and also fit on the wrist. Great video for newbies and to refresh seasoned collectors as well.
@justinhamill19318 ай бұрын
I love watching your videos you're awesome!
@tigerv888 ай бұрын
Another important consideration is that your watch will never be as good as your next one. If you get this right you know you have a good one and allows you to validate your next purchase😊
@mikesheehan59468 ай бұрын
I thought fondling my piece with eyes shut was going to be anticlimactic as I was wearing the khaki field mechanical at the time. But it was surprisingly satisfying! It was like I'd never felt it before
@Subcomandante738 ай бұрын
When I can get a Pagani Design in stainless steel, sapphire glass, and a japanese movement, all for £60 delivered then it really makes me re-evaluate the value of other bigger brands.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Yes agree ! It’s a trade off isn’t it. This brand makes money from other brands designs taking away the design costs and marketing costs and shareholder costs that come with it. Also how are these watches made? And why are they being made? Get through that out the other end and still love it, it’s win!!!
@Subcomandante738 ай бұрын
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I agree that homage watches don't have those costs, but given the quality there is a comparison to be made. These are not just cheap knock-off watches. It seems that a lot of the difference in price between a homage and a brand name is really the marketing costs. I am happy to pay more for a Seiko watch if I feel that I am getting better quality, not just paying for the name.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
@Subcomandante73 it’s not just the name. It’s the amount of time over decades of designers , engineers hard work my friend. You’re not just paying for the name .
@74CD7 ай бұрын
Loving your show more than ever. I have what I would consider the greatest monster mash of them all in my collection; a 1970s inspired chronograph by Junghans, lunched for the Japan 2020 Olympics that, well didn’t really happen in 2020, limited to 200 pieces, and is a red Panda stunner! Cafe racer supreme 😮(But it’s quartz… have I lost you?). That’s my hidden gem, what’s yours?
@malzahar338 ай бұрын
Why is the date on the longines half engaged at 10:39? Come ooooon!!!!
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
That’s me all over pal! Why I don’t like date complications
@gary26328 ай бұрын
Excellent info, but I’m confused - point 1 = Seiko good, pretty much all the rest = Seiko bad. So which is it ?😳
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
For me! It’s the 1st and last points that get me ;)
@gary26328 ай бұрын
Fair enough 👍
@waltermelyon43008 ай бұрын
There's the tacky factor - that the cost of your watch shouldn't exceed the total cost of your outfit by $150.00. Basically, a guy wearing cutoff denim shorts, a wife beater, and a pair of flipflops shouldn't be wearing a $25,000.00 Rolex.
@mford90298 ай бұрын
I have a Seiko 5. Five being the number of minutes it looses everyday……… reliably. Starting my day with a time reset brings me present and in-the-moment.
@AmericanPaisa998 ай бұрын
This was a good one. Well done MWC
@drmaheshanaesth8 ай бұрын
I mean your watch is buggered either way, isn't it........(@4.02)🤣🤣 PMPL
@JanKowalski-rd7yb8 ай бұрын
Originally Omega made Moonwatch with hesalite crystal, and the watch is still available in that version. They've made it for a reason though - if a regular glass or sapphire shattered in orbit, during "extravehicular activity", those pieces wouldn't just "fall". In zero-gravity conditions they would float around, creating possible danger to equipment and space suits, while hesalite just cracks, but stays in place. But those guys at Omega aren't dumb, they realize virtually none of us will ever get into space, so you actually can buy the same watch with sapphire crystal (unless as a collector you just really want that "original" thing). I wish Seiko would take notes, because there are some Aliexpress brands, which make currently better watches than them, in terms of materials used and quality of finishing (and hilariously they often run on Seiko movements). As to materials - yeah, I'm a fan of stainless steel myself, but I also go for other materials, for the sake of variety in my collection. I mean, I can imagine somebody owning 200 diver watches from different brands, but if they all look "samey", it's kind of boring, isn't it? So, even if I don't like plastic that much, some G-Shocks and Casios are a "must" in every collection. Same with bronze - it may not be a great material, but it has nice look, and the advantage in the fact, that you can keep it clean, or let it cover itself with patina, if you wish. Bulova has some nice ceramic watches (including ceramic bracelets). While normally I wouldn't trust the concept of a "wooden watch", Holzkern has some nice looking models - mostly these, which incorporate wood just partially, for the bracelet, and they also extensively use various stones for dials (like marble or malachite). Spec-wise some of their watches look solid (on paper), I just don't know that much about this brand, so I'm not yet convinced to buy one of their products.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Something tells me you own one my friend:)
@TheRealDoctorBreezy8 ай бұрын
Operation was the best ! 🥰
@JanKowalski-rd7yb8 ай бұрын
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Not yet, but some models are quite appealing...😅
@spaxuk8 ай бұрын
Hey MWC, have you ever reviewed the brand Elliot Brown?? Is it another UK micro brand worth investigating??
@luke.perkin.inventor8 ай бұрын
It's a good video, but 10 points and not a mention of accuracy, battery life, solar, atomic radio sync, or even Bluetooth time sync... or legibility! What you did was a "how to buy jewellery" list, not how to buy an watch that tells the time! I guess if it's just jewellery you don't need to worry about servicing costs either? 😂
@frankgerace59978 ай бұрын
Liked the video, as always, and yes, I DID have an “Operation” game-it came out back in the 1960’s, when I was the right age for it!!😂😂
@PhilipBallGarry7 ай бұрын
Excellent masterclass in what watches are all about for us. Thanks Russell 👍. I've been away from your channel for a while due to other commitments and the fact that I've literally had no spare money to start my watch journey. But things might be changing a little. You recommended the Seagull 1963 as a good starter. Looking at the Seiko 5 series they're not as good value as they used to be. The next step as a retirement present to myself might be a Squale or a Sinn 😊
@justinebodlak13738 ай бұрын
Great Video as always Russ!! Thanks. For me, it's now down to three criteria (obviously there are more but my top gut feeling): Face/dial looks appealing to me (which includes 'ugly cute' G-Shocks and Casios generally!), price/value for money (can't and won't pay over the odd or follow a hyped up watch trend) and wearability. Like you, my wrist is 6.5" and I can't wear massive heavy 'plates', so sadly the King (Casio) is not for me, nor the Moon Bulova and probably not the Arnie, sadly...But plenty of Seikos, G-shocks and Zelos etc...out there. Very tempted by the Seiko Alpinist, just not too keen on the price still. Bit steep on a nurse's salary. Cheers.
@to20558 ай бұрын
Please stop that dynamic preasure myth when it comes to water depth. It has been proven many times to be nearly neglectable. Other than that very good points and a great video. Thanks!
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
It’s happened to me with 2 watches 50 atm and below. After a swim both steamed up! No steam without fire or water my friend. It’s no myth
@to20558 ай бұрын
Watch and learn #6 by Marc from Long Island Watch has great information on that subject. From around 18:30 minutes onwards. It is a myth. I agree with you however that I would not go swimming with a 50m watch.
@Mirhan1238 ай бұрын
I FEEL more SATISFIED with my WATCHES after watching this video😅 thanks for the AMAZING video!!!!
@nizarmurar8 ай бұрын
Dear valuable mad friend I have been following you for a long time. I wish you revew for us the great Italian made watch Venezianico. They did great last year. I insist on having your unbiased revew as always. Many thanks With great love and appreciation . Hapy new year to you and your beloved family, including the newcomer Nizar
@Beltane638 ай бұрын
Even the G-Shock GW 5000 U features only Mineral Glass. Disappointing.
@mystic482098 ай бұрын
Seiko must remember its customer base. The new seiko 5 sort if miss the mark on water resistance. At least Marc from islander put in the grocery list of desirable traits on his products. Quality control is king. The movements must be A1 once tested and put to market. Lume with Seiko is landmark. I am ok with acrylic, but sapphire belongs on a higher bracket product.
8 ай бұрын
Sapphire can absolutely scratch. Even diamonds can be scratched. Good video otherwise.
@paulprouse3748 ай бұрын
I wish I’d known a bit more about movements when I bought my Tissot T-Race. I still love wearing it, but right out of warranty the movement broke, which for about 600 pounds I’d paid, I replaced for I don’t think much more than a tenner. Also the reason, even though I loved the concept of the Moonswatch it’s the same movement and I wouldn’t touch it.
@watchmitch36998 ай бұрын
Hey dude; you forgot the most important factor! Did the Mad Watch Collector approve it on the Mad Watch Collector channel?!
@carloslargaespada60518 ай бұрын
Hey bud, i am looking to buy a proper watch for work. I drive trucks, so i was thinking to get me a gorgeous Christopher Ward trident pro 600 on the # sporty strap. What's tour take on that piece?
@garyshepherd92268 ай бұрын
Milled clasps are uncomfortable as my arm hairs get caught in them - so I prefer a cheaper pressed clasp.
@clark38308 ай бұрын
As for the sweep or high beat; I own both and over the years I have found the lower beat last longer and need very little service. I would go Seiko before Omega as an example. It’s the ego person that just has to have a Rolex, Petek etc.
@Graemecrompton8 ай бұрын
YEEESSSS!!!!
@mightya7 ай бұрын
I’m glad you didn’t discuss power reserve. I think it’s the most overhyped characteristic of a watch. I mean, if it’s a daily it’ll never run out of power. If it’s a “sometimes” all that needs to be done is set and shake.
@SilverBackELTorro8 ай бұрын
I love these types of video. Educational for sure. ❤❤❤. What do you think of a seiko SRPE91? on the fence with this one.
@Smartzenegger8 ай бұрын
Well for me it's Quartz only because of it's practicality.
@GentlemensWatchServices8 ай бұрын
The cherry on top is the whole cake, some very questionable watches make me happy because of the story they tell.
@peroperic36928 ай бұрын
I hated that on every Seiko I could see free space between the lugs and bracelet. That has put me off of buying a seiko so I dont own one.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
Oh but my friend! The world changes when you put it on a nato or rubber!!!
@peroperic36928 ай бұрын
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I really like a watch on a steel bracelet though
@baron_von_noob31178 ай бұрын
For new watch enthusiasts. Quartz watches are not to be sneezed at. They are cheaper to buy and also cheaper to maintain. Also, don’t buy watches straight off the internet without trying them on first.
@Jack-S40978 ай бұрын
Definitely agree with your sentiment. Especially regarding the feel good test. I have a blnr on jubilee that received very little wrist time. Purchased the oyster bracelet from Rolex and now that same blnr now feels fantastic.. Crazy I know but it never felt right with the jubilee.. Just saying
@gtaliano8 ай бұрын
Wife's take on the watch is VERY important. It had to be said.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
100% after or before you buy ?
@gtaliano8 ай бұрын
She will like it until you actually buy the thing... then it will be your worst buy. LOL.
@caster32838 ай бұрын
Number 11, the scariest, most definitive test. What the wife thinks…
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR8 ай бұрын
That’s a seperate show!
@caster32838 ай бұрын
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR 😂
@adilislam7028 ай бұрын
Hi, can you review the casio W735h, it's a great watch for the money.
@davidbruce36328 ай бұрын
At 66 years looking for legibility and comfort. So for me straps on Pilots or Field tickers do it best.
@bonobobob8 ай бұрын
Sweet Sewor glimpse! The Patek Philippe of China they say.
@Mark-sd7fc8 ай бұрын
All those guys that got one of them wooden watches for Christmas😬 🤷♂️
@apesygreenape298722 күн бұрын
Always informative and amusing my fav
@theshadowman13988 ай бұрын
1. Swiss made 2. Made in Japan 3. Made in Russia 4. Doesn’t try to be generic dime a dozen. When you see it you can instantly know the brand
@jonntischnabel19 күн бұрын
Id love to send a tennis ball back and see if they fix it! 😂
@twitchyjambo8 ай бұрын
Great video mate 😊👍
@dcminnich8 ай бұрын
i can't believe you didn't mention the ultimate test - does your wife like the watch?