The BIGGEST Watch Collecting Regrets and Mistakes, Fake ROLEX Watches are Worthless, Just Buy Quartz

[@Valera_Scotland]

One of my big early mistakes was financial. Bought a Speedmaster 1861 on finance as my first watch, after binging many youtube videos for a few months... realised that watches and debt should never mix.... now I have a 1990 G10 CWC and its perfect, for 5% of the price... this hobby doesn't have to be about hype , brand names etc etc... you don't need to spend thousands to enjoy great watches. My other favourite is my 5600 G shock... and W59 Casio... yes I've had a few omega and iwc etc, but in the end settled for watches I can wear without feeling guilty and worrying about them

[@JustBlueFish]

Yeah debt for watches is for sure a mistake. But lesson learned right?

[@Valera_Scotland]

@JustBlueFish absolutely.... no more crazy decisions like that

[@Phidz-x9h]

Water resistance ratings are not about capability, they are about liability. For example, Longines doesn't use super duper gaskets in their 100m rated watches, and then use lousy ones in their 30m chronographs - they are exactly the same gaskets. The difference is that Longines doesn't want overbuild their chronographs, so they put the "30m" rating and then scare you, so they don't need to deal with warranty issues. In reality a 30m rated chronograph can actually survive greater than 60m depths. How do I know this? Because I have a water resistance tester and proved my theory for myself.

[@JustBlueFish]

Very cool you should do a video on that tester.

[@davidsparling3505]

Welcome back, Guy! I’m not collecting watches so much anymore…I’ve turned to fountain pens and vintage audio equipment to feed my OCD! 😂😂😂

[@JustBlueFish]

Cool what’s collecting vintage audio like? That seems interesting.

[@MrZanzibar123]

Wisdom! And yes, updated regulating videos would be great! I too used your Seiko one a couple years ago and found it very helpful.

[@JustBlueFish]

Awesome I'll see what I can do!

[@thatguy6111]

9:12 I had the same challenge with the 39mm Explorer. I did trade it for the most recent model 36mm and I love it. The lug width is a non-issue for me, it’s currently on a 19mm tan suede strap and rides very nice on wrist.

[@JustBlueFish]

I wish it was 20mm so much.

[@thatguy6111]

@ For fun since the weather is crap I pulled out my 1601 Datejust (1978 Birth Year Beauty) on a 20mm oyster bracelet and put the calipers on it and the first link is 19.03mm to the Explorer’s 18.08. The last link before the clasp on the Datejust was 15.32mm to the Explores 14.03. To the eye and on the wrist they are so close it’s hard to tell. The beauty of this hobby though is we all get to like what suits us. Wear your collection in good health and we look forward to more content.

[@TimRobertsen]

Regarding water resistance, and the Speedmaster. The Speedmaster is "supposed" to be useable in space, so having it be completely water/air-tight is a disadvantage because exposing a completely/high-rating water resistant watch to a vaccum can crack it. It's the space-equivalent of needing a Helium Escape Valve :p

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching!

[@TruthProphet2045]

A few good topics here! It’s good to see you back at it!

[@JustBlueFish]

Appreciate you checking it out!

[@richanglin1388]

Would love to see a new video in regulating a mechanical movement

[@JustBlueFish]

I'll see what I can do!

[@GalaxysGreatestDad]

Ride or die with Guy. He is one of the few channels I will stay subscribed too no matter how long of a sabbatical he takes. He is open about his own mental health and short comings as well as the watch world knowledge. His honesty is very sobering in the overall KZbin zeitgeist

[@JustBlueFish]

Thank you for the kindness!

[@remus2001]

I think we should applaud and trust manufacturers who insist that their water resistance ratings are true. Omega and Patek come to mind.

[@JustBlueFish]

I don't know if I can trust anyone when it comes to a $5000 dollar and up watch and water hahaha.

[@MrZanzibar123]

@@JustBlueFish if I bought it from Omega and it was still under warranty, I would trust it (enough), because I’ve had fabulous service from them in the past, and don’t think they would try to claim I had pushed the chronograph buttons, underwater or something…. But I take your point; I got nervous wearing my Rolex in a hot tub for the first time…. 😂

[@eibi2001]

On the topic of water resistance, it is just like someone telling you to warm your car up for a few minutes before driving. It is just an old recommendation that no longer applies in modern days.

[@davidsparling3505]

Trying to figure out the analogy??? BTW, warming your car up for a minute or so is still sound advice especially in cold conditions.

[@thomasstratford6227]

Very astute! Now there are know nothings promoting idiot dive watches with escapment valves, when no human ever dove deep enough to ever have his watch employ such a device.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Doesn't matter if you make videos every now and then. Good things are rare right! 😉 I hear you about the entire Rolex brand experience . Its all part of the prestige and acclaim. Its what makes them timeless. We all have watch mistakes. I wanted a certain field watch for years and when I finally bought it I gave it away after three months. It just didn't work for me. No bro 50m is good. Heck Casio's water resist is worth at least 50m of actual dive depth. Check out the video they did on the F91w. I love Perfect Circle! You are definitely right about music. Physical copies are always best. Take care man!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for the kind words, and for watching!

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@JustBlueFish 😄👌

[@Valera_Scotland]

Guy thank you for the shout out. Appreciate it.. yes I do have regrets about that Speedy but at the same time if truth be told, I bought and sold and bought 3 of them.... I love the watch but every time I feel it's a little too chunky for me... and maybe the price is hard to accept...I don't know... maybe I'll have one some day but for now I'm loving my CWC G10... what is it with us men and watches... sometimes it feels like a desperate desire to heal our minds, but materialism rarely helps in the long term... so I'm trying to just enjoy what I have, and more importantly to enjoy things that we can't buy - family, friendships, nature etc etc

[@JustBlueFish]

My pleasure thanks for the thoughtful topic so we could discuss it!

[@9er..]

Dude, it feels like a decade that I’ve watched your stuff🤷. Like I can actually say “ back when I was dating my now wife “ or “ I remember when.” I feel like when I got in the watch KZbin thing was 2015/16. It was you and Goldberg. Archie wasn’t my bag…still isn’t. Matter of fact, a bunch of watch tubers have come and gone for me but I’m still subbed to you!

[@JustBlueFish]

OG represent! Thanks for being here all these years.

[@InGratitudeIam]

Excellent points on fake/counterfeit watches, Guy. Some ppl wear fakes to prevent theft. Well, if it's a great looking fake, you're only going to piss off the bad guy trying to tell him it's fake. A couple of years ago, a guy in LA/Beverly Hills lost his life because he tried to hang on to his fake while the bad guy was taking it. All kinds of stupid. That was really sad.

[@JustBlueFish]

I haven’t heard that, wearing a fake to prevent theft? Seems like that would make you a target, feels like a bad plan.

[@GrandExpeditionTime]

An updated regulating video would be great.

[@JustBlueFish]

Ya I need to try and make one.

[@justingalore123]

I really love your presentation style. Calm, clear, knowledgable. Thanks for the effort put in. Question: I just picked up an IWC Mark XX on bracelet and am waiting for delivery. What do you think of that model?

[@JustBlueFish]

That's an awesome choice, great pickup congrats!

[@Valera_Scotland]

I saw A Perfect Circle around 2004... and also again in 2018... just incredible... i was at the front of the crowd in 2004 and it was just stunning

[@JustBlueFish]

That's cool I bet that's a great memory!

[@Valera_Scotland]

@JustBlueFish amazing...I have the pick that the guitarist threw into the crowd. The sound was incredible

[@JustBlueFish]

Nice, that would be a cool souvenir. Billy Howerdel is one of my favorite guitarists.

[@daveLin104]

Glad you are back Guy 😊 you encouraged me to buy my Khaki 38mm auto and partly spb143 😊. Both great watches..... question what is favourite watch ever owned ?

[@JustBlueFish]

Good question I’ll visit that topic in the next episode.

[@daveLin104]

@JustBlueFish excellent thanks 😊

[@steveb4012]

Back at you with an album suggestion Guy. OPALINE by Dishwalla, enjoy. When I want something REALLY accurate, off come the autos and on comes the Citizen PCAT AT. Never have to touch it, perpetual calender, sorts daylight saving itself and it's solar. How cool is that? I like my quartz watches just as much as my autos, I just buy what I like not particularly caring if its quartz or mechanical, however the latter has to be automatic.

[@JustBlueFish]

Cool, thanks I’ll check that out.

[@lous.6779]

I’d love to see a new video on regulating Seiko, Citizen, etc.

[@JustBlueFish]

I’ll try!

[@אלכסס-ח5ג]

Plenty of videos out there showing casio f91w going way beyond the 30m it advertised, so im pretty sure omega will be just fine undèr water

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnbrylledomingo6377]

The achievements of F91w doesn't get passed down to Omega just because Omega is more expensive. Stop pretending that OMEGA did what F91w accomplished..

[@אלכסס-ח5ג]

@@johnbrylledomingo6377 it has nothing to do with it being expensive. Omega just like casio is a serious and a well established brand so if they say that their watch cad do 50m than it can and probably deeper.

[@BadgerJeff]

My biggest watch regret is not picking up a Seadweller about 10 years ago for less than half the current price on the same year piece. I also recently picked up a brand new Datejust Fluted Jubilee and now wonder if it’s too bling for me. Time will tell…

[@JustBlueFish]

Well, if you feel like it’s too bling, you can send it to me!

[@barryvercueil2346]

Phenomenal Record. I have the CD at least. Cheers.

[@JustBlueFish]

it's an all time great IMO.

[@mrdisco99]

Put it this way... If Rolex didn't spend all that money on marketing and associating their designs with value, there wouldn't be a market for the "1:1" fakes. You're deluded if you think that's not important to you. With a fake you're getting that value without paying for it. That's stealing. Regrets... Sometimes I kinda wish I still had my SARB033... but I just never wore it anymore after I got my Aqua Terra.

[@JustBlueFish]

Bingo!

[@InGratitudeIam]

For diving applications, you want equipment that's rated to at least twice the depth (or working pressure) of your deepest dives. Also, when diving into water, if the stem is facing forward, that increased velocity of water as it hits the watch could be problematic if you don't have a solid depth rating. Over time, seals deteriorate. I used to dive, but not anymore. So, a watch with a modest depth rating is more than enough for my pool-based adventures. My ego will survive my wearing a 50 M rated watch. Thanks, Guy. Stop by any time!

[@JustBlueFish]

Awesome thanks for sharing, appreciate the input!

[@eibi2001]

There is a difference between counterfeit and replica people. Also, just keep making videos regardless of topic, I enjoy them all.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks!

[@psyteo3130]

What’s the difference?

[@stewartlogan9894]

The WR confusion over Patek’s decision to make all of them 30m is insane. There needs to be a standard definition and test for this. Would be easy for the industry to push this down to brands as part of their “Swiss made” regulations.

[@JustBlueFish]

Yeah the inconsistency is frustrating to a degree. It's definitely annoying.

[@uncles2000]

How do you get to the point where you sell a watch you really really like, but never wear?

[@JustBlueFish]

Seems like that was answered in the video.

[@thomasstratford6227]

The year of my birth, 1957, Rolex produced 2,500 watches. All assembled by hand. In 2024 they produced 1.2 million, assembled by machines. Shop wisely!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching!

[@btab5332]

I'm 71 and have an old Bulova that was my grandfathers who passed in 1964. To me this watch is more valuable that and luxury watch

[@ph8077]

I learned after £35k that if you want a gold Rolex....BUY a gold Rolex!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching!

[@Y34RZ3R0iscoming]

Go off of atmospheres. Depending on movement, pressures can be higher at 10m deep moving around in a washing machine than 50m standing still in stagnant water

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching!

[@sethdewees1101]

Just found your channel, pretty much agree 100% with everything you said here. Keep up with the great content!

[@JustBlueFish]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Steven_Silvestri]

Nice!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks!

[@millwrightman99]

I'm not an avid watch collector by any means ,but I like a well designed and useful watch . I am amazed how incredible the Rolex advertising division has been able to bring their watches to cult status . I remember in the old days seeing Tudor adds in car magazines tooting the durability of their watches and advertising their sale prices for $500 .This is when a good Timex was $50 bucks.. These days watches are almost redundant as the time is everywhere especially on our billions of cell phones . Nobody wears a Rolex to tell the time no matter what all these You tube sales people say . I wear my Bulova precisionist when I don't carry my cell phone .but I went through most of my life wearing a Seiko or Times to tell me when my breaks were over . But every spends their money as they see fit .who the hell cares.

[@JustBlueFish]

I hear you, but I still enjoy the watches!

[@millwrightman99]

@@JustBlueFish So do I and I like your channel .What pisses me off sometimes is when I hear that to get one of these Rolex wonder-watches ,they put you on a bullshit list and only call back their super buyers ,just like the Ferrari factory does . What a bunch of crap .I think this is a step too far ,but people like to be demeaned just for their ego . The way I see it people need a Rolex to tell time as much as they need a Rolls Royce to buy grocery . Keep up the good work .

[@jasonbridges608]

Is that the Misfits in the background?

[@JustBlueFish]

Yeah that’s the Earth AD album.

[@trailfork7815]

Watches are only worth what people are willing to pay for them. If people are willing to pay $1k for a rolex clone then it's worth 1k so you can't say it's worthless

[@JustBlueFish]

But, if they removed the word, Rolex from the dial, nobody would want it.

[@trailfork7815]

@ also not true otherwise homages wouldn't be as popular as they are

[@bertholdbach4959]

1:44 I disagree. There is no benefit to the endconsumer, only a high price and for that we should be thankfull? Those people didnt miss the point. They see exatly the manipulation and the marketing that is going on and they reject it. The importants of an Inheritance is not that its a Rolex or the Zeitgeist, its the person it belonged before. I dont care if my fahter owned a Rolex or a Tissot, it will be his watch. Also, mechanical watches are cool, but not cooler than quartz. Both are awesome in a different way.

[@JustBlueFish]

You’re wrong - the price isn’t high and the benefits for the consumer are absolute. It should be obvious, but let me point out that you can own a Rolex for free because of the brand building they have done. The price is irrelevant, because you can purchase a Rolex and sell it 5-10 years later, and get all your money back.

[@bertholdbach4959]

@@JustBlueFish You just talk about Rolex as an investment. Other than status, there is no benefit. On the contrary, the whole marketing made getting a Rolex incredibly difficult. When you have to wait several years and need to make additional purchases to get a Rolex. Then the whole "money back" argument is worthless. I just keep the money be done with it.

[@Jikaninja]

That’s exactly more and more people. Real enthusiast are moving away from Rolex. That’s also I will never subscribe to your channel! You are just another brand name marketing troll. I agreed with that person, you are not a real watch enthusiast, you only see money! Watches or anything for you it’s all about how much it’s worth now or if I die what my kid going to sell it for, or if it is worth nothing then my kid should treat it as garbage and threw it away! Are you work as an accountant or Realter or in stock trading? Sounded money is your thing!

[@JustBlueFish]

Simmer down goofball... we're talking about watches, not something actually important.

[@ghostxfairy]

Some comments are so stupid that it I wonder if they're just saying it to be contrarian, or if they really are just that dumb.

[@JustBlueFish]

I've wondered the same thing many times.

[@etebol]

I think you are missing the point. Piaget is one of my favorite brands, amazing product, reasonably priced, almost zero marketing, their product speaks for itself. So yeah, is not my problem they are trying to convince the world they are the best. It is troubling you are trying to convince people to continue to be sheep by living inside the matrix, rather than breaking out of it. Clearly you are not a discerning watch enthusiast, rather one of the many who gobble up everything churned out by the marketing machines.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching…

[@luvwatchesusa8333]

👍

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching!

[@thomasstratford6227]

More ill informed drivel! Yes I should be doing backflips over Rolex spending $ millions on advertising, thusly inflated their prices. Ugh!

[@JustBlueFish]

I mean, who cares with the prices is, they cost you nothing to own them. What watch can you wear for five years and sell for what you paid?

[@jamesmullett5404]

Check out Puscifer! Bullet train to Iowa

[@gaurd3]

selling replicas as replicas is not a crime. If I can't buy the real one because of shady ADs, I will get a replica. I have enough real watches already. vacationing fav.

[@JustBlueFish]

incorrect, it is still illegal - at least in the USA.

[@davidsparling3505]

It’s both criminally and morally wrong. Speaks volumes about your character…

[@gaurd3]

@@JustBlueFish it is not illegal to buy a clearly stated replica watch for personal use in the US.

[@thomasstratford6227]

Ahh a wise person not duped by the replicas are criminal nonsense!

[@thomasstratford6227]

Incorrect, it is illegal to trade or sell one once in your possession. Buying a Clean room from China is perfectly legal.

[@Jikaninja]

I buy watches I like and no plan to sell them and if I like something and I can afford it, I don’t see money. I don’t care it is $5 or $50000, matter of fact is, most of my most cherish and value watches are the one my kid bought me on Father’s Day or any special dates. Most of those watches are less than $100. They must be garbage for you then because they are not Rolex right?

[@JustBlueFish]

Thank for watching!