5 Reasons to collect affordable watches - (2020 SOTC)

[@buckifan5455]

It's nice to see the channel of a regular guy, with a regular income, and the watch collection collection he is able to obtain. This channel is where I feel at home.

[@ElliotDrinksWater]

Yeah, as much as I love the luxury segment and I aspire to have a luxury timepiece soon. I have a hard time watching people talk, with a straight face, about the "$5000 entry level watch"

[@JusttheWatch]

Glad to hear it! I'm having a lot of fun, so I've got no plans to stop. Make yourself at home!

[@ArtBorow]

Just wait for commercials :D

[@edteach3r]

Bravo! Well said! My thoughts exactly...

[@watchcheapo1801]

Well said man...

[@checkm8418]

I have a 10 watch collection ranging from $20 to $500 and I enjoy not worrying about what could happen to them. The best part is that about it is, a year ago I gave access to my 16 year old son and every day we go together to choose our watch for the day. Sometimes we want to wear the same watch and it’s fun sacrificing my self so he wears the one he wants, and 10 times better and more rewarding when he notices I have an important day and he sacrifices himself so I can wear the one I want. Anyway, I would not trade my collection and those experiences for any Rolex.

[@jeremywhite8556]

Yea this is cool

[@throwdown47]

I’m a dad too. This is awesome!

[@taoistgoth]

I sold both my Rolexes (2010 Submariner date and 2016 Explorer II), put the money into my pension and now I have a modest "affordable" watch collection that I'm enjoying enough that I don't regret the decision at all. I no longer face £500 service bills, insurance, fear for my personal safety walking the streets, lack of accuracy (oh the joy of radio controlled quartz!) and fears of costly repair bills. I feel a lot less stressed!

[@brianparker2987]

I totally agree with you and many of the comments of your subscribers. The joy I get from changing my watches both buying and selling and just as importantly wearing is the reason I am a watch collector. The thing is just because you collection is affordable doesn't mean you can't appreciate the top end watches and enjoy watching the KZbin videos that promote them.

[@steveb4012]

I have 2 Omegas, and I have often considered "selling up" on the basis of the maintenance costs which are getting close to outstripping the original purchase cost of the Omegas. I have 4 Citizens one of, is a new PCAT model, brilliant watch, none of them make me feel I'm missing out. The service cost of my Planet Ocean could get me a Seiko Samurai AND a Seiko Core Titanium in the current sales and leave me with change! Food for thought....

[@blackburnheart]

That was a small fortune!

[@ericb5457]

Thank you

[@joshsvoss]

The joy of radio controlled quartz indeed!

[@mick336]

"If you can't afford to buy a luxury watch, you probably can't afford to own one"...well said. I would add: - If you are afraid of wearing a luxury watch (as not to scratch it or break it) then you probably should not get one - If you can not afford to replace a luxury watch right away (as in..buy another one) then you probably should not get one - If you're thinking what sort of other things you could do with the money that you would spend on a luxury watch then you probably should not get one - If you're trying to justify to yourself that you need a luxury watch then you probably should not get one I love seeing people take pride in affordable collections. Watch collecting is a different journey and experience for every person. Why would the journey of luxury watch collecting be more valuable than the journey of more-affordable watch collecting? It's still about the search, the thrill, the excitement, the fun, and the passion for horology !

[@alexmetalhead15]

This video is eye opening. Im just on my first 2 watches and im hooked. Watching youtubers saying" $1000 is an entry level affordable, everyday watch" had me rethinking this hobbie.

[@UNSCPILOT]

Meanwhile we can be laughing with a shiny little Casio A158-W, cost less than 25 bucks and has some cool retro style, or a Timex Expedition Acadia Solar that's a neat little sun powered Analog watch that will run indefinitely as long as it gets out and about with you. And affordable watches can have all kinds of wacky styles that are too "fun" for luxury watches to dare try

[@blackburnheart]

Part of the hobby is finding bargains. Most of my watches I bought them at 40 to 50% off. The thrill of the Hunt.

[@bayflowshow65]

I definitely understand. The watch you like is the watch that deserves to be in your collection. Honestly, the quality of watches now compared, say from the 80s, it's pretty much the same on a "visual" level. Enjoy your watches!

[@murmor6890]

One shouldn't forget that watches at his point are to a big part actually jewelry. A 300-400 €/$ watch or even one for 150 is still a pretty expensive piece of jewelry.

[@FlappyBirdGamer-ky5kj]

There is no real entry price point in my opinion. I own 6 watches. 5 of which cost less than 100 bucks a piece and the 6th cost me about 700 because it was a fathers day present to myself. Watch collecting, as a hobby, is supposed to be fun for the individual regardless of income bracket. Just do what you love and to hell with the naysayers.

[@nickv4073]

Well, its a hell of a lot better than collecting watches you can't afford.

[@callum5733]

just looks at Archie - he's in thousands of dollars of debt because he wants Pateks and not Seikos.

[@markjosephplotena]

Precisely!

[@mannycalavera2335]

Agreed.

[@ARod3]

@@callum5733 who?

[@callum5733]

@@ARod3 Archie luxury on KZbin

[@batgiant3535]

I love affordable watches: My favorite: Casio, Victorianox swiss army, Seiko, Hamilton, Citizen, Swatch, Timex, Marathon, Tissot, etc ( no order) these watches are Quality, durable, etc. No need to spend thousands of dollars

[@runningwithshemp]

Marathon great because they offer sterile dials on two of their most basic modals.

[@arnauvizcarramiserachs6318]

Some seikos, victorinox and hamiltons go quite up the 1000€

[@surfside75]

Seiko5 -37mm cases😍

[@batgiant3535]

@@arnauvizcarramiserachs6318 I got a Hamilton automatic for about 300 on Amazon. Victorianox has quite a few for 300 and under. Marathon has about 2 watches for under 300

[@arnauvizcarramiserachs6318]

@@batgiant3535 yes sure, that's the Khaki Field 1, the lowest mechanic watch in the brand which it is still good quality for the money, I'd say quality/price the Khaki Field 1 is one of the best watches abailable.

[@blasthammer4158]

When he said he lives in Japan I knew he knows what he's talking about.

[@mrdisco99]

I feel like for me $500 is sort of a threshold where you run pretty hard into the law of diminishing returns when it comes to watches. So I see that as a limit when looking for the next watch. I like Rolexes and Langes but I can't imagine spending that much money on a watch. I'd rather use that kind of money to travel somewhere. One thing that bugs me about my newfound watch addiction is it detracts from my travel budget.

[@jackdaniels8030]

Since when you grew that addiction?

[@mrdisco99]

@@jackdaniels8030 I've been buying and collecting watches for the last year and a half or so.

[@JusttheWatch]

There's a lot of Hamiton watches that are a tad over $500 that I'm really interested in checking out, and maybe some Seiko pressage watches, but above that, yeah, there's not a lot that seems like I would really enjoy any more than some of the $500 or less watches I have or am eyeing.

[@thetimemachine3828]

Yup: the old 80/20 rule! Of course it's...*sublime* to experience the 20 part of that equation, but that big fat world in the 80% is rich with varied and quirky and austere and downright pedigreed wonders!

[@mrdisco99]

@@JusttheWatch I actually just started dipping my feet into basic Swiss. I just bought a pre-owned Hamilton Khaki Field Auto for $300. Pre-owned was a requirement anyway because I wanted the 2824 movement and not the new H-10 thing you can't regulate. And I have a Tissot Le Locle Chronometre on the way. They won't replace my Timex and Seiko's. I am getting rid of the Invicta to make room in the box, though.

[@MrSikakoira]

Words of wisdom! I did own Omega Moonwatch for about 10 years. Bought it new as a 30th birthday present for myself. It was my only watch. Then I had to get it serviced which was 800€. At that point I realised that I can´t aford to or don´t want to own a luxury watch and sold it. Now I own several affordable watches (Seiko, Citizen, Casio etc.) and enjoy them greatly. Newer again will I put all my eggs in one basket.

[@marc4199]

Reminds me of the BMW I bought.

[@TheMasonator777]

Mikko Qvist I 100% agree.

[@zekevfab]

Interesting and refreshing point of view. I did the contrary, I own a Seamaster that I bought for my son’s birth and hopefully will transmit to him one day. I don’t wear other watches. I see it as a dependable piece that will be able to survive generations. I don’t mind it getting used, Omega will polish it back during maintenance. Owning an insurance is also an inexpensive way to give piece of mind. I also don’t mind not getting variety, I feel like the piece is a part of me now. I just change straps to match the occasion.

[@thepenultimateninja5797]

I agree with your take on this. I actually own my 'grail watch', which is a Rolex Submariner. While I was saving up for the Sub, I wore an homage (Invicta 8926OB), and continued to wear the Invicta as a 'beater' watch even after I got the Sub. At the time, my Submariner cost about £2,000. It was a lot of money, but it was worth it to me, because it was (and still is) my dream watch. I wore it daily. I would have been gutted if I had lost or damaged it, but £2,000, while very significant, wasn't an insurmountable amount of money to save up if I had had to replace it. Fast forward nearly 20 years though, and my Sub is now worth more than my car. If I lost or damaged it, I would never be able to afford to replace it, even if they were available to buy. So, my Sub stays safely locked away except on special occasions, and I now mostly wear one of a number of Sub homages that I own. I do like a bit of variety occasionally though, so I sometimes buy an inexpensive watch to scratch the itch. I still get that 'Christmas morning' feeling that comes with a new watch, but I don't have to feel guilty about spending loads of money or be scared to wear it.

[@EastCoastPGS]

I did the same as you. I bought a rolex sub 10 years ago. I like the look of dive watches and they are a great everyday watch. Long story short, my rolex stays in my safe locked up to pass along to my kids. So, I wear one of my sub homages or seikos everyday. I will also say this, the only compliment I ever got on a watch I was wearing was a $150 seiko chronograph.

[@FitOutPost]

“Experience is simply the name we give to our mistakes.” ~ Oscar Wilde

[@riseuplight]

Fit OutPost so true Oscar

[@surfside75]

My collection is NOT A MISTAKE, anymore... I've given away and thrown ant recognized mistake in my collection. 😁🍻💙🇺🇸

[@444slowitdown]

Id rather have no experience then lol

[@han7902]

I have so much experiences!

[@arielleHT]

mistakes is the name you give to your experience, oscar wilde was nothing smart no need to listen to him you can have your own opinions.

[@lukebanfield6433]

Really enjoyed this video. This issue really resonated with me. I have spent quite a bit of time recently dwelling over this dilemma: sell off and upgrade or continue with more affordable pieces. All of this questioning has really just stopped me enjoying and appreciating what I have already. Time to let go of the NEXT watch and just enjoy. Thanks for sharing.

[@Emacspirate]

Thank you for staying strong to your mission on a affordable collection! This is important info, and there is already more than enough channels that cater to the high end watches & enthusiasts (nothing wrong with them, just setting the baseline here). It seems to me that what you are doing can help introduce the wonderful world of watches to the next generation! Where to start, what to look for, how to not waste your money while at university, or even high school. This video got me to click the Subscribe button & bell. Look forward to watching more of your content!

[@JusttheWatch]

Thanks man, I'll try my best to deliver!

[@mariosbartzis9280]

To me, the most important reason I do the same with you, is the fact that afforable watches offer more than the luxury ones for the money that they cost: made of steel or titanium, with sapphire, with very decent mechanisms, automatic or quartz, I do not need anything more. I agree with you. I have a small collection of 10 watches, worth 150€ - 400€ each, and I am enjoying as anything else! Just found this channel, and it's exactly what i'm looking for!

[@georgeknight8208]

Being a Casio fan I've had a watch gifted from a friend, colleagues and family. Having 3 completely different watches gives me a lot of versatility and I feel the love from each of them every time I wear them.

[@sublyme2157]

For me it comes down to a value equation. I'm by no means a smart man, but once we're talking thousands of dollars, that's the price of a used car. People can discuss the complex milling of a clasp, but I'd argue that the complex milling of cylinders and rotors is greater. Granted, the watch will hold its value long after the car is gone, but still... car. The higher the price of the watch, the greater the value equation. Soon we're talking the price of a nice piece of land, or a house. The watch may be stunning, and its delicate moving parts crafted in the greatest of care... vs. nice house. I enjoy your channel, just subbed :)

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

The "don't buy shitters" and jUsT sAvE uP "argument" never really ends. Why buy five $10,000 Rolex watches when you could have just bought _one_ Audimar Peakgay or Patek Phillipe watch? Get a "really good watch" instead of "wasting your money" on affordable watches. Why buy five $50,000 APs or PPs when you could have just bought _one_ "really good" Richard Mille or something equally astronomical?

[@aceb2660]

@@Mister_Phafanapolis "Peakgay" lmao🤣🤣🤣

[@nomadben]

@@Mister_Phafanapolis That's the most eloquent way I've heard that argument be debunked. Very well put. Also Audemars Peakgay lol

[@TonyMilanoOfficial]

I like variety and I'm starting my collection with sub $200 pieces. I'm getting used to wearing watches and handling them. I'd rather learn with easy to replace pieces instead of anything $4000 plus. I'll buy those when I'm more comfortable with watches.

[@JusttheWatch]

That's exactly how I started, and I think it's a great way to ease into the hobby. And honestly, there's a ton of great watches in that price range, there's not even a huge need to go much higher unless you start getting more interested in collecting.

[@Wolf_K]

Just the Watch It’s also the way that we justify our decisions to spend more and more on watches that are less accurate than a $10 Casio. ;) lol

[@gickojerke1262]

@lolroflkartoffel123 Not necessarily, Firstly never buy on a loan, that is just sad and pathetic. servicing (without them actually doing anything can cost you more than some decent entry level Swiss watches and repairing/replacing parts can often only be done by certified dealers/in the headquaters as nobody else can even get the necessary parts) I know exactly how much it can cost as I needed to have a mainspring replaced..... Secondly some people can simply appreciate horology and quality, not only branding and prestige. Some don't need a brand to feel good about a watch, they simply enjoy it and it is mostly irrelevant and only matters as some brands stand for good quality (don't confuse that with luxury). As rolex ist the most faked Brand of all the question "is is a real Rolex" is asked all the time and they don't tend to believe you anyways unless you are rich/50 years old, which let's face it isn't the case for most people who have to think about getting a freaking loan to buy a watch. Real watch enthusiast I know own several fun watches while having other watches, each watch worth more than 10 times the price of their fun watch collection....and now guess which ones get the Most wrist presence.....nobody likes watch snobbery. It's about the Hobby/feeling not the resell price/Stock market

[@arbiterofreason2068]

They're only watches bro, not bombs.

[@arbiterofreason2068]

@@gickojerke1262 Buying on a loan is sad and pathetic? What was that you were saying about snobbery?

[@garf6615]

Exactly. One of the main points for me is understanding which watches you like and the only way you can do this by variety which the affordable market allows me.

[@MP-zi6nz]

It is a bit of an obsession really. I have a collection of very expensive watches, and a collection of affordable watches many of which I have purchased after being inspired by your videos. I wear them all proudly in sort of a random rotation. I enjoy the beauty and precision of watches of all kinds. Keep up the good work you do here on the channel.

[@Myrslokstok]

Deminishing return and cost per wear, is a factor on soo many levels. Understatement is the best statement 😀 The watches you actually wear and take care of is the best watch.

[@brandonnickerson8934]

Agreed. Cost per wear is why I jumped into the luxury pool. I still enjoy my old Seikos, new Tissots, and new Lunar Pilot.

[@denisdaly1708]

Agree with you

[@charlie-obrien]

Great vid. I guess I really haven't thought of myself as having a collection, but I do have over a dozen nice watches and a mini vintage Citizen collection (80's autos). I picked watches based on 1) Category ; diver, pilot, chrono, etc. 2) Affordability; I've never spent more than $275 on any watch and 3) Uniqueness; Does it have a look or a function that isn't duplicated by my other watches. That said, I haven't bought a watch in 6 months, so I'm at the stage of, 'to get one, I have to sell one'.

[@Punisher2all]

Finally a, realistic collection for someone like me :]

[@memesnimarc]

I just bought an W-217H (Big brother of F91) and instantly becomes my go-to watch. I feel good everytime im wearing it.

[@shanswanwaters5822]

I use to collect colognes. Now after watching this video, my new hobby will be collecting watches. I dont want no more than 7. Great video. Thank you.

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

A Citizen Nighthawk is one of my favorite watches. My son gifted it to me 15 years ago. The capacitor died so it started doing the two second jerk. I decided to change it myself. It is as easy as changing any quartz battery. At the same time I replaced the scratched mineral crystal with double domed AR coated sapphire crystal. Changes the appearance of the watch entirely. I enjoy your channel.

[@dannys5513]

Dude, you’re a cool humble guy. Thanks for the inspiration 👍🏽

[@amroadshow]

Hi Dave, can I ask what make is your watch box, it looks like one I have seen on Amazon?

[@marko_g_korenski]

I love this channel so much! I am dude who loves watches,but with true spirit and not just to say that i own some silly "10000£" watch,like many people love to do...So,i really feel like...at home on this channel.Thank you for that! ☺️❤️

[@seanharris4621]

I agree with u. I've just started collecting watches and spent $440 on four different watches and really have fun buying, reparing and wearing them.

[@henryaguirre845]

I spent $5,500 on my first watch...Rolex GMT master II in 2006. And never took it off for 10 years, but now I'm much happier with that Rolex and 12 other affordable pieces that I'm comfortable wearing at different times and occasions....

[@Joniyah444]

All valid real life points, can’t argue with that. You’ve made me feel much better about my collection

[@marcusgibbs2416]

Thanks for sharing, love this. I'm a regular guy that loves watches and this video speaks to me...You are absolutely correct not everybody can afford a luxury watch and all that goes with it. So why not have a collection that you can afford, that looks good etc.

[@cristianvera8506]

Wow,you showed a Timex my friend,you are my kind of guy 👌 now I subscribed 🙏🤙✌️🇺🇸

[@marcus25g]

I just got my hands on a Militado 38mm Retro VH31 Military Watch ML08 and it cost 65 USD and I love it. My watch collection is full of Casio's and Seiko's and my most expensive watch is a Tag Heuer. I love finding cheap watches that look and work great.

[@pjfsr7024]

My collection consist of Three watches: Timex Expedition ( Everyday watch ) Casio G-Shock ( camping or hiking )and a Armitron 20/ 4935 BKTB ( casual dress to suit or date night ). Rest of my hobby collection goes to fountain pens, they follow the pricing range of my watches. : )

[@robertwilson2205]

Yes I'm right there with you. I love variety and I'm not rolling in wealth but if I'm having fun with what I got, that is what makes it worth so much to me

[@HFV_Junkyardin]

My attainable grail is a Omega Speedmaster. I almost bought a Professional when I was just getting into watches. Now I have a baker's dozen watches. 7 Seikos, an Orient, a Swatch, a Soviet Russian watch, a Vintage Oris, and a Zodiac Super Seawolf. I've spent as much as I would have on that one Speedmaster professional. I do not regret buying my collection of cheaper watches.

[@maciejrucinski5163]

100% agreed Dave. Good argumentation and nice collection 👍 Regards

[@bryanski]

+1 on flexibility and varieties. Casio made me collected 10 watches. Which I can choose base on any occasions. So fun to wear them. Not just I cant afford further brands, but also its more practical.. 😊

[@Lawrence64]

Thank you for keeping it real. I agree with you. My taste and fun gauge sits in the affordable and well made watches. And believe me, there are a lot of them out there. I had an Omega Seamaster and can tell you, even though I loved the watch, can’t say I had fun with it. I was worried about breaking, being stolen, like my brother had one stolen from him, and the thief died trying to sell it in a dark alley back in the 70’s. That never happened with the Seikos, Citizen and Orient pieces I have had. So much fun all along with every piece, including Casios. My favorite half way priced is the Mido Commander I, what a great watch. I love the channel.

[@neilpiper9889]

I have done it before you said it was OK to do it. Sea-gull 1963 column wheel chronograph. Sea-gull Ocean Star diver. Rodina R005 bauhaus Sea-gull flying wheel day date Parnis 44mm flieger with the Seagull st36 handwind movement. Total cost £750

[@Enoc25]

totally agree. I get bored quickly wearing the same watch. always like to change things around and modify watches. it's a hobby for me, not an investment project.

[@warplanner8852]

Separated at birth we were, Elton!

[@CatfishCook]

For me as a new watch guy, its about functionality, and durability. Right now looks are secondary but, looks are important. I'm a blue collared hands on business owner. So right now I'm wearing a g-shock mudman that I got for 60 bucks. Super durable super functional. Great vid!

[@CarlosAguila]

My first four mechanical watches were Rolex because I didn't know jack-sqwat about watches and I just assumed they were "the best". I wore digital Casio's since late 1970's well into the 90's. Your channel is spot on! You love the Seiko Samurai as much as I do! David-San Subscription well deserved!

[@patrickhanly7458]

Good comments here. One thing to realize is that your taste and desire will change over time. Mine has. My collection now is a Seiko 007, a Timex Marlin, a Hamilton Khaki Field and a Seagull 1963. Maybe $1100 or so total and I have fun and enjoyment to boot. I learned that I am more of an enthusiast than a collector. Each of my watches have an interesting back story from a company with history.

[@jacksondaniels8169]

Well spoken reasoning. My, what I would call affordable watch collection ($200 - $3000) allows me to mix and match with my attire daily. I wear my few high end pieces when I want hob-nob with watch snobs. I also like to have unique and classy affordable pieces that are offered in limited numbers.

[@NashvilleFanatic]

I love this approach. I love the idea of being able to wear different designs, including many classic styles as well as some more novel pieces. On one hand, you'll never get the near perfect detailing of a luxury watch, but on the other, there's quickly diminishing returns in the amount of money some people spend, and how often are you looking at your watch through a macro lens? Love the vid.

[@CorvusHyperion]

This video was the one that made me subscribe. Thanks for making us not feel like peasants for enjoying affordable watches.

[@CyberrJunky]

You are awesome bro, thanks for mentioning the maintenance cost that goes into owning a luxury watch that most enthusiast overlook. You are very reasonable and sensible and have earned my sub and a like 👍

[@armandojuan64]

Brother , I also collect affordable watches , no worries at all and I really enjoy them all . My most expensive watch is a Frederic Constant GMT which is about $ 850 . I'm happier than a tornado in a trailer park and my default watch is a Casio G-Shock DW5600CMB . My father was a master watchmaker and he hated watch snobs as much as I do now . Great review , by the way , I also own the Orient Polaris GMT ( white dial ) and I love it . Devoted follower of your channel .

[@zsb707]

Really sensible pieces of advice. I like watches without being a hardcore enthusiast. In my 20's I used to have a cheap Casio and a cheap Swiss timepiece - Grovana. Then in my 30's I had a Tag Heuer Link Calibre S (a mecha-quartz watch) and a Longines Hydro-conquest (automatic chronograph). Now in my 40's I own an Omega SMPc (41mm, black laquered dial) - that talks about my admiration for horology - and a Tag Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 (43mm, non-skeleton dial) that reflects my passion for cars.

[@cnkilts]

After 9 years of smartwatches, I am leaning to getting back to regular wristwatches. It’s hard because I like the fitness tracking and notifications but I have had an itch to get into watches and be less distracted in life. For around a $100 I can get a Casio Duro for daily wear and a G Shock for work.

[@bayrock1337]

I'm newly interested in watches, and this had to be the most practical take I've seen. Great work!

[@uhrologe2596]

A true watch lover can build a collection of any watches. It's about the motivation, the emotion and story behind the particular piece. Everybody should calculate his own "affordablility". I choose watches which are affordable by considering the quality and vallue. Just as an example: I think the Tissot Gentleman (quartz and automatic) is a great value for money....sames as the PRX. But in general I love to search for great deals. Which takes time and needs knowledge of the market....and just the search makes simply fun. And I think this is even more joy for me than simply pulling my credit card and buying an expensive luxury brand.

[@MrBanegasgaleas]

I think all your arguments are completely valid and correct, one has to place one's feet on the ground, not let yourself be carried away by what others say, because if we are autocritic no one needs a watch, they are just an accessory.

[@Craygunman007]

I owned about 4 watches they where under 100 dollars g shock for 8 years and I finally got a midrange $1600 watch the Sinn 104 pilot honesty don't regret it at all been wearing it about 2 years know and I love it I don't baby it. looking at getting my dream watch the omega sea master 300 some time in the future.

[@HardePeople]

I agree with you man I just started collecting affordable watches and it's so much fun. I now have a Seiko SNK809, a Casio Worldtime/Royale and a Orient Kamasu and I'm now looking at a Lorier Falcon 2 white dial, a modded Seiko diver and a Seiko SUP896

[@crh7742]

I have several watches ranging in price from about $50 to $5,000. My favourite is a 1960s skin diver that cost .$100 . Good to see youtube vids covering accessible stuff. We're not all in the market for an AP or Patek.

[@jasongoings3447]

It's nice to see this from a guy who has a similar bookshelf as I do. LOVE THOSE RESOURCES behind you (and thank you for the very helpful video).

[@JusttheWatch]

Thanks Jason! My day job is church planting in Japan, the books are lot more valuable than the watches to that work!

[@jasongoings3447]

@@JusttheWatch That's awesome. I'd love to learn more. I'm a pastor in Texas. Thanks for doing this channel.

[@greginaustinTX]

100% agree. Everyone says you need a Swiss luxury watch but here’s my thing. If it’s over $500 I’m gonna baby it so much I’ll never even wear it die fear of dropping, banging it on something etc.

[@robertvangundy8255]

Just discovered your channel and it's awesome! I am just starting out and don't have much money for a watch and my tastes keep changing so it's been great to see someone who talks about affordable watches. I am a little behind on discovering your channel but thanks for doing this!

[@JeremiahHartmanPhotography]

I have a Rolex and I find myself wearing my Chase-Durer UDT, Luminox 3001, and Suunto Vector everyday...I think my Rolex has been worn once to a formal occasion in the last 2 years. So you're doing the right thing in my opinion. I'm expanding my affordable collection more than the top end.

[@Dogbreath1974]

Seiko Samurai, a must in any collection. Needs to be seen in person

[@marcosfeliciano1278]

I totally agree. For those that we enjoy collecting watches as a hobby, we prefer affordable watches to have options and variety. At the same time you can wear them without big concerns.

[@MrPresident1878]

Buy whatever you want. Just don’t get ripped off.

[@andrasszabo4019]

the third point is so true... I always wanted to have a watch with rotary bezel. I was dreaming about it, and in the end when I got a watch with it (that was the main reason for the purchase) I realized that it is actually not that usable as I thought it would be..

[@rubenraj3387]

i have seiko snk, orient tristar, ice watch solar power, swatch silver glam and 3 gshocks. this low budget watchest such a perfect pieces. they make me cooler in all kind of wears.

[@GawdOfThunder]

At this point in my life, I could easily afford a luxury watch. However, I choose not to.

[@jp4431]

Weird flex but ok

[@MariusLapugean]

I have a small collection of watches whose average value is about 70-100 euros but believe me I enjoyed each one when I bought them. On the other hand, I wear them relaxed, without worrying that something is happening and I'm ruining something that cost me a huge amount of money. I'm not saying I wouldn't like an exceptional watch, but on the other hand I probably should have not only money, but a lot of money to decide to take such a step.

[@kaisvlog7208]

Arts and appreciation are not only exclusive to the richs but can be enjoyed by everyone.

[@ipocketgames8888]

I am on both sides. The majority of my collection is affordable watches, although I do own a vintage Rolex, and an inherited Omega. When you have a collection of both you, at least for myself, tend to wear both affordable and expensive and appreciate both.

[@Deadhansome]

Great topic. All of my watches are affordable. I own a lot of Casios which I love. My collection starts around £20 and goes up to my Bulova Lunar Pilot which was £600. That's a lot of money for me but it's a beautiful watch and it's not out of reach. There's far too many watch snobs out there. Wear what you love.

[@santikalex]

Really nice point about wearing the expensive watch. I have the same concern - just not comfortable to have couple of thousands on my wrist.

[@braintomajko407]

Couldn’t agree more! Spending more than $1000 for a watch just seems absurd especially considering the vast array of affordable watches under $500. Thanks fire the video.

[@alexharris8500]

It's very refreshing to see someone who lives on planet earth like the rest of us. The income of the 90% of the western industrial world could not justify spending 4k on a watch just to experience the beauty and design, when the bills keep rolling in and your income is fixed. Thank you for your anti snobby attitude.

[@DonElvis]

Just got in to the hobby. Bought the SNXS79 for my first piece. ❤️

[@JusttheWatch]

That's a great place to start!

[@danielcassar4665]

Very good genuine video about watches for normal people!

[@tc6592]

A good video about a regular guy watch collector. Normal people can't afford high end brands.

[@kaiserherman7914]

I got a small affordable watch collection now i now i know what i would want in a high end piece. I used to think i love divers but they are just to heavy for my sensitiv wrists. The Sinn 556 on the other hand is , in my mind, perfection and once im finished with university i will go for it.

[@yogawithcarlos]

I’m with you. I have like 10 watches and they range from £20-£150 and I love them. I think it’s ridiculous to pay more than £2-3K on a watch.

[@EricB07]

That's the way, if you like a watch just wear it. To day many lower priced brands have great look and quality. My collection over 100 watches mix of vintage, modern, and some little more expensive brands like Oris, Longines, Omega. Most of my watches are used so when selling no lost.

[@artyboy1377]

You have a very nice collection of watches, i love the simplicity and elegance of dress watches. I'm primarily a G-Shock dude, have been wearing them from school into working life. The most i have spent on a watch was a G-Shock MTG which i wear as my work/formal watch while my Mudmaster serves as my off-work rugged leisure watch, and then a G-Squad for my sports/fitness sessions. I have a Tag Heuer from my missus which didnt see much wrist time and its the only non-G-Shock watch I have. I have seen many affordable beautiful and elegant dress watches which are not big brand names but each time i'll be distracted by a G-Shock instead lol. I have other hobbies which i spent more on so I won't splurge on watches as its not my main hobby. I would say Casio's made in Japan MTGs are no slouch in quality compared to the big brands.

[@BMA2.0]

I own a luxury watch collection from Rolex to JLC and AP. But I still go back to collecting my Casios, Orients, Seiko’s. I can honestly say I enjoy these fun pieces more than my luxury watches. Still love my luxury time pieces but when I wear my Orient Mako 1 Pepsi with new red Nato strap, I’m like what’s the point of spending so much money when I am so happy with this sub $200 piece

[@wilharnecker2575]

Thanks for posting. Was also hoping to hear how values of affordable watches compare to snobby ones. Seems like some affordable watches from a few years back can no be sold for twice as much.

[@BN99239]

Good suggestions. I'd like to add that if you are collecting watches, or if you just like watches in general, then to make sure that every watch you get is the one you actually want; do not compromise. Since the functionality of watches, to tell time, is pretty much useless nowadays due to everything pretty much has a digital watch: mobile phones, tablets, computers, cars, etc. So the only reason to get a watch now is either as a fashion statement to go with your outfits or you just really like watches and like to collect them. I've made the mistake of settling for something a bit more affordable that "still looks decent" and regretted it. No matter how cheap the purchase is, it's still your money, and if you're concerned with the price of the watch, then chances are you would not want to waste your hard earned money on a compromised purchase. Discover what kind of watches you really like and save up for it. Since you're not buying a watch for its main function, to tell time, you want the watch you buy to have value to you, whatever that may be. You don't have to buy major brand luxury watches, unless you really do care about the brand.

[@jaysterling26]

I appreciate the links for us in the UK. One thing I did to enjoy old watches ( esp. in summer) is to change the strap. It's also easy to do yourself with a KZbin tutorial & some cheap, basic tools. I've done this to hold back buying a summer Bester - a basic Swatch ( DIY battery replacement , light & thief proof) or a Vostock . Cheers.

[@CG-vn8iy]

Good channel. I despise some other similar channels that talk about "entry level" watches that cost $5000.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Watchfinder co channel....... the ultimate condensending snobs.

[@johnpersonage7220]

I'm with you all the way mate. So far I've got 2 basic Seikos, a Orient, a Raketa, a Vostok and some really cheapo Casios.

[@steven2809]

Agreed. If you love the fun of collecting and don't buy watches for investment or 'bragging rights'...affordable is the way to go. I would rather have 10 interesting $100 watches than ONE $1,000 watch!

[@rayseaman6204]

You helped me find Vaer Watches, which I LOVE !!! Thank You !

[@trafficface]

Got myself a $15 watch. Its not fancy but I can't stop thinking, what else can I buy, even if I collect watches, I will keep my original watch. Yes it's brandless and not a mechanical but it's what got me thinking.

[@stepoue4695]

I've always had affordable watches, from free in cereal boxes to around $150. A few years ago I acquired a Marathon GSAR artic edition and Tudor BlackBay. Honestly, I don't have more fun wearing these 2 watches than most of my other watches. As an example I have a Steeldive pilot+2s/d PaganiDesign Rolex sub homage -3s/d and Mission to mars lookalike +4s/d (purchased from Aliexpress) Seiko5 a -9s/day My Tudor +3s/d And my Marathon -5s/d My favorite of all is my MTM Special ops Patriot titanium which has been my everyday watch for 8 years.

[@stepoue4695]

My everyday watch is quartz and it can definitely be beaten

[@emisor73]

Great channel, great video. I also have an affordable watch collection for very long ago. I had luxury watches in the past and I even still keep one, they are special and great re-sale value but I just enjoy variety, sometimes my watches have been gifts, sometimes I exchange them with my sons, friends etc.. That way I can have divers, dress watches, pilot/tool watches and so on. I know exactly what size is best for me, what straps and bracelets are the best for me, I've modded some watches, sold them and get the same one in another color/version and the best part, I'll never end trying new ones. Thank you!

[@sinkorswimstars]

I've never regretted selling a low-mid end Swiss piece, Tissot or Omega. However, I have regretted selling my Bulova Curv, Vostok Amphibia Blue Scuba dude, and my Seiko SARY055. I have a large low budget collection, maybe 12-15 pieces. But man, I really miss the small quirky ones.

[@matthewkabbash]

Variety is the spice of life.

[@danielmelendez9943]

So my collection goes like this: Bulova Marine star chronometer, Sinn U1 T-SDR, Casio mdv 110 illuminator and Rolex GMT II coke dial. My favorite watch is my Casio for sure and thats the watch that cost $44 on amazon.. lol. Point is its not about how much you should spend on your watch collection but rather on the time pieces you will wear and enjoy the most. I sold my Omega Seamaster Quartz a while back to get money to buy the Rolex. I am currently looking for a CHristopher ward c60, perhaps used for next year, that is my next purchase.

[@1975Loeven]

I do also enjoy collecting affordable watches. It's fun and I go for those appealing to my taste. I may be a huge Seiko fan, but I look at other brands too, mainly Japanese watches/movements. My most expensive watch is a Seiko Samurai, it cost me about 400 euros.

[@thomasroach4791]

The statement about caring for a luxury watch is what I always come back to. If I did buy, say a Rolex subby, the service work is high and like also mentioned, I would be afraid of damaging it.

[@matt_4178]

I agree with the sentiment of this video. Far too many watch snobs around but remeber it is one persons opinion! Watch collecting is very personal. I have affordable watches (timex, citizen, casio, even a Hugo boss... was my first watch) but I also have luxury watches (omega, JLC, IWC etc). Also really like micro brands and want to make mynown watch. One watch I am looking for is the Ron Swanson