The Watch That Got Me Into Watches, Swiss German or Japanese: Which is Better? (Q&A)

[@sandosimracing8729]

My wife got me an Apple watch a few years ago. I wore it for about 3 years and then never wore my other watches. I felt naked without the apple's notifications, ease of use and other really nice features. But as time went by, the novelty wore off. I realized with my phone in pocket or near by notifications were not 100% necessary and I didn't need to obsess over my "rings". While my collection is modest in cost, I was neglecting more than a dozen other watches I used to routinely rotate based on where I was going or what I was wearing. I love the different vibes each watch gives off and it was a shame to keep them in my drawer. The Apple watch provides little personality. Changing the strap on the Apple watch would never have the same feeling or impact. I do still like to wear the Apple watch when I'm at home when I don't care what happens to it. Great content as always Teddy! Cheers

[@mariinito985]

For me personally, the Apple watch is a tool (a great tool). It helped me a lot in my weight loss journey with those instant calorie tracking, exercise measures and even the sleep apnea feature. Now it helps me in some of my other hobbies like cycling. It will always be a really great tool watch for me But I still love my CW Twelve, Seiko 5 GMT & Orient Bambino. Those theee are unreplaceable

[@WillEDC]

If you do sports, Apple Watch is a necessity. Ive seen people who swore off smartwatches with a nice luxury watch collection but end up with an Apple Watch lol! You could go out running, the watch is your phone, it has it’s own music to play into your AirPods, the Apple Pay pays for merchants like convenient stores as well as the public transport. It’s recording your workout for strava so you can track your progress afterwards. You can leave your phone at home. It has its place. In addition to HR, it has ECG and oxygen reading. Trail maps, directions, sky’s the limit hahahahha I bounce around with mechanical and an Apple Watch. Mostly mechanical on work days. I travel only with an Apple Watch because of the utility and reduce a target for theft. There’s so many aftermarket accessories if you want you can dress it up like a Hublot. If you wear a nice luxury ring, it can elevate the Apple Watch with the correct strap and casing. Actually I noticed women can switch off luxury watches to Apple Watch easier than a man because they have so many other accessories like bags, shoes, jewelry so watches are really not there status symbol accessory.

[@davidokeefe8346]

I’m 64 so these Apple Watches are a no no definitely not a must for sport fitness for a run walk cycle etc why do you need a apple or smart watch perhaps it’s me but no way having iphone is bad enough but each to thete own so enjoy 👍

[@ianstallings]

I wear the apple watch to track my activity, watch my heart rate, check the weather, see messages, etc. But when I put a nice suit on and go to a meeting, or dress up for dinner, and want to step it up a bit I want something else. I like the idea of a mechanical because I'm a programmer and the watches were some of the first computation devices. Time keeping changed the world. So it's an homage to that.

[@Sodapopper100]

I was also into the smart watch game for a long time, my first smart watch was a Razer Nabu X Forged, it has both the looks and ergonomics of a G-Shock but some smart features, rocked that thing for years until I got my self a Fossil Gen 5. That I would consider my first real smart watch, used that thing for all of college. The bracelet on it was also awesome and it had a sense of personality. I then moved to the Apple ecosystem and rocked an SE and then finally my GF gifted me a Apple Watch 9. I was always a watch guy in a sense of liking something strapped to my wrist, but like you, I wanted something that would show me off a bit more. I went to Japan a few weeks ago and picked up my first automatic, a Seiko 5 GMT SK003.

[@ricardogiorgi1796]

Thanks for the video Teddy, you're absolutly right: there's room for everyone on KZbin, your's one of my favorite channels, keep it up.

[@vic7939]

My first watch was a Casio CMD-40 from mid 90's. A watch with a calculator and tv remote. Now on my 40's i have a soft spot for German brands which i wear the most. I own a Junghans Max Bill 38 automatic no-date and a Sinn 556a RS.

[@mbell7498]

The watch that got me into watches was the Omega Constellation Globemaster. I accidentally saw some pictures and I was struck by the look of it, the space observatory in the back, the star on the dial, the name... It made me dream, something I didn't think watches could do. Then I watched a video about that model, also discovering KZbin channels about watches, and I said to myself: "I have to buy a Globemater". In the end I opted for an Aqua Terra, three or four years later, because I found it more versatile. But the Globemaster remains the watch that got me into watches.

[@airmanx8419]

I wasn't a watch guy, didn't have a use for them. My stepfather pasted. I ended up with his mostly old pocket watches. Hamiltons,Waltham, Illinois and more. The engineering and craftsmanship plus the history sucked me in. I then started watching videos. A fan was born.

[@PeakyFknBlinder]

One of my favourite kind of videos by Teddy! Absolutely brilliant!

[@Sniipez-]

Teddy laughing in the thumbnail is something we don't see too often 😂

[@Snicker60515]

The watch that got me into watches was back as a pre-teen and the Swatch Stale Fish. Even since I was a kid, I've loved watches and they've always caught my eye, especially while watching TV or movies. I like to be different, which is why I've never purchased clothing from American Eagle, why I don't drive an SUV, why I'd rather go cycling than watch American football, and why I prefer wearing a real watch than something that the sheep wear on their wrists. Hardly anyone I know ever notices my Hamilton or my G Shocks or my Seikos, but they make me feel damned great to wear and also to know that in another 20 years I'll still have them in perfect running order.

[@fentonajoseph]

No one notices my watches except other watch collectors. And I love that so much. 😊

[@fdadrtrttewrt]

My favorite part of the watch hobby is learning and talking about them with other watch people. Its really not in the purchase. Desire is a bottomless pit and if you can sublimate that desire into a passion to learn you will be better off. I really got hooked when I bought a Seiko 5 with a see through back and studied how it actually worked. It left me in awe that hasn't abated over the years. In such a flawed world it is comforting to have an instrument of excellence and beauty strapped to your wrist. Thanks so much for your videos Teddy!

[@davidokeefe8346]

Well said mate give me a tissot pr50 or a legend diver il enjoy them both 👍

[@Bgpele]

After having Tissot PRS 200 for 4 years, yesterday I bought Tissot Gentleman Powermatic with black dial and Teddy you are right, maybe best everyday watch under 1000e, cheers.

[@underwaterlevelz1947]

Very nice, I'm getting one with a blue dial for Christmas

[@luism6213]

Dang I still remember when I was 24 or 25 yrs old researching watches. I found Teddy and my understanding of watches skyrocketed. Back then every time he put out a fire video we would say "Teddy Bulbasaur is hitting at us with that razor leaf." I just turned 32 and I think Teddy set the standard for watch b-role footage. Cheers brother and keep up the good work Teddy 🍻🍻

[@EiferBrennan]

3 minutes? That's the earliest I've seen you upload, feel nice to be early. Love the video. It's great getting to know more about you.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks for tuning in early! Appreciate the support.

[@barracuda7366]

@@TeddyBaldassarre Teddy will U maybe make review of new Seiko Prospex Marinemaster sla079 and would be great to compare it with Tudor Black Bay Monochrome....

[@gregcall410]

Hi Teddy, just wanted to say that I love your videos. My first watch was a Hamilton khaki field mechanical, which I bought after watching your videos. Thanks for introducing me to the wonderful world of watches, and for your great content! I’m not sure my wife would thank you though, she’s tired of hearing me talk about watches 😂.

[@watcheswithabdullah]

Thanks for answering my question, Teddy! And for always spreading positivity into this wonderful hobby 😄

[@bmcgowen135]

My first dress watch was a stainless steel Timex. I still have it. The watch that got me into collecting was a Rotary. It was the first time I had worn an automatic watch. Now my collection is much larger and I've even assembled my own watch. It's been a lot of fun!

[@vvvhhhhhbb]

Love the q&a vids.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I’ll keep them coming!

[@LauraKnotek]

This was such a great Q&A. Thanks to all the participants who asked the questions. My first watch was a mechanical Timex when I was in first grade.

[@lukehumphrey7517]

My dad was deployed in the middle-east, and he surprised me with an imitation Day-Date and Moonwatch from the bazaars when he got back. Cheap imitations or not, that got me hooked! Granted, the only "real" watch I own is a g-shock square, but.. It's fun to dream, and Teddy's videos are great for that.

[@nedflanders3769]

Teddy, I think you nailed it with your analysis of why the Apple Watch is so hated among enthusiasts. It’s the ubiquity. It seems like everyone has one. Where is the individuality? It’s really annoying!

[@ExhumedTornado]

My first watch as a kid from East germany (after the fall of the wall) was a Casio Telememo 50 in the 90s, gifted to me from a family member. Second watch i got was a Junghans Solar 1 (36mm) from the 90s. The Casio still works (if i would put a battery in). In 2016 i bought my first big watch a Puma Quartz Stainless Steel with a cool locking diagonal bracelet. And in 2022 a Casio Promaster Automatic. Followed be a Vostok Expeditions automatic, Pulsar quartz and a Steeldive Captain Willard Hommage. Most of them are diver watches, some classics.

[@fentonajoseph]

Don’t remember my FIRST watch but I’ve loved watches since childhood. My first mechanical was an Orient Kamasu. Then a Bambino. A guy wearing a Milgauss complimented my Bambino and that’s when I knew that watch collecting and the watch community was for me. ❤

[@nuffaction5464]

The 80s Swatch craze got me started, and my next watch was a rubber strap black and yellow Tag Huer Formula 1 diver

[@greatonreviews]

My first watch was a Casio F91. From there, I moved to G-Shocks, then Seikos. Now, I’ve ventured into Swiss watches, starting with Hamilton and Tissot, and I’ve since moved on to Tudor, Omega, Cartier, and Rolex.

[@tristan3981]

Good progression. But Cartier is french, not Swiss

[@greatonreviews]

@@tristan3981 Hey Tristan Thank you, whats on your wrist? :) Cartier watches are made in Switzerland, but the company is headquartered in France Cartier is a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group.

[@jonathanmiles897]

My first serious watch purchase was a Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic, green dial. It was a holiday souvenir. I then discovered Grand Seiko. The rest is history. I now have a modest collection including Zodiac, Doxa, Casio, Bulova, Citizen, Tudor.

[@MnDYoutube-ic8lb]

Thanks for this video Teddy, keep up the great work!!

[@Piljae]

I have a smartwatch that doubles as my "drinking" as well as "travel" watch. The tap to pay function and instant notification when spending foreign currency is invaluable.

[@gabrieldalcomune3044]

As for waiting to buy the watch you really want or getting a cheaper one as a substitute; I was researching the certina ds action 38mm, found the combat sub 39 and almost got the combat sub over the certina but wasn’t full sold on it. Damn am I glad i got the certina instead. I’m extremely happy wearing it. So far it seems to have settled at around +2-3 seconds a day. Very accurate imo. Having come from apple watch, and g shocks before that I missed a watch that didn’t buzz on my wrist.

[@shannonireland9057]

Thanks for your insights Teddy.Very helpful!

[@MoggieOates]

I've had a number of watches, over the years. A good majority of them being cheap, and a bit crappy. But the one that got me properly into watches is the one I'm currently wearing; the Casio G-Shock DW-5600.

[@Scott-f8r]

Teddy: As a retired senior citizen living out his life in sunny California, your videos have now inflicted some kind of watch collecting spell upon on me, (Ok Mr Wonderful too.). The "Craving" for that first timepiece was satisified with Orient Mako 3. Sort of ironic that first watch was Shark inspired, but I digress. I wasn't able to participate in your Q&A, but now saving time and money in line at the pharmacy I'll be watching the next time. I had to make a decision which was more important to me.

[@AbbotHolzhauer]

got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on MAMACOO 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.

[@underwaterlevelz1947]

The first watch i loved was a 1999 timex ironman. Got it as a gift when I went off to work at a summer camp as a counselor at the age of 16. It never left my wrist and took an absolute beating.

[@Caturday123]

The watch that got me into watches was the Apple Watch. Wore it for a while and my growing hatred of it made me want to have a real watch. Now I go to Teddy’s website and plan what I want to buy.

[@user-nf3vg3og7b]

The way you hold your phone at a specific distance to your face to read -- I felt that.

[@prettysoIdier]

I got into watches too late to secure an SKX013 or 015. Grey market has nearly all of them with bezel replacements. The watch that started my journey is my father’s 1980’s Seiko Sports 100 7123-823 gold dial.

[@xdmc005]

The first watch that got me into the hobby was a quartz Wenger Swiss army field watch. From there I had a few more quartz pieces (Luminox Navy Seal, Movado Museum watch for a dress watch). I always saw Automatic/Mechanical pieces as out of my price range, because I only knew of brands like Omega and Rolex at the time. Then, my wife bought me a Tissot Luxury in 2015/2016, which was an affordable automatic watch that I thought was very attractive. After that, I started researching an automatic “beater” watch to take on my Honeymoon in Australia in 2017, which would be affordable enough not to crush me if it was lost, but durable enough for the diving/snorkeling I would be doing (and something that would look good, too!). To that end, I wound up with an SKX 007 back when they were still about $200 (Thank you, TGV!) and that cemented my journey forward into watches through to current day and beyond! By the way - I do own an Apple Watch, but I only wear it while working out to track all my metrics and stuff. But it never wear it out of the gym!

[@24934637]

First 'collector' watch for me was Doxa Sub 300T......Followed by 200, and 200 C-Graph. Great watches. As for choosing a nation to collect from, got to be Germany! A Lange & Sohne, Glashutte Original and Nomos are awesome! Knowing what watch to buy also depends a huge amount on your lifestyle! For me, dress watches are low priority, and watches that can cope with more extreme conditions are my sort of watch!

[@Itstimetoshowoffwatches]

It’s was brief, but love when enthusiasts throw love at the MoonSwatch 👏

[@dasistac]

how could somebody hate the GOAT of the watch KZbinrs

[@mariosenestraro4161]

That blue/black dial Mido is looking sweeet!😎👍👌

[@OrlandoCorrea-k2i]

All of them but my favorite is German watches ufff!! ALANGE,GLASSUTE.💯👍

[@emp1985]

Found myself also using my Apple Watch a lot more compared to my traditional watches. I determined that for me, the real value it adds comes through two activities: workouts and focusing (working, as it allows me to filter notifications a lot better). With that, I found "my" balance. If I'm either working out or need to focus, my AW is on. Otherwise, I have a traditional watch on.

[@oldman713]

absolutely agree with your point with the apple watch. i started collecting watches only after i got comfortable with the apple watch and started appreciating watches as a whole

[@DrBob0910]

Teddy, Well done sir!

[@andrevianaa2]

the guys has such a good sense of style for clothing, always sharpy and stuff, I wonder where you go for when shopping clothes

[@BPFnSC]

The watch that got me into watches was the Marathon Navigator that was issued to me in Afghanistan. It opened my eyes to the utility of watches.

[@RCJPOP]

My parents always made me wear a watch from I was in single figures starting with a time only tiny digital, to a larger time date that played tunes when you pressed the top right and bottom left buttons at the same time. I have no idea what make they were but they made me love watches however the first watch brand I actually lusted after again as a child was a pepsi Seiko diver that I dragged my mum over to the jewellers window every time we walked through the shopping centre just to look at. For my 15th Birthday I actually got my Seiko and despite owning various brands Seiko was my first love.

[@speedracer2please]

I hadn't realized it, but yeah I guess I started with a couple smartwatches, started switching the dials, got impatient with how flat and temporary they were, and eventually got a Citizen instead lol. I hope there are more of us!

[@nealhamamura4263]

I started wearing a watch again when I got my first Apple Watch. When I started upgrading my wardrobe and I wanted express my personal style. I got into collecting mechanical watches. Let’s face it one Apple Watch looks the same as another. Now there is no turning back.

[@drdavz8359]

amazing to see some Kuoe watches featured in this video. would love to see some reviews on them, they're really picking up some traction now. such cool looking watches !

[@ArtonVonVanWhat]

I’d say Apple watch actually helped in market perception in developing nations because now spending in the range of $300-500 for a watch became justified with its introduction. Not to mention the fact that people see a normal watch a better spending since it doesn’t need to be constantly charged, repaired (with high costs), or upgraded after a few years.

[@BenjButtons]

I am one of the people who had a 40 dollar Wal-Mart smart watch at first. Than I got a G Shock and a couple months later a Citizen Eco Drive Promaster diver. I only wanted quartz watches because i was scared of breaking them. Than one day I bought an Orient. 2 years later I love real watches. I know some people where collecting long before the internet , but I dont often meet collecors in real time so when I get online and see so many others teaching me about their appreciation I feel part of a really cool club 😊 and all you need is a 20 dollar Casio ❤

[@DannaePio]

Yes, I have bought from MAMACOO more than once. I even bought a new Omega Speedmaster which came with the fancy box and packaging. I am thrilled with all my purchases here. I would purchase from MAMACOO again for sure.

[@PeO.]

I have a series 6 apple watch, i only use it when i'm doing sports, and sadly only when i remember. i use any analog autmotatic or quartz watch everyday from breitling, hamilton or 5kx to a quartz tissot. there´s just something like looking at the dial, watching the ticking/swipping and not having to deal with notifications all the time.

[@anthony-h9l]

In my opinion, Grand Seiko bracelets also need a better taper.

[@KathernClary]

Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the MAMACOO, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.

[@Clint-zs4rq]

5:30 the gear, the pinion, and the spring will never be obsolete.

[@lamentate07]

Being more content with affordable watches is the way to go in my view. I started with Casio and Hamilton earlier this year and bought several watches, eventually getting an Omega and Grand Seiko. No doubt more expensive watches are impressive, but it's an expensive 'habit' that is arguably difficult to justify for most people. Be strict with your budget and honest about your needs/wants before diving in. As for Apple watches and smart watches in general, they make it more convenient for the consumer, enabling them to avoid the wide world of watches, including brand tiers and snobbery.

[@Roberto92001]

A Tag Heuer sport 2000 which I bought in 1999 I still have it and love it the most of my collection of five.

[@Risayogi]

Been using real watches since 2013 (Seiko SKX007 being my first watch), then switched to Garmin to track my daily heart rate since 2017, then to Apple Watch to get even more (smart notifications etc). But then my over obsession with these things (daily heart rate, body battery, training readiness, smart notifications, calls directly from Apple Watch) makes my life feel complicated. January this year, I decided to ditch my Apple Watch altogether, only wearing my Garmin when I go for my running exercise, and back to wearing my SKX007 for daily activities. Heck, even my high-tech Apple loyalist friend never wear Apple Watch, he wears Omega Speedmaster every day. Some of my fellow smartwatch-wearing friends have been influenced by my decision back to wearing “traditional” watch.

[@marcgoulding5230]

Really appreciate your balanced thoughts on the Apple watch. Well said all around.

[@m.e.p.r]

Hand down: Swiss. Not because they are any better, but because of the choice and variety you have at all tiers. Also the Swiss secondhand market is far bigger.

[@cathydaly3436]

Each of the questions could have spun off an individual broadcast. Great job. Would love to see a collaboration with “This Watch, That Watch.” You two are the absolute best and most interesting commentators. But it would have to be a topic worthy it both your time. Frankly, I imagine you two could make anything interesting.

[@BuRidah-777]

Teddy you give excellent advice

[@timothyfoley3000]

I can trace my watch thing way back to when I was 12/13 years old. ( Mid 1970's ) My Dad tossing me his Old Timex Marlin for some reason ( still have it ) and I wore it for years. Then as a young adult I started wearing Timex Explorers with Indiglo because I was a bus driver doing long hauls at night. I never really gave it much thought. My wife bought me a seiko srpg 27 after major surgery and I was off to the races. Got two Invictas. Mistake. Went up the ladder with Seikos, ( a Captain Willard, SKX 007, Benris DTU, Islander, and now a Hanhart Protector HD 12 on pre order.)

[@boston1283]

Quick question whats your review on mathey tissot is they good quality watches & love your channel you got me into watches 😂

[@m.e.p.r]

Grand Seiko bracelets…on the fly adjustment (even a simple one like the Rolex 5mm extension), more taper and less polish.

[@stevendimino]

Thanks for introducing me to Unimatic. Looking forward to adding an Italian made watch to my collection. See you are out of the Modello Quattro U1 GMT, hope you get them back in soon. Put my name on your list to notify me once you do. Great job as always and thanks for your continued dedication to the watch collecting community!

[@MegaF1guy]

Great Video.

[@fuloplehel]

Great video, I was interested in watches even when I was in school and of course casio was there. My grandfather was using the Atlantic worldmaster and I still have that watch. But I was always a casio guy. But I also have mechanical watches, orient is just enough for me in the elegant category. But most of the time I wear the mudmasters, perfect for outdoor activities. I don't care about smartwatches.

[@drnick40]

The watch which got me into watches is the Tudor Black Bay 58 blue.

[@magstheonlyone]

If you want, buy cheap. For me, I'm having a lot of fun buying watches in the 50$ to 200$. I'm not putting myself in financial distress, my collection rotates a lot in a year and I have finally found the type of watches that I like the most, military watches. When I have the chance I'll buy a heritage swiss super-duper military watch but in the meantime I'll stick with that budget and have fun with my collection

[@isaiahthomasveluz1932]

Mee too..

[@masanobuyamamoto6395]

Other than Hodinkee and Fratello, Teddy’s YT channel is the only watch content I follow. I seriously hope that Teddy won’t be a part of a big watch group like what Hodinkee is doing recently

[@compaqdeskpro5770]

Grand Seiko are extremely cool, the engineering and price are legendary, but they look very bulky and top heavy, and a titanium bracelet probably hurts its perceived balance more. They are all dress and totally lack any tool design either, but they addressed this with the not-grand Prospex LX Spring Dives. A review of one of those would be great, I believe the last time you mentioned it was with Kevin O'Leary. Maybe they could water down Spring Drive's accuracy and bring it below $5000.

[@mojosdsu]

I just realized you say "Quick and fast fulfillment" but for years I've thought you were saying "quick and fast to film it"

[@edub715]

What specific watch is that at 16 minutes and 11 seconds of the video? That's an amazing dial. Thank you Dr Baldassar.

[@chadhiga3651]

Omega Planet Ocean Summer Blue

[@edub715]

That watch looks amazing I'm looking into it thank you

[@keithsweat7513]

I have lived with so much technology since the early 80's because of my work, I have always enjoyed the beauty of analog and precision in other areas, my entire watch collection is all pieces of analog and I LOVE Chronos and perpetual date pieces... I love the art, I do love my tech, but I also adore the complexity and beauty of a fine watch. Sorry Apple, Ive bought hundreds of your devices but not the watch

[@jlore6344]

I see your point and for many saving that little more for the perfect watch probably is correct. However, I specifically go for something nice that will "scratch the itch". I learned (for me) through other things like guitars and bicycles, that if I have that higher level item, I end up not using it (you have said before, "it owns me" instead) and I also end up with a bit of imposter syndrome. So, I then end up selling that item to get something that is still great, but that is more within my normal range. For watches, I now really want a Grand Seiko spring drive, but I will likely be more happy in the end with an 9F.

[@silentcontender]

Teddy, will you make a video on the new Hanhart Preventor HD12? It’s a lot like the Murph and I think it needs some recognition!

[@WillEDC]

No one is keeping watches relevant more than Teddy. He has surpassed hodinkee

[@jonboy8181]

Wise words. I enjoyed this video. Have we seen your collection, Teddy?

[@JaySmith-pv2mw]

I have the GS Shunbun and I don't think it's too light. I bought it for the dial and the movement, I really don't care about the bracelet.

[@chrisc3879]

I just got a Unimatic UC1 and absolutely love it. It does seem to split opinions though in the watch community. How dare you have a Dive watch with no timing function. Yeah like how many people buying these watches actually dive ha ha

[@gladlawson61]

That whittenhauer or however it's spelled is really nice. Like the dial alot

[@Mr.J_81]

I have 20 tera old Sinn 144 gmt with tytan case and bracelet and it is great EDC Watch (I use in purpose capital letter 😉). I was shocked how light is Longines zulu in tytan and it was a reason who I do not buy it. I agree with you in GS statement and looking forward for new clasp in their bracelet. Omega finały get it in their new AT 👏🏻

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

One thing about Apple watches is they look awful on the wrist seen one today with a 2 tone bracelet that looked horrendous. My first watch was a Seiko 7A28-7110 pvd quartz chronograph.

[@ssjj6070]

I agree with Teddy. I loved my omega white shark 🦈

[@GentlemansWatches]

Vintage watches: started buying Soviet, German and Timex as a collector. Later turned my hobby into an online business.

[@Hachi501st]

I use a smart watch (samsung) as my daily watch as its very useful to me. My job has me driving alot and my job needs me to be informed on messages and emails when i am unable to use my phone. It has its place like any other watch.

[@flyingace177]

I have a question for your next video like this. As someone who has a middle class income, and has other hobbies, I only have a few hundred a year I should realistically be spending on horology. Is it wise for someone in my position to invest in mechanical watches (knowing they'll need maintenance down the road) or should I stick to solar/quartz?

[@jesuisnoach]

Please do a state of your collection, dont be shy Teddy.

[@DavidAdarmases12]

What do you think of Citizen's Carson series? I know you aren't a big Citizen fan but I'm curious if this series has ever done anything for you as I've been considering buying one.

[@sawarunan]

Omega please bring back the mid size Seamaster Diver 300.

[@dominicmiddleton7416]

G shocks got me into the game!

[@40grit1]

Nomos Autobahn-1301😋

[@danielcanizales731]

I think technology and electronics are two separate things in the way Teddy is using tech using electronics might help differentiate better

[@martintanz9098]

The watch that got me into watches. Hmm. Probably my grandfathers vintage Wittnauer which I got when he passed in 1982. Re starting with affordable then working up to something more expensive. With most hobbies, you will make beginner mistakes. Better to make your mistakes in the hundreds of dollars rather than the thousands. Favorite country of manufacture. Switzerland, hands down. At all but the sub $500 price. Below $500, Japan.

[@SAGYEREZ1976]

What about Paneri? These are my new love I used to be a Breitling man since i gound Paneri im all about it the tech,the history and the size I have big hand and the 4.7 is right for me

[@dim31rus]

Nomos Tangente Neomatic blue 191

[@Jabbawokeez4]

For Christmas, Omega should give us a 39mm Seamaster Diver 300m.