Best Brands That Balance Quality With Cost, Powermatic “Plastic” Parts, Titanium Watches: Q&A

[@wowlsj]

I love it when a brand like Longines, posts their service prices on their sites, which helps one make a fully informed purchasing decision, especially when one is considering a pre-owned watch.

[@andyyoung3233]

Yes but what is a mini service it's a service or it aint

[@rowananderson8318]

Mate it literally takes one phonecall to an AD to find out that info, no brand is hiding it

[@chateaubullion2560]

Regarding Powermatic 80's, I have all the watches you've mentioned here in my collection, and I've never had any issues with them. In fact, they're incredibly accurate and very dependable.

[@tudorino66]

Hey! What about long term?

[@justinhogue9861]

My hamilton variation is +0.5 day. Best that I got.

[@Sumerdini]

My Hamilton H-10 (Expedition 37mm) do not have plastic parts & accuracy is +-1 sec... Better than Metas...

[@BRNREK47]

I love this channel so much. Thank you Teddy and the watch aficionado community for this newly acquired interest/hobby of mine. I went from purchasing my last electric guitar last may (a Reverend Reeves Gabrels model) after almost 30 years of playing, to now embarking on purchasing my "first legit watch" with actual knowledge and an opinion. Started off with a Casio Duro a few months back but I think I have my heart set on a Seiko Prospex Samurai diver. Cheers to all :)

[@spex7503]

No-one would have had an issue with the Powermatic 80 movement with synthetic parts if it wasn't used in the PRX. The only reason it became a thing was KZbin edgelords deciding they were too cool for the PRX and latching on to whatever criticism they could find. These movements have been in a ton of Tissot and Certina models for many years with no issues and certainly no controversy

[@AKT0B0S]

Amen

[@zillsburyy1]

sellita will copy it soon

[@bdegrds]

No, it's because it's a ultra cheap disposable movement with plastic parts. Fanboys trying to convince themselves that it's high end is the issue

[@spex7503]

​@@bdegrds Literally no-one thinks it's high end. It's you contrarian types who insist on complaining that a $500 watch has a cheap movement.

[@pancakerizer]

The only reason to buy a mechanical watch over a quarts watch to begin with is because you think it's neat. If someone thinks plastic parts in the movement isn't neat, that's obviously going to be a deal breaker for some people. It's up to personal preference, but I don't think it's that strange.

[@anthonyalongi3432]

I am addicted.....both to watches and this channel. Well done!

[@scottbollinger3641]

… yeah, me too..

[@obesetuna3164]

I have a Tissot le locle Powermatic. Plastic parts regardless, it keeps excellent time, has an incredible power reserve, and makes for a classy, impressive looking everyday watch for the price.

[@asadshahabuddin1]

I appreciate how informative and realistic you are.

[@3581tossit]

Teddy, it's admirable that you donate 2 dollars to charity for every dollar you spend on watches. What charities do you support and how can we, your subscribers, help in supporting the same charities. Thank you

[@michaeljordan6008]

🙄

[@firstnamelastname-ys3mz]

Simp

[@47yt-k5g]

Watch enthusiasts attandance:

[@aswinkrishna5042]

present

[@MAYNOR82]

Yup

[@scottbollinger3641]

..here !

[@TommyRibs]

Uh huh

[@Vickmeister]

🙋🏽‍♂️

[@chihoivanchin5157]

With the GS vs rolex Explorer question, I would also mention if in doubt, try it out. Sometimes a watch needs to be worn on the wrist to make up the decision which one to buy as the wrist presence for each watch is different and personal preference when the watch is on your wrist is also different. Also the factor of whether they'll sell the watch later to upgrade, if they want to retain better value, then I'd probably go for the rolex explorer, GS is good watch but value retention wise not as much as rolex.

[@gsczr1]

Hi Teddy. One of your viewers asked about getting the Grand Seiko Snowflake or waiting to save up for the Rolex Explorer. I have an Explorer II on order but in the meantime I purchased the Grand Seiko Snowflake. What a watch. From the exquisite polished titanium case and bracelet to the Snowflake dial and spring drive this watch is simply amazing. It's so light and fits so well on my arm I sometimes forget it's there. You won't be disappointed. Cheers!!!

[@sdb87149]

I love many Rolex models but the Explorer never interested me. IMO the snowflake is a superior watch. Congrats on the purchase!

[@philippestrickler3461]

Thank You TEDDY . Always great to learn with you all the questions or issues that can rise . I learn with each video .

[@SuperAngryWalrus]

"Mickey Mouse for grown men" made bust out laughing.

[@pancakerizer]

IJBOL

[@Jamezzee]

Yeah lol… funnily doesn’t bond refer to himself as Mickey Mouse in Spectre when trying to get into a secret organisation too. But, I know teddy is referring to bond as he isn’t real. Although, bond was created by Fleming, who was in the military and worked with the secret service, so a sports watch would have been his normal attire

[@PaulO-f1m]

Today I went watch window shopping. I realize that nothing can't stop from me ever wanting a watch so bad that even it's $64,000 price tag is not stopping me. And then this came up on my news feed. Thank you Teddy Baldssarre for providing info to new watch collectors like myself!

[@LauraKnotek]

Excellent video! I agree with just surprising a significant other by taking them watch shopping. My dad asked my mom to marry him, and then they picked out her engagement ring and both of their wedding rings together. For a later anniversary he took her to a jeweller and they picked out new settings for an upgrade. My mom was not at all disappointed. If this works for engagement and wedding rings it certainly would work for watches.

[@jspeakman53]

I have been asked by a friend for a watch recommendation. Obviously Rolex comes up but I find it hard to recommend a watch which however good is still mass produced but charges haute horology prices with unnecessary wait lists.

[@maximilianovillapelaez7417]

Teddy, could you make a video about the MIDO brand , analyzing their watches and in your opininon if it is a good purchase for the money.

[@rickbo3366]

I saw a Hamilton watch in a magazine I thought I was in love with until I saw it on my wrist. On the wrist it was a completely different watch. I ended up going with another model reference from Hamilton I really loved on my wrist.

[@chuckc042000]

I see Teddy in his trademark turtleneck, I click immediately!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

It’s that time of year 😂

[@madmiles442]

@@TeddyBaldassarre I just came here to say, This Is Your Look. Both in clothing but also in the set of this video. Elegant,subtle lighting, upmarket,library feel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge across broad price-points and artisan smaller manufacturers too.

[@brenmangood]

Gifting watches works if you can make a list of choices for your loved ones. I just keep an Amazon list of watches i like. I let them know what i like, and they can pick something that still surprises me.

[@longstoryshortless]

best watch for the price is christopher ward automatic gmt - 1000$ for the solid SW 330-2 and 5 year waranty.

[@elsociote]

If you're going to a wedding and it turns out to be a funeral unfortunately, you have not done your research. Luckily for us, you have done your research on watches. Great video, again!

[@BTHHansen]

Nice video. In addition to the movements, I think that a benefit you get in going from the $500 range up to the $3000 range is going from flat sapphire crystals to beautiful double domed sapphire crystals with great AR coatings. For the latter, I'm thinking of the beautiful Longines Spirit Zulu time GMT.

[@ryancapps8958]

Chemist here. Titanium is indeed more reactive than stainless steel definitely. Titanium is like aluminum in that it will form a titanium oxide layer on the surface to protect the innards. And that later actually will stick to the original metal unlike iron, which will oxidize and then flake off. If you combine titanium with other possibly harder metals, it is harder to scratch. Hence grade 5 titanium

[@TheLochs]

Interesting. I used to make knives and made a lot of Titanium parts. Grade 5 to be exact. I didn't know Ti can oxidize.

[@ryancapps8958]

​@@TheLochstitanium oxide is actually a component in really bright paper or really bright paint.

[@ryancapps8958]

​@@TheLochsalso iron can oxidize, but it's the biggest component of stainless steel. There are some other metals in there but iron is the biggest component.

[@louievalladares5752]

Hi Teddy, what would you choose between a JLC ultra thin moonphase and an Annual Calendar master control? Thank you for your input.

[@gordtulk]

The ultra thin for me.

[@LOPAKASIMS]

On behalf of all watch lovers with awesome loving partners thank you for your suggestions and realistic explanation of time piece admiration and how fluid it can be and the idea of just saying “let’s get you a watch” love the content jeep up the great work and community!

[@justinb001]

Thanks Teddy for the video! Looking forward to visiting the shop in CLE! If you were traveling to APAC for two - three weeks would you wear your luxury watch? Any concerns when traveling out of country with a luxury timepiece? Thank you!

[@Spidouz]

4:00 I guess you can also get a Frédérique Constant Perpetual Calendar in that price range too…

[@lyndeen]

I am just starting to look at watches. Would not call myself an enthusiast, however Teddy’s way of discussing tech or options falls right into my mode of learning.

[@richardmorris6365]

Welcome to our addiction..

[@ragejonson9995]

I would like to hear from Teddy about Seiko Save the Antarctica special edition. Should I get one?

[@maxinahunt8652]

Great video. As a gift recipient it is very annoying and embarrassing when someone (with more money) buys a gift that is expensive without consultation. I had a BF who used to give too many gifts firstly (I told him two at Christmas without success) and without consulting. Like he would know better than me what I should like. A lot of stuff ended up at the thrift store after we broke up….. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@scottbollinger3641]

another excellent, and informative video!

[@ausaleve6002]

My concern about Powermatics is more about the way you can or can't regulate these movements yourself. For all amateur watchmakers it's a shame, and it makes watch enthusiasts more dependant on service centers. I'm waiting for an explanation/demonstration on how regulate these balance wheels withour bending the pivots or destroying the spring.

[@OldGlory_EC]

Thanks. Can you compare Sinn 903 vs Breitling Navitimer?

[@Gocajoca]

If you look at just a watch Not if it is a homage or this that or the other! Take it for what it is just on specs Steinheart seems quite good you get an ETA movement robust watch with 300m water resistance....

[@jimmcmellen986]

What is the watch with the reddish orange dial?

[@michaelh.1627]

Does the Certina DS PH200M use the .111 or .611 of the Powernatic 80?

[@IntothewestOkotoks]

I’ve loved watches since the late 70s. I still can’t bring myself to spend over $2k CAD (never mind $2kUSD) for a watch. I’ve been happy with everything from Citizen, to Tissot and Hamilton. Closest I got was buying my wife a Tag for our wedding, and 4-ish years later when the battery died and the store wanted to send it away for “service” that cost something ridiculous, it was truly eye opening. On the other hand, my first Swiss watch was a tissot PR50 automatic that I bought in Germany for less than $300cad….30 years later Ive never serviced it and it still keeps time just fine. I understand what makes some watches more expensive, but theres a point of diminishing returns (like a Rolex GMTII "batman" that a store was trying to sell me for $21k US…nice watch, but no thanks).

[@larryscott3982]

7:40 The plastic used is watch pallet and escape wheels is trade mark Delrin. It’s hard, machinable, thermally stable. Example: Lemania 5100 15J. (The 5100 17J does not have a Delrin pallet and escape.) I won’t own a watch with a Delrin escape. I have also seen a Delrin barrel bridge. Again, I only have forever movement watches.

[@phillukas949]

Thanks for the video, at this price range I would also recommend to check out -Favre Leuba-, the 2nd most old manufacturer in the business, they are just making A comeback & from what I have seen their 1st new collection has meticulously made and highly crafted watches. 🙂

[@AckoMunze]

Great video 👍.

[@davidrotaru]

Hey Teddy, is there any chance we would see Ebel covered in any future videos, given its rich watchmaking history? They've released this year some new models in the Sport Classic Collection, including a limited edition skeleton model. I love the design of this collection, especially the bracelet, it's as nice as the one seen on the H Moser Streamliner, in my opinion.

[@keitha.9788]

No "titanium" watches are made out of pure titanium. They are all "alloys" which combine titanium with other metals - and that is is good thing. For example, Seiko titanium watches are generally made of an alloy that is more scratch resistant than some other titanium watches (like Breitling). Luv my Seiko Solar/GPS Astron - always accurate, and never needs winding or charging......

[@shinnchoo3724]

Biggest issue with plastic parts is the dependency on tissot for repair or replacement

[@nuwan2233]

Can you make a video about your own watch collection 😊

[@mrdisco99]

Thanks for setting the record straight on Swatch Group movements. Way too much sensationalist nonsense going around about this on other channels.

[@StringyPete]

The problem is the sensationalist nonsense spreads half way around the world before the truth manages to pull it's pants up. Too many people want to believe it and are happy to spread it, probably the likes of Swiss deniers (Seiko fanboys) and those who have bought more expensive Swiss and are trying to justify the price difference.

[@mohitpanda9545]

Hey teddy I have a watch for sale please select this Vacheron Constantin?

[@BadGuyDennis]

I think the issue with polymer components in Powermatic 80 movement occurs when say 5/6/7 years after being manufactured perhaps, eventually reaching the time to get service. For a standard 2824, you can go any watch maker to get the job done with a fair bit of lower cost. But for those polymer components, will they wear out? From all sources I gathered, yes, eventually they will. Now, here is the deal: can ordinary watch maker have these polymer components available to swap out? Quite certainly, NO! (Confirmed with a handful of businesses insiders.) All we watch collectors can do is bring them back to Swatch group, being charged with higher cost. But remember, those watches were targeted as an entey level with budget in mind. You paid a higher maintenance cost on a budget watch. Can I call it another form of stupid tax?

[@kezzatube45]

Teddy going for the bond villain aesthetic

[@daley1985]

Hi Teddy, u didnt address the longevity and serviceability of the prx auto. Negative connotations remain about the throwaway" movement"" vs replacement parts.

[@paulbelly997]

'The Watch Regulator' Tikt0k videos are eye opening including the pinned one about the PRX.

[@ahoneyman]

A jeweler isn't going to work on it even if it were servicable. The jeweler will.just replace the movement. No one is going to pay $800+ to have them painstakingly rebuild the movement. People will easily pay that for Longines/Rolex repairs.

[@fernald123]

Stainless steel is also synthetic.

[@jasongennero2080]

Every watch will get boring after awhile and while you may still love it and still love wearing it you’ll so get a bit bored with it after awhile so buy a watch that will keep you interested in it for awhile. These watches are watches with very fine details or finishing or peculiar functions or characteristics.imo the grand seiko snow flake will keep you intrigued far longer than a boring old plain black dial Rolex Explorer. We as watch collectors are weird creatures,I really felt that, when I first started watch collecting I loved automatic watches and Swiss made automatic watches and what collectors normally like but after awhile I started leaning towards collecting specific quartz watches like bulova precitionists or citizen or seiko solar powered watches with sapphire crystals due to getting tired and burnt out with always having to set the time on every automatic watch I had by looking at the correct day date and time of a quartz watch that I have on every watch before wearing it, so why not just wear the quartz watch instead that I’m seeing the automatic watch from? More thinking and the fact that I can just put on a quartz watch without having to set it first which is so awesome in my book especially if you’re running late for something or something like that. But I don’t really wanna have to change the battery so if I get a quartz watch that I have to change the battery it has better be special or intriguing in some way. So now after bad mouthing quartz watches for years upon years,lol, I now find myself buying and collecting citizen eco drives, seiko solars and bulova precitionists a lot, but they all have to have a sapphire crystal, big pet peeve of mine. And now I’ve never been happier wearing my quartz watches and all my automatics that are all way more expensive just sit in my watch box mostly.smh. It’s sad really.lol. Oh and for forever I was an avid seiko hater for like years and years due to seiko over pricing all their watches and ppl still talking about how they are so affordable and great yet you could buy a really nice automatic tissot with sapphire crystal for less money than a auto seiko with sapphire crystal and nh35 movement which is just insane literally and a rip off. It took me awhile to learn that when you buy a seiko buying a seiko for the case finishing and the dial beauty and not the strap or the movement out even the crystal. It’s all about the dial , hands, hour markers and case finishing when it comes to seiko. That’s what you’re paying for and that’s why they cost so much. I’m just letting everyone know this fact cuz it took me years to figure it out.i actually had to buy a really nice seiko dress watch to actually see why ppl spend so much money on a simple seiko watch with bad qc issues. I said to myself one day, you know what ? In just gonna buy a seiko, I’m just gonna spend the extra money to do so just to see what all the craziness about them is. And I was not disappointed, in fact I had to opportunity to return it after a week of I didn’t like it and I was like nope idc how much I spent on it the case finishing and that dial and hand set are just crazy fantastic, I would’ve paid more money just to keep it. So yeah, don’t knock seiko until you actually buy a nice one for yourself and not a diver. And I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised and change your opinion perhaps just a bit about seiko.

[@Cao024]

3:24 that guy looks just like Bruce Willis whoa

[@DavidRJones82]

Teddy Bulbasaur!

[@gordtulk]

Breitling super ocean heritage is a better dress watch than a diver.

[@timmythecat7478]

Teddy is completely correct about being unable to choose a wrist watch for someone he does not know !!!!!! Well done Teddy. THANK YOU> Don't wait and OVERPAY for the Rolex Explorer. They are way over priced and availability is limited unnecessarily......... BUY what you like and can afford. In the end you really want to enjoy your watch..........

[@megasoid]

Well said.

[@aronchas]

Happy with my san martin!

[@WilliamButtel]

Wearing my snowflake while watching this :)

[@raypolakowski7172]

Hahaha. Obviously the GS Snowflake over the Explorer (unless you just love Rolex marketing, otherwise show you actually did some research and not just a lemming). Also, yes - lots of divers go well with a suit. The OG (BBFF) goes amazing, as well as, Omegas Aqua Terras to name a few.

[@Roddy1965]

Good engineering makes design/cost trade offs all the time. It is really the essence of engineering. You could make a bridge, or a watch, to last 1000 years without needing service, but it will have many physical drawbacks, cost in particular. When Tissot or any other credible/established design house picks a material, it's not some random thing, they're engineering, and choosing the right material for the job (function, maintainability, supportability) and cost. Plastics are highly complex long chain hydrocarbons with complex properties. For any particular purpose there are shitty plastics and there are good plastics. I am sure they are picking the good, right, plastics. I have no problem with particular parts being non-metallic. There's always a reason for it.

[@larryscott3982]

I believe the plastic pallet/escape wheel are made of Delrin, by DuPont. But I’m sure that are other similar plastics.

[@Sumerdini]

❤️Longines 🌈Tudor 🔥

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

That James Bond Omega 👌 ❤

[@J0hnny8ravo]

I like to call it “Lowermatic 80”

[@revivalcycle]

Good stuff, do more qna's

[@UltraDoug]

Excellent, informational vid as usual. 😎👍🏼

[@TobyH.]

That Tudor at the end of the video is very pretty! Love the blue.

[@richardmorris6365]

I swearr i think Teddy just loves to say VaceronConstantine..Lol

[@richardlocke7264]

As a gift... My wife gives me permission to buy a watch. Instead of buying me a watch- this has worked for us. She could never pick a watch for me.

[@surf_machine]

What about Sinn?

[@dempand4515]

The distance between the quality of your casts and those of most your contemporaries is becoming an unbridgeable gulf. Another superb episode thank you so much. PS what do think of the Zenith Defy Classic in Titanium blue face ?? I am a prevaricator and this would be big investment for me.

[@andyyoung3233]

Omega is always the correct choice 😀

[@michaeljordan6008]

More ubiquitous than Rolex at this point. 😂

[@Xyrium]

Well handled sir, particularly the "gift buying" suggestions and the line in the sand on "which should I buy". Love your stuff....

[@markjones1337]

"Then it just snowballed out of control". 😅😅😅

[@masteranakin8827]

You do realize that silicon is metal and is not silicone, therefore those hair springs are not made of anything synthetic.

[@kalekalekale]

It's a metalloid

[@masteranakin8827]

@@kalekalekale to be more precise yes it is classified out of the three types of elements as a metalloid. But for all intents and purposes it is a metal. And regardless of any of that the most important point is that it is not silicone, or anything like silicone. And it baffles me that the majority of people seem to not know that those are not one material.

[@afin85]

Teddy always with the best videos for watch enthusiasts

[@Loggerr]

Wooooooo go Teddy!!

[@moonfleet9537]

Great work. However, don’t understand why you don’t include Parmigiani Fleurier when you talk about independent brands. I like Moser, but PF also has some great watches in the same price category or lower.

[@peekay4]

Funny you say that, because my own intro to PF was from Teddy when he did a whole video on the Tonda GMT Rattrapante.

[@truonglongnguyen2148]

bro if we talk indie brands we can talk all day =))) so many damn brands out there, such a great time to be a watch fan

[@pepsi89]

16:31 Daniel Craig James bond series are definitely NOT Mickey Mouse for grown men for wearing a dive watch to a Tuxedo / Casino parties, because he is going to have dive missions in the middle of the events, he also covers his dive watch with his long sleeves suit to hide the abovementioned fact but if anyone realise it that is a dive watch then its a tell-tell sign that he is a could be a secret agent, so the Omega marketing of the no time to die seamaster diver 300m goes like this on the other hand , Pierce Brosnan james bond series are definitely Mickey Mouse for grown men, the things happening in the movie are like Fast and Furious series, definitely Disney production

[@slide7132]

Thank you Teddy

[@Spidouz]

16:20 Maybe I’m not traditional enough, but I personally believe we can wear any watch in any situation… you want to wear a dress watch when you’re wearing a sweat pant?… go for it. You want to wear a digital tool watch when you dress up? Go for it… you want to wear a chronograph or dive watch when you dress up (or down)? Go for it… People that really love watches will understand. And people that don’t understand, they wouldn’t get all nuances of different watches anyway. Don’t wear a watch for others to enjoy, wear it for yourself. So wear whatever makes you happy, wherever you are, whatever you wear…. My 2¢

[@mz8393]

Dang you look like a 007 agent with the teddy neck.

[@HowardBrenner]

Love these

[@mz-se8ue]

No way a dive watch must be worn with a suit. Should I also wear sneakers with a suit too?!

[@richardlocke7264]

Two tune (gold and stainless steel) White dial, with 18K yellow gold bezel Omega Seamaster Pro 300 - looks great with a suit. On the other hand a Seiko Orange Monster with an orange rubber strap- not so much. Well.... it mite look kick as with a blue suit and a white collarless shirt, and white leather sneaker. It would look sharp!

[@mz-se8ue]

@ sure, but still a cartier tank looks more classy in my opinion

[@richardlocke7264]

@@mz-se8ue no doubt ...Santos too

[@321maar]

I like the videos where Teddy is at the Overlook Hotel. Heeeere’s Teddy!!!

[@kevinfestner6126]

I have had nothing but issues with the powermatic 80. Tissot will not cover the design flaw under warranty. I have had two that failed in the first six months of ownership. Tissot will respond the watch was beaten, and not cover the movement. Both sat in a watch case and only worn every three days so days to keep the automatic movement in movement active.

[@richardlocke7264]

I would never consider buying a Powermatic; my watchmaker was asked by another customer to service a Powermatic, he couldn't order the plastic parts, only the whole movement. He refers to them as crap(disposable). At this price point it is better to buy a quartz or better yet a solar powered quartz.

[@bigwilliearmitage]

Thanks for addressing the "plastic" movement hallucinations -- there is truly nothing to fear from the "High-Tech Escapement". I remember when Canon began using FRP in their 35mm pro camera bodies and people had the same uninformed rage hysteria. Of course, nearly all pro-grade cameras today use FRPs and they are better than ever. Some people just prioritize emotion over facts.

[@luisantonioespino476]

"Mickey Mouse for grown men" 🤨😅

[@Piljae]

I hate surprises. 🤨

[@TobyH.]

Wow, your first luxury watch is spectacular Teddy. Very clean, classic design.

[@richardlocke7264]

Yes, my first lux swiss watch choice was not as well considered - it was purchased in1998 (not much of internet back then; it was a hand wind (ETA movement) Movado super thin watch with sub seconds and very cool lugs. I still love the watch. Its beautiful dress watch but certainly isn't an Omega.

[@TobyH.]

@@richardlocke7264 All that matters is that you love it.

[@luizadame7382]

Some zodiac divers look killer in a suit.

[@darrensmith6999]

Thank you for clearing up the powermatic question (:

[@bdegrds]

Plastic parts and he avoided the repair ability which is telling

[@matyasd007]

@@bdegrdshe avoided nothing. The powermartic 80 is a barebones eta 2824 anybody can repair it

[@bdegrds]

​@@matyasd007no, it's a cheap cheap plastic parts disposable movement

[@Anonomus333]

Only one word: Seiko

[@a90900]

What watch is that at 14:13 ?

[@qwerty135797]

C Ward The Twelve

[@serhiib.6485]

Christopher Ward

[@Dinnatrex]

Top notch

[@mikesmusicden]

Can you wear a dive watch with a suit? Heck ya'! I wore my black dial Planet Ocean with a tux the other night and it looked fantastic. That watch looks great with anything from jeans and a t-shirt to a tux. Hmmm...maybe I'm just so good looking that I make any watch look good...😉

[@titaniumcrayon3090]

Teddy I’m not sure you will see this but Raymond Weil I believe just introduced the freelancer Skeleton in 38mm and I am praying you do a review on it. Between the millesime and this new skeleton I think that brand is really doing something special.

[@AnyoxB.D.]

My answers to the questions as an unqualified simpleton: 1. It’s San Martin, anything above that is overpriced 2. Any movement can technically be serviced. Swatch does not service them, they swap them out. 3. Titanium is better for weight and aesthetics, regardless of scratching. 4. Not really, just ask them w/ subtlety 5. GS 6. Absolutely not. Only dress watch 7. Omega Speedmaster (stolen in Guatemala) 8. No, don’t buy it either way.

[@oliveralmadez7981]

Did 7. Happened on the street or hotel? Just curious

[@goldenskies9884]

That powermatic 80 absolutely falls apart under the macro lens. Worst looking movement I've seen.

[@fontyyy]

And that's matters for what reason? This is a £600 retail watch, £350-400 secondary. It is literally a throw away watch. Less cost to buy than a standard service on a luxury brand.

[@imadkay1881]

Pleasure to watch your videos

[@avalchinov]

Great video 😊👍🏻