The Secret Reason You Don't Want to Overcome Your Watch Addiction

[@michaeledwardlenzi]

Jeff, we have lost so many characterful watch youtubers in the past few years like Simon, KDP Ross, J Anthony and the legend, Johnny Casual. I want you to keep making videos. You are the metawatchenthusiast pied piper. Keep on piping and I will follow. Hopefully not off a cliff though!

[@ivanmilosevic7885]

Great comment my friend! Yes, Johnny C was the best, I truly miss him. Hope he is good and that he found his peace somewhere.

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Andy Hunter, he was a great dude for sure bless him and his family.

[@paulbonaventura4969]

What about ECIII??

[@TheTPGman]

I am really glad there is someone like you on this platform. You hit the nail on the head so many times. I wish I had a personal friend like you to discuss watches and the hold they have. Stay safe and real McMahon.

[@DougFNJ]

It is SCARY how much I relate to the content you put out there. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@woodentulike2no]

There is no hope. I just bought 4 G Shocks on Clearance yesterday at Wally World. I already own the same models...but how can you resist? That way I have backups, just in case!😜

[@GingerDownUnder]

Another brilliant and thought provoking piece. My wife has 2 watches. A Tag Heuer Aquaracer daily and an Omega Constellation dress. Both are quartz because she can't be fagged with winding them and I am in constant admiration.

[@JeeGee114]

I just wear my Citizen BN0118-04E almost all the time. It is my watch. Together with the Casio 5610 for running and tough jobs. The rest just feels like ballast right now in my life. I am done with setting the time and servicing watches.

[@eddieg849]

The struggle is real there should be a rehab for watch addicts

[@hansmayer7587]

I am one of those people who sold their collections for one grail piece. Its now 2 weeks since i have done that and its getting harder. My brain wants to justify a new watch purchase and makes me think that I need at least 2 watches because I am putting my grail watch at risk of damaging it if I wear it all the time. I won't buy another watch, but I think it is amusing how the brain tries to trick you like in a real addiction.

[@pureblood8307]

Stick to 6 watches, one is impossible for most addicts

[@Zed_Solo_RS]

Sometimes I get a perspective on the watch hobby, like somebody not obsessed with watches, watching me watch this video, and what they must think, how weird and frivolous it all seems, and I can’t believe that’s me.

[@jimwatchyyc]

I believe it!

[@martinharrison4245]

Got a new watch coming today, tudor black bay s and g. I didn't need it either , given up caring now !!!

[@resjon7981]

My wife has a Longines Hydroconquest 39mm quartz black dial with a faulty date which gets stuck between days. She is happy with just the one watch and would never consider another watch. One day I will be happy with one watch. I dropped to 3 watches once upon a time but now im back up to 6 with 4 on the way. The only good thing is I do sell watches for a living so could easily get rid of the collection quickly.

[@bobbybrown1708]

I had no exit strategy, a few months ago I purchased a blue dial Omega seamaster. Well, a miracle happened, a rainbow appeared,ding dong the witch is dead. No clue what is going on but I am in remission. At least for now.

[@jimwatchyyc]

Ya but have you seen the new….lol!

[@MBrown-ct5zn]

Lol best content ever! I'm really lusting for a MM300 again. I've heard of chaps buying this watch many times over. Yes it heavy, yes its big. But something keeps us coming back to it.

[@84pulp]

Quoth the pontiff - “it’s gotta hurt”. I can relate to every word in this video!

[@Jonas-js2eb]

I am actually proud of myself that I haven't made a purchase since January and in fact fought off a recent urge (strong) to buy a new piece (Orca). I have two nice watches in their boxes as I decide whether to keep or sell...while my wearing habit has come down to two (both dive style - aquaracer and retrozilla) I should mention the four 'dress' watches that sit in the case.

[@adrianhargreaves2854]

Hi Jeffers hope your well. I have no intention of quitting my illness. It’s like an old friend.

[@jimwatchyyc]

I honestly was thinking about the word nirvana and then a few seconds later, at 4:58 that’s exactly what you said! What does this mean Jeff, have I achieved it and not realized it, or must I now seek it out? Help!

[@stevepodraza6363]

I’m really enjoying my sla021, but I do want a an sbbn033 I think the sla marinemaster is the close to a unicorn 🦄 😃👍🏻

[@mattiilli1437]

What was wrong with Seiko Uemura SLA051? It was so beautiful watch.

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

I love it. I think I'd prefer the blue dial, but if I were to get it again, I'd sell the MM300.

[@jodysilvia2]

I would be sad if my watch addiction suddenly ended.

[@RagnarHoff]

Main issue is that their holy grail watch is out of reach in terms of either price or availability so they buy watches to fill that hole of not having the one you really want. Before you know it, you have a collection and we are programmed to get things to feed our cravings. It's like a last resort.

[@michaelriera6277]

Same as the SKX

[@chi1057]

I think like any "addiction" it feels safe, even when we know it's not always good for us. Like any "addiction" it's the fear of the "hole" it leaves in our life if we do break away from it. Stepping out of our normal, even when we know it can be negative, can be scary, and keep us trapped in a perpetual cycle of dissatisfaction. Or we may just enjoy talking about watches and knowing others share the commonalities that we have 😁 Either way enjoying the content McMahon 👍

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

Jeff, you need to go to more parties 🎉-and wear the McMahon party watch(mm300)!

[@billbredeck1249]

I am trying to get down to 3-5 watches. If I want a new one I have to move one out of the roost. Managing my addiction 😅

[@jroobz]

I need my watch addiction to balance out my guitar addiction 😭

[@Dylan-zf4xh]

If only I didn't have to pay taxes, or even only half the taxes I pay now, I could have my top 2 dream watches right now and have enough left over for a somewhat used car

[@metalheadluvwatches5148]

Words of wisdom

[@chrisclifford9531]

I've found I have never gotten any "closer" or "piece of mind" on ANY of my 28 (..ugh..), watches. Second point:avoid the PROTREK rabbit hole....

[@paulthompson2147]

Never had an issue with the weight. Maybe because I wear it all week and have adapted.

[@evh4611]

Stunning watch. Sell it !!

[@Mr-Merchant.]

I do love how you have been so forced on Seiko over the years. I wasn't that impressed with the MM300, I think the braclet let it down for me. An Omega diver is worth the extra money over a MM300. The Captian Willard (42mm) however was amazing.

[@daddykool9507]

Just can’t stand Omega helium escape valve 🤣🤣🤣 just like a big warp and ugly to be honest

[@Mr-Merchant.]

@@daddykool9507 Never got the issue people have with the helium escape valve, it's like saying I don't like chronos because they have pushers. The bracelet I understand.

[@drdesign6886]

@@Mr-Merchant. people buy chrono’s to use the pushers and time stuff (or at least play with the timing function). Nobody buys the Omega for the HE valve. And others do the valves so much nicer flush on the case. It’s an unnecessary wart. I get lots of ppl like the look, but equally many people hate it. I do t really mind either way, I’m not an omega fan as I simply haven’t found a design I like from the brand. Yet.

[@Mr-Merchant.]

@@drdesign6886 Most people that don't like the HE valve, base it purely on it's astheics and the same goes for pushers regardless of functionality. I'd take a 300m with a wart over a mm300 with a stamped clasp personality.

[@manuel_winde]

I never understood the dislike of the mm300 bracelet, have owned the black and blue variant and both times the bracelet seemed absolutely fine. Rolex leads the way in bracelets for me but otherwise with an adjustable clasp it’s preferable to speedy bracelets or the one on my old Tudor bb58.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

That is very funny. You're a funny guy! Okay, seriously, like 6 months ago, you did a video about a Citizen Diver, super titanium, GPS Satellite Wave, Eco-Drive... You got the green one. I just got the blue one about a month ago, the 5006.... WHAT A GREAT WATCH! This might be the most underappreciated and underrated timepiece on the planet at this time, July of 2022.... Unbelievable. Now, I know, you want to be funny, you want to make your videos, I get that.... I will say, since I got the Ball, and another Swiss Piece.... That has settled me down A LOT.... the Citizen, was the first watch I bought in 14 months.... Okay, do I still watch your videos?? Sure. Do I still like watches?? Sure. I get a little confused, with your assertions of "I want a smaller watch collection"... I never wanted that. Now, to be fair (to be FAIR, your honor), I never had an Invicta problem like you did.... So, if I have too many Seiko Samurais... ???? I don't view that as a problem. I am comfortable with the quality of those watches. From time to time, I wear them. They are lovely. That's the pain, right there, that there are only so many days in a week, to wear so many nice watches.... These are tough decision... I still have your Seiko... I still love it... I still wear it. I found out, if you wear it once or twice on the X Country ski machine, it charges up beautifully.... So yeah. I take my ownership of your former watch very seriously. I have a duty, to be a good custodian of that watch.... That being said, if you want to sell the MM300, I am right here. I have no doubt you still have my info. Hit me up, I'll buy it.... If you lost my info, Patrick Morrissey on Facebook, message me, I'll buy it.... and when you want to buy it back, I'll sell it back... Maybe.... I'm in Florida now, so.... You wnat to retire in Hawaii... And I love that, I am not putting that down... All I could afford is Florida. And I do love it. Compared to Wisconsin? Stop Playin. It's a million times better...

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

I regret selling the green dial Citizen GPS. I still think about that one.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

@@JeffreyMcMahon I must have missed the one where you sold it.... I am loving this one. I would have liked to have had the blue dial with the silver titanium case.... Mine is blue with a black pvd (or whatever) super titanium case.

[@emreisiklar]

300mm is my favorite diver, not a tie and jacket diver like omega or rolex! It is the real deal:)

[@evh4611]

Good point

[@evh4611]

Perhaps the Tudor Pelagos is a good choice for you, Jeff

[@realfire6883]

That watch checked all the boxes for me and I'm still in honeymoon phase almost 2.5 years later...

[@adamernster2471]

If it isn’t watches it will be something else. Yeah I haven’t bought a watch in a few months. Ask me how many Lego Technic kits I’ve built in the meantime. Go ahead, ask lol. And I’m 57 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

[@jimwatchyyc]

Ok, how many? Sell them and buy more watches!

[@andrewlineberger7544]

The Sweet ,Secret ,Sinful,Seductive, Slithering, Succubus

[@BarbaraA.MertzRN-CCRN]

Now, just WHY would I want to get OUT of something that brings me such joy - such PLEASURE? Just perusing watches and looking at them is a voyeurism that I cannot deny...

[@NickJardine]

Watches are the worst hobby I’ve ever had!

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

And then I discovered Sinn. Nothing else compares.

[@seabiscuit726142]

Now go ahead and discover Stowa!

[@richardbrown8099]

@@seabiscuit726142 But can you take them diving to 12000m?😂😂😂😂

[@seabiscuit726142]

@@richardbrown8099 I know, right?!?Lol.

[@michaelsigman8942]

First noble truth: human condition is characterized by dissatisfaction. There is always ‘the next thing’. Also your voice bears resemblance to Bill Murray.

[@luiscastro5456]

1.4 parties? hahaha

[@kikomachine8276]

There is no hope Jeff... Stop fooling yourself

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786sai dua “Do the Very Thing you Fear.”