Watch Gang Review - 1 Year of watches | Is It Worth the Subscription?

[@marcus522010]

Already 3 videos in. Appreciate you. Normally I have to search channels to find the right info, but you've got it all.

[@TheDadBod]

Thank you! I’m pinning this comment.

[@krowncarnival]

As a watch collector all these watches look like cheap Amazon watches that are 20-35 bucks. I'd start buying seiko and citizen watches if your starting out. You will get a quality watch and it will last. Also they aren't that much money.

[@bleb87]

Yeah... a lot of steel and very cheap movements

[@bbqpitmaster1324]

You’re exactly the guy he said this program is not for. 🤣 Move along with your watch collection.

[@rockymntdan1]

@@bbqpitmaster1324 What? Someone with a brain?

[@lonergr3107]

@@bbqpitmaster1324 Seiko and Citizen are far superior to those. My first Citizen was only $320. That's just six months of not getting one of these cheap watches.

[@CherryPauper]

$20-$35 of watches per month at a subscription price of $50? Keep in mind shipping costs and you are paying for a service which is getting a mystery watch. That is part of the appeal. You are paying $50 to most likely get a $20-$35 and maybe a chance at getting something more valuable. The gambling aspect is part of the service.

[@zachlong100]

After seeing this, the Watch Gang subscription is criminal. Hopes for winning your grail watch are replaced with 30 gas station watches worth nothing. This is wasteful. It undermines the joy of seeking out that one watch you’d enjoy. Don’t settle for this! Don’t get scammed! This is not the answer! Research, and watch videos from watch experts! Save and be frugal until that purchase can be made. Then repeat. Your collection will be impressive and satisfying! It’s worth it! Believe me I know…..

[@romanh2573]

You can also see what kind of watches you like by going to a watch store.. good info but I will not be taking part in this. Snag a tissot prx, orient bambino, and seiko 5 and you will have a watch for every occasion

[@neilbraun11]

I wish you nothing but the best on your channel. I think you're genuinely a good person. No self-respecting collector would ever even consider a subscription like this. These watches are all junk. It's stuff they buy from large retailers that they couldn't sell and probably had them in a case for 80% off. Literally one month away from the garbage ( where they belong ). I'm sorry if this is harsh but I'm really getting sick of companies taking advantage of people with cheap crap. For the money people are spending on these subscriptions, you could purchase multiple $300-500 watches that would last the rest of your life, retain most of there value and desirability and have original designs and history. Best advice is to save 4-8k for a proper watch. Which is where you end up after years of buying, selling and trading sub 1,500k watches anyways. The journey through affordable stuff is fun though and a good way to learn what you like. Just please for the love of all things, don't waste your money on this stuff.

[@cms7479]

I have about 30 watches. Automatics, Quartz, and Mechanical. I don't have any "grail" watches, but I am in that 2nd category. I wear the watch that goes with my clothes.

[@MirrlyonTime]

First, Bill, you are killing it with your channel congrats on the growth! People who join watchgang should imo only stick with the black tier level. You can get some very nice watches for 99 bucks, but once you are spending 299 US for platinum your money would be better spent on a Seiko or Citizen or Bulova or other brand name watch with decent horological history in watch making. Fantastic video Bill well done, great presentation!

[@TheDadBod]

Thank you!

[@AhmetAtalayOfficial]

Great video. However cheapo watches and these watch subscriptions more and more feel like a horrible waste of money. That’s around 1000 + dollars down the drain right there. I would just buy one or 2 decent watches instead. Like a lorier neptune for 499 or a used Formex essence for around 1K hell. Even a rolex homage from san martin would be better than all these watches combined. But like I said, good video.

[@TheDadBod]

Thank you. Yeah, I finished the watch subscription reviews. Started saving for an Omega. My dream watch. Working on a posture corrector comparison video, wallet reviews videos, and some fun ones right now.

[@AhmetAtalayOfficial]

@@TheDadBod your videos are helping the rest of us to see whats in these subscriptions, plus your channel got views through. So win win.

[@andrewmcinnis2092]

Some people want variety dude, not just two watches worth a lot

[@AhmetAtalayOfficial]

@@andrewmcinnis2092 more power to you. Obviously you dont know much about watches or collecting. Nothing wrong with that. You’ll learn what kind of a waste of money it is once you accumulate 15, 20 of them, and paid enough to get a real decent watch. But can’t sell them or even give them away for free.

[@andrewmcinnis2092]

@@AhmetAtalayOfficial lol so you just buy to be able to feel like you own something expensive? i'll take 15 of those over one $2,000 watch. variety is fine for me, i don't need to flex owning an expensive watch

[@justalilred]

Youre awesome dude! Keep making videos! Excellent delivery very informative, best of all, HONEST

[@timford3599]

@6:37 Did anyone notice that this Momentum watch with the yellow sweep second hand is running...DRAWKCAB? Maybe this video was shot in the southern hemisphere. You know where the water circles counter clockwise down the drain. I had to do a triple take to confirm this piece is defying the laws of physics. If not the laws of horology.

[@TheDadBod]

LOL. I’ve got a limited budget and even more limited workspace for videos. (Wife and 4 kids at home). I literally had a tripod with a camera recording. Watch on the round table in my office. And I’m on the floor spinning the table by hand. The video where it’s spinning the right way was choppy. I switched hands or something moving it. The only good video I had come editing time was when it spinning the wrong direction. So I reversed the video for that watch so all watches were spinning the same direction. That’s me literally putting in elbow grease to try to up the production quality of the videos for you all. LOL.

[@christopherrios871]

mustang to a cadillac... idk if thats any better lol. maybe a mustang to a bentley or rolls

[@TheDadBod]

LOL. That was a direct quote from their website. At some point I’ll try out the platinum plan.

[@AdamGoodson]

Watchgang has three tiers that go from lower to higher amounts of trash. Level 1-Bin Liner Level 2-Shit Can Level 3-Prestige Trash Dumpster

[@TheDadBod]

LOL

[@jwiz74]

The watch he unboxed on this video I got the exact same watch from watch gang and the last watch that he got that is blue I think I ended up getting a red one of the exact same watch.

[@stephenheadley5518]

Tag Heuer is pronounced "Hoyer" and Seiko is pronounced "Sayko". Just a note.

[@heat1724]

And he mispronounced Omega multiple times lol

[@cheegerw9781]

I really really enjoy this. Thank you for being an honest reviewer.

[@TheDadBod]

Glad I could help.

[@tristanschreiner1553]

So I've been checking out wrist mafia and I like some of there more modern watches. You said they're not very good quality though? Is there any modern watch company's (artistic / very different watches) that you would recommend?

[@TheDadBod]

I have a playlist on my channel page which has several monthly videos I made that shows all of the watches from different companies. You can see what watch gang sent, wrist mafia, watch of the month club, monthly watch club, clockwork club uk and more. Look for the videos with black backgrounds with the different watch club logos on it. I think I did 3-4 different videos on different months watches to show people a good comparison on each.

[@paranoyd29906]

@@TheDadBod man I appreciate the work you put in. I'll watch each and subscribe. You bit the bullet before us all, so I commend you for your sacrifice for making it possible for us to really see what we're getting into. Ol lady just signed me up for a subscription in her name and I can guarantee you that she didn't read or research before doing so. I'm going to show her this video AFTER she gives me some.

[@wsweet112]

@@paranoyd29906 awesome! Glad to be of assistance.

[@derbagger22]

Would you recommend a suit subscription service?

[@TheDadBod]

I’m not familiar with any yet.

[@paulunderwood8117]

I enjoyed the video. Was looking for the 50 spin points you referred to

[@TheDadBod]

The link in the description should give you 50 spin points if it’s still working.

[@cuddlescarebear]

Can I ask you to do a video on your watch cases? I have 80+ watches now and need a better storage system

[@TheDadBod]

I probably won’t do a video on it. I’m planned out for the next 6 months. Right now it’s packed. I’m in the process of moving. Once I get it unpacked, I’ll send you a link to it. It was a gift. Works great.

[@cuddlescarebear]

@@TheDadBod You the man

[@fafabongz4350]

Can you please try to clean them first or try to wipe that black Stand,,, really unappealing to look at. Nice video tho.

[@oST0LENo]

Bro did you blow a sand blaster over all your watches or what? They all look nicked up already.

[@TheDadBod]

Fingerprints.

[@branvanduyn3902]

@@TheDadBod and you didn't think to at least clean them up before making this video? Interesting!

[@bobyoutube4037]

Thanks got posting, you have confirmed my suspicion these watches are junk. I guess if your happy with a box of shite for your money go for it.

[@piercelidseveraltime]

But they have hour, minute and second hands though

[@douglasfuentes2737]

@@piercelidseveraltime 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-sf2jp1xd7x]

Cool Vid, except the mustang reference. Mustang is King.

[@TheDadBod]

That was their description on their website if I remember correctly. My stepfather loves mustangs. He built a few.

[@jeffwilcox303]

As of this comment on November 9th, 2022, black tier is now $149.00 per month.

[@TheDadBod]

They raised the price.

[@vonpatten001]

nice explicative video

[@topshelfbullys7889]

You should have way more subs

[@TheDadBod]

Thank you.

[@bastinelli443]

So a year of subscription and you didnt get a single name brand high quality watch. Not even a mid tier watch. I thought for the platinum at least you'd get something nice. I was on the fence about trying watch gang but after watching this I'm steering clear and just save my money.

[@TheDadBod]

Best option in my opinion is just that. Save and get what you want.

[@cy9105]

I’m glad you ended your subscription. Deploying gambling tactics for cheap watches is a pretty scumy thing on their behalf. To anyone considering this, please save your money, throw it in a jar, and work your way up to A watch that is beautiful, functional, and will hold its value.

[@TheDadBod]

Yup i gave it enough time to give people enough info to decide for themselves if it’s right for them or not. Now I’m saving up for an Omega.

[@timford3599]

@@TheDadBod Good choice! I have always envied the Omega Speed Master "sapphire sandwich" as my "Grail Watch."

[@jwiz74]

They raised the price on the lowest tier its now 75 bucks instead of 50.

[@TheDadBod]

I heard. Once I finished the yearlong reviews of the different watch subscriptions; I got away from the subscriptions. Started saving for a few really nice watches.

[@solobinoy2k]

Great video. Not so much for the watches though. Not hating, that's just a lot of junk in the mail, yikes

[@FloridaMan-hr8hy]

I’ll be honest I would be so pissed With these watches. I would rather buy my own Seiko collection

[@TheDadBod]

Depends on what people’s watch collecting goals are. I’ve got a lot of watches now. I wear a couple of them. (LOL). Now I’m working on getting some nicer ones. Got a tissot last month.

[@FloridaMan-hr8hy]

@@TheDadBod I’m a big fan of tissot I have three of them.

[@TheDadBod]

I like the PRX. Next I want to get a stainless steel Casio.

[@unknownperson3649]

Cool channel I’ll subscribe

[@TheDadBod]

Sweet! Thank you.

[@jonatrhankarski2696]

If ever were in a fight. Haha.

[@danteb925]

A bit hard to swallow the random element of watch gang now that they've increased all their subscription prices by nearly 50%. Some decent looking watches, but I don't think it's worth it any longer with such a sharp price increase.

[@gcarlson622]

I’ve had to watch gang watch subscription for a while, started with the black, which wasn’t bad, went to the platinum, which is horrible! First two watches were made in China junk. After doing a little more investigating into all of the watches, most of them are made in China, which is extremely disappointing.

[@watsontyler42]

I recommend citizen. Before I was able to afford a Rolex I bought me a few watches from Citizen. Never had an issue with citizen. Nice packaging. Cheap price. Mine were only about $500 ish. I think now ones only worth $400. So super cheap compared to other brands. That being said you don't see a lose in quality. Very good quality. Literally never had an issue with them. They have been through hell and back. Compared to my submariner hulk where its actually got damaged the first month of owning it. Had to send it in to get repaired. I will say don't expect to resell them tho if your looking to make a profit. All of the citizens I've owned have went down in value. Atleast from the stores perspective.

[@TheDadBod]

I love my citizen. Saving for a Rolex datejust.

[@davidcmunoz8479]

Win a Rolex , yea okay 😂

[@Ch3w3dboy216]

Buy watches on sale on Amazon. Way better than these cheap watches.

[@cesarcantu378]

How much did they pay you for this commercial?

[@TheDadBod]

I don’t accept money for videos.

[@lawcane]

I hate WG, but I appreciate your review exposing those scumbags. Their valuation is complete bogus.

[@TheDadBod]

Yeah. I’m not sure where they get the watch price from. The true worth is what people will pay and eBay gives a better representation of that.

[@lawcane]

@@TheDadBod they make it up. They work in conjunction with ResultCo to create mushroom brands

[@TheDadBod]

I know. I’m curious as to the process of making the prices.

[@lawcane]

@@TheDadBod good question. Maybe based on the movement

[@Zotrax1946]

Honestly - awful watches. I can’t imagine why bother with those, plain cheap pieces? Seiko, Citizen, Casio, Orient, Tissot, Bulova, Timex, Hamilton, Islander, Zelos, Phoibos…. There so many options, so much better options! Anywhere from 25$ to 500- there is a world of higher quality time pieces🤷🏼‍♂️

[@TheDadBod]

I absolutely agree that there’s better options. But not everyone who wants a collection of watches can afford stuff like that. Several of those are in the 500-1,000 range. And there are also folks who use this as a gift for someone. I think I explained it in that video that people often go through phases for watch buying. And even though these watches aren’t right for you, watchgang is pulling in millions and millions per year which means they’re right for some people.

[@Zotrax1946]

@@TheDadBod first of all-all of the brands mentioned above have superb offerings in the price range I specified. That’s a fact. Secondly-that’s a very weak argument. If something is suitable for millions of people-it doesn’t necessarily makes it “right”. And there are ‘millions’ of examples for this point. All along human history…

[@TheDadBod]

It’s funny because you’re saying the same things I’ve said in several videos (including this) but yet acting as if we’re disagreeing. If you’re just trolling for an argument or trying to one up me to make yourself feel better, I’ll save you time. I don’t entertain either.

[@eliecerquintero2646]

@@TheDadBod idk why people are so quick to comment. If they just listen to what you’re saying they will see that they agree with you.

[@wsweet112]

@@eliecerquintero2646 I appreciate it. A downside of trying to help educate people is that the perception is you are “smarter” than them as opposed to maybe just being more experienced. And many people don’t like to work to gain insight, intelligence, or experience. They just try to tear down those who they feel are above them to feel higher. That’s why i focus on the law of 5 or rule of 5. You are the culmination of the 5 people you spend the most time with. If they’re people who tear others down, you all stay down cause you all do it. But if you spend your time with people who work to improve and help those around them, you’ll skyrocket in whatever your goals are. It was a hard lesson. It took a while to walk away from my friends. But as many of them saw me doing better. Getting good grades, getting good jobs, getting promotions, finding an amazing wife; they weren’t happy for me. They were jealous. Had mean things to say. It showed me that I made the right decision on spending time with those who were motivated and driven.

[@l30mireles54]

Thanks for the information but that ain't it.

[@ThePoushal]

If it sounds like an ad, looks like an ad, feels like an ad..it is an ad. Calling it a review huh

[@grissom3310]

whoa. this man is gorgeous

[@TheDadBod]

I’m flattered.

[@grissom3310]

@@TheDadBod also anyone tell you got the Dante (clerks) thing going on.

[@TheDadBod]

I have heard that. I met him 3 years ago. Karaoke bar during a comic convention. He sang War Pigs.

[@Novica89]

Watch gang is trash. The watches you get are terrible value for the money you're paying. "you can get watches up to (enter sum here)" is nothing more than a marketing effort (poor one at best) for the ones that don't know how to google and do research on their own about actual value for those watches. Any watch that is offered at watch gang as a watch of a lot higher value than your tier is just a watch with artificially inflated price. I bought Pagani Design tudor ranger homage for $90 which has sapphire on front and back, amazing build quality, nh35 movement that runs at +1-2 seconds a day (basically a chronometer) and it looks 10 times better than any of these watches. That value is unbeatable, not only by watch gang but by serious watch makers like Seiko, Citizen, Orient etc...

[@VinceDae]

Wow... so many shitty watches... you can just see the bad quality. it's all catalogue watches with quartz, mineral and bad bracelets.... ufff just buy yourself a 20$ casio and it will last you way longer than this garbage

[@ttoughtask7296]

You do realise the manufacturers recommended selling price on their websites are absolute bs don't you? Few of those watches are worth the subscription buddy

[@TheDadBod]

I’m pretty sure I did a whole bit about msrp vs actual value.

[@FlapJack4326]

Maybe you should disclose in the video that you are in fact sponsored by Watch Gang and that the video is biased.

[@TheDadBod]

But I’m not sponsored by watch gang. Never was. I don’t even have a subscription anymore. I’ve got a nice collection of micro brand watches and now I’m in the process of saving up for an Omega. My channel is too small for sponsors to even notice my existence. (Except for some weird stuff coming from Asia which I ignore). At some point, I will accept sponsors. Just not related to the stuff I review. I don’t review website space or computer stuff so I have no problems letting something like square space or doorbell cameras sponsor me if they ever wanted to.

[@branvanduyn3902]

@@TheDadBod at least learn to pronounce Omega correctly if you are looking to save up for one... come on man, you can do this!

[@JoseRCI57]

Bla Bla Bla........

[@TheDadBod]

Vegans are a lot like vampires Always going on about their diet "blah, blah-blah" LOL

[@Koopsstuff]

you seem like a good dude... but you literally bought a pile of garbage that no one would buy for 20$... I dont want to hate but you could have gotten 1 really nice watch for that price.. :(

[@TheDadBod]

I do have a nice watch. Two. I did the watch subscriptions to show other people what to expect if they decide to get a subscription. But to your point, I didn’t get the nice watches until after I finished with the subscriptions.

[@newnametrading]

Cm c all CD z a

[@justincaesaranthonybatocab1622]

dude lost me at SEE Koh watch smh

[@Blackpanthersrevenge]

Review a gym membership.

[@TheDadBod]

Alright Michelle.

[@BosworthMcG]

Or running , it’s cheaper . For the price of a couple of junk watchgang watches one can buy a decent pair of running shoes and some basic workout wear . All clothes ,whether expensive or affordable, look better on a guy who is in shape. Dad bods happen when we prioritize our family’s happiness and welfare over our own physical health. A dad bod isn’t something to be ashamed of , but isn’t something that should be celebrated either. Getting in shape and losing the gut and the chins is the first step to building real confidence, because after that our clothes fit better and it’s much easier to dress well.