These are Watches You Will Always REGRET Buying

[@TerenceHughes4501]

My niece, knowing I like watches, bought me a Ben Sherman watch for my 50th birthday. She was working minimum wage, and it represented a lot of money for her. When she gave it to me she said, "the receipts in the box so if you don't like it you can get something else" Of course nothing could have been further from my mind. I wear it often and proudly because she took the time and trouble to pick it out for me. You can't put a price on that. Oh and ten years later it's still ticking away. I always say to people, it doesn't matter what it is, do your due diligence by making sure you're getting a good deal, and buy what you like, not what others say you should like.

[@watchpapi]

Love this ❤

[@piotrkaczmarczyk1792]

Girl with a class! Congrats!

[@sanjayahlawat2826]

Bless u both !!

[@banesrbija1980]

If my niece ever buy me a watch I'll be a most proudly uncle in the world! I steel am, but then I'll be even more!

[@banesrbija1980]

Well now that I thing of, maybe that is why my mother never wears her 400$ Bulova but she allways wears her 25$ Casio that me and my brother bought her when we were kids 🤔

[@marctravismba]

I always regret buying what I call "bridge watches." These are purchases you make that are typically below your normal budget level. Their purpose is to "scratch the itch" before getting the higher budget watch you actually want. But rarely do they stay in the collection and the only thing they do is deplete your budget and delay getting what you really want. I'm better at this than I used to be, but still a work in progress.

[@WornDownCrown]

I was gifted an automatic Fossil watch that I wore for 7 years. I beat the hell out of it, and when it finally died, I came out on the other end of that experience hungry for a better watch from a more serious brand. Fast forward a year later and I have a serious collection with a couple heavy hitting timepieces, but none of that would have come to pass if it wasn’t for me falling in love with that one fashion watch from Fossil.

[@rayseaman6204]

Wow. I never saw it from that angle. Thank You. You have given me something new to think about !

[@GigaDad88]

Don’t buy a watch you’ve been eyeing online after you’ve been drinking a bit. 😂

[@sanjayahlawat2826]

THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ADVICE ON THIS PAGE !! DON'T BUY WHEN DRUNK !!

[@talkingape86]

That's how I built my collection! Nothing wrong with it! You can always take time, sometimes years, to grow into liking your watch rather than admitting that I am stupid and stop making drunk purchases online.

[@mildlymusical4054]

i did that yesterday and today i cancelled that order....... because i just found a better deal

[@JamieWalker-pc6nd]

Yep… although that’s how I own my favourite watch 🤔 But also how I lost my least favourite girlfriend so 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@ribeiroanton_io]

Gosh I wish someone had told me this before xD

[@CheekyCheeku]

Don't buy watches that influencers say "you must own these watches in your collection". You'll waste your hard earned money.

[@BrandonAdams1010]

They might accidentally be right from time to time.

[@SailingRegulus]

I just bought 2 Orients, a black dial and a white one....just because, they are inexpensive, but good movements and pretty.... Orient was my first real watch when I was 12 years old.....don't know what happened to that piece, and I would love to find it again, so, I am going down memory lane so to speak..... I watch what I like.....regardless of who makes it.....cheap or expensive.....I do not own Cartier, Girard P, IWC or Patek....but I got plenty of the others....long live individuality outside of the fashion world!!!!! by the way...as I am writing this, DHL just delivered my Panzera 45Q....really stoked!!! Cheers!!

[@LandyG19]

the bracelet part is spot on XD every watch i bought without a bracelet i always found myself wanting the bracelet after.

[@RJRJ]

I got a $250 rotary watch for my 18th birthday, a simple silver see-through mechanical watch. I love being able to see the inner workings of the watch and many years later when looking for a daily replacement, I was looking at watches with a budget 20x the price and couldn't find one that I liked the look of more than my rotary. Price isn't everything!

[@esprit853okg]

Well said! I'm a BIG Rotary fan. I think they represent incredible value for money. I have pretty much every iteration. Over the years, I've also gathered quite a collection of Dreyfuss models, all of which I particularly enjoy. I love the fact that virtually no one has ever heard of Dreyfuss. My first 'real' watch was a Newmark that I'll have had for sixty years next year. My Aunt bought it to me and even sprang for an Expandro bracelet. Now I wear all of my favourite pieces on Expandro bracelets.

[@VitaWalkingTours]

Tip number 6: Don't buy watches when you're drunk. I bought a gold casio and I'm waiting for it to arrive so I can laugh at it

[@clamlover599]

😂😂😂

[@BrandonAdams1010]

Just wear it. Drunk you wanted to.

[@vessela7484]

No way that sounds awesome!

[@VitaWalkingTours]

​@@BrandonAdams1010it's all good, gave it to my sister. Win win 🙌

[@aronkovacs1386]

@@BrandonAdams1010or wear it when you’re drunk

[@dannyg6592]

Great advice, Britt. I'd add buying watches without trying them on first is often a source of regret. Trying them on your wrist before you buy is always an excellent idea. Cheers!

[@bobklumpp8698]

She kinda covered that at the end... didn't she?

[@grahamsalmons2027]

The Canadian who has been in the UK long enough to use the phrase ‘chuffed to bits’ in precisely the correct context 😂 Spot on with the reasons! As always love the video!

[@CyberSammael]

I must be mellowing in my old age, but I am becoming more tolerant of 'fashion watches'. Lets be honest 'I know I can get better value for money but I trust the brand and like the design' isnt limited to MVMT customers! We often just call it 'heritage' to justify the name on the dial. If someone gets a buzz of enthusiasm when they look on their wrist to see Armani on the dial the same way I would if I see VC..... I wont pee in their cornflakes by pointing out where they could have got better value, in a hobby that is mostly ruled by the heart over the head. I do agree that if that person stays in the hobby, their priorities may change and they may regret that purchase, but lots of collectors buy watches that puzzle me. Interesting and thought provoking video. Thanks.

[@cagataycakmak2280]

Well said.

[@daveLin104]

Well said enthusiasts say fashion watches overpriced while wearing a luxury watch that has made the manufacturer thousands.

[@ifnyou]

You are 100% right about the "investment" watch. It's a way of kidding yourself that you're being wise buying something that you want as a consumer. Accept that you're just consuming things for fun and act accordingly. The *luckiest* watches perform worse than a low-cost index fund. The average watch performs worse than *cash*. Nothing with those kinds of numbers would be promoted as an investment class under normal circumstances.

[@jokeman1169]

Here’s an example of an investment brand that not only guarantee’s you an instant price increase, but also a huge increase over the coming years/decade: Nearly any sports model Rolex straight from the AD. I’ve bought 2 submariners, an airking, a milgauss and a Wimbledon. Currently waiting on a Daytona, and while all of them have risen significantly (especially compared to retail prices), I still will not sell them just yet. No, I do not wear them. Investment watches work and is a real thing, it’s just not a lot of people understand investing in the first place and use it as an excuse. It’s certainly more viable than gold if you have a good nose for certain pieces.

[@ifnyou]

@@jokeman1169 What's the basis for knowing they're guaranteed to have huge increases over the coming decade?

[@watchpapi]

@@ifnyoupure guesswork based on recent years and heavy retail inflation of prices I’d suggest.

[@OrdinaryWatchGuy]

Anyone who plays the 'bubble will never burst' game is kidding themselves. For some people over committing only slightly can be a catastrophe. For an absolute amateur to pick certain watches (even brands), and to get those picks right, and to then be able to sell the watches and make good on the other side of the investment - there's a lot of ifs and ands. Additionally, the real investment watches take a big chunk of liquidity - I've heard people asking which Tudor would be a good investment. I mean, really? It's a rich man's game - and it's only ok if you can lose the money and shrug it off, because the risk is too high. @@watchpapi

[@jokeman1169]

@@ifnyou historically it’s been the case that that’s what we can expect, ontop of the fact that watch prices usually coincide well with inflation. Ie. When inflation rises, the watch’s price will also, not only due to retail price increases, but also for other factors. All in all, if you bought a retail sports Rolex model even just 5 years ago, you’d be sitting on a very comfy return even after years of regular use. Essentially making money for enjoying a high end piece.

[@ahha6304]

The watch I kinda regret buying was the Citizen Atessa Radio-Controlled, since 1. Thailand still far away from signal post 2. I can't understand how to play it LOL

[@donaldaustin1275]

Thanks for posting! Me and my Timex Explorer really enjoy "watching" these videos, lol.

[@andrescolintv]

Just discovered your channel and here are my five thoughts: 1. I love your set up. 2. I love how eloquent you are when speaking to the camera. 3. I love your editing skills. 4. I agree with everything you said on this video specially how fashion watches can be the Gateway to getting into horology. 5. I love the way you quickly end the video and encourage for subscriptions which I did subscribe of course. Great job! Can’t wait to see more of your videos.

[@aficionadosYT]

Don't buy seamaster if you want sub....and spend your whole life telling the world how superior omega is....

[@BrittPearceWatches]

LOL, OK! I mean! I agree with the first half ;) Buy the watch you ACTUALLY want!!!

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Big Facts right here 💯 the Seamaster owners that constantly compare the Seamaster to the Submariner are annoying as hell. If I hear the Seamaster Is more anti magnetic one more time. I'll probably puke coat hangers JUST STOP! Subs are not getting magnetized so it's a pointless comparison I owned a Seamaster and still own 2 Submariners a 14060m and a 114060. and the Subs blew away the Seamaster in comfort/precision and way better bezel action. The Swatch group ran Omega into the ground and Omega's marketing is straight embarrassing. Omega should be mortified . Zoe Kravitz Smfh and I'm not a fan boy of any brand but facts are facts 💯and even some die hard Omega fans agree about what's going on with Omega.I do dig vintage Omega though. Just not modern and they use parts from China and Rolex doesn't and that's a fact. The Swatch group has been outsourcing from China for years

[@aficionadosYT]

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[@Timjacks01]

Such a great comment!

[@Greysprunkiyay]

Fifty Fathoms smokes both of them anyway

[@Deadhansome]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with a quartz movement. Some prestige brands use it. Although I'd never buy a fashion watch I'd happily buy a good quality quartz watch.

[@Horizontalvertigo]

the issue is more that most fashion brands use quartz movements that cost cents, case it up in junk, slap their brand on it and then charge you hundreds for the pleasure. I wouldn't look to fashion brands for good quality quartz at reasonable prices.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

Bro, I went through all the phases of buying low end to high end. Sold everything and now rock a 37mm Seiko 5 and still pull tail.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Bahaha! I'm glad it's doing the job?

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

@@BrittPearceWatches oh fo sho. The solid gold day date only attracted gold diggers. Now I just get chicks interested in my hot dad bod.

[@jamesblonde2271]

I suspect this fella may be pulling a tale rather than tail.....

[@siamahmed7936]

i am going hard on the seiko 5 collection and have plenty. Seiko 5s never go wrong. my favorite.

[@daveLin104]

I have a seiko 5 dresskx 40mm by far most complicated watch ever owned and I own lot more expensive.

[@Oakcitywatches]

I think you nailed it on the bracelet suggestion. I bought my Tudor Black Bay GMT on the nylon strap and quickly wanted to buy the bracelet. Come to find out that the bracelet was around $1k so I decided to go after market. Definitely recommend buying the watch on the bracelet if it comes with one.

[@seattlegrrlie]

Note from super casual Seattle, you totally can wear a "dress watch" with a sports wear. It looks fine with a hoodie. It looks great with some jeans. I live in a tech city filled with disposable income and see some very expensive pieces paired with a t-shirt

[@watchpapi]

I wear mine all the time with joggers/hoodies etc.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

I SO AGREE!! There’s nothing a love more than wearing my Cartier tank with sweat pants and a casual outfit! BUT, I think the wearer needs to feel comfortable with that! I think a lot of people would still feel more comfortable with the Seamaster and sweats!

[@THX-C]

The Cartier Tank is really versatile. If one was forced to have a single watch plus a G-Shock, this would be it. I wager a vintage honeycomb dial 6090 OP with bombé looks might be really versatile, too.

[@salembeeman370]

Brit, I totally agree. My first automatic I have was given to me as a joke. It is a Breitling knockoff. HOWEVER, I loved it. The blue dial was so cool and I loved watching the movement work. Yes, today I know better and I own 15+ watches we have to start some where.

[@DrBob0910]

Adding another tip! Please be careful when purchasing a watch from a Grey Market or Amazon dealer. I fell victim to purchasing a fake Breitling on Amazon's site. Amazon was not any help with obtaining a refund so be wary. Lesson learned and I only work with trusted Authorized Dealers that I respect. Keep up the great educational videos Britt.

[@panato_watches]

I agree with first 4, but the 5th one is tougher. In June I got a Seiko Tank, watch completely different than my typical sports watch, nato and bracelet taste. Got it brown lizard and fell in love. Getting out of the comfort zone might be fun, and from time to time we all should try something different. Have a good day Gringa

[@parksoo-kim6908]

I think the point was that those watches are quite dressy and hard to style with say, a college hoodie and fleece puffer jacket. It completely depends on the individuals personal style. For me, sporty divers and chronographs are hard to style!

[@zhixci958]

​@@parksoo-kim6908 style is also subjective. Royal oak is a very sporty watch but people get away with wearing it with a suit. Same goes for Richard mille which i personally don't how people pull off. Also just because it's not socially acceptable now style wise doesn't mean it won't be in the future. Those chunky dad shoes for one were considered atrocious before and was practically impossible to "style" until people decided they were cool.

[@JasonMilner]

The only one of those I'd mildly disagree with is the "always buy on the bracelet" one, the exception for me being what if you really don't like the bracelet, &/or really love the alernative. Now if you're buying with the notion of selling on later, then fine, buy the bracelet to increase it's potential resale value, but if it's a keeper, and you love the Nato / leather / Rubber strap variation, then I say go for it.

[@Horizontalvertigo]

Potentially you can buy the strap from the AD later on if you want it, (or sweet talk the AD into throwing it in "for free" when buying the watch,) and it's cheaper to buy the strap later than the bracelet, and if you have both you present a better value prop later if you do decide to sell the piece

[@esitu5655]

When I finally put on the Tissot PRX, I found it to be cheap feeling and didn’t understand the hype. It was a quick decision to not buy it.

[@SuLu_XD]

"Buy what you love and you'll never regret it" is the most sage advice in this hobby and life in general! I own two references from Zodiac and am currently eyeing a Super Squale as a pickup for early next year! Not exactly hype pieces lol but I am saving for an Explorer 36mm which I guess might fall more into the popular/hype watch category -- but it's still no Daytona 😅

[@BrittPearceWatches]

AAAAMEN! We are given so little time on this spinning rock in outer space! Buy what you love!!

[@OscarOSullivan]

@@BrittPearceWatchesI just got a Citizen NY0040-17L on strap (hate bracelets) which was my grail for a long time now my current grail is a Stowa Marine 36

[@jonathanl2748]

@@BrittPearceWatchesIt is, indeed, a short pony ride. To think that all my watches will be my children’s one day is sobering. Keep up the good work!

[@theyhaventfedmesince]

Yeah. My first watch was a $60 fashion watch from a local brand. I knew nothing of watches back then. My mind went "watch is watch". And now I'm the guy that'd judge you for getting the moonswatch.

[@charles_the_elder]

The advice about the bracelet is spot on. I always will buy the bracelet version. You can find very good straps for great prices if you look around.

[@geosky7141]

Unless it has faux rivets, which I absolutely hate 🙂.

[@u.u.u9969]

I just purchased a MOVADO Museum Classic Automatic with Green Dial and black date window. My brain says overpriced but my heart says wow that’s stunning.

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

I think your #5 is one of the most important and one that took me a long time to realise! I like all of those nice dress watches with good leather straps, but I hardly ever wear clothes that suit them. My style is more that sporty / casual / slightly dressier combination that lots of steel sports watches with steel bracelets work well with.

[@hitman131399]

What do you think about something like the Gucci Timeless Automatic? 2895 ETA Caliber, same one used in several Hamilton and Tissot models. Sapphire crystal, etc.

[@toastbrotL1]

Still a fashion watch

[@hitman131399]

@@toastbrotL1 why do you say that? I’m genuinely just curious and playing devils advocate here. It’s a watch made in Switzerland from all the same materials - stainless steel case, dial material, sapphire crystal, ETA caliber, etc. but because it has “Gucci” written on it it’s a fashion watch? If it said Tissot, Tag, Orient, Oris, etc. would it be any different? By all measures, it seems like a very high quality watch.

[@plummz]

Good advice. I always look at buying a watch as "renting it" when I sell it for less I've lost some money but enjoyed owning it.

[@untouchable360x]

We have to choose between one of two pains in life. The pain of discipline or the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.

[@sanjayahlawat2826]

BRITT U R BRILLIANT. Felt that first 5 secs , then at 1 min then again at 2:32 mins. Right on the Fashion watch, right on Seiko, ORient, Casio, Timex and damn right on the Investment watches. I'm subscribing. 🙂🙂

[@matthewmachanda9390]

I'm just trying to watch a normal watch video, and all of a sudden I'm spilling my Tim Hortons hearing you say "Canadian, Vancouver, Theology, ALDO, Daniel Wellington." I did NOT see that coming! haha

[@BrittPearceWatches]

HAAHHA TIMMMMMIES!!!! Hahaha Yes! 🇨🇦

[@arghjayem]

05:46 Yeah totally agree on this one. I bought the Tudor GMT a while back…..on the leather strap. I did it because I thought it looked way better on the leather strap than on the metal bracelet, plus it was cheaper! Yeah that was a dumb move. The bracelet not particularly easy to find on its own, and when I did find one it was more than the price difference between the leather strap and metal bracelet! The leather strap on the other hand I could easily find, and usually for significantly less than the price difference between the strap and bracelet. Crazy. But I sold the watch rather than buying a bracelet for it. Upgraded to a Seadweller 4000 instead (that’s the 40mm version but with the modern clasp and solid links!).

[@rodsalvador3608]

Glad you mentioned the Aldo watch! My first watch was a Skagen, and my wife bought me another one as a gift. I treasure both, alongside all the grails in the collection. All deep loves start somewhere.

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

No kidding. I remember my very first analog watch. I was five or six years old, and it was a childrens' Ducks Unlimited branded watch in yellow and navy, with a little activity book teaching how to tell time. It would be a heck of a trip to find one again.

[@iFyvie]

The last point is very underrated. If the watch doesn't match your vibe, you'll never wear it.

[@Sozialkompetenz]

Fantastic video. Quick sidenote, same that goes for watches goes for Fragrances, Shoes, Cars, Yachts and other items. What they all have in common is that things change. So what you wanted 20, 30, 40 years ago is garbage today or has no meaning to you. So very good things to take into consideration when buying a watch. Good job!

[@ivanharlokin]

Really entertaining video Britt, thanks. For me, an honourable mention should go to "buying a watch which is almost identical to one already in your collection"....obviously quite subjective, as this hobby is all about small details, but how many 'black dial with rotating bezel watches' does someone need?

[@frankfeeney2291]

Great tube. All good points, especially the bracelet one.

[@jackburtonstwin]

I have never been too troubled by odd lug widths with regard to straps. As part of my day job I amassed quite a collection of surgical grade scalpels and blades (no, I'm not a surgeon). With a good blade it is very easy to chamfer the lug ends of a strap down by 1mm to convert an even width strap to an odd, ie 20mm down to 19mm, and the result is all but indistinguishable unless you are in to the absurdly close eyeballing of lugs. In fact, the slight overlap of the strap around the lug can look really good.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Wait..... What is your job lol?!?! NOW I NEED TO KNOW!

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

When did you get out sling blade?

[@jackburtonstwin]

@@BrittPearceWatches In the print (before it all went electronic) we would create page make-up/mechanical composition on card sheets using paper bromide prints or film. This was all cut-up with scalpels and assembled by hand on a parallel motion table. Can't tell you how many finger tips I trimmed with those bastard blades. Let's just say, by the time you know you've goofed-up the blade has already gone in, through and out the other side.

[@Horizontalvertigo]

be careful of the side finishings of different straps when you do this. I presume you reseal the shaved away parts with something and don't just let them fray away?

[@jackburtonstwin]

@@Horizontalvertigo Agreed. Many can be effectively sealed using the heated tip of a small flat-head screwdriver to "weld" the material.

[@notlemcram]

But the Cartier looks a little strange with a bracelet….

[@jamessmithson-br7rm]

No regrets, I only buy either very cheap or more expensive watches… and it’s always the cheap ones where people go “oh, that’s a nice watch” 😂 I like my Omega’s - I’ve got more slender wrists, so bulkier brands just look ridiculous on me, and Omega is very much my family watch brand (I’ve got vintage ones going back to 1920s which belonged to my grandparents etc.). I get that some people like Rolex’s, but they generally seem a bit flashy - people always seems to get a gold one - so not the sort of thing you could wear daily (or if you did, shouts I don’t have a selection of nice watches to choose from otherwise I would have picked one more appropriate for this particular engagement).

[@word42069]

that thing about people complimenting the cheaper item goes with everything haha… I’ll wear my Pelagos 39 with a Costco jacket and people always give me compliments on the jacket.

[@LeonXOV]

About point 4, I will say it's definitely worth it if the watch is on clearance. I bought a JLC Polaris with 30% off from my AD before Richemont pulled out all of their dealerships, and bought the bracelet with JLC directly, the total value combined is still cheaper than buying retail from JLC directly.

[@overdraftracing]

you forgot the substitute watch... the one that's supposed to scratch the itch for the one you REALLY wanted but couldn't get for whatever reason... Thanks for the vids from a fellow Canuck! (Victoria!)

[@teto85]

I was given a Casio AE-1200 about 10 years ago. I liked it very much. Has all the features I need, countdown, stop watch, 5 alarms, multiple time zones and more. Now have several in different colours and don't need anything else. And each less than $25.00 USD.

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

Oh yeah. I used to have a thing against Casio owing to an experience I had working for a retailer that sold them, but they've really grown on me. The two watches in my collection that I'm wearing the most right now are a Tough Solar and a Slim Solar. The Tough Solar looks like a slimmed-down G-Shock, and the Slim Solar is great for working with my hands in tight spaces. And they set me back about $50 USD apiece.

[@michaelg8258]

Love the blue dial Christopher Ward Bel Canto you included. It speaks to me. I declined picking one up because I was certain that it would spend substantially more time on the shelf than on my wrist. And yet... A good follow-up video: 5 watches you will regret NOT buying.

[@terrywatson3606]

My arrms are to hairy for a bracelet, so ive never got on with them , any watch ive purchased on a bracelet ive swapoed out straight away.

[@tiffer67]

Britt, I disagree with the always regret not buying on the bracelet advice. I have a Seamaster 300M Diver (Black dial, black rubber strap.) I also bought the Seamaster Aqua Terra Summer Blue with the light blue rubber strap. I have not for a second regretted not buying the first on the awful looking Seamaster bracelet, nor have I wished I'd got the Summer Blue with a flat link Aqua Terra bracelet. Both of these watches are for my everyday use & are never worn for a special night out that requires a more dressy look. For that occasion I'll turn to my Santos, Pasha or OPs which all look great with a bracelet.

[@DW-py4up]

So many watch channels advise people to buy the watch on the bracelet, which is interesting. I’ll always choose a strap over a bracelet as I generally find straps more comfortable and lighter. I always buy watches I intend to keep so resale is never considered. For these reasons I very rarely buy a watch on the bracelet.

[@tiffer67]

@@DW-py4up yes, the old resale reason is a favourite go to when justifying a bracelet.

[@drabekpe]

Agree. I have Seamaster 300M Diver white dial, black rubber strap. From the beginning I was sure that if I buy bracelet I will immediately buy oem rubber strap and bracelet will be sitting in the box and will never be used. I personally hate bracelets - they are heavy and these watch looks better on rubber strap (for me I don’t care what other thinks) I don’t buy watch to sell them. I want to wear them. So why to buy something what I will never wear?

[@Spurs24601]

Completely understand your Aldo story. Fossil was my gateway drug to what is now a growing collection of "proper" watches.

[@TausifHussain]

The part about bracelets hit home for me! Great video as always! Quick question for ya. I am planning on buying a tank for my wife, but was almost certain of going with the leather strap version cause it looked great that way. Would you recommend going bracelet for the tank as well or is this a strap watch? Also any recommendations on size for it? Couldn’t decide between the small and large lol. The extra large would be too big. Appreciate your help!

[@katemiller7874]

Bracelet all the way. She’ll love it

[@salty5402]

Always buy the darn bracelet - sourcing the right one to a given model year after rhe fact is so tedious and not fun. And buying a watch as an investment is not watch enthusiasm/collecting - its asset speculation.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

RIGHT?! Always BUY ON THE BRACELET! This is something I picked up from Watch Papi! And he's so right! And you're so right re: Enthusiast vs. Asset speculators. >=[ I feel like speculators ruin every awesome hobby! I know similar things happened in the comic book world!

[@essa6315]

I'd add to never buy a watch that's almost the one you want. Hold out for the actual model rather than scratching the itch with one that almost fits the bill. You'll never be 100% happy with a horological stepchild.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

This was a big miss for me! yes! I completely agree with this!!

[@sojirou]

What about the biggest watch regret is the one you didn't buy? I bought an AP 15400 white dial over the blue because I could get a large discount for the white but in my heart I always wanted the blue. Huge regret since I'm not going to get another chance to buy an AP RO again with the way the watch market is headed.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

OH MAAAN, there's a couple watches that I regret not buying! MOST RECENTLY, I passed up on a neo-vintage ALS 1815. I still feel really sad about that. -.- But my biggest watch regret is a watch I talked my husband OUT of buying... I talked him out of buying the Patek Philippe 5212... And I really regret it! It really suits him!

[@AndreasJankeEU]

I don't sing the song of quartz watch hating nor of fashion watch hating. Quartzes have far more pros than cons and if a fashion watch is the right supplement to a wardrobe, it might be the better choice than a quarter matching meta fashion watch.

[@Valera_Scotland]

For me it has always been getting a cheaper alternative For example... sold an IWC last year and tried to replace the same feel with a CWC and a few Hamiltons.... they just didn't scratch the itch... ended up just re-buying the IWC! Don't waste your money. Just save up for the watch you actually want....

[@BrittPearceWatches]

YES!!! I couldn’t agree more with this! Such a big MISS that I didn’t include this in here!!!

[@PyroMite0213]

A fashion watch is what honestly got me into watches. I was gifted a Movado series 800 chrono at my wedding.

[@benmoore7946]

Thumbs up for Orient bambino mention and for beginner advice re: lug width

[@katherinelangford981]

I feel you on that not your style. I tend to dress more casual, pants, sweater, boots, overcoat, and think a dive watch would suit that style, and then I see them on my small wrist. I see the big bezel, and I think "nope." I didn't think I'd be a dress watch person but here we are.

[@MIZRAIM1906]

Buying „Vintage“ just because it’s vintage… most vintage pieces are terrible outside of aesthetics

[@RonyRozner-k8y]

I buy a watch for the anesthetic and it's ability to tell time. This is one of the best posts on watches I've seen on KZbin. Thank you.

[@casualsuede]

I bought a Nixon timeteller for $35, which I consider a fashion watch. It is much better than my Timex Weekender, which has a louder movement and a cheap brass case. The Nixon's horween leather strap is beautiful vs the cheap leather strap from the Timex and it looks better. So I don't agree with the first point.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

YOU KNOOOOOW, Nixon is such an interesting world! Very good point to bring up!

[@jaredstephenson6468]

You’re putting two trash watches against each other. Throw them both away.

[@casteltheghettomonk4392]

4:00 basically you saying dont buy the Tiffany watches cause of ghe hype only right ?

[@aslamc9288]

I got a Movado ad during this video…how ironic 😂 Another great video; I can’t say I disagree with anything you said, though if, I may, I’d love to add a bit. For the bracelet thing, even if you don’t like the bracelet, still buy it. I got my Speedmaster on leather because I didn’t like the design of the 1998 bracelet. I ended up with a vintage bracelet down the line (and now I wear it on Seamaster 300 Co-Ax leather, of all things), but only after spending hours researching what vintage bracelets would fit my modern Speedmaster, and hundreds more than I would have just getting the 1998. Always buy bracelet, it’s just the most pragmatic decision, even if costs a little more upfront. Had I bought the watch on the bracelet and I still wanted a vintage bracelet, I could have sold the 1998 to offset the cost of going vintage. Definitely never buy a watch as an investment; either use real security instruments or if you’re really into physical assets, precious metal coins are another thing you can do. I think it boils down to this-never buy a watch you don’t want, for any reason. Not because it’s hot, not to fill a “hole” in your collection, not because it’s an investment, not because it’s similar to a watch you do want, but can’t afford, not because it’s a good value. Nothing makes a good value a bad value faster than selling it at a loss or letting it sit in a drawer for years because you didn’t actually want it.

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

Gotta love ad algorithms. 😂 A few months ago I was shopping around for a couple of cheap quartz watches to wear at work (I work with my hands, so wear&tear and outright damage are almost certain at some point)... and wouldn't you know it, within days, my social media ads were entirely for watches. Everything from $200 Seikos to $700 Bulovas and craft watches, to $20,000 Bulgaris.

[@VeerLogic3055]

This is a great video. Good, unbiased advice for new and existing collectors. Most content creators try to push some sponsored brand, specifically Grand Seiko. I was waiting for GS bit to pop up but glad it was not mentioned. Looking forward to watching more videos from this channel.

[@mellow-jello]

Caveat on #4 - some brands are notorious for bad bracelets, in those cases, get it on a strap, buy an aftermarket bracelet with the proper lug width.

[@watchpapi]

(Cough) Grand Seiko (cough).

[@grillbilly9725]

In the immortal words of Maurice Rodriguez in Boogie Nights: “Wear what ya dig.”

[@BrittPearceWatches]

🤣🤣 AAAAMEN!

[@FatherSonWatchTalk]

Britt, great video! I agree about fashion watches. Skagen was my entry in loving watches. I sold it recently as my collection is now affordable quality watches and vintage. God bless you in 2024!

[@michaelmolloy3289]

The biggest thing I got from this is you were a theology student that's awesome!! Just finished 2 years of systematic theology at my local Bible College and am also a massive watch nerd lmao, just got a Christopher Ward C60 Pro Bronze as an engagement present from my fiance and can't get enough of it suits my style so well and will always hold massive sentimental value👌

[@TerrySteiner]

When I hear "the price of X will never go down", I start listing for a giant crashing sound.

[@bottadesign]

I agree completely. It matches with my experiences. Very competent, very wise and - not last but least, very entertaining.

[@JoJoHebadubus]

This is refreshing, it's a bit frustrating seeing watch channels who are pushing expensive watches as nothing but an investment. When a market is pushing everyone to buy something, it's likely going to start to drop. I have a few expensive watches, not crazy ones, but it's more so that I have some non-liquid assets, I don't expect them to go up in value, but they're decent for holding it. I have a Breitling, Rolex, Omega, yet my favourite watches are a Seiko Sports 5 and a Rotary Panda. I would much rather wear those than something that can drop in price with the slightest touch. That's my major problem with them, if you're too scared to wear them, you probably can't afford them and you essentially have a non-liquid asset.

[@BobLorrimer]

Wise words! For me it much depends on how the watch sits on my wrist. I have a Cartier Americaine...it looks so erudite and beautiful; it imbues me with an authority I do nor deserve. Unfortunately, it's long rectangular configuration fits like a ski slope on my wrist. Whereas my medium size Cartier de Santos together with a leather strap hugs my arm like an old friend.

[@esitu5655]

Yup, my first cool to me watch was a Perry Ellis dive watch whichI wore for over a decade and became my beater everyday watch until I replaced it with Casio Edice

[@infinity2x0]

Once made the mistake of buying a integrated bracelet watch that was a tad too big for my wrist even with every link possible removed. I love the watch since I got caught up in it but I just never wear it. THAT is what I call a Compounded Mistake.

[@notenoughtime7274]

Great video, on a roll I’m guessing we won’t get to see a full video on the Aldo :-)

[@mikegreig3338]

Totally agree about investment watches, if you’re looking to invest buy gold or diamonds……., not watches, buy watches, well, just because……😂

[@SiCutler]

I bought an aqua terra homage whilst saving for the real thing. No hate but i honestly felt a real fake so sold it and now just grinding to achieve the grail.

[@FatherSonWatchTalk]

Great advice and examples. Fashion watches got me into watches as well and for that I am thankful. However quality and history now rule the game😊.

[@PaulFCalder]

I just bought a Seiko SPB143, and it's supposed to be my daily driver until I buy a Tudor someday. Worth taking a look at it's the remake of their famous 62MAS. It's not a Tudor substitute, it's just the most basic looking black bezel diver that they offer in the 1200 dollar range.

[@arnaldorodrigues5556]

Another type of watch that's easy to regret buying is an "alternative." Of course, some watches are very expensive and many people want them but can't afford them (or can afford but think they're not worth that much money), so it's worth looking for a similar alternative on the market, but if you REALLY REALLY want a watch and It fits within your budget, it's worth saving a little to buy it, rather than spending money on a replacement or "homage".

[@BrittPearceWatches]

YES!! This is so perfectly said! I wish I thought of this!

[@arnaldorodrigues5556]

@@BrittPearceWatches I thought of this because it happened to me, Britney. I always wanted a Tudor BB58 and one day I had the unfortunate idea of buying a Chinese watch that is practically a copy of the BB. I regretted it so much that less than one year later I bought the Tudor. I spent more money and the "homage" has been at the bottom of the drawer ever since.

[@SuperJzero]

I'm not with you guys on this one. I happily buy the homage watch because I WILL NEVER pay $10-20K for the Rolex. Even if I had the cash... just No.

[@flymorenow]

Sure glad you didn't mention any of my watches as mistakes. 😂 The suggestion about the bracelet is a really good one. 👍

[@hslev]

I'd love to see a discussion of luxury-brand fashion watches: Montblanc, Hermes, Chanel come to mind immediately.

[@garycasey4488]

I'm not familiar with Chanel watches but those other too are fashion brands that also make great watches. I'd love a salmon dial Monopusher Montblanc heritage

[@IAT1964]

Montblanc actually make seriously serious watches. They purchased a Swiss movement company Minerva for that purpose. I don't know about the other brands mentioned

[@jessem_i31]

​@@IAT1964 Montblanc definitely makes a great watch, they have a very nice lineup. Hermés has recently started producing some serious watches.

[@jessem_i31]

I will add, some vintage Gucci watches are pretty cool.

[@Bleppity]

Hermes also makes a couple of serious watches and has actually invested in a number of watch players like Vaucher which produces movements for Parmigiani and has supplied AP. Chanel has also made the odd serious watch though most are leaning fashion

[@EdVanMeyer]

Quality always sells, buy it if you like it and enjoy the watch. I find Longines really great value and design. They hold their value too.

[@waterfordrs22]

I agree with the idea of avoiding the illusion of purchasing as an investment. I like the idea of sticking to a budget that allows one to avoid feeling crushed when huge loss is taken down the road when the time comes to nice on. With that in mind, there are very good pre owned options and buying preowned from a good dealer can feel like a more premium experience than buying gray market for example. One other suggestion, set aside the habit of looking for your next watch and simply take some time looking at what you find interesting from the perspective of horology and watchmaking. It’s possible to be interested in something you have no intention or perhaps ability to afford. That can take some pressure off and allow one to feel like something other than a consumer. Raise the bar. I’m in the process of selling four or five watches from the first eight months of collecting. It’s proving to be a hassle. I don’t need those watches just sitting around. They are good, but not of much interest. I’m not going to take a massive hit, but I will take a hit if and when they sell. Fortunately, most were bought ore owned. I feel lucky to have raised the bar when I did and only have a handful to try to sell, it’s a waste of time and money. -Focus on watches that aren’t easily bought on impulse in a chronic fashion.

[@1389Chopin]

I have a gang of seikos - the look great at a low price. Therefore wear them all, dress up/down, change bands yourself, knock it scratch it - no problem. Lately ive been getting into the custom watches made to look like - why not for some one like me so boringly reasonable

[@conradbo1]

This is very good advice Britt, although I own a Fashion Watch that I really like and wear quite often. The only decent watch in my collection is a time only Omega from the 1950's very small for a men's watch but I love it and wear it on special occasions. Thank you for your insightful videos.

[@Shadowman-1960]

When I bought my Seiko Sarb017 Alpinist I checked what previous models of the Alpinist were selling for on the used market, and every model was selling for double to triple their original retail price, so I bought it for about $385.00 and now they're selling for close to 1,400.00 new old stock and 700.00 to $1,000.00 used.

[@timothycrum1535]

Gucci makes some good, automatic and/or mechanical watches....not sure they should be included. I bought my daughter a vintage Gucci mechanical Swiss made and it's a good one

[@stevenbennett3922]

1. Nothing wrong with quartz.

[@watchpapi]

Nope.

[@sequoianagamatsu1402]

And of course not all quartz is created equal . . .

[@mrnk7911]

I love my Breitling Colt quartz. Always accurate.

[@octvius9448]

Really disappointed to hear prevalence of quartz being listed as a negative. Especially because britt never usually misses

[@Jasian01]

I think she was stating the broader attitude about these fashion watches, rather than her personal opinion. She’s right that the watch enthusiast community still hasn’t embraced quartz (and never will over self-winding movements).

[@turbyoulance]

Have a Merry Christmas BP and Family. Prosperous and healthy 2024 as well from Australia.

[@watchpapi]

Thank you ❤

[@watchpapi]

Same to you and your nearest and dearest.

[@mahmoudakil357]

My first watch was a Gucci and that one has triggered the "watch addiction", hence got me into the watch world. I bought it back in my 20s during my studies, at the time I got one of my first salary. Today, I still wear it, along with my Tudor, Rolex, Breitling, etc... This watch is very special to me. It has a genuine story to tell, and for sure I will give it to my kid one day. So, no regret! But today, I would definitely not buy any of them as I stepped up in knowledge. So I think in my opinion that the mistake of buying a fashion brand watch is relative to how well you know about watches.

[@flinthartwig4094]

Don't ever buy a substitute watch. Pulled out as long as it takes and get the one you really want.

[@lesguersten7252]

Discrete & under the radar is so much the way forward. Love my Watch Collection - Explorer, MR-G, 1016, Smiths Everest, Apple Ultra & Speedie. Apple Watch Ultra is the one that gets the most eyeballs & makes me most nervous wearing - but it's pretty much the cheapest. Feels good. What on earth is the point of a Daytona or Patek that makes you nervous each time you wear it or you have to wait until you get to awful places like Gstaad to wear them?

[@BrittPearceWatches]

AMEN!! It’s all about under the radar!!! 💕👏🏻👏🏻

[@moose99moose]

Good advice. I’ve made a few of those mistakes.

[@donulldh4785]

Auntie Britt!! This video hit me hard. Although I never jumped at a fashion watch, I am guilty of the other 4...Especially watches that don't fit my style. Dress watches just do not work for my style, and I always end up selling them (at a loss) within months after only wearing 2-3 times. Except for my Tank. It does not work with my everyday style, so it has been relegated to being worn twice a year when I am in a suit and tie. I don't look at it as a mistake per se, but a ongoing lesson. Now, anytime I see a dressier watch and get the itch, I stop myself and remember the Tank. Long Live the Cult(s), and 4:30 date windows.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

WELL I MEAN! The Tank is perfect in every way - so that does make sense. ;) Haha! But you know - I've bought far too many watches that don't suit my style! -.- I just get too enthusiastic, or James will like it so much that I just buy it! And then..... I find myself not wearing it because it isn't for me! Fortunately, I've avoided the greatest mistake of ALL..... buying a watch with a 4:30 date window.... ;) hehe! You are awesome Don!!! Sending you all our love from Gringa HQ!

[@nasidctg]

I bought the seiko srpb 41j1 because I fell head over heels in love by seeing online pictures. When I actually got the watch, well its nice but it doesn’t suit me. When I bought it, 400$ was a big deal for me and I regret it but a few years down the line, when I bought my first Tudor, everyone was telling me and hyping me up to get the Black Bay but because I was experienced this time, I got the Royal Day Date 41mm blue. It doesn’t matter if it holds it's value or not, I love it for what it is and it suits me.

[@mahmoudghoneim8004]

I regret buying my daughter a Burberry watch when she finished high school, I should have lost my mind 😂😂😂

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Bahaha! Oh bless!!! But does SHE love it?!

[@mahmoudghoneim8004]

@@BrittPearceWatches unfortunately she's now an Apple girl which wasn't available at the time, I had really good intentions though to hook her up with the hobby un -expensively as I wasn't sure 😂