These 7 Watch Collecting Mistakes Will RUIN Your Collection!

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[@RichieKhan]

As an enthusiast and someone who works in the industry, I was an elitist. The other day I came across a fashion brand watch I really liked the design and wouldn’t buy it because it’s “fashion”. My girlfriend called me stupid and you know what, she’s right it is stupid. I ended up getting that watch and I wear it now more than my omega and breitling. Shit it makes me happy and almost weird that I’m wearing a fashion brand after hating on it for so long 😂.

[@ND-ku4yo]

Which one is it? :)

[@antonhelsgaun]

Yeah but which watch was it?

[@smurfette1681]

+1 which watch lol

[@lobserve1]

I have one fashion watch and it's a beauty.

[@peterkarahalios3488]

Ditto; I have an A list of grail pieces (GS, Tudor, Omega) about ten mid-levels (Longines, Tissot, Seiko, etc), some lesser-known brands like Momentum, one Timex, and a few Ali Express pieces. But what I wear the most are my B list Frankenwatches from India. I get them dirt cheap with unattractive but reliable movements, change the straps around and create great wardrobe accessories. It makes me happy. Total value per B list unit at about $30. Today I spent the day with a Timex Expedition on my wrist. I learned early on that it is not about owning it but about feeling it and living it. Bonus: I am helping someone in India make a living.

[@rmelo5932]

I once read an article in a watch magazine many years ago where the interviewer asked the Editor of that magazine what he thought was the best watch. His answer was not Patek-Phillipe, Rolex, Omega or even a Hamilton. He simply said "The best watch is the watch you enjoy wearing the most". That has been my attitude with watch purchases. Loved that answer.

[@bensieber6960]

Perfect!

[@dredgewalker]

No sane person would ever argue with that. My favorite watches aren't expensive but I treat them like my babies.

[@grantourismo0109]

My casio MQ24?

[@touchedouche8806]

Damn straight. Best answer yet. I own many, i envy more. But my favorite right now..... is a hamilton. I think on tuesday it will be an invicta. Then friday a tissot. Etc etc

[@LocalWatchGuy]

Couldn't agree more

[@johnthegreek7356]

Having built up an collection of 8 in 3 years in my experience the most important is patience. Appreciating your collection is the most important thing. Being broke helps a lot

[@eduardo_carvajal]

Dude, the realization hit my hard too

[@Milofchg]

Yes sir, patience is a must in the hobby. Enjoyment and being content with your watch is another factor many people tend to forget. Owning too many watches takes away from what you really feel. I own 7 luxury timepieces within 25 years of collecting and I came down to wearing two 95% of the time. The rest just sit in my watch roll. In a way it's money spent in limbo. A careful choice selection of quality (sometimes takes years to realize) is better than quantity... Less is more if done right for your individual lifestyle.

[@TomTom-sm7il]

I'm broke af. I have all the time in the world to think about what watches I would like. In the meantime, I will enjoy what I have.

[@carlcampbell6827]

@@TomTom-sm7il That is the nice thing about having a couple of favorite watches. Even when we were broke or are currently broke, the watches still bring enjoyment.

[@TomTom-sm7il]

@@carlcampbell6827 I agree. When you put it like that, they can be a good investment. We spend a lot of money on things that are very temporary. It's nice to have something that lasts.

[@nintendokings]

COSC? Nah. The real COSC I want is Casio Orient Seiko Citizen

[@TimedSquare]

OH WTF!!! This is EPIC!

[@watchcheapo1801]

This comment need more like

[@trailblazer2339]

You nailed it bruh!

[@shyyongc.9477]

Exactly what I thought of when he pointed out the Japanese brands 🤣

[@bernardwadding]

Good one

[@nlq7844]

Casio, orient, seiko and citizen are literally the only brands in my collection.

[@holopanen]

You cannot go wrong with any of them.

[@infinitigjj6779]

Cant go wrong to any of it. However, i like watches now with sapphire crystal and/or ecodrive, solar or automatic.

[@surajdey1751]

I only have a titan automatic... one rose can be my garden kinda guy. (poor in other words.)

[@ExtraLeben]

I only miss orient in my collection.. but maybe in the future :)..

[@sunnyrachelsson3169]

Check out Hamilton certina and Tissot you can find some nice cheap swiss autos

[@jkokich]

I’m only 3 minutes in, and I love this guy! Talk about pearls of wisdom and common sense! Awesome!

[@southpark6757]

And definitely don't listen to brand haters. If a Tag Heuer appeals to you, then buy it. If a Movado was your dream watch, then buy it. Don't get caught up on the haters and the "certain" brand name fan boys where everything sucks except their brand.

[@SK-xg9rs]

I did this with Tag... three times back to service in 8 months, never again 😡

[@tomorrowcomestoday1621]

Invicta 🤯🤩😍🔥🎯

[@tomorrowcomestoday1621]

@@SK-xg9rs did you claim your warranty? What model was defective?

[@SK-xg9rs]

@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 Finally returned & fully refund. Aquaracer, bracelet clasp issue & date change issue. I’m totally disappointed with TAG, will never go back to it.

[@nielsnielsen9013]

I agree you should follow you heart but man... some brands should just be entirely avoided. Tag being one of them. And fashion brands too. Nothing good ever comes from them.

[@sinister13k]

This was put onto my recommendations, glad it was, many wise words said throughout, really enjoyed and glad to be a new subscriber

Hello: I have been collecting watches for way many decades and your video is very useful for new and old generations. I grew up using pocket and wristwatches, nothing electronic :) Cheers from Patagonia, Argentina.

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

From my experience, I learned to buy watches that I will ACTUALLY WEAR, not because of specs, or because I anticipate growing into them. That’s why I sold off all my technically superior Seiko divers, but still kept my first one, the SKX, and why the only dress watch I have is the versatile Seiko SARB035. Both watches fit my thin wrist well, both work with my lifestyle, and both are unique in their own way. Furthermore, both will stay with me long term, because being wearable means I’ve had the opportunity to build bonding experiences with them. Next stop for me will be a Rolex Datejust.

[@Chippychops7]

The dive depth snobbery has always been a weird one to me. Most recreational divers don't go anywhere near those depths and chances are if they do they aren't wearing their little Seiko 5.

[@tfpp1]

This is hands down some o the best advice on the hobby. Thank you for being down to Earth, straight to the point, and honest about these potential pitfalls. I've bookmarked this video to go back to when I feel overwhelmed with choice.

[@michaelyeung2126]

Oh man thank you so so much, I'm just starting and I feel every single advice you talk about in the video. Thank you, it's really helpful!

[@ggndrums]

Alessandro, thank you for this video. It helped me in reconsidering selling some of my watches. Seriously, this was great!

[@ArianrhodTalon]

I fell fast and deep down the rabbit hole, starting with a beautiful $100 Tissot and a Seiko 5 (the 5 SPORT, not 5KX), and one year later ended up with a Tudor Prince and the El Primero. I initially planned out a whole watch collecting journey. But due to some windfalls, I was able to simply save a bit more and went straight to the watches I really wanted. I guess that was my saving grace, as I might've potentially spent way more money on the 'in-between' watches. And yes, now I truly love what I have. Watches come out all the time, and whilst I really like some of them, I look at my watch stand and go 'Nah. I'm good'. I'm not a sports watch person. That's what I realised when I wore the Seiko 5. The El Primero is a chronograph, but it's definitely more dressy than sporty.

[@TimedSquare]

"Nah, I'm good" - you know you have exactly what you're supposed to, well done!

[@jeremyrice3719]

The El Primero Chronomaster is a GREAT watch. I feel it is a sporty dressy watch. Think it looks sharp with any kind of a business casual or even formal event.

[@ArianrhodTalon]

@@jeremyrice3719 If you keep it on the black leather strap, it looks great as a dress watch. But since I already have a dress watch, I played with the tri-color dial and dressed it down with a green leather strap. Some dress it down further with a Nato or slap on a rally strap. So it's really versatile.

[@jewblin5305]

OK, so you had some cash to splash. Wish I could buy a Zenith right now.

[@gravynog]

We need more of this kind of video in the watch community. So spot on.

[@KillingMoon_]

As I "mature" in this hobby I'm learning that not everyone's opinion should be taken as fact. This hobby has a lot of snobby people in it. I just like what I like and I'm not listening to anyone else anymore. Lol

[@gavingudobba5764]

Agreed I have heard a lot of hate in Bulova and Jugnhaus, but I love my Bulova and one of those minimalistic German brands is my dream watch

[@brandonwisler1647]

My fiancé has one of the spinning diamond face bulovas that her parents got her, i think its beautiful, especially with the blue mother of pearl face. Im a seiko man myself but they're all personal preference. Bulova is valid alongside all other watches..... yes even fossil 😢​@gavingudobba5764

[@mattvanoccupanther]

It's a snobby hobby

[@PeterKotsa]

Beautifully said Alessandro, clear concise advice from your experience, excellent !!

[@stitgibekili]

I’ll repeat what’s been said a dozen times already, this is good advice that could save you money, time and future headache and heartbreak.

[@freethinker9210]

Sound advice, and well delivered. Thank you for the reinforcement of these sensible principles.

[@TimedSquare]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maffintono7790]

Dude... you just describe my whole watch life of the past years.... AMEN to this video!!!

[@donaldoxley1222]

What a great video ! "You must be reading my mail" because you've identified, and nailed, practically every mistake I've made. Thanks for that. 😉 And thanks for what you're doing.

[@drwindsurf]

This such an awesome video! I have no idea why I haven't come across your channel before but it is fantastic - Thank you 😊👍

[@thabisong]

Great video! Excellent points on this obsession that can take us in so many directions.

[@TheRollerballer]

I've never seen such an honest list before. I just subscribed.

[@filipepereira5251]

I'm falling into the hole fast. Started early this year devouring everything I can get on watches. I even dream about this little bastards. The first automatic I got (March), already trade for another one. Now I have the 2-week rule. Never buy by impulse, I must wait 2 weeks before buying any watch. It saved me some money and made me appreciate more the ones I have

[@TimedSquare]

Next step: make that waiting time 2 months 😉💪 Or not, It's just my opinion!

[@filipepereira5251]

@@TimedSquare I'm sure I will have to 😅

[@agene5583]

Awesome content. Informative and straightforward. Just recently got into watches and your advise are all on point. Thanks!!

[@dividedskyplease]

Great advice. I’ve been collecting for decades and it took a considerable amount of time and money to really discern what makes a great watch for me. There’s not many short cuts, sometimes they just don’t click, but this is certainly helpful advice!

[@fighting_platypusdevscc1268]

I'm a diver and I can tell you that a diver wears a diving watch only on land (and while swimming) and usually not while diving. Underwater we got our computer and don't need a watch anymore. Especially one without a rubber strap. You would have to wear your computer on the one hand an the watch on the other wich makes no sense. So divers usually wear them on land and when they are in company with other divers (in Germany, where I'm from, the most worn are the Citizens).

[@nicolascapone3179]

I`m also a diver, i`m form the south of Argentina, from a place called "Penìnsula Valdès" (Puerto Madryn City // Google it). I`m a dive hunter, so i don't use oxygen, therefore neither dive computer. I were Casio, Seiko and Citizen. I love to do this, when the hunting day ends, me and my friends go to a bar to take a few drinks and when I look at my watch and i remember where i was a few hours ago, deep in the ocean... I Love taht!!!!

[@TheAechBomb]

I've talked to a few divers and they wear both because they've had their dive computers fail

[@psychalogy]

Don’t know what you’re on about mate, I wear both when I dive. Electronics fail and do you really want to end your dive just because your dive comp died? I’m starting to suspect that the people who inhabit watch forums that say “I’m a diver and never wear a dive watch actually diving” are not actual divers.

[@fighting_platypusdevscc1268]

@@psychalogy when my Computer fails I simply use my mates one or I end the dive A watch can't tell you how deep you are and also not how long your deco time is

[@psychalogy]

@@fighting_platypusdevscc1268 hey you do you but i do everything I can not to rely on someone else to keep me alive. I also don’t rely on a dive comp to give me my depth. I’m a fan of redundancy, remember? I use a dual tank pressure and depth gauge. Between that and my dive watch I’m covered. If I’m planning to go to a depth where decomp is needed I know what the times are before I hit the water. But you do you.

[@heho7683]

Anyone new to this hobby should watch this video. Looking at the local second hand market, you quickly see what mistakes people make.

[@nomadben]

Such great advice! Wonderful video.

[@Blog4Justice]

This is terrific advice and it applies to any kind of collecting.

[@mannycalavera2335]

Number 7 is so important. I fell into that trap of listening to the online watch community too closely At some point I found I had collected a number of "WIS favorites". But only after spending the money on for example an Omega Speedmaster Professional (great watch don't get me wrong) did I realize that I don't actually care about the connection to the moon-landing, I hated the bracelet, and while I loved the design of the watch it was not what I was looking for.

[@stevem863]

I have really been dedicated to the Citizen Eco-Drive line. Good looking, always reliable, and really affordable. Sold 13 of them because I feel they were becoming to “fashion” focused with their collaborations with Marvel, Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, etc. I find myself wanting and enjoying mechanical watches. Wearing and winding occasionally by hand is fun for me rather than just looking at a variety of watches in the watch box. I am digging many micro-brands and might even buy a Kickstarter watch. Not sure if I can wrap my head around spending more than a grand on something I may knock around. Moral of my story, buy what you want, sell when your tired of them, buy more if you can afford.

[@ricklynn6176]

This was a informative video with many great points! Subscribed for sure!

[@MADHIKER777]

Fantastic advice! I've made each of these mistakes in the past. Now I've learned to slow down and think.

[@MichaelWerneburg]

Superb advice, maybe the best I've seen in 3-4 years watching watch commentary on KZbin.

[@TimedSquare]

Wow, thanks!

[@don_s]

Where'd you go man?

[@Rodlfisher]

I really enjoy this channel! Specially this video which is, I think, more about wisdom than watches. Keep up the good work!

[@briancarpenter1255]

Such a great video , and so true the way I look at it. I made so many of these mistakes, but in doing so it made me realize what I liked and what worked for me. It is always easy to look back and say if only I knew then what I now know, but unless you had a large volume of watches to try on and compare in the metal you really sometimes just have to experiment. Thanks again, Brian.

[@bibekbhattacharya6356]

Great advice, as usual. I skipped the Seiko 5kx earlier this year, though I really wanted it, and was so happy when the rotating bezel-less 40mm version came out. I got that one, and now it refuses to leave my wrist 😂. Point is, I’m glad I waited.

[@TimedSquare]

Waiting after a new watch is released is almost always a good idea. That's why some brands make so many limited models... they don't let you the time to think properly and trigger impulse buys! Thanks for watching

[@bibekbhattacharya6356]

@@TimedSquare So true.

[@elham796]

what is the 40mm model?

[@FOURTEEFIVE]

what model is that?

[@vernon5blue]

Another great video with very good advice, it's easy to be influenced by other watch reviewers on KZbin when the only view that matters is your own.

[@Great-Scott]

Thank you for thses insightful perspectives. These are helpful to novices and enthusiasts with a bit of experience.

[@atharvgalphade24]

The video is just amazing. Answered all my questions in the video. Doing a great job man.

[@Momo_8k]

7:22 - 100% agree, and a statement which I struggle with when pulling the trigger on a Luxury watch.

[@timeportal1189]

This is the best collecting mistake video I’ve seen. Bravo sir!

[@pramirez23]

so glad your making videos again!! i needed to hear that lol

[@TimedSquare]

I have to remind these quite regularly. Wisdom is not around the corner just yet 😉

[@joejoslyn7667]

Excellent Information! Thanks for grounding me! It is so true, and i have found this out with all the different things i have collected through out the years! Great Reminder video!

[@ttbfan]

Great video. I'm just starting out my watch collection and I'm certainly falling into all these traps. So far I've bought an orient bambino and a hamilton khaki field mechanical. I do want to check the diver box. Ultimately I'd like it to be an Omega Seamaster 300 but I think maybe getting an orient mako or ray would be a good way to see if a dive watch is right for me before dropping thousands of dollars.

[@MP_pov]

Everything you described is part of a journey of collecting anything. They are not mistakes. If you are an enthusiastic beginner you will buy a lot quickly. If you are undecided on what your style is, you buy examples from all styles. Then you spend more time with your collection and eventually it becomes clearer what you like, what fits your wrist and what suits your lifestyle. Then you sell what you don't wear. Then you get bored with what you wear, and start looking for something different. And the process starts again.... This is just a hobby and supposed to be fun, don't beat yourselves up people :-)

[@oshoc01]

What a great video! Thanks for your advices, they are wise and precise!

[@RojasFran]

Amazing video and info! 💯👍🏻👏🏻 thanks for sharing

[@jakelee1344]

I've found that not looking at the "next watch" leads me to notice and appreciate my current watches more. Thanks for number 4!

[@TimedSquare]

Well that's epic! That means you have the watches you're supposed to have already, well done!

[@duke6j]

I second that!

[@migfed]

Your videos Alessandro are real gems in the horology business

[@drbero7600]

excellent video nice narration and really great content every word is right

[@jonc4939]

Great video mate. I WATCHED IT TWICE! You've helped me change my perspective somewhat. I'm constantly on the hunt for my next watch, and have pulled the trigger on lesser watches for the instant gratification. I'm going to save up for my next one!

[@craig2100]

Spot on with "you do you"...keep up the great content

[@TimedSquare]

Thank you Craig!

[@vascosaldanha602]

Thank God I'm a 17 year old when starting my watch interest because I'm in the begining phase where I like a lot of watches but I dont have money to buy them😂. I have a cool seiko 5 and I'm thinking about getting an orient kamasu when I go into university and maybe I will buy a vostok. If I had financial liberty I would have pulled the triger in like 5 watches already 😂

[@eazy___4032]

Same, I'm 16 years old and I'm very happy with my Orient Blue Ray 2. It's hard to resist buying more watches hahaha

[@TimedSquare]

Don't rush, you've plenty of time. And from experience, I know excitement fades as soon as you open the box. Take time to try watches in the metal. I try to wait 1 month (3 months if I'm strong) before getting a watch. If I stil think about it and still want, I *may* consider it.

[@MT-mt2yn]

I waited 2 years to get the watch I want. After the wait of 2 years I don't think I would regret or grow out of it soon. Be careful with Seiko 5, that tiny evil thing, before you know it, you will have too many of them. I have 4 Seiko 5.

[@vascosaldanha602]

@@TimedSquare thanks man great advice 🙌

[@vascosaldanha602]

@@MT-mt2yn thanks man

[@varanid9]

Now that 2 years of watch collecting is coming up for me, I look back and realize, THIS GUY KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT! Listen and carefully consider every point he makes, because he's really really hitting the nail on the head here.

[@joepass5624]

Really thoughtful, sensible advice, and nice video. Thank you!

[@underwaterlevelz1947]

I agree that buying a substitute timepiece "to scratch the itch" of getting something that isn't that much more expensive is silly, but if your grail watch is significantly more expensive, there's nothing wrong with finding a more affordable, comparable clone. Case in point, my grail watch is the Tag Heuer Carrera chronograph with the green dial, so in the interim I recently picked up a Fossil FB03 chronograph with a green dial. It's obviously miles apart in quality, but it does, for the time being, scratch the itch.

[@_traveller88]

He said it's not a problem if the watch you buy is way less expensive than the grail one. Of course it doesn't make any sense to buy a 2500$ Tudor if your goal is to get a 5000$ Rolex because you'd use money you'll need to reach the 5000$ needed to get the actual watch you want.

[@underwaterlevelz1947]

@@_traveller88 Ah, ok. That I agree with. I'm jonesing for a Rolex Submariner these days, so I probably won't be buying any new timepieces soon...

[@lukabaresic520]

​@@_traveller88 there isn't any sense in your Statement.There's not a single rolex at your stated price right now since the owners resell them for like 150% price and you can't get them via waitlist.

[@Sswineamer69]

I have a Citizen Eco Drive Skyhawk and had my eye on the Promaster dive watch, Pro master Blue Angel's & a G Shock full metal. I've had my Skyhawk for 4 years now and wear it constantly but I've been wanting to add to my collection for awhile.

[@markdarwin4390]

I have a Citizen Skyhawk Blue Angels watch, and I absolutely love it. Stainless steel, not titanium. I find titanium to be too light and, even though it isn't, it feels cheap?

[@Sswineamer69]

@@markdarwin4390 I know what you mean with Titanium. I prefer Stainless Steel for my watches.

[@michaelzuccardo5414]

Excellent video! Great subject matter!

[@mikexbox1]

This was actually a well thought out video and much appreciated! Great content

[@grantgustafson9312]

Started collecting 7 years ago... and I’ve owned over 100 watches, always chasing the “perfect” collection. I sure wish there were helpful videos like this back then!

[@TimedSquare]

Me too... I'm still learning! 😉

[@megadave1197]

That’s insane! I managed to get off the bus before I was too addicted but still ended up owning up a few Sh!7ers like The Squalllleeeee 🦈

[@russb24]

The only spec I really look for is a sapphire crystal, because no matter how hard I try, I know I'm going to beat the crap out of it.

[@TimedSquare]

Yeah, me too. But too me, that's a very practical and sensible choice. For example, I don't care if a watch is accurate within 1 sec a day. Heck, even 20 secs is good...

[@Marmots4reFun]

Excellent advice. Thank you!

[@michaeldejesus1184]

I Loved the way you delivered it! Great!

[@vondahe]

“Listen to me: Don’t listen to others!” Ok… 😄

[@TimedSquare]

10:49 😉

[@torebelthoft4471]

So true, I diminished my collection from 25 to 5 watches wich I intend to keep. 2 Blancpain, one Vulcain Cricket, one Longines Spirit and one Vostok Amfibia for rough use

[@gbiscuits]

I love that you keep the vostok. Great watch

[@laserwave6012]

Great tips! Much appreciated.

[@akshayk7060]

Insightful video. Thanks! What is the strap on your sarb035? Is the stock?

[@TimedSquare]

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[@californiahummus]

I only have 2 watches but clicked on this video because the picture is of one of the watches I own. The deep green Seiko, I've had for 3 months and it's great.

[@jamesvergara5979]

Great video

[@ayoungtricknamedjim5498]

"Great value for the money" is something that *every* purchaser of a timepiece thinks about and incorporates heavily into their decision. Whether it's a Richard Mille, or a Seiko 5--and for whatever purpose the watch is being purchased--that person's subjective value-to-cost ratio is always part of the equation.

[@danielfreire346]

Awesome video!!

[@tedblack2415]

I agree with a lot of what you've said but there has been instances when a certain watch catches your eye and its just pure😍😍 but you resist the urge & end up thinking about it forever more as you can no longer acquire it due to the short purchase window. I'm sure some of you guys have suffered the same "one that got away" fate.

[@sonnyxlbright5904]

😂😂 I think I get your point because that's happened to me, once or twice, with ZELOS. I waited for the models I really wanted to drop in price and, of course, they sold out in less than a week !! Now, anyone selling theirs is asking for far more money than the watches cost originally !

[@japd7897]

I buy watches that I love, so, when I rotate them, after some time without using a piece, wearing it back is like another honeymoon. When I plan to buy a piece, I do not buy anything else, no matter the price, because I would get me off the final goal. P.D.: Interesting video as always.

[@TheAechBomb]

I agree with this, I tend to pick a watch and wear it for a week, and if it's been a month or so for that piece, I put it on and fall in love with it all over again

[@jay_watch]

Well said, specially the part with the “you need..” . Good video 👊🏼

[@andreaiacolina]

Great video Alessandro!

[@CalixaCal]

"...wow! This thing is AWESOME!" That's it.

[@danielhristov6175]

I’d never pay thousands for a watch. I always compare those with cars i like... final result... i ended up buying a second hand porsche instead of a grand seiko (my dream watch) happiest decision ever. Insane for that money.

[@fsnicolas]

Nice! Great tips. Much appreciated.

[@Andrew-dc7nl]

Great video. Your Seiko with the crème dial is superb 👌

[@Nefville]

Like any hobby, collection or life itself - watch collecting is a journey. Remember this: there are no mistakes... ...if you learn from them.

[@considermycat]

Great advice. The only one I'd qualify slightly is the last one: yes, the only opinion that matters in the end is your own, but hearing other people's opinions can help to develop your own, and help spare you from some of the mistakes you describe elsewhere in your video. When anyone describes himself (and it's usually a he) as a rugged individualist who can make his own mind up without being influenced by other people, I usually assume he's deluded (especially if he's wearing a Sub 😉). "No man is an island" and all that.

[@TimedSquare]

I completely agree. That's why I say you have to take information in and then decide for yourself. But then again, making mistakes makes you understand things in a new light. "A smart person learns from his mistakes, but a truly wise person learns from the mistakes of others." Seems I'm not wise 😉

[@davidlloydjones752]

Indeed. There's a fine line sometimes, between being informed, and being brainwashed. Soak it all up, then distil it down, until your left with just the essence of what you really are.

[@anthonysmith2982]

Very true indeed. However... I'm pretty sure that Marlon Brando ᴡᴀs an island by the end. And he had that gorgeous bezel-less GMT... 😶

[@monicawilson896]

A wise man seeks many advisors (and then is informed enough to make his or her own good decision.

[@pshores]

I think he meant more being persuaded by YT videos. In the end you gotta get a watch cause you love it, not other people saying they love it. But yeah hearing opinions does help you form your own through time and experience

[@joseantoniocervantesacosta1619]

Very helpful video 👍

[@user-nb8qu9zo2j]

Appreciate what you have! That was the key for me!

[@joec222]

Amazing video, definitely could have used this when I started. I think mistakes will be unavoidable as it's hard to know what you will love. The key is to minimize them. And it's a journey not a race...

[@TimedSquare]

Exactly!

[@flowremix]

Ahhh. Thank you for this video. I just received a caravelle watch from my wife as a gift. Initially, as a "watch collector" it didn't catch my interest. But knowing I shouldnt give a fuck and love it for what it is, accurate, good looking, thoughtful gift is all that matters. Do you!

[@davidcrandall4958]

I love it! Lots of Wisdom in this post! I truly appreciate your opinion!

[@mastershake4237]

Love this video. Best advice ever!

[@spartanthor8841]

I just ordered Tissot now 💪🏻

[@Subfrequenz]

Quality watches at a decent price. I've got a couple now. Enjoy!

[@giliathandtio]

One of the best videos for new watch enthusiasts. I was in this trap before, when I was buying a lot of watches in short amount of time. Also, I was only looking at high end, particularly Grand Seiko (ended up with 5 of them). Guess what...over the years I started to appreciate cheaper watches to the point, where now Im a huge fan of Russian Vostok watches and I own nearly a dozen of them. Accuracy is not their strongest point and I have to agree with you and add something from my experience - the more watches you have in your collection, the less you look at accuracy. You change them every now and then to enjoy whole collection. 5 or 20sec +/- a day? Doesn't matter to me. Also, Im glad to see you still have a Nighthawk, its one of my fav watches, I have Blue Angels edition. Greetings!

[@kristiangustafson4130]

Vostok are easy to regulate! Just get the back open, push the little lever to (minus) if its running fast, and vice versa. Don't even need a timegrapher if you're willing to have some trial & error.

[@giliathandtio]

@@kristiangustafson4130 I know, I already did it with one of my amphibians. Komandirskie are really good with accuracy, out of the box only 7 and 9 sec a day, I just got 3rd one and will test it soon. Such a great watches.

[@kristiangustafson4130]

@@giliathandtio cool! Yeah I have a 1980s Komandirsky, black dial, brass (?) case, hand-winder. Love it, my daughter thinks its the nicest watch I own (I have a lot...) though it cost me £35. Then three Amphibia (two different Scuba dudes and a baby-turtle one) and then a funky 1970s Pobeda and a Raketa Big Zero... I might have a *wee* problem with Russian watches...

[@itamaradio]

So true. I think the most important thing is to wait. When you wait you figure out what you really want, you get exposed to more options, you learn what fits you better in terms of size & style, etc. And also, when you wait you get more chances to find a good price. I noticed that when I wait I suddenly realize I don't really want this particular watch.

[@quality_times]

really good advice alessandro! I totally agree with you: especially with number 6/7. Buying just the specs will make you miss out on really cool watches. In the beginning of my watch collection journey I was strictly against aluminium bezel inserts. Now, I really enjoy the vintage aesthetic. Personal Taste changes over time, especially when it comes to watches.

[@eduardomorales2379]

I found it absolutely hilarious when he said "just get a quartz watch" 😂😂 destroys the point of automatic lol

[@caporretto]

Same, hahah

[@Carefreeblues]

Honestly for some people, myself included, the mistakes were necessary lessons in the collecting process. Had I saw this video in my early days I probably would’ve made the same mistakes anyways. :)

[@mjcruiser4238]

Totally agree -you have to live through some of these experiences

[@pshores]

Yep agree as well.. at the beginning I needed to scratch the itch and explore. I knew what I liked but not what I loved. Solution is simple, I'm selling some watches that I don't love to make room for ones that I do. And now I've gotta lust for a watch for MONTHS before buying. No more impulse buys ;)

[@joshsmith7812]

Agreed, live and learn.

[@arriebasson6240]

Awesome video!!! Thanks for your contribution

[@BULLOCK1973]

Great video sir...well done.

[@casualsuede]

My three rules: 1. The biggest misconception is that you need to dress up to wear a dress watch. I don't need to have a suit on to wear my Calatrava or Datejust, just a Polo shirt, or even jeans and a t. 2. Want to know the difference between a sport watch owner and a diver owner? Sport watch owners are the only ones that admit they don't use their watch for diving. 3. All watches are fashion watches. It is only a TOOL watch when you use the watch as a tool.

[@giusepperocchi2979]

The biggest misconception is that you need a dress watch.

[@wakawaka1976]

I agree... I don’t give a shit what people think and will any damn watch I feel like. I take that back. I will watch that is clearly the wrong choice just for fun at times.

[@roberthiers5606]

I totally agree. Their is no rules on when you wear a luxury dress watch. You will find me wearing a " Holy Trinity" watch or even a F.P Journe Octa perpetual with jeans.