UNPOPULAR Watch Opinions | Rolex, Omega, Cartier & More

Reacting to YOUR Unpopular Watch Opinions | Rolex, Omega, Cartier & More... And MAN, THERE'S SO MUCH HERE!!! Is Omega ACTUALLY better than Rolex? Why do watch collectors SAY they love the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms so much and yet... No one seems to buy it... Is Hublot actually that bad. We have so much to talk about - so many unpopular opinions and even some of mine. And remember: These are just opinions, these aren't Gospel. Opinions are like bum holes... Erryone's got one, as the saying goes.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00-0:10 - Intro
0:11-1:32 - Sometimes it's better to pay over retail
1:33-2:45 - Hublot Classic Fusion is awesome!
2:46-3:33 - Speedmaster is BETTER than the Daytona
3:34-3:47 - The Omega Speedmaster isn't that great
3:48-4:33 - AP is a One Trick Pony
4:34-5:54 - If you don't get the call after 6 months, you're not getting the allocation
5:55-6:40 - Omega and Rolex are Mid (tier luxury)
6:41-7:29 - Watch customization is cool
7:30-8:49 - Watch collectors don't put their money where their mouth is
8:50-9:13 - Outro
9:14-9:47 - Thank you Patrons!!!

[@24934637]

True what you are saying about Rolex NOT being comparable to A Lange & Sohne! They certainly AREN'T! Can't compare a tool watch with an absolute masterpiece of horological beauty such as comes from the factory in Glashütte!

[@m.e.p.r]

I have some thoughts... - If you are over 75, don't go on a wait list. - Hublot, they're OK. If that's your jam, cool. - The Daytona and Speedy are two completely different watches. Absolutely pointless comparing them. - The Speedy is an all time design classic. - Who cares if A&P is a one trick pony? - I waited 12mths for a DateJust Green Palm. Had nothing to do with me being the "right" customer. - Rolex and Omega are the middle price point in the luxury market. Luxury is subjective just like everything else. - Modding is cool, if you have the balls for it. - Watch geeks make up 1% of the market, actually, probably far less. We are effectively irrelevant...get over it 😂

[@thegorn]

Over a certain price point, quality is irrelevant. It's all about rarity and brand prestige.

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

Yes Hublot is ok . At the prices they are asking " no " Big fat no in fact

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

Yes we are weirdos freak minority 😎

[@m.e.p.r]

@@thegorn I'd say yes and no...and would add that when you start getting up there in price, you start paying for the individual i.e. a specific master watchmaker or designer

[@sorrynotsorry949]

Yeah totally agreed . who cares if AP is a one trick pony . Is she trolling in this videos ? Lol

[@TekindusT]

AP and the Royal Oak collections is like the Duff brewery in the Simpsons bottling Duff, Duff Lite and Duff Dry from the same keg. Also, there’s only one acceptable conclusion to the Speedy vs. Daytona discussion: “Good, but how many times has the Daytona been on the moon?”

[@BrittPearceWatches]

L M A O. This is the best analogy I have ever heard and I am stealing it!

[@Appalachian-Toad]

The AP analogy is hilarious 😂 For the Speedy vs. Daytona conclusion, that's sorta the problem that you only want to wear the Speedy in space with its less WR and in low gravity to help with how thick it is comparatively

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

Cheap Russian watch's have been on the moon . That makes cheap Russian watch's far cooler than a Rolex , yes .😎

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

Agreed , having said this couldn't you make this claim for most brands circa 2023 ?

[@24934637]

@@BrittPearceWatches So many great analogys are funny, but slightly erroneous, but this one really does hit the nail right on the head!

[@trebm3]

the entire having to schmooze the AD is one of the biggest turnoffs in the watch industry. I'm aware it's a must to get what you want, but spending thousands for a watch and then having to foster a relationship is so odd to me. Person A can get a watch if you do, but Person B won't is such a weird flex.

[@mylittlesaints9770]

Exactly, I have zero interest in doing that for 12-18 months to the the honor to”possibly”buy a watch at retail from them.

[@nickpellatt]

I'm kinda OK with it. I don't like it but I can accept it. I say hi to the manager in my AD, and he still doesn't know my name. But he is a manager in a retail store ... I earn 3x what he does. My life works without ever buying another Rolex, his whole life is based around selling the next watch. One day, I may get the call, and I can drop that money without a second thought. If he doesn't call, I'm also OK

[@ahha6304]

My unpopular onion is There is no Britt episode without saying Rolex

[@ahha6304]

and I agree with Ome and Rol are mid, Vacheron is way higher than them

[@theshadowman1398]

Sorry but if I can't walk in to a store to buy a bloody watch that has been on sale for half a century I could not be bothered. I am not going to be on some stupid waiting list.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Bahaha that's totally fair! And the less names that are on the waiting list... The higher my name will be! ;) >=]

[@theshadowman1398]

@@BrittPearceWatches Breitling doesn’t have a waiting list. So why would I go to a brand that has me jumping through hoops ?

[@vaclav_fejt]

I agree with every single opinion in your video. My hot take: A watch needs some kind of donwside in order to be cool. Rattly bracelet, wobbly crown, wobbly rotor, being a smudge magnet...anything. A watch that is perfect needs at least wearing scars to show it's been out there and served its duty.

[@poniatowski3547]

Rolex and Omega are definitely mid tier and that's why if your prepared to go on a waitlist for one you're more into hype than reality. - Now that's a hot take!

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

Upper mid tier / lower end luxury. Longines I would consider mid tier ( ?).

[@_Sam62]

Are you a snob and do you want to be seen with a 'high end' watch or do you like Rolex better and do you go on a waiting list or do you pay more than list, that is the question. I personally prefer Rolex over PP or AP, regardless of price.

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

@@_Sam62 Being scrutinized as a buyer than put on a waiting list + paying above RRP is all part of the fun apparently .

[@JFrusci]

Britt, I absolutely agree with you on customization. I couldn't care less about the long-term value. I am building a watch for me to wear, not sell.

[@notenoughtime7274]

Great video. I found myself agreeing with absolutely all of it :-) I also play the long game with AD/brand relationships, but as you say if you’re just after one to a few ultra hard to get watches rather than build a collection I get it Last take was amusing. I came very close to buying a Fifty Fathoms, tried it on, liked it….but liked the Sea-Dweller even more so got that at retail instead! Am a fan of Glashutte Original, own one (Panomatic Lunar) respect the Sea-Q but don’t know anyone who’s bought one :-) Keep up the great content. Really enjoyed

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Ahhh thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! It sounds like we have a very similar collecting outlook! ^_^ Maaaan the Seadweller is SOOO GOOD! The PANOMATIC LUNAR!? That's an extremely cool purchase!!

[@brianF584]

Awesome video Britt. Really enjoyed it. Also Love the quizzes. In terms of what is and what is not luxury has become a topic across the different platforms. I think it's difficult to define, as a major factor is personal taste or personal opinion. Omega or Rolex could be mid tier luxury to one person and then top tier to another. A.Lange produces amazing luxury pieces, however could a person who can afford to commission a unique, bespoke piece from a watchmaker look at an A.Lange as lower luxury? Personal opinion and taste comes in....one person's junk watch could be another person's grail. I think what the watch means or invokes in the person is what really counts.

[@atthelord]

Here’s a Hot take- simple dials > chronographs! I agree that Rolex and Omega are mid tier- especially when compared to higher end watch brands like ALS, Patek, etc. That said, I also feel JLC, Chopard LUC and Moser and also are higher in the watchmaking food chain than both Rolex and Omega.

[@sarfaraz185]

Nah just Omega is mid tier alongside Tudor,JLC, Zenith etc Rolex is all rounder they have watches for $5000 also some trading over Million dollars like Patek

[@BrittPearceWatches]

I second this!! So well said!

[@SequoiaNagamatsu]

@@sarfaraz185 I mean if you're sticking JLC in that pack you need to at least stick an asterisk or a footnote next to the name b/c it's not just like the others in terms of history and engineering prowess.

[@attila2246]

​@sarfaraz185 So you think Rolex is high end but Omega is not? Please let me know when Rolex has a perpetual calendar or minute repeater like Omega.

[@RobertTaylor-ub6hv]

Spoken like a quintessential Grand Seiko fan. But,but, but… these three hand monochromatic dials are so beautiful!! Then the next sentence should follow but boring as hell. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. You really want to simplify your watch collection, just use your phone for date and time.

[@guillermovives]

I understand why sometimes (almost always?) a watch collector doesn't own a watch (s)he loves. It's called budget.... lol. Jokes asides, there are too many watches you can love, but you have to choose eventually.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

I love this!!! This is so well said and I couldn't agree more. You're now making me re-think my last hot take!

[@fepatton]

Yep! I have a couple of “good” watches, but there are a lot more that would be in my collection if I had the budget!

[@guillermovives]

@@BrittPearceWatches .... well. It's been two weeks and this didn't age well. Now we can buy a Fifty Fathoms for € 390 🤣

[@LiamGCErskine]

Really enjoyed this. It's been good to watch your channel grow. I feel like your production quality and delivery have come a long way in such a short time. Your channel is one of the best!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

WHAAAAT! Now THIS is far too kind!! Thank you sooo much

[@ChevyBM]

I actually sold my vintage Rolex Day-Date a month ago and went to a Blancpain dealer and bought a Fifty Fathoms with the blue dial in titanium. The watch is wonderful and I love everything about it and the best thing with it is that there aint that many of them around. But it is totally true what you said, not everyone dares to buy it thou many like it. The price and second hand value might be factors that put many folks of but I can assure that when you try it on you are on a slippery slope, it is an amazing watch!

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

You paid ~$18k for a dive watch with no microadjustment let alone glidelock + dive extension.

[@24934637]

I'm 100% with you about paying over retail! NOT A BLOODY CHANCE! It's a mugs game! As far as EWWBLOT goes....No....Just NO! Re: Speedmaster vs Daytona. For me, I think that the classic black / steel Speedy has the edge, having said that, I prefer some of the Breitling car related 'Top Time' chronographs, or even the Pistachio green one!

[@Snowkone81]

I agree with all of your takes except that I could never pay more than retail for a watch. I'm a collector like others, but not of any specific brand. I go with the watches that speak to me, and I would put in bi-weekly rotation. The grey market is great for watches that aren't as popular yet speak to me, but terrible for those grail watches we want. I'll be happy to wait on a wait list for the watch I really want (looking at your VC Overseas Blue Dual Time). ;)

[@BrittPearceWatches]

I can completely respect this! And I agree for myself! I just refuse, on principle to pay more than retail ^_^ But I really understand why people do it.

[@oneal14attnet]

Hot takes: - Power reserve on the back of a watch is useless. Put them on the front to see them move while winding. Then check for power during the day! Never ending pleasure. - Tried on a gold sub. Took it off after 5 minutes. Gold submariners are too heavy to wear all day. I bet most take them off immediately when they get home. - 36mm is a perfect watch size. For generations of men 36mm was perfect. Our wrist sizes have not grown exponentially. Get over it and go for comfort. - my Casio died on me. There is no romance in a quartz watch. Just pure utility. - date windows are perfect…at 3:00 - Rolex is high horology…for non watch people. Perception is reality. The vast majority of folks believe that Rolex is at the top of the horological food chain. Therefore they are. - strap Vs bracelets. Straps don’t need adjustment or links to remove or micro adjustments. They fit as is. - Gringa will hit 100k subscribers by year end. Because she is consistent, pure, and honest. Keep up the great work!

[@alexandersmith855]

The argument offered prior for AP was that the Royal Oak was their Porsche Cayenne. Something they do for cash flow, because the other products aren't viable at a large enough market share to support company scale. It's just that the boutique, connoisseur focus products have also since retrenched at AP, unlike Porsche.

[@nkonig1]

Great points Britt. 👍 Re customisation. I had a mad thought whilst driving home today (like I often do!). Getting a Speedy and having my 2 kids birthstones put into the pushers. Pearl for my 1st (son) and citrine for the 2nd (daughter). I’d have the pearl in the start/stop pusher and citrine in the reset, because it started with him and ended with her! 2’s enough! Naff, poor taste etc. but it’s my watch and personal to me. What a lovely reminder to look at my watch everyday and think of my kids.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

I LOVE THIS!!! And that is so much meaning behind it!

[@blacktoothstavros2606]

I love this idea. Perfect personalisation and meaningful modification. I hope this happens for you.

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

I like old well worn watches better than a shiny new watch and I'm pivoting to buying the most unusual stuff I can find /afford from the 50's, 60's and 70's.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Ouuu I love this hot take!!!!

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

@@BrittPearceWatches I did the math and the cost of buying an old swiss dress watch and getting it serviced is cheaper than buying a cheap Rolex, and I think it has a different kind of presence, a little like how an old cottage in the country is different to a house in the suburbs, they might both have the same number of rooms but they're not the same.

[@WonderWusel]

Speedmaster >>>>>> Daytona... it was on the moon! All the silly-ness aside, I love both but the speedmaster is better value for money, as in you can actually go to a dealer and buy one :D

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Bahaha this is true. ALTHOUGH, I was recently at the AD... And the Speedy costs A LOT MORE THAN I REMEMBER! ;) Geeeeesh, prices are killing me!

[@jamesk9321]

​@@BrittPearceWatchesYeah Speedys have gone way up.

[@watcheswithabdullah]

On your last point... I think it all comes down to love for brand vs love for watches. We love the romantic side, the story of brands like Blancpain and respect them for their history and finishing techniques. But man those things look outdated! Do I like the brand? Yes! Do I like their watches... not so much. The opposite is true with Tudor. We don't care about its history, with many simply stating that 'It's a sister company of Rolex'. But we still absolutely love the watches, especially in terms of what you get for the money. Loved the video btw Britt! 🤘

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Woooah, this is PERFECTLY said!

[@Haru-O]

Another entertaining watch content from Britt. Great way to start off the weekend!

[@wjackter]

Laughed out loud with your "patron saint Nico" comment

[@richardwarren2024]

Fifty Fathoms owner here and you’re right - no one else in know has one.

[@Lawrence64]

Having to convince a dealer of something by showing up and employing appeasing tactics to get a Rolex..how about I've got he money ...give me the watch..

[@matthewjohnson647]

So, what’s the plan for 100k? As someone who has been here, as a subscriber, not just Canadian since < 25k I’m excited to know what you’re plan is!! Keep up the great work!

[@Maxminkyu]

Watches are basically jewelry and apart from watch enthusiasts most people are drawn to “pretty” watches made by companies that make jewelry (ex: cartier santos over rolex sub)

[@BrittPearceWatches]

OH BOOOOYYYY THIS IS A GOOD HOT TAKE!!!

[@Fallen_Angels]

I like exhibition casebacks showing a quartz movement. Yes it's stupid, but I like it.

[@kiljaeden7663]

I thought Citizen showing their new Ecodrive in an exhibition caseback was excellent.

[@kelvinwong829]

As usual, love your videos. But your videos are a different vibe when watched drunk XD And yes, took me several tried to actually finish typing this comment

[@PapriceP]

We're about halfway to the bottom of Rolex prices.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

OUSH, scathing! But you might just be right!

[@Bemjji]

Unpopular opinion. You say: Rolex new factory opens up. Omega Fanboys say: “I just flipped my Seamaster to put toward a Submariner.”

[@robynsjp]

Daytona wanted to make space. Failed to Omega. Wanted to be the racing legend. Failed to Heuer. Wants to be the showoff piece. Succeeded, but simply not ever for me. Still, there is no mid tier when it comes to emotion. A battered Casio can be someone's top choice. Watches is about emotion.

[@bfreres]

You could expand on this to say that the Speedmaster is an icon because it proved itself in the harshest conditions imaginable on the wrists of real men (astronauts) under life-threatening conditions. The Daytona is an “icon” because it was worn by dudes pretending to be those real men (actors like Paul Newman) and artificial rarity. There is nothing actually iconic about the Daytona. It’s a pretty watch. It’s a Rolex, so it’s a well made watch. But the Speedmaster is so head and shoulders above it in “iconic-ness” that there really is no comparison to be made. One of them proved itself as a tool, one is a piece of jewelry and always has been that and nothing more. The better comparison would be the Speedmaster and Zenith Chronomaster, which has legit iconic aspects because of the El Primero.

[@fragzzone]

Collecting, buying is just a portion of it. Many people are into building, restoration and modding. This obsesion is about the right tic at the right time.

[@ol6309]

Great video as usual, A lot of people diss Rolex because they can’t get one, but at retail there is not a better value for money

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Ouuu now THIS is a hot take! Honestly, I'm a Rolex fan girl! I don't get why people don't like Rolex! Objectively, as a watch, they are bloody brilliant!

[@MrBacchus18]

Except for Casio

[@ol6309]

@@MrBacchus18 I guess if that is what your into🤷🏽‍♂️

[@MrBacchus18]

@@ol6309 I wish. Problem is I’m “into” all tiers except the ultra high end.

[@fepatton]

I’m never been into Rolex, and it mostly has to do with the type of people I see with them around here - mostly people who don’t know anything about watches but think it’s what they have to get to show they’ve “made it.” They have zero idea why Rolex is important. And it IS important. But I just don’t want to be lumped in with them. 😝

[@TestarossaRocks]

The celebration bubble dial is pretty cool.

[@Harisampath]

The patron saint nico 😂😂😂 I can’t 💀

[@lihanou]

Blanpain fifty phantom is particularly popular in China. Some hyped versions even go over retail. The finishing and decoration on the movement is superior to JLC, and is the the best in the price range.

[@Mega-zi7ys]

Yeah until you realize it isn't as robust. I don't like the Daytona but is is robust... the speedmaster professional and 321 are robust as well. Bp are nice but many lemons...

[@lihanou]

@@Mega-zi7ys That's not what watch sellers told me - their customers rarely go back to them for repair. The consensus is Blancpain is the most robust high-end watch, more so than PP, AP, JLC etc.

[@Mega-zi7ys]

@@lihanou doubt it my friend's aqua lung was a piece of junk he just gave up. Bought BNIB. AP is a given.. the winding stem comes off but many will keep quiet because they try to protect the resale value. Generally they're like cars even if they're lemons so long as they're expensive, ppl will keep quiet about the issues to protect each other.

[@MuchachoCarracho]

I’d be curious to know how long it took to get that black Daytona at retail and your personal history at your AD before that, cause I too don’t want to pay over retail, but I also don’t want to buy 2 OPs that I won’t wear before I am considered for a Master 2. First because I already have 1, and am pretty content with the rest of my collection (unfortunately built before I moved to the UK).

[@watchpapi]

It took about 5 months, but others have taken longer, some just weeks.

[@cl302]

Totally agree with you on the watch geek bit about not buying those watches. On another note, I’m sick of click-bait videos titled “Rolex sub killer”. Those watches don’t and will never exist. The sub will always be the sub and nothing is killing it.

[@greenerick]

Automatic all the way forget the other movements apart from solar power 🔋 Great video

[@Gixer750pilot]

100% agree about Rolex and omega being mid-tier . There’s not a town on the UK that doesn’t have an AD near it or have them delivered after a credit check . They are mass produced . Still great watches though

[@Mega-zi7ys]

Yes! Agreed 🎉 it's just some ppl want to keep making ppl agree with them that Rolex is high horologie 😊. And also making Tudor like it is high end as well😅... Pr machinery at work really

[@scottlinton6577]

I’ve been on the “List” at my AD for a GMT Master II BLNR for 5 years in December… is this normal? How long do I have to go? It’s maddening lol

[@david.9633]

Thank you for the video 😀

[@0296412422]

I have both the SEAQ and the Blancpain. I love that they are not common place.

[@mylittlesaints9770]

Question for the “Never Over Retail” crew, specifically for Rolex. Would you consider any value to your time waiting? To enjoy the experience now vs 2 years from now (maybe) what is that worth? This was the path I went down and pulled the plug and got my 226570 Explorer II recently. Just curious if others calculate something this subjective or it’s a hard principle NO?

[@Mega-zi7ys]

Speedmaster 3861 and the 321 grail speedmaster that costs same as a Daytona but classier more discreet.🎉

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

Completely agreed about AP: they are *not* part of the holy trinity anymore, Lange has replaced them, they should just change their name to "The Royal Oak Company". Also, the problem with the 50 Fathoms is the clasp on the bracelet: no microadjustment at all, and this on a damn dive watch of all things, utterly ridiculous and completely unacceptable.

[@jberry1979]

I wish Rolex would get less snooty about bracelets. I'd love to have oysterflex that I could pop on to preserve my jubilee when I know I'm going on rough outdoor/ocean trip.

[@oshoc01]

Okay, I am ready to eat hate today: In all honesty, spending more than $1,000 in watches is pure flexing.

[@MrGrentch]

The BP FF is an interesting one. In my humble the original of the species is a true blue classic of simplicity, legibility, purpose and innovation that made the original Rolex sub look like a lashup of an Explorer/Turn-O-Graph to get in on the new trend(which it was). However the current one by comparison looks like a Eurotrash leopard print budgie smuggler. Worse, it looks cheap, while trying to be 'luxury'. And it's not cheap... On the other hand, the original Daytona looks good(though I can see why it didn't sell back in the day), but the current one is an update of sorts, but has been improved in so many ways. And looks more expensive and 'luxury' than the original.

[@rmelo5932]

The Gospel according to Gringa. I book I would read. I found myself agreeing with most of your takes. I have modified a few of my Seiko's because the QC is in the toilet and I think I made a good watch great, but it never occurred to me to mod more expensive/lux watches. Omega and Rolex are mid. Certainly if you compare them to some of the top tier watches out there, but for me, price also dictates what is considered luxury. I really enjoyed this segment and your takes were informative and fun.

[@joshbradshaw6974]

One of my dream watches is a hublot mp09

[@Milofchg]

As much as I love my Speedy. I wouldn't mind owning a Daytona given the money and opportunity. Yes who wouldn't want one. Lets put aside the watch that went on the moon, and the failed endeavors the Rolex Daytona never really accomplished (other that hype & looking cool on Paul Newman). The way I see it, wearing and owning a Daytona as a person that really uses the Speedy chrono function every other day for work, and espresso shots. In a critical moment. You just can stop a race, event, work function, or whatever just to say "hold on dude, I need to unscrew the pushers on my Daytona to time this....hold on bro I can't unscrew this... s**t!".

[@Wienerblutable]

Well it’s the same difference between Porsche or Ferrari. I think Porsche has the better car, but the luxury market says Ferrari (Bugatti…..)

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Sooo well said!

[@Rob-cv3vh]

Don’t spend money you don’t have on something you don’t like to impress people you don’t know.

[@boombringer4078]

Totally with you Britt, I don't know why you get hate for not paying over retail........Makes sense, who wants to be gouged on an already inflated price?!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Right!? 🤷‍♀️ but, each to their own.

[@vincent67239]

@@BrittPearceWatchesI’d go so far as to say that paying over retail only enables and empowers the scalpers!

[@leemartin2978]

Completely agree regarding paying over retail

[@hgabi00]

When you were talking about Rolex and Omega being a mid tear luxury brand. What came to my mind is they are like Ferrari and Prosche . (Ferrari = Rolex, Porsche = Omega), Yes, you have more expensive, more luxury, faster etc sportscars in the market, but they are the 2 biggest and most popular ones.

[@yellowwducky]

I think you can easily go up the aspirational scale from Rolex and Omega Britt. GO for instance that you mentioned - my wife has the SeaQ and I have the SeaQ panodate. Rolex and Omega, mass market boring in comparison IMHO. Technically the reserve on the base SeaQ is a bit lacking but it is every bit as nice as a sub imho and the panodate is superior to one on all fronts for less money and minimal waits and exclusivity.

[@edwintreffers]

What a great video again and I can agree on almost everything. Paying over retail is fine when it’s € 500 more for a Daytona but that’s not gonna happen. Got my Sub from my AD and it was e very pleasant experience, just being passionate about watches and not being pushy helps. Speedmaster is fantastic and so is a Daytona. If someone thinks that one is better than the other…. that’s fine 🙂 And yes, what someone else thinks about my watches is just an opinion, nothing more. Buy, wear and do with a watch what you want to do. Some people with a certain opinion can be a bit jealous 😬 Hublot…. Not my thing 😉 Cheers Britt and have a great weekend 🎉

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Edwin is HERE!! Ahhhh and as per usual... We are two peas in a pod!! I couldn't agree more with all of this! Hope you have the BEST WEEKEND EVER!!!! Any holiday plans!?! :O

[@edwintreffers]

@watchgringa ​ Just back at home enjoying the last 3 days of my 3 week holiday, so doing absolutely nothing except watching a lot of KZbin watch content 😉

[@tofufah]

There are so many watches I like as a watch geek but there's always a this or that at a given price point. For instance I love the GP Laureato but for the price I would probably go for a two tone DJ on a Jubilee

[@4evalost948]

What up early gang? When it comes to watches to are in the thousands I never pay over retail if it's a affordable watch I pay a little over retail if it's a cool fun watch another thing that the video talked about was closing on hublot is that if you never worn the brand had it on your wrist seen it person you shouldn't really clown on a watch brand half the people closing on a watch brand chances are they never worn owned the watch and are just going by what others are saying wait a see and buy the watch before you clown the watch brand that's my take on it. ALl watches that cost as much as a used cars are luxury watches thats my out look on watches and anything that you buy that you dont need is always a luxury so in some way all watches are a luxury good video as always

[@Iexpedite1]

If I were in the market for a chronograph, I would go with Zenith or Sinn over Rolex.

[@angleofthehell]

Watching this video wearing a Blancpain FF. Seems like I am a geek.

[@watchpapi]

💪🏽

[@mingq318]

Love this video, it’s so true on those watch peoples.

[@attila2246]

Blancpain 50 fathoms: Maybe people would buy one if they were made in a reasonable size with a decent bracelet. Seaq is nice but the one with the display caseback is too big and thick.

[@TheReidjames7]

Love your last observation. So true. There are loads of pieces I have huge respect for but if I win the lottery the first thing I’m buying is an ss sub date. Probably the least original choice out there and the one most watch nerds love to hate.

[@stanislas4990]

Interesting video and questions. Pay over retail! I can't understand. If you are buying a watch on the secondary market, it's not to pay more than a watch you are buying new. If I really want a watch, I prefer to be patient. Rolex or Omega are not at the high end of luxury watches, it's true. Just check the difference with AP, or Patek Philippe.

[@user-wr6nj8du1r]

I will absolutely pay secondary over sucking up to an AD for hours and hours to try to gain their favor.

[@fahrenheit9746]

I personally really like the overseas ppl tend to forget VC’s while mentioning the trinity prefer it to the AP and Patek . Just my opinion

[@maritimuse9127]

That last one was a great one. So true!

[@garydoherty600]

Here’s mine - Tag Heuer make some terrible watches but they also make some great watches. I don’t currently have any but I’ve had 5 (2 Monacos 2 Carreras and an Autavia). All the major watch companies are the same - some good watches some bad. Tag dont deserve all the hate.

[@city_escapement]

Britt - you should keep the hot takes coming, it’s great to hear your views! I’ve finally gone ahead and added my name to the Pope Tier list, so the fierce debates can continue. 😄

[@Bemjji]

Unpopular Opinion. Rolex and Omega are mid tier. Federico paid less than 10k for his Breguet Marine and those things look like they were made in heaven and brought down.

[@AlexanderB.]

I would never pay over retail. And the Classic Fusion is awesome, screw Nico! 😂

[@joelmishkin4545]

Actually I do own the Sea Q pano date in reed green and yes, I do love it and thinks it's preferable to the Submariner. Thanks for your comments and insights on this weird hobby!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

OH BURN TO MEEEE!! Noooo way! Biggest congrats EVER on owning the SeaQ! WHAT A WATCH! I wish you came to Bristol Redbar so I could see it in person and swallow all my words in that last hot take! ;)

[@FormulaWhiplash]

Rolex/Omega are our beloved mid-tier heroes and you nailed it. Keep spittin trufs!

[@XHobbiesPrime]

Hot take, The Black Bay is kind of ugly. The snowflake hand is dreadful.

[@NeonMako]

Half agree. Black bay is iffy, but the Pelagos suits the snowflake hands IMO.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

YOU'RE KILLING ME HERE! bahaha! she says wearing her BB54. :( "Don't worry, I love your Snowflake hand. Don't listen!" ;)

[@XHobbiesPrime]

@@NeonMako I think the Pelagos is better looking but I really hate the Snowflake hand. It is really inelegant.

[@abishekcheramparambil2521]

funny vid :D where are your watch rolls from?

[@mikejarrells431]

I prefer Bliger over Rolex.

[@Iceman1987]

I have GO seaQ and no sub ;). Glashütte produce only around 40k watches a year, so it is understandable you want see them as often as a mass production product like the Rolex submariner

[@ritul89]

I would be OK with paying over retail cause i cannot see myself paying $80k for rolexes i dont want to get the 1 that i do want. But at the same time the lack of my ability to get an allocation of THE watch i want has forced me to appreciate watch brands that i can get my hands on... e.g. Longines, Seiko, Tissot, Tag Heuer and Citizen!

[@bozman52]

FINALLY someone is saying this about AP! One of the most overrated, overhyped watch brands of the modern day. I respect that fact that they're one of the last truly independent watchmakers (i.e. not owned by Richemont, LVMH, or Swatch), but they make two models! I also totally agree with the take that Rolex is mid-tier . . . their marketing is far superior to their watchmaking.

[@Milofchg]

Rolex and Omega are really mid tier. Put modern references (not special editions or iced out models) win between a $10 Casio and a $600k Patek Minute Repeater? That's looks pretty mid to me. Even though, yes Omega and Rolex can be very expensive for what they are. Just a working accessory that tells you the time.

[@_Sam62]

It's not about 'high end luxury', but about what you like! Rolex appeals to me much more than PP of eg AP. So I quickly exchanged my AP ROO for a Sub.

[@ukaszadamczyk5694]

Last point: PRX, Casio Duro, Christopher Ward, Formex, JLC Polaris, Seitona - everyone raves about them, rarely seen in anyone's collection (I own PRX & Seitona, used to have the Duro). Same is with cars - immense hype for Hyundai i30n, rally Yaris, etc. - and they still drive BMWs and Mercs. I also think that videos titled "Best Rolex Explorer substitutes" are pointless - if you want an Explorer, you embrace the fact that the process sucks - saving money, sucking up to AD, waiting. In the end any other watch that you bought will not bring you pleasure. Delay the gratification and enjoy it when the day comes. I prefer to have fewer things, but all up to my standards, so I cannot call myself a collector, I guess.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Nice video, Brittany, thank you 🙂👍

[@dadmodswatches]

6:41 Thank you! I couldn't agree more!

[@ahoneyman]

I don't mind paying over retail for something I want that's popular. I'm either paying a secondary seller or buying crap I don't want to schmooze an AP. It's the same money just in different hands.

[@donulldh4785]

Britt!! Look at that, Auntie is over 81K subs. Great video. I love hearing differing opinions, as this proves the #watchfam community is wide and deep. Not just a narrow and shallow group of people who follow the crowd! Long Live the Cult(s)!!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

CAN YOU BELIEVE?!?! 81K. As if. I just can't believe it. You're sooo right - watch fam is so deep and wide! And I love hearing everyones hot takes! Just a spot o FUN!

[@Thecollector5721]

Omega is to Rolex, what Rolex is to Patek. It’s simple, there are levels. All of those who compare Omega to Rolex and compare Rolex to Patek is because they can’t afford the latter Tudor = Entry level Luxury Omega = Medium luxury Rolex = Luxury Patek = Ultímate luxury

[@angikarchmer5633]

Do you think Rolex and Omega models that are made with precious metals are also still mid-tier luxury? VC, PP etc. make most of their models using precious metals which plays a part in their segment.

[@kombo731]

Hot Take 1: Watch snobs are disproportionately inclined to make categorical statements about watches and watch collecting. Hot Take 2: Watch snobs tend to be snobby people generally, so there's some deep fissure within their personalities that has nothing to do with watches.

[@Beachbum5170]

Can you do a video on "Red Bar" events, every youtuber talks about them, but not one has done a video explaining the community

[@crossbones8956]

I do wish we still had Rolex ADs in my town. The nearest is over an hour away and there’s no relationship building opportunities there. I think I’ll stick with vintage or used and just get one o line from a reputable dealer.

[@user-dz6eg2hy2s]

Rolex history: failed NASA space test, didn't make it to Mount Everest summit 1st (Smith did), didn't come out on top on NEDU evaluation (Blancpain did), Mercedes Gleitze swam across English Channel the 1st without Rolex, but on her 2nd attempt Rolex was eager for publicity and tied a Rolex on her but she failed the 2nd attempt... I would want to forget these historical events if I were Rolex... But I do agree Rolex watches are well made. But Rolex Cellini and 1908 are priced wrongly in the range of 3 hands A Lange, so Cellini and 1908 will be the watches you don't want but you have to buy to get on the waitlist for Submariner or GMT2 or Daytona. Speaking of Daytona, the viewership of Daytona 24hours is less than 1M, while Le Mans 24hours has about ~10M.

[@Rhal63]

Do you have any idea how many Daytonas Rolex make every year compared to Omega Speedmasters ? Just curious. Thanks Britt great content.

[@erickruse4679]

"Speedy" (referring to professional) vs Daytona is no comparison in my opinion. I actually think the "speedy" is overpriced with a lot of money in the word "moon". On the other hand, when I expand my perception of "Speedy" to include the latest Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer, the story changes considerably.

[@Mega-zi7ys]

You forgot the 321 similarly priced as a Daytona but far superior in Craftsmanship and class