WATCH RULES FOR BEGINNERS

[@invancouver691]

Omg, you look like Will Farrell!!!

[@farrandswit]

Haha I hear that quite a bit.

[@bbb1985]

Blake Griffin as well

[@davidwidlake7555]

Or the American actor Will Ferrell

[@rockygabriel7096]

Chad smith

[@HJSMovieMeter1]

Eddie Murphy

[@ccooper8785]

There is only 1 watch rule and that is "You pay the money so you make your rules"... Do what you want and do not let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

ABSOLUTELY agreed!! I wonder if he also gives advice on what kind of underwear I should wear and how to wear it???

[@ryoguy3236]

💯 this is the only comment needed. Watch rules lol. I didn't waste a moment watching this, came straight to the comments lol.

[@farrandswit]

​@Jubal.Harshaw I am hoping you don't need the help with that.

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

@@farrandswit Somehow, it just kinda bothers me that you would even ask. Micro manager much?

[@PatriciaSavage-1930]

@@farrandswit Yea, I think the point here is that a person needs about as much assistance with silly watch rules for beginners as an adult needs picking out underwear. Or... did you not pick up on that??

[@cheezuschrist]

48mm is insane tip for beginners sweet spot is between 36-42mm

[@rockygabriel7096]

He is talking for beginners men.....not women

[@questionyourself718]

​@@rockygabriel7096 Yes Man. 36-42 looks good on like 90% of Mans Wrists. The Vast Majority of Man is neither Overweight nor do they have 7 Inch+ Wrists.

[@bluemystic7501]

@@questionyourself718 Actually, 70% of men are overweight.

[@zosothezephead837]

Wear what you enjoy wearing and screw whatever anyone else might think or say.

[@HGSolberg]

@@rockygabriel7096 I've got a 7 3/4 inch wrist, and I'm happy to wear a 36mm watch. In fact, the one I use as a beater is 36mm.

[@FurinaDeFontaine42]

I actually started my watch collecting with Soviet watches, a 1960s Vostok 2602 was my first, which eventually grew into Pobedas, Slavas, etc.. My wrist is REALLY small, so 30-35mm is about my perfect size. 1950s Pobedas are near perfect. Not just their style, but Soviet watches are also super affordable, reliable, come in different designs, some are handpainted in oil, and there seems to be just about something for everyone and every occasion. Komandirskies for example, are pouring out from Ukraine and Belarus for mere 25-30 buck price tags.

[@filipsomljacan6460]

Absolutely criminal not mentioning Casio

[@farrandswit]

Casio.

[@mrxman581]

The rule of thumb I use to gauge the correct fit of a watch on my wrist is the index finger rule. If my index finger can easily snugly fit between the watch band and my wrist, it's perfect for me. Another issue that beginner watch collectors should think about besides how large the face is, is how thick the watch is as well. A 40-42mm watch that is 15-16mm thick can wear much larger than one that is 9-10mm. Thanks

[@farrandswit]

Very good points! I'll touch on the height of a watch.

[@mrxman581]

Another long time brand that has been hitting it out the park for the last several years is Timex. It's also a great brand for beginners because Timex has a wide price range in their various lines. I also like Bulova once a collector moves up the price ladder a little more.

[@farrandswit]

Yes, I was just putting a list together for some starter watches and picking a Timex model for sure. Bulova is a great brand as well.

[@richardmorris6365]

I'd include Citizen & Seiko. Great deals can be had 2nd hand..

[@JoeySparks]

Neat stuff. I have the same Arctura, my dad gave it for me for Christmas almost 20 years ago

[@farrandswit]

That's awesome. I always like the whole kinetic idea.

[@Gilgamesh465]

The reason why some people might put the watch dial on the inside of their wrist is for ease of reference to say if you are a police officer or military person who likes to shoot a pistol but also want to look at the watch too. 😅

[@coachgkap]

With regard to wearing on the dominant side, much of our doing is with the dominant hand. If you opt to wear there, just know you're swinging that hand/arm in most of what you do and don't be a weenie when you scuff the bezel :-)

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

AND... if you are truly ambidextrous?? WHAT THEN???

[@coachgkap]

​@@Jubal.Harshaw Ambidextrous people make up 1% of the world population and in not having a dominant hand those folks would be banging away on their timepiece regardless of a R/L wearing choice. Ergo they don't have a wear choice of less impact.

[@S.W.Bestwriter]

Great video. I was talking to a watch-smith years ago, and he said most people wear their watches on their left hand because they used to be wound up, so you would use your dominant hand to do so. But with the invention of modern watches, that necessity was kinda redundant. Makes sense. :)

[@HGSolberg]

Since more or less all watches have the crown on the right side of the case, it's more difficult to wind it while wearing it on your right wrist, even for a lefthanded person.

[@ahwhite2022]

It's far more than winding (and plenty still need to be wound). There's working the pushers in chronometers, there's working the crown for simply adjustments, and there's the basic principle of being able to reference your watch whole using your dominant hand for dominant hand things.

[@Alan-lv9rw]

I’m 6’2” and 240 pounds. 7 3/4 inch wrist. I have a vintage Seiko that I received for my high school graduation in 1980, but it’s 36 mm and it looks tiny on my wrist so I rarely wear it. Watches were smaller back then. I need 40-44 mm.

[@KABBARANKS]

I'm the same. I won't even consider anything smaller than 40mm.

[@MJ-ce6tv]

I know what you mean. I have the midsize Seamaster from the 90’s. It’s 36mm and the bezel makes it look smaller. On my 7.5 inch wrist it does look small but only when compared to my 42mm watches. There is a certain charm to it and I’m glad I haven’t let it go.

[@drzaius844]

Every time I put my BB36 on it looks small, it just takes some mental adjustment, and then it looks normal. If you care. If not, I get it.

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

@@MJ-ce6tv Well done!! Do what YOU want - and NOT what others TELL you to do. You are a MAN and not a herd animal (like 99% of most women).

[@farrandswit]

I personally dont like anything under 40mm. All of our models are 42mm, a 40mm is the smallest watch in my collection.

[@Danny_Front-end_Developer]

At first I loved the Tissot prx 80 powermatic but after trying it on it looked way to small. 6.3 feet tall, 265 pounds, 7.6 inch wrist and big forearms. In the juwelier shop I saw a Bulova maquina 98a224 and fell in love with it and it fitted perfect. Bought it and its my favorite atm! Some people don't like Bulova but I love it!

[@clmk28]

Orient are also good entry-level watches.

[@farrandswit]

Yes they are! I have these on a list for a good entry level watch video.

[@senny_penny]

Technical tips: 1. Do not set the time clockwise 2. Do not set date or day when the movement is preparing to switch it by itself. I mean timing

[@HrehaBreen]

As always the most thoughtful , well researched & eloquent watch channel around , keep MAMACOO coming !

[@JohanyPopoola]

Always a good day when your video drops!Great video as always.Can’t beat it for MAMACOO watches！

[@LBenn302]

38mm is my sweet spot personally. Don’t like anything over 40 unless it’s a diver. 6’ 1” 185 pounds 6.75 inch wrist.

[@McvoyBednarczyk]

MAMACOO is one of my favorite watch manufacturers they do offer beautifull dials, good workmanship & moovements.That smooth sweeping second hand is truly mesmerizing！

[@DadeMurphie]

Something more formal... pulls out a diver on rubber strap 🤦

[@michaelcollins2473]

I noticed that, too. Not what I would call a "formal" watch, lol. But hey.....everything else I can't really argue with.

[@farrandswit]

Haha yeah, I had another take with the Daytona in my hand but this one was better.

[@MJ-ce6tv]

Unless your name is James Bond.

[@TFPMadcow]

@@farrandswityou should study what a formal watch is first, and then male a video for beginners. Not the other way around

[@raymondr.16]

That Seiko was my first dress watch as well!! Really nice watch 😊

[@farrandswit]

That is awesome. I don't see a lot of them in the wild. It is such a great looking watch. I am working on a GMT model and have made a couple of drafts that use similar steel and blues like this seiko.

[@greglewis20]

Have you read all of those books?

[@farrandswit]

Comic books on the left of the screen, Beastie Boys, watch books, and old travel guides...YES! The cookbooks are my wifes and the only one I have read is R.U. Kidding Me? by Cooking with Darryl.

[@AnthonyMartinez]

Watch face to the inside is a tactical move to allow one to see the time while maintaining a high ready. Added benefits include no sun flash off the crystal to your front during day movements, and less risk of light/lume exposure during night operations. Mostly it’s a security blanket to make the pointy end of the stick feel safer, but if your number is up the direction of your watch isn’t going to matter.

[@raymondr.16]

My mechanical watches go on my dominant (right) wrist so that it keeps charge throughout the day as I move. My smart watches wear on my left wrists to keep tracking activity more accurate.

[@farrandswit]

Good point. Never thought about this. Most people want to get those extra steps. When I use to wear a step tracker (haha a jawbone Up gen 1) I would be sure to pull my roller luggage with the non tracker arm so I would get the step count.

[@31hallite]

Don't matter what side you wear a watch it keeps wound when you walk

[@arnoldd7073]

Im right handed, i never realised that my left hand just doesnt move all day long until your comment

[@twsbibanghorn7343]

Inside helps tell the time whilst shooting

[@VijShuaibi]

Thank you for making high quality videos!Love MAMACOO ’s watches

[@michaelcollins2473]

Ball is probably my favorite watch brand (at least at the moment).

[@farrandswit]

The Engineer Master II Hydrocarbon was my first official Swiss Movement model. Tritium is cool and the watches are solid.

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

@@farrandswit Quick question - the rotation of the bezel on this watch is uni-directional counter clockwise or omni-directional for BOTH directions. Thinking about getting the Chronograph.

[@farrandswit]

@@Jubal.Harshaw The Seaplane and the Wayfinder have uni directional counter clockwise ( diver style ), the Chronograph models do not have a bezel. The tacheymeter is labeled on an inner ring. Hope that helps.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Great job Adam!

[@farrandswit]

Thanks. Trying to up our KZbin game.

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@farrandswit awesome

[@ellardgrudzinski]

My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from MAMACOO

[@HGSolberg]

Wearing a watch on your right wrist makes it very cumbersome to use the crown without removing the watch from your wrist, regardless of which of your hands is the dominant one.

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

Which brings up an important point he FAILS to bring out - NEVER set your watch OR wind it without removing it first as it MAY place too much stress on the stim of the watch - the most delicate part of any watch.

[@HGSolberg]

@@Jubal.Harshaw Ok. I do that all the time. 😊But I also like to keep my bracelet/strap a bit on the loose side, so I don't have to force the watch up from my wrist to grip the crown.

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

@@HGSolberg I can relate to you about wearing my watch a 'little' loose. I started wearing watches when I initially became fascinated by them when I was a very little boy. At that age, I didn't even care if they ran properly, I was simply fascinated by the idea of a 'wrist clock'. But, as I got older - I wanted watches that not only ran well and kept accurate time - but FELT GOOD on my wrist ALL OF THE TIME. Because I live in Louisiana and Texas, it is sweltering most of the summer and having some breathing space beneath my watch strap helps not only with comfort but preserves the watch/watch strap as well. Additionally, if gives me a little room to move the watch out of the way of my keyboard while typing. I REFUSE to be without a watch - since I was a young toddler. No matter WHAT the watch "aficionados" and so called "fashion experts" say, giving my watch a little breathing room just feels nice and makes perfect sense to me.

[@farrandswit]

@@Jubal.Harshaw I can bring that up in another video. There is one on setting the date of an automatic, I guess I just assumed everyone took it off to open the crown.

[@HoratioChinn]

I've always worn my watch on my right, dominant wrist. Not sure why I'd need to use the crown whilst its on my wrist.

[@januslee2556]

Am quite unsure why nobody talks about mido. I have a mido skeletal vertigo and honestly the build and quality is bang for bucks.

[@farrandswit]

Great point. Mido makes a solid watch.

[@isthi000ify]

When the interviewer compliments the watch...🎉

[@wosaq1542]

depends of the watch, sporty watches like divers or chronographs you are right 40mm but formal watches looks so bad on big sized formal watchs should be around 30-34mm

[@mrxman581]

30-34 is probably too small for most men even for a dress watch, especially since most dress watches are also relatively thin which makes them feel and wear smaller. 36-38 is a great size for the vast majority of men if the watch is also thin so that it can easily and comfortably be worn under a long sleeve shirt and jacket.

[@wosaq1542]

@@mrxman581 the reason is because a small watch doesn't break the straight line visually of the sleeve on the wrist, the formal watch should look like a coin not like a plate on the wrist, I'm 5'10 and I'm very thin i wear a 30mm waltham in sterling silver from 1920s it looks great I've received compliments of my watch, when i used to wear big modern watches once upon a time in high school a former classmate told me "you spend a lot of money in expensive ugly watches" hahaha and that's probably true new big watches even makes you look older but not only me even D trump wears a small gold patek philippe and it looks very elegant on him he is a giant

[@samuk9]

How about Casios?

[@farrandswit]

How about them? They are cool.

[@AluminumCars]

When I was young men placed the wach under the wrist and women over. Still think it looks a bit female when guys wear the watch over. Only my sort of ancient idea. Best regards!

[@farrandswit]

I never heard that before, thanks for sharing. By "ancient," what time period are we talking about? Thanks.

[@AluminumCars]

@@farrandswit hello! I was brought up in the 60s. I think it was my father who did print that I my mind. He had a Omega that I believe he was very fond of. He lost it in a regatta in the Stockholm arcipelago when the strap broke. He spoke over that several times when we where out sailing. Best regards!

[@rooster3265]

My father also wore his watch on the inside as did most of the men around me when I was young (60’s) The crystals were much more delicate then and men rarely worked on typewriters and never on computers of course. Much safer for the watch.

[@farrandswit]

@@rooster3265 Thanks for sharing. Very good point on the crystal material and typewriter use, that was secretary work back in the 60s!

[@edmar.martins]

The main rule is “There are no rules, wear what you want and makes you happy”.

[@islamnumaer]

Brother please make a video about how to match watch straps colour with watch dial!!!

[@farrandswit]

What do you mean?

[@islamnumaer]

@@farrandswithow to pair straps with watch colour, dials and types.

[@princerobk5405]

"My cousin from Boston" Is that you?

[@TheWitness-h2l]

People want to look different by wearing it on the right hand, but I believe they were made for the left one.

[@jt.8144]

Best to try on watches instead of resorting on the internet. Start there. If you like the watch , well that's all it matters in the end. I wear no watch on my interviews and I pass with flying colors.

[@ChiTownTx]

If you ain't first your last! -Ricky Bobby

[@farrandswit]

Will Farrell has to have the most quotable movie characters of all time...legend.

[@jt.8144]

IWC Mark XVIII and Mark XX. End of discussion.

[@deny44yo]

damn, here i am with a 51mm on a 170mm wrist (granted, its a fenix 7x pro sport watch)

[@pedronunz]

I would argue a Rubber band on a divers watch is not suitable for a job interview, unless is a divers job. Please don't call a sportswatch a dress watch. best starter watches, for me: Seiko, citizen and Casio and that's it. there is nothing else out there to consider. and you will get all the styles and price ranges you need to start, and you can't go wrong.

[@MarcoSilesio]

cool

[@farrandswit]

Thanks

[@mostdistortion]

Nice tips. I can't believe these conflictive and empty headed people coming to comment that theres no rules. Not even tips from an experienced. I mean, why you came here on the first place then hahaha.

[@farrandswit]

It is funny. I used the word "rules" in my title and it got a lot of keyboard warriors ready to trade keystrokes.

[@beberforumer9715]

real watch guys always have a watch on them, even when sleeping or taking a shower. Also, wear appropriate watch for the occasion: tachymeter for motorsports, divers watch for salt water swim, dress watch for formals, etc.

[@Ksandriks1]

young Will Farrell 100%

[@damirbajic4579]

Only rule is; do what you want. It is your money.

[@jamesedwards1867]

No, a diver or a chrono, I’m sorry but they are not formal. Hanging at the poor/beach. A backyard party, yes. Dress watch. Clean, classic, understated.

[@jamesedwards1867]

Also wearing a watch “upside down “ is a military thing.

[@farrandswit]

​@@jamesedwards1867I was not aware of that.

[@MJ-ce6tv]

@@jamesedwards1867To prevent glare from the crystal and thus giving your position away?

[@tom7719]

My watch, my wrist therefore my rules.

[@farrandswit]

The only rules you live by, is there are no rules.

[@JosalynBonaventure]

Picked up a AMZWATCH's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!

[@laithellabban]

48mm? are you Ben10? also, rubber is not “classic” or “dressy”

[@landonmatthew]

Seiko

[@Bruno_Powerlifter]

Will Ferrel

[@farrandswit]

...now go get me a juicebox!

[@HoratioChinn]

Wearing a dress watch for a job interview, this isn't the 90's

[@farrandswit]

Sometimes you need to put on your big boy pants and wear a real watch. It shows you value time more than a text message or step count.

[@HoratioChinn]

@@farrandswit Having started work in the late 1980s there may have been so status wearing a fancy watch but now in a more meritocratic work society, going to a job interview with a submariner on your wrist would just look vulgar.

[@mironlang]

RULES? LOL.... Good luck with the channel.

[@farrandswit]

Even fight club had rules.

[@RobinzineCurley]

As always the most thoughtful , well researched & eloquent watch channel around , keep AMZWATCH coming !

[@FuKnOveRkiLL]

Can we get a Desk Pop ;)

[@farrandswit]

Desk pop is not a real thing? Dammit.

[@CiarrocchiTracie]

New friend here sending may full suppor MAMACOO 's watch，Worth

[@JahangirMohan]

No one cares what watch you wear except you. So as the man says, take your time. Buy what you like. Enjoy life.MAMACOO

[@GuilhermeSilva-rp2it]

Wow, millimeters instead of inches.

[@farrandswit]

Ha, yes. Thankfully the watch world uses mm.

[@Rednef088]

Sing Ave Maria

[@farrandswit]

I dont want you tearing up from the wave of emotion that you will feel as you hear my sweet voice singing that moving melody.

[@greglewis20]

Am I watching Will Ferrell?

[@farrandswit]

He is my cousin.

[@larrystevens8913]

Watch rules? You got to be kidding me wtf

[@ShyamPandey-k8z]

It's like what kind of watch to wear at what kind of occasions. also there are some rules of wearing watches which represents your personality

[@Andreas_K_III]

Watch collecting is getting more popular? I think the opposite

[@farrandswit]

It is on the rise, surprisingly with kids in high school as well.

[@RatInCage-E102]

Bozomaxxing

[@JohnnyLoniya]

I like the watch I got from AMZWATCH. That rubber strap combo looks really cool! Been wearing it since last year and love every minute of it.

[@wustachemax]

Is it? Is watch collecting really getting more popular? Because most watch guys I know have bought apple watches and sold most of their time pieces.

[@farrandswit]

I can't speak for your group of friends but in general it is on the rise.

[@RichSDet]

People can do what they want, wear what they want ,think how they want to think , how they want to whatever (so long as it isn’t infringing on others) , stop trying to tell people what they want!

[@gregl4244]

The guy is doing what he wants. He's not infringing on others. Let him do what he wants.

[@i3atarilo]

Touché.

[@farrandswit]

Of course. These are all just tips for questions people have asked me.

[@ujjwalbaudh2888]

Karen spotted

[@gabrieldegois8687]

I like to use watches on the inside of my wrist. So wat

[@farrandswit]

I think the watch on the inside caused you to mis type...

[@TaranehDottin]

Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops! AMZWATCH watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.

[@diefenbachfravert]

It's sad that watches that look good cost over 1k+. MAMACOO watches are REALLY well made, and it just shows how a brand name on a watch can make its price 10x higher. I understand that if you look under a microscope, you'll find the difference, but just how many of you really inspect a watch at that level when you see someone with a watch?

[@zosothezephead837]

Talks a lot but says nothing - every "rule" comes back to "whatever suits you" - pointless.

[@ChrizzLau69]

Rules are for conformists. He understands freedom.

[@zosothezephead837]

@@ChrizzLau69 😂 He was the one who created the rules

[@farrandswit]

@@zosothezephead837 "Rules" just got you to watch and comment. These are just some tips. In the end, we are real watch and let it express who you are.

[@GeraldDuncan-yj8tb]

This is laughable - beginners? Next, there'll be professional watch wearers

[@farrandswit]

There are professional watch wearers, they are called "ambassadors" Daniel Craig, Leo DiCaprio, Kelly Slater etc.

[@GeraldDuncan-yj8tb]

@@farrandswit a beginner is someone (like my 3 year old gradnson) learning to tell the time. The people you've referred to are just paid to endorse the brand. There's nothing professional about it. If they weren't well known from their overpaid jobs, none of them would be paid/ sponsored to wear anything. No one earns a living just for wearing a watch and doing nothing else. From Wikipedia - A professional is a member of a profession or any person who works in a specified professional activity. The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform their specific role within that profession.

[@TyreAlmasri]

I have “real” watches and a lot of them. I have a friend who buys the MAMACOO we put them side by side and guess what ?! It’s unbelievable!!! I am at the Rolex boutique with her and no one can tell he has a fake

[@SisramShivani]

All dat MAMACOO watches sssssoooooooo gorgeous！

[@SevginBasilio]

Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for AMZWATCH watch makers

[@VitanuovaQuintero]

I absolutely love watches, the high end watch brands are out of my budget but the AMZWATCH has literally an almost duplicate of every single watch on the market . Always a great but no matter your budget.

[@DaksheshCorado]

It's sad that watches that look good cost over 1k+. MAMACOO watches are REALLY well made, and it just shows how a brand name on a watch can make its price 10x higher. I understand that if you look under a microscope, you'll find the difference, but just how many of you really inspect a watch at that level when you see someone with a watch?