Watch Shopping in Amsterdam

[@Dark_Vader888]

A long video and I enjoyed all 43+ minutes of it. Austin Daniels videos are some of the only ones that I’ll watch and enjoy right to the end. Guido seems like a really good guy and Holland looks awesome! Thank you!

[@GuideauxPelagos]

Austin is a great guy, a lot of fun spending time with him in Holland.

[@dooks85]

3 years ago we could have plucked an explorer right out of the case and taken it home from the AD! Cool vid!

[@Larryfromthe]

Thank you for all the great watch videos!

[@basboks8745]

Thanks for this vlog, nice talk and tour of the city. Amazing watches. Greetings from a dutch viewer.

[@watchsymposium]

Thank you!

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Austin, super cool video, thanks for doing it. Nice you connected with Guido. Minor point, Guido said his Omega was the first watch with integrated bracelet. Rolex and Movado had integrated bracelet watches in the 1950's and probably there were others and possibly earlier.

[@GuideauxPelagos]

Cheers, are you sure about the bracelets? Because even watch makers and collectors have said this to me and I never found examples of older watches with intergrated bracelets... Could you give me a name and model... I am very interested to know.

[@philipsdefreville6138]

@@GuideauxPelagos Check out the Rolex UFO shop.analogshift.com/products/rolex-oyster-precision-ufo and also Movado Sub Sea from 1959 here is an add www.ebay.com/itm/1960-Movado-Kingmatic-Sub-Sea-Watch-Fisherman-PRINT-AD-/142176171470 But on the other hand, depends how you define integrated bracelet.

[@GuideauxPelagos]

@@philipsdefreville6138 Cool thanks! Interesting stuff... I might want to go back to ask the guys why they told me it was the 1st...especially they could have known about the Rolex...their watchmakers/collectors after all. ;-)

[@philipsdefreville6138]

@@GuideauxPelagos Now when Austin asks you what Rolex you would like you can say a UFO. He won't know what you are talking about ha! ha! Your Constellation is very nice, I like it!

[@mikejones-dx8bx]

I'm glad you made a friend. Nice video!

[@MainerInJapan]

I've loved your vids from Amsterdam, man! So cool that you were able to meet up with Guido, have him show you around the watch shops, and just hang out talking about things that interest you both. That sentiment toward the end of this video where you said you just like having someone to have some good damn dialogue with... Man, I can relate. I'm only 30, but you know as well as I do, being here in Japan where it's already hard to make real friends, being able to make a friend who cares about the same things that you do can make all the difference. I'm looking forward to the next time we can meet again, especially since now we share not only watches as a hobby, but ukulele as well. Safe travels and all the best, my friend!

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks man! I do have to check out Osaka! I'm going to try to make that happen soon.

[@MainerInJapan]

@@watchsymposium I hope you can do that! Great times will be had!

[@annabellalawrence12]

Rolex are great watches but they are overhyped. Seiko skx is a good watch , top of the range seikos. are fantastic. but its like wanting a bmw or Mercedes, and you got to settle for a Ford, it does the job, but no 1 is going to think you made it, if that's your thing. its ROLEX marketing, they spend the most out off all the swiss watch makers. they are great watches but they aint that great on price. its overhyped

[@haruyamagucci4622]

_Amsterdam is such a cool place. I'm looking forward to seeing the best of the city!_

[@luiscaballero5178]

Phenomenal....Thank you for sharing this journey with us Austin.

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks Luis!

[@kostasp1137]

You sure that was hulk? Looks like the Kermit

[@fancythings]

its the Kermit

[@watchsymposium]

Good call! Kermit indeed!

[@michielroskam3877]

prob a fake, the seller seemed really uninteligible...

[@TheBadGuy1974]

A bit like the guy who uploaded the video also.

[@dereks66]

@@michielroskam3877 If it was fake and the owner found out, he'd be fired.

[@andyt6819]

Another classic video

[@phildimeola8261]

Great vid! Guido is such a gentleman. Cheers guys!

[@GuideauxPelagos]

Cheers mate. ;-)

[@ScottAReid]

by the way, LOVE these videos where you guys talk for hours about watches. seriously. showed to my GF and she was like, OMG, how can you listen to all that watch talk for 2 hours? i wish these videos were longer. this video is awesome as you combine the watch talk with being out and about shopping for watches. PLUS, i get to see amsterdam. how cool. thanks for posting. SUGGESTION, make the videos LONGER. 4 hours?

[@watchsymposium]

Thank you, and I know what you mean - my wife just doesn't understand the draw. Just as well, I kind of like the "men's club" aspect of all this watch stuff. I'd like to do more of these types of videos for sure. It really works when you have someone to do it with...it certainly makes the production process a lot more fun.

[@WatchesJourney]

Fantastic episode

[@bigturkeyvulture]

Incredible vintage shops, those older GMT's, the COMEX!

[@DougieFresh13]

Rolex is great for a flip or a dip. I am over the moon with my A.P. 15400 calibre 3120 and my Roger Dubuis Easy Diver.

[@ewildman66]

Thx for all your efforts. It was really nice to see the watches and some of the city.

[@watchsymposium]

My pleasure Eric, glad you enjoyed it!

[@luiscaballero5178]

by the way Guido is referring to this oyster perpetual w/ blue dial it is actually an Explorer 1 ....Rolex 114200 Oyster Perpetual Blue Dial Oys Bracelet SS Rolex...www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&channel=fs&q=Rolex+114200+Oyster+Perpetual+Blue+Dial+Oys+Bracelet+SS&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

[@lastminute2607]

34mm blue air king!!! those are sweeeeeeeet! small but sweet.

[@almusquotch9872]

Guido's absolutely right about the bubble.

[@watchsymposium]

New pieces, maybe. Vintage pieces, I doubt it. I think we can agree on one thing: paying 75%-100% over retail on the grey market for a GMT Pepsi Ceramic is insanity. That said, if I was minted I'd probably go the insanity route.

[@GuideauxPelagos]

It will all come out in the future...people will not listen...which is a tell tale sign of a bubble.

[@tbprofile1295]

For the blue Air King he presumably meant the 114200, 34mm OP with blue 3-6-9 dial!

[@jimmysplit7729]

Gorgeous vintage selection, thanks for sharing!

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks Jimmy - glad you liked it!

[@aumkar2]

Ah, you made me miss Guido too.

[@macnavara2]

Great vids Austin...blast from the past that red sub and paperwork was from a place i worked 20 yrs ago....awesome to see

[@studio-flash]

I cant afford a rolex or omega but ive got a seiko..like the ones on here..for £300 you have a Seiko x chronograph..solar piwered..keeps great time..beautiful looking watch.

[@user-tr7sh9gc4x]

studio7 well I just got most wanted Rolex GMT master 2 “ Batman “ and I love it

[@GuideauxPelagos]

Nothing wrong with a strong Seiko... they will last just as long as any Rolex.

[@dpw1989]

@@user-tr7sh9gc4x Priviet... :) that's my favorite! congrats

[@watchtrendz6515]

intresting . looking back . Bluesy , explorer , air king. , yacht masters . all were available at the boutique . don’t you feel those days will be back in a year’s time

[@watchtang]

As always, a great video Austin. I believe that the "blue Air king" referred to by Guido is the 114200. Google 'Rolex 114200 blue'. It's a 34mm watch no longer in production as an Air King, but the new one with the same reference is a 34mm oyster perpetual. 3130 movement exactly the same as the old except no 'Air King' in the dial label. I bought one as an Air King for my girlfriend and she gets no end of interest in it. Can't wait for your next watch tour. Great work. Cheers, Joe

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks Joe! I was thinking the same, but he said "new". Lol, Guido's clearly not a Rolex fanboy!

[@yhonezjorsie7473]

Woow! I dnt hve any expensive watches but i ddnt realize i fnished d vdeo lol. Great vdeo and kudos to ur friend for not getting in d hype of ROLEX 👍👍 love from d Philippines

[@pravinpandya3033]

He is very practical guy. Love for Rolex but, not crazy about the hype.

[@larrysimon1]

Great Video Austin ....................Interesting watch shop tour with Guido .......................beats me dragging the wife bored out of her head around the Burlington Arcade.

[@watchsymposium]

Lol, my wife wouldn't have made it to Gassan, much less the others!

[@celestialfix]

Really liking Guido's '69 Omega Constellation.....excellent taste.

[@GuideauxPelagos]

Cheers...the Dutch day wheel had me hooked, line and sinker. ;-)

[@para_bellum_1984]

I enjoyed this a lot. I'm originally from the Netherlands (not Holland though) but now I live in Germany. I should visit Amsterdam again soon. Maybe I'll buy my 16750 birth year grail there ;)

[@SpaghettiKillah]

How can you be from Netherlands but not Holland? 😁 Am I missing something here? 🤔

[@reymaduro9258]

I think Guido Pelagos was talking about the Milgauss blue dial, maybe? What an awesome vid! I love the conversation type vids more then just one person talking about watches. That's why I like the live streams. Austin did you go to "Holland" just to meet Guido for the first time? I just love this vid, I cant say enough. great job Austin and meeting a great friend to boot.

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks Rey, I really appreciate that! I had a meeting here, and stayed a couple extra days.

[@haruyamagucci4622]

_Do stop in at a "coffee shop" while you're there._

[@WatchAddictionReviews]

Haru Yamagucci 100

[@WatchAddictionReviews]

loved amsterdam when i was 18 😊💨

[@phila3884]

A 39mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual in a blue dial with baton markers is a current Rolex model (per the website). Not an Air King.

[@privatedata9802]

Hey Austin. I'm like minded of your holland colleague. I feel Rolex is simply overpriced. Although I have 2 of which I bought my datejust in Japan in the 90s for 950usd. I wish I could get one for this again. That watch now is worth over 6000usd. Geez

[@blaketaylor9317]

"The Bruce Williams!!" I laughed SO hard when he dropped that...lol That BW video was the most hilarious/sad thing I've ever seen.

[@watchsymposium]

It's a classic for sure!

[@GuideauxPelagos]

He should reupload that video.

[@pattinsr]

That is a Kermit for sure black dial green bezel! He got confused when he saw the green bezel, no worries either one is a good choice.

[@watchsymposium]

Kermit for sure!

[@Thomas_Burnett]

Thanks for the video Austin and Guido. A great insight into the watch market in Amsterdam. Was Guido referring to the Z-blue Milgauss?

[@mikejones-dx8bx]

Dude, you're in the messages of every watch video!

[@havefunoutthere6378]

Agree with Guido. The black dial ceramic Daytona is the best!

[@celestialfix]

Mrs. Daniels is going to love those gifts.....hope you didn't miss Valentines Day. BTW, prices are falling on the pre-ceramic Rolex Pepsi GMTs......hope you are saving up....might be a good time to snag one in the coming months.

[@watchsymposium]

I hope you're right, but I haven't seen much of a price difference yet. I'd love a Coke!

[@strapped2time]

There’s no bang for buck in buying an eta based Tudor, unless you’re only worried about resale value (and that’s not a guarantee). You can buy a 500 watch with an eta movement. The real bang for buck is buying the in-house movement that is a free-sprung variable inertia balance. Incredible price when you take the movement into account. And if you’re buying a sports watch, you want a free-sprung balance.

[@doozeybig4130]

I can't believe you would choose the 1675 black GMT over the 6542 GMT. Were you drinking?

[@je2847]

The deutch guy has class...Never liked rolex too its for the flock.

[@alter3go411]

For a moment there I thought he was going to bring up tulip mania during his Rolex bubble rant. Imo the only bubble in watches are Richard Mille.

[@DougieFresh13]

I haven't been back to Amsterdam for a few year's now. Sheesh. Looks the same.

[@Conversus]

Ritter Sport is my favorite chocolate - very good choice. And it’s German.

[@celestialfix]

Amsterdam Vintage Watches has a KZbin channel.....I've been subscribed for quite awhile.

[@haxanlord]

That’s my city! Didn’t know you were here. You should’ve gone to PC Hooftstraat, Amsterdam’s most luxurious shopping street. They have a “schaap citroen” there, great watch store.

[@watchsymposium]

I'll have to come back and check it out!

[@mrand3r50n3]

The only Rolex I would consider buying if I had that kind of money would be the Datejust II with stick indices, fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet and either rhodium or blue dial.

[@reubensando5242]

That 39mm Explorer looks perfect on your wrist, dare I say it looks better on you than the Exp 2

[@jhudiel999]

Those 1675 are pretty cheap compared to prices in japan

[@o.n2576]

Love ur videos man.. Keep on doing watch shopping in more stats...

[@watchsymposium]

Thank you!

[@Lycosa]

You even got a nice salesman lol... Who bought a Rolex Submariner Hulk and got it... loves it. Yeah, 39mm EXP 1 is fine but... I think your wrist could easily rock the 36mm, it's up to your preference really. Both are good models. Good stuff with Guido in Amsterdam. The Netherlands, NL big pimping capital city. Yes, blue Pellie/Pelly/Pelagos is the best, the way to go man. Got my mouth watering with those watches

[@dw6410]

awesome video

[@watchsymposium]

Thank you!

[@jmbaug1229]

Excellent video ! Thanks !

[@watchsymposium]

Cheers man!

[@chrisinfpv9423]

If your friend classes Rolex as a bubble, what does he make of Richard Mille?

[@eventdomain1]

'First Rolex' - kind of like "Watch Shopping and not buying a watch" seen lots of those videos for sure

[@johnwayne2103]

I read a comment somewhere that someone stated that Rolex was a medium brand that became ultra luxury for no reason and now they are over hyped and overpriced. Far be it from me to ever state that but as I watch more and more of these videos and seen the couple of examples show up on antiques roadshow I am starting to see an interesting phenomenon. This happens in just about every genre. There are brands of tools, cars, collectables, jewellery, watched, handbags, shoes that have their hype and it all comes crashing down. Just like some stocks. There is a run up (Crypto also) FOMO and hype and then it all comes crashing down to see people holding heavy bags of stocks that they paid $30 to $80 a share and even more to see it come crashing down to $5 a share and to stay stagnant for years or until bankruptcy. In the case of watches I have seen other sites state this about certain brands I am unfamiliar with them but to see someone who may have paid 200k for a watch and to see it lose 50% has to hurt like a MoFo. I love these videos because I am just as excited to see Austin excited and appreciate the education into Rolex watches.

[@fearnsey8800]

Great Video been in some of those shops !

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks Paul!

[@ItsTimePictures]

"An Omega Matt Stevens" lol! When I am in Japan we will have to do some watch shopping.

[@watchsymposium]

For sure! The amount of watches on offer will blow your mind...and destroy your wallet!

[@samadrid6321]

I miss the mullet and 80s porn star mustache. Excellent tour, I have nothing close to these shops where I live. I would love to see some of those vintage Rolex in person some day.

[@watchsymposium]

Believe me, if I could snap my fingers and have a mullet/mustache combo meal-deal, and least 75% of my vids would have me rocking it!

[@JeeGee114]

"Zeer goed alles kan" means : Very Good everything goes.

[@Waizzie]

Im wondering when you were in Amsterdam, they are friends of mine and i was there 29th of january

[@bbflynn4415]

Any where to buy counterfeit clothes or cheap designer clothes?

[@simonwarmer8777]

Well..the cookies, they must have nicer ones your wife will probably think. And she’s right.

[@jameswilson8820]

I'm on my second Rolex😊

[@FacPhoto]

Yes, overhyped and overrated. That is very true and it’s due to artificial supply restriction.. But I still want a Batman!

[@thewatchenthusiast5729]

How high were you at the very end of the video? ( last 1.5 minutes ). You seemed very Amsterdam “happy” !! lol. Great video Austin. I’ve enjoyed your Amsterdam videos along with you.

[@MarkMphonoman]

Glad you put the beautiful 39mm Explorer on your wrist. My favorite. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@juansbiggestfan3466]

why can't you pull your sleeve up to check the time..

[@Lycosa]

Nice Seikos there too...

[@dw6410]

LOL I believe he liked the 39mm Oyster Perpetual blue dial

[@colins5129]

very cool Austin.

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks Colin!

[@aeroAdvocate]

Milgauss for 7400-7550 EUR is par for the course in Europe. Most AD's in Germany run it at 7,450 EUR. Would you really be able to resell the GMT Pepsi in Japan for more than 1.5M Yen?

[@watchsymposium]

Hmmm, I might be able to turn 500 USD, but losing money on the deal is a real risk.

[@coyoteugly4696]

Austin why you never tell you going to Amsterdam I live near by love to see you and show you some great places in the city.

[@watchsymposium]

I was going for the element of surprise, but - ya, it did cost me some potentially cool contacts, like yourself, while I was there. I'll tell you this, I love the place, and want to come back, so when I do I'll be sure to mention it.

[@NorCalLuxury]

He was wearing a Kermit not a Hulk Austin lol.

[@watchsymposium]

You're right, You're right - a bit of a lapse there.

[@novan3]

Interesting channel.

[@mohamedshafqat2380]

Rolex GMT 11 not available anywhere and it is fine to see in Amsterdam for sale.

[@watchsymposium]

It's the current GMT 2 Ceramic that you can't find. You can find pre-ceramic GMT's just about anywhere. They are just really expensive; probably the most expensive of any of the Rolex all steel professional line.

[@mohamedshafqat2380]

@@watchsymposium I have called watch box center in Philadelphia today however the price is very high for second hand Rolex watch also no Rolex warranty for the watch.

[@watchsymposium]

Pretty much all dealers in Japan will give you a 1-2 year warranty. But, yes, the prices are high. Japan is the best place to buy - great selection and great examples, but they charge some of the highest prices.

[@mohamedshafqat2380]

@@watchsymposium Great many thanks for your update. Let me try from Japan

[@PT-xx9jz]

Proof amsterdam vintage watch is building frankeinstein watches .....

[@watchsymposium]

What exactly in this video are you referring to?

[@PT-xx9jz]

@@watchsymposium Sourcing original case back for a GMT master ..... Putting together a bunch of original parts together does not make an original watch in my book. Take care. Kindly. PT. PS: Love your content

[@PT-xx9jz]

also adding that this is what most watch dealers do though....

[@russiangopnik9639]

Nobody wears their first Rolex to sell it later.

[@mattaguirre7123]

wow! at the train station your twin walked past you!!

[@celestialfix]

Rolex called those 3 color gold bracelets the "Tridor"

[@watchsymposium]

Interesting, maybe that explains the "T" on all the center links.

[@wapiti4680]

22:58 ears glowing like old radium lume

[@TenTen32]

blue airking??? does he mean a milgauss??

[@simpelman]

Well Austin, I am Dutch, too. So, I know this Gassan Rolex store at the Dam Square. They used to have another Rolex store on the Rokin, I believe. And at Schiphol Airport they have them, too. Back in 1986, I went to the Bank van Lening, which is the municipal pawn store, and they had a pure gold Rolex datjust for 10.000 guilders, which is less then 5000 Euros nowadays. LOL. Back in the day, only mobsters/criminals/pimps were wearing a Rolex. Because it is posh and a luxery a normal man cannot afford. Also, highly impractical, to walk aropund with 20.000 dollar things wrapped around your wrist. You have to worry all the time, it being, scratched, robbed or lost. Funny thing, when you were lokking at the Gassan store at the Dam/Rokin in your last shot, while saying goodbye to Guido, you were in fact just 40 meters away from this government pawn store at the Nes -the name of the street- , they have also a store for never collected jewelry and watches, and now and the an auction. Thats how I obtained my vintage Tudors, back in 1995. So, cheers mate, It was funny to see how your mood switched to cheerful, after you gulped down that English pint like it was nothing. LOL. So, hopefully your wife and two daughters will see you soon. Simon

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks Simon! Wish I had known about, and gone to, that government pawn shop. I'd like to check that out in the future. I know what you mean about walking around with a Rolex. The only reason I felt comfortable is because it was winter, and I had a sweater covering my watch the entire time. In summer, I go with short sleeves, and my watch is exposed, and that would have made walking around the city a whole different ballgame.

[@simpelman]

At @@watchsymposium , thank you for your very fast response. At the Schiphol Airport they have also Rolex AD, it is Gassan Rolex Boutique. I am not sure if the pawn shop, which was really just footsteps away in the backstreet when your were filming and joking about the statue alway looking at the Rolexes, just feets away. But don't think theu have many Rolexes. And they are open monday-friday 9 to 16.00. Cheers !

[@ScottAReid]

hahahah "hit the LOW point of the video" when you looked at the Squale. if they have a TGV spec edition would you please pick me up one, i will send the $. lol

[@watchsymposium]

Lol, no I will not be a party to that! ;)

[@ScottAReid]

@@watchsymposium darn! i have seen some youtube videos that say Squale will put rolex out of business as BETTER quality for much less . also, the TGV edition will be the equivalent of the Rolex Daytona someday.

[@watchsymposium]

Um...I'm speechless...I don't even know how to respond to that. If you have a link to that vid, I'd love to see it!

[@wolfgrahl]

You worry about Rolex official repair center in Japan but If you don't have at least a $5000.00 credit card so why you are looking at Rolex you could not afford anyhow.

[@watchsymposium]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3iueGqjlq9sgLM

[@cooldwag168]

What country is easy to buy the rolex sport watch?

[@aeroAdvocate]

Easy or moderately priced?

[@watchsymposium]

If you've got the coin, Japan!

[@Eric_Nielsen]

Guido!

[@charlestillery6327]

Austin, danger, danger, you need to be careful,

[@keefs3941]

The Dutch guy has a real appreciation of horology and can see passed the ridiculous Rolex hyph

[@user-fw2km5dx8d]

I thought that Omega is designed by Gerald Genta. 16:15

[@GuideauxPelagos]

You mean The Connie?

[@user-fw2km5dx8d]

@@GuideauxPelagos Old Omega constellation he designed. 1960?70? I forgot.

[@GuideauxPelagos]

@@user-fw2km5dx8d That would be great..yeah mine is a Constellation '69. Ref#: 368.0845. (cal.751) I didn't know it might have been desinged by Genta.

[@LacayoDe]

I live in Amsterdam where is this place???

[@watchsymposium]

You'd have to ask Guido, he was leading the way!

[@fearnsey8800]

Would you buy a Tudor ?

[@watchsymposium]

Sure! I did a month or two back - I got a vintage Tudor Hydronaut 89190.

[@ADNeverCalling367]

Blue date just 41??

[@chenchina4577]

You must have a super buff right arm

[@lion5352-z1s]

Come watch hunting with me one day in Taipei Taiwan ! I know all the watch shops !

[@watchsymposium]

I'd love to!

[@danielpererira3145]

Needed more watch knowledge... cringeworthy

[@watchsymposium]

Trolls are pretty cringe-worthy too.

[@Mr2_online]

Phist!

[@mdo5121]

Guido is right about the Rolex hype and romance out distances the reality of the brand. That reality in my mind is the price ....for the most part the clasps are average( older models jobbed them out to Mexico not swiss made) the crystal does not have anti reflective coating (they say 'nothing has been found that is worthy') and the lume is nothing great. For a time they used Zenith movements. Most designs are retreads for a brand that is afraid to take chances. Good but far from great horology.