Watch This BEFORE You Sell Your Wristwatch!

[@rgalvezmusic24]

The "I'm depressed" may be a joke, but if not, just know that you are amazing! I hope you get better

[@stusims6567]

You’d better marry Connie! Finding someone who listens and supports your hobbies, or in this situation jobs, is an amazing thing to have! Great video as always Jory!!! Let us know when the wedding is!

[@freedomwatches2454]

I have reached the point that when I buy a watch I give a watch away, usually to either my son, or father. They're really happy with the way things have been turning out.. 😄 I've more recently started buying fewer watches, but more straps, and bracelets.

[@j.harbottle8928]

Also good to seel in that other unknown people can enjoy your collection so to speak ?

[@thebeerdedone7568]

I'm trying to get more into accessories to spruce up what I already own instead of always looking for a reason to buy a watch I might not wear much.

[@belluco]

Those aren't just tips to follow on your collection, it's public service! There's nothing worst than regret selling a watch, and those can save you from that! Thanks again Jory!

[@EggsOverCheesy]

My old man picked up a jazz master open heart on a trip to Switzerland. Has grey and steel on the brown ostrich. He adores it. Super pretty piece.

[@reedgrabowski8314]

The helicopter was from my buds at MCAS Miramar! They were keeping an eye on you Nephew!

[@danpaterson244]

Cool process, makes a lot of sense. I would love to see more of the 1 watch 1 week videos.

[@ivaylommm]

Ha , I got the same thoughts and doings on the matter as well ! Makes me proud of myself a little bit for figuring it out.

[@robdavis1248]

This topic has been on my mind for a month and I may try a few of the steps.

[@gamesetmatt23]

I like the "what would you replace it with" question, but I always ask myself this: If I made a mistake/changed my mind and wanted to buy the same watch again... 1. Would I be able to? 2. Where could I buy it from? 3. Could I get it brand new? 4. Could I get it at a reasonable price? If I'm not happy with those answers, then I would consider not selling. I think those are some good questions to ask as well.

[@HiroNguy]

Yes, there are collectibles that are no longer possible for mere plebes to replace!

[@daviddragon4333]

Completely true about the strap, first “big” watch purchase for me was a Richard Legrand Oceanfairer Mk III (per Timeteller review), after awhile the bracelets sharp edges near the end links burned me out on it... put on a thick leather rally strap and holy crap is that watch beautiful now.

[@violinmke]

This is well thought out wisdom and never heard anyone do a similar one.

[@chrisg-gg2iu]

Great subject and advice! I also had a Jazzmaster OpenHeart, but blue. It was the second Hamilton watch I owned, but after I bought a Hamilton Spirit of Liberty blue auto, I didn’t wear it and I just didn’t like it as much any more. I eventually sold it and haven’t had a single regret doing so.

[@egutzait]

I have the 42mm Jazzmaster Openheart in steel with the blue dial. It's great. Get it with the bracelet though, the bracelet that goes with it is actually really nice and you can always put it on leather after you get it.

[@kamael1125]

I have champagne khaki king. I wore it on the bracelet since I bought it since I hated the leather strap that it came with. Few months back I treated myself to Marathon GSAR and stopped wearing Hamilton. I started watching House MD series and noticed that House is wearing Khaki King in the original leather strap. Figured I give it a go. I worked that strap for 2 days in my hands to soften the leather since it is thick and extremely stiff. Now I can't stop wearing it again! Switching straps does the trick for sure!

[@bt3750]

Funny, I have the same watch and came to the opposite conclusion. I'm going to let it go. My issue is that there just isn't enough contrast between the hands and dial. Otherwise I love it. Super thin for an auto and 80 hours power. OEM strap did start out really stiff tho.

[@whatsstefon]

I love all my watches, and a new strap definitely makes a huge difference. I only really have a small collection of affordable watches, and one semi affordable Laco. I love the leather strap it came with, but I’m thinking of changing it to more like a raw suede leather that will look great distressed and worn out in a few months time.

[@fergthe1st]

Great guide - I would also ask myself how difficult or expensive it would be to buy it again if I changed my mind.

[@timeaftertimewatchreviews9507]

The blue speedy triple-date 3523.80 was on my list for the longest time since I saw it on forum about two years back, got it through a trade a bit over a year ago and always loved it. Recently the collection has shifted quite a bit and a speedy pro has joined, and I just don't feel the same way about the triple-date anymore. Sure, it was one of my nicest watchers at the time and my dad told me never to sell it, but time has changed, my collection evolved, and at the end of the day I'm the one wearing the watches, not anyone else. Just finally made up my mind and sold it yesterday, hoping that it's found a new home

[@HiroNguy]

There's some good advice here for collectors of all kinds, be it guns, motorcycles, audio electronics, etc.

[@jayh549]

I have recently started upping my strap game. It is very cool to change the feel of a watch with a new strap or bracelet. Great content as always. Cheers!

[@smartmouthriveria]

Jory.......I love your Bolder watch with the orange strap .

[@athila.paixao]

Step 4 is the most important one for me. Watches are instruments in the first place, after that things of beauty. Because of that I need specific watches for certain areas. I'm going to swim today? I pick up my SKX009J1. Or to the gym? It's the GWM 5610-1ER with the Black Bull Bar. A wedding or classy appointment coming up ? Putting on the Junghans Max Bill or I buy a nice Orient Bambino that perfectly fits my suit. And if I like a watch outside my possesion better than my current one in the same category, I simply swap them. For that reason I always have a certain amount of watches, some I wear more often than others, but I never own too many.

[@theVhin]

Awesome topic, I'm currently in that same situation right now. Thanks for sharing!

[@hourkid]

Good video, I’m at this stage with a couple of watches so will give this a try 👍👍👍

[@wayneturner1336]

I like to try them out a few times, change the straps, etc. Then if I don’t have that connection I take them into work, put them on a filing cabinet and leave a note saying “free, enjoy!” and my staff get them. I think a few of them have gotten into the hobby that way. A few have presages from my collection now, some got old Invicta divers (the gateway drug for so many collectors) Seiko divers, etc. That’s grown into an interest in timepieces for many of them and I like the idea that they may have not been introduced to the hobby otherwise.

[@theonlyredspecial]

Since I bought an iwc big pilot watch I haven’t flipped Sold or bought anything else. Well just the annual calendar iwc big pilot. So I’ve two now. Spent a fortune over the years. Great video and I do think when we find the right watch it’s hard to get rid of it. Or maybe I got lucky in the end. The Iwc big pilot is the right size for my wrist and the straps are stunning. It’s a beautiful legible dial and the 7 day movement is epic. Doubles up as a clock beside my bed at night. The 8 year warranty is also reassuring. I like that I don’t see many people wearing them and the two people I’ve met on my travels wearing them have both had chats with me. Was an expensive road to get here however. I’ve bought and sold literally hundreds of watches over the years. I’d be too embarrassed to list them all here. Thanks for sharing your thoughts I love your channel and I watch all the videos.

[@benburgess9428]

I’ve never sold a watch. The watches I’ve owned either still tick to this day or they had a catastrophic failure of some description. I’ve shattered crystals, I’ve sheared springbars, I’ve had batteries explode and ruin the movements, and I’ve even torqued a lug off of one unfortunate Casio.

[@SWatchik]

Lol not only am I having this debate over some of my pieces, but one of them is the same Hamilton but with steel case and silver dial. My first automatic watch, and I do love it, the lugs are just a little too long for my taste and it doesn't get so much wrist time anymore. Whenever I look at the prices they sell for though seems to make more sense to keep it, despite not being worn a lot.

[@mondrayuk]

You are absolutely right as I have experienced the same.

[@jordifernandezescobar3889]

Thia is amazing, my focus on collecting watches mainly started with that hamilton too, i made a trip to New York and saw a big shop Tourneau and there i saw it and bought it, after some years I wasn't using it, always felt to small, but every now and then i'm missing it

[@andreaiacolina]

Great episode. Very useful. Thank you Jory

[@laurencelewis5541]

I never get rid. Just can't do it....

[@jazzman5598]

Same

[@Alex-mu8yf]

Aight. I wont sell my 20$ casio. You've convinced me

[@mikerotch6068]

Ill buy it for 30

[@thenotanclan]

I’ll go $35

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

I'm thinking to sell my Casio watches yesterday and this video came up lol

[@mikerotch6068]

@@yorusuyasoul69420 ill give you 30 too

[@greggusan]

That rolex date 1500 looks fantastic on the vintage style strap. I'd be wearing the crap out of that!

[@dolezalj]

Love Connie!

[@Kalopsia666]

T3 I have a question for you. Do you recommend a specific brand or websites when looking for aftermarket watch bracelets?

[@robertleal7175]

Good evening sir. I have a quick question for you on your Seiko tuna what type of strap is it that you have on it. Thank you.

[@tiburonski]

Well I have a Jazzmaster powerreserve and the cocktail time with the powerreserve. But both are in steel not gold. I think you changed your outfit and appearance and that’s why you changed your taste about watches you wear...that makes totally sense. I have now over 100 watches and I started collecting 18 months ago...I never sold my watches because I still think they are cool and I still remember why I thought they are cool...😇

[@wakawaka1976]

Nothing better than a watch from dad...

[@botezsorinconstantin]

Like before watch!!! Every time in every chanell i`m in🤣.now let`s see!!

[@TheTownWatch]

I do the same! 👍😁

[@botezsorinconstantin]

@@TheTownWatch hey mate, you have a watch chanell to!!! See you there! 😁

[@zeusvalentine]

I have some high end watches and find myself picking either my Casio 158 or 168...

[@birdytiger]

I have was considering the light blue open heart but am sceptical because my khaki doesn't fit me that well. My next pick was a presage Manhattan, so I'm glad I'm not way off base. But Ill never sell anything. In all fairness, my quartz guess is more comfortable than any of my better watches

[@williamhill7312]

Great video

[@ZeroSOFInfinity]

I have the Seiko LX Skymaster GMT... after watching your video, I am now thinking whether should I get a Worldtimer to "pair" with the GMT, or go for something else instead?

[@richie1610]

Sweet video time teller. I have a request for your top 5 bronze watches. Micros, main stream, vintage, available, sold out, discontinued whatever you are digging. I’m in the market and nothing catching my eye..... budget is $500 to $1000. Thinking I gotta up it?

[@markdegaute2125]

Every time I sell a piece it is to fund or justify another watch. My TAG Carrera made way for my Datejust and that made way for my Rolex GMT Master II so even though I got married in my TAG and it was my first serious watch I feel like it lives on through my latest watch.

[@asdfsadf67]

Which of your watches have you sold usimg this method? Would like to see the process in action

[@thetimeteller]

I literally go over it in this episode.

[@reedgrabowski8314]

@@thetimeteller ya have to wonder, did he watch the whole vid....

[@eugenefilatov7722]

Hey T3! love your show! btw, what do you think of ORIENT FER2A001B0 type b flieger? and how does it compare to orient defender(2)? i just can't decide which one i want more, so, i'd like to know your opinion. Cheers!

[@jazzman5598]

Had to bail on my Vincero (yes, currently in therapy......smh in SHAME 😭💩😷) so, got it because..........it’s fashion looks captivated me. But I will persevere!

[@tynungester2543]

Here is what I do if I am considering selling a watch. 1 Yes wear it for a solid week playing it up and down with straps. 2. Look for any overlap in my current collection. 3. Put it away out of sight and out of reach for a solid month. If I do not miss it during that month, I move it along. Just be cautious of being too quick to sell, make sure it isn't one you will want to rebuy.

[@edwardklein5692]

Great topic

[@enriqueparedespinel1694]

Just in time, I'm thinking of flipping a watch, I'll try 3 tips of the list and see how it goes, but I'm not enjoying wearing this watch.

[@dc18616]

ready

[@SpooksGotHim]

Point 2a. If changing the strap doesn't work for you, and the watch happens to be a Seiko SKX. Do what I do. Mod it. You'll be surprised by just how new and different the watch now feels.

[@chrisherb3300]

Beautiful gifts/models (especially the Certina, love the color tones), I wouldn't even sell them if they weren't such. - Standard gold tone instead of the rosé one would've fitted better to you and the watchs design. - And last but not least,...you didn't invent the time, but the watch related comedy genre! 😉👍🏻

[@thedapperbiker6704]

Hilarious, on the spot 😁

[@Danyukon3443]

If you want to get rid of that explorer, please let me know!

[@jimmccaig7946]

The Hamilton in blue has a different dial than the rose gold/black, wonder why?

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

I´ve done this experiment before where I wore each of my currently 19 watches for 1 week. Tbh. I´m struggling to do that again, because it gets absolutely boring to look at just one watch for an entire week. So far there is 1 watch I´d instantly sell on ebay: Casio GBD-800. Its negative LCD display is absolute garbage. Impossible to read if you aren´t looking straight onto it in bright light.

[@WireHedd]

So Jory is "always posting some pole" in the community section? Wait....what?

[@thetimeteller]

Poll*

[@ahsanulrehan8779]

Hey Jory, big fan 😊😊. I was looking for a female watch for my bestie in the $200-$350 range. It's gonna be her first good watch. Could you please suggest me something? Thanks in advance

[@chriscon8463]

Got my wife a Citizen Eco-Drive; I’d love to get her an auto, but she would never keep it going.

[@ahsanulrehan8779]

@@chriscon8463 Thanks dude 😊😊

[@freedomwatches2454]

Also that gold Hamilton looks like it could be a f**e. Why was the "2" in the 12 halved out, but not in the blue dial silver version? Something's amiss..🤔

[@thetimeteller]

Because one is a newer model, genius.

[@Dr_Doe]

What if the gift i get is a fashion watch. Never feel like wearing it. Should i sell it?

[@jaycowper]

Just donate it

[@j.harbottle8928]

He was The Ye Olde Thyme Announcer ! (about herbs I believe) he waould walk the streets late and annouce "10'oclock and all's not well" he he

[@ChrisP2183]

::Sold 1987 Rolex Two-Tone DateJust two weeks ago::....I don’t even miss it.

[@thesinghchauhan2634]

Here !

[@larsstougaard7097]

There and everywhere

[@wescobts]

Open Hearts or skeletons have never been in my view, i could never warm up on them. I have a G-Shock thats on the sell list.

[@felixs.7243]

Why is wearing your watch for one week straight considered crazy? My current rotation is my Sinn EZM 7 for 1-2 months, my Sinn 156 for 2-3 weeks and my Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical for 2-3 days. Does that make me mad? I don't think so of myself.

[@thetimeteller]

Might sound crazy in regards to considering it as a solution to the problem posited in the episode.

[@okihaveaname]

Love my skeletons and open hearts. I sell watches that will get replaced with a newer spec'd watch (power, vph).

[@thebutcher1412]

New to this channel ! Who is Connie ? Lol

[@violinmke]

His girlfriend.

[@brandonb595]

When ya going to post on your other channel!!

[@yasyasmarangoz3577]

what

[@AliceJaneSyndicate]

I almost threw up when you did that dizzying "off reel" camera effect lol

[@raisingtwins6907]

What if it is Invicta do skip right to step 5

[@mikerotch6068]

There's always regret when I sell.... but then when I rebuy I don't like it as much as I thought I did.... and the cycle continues 😒

[@larsstougaard7097]

I kind of know how you feel, but I never flipped a watch because I think I will regret it, so I have 36 watches now. Just gonna have to live with it I guess 😊.

[@mikerotch6068]

@@larsstougaard7097 that's not a bad place to be 😆

[@reedgrabowski8314]

@@larsstougaard7097 watch collector or watch keeper?

[@larsstougaard7097]

@@reedgrabowski8314 horrible watch collector and great watch keeper 😉😁

[@VOIDVIDS]

just sell me that Bolder Expeditions v1 already :P

[@mrpipspoppersv9093]

The watch I am thinking of selling is a seiko monster and it belongs on a bracelet it would not look right on a strap. I buy nicer watches and the others get less appreciated.

[@athila.paixao]

You know you're obsessed with watches when the sentence "Wear a watch for a week" sounds disturbing to you :D

[@steveblake8766]

#539 thumbs up

[@jchiang1208]

Hi! I'm new to watches. Since you're talking about Hamilton, I've been eyeing the Hamilton Gent quartz watch. Do you think these quartz watches are worth ~$550? www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h32451641-jazzmaster-gent-quartz.html Thank you!

[@cptnzippy]

Hamilton is a good brand, but value on a quartz watch is in the utility...if you like it, and you’re going to wear it, great. Being quartz, know that for resale down the road, it will be less than a similar auto. Collectors in general don’t value quartz which could mean that it’s difficult to move. I have a TAG quartz chrono that I bought when I started out...nice watch I don’t wear...and really can’t sell...that I paid too much for.

[@SamrayGTR]

Short squeeze sell diamond hands watches...

[@mattmerc]

Anyone want a 1976 Timex Marlin? lol

[@SamrayGTR]

#thetimeNOTteller ...

[@KhalidHussain-zy8zn]

all the watches on the nato straps looked so ugly

[@watching_nyc]

All good pointers. Thanks!