Watches You Should Never Buy

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[@WatchesAndCars]

Important update! I just got a mail from Filippo Loreti and they are basically forcing me to take down this video. They are using the fact that I used a couple of pictures that they own, in this video. This is a great example of why you should stay away from this "scummy" company. They are trying to take it down because of the fact that I criticise them in this video. Regards GAW

[@nexonmozart581]

GreatAffordableWatches Brother what is your opinion about Skagen watches? should i buy or avoid?

[@nexonmozart581]

RhysFifa dont buy or dont avoid

[@broadwayblue222]

Kickstarter is a scam anyway. I'd stay away from anything raising money there.

[@litto2810]

Stay strong. Don't give in.

[@bananainyourhand]

Disrupting the industry!!!

[@juicyrino]

I went and bought a Dora the Explorer watch. Thanks for helping me make my choice!

[@dallasmellsop5488]

😂😂 legend

[@hurst2385]

I got me a transformer Megatron watch. I love it.

[@chapitkenchoro]

Good decision!

[@aadipattanaik7778]

@@hurst2385 does it transform?

[@kuongsam2314]

I bought a flip flap "Frozen" watch for my Love one, quite dazzling. ;-D

[@livingthattwelvelife2209]

For the love of God NEVER EVER EVER buy a Michael Kors watch. I do repairs as a hobby and I have seen better movements in Armitrons. Seriously. A $350 watch with a $15 movement. They are GARBAGE!!!!!

[@WatchesAndCars]

+Livingthat Twelvelife Yes you are totally right. Michael Kors watches are among the most overpriced fashion watches on the market! Regards GAW

[@chinyoongtat9247]

Livingthat Twelvelife hi, I'm interested in learning watch repair to be as a form of hobby as well. may I know, how did you first start ?

[@dragon7590]

And people that resale them think they're reselling solid gold with diamonds. They want as much as they paid for them.

[@MegaMcJacob]

Livingthat Twelvelife I've had a Michael kors watch for a while. Also have an armitron and fossil. And by far my favorite is the mk watch

[@elliotfinkelstein8532]

That's because Armitron is where the first Seiko quartz movements went.

[@Kale_Kale]

The truth is Seiko,citizen and all these "affordable" brands need to be better at marketing especially towards the younger generation. The reason DW, The 5th and other fashion brands are so popular is due to their smart marketing. Giving out watches to big youtube channels and other social media platforms is easy marketing, something the older established companies seem to not do.

[@gustavogutierrez2709]

Agreed. I bought a 5th a couple years back but have moved on to Seiko and Orient.

[@muhammadamin968]

I kinda feel sad about the people of my generation. I own a Seiko 5 and they literally have no idea what brand is that and instead fangirling/boying on fashion watches that have ridiculous price for the build quality

[@mazin13]

As a previous person mentioned, people who buy fashion watches don't care about history or movement. Seiko/citizen should talk about watch heritage and movements in their commercials. They should also mention how watch enthusiasts respect their brands more than a superficial fashion watch.

[@skynet7662]

Kale Kale you're an idiot

[@carlmanu]

The problem is marketing cost money thus it would inflate the prices on these reputable brands and render them “overpriced”... Fact is every single watch snob has had a kickstart brand. My own case was a swatch see-thru case and a Casio Illuminator.

[@WatchesAndCars]

Be sure to check out my giveaway! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6u8kI2md52anZY Regards GAW

[@Orangeman47]

People who buy fashion watches don't really care about moment or construction quality. People buy those watches for trend and style.

[@curlyhairdudeify]

SerenityNow Fashion watches? You obviously have never held one, a Gucci watch is way different than a Calvin Klein watch asides of both being quartz movements. The Gucci watch is of far superior steel, sapphire crystal, quality.....

[@MellowDTV]

You are missing the point. He's saying that people tend to buy fashion watches ie. DW because its more "better looking" than seiko and a normal person wouldnt know that seiko has a good movement, build quality etc. I both own DW and seiko skx i get crapload of compliments wearing DW's.

[@falented2]

That right there is the undeniable truth!

[@gustavogutierrez2709]

True. I bought a watch from the 5th a couple years ago because I loved how it looked and how I could style it. Now I’ve moved on from fashion watches and own an Orient and Seiko. Those are the only brands in my price range that catch my eye. I think a fashion watch is a good start to a young collector.

[@jstn_0000]

SerenityNow FACTS

[@almightyking4834]

Some good brands with affordable price. : Casio ,Orient, Seiko, Citizen, Bulova, Sthruling, Alba, QQ, Swatch -Worth and well built aint gon lie.

[@felixanto3882]

Are alabas good?

[@almightyking4834]

@@felixanto3882 never heard of it cant even google it haha

[@felixanto3882]

@@almightyking4834 Oh I thought you mentioned Alba..

[@watchandjewelryloft4713]

I do watch repair. These fashion watches are indeed overpriced and usually low quality. I know first hand. So many better options for around the same price and sometimes less.

[@adilniyaz1116]

Evocati || Orients and Seikos

[@NHGJLK]

Evocati citizen, vostok

[@1streetsurvivor]

Watchandjewelryloft what do you think about Versace watches? I really like the design of the Versace Dylos watch looks very modern to me and goes with my other clothing but never bought a watch of theirs

[@chuahaoen8153]

Watchandjewelryloft how about Timex watches. Are they good?

[@NHGJLK]

chua Hao En if you don't pay too much from them

[@bingcrosby1378]

if you have a budget around 200$ go for a Seiko.

[@bestopinion9257]

But Festina?

[@Gamexoozi]

What about Fossil?

[@hathaway.1166]

@@Gamexoozi Look at what happened to them now🤣

[@Gamexoozi]

@@hathaway.1166 what happened

[@tzovlask]

I've had a Tissot since 2004 and it is irreplaceable!!!

[@the_9ent]

Which model? I’m thinking of getting one too

[@tzovlask]

@@the_9ent tissot prc200 automatic

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic5889]

@@the_9ent seastar 1000 powermatic 80 bracelet

[@fredcalabrese6066]

Filippo Loretti refused to answer my question about where their watches are made.

[@WatchesAndCars]

They are made in China, no questions about it. We should also remember that chinese made doesn't necessarily mean bad. There are many micro brands that are chinese made but still have good build quality. Regards GAW

[@fredcalabrese6066]

I figured they were made by highly skilled Chinese toddlers. Bragging about doing away with the middle-man was a red flag. Not making being open about the country of origin is another one. Dodging the question ended any chance of me buying Filippo Loretti. At least, Vincero answered my question. I can buy a Orient Bambino at a similar price.

[@deepakmirchandani1291]

They are made in China but that doesn’t mean that they are bad - I just wish they wouldn’t misrepresent the origin

[@regthegg2292]

Bape is also made in China

[@everymanisyourteacher9951]

They are made in China. I own one myself. The Venice rose gold which looks like a ladies watch...lol

[@tayyabpirzada146]

Love that intro. Rain is so calming. stellar video as usual.

[@WatchesAndCars]

+Tayyab Pirzada Thanks man, always appreciate it! Regards GAW

[@dr.rolandwinter7529]

Tayyab Pirzada u

[@1701spacecadet]

This is why NONE of my watches are from 'fashion' brands. They are all from true watch companies.

[@bozhidarpetrov]

Tell me these brands. I m not into watches but I want to buy at this moment so what is your experience. I want simple design and not big watch for example Sidegren (denmark) watch.

[@dr.adityajayaswal77]

Finally an honest man who knows his watches and gives us a true straight up real picture of the current watch industry , we need more channels/videos like this.

[@idk-jg6xy]

I was litterly going to buy a DW watch tomorrow, but this video helped me. Thx :)

[@pedroanoka781]

idk Good for you, I personally would recommend the orient bambino, seiko skx, seiko sarb033 or Hamilton khaki instead.

[@md-lc8gq]

idk The Tissot Everytime looks very similar but is way higher quality, e.g.saphire glass and that for less money than the DW

[@pedroanoka781]

tabascosauce Man I love Tissot, I own a few myself

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

get a seiko 5, put a leather or nylon strap and magic!!

[@yeetiesandwheaties]

idk but it if you want

[@michaelforde4373]

Yes found a 24yr old Timex quartz indiglo at my dads house stuck a battery in it fired up straight away.

[@onebraincell5282]

I agree with this video, except for the Invicta. I am actually typing this with an Invicta on my wrist, and although it has only been about 8 months, the watch has been great to me. The case is actually rugged as all hell, and the crystal hasnt scratched (knock on wood) despite wearing it daily and bumping it into things regularly. Of course, I do think that $1000+ is quite ridiculous for an invicta, but I think they are definitely worth ~$100, which is what I paid for my model 0420 (all titanium). It looks fantastic, has 200m water resist, automatic movement (occasionally it can be off, but by no more than a minute), and I am actually incredibly satisfied with it. It is by no means a cheap watch. I would actually say that I recommend at least certain models. And for the point about them being ugly, isn't that up to the buyers opinion? You can't really call a brand bad because you dont like the style....... But anyways the rest of the video was great, just that one point didn't quite settle right.

[@davidskeeterskeeter1835]

Never buy a watch from a company that also makes perfume and clothes,,buy a watch from people who make watches with in house movements

[@ivcruz5807]

Would you also say that about a Gucci or Cartier watch?

[@benediktdecker1491]

David Boulton There are 2 exceptions Cartier and Blancpain.

[@ivcruz5807]

Benedikt Decker blancpain ? never heard of it. No exception for Gucci?

[@benediktdecker1491]

Ivan Cruz Yes Blancpain its a swiss luxury brand like Montblanc. They made the Fifty Fathoms that is like the "grandfather" of the Rolex Submariner. Very nice watches and gucci makes nothing but fashion watches nothing wrong with that but they should'nt claim it to be highend which it is'nt .Me personally I would never buy a fashion watch because my preference is horology.

[@stevescholler4846]

I’ve got 5 different Hugo boss watches and personally I love them

[@jpdavis6042]

Good point as to a $10 watch for $150. Avoid them. Invicta sub homage featured is the exception, not bad at all. All the options out there for budget buyers within Seiko/Citizen. These kickstarter names are ridiculous. Anyone buying a Hublot gets the prize for clueless.

[@bernardwashington9198]

Vavazelus

[@corntrolliovideorama3423]

I have a invicta sea spider that I love, looks good runs good does its job, don’t understand the hate for invicta

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Orient, Citizen and Casio have amazing value for under 100. You can even get a perpetual calendar with un house movement from Orient for under $100, with their 70's multi year calendar, one of the most unique watches I've seen

[@sailoreddie1]

I own two Invicta Pro Divers the 8927OB and the 8928OB watches, they are good watches for the price. While I agree they do have some ugly looking watches there must be a market for them. The Pro Divers are the exception though.

[@packisbetter90]

Hublot wouldn't be so bad if they weren't so fucking overpriced

[@senagangbe5804]

Nobody mentions the 5TH watches? They have low quality watches for a price qualified as "cheap" (150$). What makes them woest is that the artificially limit production, making them only available on the 5th on the month. I remember when I bought this very similar minimalistic all black watch on AliExpress for 6$ and compared it to my ftiends Fifth watch. I don't think I've seen someone almost cry from regret.

[@XBlockAcah]

Why bother buying a real DW when you can buy a fake one which is far cheaper (correct price) and don't lose a lot of quality because it's already crap in the first place.

[@TeabagDeluxe]

The sub-$10 watches on aliexpress aren't fake - those are the actual DW etc. watches without the branding. Which leads to your point that it's already crap in the first place :)

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

Keio Sim A $10 watch is all you need. People still buy them because they just work. In some ways you’re better off ignorantly buying a $10 quartz watch for $200 than buying a $1000 watch which requires a $300 service every 5 years.

[@jong9379]

@@user-xg6zz8qs3q If you buy watches for its basic utility that is to tell you time, then yes absolutely, you are right. But the point of buying high quality watches is so that you can own it for a LIFETIME. Just imagine buying one highly well made watch and passing it on to the next generation kids, and those watches STILL WORKING LIKE THEY ARE NEW! Last time I checked, a high quality mechanical watch is made to last atleast 300 years if it was given basic service from time to time. Not to mention, the artistry, hardwork, craftsmanship and the intense extremely complicated mechanical engineering that goes into making such a simple device that is a wrist watch. Imagine owning a watch that took like six months to produce for the company. These watches will end up becoming antiques of the future.

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

@@jong9379 Economically it still doesn't make sense, because servicing costs money. And please name a single person who just owns one watch and wears it everyday.

[@jong9379]

@@user-xg6zz8qs3q a lot of people do... Just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean people aren't wearing.

[@kojoigvfytgukhilj4884]

Love the videos; I'd love an orient star classic video, unreal quality

[@WatchesAndCars]

+kojoigvfytgukhilj Thanks mate , really appreciate it! Yeah that would be really nice. Unfortunately I haven't had the change to review one yet. Hopefully i will in the future. Orient make fantastic watches for the price. Regards GAW

[@user-ym4rg6km5n]

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[@ayakhalid1023]

I'm not sure what is your opinion based on! But I have bought a watch from MVMT for 89$, the look and quality of the watch is really nice!

[@burkholdst.rudderberg3574]

You have made many good points. As a watch collector, I have a few guidelines. 1. never pay more than $ 100.00 for a quartz watch regardless of the name on the dial.( An exception could be CASIO G-SHOCK. ) 2. The movement maker is more important than the name on the dial ( Most of the time they are different.) The exception would be if you are buying as an investment ( in which case I would say buy real estate instead of that Rolex! ) 3. There are many vintage watches out there that are no longer made but have very great quality. ( I collect watches and I will not shoot myself in the foot by telling everyone what to look for! ) 4. classic Swiss and U.S. made BULOVA watches are greatly underrated! 5. Russian VOSTOK amphibia watches are worth every penny ( As long as they are under $100.00!) 6. A well made classic American pocket watch ( Hamilton, Elgin, Hampden etc. ) is better ( and a better buy ) than a classic Swiss pocket watch .

[@Erik-xy5xj]

Burkhold St. Rudderberg I have a hamilton jazzmaster open heart and its awesome.

[@carrjeep7538]

I have a Wenger and a Seiko that are both quartz and were both between 100-200 dollars and both are excellent watches.

[@jonhettrick7969]

Nautica watches are made by Timex. I have never had a problem with any of my Nautica watches. a watch that I like victornox Swiss Army and my Bulova dive watch sea seeking. Citizen Eco-Drive that's a nice watch for the price. Invicta has hit or miss pieces because their quality control is just okay. You can get nice watches for a good price.

[@Daniel-tv9tb]

I bought a new Daniel Wellington for $50. Love the look... I have much better watches but for $50 it serves its purpose.

[@swabby429]

I was given an Invicta Professional with Japanese movement as a birthday gift. It has the gold-tone stainless steel construction and simple dark blue dial. It's not only quite attractive, its more accurate than I expected. It's been a good everyday watch for the past couple of years. This would probably qualify as one of the exceptions to the video's list.

[@Theophilustk]

what do you think of JBW watches?

[@jdstarek]

The punchline is "Do not buy fashion watches."

[@alfredyam2729]

u are exactly right. some rubbish watch company joint venture with them.

[@ronnyraygunz8718]

Invicta makes some of the goofiest watches ive ever seen! That being said the pro diver with seiko movmt is the best deal in watches. Awesome movmt, and a pretty damn good submariner vibe for 80 bucks

[@packisbetter90]

Invicta isn't that bad. At least they got something for everyone and anything u can imagine they probably got it lol. I got the Grand Diver swiss and its probably my most worn watch. Love it. But yah some of their stuff is out there

[@jayskywalker5049]

ronny raygunz Man I love it

[@danestetson3767]

You can’t beat invicta dive watch with sekio movement starting at $60.I have 6 and they all keep great time.

[@chrisantoniou4366]

I have two watches. A minimalist gold plated Seiko which is over twenty years old which I use as a "dress" watch, it still looks brand new and keeps perfect time. My every day watch is another Seiko, a Moon Phase watch I bought 35 years ago for $200. The glass is now a bit scratched, the crown is pitted and worn, there is some discoloration between the glass and rim of the watch, but it still keeps perfect time (gains about a second every four to five days). Many band and battery changes later, still going strong and shows no sign of giving up.

[@LuisMercadoorg]

I was about to say the Orient Bambino made difficult for companies to charge hundreds for quartz movement watches. The Bambino is superb, great looking, with a great Japanese automatic mechanism and cost just a couple of hundreds.

[@harvardford8752]

Any of these watches are nothing compared to my prized Sarb017 Alpinist ahaha I know it's not a massively expensive watch But for the price.... it's magnificent. Diashock, 20 bar water resist Pure Class ❤️

[@MrMarkworld]

I have one too.Love that watch.

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

Harvard Ford thats a true enthusiast watch...good choice👍

[@nigelnuj]

Great video, really objective information. What're your thoughts about grand Seiko watches? Vs Swiss brands

[@RogerRoger23]

Seiko and Citizen are great watches to start a collection. I would avoid Invicta as well. Nice video. I love the Hublot, AP comparison.

[@christogoal7798]

I like invicta with automatic movement sound very nice

[@tim2468]

Good video. Hope you do more...

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

"Quality" watches don't last a life time! They still need to be serviced every ~5 years and it often almost costs the price of the watch. I am assuming that most people would straight up buy a new watch over fixing their old one. So the argument of value for money is kinda moot.

[@adamszuszkiewicz1709]

The invicta grand diver and pro diver watches are an exception tbh, nh35a movements so you can't go wrong, especially at the price point of 100 or less

[@vincewhite5087]

I bought an Invicta pro diver. $90 cnd. Its been awesome. Its a seiko movement. Hacking & hand winding. Works great. Going to buy another. Plus the joy of annoying watch snobs, is worth it. Going to get a homage to Yachtmaster.

[@Carlos-pf6hd]

Does anyone here recommend the “FOSSIL” brand or should I stick to something like Seiko?

[@adityagupta-ri1si]

Fossil is a leather focus company , pretty watch faces but no value in movement they use

[@packisbetter90]

Fossil is ok

[@dinankarsharma1817]

Seiko anyday

[@leetronix]

I agree 100% with this video. Me personally I only purchase watches that made by watch companies only. I would or never have purchased a fashion watch for two reasons one your paying for the name of a brand that is not a watch company and two the materials used are so poor and cheap.

[@curlyhairdudeify]

Lee Hayes The quality is not poor and cheap. Go to the Gucci store, then Wal-Mart. Purchase a watch on each store, and compare the quality; I know that the quartz movement is cheap for a fashion watch, but the stainless steel that they use is of the highest quality, they use sapphire crystals, and the built quality is astonishing. They also offer automatic movements.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Today, watches are pretty much reduced to the role of jewelry. So what it looks like is actually more important to the owner than a fancy movement, since accuracy has, since the advance of quartz, been presumed to be good enough. The days of inexpensive watches losing many minutes of time each day are long gone.

[@marionmclaren4212]

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[@ajman1232]

I have a mix of quality branded watches and fashionable watches, and honestly I have been wearing a lot of the fashionable ones more often lately. Better recognition by the average person I run into, they look good and yes they are more likely to break, but they can also be gotten for great sales. I’ve gotten Armani watches for $50, that people compliment every time I wear compared to my omega watches which has a gorgeous movement, and amazing build quality but is barely recognized. And a watch is a statement piece in my opinion, to check the time we all have our phones or a computer close by at any given moment.

[@SanderGrolleman]

I once bought an MVMT watch for €140. When I received it in the mail, it looked nice, but I sent it back because of the poor quality. Since then, I regularly visit my local jewellery to scout for a more qualitative watch. Thanks for the video!

[@thepilotist7297]

The best brands for mid-range watches that offer high quality movements and genuine Swiss made construction are: Tissot, Wenger, Victorinox, Swiss Legend (increasingly hard to find for some reason), Invicta (be wary of the specific movements used), and Hamilton. The best Japanese brands are only Seiko and Citizen. If you want a really high quality watch (entry-level luxury), then I would recommend: Longines (highly recommend), Alpina (highly recommend), Hamilton (again), Baume et Mercier, Ball (highly recommend), Certina, Oris, Christopher Ward (highly recommended), Eterna, Oris, Luminox, Tudor (highly recommend), and Maurice Lacroix. Try to avoid buying quartz watches; not having to wind them is a benefit, true, but mechanical movements are far more accurate, not to mention more elegant. Hope this helps!

[@jimmybrown5062]

Flames Flyer you're kidding if you think mechanical watches are more accurate than quartz

[@AlexK-wp9ie]

Quartz is technically more accurate no matter where you are by sea or the alps since it’s powered not by movement/gravity but by its oscillation from the battery

[@marcelomontano88]

Flames Flyer mido is great brand too

[@Boss-xn3on]

Flames Flyer Are you kidding me? Quartz watches are waay more accurate than ANY automatic/mechanical watch.

[@corntrolliovideorama3423]

Flames Flyer got both a invicta and a Hamilton love them both

[@tameemz90]

And I also cant stress enough how stupid Hublot is a as a brand. They literally sell 50,000 dollar gold watches (with a rubber strap) that have ETA movements that are seen in watches that cost 2000 dollars or less. They dont even modify the movements by adding features or looks. They literally just put their name on the rotor. Now they do make 100k+ watches with in house movements, but anyone would have to be stupid to buy that over an AP / Patek / Lange

[@HiroYukimura07]

TameemZ I agreed that

[@MetalTrabant]

Not to mention that most of them are incredibly ugly... I wouldn't wear one even if they were free.

[@JoeDaFivefoota]

Rappers like em though... 😉

[@I_THE_ME]

Matthew Nekuza Bro you can't invent gold again. If it's not gold then it isn't gold.

[@andrewtan8253]

Well richard mille use rubber ,ap use rubber u idiot

[@WuxonnyTV]

I know a guy who started with Daniel Welington. They started dropshipping these watches from China. Their influencer marketing is great. They improved in quality, ofc, but it's for sure not worth the price.

[@DawsonGilson]

Awesome video! Thanks for the information! MVMT got me into watches, and I know they're cheap but they have a special place in my heart, but they got me to actually research watches and watch movements, and to learn what quality watches are/what they are made from.

[@EdSaenzDrums]

What i got from this video: Watches you should never buy but you should buy anyway because no one should ever tell you not to buy such watches. And don’t buy kickstarter watches but there are good kickstarter watches.

[@user-tk3mh3zl1r]

Yes, no one should tell you what to buy, fashion watches are bought mainly by non-watch hobbyist people, who just want a nice looking watch. This video could be for people who want to research about watches a bit, or want a real lasting watch.

[@felipenogueira7518]

What do you think about Fossil watches?

[@LastBastian]

I have no idea if they are shunned by watch snobs or not, but they have so many great looking styles. I started buying them in the 90's and I've owned many. Even though I own much more expensive watches today, my Fossil's are still some of the best looking. IMO

[@user-kk6ht1id5e]

The first (and only because I’m still new to the watch game) fossil watch I bought was one from the Minimalist line. It looks great, and since I don’t like being flashy, it’s perfect because it’ll still get compliments but it won’t make me look like I’m a big spender or anything if that makes sense. It’s really simple and elegant

[@howardflies]

The reason why those fashion watches are so similar is apparently they use the same supplier in Shenzhen, China. Basically what they do is they ask the supplier to send in some samples, they choose the one that they reckon will dish out the most money, put their logo on and charge you a couple hundred bucks. This was told to me by a watchmaker in the Melbourne Watch Company, despite them starting via kickstarter they are now known as one of the best microbrands, fully assembled in Melbourne Victoria and tested to bits before one even manages to reach your wrist. I have seen how they do stuff and they're just like the Germans, extremely perfectionist.

[@MrSuvvri]

I have an Invicta since a week and I like it. Its the pro diver 9094ob model. I bought it just because my orient mako 2 got stolen and i must say that for 100€ this watch is not bad at all, definitly ok for the price and I wont be scared to take it to work where it can get beaten up. It is VERY accurate, even more than my mako was (its not a problem for me anyway).

[@carlosmangual5141]

Suvvri every tired watch price

[@ahmedjunior1977]

Hi boss nice videos. What do you think about victorinox

[@WatchesAndCars]

+adil sultan Thanks man! I don't know that much about Victorinox honestly, but i have heard good things about them. They should be equal in quality to Certina, Tissot etc in the same price range. Regards GAW

[@ahmedjunior1977]

GreatAffordableWatches thank you

[@pagadqs]

You do realize ,that whether a watch is ugly or not ,is strictly personal opinion . Many people wear watches as more of a fashion statement , than they care for where the movement was made. If it keeps the time right , it's good enough , isn't it ? I can't afford super expensive watches , but I do like both my Invictas, just as much as I like my Citizen,TW Steel and my Bulova , I like my Tissot a little less , cause I prefer big case watches , and it is only 42 mm , but with that being said - the most durable watch I have is a $60 G-shock ... so ... I'd agree if your video was strictly about the quality of movement , but deciding for other people what is ugly or not is totally wrong. Oh , and I've had both my Invictas for over 7 years now , and apart from changing batteries , I've had no other issues ( and that G-Shock has been through hell and it's still running like a champ. The strap is starting to give out though , which is totally understandable , other than that - not a problem with it. )

[@laocheebye]

second the g shock vote. i just cant seem to leave a mark on the g shock no matter what i did to it.

[@HexagonASMR]

Invicta is a historical watch company that was founded in Switzerland in 1837, and was very well respected in watchmaking. The company was bought by a US based company in the early 1990's and that is the Invicta we know of today. Some of their recent models aren't the best in looks but comparing their quality to any kickstarter watch is disrespectful to a watchmaking company with as much history & heritage as them. Most of their automatic models have japanese automatic movements with durable stainless steel cases that are heavy. Even the water resistance is not bad on them (i can only say that about the Pro diver, don't really have any of the other ones).

[@Toogoodtobetrue458]

Citizen looked nice. I have a seiko 5 that just won’t quit. An orient with a loud rotor. And recently a eco drive citizen. Love them all.

[@nevgeniev]

+1 for mvmt watches. bought one - it's a pure crap from strap to movement :(

[@MrTheblackopsdude]

Most Kickstarter Watches Daniel Wellington MVMT Fashion Watches (Gucci, etc...) Invicta Hublot

[@Mpulsve0991]

I tried explaining to a friend why a seiko skx is better than a Nixon or Michael Kors but they could never see past the flashiness, or having it to wear out for the night. I get it some people just don't understand but the experience they would have and the quality there buying for equal or less price Is so much better.

[@luckyowl10]

great video, I recently bought a Seiko watch for 100$ and I can't be happier, it's extremely elegant, it has very resistant hardlex glass, awesome build quality for the price and can't stop thinking that it looks better than the "fancy" watches of some of my friends, which cost a lot more.

[@shadymike88]

02:47 that Bambino is gorgeous!! :D

[@shadymike88]

I will be ordering that from amazon in the near future. If you wish, you could put up an affiliate link so that i may help out your channel a little bit. let me know.

[@semvandenheuvel2653]

shadymike88 whatever version you take, be sure to take the second generation for a hackable one! I've thrown a milanese strap on mine and I couldn't be happier!

[@robreeves9825]

Great tip! They are much cheaper than Amazon and ship worldwide.

[@adityagupta-ri1si]

Orient watch has its fair share of issues, the rotor in the movement and the crown makes loud sound

[@TheBearCave]

Great video! I agree with you. I also loved your disclaimer at the beginning. I agree that people should wear what makes them happy. The only one that I don't agree with is Invicta. YES. They have some ugly watches but they also have some very decent ones. The Pro Diver is a wonderful homage watch at an incredible price point. Invicta also helps a lot of people get into the watch game... Now, if someone comes to me for advice on watches, I will then tell them how I feel about certain brands... Keep up the great work!

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

About fashion watches, they're so much cheaper at the grocery store or pharmacy. You can get a nice looking dress watch for $10. It's kinda hilarious how they cost so much more online. I think it's a fair deal, considering that it should last 1~2 years until the battery runs out. Most cheap quartz watches last 1~2 years.

[@borgybollozos2303]

I'm starting a watch collection and this video is great help. I'm buying a Thomas Earnshaw longcase automatic watch, but my concern is that what is the significance of the "jewels" in an automatic watch? And is it a bad automatic watch if it has no jewels? Coz some automatic watch has like "20 jewels" or "24 jewels". I am seeking your professional advise. Thanks.

[@Roadjull]

"If you want a sheep watch..."

[@daniellaw5285]

Invicta is not a Kickstarter company nor a fashion brandand it has been around since 1837. It is an American watch company but based in Switzerland. You are right about that they used Seiko or Swiss movements. And also yes, you can get a Seiko or Citizen for the same price but Seiko or Citizen will never give you the rugged cases that Invicta does for the $100 price point. I own a $150 Seiko 5 with no bezel with a 21-jewel movement. But if I pay $150 for an Invicta I can get the Pro Diver or even the Grand Diver with a 24-jewel and a solid case with an unidirectional bezel.

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

Daniel Law why would you support a company with a shitty ethos??? their a ripoff brand living off of a swiss marquee that was exstict a long time ago pretenting that there heritage........ you can't afford a sarb? or a skx?

[@TribeVoice]

Not sure about Invicta. No sapphire crystal and I hear about their cases falling off during dives... Maybe I'll get one just for kicks.

[@ivanjo6478]

I bought my invicta just as my 'toy' watch. It's only $60 quartz daytona-style watch. But I ended up like using it for daily beater until I buy my own real daytona 16500.

[@aersn4locs]

Daniel Law this guy knows his stuff. good point

[@PeresD]

I have several Invicta watches over ten years old,no problem,they all have the reliable Seiko NH 35 A movement.Don't knock it until you try it.

[@hawkeye924]

I agree with you regarding Invicta. I purchased three different watches from them, mostly the skeleton type and clear base plate. All three stopped working right after the warranty expired. Fool me once, shame on you..... Fool me twice, shame on me. Never again will I waste my hard earned money on a Invicta. I purchased all three watches within six months of each other.

[@JoseHernandez-nn9hk]

Hey, how do you feel about the vincero watches? I would like to hear some feedback because i am thinking about purchasing one.

[@keiweetay5306]

Hey Jose personal opinion, they belong to the same category. The movement isn't worth the money. Don't bother

[@docholliday4292]

Would not have a fashion watch for free, over priced cheap rubbish, rather have a Citizen Eco or a Seiko.

[@Sw15sH]

hi GAW, any thoughts about Fossil watches? and is it true that they make the watches of MK, Burberry, Gucci? and just rebrands them? thanks in advance :) been watchin your videos and it helped me a lot to decide what watch to buy :)

[@WatchesAndCars]

+Edd Lanuza Hi :) Great too hear that my videos have helped! Good question. I think that Fossil stands for the production of watches from MK, BB etc. And I would say that Fossil and MK, BB watches are equal in quality in general. But Fossil do have some decent watches that are "Swiss Made". On sale I have seen some of them go for around $250. For that price they are the cheapest watches with the STP1-11 movement. The STP1-11 is a great automatic movement(clone of the ETA2824 but considered a bit more accurate in the standard grade from what I have heard) that is owned by the Swatch group. They also own Fossil. In general I would say that Fossil is a typical fashion brand and that you should stay away from them. But honestly I would rather buy a Fossil then a MK as MK are even more overpriced. So if you find a Fossil with the STP1-11 for a really good price and you think the watch is good looking, I would consider it. Otherwise I think the money is better spent elsewhere. Regards GAW

[@jeannettelee4062]

Ronnie o,sulevaln

[@neilpiper9889]

@@WatchesAndCars Fossil is not owned by Swatch group. Eta movements are.

[@tonystark9425]

Hey Brother! What so you think about timex? I mean for under 50 bucks they aren't Bad for that Pricepoint, right?

[@WatchesAndCars]

Yeah Timex are great. Good Quartz watches for a resonable price. I would stay away from the new vintage inspired dress watch they released a couple of months back, as you can get an actual vintage Timex for a lower price. Regards GAW

[@kheldaur2107]

Couple of years ago I bought a Tommy Hilfiger watch. It was good looking, not too expensive, like 150 dollars, and worked very well for the couple of years. It wasn't amazing or anything, but just a nice basic watch. Gave it to my friends a month ago and he really likes it.

[@garyabrahams7609]

Disagree with you regarding Invicta William. While I can appreciate your input I do t believe you know of the built quality of the time piece. 1000m dive depth, Swiss made engines, automatic movement, quality stainless steel and titanium cases. Value far our ways the like of seiko, citizen. Also the 50mm units are great on the bigger person as opposed to the smaller gent.

[@NITTY103166]

@gee Invicta also produces watches with Swiss movements, both automatic and quartz.

[@bobbyjocowpoke1057]

I have two steinhart watches, and love both of them. I wear my ocean one dive watch in the ocean and have never had an issue.

[@Zackysmallz]

do you have the ceramic or aluminum bezel? I am looking to buy one but am not sure what option to go for. I love the shine of the ceramic but online photos make it seem somewhat illegible in certain light

[@bobbyjocowpoke1057]

I have the aluminum bezel on the dive watch.

[@Callrissian]

I also have 2 Steinys an Ocean44 GMT with sapphire pepsi bezel and the JG 74 Ltd Edition Pilots watch both keep better time than any of my COSC certified watches even though they just have ETA movts. I also bought a Filippo Loretti Venice Blue/Gold automatic and can confirm is not a bad build quality at all, I've seen a LOT worse. The Autos do have a Citezen/Miyota Movt fitted (Just checked with the Loupe and it's a Miyota 9100 Movt ). Can't say where they are built but are shipped from Lithuania according to the DHL shipping data.

[@JoeDaFivefoota]

Steinhart aren't crap. They are great watches with great movements (usually ETA 2824-2) and I can appreciate them but the knock on them is that they are all pretty much homages. I can make my own homages with ETA movements for a lot less so I don't buy steinharts but they are good watches. Just not very original.

[@StellarBlue1]

I have been collecting watches for over 40 years. To this day, I still enjoy my Automatic Orient, Seiko and Citizen watches the most. There are so many kinds and faces and they are incredibly accurate and reliable. I have Swiss, German and other watches that are excellent, but they cost a lot more and truthfully, not as much fun at a lower price..

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Fashion watches are just that. Fashion. For the rest of us enthusiasts, we know what to buy and at what price. The cheapest watch I own is a 1954 Longines tank with a 9L movement. I paid 385.00 and for that I got a super movement with class and style. I'd go as low as Tissot as far as brand is concerned. They don't all have to include in house movements, but I prefer them. The last watch I bought was a 1966 Omega Constellation with a 561 movement. Not a pie pan, but at 1,200.00 I got a world class calibre that has proven itself over the last 5 decades and more. And it was in excellent shape because it was loved and taken care of. The more the initial investment, the more likely that care will follow.

[@jeremiah4195]

Wish I would of saw this much sooner spent too much on an invicta at the mall

[@WuBloodKin09]

Lol, I've seen those Daniel Wellington's in the mall at the kiosks..talk about a shitter watch Lmao 😂 this would be it for sure, damn there's a sucker born every minute buying that garbage

[@inregionecaecorum]

Upgraded from a Lorus to a Seiko myself, not that there is anything wrong with Lorus, they tell time better than any mechanical watch, but I rather liked the idea of a Seiko Kinetic movement.

[@Deathknight2802]

Hello ! I'm thinking of buying an bronze with black stripes watch from "Just Cavalli".I really like the design but I'm afraid for the movement and for the bronze.Will the bronze fade or turning "green".Will be interested about an opinion in "Just cavalli" watches, because it's my first watch and dont have a lot of knowledge about watches.Will really appreciate if you can help :)

[@Donfiore]

Pal, what do you think about Carnot Watches?

[@wildbill9919]

You better watch out. The Invicta fanboys are going to destroy your car!

[@ivanjo6478]

Great video, keep it up. Also, I saw Tudor blackbay almost at the ending of the watch, I assume you're talking tudor as a good quality watch, not in the same category as hublot, right?

[@WatchesAndCars]

+Ivan Jo Indeed. The Tudor BB is an amazing watch(probably my next watch even). But $3000 for the ETA version was a bit to much even though the build quality is outstanding. Regards GAW

[@ivanjo6478]

GreatAffordableWatches well, I'm not aiming to buy the eta version even though usually they offers great discount. the in house movement is the one that i would buy

[@maromorostar6621]

The Emporio Armani Ceramica ar1400 is a great watch and very elegant, had it for years and it still keep the great shiny look, no scratches, are very accurate does not lose time. And many people ask what kind of watch im wearing, they think it looks very cool, its a eyecatcher.

[@djordjepetrovic1399]

what do you think about casio edifice?

[@shahbazshaikh8172]

Djordje Petrovic edifice is really good..because I have one...worth it..if your planning to buy then it's a good idea..

[@northof-62]

Good quality for the money.

[@noahdeboers]

Well Edifice is technically a derivative of Casio who also make the G-Shock, so I imagine the build quality is quite good. However I don't know if the watches hold their value. They look nice if that matters and I guess it's worth it if the watch doesn't break.

[@jAyBeE69360]

hi should I buy an Edifice?

[@elmercamarse]

Jacob Benniks I’ve owned two edifices and they are tireless workhorses. I bought them cause they look like more formal type of gshocks (all rubber watches don’t match my personality). But don’t get anything beyond 150$. If you plan on spending more than 150$ then i suggest seiko snz or skx line of watches. I own a snzf15 on leather straps and it looks much more badass than my edifice. Not to mention better quality.

[@regthegg2292]

I agree with every watch company on this list accept Invicta. Their watches are not ugly, but unique. And the quality is not too bad. They also are always on sale in Amazon.

[@hallquiche]

The one Kickstarter watch i'm going to buy is the Werenbach Soyuz booster shell one. They have automatic Swiss made movements and are attached to a great story.

[@bluelifemedia]

You can tell a lot about a Man by his shoes and by his timepiece. A quality timepiece is fairly easy to spot. Bad shoes are as well. LOL

[@kevinc.5073]

Kelsey Thomas You can tell a lot about a man that judges people based on their material possessions.

[@Zettel9016]

You two completely missed the point he was making about how to tell if a man has class. Perhaps it suddenly dawned on you that you don't have any. Probably. Your response was very self revealing in that regard. Laughable actually.

[@clintjohnson1023]

Zettel 9016 this is 2018,the whole idea of "class" at this point is something people such as yourself use to make yourself feel superior to someone else. So the idea of laughing or shaming someone because you think they lack class shows more about your character. Character is something that's much more important than class.

[@thewindscreams]

Everyone here is missing the point.

[@aganokiravu5849]

Are you Swedish?

[@noice1904]

about tissot ?? can you give me some advise should i buy a tissot watches, i'm going to buy a tissot luxury but the watches of seiko, citizen and orient make me think more, pls give me some advise tissot , citizen , seiko , orient .1 in 4 brand, i like casual wactch, have day date and under $500. basic watch or dress watch, i hope you help me about my question, i dont know what should i buy, tissot, seiko,citizen,orient who is the best casual and dress watches, and quality. my englissh too weak, thank you for help me

[@awesomeerr8765]

Invicta is great man. Everybody hates on different brands for dif reasons. Most bs. If you like it and its good then good. Maybe someone had a different experience and think its bad. Never know until you try.

[@sammysinatra]

great affordable watches - Hamilton - Oris - step up - Breitlings - Omega - Panerai - my Opinion.

[@aestechtic7608]

Omega????? It's not affordable though

[@dropfactoryrecords1114]

I see Armani watches, i throw up

[@curlyhairdudeify]

Drop Factory Records Why? They have both quartz and automatic movements.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Bacchanalia Because they are overpriced as hell, cashing in on the brand name. This whole fashion house garbage is a scam. Same with these retarded "designer" or "fashion" brands like Supreme or Obey or Comme des garçons or some idiocy like that, where you just stamp your stupid logo on something and it costs 10x more One buys a Versace pair of sunglasses and they get a general low quality product, where they could get something much better if they looked beyond brand name and actually did their research

[@alexandermc416]

I don't like them either.

[@ElCajondePepillo]

Some thing that it's not mentioned here is that, some of the designer watch brands are produced by a watch company, like Swatch Group with Calvin Klein or the Timex Group with GC, Guess and Versace, and others. In their Swiss Made version the movement is a Ronda or ETA, and some time its prices are very cheap!.

[@Ramiobomb]

Hey man, thanks for the video!!! But I have a question, what is your opinion on Vincero and the Fifth watches?

[@dariussilber1128]

I'm always touched to tears when watching your videos. could you please put a different background music ^^ I like your videos but the music is too much

[@meisonkamei7785]

Haahahahah

[@erosplay3324]

I was gonna buy a Gucci watch but than I realized it looked like a Neff watch from zummiez lmao

[@roshyamamoto3318]

investment? I stick to Casio, especially the Gschock ones. $50-$100 dollars, and they'll be with you forever as long as you have a battery and band in your closet. the dw-6900bd-8t shock given to me in 1995 still works perfectly up to now. 22 years and all I needed is to change the battery every 2 years and the strap every 7 years.

[@FehadBilgramiChannel1]

Great video. Good to see gutsy review