You Have To Break Your CHEAP Watch ADDICTION |

[@arthurscargill8010]

Buying cheap automatics is a good way to help you understand what you really want from a watch *and* what you can't stand. Have some fun, make some mistakes, know when it's time to move on, just like many other areas of life. Thanks for the video Christian, take care.

[@TheoandHarris]

Absolutely - wonderful point. Thanks so much, man!

[@Mtalll1]

the thing is when you handle seikos and orients, you start to question spending more than 500 dollars on a watch.

[@possessedslig]

Mtalll1 true I have one of each and they're wonderful timepieces, I still haven't found a luxury grail watch I really want so I'm happy with them for now

[@alpaybyrktr]

Exactly... Especially Seiko. I mean, I would spend 200 bucks for Seiko any day rather than spending 20K for an AP. What more can you ask from a watch when you have an automatic Seiko? It really gives you everything for those 200 bucks.

[@angelabby2379]

Alpay Bayraktar do ur automatic watch have the ticking sound ,m

[@flhxri]

This is why I can't justify spending thousands. Seiko has everything I am looking for.

[@julesthewalker]

Dont like grand seikos?

[@planetdee3587]

A large portion of cheap watch addiction comes from being impatient when it comes to saving for what you really want. Once you get your grail, sometimes you slow down a lot in buying.

[@TheoandHarris]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

I'm a lucky guy. I haven't tried hard at all, and now I'm with my grail. It's cheap too.

[@chronomatick9141]

just curious.. whats that grail of yours?

[@planetdee3587]

Rolex Datejust 116234 Silver dial with the fluted bezel and stick indices on jubilee bracelet. Wanted one since I was a little kid.

[@chronomatick9141]

solid choice either way!

[@UltraDoug]

I know this is a 6 year old vid, but three days ago I broke my cheap watch addiction and I’m thrilled I did. Changes everything.

[@stephenrhodes7758]

Why? Some people just don't see the value in luxury watches which is understandable really. The pricing is becoming utterly ridiculous & as far as i can tell it's only gonna get worse. If they're happy snapping up cheap watches what's the harm in that?

[@TheoandHarris]

That's why I recommended equally cheap vintage watches - diversifying the collection, giving it more depth and long term enjoyability!

[@stephenrhodes7758]

A few couldn't care less at the luxury aspect of collecting & i don't have a problem with that. It would be an ideal world if everybody would diversify but in reality it ain't ever gonna happen. Some will stick with high end some with low & others like myself will dabble in each & every field. You do however make a valid point when it comes to vintage pieces because they do offer the buyer an entry point into the luxury field that isn't eye-wateringly expensive.

[@mikehoward5004]

After buying about 25 cheap autos, I have a good idea of size,(divers, chrono, 3 hand)_ sport, casual and dress. Dial colors. Band vs.bracelet. All the permutations. I'm finaly done buying Parnis, Swiss Legend, Seagull, etc. Took about 1.5 years. Lots of entertainment for cheap thou. All educations cost money. At least I didn't spend it on booze, strippers or gambling.

[@jmeler1254]

Mike Howard i am a addict for Parnis

[@mrfuriouser]

Mike Howard Ironically, all things that go well with wearing watches...

[@jamesptanner]

This

[@Chris-es3wf]

Parnis is probably the worst thing out there. Hell, I put Chinese quartz shitters over Parnis.

[@luap89]

I can say boozing and wearing my GMT Master II makes me chipper :)

[@TheGabrielino98]

Not everyone can afford to buy really expensive luxury pieces. For some people, $500 is an expensive watch. I have found good watched for less than $500. Seiko Sarb, Orient Star GMT, etc.

[@TheoandHarris]

For most people $500 is an expensive watch! No argument there!

[@Kenzabukuro]

After I watched this I ordered an SKX007J.

[@augustinf]

Ken why the J?

[@frankieabril2766]

Augustin Fabre made in Japan. SKX 007k made in Malaysia

[@garywillacey9979]

Watch collecting is a personal thing & choice. A vintage Hamilton may not be the look or taste for some collectors, modern affordables may be what they love. This sounds more like a sales pitch to me, I think that the watch enthusiast will know when they want to sell & upgrade their collection. I myself love Hamilton as well as Omega etc, but if someone enjoys collecting watches priced at £30 even though they can afford watches far more expensive it is not for anyone to tell or push for them to collect someone elses choice. This may be brand snobbery on your part. Not everyone cares if a collection grows in value, it's about personal choice & enjoyment. My advice is, buy what makes you happy, keep within your budget, wear & enjoy your watche(s) regardless what another person wears on their wrist. "Financial easy way", what a stupid thing to say Thanks for your opinion.

[@hyperchord]

I can't decide on which 100 to 500 dollar seiko. How do you expect me to decide between 5000 dollar watch?

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

To be totally honest, I'd rather have 10 cheap watches than 1 expensive watch. As we all know the holy grail doesn't really exist. Having 1 is just too boring for me, and I love variety. A lot of the times I find cheap watches can have serious depths in their history, you just need to dig deeper and find them out yourself. Rarity also exists in cheap watches, and sometimes their stories can be interesting if not more so than some overly-hyped expensive watches. I guess I'm not looking for prestige in watches, as I'd much rather be different with my collection. I picture myself as an explorer constantly looking for undiscovered territories, and I'm confident that breathe and depth are present in my collection.

[@Chris-es3wf]

And then you realize you have 15 watches that aren't worth getting serviced, and you're left with non-functioning junk...

[@KingKsEDC]

@@Chris-es3wf unless they dont need servicing haha. Or you take half the money it cost to service a luxury watch and go out and buy 15 more watches. Haha.

[@stemikger]

I can't argue with what you said and it makes sense. However, I think everyone is unique in that regard. I am an stock investor and it is not only my passion but made me wealthy. When I built my Timex collection, I didn't do it for future value. I did it for the love of the company and what it means to me. My idol is the late John Bogle (founder of Vanguard) who wore a 20 year old Timex every day. It is not an amazing watch in any way, but it means something about what kind of person I am and always want to be. Although I made my millionaire dream come true and can easily afford a Rolex, I choose to wear the old school Timex because it reminds me of my mentor, my dad and grandfather. I also love the history of the company. I know this watch collection will never be worth anything but as I said, I invest elsewhere and do this for the love of it, plus I really do love the look of Timex watches (it reminds me of a simpler time). Not sure if my rant made sense, but some things were not meant to be explained and I think that is a big part of this Timex obsession. P.S. I also drive a 12 year old Nissan Versa with 200K miles. It is not because I'm cheap, but I really love the crusty look and style of this little car. Like I said not everything was meant to be explained. I also get a real kick when I meet up with some of my other wealthy friends and they are pulling up in the Mercedes, BMW's, Lexus, etc. and I pull up in my beat up Versa wearing a $30 Timex. That just makes me feel like a real original who doesn't give a crap about what people think of me. They also mostly wear Rolex and I know they don't know anything about watches, so what does that tell you. lol.

[@FlipFlopsQ]

Great video -- People often confuse collecting with accumulating. Collecting involves a level of curating certain/specific pieces, whereas accumulating doesn't and is often price motivated (inexpensive).

[@washingtonfootballfanwgil8392]

Thanks for this video. Federico made a similar video last week and I now see the light. I am quite new to this hobby and had convinced myself my collection would have to be bottom tier pieces. I had an epiphany. I have decided to halt buying another Seiko, Orient, or Amphibia. My plan is to save for a Speedmaster. As with anything, patience is a virtue.

[@Cougar139tweak]

You can by an Omega Seamaster for the cost of a nice Seiko or pricey Orient if you like vintage....

[@washingtonfootballfanwgil8392]

With some discipline, I'll get there. Actually, it's the Speedmaster Reduced is what I have set my sights on. Your point is well taken. Thanks

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

Redskins Pride WGIL Omega Speedmaster is a great watch but theres nothing cheap about seiko's & Orient's higher end lines.

[@Cougar139tweak]

Carlos De La Cadiz No totally agree, I think Affordable is a better word then cheap.... It's hard to save for a big dollar grail when there are all these awesome mid range watches....believe me I KNOW I got a buncha Orients!!!

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

RED There are Seiko Credors that rank up there with Vacheron Constantin and a Grand Seiko is superior to a Rolex in finish and more high tech and innovative. Think they meet grail watch standards.Also Royal Orient is up there too,not mid tier.

[@weswood151]

So what is a "cheap automatic"? I'm personally in the TGV camp and I think that value can be had for almost any budget. So are we talking Parnis or are we talking Squale and Steinhart?

[@planiverse00j]

Parnis, Squale and Steinhart are all "cheap" automatics.

[@weswood151]

Not sure I'd lump Parnis in with Squale and Steinhart, buy OK.

[@planiverse00j]

They are obviously very different watch brands, and they all offer value as you say. But, that's not the point I think he is making in this video.

[@Chris-es3wf]

Here's the thing with Parnis... you just bought a fake product from a company that only steal designs. As John Oliver would say... "Cool".

[@augustinf]

Chris it steals designs, but if you like the design you can just add one easy in your collection... if you like it enough one day you could go for the real deal

[@JoeyP-hu3hp]

You're right. Collecting cheap automatics can be very tempting. Then you realize you have put enough money on it to buy a better one. Dont rush.

[@seancatacombs]

I love the saying "to know the price of everything and the value of nothing" because it covers both ends of the spectrum: Those who spend for tons of bargain luxury items purely for retail therapy, and those who shell out for big-ticket items purely because they cost a mint and many tastemakers covet them. A good barometer point for luxury addiction is when you're pulling the trigger purely for either reason. Buy what YOU enjoy; never, ever break the bank for luxury items regardless of what they cost per capita (they're just luxuries) and you should be good. Another good policy is to only cop items you'd be happy to pass down to friends or family when/if you fall out of love with them. I've given tons of thrifted excess dress shirts and sport coats to friends and family who needed them and it was infinitely more satisfying than flipping them on eBay for nickels on the dollar.

[@TheoandHarris]

I absolutely agree! I think the significantly larger emotional burden falls on those retail therapy people, actually. Thanks for watching!!

[@jboggs]

Very interesting topic. Personally I have a few cheap watches mixed into my collection, where they fill a specific purpose or frankly just speak to me in some way. It's difficult at times to not overdo it though, so to your point I agree that you need some sort of thought into the overall direction of your collection. I had to resort to setting a maximum number on my collection to stay in check!

[@TheoandHarris]

Absolutely! I totally agree with you, man!

[@jmcrofts]

Did you make this video for TGV? ;)

[@TheoandHarris]

Definitely not! I love his collection- the depth created by his manually wound tissot and Tudor Day Date alone is terrific!

[@Chris-es3wf]

Tudor Date-Day* Also, TGV is an ass clown.

[@andydoe9784]

I definitely feel better selling off my collection, and starting again, I've gained so much info over the last three year's, hopefully I won't make any more mistakes, great vid.

[@TheoandHarris]

Thanks so much for watching, Andy!!

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

I cannot do it, and I desperately want to. I blame Orient and jerks like T&H selling easy-to-own vintage on eBay. I do not need any more Orient's or 1960's Omega's, but I keep buying them.

[@MrRoyck10]

Thanks for your honesty on this topic, not all watches can even be classified as a collection and Seiko typifies a fun brand that some people takes too serious. Watch collection can be an expensive hobby and there is no easy way out.

[@hdp82]

It depends on what you value. Do you value brand and heritage, or do you value watch-making in general. I own a Datejust 2, but I also have the Orient 300M, a Mako USA and a Steinhart Ocean One Legacy. I like brands that offer quality, regardless of the price point. Japanese automatics like Orient are amazing, and made in house, which adds workmanship value to the piece. But good luck getting them serviced. While Steinhart offers amazing quality, with ETA movements (elabore in some) that can be serviced easily. I love my Rolex, I bought it as a grail, but do I think it should cost what it costs, no. I'll buy anything from and Armida to a Rolex, or an AP if I could afford it. Its not about the price, its what you value in the time piece. Sometimes microbrands make improvements that swiss watchmakers are too stubborn to make. Like sapphire dome, or an extra mm on the size of the case, this catches my attention too. Go for value. Whatever value may mean to you.

[@MrRasRooster]

I like Bulova, Citzen, & Seiko. Those brands are my go to for my collection. I might buy a Tag or Brietling but I gotta focus on bigger and better fish.

[@Mrkaranuk]

Would you consider a watch with miyota 9015 automatic movement a cheap watch? please share your ideas? Regards

[@bearclooneywatches4186]

One of your best videos! Great advise! I simply agree 100% This video might help many.

[@TheoandHarris]

I'm so glad you enjoyed!!

[@CaptainZed]

I made a similar mistake a few years ago with the micro diver brands so a little more expensive per watch. I had like 15 of them... I eventually realized it would be wiser to have a few really nice watches that mean more to me so sold all of my inexpensive micro diver hoard. Great video by the way. Good advice. Cheers.

[@Drive-n-Vibe]

I'm loving mine so far

[@CaptainZed]

Not sure what the deal is with all the gay trolls..

[@apowers7783]

+Captain Zed Alfie, gay?

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Theo & Harris are a couple though!

[@Chris-es3wf]

Sir Alphred Powell is one of Archie's ladyboi's

[@rkowed]

lol it's funny you made this video. I noticed I was falling into that trap, and stopped. I don't have that many watches, buy I do have enough to realize I will soon not be able to wear them all...

[@TheoandHarris]

Glad I made it then!!

[@RobinHood-us7sg]

Great vid. I'm currently saving for my 1st Rolex. I think back to 10 years ago when I started collecting urban art. I could've bought cheaper art but I saved for my Banksy, Peter Blake, Damien Hirst etc. Glad I bought them back then cos I can't afford to buy them now!!!! Respect 👊🏻

[@TheoandHarris]

Hhahhahaah too funny! Enjoy them!

[@johnsanford6078]

That being said, what is a good way to get rid of those automatics? I'm talking brands like Tissot, Steinhart, Squale, etc. Ebay?

[@bobbydixon9348]

How much did that hema chronograph sell for???

[@willsmith1170]

Why don't you have a link for the shop in the description?

[@nelsona779]

what would you consider cheap

[@jeffdj1975]

Thank you for making this video!!! I was addicted in filling up my case. I trimmed down a 12 piece to a 3 piece collection! Quality over quantity brotha!

[@TheoandHarris]

Absolutely. Enjoy the collection, man!

[@elic3395]

I am starting my watch collection with not expensive brands. I have and orient (bambino), 2 seiko (snk803 & sarb017), 3 casio (mudman, f91w & 1 with calculator), a timex (intelligent quartz with crono), 1 citicen and a tissot visodate black dial, that's bad?

[@jyeox]

Eli C Cheap watches are an excellent way to kickstart your collection, its to help you explore what you really like.

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

Amen brother!

[@TheoandHarris]

Cheers buddy!!

[@babadook8874]

what entry level would you rate the Oris Aquis they're kind of small on the wrist thanks

[@TropicThunder54]

I think they are one step above entry level swiss automatic. I Rank them above Tissot, Hamilton, Eterna, Glycene, Squale, Jean Richard, Certina, and maybe Longines.

[@babadook8874]

thank you so much my only problem is how small is the case but I agree it's an excellent watch

[@TropicThunder54]

I own the oris pro diver. Its a huge watch at 48mm case width.

[@babadook8874]

that's a nice size actually bigger than my GMT and my EXPLORER II

[@smartmouthriveria]

Ok I kinda agree, it's saying add more valve with more expensive time pieces here and there, I get it

[@eddieshearman9967]

I'm 14 and love cars and watches so I have decided to collect as many as I can watches designed by car manufacturers

[@roaddogg800]

I honestly think the best value in watches fits right into the $100 to $400 range. Sure, I'd like a luxury watch but there's no way I'd spend $10k and above on a single piece when there's so much variety & style available in the sub $500 range. I have about a dozen watches and none cost over $500. I'm perfectly content. I'll save my 10k investment for traveling.

[@blubblee6533]

a rolex daytone used to cost 300 dollars in the 70's-80's

[@TheGabrielino98]

Everyone should find their price range, choose a style they like, pick a color, narrow down the choices, then make the purchase. In the beginning, there will be a learning period, and some bad purchases, some good ones. But eventually you learn what you like. And can choose maybe 2-3 watches to last a few years.

[@TheoandHarris]

Absolutely!

[@mickey_mouse_watch]

Enumerate some cheap automatics. Some are old -- like around 25 years old --- and some are recent -- like no more than 5 years old. Which ones do you get rid of? Sometimes the cheap automatic has a certain value to you; for instance, I have a watch with a Russian-made movement that has an alarm complication (like the JLC cricket). Do I get rid of it because it's cheap (it didn't cost more than 50 bucks many years ago)? Subjectivity is definitely involved here and sometimes it is hard to 'quantify' what we mean by value. This comment is too long! Sorry. Good show, C.

[@matthewspaltro7142]

I could buy a 100 Parnis on amazon right now and be happy for a long time.

[@generalpatton272]

Would you consider a steinheart ocean 1 vintage military a cheep watch?? I want a sub but can't for lots of reasons, I could save for a black bay but honestly I'm not crazy about the height/shape of the case. Any opinion of yours would be valued.

[@jamesji8574]

Go for the black bay. DO NOT buy a shitty steinhart

[@jimphone]

Please don't buy a Steinhart. Do yourself a favour check out tudor subs if you've got the cash for a black bay.

[@apowers7783]

Don't be a wuss, It' gotta hurt or it ain't worth it but if need be find yourself a good accountant or take the coin out of your child's college fund.

[@weswood151]

Opinions are like A-holes... I really enjoy my Steinhart and I feel exactly the way you do about Subs and Black Bays. I think Steinhart offers an incredibly well-built watch for the price. Frankly, I've chosen a profession that I love that will never allow me to justify spending $5-10k on a watch and that's why I prefer TGV over the Paul Pluta types. I think you can find quality at almost any price range and you can enjoy something that is ion your budget. Finally, you won't loose money on a Steinhart OVM. Just look at the used prices for the OVM on Watchrecon.com, they're more than Steinhart asks for a new one.

[@weswood151]

Watch Addict, I understand the unoriginality aspect and that's why I can't abide the Ocean one watch. However, the vintage line that pays homage to a long discontinued and truly classic design is something I can appreciate. Just my approach to it.

[@SpliefDaGrief]

How dare you disrespect my glorious Seiko 5 😤😤😤

[@relosapulso]

SpliefDaGrief ya he doesnt respect other brand with a reliable and durable time piece

[@fb8568]

Christian what do you suggest on affordable moonphase?

[@TheoandHarris]

I don't have a suggestion at the moment! Have you seen the Zodiac on theoandharris.com??

[@hyperchord]

Wow that watch is so pretty and functional, but damn, I'd be worried about the movement in a watch so old

[@andrewhutchinson1400]

Another great video! Keep them coming :)

[@TheoandHarris]

Thanks so much!

[@azizhusseinz2083]

Great vid, collection should be not you regret, lol :D. Have a reason to buy and knowing the watch are the important thing

[@mikehoward5004]

I have Swiss to Chinese. An $80-$150 Parnis will allow me to decide if a style/size and not cost much to flip. I agree with the watch bloat. I finally slowed down after 1.5 years. I need a dozen, not 40 watches. Too lazy to sell.

[@TheoandHarris]

Exactly!! Enjoy!

[@peterdrysdale3984]

I know you didn't like using the word cheap, but what range would you classify as cheap?

[@TheoandHarris]

Hahhaahh hard question! I'd say "cheap" is anything at the bottom of its respective field? And that question mark was intentional. it's hard to say!!! Yorue killing me hahah

[@marflume90]

Watching this after I just bought my first watch for 8,99€ lmfao

[@Anthropomorphic]

Casio?

[@blueissocool]

I don't think anyone should tell you what to buy with your own money. If you're a responsible adult and work to make your own money you should buy what ever you like. Your collection should reflect you. If you just love to buy and wear nice watches then welcome to the watch loving club there are no rules to loving or just liking watches. If you lower price watches welcome, if you want expensive welcome, if you want digital welcome and you want cartoons drawn on your watch welcome. We should welcome any one who even thinks about wearing or owning a watch. As a watch enthusiast I welcome all to wear a watch. In any way...Flavor flav!

[@IsaiahDanielJohnson]

I definitely have a cheap watch addiction. But great video dude!!!

[@justinregister795]

GREAT video. My collect was almost completely made up of mid tier divers. I bought a ceramic Submariner (finally) about two months ago. Since then, all the mid tier stuff has been liquidated, except for my Hamilton Khaki King, but it's not a diver so....lol. People are impatient. If they saved that 2 or 300 dollars that they were spending on a "cheap" automatic, they could have a Rolex Datejust. Instead of 10 Seikos and Orients, they could have a really nice Rolex. Just doesn't make sense to me. Anyway, keep up the great work!

[@TheoandHarris]

I definitely understand where youre coming from! And there are amazing watches for under 1k as well!

[@thefallensaints]

Justin Register Because instead of spending $3000 on a watch that can only be worn for certain occasions, you could have several good watches, each for a different situation? It's like trying to own a supercar as a daily driver, when you could have a cheap daily, and several sports cars to play around with for the same price. Some people prefer the former, sure, but to each their own is all.

[@casualsuede]

Justin Register I think buying one rolex is a waste. As an owner of a mix of higher end and cheap watches, watch collecting is about wearing art on you arm that satisfies you. If an invicta, a casio or seiko satisfies you, who am I say you should not buy as many as you want? theo+harris seems to think you will be more satisfied wearing something more upscale or something he sells (not a fan of his vintage watches, most of his inventory look like junk to me), but that is not true for most people. Most Americans like variety.

[@wookyoftheyear]

I'm definitely guilty of some impulse buys of less expensive (all relative, of course) watches. Some of them I kind of regret (Armida A2), some of them I don't regret at all and love (Zelos Bronze Chroma 2, Botta Tres Carbon). But I have stopped buying altogether, and am planning on thinning down the collection some to save up for some more meaningful pieces. Luckily I've pretty much only bought used, so hopefully I won't be taking too much of a hit on resale. One thing that is good about cheap automatics is that it can help you refine your tastes. There's so much variety out there that sometimes it's helpful to live with a piece to really figure out what you like, dislike or want, and use that experience to instruct a more significant purchase.

[@dawonfields9071]

Y some watches that's cheap that i wear several times or every day they ten to rust out and have spots on them that what mines looks like not the strap buckle band ones is the braclelet ones that's is so cheap

[@bobbymaldini7653]

is my sinn 104 considered cheap? idk 1k is max I can buy on a watch... I don't see buying myself a rolex and go work in a hospital with it... With the sinn I mean... i don't really care if i get blood, sweat, guts on it.

[@jabeju4392]

your watch is awesome and totally fine how does your collection look right now?

[@peterscott1411]

I, ll stick with my Richard mille and Jacob and Co

[@jamesptanner]

The problem is 20 Cheap Automatics = 1 Good Watch, that is what I finally concluded. And I'd rather have 1 good watch and wear it every day.

[@MrMayaFx]

Anybody tell me from where I buy the Fake DANIEL WELLINGTON Watch please?

[@TropicThunder54]

In my opinion if it's cheap Swiss automatic movement and you bought used you should not loose much on your hobby. As a regular joe just buying an eta movement with no case costs almost 200 bucks. Add a sapphire crystal to boot and that's a solid cheap automatic purchase. I can handle loosing 100 to 200 bucks on my used automatic watch after 2 years of ownership. Anything Chinese with mineral crystal is a no no. Will never buy a seven Friday watch.

[@PetrolHead1]

“i cOuLd nEvEr aFfOrD a sUbMarIneR” - people with 40 Seiko 5’s

[@PocketUau]

You start with an SNK809, and eventually you'll buy a grand seiko

[@jijoious]

What about outstanding high quality watches that comes cheap in price due to special offer great bargain & amazing discount ? I do prefer to bought it while stock last thou...... 🤔 Buying cheap discontinued watch but resell it like a fortune to those watch enthusiast & collectors 😉

[@purpleswag2313]

Many cheaper options still add up in the end.

[@jimrylander9143]

All my watches are $300.00 & less. My nicest watches are a Citizen Eco-Drive & a Movado ESP. I also have an older Citizen Quartz given to me by my brother. With that said...I just want a descent watch I like. Consider this Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein wears a Swatch, Steve Jobs wore a Seiko & Mark Cuban doesn't even wear a watch...just saying.

[@robkillebrew3685]

So I came to this video expecting another elitist rant against inexpensive watches. (Not that you've ever given reason for me to think that but the interwebs be a strange and brutal place.) I get where the cheap watch collectors are coming from because I've got the same temptation. Instant gratification is a drug of it's own and then you couple that with the mentality of "Why should I spend $X,XXX on that when I could have this for $XXX They let the price dictate their taste rather than the other way around. Just getting into watches I feel like it's taken me 6 months to even figure out what I like. I've set goals for my collection. So thanks for cutting me off before I went down a slippery slope of settling for taby cats instead of a tigers. Thanks for the thoughts Keep em' coming.

[@TheoandHarris]

Thanks si much for giving the video a shot, Rob!!

[@stewartjmurray]

If you want to buy cheap watches then buy them. What’s the harm in it.

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

And again... Why didn't you tell me that 15 years ago? ;) And I've still got a couple of cheaper watches I have to get rid of! :-/

[@TheoandHarris]

Hahahah thanks so much for the support!!

[@mikehoward5004]

Used Hamilton or Oris are good values.

[@TheoandHarris]

Absolutely!

[@ZAGAD-i2x]

If you like cheap watches and like buying them, buy them

[@davidskeeterskeeter1835]

Like Archie Luxury said,,Its gotta really hurt when you buy a watch Fuckers,!!,,lol,

[@mdaydj]

Personally I believe even costly watches are cheap to make. It's all the marketing and brand pomp you are paying for so why not buy a watch based on just what you really like and not because others like em. Tbh how many people really care what watch you are wearing and Rolex are for old men who have little else to impress anybody with. The reason Rolex has the magnified date bit is cos old duffers eyesight has gone. Rudeness aside just buy the each that you find beautiful you won't regret that.

[@TheoandHarris]

That's definitely true in many cases!

[@grazryan]

Define cheap automatics, movement and particular brand.

[@boutchmanz]

Good heavens, that Hema is gorgeous!

[@TheoandHarris]

Thank you!!

[@gunkid69]

You can buy a vintage omega for $250...

[@jabeju4392]

where ??? if you want one without scratches everywhere and with papers(maybe even box)

[@coloradocga]

Get addicted to cheap quartz watches and save the maintenance costs.

[@augustinf]

Lol coming from a 22year old or whatever his age was back then that already had omegas and such before he got to earn a dollar and that is here to sell luxury watches from his shop...

[@pedrocbdias1]

My addiction is much worse, I'm addicted to expensive watches hahaha. but I can handle and save and wait... no nails left but I can wait :)

[@TheoandHarris]

Hahahahah who needs nails anyway??

[@mrpablomx]

Unless your last name is Musk or Bezos I REALLY don’t understand how regular folk have the nerve to shell out thousands of dollars on a single watch. Brands are always coming out with tons and tons of newer, cooler, gorgeous looking watches every year so I don’t get the point of spending thousands of dollars on a single watch when in a year there’s going to be another new, beautiful one that you’re going to want to get. You gotta be honest with yourselves People! Watches aren’t investments or even tools, they’re just fashion accessories (yes I said FASHION ACCESORIOS).

[@Paul37Ontario]

I find it so so des appointing to see so called watch collectors buy and or praise plastic watches with plastic movements that are 100% robot made. Absolute garbage. But with good marketing. Like Swatch System 51.

[@Paul37Ontario]

Forgot to mention that you shouldn't collect something that is designed to be disposable, (like System 51) as far as watches is concerned anyway.

[@xtomzta]

+Paul L very true.

[@apowers7783]

The Sistem 51 is genuinely a terrific watch for the money. Shunning it because it is a Swatch is poor taste my friend. AP. P.s; they have released an SS one with a serviceable mvt.

[@Paul37Ontario]

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[@xtomzta]

read the comments again. then perhaps you are aware of your mistake.

[@BhBraaq]

Why is there never any love for Bulova? I see GTV, you, Federico, etc. give love to Seiko and other watches that can be sub $1000 but never Bulova. Is there a particular reason? To my understanding the quality is there, good movements, etc.

[@TheoandHarris]

I love Bulova! I'll even make a video on them!

[@BhBraaq]

That'd be great thanks man!

[@PwnageRecords]

BhBraaq agreed i never see anyone on KZbin talking about Bulova. I have one i love it

[@TheSkatereel]

I’ll pass on “luxury” watches when Hamilton’s and Oris watches are exceptional quality for the money without the huge marketing markup that is given to Rolex, Breitling, etc. I would feel violated paying those prices, similar to paying the crazy prices for designer watches which should be 80% less than their price.

[@apowers7783]

Cheap watches are like meth; a cheap substitute for the real McCoy thus from now on I will refer to Skwaleee as a "meth-watch".

[@TheoandHarris]

Hahahahhaha

[@apowers7783]

+Watch Addict Nice channel name, let's hope youre addicted to the pure Swiss white snow watches rather than the trailer park kitchen crap.