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6. You must never show the price tag to your girlfriend/wife.

@WhatIsItReallyAbout

5 жыл бұрын

I live in fear of my wife selling my watches for what I told her they cost me.

@eyeheartsushi2212

5 жыл бұрын

True.

@chriss2122

5 жыл бұрын

@@WhatIsItReallyAbout I came here to make that EXACT comment!

@IskanderVFX

5 жыл бұрын

😂 that would me more about auto preservation instinct than "mechanical armony"... but hey! still true!

@StuninRub

5 жыл бұрын

@@WhatIsItReallyAbout It's fine, chances are, unless they are all rolexs or pateks, those watches are only worth 20% of what they originally costed.

1. Don't quickset the date between 10PM and 2AM (on most quickset date watches). 2. Avoid magnets, i.e. mobile phone speakers. If your watch becomes de-magnetised, you can get it re-magnetised. 3. Don't wear your watch over the top of your clothing (unless you're a diver). 4. Don't unscrew the crown of a watch underwater & don't take (most) chronographs under water (unless they have screw down pushers). 5. Don't force the watches mechanism i.e. force overwinding it.

@larsstecken

5 жыл бұрын

You apparently have no idea what watching these videos is about.

@Bish_OP

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I didn't watch it the way you wanted me to... Oh no wait I'm not.

@AP-dd3xp

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for summarizing it! I had no patience for no bullet points

@epvtrinidad

5 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

@yetidh9

5 жыл бұрын

I think you mean. 2. If your watch becomes magnetised, you can get it de-magnetised.

Yeah, the guy who wears his Rolex outside his shirt also leaves the Armani label on the sleeve of his suit jacket. Love' em

@apowers7783

5 жыл бұрын

The only man ever to be allowed to do that was Gianni Agnelli.

@salvaavlas5757

5 жыл бұрын

francesco arbia Agnelli was a ridiculous bouffon like all who wants to be original doing shit

@commentcommenter3529

5 жыл бұрын

How do you propose I hide my rolex watch while wearing a sleeveless midrif shirt?

@davidsanders1991

5 жыл бұрын

My diving suits are made by Armani and the label is outside, so is the price tag.

@commentcommenter3529

5 жыл бұрын

david sanders I suggest you laminate the price tag and attatch it again on your clothes. I always do this so I bought my own tagger and lamination machine.

11. Always stretch the video to 10 min for full ad revenue

@yasyasmarangoz3577

5 жыл бұрын

xD

@im_bentongaming4193

5 жыл бұрын

Oof he was 1 second off

@chris5k132

4 жыл бұрын

You mean number 6.

@rickmulder1853

4 жыл бұрын

Dom inik if there is one channel that deserves the extra revenue it is this channel

@rickmulder1853

4 жыл бұрын

MLWATKK because the production quality of this channel is amazing. I feel that needs to be rewarded.

The last point is the best. Take care of your watches, they are fine things.

@anthonyxuereb792

3 жыл бұрын

The last point should be first?

"Yes, Gianni Agnelli famously wore metal braceleted steel and gold watches on the outside of his shirt cuffs, but look in the mirror --if you don't see the Chairman of Fiat looking back at you, don't do it." - Jack Forster

@germanvidal22

5 жыл бұрын

Many times (almost always) the difference between ridiculous and eccentric is just the amount of money you have

@adambailey8592

5 жыл бұрын

Very true gentlemen there was only one Gianni Agnelli.

@danielorozco1728

5 жыл бұрын

Who's the Fiat chairman?

@Spaceman2484

5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Orozco Probably Gianni Agnelli based on the context...

@buckrogers5331

4 жыл бұрын

Why? Because if you have a collection and only wear each once in a while, makes sense not to have it contact flesh and sweat.

There are hundreds if not thousands of such watch tips videos, none of which put in words so elegant as yours. I always click on your videos not out of curiosity to the watches, but the words you are to craft together for them. Great channel for exploring watches and language. Thanks for the quality work.

I just realized, one of my watches have been magnetized.. The Spring is coiled together and I am currently losing 10 minutes a week. Its a mechanical automatic. Well. You learn everyday. I was wondering what that strange behavior was. Now I know. Thank you @watchfinder&co

@user-rx9ny4yo2e

3 жыл бұрын

Have you been able to solve the problem?

8:07 Just loved how you expressed mechanical sympathy. It makes me tick when people slam the doors, run stairs without using their toes, make noise while handling crockery, you get the point.

Always nice to see ur videos. Have a great 2019!

I love the videos ,my passion for watches has been for the last 50years starting with a Smith's pocket watch when I turned 10years old . Now my go to present from my children is a chronograph of some kind ,I change watches at least once a day and love the fact there are like minded people out there . All these years I had no idea, thank you .

As a corrolary to 'mechanical sympathy', read the manual that comes with your watch (or download a copy if you didn't get one). Aside from showing how to use all the features/complications (try figuring out how to set the timer on a Yachtmaster II without reading the manual), it will also let you know things you shouldn't do. For instance, if you have a chronograph that doesn't have a flyback feature and you try pressing the reset while it's still running, you can seriously damage the mechanism in some watches. The more complicated the watch, the more likely that there are gatcha's like this.

You're a real watch genius! Your skills are on an other level!

Got a new watch for my wife. Then sent this to her to understand what you should, or not should with her new watch. No fights, no issues , she watched it many times, and now she wants more info. Thank you for a great training system, and I was the good guy..

What you said touched me. I am a newbe to the watch world but I am restoring and fixing a boatload of old Bulovas from the 20's to the 70's, then putting them on the market for others to enjoy!! SO THANK YOU!!

Brilliant !! Absolutely loved this 👌

I’m glad you brought up mechanical sympathy. I see a lot of well know reviewers changing the time on high end watches like they are in a rush. I know that these watch’s can handle it but even on my mid range watches I take my time. I just imagine the stress put on the movement and it hurts every time I see it.

right or wrong, I always set the date to the day before, and then rotate everything trough to the proper day / time, that way I know everything is in sync.

@eriklona8806

5 жыл бұрын

Only if it is out of that 10 - 2 time frame though. If I'm after 8:00 I'll move it past 12 and if it doesn't change the date, I'll continue as normal.

@idebk

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do the same. And no complaints from my watches so far, some of them easily 10years old

@idebk

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do the same & no complaints from my watches so far...

@madePoopies

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea 💡

@angadlamba2951

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree with this

Great video as always. Thank you!

Thanks i enjoyed this review!

Loving that concept of 'mechanical sympathy' that you raised in item 5. I think I've (almost) always had it and been practicing it but I never knew it had a name or I was doing 'a thing'. I just used to call people who broke things or didn't seem to have it, 'heavy handed'. I never knew that they probably just don't have 'mechanical sympathy'. Could you use that on a CV, job application or an online dating profile, do you think? Haha. Like, 'I have mechanical sympathy for cars, bicycles, washing machine control knobs, and fridge, microwave and door handles, etc'.

@jobean5073

10 ай бұрын

Only if you wanted to sound like a pretentious twerp. Communicate in ways people are likely to understand not ways that help others smell your own farts.

7:36 I love the phrase "Mechanical sympathy". You are great at choosing words for your videos. But for this one in particular, I can't help to love it, along with those following explanation.

@TCPUDPATM

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Thanks for producing your channel. I really like your presentations and subject. Please keep up the great work. Dan in Canada

Love your channel. Fantastic content and its presentation. One of the best watch channels on YT!

Nothing like waking up on a cold morning, pouring yourself a hot cuppa, and settling down to learning a few bits from your favorite watch storyteller. ☕️😄 Thanks for the excellent content! Happy New Year and prosperous 2019! 🎉

We watch lovers are so atomized throughout society, it's awesome to actually meet one in person. I met a climber on Longs Peak in Colorado ask me if "that was a Bell & Ross". Similar paths in life.

Very insightful, thanks!

Superb video as always! Keep crushing it! ☝️👌

Excellent! Will you ever review the Bulova Accutron Spaceview of the era of the Omega Moon Watch? I long for one but it seems a very difficult watch to service these days!

"Mechanical sympathy"..! Awesome term, i love it, the best advice, show your beautiful the love it deserves, thank you for reminding us...!

@mrmichael555

4 жыл бұрын

Masis Masis I enjoyed his dissertation on that subject.

Sound advice. Another super video🤙🏻

One of the best watch videos..Thanks

The date on my Hamilton khaki field automatic changes over right at 12 . It is beautiful .

You basically reading out a manual book and transformed it into a very compelling storytelling. Great job! “Mechanical sympathy” is the takeout

Highly underrated channel. Amazing content! Wish the pictures on the website were as good as your videos.

Thanks for the advice.

More than anything, your splendid videos make us feel great about owning fine timepieces. Useful, pleasing blends of mathematics, mechanical precision, craftsmanship and art.

@jackdawes193

Жыл бұрын

Very well put!

Thank you for yet an other exeptional high quality (in every aspect) and informative video. Best wishes for 2019

@parker7785

4 жыл бұрын

diplomacy+redawnz+worldwide+1984+ ? quality retaiL x repeat?

#5 actually ought to be #1 as one needs to gain a relationship with a mechanical watch and each one is different. Great job, thanks!!

You are the only one that can make a whole story that is a joy to listen from just explaining what to void with mechanical watches 😄. You should be a screenwriter

I’ve never heard it called Mechanical Sympathy before. I love it, and will have to borrow it. It’s perfect! I’ve only used the term “being careful” or having “finesse” before. I was born in 1980. My father is a mechanical engineer, so I learned “mechanical sympathy” very early on, you could say, and it’s definitely something that isn’t learned, taught, or employed as much anymore by younger people. Women especially as most of them tend yo beat on cars. Ask any mechanic. I for one, would never buy a used car from a woman under the age of 55.

Top quality content as always, keep up the good work! - Finally a Graham watch, love these! please do a full review on one

@eyeheartsushi2212

5 жыл бұрын

Liam Carroll I had never seen a Graham watch until this video. Now I want one 😉

Very beautiful video. And your watch collection is great!

I am happy i found watchfinder, am learning lots of usefull info ,more so why i prefer mechanical watches although my 4 watches are low priced to say the least . Mind you i would never ever give up my old Slava with its brass casing nor a watch that i received from my dear friend Yuriy, a Boctok, given to him after his military service ,to me it is priceless .

If I may add my own sad element to this list, 5a) Do not allow a local watchmaker to work on your high-end watch, regardless of what they may profess or even if the warranty is over. I did so and the result was a rather costly - for me, anyway - trip to the factory repair center, adding hundreds of dollars to my bill.

I like the left handed watches😁👌

Very useful tip with the date function!!!!! Thanks man

Bravo...All excellent points...Especially the last one..!!! Cheers..!!

"Mechanical Sympathy" -- great construct!

@ronwise3069

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! A wise man once told me, "take care of your gear and your gear will take care of you." You can apply that to your car, tools, computers, and yes, even watches. I try to get my kids to understand this but I'm not sure I'm doing a good job conveying the idea.

@arcadely

5 жыл бұрын

I've heard Guy Martin mention it with respect to riding motorcycles as well. It's a very apt description.

@elmoomle4565

5 жыл бұрын

As an avid motorcyclist and amateur racer, 'mechanical sympathy' is a very old term...I first heard it some 4 decades ago as a young MX racer...

Something I don't get about watches. People talk about how they love automatic watches and they have "soul" and it's satisfying to know and feel that their mechanical watches having moving parts in them. Cool, fine, I love that too. But then at the same time people complain about how loud the rotor on a Bambino is or something like that. Isn't the sound of the rotor part of the appeal? It is proof that your watch has something mechanical inside of it.

@lereconst134

5 жыл бұрын

MobiusCoin i have read this comment before surprised me. I have an orient bambino and i could only hear the rotor if i have my ear against the pretty watch. And mu hearing is normal. Probably over expectation or over analyzing the watch? I would expect at least some sort of sound, anyway, given the engineering involved in the pieces.

@jesse9149

4 жыл бұрын

I sort of agree. But then again, sound means friction and friction means wear. So I understand the opposing argument as well.

@SenszR

4 жыл бұрын

Because obviously if you can make the mechanism silent, the mechanics are superior.

@RottingFarmsTV

2 жыл бұрын

@@SenszR the mechanics aren't going to be superior on a sub 1000 dollar watch though

@waris3732

2 жыл бұрын

HA! Amazing comment, can hear my vostok ticking in a quiet room and rotor moving when I wobble it around real fast, given me different perspective on it

As always excellent and informative! But I'd love to know why the Bvlgari GMT has chrono pushers?

Awesome information for a new watch collector like me. Thank you!

I have three engineering degrees and have never heard of “mechanical sympathy “ but now I know. It’s brilliant!

@vampolascott36

5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. This is the first time I've heard about this also, but I love it. Be aware of tactile feedback and don't force anything!

@MSM4U2POM

5 жыл бұрын

+Tod S Don't you drive a car? Vehicle Sympathy is one of the most important skills.

@tods.9947

5 жыл бұрын

MSM4U2POM yes, completely agree. I used to restore and race 914 Porsches. These required lots of mechanical sympathy. I just never heard the term until now!

@MSM4U2POM

5 жыл бұрын

@@tods.9947 Yeah, it's a good phrase which puts a lot of quite abstract and complex issues in a nutshell. I suppose the test of a good buzzword is when everyone understands it and you never need to explain it. I used it a lot when I was a driving instructor, and I'm pleased to say most of my pupils became good, smooth drivers. To be fair, of course, I can't say whether that was because of me - or in spite of me! LOL!

@BoostedLeonitus

5 жыл бұрын

Three engineering degrees??? I have one & it works just fine. Hmm I have no idea what you can be doing wrong.

07:22 "Children"... love it :) great video!

Great video, as usual! Happy New Year! Oh yea, I’m planning a trip to London specifically to visit your shop and purchase a watch - now to decide which one!

Thank you

"don't use the chronograph under water" * Laughs in f91-w *

@milesnoble8646

3 жыл бұрын

I literally just bought one of those like 45 seconds ago

@Brainman_2331

3 жыл бұрын

@@milesnoble8646 good decisions! You will love it.

@stephenmaniloff8493

3 жыл бұрын

I am the proud owner of a Breitling M1 Chronoavenger..with SuperQuartz movement accurate to +- 1sec/Month...Water Resistance to 1500 meters......additionally the Chronograph pushers are magnetically engaged allowing for use when diving...Solid Titanium Case...Super Cool...mine sports a black leather strap with a beautiful yellow dial...What more could one desire ?

@Not-a-bot222

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephenmaniloff8493 too each their own, my favorite chronograph right now is the Damasko DC80 not as much tech but super good looking

@adityadarmadi6303

2 жыл бұрын

LOL.. i just watched this video while wearing my silver f91 wm

My grandfather left a mechanical omega, I took it to a watchmaker to fix it up and now it sits on my desk for me to look at ❤️

Awesome clip...I only have a Tissot (automatic chronograph) but I keep learning from your channel...keep it up!

Great advice buddy

Good video but I have to say I think you left some info out on the date adjust. I was always taught run your hands to 6 o'clock (even if you don't know if its am or pm) and then adjust your date to one day prior. Then roll your time forward to the correct date and time.

@aaronthomas4883

5 жыл бұрын

@Tom Smith What is the correct procedure?

@lucascardinfranco2011

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Thomas you see, the problem is between 8:00pm and 3:00am, mostly, when the gears ⚙️ (i liked that emoji) of the day start to move, so what you said isn’t wrong, because if you don’t know if it’s 3:00 am or pm, it is better to leave the pointers out of that range of 8pm and 3am and change the day. My Montblanc star date automatic’s manual states that it’s not recommended to change the date between 8:00pm and 2:00am, in the other hand, my father’s Breitling states in it’s manual that it’s recommended to change the date between 8:00pm and 3:00am, so you gotta check your watch’s manual to see what’s the range of hours that can damage the watch.

@lucascardinfranco2011

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Thomas and if you leave the date to one day prior and roll the time forward to correct the date, you will never make it wrong, because when the date changes, it means it’s 12:00 pm, than you correct the watch to am or pm as your need, as if you change the date itself, you might be using the watch in Pm in the Am period, therefore, it will change the date at 12:00 am, instead of 12:00 pm.

@royaloak5455

5 жыл бұрын

That’s the correct and safest way to do it.

That zenith watch is gorgeous

I really enjoy watching your videos. Could you review an entry level Bell & Ross and any Nomos and any Officine Panarai watch?

Delightfully helpful and as noted below, applicable advice to much of one's life! Thank you - I had forgotten about the cost of servicing; this was a timely (sorry!) reminder. Well done!

Stay in the moment to control your anxiety and slow things down. Takes practice but you can over several weeks calm your mind when it counts.

Besides the richly coined term "Mechanical Sympathy", I quite often would say to people who think they know it all (especially family), even a broken watch is right twice a day!

Thank you for making this beginner friendly!! : )

Nice tips, thx

I've always followed the first thing with a simple rule: always make sure the hour hand is in the bottom half of the dial before changing the date

@huytranle8853

4 жыл бұрын

Very good hint!

Zenith El Premiro I s beautiful

I have watched your videos so much that, anything I read now, I read it in your voice LOL. Really nice work. Thanks

I love your video's about watches You can explain every watch in easy words. Well I'm Dutch

Could you review the popular Seiko SKX009/SKX007?

@SylvainDuford

5 жыл бұрын

Why? Aren't there enough reviews out there? Like hundreds?

@eyeheartsushi2212

5 жыл бұрын

Sylvain Duford I think that was a joke.

@sanderkornelius455

5 жыл бұрын

I think it's more about context. This channel exists for the sake of watchfinder, which themselves dont sell seiko. As such making a «review» on a watch they dont have, nor will have, is not very likely. It is a great watch tho!

@theodoro89

5 жыл бұрын

@Evan w Good point, but it would be interesting to see a $300 Seiko vs a $3000 Grand Seiko comparison video.

@feedthefatrabbit1073

5 жыл бұрын

@@joebryant8500 Get em' son!! lol.

I need to stop watching these video's, It's really not a good combination with my Impulsive shopping behaviour.

@BetaBuxDelux

4 жыл бұрын

Milan That is exactly how I bought my Tudor chronograph. :)

@starfighterusscv-6693

3 жыл бұрын

IKR, I almost spent another $1300 on a Stowa Fleger bronze after watching a video about them.

@starfighterusscv-6693

3 жыл бұрын

@ekim andersom , exactly.

@stevendudley9806

3 жыл бұрын

"The smaller something is, the more care it needs to he treated with... children" What? Kids are almost rubber.

@hsu-hunghuang4623

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought 3 watches yesterday after binging these videos

Could you review the Citizen Chronomaster aq4020? While in general quartz pieces haven't the soul and craftsmanship of mechanicals, I think there are exceptions. It takes passion to pursue making the perfect quartz piece as well. This would make an interesting topic. Citizens flagship is a prime example of this. It gets way too little exposition in the watch community outside Japan (It is a j.d.m. release), and I believe it deserves a review by someone as good at it as you are 😊

Thanks

I think u are the best watch vlogger by at least trillions and trillions of light years. Not one comes close. Keep rocking it 👍🏻. (TGV is fun to watch though and a really nice guy👍🏻) You are a true pro among a watch vloggers with nothing more than lay man , highly questionable thoughts on watches. Enjoy the videos but spend wisely on watches viewers! Even the most basic watches are actually worth a fortune. Cheers.

@Scott9181970

5 жыл бұрын

Must not know of Matt Farah and Cameron Weiss Check out WatchAndListenPodcast

Never carry it Pulp Fiction style unless you are a P.O.W.

@jeffreylee3775

5 жыл бұрын

Especially if the crown is not tightened securely.

@fawkesandhound

5 жыл бұрын

When I sneeze it operates the pushers, is this a problem?? 😂

This channel is spoken and visual poetry, just splendid.

Hi is there any review of Bremont? Or even specifically for the Airco Mach 2? Thanks

I've never seen anyone wear a watch on top of a shirt cuff and thank God for that. I think I'd bust out laughing in their face, stranger or not.

@AcrylicWeazle

5 жыл бұрын

Zuhair S, metal allergies I can understand, but I really never have heard of plastic allergies. And you must know there are other material options like leather or rubber.. So yeah, what are you actually on about resorting to wearing a watch over a shirt?

@Machismo1983

5 жыл бұрын

The simple things in life, eh?

@bencoggeshall8743

5 жыл бұрын

The caseback is metal

@rebarproductions

3 жыл бұрын

Only if you're named Gianni Agnelli

@Gave-rf1hr

3 жыл бұрын

@@zuhairs7929 well if you have a metal allergy then do not use a metal watch simple.

5:01 You really mean never put diamonds on a Rolex bezel correct? LOL

@Walem_B

4 жыл бұрын

They're factory diamonds. Just saying

@unconquered898

3 жыл бұрын

Those are factory diamonds dude

pure poetry, really! Thanks!

Hi Watchfinder! Happy New Year! Do you have an episode on automatic winders?

“Never, never, ever!” Best part of the video! Hahaha

My watch stopped at a concert, and I had no idea why. it didn't start up at all until days later. I am wondering if big concert speakers have strong enough magnets to affect an automatic watch?

@sjm4306

5 жыл бұрын

magnetic strength is proportional to the inverse square of the distance (meaning you would basically have to be within inches right in front of a speaker for it to have any non-negligible effect). More likely than not it was the very high spl (sound pressure level), that had some effect on the delicately balanced mechanical parts of your watch. The point that the video makes about phone speaker magnets being dangerous is way overstated unless the watch is stored right on top of the speaker for an appreciable amount of time.

@Spaceman2484

5 жыл бұрын

sjm4306 That’s what I was thinking. The massive noise level is much more of a concern

@helenrushful

4 жыл бұрын

you didn't go to a concert, you went to a 'shit-fest', a concert doesnt require amplification.

Awesome, thanks!

Always interesting

How would you know if your watch has been magnetized or just needs to be regulated?

@Cleanserene1219th

5 жыл бұрын

Hold a compass to it, if the compass starts spinning and not being able to find north then it's been magnetized.

@timmdelfs7127

5 жыл бұрын

Have the watchmaker demagnetize it first before opening it. If demagnetizing did the job there's no need for regulating.

I really like that phrase: "The Mechanical Sympathy". Borrowing it. Have the Mechanical Sympathy and let there be the Mechanical Symphony!

@indyawichofficial1346

3 жыл бұрын

All combined in so called "mechanical synthesis" )))

This channel is nothing short of a love letter to each and every watch held.

I'd love to see a review of the Breitling Navitimer Datora if you have one.

-3. never replace the battery in your Rolex.

@olifitzgerald

5 жыл бұрын

Unless it's an oyster quartz........

@zammer1

4 жыл бұрын

Unless its Rolex Quartz, as they have.

Oh god that single red dot of paint in the "B" on the U-Boat

@jlo6388

5 жыл бұрын

DELTA now I can't unsee!

@NothingVideot

5 жыл бұрын

@@jlo6388 Sorry! A shame since the watch looks quite clean otherwise.

@joncalvo3591

5 жыл бұрын

Mi nu

@imadbasayev8541

4 жыл бұрын

If that was a Rolex they'd call it the Pimple and it would double the value.

Please, I would love to see a review of the Breitling avenger gmt 45 night mission. Thx for your videos!

Thank you for the information, helps as I move forward in the watch world

I had a girl in my senior class that couldn't read analog clocks

@oklahomahank2378

4 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t there a comedy video where they stood next to an analog clock and asked millennials what time it was?

@jeremias-serus

4 жыл бұрын

Junior in high school and I can’t read analog, but that didn’t stop me from recently buying myself a $300 watch for Russian Christmas.

@timkatsapas

4 жыл бұрын

And now she's the CEO of Hublot? Irony at its best

@mao7

3 жыл бұрын

My youngest sister (who is 22 now) can't either 🤷‍♂️ I don't know what to do anymore

Avoid magnets! Omega: am i a joke to you?

very well said !!! thump up!!!!