Hi everyone, thanks for watching. As I tried to mention throughout this video, watch collecting at the end of the day is all about having fun, but I know how this fun world can lead to spending serious money and that having some guidelines can be helpful in making your journey more enjoyable. What other point(s) would you mention in your experience with collecting that was not covered? This was the first video of 2021 so Happy New Year as well to you all!

@davidbreckler5327

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Teddy! You are emerging as a leader on You Tube for watches. You're easy to hear, lucid, positive and intelligent. Your enthusiasm is well tempered with realism and common sense. Your factory visits and celebrities appearances add a lot to your channel. Great job!

@ricorico6698

3 жыл бұрын

Knowledge acquired and properly applied has a pruning effect on personal taste. This at least is what I have noticed as regards my own person. Great vid Teddy......

@Raph.Bogaert

3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year as well! One point I would add: only buy what you can afford. The prices are unlimited, be careful. Save up for something and pay what you can miss, don't loan. Buy a house and a car (if necessary) first, watches come last.

@matthewmonaghan3122

3 жыл бұрын

Do you send to UK?

@olajideogunlana5016

3 жыл бұрын

Teddy, I'm still hoping you will get back to me. Thanks from Lagos Nigeria

Biggest thing i learned in collecting watches: COLLECT FOR YOURSELF. Buy what you like don't buy what influences say you should. It's your money and you are the one wearing the watch.

@christianhofmann9281

3 жыл бұрын

So true. Totally agree.

@rob45x

3 жыл бұрын

100%. Well said. Maybe something to add. Try the watch on your wrist. I have made the mistake a few times. Looks good in photos but when you get it in the mail and pop it on then your disappointed.

@sathya3173

3 жыл бұрын

@Paul Rohrs Sir buy the one you like , enjoy it and pass it on , it's always about ur personal watch with your own story .. I have seen people named Casio , Philippe and Constantine and they dint even own a Luxury watch

@smashexentertainment676

3 жыл бұрын

True dat! People can't stop telling me that I love the wrong watches, like Hublot and Franck Muller. Instead I should be loving AP, Patek, VC or whatever, because .. idk, everybody does?

@od8466

3 жыл бұрын

Amen! Unless it's Hublot. 😂

Right now, my collection is full of Timex and Casio, but I love it

@larsstougaard7097

3 жыл бұрын

Have gone down that Casio rabbit hole too, soo many fun and cool ones to buy every year. But have no Timex, maybe in 2021 🤗⌚⌚⌚

@jamesconnolly4380

3 жыл бұрын

Casio are a good brand and there durable as hell especelly the casio g shock

@Oxibase

3 жыл бұрын

I have two watches currently, both Seiko 5’s. They are the first automatic watches I have ever owned. Prior to these, I was wearing a Fitbit. I’m really happy with the ones I have. They may not be of the more expensive media hype inducing models but I like them.

@michaelhargis7036

3 жыл бұрын

Angelo, you're doing it right.

@ianbutler1983

3 жыл бұрын

Angelo, I am the same. I could afford much more expensive watches now, but my enjoyment is still with the less expensive. I think Casio is just amazing and I really enjoy them. Thank God, it is a lot cheaper that way!

One other tip I would give is buy a watch to celebrate a life event, whether that is a Birthday, Anniversary or indeed a milestone in your life. I purchased my first Omega Seamaster back in 2008 to celebrate passing a set of exams. Every time I look at that watch it brings me back to that time and a feeling of pride of how hard I worked. I will never sell that watch now as it has a special meaning.

The name of my theme is - They are my watches.

Been into watches since 2012, have bought and sold a few pieces since then. The best lesson is making mistakes : once you’ve got bitten by a disappointingly low resale value, on line purchase that gets stolen before reaching your doorstep or a unexpectedly high service bill, then you know what you want for yourself. And another thing to remember : less than 0.5% of people you’ll meet might have more than a passing interest in your watch. Don’t buy a watch to impress anyone but you.

@seabass3373

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, The second is the one that is in the air but rarely is looked with significance. I believe the reason there are so many fake Rolexes is just to show to people that you are "rich", like if that really helped you in some way. I buy watches to use and admire them, not to shout to hos/her face that I'm important or anything.

@seanharris4621

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I buy cheap and expensive quality watches. But I'm always having fun!

@yup001

8 ай бұрын

Add dont buy a watch if ur ever selling it! Buy to keep forever. If u have to sell u really shouldn’t buy

The only requirement for a collection, whether it’s 1 or 30 pieces and worth $300 or $300K, is that each one in it would gladly be the only watch you’d wear for the rest of your life. Great video, spot on Teddy.

@korien8976

2 жыл бұрын

A very good philosophy!

@filip14528

Жыл бұрын

That's obviously not a requirement

@neiloppa2620

Жыл бұрын

Bro, thank you for the wisdom. I've had a paradigm shift.

@kayak8700

Жыл бұрын

Dress watches are rarely worn for a lot of people but still valuable in a collection, so wrong

@IXIFrostIXI

Жыл бұрын

That’s dumb af lol

Totally agree that in-house movements are overrated, especially for watches under $3,000. The serviceability of ETA and Sellita movements is a big plus.

@michaelbishop9157

3 жыл бұрын

I am 100% fine with ETA / Sellita movements as long as the watch is priced accordingly

@nabilsiddiqui1074

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbishop9157 *cough cough* Breitling & Hublot

@ElliotDrinksWater

3 жыл бұрын

Tbh, my only issue with the ETA or Sellita movements is the power reserve. But even then, my Oris is my everyday watch and literally has never died in the year I've had it

@michaelriera6277

3 жыл бұрын

Breitling can be had at upto 40% off msrp grey and secondary market. At those prices they represent tremendous value. You get a very well made watch with heritage and a COSC highly regulated ETA movement that can be easily and affordability serviced.

@michaelbishop9157

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelriera6277 agree 100% with you that Breitling are over priced by 40/50 percent

So true about no one knowing/caring about watches. The entire company I work knows my “hobby” is watches. And everyone of them can’t believe that I’d spend money on anything other than or more expensive than, an Apple Watch. Plus, out of my entire collection, I’ve never been complimented on or sparked a conversation about my watches on a day to day basis. It really humbles me.

Over the 50 yrs or so that I've been into watches, I've definitely bought some peices that a week later I was asking myself why did I buy this . Haha !! I try to look at those instances as learning experiences instead of mistakes. Makes it less painful. Lol

Individual journey can be isolated. So true!

@rpm8865

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ev-vf6ry I need to find that friend!

Know your wrist size would be my tip, and buy accordingly

@davidpugh8772

3 жыл бұрын

i agree 100% i bought a 33mm 36mm watch used not realizing how small it was granted it's one of my favorite time pieces i own (due to historical reasons) but i've been told that it looks out of place on my wrist when my normal wear is 36mm-40mm case sizes and a 40-44 lug to lug

@davidb9531

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidpugh8772 I've found 36 is the optimum size for my 6.5 inch wrist

@davidpugh8772

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidb9531 ya I have 1 44 that fits my 6 1/2 wrist nicely as well but its a Frankenstein watch that I put together lol

@tjwright

3 жыл бұрын

Before I was serious about watches but always LIKED watches and had cheap fashion watches, I got a watch that is 46mm and 56mm lug to lug. I have a 6.375" wrist. LOL. Never again. My next watch was a Seiko SNK at 37mm and that is my sweet spot size. I'll go a little bigger now and again but never to that extreme. Live and learn!

@davidb9531

3 жыл бұрын

@@tjwright yep me too, a young and impressionable man with a bit of a wedge bought a breitling Superocean heritage 46mm on mesh and I did love that watch, until I matured in all ways and realised it just wasnt class and felt like a snake fanging on my wrist on a daily basis. The fact I could of bought a sub or gmt at the time for not much more is a bit of a killer as it would of near tripled in price now. Why the AD didn't slap me round the face and say "Noooooooo" is beyond me

The first point you made about just buying and not waiting for your taste in watches to develop really hit me. I lost a lot of money just buying everything.

@TeddyBaldassarre

3 жыл бұрын

I think many of us have been there. I certainly was..

@derflodus9060

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Just fell into watches last year. Now I have 3 affordable watches and i'm already questioning myself if they really were the best choice, while considering my next budget watch (seiko dresskx). On the other hand I ask myself if shouldn't buy smth more special. I mean swiss watches (like tissot, hamilton). But they are already at a pricerange where I could buy something "more reasonable", and for that they don't convince me enough yet. It's difficult 😅.

@alexadams1360

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre as have I, but I honestly think it's important to go through it so you really figure out what you love/dislike

@ekimandersom4478

3 жыл бұрын

Probably the reason why i never wear half of my watches

COMPLETELY agree with Cost of Ownership, especially when diving into vintage, let alone high-end in-house movements. No one's making new spare parts for those Polerouters!

@TeddyBaldassarre

3 жыл бұрын

Good point on parts! Didn't spend much time discussing that in here but that is another reason number 3 is important. I was close on several occasions to buying a Polerouter. UG has some amazing vintage pieces.

@Nefville

3 жыл бұрын

Funny you should say that about a month ago my watchmaker had to modify a gear to fit my 17 jewel Polerouter because most are 24 jewel and the part is impossible to find. I didn't buy it, it was my grandfathers so it is what it is but that is a very well timed example.

14:50 yes!! I feel like this needs to be said by more watch people. Too many times I've seen people buying dozens of Orients and microbrands, but then complain how they'll never be able to afford something like an Omega.

@Heywoodthepeckerwood

2 жыл бұрын

People do that is so many genres it’s not funny. I am an avid shooter, I have a small but high end collection of firearms that most of my friends envy. Their collections are mostly 3-4x the size of mine and they always comment about not being able to afford higher quality. It’s hilarious.

@ElliotDrinksWater

2 жыл бұрын

@@Heywoodthepeckerwood oh it drives me crazy when people do that with guns lol. Especially since I view guns as much more important than watches, which are a luxury. I always tell people that you only NEED two guns, a rifle and a pistol. Get the best ones you can get without going into debt and get training. I'd always rather have a Daniel and a Glock, over an 5 PSA rifles and a bunch of Hi-Points 😂😂

@korien8976

2 жыл бұрын

"Wenn, donn glei wos gscheids.", is a bavarian saying. Meaning: "If, then something good the first time." So totally with you on that!

I would definitely add, as a starter, set your budget and stick to it, don’t let anyone else make you change your mind. I started small and worked my way up. After 20 years of this I own 7 watches. My first ones were in the hundreds to what I just bought in the thousands. Don’t rush it! Also, unlike Teddy, I have not sold any of my watches, since I buy slowly I am very deliberate and I still wear them all to this day as they all have meaning to me.

Rule one: don’t buy any Daniel Wellington mvmnt or other junk.

@TeddyBaldassarre

3 жыл бұрын

As much as I don't like the product these brands make, I will say, they are amazing at getting people into watches. For that, they are not all bad and I do think are a net positive for the industry.

@henrycollins2478

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre I agree, but if I was new to watches I would probably look to something like a cheap seiko. That being said yeah it’s a gate way drug to get people into watches

@juny1982

3 жыл бұрын

@@henrycollins2478 what about invicta watches, they maybe bulky watches but their great quality and lots of different styles. I owned like 4 of them and Nautica their great.

@henrycollins2478

3 жыл бұрын

@@juny1982 I’ll give them a pass, I was really talking about the companies that boast about cutting out the middle man and what not

@larsstougaard7097

3 жыл бұрын

Invicta pro diver for life, heard there is a great bargain on them right now, hurry up 😋

Hi Teddy. I'm in awe how a prolific collector like you that can hang with Kevin O'leary really wants to look out for newcomers to this hobby. Always a fan!

@robertwalker8202

3 жыл бұрын

True .But it's not too surprising when you consider that these type of videos appeal to more people/ there are more newcomers into the hobby. So from getting as many views as possible this isnt surprising

@parkerrobertson2053

3 жыл бұрын

i think Kevin O'leary should be in awe that Teddy is nice enough to let Kevin near him.

Wisdom on young shoulders great video, I’m 69 and been obsessed with watches since I was 15 ,it’s very rare to meet anyone who is into watches,just a few friends,i like Used Rolex’s omega To hmt’s Ricoh etc etc. But mostly vintage, Steinhart ocean 1 is amazing value

@KennyVo120

2 жыл бұрын

+1 to steinhart in general, can vouch for their Ocean one in 39 ceramic. Crazy, feels like a watch that costs so much more.

Teddy, awesome advice mate! I’ e been collecting for the last 25 years and can’t agree more on taking it easy when acquiring new pieces. It’s not the quantity nor the quality that matters, it’s the enjoyment of wearing your watches and saving the memories that counts.

When i like a watch i place it on my wish list for at least one month before I even start to look at best options to buy it. 80% of the time it doesn’t still scratch my itch in a month or it drops down my priority. Sleeping on watch is best idea and then buy it at the best price ... they are not investments.... so buy low and enjoy it.

@panda1412.

2 жыл бұрын

Very true, should never really pay full price for a watch

@michlo3393

2 жыл бұрын

Sage advice indeed. Every watch I have bought, was never my first choice in that design/brand/style/whatever. Wait a while, it's the best thing you can ever do.

Overall good advice by Teddy. I would add / emphasise: Enjoy and focus on what you already have, instead of always looking for the next "grail". To keep my collecting itch / "greed" in check, my new rule is: Sell 1 watch of my existing 12-or-so-piece collection before I allow myself to buy a new 1. That way the overall quality of the collection should increase as well. Cheers!

Love the separation of collection from addictive consumerism in this video. Something that needs to be talked about a lot more.

This video reminded me of the "Is The MVMT Arc Automatic Watch A Good Buy???" by Theo and Harris. Normal people don't know the difference between a $100 watch and a $40,000 watch, so buy it for you, not to impress someone else.

I went from 3 to 7 watches just since September. I will say I have learned to definitely slow down now and go for quality over quantity. 2 of the latest 4 will almost never be worn due to poor sizing and next to no research. Live and learn.

Teddy, you forgot the most important thing to consider!! Don’t let your accountant (aka your significant other) know how much you spent!! 😂😂

@andrewnyveldt1663

3 жыл бұрын

But the problem is when you die and she sells them for what you told her you bought them for...😂

@khoapham7707

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly 🤣

@matto.4558

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewnyveldt1663 Well, that's her problem ... 😀

@andrewnyveldt1663

3 жыл бұрын

@@matto.4558 This is true... We all just want to know her so we can get the good deals. 🤣🤣

@marcfavero1255

3 жыл бұрын

I gave to her the interest for watches so problem resolved :D

Wise words. Thanks, Teddy. My collection started with all sentimental pieces that I inherited from people I love. They aren’t necessarily watches I would have picked out for purchase but I love wearing them because of they carry some family history.

My mom once said to me when I collected keychains when I was younger, "You're not really collecting if you buy everything in one shot". Therefore, tips no. 1 & 6 really hit home with me. I just started collecting watches since 2015 and I only purchase one watch per year. My personal "theme" is that the next purchase must be of a different brand and also style than the previous ones. That way, I could enjoy the watch history little by little with each acquisition of a different type of watch.

@larsstougaard7097

3 жыл бұрын

Just curious, how many keychains did you get ??

@christopherliang6879

3 жыл бұрын

I had a Keychain collection as a kid as well! I believe it took me around 5 years to collect all my keychains

I’ve just added my first Casio. The silver Full Metal Square...it’s stunning!

This is a great video! Thank you for the honest and obvious lessons advice. I could have easily chased the collection had I not pulled back a few times to really think about what I was doing! Your line about "Nobody cares about your watch" is so true!

One of the best videos on collecting I have seen. Point 5 and 6 are things that everyone should consider! Completely agree with your philosophy on showing your collection and others’ influence/opinions. It’s unfortunate that other people’s opinions can have such great impacts on our own thoughts concerning the watches we see.

Teddy, This was definitely a video I needed right now. Was thinking about just selling all my watches because honestly I could do with a Casio pro Trek, but your argument about collecting being a marathon and waiting for tastes to develop makes a lot of sense. Thank you.

Found this really relatable! (like a lot of your videos) Been building a collection by accident over several years and there's definitely gone through some of the same experiences. I give myself a cooling off period before I buy anything now so I don't end up with another impulse buy that sits in the case until I decide it's time to sell it.

There is some very good info and food for thought in this video. As a collector for about 15 years, I especially appreciate your honesty and maturity expressed in points 5 and 6. Good going Teddy!

Great video. I’m pretty new to collecting and definitely had some early signals of many of the less advisable traits you’ve mentioned in there!

My theme is simple. I worked hard to get promoted. The watches mark my hard work or special moments in my life.

@HoxxS2

2 жыл бұрын

I like that

@peaceonearth351

3 ай бұрын

Some people get a tattoo in place of watch. A watch is better. Lol

I'm really loving this channel. I've owned times and fossil watches all my life, but recently a Citizen that piqued my interest in watches. This channel is adding to the excitement

I finally got my Explorer I and I’m loving it. So subtle and understated . I love the essence of being such a nice watch but blends in and doesn’t scream look at me!!

Not just watches...EVERYTHING. I've been through many things for the past 15 years. The main issue i learned as a collector is that it's in human nature to fill their life with something new and exciting instead of enjoying what they have. I have 2 watches. And for the past 6 months i've spent time looking for what i would like to be my loyal companion. I find more pleasure in being a 1-watch guy than have a collection.

Thanks, Teddy! I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciate this piece. I have just started my journey a few years ago and I recognized all the pitfalls you described. Still, it is good to get a few reminders.

Great points. I especially liked the point about having a love for consumerism rather than watch collecting. That one was a breath of fresh air, in a community where there is a lot of talk about value propositions and best bang for buck. Well done, Teddy.

This is the realest video you've done, saved me a purchase. Appreciate it Teddy!

I love your honesty and how you describe the psyche or mindset of an initial eager collector. It is very important not to get carried away and know the fact that nobody cares about your watch. That point when you said, i got respect for you coz i learnt that the hard way, thanks for your great videos and mentoring!

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing. I feel like this is great advice for any hobby (obsession). It is so easy to get caught up in having the best or more coveted that you forget what you fell in love with in the first place.

Great video and congrats how far you have come in the last few years. From just talking about watches to having a successful AD business. Can’t wait to see what else you do in 2021.

Love the video, spot on advice. Wishing everyone a positive journey in this great hobby.

Great information, especially the point about thinking about maintenance cost when purchasing a watch. It is something most people don't think about when purchasing but like a luxury car maintaining a luxury watch can end up being a large portion of the total cost over the lifetime of ownership.

Thank you for this! I just started getting into watch collecting and it's like you were reading my mind 😂 I appreciate the advice and thank you for the content you put out 👍

Watches with an interesting story has been a fun theme for me. Lots of options from a wide range of price points. But sometimes I get one because it's too cool to pass up ( and in my price range ). I love and appreciate this channel and wish you all the best in the new year!

You are by far the best watch guy. You put so much thought into content, not just, state of the collections, reviews and measuring lug to lugs or comparing lume in the dark!

Great video! I agree wholeheartedly. I've loved watches all my life. And as I've gotten older, my tastes and needs have changed. For instance, a watch must give me the time of day. If I cannot glace quickly at my watch and make out the time easily, it's just something sparkly on my wrist. So at 53, high contrast and ease of reading have become number one in my every day watches. Thanks Teddy, keep up the great advice!

Hi Teddy, I think it was very brave from you to engage in a conversation on your last video, I thoroughly enjoy your videos and your watch enthusiasm! Keep up the good work

I’m steadily going through your old videos and the point number 5 is such great advice and something I haven’t heard from any other you tube videos and I really commend you for saying it.

Thanks Teddy - superb video! I've been at it 5 years now and you have certainly made me consider some things anew! I'm personally at that stage where my tastes have changed so i'm reconsidering what they are and looking to trim the collection down; and then go again

Great video Teddy. I just recently got into watches roughly about a month ago and all I wanna do is buy, buy, and buy some more but I've been down this road with fragrances and it resulted in me purchasing and owning far too many fragrances. I need to take a better approach when it comes to my interest in watches! By the way I purchased an Orient with a blue dial from your website and you guys have great customer service. I look forward to purchasing from you again someday in the future!

Great video and perspective, honest and real. Believe some of these considerations can be applied to real life and not just watch collecting. Just started collecting, 2 Longines and a Movado. Thank you Teddy and keep up the great work! Cheers!

Thanks for the great tips and ideas. The sentimental aspect beyond tastes and personal likes was a particularly great highlight. Not counting Swatches (which I wanted as a kid but couldn’t obtain until I was an adult, so sentimental in their own way), I got my first budget “luxury” watch as a wedding gift from my wife and then I got my first automatic 10 years later as a tied to a career transition, and then almost exactly 10 years later (this past weekend), I got another automatic because I have had my eye on a few Omegas for years, and earned a reward. Adding to the fun is that my brother has been getting into watches during the last few years, and after I picked something up on his wish list for him during a recent trip to Tokyo, we can geek out together and enjoy shared memories for his most recent watch.

Great advice Teddy. What resonated with me is the idea of developing your taste/ style. I tend to look at divers and tool watches yet I get the most enjoyment from wearing sporty/ casual/ dress watches. I've found that my favourites are the affordable Seikos such as the sarbs, sarx and presage lines. I still have a few others such as C.Ward Trident diver and Glycine Combat 6 and Casio quartz chronograph but if I was ever to buy a truly luxury watch it wouldn't be anything too flash or complicated.

At the end the day, the personal reason for my collecting is the moment in my life (history behind each watch ) enjoying wearing the watch (an homage to my individuality) and the journey to get it (looking for it, research). Love the journey and enjoy your next watch.

Great advice. I did like micro brands for ‘finding my taste’ before starting to buy some more pricier watches. It was a costly exercise when selling them off but still worth it

Outstanding video, timeless message. My first and current favorite watch is a military-inspired field watch by an American company. Understated, functional, and goes with anything depending on the strap. Black rubber, leather, nylon, steel bracelet... really does it all.

This video was very insightful to me. I do feel like I'm at the stage where I'm looking and buying a lot and wanting people to notice my watches but I have to remind myself I'm doing this so when I look down at my wrist I smile and marvel at the craftsmanship and not get caught up in whether others notice that.

A perfect explanation of the journey of watch Collecting and how you shift opinions along the way, this is a great video and I couldn’t agree any more with you on this one. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Watched a lot of your videos...you've been a big part of my watch journey, but I think this is by far and away one of your best videos.

I’m so glad I watched this video. I’m just really getting into watches and happy I received this advice before I learned the hard way.

The last 2 chapters of this video are the most important and applicable to other collector hobbies (sneakers, whisky, vinyl, etc) great and honest video. thank you for your amaizng content

Fully agree you should take your time!! For several years, I just wanted to fill my watchbox, but every time I added a piece to the watchbox, I was already looking for the next. Never really took the time to enjoy a piece for a while. In the past year, I changed my approach and reduced my collection to those pieces I really enjoy wearing, so went from 15 pieces to 6. I recently acquired my grail watch, the JLC MUT Moon (Q1368470) and it feels as if my collection is complete... for now... 😉

"Falling in love with the purchasing.." Excellent point. I appreciate you saying that. Great vid. Keep it up.

Teddy, you nailed every point. All of it is so true. To piggy-back on this video, I would love to see a video where you discuss building a legacy collection for kids, grandkids.

You rule. Great, GREAT insights! It's so easy to fall into that "trap" of consumerism type collecting. It's a hell of a rush, but the most powerful, important piecesfor me tend to be linked to an event, accomplishment, or person. Or of course family heirlooms. If it has a story, I love it more.

GREAT advice, Teddy. Thank you for taking time to produce this and of course all of your videos.

Totally agree about the shifting tastes, stiles, sizes, colors, etc! It’s all about building your own style. By the way that’s is your video I like the most! Sometimes I come back to it just to clear thing up

Perfect timing for this video for me. Nice!

You have a SPANISH channel as well?!!! that's amazing! Muchas gracias, de todos los de nuestra comunidad de hable-hispano! Ahora mismo lo sigo. Keep it up, Teddy

Sooooooo glad I watched this video! My birthday is coming up and I've been thinking of getting myself a watch, but even though I had one picked out as my next/possible last purchase, I am now trying to decide between 4 watches. I fall down the rabbit hole of consumerism and it consumes me (no pun intended). Just really needed to hear this. 😁

Thanks Teddy! Very helpful information for a 54-years (young) and new watch collector. I can't think of another point to mention other than to maybe avoid multiple complications (beyond day/date) until one has a bit more experience - but that's just me. I've always subscribed to the axiom that "simplicity is beauty" in my other hobbies and also "form follows function" but let's face it, the later takes the fun out of it, eh? I completely agree with and appreciate the individuality (i.e., if you like it, that's all that matters) philosophy of this hobby and like how you touched upon that, but it does have to be tempered with some foresight. I have 2 watches inbound as of this writing. I suspect there will be more acquisitions in 2021, perhaps from you! Be well.

Good point about enjoying the watch for yourself and not needing other people's validation on platforms like Instagram. I recently acquired a bb58 and have not posted it on Instagram at all like everyone else. It's just nice to keep some things to yourself and experience the watch on your own terms.

Absolutely love your channel! This particular video is wonderful and so spot on! So much of what you brought up has been echoing in my head as I begin developing my watch collection! I have a VERY limited budget and want to make sure I do my homework as what and how much I want to spend. The part about no one even noticing what you have on is particularly interesting to me. I personally care less about outside perceptions and hope to build a more personal collection that has meaning. Hopefully, my family and I can travel to Japan this year and I would love to find a vintage Seiko. Great stuff here....thanks for sharing some incite!

Plenty of great advice as always Teddy. Buying watches can be nearly as enjoyable as wearing them if you can afford to do so. We all tend to go overboard at first before we figure out what we truly love wearing. Good, bad or otherwise, every purchase adds value and experience to our journey of collecting watches.

This is an amazingly thoughtful & wise list of anecdotes & advice. I've very recently turned 25 and commemorated it with purchasing a Seiko 5 as my first watch! Thank for your time and effort in producing high quality content!

@scooterbob4432

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. I bought a brand new Seiko 5 for $45 about 25 years ago. I am still wearing it today snd still looks new. Your new Seiko will definitely give you many years of good timekeeping. Enjoy it.

I'm 24 and I have an oyster perpetual and a cellini both with box and papers. I want a 36mm datejust next then a platinum yachtmaster 37mm.

This was hugely helpful and timely. If you're so inclined, I'd love to see more content that helps those just getting into the hobby. I've always loved wrist watches, my Grandfather was a watchmaker after his service in the Navy during WWII, but I currently only have a few pieces in my collection. I know I want to focus on divers. I'm a big guy and I've always loved how the bigger watches seem at home on my wrist. I also keep it pretty casual and work from home so no need for a dress watch. My first "serious" purchase was over 16 year ago now, a 2004 Quartz Omega Seamaster (yup, James Bond got me). Since then I've picked up JDM editions of the Seiko Monster, Turtle and Sumo (Seiko's value proposition is hard to match) and tomorrow I've got my first new Omega Planet Ocean arriving! Obviously, the Planet Ocean is my first real investment (of money) and I've been looking around at where I might want to go next. I don't want to own more watches than I can frequently wear and at this point, the next two contenders are the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and/or the Glashutte Original SeaQ Panorama Date. Question...I make good money as does my wife (and we don't have children) but how are folks picking up these expensive watches regularly (like when you hear someone saying, "I'm only going to pick up one or two watches this year") or am I probably misunderstanding basic buying strategies? Is it just good ol' saving up and then buying because if so, it'll be a while (24+ months) before I've got an extra $12,000 laying around for another watch. Any suggestions, direction, etc. would be welcomed and appreciated. Great video Teddy!

I’ve been looking at getting a watch that will be a good conversation starter. You’ve changed my mind, thanks Teddy

Great content! I went on a JLC vintage binge once and sent two watches off to service at the NY boutique; $3800 bill (power reserves and alarm functions) along with the straps. Wish I would have learned earlier about Cost of Ownership.

@ianbutler1983

3 жыл бұрын

My God.

I am totally agree that buying piece after a piece after a piece of watches is not good. To be honest, it gives me stress. I feel rushed to love my watch, and that's not good. And then, old pieces of watches are getting neglected. But once you give it a pause, you'll start enjoying all of your watches again.

3:02 the omega constallation it’s my Favourite watch of all time I have one of the 70s models and I love it

Another great video, Teddy. I think that you hit the nail when stating that serviceability is in your book more important than an in-house movement. The last Panerai that I bought years back had to br an early model with the ETA movement, because I couldn’t stand the thought of being presented with a massive bill on a regular service. Should I ever run into trouble with my PAM, I can go to any „cheapie“ watchmaker in town who will be able to help me for small money. It’s not just about the money, serviceability also means whether you have only one option (your AD who will send your watch in to the brand) or whether you have a choice to whom you want to take your watch. I am very mich in favor of choice.

Very wise and useful advice, Teddy! I enjoy your channel because of your intelligence and sensibility when it comes to watch collecting. Keep this line of advice up, because in the era of Covid and the pandemic a lot of us are using Watch buying as a way to get fulfillment that we don’t get in other ways, And that can get expensive. What I would like to know is what are the best ways to sell watches out of a collection with tips and pointers. Reading between the lines you can see why that might be useful to many of us LOL

Good solid advice for beginners. Reflection for intermediates and veterans. Take stock. Ask why on every level.

I got a watch from the company I work for on my five year anniversary. Instantly hooked. Soon I got a Wolfpoint and I'm waiting for my Orient Bambino to arrive any day. I love the thoughts in this video.

Great video 🙂 Started collecting about 2 years ago... becoming more mature and calm about everything as time passes.

Your honesty and transparency, even while talking to potential customers, is commendable. Great Video and should be a mandatory watch for new collectors before they get out of hand;)

Fantastic comments, better thoughts. Especially with regards to your view about that “the collection is for yourself and not for someone you do not even know” and about to buy them for yourself and also it should not be influenced by no one because involve serious money, knowledge, and patience”. Since 13 years old I’ve been a collector; mine goes from my first Timex in 1974 a Dad’s gift, my first Casio Gshock in 1984, an Orient Bambino in the 1990s until a Day date Rolex. Keep on going and have fun!

Great video to start the year! Many people need to hear all this things

Damn Teddy, you've been a touchstone on my entry into the watch world over the last two years, and the advice about having it be about something you love rather then what others think about it is spot on. As I've learned more and more, I've noticed people enjoy the interesting stories about, say, Grand Seiko beating the Swiss at their own game or Breitling's engineering origin, then whatever watch I have on my wrist. The passion should be deeper then the object itself.

@ethanlareau2731

3 жыл бұрын

I like your last point. Well stated!

Your comment about how isolated the watch hobby can be really rang True with me. I wish there was more of a real-world community that we could tap into, regardless of the stage of the journey we're on. Thanks Teddy, another great video. 👌

Your first point really resonated with me as I can attest to falling into that trap. As a matter of fact it was Teddy who made me realize this in a round about way... I messaged Teddy out of the blue on Instagram about a Panerai that was for sale. Not only did he take the time to answer my very noob questions in detail, he answered my email within minutes of receiving them. This would have been an impulse buy but the information Teddy gave me made me realize that I needed to slow down and make educated purchases. My uneducated, seat of the pants buying trend I was on made for some transactions that I do regret. Thank you Teddy for the informative videos and for taking the time to answer my messages that day. It changed how I approached watch collecting in a way that will keep me in it for many years to come.

Really great video. Good look into collecting. It’s so true about falling out of love with watches. You lust and lust and then you get it and have a crazy love filled couple of weeks or months and then your eye starts to wander. Sometimes you can get the love/lust back with a new strap or bracelet to keep things spicy. Alas, sometimes the love just isn’t there any more and you have to let it go. There can be regrets though. Most of the time is the regret of the loss of the love you once had not the actual loss... c’est l’amour

Great video! I too have been bitten by the bug recently. Thankfully, I've (mostly) been able to resist the temptation to simply buy watches by restoring a handful of my father's watches from the 60s and 70s instead. Cheers and have a great 2021 everyone!

Great content here Teddy.... In 2019 I went a bit overboard and bought 3 Tudors 2 Omegas and a Sinn...... which probably was a few too many and the Tudor Black Bay barely gets worn.