“Who the hell cares?! Buy what you want buy and whatever you do, wear it.” I love it.

My tip for those of us who need to save money or just want to have a smaller collection: when the itch to buy a new watch inevitably comes along, buy a new strap or two for one of your current watches instead. It can change the way you see your watch and be super effective at curbing the itch.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Good one!

@Not-a-bot222

3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@GarySlegg

3 жыл бұрын

The problem with that is that I’d end up buying some straps and then also a new watch 😂

@nmoddentity8401

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Just got a few new straps in and I really enjoy the fresh look of my old watches. That'll tide me over till I get a new watch...on Tuesday.

@jasonlebrun5474

3 жыл бұрын

Man I couldn't agree more. I've tried this myself and found it absolutely works.

Loved number 5, it’s a hobby that is supposed to be fun. And you can do that with a 5K Rolex or a 50 dollar g shock.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

True!

@adriangraham5863

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. While I own Rolexes and Omegas, I also have Casios and Vostoks. And they all get worn. It’s a great hobby and a lot of fun. And my first Islander is supposed to arrive tomorrow!

@Mister_Phafanapolis

3 жыл бұрын

The “don’t buy shitters” and “only buy luxury” crowd is strong in Facebook watch groups. If it’s not the right brand name then they won’t show you any respect. Fuck them. They suck the fun out of the hobby.

@Vyz3r

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Nobody really cares what you wear since most people don't know much about watches. Don't believe that if you buy an expensive watch, that's not a well-known brand like Rolex, everyone will praise or even acknowledge your watch. As an anecdote, I get more praises wearing a $150 watch than a $500 watch because the cheaper one just looks more stylish than the latter.

@a.nelprober4971

2 жыл бұрын

Unless you have cuck wrists. I really want a g shock but it would look terrible on me

I drive my vintage cars and use my expensive watches I keep nothing for the "special occasion" Everyday we breath is a special occasion nothing is out of touch. Use everything you own and enjoy it. Who are you saving it for anyways?

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you.

@westonraske8152

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree. Love driving my ‘65 Mustang to work or to run an errand on a Saturday. Wear all my watches and enjoy them. They get a little scratched and banged up, but we all collect some bumps and scrapes as we move through life, so it’s a great metaphor as far as I’m concerned.

@admiralcraddock464

3 жыл бұрын

I wear Datejust and Sub and Speedy on rotation for work. Can`t see the purpose of locking them away

@jasonlebrun5474

3 жыл бұрын

Right on. This one day I accompanied my gf to her salon for an appointment. I sat Patiently and thumbed through some magazines for a while. I took a glance at her stylist who was colouring her hair and noticed he was wearing a sub, black dial - quintessence of dive watch. I wanted to investigate further, so I maneuvered such that I could get a good look at his beauty and maybe talk shop with him - but not bother him while at work. I get closer and notice he was securing the hair pins he was using for my gf's dye on his oyster bracelet!!! I say to him " excuse me, I dont wish to be rude, but are you aware that your watch is about 10 thousand dollars?" Trying to be cute and it was actually pretty declasser. He responds with " yes I know, I bought it with my hard earned $, and it's a watch. It should be worn!!!" I learned something important that day. Dont try to be cute and yes, watches were engineered for wear and pleasure. Wear them.

@robc8468

3 жыл бұрын

Good advice the only exception is I wear beater watches for yard work and other heavy duty household chores. But I agree why not wear a nice dress watch for a trip to the dentist or a fast food drive thru.

"You're an Invicta fan? Enjoy em" - not sure why that made me laugh

@alexandermenzies9954

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps you wanted 'moral' support from other Invictaphobics, like bullies do when they gang up? (No . I don't have a Invicta)

@dwang911

3 жыл бұрын

Just buy what you gonna wear 😂 that's what I tell ppl

@robc8468

3 жыл бұрын

Invicta dive watches are fine I own several 40mm versions with Seiko automatic movements get over it already .... I also own Orients, Seiko's, 3Tissots and a Hamilton Khaki.

@whatsguccivespucci4379

3 жыл бұрын

@@robc8468 😢

@Mister_Phafanapolis

3 жыл бұрын

It’s funny that watch _idiot_ savants hate Invicta but find Breitling, Richard Mille and Konstantin Chaykin acceptable. Dudes, they’re equally as ugly as any Invicta yet they sell for those astronomical prices that Invicta claims their MSRPs to be.

One of my favorite "do's" is to consciously change your habits of how you wear your watch. What I mean by this... be aware of doorways and other things that can damage your watch. Once you change your habits... you won't have to constantly live in fear of hitting your watch... and you can enjoy it. But, you must change your habits while wearing a watch because it is inevitable otherwise, you will hit something right on the center of the crystal or the side of the case and cause damage.

Marc, I almost forgot, The "Buy what you like" is the best advise you can give almost any collector. I am going to set the wayback Machine to the mid seventies. I was just starting to really get interested in collecting comic books. I was talking to a dealer about adding some titles to my collection and asked his advise. He said, "Just buy what you like, why collect something you don't ". Simply the best advise I ever received about collecting anything.

if a watch comes on a bracelet or a strap, buy the bracelet version. Straps are cheap and easy to be changed out for your watch and you can get what ever style you want. But 9 times out of 10 the bracelet for a watch is one of a kind and it will be hard to get one if you change your mind. This is something I learned the hard way because I bought the strap version of a watch no realizing you can switch out straps easily and then started realizing I like bracelets better.

Educational as always. Though I will say this. I wear mechanical watches not just because I enjoy the whole aesthetic and 'hands on' experience but it also allows me to tell time without looking at a screen. It sometimes can be a slight relief in a day full of screen gazing to just avoid pulling out the phone or be anchored to a computer screen to know the time.

The last bit of advice is the best: "It's going to get scratched. It's not going to look new forever." That gives me a certain peace.

#1-DONT get into the hobby.......😂💸💸💸💸 #2-Dont buy a watch just to “ fill a hole” in your watch box. #3-Try to wear what you buy......this is harder the more watches you have. #4-Dont buy multiples of a specific watch...just to have one of every color they put out. #5-Dont buy a watch just to scratch an itch....let it marinate a week or two...then go back and see if your still interested....many times you find you have lost your desire for the watch. #6-dont waste your money on crap watches(DW,MVMT...etc) you will be sorry later.Spend your money on quality(Orient,Seiko...etc.......up the line to what you feel comfortable spending,Up to Rolex and beyond). #7- dont go into debt to obtain a watch

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@ProcrastinatinZombie

3 жыл бұрын

Where were you 5 years earlier into my addiction?

@waltersjohn6339

3 жыл бұрын

Ugh! I have already violated six of the seven sins

@panaceiasuberes6464

3 жыл бұрын

5 happens to me at least a couple of times a week.

@machinistmikethetinkerer4827

3 жыл бұрын

I blew it at #5. Didn't let it marinate enough. I didn't pump the brakes...

Kevin O'Leary put it best when he said "if you don't wear your watches at least once a month, they lose their soul..." so ye, WEAR YOUR WATCH!! ^^

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@JosephsCoat

3 жыл бұрын

I wear my Omega dress watch like 3 times a year lol

@Squisky

3 жыл бұрын

O'Leary, in the best way is not a man anyone should listen to about sentiment. Money, yes. But nothing else.

@maxim29672

3 жыл бұрын

@@Squisky even money. During his attempt to become a leader of conservatives in Canada interesting information about his money dealings started to be revealed. He quickly dropped out of the race.

@josevasquez1781

3 жыл бұрын

Kevin is not normal, in a nice way though. But yeah wear it and forget about scratches, dents and nicks, watches age like us and build character. Of course you want to take care of it but don't freak out about a small hairline scratch.

The most enjoyable video of yours in quite some time! Well done!

Marc, thanks for all of your help and patience over the years. Your advice over the years has helped and added to my enjoyment of watches. Great video!

Really appreciate your attitude and perspective, Marc - and I'm excited about the Islander fields!

Thank you Marc, even us really old watch enthusiasts appreciate the information and reminders.

I forgot how much I enjoy your videos. Wonderful tips!

This video should be a must-watch for ALL watch collectors. Well done, Marc!

You friggin Legend Mark. Thankyou. I'm not new to watches, but I still learned 5 new things from you today.

I agree with everything you said! Very educational, as usual! Thanks for the video Mark!

This my favorite video of yours Marc! That last end note was awesome ,it hits hard to a newbie collector like me that gets anxious with every single scratch and makes me wanna enjoy my watches more.

Great, we got an almost Watch & Learn video here. Great tips, and my favourite is: Wear what you like, and don't give a crap what other people think.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

I feel like Marc is the kind of dad who has endless dad jokes

Buy it wear it! Best recommendation ever!🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

Awesome. As usual! Love it, particularly the end: buy what you like and wear what you buy.❤️ Thanks, Marc!!!

Invicta? Noooo! Lol Ok, full disclosure. My first mechanical watch was an Invicta Pro Diver. I still own it and now has a Bond nylon on it 😁. My watch collecting started with Invicta and Citizen (a long time ago, in a city far far away). I have upped my game since then. And thanks for thoroughly explaining the danger zone.

Marc, there are so many wonderful comments here! Your modest little video triggered a rush of good vibes.

I enjoy your channel, thank you for posting

Your channel is one of favorites and I love those tutorials as well. I learned a lot.

Good advice, Thank you.

Thank you sir for the great tips! Those Islander watches were very nice 👍

The best watch videos anywhere. Thanks

I always enjoy watching your videos Marc even though I already know what you’re probably gonna say :) Thanks for keeping it real.

Thanks Mark for the confidence because sometime I go overboard and spend more money than I want to for my mistakes.

Thank you! Most enjoyed!

Thanks Marc...just ordered a Seiko “Flighty” from you and can’t wait!

Hi Marc,yet again another well done video, whatever watch you have or how many you have,the price doesn’t matter. Just enjoy them and look after them.

My Seiko 5 sport I ordered from you is coming in tomorrow, cant wait.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I don't need a phone to tell the time. I've got a watch! All good advice fella!

✌🏻 Just means peace in UK, it's the other way round that's offensive (comes from archers showing their fingers they used to release the bow string at the enemy) Don't get the whole taking a watch off at night, I wear one 24/7. Good advice, Cheers mate 👍🏻

Fantastic video once again Marc!

Good advice as always. Wearing my Squale GMT from LI Watch. Already a couple of years old. Wearing them is key. I always get questions and complements when people see any of the watches on my wrist.

Agree with all! I would add that buy what you want (within reason of your budget). Never go under on a watch but don’t settle. I looked at so many watches around the 2k mark when I have always loved Oris. I didn’t buy a 600-1800 substitute. I bought the oris I wanted. So happy. Buy what you want.

I just got my first mechanical watch today. An Orient Ray 2. I’m in love with it. Cant wait to slap on one of the NATO straps that I ordered from you. USPS needs to get on that! 😄

@villasboash

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice! I have a mako 2 for a 6 month or so on a nato, still in love!

@hgr.7857

2 жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with a Mako 2 or Ray 2, great choice. I came on a 2nd blue Mako 2 and have hit up Marc for some mod parts... The madness has begun, lol

Great video. Just bought a "scratch and dent" Seagull 1963 from you this weekend! Can't wait for it to arrive. I am a newer collector and love the content.

@juangarza7193

2 жыл бұрын

Great choice seagull 1963 👍👍👍green nato strap n sapphire crystal hand wound I was looking into myself but got a seaborne venture orange dial orange nato strap not to keen on bright straps sooo,I got a great seiko diver strap performance perfectly anyhow enjoy your seagull 1963 awesome chronograph dial n impeccable movement

This is an extremely helpful video! 💪💯

I started the year off right (well, December) with the Red October Limited Edition! Thanks Marc!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

I never dreamed I could learn so much from a video like this! The bit above stainless steel was fascinating, and the case back - case intersection - nice to know not just the "what", but the why.

Good advise Marc!! It’s so easy to get carried away with the hype.

Thanks for another great vid Marc.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

ANOTHER GREAT video! Thank you so much.

Thanks for the help.

Brilliant video. Number 5 is my favorite!!!!!

This is all good advice Marc. I did the same thing with my Mako USA II when I wore it to the beach, everyday when I got back to our room I would make sure I rinsed it really good in the sink. One of my fears besides rusting was that the salt may dry out the seals causing it to lose its water resistance.

Another quality video from probably the most credible watch guy on YT!

Thanks for the video.

#5 is so true..... My divers all live on croc or alligator. My ISL-54 lives on bracelet that cost almost as much as the watch, and it's stunning. I love it.

I use lens wipes to clean the crystal and metallic parts of watches. Really good for stainless steel watches and bands. Cleans off the oils and smudges without scratching and leaves them shiny. If it's safe enough to use regularly on eyeglasses, they are safe for watches.

Thanks Marc! Informative as usual and I'll be getting a soft tooth brush to kick my "Diver Hygiene" up a notch. This has probably been mentioned but I never wear my automatics while jogging any more. I always put on my quartz for that.

Invaluable tips, thanks Mark

Great stuff. One small additional thought. Do check bands for wear, tear, and function. They do degrade over time and a timely replacement can save a watch's life.

Great tips Marc...THANK YOU!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Great video, as always! Marc, can you do a video cleaning one of your watches?

Great video and excellent points all! The last one especially, it is true of any hobby or interest that you should buy/do what you like and like what you buy/do. Too many hobbyists are more concerned with trying to impress others or being part of a crowd rather than just enjoying their own passion and interests. If people like watches that others don't then what's the big deal? The reality is most people think spending more than $100 on a watch is mad and fewer and fewer wear a watch. Someone wearing a Blancpain has more in common with someone wearing an Invicta than with an increasing percentage of the population.

If someone likes tinkering, I'd say "Do try to mod a cheap watch". It is incredibly fun and addictive. Also easier to hide from your spouse than another project car.

@louiscyfer6944

2 жыл бұрын

why would you want to hide anything from your spouse?

main tip - always use Long Island Watch shop ))

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

:)

@biharijivandana6894

3 жыл бұрын

😂

Lots of great tips, thanks!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

really enjoying your videos Marc. great informative content that is given in a personable way. I'm loving my Squale 1545originale from Long Island Watch.

Thank you Mark for you knowledge and insights. I totally agree........

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

As usual, Marc, excellent !

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Agreed, one additional thing I would do is wound up the spring every now and then, to keep the mechanism going to get everything inside lubricated.

Excellent video Marc which is full of some very useful information. You reinforced the need to use extreme caution as to when NOT to change the day/date on my watches, which is extremely important advice we all need to follow. As my limited collection of watches is now at 5 low to mid priced timepieces, I think my recommended “Do” is to purchase at least 1 to 2 additional watch bands for each watch. It’s a lot cheaper to change the look/appearance of a watch by changing out the strap, than it is to buy another watch. Just a thought, anyway, thanks again Marc for sharing some very important information with your viewers...Ed.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a great tip. I love it! Low cost new watch!

Thanks for the tips and advices! I have recently got into watches and have bought several watches within a short time. The information about the day and date setting is good to know. And I am waiting for a watchbox to keep the watches in. Regarding what you said that you don't even need a watch it's for the main part true. During many years I have used the smartphone for knowing the time. But finally I have thought: why in the world shall I use the phone as a watch when I can have the watch on the wrist? I am enough smartphone addicted and often when I just want to know the time, I have ended up at internet reading mail or some youtube advert. Apart from that: a good looking watch is the nicest ornament a man can carry! And it provides to give a man a professional look. Good channel! I just subscribed.

Awesome video mark. After watching, it reminded me of my old citizen promaster that no longer has lume. That being said, is there a way to prolong lume? Does keeping it in the dark help slow down its degredation? Hope you can make a video on this as well. More power to your business and channel and happy new year!

Always a great video thanks

I just ordered my 'first' Islander last night. The ISL 07...Orange face. I say first because I am already eye-balling the white face, blue bezel for next month. I am not a collector by any means. But I do love Divers! I have an SKX 009J, Citizen 0040 and an Orient mini-Neptune that have never been worn to this day! I am now planning on putting my G-Shocks away and start rotating in my Divers Watches. I spent 20 years on active duty and the G-Shocks were just about part of the uniform. I have been retired long enough to realize that I need to let it go and move on...LOL! Thank you Mark!!! And thank you for all the comments below with great tips as well. Aaron in San Antonio.

Before a few months ago I would not have taken your tip about not keeping your watch on the night stand too seriously. But about 4 months ago a good friend of mine was doing exactly that with his Rolex double red sea dweller from the 1970s. The watch was in near mint condition until he accidently knocked it onto his hardwood floor while reaching for it first thing in the morning. When he picked it up it wasn't ticking or running anymore. Because it's otherwise so valuable he's afraid to open it, or send it off for an extremely costly repair and maybe losing it or not getting the same one back. Defiantly a good tip for someone that owns a valuable watch.

Good stuff! Thank you!

Great video!

Excellent advice! Especially #5! Thanks 😁

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Dropped one of my orient watches on the tile floor in the kitchen case side down. Almost had a heart attack but when I picked up the watch it still worked thank God. Movement is still within spec as well, feel like I lucked out big time. 😅

Excellent video Marc. My wife bought me the Seamaster Chronograph for my 50th last year but unfortunately not being able to go out anywhere it mostly sits in its box and I don't want to keep winding it too much. Luckily I've got plenty of Citizen's and Casio's and a Seiko in rotation for every day, and apart from my late father's 1948 Rotary, the Seamaster is my only mechanical watch. I am hoping to have more opportunity to wear it once the pandemic has eased a bit more. I came off of the UGWC Facebook group because there was a bit of watch snobbery on there and as you say, lots of people asking others which watch they should buy. I'm equally pleased with my F-91W my wife got me for Christmas as any other watch in my collection :-)

Number 5 is so spot on. A lot of people on watch groups always ask “What one should I get”?

Good stuff. Thank you.

My isl-18 should be here in 2 days so looking forward to adding this to my collection

Point no. 5 is known by all but followed by few. I believe we all buy/have watched that we do not wear, we also care too much what other people think of a watch. Thanks Marc, for the good reminder.

Wasn't aware of point 1 & I literally just bought my first watch, a King Turtle, so thanks for that, Mark. 😊

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Great information Marc! Thanks for sharing it. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

You bet

Great advice. I keep some of my watches in old cigar boxes, why, because wood breathes and plastic won’t. And they smell good too.

"Wear them" too right! Watches, art and engineering rolled into one.

Thank you Marc.

Thanks Marc!

Hi Marc, I had this conversation with my young nephew recently regarding watch maintenance and practical use. He asked me what's the difference between a watch collector and a watch owner and I broke it down like this. In my opinion watch, collectors buy larger quantities of watches for various reasons but rarely wear them, nothing wrong with that. Totally acceptable. As a watch owner, I buy watches to wear them not to collect them. My limit is 7 watches for use 7 days a week on rotation. I currently have 5 watches and I've saved 2 slots for when you start making your 38 or hopefully 40 mm Islander Divers with display case backs (wink, wink). lol, Just saying? lol. Another great vid Marc, Thanks.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

It's a great way to approach it!

I use an eyeglass case for my watch on the nightstand.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

perfect!

There are many opinions "don't buy to scratch an itch, wait a month, see if it's true love, etc". And I'd say: do the opposite! By all means, DO buy a watch to scratch an itch, because why not? Enjoy your life! Have you never gone on a date (or two) just because you liked the girl? Sure, you want to marry your Rolex or Omega, you know, the ONE, but DO go on dates and have fun! And remember that you can always sell your watch (there are tons of people out there who cannot afford a brand new Invicta and will love to buy one from you after a year at half price). "Buy what you want and wear what you buy". The best advice, Marc. BTW please do more vids with TGV, I'm truly enjoying listening to you, guys.

The last tip is so true.

Great stuff Mark!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just got an ISL-2, extremely satisfied with the build quality and look. Glad I chose it over an Orient Kamasu.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

All great tips/dos. I like no.5 the most though... in my environment of around - other than me - 10-15 people in the office four wear watches. 2 of them wear the expensive ones with famous brands, one wears a smartwatch and the other one has a cheap one just to tell time. None of them or the others do care what watches are worn. Nobody really cares. I wear my watches, because I really like them... and that is what should matter.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Truth!

This video will save lives!