Unless you’re really wealthy, don’t buy watches as an investment. Just buy the ones you like wearing. About 3 watches is all you need. Life is short, enjoy it.

@artofgarduno

Ай бұрын

I have 100 watches

@kalypaniakos3068

Ай бұрын

Rules for yourself.Let others shine too...

@truxton1000

Ай бұрын

Well I have bought watches for over 30 years. The value of these has certainly gone up so if you can hold on to the watches for at least ten years a profit is likely. Of course stay away from new watches, buy known brands or at least with known movements, and the rule “the more you know the better” is always an important one. No need to be rich, just try to be smart.

@artofgarduno

Ай бұрын

I doubt they will go up since I collect mostly invicta@@truxton1000

@michaeljordan6008

Ай бұрын

Meh, I’m at around 80 and no crap like Hamilton or Longines.

It is the same in the vintage guitar world . Gibson made 1500 Les Paul`s in 1959 & now there are only 3000 left .

@Bleedforme-zq2uf

7 ай бұрын

lol

@thepurplemaskknows9383

24 күн бұрын

😂

@jackspring7709

16 күн бұрын

Lol! Oh that were a good 'un! :D

@bharatb.subedi2925

10 күн бұрын

Haha

Great video, my man. Spot on. The one proviso I would add is that vintage collecting is very doable… by those who know what they are looking for. I love “transitional” pieces and have a few in my collection… but I have had occasion to school dealers on them. The way to buy them is always as you did - with an in-person visit and cracking the back. The follow up to that is that one of my other favorite pieces is a $20 Chinese Sub homage by Tevise. Fun beater watch that sparks as many conversations as my actual Sub. Keep up the good work and keep spitting facts. I like it.

@Horologique

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. This video is more for people who are starting collecting, that's why I don't recommend vintage at that point. Or to be more precise, it's not that I don't recommend, it's that I recommend to be very careful 😁

I bought one of those inexpensive (I won't say cheap) Casio watches back in the late '80's. I think I paid about $12.00 for it. 'Twas an amazing piece of durable and useful engineering. I put it through some pretty tough times (long distance running in all sorts of weather, working in a scrap metal yard doing physical labour, auto repair. chopping firewood by the cord, cocktail parties (lol) ....) It never quit though it went thru a few batteries. An awesome watch!

You are spot on. I share the experience of collecting for more than 20 years (I'm probably similar in age), and one can make big and small mistakes. For the new enthusiasts your knowledge is invaluable; and for the ones (like me) that have traveled the same road, at least we know we are not alone in this very fun journey. Thanks for sharing and best regards

@Horologique

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support 👍👍. I'm glad to know that there are other veteran Collectors out there. The funny thing is that there is still sooo much to learn 😁

@aleximd9244

8 ай бұрын

Me too. Collecting for 32 years. The same must be said. Wins , mistakes , regrets etc. For this is so wonderful this hobby, or psychic condition.

@farely5746

7 ай бұрын

How is the Raymond weil freelancer

@coffeedreamer4621

7 ай бұрын

I want to buy my husband his first Rolex for his 40th birthday. What should I buy?

@farely5746

7 ай бұрын

@@coffeedreamer4621 are u asking suggestions

I'm new to watch collecting. This is great advice. Thanks!

Thanks for the video. Each point makes perfect sense, and I have formed the same opinions over the years. I seem to have 'accidentally' formed a small collection of watches. I have a couple of low price watches from micro-brands that use very good movements (mainly seiko) are well built, and keep excellent time. But I also bought them because I genuinely like them, not because they are trendy/popular. Thanks again.

@oldineamiller9007

Ай бұрын

I do it about the same way.

These tips are so on point. Every new collector should see this vid 👏👏

@Horologique

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍👍

Fantastic advise for anyone who is thinking about buying a watch or already has a collection.

I have 11 watches in my collection. Tag, Longines, Ebel, Maurice Lacroix, Piaget and recently Cartier. I have no intention of selling any of these and put much thought into every purchase. I bought them for myself and not to impress others but to satisfy my urge .

@oldineamiller9007

Ай бұрын

Congrats. That's the way to go.

Excellent video my friend. I've been very very lucky. I did almost get caught with a frankenwatch. A private seller here in Turkey was selling a seemingly perfect condition Seiko Pogue. It looked too good to be true, and it was.. Luckily I got to see it personally having done my research and make some check points. I quickly discovered that the dial was a reproduction, not the original, the hands too were added later and slightly different in shape and length, the colours were off and in the movement I found some parts that were clearly not original. I said it to the seller as I think he genuinely thought it was original and he was quite upset when I pointed out the problems. But in the end he accepted that he had been fooled himself. I am still looking for a perfect Pogue. I have discovered during my search that unfortunately almost every Pogue you find online isn't original.

I was out in the field doing my regular routine with a heavy monsoon rain and on my left wrist is a Casio F201 WA, it is such a great watch that it withstood heavy downpour and still keeping time. For less than 20$ it will last you years.

@Horologique

9 ай бұрын

Totally, Casio has the best value out there on rugged watches 👍

@julienfroidevaux1143

9 ай бұрын

Is Casio really as bomb proof as they say ? I had ( bought new) calculator watch and it died just outside it's warranty . Sample size one , it may be unfair to judge a watch based on one experience?

@TheRexecutioner

7 ай бұрын

This sounds like something out of a J Peterman catalog

@andrews527

7 ай бұрын

@@TheRexecutioner Or Teddy Baldassarre.

@alanchase7329

3 ай бұрын

​@@julienfroidevaux1143I have had two expensive G- shocks and they failed before they required a battery change. Never again.

I went through the cycle of cheap to expensive to moderate. I settled on the Sinn 104 and Glycine GMT and am happy.

@JosephAraza

9 ай бұрын

I love my Glycine combat sub, I can’t believe how inexpensive they are.

@BasRikken

9 ай бұрын

great choises

@rob9204

6 ай бұрын

I love my Glycine GMT!

Starting to get into watches this is good information

Tks for the video. Inflationary prices post covid prevented me from buying luxury watches anymore, the price hike for the same watch just don't make sense nor cents anymore.

I bought a Steinhart ocean one ceramic, four years ago. Worn it all day, every day. It is unmarked, still looks brand new, and keeps to one second a day. It needs to be checked for magnetism every few months to keep that accuracy…. It’s a great watch…….for the money.

@Horologique

Ай бұрын

It is, it was a wondeful deal and still is 👍

@Peter-Alexander

Ай бұрын

I bought the ocean one pepsi version before ceramic and wear it almost every day. With the eta 2893 elaboré I think it is great value. The bezel is still like new but I'm quite careful.

@Obeijin

Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 One second ?

Thank you for the video brother!

Absolutely agree with everything you said. You could have also mentioned MVMT and Daniel Wellington. These brands have actually been hugely successful with clever marketing using social media to sell crap watches.

@Horologique

10 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend. I did mention Daniel Wellington right? Oh, maybe I did it just in the video in French 😁

@jamesdep8128

9 ай бұрын

I bought a MVMT for about $70. I actually like it a lot. Simple, easy to read and looks great.

@hectthorno584

7 ай бұрын

​@@jamesdep8128at that price you didn't too much risks. Still, very expensive 😉

@rubric_ra

4 ай бұрын

@jamesdep8128 you'd get much better value from a Casio at an even lower price point.

@JeeGee114

4 ай бұрын

Crap watches for a crap generation.

Great video keep it up advising the public on these watches !!!!

I was looking at a miyota JP25 quartz movement, I have no idea about what it means, could you explain please ?

Great video, thanks for making 👍👍👍

Also like to add watches in the 2-3k range that uses the usual Eta 2824 and Sellita 200. Some brands take pride in their product for 2k, but then there's some you need to be aware of that just doesn't care and are heavily overpriced. You just buy the brand name and heritage. You see some of them just having the basic specs and no effort in the case finish whatsoever. Nothing wrong with basic, but it's not worth the cost. In this price range, my favourite brands in terms of best bang for your buck are Sinn, Damasko and Ball. Look past the design alone and read up on what happens inside their watches. Some brands can charge 500 to 1k more just to have some magnetic resistance or COSC certification. Those are the ones you need to be aware of.

bought two vintage Patek during the Dotcom era. glad neither was fake. had both serviced by Patek. To date, rate of return

Lots of sensible advice here. Thanks.

my late father collected watches, he had about 10. He knew what he bought, but only 2 were really valuable. Now I collect watches myself. And because I could afford it I have an Alpina and a real nice Hamilton and a Seiko of course, Yet my trusty Casio happens to be one of the favourites. Why: the glass hasn't scratched (no its not sapphire), it syncs the time with bluetooth, it beeps every hour and it charges with solar. And I am not afraid to damage it, so I wear it during the week. and all of that for less than 100 euros;-)

@Horologique

Ай бұрын

Casio are mostly spectacular 👍

Very nice explanation, I absolutly agree with you. It IS impossible to say It more clear.

As I type this, I am wearing a Seiko 5 from from 1967 that I bought from a thrift store for $20. My watch repair man says that it has never been cracked open and is all original. I also have a Seiko Turtle, also all original, but I don't wear it as much because of the weight, but it looks great when I wear it. I've see Seiko Frankenwatches, but we don't have much of a problem with them here in the U.S. because, up until recently, they were considered by watch collectors to be worthless. When they broke, people would toss them or put them in a drawer and forget about them. I have found quartz and automatic Seikos to be extremely reliable. All the quartz ones usually need is a battery, even when they are more 40 years old. The older Seiko quartz watches can have serious movements. I have a Seiko chronograph with a 5 jewel movement. It is a very impressive watch (to me at least!). I also have a fake Hong Kong Seiko that I bought for laughs, but it had a nice vintage Speidel band that alone was worth what I paid for it.

@Horologique

9 ай бұрын

Wondeful story, thank you so much for sharing it! This is a wonderful testament of how good Seiko watches can be over the decades! I'm really jealous about that Turtle of yours 😂. Keep on enjoying them and sharing your great stories 👍

Very good information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Subscribed!

@Horologique

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Welcome 👍👍

This is why KZread is great - to encourage the hobby and help educate people.

I just bought the Spinnaker Bradley ocean blue....now that is a beauty❤❤❤

GC brand says its Swiss made and have Swiss movement ( swiss quartz). Will you be able to please provide some of your knowledge about the brand . What I know from research is if a brand mentions swiss made it has to go though quality test

Thanks for the advice.....best advice.

Hi, are Jowissa watches considered fashion watches? Thanks!

I stick to the grand diver or pro diver 44mm so not to huge like some of them and the style dose not look over the top .What do you think about the works ?

@Horologique

9 ай бұрын

You mean the movement? Most have Seiko NH35 which is a great movement, extremely durable and fairly accurate for the money

Thanks big daddy Always enjoy your content Be well and God Bless 👍

I especially agree on the influnceer thing . Thats why I wait and ponder for years before buying a watch even a cheapie like a Casio .

What about Urban Gentry Limited Edition Squale? Is it a good investment?

I like this video, so far I have two automatic watch SRPE63k and king Samurai save the ocean dark manta and two digital watch F91W and a gshock DW5900..Probably the only watch I will own.

I have a Junghans Mega Aluminum atomic watch I've had for almost 20 years. It has been serving me well through multiple battery changes and 3 watch bands. I like the atomic watches and would love to one day own a Citizen Eco Atomic since it would both set itself and never need batteries. I just wonder if it would last as long as my Junghans has.

I'm looking to build a minimalist watch collection. I start getting drawn into the 'buy as many watches as possible' mentality but I'm working hard to resist that. I also get sucked into the luxury watch madness at times but thankfully I snap out of it. Thankfully I'm comfortable with brands like Citizen, Seiko and Casio etc. I feel like they belong in my life whereas something like a Rolex doesn't. I'd like a daily workhorse, a dress watch and a casual watch. I already have my daily workhorse which is a Casio F-91W. For a dress watch I think I'm going to buy a 38mm Orient Bambino with a white dial and for the casual I fancy a Seiko 5 Sport 38mm in black.

@varanid9

7 ай бұрын

Same here. A watch, at the end of the day, is a tool. Can't be afraid to wear it and it shouldn't be a hardship to replace. I've kept one of my Omegas, an Aqua Terra GMT, but because I genuinely iike it. I still feel kinda like an asshole when I wear it, though, LOL!

@Horologique

6 ай бұрын

That's wonderful collection, covering many basics 👌. Keep on enjoying your watches, that's all there is to it

@salmamwebe5518

4 ай бұрын

Me too ..am looking to buy my first Casio citizen Timex or Seiko ,,I don’t know where to start😢

Thank you for all your suggestions!

@Horologique

29 күн бұрын

You are absolutely welcome

Thank you for the video. My father just passed down his vintage Rolex Submariner to me and I love it. What’s crazy is that he purchased it new $600 when he was stationed at Lahr, Germany circa 1970 in the military, and now I see a brand new one is $10,800 CDN here! This is absolutely ridiculous.

@Horologique

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that beautiful story. That's an absolutely amazing heirloom you've got there, keep it close and pass it down to your children in turn 👍

Great video, I've been into watches forever, four decades actually. I gave up on vintage watches long ago which was actually handed to me and I never ever bought preowned anything and after over two hundred watches plus I've made great contacts and dealers who I trust and who contact me once a reference is released so I can see it before purchased. Please stay away from hype from many reviewers who benefit from telling you that the Vacheron222 is worth three times above retail that's bullshit cause I know it's not so turning mine down in March 2023. No watch is worth double retail many are not even worth retail, think about it omega has already two price increases this year alone and Christian from Theo and Harris says that's about right cause T&H sell used watches!. I buy new and always get my discounts even on new releases over 15K. Things really have gotten out of hand over a decade or so ago.

@Horologique

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback! It's very nice to have one from someone like yourself, who has been collecting for ao long and who has dealt with many references. Vintage is a minefield indeed, especially luxury vintage! I didn't know there was hype around the Vacheron222 as I don't deal in top luxury timepieces, but it's good to know hype can exist at any price level and it's only accentuated by social media

What’s your feeling about buying Breitling or Tag watches- the Breitlings I like are anywhere between $5k -10K , are they worth it?

I came to your channel by chance. Useful and interesting video for beginners. What is your opinion about homage watches from China? What is the upper limit of the price for a justified purchase? In my country it is about 150 e, over that you should go to buy well-known brands. Thank you.

@NovabgdLastavica

10 ай бұрын

What is your opinion about the number of hours, do you think it is better to have 3 hours for 500e than 10 for 150e - so quantity or quality???

I prefer a standard wind up ball watch verses an auto wind a lot less trouble and you wind it at the same time each day. I've been collecting vintage watches for more than 50 years. So in my time I've seen good and bad in all brands

I never heard of a Frankenwatch until I came here. Thanks for the advice. I had a knock-off Patek that worked for a month. It was a beautiful watch. I can now afford the original but I would have to do a lot of soul searching in my heart and mind to justify forking over that amount of cash. To be honest, I love all watches from the ones you get out of a vending machine, to the ones that are as much as a house. If it gives you accurate time and has all the bells and whistles you love, than I am probably happy for you wearing it.

@rosomak8244

7 ай бұрын

In some way all swiss watches are franken-watches. They are made from parts made all over the world. If you think a bit about it: you have to buy chineese watch brands to really avoid that. But even then the cases may have been done in some different country.

@SquarePenix.

7 ай бұрын

The current gen superclones are amazing reliable. The replica patek 5712 I have has a 1:1 replica of the movement itself. It can be replaced with a genuine patek 240 movement. Replicas are on a whole nother level these days

I have a Casio collection. Oceanus S500E, Lineage M100TSE, Edifice Bluetooth 1200DC, G-Shock 5600, the MTP E180L (the brown one), and the rest are vintage models like the 168, 169, the AE1200WH and things like that. And the Pepsi one :)) I still have my Apple Watch 7, but that one haven't seen a charger in 4 months. Just buy something useful, not fancy. Your daily driver should be something you enjoy wearing. I'm so proud of my small collection :)

@Horologique

4 ай бұрын

Funny about the Apple Watch not seeing any wrist time 😂. Those are disposable tech gadgets, not heirlooms like watches. You've got an amazing Casio collection there 👍

Please explain that world map on the wall. Is that with sea levels lower? What does it teach?

Great video with good advice. Thank yo

is Festina F20463-4 good watch? It costs about 200$...thank you

Good information. Well done!!

Very nice video, useful information and content. Thanks for sharing.

@Horologique

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

most likely the smart watch has done a lot to kill the fashion watch space. many thanks for another great video. merci bien.

@Horologique

10 ай бұрын

Yes, you are right, and de rien 😉

@Horologique What is the resale value of Tissot T Race T048427A purchased it for 904$ 10 years back?How much should I sell it for?

@Horologique

3 ай бұрын

You check chrono24 or others to see how much similar watches go for

What do you think of Pitzmann, specifically their new Chronograph?

Hi there! Have you heard of Vaan Konrad watches? I’ve also purchased a very cheap Pulsar Kinetic watch from a charity shop. Great working order and great content, too.

Great video and great advice. I've been buying Seiko watches mainly divers watches for decades. for me, the quality of Seiko ate hard to beat! I always wait for the sales or bargains on eBay. Obviously I only buy if genuine sellers. I've never been a fan of Rolex, I prefer Omega or Breitling. But it's all about what you like! Thanks again for a great video!

@Horologique

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment! Keep on collecting great watches and enjoying it 👍

I believe that at least some of the Calvin Klein watches have Swiss movements and are high quality - their watches were part of the Swatch Group for 22 years and are now produced by the Movado Group. Maybe the quality slipped at that point - I don't really know. My only point is that this brand seems better than most of the 'fashion watches'. (I bought new one some time back on the grey market for around $40 and I have to say it seems like high quality.)

What do you think of Invicta watches?

Great video! Great advice!

Regarding the vintage watch one, there are sites and forums which could help determine which parts go with which watch, especially omega, but i do agree with the frankenwatch fear. Personally for me, as long as the case model matches with the movement model and the dial, that should be okay since for me, those are what really give the watch its identity. And if you do end up with a frankenwatch, take the loss and if you try to sell it, just be honest about it and if no one buys it, keep it. It might not be a valuable watch but it would still be a nice watch

@Horologique

9 ай бұрын

Yes, when you buy a $500 vintage Semaster I agree, but when you buy a $20k 1675 or 1680 Rolex every small detail is important, and it's here that things can go terribly wrong

@julienfroidevaux1143

9 ай бұрын

Fakes frighten me more than Frankenstein watch . It's the main reason I will never buy a luxury watch ( I would never buy retail)

@rosomak8244

8 ай бұрын

Avoid vintage like a plague. Those are mechanical devices and therefore they have a limited lifetime. There is not really any possibility to "service" a watch indefinitely. After 1-2 full services it is in reality just trash. It is far more sensible to buy something new made in the style you desire. My own SNKG is already on it's 3-rd werk. The original was tossed out for the hacking and winding. The replacements needed service after about 5 years and of course it was far more sensible to just put in a new werk.

@julienfroidevaux1143

8 ай бұрын

@@rosomak8244 I've owned 4 entry level / lower mid tier for its time from the 50' s - 70's without issues , only had to service one for grand sum of around us $ 80 . Is this a anomaly ?

Great video. I've have refined what watches I buy. I tend to buy watches that are expensive to me rather buying a fashion watch. I have nothing against fashion watches but I'd rather save up for a really nice Tissot, Hamilton, Seiko, Longines and others. I'm satisfied with my purchase because I have done my research and bought what I loved and not worrying about who I will impress. Great video. Cheers!

@Horologique

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much mate! Those brands you mention are top notch, good for you 👍

@rosomak8244

7 ай бұрын

A Rolex impresses none. None you would care about.

This is a really great video. Great advice, agree 100% 💯

@Horologique

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 👍

Bulova Archived Series LED Computron watch? If you like not having a face watch, like having to make an effort at checking the time? I don't like having a watch face to constantly see. Are the electronics just a $3 dollar Chinese part, or are the worth the money? It's a $200 plus watch.

Great advice all around. Where "fashion brands" are concerned, I wonder if the time has come where we can separate Vincero from brands like MVMT, DW, etc. I've been looking at some of Vincero's higher priced automatic offerings and, frankly, the specs look good. Miyota 9000-series movement, sapphire crystal, 100M+ WR, etc. Not sure how one can go wrong.

@Horologique

10 ай бұрын

That would be a good step in the right direction. If only they would start less insulting promo campaigns that would be great 👍

My personal opinion. Ball vintage railroad wrist watches are very rugged accurate and my favorite choice they are every bit as good as any high end watch ever made without all the hype and huge price tag

Wonderful video. A lot of it common sense that we needed to hear.

@Horologique

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 👍👍

So glad you tell that to people and so true. Luckily my mistakes are not as bad because I did not buy too much nor did I spend too much. Out of all 6 watches I owned...there is only 1 that I love (I think I had it so far 6 years) and that is my silver Citizen Eco-Drive watch because I never have to replace the batteries and the watch is well made and it fits my small wrist. I love it Citizen Eco-Drive watch so much...I just purchased one in gold. Even if I'm rich, I would not buy extravagant material things. I buy it for myself to enjoy and it's not to be flexing to other people. I would spend as if I was poor because I don't know if and when my money will last all my living. years. One of my watches was stolen... and too many people loved my watch. I would be careful with the people who give compliments.

@Horologique

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing you experience! I totally agree, and you were smart! Eco Drive or solar in general are the most cost efficient watches to maintain. And Citizen just kills it 👍

@redstickham6394

25 күн бұрын

I'd like to get a Citizen Eco Atomic one of these days. I like the atomic watches because they stay right on time and I don't have to set them by WWV myself to keep them accurate. My old Junghans Mega Aluminum atomic watch keeps good time and it has never been repaired. Been through multiple batteries and on it's third watch band but it keeps on going and I love it!

I currently own mint DJ41, Pelagos FXD, Emperor Tuna SBDX014 and two G - Shocks. My final target is Submariner (date or no date, still uncertain) because it was the watch that got me into watches when I was a kid and my dad showed me the 007 movies. I like the overtly masculine design, the simplicity and symmetry of it and the build quality of Rolex. I don't care who are the current bunch of "famous people" that endorse or flex any Rolex. I just have passion for the Sub and all of my watches I own and I don't have interest in any other "higher tier of luxury" watches... Maybe JLC Reverso.

What is your opinion about the CURRAN watch brand?

Please I need your help. what can you advice to me? I have now 3 different watches, Unisilver(quarts), Casio(quarts), Festina(automatic), but now I think I like the Tissot watch for less than 1000$ cause I think its fashionable but light...

@Horologique

9 ай бұрын

Hello, what's the reference of the Tissot watch you like?

@orlyv.francisco5834

9 ай бұрын

@@Horologique the tissot PRX

The best vintage watch in my opinion is the casio marlins.. but my favorite is the a168, w800 & the f105

Excellent advice and an excellent channel.

@Horologique

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

Great video, I’m glad I stumbled onto your page. I own a citizen eco drive day, date. It’s not classy but I love this watch.

@Horologique

26 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Very sensible advices. Thank you.

@Horologique

Ай бұрын

Thank YOU 😊

Im want to buy one of these Orient Vintage looking watches for about 200€ whit automatic movement. Is it worth the money? For me it looks great and the price is awesome.. but I don’t know much about watches either 🤷‍♂️

@Horologique

4 ай бұрын

Be careful who you are buying it from. Always buy the seller. Is it reputable?

I agree with you although I would except the real Gucci watches of 30 years ago in that they used really superior quartz movements compared to other fashion watches like Guess at the time.

@rosomak8244

7 ай бұрын

After the so called luxury brands got bought out by the oligarchs they all started just to push cheap outsourced crap. This appies not only to watches.

Horologique, I wanted to get your opinion on Franken watches. There are some scammers who swap the original dial or bezel to sell a vintage watch for more money. However, what is your opinion on when Rolex swaps the parts when you send your watch in for a service? For example, you have a Rolex Pepsi GMT, ref. 16710. It starts to run poorly as it is "old". If Rolex replaces an original part with a new part, is the watch a Franken watch? Does the watch lose value even if Rolex replaced the part(s)?

Ball also makes some super great up to date mechanical watches as well

Great insight, thank you!

@Horologique

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great advice thank you very much.

I'm new to your channel. I love your wisdom and your pruduction. Thank you....

@Horologique

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment and welcome!

Couldn't agree more my friend.👍⌚

Thank you! Great video. I went crazy at first. Now I'm just "normal" crazy lol😅

@Horologique

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

It's better to buy a very good fake watch than a Diesel that is $15worth and sells for $400.

Vintage watches can be the value for money, as long as you know what to look for and what is a good price. I own two solid gold watches with a Frédéric Piguet calibre 21 movement, which i bought for less than 700 euro each.

You are so right. I use a 1960's Bernex Barracuda automatic watch that belonged to my father. It has an ETA movement. Nothing fantastic but it is very dependable, 60 years on. My other watch is a Sturmanskie that I didn't pay a lot for but it keeps great time and is lightweight. Buy a watch to tell the time, not for anything else.

@Horologique

Ай бұрын

That's what watches are all about 👍👍. Sturmamskie is the first brand in space!

I was addicted to buy watches, I realized that when you wear it, nobody notice it, keep saving your money and invest to gold and silver instead than wasting to a garbage.

im a Timex Ironman user and not ashamed to admit it..been a great watch for me for over 30yrs less than $100.00

@anthonytromp6265

Ай бұрын

Best watch ever .I use Casio .

I share your experience and thoughts on watches; however, I place the Seiko Grand Seiko on par with many Rolex models. I think the Grand Seiko is the best all-round watch on the market at present. The new models retail at around £6000; with movements as good as those used by Rolex and Omega. I think Japanese watches have caught up with Swiss watches, even surpassing many Swiss brands. On the other hand, I also think one should wear a watch that makes one smile every time one wears it. I’ve had Tudor, Omega, Longines and many, many designer watches, but few made me smile like a Seiko automatic. A fake will always be a fake. Buy a style, not a brand.

@Horologique

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. It's been a long time since japanese watches have surpassed Swiss watches, since 1969 to be precise 😁. Grand Seiko are amazing and innovate, unlike the Swiss. I like and appreciate both though for very different reasons

@w.m.aslam-author

7 ай бұрын

@@Horologique I concur, 1969 sounds about right to me too. 😊 Watches are as varied as towns and cities. There’s something to suit everyone.

I have a Jack Wills dive style watch which was reduced to £24, I thought sod it how bad can it be... Really well finished watch in fairness

What's your opinion on microbrands? How to judge any of them anayway - some of them are SO new there is no information on them whatsoever other than their own websites. I give an example: Djurhuus from Faroer Islands.

I really like the 35mm Tissot prx though recently I’ve seen tons of them, so is it already an ‘a la mode’ watch?

@Horologique

10 ай бұрын

Not really because it's available and people are not charging 5 times retail for it

Hi, What are your views about Titan watches.

@Horologique

7 ай бұрын

Hello, from what I can find they are an Indian brand, but I haven't had the chance to try them out so I cannot say

Great advice, agree 💯 %

I'm far from being a collector but have a few wristwatches. I look for several things: under $60, reliablity of the brand, simplicity, accuarate movement, and easily complmentary of my choice of dress from occasion to occasion.

@Horologique

4 ай бұрын

Then Casio and Timex (both amazing brands) are your friends 👍

A great video and full of common sense which sometimes can escape people in the emotion of watch purchasing. Also recommend avoiding IWC watches which are just not worth the money.

@neil4701

9 ай бұрын

That's a slightly bizarre comment. Vintage IWC are about the best value watches out there in terms of quality to cost ratio, and whie modern IWC might be overpriced, so are many other brands.

The Chinese 'homage' companies including Addiesdive, Steeldive, PD etc are getting better and better at not only delivering quality specs but also refining the design and tightening QC.

What a great video, thank you so much