A personal thing for me is I try to buy a watch whenever I go on a vacation. It's never super expensive but it always has lots of personal value because it reminds me of a good time in my life.
Phillip Opfer I will do that sometimes but being I already have al the watches I want, I simply pick one and only one watch I already own on vacation and it creates the same effect
I do that....I holiday in the Canary Islands which is a tax free island. Price something nice up at home and go to the jewellers over there and you will save a good chunk of money. Last time I went in to the Cartier shop and bought one of those Tanks he is wearing. Tank Solo in steel and crocodile strap, love it. Saved about €500.
For me 1. I keep to my budget of $300 or less. 2. I don’t buy on a whim, I research. Even if I miss out on that limited edition. At the end of the day, I am not any worse off for missing out on that one watch. There are still hundreds, thousands of other watches out there. I have let even $50 watches get away. In the end I am still enjoying what I have purchased. The journey to find that watch is more enjoyable and where life is lived than the destination. 3. I buy what impresses me not others. 4. I buy a watch with a purpose in mind. What am I going to use the watch for. If I am looking at a dress watch, how many do I already have and how much use am I going to get out of it. 5. I don’t take this to serious. I just enjoy it. What I must stop doing is 1. Buying to fit the collection. 2. Buying all the different variations of a particular watch. What I need to do is buy watches where the case and face are neutral and change the look with the bands to fit my outfit.
@@greghemlock6679 This might blow your mind, but some men actually put thought into what they're wearing, and the particular combination of clothing from shoes to trousers, shirt, jacket etc is called an outfit. Crazy I know...
@@tomvanzanten479 In this context he means your collection is perfect when every watch is exactly what you want and none of them you want to switch or give up. It's about efficiency.
Also, don't think that buying what TGV has makes you cool. Develop your own individual taste and be confident about it even if everyone says you are wrong. That's cool.
I agree completely and took what you said as just because you see him fawn over a watch on this or that video refrain from running out to pick up that watch. Have an identity and thoughts of you're own. You're watch should compliment you and you're personality and or characteristics. Not to mention it would be easy to pick up on if you really liked the watch you bought or got it because somebody else due to the fact how much you know about it and you're enthusiasm towards it. Point well made...
Hi TGV, I know I'm a bit late on this video but I thought I'd add a comment about why I wear my watches. I fly helicopters for a living and have had a Breitling Aerospace on my wrist for the past five years. The reason for this is because of the ability to set UTC on the digital dial, and local time on the analogue. I also use the bezel to set my engine start time for easy reference when it comes to filling out the paperwork at the end of the flight. It also has the section of the bracelet that can expand a small amount, meaning that it fits absolutely beautifully over my flying gloves, and then contracts again when I take them off. It's perfect. This gives me everything I need to carry out my daily tasks. However, there is one tiny draw back to this watch that catches me out every so often. Sometimes I will get airborne when the minute hand is obscuring the digital hour number, meaning that it can be difficult to distinguish whether it is 0835 UTC, or 0935 UTC for example, a figure that I am required to give to the control tower. Yes, the UTC calculation can be easily done in your head, and I also have it on my GPS, but I've trained myself to default to my watch after flying helicopters on fishing boats for a few years, and in that helicopter I only had my watch as a reference, so this can be a bit annoying. Because of this, I have recently purchased and started wearing a Glycine Airman DC-4 purist for my flying tasks. It really is a beautiful watch with a clear and easy to read face, it's completely 24 hour analogue, and I can have local time set on the bezel and UTC on the inner face. It also looks good on a NATO which fits nicely and securely over my gloves. It also looks bloody good as a dress watch, so it's kind of my jack of all trades now. The only thing I'm not that fond of is the date magnifier. Really not a fan of that and would gladly do away with it if I could. In summary, I wear my watches for my job, and hopefully they can also pull off a dress look if I need them too. While I tend to wear the Airman these days, the Breitling will always have a special place in my heart seeing as it has literally done thousands of flying hours upon my wrist, and is almost feature complete. Anyway, bit of an insight from a pilot and why I choose certain watches. Love your channel and thanks for all the advice and entertainment you've provided me with. Cheers, Simon
I've been collecting things since I was a small boy. Started with pocket knives, but added other categories to collect in time. I used to own an antique/second hand store with my father and that got me into all sorts of collecting. And listening to you speak about strategies of collecting are ideas I also have used and still do. I think no matter what we collect there are some eternal truths about doing it well.
I am just starting out even though I am retired. I really appreciate your top ten tips. You have a nice way with your audience and very friendly. We are all just a little crazy anyway when collecting watches, but what a great hobby to be crazy for! . Thanks again.
I don't know how or why I started watching your posts but I have. I thoroughly enjoy them mainly because your passion reaches through the video. And you teach a lot of interesting facts. Thank you for posting.
I love your channel and I enjoy your videos. I have been into watches now for 4 or 5 years, I have now about 50+ watches, I wear them all! I love my collection and I love where I began. It took some research and trial and error to get to where I am now, I do not regret anything. If I could add, you made great highlights, but I think for starting out, everyone needs to have 1 of the following: Aviator, Field Watch, The Diver, The Dress, The Sport, etc. It's important to have a watch for ANY Ocassion. NEVER buy retail, all of my watches I got dicounts and deals, even my watches that cost "retail" 1k+ I have never paid that much. Keeping a budget is important and I would say the most crucial. Again, do your homework and research and knowledge is all KEY. I would say, I am man who does a lot of things, I love cars and I work with my hands therefore, NOT included in my collection are some inexpensive watches and an array of G-Shocks, I can beat em up and not get butt hurt if motor oil or grease gets caked all over them. My collection includes the following brands: Diesel, Invicta, Nixon, Fossil, Seiko, Casio:( Specifically Edifice Collection) + G-Shock, And Collectible Watches: Example, Stars Wars Themed Nixon/s. Purchase watches that pretain to you and be you. Have fun with the hobby, I know I do! Enjoy y'all.
I think this video really applies to any collecting hobbies. I am really interested in fountain pens (in fact quite a bit more than I am in watches) and I really learned a lot from this video. Thanks for the great tips, Tristano.
I love how many times you mentioned G-Shocks. It made me smile because I'm wearing a G-Steel GST S110 D and I absolutely love it for a little more rugged wear. Awesome channel by the way
TGV, 3 of your points rang a loud note with me. 1. set a budget and don't go into debt..... 2. set goals for the next piece to add to the collection and stay the course....... 3. enjoy the journey. For a fellow collector whom I have coffee with almost every morning at the local bagel shop, it's about the hunt..... we see a piece in a watch review, or in a jewelers, or in a pawn shop.....yes there are some real hidden treasures in pawn shops.....and we hunt for data about the piece......we hunt down other possible sources for the same piece....and we quietly go for the target item.....and then celebrate over the next morning coffee...life can be simple and fun.....share it with a friend.....
Thank you Joseph, very glad to hear. That is so cool you are able to have coffee with a fellow collector everyday. Enjoy the hunt my friend, great comment. Best regards, TGV
TGV, love your well organized point-by-point lists, your enthusiasm as you building up to crescendo. Your videos are contagious, inspiring and most enriching. I am very glad to come across your videos. I have not wore a watch for over 30 years, now in the past 6 months 3 automatic and 1 quartz and slew of extra bands from Wrist Candy Watch Club's NATOs, Perlons and Hadley-Roma MB3838/5 Mesh Straight End PVD / Black and gold thanks to your videos on watch straps, much appreciated. Most sincere thanks for the education. My best wishes to you and your family. Ciao.
I wear an SKX007 for work, I work as a roofer so it's for about 20 years worth of scratches in the last 3-4 years 👌🏼 Other then that I wear what goes with my outfit/what I feel like that day/evening. I tend to put a watch on just to sit at home and watch tv. Might even wear a military watch if I'm watching an action film
I'm wanting to start a collection. I've collected various items over the years. Your page has helped me narrow down what watches I would enjoy in a smaller 6-8 PC collection. thank you sir and keep up the hood work.
I don't own high end watches but I have a very good amount of reasonable watches Seikos Orient's Tissots Citizens and G shocks some vintage Hamilton's and vintage Gruens too .My problem is loving them all and not being able to get rid of them.They all are various chronographs, divers, world timer and dress watches. My last count was Fifty and I just purchased a Orient quartz chronograph that was vintage inspired. Maybe just crazy or just watch nuts
Very good tips that more or less encompass my tips. As a fairly recent newcomer in watch collecting my advice would be to have a strategy in your purchases. Make a short list and a long list of watches that you want to add to your collection. Look information up, discuss them on forums, watch reviews (no pun intended), read blogs/articles and try them on. The more you know about a watch, the more you like it or not. This way you step out of the comfort zone, enjoy the journey more and know what watches to add to your collection. My collection consists mainly of dress watches: Orient Bambino ER24001B, Orient FFD0F001W, Seiko SARB065, Seiko SBGA011, Melbourne Watch Company Portsea, Rado D-Star and a WWoor sport watch (yes, that's really a brand name). I'd like to add variety into my collection and now I'm looking for a dive watch, a moon phase and, a perpetual calendar. This is not written in stone and when I come across a Sistem51 for a fairly cheap price I will buy it because I appreciate the feat of engineering it's representing. The dive watch can be a Deep Blue (a Seiko knock-off), a Rolex Yacht-Master II or a Sinn 104 which is... a pilot watch. I'm sure that I want a dive watch, but time will tell what exactly. And for me that's the big pleasure of collecting watches!
hi TGV, you were wondering which watch people vs jobs. I'm a landscaper and for work I wear a g shock sky cockpit GW3000B-1A. utterly bullet proof and I have a vostok which I find amusing to punish and she keeps perfect time. I get home and put on my sea master. thanks for your incredible insight and experiences in this crazy hobby of ours.
I actually have worn my SKX almost exclusively for about a year. I have found it oddly satisfying to have a go-to watch. I have heard the same concept with pocket knives. As you carry the same knife for years, or wear the same watch, you develop a relationship with it. It begins to feel natural and any alternative just feels out of place. Also, as you carry the same knife or wear the same watch, it develops character.
I agree with a similar concept of signature watches, for me an agriculturist it feels that it should be the green alpinist. I'd still watch a g shock when it gets muddy. But the alpinist can handle the office or mud if needed.
For places that allows you to bring knives, always bring them. they are a handy tool and can send messages for you. like being handy or that you pay attention to details.
I grew up carrying a pocket knife and will continue to do so. Just like generations before me, if I have my pants on, I have a knife with me. I heard an old man on the forums say you can learn a lot about a man by looking at his knife. If the tip is broke off, he's careless. If it's dull, he's lazy. And if he doesn't have one, well he's just useless ;) haha
I usually change my watch depending on how I feel and, what I'm wearing on a given day. I have been wearing my newest and favorite watch exclusively for a week and find that I may just wear this watch most of the time from now on. I have a small, very modest collection made up of about 9 watches with this newest watch being my most coveted, highest prestige and cost of the bunch. I won't ignore my other pieces completely but, for the time being I'm happy wearing this one every day.
Another great video TGV, what I love about your way of delivery is that audience can really feel your passion, keep up more of the same, you're doing great job, peace and love from Dubai.
Very interesting. Your attitude is that of a truly civilized gentleman. Very refreshing. It sounds like you've been working for the same kind of business my daughter and son-in-law own. She's the CEO and he's the Creative Director.
You always put in there a truly fantastic point. This time is "you decide to buy something that fits in the collection, not something that you would enjoy wearing". It's such a real thing. Why do we think in this way? Another excellent video. By the way I'm part of the "I wear whatever I feel like for the day" but it also happens to change my watch 2 or 3 times during the day. Thank you very much, TGV. Best regards, Michele.
I have no idea why we do that, I catch myself thinking that way STILL to this day. It's like we are building a fleet of ships or something LOL, I tend to forget they are things to enjoy. Great comment, thank you Michele, Best regards, TGV
Like watching your videos it helped me a lot I’m more open minded now about watches as I was before. I am a big Seiko fan and was very negative about buying any other watches like Citizen, Casio, G-shock etc. Not anymore tho thx to you👍
I know this is an older video, but the advice is so true regarding "buy for yourself". I have had 5 Rolexes, Panerai, Omega, but lately I have started buying Hamilton, Breitling, Seiko and Squale because I like them...and because not everyone I see on the street has them. Rolex just seems to be everywhere nowadays.
I keep wearing a watch until i'm bored of it lol. And i just bought my Hamilton Khaki pilot today. Thank you for all those great videos that gave me tons of inspirations man! TGV fan for life!
I tend to buy watches that look good and are different from what's out there,the weirder the watch the better,regardless of brand name, more importantly,it's all about the look and the feel of the watch,these 2 factors are crucial in my watch buying decision,plus I have imposed a limit of spending no more than $300(AUS) per watch,I'm a novice watch collector,I've only got 10 watches,but they bring me joy either looking at them or wearing them.Great video as well,cheers.
I was going over a few boxes and found an old Wittnauer with a custom dial my dad gave me when I graduated elementary school. The watch is probably worth less than the shopping costs if I were to sell it but I use it with pride. Brings back memories
Back when I was a full time mechanic i would wear my pebble smart watch when I was working, it was useful to see if a customer sent the "im on my way" or "can you look at this tomorrow" text. Plus it was nice to see who was calling my right from my wrist. Sure an answering service would work too but I got the thing for like $30, plus some people like that "personal" touch.
Hi TGV... It's been months since we communicated. As always your video is spot on with advise for anyone who is in this wonderful hobby. When I communicate with someone who is new to the hobby, I tell them to buy what pleases them, a timepiece should pique your interest, it has to appeal to you on all levels. If you can honestly say that this timepiece will put a smile on your face every time you strap it on your wrist and gives you the warm fuzzies, then by all means, make the purchase, enjoy it as often as you wish, and wear it in good health. The bottom line is... It is your money and your wrist. Buy those that will make "you" happy. Hope you and your family are well. Ciao, My Friend!
I have a fairly modest collection. Your videos on the SKX009 has pushed me towards that as my next purchase. Long term, a Rolex diver, but i think the Seiko will be a great choice now. Thanks for all the great advice mate!
I just watched number 10, and I'm already liking where this video is going. It's not very wise to go into debt for the sake of collecting not just watches but anything, you should carefully manage your budget, and if you really like something outside your price range, it's wiser to save your money and wait a bit until you have enough.
I not only change up my watch, but other accessories like my concealed carry weapons. So whatever I'm able to wear that day is what I wear. Everything matches ☺️
My favorite tip is the "controlled and concise" one. Obviously if you're in the business or have a channel, then that makes it different and difficult (almost wouldn't make sense), but if you're going to be more of a serious collector it makes sense to me to keep it controlled. I have a few months left before I make my first purchase(s) 😉, but I've done a ton of research and know what I'm going to start with and how large my collection will be. The rule I'm employing for myself is 10 or fewer high quality pieces that I know I'll wear a lot and enjoy; ones that fit my style, career, and life. I don't want to hoard and I don't want the stress of feeling I have to wear each of my 20 watches if they're not getting used enough. Great video, thanks.
Hey man you asked in this video what I rock for work. I’m a paramedic in Idaho. My normal work watch is the Suunto Core. I have had it for a number of years and love it.
1st video I watched on this channel: Who is this guy and what is he on about? 10th video on the channel: This guy is such a positive gentleman. 'Pure class'. I will support this channel forever. *subscribed* Thanks for this video. Was going to pull the trigger on an expensive dress watch. Due to this video I realized I wanted it for the wrong reasons (needed the piece for the collection. Not truly excited to get it).
i'm just getting into watches. bought an inox pro diver last year. when he mentioned the inox i was like YEAAH! That's how you know you love your watch
I'm at under $300 and have an 8 watch collection. I have a Caravelle, an Invicta, 3 Citizens, a Fossil and two Seikos. The 3 Citizens and 2 Seikos are "Vintage refurbished" and were $120 for all 5. The Invicta and Caravelle were purchased on Amazon for around $140 and the Fossil was an add on in a gun trade. I feel like it's a decent collection for under $300.
Best advise on a watch purchase is wait; I waited 6+ months to upgrade from a Casio to a Vostok; even after wanting it for 6 months I was worried I wouldn’t like it as much as I could have. Half a year later it may be the best purchase I’ve ever made
One of your best and most interesting videos! Really love to hear your own honest opinion. You can feel the passion you have for watches which is great to experience! Best regards from Germany, Daniel
I buy and wear whatever I like. My current favorite is a $240 homage of the Rolex Explorer. It’s the right size for my wrist, subtle, yet refined. The Rolex Explorer is my grail but I’m in no rush to buy one..
I enjoy collecting a variety of different things. I have a passion for watches, especially mechanical ones. I also collect vintage razors and pocket knives. I enjoy quality but don't feel compelled to spend outside my budget. I always consider first if the object will own me or the other way around. My collections are a constant source of pleasure and enjoyment and I use all of them.
Very well said about living in a age where information is available anytime. I tend to think about it often, we are truly blessed to have all that. 'Arm yourself with knowledge' - good sentence to quote. That was one of my favourite videos TGV, thank you.
I'm new to watch collecting, it seems there's a small crowd that will never be happy. This seems like a great community though, free of judgement and snobbery, and helpful to newcomers!
I'm about as conservative as an old Buick, but two of the watches I frequently put into the rotation as dress watches are a gold with black dial Ventura and gold Bulova Spaceview. Both on nice deployment exotic bands.They never fail to draw attention and generate great conversations.
I have a three watch collection, none of which i will ever part with. An Accutron Spaceview that I bought new in 1969, A Rolex Explorer that was gifted to me in 1997 and bought new in 1997 when they sold for under 3K and my father's watch that I inherited, a Longines Cosmo, 14kgold dress watch. I'm a happy man.
Hey TGV great video! I'm a fellow New Yorker and watch lover. I agree that waiting for a new watch to come in is part of the experience and excitement. I just ordered the military Mudman after watching your review and anxiously waiting for it to get delivered. Good luck with your channel!
Enjoyed your video. Great 10 points! I'm new to collecting watches. I have an 1928 Elgin pocket watch. I am wearing a new Citizen Eco Drive Perpetual Chrono AT4004 E52. The history of the Pocket Watch is fascinating and love the mechanical aspects. But also love the beauty and technology of my Citizen too! Let the journey begin!
Thanks for your great and inspiring content :) right now I decide every morning which watch to wear... although I‘ve only got three. Nothing special (in your advanced point of view), but I still like them: a Festina square Chrono, a DKNY 'dress watch' and a 20 year old Switch Irony 'Secret Agent'. Thanks to your videos I‘ve set up a list of some pieces I‘d like to have (and can and want to afford). Best regards from Bavaria/Germany and keep up your passionate work, Andi
my humble collection seems to have the military look. My current top dog of the collection is my Hamilton Khaki field Quartz, I affectionately call it Hammy. I am saving for my Grail and the Hamilton is keeping me in check, a quality value watch which I adore. Two years in January I am 40 so that watch will need to be something special
Love a good military collection, great theme to have. Many of the best watches were either designed for or have seen military use. Love tha Hammy, haha I call them Hammys too! ;-) Happy hunting for that 40th birthday watch. A JLC Mark 11 perhaps? Thank you, Best regards, TGV
"Enjoy the journey" - great advice, not just with respect to watch collecting but in life. Thanks for making the journey more enjoyable TGV. Cheers. Paul
Newbie (yes i am learning the new internet jargon) watch collector here, i think these are wise words coming from years of experience....excellent content ...great video...
One of my rules is buy a watch with (A) a sapphire crystal, (B) a warranty, and (C) a conservative look. Don't go bold with your first watch because your taste in watches will changes VERY rapidly in the beginning. You may find your first watch ugly or silly if it's too big, too colorful, or has some sort of gimmick like open heart or 30-day calendar on the dial. Go safe with TGV's Sarb033, a Tissot Visodate, or an Orient under $200 (but with that sapphire crystal). Don't go cheap and get a mineral crystal or hardlex (Seiko) because it WILL matter. You're watch will get scratched even if you're deskdiving. The warranty should be a given. I made a mistake of buying an Orient from eBay without a warranty and now I've gotta pay to get it fixed. This is a given. Get a warranty. To sum it up.........just buy from LongIslandWatch lol. Also, I laughed when I saw your wristwatch check. I like the Tank as well but it got me thinking: Doesn't it feel great having a hobby you can share with your wife and swap items with? It's not something you can do with clothing (picturing you in a dress is what got me laughing) but I'm sure it feels great wearing a watch owned by a lady and seeing that it feels perfect for your wrist. Another reason the Tank will forever be iconic.
I wear my Seiko SNK805 field watch for work daily. I always use this for work because of its small size and comfort. I wear a casio for other activities and either a dressy watch with a brown or black leather strap depending on my outfit for formal occasions.
Been watching your channel for awhile but haven't commented until now. First of all, great vid! My one suggestion would be if you're looking at an expensive watch of a style you've never had before, try a less expensive alternative first. For example, if you want a Tank or a Reverso but have never had a rectangular watch, buy a Citizen with similar dimensions for $100 and wear it for a few days before getting the Cartier or JLC. Something that looks great in the store may not feel so great after some time on the wrist.
TGV, another great vid. I never really cared about different straps until I found the channel. I have a gold tone Seiko (Rolex day date homage) $150 dollar watch, put a red croc strap 28th a gold clasp and "BOOM" looks like a whole new piece. Not gonna lie your Tudor gave me the idea. I get second glances all the time. Thanks again.
Bought what I liked within my budget (they coincide, fortunately), and I wear them as feel the moment, if that makes sense. You are a gent and a class act. Keep going.
I’ve seen a lot of people recommending the Seiko 5 as a first automatic. I can easily see that is a great watch but after seeing the Orient Defender with the cream dial I easily decided that it will be my first automatic. The last couple days I have been thinking about what watch to get after that and it gave me a bad feeling. The whole idea of doing that sorta takes away the excitement of getting that Orient Defender and I can’t do that to myself. So this video really highlights the best way to approach a hobby that I have learned from my other hobbies. I just have to remind myself that these life lessons really apply to all things since all things are really one thing.
I have always been a one watch guy -- my last three as I recall were a Timex, then a Victorinox, then the Seiko Caliber 7T94 that I treated as a too-nice beater/work watch for some years until I had to retire it (broke the crystal). Around that time I started binge watching your channel. First I bought an F-91W, then a Duro, then before I noticed that my collection was choosing its own theme, a G-Shock DW5600E-1V. So evidently my beginner collection is centering around the brand Casio. Especially so, since my next watch is going to be a EQS500DB-1A1 Solar Chronograph. What a neat little set of watches, and I owe you a thank-you for turning me on to each of them. The next phase of my career as a watch enthusiast, I think I'd like to focus on the Dan Henry brand. What a stunning line of watches he is offering!
A tip for starter collectors i would say is go out to boutiques and watch stores and physically try the watch on your thinking of buying. Im sure you've mentioned this before TGV. Size in particular is a big deal and you just cant judge the size of a watch online through pictures and text. At the same time get to love smaller sizes. As a beginner you are conditioned that a watch should be large. Then you discover the magic of vintage watches and everything changes. did for me anyway!
Excellent advice and comment my friend, and spot on I did mention this in another video. You are so right and I am very glad you mention this again. Thank you, Best regards, TGV
Hey buddy, thanks for the cool videos. I am just getting into watches a little more seriously at 49, and you are helping me have fun with it and learn. I've always had a watch, but never put much thought into it. I just picked up my first automatic- an Orient gen 2 ver.3. I also have a casio aw168, a timex expedition scout, and a Peugeot. I also just joined Watchgang so we will see what i get sent! I want a Seiko. I bought a chrono seiko online, but it doesn't work. Keep up the good work and the positive vibes!!
As I said before,always liked watches but after viewing your channel for the past 6 months I have become more interested and after buying a g shock muddy an orient bambino and I am waiting for my skx 009 to arrive all from your recommendations. I love the two mentioned above and can't wait for the six. Thanks T. Best channel on RUclips,end of.
Thank you so much Mark, very kind indeed. Great buys my friend, a muddy, a Bambino and an SKX, thats is everything covered!!! Outstanding trio, enjoy! Best regards, TGV
I have no rules at all when it comes to what I want to wear. My go-to watch is a 43mm bluesy Sub homage which is a style chameleon. It's nice and sporty for casual situations but the gold accents also make it suitable for more formal situations as well. When it comes to the style of watch that I like, I DEFINITELY have a type. I love dive watches but I'm very particular about them. They must have unidirectional rotating bezels with a strong preference for ceramic bezel inserts, sapphire crystals, have dial diameters between 43 and 47mm, exhibition case backs and metal bracelets. I have a strong preference for 316L stainless steel because I don't believe that titanium or platinum are worth the extra cost and having more gold than just accents isn't durable enough for a dive watch. I must admit though, I do adore the bluesy colour scheme. The gold and blue just play off of each other so beautifully! One type of watch that, as a rule, I really don't like is the chronograph. I like clean dials and chronographs are the antithesis of that. Their dials are very busy and they just don't do it for me. I find that Citizen and Breitling are the worst offenders with the Blue Angels and Navitimers. There are some chronographs that I like such as the Top Time, Daytona, the Speedmaster Moon Watch and the Intra-Matic because, despite being chronographs, their dials are reasonably clean with little to no clutter like the Maritimer. What really makes a watch special to me is how much I love how it looks and how great of a value it is, the specs for the price. I don't consider the Rolex Submariner to be a great value, even at the MSRP because any noob with money can get a Sub. It's a Rolex, everybody knows what it is and it requires zero research to know what it is. That's just boring. I would find a Longines HydroConquest to be far more interesting than any old Submariner. My next watch purchase has already been decided and it will be a Tissot Seastar 2000. It has a 46.5mm ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel. a deep blue dial with engraved waves (just gorgeous), an ETA calibre that was modified by Tissot from 4hz to 3hz which gives it an 80hr power reserve (Powermatic 80) and an automatic helium escape valve (a la Sea Dweller) for an MSRP of only $1,375 CAD (although I've already seen it on sale for $1,167.90 CAD). Now THAT is a purchase that I would TRULY be proud of!
I don't Collect watches I do wear one everyday stumbled across your channel Somehow I subscribed because your Passion for Watches shows I've been subscribed to the king of DIY For a couple years he makes fish tanks I don't own a fish tank but he has the same Passion just for a different subject I always find myself captivated by people who have a genuine Passion for things even if I don't share the interests Keep up the great work ✌
Tristano, your passion/enthusiasm for horology is infectious. So I am not the only person who wears different watches for different times of the day, (thank heaven :-). As always, your channel is very informative and gives solid advice. All the best to you.
I'm late to the comments, but for me, it's a mix of 1) What matches my outfit best and 2) Where I am (work, home, out in public, etc.). I try to mix it up as often as I can- now that I have 4 new nato straps for my Seiko automatic, it'll be easier than ever!
I'm so enjoying your channel. It's so true be it in watches or fragrance "Wear what you love and not what They say you should like." Lots of great advice period! Cheers!
Enjoy your informative videos they have stoked my fire within for a couple more watches. I’ve been interested in watchmaking forever. However I’m a woman who operates a cattle property in Australia, so I wear Timex military waterproof while working. Also Lorus sports military. But I have Australian Adina dress and chronograph and hardy outdoor watches that I adore. I have a fancy gemstone and shell dial Citizen eco chronograph for outings. A beautiful watch. My first watch a vintage Renown. My Dads vintage Viceroy. An Anne Kline ll dress watch. Just purchased a skeleton Swatch auto which is cool. (First Auto). I bought a Timex compass for hiking. And my latest favourite is a Victorinox Maverick. Around 18 watches for me and not one Seiko haha. Well maybe one day. I just mix them up to wear them as I feel for the day when not working. I’m very happy with my lot.
I’m in the “I wear a specific/ required watch for work, then change to whatever I like” category. As a healthcare provider I need an Apple Watch to be able to receive notifications and pages from within the facility while I’m with a patient as it is rude to be on your phone while interacting with them.
3 tips: 1. Don't spend money you don't have. 2. Eyes on the price; when saving for a piece, don't get distracted by "cheap" pieces. 3. Patience; wait for that deal or model you want. Don't buy placeholders or things just to feed the itch.
A true gentleman, always sharp but never vulgar, arrogant or snobby in taste.
Could not agree more.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Those traits are what makes this my favorite channel, my favorite reviewer. Such a great citizen of planet earth!
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A personal thing for me is I try to buy a watch whenever I go on a vacation. It's never super expensive but it always has lots of personal value because it reminds me of a good time in my life.
Phillip Opfer I will do that sometimes but being I already have al the watches I want, I simply pick one and only one watch I already own on vacation and it creates the same effect
I do that....I holiday in the Canary Islands which is a tax free island. Price something nice up at home and go to the jewellers over there and you will save a good chunk of money. Last time I went in to the Cartier shop and bought one of those Tanks he is wearing. Tank Solo in steel and crocodile strap, love it. Saved about €500.
For me
1. I keep to my budget of $300 or less.
2. I don’t buy on a whim, I research. Even if I miss out on that limited edition. At the end of the day, I am not any worse off for missing out on that one watch. There are still hundreds, thousands of other watches out there. I have let even $50 watches get away. In the end I am still enjoying what I have purchased. The journey to find that watch is more enjoyable and where life is lived than the destination.
3. I buy what impresses me not others.
4. I buy a watch with a purpose in mind. What am I going to use the watch for. If I am looking at a dress watch, how many do I already have and how much use am I going to get out of it.
5. I don’t take this to serious. I just enjoy it.
What I must stop doing is
1. Buying to fit the collection.
2. Buying all the different variations of a particular watch. What I need to do is buy watches where the case and face are neutral and change the look with the bands to fit my outfit.
Thanks for this, as a newbie with a similar price range these tips really help
Outfit? What like shoes and purse?
@@greghemlock6679 pants, shirt, jacket, WATCH, shoes, hat, socks + shorts. gentlemen can be mindful of their outfits too
@@greghemlock6679 This might blow your mind, but some men actually put thought into what they're wearing, and the particular combination of clothing from shoes to trousers, shirt, jacket etc is called an outfit. Crazy I know...
“Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
Could someone please explain this to me? I don't get it. 🤔
Thx!
@@tomvanzanten479 In this context he means your collection is perfect when every watch is exactly what you want and none of them you want to switch or give up. It's about efficiency.
Also, don't think that buying what TGV has makes you cool. Develop your own individual taste and be confident about it even if everyone says you are wrong. That's cool.
Whatever he buys I happen to also love, but I withhold from buying them because I don't want to have a copycat collection lol.
esa062 have you seen how many watches he owns? You can't avoid owning one that he has 😮
The point was, know what you like and get that. It doesn't matter if someone else has it or not.
I agree completely and took what you said as just because you see him fawn over a watch on this or that video refrain from running out to pick up that watch. Have an identity and thoughts of you're own. You're watch should compliment you and you're personality and or characteristics. Not to mention it would be easy to pick up on if you really liked the watch you bought or got it because somebody else due to the fact how much you know about it and you're enthusiasm towards it. Point well made...
Your, fella, your - not you're (you are).
Hi TGV, I know I'm a bit late on this video but I thought I'd add a comment about why I wear my watches. I fly helicopters for a living and have had a Breitling Aerospace on my wrist for the past five years. The reason for this is because of the ability to set UTC on the digital dial, and local time on the analogue. I also use the bezel to set my engine start time for easy reference when it comes to filling out the paperwork at the end of the flight. It also has the section of the bracelet that can expand a small amount, meaning that it fits absolutely beautifully over my flying gloves, and then contracts again when I take them off. It's perfect. This gives me everything I need to carry out my daily tasks.
However, there is one tiny draw back to this watch that catches me out every so often. Sometimes I will get airborne when the minute hand is obscuring the digital hour number, meaning that it can be difficult to distinguish whether it is 0835 UTC, or 0935 UTC for example, a figure that I am required to give to the control tower. Yes, the UTC calculation can be easily done in your head, and I also have it on my GPS, but I've trained myself to default to my watch after flying helicopters on fishing boats for a few years, and in that helicopter I only had my watch as a reference, so this can be a bit annoying. Because of this, I have recently purchased and started wearing a Glycine Airman DC-4 purist for my flying tasks. It really is a beautiful watch with a clear and easy to read face, it's completely 24 hour analogue, and I can have local time set on the bezel and UTC on the inner face. It also looks good on a NATO which fits nicely and securely over my gloves. It also looks bloody good as a dress watch, so it's kind of my jack of all trades now. The only thing I'm not that fond of is the date magnifier. Really not a fan of that and would gladly do away with it if I could.
In summary, I wear my watches for my job, and hopefully they can also pull off a dress look if I need them too. While I tend to wear the Airman these days, the Breitling will always have a special place in my heart seeing as it has literally done thousands of flying hours upon my wrist, and is almost feature complete. Anyway, bit of an insight from a pilot and why I choose certain watches.
Love your channel and thanks for all the advice and entertainment you've provided me with.
Cheers,
Simon
Many people don't like 'em. Google "rolex cyclops removal".
Great read, thanks for sharing
Only buy based on what makes you tick
I don't own a watch yet. I've subscribed to learn and help me make to right choice for me!
Ga. Rob & Terrie Now that is an intelligent decision
Two years later: What's the state of your collection?
Phafanapolis He must does to make it quick, because SKX gonna be discontinued.
Ga. Rob & Terrie ehat you buy?!
I've been collecting things since I was a small boy. Started with pocket knives, but added other categories to collect in time.
I used to own an antique/second hand store with my father and that got me into all sorts of collecting. And listening to you speak about strategies of collecting are ideas I also have used and still do.
I think no matter what we collect there are some eternal truths about doing it well.
I am just starting out even though I am retired. I really appreciate your top ten tips. You have a nice way with your audience and very friendly. We are all just a little crazy anyway when collecting watches, but what a great hobby to be crazy for! . Thanks again.
I don't know how or why I started watching your posts but I have. I thoroughly enjoy them mainly because your passion reaches through the video. And you teach a lot of interesting facts. Thank you for posting.
Lockdown brought me to this channel and mate you're doing a banger of a job. Directing the youth towards a more intricate hobby. Cheers
I love your channel and I enjoy your videos. I have been into watches now for 4 or 5 years, I have now about 50+ watches, I wear them all! I love my collection and I love where I began. It took some research and trial and error to get to where I am now, I do not regret anything.
If I could add, you made great highlights, but I think for starting out, everyone needs to have 1 of the following: Aviator, Field Watch, The Diver, The Dress, The Sport, etc. It's important to have a watch for ANY Ocassion.
NEVER buy retail, all of my watches I got dicounts and deals, even my watches that cost "retail" 1k+ I have never paid that much. Keeping a budget is important and I would say the most crucial. Again, do your homework and research and knowledge is all KEY.
I would say, I am man who does a lot of things, I love cars and I work with my hands therefore, NOT included in my collection are some inexpensive watches and an array of G-Shocks, I can beat em up and not get butt hurt if motor oil or grease gets caked all over them.
My collection includes the following brands: Diesel, Invicta, Nixon, Fossil, Seiko, Casio:( Specifically Edifice Collection) + G-Shock, And Collectible Watches: Example, Stars Wars Themed Nixon/s.
Purchase watches that pretain to you and be you. Have fun with the hobby, I know I do!
Enjoy y'all.
I think this video really applies to any collecting hobbies. I am really interested in fountain pens (in fact quite a bit more than I am in watches) and I really learned a lot from this video. Thanks for the great tips, Tristano.
so happy i found your channel,so interesting and i love your passion,infectious.
So glad to hear Simon, welcome aboard!
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry
I love how many times you mentioned G-Shocks. It made me smile because I'm wearing a G-Steel GST S110 D and I absolutely love it for a little more rugged wear. Awesome channel by the way
TGV, 3 of your points rang a loud note with me. 1. set a budget and don't go into debt..... 2. set goals for the next piece to add to the collection and stay the course....... 3. enjoy the journey. For a fellow collector whom I have coffee with almost every morning at the local bagel shop, it's about the hunt..... we see a piece in a watch review, or in a jewelers, or in a pawn shop.....yes there are some real hidden treasures in pawn shops.....and we hunt for data about the piece......we hunt down other possible sources for the same piece....and we quietly go for the target item.....and then celebrate over the next morning coffee...life can be simple and fun.....share it with a friend.....
Thank you Joseph, very glad to hear.
That is so cool you are able to have coffee with a fellow collector everyday.
Enjoy the hunt my friend, great comment.
Best regards,
TGV
You're right on my friend! In every aspect. Collectors, young, old of all shapes and sizes can gain so much from these insights.
TGV, love your well organized point-by-point lists, your enthusiasm as you building up to crescendo. Your videos are contagious, inspiring and most enriching. I am very glad to come across your videos.
I have not wore a watch for over 30 years, now in the past 6 months 3 automatic and 1 quartz and slew of extra bands from Wrist Candy Watch Club's NATOs, Perlons and Hadley-Roma MB3838/5 Mesh Straight End PVD / Black and gold thanks to your videos on watch straps, much appreciated.
Most sincere thanks for the education. My best wishes to you and your family. Ciao.
I wear an SKX007 for work, I work as a roofer so it's for about 20 years worth of scratches in the last 3-4 years 👌🏼
Other then that I wear what goes with my outfit/what I feel like that day/evening. I tend to put a watch on just to sit at home and watch tv. Might even wear a military watch if I'm watching an action film
Outfit? Well get something that matches your shoes and purse
@@greghemlock6679 pants, shirt, jacket, WATCH, shoes, hat, socks + shorts. gentlemen can be mindful of their outfits too
@@ordinary_ He thinks that because he carries a purse, everyone else does, too.
I'm wanting to start a collection. I've collected various items over the years. Your page has helped me narrow down what watches I would enjoy in a smaller 6-8 PC collection. thank you sir and keep up the hood work.
I love the way you put that it's just a watch crush wait till it's love
Totally agree on saving for the one you want. That has been helping me hold out for a speedmaster and resist other chronos.
TGV, you sly dog.....you bought your wife a unisex watch so you'd lowkey wear when she's out haha
"I was wearing it when you were away, just so I could feel closer to you"
I don't own high end watches but I have a very good amount of reasonable watches Seikos Orient's Tissots Citizens and G shocks some vintage Hamilton's and vintage Gruens too .My problem is loving them all and not being able to get rid of them.They all are various chronographs, divers, world timer and dress watches. My last count was Fifty and I just purchased a Orient quartz chronograph that was vintage inspired. Maybe just crazy or just watch nuts
Michael Moyer I have the same addiction 👌🏻
The way he spoke about it, it was like he was ashamed of it. Like he was caught cross dressing or something. Ha!
Michael Moyer 50?!?!
2016: "One day I may have 5-7 watches"
2019: State of the watch collection shows 20+
LOL !!!!
Very good tips that more or less encompass my tips. As a fairly recent newcomer in watch collecting my advice would be to have a strategy in your purchases. Make a short list and a long list of watches that you want to add to your collection. Look information up, discuss them on forums, watch reviews (no pun intended), read blogs/articles and try them on. The more you know about a watch, the more you like it or not. This way you step out of the comfort zone, enjoy the journey more and know what watches to add to your collection.
My collection consists mainly of dress watches: Orient Bambino ER24001B, Orient FFD0F001W, Seiko SARB065, Seiko SBGA011, Melbourne Watch Company Portsea, Rado D-Star and a WWoor sport watch (yes, that's really a brand name). I'd like to add variety into my collection and now I'm looking for a dive watch, a moon phase and, a perpetual calendar. This is not written in stone and when I come across a Sistem51 for a fairly cheap price I will buy it because I appreciate the feat of engineering it's representing. The dive watch can be a Deep Blue (a Seiko knock-off), a Rolex Yacht-Master II or a Sinn 104 which is... a pilot watch. I'm sure that I want a dive watch, but time will tell what exactly. And for me that's the big pleasure of collecting watches!
hi TGV, you were wondering which watch people vs jobs.
I'm a landscaper and for work I wear a g shock sky cockpit GW3000B-1A. utterly bullet proof and I have a vostok which I find amusing to punish and she keeps perfect time.
I get home and put on my sea master. thanks for your incredible insight and experiences in this crazy hobby of ours.
You dont wear vostok! Vostok wears you!
I actually have worn my SKX almost exclusively for about a year. I have found it oddly satisfying to have a go-to watch. I have heard the same concept with pocket knives. As you carry the same knife for years, or wear the same watch, you develop a relationship with it. It begins to feel natural and any alternative just feels out of place. Also, as you carry the same knife or wear the same watch, it develops character.
Pocket knives and watches are my weakness. I wish I could just have one of each.
I agree with a similar concept of signature watches, for me an agriculturist it feels that it should be the green alpinist. I'd still watch a g shock when it gets muddy. But the alpinist can handle the office or mud if needed.
There are more situations when you can carry a watch than when you can carry a pocketknife
For places that allows you to bring knives, always bring them. they are a handy tool and can send messages for you. like being handy or that you pay attention to details.
I grew up carrying a pocket knife and will continue to do so. Just like generations before me, if I have my pants on, I have a knife with me. I heard an old man on the forums say you can learn a lot about a man by looking at his knife. If the tip is broke off, he's careless. If it's dull, he's lazy. And if he doesn't have one, well he's just useless ;) haha
I usually change my watch depending on how I feel and, what I'm wearing on a given day. I have been wearing my newest and favorite watch exclusively for a week and find that I may just wear this watch most of the time from now on. I have a small, very modest collection made up of about 9 watches with this newest watch being my most coveted, highest prestige and cost of the bunch. I won't ignore my other pieces completely but, for the time being I'm happy wearing this one every day.
Another great video TGV, what I love about your way of delivery is that audience can really feel your passion, keep up more of the same, you're doing great job, peace and love from Dubai.
Very interesting. Your attitude is that of a truly civilized gentleman. Very refreshing. It sounds like you've been working for the same kind of business my daughter and son-in-law own. She's the CEO and he's the Creative Director.
You always put in there a truly fantastic point. This time is "you decide to buy something that fits in the collection, not something that you would enjoy wearing". It's such a real thing. Why do we think in this way?
Another excellent video.
By the way I'm part of the "I wear whatever I feel like for the day" but it also happens to change my watch 2 or 3 times during the day.
Thank you very much, TGV.
Best regards,
Michele.
I have no idea why we do that, I catch myself thinking that way STILL to this day.
It's like we are building a fleet of ships or something LOL, I tend to forget they are things to enjoy.
Great comment, thank you Michele,
Best regards,
TGV
Like watching your videos it helped me a lot I’m more open minded now about watches as I was before. I am a big Seiko fan and was very negative about buying any other watches like Citizen, Casio, G-shock etc. Not anymore tho thx to you👍
I know this is an older video, but the advice is so true regarding "buy for yourself". I have had 5 Rolexes, Panerai, Omega, but lately I have started buying Hamilton, Breitling, Seiko and Squale because I like them...and because not everyone I see on the street has them. Rolex just seems to be everywhere nowadays.
As someone who recently resurrected their love for watches and collecting them, your advice in this video is excellent.
I keep wearing a watch until i'm bored of it lol. And i just bought my Hamilton Khaki pilot today. Thank you for all those great videos that gave me tons of inspirations man! TGV fan for life!
I tend to buy watches that look good and are different from what's out there,the weirder the watch the better,regardless of brand name, more importantly,it's all about the look and the feel of the watch,these 2 factors are crucial in my watch buying decision,plus I have imposed a limit of spending no more than $300(AUS) per watch,I'm a novice watch collector,I've only got 10 watches,but they bring me joy either looking at them or wearing them.Great video as well,cheers.
one of the best watch channels on youtube. Finally someone taking sense. keep up the good work.
Thank you so much Joshi, very kind of you to say. I certainly will keep it going as long as I can.
Best regards,
TGV
I show all my watches love. I've been known to change in the middle of the day. A different watch gives me a different feeling.
I was going over a few boxes and found an old Wittnauer with a custom dial my dad gave me when I graduated elementary school. The watch is probably worth less than the shopping costs if I were to sell it but I use it with pride. Brings back memories
Back when I was a full time mechanic i would wear my pebble smart watch when I was working, it was useful to see if a customer sent the "im on my way" or "can you look at this tomorrow" text. Plus it was nice to see who was calling my right from my wrist. Sure an answering service would work too but I got the thing for like $30, plus some people like that "personal" touch.
I have an entire page of notes from this vid. Outstanding, thank you
Hi TGV... It's been months since we communicated. As always your video is spot on with advise for anyone who is in this wonderful hobby. When I communicate with someone who is new to the hobby, I tell them to buy what pleases them, a timepiece should pique your interest, it has to appeal to you on all levels. If you can honestly say that this timepiece will put a smile on your face every time you strap it on your wrist and gives you the warm fuzzies, then by all means, make the purchase, enjoy it as often as you wish, and wear it in good health. The bottom line is... It is your money and your wrist. Buy those that will make "you" happy. Hope you and your family are well.
Ciao, My Friend!
I own almost 400 watches and belive me I really enjoy my collection, and still growing
Mauricio Torres dude....over how long? And where do you store them? That’s awesome
I have a fairly modest collection. Your videos on the SKX009 has pushed me towards that as my next purchase. Long term, a Rolex diver, but i think the Seiko will be a great choice now. Thanks for all the great advice mate!
He's so right about don't rush into things when it comes to buying watches, but it's easier said than done, like in anything!
I’d like a mug that says “absolute pure class”
Have to say this, the best part of your channel is your personal quality. Excellent guy!
"Whatever floats your boat"! :-D Ha ha. This sentence made my day, really. What a fun, ha ha. And also... thank you for your impeccable elegance!
Thank you, too kind :D
Best regards,
TGV
I just watched number 10, and I'm already liking where this video is going.
It's not very wise to go into debt for the sake of collecting not just watches but anything, you should carefully manage your budget, and if you really like something outside your price range, it's wiser to save your money and wait a bit until you have enough.
Thank you my friend, well said.
Best regards,
TGV
Buy what you like is good advice. It’s much better to get a compliment on your own personal style versus what you think people should like.
Hello from Dayton,Ohio. Love your content. I just got started to get into watches. I find myself learning a lot from your channel. Thank you so much.
Great video! Some of this advice is kind of like life lessons. Keep killing the game!
I not only change up my watch, but other accessories like my concealed carry weapons. So whatever I'm able to wear that day is what I wear. Everything matches ☺️
My favorite tip is the "controlled and concise" one. Obviously if you're in the business or have a channel, then that makes it different and difficult (almost wouldn't make sense), but if you're going to be more of a serious collector it makes sense to me to keep it controlled.
I have a few months left before I make my first purchase(s) 😉, but I've done a ton of research and know what I'm going to start with and how large my collection will be.
The rule I'm employing for myself is 10 or fewer high quality pieces that I know I'll wear a lot and enjoy; ones that fit my style, career, and life.
I don't want to hoard and I don't want the stress of feeling I have to wear each of my 20 watches if they're not getting used enough.
Great video, thanks.
Hey man you asked in this video what I rock for work. I’m a paramedic in Idaho. My normal work watch is the Suunto Core. I have had it for a number of years and love it.
simple - collect what you like and within your budget.. Tastes do change so be prepared for this.
The cool part is that you could probably trade or sell the watches that you're no longer into.
1st video I watched on this channel: Who is this guy and what is he on about?
10th video on the channel: This guy is such a positive gentleman. 'Pure class'. I will support this channel forever. *subscribed*
Thanks for this video. Was going to pull the trigger on an expensive dress watch. Due to this video I realized I wanted it for the wrong reasons (needed the piece for the collection. Not truly excited to get it).
i'm just getting into watches. bought an inox pro diver last year. when he mentioned the inox i was like YEAAH! That's how you know you love your watch
I'm at under $300 and have an 8 watch collection. I have a Caravelle, an Invicta, 3 Citizens, a Fossil and two Seikos. The 3 Citizens and 2 Seikos are "Vintage refurbished" and were $120 for all 5. The Invicta and Caravelle were purchased on Amazon for around $140 and the Fossil was an add on in a gun trade. I feel like it's a decent collection for under $300.
Where is this "Vintage refurbished" deal?
My brother TGV....dope video! Hits all the important essentials for collecting✊👌
You are a very crasmatic person. You make your videos so interesting its a pleasure watching them with all your enthusiasm.
Thank you.
This is a true collector video. All of the points here can be made for a collection of anything, whatever it is.
Best advise on a watch purchase is wait; I waited 6+ months to upgrade from a Casio to a Vostok; even after wanting it for 6 months I was worried I wouldn’t like it as much as I could have. Half a year later it may be the best purchase I’ve ever made
One of your best and most interesting videos! Really love to hear your own honest opinion. You can feel the passion you have for watches which is great to experience!
Best regards from Germany,
Daniel
I buy and wear whatever I like. My current favorite is a $240 homage of the Rolex Explorer. It’s the right size for my wrist, subtle, yet refined. The Rolex Explorer is my grail but I’m in no rush to buy one..
I enjoy collecting a variety of different things. I have a passion for watches, especially mechanical ones. I also collect vintage razors and pocket knives. I enjoy quality but don't feel compelled to spend outside my budget. I always consider first if the object will own me or the other way around. My collections are a constant source of pleasure and enjoyment and I use all of them.
Very well said about living in a age where information is available anytime. I tend to think about it often, we are truly blessed to have all that. 'Arm yourself with knowledge' - good sentence to quote. That was one of my favourite videos TGV, thank you.
Thank you sir.
Best regards,
TGV
How can anyone dislike this video?
I'm new to watch collecting, it seems there's a small crowd that will never be happy. This seems like a great community though, free of judgement and snobbery, and helpful to newcomers!
I'm about as conservative as an old Buick, but two of the watches I frequently put into the rotation as dress watches are a gold with black dial Ventura and gold Bulova Spaceview. Both on nice deployment exotic bands.They never fail to draw attention and generate great conversations.
Fantastic, loved the comment "as conservative as an old Buick", great stuff,
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
I have a three watch collection, none of which i will ever part with. An Accutron Spaceview that I bought
new in 1969, A Rolex Explorer that was gifted to me in 1997 and bought new in 1997 when they
sold for under 3K and my father's watch that I inherited, a Longines Cosmo, 14kgold dress watch.
I'm a happy man.
Hey TGV great video! I'm a fellow New Yorker and watch lover. I agree that waiting for a new watch to come in is part of the experience and excitement. I just ordered the military Mudman after watching your review and anxiously waiting for it to get delivered. Good luck with your channel!
Enjoyed your video. Great 10 points! I'm new to collecting watches. I have an 1928 Elgin pocket watch. I am wearing a new Citizen Eco Drive Perpetual Chrono AT4004 E52. The history of the Pocket Watch is fascinating and love the mechanical aspects. But also love the beauty and technology of my Citizen too! Let the journey begin!
I'm amazed at the amo uh nt of knowledge you are sharing with us. I'm thrilled each time to view your posts.
Thank you.
it does feel like the more it costs the better but a good point tgv any watch can be a joy
Thanks for your great and inspiring content :) right now I decide every morning which watch to wear... although I‘ve only got three. Nothing special (in your advanced point of view), but I still like them: a Festina square Chrono, a DKNY 'dress watch' and a 20 year old Switch Irony 'Secret Agent'. Thanks to your videos I‘ve set up a list of some pieces I‘d like to have (and can and want to afford). Best regards from Bavaria/Germany and keep up your passionate work, Andi
my humble collection seems to have the military look. My current top dog of the collection is my Hamilton Khaki field Quartz, I affectionately call it Hammy. I am saving for my Grail and the Hamilton is keeping me in check, a quality value watch which I adore. Two years in January I am 40 so that watch will need to be something special
Love a good military collection, great theme to have. Many of the best watches were either designed for or have seen military use.
Love tha Hammy, haha I call them Hammys too! ;-)
Happy hunting for that 40th birthday watch. A JLC Mark 11 perhaps?
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
"Enjoy the journey" - great advice, not just with respect to watch collecting but in life. Thanks for making the journey more enjoyable TGV. Cheers. Paul
Love your passion and friendly demeanor :)
Newbie (yes i am learning the new internet jargon) watch collector here, i think these are wise words coming from years of experience....excellent content ...great video...
One of my rules is buy a watch with (A) a sapphire crystal, (B) a warranty, and (C) a conservative look. Don't go bold with your first watch because your taste in watches will changes VERY rapidly in the beginning. You may find your first watch ugly or silly if it's too big, too colorful, or has some sort of gimmick like open heart or 30-day calendar on the dial. Go safe with TGV's Sarb033, a Tissot Visodate, or an Orient under $200 (but with that sapphire crystal). Don't go cheap and get a mineral crystal or hardlex (Seiko) because it WILL matter. You're watch will get scratched even if you're deskdiving. The warranty should be a given. I made a mistake of buying an Orient from eBay without a warranty and now I've gotta pay to get it fixed. This is a given. Get a warranty. To sum it up.........just buy from LongIslandWatch lol.
Also, I laughed when I saw your wristwatch check. I like the Tank as well but it got me thinking: Doesn't it feel great having a hobby you can share with your wife and swap items with? It's not something you can do with clothing (picturing you in a dress is what got me laughing) but I'm sure it feels great wearing a watch owned by a lady and seeing that it feels perfect for your wrist. Another reason the Tank will forever be iconic.
I wear my Seiko SNK805 field watch for work daily. I always use this for work because of its small size and comfort. I wear a casio for other activities and either a dressy watch with a brown or black leather strap depending on my outfit for formal occasions.
That is a great daily work watch, I like your setup, everything covered.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Been watching your channel for awhile but haven't commented until now. First of all, great vid! My one suggestion would be if you're looking at an expensive watch of a style you've never had before, try a less expensive alternative first. For example, if you want a Tank or a Reverso but have never had a rectangular watch, buy a Citizen with similar dimensions for $100 and wear it for a few days before getting the Cartier or JLC. Something that looks great in the store may not feel so great after some time on the wrist.
TGV, another great vid. I never really cared about different straps until I found the channel. I have a gold tone Seiko (Rolex day date homage) $150 dollar watch, put a red croc strap 28th a gold clasp and "BOOM" looks like a whole new piece. Not gonna lie your Tudor gave me the idea. I get second glances all the time. Thanks again.
I bet it looks killer!!!
Thank you my friend, enjoy it.
Best regards,
TGV
Bought what I liked within my budget (they coincide, fortunately), and I wear them as feel the moment, if that makes sense. You are a gent and a class act. Keep going.
I’ve seen a lot of people recommending the Seiko 5 as a first automatic. I can easily see that is a great watch but after seeing the Orient Defender with the cream dial I easily decided that it will be my first automatic.
The last couple days I have been thinking about what watch to get after that and it gave me a bad feeling. The whole idea of doing that sorta takes away the excitement of getting that Orient Defender and I can’t do that to myself.
So this video really highlights the best way to approach a hobby that I have learned from my other hobbies. I just have to remind myself that these life lessons really apply to all things since all things are really one thing.
My ideal collection is eclectic. I want one of each style. CHEERS, Kenny
I have always been a one watch guy -- my last three as I recall were a Timex, then a Victorinox, then the Seiko Caliber 7T94 that I treated as a too-nice beater/work watch for some years until I had to retire it (broke the crystal).
Around that time I started binge watching your channel. First I bought an F-91W, then a Duro, then before I noticed that my collection was choosing its own theme, a G-Shock DW5600E-1V. So evidently my beginner collection is centering around the brand Casio. Especially so, since my next watch is going to be a EQS500DB-1A1 Solar Chronograph.
What a neat little set of watches, and I owe you a thank-you for turning me on to each of them. The next phase of my career as a watch enthusiast, I think I'd like to focus on the Dan Henry brand. What a stunning line of watches he is offering!
I think my ideal collection would contain:
GMT master
Speedmaster
Navitimer
IWC Big pilot or Portugueser
Thumbs up for the big pilot. Got into those because of John Mayer
Wow - my taste exactly 😁
I’d change the iwc for the Longines Lindbergh and the gmt for the subby
A tip for starter collectors i would say is go out to boutiques and watch stores and physically try the watch on your thinking of buying. Im sure you've mentioned this before TGV. Size in particular is a big deal and you just cant judge the size of a watch online through pictures and text. At the same time get to love smaller sizes. As a beginner you are conditioned that a watch should be large. Then you discover the magic of vintage watches and everything changes. did for me anyway!
Excellent advice and comment my friend, and spot on I did mention this in another video.
You are so right and I am very glad you mention this again.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Hey buddy, thanks for the cool videos. I am just getting into watches a little more seriously at 49, and you are helping me have fun with it and learn. I've always had a watch, but never put much thought into it. I just picked up my first automatic- an Orient gen 2 ver.3. I also have a casio aw168, a timex expedition scout, and a Peugeot. I also just joined Watchgang so we will see what i get sent! I want a Seiko. I bought a chrono seiko online, but it doesn't work. Keep up the good work and the positive vibes!!
As I said before,always liked watches but after viewing your channel for the past 6 months I have become more interested and after buying a g shock muddy an orient bambino and I am waiting for my skx 009 to arrive all from your recommendations. I love the two mentioned above and can't wait for the six. Thanks T. Best channel on RUclips,end of.
Thank you so much Mark, very kind indeed. Great buys my friend, a muddy, a Bambino and an SKX, thats is everything covered!!!
Outstanding trio, enjoy!
Best regards,
TGV
Not if I keep watching you. Thanks for the reply,I know your busy,much appreciated.
Don't go into debt for watches: best advice ever! See Mazlow's hierarchy of needs :p
Absolutely!
Thank you Weyta, great comment.
Best regards,
TGV
Yet niggas claim a watch is also an "investment" and will buy one on monthly payments, EL OH EL! Watch guys are so phucking stupid and gay.
I have no rules at all when it comes to what I want to wear. My go-to watch is a 43mm bluesy Sub homage which is a style chameleon. It's nice and sporty for casual situations but the gold accents also make it suitable for more formal situations as well.
When it comes to the style of watch that I like, I DEFINITELY have a type. I love dive watches but I'm very particular about them. They must have unidirectional rotating bezels with a strong preference for ceramic bezel inserts, sapphire crystals, have dial diameters between 43 and 47mm, exhibition case backs and metal bracelets. I have a strong preference for 316L stainless steel because I don't believe that titanium or platinum are worth the extra cost and having more gold than just accents isn't durable enough for a dive watch. I must admit though, I do adore the bluesy colour scheme. The gold and blue just play off of each other so beautifully!
One type of watch that, as a rule, I really don't like is the chronograph. I like clean dials and chronographs are the antithesis of that. Their dials are very busy and they just don't do it for me. I find that Citizen and Breitling are the worst offenders with the Blue Angels and Navitimers. There are some chronographs that I like such as the Top Time, Daytona, the Speedmaster Moon Watch and the Intra-Matic because, despite being chronographs, their dials are reasonably clean with little to no clutter like the Maritimer.
What really makes a watch special to me is how much I love how it looks and how great of a value it is, the specs for the price. I don't consider the Rolex Submariner to be a great value, even at the MSRP because any noob with money can get a Sub. It's a Rolex, everybody knows what it is and it requires zero research to know what it is. That's just boring. I would find a Longines HydroConquest to be far more interesting than any old Submariner.
My next watch purchase has already been decided and it will be a Tissot Seastar 2000. It has a 46.5mm ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel. a deep blue dial with engraved waves (just gorgeous), an ETA calibre that was modified by Tissot from 4hz to 3hz which gives it an 80hr power reserve (Powermatic 80) and an automatic helium escape valve (a la Sea Dweller) for an MSRP of only $1,375 CAD (although I've already seen it on sale for $1,167.90 CAD).
Now THAT is a purchase that I would TRULY be proud of!
I don't Collect watches I do wear one everyday stumbled across your channel Somehow I subscribed because your Passion for Watches shows I've been subscribed to the king of DIY For a couple years he makes fish tanks I don't own a fish tank but he has the same Passion just for a different subject I always find myself captivated by people who have a genuine Passion for things even if I don't share the interests Keep up the great work ✌
Tristano, your passion/enthusiasm for horology is infectious. So I am not the only person who wears different watches for different times of the day, (thank heaven :-). As always, your channel is very informative and gives solid advice. All the best to you.
Thank you so much for the kind words.
Very glad to have you with us!
Best regards,
TGV
I'm late to the comments, but for me, it's a mix of 1) What matches my outfit best and 2) Where I am (work, home, out in public, etc.). I try to mix it up as often as I can- now that I have 4 new nato straps for my Seiko automatic, it'll be easier than ever!
I'm so enjoying your channel. It's so true be it in watches or fragrance "Wear what you love and not what They say you should like." Lots of great advice period! Cheers!
Enjoy your informative videos they have stoked my fire within for a couple more watches. I’ve been interested in watchmaking forever. However I’m a woman who operates a cattle property in Australia, so I wear Timex military waterproof while working. Also Lorus sports military.
But I have Australian Adina dress and chronograph and hardy outdoor watches that I adore.
I have a fancy gemstone and shell dial Citizen eco chronograph for outings. A beautiful watch.
My first watch a vintage Renown. My Dads vintage Viceroy. An Anne Kline ll dress watch.
Just purchased a skeleton Swatch auto which is cool. (First Auto).
I bought a Timex compass for hiking. And my latest favourite is a Victorinox Maverick.
Around 18 watches for me and not one Seiko haha. Well maybe one day. I just mix them up to wear them as I feel for the day when not working. I’m very happy with my lot.
I’m in the “I wear a specific/ required watch for work, then change to whatever I like” category. As a healthcare provider I need an Apple Watch to be able to receive notifications and pages from within the facility while I’m with a patient as it is rude to be on your phone while interacting with them.
3 tips:
1. Don't spend money you don't have.
2. Eyes on the price; when saving for a piece, don't get distracted by "cheap" pieces.
3. Patience; wait for that deal or model you want. Don't buy placeholders or things just to feed the itch.