Not just a warning for watch entrepeneurs, but for any kind of industrial production, I would say. Meet them, get to know them, understand who you're really working with.
Unfortunate for him, but if you like the idea of a watch brand but don't want to do the work to get it started properly, then that should be your hint to do something else.
as a jeweller, I created my jewellery brand and now I want to add some watches to my catalog with my design but I don’t know where to start. I’m between “what if I’m making the case by myself with my 3D print” and “I think is better if I find a great watch manufacture “ but when I see that is possible to be scammed, I’m like nah really.
Bit of an eye opener this, didn't realize you could actually do that, start your own watch company this way. My first thought was, if you aren't making it yourself why would you want to start a watch company, but I guess the whole work thing is a good point, and also not everyone is an engineer, or interested in that side of things.
Because it depends on the watch you want to make. Try walking into a watch shop and saying the $1 shop has watches for $1 so why can'y I buy your Rolex for $1. You can go to China as long as you follow the quarantine rules and provied negative test within 72 hours before your flight. If you're from USA then chances are you will not get a visa.
Because I don't want to break the hearts of all the dreamers because it takes lots of money and time but they can't be bothered to get off there ass to start there own brand so just dream. Some day 🤑
@@TheNomadsLens I think it would do the opposite. It would weed out the people who only talk and dream but it will give the people who are determined a good starting point and at the very least a figure to chase after.
The price also is irrelevant, this video was made 2 years ago and the cost is almost double now. When the dreamers find out the cost then runaway but the determined will keep going. As starting point you need $10,000 in the bank, smaples alone cost $1000's. Factorys now are being very picky who they work with. Done are they days when they need us. Now if you say I can make it cheaper for other factoy they say jog on.
Cant see anyone travelling to China anytime soon, i’d love to get into the watch business one day but won’t be until after Covid times 🤦♂️ i’m more of a Tag and Breitling guy. Maybe you could do a vid of genuine factories to resource from if you have time. Either way great info in vids 👍
Are swiss private label manufacturers online trustable or not as well? I'm dreaming of starting a watch microbrand (don't attack me) and I want to take product design course next year and work with a watch company so that I can learn how these watches are made but I'm not the wisest about scams Found a few websites one of them has linkedin acc (4 workers but 3 of them has more than 200 connections the other one is just a seller or something idk) but Idk what's the price of manufacturing a swiss-made watch Edit: nvm it's pretty expensive I'll just stick with japan movt
No one want to pay a fee because they want everything for free. My reply to all the people " thank you for your offer to work for you for free but I will pass"
@@TheNomadsLens He asked you how much you charge, not if you are willing to do it for free. You did not anwer his question. He literally asked you how much you charge for your service as agent. Good video tho.
Finding an agent? How about you, youre pretty much know what you are doing, if im making watches in china ill gladly pay 5 to 10% more per piece of product for a peace mind...
If I said to any of the dreamers who email me I want $1 they will wow that expensive, can't you just do all the work for me as I sit on my ass and make me rich. This is why they get scammed because they try to do everything on the cheap. The website "factories" know this so try to make as much money as they can because 99% of people don't produce the watches.
That answer just made my day😁 ive been to one tradeshow in china without any research. The tradeshow is in a mall with majority retailers and manufacturers,not so much... english is worthless at the end had to use sign language. Tried to squeeze every penny ive spent going to china for some usefull business connection but after 5 hours there i realize im not going to get my money back... But at leaat i got an education in business in china... And no... Im negotiating... How about 5%?
I'd rather go to AliBaba and bulk buy a nice design with a name of My choice and just sell them here in the UK or online,at least I'd know what I'm getting..................
Amazing how the YT algorithm knew that I needed this. I found your video really helpful. Thank you so much. You’ve earned a new subscriber and a fan.
Not just a warning for watch entrepeneurs, but for any kind of industrial production, I would say. Meet them, get to know them, understand who you're really working with.
Unfortunate for him, but if you like the idea of a watch brand but don't want to do the work to get it started properly, then that should be your hint to do something else.
we live in a world where we want everything now and without work.
This is precisely the video Ive been looking for! Thankyou!
Glad it was helpful!
@@TheNomadsLens not being horrible but this guy kinda deserves it, as he was going to then scam the consumer with this awful catalogue watch...
as a jeweller, I created my jewellery brand and now I want to add some watches to my catalog with my design but I don’t know where to start. I’m between “what if I’m making the case by myself with my 3D print” and “I think is better if I find a great watch manufacture “ but when I see that is possible to be scammed, I’m like nah really.
3d print if its metal not plastic most people will say no to it and still need to polish the watch
Bit of an eye opener this, didn't realize you could actually do that, start your own watch company this way. My first thought was, if you aren't making it yourself why would you want to start a watch company, but I guess the whole work thing is a good point, and also not everyone is an engineer, or interested in that side of things.
Who would still trust them anymore... not me.
Hi, can I have the contact of some of the legit companies in China?
WHY DON’T YOU REVEAL THE ACTUAL “X” COST AMOUNT PLS ?? CAN’T VISIT FOR COVID
Because it depends on the watch you want to make. Try walking into a watch shop and saying the $1 shop has watches for $1 so why can'y I buy your Rolex for $1. You can go to China as long as you follow the quarantine rules and provied negative test within 72 hours before your flight. If you're from USA then chances are you will not get a visa.
Why not reveal the cost of these watches?
Because I don't want to break the hearts of all the dreamers because it takes lots of money and time but they can't be bothered to get off there ass to start there own brand so just dream. Some day 🤑
@@TheNomadsLens I think it would do the opposite. It would weed out the people who only talk and dream but it will give the people who are determined a good starting point and at the very least a figure to chase after.
The price also is irrelevant, this video was made 2 years ago and the cost is almost double now. When the dreamers find out the cost then runaway but the determined will keep going. As starting point you need $10,000 in the bank, smaples alone cost $1000's. Factorys now are being very picky who they work with. Done are they days when they need us. Now if you say I can make it cheaper for other factoy they say jog on.
I just want a smaller casio duro i have small wrists
Cant see anyone travelling to China anytime soon, i’d love to get into the watch business one day but won’t be until after Covid times 🤦♂️ i’m more of a Tag and Breitling guy. Maybe you could do a vid of genuine factories to resource from if you have time. Either way great info in vids 👍
Check my other videos these are factory tours.
Great advice, wise words.
Glad you think so! Hope it helps people not to get scammed.
Are swiss private label manufacturers online trustable or not as well?
I'm dreaming of starting a watch microbrand (don't attack me) and I want to take product design course next year and work with a watch company so that I can learn how these watches are made but I'm not the wisest about scams
Found a few websites one of them has linkedin acc (4 workers but 3 of them has more than 200 connections the other one is just a seller or something idk) but Idk what's the price of manufacturing a swiss-made watch
Edit: nvm it's pretty expensive I'll just stick with japan movt
Are the swiss who Protected Hitler's Gold trust worthy?
If you can be hired as agent. Do you have a fixed fee or it dependes of the batch? The expenses obviously should be charged. Thanks.
No one want to pay a fee because they want everything for free. My reply to all the people " thank you for your offer to work for you for free but I will pass"
@@TheNomadsLens He asked you how much you charge, not if you are willing to do it for free. You did not anwer his question. He literally asked you how much you charge for your service as agent. Good video tho.
@Kappa Then he would have come back saying he is willing to pay and not looking for freebe. Do you see his repy? BTW $100 Per hour is my fee.
@@TheNomadsLens $100/hour = bargain!
@Onara Films Yey cheap at half the prices LMAO.
This was very educational... sad for the one that got scammed
This is what happend when people try to save money and do it all them self.
Do you have a email so that I can speak with you?
How to do but websites
If you are serious you would take a trip to the manufacturer
great info.
Finding an agent? How about you, youre pretty much know what you are doing, if im making watches in china ill gladly pay 5 to 10% more per piece of product for a peace mind...
If I said to any of the dreamers who email me I want $1 they will wow that expensive, can't you just do all the work for me as I sit on my ass and make me rich. This is why they get scammed because they try to do everything on the cheap. The website "factories" know this so try to make as much money as they can because 99% of people don't produce the watches.
I WANT TOO START A WATCH BRAND
Going direct there still costs you money for the travelling and during covid how to travel
Its not cheap to start a watch brand. You can go to China now as long as you follow the 14 day quarantine rules set out.
Is there a watchmaker industry tradeshow anywhere in china? Probably will check it out if there is one
I could tell you but cost you 10% 😋😂😆
That answer just made my day😁 ive been to one tradeshow in china without any research. The tradeshow is in a mall with majority retailers and manufacturers,not so much... english is worthless at the end had to use sign language. Tried to squeeze every penny ive spent going to china for some usefull business connection but after 5 hours there i realize im not going to get my money back... But at leaat i got an education in business in china... And no... Im negotiating... How about 5%?
send me your business plan
Is LUGYOU a Real Factory
Or maybe just don't go in China and instead find a factory in EU.
I'd rather go to AliBaba and bulk buy a nice design with a name of My choice and just sell them here in the UK or online,at least I'd know what I'm getting..................
😆😄😃😀 Alibaba scam video also coming. If you think your safe buying from Alibaba think again. In China Alibaba is called the foreigners junk yard.
@@TheNomadsLens suspicions confirmed
I look forward to that video,not that I'm in the market to start a business........................
Let me know how it goes with the foreigners junk yard.😆😄😃😀
Didn’t follow the 10 rules of ray carter 😞
Lol when did u sub to you. Your video is in my feed.
This was more useful
Well over... bzggh thousand dollars...
i really wanted to know how much he lost. super let down
thank you for your insights! I learned a lot from this video
Very nice
i hate watch
Can you give us some legit factorys
Sure
@@TheNomadsLens is there a email that I cam write to you so you’d give legit factories?