Love the outlook, insights and the outstanding presentation. Great video, so much info in so little time, I deffo subscribed. Thank you for taking the time to make this and keep up the great work. Sometimes the algorithm is good to me, glad to be here! Best regards, TGV P.s To answer your final question, I think I did find an exit watch, the problem is, I then found another one 🤣🤣🤣
You have no idea how much this means to me. When I started collecting, your channel was always on my phone and screen, so it's almost surreal that one of my videos has reached you-it's a full-circle moment. Thank you for your support, and if you ever see something I can improve, please let me know.
Great POV. My only caveat is on #2. What you described is a serial collector. Actively experiencing multiple items over time. So you dont have to possess multiple units at once of a thing to be a collector, I suppose. On the other hand, you can be an enthusiast, admirer, consumer, aficionado. But by definition, owning one watch, primarily for utilitarian purpose, does not make one a collector. I’m a car enthusiast, but I own one car at a time. I don’t consider myself a collector. Cheers
Thats a really good point and I like the nuance that you point out about the purpose of ownership and differentiating serial collectors! Thanks for the comment!
I like the fact that there is an international community of watch enthusiasts and collectors. On forums we can talk about, enquirer about watches and trade. No politics and hopefully no snobbery.
The no snobbery part is huge, there are some groups that tend to be more about flexing than others (Rolex *cough cough* ) but I have found a great community among the affordable watch collector community Also thank you for coming to the page and showing support it means a lot for a small channel like mine!
Facts. Your points have been echoed by Teddy and TheTimeTeller, and Nico Leonard and im so thankful for all of you. I recently got my grail watch (Hamilton khaki field auto) and i love it just as much as my old Timex Expedition. Every watch in ones collection should tell a story and have a moment tied to it. If you wanna buy to collect and resell thats fine too, but i have yet to see a watch youtuber who's personal collection follows that idea.
Congratulations on your grail, that is an absolutely incredible watch!!! I love having watches tied to different moments and memories in my life. And just as much fun is getting someone a watch for a special event in their life and maybe spark/further their love of watches
@@WristUnwound I think collecting can be driven by compulsive behavior - having something for the sake of possession rather than passion. Ideally, we are enthusiasts who may have a collection. And a big one is great.
I love the way you think brother! Myself, I only prefer quartz watches. That's my collection. It's like the guys who work on old cars and some guys like the newer cars. Same kind of thing for me. Love the video!
@@WristUnwoundnot really a favorite, just different use. I have my all gold tag Heuer for dress occasions my black citizen or gold Tissot for business, and a bunch of casual watches. I think my favorite now is my citizen ProMaster land. I think in all, I have 12. But I'm an old man too so as much as I look at new watches, I'm a realist, I won't be here that long. Hahaha!
This video just poped up in the recommendations. I think I found another great watch channel : ) Quality video and I agree with everything... I subscribed :)
AMEN BRO!!! A $200 automatic will cost around $200 to service and it will need it one day. I still have my share of $200 autos, but if there's a quartz choice, I have to think hard before making a decision. GREAT VIDEO! ✊
I owned like over 20 watches but never had a swiss watch. I didnt want to buy tissot or mido, or any watches with powermatic 80 movement inside them. So eventually i bought a Cronos with ETA movement, even though it didn't have any "swiss made" label but their finishing and detail are really on point. Afterwards I quit watch addiction
Congratulations on finding your way out! Maybe one day I'll join you on the other side, but right now I'm still having a lot of fun with it. Thanks again for your support and comment it means a lot!
Very nice video my friend! I’m around 60 in the collection, and I keep saying I’m going to sell some to level up a few. I can never choose. I think, hey I will sell this and then I put it on. Then I wear it a bit, then I say, I can’t get rid of this one. Back into the box it goes 😂
I've tried to figure a way to record it without it being hours long XD But you can see a lot of the pictures on instagram at TimexTales1854! But stay subscribed I think I'm going to try and do it by type (divers, field, etc.) ANd thank you for your support
I enjoyed this take on our hobby. I agree with all your points. the only one I would add is that like you I started out collecting affordable pieces but that urge to go towards the luxury end is hard to resist. Keep up the good work and I look forward to you getting your grail.
Couldn’t agree more about quartz and water resistance. Those are two of my biggest pet peeves from watch collectors. Especially when you consider the super accurate quartz movements from citizen, literally running +/-1 second per year, or multiband 6 from g shock. That’s literally the definition of innovation in horology. I like the connection i feel to my mechanical watches, but that doesn’t mean quartz can’t be cool as hell.
Awesome video bud! I aswell don't know how one watch collector's do it... I cant get through the afternoon without hovering over the buy now button on eBay 😅😂
I also have to respectfully disagree with point number 2. Being a collector is about having a collection(at least 2). You can totally be a watch enthusiast and not own a single watch which I think is what you were getting at.
Thanks so much for the support! To play devils advocate, what if someone just holds one watch at a time, or they trade in multiple to upgrade to a singular watch?
Unless its ISO Certified (which is rare) 100m water resist, or 10ATM, does not mean it can go to 100 metres depth. It represents the atmospheric pressure it can withstand. 100m is the minimum requirement if you want to go swimming in a deep pool, snorkel or light scuba dive (5m-10m or so). 50m Water Resistance is ok for surface swimming only. Don't forget, warm or hot water expands the metal, reducing the water resistance straight away!
Great insights, and I appreciate you sharing the info. I think there could be a whole video in explaining the real meaning behind the different water resistance levels!
Personally, the only one I disagree with is number two. If someone has a one watch collection, but still appreciates and loves watches, I consider them enthusiast not a collector.
I bought this popular video watch from MaMaCoo , which was originally priced at a few thousand dollars, but now it's only $380! It's really suitable to pick up feces!
I have a few Casio's in the collection but I LOVE Timex, my personal instagram is called TimexTales1854, and that where I showcase my over 150 different models with slightly above average photography
I think a 1,000 seems fair. A watch addiction is so much better than a drug or alcohol addiction. I say embrace it! I will sub, based on the fact he seems like a genuinely nice dude, with a passion. Both of those things these days are extremely rare!
So I have a tired list of achievable grails that with some saving and some type of accomplishment are within reason. But the most achievable is the Timex Galli S2! You think people would want to watch a video about my achievable grails?
What if that person only holds one watch at a time, does that change your view point? or if some one trades all their watches to get to one watch do they cease to be a collector?
look at it this way. One can't say i have an art collection if he has only one piece of painting. It takes at least two to call it collection any given time.
I’ve seen this argument so many times it’s frustrating, because it comes across as looking down upon those with only one watch. The problem is the word ‘collector’. So let’s all just change the word, and talk about us as watch appreciators or watch aficionados. That way…who cares how many watches that person has, the main thing is they love watches! (Or let’s all just chill, not get caught up with semantics, and have fun in the watch community)
@azy5866 I didn't mean any disrespect. The term was coined by some youtubers and now everyone is using it. If I have offended anyone, I apologise to all.
@@j.t1682 Sorry, and I didn’t mean to put it on you either! Was more complaining about the wider community about this topic (and just so happened to stumble on this comment). I don’t think you offended anyone, and I respect that you didn’t mean any harm either. I’m sorry if I overreacted too! I’m just mindful that lots of watch lovers aren’t able to buy multiple watches, or even consider $100s on a single watch. But they still love watches and that’s great! We just get so much noise from the inner watch circle or social media that says we need to get high end, or we need multiple watches - but a lot of that is basically watch industry marketing. Thanks for replying and clarifying, and keep going and loving the hobby!
Totally agree, I've yet to have a sporadic swimming escapade where I couldn't take of my watch or needed to tell time in the pool. Thanks for commenting!
@@WristUnwound it’s a matter of definition, and a practical one. It is a very different mindset, being a owner of a thing- and being someone that owns more than one of that said thing. You can be all in into watches and horology, yet if you own one watch, you are not collecting anything… Just my thoughts 🤔
Love the outlook, insights and the outstanding presentation. Great video, so much info in so little time, I deffo subscribed.
Thank you for taking the time to make this and keep up the great work. Sometimes the algorithm is good to me, glad to be here!
Best regards,
TGV
P.s To answer your final question, I think I did find an exit watch, the problem is, I then found another one 🤣🤣🤣
You have no idea how much this means to me. When I started collecting, your channel was always on my phone and screen, so it's almost surreal that one of my videos has reached you-it's a full-circle moment. Thank you for your support, and if you ever see something I can improve, please let me know.
When people are saying #amzwatch is a better option for buying a watch,I very much agree!
Oh really!?!?!
Great POV. My only caveat is on #2. What you described is a serial collector. Actively experiencing multiple items over time. So you dont have to possess multiple units at once of a thing to be a collector, I suppose. On the other hand, you can be an enthusiast, admirer, consumer, aficionado. But by definition, owning one watch, primarily for utilitarian purpose, does not make one a collector. I’m a car enthusiast, but I own one car at a time. I don’t consider myself a collector. Cheers
Thats a really good point and I like the nuance that you point out about the purpose of ownership and differentiating serial collectors! Thanks for the comment!
I like the fact that there is an international community of watch enthusiasts and collectors. On forums we can talk about, enquirer about watches and trade. No politics and hopefully no snobbery.
The no snobbery part is huge, there are some groups that tend to be more about flexing than others (Rolex *cough cough* ) but I have found a great community among the affordable watch collector community
Also thank you for coming to the page and showing support it means a lot for a small channel like mine!
Facts. Your points have been echoed by Teddy and TheTimeTeller, and Nico Leonard and im so thankful for all of you. I recently got my grail watch (Hamilton khaki field auto) and i love it just as much as my old Timex Expedition. Every watch in ones collection should tell a story and have a moment tied to it. If you wanna buy to collect and resell thats fine too, but i have yet to see a watch youtuber who's personal collection follows that idea.
I have a dozen all the way to $5k and respect to your grail. It's definitely worthy.
Congratulations on your grail, that is an absolutely incredible watch!!! I love having watches tied to different moments and memories in my life. And just as much fun is getting someone a watch for a special event in their life and maybe spark/further their love of watches
totally agree!
I’d rather be considered an enthusiast than a collector. Keep up the good work!
Interesting! Why do you prefer one over the other?
@@WristUnwound I think collecting can be driven by compulsive behavior - having something for the sake of possession rather than passion. Ideally, we are enthusiasts who may have a collection. And a big one is great.
I love the way you think brother! Myself, I only prefer quartz watches. That's my collection. It's like the guys who work on old cars and some guys like the newer cars. Same kind of thing for me. Love the video!
Its good to know great minds think alike! Do you have a favorite in the collection?
@@WristUnwoundnot really a favorite, just different use. I have my all gold tag Heuer for dress occasions my black citizen or gold Tissot for business, and a bunch of casual watches. I think my favorite now is my citizen ProMaster land. I think in all, I have 12. But I'm an old man too so as much as I look at new watches, I'm a realist, I won't be here that long. Hahaha!
I'm genuinely impressed with how close amzwatch were able to replicate every aspect of this very very goofy looking classic watch.
Its a Trap (Reference Star Wars meme)
This video just poped up in the recommendations. I think I found another great watch channel : ) Quality video and I agree with everything... I subscribed :)
That really means a lot! I'm trying to provide a fresh outlook for the watch community and be the everyday person talking head
AMEN BRO!!! A $200 automatic will cost around $200 to service and it will need it one day. I still have my share of $200 autos, but if there's a quartz choice, I have to think hard before making a decision. GREAT VIDEO! ✊
I haven't serviced any of my watches yet, but who know maybe one day I'll learn to do it myself? but probably not lol
$200 automatics have movements costing near to nothing, it’s usually much cheaper replacing them
@@giusepperocchi2979I agree that's the best choice when it comes time for service but I have a problem buying a watch I know I will throw away.
I owned like over 20 watches but never had a swiss watch. I didnt want to buy tissot or mido, or any watches with powermatic 80 movement inside them. So eventually i bought a Cronos with ETA movement, even though it didn't have any "swiss made" label but their finishing and detail are really on point. Afterwards I quit watch addiction
Congratulations on finding your way out! Maybe one day I'll join you on the other side, but right now I'm still having a lot of fun with it. Thanks again for your support and comment it means a lot!
When it comes to fine imitation watches, amzwatch delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.
Do you have a favorite that you've purchased?
Very nice video my friend! I’m around 60 in the collection, and I keep saying I’m going to sell some to level up a few. I can never choose. I think, hey I will sell this and then I put it on. Then I wear it a bit, then I say, I can’t get rid of this one. Back into the box it goes 😂
the ole 1 in, 1 out which turns into the 3 in and nothing out XD I know it very well lol
Yeah it’s definitely a problem. We should create a group called watches anonymous 😂
Adding to your sub count my brother, hope you get that 1k mark and beyond! And yes, do an unboxing vid when you do get there 😅
Will do! and thank you so much for the support!
Nice take. Very relatable.
thank you so much! Trying to give a voice to every day collectors like you and me. Thanks again for your support and comment!
Would love to see part/your whole 100 piece watch collection!
I've tried to figure a way to record it without it being hours long XD But you can see a lot of the pictures on instagram at TimexTales1854! But stay subscribed I think I'm going to try and do it by type (divers, field, etc.) ANd thank you for your support
I enjoyed this take on our hobby.
I agree with all your points. the only one I would add is that like you I started out collecting affordable pieces but that urge to go towards the luxury end is hard to resist.
Keep up the good work and I look forward to you getting your grail.
Thanks so much for your support and with this video I'm getting so much closer I can feel it!
Keep up the great work man 👍🏼
Thanks so much!
Couldn’t agree more about quartz and water resistance. Those are two of my biggest pet peeves from watch collectors. Especially when you consider the super accurate quartz movements from citizen, literally running +/-1 second per year, or multiband 6 from g shock. That’s literally the definition of innovation in horology. I like the connection i feel to my mechanical watches, but that doesn’t mean quartz can’t be cool as hell.
Preach!!!!
Awesome video bud! I aswell don't know how one watch collector's do it... I cant get through the afternoon without hovering over the buy now button on eBay 😅😂
Just followed on IG
The ebay shopping list cart check is in my daily ritual for sure! I check ebay just as much as I check what time it is lol
You won't be disappointed his account is amazing!
Great video my friend 🙏 nice to see some love for quartz!
Thanks so much! Most of my collection is quartz and I love them! Thank you for supporting my small channel
very high quality videos !
So glad you enjoy them! I'm just getting started but I'm getting better with each video!
Great video mate. Splendid presentation.
Thank you so much and even more for subscribing! Almost halfway to the grail watch!!
I love your ethos!
Thank you so much! It's simple but I think effective!
Super fun content :) number 5 was my favorite and I like your editing too. Keep it up!
I also have to respectfully disagree with point number 2. Being a collector is about having a collection(at least 2). You can totally be a watch enthusiast and not own a single watch which I think is what you were getting at.
Thanks so much for the support! To play devils advocate, what if someone just holds one watch at a time, or they trade in multiple to upgrade to a singular watch?
Unless its ISO Certified (which is rare) 100m water resist, or 10ATM, does not mean it can go to 100 metres depth. It represents the atmospheric pressure it can withstand. 100m is the minimum requirement if you want to go swimming in a deep pool, snorkel or light scuba dive (5m-10m or so). 50m Water Resistance is ok for surface swimming only.
Don't forget, warm or hot water expands the metal, reducing the water resistance straight away!
Great insights, and I appreciate you sharing the info. I think there could be a whole video in explaining the real meaning behind the different water resistance levels!
Good job. Nice video. I agree. With everything.
Very much appreciated! I'm a small channel but hopefully that can change and I can convince the wife to let me get that grail!
Subbed to get you that Grail watch.
...and also because you seem super nice and a fun collector.
I really appreciate the support and most of my friends same I'm nice. My wife would probably say I'm cute but annoying
I’m here because I want you to get the grail!
Thanks so much! I'm about 10% there!
Personally, the only one I disagree with is number two. If someone has a one watch collection, but still appreciates and loves watches, I consider them enthusiast not a collector.
That one has sparked a lot of discussion. What if someone has owned multiple in the pass but currently only has one?
@@WristUnwound that’s ones is a bit trickier. Maybe a reformed collector? Lol.
@@warrenrhinerson6373 Now thats a new one and I 💯approve lol
Subbed. Get that grail!
Very much appreciated! I'm inching my way there!
Appreciate the perspective! 🤙🏽
My pleasure, thank you so much for your support!
I bought this popular video watch from MaMaCoo , which was originally priced at a few thousand dollars, but now it's only $380! It's really suitable to pick up feces!
oh really?!?!?
Casio for the win....
I have a few Casio's in the collection but I LOVE Timex, my personal instagram is called TimexTales1854, and that where I showcase my over 150 different models with slightly above average photography
I thought it was 2,000 subscribers 🤔
👀👀👀
I think a 1,000 seems fair. A watch addiction is so much better than a drug or alcohol addiction. I say embrace it! I will sub, based on the fact he seems like a genuinely nice dude, with a passion. Both of those things these days are extremely rare!
Well said
Thanks so much! anything else that you would add?
@@WristUnwoundend point is not a real thing to me. Just like asking me what my favorite watch is Lol
What is the grail watch you are going to get at 1,000 subs?
So I have a tired list of achievable grails that with some saving and some type of accomplishment are within reason. But the most achievable is the Timex Galli S2! You think people would want to watch a video about my achievable grails?
@@WristUnwound yes definitely
@@ejmiick Well when I make the video I'll give you a shout out, you got a insta gram handle you want me to shout out?
@@WristUnwound thank you but that’s ok it’s your RUclips channel. Just want to be nice and help out
One watch collection is an oxymoron term. Collection measure than one.
What if that person only holds one watch at a time, does that change your view point? or if some one trades all their watches to get to one watch do they cease to be a collector?
look at it this way. One can't say i have an art collection if he has only one piece of painting. It takes at least two to call it collection any given time.
I’ve seen this argument so many times it’s frustrating, because it comes across as looking down upon those with only one watch. The problem is the word ‘collector’.
So let’s all just change the word, and talk about us as watch appreciators or watch aficionados. That way…who cares how many watches that person has, the main thing is they love watches!
(Or let’s all just chill, not get caught up with semantics, and have fun in the watch community)
@azy5866 I didn't mean any disrespect. The term was coined by some youtubers and now everyone is using it. If I have offended anyone, I apologise to all.
@@j.t1682 Sorry, and I didn’t mean to put it on you either! Was more complaining about the wider community about this topic (and just so happened to stumble on this comment).
I don’t think you offended anyone, and I respect that you didn’t mean any harm either. I’m sorry if I overreacted too!
I’m just mindful that lots of watch lovers aren’t able to buy multiple watches, or even consider $100s on a single watch. But they still love watches and that’s great! We just get so much noise from the inner watch circle or social media that says we need to get high end, or we need multiple watches - but a lot of that is basically watch industry marketing.
Thanks for replying and clarifying, and keep going and loving the hobby!
99% of the time 50m is enough.
Totally agree, I've yet to have a sporadic swimming escapade where I couldn't take of my watch or needed to tell time in the pool. Thanks for commenting!
2:18 humbly and respectfully- NO, that is a watch enthusiast- not a collector 🤷🏼♂️…
That's an interesting distinction. What if that person only holds one watch at a time, does that change your view point?
@@WristUnwound it’s a matter of definition, and a practical one.
It is a very different mindset,
being a owner of a thing-
and being someone that owns more than one of that said thing.
You can be all in into watches and horology, yet if you own one watch, you are not collecting anything…
Just my thoughts 🤔
I also like MaMaCoo replicas. People who don’t wear them like professionals can’t tell the difference. Their workmanship is really great luxuriatey
Its a Trap (Reference Star Wars meme)
I got sent here by the gods of the algorithm. Awesome video! Can’t wait for the next one.
Thanks so much for coming by! I'm a small channel but hopefully the Algorithm gos can help me out some
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