These are Watches You Will Always REGRET Buying
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
- 5 WATCHES YOU WILL ALWAYS REGRET BUYING:
1. The Fashion Watch; so I am thinking Gucci, Versace, Hugo Boss, Armani. Any design house that is using their name, brand power and reputation to sell an overpriced quartz fashion watch.
2. The Investment Watch - so a watch you are buying solely hoping it will go up in value. It's a risky game to play - be careful with that one!
3. The HYPE Watch. Now, don't get m wrong, I love a good hype watch! I mean, I am a Rolex fan girl. But I mean more, that you feel like you need to buy a watch because it is so hype.
4. Not buying on the bracelet. C'mon now. Always buy on the bracelet! It's so easy to get after market straps.
5. Buying a watch that doesn't suit you style. I find a lot of the horological icons to be... kinda hard to style watches - like the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, Cartier Tank, Breguet Classique. If you can't think of a way you'd style it... IT might just not be right for you!
Anyways - that's my take! I'd love to hear anything YOU would add on there!!
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00-0:14 - Intro
0:15-1:51 - The Fashion Watch
1:52-4:05 - The Investment Watch
4:06-5:27 - Lost in the Hype
5:28-6:25 - Not Buying the Bracelet
6:26-7:24 - The Watch that Doesn't Suit Your Style
7:25-7:46 - Outro
7:47-8:24 - Thank You Patrons!! 
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My niece, knowing I like watches, bought me a Ben Sherman watch for my 50th birthday. She was working minimum wage, and it represented a lot of money for her. When she gave it to me she said, "the receipts in the box so if you don't like it you can get something else" Of course nothing could have been further from my mind. I wear it often and proudly because she took the time and trouble to pick it out for me. You can't put a price on that. Oh and ten years later it's still ticking away. I always say to people, it doesn't matter what it is, do your due diligence by making sure you're getting a good deal, and buy what you like, not what others say you should like.
Love this ❤
Girl with a class! Congrats!
Bless u both !!
If my niece ever buy me a watch I'll be a most proudly uncle in the world! I steel am, but then I'll be even more!
Well now that I thing of, maybe that is why my mother never wears her 400$ Bulova but she allways wears her 25$ Casio that me and my brother bought her when we were kids 🤔
Tip number 6: Don't buy watches when you're drunk.
I bought a gold casio and I'm waiting for it to arrive so I can laugh at it
I always regret buying what I call "bridge watches." These are purchases you make that are typically below your normal budget level. Their purpose is to "scratch the itch" before getting the higher budget watch you actually want. But rarely do they stay in the collection and the only thing they do is deplete your budget and delay getting what you really want. I'm better at this than I used to be, but still a work in progress.
Don’t buy a watch you’ve been eyeing online after you’ve been drinking a bit. 😂
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ADVICE ON THIS PAGE !! DON'T BUY WHEN DRUNK !!
That's how I built my collection! Nothing wrong with it! You can always take time, sometimes years, to grow into liking your watch rather than admitting that I am stupid and stop making drunk purchases online.
i did that yesterday and today i cancelled that order....... because i just found a better deal
Yep… although that’s how I own my favourite watch 🤔
But also how I lost my least favourite girlfriend so 🤷🏻♂️😂
Gosh I wish someone had told me this before xD
Don't buy watches that influencers say "you must own these watches in your collection".
You'll waste your hard earned money.
I was gifted an automatic Fossil watch that I wore for 7 years. I beat the hell out of it, and when it finally died, I came out on the other end of that experience hungry for a better watch from a more serious brand.
Fast forward a year later and I have a serious collection with a couple heavy hitting timepieces, but none of that would have come to pass if it wasn’t for me falling in love with that one fashion watch from Fossil.
Good advice. I always look at buying a watch as "renting it" when I sell it for less I've lost some money but enjoyed owning it.
I got a $250 rotary watch for my 18th birthday, a simple silver see-through mechanical watch. I love being able to see the inner workings of the watch and many years later when looking for a daily replacement, I was looking at watches with a budget 20x the price and couldn't find one that I liked the look of more than my rotary. Price isn't everything!
you forgot the substitute watch... the one that's supposed to scratch the itch for the one you REALLY wanted but couldn't get for whatever reason...
Thanks for the vids from a fellow Canuck! (Victoria!)
the bracelet part is spot on XD every watch i bought without a bracelet i always found myself wanting the bracelet after.
This is a great video. Good, unbiased advice for new and existing collectors. Most content creators try to push some sponsored brand, specifically Grand Seiko. I was waiting for GS bit to pop up but glad it was not mentioned. Looking forward to watching more videos from this channel.
Great advice, Britt. I'd add buying watches without trying them on first is often a source of regret. Trying them on your wrist before you buy is always an excellent idea. Cheers!
She kinda covered that at the end... didn't she?
Completely understand your Aldo story. Fossil was my gateway drug to what is now a growing collection of "proper" watches.
The Canadian who has been in the UK long enough to use the phrase ‘chuffed to bits’ in precisely the correct context 😂
Spot on with the reasons! As always love the video!
Thanks for posting! Me and my Timex Explorer really enjoy "watching" these videos, lol.
I love this. .. especially point no2!!!!!!! Your channel has shot up to my favourite 3 "watches channel".
I just bought 2 Orients, a black dial and a white one....just because, they are inexpensive, but good movements and pretty.... Orient was my first real watch when I was 12 years old.....don't know what happened to that piece, and I would love to find it again, so, I am going down memory lane so to speak..... I watch what I like.....regardless of who makes it.....cheap or expensive.....I do not own Cartier, Girard P, IWC or Patek....but I got plenty of the others....long live individuality outside of the fashion world!!!!! by the way...as I am writing this, DHL just delivered my Panzera 45Q....really stoked!!! Cheers!!
Great tube. All good points, especially the bracelet one.
This is very good advice Britt, although I own a Fashion Watch that I really like and wear quite often. The only decent watch in my collection is a time only Omega from the 1950's very small for a men's watch but I love it and wear it on special occasions. Thank you for your insightful videos.
I must be mellowing in my old age, but I am becoming more tolerant of 'fashion watches'. Lets be honest 'I know I can get better value for money but I trust the brand and like the design' isnt limited to MVMT customers! We often just call it 'heritage' to justify the name on the dial. If someone gets a buzz of enthusiasm when they look on their wrist to see Armani on the dial the same way I would if I see VC..... I wont pee in their cornflakes by pointing out where they could have got better value, in a hobby that is mostly ruled by the heart over the head. I do agree that if that person stays in the hobby, their priorities may change and they may regret that purchase, but lots of collectors buy watches that puzzle me. Interesting and thought provoking video. Thanks.
Well said.
Well said enthusiasts say fashion watches overpriced while wearing a luxury watch that has made the manufacturer thousands.
The part about bracelets hit home for me! Great video as always! Quick question for ya. I am planning on buying a tank for my wife, but was almost certain of going with the leather strap version cause it looked great that way. Would you recommend going bracelet for the tank as well or is this a strap watch? Also any recommendations on size for it? Couldn’t decide between the small and large lol. The extra large would be too big.
Appreciate your help!
Bracelet all the way. She’ll love it
Great video... What's a good inexpensive men's Watch brand?
great video Britt! Grounded and well spoken as always. Also you could totally put a 16mm strap on that Cartier.
Just discovered your channel and here are my five thoughts:
1. I love your set up.
2. I love how eloquent you are when speaking to the camera.
3. I love your editing skills.
4. I agree with everything you said on this video specially how fashion watches can be the Gateway to getting into horology.
5. I love the way you quickly end the video and encourage for subscriptions which I did subscribe of course. Great job! Can’t wait to see more of your videos.
Fantastic video BP.
Great idea for a watch wearer’s video and excellent advice!
"Buy what you love and you'll never regret it" is the most sage advice in this hobby and life in general! I own two references from Zodiac and am currently eyeing a Super Squale as a pickup for early next year! Not exactly hype pieces lol but I am saving for an Explorer 36mm which I guess might fall more into the popular/hype watch category -- but it's still no Daytona 😅
AAAAMEN! We are given so little time on this spinning rock in outer space! Buy what you love!!
@@BrittPearceWatchesI just got a Citizen NY0040-17L on strap (hate bracelets) which was my grail for a long time now my current grail is a Stowa Marine 36
@@BrittPearceWatchesIt is, indeed, a short pony ride. To think that all my watches will be my children’s one day is sobering.
Keep up the good work!
What a great video. You've echo'ed a lot of things we've thought from time to time. 🔥
I think your #5 is one of the most important and one that took me a long time to realise! I like all of those nice dress watches with good leather straps, but I hardly ever wear clothes that suit them. My style is more that sporty / casual / slightly dressier combination that lots of steel sports watches with steel bracelets work well with.
Good advice. Thanks
BRITT U R BRILLIANT. Felt that first 5 secs , then at 1 min then again at 2:32 mins. Right on the Fashion watch, right on Seiko, ORient, Casio, Timex and damn right on the Investment watches. I'm subscribing. 🙂🙂
Note from super casual Seattle, you totally can wear a "dress watch" with a sports wear. It looks fine with a hoodie. It looks great with some jeans. I live in a tech city filled with disposable income and see some very expensive pieces paired with a t-shirt
I wear mine all the time with joggers/hoodies etc.
I SO AGREE!! There’s nothing a love more than wearing my Cartier tank with sweat pants and a casual outfit! BUT, I think the wearer needs to feel comfortable with that! I think a lot of people would still feel more comfortable with the Seamaster and sweats!
The Cartier Tank is really versatile. If one was forced to have a single watch plus a G-Shock, this would be it. I wager a vintage honeycomb dial 6090 OP with bombé looks might be really versatile, too.
Great advice and examples. Fashion watches got me into watches as well and for that I am thankful. However quality and history now rule the game😊.
spot on great advice
Great video, thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Great words, good sense and proper advice - absolutely agree.
Love the blue dial Christopher Ward Bel Canto you included. It speaks to me. I declined picking one up because I was certain that it would spend substantially more time on the shelf than on my wrist. And yet... A good follow-up video: 5 watches you will regret NOT buying.
Great advice. Buy what you love because you love it. And yes, trying it on first (if you can) is a huge plus! The watch I have now is theoretically a bit larger than I would normally consider, but it's surprisingly thin and wears a bit smaller than I expected. Win-win!
I think you nailed it on the bracelet suggestion. I bought my Tudor Black Bay GMT on the nylon strap and quickly wanted to buy the bracelet. Come to find out that the bracelet was around $1k so I decided to go after market. Definitely recommend buying the watch on the bracelet if it comes with one.
Great advice!
Excellent advice. Thanks.
Thanks for the video
Solid video, Britt. Great advice.
Ahh thank you so much! 💕 I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Brit, I totally agree. My first automatic I have was given to me as a joke. It is a Breitling knockoff. HOWEVER, I loved it. The blue dial was so cool and I loved watching the movement work. Yes, today I know better and I own 15+ watches we have to start some where.
You are 100% right about the "investment" watch. It's a way of kidding yourself that you're being wise buying something that you want as a consumer. Accept that you're just consuming things for fun and act accordingly. The *luckiest* watches perform worse than a low-cost index fund. The average watch performs worse than *cash*. Nothing with those kinds of numbers would be promoted as an investment class under normal circumstances.
Here’s an example of an investment brand that not only guarantee’s you an instant price increase, but also a huge increase over the coming years/decade:
Nearly any sports model Rolex straight from the AD.
I’ve bought 2 submariners, an airking, a milgauss and a Wimbledon. Currently waiting on a Daytona, and while all of them have risen significantly (especially compared to retail prices), I still will not sell them just yet.
No, I do not wear them.
Investment watches work and is a real thing, it’s just not a lot of people understand investing in the first place and use it as an excuse. It’s certainly more viable than gold if you have a good nose for certain pieces.
@@jokeman1169 What's the basis for knowing they're guaranteed to have huge increases over the coming decade?
@@ifnyoupure guesswork based on recent years and heavy retail inflation of prices I’d suggest.
Anyone who plays the 'bubble will never burst' game is kidding themselves. For some people over committing only slightly can be a catastrophe. For an absolute amateur to pick certain watches (even brands), and to get those picks right, and to then be able to sell the watches and make good on the other side of the investment - there's a lot of ifs and ands. Additionally, the real investment watches take a big chunk of liquidity - I've heard people asking which Tudor would be a good investment. I mean, really? It's a rich man's game - and it's only ok if you can lose the money and shrug it off, because the risk is too high. @@watchpapi
@@ifnyou historically it’s been the case that that’s what we can expect, ontop of the fact that watch prices usually coincide well with inflation. Ie. When inflation rises, the watch’s price will also, not only due to retail price increases, but also for other factors.
All in all, if you bought a retail sports Rolex model even just 5 years ago, you’d be sitting on a very comfy return even after years of regular use. Essentially making money for enjoying a high end piece.
Totally agree about investment watches, if you’re looking to invest buy gold or diamonds……., not watches, buy watches, well, just because……😂
About point 4, I will say it's definitely worth it if the watch is on clearance. I bought a JLC Polaris with 30% off from my AD before Richemont pulled out all of their dealerships, and bought the bracelet with JLC directly, the total value combined is still cheaper than buying retail from JLC directly.
Love this, great insight
Amazing advice as usual
Have a Merry Christmas BP and Family. Prosperous and healthy 2024 as well from Australia.
Thank you ❤
Same to you and your nearest and dearest.
I agree completely. It matches with my experiences. Very competent, very wise and - not last but least, very entertaining.
Thank you for the sound advice…. You hit them all I think nothing further to add. Subscribing right away….
Good advice. I’ve made a few of those mistakes.
Britt, great video! I agree about fashion watches. Skagen was my entry in loving watches. I sold it recently as my collection is now affordable quality watches and vintage. God bless you in 2024!
Thank you, this is all very good advice.
But the Cartier looks a little strange with a bracelet….
Great video, loved the content se muy bueno!
Merry Christmas have a great one !I like to watch videos about expensive watches but fortunate enough to love wearing Vostock Amphibias and have a dozen lol .P.s Love new look channel must'admit I drifted away from watch gringa but this fresh look has got me back for sure .
Fantastic video. Quick sidenote, same that goes for watches goes for Fragrances, Shoes, Cars, Yachts and other items. What they all have in common is that things change. So what you wanted 20, 30, 40 years ago is garbage today or has no meaning to you. So very good things to take into consideration when buying a watch. Good job!
Couldn’t agree more with all of these points. Great video, Britt! 🤝🔥
Great video, on a roll
I’m guessing we won’t get to see a full video on the Aldo :-)
05:46 Yeah totally agree on this one. I bought the Tudor GMT a while back…..on the leather strap. I did it because I thought it looked way better on the leather strap than on the metal bracelet, plus it was cheaper! Yeah that was a dumb move. The bracelet not particularly easy to find on its own, and when I did find one it was more than the price difference between the leather strap and metal bracelet! The leather strap on the other hand I could easily find, and usually for significantly less than the price difference between the strap and bracelet. Crazy. But I sold the watch rather than buying a bracelet for it. Upgraded to a Seadweller 4000 instead (that’s the 40mm version but with the modern clasp and solid links!).
Love your channel, love your content - and I especially love when you sing the Pope Tier Patrons song at the end of a video (lol) ! 😎 Keep up the good work !
Really entertaining video Britt, thanks.
For me, an honourable mention should go to "buying a watch which is almost identical to one already in your collection"....obviously quite subjective, as this hobby is all about small details, but how many 'black dial with rotating bezel watches' does someone need?
I have a gang of seikos - the look great at a low price. Therefore wear them all, dress up/down, change bands yourself, knock it scratch it - no problem. Lately ive been getting into the custom watches made to look like - why not for some one like me so boringly reasonable
Yor channel is just lovely. i am a big watch lover an quite new to your youtube channel, but I just subscribed and going to visit frequently from now on. ♥
I admire the fortitude of your mind to balance out something you wanted for a while and is already at your grasp and just then, for some reason realized not entirely for you. If I was on that situation i don´t think i could stop myself and go straight for it no more thinking allowed. Great tips thank you.
The only one of those I'd mildly disagree with is the "always buy on the bracelet" one, the exception for me being what if you really don't like the bracelet, &/or really love the alernative. Now if you're buying with the notion of selling on later, then fine, buy the bracelet to increase it's potential resale value, but if it's a keeper, and you love the Nato / leather / Rubber strap variation, then I say go for it.
Potentially you can buy the strap from the AD later on if you want it, (or sweet talk the AD into throwing it in "for free" when buying the watch,) and it's cheaper to buy the strap later than the bracelet, and if you have both you present a better value prop later if you do decide to sell the piece
The advice on the bracelet was quite helpful for my new purchase 🫡 thanks a lot -from seoul
Ahh, we needed to see the insights of Brit on this topic 👍. Great aspects that you talked about here, especially the last one
Great points! Especially about getting it on bracelet, because it usually cost only slightly more. Thing i have been pondering about that is Glashütte Original, it cost around 1k USD/€ more to be on a normal stainless steel bracelet.. Opinions?
Good info.
My arrms are to hairy for a bracelet, so ive never got on with them , any watch ive purchased on a bracelet ive swapoed out straight away.
I agree with first 4, but the 5th one is tougher. In June I got a Seiko Tank, watch completely different than my typical sports watch, nato and bracelet taste. Got it brown lizard and fell in love. Getting out of the comfort zone might be fun, and from time to time we all should try something different.
Have a good day Gringa
I think the point was that those watches are quite dressy and hard to style with say, a college hoodie and fleece puffer jacket. It completely depends on the individuals personal style. For me, sporty divers and chronographs are hard to style!
@@parksoo-kim6908 style is also subjective.
Royal oak is a very sporty watch but people get away with wearing it with a suit. Same goes for Richard mille which i personally don't how people pull off.
Also just because it's not socially acceptable now style wise doesn't mean it won't be in the future. Those chunky dad shoes for one were considered atrocious before and was practically impossible to "style" until people decided they were cool.
In the immortal words of Maurice Rodriguez in Boogie Nights: “Wear what ya dig.”
🤣🤣 AAAAMEN!
Thumbs up for Orient bambino mention and for beginner advice re: lug width
I have no interest in watches but I enjoy your passion and enthusiasm. I watch your channel often. Happy to support. Cheers
Adding another tip! Please be careful when purchasing a watch from a Grey Market or Amazon dealer. I fell victim to purchasing a fake Breitling on Amazon's site. Amazon was not any help with obtaining a refund so be wary. Lesson learned and I only work with trusted Authorized Dealers that I respect. Keep up the great educational videos Britt.
The advice about the bracelet is spot on. I always will buy the bracelet version. You can find very good straps for great prices if you look around.
Unless it has faux rivets, which I absolutely hate 🙂.
Always buy the darn bracelet - sourcing the right one to a given model year after rhe fact is so tedious and not fun.
And buying a watch as an investment is not watch enthusiasm/collecting - its asset speculation.
RIGHT?! Always BUY ON THE BRACELET! This is something I picked up from Watch Papi! And he's so right!
And you're so right re: Enthusiast vs. Asset speculators. >=[ I feel like speculators ruin every awesome hobby! I know similar things happened in the comic book world!
You're from Vancouver?! Me too. Enjoying your videos-thinking about buying my first mechanical watch. Looking at the Seamaster 300 with the black face :)
Quality always sells, buy it if you like it and enjoy the watch. I find Longines really great value and design. They hold their value too.
The watch I kinda regret buying was the Citizen Atessa Radio-Controlled, since 1. Thailand still far away from signal post 2. I can't understand how to play it LOL
The last point is very underrated. If the watch doesn't match your vibe, you'll never wear it.
Brit, you art right about getting a bracelet. I have been collecting for about 30 years; I just realized this last year. I guess I am just a slow learner. Your videos are so well thought out and interesting. Thank you for caring and making videos that prove it.
"buy what you love" amen !
what was your first luxury watch..? can you make a review about that please? regards from switzerland cedric
Hi britt, you becoming more and more beautiful😂 . Happy christmas ! Love from France
Sure glad you didn't mention any of my watches as mistakes. 😂 The suggestion about the bracelet is a really good one. 👍
A fashion watch is what honestly got me into watches. I was gifted a Movado series 800 chrono at my wedding.
What was the hype watch that you declined? Great vid!! Great advice, “Buy what you love!!”.
M happy that I watched your video. U gave a good insight of average person.
I agree on the bracelet point, but with the omega seamaster im going with the rubber all day
I almost bought a moonswatch watch but I didn’t really like it when I went in store and had a look. I would’ve regretted it because they weren’t my style! Great advice 🎉
Britt what are your thoughts on Montblanc watches?
Good advice on the investment watch, if your buying a watch thinking you will make money on it but you don't actually like it you have already short-changed yourself..
Love the show.
Yeah. My first watch was a $60 fashion watch from a local brand. I knew nothing of watches back then. My mind went "watch is watch". And now I'm the guy that'd judge you for getting the moonswatch.
Best advice is buy what you like. I love the Omega Seamaster and I finally got one and everytime I wear it makes me happy.
What a great video! VERY sound advice across the board. I think Richard Mille is a good example of a "Hype" watch. I'll bet the bottom falls out on them soon.