1. Don’t spend a fortune at first. 2. Get what you like, not what others say you should like. 3. Get your hands on a digital, a quartz and a mechanical/automatic watch and wear them in rotation. 4. Pay attention to the experience of each and think about what you like and don’t like about each 5. Study up on watches. 6. When you find a more expensive or quirky one you can’t stop thinking about, buy it. 7. Congratulations, you have something you love and can tell others why you love it, you area officially a collector
Great advice. Also it is important to stress that you can avoid mistakes but they will happen regardless and your tastes will change so that point 1 about not spending a fortune at first is a good concept to follow.
@@VajazzleMcDildertits Google and RUclips whatever model you are interested and from there the brand's history and heritage. Then google on whatever you do not understand from the article or video like the material, movement, etc...
No joke, the thing I like the most when watching videos in this channel is the comment section, people really share great stories here, its fantastic. By the way, I have a Seiko 5 SRPD63B1, I'm always glad to see I've done a great choice to buy this as my first watch!
Started with a GShock I wore to my work since I'm an engineer and work in Manufacturing. After 5+ years on my wrist every day, I upgraded to a Kamasu for my first mechanical watch. The GShock was definitely my first and I think that the Kamasu would make a solid first choice too
Bambino was my first “quality” watch after watching Teddy’s videos and learning how to get into this hobby. Just ordered another Orient, on the higher end, and a BEAUTIFUL Hamilton, that I wouldn’t have been able to afford back when I first started watching his channel given my job at the time did not afford me the ability to buy anything over maybe $150-$200. Now I can start looking at and purchasing pieces that I would have only been able to window shop back then. The feeling of wearing a more “expensive” watch and knowing I earned the ability to do so, is one hell of a feeling.
My advice to anyone just starting out: get something you can wear for any occasion, like a Seiko or Hamilton, & also get a G-Shock for tough jobs or outdoor activities. Wear these 2 watches while you save for your grail. Do your research & homework while you save, & buy your grail & be done with it!
I agree with Seiko and Hamilton, but saving up for your dream watch is not something I would do, unless you're talking about 2-3 months of savings. I absolutely love the Blancpain fifty fathoms. Saving up 10-15K it will take me a year+..I will always be worried that is going to get scratched or stolen or I don't know what. I would probably never enjoy wearing it being so stressed about it and will end up in a box. What's the point of it? I'd rather save a few months for a Black Bay. I'd probably still be upset if I scratch it but is not worth as much as a car.
I just purchased my first watch after watching a ton of videos from teddy, jenni and nico. I landed on a longines hydroconquest blue with the ceramic bezel with most of the credit going to teddy. Love it so much and wear it every day!
Can't go wrong with the Orient Bambino. I have the small seconds and 38mm, both fantastic watches with the 38mm running at +1 seconds per day. The new Seiko Prospex Alpinist is also worth a look, a definite step up from the Presage and on par with the Tissot Gentleman.
Picked up a 38mm Bambino (champagne dial) as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable and only loses a few seconds per day. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
Best advise I can give, is don’t buy a ton of watches up front. Regardless of price, I’d suggest you space out the purchases so you have time to spend with each watch. I’d suggest getting some straps for the Bambino, a good strap tool and maybe a watch box or roll. There’s plenty of watches and lots of time. Also, your tastes may and will probably change, and it’s a bummer when you have a ton of watches all from one period in your life. Cheers!
Good advice crossbones, I'd also recommend that you don't sell the Bambino, ever. You'll regret and find yourself looking to repurchase it, trust me. My first watch was a Seiko skx which I sold and I've been kicking myself ever since.
Changing time that often is so silly. How can people buy “expensive” watch which barely shows time correctly and you need to re-adjust it every few days
My first watches were the orient Bambino and the orient ray 2. I bought them together 4.5 years ago, still wear them on a daily basis. Great watches highly reliable and the Bambino is really fun when put on different straps. Highly recommended!
My first two watches were a Seiko Cocktail Time (from this list) and a San Martin Diver (their only original design diver SN0085). I think an office watch and a diver is a great way to go starting out
I love my Orient Ray 2 so much it's stopped me buying other watches! I've got a quartz beater and a solar quartz dress watch, after I got the Ray 2 anything else just felt like wasting money.
Just bought my son the Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic for his upcoming 18th birthday. He has some Casios and a decent 90's Seiko, but this will be his first Swiss Automatic. Rugged, feild ready watch, but with the smooth bezel, and leather strap it can be worn to the office or in more formal settings. Can't wait to give it to him.
@Always Pooh thank you, and for sure. I was thinking the same thing. He will be able to put this on a variety of straps to suit different occasions while he is just getting started in his adult life and can't have a huge collection. I can't believe he is about to be 18 and graduating High Scool this year. I was young when he was born, but still, to have an adult child I have to be old lol
@Arav Panwar Thank you for sharing. Great to hear there are young people that appreciate watches. Congratulations and happy belated birthday! Such a cool and classy watch. The dials and finishing on those are amazing. Hope you get a ton of enjoyment from it.
I recently got a Seiko 5 Sport as my first watch because of your videos and love it. I discovered your channel recently and just have been captivated by everything about watches. I always wanted to know more about watches, and your channel taught me a lot in the span of couple weeks. Love your channel, will definitely be keeping an eye for whenever you release any videos.
Hi! I'm in search of my first decent everyday watch and I have a question for you, what about precision of seiko 5? I'm a quartz watch guy and all the words about -20 +20 seconds etc make me uncomfortable. I know in the reality there are more accurate than that but never had o real answer. Ty my man
@@lukezmy Ive never put my SNK809 on a time grapher but it seems to run a touch slow by maybe a couple of minutes a month. Certainly nothing to worry about. I hardly ever correct it.
@@lukezmy for the small time I've had it, it's really not as noticeable as you'd think. I got a SRPH65 because I loved the colorway and dial. From I noticed it's off by maybe only 3-4 seconds a day if that.
Because of how well you speak of ORIENT it is now one of my favorites. In Puerto Rico we say it has the 3 B's ( BUENO Good - BONITO Pretty - BARATO Inexpensive) Thank you.
I just recently got into watches and bought my 1st 2 watches. I ended up going with the 40mm timex Waterbury and the 35mm tissot prx. You’ve gotten me hooked on watches and I’m in love. Thank you so much for spending your time and effort on making these videos and introducing new buyers like myself into the industry. Also thank you for being honest and not just trying to sell us a brand. You’re literally my new favorite channel❤️
My first watch was gifted to me by a family member. It's a Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive. The blue on it is beautiful. It's better looking to me than any other watch. And it's sentimental.
I started my watch collection in July. I bought two watches, a PRX Powermatic 80 and a Casio A-158W. These literally are the only watches I wear and I love it!
The watch that got me into watches was a blue Mini Focus quartz chronograph I got off Amazon. My dad had one and I liked it so I bought one for $30. Wearing a watch I thoroughly enjoyed for the first time sent me down the watch rabbit hole. I haven’t collected in a few years, but have recently got back into it with a Heimdallr SKX clone that my dad gave me. I bought my first watch in a few years a few weeks back; a Pagani Design PD1654. Budget watches are my favorite as there are some that are a great value for money, and having a kid now makes it hard to spend 2-300 per watch like I used to.
I found an old L.L. Bean khaki field quartz at a thrift shop in Maine for $5. It’s one of my favorite watches (and cheapest) but offers so much enjoyment 😁
Wow! Similar to you, I found this old mechanical HMT on eBay for $5! The dials really simple but was this beautiful blue-grey colour that changed depending on the light! Strap buckle sucked but I cannibalized one from a broken strap. Love it so much!
I knew nothing about watches, as a matter of fact I didn't own any watch as a fifty year old man. I came across your channel and I got hooked. I recently purchased my first DW5600. I have my sight set on a vostok amphibian next. Then Invicta pro dive 89260b
I had a pro diver but my ex wife stole it and traded it for a jug of illegally made liquor from a retarded guy at a gas station. Life ain’t fair one bit sometimes.
Similar story here. 59 and never paid attention. Started watching short videos about 57th Street, then Teddy, then This Watch, That Watch and I'm hooked! It's never too late to start collecting
My first watch I received was a mechanical Timex my parents gave me as a birthday gift. It was super simple and absolutely loved it. I've always wondered how Timex was thought about it as they tend to be very low-cost. Glad you recommended them for their intended use. Due to you, my first watch in the new chapter of my life will be the Seiko Presage. It's a lovely watch with quality.
The first watch I bought myself was a dark green Seiko Presage Japanese I bought when I visited Japan myself with a friend of mine for around $440. I really love how the texture is different on the two sides of the dial and that you can see into the heart of the watch and see it "breathing." It's also really nice to have such a piece, so every time I look down at my watch, I can think back to that time. It really makes it feel special
The watch that got me into collecting was the Timex Expedition Chronograph. All throughout high school and even college, every time I saw a "fancy" watch with subdials, I was disappointed to find out that the subdial hands were literally just glued on the dial, nonfunctional, and were 100% cosmetic. Once I saw the Timex Expedition Chronograph in Target one day and I just had to have it. I didn't plan on spending a whole $80 on a watch that day (at this time I thought it was expensive for a watch), but I just couldn't put it down. I thought it was incredible that all 3 subdials on it were actually functional. Next thing you know I'm timing how long it takes me to take out the trash and put my shoes on.
Teddy- love your videos. My uncle is a watch collector, I mentioned I like Rolex and he told me I have a lot to learn. Now I have started to save for my collection and have been gravitating towards Hamilton, Tissot, and Oris. I love learning about the mechanics and different brands. Thank you
Some fine options here. The Seiko 5KX is an unbeatable choice really and I still cannot believe how well it wears on a skinny wrist. Like many here I started with Seiko and Tissot and still keep returning to these brands 30 years on. Surprised that not one Citizen Eco-Drive made the list though. Not comparable with Seiko and Tissot maybe but some of the dressy models like the Stiletto are very decent and the Eco-Drive system works extremely well. Room for at least one in every collection I think.
Citizen makes excellent watches. They are rugged and reliable, a great value and if an EcoDrive, never need a battery. Love mine. They make excellent divers.
Picked up a AMZWATCH's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
I started my collection with Swatch quartz watches not really knowing anything about the watch world. Then when I went to visit Switzerland I found an automatic watch on the ground from the micro brand called Zeno produced in Basel. The watch was a pilot chronograph and from there my journey of collecting Swiss watches started to increase. Now Im tempted to try out the Japanese brands and Im aiming for the Seiko Alpinist line. I hope that my love for watches doesn’t make me go bankrupt :D Great video as always!
Yes, a similar story for me. I went to Basel and bought a Pilot for 100 euros from that small Zeno shop! Great service and a smart case for my watch. I bought a more expensive Tissot later in my trip and didn't get such a nice case.. My Tissot Swissmatic V8 is great, though.
Picked up a MAMACOO's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
For me, my journey started with a g shock square and a seiko skx. A few years later I got into the Swiss market and picked up a Hamilton khaki field mechanical and a Tissot Gentlemen powermatic 80. I've also picked up a seiko turtle, a couple seiko sarbs and an embarrassing amount of g shocks since then lol. I'm now saving up for a grail watch, the black bay 58, and considering a few other brands like Oris and Nomos now as well (I've just been obsessed with that club campus dial lately).
I wore a smart watch for a long time and liked the look but decided I wanted a real watch. I picked up my first watch yesterday. It’s a Bulova Marine Star and I got it for a great price. Gorgeous watch
I just got a seiko cocktail time for the office as my first watch. Needless to say I absolutely love it and has gotten me completely hooked on watches.
I started with a Seiko Piston i've now go about 7 different Seiko's next 3 as we speak. I think 'bang for buck' Seiko Automatics are the best to buy to get into collecting as there's something for everyone and you can even get custom mods for them if you get that deep into it.
Of my watches, I think the dressKX and the Seiko land tortoise models are the best beginner watches. They are both just so handsome. I struggle to find much more expensive watches that have as good looking design. It is interesting that both come from dive watch designs but are not dive watches. It’s like they take the cool elements of dive watches and sleek them down to transcend categories . I do agree, Hamilton khaki field watches are just the best looking watches of that style.😅
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the MAMACOO, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
Teddy, the watches that got me started in this were the Citizen Navihawk, Nighthawk, and Skyhawk flight computer watches; they have an E6B flight computer built in to the bezel. Granted, they have quartz movements, but they're cool watches that have solar power. Depending on the band, they can cross categories; that is to say that they can be casual or dress watches. I think that, while all the watches on this list are excellent choices, I think that some of them can cross categories. For example, the Tissot PRX is not only a good casual watch; I think it has enough style to double as a dress watch. It has that classy, yet understated look that would make it a natural to wear to the office too.
@@TravisHi_YTCitizen isn't just a great entry level brand; they're a GREAT brand, period! They've had a lot of firsts in the horological world: first quartz movement, first with solar power, etc. They had that one automatic dive watch that was lost in the ocean for years; when it was recovered, it was till WORKING! Though it had barnacles on it after seven years in the ocean, the SOB was still going.
This is now my favourite watch channel on RUclips , such great content and done superbly, well done sir and I got my favourite watch at amzwatch， it hasn’t left my wrist for weeks
As a kid: Swatches in the 80's. As college aged: Seiko Chrono from Price Club. As adult Seiko Chrono from Sam's club. Then dormant for 20 years or so, then the dive style got me going again. To my nephews and friends kid's I gift out Duro's and Citizen eco drives. For me personally, I am a huge fan of Citizen and sort of cycle through different eco drives/pro masters, even for swiss made I have entry level priced Alpina and Fortis (used fortis). I am a big fan of Islander from Marc at Islander watch for sort of upgraded sekio ish dive watches. Of the dozen or so daily wearers, probably half of those are Citizens. I have about 50/50 of quartz to mechanical autos. Plus two 20 year old Gshocks still going strong. If I had to recommend to a new enthusiast, I would say, go for a 3 watch collection, one at a time. Something like: Bambino/dress, black Cit promaster diver (travel and sports), and maybe an Alpinist as the sort of grail of the new collection. If I had to 10 seconds and had to grab one watch to be on the go for a while, my black Citizen promaster, black gets no attention, it is sun charged, easy to set time, water proof, metal bracelet.....If I had to pick a watch right now and spend a few grand on, it would be an ice blue, Ball Engineer 3. Honorable mention: Doxa and Squale.
Just started collecting and truly appreciate your videos. Just picked up a Seiko 5 as well as a Tissot PRX Powermatic. Now looking to add a Hamilton Field. Good to know they are all Teddy-approved!
I've always liked watches, but thanks to you and your channel, I am now passionate about mechanical watches. I just bought my first mechanical watch 3 weeks ago, a Tissot Powermatic 80 Silicium. Great video one again, keep it up!
simple mechanical watches are great but once you get into real complications it gets pricey and they become delicate and expensive to service. I feel quartz definitely has a place in tool watches and mechanical movements in casual and dress watches. the new seiko gmt is about as complex of a mechanical movement I would invest in.
My first was the Tissot Gentleman powermatic 80 blue dial. Love this watch, planning on eventually adding the Hamilton khaki field auto and possibly the PRX as well.
My first “real” watch was a blue PRX Powermatic 80. Keeps excellent time and looks amazing imo. Got it with the bracelet and then copped the blue strap for $55. Amazingly simple but beautiful watch.
My first watch that I bought for myself was a Seiko SNK381K1. I fell in love with mechanical watches, but hated that specific movement. No hand winding was a dealbreaker as sometimes after not wearing it the watch would even stop while I had it on my wrist working some desk jobs. Nevertheless, it convinced me to commit with a bit bigger budget and get a Christopher Ward which I have really no complaints about. And this watch showed me how great bracelets can be (unlike Seiko 5 ;P). Great video, thanks Teddy
I think a Casio Duro is a great starter. 1. Very affordable. 2. You can play with straps. (I like NATOs with the 3rd piece cut off) I no longer look at watches that I cannot change straps on. 3. Makes a good test watch for how big you want to go. Its 92 grams or a 1/5th of a pound so its heavy, and at 12mm, fairly thick too. The 44mm dial is plenty big on most wrists. If you wear this a few months and tire of pulling your shirt sleeves back over it, maybe you don't want another watch that thick or big? 4. The rotating bezel is super handy and the watch is easy to read at a glance in near any light.
My three watch collection under $1000: -Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical (white dial) -Seiko SKX009J on a Jubilee -Casio F105W-1A (Basically an F-91W but better) I have a hand wind mechanical field watch, automatic dive watch, and a quartz chronometer.
Mine was the Seiko SRPD51K. Got it as a representation of achievement. Finished my first summer job as a manager of a flight training program at 19 years old. I got a deal on it but it is something very special to me. I’ve since gotten a couple more. But it’s such a good first piece. Cannot recommend enough!
First watch I purchased..many years ago was a Swiss Army ..still have it but it's "dead" in my dresser...likely needs a new battery. Given I wear my watches with the dial on the inside of my wrist, (verses on top of my wrist) learned future watches should not be black PVD coated (it wears off in my use case and shows the case base metal) and I must have a sapphire crystal to eliminate/minimize scratches. Now wear a 21 year old Tissot PR 50 Titanium Bracelet. So wearable and light and the crystal looks new. I appreciate the trouble free quartz movement but may explore a mechanical in the future. Great info here on your channel Teddy. Thank you.
First watch ever for me was a Casio G-Shock that I still have, works, and swapped the battery only once in 15+ years of owning it. My first real mechanical watch was a Seiko 5 SNKL23, which is what got me really into watches, I paired it with a different band and still love it.
Picked up a Tissot PRX Powermatic 80. Absolutely love it. It’s no nonsense, it’s clean, it’s beautiful, functional and well built. The band is a little flimsy, but it shines under so many different lightings and is totally understated. Looking forward to getting a lot of mileage out of it for years to come
I'm new to the watch hobby and entered through the ultimate classic of the Casio F-91W, then the basic G-Shock model which I still use as a hiking, kayaking, and swimming beater. Vostok was my first taste of something I really enjoyed and had fun with - first through the Komandirskie and then the Amphibia (love my Scuba Dude, FTR). Recently got an Orient Mako II with the Pepsi bezel.
What got me into watches: My second watch ever - a quartz steel Bentime, which I lost - and my second watch, a quartz titanium Boccia, which I got as an replacement. And my third watch, a green Timex Weekender Chronograph, which I fell in love with while looking for said replacement.
Thanks teddy , I bought 2 watches recently during past year , Tissot PRX 80 automatic ( Ice blue) $590 and Seiko Prospex Alpinist ( green with Brown Leather Strap $730, I am really enjoying the two watches 😊
Been thinking about starting a watch collection for a long time. Currently been wearing my Fossil Neutra Chronograph and have 3 Gshocks(Ga100BNR, GM6900SG). Now after seeing this video, decided to go with the 2 Casio vintage pieces. 😂 the Orient is definitely next!!
The Tissot prx is so impressive at the price point. I’d say with complete confidence it’s the best Swiss watch you can get for under $600 maybe - $1000 The quality will surprise you it is just as good quality as watches that are in the $3000 range I am not saying this without experience.
The Seiko 5 is my first watch which I got at the beginning of the year. An amazing watch that has everything you need and it looks amazing. And most importantly affordable
It's good to reward ourselves sometimes . While I'm not one to spend on high-end watch (I spend too much money on travel, lol), I can appreciate your gorgeous and timeless watch. I love how it's a symbol of all your hard work.And i choose NKUWAN every time honestly
Casio A168 was my first purchase a few months ago that has now got me invested in the world of watches, love everything about it, glad to see it on this list! Love the look of the Seiko Cocktail & Japanese Garden models, will be getting one each of these next. The Bambino is pretty cool too! Thanks for the video it was very helpful
For me the watch that started it was a Junghans quartz watch, which i still love, but my forst mechanical watch was a Raketa "Perpetual" Calendar and I also love it, because it is such a strange and quirky watch. Also I got it for a pretty decent price
i really want a Junghans Max Bill, but im just not there finacially yet, i've got a few 300-400 dollar watches, but jumping up to 800 or 1200 is alot of money to spend, but maybe one day soon! such a classic looking piece!
My first watch, many aeons ago, was a Breil. It had a leather strap, that broke constantly and had replaced numerous times. Still have it, say it with that broken strap. After that I bought a Tissot Couturier, in white. Ab-so-lu-te-ly love it, though a bit on the large size. So I wanted something a little more sophisticated and bought a Longines Master Collection Moonphase in blue. I think one of the most beautiful pieces out there. My latest purchase is a Longines Hydroconquest in black. Love that ruggedness. And now I am eyeballing the Oris Big Crown Pointer date in bronze OR (but probably and) the Longines Record in white with blue hands...I guess I am hooked.
amzwatch You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much
In boot camp we were able to go to the store and buy stuff our 1st week i think.. the casio wg style watch was sold at the shoppette.. plain black, rubber strap, cheap at $sub 10.. that thing lasted through all sorts of hell. Dirt, rain, sweat, heat, concrete and more.. casio never dissapoints.
Little late to the party on this video being a year old, but I just bought myself a Seiko Presage SRPE43 for my 21st birthday. Going into business (Economics) once Im out of college I wanted something nicer and with a 6-6.5cm wrist, I knew I needed something smaller for it to not look oversized. The 38.5mm case looks incredible and the color is to die for. So excited and have been wearing it daily no matter where I go just because I love it. Can not recommend them more to someone who needs something more formal and has a small wrist.
While I started with the Rolex submariner with the Cyclops(now gone), my latest watch from you and my 25th in the collection is the Orient Symphony lllV with the deep blue dial. Yep, I did things a bit backwards but it's still been a great journey and I watch all your videos and read all your written content. Thank you Teddy for the education.
I really liked the list. I would have liked to see the Orient Kamasu on there as it has become a greater starter Watch for a lot of people. And I think the Brew Metric Retro would have been a good fit as well for the “hipster” category.
I just felt mentioning micros is a dangerous game when talking about this subject. The brand equity and resale value is important considering how many end up growing apart from their first watches as they are trying to develop their taste.
One thing about the G-Shock is that the rubber and plastic just got brittle and disintegrated after years of use. It's quite a common occurrence for plastic items here in the tropics. So now I'm using the steel version of the G-Shock (G-Steel series).
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from MaMaCoo I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.
I'm so mixed on the Orient Bambino. On one hand, it was MY gateway watch, the first automatic I wanted. On the other hand, it was the fastest I've stopped wearing a watch when I was getting into them. I really fell down the rabbit hole with the Seiko Presage and SRPE DressKX and Casio G Shock.
The best advice this and other channels have given is to buy what you like, not what others like. I can't imagine not loving my first Bambino but I'm glad you found your own place to truly enjoy collecting.
Honest question, why are watch colectors obsessed with how much water resistance it has? like for a normal human being why would you go beyond 5 meters?
I’m newer to watches and I can’t speak for everyone. Here’s how I understand it. I care a lot about water resistance because if a watch has good water resistance it is more likely to withstand activities like swimming for extended periods of time, and perhaps even hot water. Because you’re right most people aren’t diving to 100m depth with their watches. But if a watch only has 5m of water resistance it can be undone by swimming in a pool for an hour. At least I have owned Amazon cheap watches that say they have 5-10m water resistance that have become water logged from swimming because they can withstand being submerged statically in 5m of water, they can’t handle the fast movement of swimming in water. So the better the water resistance the more likely the watch will resist any water you subject it to. Peace of mind.
100M or more water resistance means you never need to worry about daily activity or swimming. I would never swim with a watch only rated to 5-10M, to me that’s rain and splash proof only. Over time, seals degrade. If you swim too vigorously or anything with the watch is slightly off and it’s only a 5-10M rating water could get in the case. I have taken my 200-300M divers into the ocean and I don’t worry about the salt water as long as I thoroughly rinse the watch after. Good question! I don’t think many people are properly informed about depth ratings.
For the same reason you want a mechanical, Less accurate and costs more than a quartz (legit everything in another product you would be like why) but it's cool af
When I first really got into watches, I went into a deep dive on micro divers. Then I looked at my collection and realized that if I got rid of all the $500 watches I don’t wear often, I could turn them into a Black Bay. So that’s what I did. Now I have a small collection of very nice watches, if I do say so myself. So my one piece of advice is to take it slow. Read, research, watch reviews, etc. Yes, it’ll take trial and error to find what you really want to wear long term, but that’s okay. Just don’t feel the need to build a “collection” right away. You can only wear one at a time, right?
I have three of the watches on this list. Back in 2018, your videos were the ones that helped me figure out my tastes and where to begin. You stopped me before I ever bought a MVMT or a 5TH brand watch.
On thing for you younger enthusiasts, the Swiss industry love to call it the “quartz crisis” to keep creating the myth mechanical nearly died and how that would have been terrible. For those of us who were enthusiasts at the time it was actually regarded the “Quartz revolution “ which really is a far more accurate description! You have to remember back then watches were the primary source of telling the time, if you wanted absolute accuracy you had to telephone the speaking clock! So accuracy and reliability was all so when quartz came around everyone and I mean everyone wanted quartz and were excited to get to wear something so accurate you did not have to make a phone call any more, it was truly incredible and truly exciting. By that time the Swiss watch industry frankly had become pretty arrogant and with arrogance comes complacency, Most watches were frankly crap. Very average quality in timekeeping and build quality, I’m talking normal average peoples watches, not the high end though look at Zeniths and their Ilk and they were no where near the quality is now! So for the first time the complacent Swiss got a massive wake up call. You can thank the quartz revolution for the far better quality every day mechanical movements we have now likewise case and dial qualities, quartz got rid companies that frankly did not deserve to survive! If it were not for the quartz revolution you would not have the quality we have now and in that I do include the high end and yes, that includes the likes of Patek. Just go to a watch show and compare a fifties/sixties Patek/ Rolex/Omega from that time with their modern equivalents, remove the rose tinted specs and you will see what I mean! That’s down to the Quartz revolution, we have a great deal to be thankful for it, instead of looking down upon it we should celebrate them!
Started with a seiko dive watch in the 90s. Got the black face and the yellow face. Moved from there a Hamilton at your recommendation the khaki auto. Now have several seiko’s several G Shock both squares and oaks. A tissot quartz and am currently saving for an Oris date pointer.
I would say no, it's not hard to taking care of but not suited for everyday use. I bought 1960s Seamaster few months ago even the seller did reassemble himself he still tell me don't risk washing dish with it. My watch come with acrylic crystal, came clean when I received but within 2 weeks hairline scratches came.
Seiko Presage Zen Garden is my first automatic watch, the Zen Garden model in presage line may or may not be talked about by many people but I absolutely love it ❤
It's not a thing, and that's not even a watch, so no worries, nobody in the watch community has any problem with you. It's only sad when we think what great watches that will last you a lifetime, you can buy for the price of a cheaply made and short lifetime Apple "watch".
I started out with a hand me down timex acadia, I loved wearing a watch and eventually bought a casio duro with some nato straps, I have been using that duro for a while now, and those straps change it up enough that it's almost like a different watch
1. Don’t spend a fortune at first. 2. Get what you like, not what others say you should like. 3. Get your hands on a digital, a quartz and a mechanical/automatic watch and wear them in rotation. 4. Pay attention to the experience of each and think about what you like and don’t like about each 5. Study up on watches. 6. When you find a more expensive or quirky one you can’t stop thinking about, buy it. 7. Congratulations, you have something you love and can tell others why you love it, you area officially a collector
Great advice. Also it is important to stress that you can avoid mistakes but they will happen regardless and your tastes will change so that point 1 about not spending a fortune at first is a good concept to follow.
8. Don’t use Affirm financing to “afford” watches you cannot afford.
9. Dont give advice or suggestions to people your not fond of
I'm new. What exactly does "study up" entail? Are there popular/preferred resources for learning about watches?
@@VajazzleMcDildertits Google and RUclips whatever model you are interested and from there the brand's history and heritage. Then google on whatever you do not understand from the article or video like the material, movement, etc...
No joke, the thing I like the most when watching videos in this channel is the comment section, people really share great stories here, its fantastic.
By the way, I have a Seiko 5 SRPD63B1, I'm always glad to see I've done a great choice to buy this as my first watch!
got seiko 5 several weeks ago. absolutely standard materials, but these watches like magic, they attract
I love mine ❤️ good choice
Every comment I’ve seen is a paragraph, which really testifies as to how passionate this community is. Great video Teddy!
Started with a GShock I wore to my work since I'm an engineer and work in Manufacturing. After 5+ years on my wrist every day, I upgraded to a Kamasu for my first mechanical watch. The GShock was definitely my first and I think that the Kamasu would make a solid first choice too
What color ?
A 5600 or 2100 would be a very good start indeed.
Bambino was my first “quality” watch after watching Teddy’s videos and learning how to get into this hobby. Just ordered another Orient, on the higher end, and a BEAUTIFUL Hamilton, that I wouldn’t have been able to afford back when I first started watching his channel given my job at the time did not afford me the ability to buy anything over maybe $150-$200. Now I can start looking at and purchasing pieces that I would have only been able to window shop back then. The feeling of wearing a more “expensive” watch and knowing I earned the ability to do so, is one hell of a feeling.
My advice to anyone just starting out: get something you can wear for any occasion, like a Seiko or Hamilton, & also get a G-Shock for tough jobs or outdoor activities. Wear these 2 watches while you save for your grail. Do your research & homework while you save, & buy your grail & be done with it!
Unless you love watches….
Versatility is crucial. Find the equivalent of a versatile pair of shoes or a navy blazer. Think about cost per wear and understand your lifestyle.
@@wisamal-hakim5531 very true. I have no good advice to offer for the love of watches, or women!
@@chriscon8463 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣me neither
I agree with Seiko and Hamilton, but saving up for your dream watch is not something I would do, unless you're talking about 2-3 months of savings. I absolutely love the Blancpain fifty fathoms. Saving up 10-15K it will take me a year+..I will always be worried that is going to get scratched or stolen or I don't know what. I would probably never enjoy wearing it being so stressed about it and will end up in a box. What's the point of it? I'd rather save a few months for a Black Bay. I'd probably still be upset if I scratch it but is not worth as much as a car.
I just purchased my first watch after watching a ton of videos from teddy, jenni and nico. I landed on a longines hydroconquest blue with the ceramic bezel with most of the credit going to teddy. Love it so much and wear it every day!
Can't go wrong with the Orient Bambino. I have the small seconds and 38mm, both fantastic watches with the 38mm running at +1 seconds per day. The new Seiko Prospex Alpinist is also worth a look, a definite step up from the Presage and on par with the Tissot Gentleman.
Picked up a 38mm Bambino (champagne dial) as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable and only loses a few seconds per day. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
get that silly notion out of you head... It's always time to buy new (or, preowned) watches.
That's a great choice for a first watch
Best advise I can give, is don’t buy a ton of watches up front. Regardless of price, I’d suggest you space out the purchases so you have time to spend with each watch. I’d suggest getting some straps for the Bambino, a good strap tool and maybe a watch box or roll. There’s plenty of watches and lots of time. Also, your tastes may and will probably change, and it’s a bummer when you have a ton of watches all from one period in your life.
Cheers!
Good advice crossbones, I'd also recommend that you don't sell the Bambino, ever. You'll regret and find yourself looking to repurchase it, trust me. My first watch was a Seiko skx which I sold and I've been kicking myself ever since.
Changing time that often is so silly. How can people buy “expensive” watch which barely shows time correctly and you need to re-adjust it every few days
My first watches were the orient Bambino and the orient ray 2. I bought them together 4.5 years ago, still wear them on a daily basis. Great watches highly reliable and the Bambino is really fun when put on different straps. Highly recommended!
My first two watches were a Seiko Cocktail Time (from this list) and a San Martin Diver (their only original design diver SN0085).
I think an office watch and a diver is a great way to go starting out
Awesome watches! Add a G-Shock as a beater & it’s a great collection that checks all boxes, for around $500!
I love my Orient Ray 2 so much it's stopped me buying other watches! I've got a quartz beater and a solar quartz dress watch, after I got the Ray 2 anything else just felt like wasting money.
Just bought my son the Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic for his upcoming 18th birthday. He has some Casios and a decent 90's Seiko, but this will be his first Swiss Automatic. Rugged, feild ready watch, but with the smooth bezel, and leather strap it can be worn to the office or in more formal settings. Can't wait to give it to him.
Great choice with the Hamilton. He could also put it on a NATO and change it at will to suit his mood/weather.
@Always Pooh thank you, and for sure. I was thinking the same thing. He will be able to put this on a variety of straps to suit different occasions while he is just getting started in his adult life and can't have a huge collection. I can't believe he is about to be 18 and graduating High Scool this year. I was young when he was born, but still, to have an adult child I have to be old lol
@@rickyromano6659 i got the same seiko teddy showed for my 18th birthday few months ago. watches are awesome.
@Arav Panwar Thank you for sharing. Great to hear there are young people that appreciate watches. Congratulations and happy belated birthday! Such a cool and classy watch. The dials and finishing on those are amazing. Hope you get a ton of enjoyment from it.
@@rickyromano6659 As old as you feel! I have the same watch and it looks especially nice on a Breton NATO in summer. Happy birthday to him.
I recently got a Seiko 5 Sport as my first watch because of your videos and love it. I discovered your channel recently and just have been captivated by everything about watches. I always wanted to know more about watches, and your channel taught me a lot in the span of couple weeks. Love your channel, will definitely be keeping an eye for whenever you release any videos.
Hi! I'm in search of my first decent everyday watch and I have a question for you, what about precision of seiko 5? I'm a quartz watch guy and all the words about -20 +20 seconds etc make me uncomfortable. I know in the reality there are more accurate than that but never had o real answer. Ty my man
@@lukezmy Ive never put my SNK809 on a time grapher but it seems to run a touch slow by maybe a couple of minutes a month. Certainly nothing to worry about. I hardly ever correct it.
@@lukezmy for the small time I've had it, it's really not as noticeable as you'd think. I got a SRPH65 because I loved the colorway and dial. From I noticed it's off by maybe only 3-4 seconds a day if that.
I started with the Hamilton Field Khaki and couldn’t be happier
Same here my mine is the brown PVD case with the olive band no regrets forgot to mention it’s my first mechanical piece to
Because of how well you speak of ORIENT it is now one of my favorites. In Puerto Rico we say it has the 3 B's ( BUENO Good - BONITO Pretty - BARATO Inexpensive) Thank you.
Should I get a formal watch? My job doesn't require me to dress up and the only time I do dress up is on holidays and the few formal events I go to.
I just recently got into watches and bought my 1st 2 watches. I ended up going with the 40mm timex Waterbury and the 35mm tissot prx. You’ve gotten me hooked on watches and I’m in love. Thank you so much for spending your time and effort on making these videos and introducing new buyers like myself into the industry. Also thank you for being honest and not just trying to sell us a brand. You’re literally my new favorite channel❤️
My wife thought that the dial was mid... I couldn't disagree more!❤
He missed citizen for some reason, so he's not entirely unbiased.
My first watch was gifted to me by a family member. It's a Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive. The blue on it is beautiful. It's better looking to me than any other watch. And it's sentimental.
I started my watch collection in July. I bought two watches, a PRX Powermatic 80 and a Casio A-158W. These literally are the only watches I wear and I love it!
The watch that got me into watches was a blue Mini Focus quartz chronograph I got off Amazon. My dad had one and I liked it so I bought one for $30. Wearing a watch I thoroughly enjoyed for the first time sent me down the watch rabbit hole. I haven’t collected in a few years, but have recently got back into it with a Heimdallr SKX clone that my dad gave me. I bought my first watch in a few years a few weeks back; a Pagani Design PD1654. Budget watches are my favorite as there are some that are a great value for money, and having a kid now makes it hard to spend 2-300 per watch like I used to.
I found an old L.L. Bean khaki field quartz at a thrift shop in Maine for $5. It’s one of my favorite watches (and cheapest) but offers so much enjoyment 😁
Wow! Similar to you, I found this old mechanical HMT on eBay for $5! The dials really simple but was this beautiful blue-grey colour that changed depending on the light!
Strap buckle sucked but I cannibalized one from a broken strap. Love it so much!
I am wearing a LLBean quartz field watch as I type this. Don't know for sure who made it... maybe M B Microtech. Anyone know?
I knew nothing about watches, as a matter of fact I didn't own any watch as a fifty year old man. I came across your channel and I got hooked. I recently purchased my first DW5600. I have my sight set on a vostok amphibian next. Then Invicta pro dive 89260b
I had a pro diver but my ex wife stole it and traded it for a jug of illegally made liquor from a retarded guy at a gas station. Life ain’t fair one bit sometimes.
Please look further than the Invicta Pro Dive. Thank you.
Similar story here. 59 and never paid attention. Started watching short videos about 57th Street, then Teddy, then This Watch, That Watch and I'm hooked!
It's never too late to start collecting
I will never get tired of you mentioning the Orient Bambino. Im wearing one now! Bought the Gen 2 despite having a lot of other options, its amazing.
👆👆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎☑️🎁
My first watch I received was a mechanical Timex my parents gave me as a birthday gift. It was super simple and absolutely loved it. I've always wondered how Timex was thought about it as they tend to be very low-cost. Glad you recommended them for their intended use.
Due to you, my first watch in the new chapter of my life will be the Seiko Presage. It's a lovely watch with quality.
The first watch I bought myself was a dark green Seiko Presage Japanese I bought when I visited Japan myself with a friend of mine for around $440. I really love how the texture is different on the two sides of the dial and that you can see into the heart of the watch and see it "breathing." It's also really nice to have such a piece, so every time I look down at my watch, I can think back to that time. It really makes it feel special
The watch that got me into collecting was the Timex Expedition Chronograph. All throughout high school and even college, every time I saw a "fancy" watch with subdials, I was disappointed to find out that the subdial hands were literally just glued on the dial, nonfunctional, and were 100% cosmetic.
Once I saw the Timex Expedition Chronograph in Target one day and I just had to have it. I didn't plan on spending a whole $80 on a watch that day (at this time I thought it was expensive for a watch), but I just couldn't put it down. I thought it was incredible that all 3 subdials on it were actually functional. Next thing you know I'm timing how long it takes me to take out the trash and put my shoes on.
Teddy- love your videos. My uncle is a watch collector, I mentioned I like Rolex and he told me I have a lot to learn. Now I have started to save for my collection and have been gravitating towards Hamilton, Tissot, and Oris. I love learning about the mechanics and different brands. Thank you
Some fine options here. The Seiko 5KX is an unbeatable choice really and I still cannot believe how well it wears on a skinny wrist. Like many here I started with Seiko and Tissot and still keep returning to these brands 30 years on. Surprised that not one Citizen Eco-Drive made the list though. Not comparable with Seiko and Tissot maybe but some of the dressy models like the Stiletto are very decent and the Eco-Drive system works extremely well. Room for at least one in every collection I think.
Citizen makes excellent watches. They are rugged and reliable, a great value and if an EcoDrive, never need a battery. Love mine. They make excellent divers.
Picked up a AMZWATCH's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
I started my collection with Swatch quartz watches not really knowing anything about the watch world. Then when I went to visit Switzerland I found an automatic watch on the ground from the micro brand called Zeno produced in Basel. The watch was a pilot chronograph and from there my journey of collecting Swiss watches started to increase. Now Im tempted to try out the Japanese brands and Im aiming for the Seiko Alpinist line. I hope that my love for watches doesn’t make me go bankrupt :D Great video as always!
Yes, a similar story for me. I went to Basel and bought a Pilot for 100 euros from that small Zeno shop! Great service and a smart case for my watch. I bought a more expensive Tissot later in my trip and didn't get such a nice case.. My Tissot Swissmatic V8 is great, though.
Picked up a MAMACOO's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
Went for a green teal Kamasu for my 1st. Contemplating for a Hamilton Khaki field 38 or Tissot PRX next year. Junghans Max Bill definitely later on.
You have great taste.
Love the Max Bill. That’s on my wish list too.
I finally got sick of my Apple Watch and upgraded to a blue dial Tissot Gentleman. Love it and can already tell I’ll be needing to get a watch box
Good thing watch boxes are super cheap
What a great watch. For my money,…there are four powerhouse watches
It was a Fossil Chronograph that got me started with watches. I'm so happy I bought that back in High school!
For me, my journey started with a g shock square and a seiko skx. A few years later I got into the Swiss market and picked up a Hamilton khaki field mechanical and a Tissot Gentlemen powermatic 80. I've also picked up a seiko turtle, a couple seiko sarbs and an embarrassing amount of g shocks since then lol. I'm now saving up for a grail watch, the black bay 58, and considering a few other brands like Oris and Nomos now as well (I've just been obsessed with that club campus dial lately).
You have a way of speaking and some spark in your eyes that make me want to become a watch expert for life.
I wore a smart watch for a long time and liked the look but decided I wanted a real watch. I picked up my first watch yesterday. It’s a Bulova Marine Star and I got it for a great price. Gorgeous watch
How's it been holding up? What model of Marinestar did you get?
I just got a seiko cocktail time for the office as my first watch. Needless to say I absolutely love it and has gotten me completely hooked on watches.
I started with a Seiko Piston i've now go about 7 different Seiko's next 3 as we speak. I think 'bang for buck' Seiko Automatics are the best to buy to get into collecting as there's something for everyone and you can even get custom mods for them if you get that deep into it.
My dady bought one NKUWAN and he loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when he went out with it.
Of my watches, I think the dressKX and the Seiko land tortoise models are the best beginner watches. They are both just so handsome. I struggle to find much more expensive watches that have as good looking design. It is interesting that both come from dive watch designs but are not dive watches. It’s like they take the cool elements of dive watches and sleek them down to transcend categories . I do agree, Hamilton khaki field watches are just the best looking watches of that style.😅
I much prefer the Seiko Raspberry and BabyElephant (I make up my own names for my seikos)
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the MAMACOO, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
Teddy, the watches that got me started in this were the Citizen Navihawk, Nighthawk, and Skyhawk flight computer watches; they have an E6B flight computer built in to the bezel. Granted, they have quartz movements, but they're cool watches that have solar power. Depending on the band, they can cross categories; that is to say that they can be casual or dress watches.
I think that, while all the watches on this list are excellent choices, I think that some of them can cross categories. For example, the Tissot PRX is not only a good casual watch; I think it has enough style to double as a dress watch. It has that classy, yet understated look that would make it a natural to wear to the office too.
Same, a ctizen was my first "proper" watch. Not sure why he skipped on them, definitely a great entry level brand
@@TravisHi_YTCitizen isn't just a great entry level brand; they're a GREAT brand, period! They've had a lot of firsts in the horological world: first quartz movement, first with solar power, etc. They had that one automatic dive watch that was lost in the ocean for years; when it was recovered, it was till WORKING! Though it had barnacles on it after seven years in the ocean, the SOB was still going.
This is now my favourite watch channel on RUclips , such great content and done superbly, well done sir and I got my favourite watch at amzwatch， it hasn’t left my wrist for weeks
As a kid: Swatches in the 80's. As college aged: Seiko Chrono from Price Club. As adult Seiko Chrono from Sam's club. Then dormant for 20 years or so, then the dive style got me going again. To my nephews and friends kid's I gift out Duro's and Citizen eco drives. For me personally, I am a huge fan of Citizen and sort of cycle through different eco drives/pro masters, even for swiss made I have entry level priced Alpina and Fortis (used fortis). I am a big fan of Islander from Marc at Islander watch for sort of upgraded sekio ish dive watches. Of the dozen or so daily wearers, probably half of those are Citizens. I have about 50/50 of quartz to mechanical autos. Plus two 20 year old Gshocks still going strong. If I had to recommend to a new enthusiast, I would say, go for a 3 watch collection, one at a time. Something like: Bambino/dress, black Cit promaster diver (travel and sports), and maybe an Alpinist as the sort of grail of the new collection. If I had to 10 seconds and had to grab one watch to be on the go for a while, my black Citizen promaster, black gets no attention, it is sun charged, easy to set time, water proof, metal bracelet.....If I had to pick a watch right now and spend a few grand on, it would be an ice blue, Ball Engineer 3. Honorable mention: Doxa and Squale.
Just started collecting and truly appreciate your videos. Just picked up a Seiko 5 as well as a Tissot PRX Powermatic. Now looking to add a Hamilton Field. Good to know they are all Teddy-approved!
G shock on this channel is like killing Kenny on SouthPark. You know it's going to happen At some point in each episode. 😂
I've always liked watches, but thanks to you and your channel, I am now passionate about mechanical watches. I just bought my first mechanical watch 3 weeks ago, a Tissot Powermatic 80 Silicium. Great video one again, keep it up!
simple mechanical watches are great but once you get into real complications it gets pricey and they become delicate and expensive to service. I feel quartz definitely has a place in tool watches and mechanical movements in casual and dress watches. the new seiko gmt is about as complex of a mechanical movement I would invest in.
My first was the Tissot Gentleman powermatic 80 blue dial.
Love this watch, planning on eventually adding the Hamilton khaki field auto and possibly the PRX as well.
My first “real” watch was a blue PRX Powermatic 80. Keeps excellent time and looks amazing imo. Got it with the bracelet and then copped the blue strap for $55. Amazingly simple but beautiful watch.
not my "first watch" but my first swiss. green dial braclet gentlman Pm80... wearing it rn, first watch was my OG seiko black monster.
I’m looking at the Gentleman myself in blue. It seems like a modern classic that can be worn almost anywhere.
@@TomPlantagenet get the bracelet version, that way you will always have the bracelet but be able to swap to straps when you want to change it.
@@zomgz932 thanks-I intend to. I also will , Lord willing, order a leather strap and swap back and forth. It looks so good on both. Thank you again!
Not new anymore but I got my start with Teddy and his advice is spot on!! Awesome video as always
My first watch that I bought for myself was a Seiko SNK381K1. I fell in love with mechanical watches, but hated that specific movement. No hand winding was a dealbreaker as sometimes after not wearing it the watch would even stop while I had it on my wrist working some desk jobs. Nevertheless, it convinced me to commit with a bit bigger budget and get a Christopher Ward which I have really no complaints about. And this watch showed me how great bracelets can be (unlike Seiko 5 ;P).
Great video, thanks Teddy
I think a Casio Duro is a great starter.
1. Very affordable.
2. You can play with straps. (I like NATOs with the 3rd piece cut off) I no longer look at watches that I cannot change straps on.
3. Makes a good test watch for how big you want to go. Its 92 grams or a 1/5th of a pound so its heavy, and at 12mm, fairly thick too. The 44mm dial is plenty big on most wrists. If you wear this a few months and tire of pulling your shirt sleeves back over it, maybe you don't want another watch that thick or big?
4. The rotating bezel is super handy and the watch is easy to read at a glance in near any light.
My three watch collection under $1000:
-Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical (white dial)
-Seiko SKX009J on a Jubilee
-Casio F105W-1A (Basically an F-91W but better)
I have a hand wind mechanical field watch, automatic dive watch, and a quartz chronometer.
needs more chronograph
here is mine
seiko flightmaster
seiko blueberry
seiko alpinist
@@ufrl0158 Which one is the Seiko Blueberry?
@@waffle911 the SSK003
What’s the difference between the f105w and f91 lol
Great list. I agree with all (and have the Hamilton and Seikos). They are good quality, present well and are fun to wear.
Mine was the Seiko SRPD51K. Got it as a representation of achievement. Finished my first summer job as a manager of a flight training program at 19 years old. I got a deal on it but it is something very special to me. I’ve since gotten a couple more. But it’s such a good first piece. Cannot recommend enough!
First watch I purchased..many years ago was a Swiss Army ..still have it but it's "dead" in my dresser...likely needs a new battery. Given I wear my watches with the dial on the inside of my wrist, (verses on top of my wrist) learned future watches should not be black PVD coated (it wears off in my use case and shows the case base metal) and I must have a sapphire crystal to eliminate/minimize scratches. Now wear a 21 year old Tissot PR 50 Titanium Bracelet. So wearable and light and the crystal looks new. I appreciate the trouble free quartz movement but may explore a mechanical in the future. Great info here on your channel Teddy. Thank you.
First watch ever for me was a Casio G-Shock that I still have, works, and swapped the battery only once in 15+ years of owning it. My first real mechanical watch was a Seiko 5 SNKL23, which is what got me really into watches, I paired it with a different band and still love it.
Just ordered the Vostok from Amazon because you did such a good job showing this watch. Thanks Teddy.
Picked up a Tissot PRX Powermatic 80. Absolutely love it. It’s no nonsense, it’s clean, it’s beautiful, functional and well built. The band is a little flimsy, but it shines under so many different lightings and is totally understated. Looking forward to getting a lot of mileage out of it for years to come
I'm new to the watch hobby and entered through the ultimate classic of the Casio F-91W, then the basic G-Shock model which I still use as a hiking, kayaking, and swimming beater. Vostok was my first taste of something I really enjoyed and had fun with - first through the Komandirskie and then the Amphibia (love my Scuba Dude, FTR). Recently got an Orient Mako II with the Pepsi bezel.
What got me into watches: My second watch ever - a quartz steel Bentime, which I lost - and my second watch, a quartz titanium Boccia, which I got as an replacement. And my third watch, a green Timex Weekender Chronograph, which I fell in love with while looking for said replacement.
Thanks teddy , I bought 2 watches recently during past year , Tissot PRX 80 automatic ( Ice blue) $590 and Seiko Prospex Alpinist ( green with Brown Leather Strap $730, I am really enjoying the two watches 😊
Been thinking about starting a watch collection for a long time. Currently been wearing my Fossil Neutra Chronograph and have 3 Gshocks(Ga100BNR, GM6900SG). Now after seeing this video, decided to go with the 2 Casio vintage pieces. 😂 the Orient is definitely next!!
I had to go with the lunar pilot for my first watch ! Quartz movement but such an amazing piece with great value.
The Tissot prx is so impressive at the price point. I’d say with complete confidence it’s the best Swiss watch you can get for under $600 maybe - $1000 The quality will surprise you it is just as good quality as watches that are in the $3000 range I am not saying this without experience.
The Seiko 5 is my first watch which I got at the beginning of the year. An amazing watch that has everything you need and it looks amazing. And most importantly affordable
It's good to reward ourselves sometimes . While I'm not one to spend on high-end watch (I spend too much money on travel, lol), I can appreciate your gorgeous and timeless watch. I love how it's a symbol of all your hard work.And i choose NKUWAN every time honestly
Casio A168 was my first purchase a few months ago that has now got me invested in the world of watches, love everything about it, glad to see it on this list! Love the look of the Seiko Cocktail & Japanese Garden models, will be getting one each of these next. The Bambino is pretty cool too! Thanks for the video it was very helpful
Thank you for making high quality videos!Love amzwatch ’s watches
For me the watch that started it was a Junghans quartz watch, which i still love, but my forst mechanical watch was a Raketa "Perpetual" Calendar and I also love it, because it is such a strange and quirky watch. Also I got it for a pretty decent price
i really want a Junghans Max Bill, but im just not there finacially yet, i've got a few 300-400 dollar watches, but jumping up to 800 or 1200 is alot of money to spend, but maybe one day soon! such a classic looking piece!
My first watch, many aeons ago, was a Breil. It had a leather strap, that broke constantly and had replaced numerous times. Still have it, say it with that broken strap. After that I bought a Tissot Couturier, in white. Ab-so-lu-te-ly love it, though a bit on the large size. So I wanted something a little more sophisticated and bought a Longines Master Collection Moonphase in blue. I think one of the most beautiful pieces out there. My latest purchase is a Longines Hydroconquest in black. Love that ruggedness. And now I am eyeballing the Oris Big Crown Pointer date in bronze OR (but probably and) the Longines Record in white with blue hands...I guess I am hooked.
amzwatch You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much
In boot camp we were able to go to the store and buy stuff our 1st week i think.. the casio wg style watch was sold at the shoppette.. plain black, rubber strap, cheap at $sub 10.. that thing lasted through all sorts of hell. Dirt, rain, sweat, heat, concrete and more.. casio never dissapoints.
LOL I remenber that.. and no one knew how to set them so they would always been at random hours of the morning ha
Little late to the party on this video being a year old, but I just bought myself a Seiko Presage SRPE43 for my 21st birthday. Going into business (Economics) once Im out of college I wanted something nicer and with a 6-6.5cm wrist, I knew I needed something smaller for it to not look oversized. The 38.5mm case looks incredible and the color is to die for. So excited and have been wearing it daily no matter where I go just because I love it. Can not recommend them more to someone who needs something more formal and has a small wrist.
While I started with the Rolex submariner with the Cyclops(now gone), my latest watch from you and my 25th in the collection is the Orient Symphony lllV with the deep blue dial. Yep, I did things a bit backwards but it's still been a great journey and I watch all your videos and read all your written content. Thank you Teddy for the education.
Teddy, you have been spot-on with your videos lately. Thank you for your hard work.
I really liked the list. I would have liked to see the Orient Kamasu on there as it has become a greater starter Watch for a lot of people. And I think the Brew Metric Retro would have been a good fit as well for the “hipster” category.
I just felt mentioning micros is a dangerous game when talking about this subject. The brand equity and resale value is important considering how many end up growing apart from their first watches as they are trying to develop their taste.
@@TeddyBaldassarre hey, why you delete video aboute Vostok Amfibian?
So many great comments about getting started. I read them like they're speaking to me. So many great watches in the $500 to $1000 range.
One thing about the G-Shock is that the rubber and plastic just got brittle and disintegrated after years of use. It's quite a common occurrence for plastic items here in the tropics. So now I'm using the steel version of the G-Shock (G-Steel series).
Had mine for 15 years, original strap still in good condition
Yeah I used my g shock for countless hours swimming and gun range. It’s cracked. I still have it and might just change the case.
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from MaMaCoo I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.
I'm so mixed on the Orient Bambino. On one hand, it was MY gateway watch, the first automatic I wanted. On the other hand, it was the fastest I've stopped wearing a watch when I was getting into them. I really fell down the rabbit hole with the Seiko Presage and SRPE DressKX and Casio G Shock.
The best advice this and other channels have given is to buy what you like, not what others like.
I can't imagine not loving my first Bambino but I'm glad you found your own place to truly enjoy collecting.
I got a Seiko snk807 and a Casio f-91today! I'm so stoked!
Honest question, why are watch colectors obsessed with how much water resistance it has? like for a normal human being why would you go beyond 5 meters?
I’m newer to watches and I can’t speak for everyone. Here’s how I understand it. I care a lot about water resistance because if a watch has good water resistance it is more likely to withstand activities like swimming for extended periods of time, and perhaps even hot water. Because you’re right most people aren’t diving to 100m depth with their watches. But if a watch only has 5m of water resistance it can be undone by swimming in a pool for an hour. At least I have owned Amazon cheap watches that say they have 5-10m water resistance that have become water logged from swimming because they can withstand being submerged statically in 5m of water, they can’t handle the fast movement of swimming in water. So the better the water resistance the more likely the watch will resist any water you subject it to. Peace of mind.
I am in medical profession and I wash my hands very frequently. So having a water resistance is important to me
That's under static lab conditions, any quick movement under water (like swimming) can overpower 5 bar pretty easily.
100M or more water resistance means you never need to worry about daily activity or swimming. I would never swim with a watch only rated to 5-10M, to me that’s rain and splash proof only. Over time, seals degrade. If you swim too vigorously or anything with the watch is slightly off and it’s only a 5-10M rating water could get in the case. I have taken my 200-300M divers into the ocean and I don’t worry about the salt water as long as I thoroughly rinse the watch after.
Good question! I don’t think many people are properly informed about depth ratings.
For the same reason you want a mechanical,
Less accurate and costs more than a quartz (legit everything in another product you would be like why) but it's cool af
When I first really got into watches, I went into a deep dive on micro divers. Then I looked at my collection and realized that if I got rid of all the $500 watches I don’t wear often, I could turn them into a Black Bay. So that’s what I did. Now I have a small collection of very nice watches, if I do say so myself. So my one piece of advice is to take it slow. Read, research, watch reviews, etc. Yes, it’ll take trial and error to find what you really want to wear long term, but that’s okay. Just don’t feel the need to build a “collection” right away. You can only wear one at a time, right?
That is such sound advice, and absolutely true.
Love MAMACOO watch， Such a great looking watch to match with the precisionist movement.
Do my plastic Swatches I bought in high school count? Lol. Thanks for another good video
Absolutely!
@@TeddyBaldassarre hey, why you delete video aboute Vostok Amfibian?
Great comment:)
@@MrDDDD334 russia.
I just picked up a Swatch from 1988 while I was in Norway. It is now part of my collection of 27 watches.
I have three of the watches on this list. Back in 2018, your videos were the ones that helped me figure out my tastes and where to begin. You stopped me before I ever bought a MVMT or a 5TH brand watch.
On thing for you younger enthusiasts, the Swiss industry love to call it the “quartz crisis” to keep creating the myth mechanical nearly died and how that would have been terrible. For those of us who were enthusiasts at the time it was actually regarded the “Quartz revolution “ which really is a far more accurate description!
You have to remember back then watches were the primary source of telling the time, if you wanted absolute accuracy you had to telephone the speaking clock!
So accuracy and reliability was all so when quartz came around everyone and I mean everyone wanted quartz and were excited to get to wear something so accurate you did not have to make a phone call any more, it was truly incredible and truly exciting.
By that time the Swiss watch industry frankly had become pretty arrogant and with arrogance comes complacency,
Most watches were frankly crap. Very average quality in timekeeping and build quality, I’m talking normal average peoples watches, not the high end though look at Zeniths and their Ilk and they were no where near the quality is now!
So for the first time the complacent Swiss got a massive wake up call.
You can thank the quartz revolution for the far better quality every day mechanical movements we have now likewise case and dial qualities, quartz got rid companies that frankly did not deserve to survive!
If it were not for the quartz revolution you would not have the quality we have now and in that I do include the high end and yes, that includes the likes of Patek. Just go to a watch show and compare a fifties/sixties Patek/ Rolex/Omega from that time with their modern equivalents, remove the rose tinted specs and you will see what I mean!
That’s down to the Quartz revolution, we have a great deal to be thankful for it, instead of looking down upon it we should celebrate them!
Started with a seiko dive watch in the 90s. Got the black face and the yellow face. Moved from there a Hamilton at your recommendation the khaki auto. Now have several seiko’s several G Shock both squares and oaks. A tissot quartz and am currently saving for an Oris date pointer.
What are your thoughts on the Sinn 105? :)
Fantastic watch! Need to do a full review in the future.
@@TeddyBaldassarre hey, why you delete video aboute Vostok Amfibian?
Sinn is like one of those watch brands only watch nerds know about so when we see one we HAVE to say something
Hi,
Is your backdrop a green screen or a real background? Thanks
What do you think about vintage watches as a starter? 💁
I would say no, it's not hard to taking care of but not suited for everyday use.
I bought 1960s Seamaster few months ago even the seller did reassemble himself he still tell me don't risk washing dish with it.
My watch come with acrylic crystal, came clean when I received but within 2 weeks hairline scratches came.
Great to collect, but as daily wearers they can be expensive to maintain. You have to be aware of what's inside, and how rare it is.
Seiko Presage Zen Garden is my first automatic watch, the Zen Garden model in presage line may or may not be talked about by many people but I absolutely love it ❤
holy shit i can see how a watch addiction could financially ruin you
Not even an addiction necessarily… just one watch could do it 😅
Good thing I’m already financially sunk into fishing gear, otherwise I’d be up to my eyes in watches 😂😂😂
Baldessarre ! You really resonate almost exclusively with late teenager needs, preferences and aesthetics when it comes to watches !) Beautiful !
Kudos for the Vostok inclusion--although I think the Komandirskie is a lot more palletable, despite the downtier and lower capability
Teddy thanks for your honesty and enthusiasm anything watch related. So refreshing to see that you are not a watch snob 😊
I think I will be demolished for this.
But I love my Apple watch 7.
I like collecting watch straps, if that is a thing. :))
It's not a thing, and that's not even a watch, so no worries, nobody in the watch community has any problem with you. It's only sad when we think what great watches that will last you a lifetime, you can buy for the price of a cheaply made and short lifetime Apple "watch".
I started out with a hand me down timex acadia, I loved wearing a watch and eventually bought a casio duro with some nato straps, I have been using that duro for a while now, and those straps change it up enough that it's almost like a different watch
I couldn't buy a vostok in 2022, or while Putin is in charge. Just seems... Wrong
wtf they aren't invading ukrainke because of vostok
That's the stupidest shit I've heard in my life. I'm not even gonna try and be polite that's completely retarded.
I mean, would you have bought a VW in 1943?
@@pmtesta7631 there are two vostoks. One European and the other Russian. The Russian one would be state owned...
@@FallujahMarine0311 not likely.
Over the years I've acquired - and still love and own - a Casio G-Shock, Seiko Black Monster and Seiko Cocktail time. Very happy watching this vid!
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