Apologies for the length of this one everyone. I tried to include all the necessary details while moving through it pretty quickly. I know for those that have a very good grasp on watches some of this will be redundant, but hopefully, there is at least one thing to learn in this video even if you are more experienced. Timecodes are down below if you need to come back to a topic after watching. This one took a couple weeks to complete editing so I appreciate the support. 0:00 - Ground Rules And Other Videos to Watch 1:12 - The Two Primary Types Of Watch Movements & How They Work 6:25 - The Mainstream Brands that Make Up The Industry & Who Owns Who 8:58 - How To Determine The Best Size Watch For You 12:59 - Straps & Tools 16:13 - In-House vs Third Party Movements & Certifications 19:36 - Understanding Water Resistance 22:49 - The Different Types Of Watch Crystals 24:37 - Types Of Watch Sellers/Dealers
Don't apologize for the length of this video...this is exactly what we need in order to properly introduce us to the basics. Well-researched, well presented and most of all incredibly informative. Well done.
This is one of the most informative videos I have seen for a while... no hype, non opinionated, just plain honest knowledge, I love it! Unlike many other clickbait "things you should know" videos. Production quality is pretty awesome as well so that makes it even greater - as a starting watch enthusiast I have learned a lot from this video and it has not felt long at all, even though it is indeed longer than many other "8 things you need to know" videos. You can tell a lot of effort has gone into making it. Well done Teddy!
Both out of my budget. Found a watch by both I would buy! Beautiful watches- I can't pay more than $800- want all numbered face- second hand- less than 38mmx9.5mm- literally searched 5,000 watches- only 3 fit some of my specs- sigh
@@jayashsinghai7688I think it’s a Sinn 556 I, at 38,5 mm diameter, automatic and sapphire glass. In Germany starts from 1100 euros. There are many 556 models, all good for a smaller wrist.
I appreciate the fact that the watches shown side by side were synced. It shows attention to detail in your presentation and that you take care good of your things.
Citizen Garrison/Chandler (green fabric strap) is my favourite watch. I challenge any watch to suffer how my Garrison did & survive. The watch was lost during a home re-hab project. Eventually gave up searching, moved on, bought a new Citizen eco-drive. After 1 year, to the week, raking around the garage, I found my missing watch! In a dirt pile for 12 months of rain and Wisconsin snow. I was so happy. Cleaned with a rag. Left in the sun for a day. Wearing it now, works perfect.
Glad you mentioned servicing mechanical watches. Eventually they will need servicing if only cleaning and lubricating. Even that level of service can cost hundreds or even thousands and I don't think many people buying these watches realize the carrying cost of ownership. I would recommend checking out the typical service cost from an AD before you buy.
LOL @ servicing it at an AD. Sure, if you want to spend significantly more for the exact same thing. But I guess if you bought it at an AD instead of thru a grey market dealer then you already did that. They're the used care dealership of watches. Unscrupulous middle men con artists if there ever was one. Find an independent watch guy in your town or mail it off to somebody. Never, ever, take it to the -dealership- _stealership._
@@mrbrisvegas2 Vote with your dollars and stop buying watches from brands that are trying to fuck you over left, right and center today _and_ in the future.
@@miscellaneousz2681 ^ Found the Swiss Watch Industry shill! If you have a counter argument, please present it. Otherwise it stands that ADs are scum and manufacturers are trying to get customers on a never ending payment plan with constant upkeep for products they claim will last one thousand lifetimes and be passed down for generations. They can't both need constant maintenance, torn down and rebuilt _but also_ last eons.
This video was very meaningful, because watches reveal time and the meaning of time at our wrist. I was mostly into digital Casio watches because it gave me all the informations I needed. Yet when I started getting an analog watch, it changed my perspective about what time really is... Time is not infinite, time is literally running out and the more years you live, the more you realize how time is passing by... Sometimes faster sometimes slower... I really like watches that display the most accuracy possible... Your video was amazingly educating and got me deeper into the meaning of watches & timekeeping. Thanks a lot.
I recommend laying an open plastic bag on the table and unfastening the spring bar in that; if the bar goes flying when it is popped out, the bag will catch it and you won't have to spend an hour searching for the thing in your carpet.
Love how you mentioned the crystal diameter / bezel size effect at 12:14 - this is even less talked-about than lug-to-lug but plays a huge part. Great video!
I’m definitely sharing this with all the people who find my watch obsession weird. If this doesn’t get them started, nothing will! Amazing video Teddy!
@@TeddyBaldassarre it is a very good video teddy. i went and looked at the straps in your shop, all the leather straps are made of the lowest grade leather available, genuine leather. in tbe 15-20 buck range i understand, but the 50 dollar plus range should be full grain leather. the 20-50 range should be top grain leather.
"the world lies to you all the time, I don't think its a good idea for you to lie to your self."- Teddy Baldassarre, 2020 great way to live your life in general I'd say
Not everyone who wears a replica is trying to fool you or themselves. They don't care what you think, they just enjoy having a really high-quality replica on their wrist of a genuine watch they will never be able to afford. It's not the "lies" that are the problem with replica watches, it's the watch industry impacts.
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on amzwatch 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
If you are worried about scratching the face of your watch you could probably go to any shop that sells paint protection film and have them cut a custom piece and install it on the watch face. You wont be able to tell its there after a few days and the scratches will heal themselves. If the face it already scratched, some paint protection film brands do a very good job of covering up the scratches.
Great video, very informative. I just got into watches in 2020 with my first watch, the Breitling Avenger, and was shocked to realize that all watches didn't have batteries, that mechanicals were not as accurate as quartz, etc. Now I've come to prefer mechanicals, their engineering, artistry, their beauty and character, is something quartz watches, and smart watches especially, will never compare with. And I love my Apple Watch for it's practicality.
My watch was purchased 2 years ago from MAMACOO and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.
Teddy I watched all three videos and I cannot thank you enough. I have owned and worn watches for a long time but never got the terminology and some of the basics right, I just wore them without any knowledge of what I was actually wearing. This was so helpful and it really encourages me to have a closer look at the watches that I already own and what I should look for when buying a new one.
The great videography really kept me interested in the parts I might have known about, but the concise information was great. Especially talking about the differences in the markets we are all deciding to buy from. Excellent episode Teddy !
25:10 “The world lies to you all the time. I don’t think it’s ever a good idea to lie to yourself by wearing a fake watch.” - Teddy Baldassare, Sep 2020 Well said, Teddy.
Right premise, wrong conclusion. A watch is basically functional jewelry. The truth is that buying a 'real' watch for several thousand dollars is stupid. Financially unwise. I wouldn't buy a 'Dolex' because it's fake, but because it's probably tacky looking and inaccurate (less functional). The truth is most people don't need jewelry and they don't need a watch either. But you might want one, because it's slightly more convenient than looking at your phone all the time. You can buy a perfectly good brand for $100-$300. Personally, I find the aesthetic appeal and value of used watches on ebay to be a better choice. Buy a vintage watch and have it cleaned, polished, new band, whatever... this is way cooler than wearing some $6,000 symbol of membership in the douche club. Are you a herd animal, or a man who makes your own decisions, because you're leading the way? PS you'll feel terrible when your fancy watch gets a scratch on it. Just the same as a door ding on a brand new car
The lie is in thinking spending thousands of dollars on a watch is wise when replicas exist that are 95% the quality at 10% the cost. The lie is in thinking the ‘genuine’ brand is worth the money.
Three things. 1) I've started buying Automatic movement because there seems to be less and less jewelry stores out there to get watch batteries replaced, 2) I didn't see, or maybe missed, being able to change the battery (tool?) though I did see being able to change the band, 3) Didn't see Victorinox/Swiss Army. Are they part of a group (SWATCH), or their own company. If I see a response, I'll probably sign on and buy the band changing tool and battery changing tool if there is one. One other thing, is that I focus on fabric bands as they hold up the best form me, and look really rugged on both my solid black/silver numeral Swiss Army and green-faced Seiko. Thank you for any feedback.
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 have a 7 1/2 inch wrist but I prefer small watches around 28-32mm in size. I often have to buy watches described as 'ladies watches' in order to get this size. The main problem I have is finding bands that are long enough on small watches. It's surprising how many manufacturers will not supply extra links.
Teddy, I have to thank you for sharing your wrist size as this has now taught me to stay within certain parameters when choosing future time pieces and not buying something that looks hideously too big. It would be great to see your watch collection!
Hey Teddy - this is definitely a helpful breakdown for somebody new to the watch scene. Just one quick thing I’d like to add...I believe Polywatch can be used on most acrylic crystals with the exception of the Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope (which was showing while you were describing Polywatch) due to the extra applied anti-scratch treatment. Just wanna make sure that new collectors who get a Max Bill are not accidentally misled into believing that Polywatch can be used on the acrylic version. Great content as always, and looking forward to more videos. Cheers
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from *amzwatch* 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've been really getting into watches and this was the perfect video to give me real grounding in the watch world. my collection will grow from the humble Seiko and mighty G to the likes of Patek!
I had to pause the video just in order to come here to congratulate you on the quality of your video production. Your close up shots really show how beautifully intricate watches can be, and give an impression of the pure craftsmanship that goes into them.
On the subject of water resistance, the "dynamic pressure when moving" is really considered an urban myth, the pressure variations will hardly ever exceed 10% of dynamic pressure, if at all. The consideration is rather about safety factor and service life. If the watch is tested for 3 bar, it's dipped in water, pressurized and taken out (one sample per batch, or even just per model), then they check if any noticeable amount of water has gotten in. But some water will get in, because no seal can ever be perfect. Now if that remains just a little water, no big deal. But take your 3 bar watch swimming in agressive salt water multiple times and the next service, you're in for a nasty surprise. And then there's safety factor. This is basically engineer speak for "the number of zeroes you slap on to be sure". Would you for example, if you weighed 70kg, get into a lift tested for 71kg? (Rest assured every lift can take at least 4 times the weight it says inside.) Same thing with a watch; remember a diver's watch used to be the only thing keeping you from running out of air. As a rule of thumb, the product rule gives you a fair indication of what you can do to your watch. Say a 200m ISO-6425 rated diver is tested at 250m equivalent pressure (125% as by the standard) for 2 hours. As a rule of thumb, the product of those two, in this case 2500mh should not be exceeded in between two full services. So if for example you dive recreationally down to 25m, you can take about 40 30-minute dives before you should replace all relevant gaskets (that's roughly my diving schedule over 5 years btw).
That’s true I mean I don’t think it’s close but I’ve been wearing a cheap timex expedition and it says water resistant to 30m, I’ve gone swimming with it tons of times I have worn it all the time and it’s been perfect. I honestly think they will all be fine for swimming if it’s more then 30m.
“But some water will get in, because no seal can ever be perfect.“ Sorry but this is simply not true. If it were every car you ever owned from would start leaking oil from the main seals from day one and soon would start leaving oil stains on your garage floor. The truth is a well-designed properly maintained seal will keep a seal for years, only needing replacement during major maintenance or a complete overhaul. Same thing is true for watches. If the seals leaked a little bit, there would be mist on the inside of your crystal when you came out of the water. If you see mist on the inside of your crystal you should take the watch in and get it dried out inside pronto. Even a little bit of water will destroy your movement In time. There is no tolerable amount of moisture inside a watch.
So many errors in one post, you really like to pontificate about things you don't understand. There has never been a time when a diver watch was "the only thing keeping your from running out of air." Even the first compressed air cylinders had a reserve valve. A watch is to keep track of your bottom time for decompression. "no seal can ever be perfect" Total BS I have gas cylinders that have held 3000psi inside for years. I have 50 year old compressors with tanks and valves that still hold pressure. In industrial environments, many seals have to be perfect. Try again.
A suggestion for the next video perhaps.... A difference between pre-owned watches and vintage watches. And can we call the vintage watches are actually new watches or not. Thank you for this information.. be well Mr. Teddy
In addition to the sizes that need to be taken into account when choosing a watch, there is another important parameter - weight. For example, watches made of titanium and steel differ significantly in weight with the same dimensions. And this has a very significant effect on the comfort of wearing. Someone likes it heavier, someone easier, and even depending on the type of watch (diver, everyday, ...), but you can't ignore it!
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the amzwatch, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
My word of advice is to “handle” a watch before you buy it. Sounds simple but so true. I wanted a submariner so bad until I handled it. Saved me a ton of money...a ton.
you introduced me to the best watch ever the ORIENT MAKO USA II, I bought it because of you, I would like you to make a full video about that watch. ive bought many other watches since then but that's the best watch I've spent money on
I just ordered a Timex watch from you. My first watch was a Timex I found while wading in a creek when I was about 8 years old. I saw something glitter beneath the water and pulled out this simple plain ladies Timex. No band, but I dried it off, wound it up and it worked. Got a band and wore it as a child for years. Oddly I have no memory of losing it, or how long I had it. Anyway, the Timex I just ordered from your store is the first Timex I’ve ever purchased and will be my second Timex watch. Looking forward to more shopping with you in the future.
I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the amzwatch's watches are the most intriguing.
Very informative, I know nothing about watches but just bought a Tissot Seastar 1000 and love it, though wasn't thinking about any of the points mentioned here when I bought it, I just liked how it looked. 😁
Fascinating. The way I understood this, the piezoelectric element; the tuning-fork if you will, basically works like the clock in a DAC (Digital-Analog Converter) in any digital music player; it times the electrical signal stream to an exact frequency; the "tuning fork" is simply there for continued exactitude. So, one could say, that the balance wheel in a mechanical watch is "analogue music", and the piezo-electric element in a Quartz-watch is "digital music". Maybe I just thought that up and it seemed great in my mind but doesn't actually hold up..
I'm just getting startted building my watch collection, but this video is the best I have seen so far. Thank you for all your information; very clear and easy to understand.
One of your GREATEST vids EVER Teddy. I've been a subscriber for about 2 years, and this is the first comment I've ever posted as far as I recall. Keep the exemplary job going
Wow this is super useful. I'm in my 40's and about to buy my first watch. Leaning towards the Twelve because I can't *really* justify spending more than my laptop cost on a watch and it's ticking all the boxes for being pretty, functional and maxing that build quality:price ratio before the diminishing returns kick in
I am just getting into watches myself, and had no idea how to even start looking for a decent watch. Thanks to this, I was able to find the perfect first watch. The Orient bambino or the orient star classic. Absolutely beautiful timepieces for the price. 👌🏼
Insane video, so much pertinent information, don't apologize for the length, this was exactly what I was looking for and by the look of the comments I've seen so far, I'm not the only one!
I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the AMZWATCH's watches are the most intriguing.
I admire mechanical watches for their ingenuity, but I do love good quartz watches. As an electrical engineer, I can only recognize that they are much better as timekeeping devices, and much more convenient to own.
I agree with you. I have had an active interest in all watches for several decades. Currently, I am enjoying buying and wearing quartz Casio models with an analog face and a secondary digital readout. I have Casio (and Citizen) models powered by light and by 10 year batteries. These watches are very accurate and I think attractive. Teddy does not mention the Casio brand. The watch industry in general is very interesting to include the marketing. The luxury watch business is larger in Europe than in the USA.
Totally agree. As fascinating as mechanical watches are I gotta admit when you go back to what a watch is intended to do, keep time, a quartz movement does this more accurately.
@@jonasjung256 And Mobile phones are even more accurate than quartz watches. but thats doesn’t mean mobiles can replace watches similarly mechanicals are pieces of art and can’t be compared .
Hi Teddy. I am completely ignorant about watches, but I am learning. I want to thank you for the content you give for free: your politeness, clarity, and passion are highly appreciated. Thank you and have a good day.
I just got an Orient defender from you a few weeks ago. It is my 2nd automatic watch. I have typically always worn either GShocks, or my Suunto Core so switching over to mechanical watches has come with a few questions. The biggest one i have is how much abuse can this watch take in its edc role. Like i have a job that requires me to run lawn equipment and chainsaws daily. Before i never even gave it a thought because i was certain either my GShock or my Suunto could handle it. Now i know that mechaincal watches arent as tough and cant take as much shock as a quartz but just how much can they take and still operate as they should? If i was going to go out on my motorcylce is the vibrations from the bike going to mess with the watch? Or is the weedeaters and chainsaws going to mess up the watch? These are all questions ive had but not really been able to find to many answers to them online. So if you could do a video about that or just point me in a direction where i could find some answers i would really appreciate it.
Good question, and I can definitely address it further in the future. I would recommend that for jobs with very excessive shock or vibrations could throw off the flow of oscillations of the balance. Certain watches will be better than this than others in resisting things like shock with added regulator screws for example. In short, for things like chainsaws I would avoid wearing and grab the Gshock. It’s just the better tool for the job in that case.
I have no clue of watches and was looking for a video to gather basic but diversified information to get first impressions and start to build up on. Thats exactly what I found, thank you very much!
I have always loved watches but you have inspired me to start a collection. Your unbelievable depth of knowledge and easy access to it makes this very enjoyable. The videos are top notch I just wish Kevin Mr. You know who was in them. Your comment about authorize dealers and warranties is absolutely spot on. I recently purchased a new Breitling Navitimer (my most loved watch of all time) and the band connection at the clasp failed. The repair was covered under warranty but unfortunately it required 4 months before it was returned to me. I just picked up a Seiko Sports 5 for an everyday wear based on your Seiko video, I really love the automatic movements.
I appreciate a youtube creator that knows their product and can talk for 30 minutes intelligently without all the ums and stutters, crappy music, and long silly intros. Great video, thanks. heading for your website now.
No need to apologize for anything, goodness, you have 39k likes at this point! It was concise enough for everyone and very informative. We appreciate your work in this as our advisor! I am lucky enough to find this in my first month of a deep dive into this new obsession of watch collecting.
Another good tip: If you're buying vintage watches to wear; always check the size first because some vintage men's watches are small enough to be considered girls watch nowadays. If you like smaller watches or are French it's not too big of a deal though...
I have noticed some of my older watches that say they have swiss movement now say Japan movement on the newer versions of the same model.... Is Japanese movement any good?
Yes it's good, Japan and Swiss are the two Main Movements.........However, Very common is "Japan Movement" just means it's a "copy" of a Japan movement!(sourced out by Chinese company, etc)........not necessarily that it's Made in Japan. I believe Seiko makes All their movements In house, In Japan.....they are the premier Japan Brand.......But when you're talking about Other Cheaper watches, and Knock-out crap, it's usually China Copying Japan movement.
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
Thank you so much for this primer as well as for the other 2 videos you mentioned; as someone who is transitioning from a passive enjoyer to an active hobbyist this was a much needed resource!
I really liked your section on types of sellers and dealers. In a future video, I think you should talk about the different service and maintenance options. I myself buy watches from authorized dealer so I know that I can have it serviced by a brand's authorized service center. I've heard that if they crack open a watch and its been serviced by someone else, in particular using after market parts, they won't touch it.
Very interesting video! Thank you! Thankfully in my case watches were an easy choice. A Seiko Premier for dress wear and a Casio g-shock gw-5610 for everyday wear.
@Teddy Baldassarre Thanks a million Teddy!!! Really wanted such a video😘 I Love watches. Amazing to have all the info compiled all together! And as always Amazing to have you back buddy👍
Happy to help Rohan. I have touched on all these subjects in different videos to some degree but I think one master video is the way to go. Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
No worries on the length Teddy, the info as always is welcome and spot on. Started collecting two years ago. Any suggestions on literature to learn more about how to collect and history of horology would be great. Looking forward to the next video.
I do know quit a bit about watches cause my uncle is a skilled watchmaker. I would like to thank very much Teddy, for this very good and informative video 👍👍
Great helpful video Teddy, always top shelf videos from you. A real class act. Thanks so much for the free education via your hard work. I've learned much. I appreciate it.
The difference in cost isn't a lot, you're right. For example: a replacement mineral crystal on the aftermarket can run $20-40, while replacement (or upgraded) sapphire crystals start around $60 and go up to over $100. Sapphire is generally seen as a sign of a higher-end watch at retail, however. It's sort of implying "look, the stuff under this crystal is some good shit, so we put the best possible crystal on top to protect it and are charging more accordingly." That's not necessarily the case, of course...
Teddy, great video. I’ve shared it with watch collectors in my circle. One of the things to know about watches is the batteries and how to change them and the dos and don’t.
Apologies for the length of this one everyone. I tried to include all the necessary details while moving through it pretty quickly. I know for those that have a very good grasp on watches some of this will be redundant, but hopefully, there is at least one thing to learn in this video even if you are more experienced. Timecodes are down below if you need to come back to a topic after watching. This one took a couple weeks to complete editing so I appreciate the support.
0:00 - Ground Rules And Other Videos to Watch
1:12 - The Two Primary Types Of Watch Movements & How They Work
6:25 - The Mainstream Brands that Make Up The Industry & Who Owns Who
8:58 - How To Determine The Best Size Watch For You
12:59 - Straps & Tools
16:13 - In-House vs Third Party Movements & Certifications
19:36 - Understanding Water Resistance
22:49 - The Different Types Of Watch Crystals
24:37 - Types Of Watch Sellers/Dealers
Providing timestamps; making the universe a better place 👏
May I know what watch you are rocking in this video?
Weeks of editing show, great job. Like you said, even those of us who "know it all" can still learn a few new quirks. I know I did.
no worries, but i didn't quite get the web for preowned watches
MrSurr He’s wearing a Sinn 556i
Don't apologize for the length of this video...this is exactly what we need in order to properly introduce us to the basics. Well-researched, well presented and most of all incredibly informative. Well done.
TOTALLY 100%!
Aside from my smart aleck comment above, I agree 100%, great video.
You know when the food so good, you keep eating even when you are full. This video is that food for me 😅
Can you tell me which watch he is wearing in the video?
Never did I ever think in my 20 years of life,did I think I’d find watches so interesting and cool
This is one of the most informative videos I have seen for a while... no hype, non opinionated, just plain honest knowledge, I love it! Unlike many other clickbait "things you should know" videos. Production quality is pretty awesome as well so that makes it even greater - as a starting watch enthusiast I have learned a lot from this video and it has not felt long at all, even though it is indeed longer than many other "8 things you need to know" videos. You can tell a lot of effort has gone into making it. Well done Teddy!
The second hands on the Sinn and Nomos were synced. That's the kind of attention to detail that makes my brain happy.
Can u please tell me which watch he is wearing in the video?
Both out of my budget. Found a watch by both I would buy! Beautiful watches- I can't pay more than $800- want all numbered face- second hand- less than 38mmx9.5mm- literally searched 5,000 watches- only 3 fit some of my specs- sigh
@@jayashsinghai7688I think it’s a Sinn 556 I, at 38,5 mm diameter, automatic and sapphire glass. In Germany starts from 1100 euros. There are many 556 models, all good for a smaller wrist.
I appreciate the fact that the watches shown side by side were synced. It shows attention to detail in your presentation and that you take care good of your things.
i feel like that's basic b-roll stuff lol...
When did tom holland become a watch expert
😂😂🙏
This reminds me of Chris Broad aka AbroadinJapan. He had this idea of revealing that he was some dude in Seattle (he's British) in his mom's basement.
I thought it was drake bell
It says two months ago dude.
who’s tom holland
Citizen Garrison/Chandler (green fabric strap) is my favourite watch. I challenge any watch to suffer how my Garrison did & survive. The watch was lost during a home re-hab project. Eventually gave up searching, moved on, bought a new Citizen eco-drive. After 1 year, to the week, raking around the garage, I found my missing watch! In a dirt pile for 12 months of rain and Wisconsin snow. I was so happy. Cleaned with a rag. Left in the sun for a day. Wearing it now, works perfect.
Glad you mentioned servicing mechanical watches. Eventually they will need servicing if only cleaning and lubricating. Even that level of service can cost hundreds or even thousands and I don't think many people buying these watches realize the carrying cost of ownership. I would recommend checking out the typical service cost from an AD before you buy.
LOL @ servicing it at an AD. Sure, if you want to spend significantly more for the exact same thing. But I guess if you bought it at an AD instead of thru a grey market dealer then you already did that. They're the used care dealership of watches. Unscrupulous middle men con artists if there ever was one. Find an independent watch guy in your town or mail it off to somebody. Never, ever, take it to the -dealership- _stealership._
@@Mister_Phafanapolis Most manufacturers (except Seiko) have stopped supply parts to third parties. So soon you will have no choice but to use an AD.
@@mrbrisvegas2 Vote with your dollars and stop buying watches from brands that are trying to fuck you over left, right and center today _and_ in the future.
@@Mister_Phafanapolis ok buddy 👍
@@miscellaneousz2681 ^ Found the Swiss Watch Industry shill!
If you have a counter argument, please present it. Otherwise it stands that ADs are scum and manufacturers are trying to get customers on a never ending payment plan with constant upkeep for products they claim will last one thousand lifetimes and be passed down for generations. They can't both need constant maintenance, torn down and rebuilt _but also_ last eons.
This video was very meaningful, because watches reveal time and the meaning of time at our wrist. I was mostly into digital Casio watches because it gave me all the informations I needed. Yet when I started getting an analog watch, it changed my perspective about what time really is... Time is not infinite, time is literally running out and the more years you live, the more you realize how time is passing by... Sometimes faster sometimes slower... I really like watches that display the most accuracy possible... Your video was amazingly educating and got me deeper into the meaning of watches & timekeeping. Thanks a lot.
This is amazing. Literally clubbing 8 different videos that you can make into 1. Kudos to the work you've put in for this!
Who says the word KUDOS in todays day and age? Do u think you are Shakespeare? Fool
I recommend laying an open plastic bag on the table and unfastening the spring bar in that; if the bar goes flying when it is popped out, the bag will catch it and you won't have to spend an hour searching for the thing in your carpet.
Love how you mentioned the crystal diameter / bezel size effect at 12:14 - this is even less talked-about than lug-to-lug but plays a huge part. Great video!
I’m definitely sharing this with all the people who find my watch obsession weird. If this doesn’t get them started, nothing will! Amazing video Teddy!
Haha awesome! Thank you for watching my friend 🙌🏻
@@TeddyBaldassarre it is a very good video teddy. i went and looked at the straps in your shop, all the leather straps are made of the lowest grade leather available, genuine leather. in tbe 15-20 buck range i understand, but the 50 dollar plus range should be full grain leather. the 20-50 range should be top grain leather.
@@TeddyBaldassarre It's going to be at least a decade until a video tops this for an intro to watches videos.
Yup it's weird
"the world lies to you all the time, I don't think its a good idea for you to lie to your self."- Teddy Baldassarre, 2020 great way to live your life in general I'd say
Putting that on my inspirational quote calendar
Good quote made me think for a bit.
Not everyone who wears a replica is trying to fool you or themselves. They don't care what you think, they just enjoy having a really high-quality replica on their wrist of a genuine watch they will never be able to afford. It's not the "lies" that are the problem with replica watches, it's the watch industry impacts.
@@donkcustompocketclips who cares a 5$ replica tells the same time has the same 12 hour as a 5k genuine
Yup. I lie to myself that the world is always truthful
Learned a lot!
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on amzwatch 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
If you are worried about scratching the face of your watch you could probably go to any shop that sells paint protection film and have them cut a custom piece and install it on the watch face. You wont be able to tell its there after a few days and the scratches will heal themselves. If the face it already scratched, some paint protection film brands do a very good job of covering up the scratches.
Teddy, what is the best place to grab Maserati watch? Thank 🥳🥳🥳
Great video, very informative. I just got into watches in 2020 with my first watch, the Breitling Avenger, and was shocked to realize that all watches didn't have batteries, that mechanicals were not as accurate as quartz, etc. Now I've come to prefer mechanicals, their engineering, artistry, their beauty and character, is something quartz watches, and smart watches especially, will never compare with. And I love my Apple Watch for it's practicality.
My watch was purchased 2 years ago from MAMACOO and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.
Teddy I watched all three videos and I cannot thank you enough. I have owned and worn watches for a long time but never got the terminology and some of the basics right, I just wore them without any knowledge of what I was actually wearing. This was so helpful and it really encourages me to have a closer look at the watches that I already own and what I should look for when buying a new one.
I have never seen such a systematic and well organized youtube commentary.
You can't find it in Japanese!
The great videography really kept me interested in the parts I might have known about, but the concise information was great. Especially talking about the differences in the markets we are all deciding to buy from. Excellent episode Teddy !
Love this, even though I'll probably only ever be rocking the affordable vintage Casio watch.
25:10 “The world lies to you all the time. I don’t think it’s ever a good idea to lie to yourself by wearing a fake watch.” - Teddy Baldassare, Sep 2020
Well said, Teddy.
Right premise, wrong conclusion. A watch is basically functional jewelry.
The truth is that buying a 'real' watch for several thousand dollars is stupid. Financially unwise. I wouldn't buy a 'Dolex' because it's fake, but because it's probably tacky looking and inaccurate (less functional).
The truth is most people don't need jewelry and they don't need a watch either.
But you might want one, because it's slightly more convenient than looking at your phone all the time. You can buy a perfectly good brand for $100-$300.
Personally, I find the aesthetic appeal and value of used watches on ebay to be a better choice. Buy a vintage watch and have it cleaned, polished, new band, whatever... this is way cooler than wearing some $6,000 symbol of membership in the douche club.
Are you a herd animal, or a man who makes your own decisions, because you're leading the way?
PS you'll feel terrible when your fancy watch gets a scratch on it. Just the same as a door ding on a brand new car
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 you wouldn't have the real quality materials and not the motor, and if you give two fucks about watches then you care
The lie is in thinking spending thousands of dollars on a watch is wise when replicas exist that are 95% the quality at 10% the cost. The lie is in thinking the ‘genuine’ brand is worth the money.
Three things. 1) I've started buying Automatic movement because there seems to be less and less jewelry stores out there to get watch batteries replaced, 2) I didn't see, or maybe missed, being able to change the battery (tool?) though I did see being able to change the band, 3) Didn't see Victorinox/Swiss Army. Are they part of a group (SWATCH), or their own company. If I see a response, I'll probably sign on and buy the band changing tool and battery changing tool if there is one. One other thing, is that I focus on fabric bands as they hold up the best form me, and look really rugged on both my solid black/silver numeral Swiss Army and green-faced Seiko. Thank you for any feedback.
Didn’t realize you were an AD, congrats. Will definitely support and look your way when interested in those brands.
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 have a 7 1/2 inch wrist but I prefer small watches around 28-32mm in size. I often have to buy watches described as 'ladies watches' in order to get this size. The main problem I have is finding bands that are long enough on small watches. It's surprising how many manufacturers will not supply extra links.
Teddy, I have to thank you for sharing your wrist size as this has now taught me to stay within certain parameters when choosing future time pieces and not buying something that looks hideously too big. It would be great to see your watch collection!
Hey Teddy - this is definitely a helpful breakdown for somebody new to the watch scene. Just one quick thing I’d like to add...I believe Polywatch can be used on most acrylic crystals with the exception of the Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope (which was showing while you were describing Polywatch) due to the extra applied anti-scratch treatment. Just wanna make sure that new collectors who get a Max Bill are not accidentally misled into believing that Polywatch can be used on the acrylic version.
Great content as always, and looking forward to more videos. Cheers
Love AMZWATCH watch， Such a great looking watch to match with the precisionist movement.
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from *amzwatch* 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've been really getting into watches and this was the perfect video to give me real grounding in the watch world. my collection will grow from the humble Seiko and mighty G to the likes of Patek!
I had to pause the video just in order to come here to congratulate you on the quality of your video production. Your close up shots really show how beautifully intricate watches can be, and give an impression of the pure craftsmanship that goes into them.
On the subject of water resistance, the "dynamic pressure when moving" is really considered an urban myth, the pressure variations will hardly ever exceed 10% of dynamic pressure, if at all.
The consideration is rather about safety factor and service life.
If the watch is tested for 3 bar, it's dipped in water, pressurized and taken out (one sample per batch, or even just per model), then they check if any noticeable amount of water has gotten in. But some water will get in, because no seal can ever be perfect. Now if that remains just a little water, no big deal. But take your 3 bar watch swimming in agressive salt water multiple times and the next service, you're in for a nasty surprise.
And then there's safety factor. This is basically engineer speak for "the number of zeroes you slap on to be sure". Would you for example, if you weighed 70kg, get into a lift tested for 71kg? (Rest assured every lift can take at least 4 times the weight it says inside.) Same thing with a watch; remember a diver's watch used to be the only thing keeping you from running out of air.
As a rule of thumb, the product rule gives you a fair indication of what you can do to your watch. Say a 200m ISO-6425 rated diver is tested at 250m equivalent pressure (125% as by the standard) for 2 hours. As a rule of thumb, the product of those two, in this case 2500mh should not be exceeded in between two full services. So if for example you dive recreationally down to 25m, you can take about 40 30-minute dives before you should replace all relevant gaskets (that's roughly my diving schedule over 5 years btw).
That’s true I mean I don’t think it’s close but I’ve been wearing a cheap timex expedition and it says water resistant to 30m, I’ve gone swimming with it tons of times I have worn it all the time and it’s been perfect. I honestly think they will all be fine for swimming if it’s more then 30m.
“But some water will get in, because no seal can ever be perfect.“ Sorry but this is simply not true. If it were every car you ever owned from would start leaking oil from the main seals from day one and soon would start leaving oil stains on your garage floor. The truth is a well-designed properly maintained seal will keep a seal for years, only needing replacement during major maintenance or a complete overhaul. Same thing is true for watches. If the seals leaked a little bit, there would be mist on the inside of your crystal when you came out of the water. If you see mist on the inside of your crystal you should take the watch in and get it dried out inside pronto. Even a little bit of water will destroy your movement In time. There is no tolerable amount of moisture inside a watch.
So many errors in one post, you really like to pontificate about things you don't understand. There has never been a time when a diver watch was "the only thing keeping your from running out of air." Even the first compressed air cylinders had a reserve valve. A watch is to keep track of your bottom time for decompression. "no seal can ever be perfect" Total BS I have gas cylinders that have held 3000psi inside for years. I have 50 year old compressors with tanks and valves that still hold pressure. In industrial environments, many seals have to be perfect. Try again.
A suggestion for the next video perhaps....
A difference between pre-owned watches and vintage watches. And can we call the vintage watches are actually new watches or not.
Thank you for this information.. be well Mr. Teddy
As someone who is just getting started into the world of watches, this video was SO HELPFUL. If I could like this twice, I would.
In addition to the sizes that need to be taken into account when choosing a watch, there is another important parameter - weight. For example, watches made of titanium and steel differ significantly in weight with the same dimensions. And this has a very significant effect on the comfort of wearing. Someone likes it heavier, someone easier, and even depending on the type of watch (diver, everyday, ...), but you can't ignore it!
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the amzwatch, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
My word of advice is to “handle” a watch before you buy it. Sounds simple but so true. I wanted a submariner so bad until I handled it. Saved me a ton of money...a ton.
Hell, buy a used $10 watch first to see if you can even stand to have something on your arm all day. Please don't burn money on a Rolex.
Outstanding video.I have to go with the MAMACOO, especially with that green dial as my favorite
you introduced me to the best watch ever the ORIENT MAKO USA II, I bought it because of you, I would like you to make a full video about that watch. ive bought many other watches since then but that's the best watch I've spent money on
Same!
Now i'm looking for orient maestro blue-green dial after watching the review 😁
You got me into my first automatic watch. Thanks Teddy!
Same for me! Thanks, Teddy!
I just ordered a Timex watch from you. My first watch was a Timex I found while wading in a creek when I was about 8 years old. I saw something glitter beneath the water and pulled out this simple plain ladies Timex. No band, but I dried it off, wound it up and it worked. Got a band and wore it as a child for years. Oddly I have no memory of losing it, or how long I had it. Anyway, the Timex I just ordered from your store is the first Timex I’ve ever purchased and will be my second Timex watch. Looking forward to more shopping with you in the future.
This is terrifically informative even for someone who has been into watches for years. Excellent video and keep up the good work!
I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the amzwatch's watches are the most intriguing.
Very informative, I know nothing about watches but just bought a Tissot Seastar 1000 and love it, though wasn't thinking about any of the points mentioned here when I bought it, I just liked how it looked. 😁
Fascinating. The way I understood this, the piezoelectric element; the tuning-fork if you will, basically works like the clock in a DAC (Digital-Analog Converter) in any digital music player; it times the electrical signal stream to an exact frequency; the "tuning fork" is simply there for continued exactitude. So, one could say, that the balance wheel in a mechanical watch is "analogue music", and the piezo-electric element in a Quartz-watch is "digital music". Maybe I just thought that up and it seemed great in my mind but doesn't actually hold up..
I am just getting into the hobby of watches. This was a very good video. Very informative Thank you
Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for amzwatch watch makers
I'm just getting startted building my watch collection, but this video is the best I have seen so far. Thank you for all your information; very clear and easy to understand.
Very well put together video. This has me pausing a bit to investigate more the mechanical watch ownership and servicing costs.
One of your GREATEST vids EVER Teddy. I've been a subscriber for about 2 years, and this is the first comment I've ever posted as far as I recall. Keep the exemplary job going
Teddy this is a masterpiece. I'm def keeping this in my back pocket for whoever expresses interest in watches haha
Wow this is super useful. I'm in my 40's and about to buy my first watch. Leaning towards the Twelve because I can't *really* justify spending more than my laptop cost on a watch and it's ticking all the boxes for being pretty, functional and maxing that build quality:price ratio before the diminishing returns kick in
It wouldve been nice to go through the different types of watches aswell, eg. Divers, Military, Dress, etc
Chronometers, seamasters, yaghting flier etc. But this stuits a diffsrent video
Great video. Measuring wrist: on the wrist bone, before, after... or whichever location you will wear the watch?
I am just getting into watches myself, and had no idea how to even start looking for a decent watch. Thanks to this, I was able to find the perfect first watch. The Orient bambino or the orient star classic. Absolutely beautiful timepieces for the price. 👌🏼
Are you still into the hobby, two years later?
@@andybaldman Absolutely! I think my two favorite watches I currently own are the Seiko SNE583 and the Zelos Comet. 👌🏼
@@axelmontero1629 Nice! I'm just starting the journey myself.
Insane video, so much pertinent information, don't apologize for the length, this was exactly what I was looking for and by the look of the comments I've seen so far, I'm not the only one!
My feelings are hurt by the fact that he didn’t mention Casio/G-Shock with the watch brands. Casio is the true gateway watch brand in my opinion.
For me it was timex
I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the AMZWATCH's watches are the most intriguing.
I admire mechanical watches for their ingenuity, but I do love good quartz watches. As an electrical engineer, I can only recognize that they are much better as timekeeping devices, and much more convenient to own.
I agree with you. I have had an active interest in all watches for several decades. Currently, I am enjoying buying and wearing quartz Casio models with an analog face and a secondary digital readout. I have Casio (and Citizen) models powered by light and by 10 year batteries. These watches are very accurate and I think attractive. Teddy does not mention the Casio brand. The watch industry in general is very interesting to include the marketing. The luxury watch business is larger in Europe than in the USA.
Totally agree. As fascinating as mechanical watches are I gotta admit when you go back to what a watch is intended to do, keep time, a quartz movement does this more accurately.
@@jonasjung256 And Mobile phones are even more accurate than quartz watches. but thats doesn’t mean mobiles can replace watches similarly mechanicals are pieces of art and can’t be compared .
Hi Teddy. I am completely ignorant about watches, but I am learning. I want to thank you for the content you give for free: your politeness, clarity, and passion are highly appreciated. Thank you and have a good day.
I just got an Orient defender from you a few weeks ago. It is my 2nd automatic watch. I have typically always worn either GShocks, or my Suunto Core so switching over to mechanical watches has come with a few questions. The biggest one i have is how much abuse can this watch take in its edc role. Like i have a job that requires me to run lawn equipment and chainsaws daily. Before i never even gave it a thought because i was certain either my GShock or my Suunto could handle it. Now i know that mechaincal watches arent as tough and cant take as much shock as a quartz but just how much can they take and still operate as they should? If i was going to go out on my motorcylce is the vibrations from the bike going to mess with the watch? Or is the weedeaters and chainsaws going to mess up the watch? These are all questions ive had but not really been able to find to many answers to them online. So if you could do a video about that or just point me in a direction where i could find some answers i would really appreciate it.
Good question, and I can definitely address it further in the future. I would recommend that for jobs with very excessive shock or vibrations could throw off the flow of oscillations of the balance. Certain watches will be better than this than others in resisting things like shock with added regulator screws for example. In short, for things like chainsaws I would avoid wearing and grab the Gshock. It’s just the better tool for the job in that case.
@@TeddyBaldassarre sounds good. Thank you.
I have no clue of watches and was looking for a video to gather basic but diversified information to get first impressions and start to build up on. Thats exactly what I found, thank you very much!
Job well done Teddy! You pretty much cover most of the main "bullet points" to consider when you getting into the hobby. 👍
I have always loved watches but you have inspired me to start a collection. Your unbelievable depth of knowledge and easy access to it makes this very enjoyable. The videos are top notch I just wish Kevin Mr. You know who was in them.
Your comment about authorize dealers and warranties is absolutely spot on. I recently purchased a new Breitling Navitimer (my most loved watch of all time) and the band connection at the clasp failed. The repair was covered under warranty but unfortunately it required 4 months before it was returned to me.
I just picked up a Seiko Sports 5 for an everyday wear based on your Seiko video, I really love the automatic movements.
Why is Casio missed in all your videos Teddy? Is it because you're not retailing Casio for some reason?
You're right. Casio is essential. Casio is included in ruclips.net/video/jQ1wLrY_1e8/видео.html.
I appreciate a youtube creator that knows their product and can talk for 30 minutes intelligently without all the ums and stutters, crappy music, and long silly intros. Great video, thanks. heading for your website now.
I'd like a video on servicing and the cost of running different watches.
I have to say that NKUWAN 's watches is amazing!
No need to apologize for anything, goodness, you have 39k likes at this point! It was concise enough for everyone and very informative. We appreciate your work in this as our advisor! I am lucky enough to find this in my first month of a deep dive into this new obsession of watch collecting.
What is the Orient model at 15:33?
Was quite literally thinking I needed a video like this today! Great video that I will return to in the future
Good video. I'm just getting into watches and this is a great start.
Another good tip: If you're buying vintage watches to wear; always check the size first because some vintage men's watches are small enough to be considered girls watch nowadays. If you like smaller watches or are French it's not too big of a deal though...
Who cares if it’s a “girls” watch. It’s a watch
I have noticed some of my older watches that say they have swiss movement now say Japan movement on the newer versions of the same model.... Is Japanese movement any good?
Yes it's good, Japan and Swiss are the two Main Movements.........However, Very common is "Japan Movement" just means it's a "copy" of a Japan movement!(sourced out by Chinese company, etc)........not necessarily that it's Made in Japan. I believe Seiko makes All their movements In house, In Japan.....they are the premier Japan Brand.......But when you're talking about Other Cheaper watches, and Knock-out crap, it's usually China Copying Japan movement.
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
This video is fantastic - I would've loved this when I first got into watches.
Where does BALL watches fall in ... Category wise?
Thank you so much for this primer as well as for the other 2 videos you mentioned; as someone who is transitioning from a passive enjoyer to an active hobbyist this was a much needed resource!
46 seconds ago. Well then.
Have a good weekend Teddy/viewers.
Have a nice weekend buddy!
I really liked your section on types of sellers and dealers.
In a future video, I think you should talk about the different service and maintenance options. I myself buy watches from authorized dealer so I know that I can have it serviced by a brand's authorized service center. I've heard that if they crack open a watch and its been serviced by someone else, in particular using after market parts, they won't touch it.
Very interesting video! Thank you!
Thankfully in my case watches were an easy choice. A Seiko Premier for dress wear and a Casio g-shock gw-5610 for everyday wear.
Just wanted to learn a little bit.. learnt a lot. The tools. Never thought of changing straps. Very helpful
Even though I already know everything mentionned i this video, it was still a pleasure to watch it until the end.
Great content as usual Teddy ! 👏
Absoltely great video for people like me not knowing much of watches and the infinite world behind this industry... Thank you so much!
@Teddy Baldassarre Thanks a million Teddy!!! Really wanted such a video😘 I Love watches. Amazing to have all the info compiled all together! And as always Amazing to have you back buddy👍
Happy to help Rohan. I have touched on all these subjects in different videos to some degree but I think one master video is the way to go. Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
Very good indeed. especially on Automatic and Water Resistance.. Absolutely fantastic and 30 minutes is fine with me.. Great video.
No worries on the length Teddy, the info as always is welcome and spot on. Started collecting two years ago. Any suggestions on literature to learn more about how to collect and history of horology would be great. Looking forward to the next video.
What a great video for the novice as well as the seasoned watch collector. Thank you, Teddy! Love your content. 😊
I’ve been watching luxury watches reviews for few months now, but this, is one of the best and most informative video out there. Thanks a lot.
I do know quit a bit about watches cause my uncle is a skilled watchmaker. I would like to thank very much Teddy, for this very good and informative video 👍👍
Another vid with another lovely cup of coffee to drink with .. thank you 🌹🌹
Drinking mine as well! Thanks for watching!
Etta is a blues singer. EEE TEA AY is a Swiss watch movement manufacturer. Great video!
Great helpful video Teddy, always top shelf videos from you. A real class act. Thanks so much for the free education via your hard work. I've learned much. I appreciate it.
Thanks for watching, Michael! Happy to do it 🙌🏻
Thank you for making high quality videos!Love MAMACOO ’s watches
how much more is sapphire vs mineral? "A lot more expensive" can be 5 times from 1 buck to 5 bucks.
Yet it would be 100 + bucks for end user, lol .
The difference in cost isn't a lot, you're right. For example: a replacement mineral crystal on the aftermarket can run $20-40, while replacement (or upgraded) sapphire crystals start around $60 and go up to over $100. Sapphire is generally seen as a sign of a higher-end watch at retail, however. It's sort of implying "look, the stuff under this crystal is some good shit, so we put the best possible crystal on top to protect it and are charging more accordingly." That's not necessarily the case, of course...
Teddy, great video. I’ve shared it with watch collectors in my circle. One of the things to know about watches is the batteries and how to change them and the dos and don’t.