Hype, money and lies | What I hate about the watch industry

The watch industry isn’t what it used to be. Hype-driven markets, overpolished vintage pieces, and an obsession with flipping for profit have taken over-pushing real collectors and true enthusiasts to the sidelines.
I’ve been in this space for years, and I’ve seen it all. Today, I’m breaking down what’s wrong with the watch industry, why modern collecting feels more like a stock market than a passion, and how the uniformity of it all is killing originality.
This isn’t about bashing anyone-it’s about calling out the reality of a market that’s lost sight of what actually matters. If you’re in it just for the money, you’re missing the whole point.
Let’s talk about it.
📩 Drop your thoughts in the comments-agree, disagree, or somewhere in between.
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WATCHES FEATURED
02:12 Wittnauer Professional 242T Valjoux 72 with Strong Case
03:38 Rolex Air King Date Two Tone Xerox
04:20 Rolex Tuxedo Precision Dustproof Dennison 30.2mm
05:32 Piaget Automatic Cal 12P1 Ref. 12343 Onyx Dial
06:20 Omega Seamaster 300 166.024 Ref. 166.024
07:26 Omega Geneve 166.041 1969 Red Accents 34mm
08:37 Longines Conquest Sunray Blue Dial
09:36 Omega Ladies Seamaster Professional 300m
10:38 Rolex Oysterdate 6294 Basket Weave Black-Green Dial 1953
11:42 Cartier Vendome 8100 1990's 18k Yellow Gold 30mm
12:53 Omega Speedmaster 3210.51 Reverse Panda
13:54 Vacheron Constantin Teardrop Lugs 35.6mm 1950 Cal P454/5B
14:55 Oris Aquis Date Relief
15:52 Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220N
16:53 Tudor Pelagos M25600TB-0001
17:52 Cartier Ceinture PM
18:49 Breitling Navitimer 806 Gold Plated Box Papers 1970
19:50 Carl F. Bucherer Manero 10919.08 Flyback Chronograph
21:47 Rolex Submariner 5513
22:48 Rolex GMT Master Rootbeer 1675 1973 Two Tone
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Interesting thoughts and insights! What are your thoughts on two of my favorite watches - the Bathyscaphe with the 1315 movement and the SeaQ with the 36-13 movement?