Proxy agreed. I love the extreme close ups. I’m new to this channel but already love it. Texture captured and felt! Because there is so much narration, a longer lingering loving look during the extreme close up would be appreciated. The transition to summary at end needs something....perhaps all three watches on the table together with a moderately slow slide move across with cut always to the earlier detailed and close up shots. Just some musings. Many of us I suppose are in the sub $100 price range. I love the history Also. Could there be citations regarding the historical tidbits to drive truth? Thanks for a lovely and charming channel.
agreed. got my Timex for $20. Another bargain is Seiko Skx. Has the brand name, history (vintage) and proven track record of being robust, just over $200. Proving that price does not justify the quality of a watch, not necessarily.
I Think the Tudor packs a lot for what it is priced at in the after-market, and i think that Sinn watches are one of the most bang-for-the buck new watches you can get.
I agree 100%! Having had both Rolex Batman and a Tudor Pelagos, I found the Pelagos to have a much more advanced strap with spring-loaded flexion points and the movement is very comparable. Nicely done.
That Longine 😢 looks vintage, simple and has a lot of history. I've seen it at £1640 the highest price and a bit over £1200 the lowest. It's on my list and soon it will be on my wrist
@@watchfinder if money were no object, I'd still be wearing invictas. i wear the swiss made automatic ones, they are 50mm, 21mm thick, 1650 feet waterproof and an absolute tank. weigh about a pound. they outperform the breitlings and rolexes. they are not cheap, go for about a 1000 on ebay, but can find good deals at pawn shops.
I've owned my Omega Chronostop for 44 years, and am astounded by what it might be worth today. Not that I'd ever dream of selling it... very taken with the Longines as well.
It’s good to point out as well that there are lots of brands and watches which have a deep history and still are affordable. The Omega Geneve could be as well considered. A brand which really is underestimated is ORIS, one of the nowadays independent brands with a lot history and interesting models to choose from. And if you just look 2nd Hand market: JLC Reversos are not that expensive and there we do talk haute horology. Great video and a happy weekend, AND: thanks again for very entertaining 10min👍🏻
Oh ho... I came down into the comments to see if anyone had mentioned Oris. I'm actually a fan of their pilot watches. Despite being a Cartier guy myself, the Santos makes for a nice dress watch, though it doesn't really shout "Pilot" if you know what I mean. Then again, that may be the cost of being first, who knows. That said, if Oris was good enough for MCBM Carl Brashear to take down to the deep with him, it's good enough for me.
Maybe 'less expensive' or 'more affordable' would be more appropriate than 'cheaper'? Anyway, thanks for pointing out that Longines, indeed a beautiful diver! :-)
+Alex Drastico "Cheap" often carries the connotation of "inferior quality." Think of a "cheap hotel." Do you expect a well-maintained 3 star hotel at a surprisingly low price, or do you think of "just a place to crash" that might be more basic, maybe a bit dirty, maybe in a bad neighborhood or far from the city center? Context is also important. Imagine your friend complementing you on your watch: "Hey that's a nice watch, was it expensive?" -- "No, it was actually quite cheap!" In this case, you're using "cheap" as a replacement for "affordable" because it has already been established that the watch apparently is of good value to both of you, at least subjectively. (You might argue that in the context of a watch channel, you can expect that there won't be any watches featured that the creators consider to be of insufficient quality. Point partially taken :-P ) I would normally never ever be so extremely nitpicking, let alone write a comment about it. But the narration in this channel's videos is written with so much love and care for language, it's almost poetic. So I thought it might be a constructive thing to mention. :-)
"here's a 2nd hand Patek Philippe Nautilus that is cheaper than you think": would a phrase like this still carry the "inferior quality" connotation that you mention? Obviously not, so he made a good use of the word
There was a Nautilus in this video? Anyway, I don't even recall the words "cheap" or "cheaper" being used in the narration here, maybe for good reason. In any case, it was just a harmless suggestion with regards to the title, not intended to be language policing. ;-)
When it comes to heritage.. very few can beat Breguet… it was established 1775 after all, right before the French Revolution, and before the Swiss even got to earn their reputation as watchmakers..
Can you do a video on how expensive these are to service? How expensive would the Breguet be to service, and how long could that watch go between services? Some Omega have low friction movements and dont need servicing as often - if we're on a relatively tight budget, can we factor in total cost of ownership too? Your videos are excellent.
I've got a Breitling and I think it was about £300 to service, a friend with a Rolex said it was a about the same. I do think it's shoddy that they don't offer a 'courtesy watch' in the mean time though for the 4-6 weeks you have to wait, that aspect of servicing is far more annoying than the cost. If you put a nice car in to get work done the dealership often lends you a car for the weekend like an extended test drive and I find it astonishing that high end watches don't do similarly, even charging a bit if necessary to allow you to rent it. Surely you'd convert some sales doing that?
Another servicing thing, they make most of the money recommending unnecessary work. Things like a new strap for £120 when you can get a basic £10 one and swap in the buckle. Breitling actually recommended I got a new sapphire crystal because mine had a scratch. It didn't and I didn't need to waste £500 on a new one, but I guess it means foolish people subsidise the process for the rest of us!
Calvin's world news. Rolex are notorious for that. Never send a vintage rolex to rolex unless you want it to lose value and cost you more money for the privilege.
I actually recently inherited an old Rolex, 50s or 60s Oyster, it's fairly scratched and I need to get it completely overhauled really. I was told by a jeweller the best place to take vintage Rolexes is New York (when I'm off to in a a few weeks anyway) unless you recommend a good servicing company?
I really like the Breguet, but when I spend so much money I like when people know it. It might be vain but why do you want an expensive watch if a person will think its just a normal priced watch? Where I live, only the well known brands are recognized.
Longines is not pronounced „long-jeans“. Simply drop the „s“ and you‘re almost there. If you want to buy „long jeans“, you should go to Levi‘s or Diesel.
Just got the omega from my father (I guess it was my grandfather’s daily driver through the 60s-70s). I have to get it serviced because the chrono hand has fallen out, and the acrylic is all scratched. I think I’m the only kid at my high school who can say he wears an omega 😂
The Chronostop had two movements: both 17 jewels, 21600bpm, the 920 (date), 865 (no date), with a total of 185K made. Better off getting a Dodane rather than Breguet - can get an actual vintage milwatch for under the 4k quoted here.
Hey man, just here to congratulate you, I've been following you for quite some time and I can see your channel is gaining steam. Keep up this excellent format, cheers.
Great vid like always! Talking about the Longines, it costs 2.050,00 euro and is animated by ETA 2824/2. On the other hand we have JLC Polaris date, superb watch, for 7.850/00. Considering that I didn’t know the Legend Diver, and considering I really would like to have the JLC, does it worth spending 5k more? I think yes because the JLC caliber has no rival but I’m asking you because I’m really interested in your opinion. Thanks!!!
One of my favorite and most overlooked watches is Hamilton. I bought my first one in the 90s and it still looks beautiful. Decent quality, fantastic value, and wonderful looks. Their only problem is they make too many different styles and nothing turns classic. If you’re looking for a quality vintage watch don’t overlook Hamilton.
Longines, Omega and Bregeut are subsidiaries of the Swatch group, which is not a bad thing since they'e owned by a Swiss company and not asset stripped and sold off by their competitors, as though they were in a fire sale as in certain other countries.
British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919. They flew a modified First World War Vickers Vimy bomber from St. John's, Newfoundland, to Clifden, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland.
36mm omega seamaster 120 m from the 90s, breitling colt 41mm 500m from 2000s, hamilton pan europ and khaki navy sub 300m diver recent models, i have seen great deals online
Wearin a 1965 seiko sportsman right now, 17 jewel, just wound her up for the day. It’s realiable, receives compliments and has tripled in value in the last few years.
A nice mechanical Seiko. No matter your price constraint Seiko offers something for you that you'll be proud to own. The most expensive watch I've purchase was a Seiko SARB035 back in 2015 I paid $300, It's a beautiful watch that I Treasure. If I could afford a top tier watch I'd go with Grand Seiko, they are something to behold.
Even more affordable are vintage longines conquest 291 is a nice fairly rare one for under £600 (I found a very good one for £290) or an omega seamaster de ville with a linen dial for around £600 (I found a very good one for £400 Inc the original box) ,, zodiac seawolf for around £300-£400,, tudor Prince oysterdate for under £700 (I found one for £450 with the box) ,, tudor oyster royal for around £500 (I found a very good one for an amazing price of £225 just because it's a small case size)
Great video. That Breguet watch really surprised me. Always thought Breguet was out and away of any budget. I recently found about this brand called Pierce. They are a military brand supposedly but have really great watches and atractive movements. I bought a dressier one with cushion case and in gold for what translates to 20 pounds. Is a mistery why this watches don't have more recognition, my Pierce has quickly become my daily driver as it losses virtually no time and it was made almost 60 years ago if not more. A recommendation for anyone looking for an affordable and good watch that doesn't break the bank. If you manage to find a chronometer in good condition snatch it up as quickly as you can.
It's a lot cheaper because it's a remake of a tool watch. It's not that fancy compared to other Breguets and the movement although very good would generally be looked down on by Breguet owners of finer movements.
I can't say how much I love your videos. They really are excellent in every way, but most importantly of all, they are very informative. In this one, we are learning something new about classic watch brands.
As of Wednesday September 4, 2019 1000 BP = $1222 US 4000 BP = $4888 US 5000 BP =$6110 US 6500 BP =$7943 US My Vostok Komandirskie automatic cost $40 (33 BP) with free shipping from Moscow.
Correction: Lindbergh was the first to fly the Atlantic solo. Several people had already flown across the Atlantic en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transatlantic_flight_of_Alcock_and_Brown
Wait, are we talking Longines' accolades? How about, they're sold at Macy's in the US along with Tag Heuer. Now that may not be a concern for most. I just see it as external pressure to manufacture at a higher rate and increase availability along with reducing exclusivity in the market. If they meet that demand, no problem, but in this day-in-age, cost cutting is part of the process for business growth. Not to say the brand has fallen, but there been a lot of brands over the years that have fallen prey of "big box" and department stores, and its never really served any company's reputation well that have gone that route. Just my opinion though, its not worth much on the interwebs.
Thanks so much for responding. I was hoping to see what the disparity would be for Seiko watches versus another brand, similar to the video you made for the Omega Speedmaster vs the Patek Phillippe.
Watchfinder & Co. I would be very much interested in a video about the more collectible Seikos! Everyone and their dog knows everything about the few hype modern seikos but there isnt that much good material out there about the Rally the Saucer and the other fun vintage ones
Could you do a thing about Swatch? I know that they have a history of being cheap stock for artists, but the cheap models today are glued shut. So what are "artist" watches and what to look for. Like "Aegaon" wood watches have a chinese movement that can cost from 25-1250€ on e-bay.
Don t think so. Even after having all the correct numbs, my mum would still have a Kia Rio. Money is not the only barrier to have an exquisite piece, the knowledge, the taste and the culture are the first ones.
Bit late to the party but longings legend diver isn't a good value proposition (in my mind) anymore. Now costs 2500 ! would rather get a used Omega Seamaster or Speedmaster at that price any day of the week.
This video represents, in a perfect way, the current state of the watch industry. An industry that got itself extremely detached from the mass market and common people. An industry that continues to ask ever increasing prices for obsolete technology. An industry that fails to grasp the attention of young people. An industry which believes a "little over thousand pounds" is cheap.
In terms of value for the money it is very hard to do better than Nomos Glashuette: in house movements of stunning quality starting at just under $2000 (or even just about $1000 for a refurbished one) is a steal!
That LLD is lovely, but the no-date version would even be better. Regarding the history of the brand; I have a vintage high beat Longines Ultra-Chron which is *at least* as good as any Omega of that period. It's a shame that Swatch grouped them lower in the hierarchy; they deserve to be at an equal level.
Wonderful content & presentation, thank you. Just wondering whether the pronunciations here are intentionally Anglicised, which for place names is always fine (eg no Anglophone pronounces Paris as Paree other than the comically pretentious), but proper names of manufacturers is another matter entirely.
I inherited an old Omega pocket watch from my great grandfather, which is a bit worse for the wear. Could you tell me where to get it appraised and possibly restored
The "s" as plural is not pronounced, correct? I have 1 of these from my Grandfather, who lived through WW2, (yay, me) and my step-grandad who fought in Korea gave me one. I've researched them both thoroughly, and the pronunciation is: Lahn-jeen. NOT: Lone-jeens". Please clarify, thanks.
Make a video about the Omega |Constellation 1021, I've got one from the 70 that belonged to my father and would love to know more about the model. Great videos, keep it it up. Greeting from Mexico
Outstanding video, as always, but I could not disagree more with your opening statement. PP's flimsy WR ratings and substandard warranty would not excite me at $3000, much less $20,000. Nothing about PP or FPJ excite me at all, but I guess I should be thankful for that.
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The camerawork that goes into these videos can sell the hell out of even a $50 G-shock. Not that it’s a bad thing.
Ha ha, thank you!
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Proxy agreed. I love the extreme close ups. I’m new to this channel but already love it. Texture captured and felt! Because there is so much narration, a longer lingering loving look during the extreme close up would be appreciated. The transition to summary at end needs something....perhaps all three watches on the table together with a moderately slow slide move across with cut always to the earlier detailed and close up shots. Just some musings. Many of us I suppose are in the sub $100 price range. I love the history Also. Could there be citations regarding the historical tidbits to drive truth? Thanks for a lovely and charming channel.
for $70 ~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!
Proxy I love my G-Shock 😢
The image quality of your video and the grading is absolutely stunning! Every frame looks like a stock photo or something. Kudos!
"Perhaps you've seen something that offers great value, why not let us know about it in the comments below?"
Timex. $30.
agreed. got my Timex for $20. Another bargain is Seiko Skx. Has the brand name, history (vintage) and proven track record of being robust, just over $200. Proving that price does not justify the quality of a watch, not necessarily.
Seiko always great value. Seiko 5 sport, 4r36 movement has hacking second hand and day/ date . Less than £100. Unbeatable.
Seiko... great time decent looks.. :D
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Agree, but for 10-20 bucks more check out the Casio MDV106-1AV . I love me some Casios.
I Think the Tudor packs a lot for what it is priced at in the after-market, and i think that Sinn watches are one of the most bang-for-the buck new watches you can get.
I agree 100%! Having had both Rolex Batman and a Tudor Pelagos, I found the Pelagos to have a much more advanced strap with spring-loaded flexion points and the movement is very comparable. Nicely done.
@Tan Man For the rest of the world, that's a selling point.
That Longine 😢 looks vintage, simple and has a lot of history. I've seen it at £1640 the highest price and a bit over £1200 the lowest. It's on my list and soon it will be on my wrist
I wish those were still the prices
So true. Some modern watches are getting way more expensive than before without changing much.
Without question, this is the best watch channel on youtube, no waffle like many others do. Just good concise reviews.
Thank you very much!
Ouch Philip!
@@watchfinder if money were no object, I'd still be wearing invictas. i wear the swiss made automatic ones, they are 50mm, 21mm thick, 1650 feet waterproof and an absolute tank. weigh about a pound. they outperform the breitlings and rolexes. they are not cheap, go for about a 1000 on ebay, but can find good deals at pawn shops.
I've owned my Omega Chronostop for 44 years, and am astounded by what it might be worth today. Not that I'd ever dream of selling it... very taken with the Longines as well.
Longines made a lot of great watches. I have a Longines pocketwatch from the 1920's. And it's still running like it did 90 or so years ago.
If you want value look no further than a pre-owned Zenith Chronomaster. El Primero movement, triple date & moonphase can be had for less than £4K!!!
Great recommend! Didn't even think of Zenith.
Agreed. Great watch.
The way that you represent the watch, makes me love the watches. I was almost crying with the music and the graphics !!
It’s good to point out as well that there are lots of brands and watches which have a deep history and still are affordable. The Omega Geneve could be as well considered.
A brand which really is underestimated is ORIS, one of the nowadays independent brands with a lot history and interesting models to choose from.
And if you just look 2nd Hand market: JLC Reversos are not that expensive and there we do talk haute horology.
Great video and a happy weekend, AND: thanks again for very entertaining 10min👍🏻
Oris is a good shout, the 65 diver is a lot of watch for the money, especially on the 'riveted' bracelet.
Watchfinder & Co. that’s a beauty indeed!
Oh ho... I came down into the comments to see if anyone had mentioned Oris. I'm actually a fan of their pilot watches. Despite being a Cartier guy myself, the Santos makes for a nice dress watch, though it doesn't really shout "Pilot" if you know what I mean. Then again, that may be the cost of being first, who knows. That said, if Oris was good enough for MCBM Carl Brashear to take down to the deep with him, it's good enough for me.
Maybe 'less expensive' or 'more affordable' would be more appropriate than 'cheaper'? Anyway, thanks for pointing out that Longines, indeed a beautiful diver! :-)
aren't they the same thing?! Less expensive or cheaper, same same
+Alex Drastico "Cheap" often carries the connotation of "inferior quality." Think of a "cheap hotel." Do you expect a well-maintained 3 star hotel at a surprisingly low price, or do you think of "just a place to crash" that might be more basic, maybe a bit dirty, maybe in a bad neighborhood or far from the city center?
Context is also important. Imagine your friend complementing you on your watch: "Hey that's a nice watch, was it expensive?" -- "No, it was actually quite cheap!" In this case, you're using "cheap" as a replacement for "affordable" because it has already been established that the watch apparently is of good value to both of you, at least subjectively. (You might argue that in the context of a watch channel, you can expect that there won't be any watches featured that the creators consider to be of insufficient quality. Point partially taken :-P )
I would normally never ever be so extremely nitpicking, let alone write a comment about it. But the narration in this channel's videos is written with so much love and care for language, it's almost poetic. So I thought it might be a constructive thing to mention. :-)
true, but he didn't use "cheap" did he? :)
"here's a 2nd hand Patek Philippe Nautilus that is cheaper than you think": would a phrase like this still carry the "inferior quality" connotation that you mention? Obviously not, so he made a good use of the word
There was a Nautilus in this video? Anyway, I don't even recall the words "cheap" or "cheaper" being used in the narration here, maybe for good reason. In any case, it was just a harmless suggestion with regards to the title, not intended to be language policing. ;-)
0:58 I believe Archie luxury had something to do with it. Say what you like about him his opinion clearly matters in this hobby.
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James Tate Urban Gentry guy has a ratty chav face.
Yes... I totally agree.
When it comes to heritage.. very few can beat Breguet… it was established 1775 after all, right before the French Revolution, and before the Swiss even got to earn their reputation as watchmakers..
Can you do a video on how expensive these are to service? How expensive would the Breguet be to service, and how long could that watch go between services? Some Omega have low friction movements and dont need servicing as often - if we're on a relatively tight budget, can we factor in total cost of ownership too? Your videos are excellent.
Service them when they start losing time. Could easily be 10 years. £6-700?
I've got a Breitling and I think it was about £300 to service, a friend with a Rolex said it was a about the same. I do think it's shoddy that they don't offer a 'courtesy watch' in the mean time though for the 4-6 weeks you have to wait, that aspect of servicing is far more annoying than the cost. If you put a nice car in to get work done the dealership often lends you a car for the weekend like an extended test drive and I find it astonishing that high end watches don't do similarly, even charging a bit if necessary to allow you to rent it. Surely you'd convert some sales doing that?
Another servicing thing, they make most of the money recommending unnecessary work. Things like a new strap for £120 when you can get a basic £10 one and swap in the buckle. Breitling actually recommended I got a new sapphire crystal because mine had a scratch. It didn't and I didn't need to waste £500 on a new one, but I guess it means foolish people subsidise the process for the rest of us!
Calvin's world news. Rolex are notorious for that. Never send a vintage rolex to rolex unless you want it to lose value and cost you more money for the privilege.
I actually recently inherited an old Rolex, 50s or 60s Oyster, it's fairly scratched and I need to get it completely overhauled really. I was told by a jeweller the best place to take vintage Rolexes is New York (when I'm off to in a a few weeks anyway) unless you recommend a good servicing company?
I really like the Breguet, but when I spend so much money I like when people know it. It might be vain but why do you want an expensive watch if a person will think its just a normal priced watch? Where I live, only the well known brands are recognized.
Longines is not pronounced „long-jeans“. Simply drop the „s“ and you‘re almost there. If you want to buy „long jeans“, you should go to Levi‘s or Diesel.
Leif Dehio, forgot to mention that the g in long is not pronounced either....just say “lon-gene” and you’ll be fine 😊
Fernando da Fonseca: Absolutely 😉
well since we are in pronunciation: the C is mute in Blancpain. You should say "Blan-Pan".
thanks for the help my friends 🤣
Actually it is pronounced "Blohn-Pah"
Just got the omega from my father (I guess it was my grandfather’s daily driver through the 60s-70s). I have to get it serviced because the chrono hand has fallen out, and the acrylic is all scratched. I think I’m the only kid at my high school who can say he wears an omega 😂
That was an excellent presentation. Quite glad to own 2 of the 3. The Longines and the Ω. Thank you very much indeed!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed!
The Chronostop had two movements: both 17 jewels, 21600bpm, the 920 (date), 865 (no date), with a total of 185K made. Better off getting a Dodane rather than Breguet - can get an actual vintage milwatch for under the 4k quoted here.
The Breguet looked very cool and contemporary.
Breguet model name ? Number?
TYPE XX
Tan Man That counts for the whole of the Swiss watch market. If its ok for AP, VC and PP its ok for all of them.
Is it me, or does the bezel at the 60 min mark look thinner than the 30 min mark on the Breguet?
Longines Legend Diver L367.... I'm thinking about getting this one. I really like it!
That Breguet is my next piece. Totally nailed it when I saw the Type XX.
Thanks so much for this, I was dubious about to purchase a Legend and this clear my doubts; thanks a lot!
Hey man, just here to congratulate you, I've been following you for quite some time and I can see your channel is gaining steam. Keep up this excellent format, cheers.
Great vid like always! Talking about the Longines, it costs 2.050,00 euro and is animated by ETA 2824/2. On the other hand we have JLC Polaris date, superb watch, for 7.850/00. Considering that I didn’t know the Legend Diver, and considering I really would like to have the JLC, does it worth spending 5k more? I think yes because the JLC caliber has no rival but I’m asking you because I’m really interested in your opinion. Thanks!!!
UG Polerouter is a Genta design with a micro rotor for about £1000-£2000. Great vaule
One of my favorite and most overlooked watches is Hamilton. I bought my first one in the 90s and it still looks beautiful. Decent quality, fantastic value, and wonderful looks. Their only problem is they make too many different styles and nothing turns classic. If you’re looking for a quality vintage watch don’t overlook Hamilton.
Longines, Omega and Bregeut are subsidiaries of the Swatch group, which is not a bad thing since they'e owned by a Swiss company and not asset stripped and sold off by their competitors, as though they were in a fire sale as in certain other countries.
can you do review on IWC big pilot ?
I find that watch 34mm to 38mm are most appealing to me, wrist 7.5inch, 42mm works too but smaller watches just look right in y opinion.
The Rolex OysterDate Ref.6694 is a watch that fits with the other watches you mentioned
I have one and can vouch for that. Brilliant little watches, understated and servicing is much less than automatic Rolex
British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919. They flew a modified First World War Vickers Vimy bomber from St. John's, Newfoundland, to Clifden, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland.
British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919.
36mm omega seamaster 120 m from the 90s, breitling colt 41mm 500m from 2000s, hamilton pan europ and khaki navy sub 300m diver recent models, i have seen great deals online
Wearin a 1965 seiko sportsman right now, 17 jewel, just wound her up for the day. It’s realiable, receives compliments and has tripled in value in the last few years.
A nice mechanical Seiko. No matter your price constraint Seiko offers something for you that you'll be proud to own. The most expensive watch I've purchase was a Seiko SARB035 back in 2015 I paid $300, It's a beautiful watch that I Treasure. If I could afford a top tier watch I'd go with Grand Seiko, they are something to behold.
Oldest logo still in use is, according to my knowledge, the logo for Bass Ale. I believe the name of Longines goes back further, but not the logo.
Just bought my first watch in my collection - Longines Legend diver 36 - absolutely gorgeous piece
That Breguet is really awesome for the price. And thanks for Mr Breguet we have this channel.
Even more affordable are vintage longines conquest 291 is a nice fairly rare one for under £600 (I found a very good one for £290) or an omega seamaster de ville with a linen dial for around £600 (I found a very good one for £400 Inc the original box) ,, zodiac seawolf for around £300-£400,, tudor Prince oysterdate for under £700 (I found one for £450 with the box) ,, tudor oyster royal for around £500 (I found a very good one for an amazing price of £225 just because it's a small case size)
The legends diver is gorgeous but WAY too long
Agree, such a shame.
It's a weird looking watch to me. Giant rehaut and stubby hands.
what you mean by "way too long"?
I think Watch Geek means lug-to-lug width at 52 mm
The Tudor date day are an amazing alternative to the Rolex Day Date in steel and for a fraction of the price
LEgend diver is so cool, love to see the New black one arrive
Nice video. I have owned an Omega Chronostop for 20 years, and actually forgot that I had it in my collection. It's coming out tomorrow!!
Wow. That Breguet is stunning. Love it.
wish they had a non-chrono version.
So what about c ward ? Any comments !!!!
the type 20 is the most underrated piece. ever.
Great video. That Breguet watch really surprised me. Always thought Breguet was out and away of any budget. I recently found about this brand called Pierce. They are a military brand supposedly but have really great watches and atractive movements. I bought a dressier one with cushion case and in gold for what translates to 20 pounds. Is a mistery why this watches don't have more recognition, my Pierce has quickly become my daily driver as it losses virtually no time and it was made almost 60 years ago if not more. A recommendation for anyone looking for an affordable and good watch that doesn't break the bank. If you manage to find a chronometer in good condition snatch it up as quickly as you can.
It's a lot cheaper because it's a remake of a tool watch. It's not that fancy compared to other Breguets and the movement although very good would generally be looked down on by Breguet owners of finer movements.
I really want one of the Breguet chronograph watch’s I’ll have to check out the watch auctions in England for any decent deals
I can't say how much I love your videos. They really are excellent in every way, but most importantly of all, they are very informative. In this one, we are learning something new about classic watch brands.
Do a video on vintage breitling over all. What is the best one at its price? Which has the best movement
As of Wednesday September 4, 2019
1000 BP = $1222 US
4000 BP = $4888 US
5000 BP =$6110 US
6500 BP =$7943 US
My Vostok Komandirskie automatic cost $40 (33 BP) with free shipping from Moscow.
Return of the film camera 🙌
Correction: Lindbergh was the first to fly the Atlantic solo. Several people had already flown across the Atlantic
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transatlantic_flight_of_Alcock_and_Brown
I am impressed with the longines. It's sleek , beautiful and elegant. How much is it now in the market?
I’m sure last time you recommended that breguet...You advised against buying it because of servicing costs make your mind up
Wait, are we talking Longines' accolades? How about, they're sold at Macy's in the US along with Tag Heuer. Now that may not be a concern for most. I just see it as external pressure to manufacture at a higher rate and increase availability along with reducing exclusivity in the market. If they meet that demand, no problem, but in this day-in-age, cost cutting is part of the process for business growth. Not to say the brand has fallen, but there been a lot of brands over the years that have fallen prey of "big box" and department stores, and its never really served any company's reputation well that have gone that route. Just my opinion though, its not worth much on the interwebs.
Do you ever review sub $1000 or $500? I would love to see your cameras zoom in on a Seiko Sea Urchin, Turtle, Tuna or Monter
We don't have much in that range, but when we have a good selection we'll be sure to do a video.
That's a shame because there are some fantastic watches in that range. I guess we'll have to make do with the incredible Swiss watches you review :)
Thanks so much for responding. I was hoping to see what the disparity would be for Seiko watches versus another brand, similar to the video you made for the Omega Speedmaster vs the Patek Phillippe.
Watchfinder & Co. I would be very much interested in a video about the more collectible Seikos! Everyone and their dog knows everything about the few hype modern seikos but there isnt that much good material out there about the Rally the Saucer and the other fun vintage ones
Epiha .
Could you do a thing about Swatch?
I know that they have a history of being cheap stock for artists, but the cheap models today are glued shut.
So what are "artist" watches and what to look for.
Like "Aegaon" wood watches have a chinese movement that can cost from 25-1250€ on e-bay.
Don t think so. Even after having all the correct numbs, my mum would still have a Kia Rio. Money is not the only barrier to have an exquisite piece, the knowledge, the taste and the culture are the first ones.
As always, very informative and well presented
Appreciated, thanks
Bit late to the party but longings legend diver isn't a good value proposition (in my mind) anymore. Now costs 2500 ! would rather get a used Omega Seamaster or Speedmaster at that price any day of the week.
This video represents, in a perfect way, the current state of the watch industry. An industry that got itself extremely detached from the mass market and common people. An industry that continues to ask ever increasing prices for obsolete technology. An industry that fails to grasp the attention of young people. An industry which believes a "little over thousand pounds" is cheap.
Sinn and nomos are some great watches for their price points.
In terms of value for the money it is very hard to do better than Nomos Glashuette: in house movements of stunning quality starting at just under $2000 (or even just about $1000 for a refurbished one) is a steal!
I enjoyed watching your presentation of these fine watches, pointing out their high qualities for the cost to acquire each.
That LLD is lovely, but the no-date version would even be better. Regarding the history of the brand; I have a vintage high beat Longines Ultra-Chron which is *at least* as good as any Omega of that period. It's a shame that Swatch grouped them lower in the hierarchy; they deserve to be at an equal level.
Wonderful content & presentation, thank you. Just wondering whether the pronunciations here are intentionally Anglicised, which for place names is always fine (eg no Anglophone pronounces Paris as Paree other than the comically pretentious), but proper names of manufacturers is another matter entirely.
Zenith Chronomasters are cheap on the second hand market for what you get...
I inherited an old Omega pocket watch from my great grandfather, which is a bit worse for the wear. Could you tell me where to get it appraised and possibly restored
Agree with other comments, we L❤️VE your videos!!!
Thanks very much!
This Legend Diver is now £1,640.00 :(
Little mistake: Charles Lindbergh wasn't the first man to cross the Atlantic non-stop, he was the first one to do it solo.
I love this watches, but the person who explains or present this watches in this videos are awesome. You are amazing buddy.
Please...It's not "Long Jeans"
Hello, love your channel.
With the Breguet, you mention it’s 39mm then say it has a 12 hour turning bezel, but it isn’t.
Dude I love the way you review watches man! Will you review some of the Old Omega Watches? Like the ones that made 10-15 years back? Thanks
Hey so I only wore 10k watches and never liked longines but just bought my first one thanks to you! Legend diver for the win! Thanks you!
Hi, noticed that you said the Breguet has a 12hr turning bezel, I wish it did but it doesn’t.
best watch channel on the tube by far
Thank you!
Breitling of course. Navitimer is the ultimate in chronographs bar non!🙃
My daily is Seiko Fieldmaster (Land Tortoise) I bought at some electronic store in Tokyo.
I love these videos. Thanks for continuing the high production quality and high quality of information!
The Tag Heuer Formula 1 Black Dial you can get for like 1200€ and it’s a stunner
Can you please review a few dress watches in the mid-segment and make a few suggestions?
Ive had my Citzen Eco drive divers watch for years now and I don't care I love it
Orient watches are great value.
Beautiful Longines and Breguet.
mena seven I was thinking the same. Both classy choices indeed.
The "s" as plural is not pronounced, correct? I have 1 of these from my Grandfather, who lived through WW2, (yay, me) and my step-grandad who fought in Korea gave me one. I've researched them both thoroughly, and the pronunciation is: Lahn-jeen. NOT: Lone-jeens". Please clarify, thanks.
Ulysse Nandi pre/owned offers a lot of value
Make a video about the Omega |Constellation 1021, I've got one from the 70 that belonged to my father and would love to know more about the model. Great videos, keep it it up. Greeting from Mexico
I would love to see a video about Damasko from you.
I think a used Rolex 36 mm day date is the best bang per buck. Day and date and solid gold for what a lot of boring steel divers sell for.
I'd love to see "TheMilitary Submariner: a History." The 5517 is my grail!
Outstanding video, as always, but I could not disagree more with your opening statement. PP's flimsy WR ratings and substandard warranty would not excite me at $3000, much less $20,000. Nothing about PP or FPJ excite me at all, but I guess I should be thankful for that.
Thanks for the great work Watchfinder! :-)
Thanks for watching!