Have to say, as a new collector, this is the best intro to the hobby I have seen. This video made terms and watches they refer to finally make sense. I also like the editing and camera work. You guys showcase the watches well.
As someone who’s been at this for years, make sure you’ve incorporated what I like to call the ‘heartstring affect.’ The watch pulls on your heartstrings when you see it, when you wear it, perhaps even a small smile comes across your face when donning it in the morning etc. The reason I mention this is bc you might see a watch and buy it bc if it’s name or a multitude of other reasons and then after a few days or even weeks, you don’t get any satisfaction out of wearing your new watch. In which case you’re likely to stop wearing it and then ask yourself what was the point of the whole exercise in buying one? Also, when you do buy one that does pull on your heartstrings, you’ll be happy with it perhaps in perpetuity or until at some point in the distant future where you may not. Should that happen, it’s time for you to sell it and find another watch. It’s sounds crazy, but only keep watches that you enjoy (unless it’s an investment piece which may or may not pan out anyway). Of course, just my opinion but something I learned the hard way.
I'm following the KISS method. Buying the watches I like, and would want to wear. Collecting various complications that are cool, and that I can afford. I wore my quartz for 18 years. They are awesome watches.
I got into the hobby admiring automatic watches. As my collection got bigger, I got tired of setting my watches everytime I wear them. Now my most worn watches are quartz.
Couple more thing I would add is 1) buy some entry level stuff and see what type of watches fits you. Ex: Seiko, Orient, seagull, timex, etc... 2) buy used as most watches' value drop the moment you leave the store, like a car. 3) get your watch, especially expensive ones, from a reliable source like ADs for new and Watchfinder or watchbox for used
Absolutely brilliant! Your videos make me feel a certain type of way, and I keep coming back for more. Thank you! I want to get my son (20 years old) into watches and this is the first video I'm going to show him.
I just applied for the head of media role and only just found out my favourite watch channel was acquired by Richemont. How the hell did I miss that? Congrats guys. That's a huge achievement.
I got a snowflake as a gift from my parents for recently graduating school. Truly a piece of art! Extremely happy with the watch and look forward to start collecting more watches! Great video, as always! 🎉
Beginner's question here: Why are watch manufacturers allowed to “overstate” the allowable depth of water a watch may be exposed to? From what I understand, a watch that is water resistant up to (or should I say down to?) 30 metres is really only splash-proof and that a watch needs to be water resistant to 100 metres for swimming. One would imagine that if a watch were water resistant to “only” 30 metres, one could go scuba-diving with it but this seems not to be the case. Why is this so?
Static and dynamic pressure of water at depth are two very different forces. A watch with a 30m water resistance might survive being submerged at that depth because it is static in the water. As soon as you start moving it ie swimming or diving, you subject it to the static pressure of the depth plus the dynamic pressure of moving through the water. You add the two pressures together and it probably exceeds the pressure the watch is rated for, as displayed in depth on the dial. This is why dive watches are usually rated for a pressure equivalent to 200m of water. It give you that buffer to withstand both forces acting on the watch. That is why 30m watches are advertised as splash only.
Unless a watch's WR is ISO-certified (some are; the vast majority aren't) then you're essentially trusting the manufacturer's testing process to be accurate and honest. (Did the manufacturer *really* test in water, or did they use air pressure? Did they even test at all?) This has led the watch community to develop the "rule of thumb" that a watch MUST have declared at least 100m WR to even get it wet. But like many other bits of advice from the community, it's not defensible, since you really have no idea what the integrity of the seals are unless you personally have had them tested, which you should do annually and whenever the case is opened.
There is also the matter of - even if you trust a watch manufacturer's testing process - what did the watch go through between leaving the factory and donning your wrist? I purchased a new (read: never worn) Blancpain that I ultimately came to learn had originally been allotted to a dealer in the Middle East and sat for several years unsold. By the time I received it, the watch needed maintenance immediately, as the oils had dried up and the seals were degraded. So even a "brand new" watch may not have the WR declared, through no fault of the manufacturer.
I bought my first watch in 2016 .... A New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore QEII Cup, Hong Kong 2016, Limited Edition Chronograph, in Rose Gold and Forged Carbon and I still love it to death ....
Love this video great information I'm just starting out and watching alot of RUclips but finding it hard to find some good basic info like this its been really helpful thanks
@@VulgarRage I don't necessarily disagree. I love a good automatic and have a few. But, a quartz will inherently be more accurate, and the grab and go nature of the watch has it's benefits
I would say start to discover the design you like. I find I am more appealing to vintage-style watches from the 80s. If a brand reissues something 90% similar to what they produced before, I would take a look. I would buy vintage watches as well. For collectors, it is really what you want from the design. I wouldn't hold too much on a brand.
The key question you need to ask when buying a luxuary watch is, what is the purpose. If the purpose is to show off to normal folk, then for instance buying a brand which is well known only in the watch world and not in common folk world won’t be recommended, stick to the well known brands eg: Rolex If your purpose is to satisfy oneself then research and understanding the history of the watches is important. Finding your right watch that makes you happy internally regardless of what other people say about it is the ultimate game. Find the watch that even if no one recognises it except making you happy when you wear it. That is the only way that can justify the enormous price tag
I was always wondering to what degree you need to actually turn the automatic watch in order to start winding it up. I walk every day for quite a while, but while doing so, my arm doesn't move that much really. So I tend to wind my watch manually in the morning for a bit as well. Any idea?
I only really walk to go to my classes (college), and my watch tends to wind itself completely by the end of the day. I usually start with 3 turns of the crown, only if it’s already stopped. I have a few, so sometimes I need to start them up again. If it’s still running, I just strap it on and go. I’ve never had a problem with my watches stopping, just grabbing things and slight shifting winds the automatics. They’re quit sensitive and wind on a minute amount of movement
@@andrewkarsten5268 Yes, mine also keeps running, but I don't think it winds fully, just by movement alone, if that's even possible. The accuracy depends on the energy stored or tension of the spring and I found, my watch is more accurate, if I give it a little manual wind as well. I would also suspect, that the automatic winding starts going with very little movement, but I am curious and would like to know more about that.
A little nit-picky perhaps given the superb quality of your videos, but whoops! A Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Sport does not have a tachymetre scale. The bezel is for measuring 10th of a second.
I remember when people used to save up for many years to acquire a deposit to buy a house. Now people just rent and buy a luxury watch on finance. How the country has changed in the last 20 years! I honestly think that shift is why the watch market has ballooned to its current state.
I loved my Omega Seamaster Pro, had it whole 6 months from new and its got to go back as the auto date change developed a fault , im told its rare that Omegas have issues but its totally put me off mine now....a real pity as i save hard for it....
I own several Omegas, one of which is 11 hrs old. I have never had an issue with Omega. I would take it back and get the issue addressed free of charge. If it has another issue, then ask them to replace it. You would be surprised at how accommodating the AD will be. Great company.
@@jacobtaylor7506 Why would N A claim all that if it wasn't true?! You just need to accept that Omega are simply a deceitful & shoddy company compared to their more illustrious peers.
recently received my rolex oysterdate precision, i have to say that manually winding the watch is an excellent feeling and it gives a sense of connection to the watch.
Haha. You're right. That's probably the definition of being a WIS. As soon as you think you're becoming a bit of an expert, you realise just how much more you don't know.
@@JayandSarah ...just back from the AD where I tried on the Must XL auto on leather. Fits perfectly and in my mind the quintessential Tank. Very high on the wish-list.
@@jjlad5037 I like the same watch. I would not buy it without a discount. Market conditions as they are, I would wait... things are likely to make AD's more motivated.
I have now: 1. Zenith defy titanium 2. Nomos tangente I am thinking about the next watch 🤔….. Maybe: IWC Flieger Cartier drive Omega Speedy JLC master control GO SEAQ…….
I would personally buy a Speedmaster Moon watch and a Zenith El Primero and still have change for the price of a Cosmograph and have 2 better watches to boot..Winner winner Chicken dinner 👍👍👍
Quartz movement: you pay too much for a case. Automatic manufacture: you pay because the manufacturer has made an effort. In reality, quartz movement watches are completely superfluous and belong in the costume jewelry category.
@@Solution-Design "In reality, quartz movement watches are completely superfluous and belong in the costume jewelry category." - Nonsense. If anything, it is the mechanical watches that are costume jewelry. Quartz watches spank mechanical watches stupid in the #1 category: accuracy. A $15 Casio will keep waaaay better time than a $20,000 mechanical watch. Hence, mechanicals are jewelry. Having said that, I like them, but let's not lie to ourselves. @Rappers57 If you want the best looking and the most elegant movement, it will be manual wind 90% of the time.
Quartz: extremely precise, low maintenance, generally less appealing, usually at the cheaper end of the scale, some too much expensive only because of the brand. Handwound: fascinating but simple, thin and easily wearable, usually cheaper than the automatics, medium maintenance costs generally speaking but it depends on the complications, usually mounted in dress watches that may or may not be a first choice for spending money for a watch. Automatic: the everyday watch movement, set it and forget it, the icon of the tool watch, higher maintenance costs, usually more complicated but more fascinating, more expensive than the manual wound, slightly less precise, bulkier cases.
@@stupidocanerosa We are far apart in our opinions. A hand-wound watch, or automatic, is easier to resell than a quartz watch. Even in Switzerland, a quartz movement only costs 20 francs. Automatic movements start at 200. With quartz watches you only pay for the design, which doesn't have to be wrong. Hand-wound movements build flatter. This can be a design advantage. Quartz belong in a $20 Swatch. This is costume jewelry. Even a Tudor is worn with pride. /Edit: The difference between a quartz watch and a mechanical watch is similar to between, ""What is the difference between costume jewelry and ordinary jewelry?"" Costume jewelry can be more durable. But in the end, it has no value.
@Roberto Vidal Garcia Let's stick with it. There is a difference between wearing real jewelry and wearing fake jewelry. And a quartz watch reminds me of fake jewelry. Watch manufacturers go to great lengths to make an automatic movement. And you pay for that. Not only for the design or the optical quality. That a quartz watch shows the time more accurately... A smartphone is even more accurate. 😉
@@JayandSarah hi thanks for the reply , I'm interested in their defy classic or el primero open heart are those bad choices for first I heard about their servicing
@@poh92 I don't think they are bad first choices at all, they are great quality products. Just be aware the service costs on those chronographs are very expensive. Ask a zenith AD to show you the service costs and add 25% for a buffer. Lovely watches. I would not go open heart, that type of design is not as timeless as without, just my view.
Been watching your videos for a long time.... but this vid feels like you have fast forwarded your voice? Have you sped the audio up? Prefer the original pace! However, great video!
It takes a war in Ukraine and global warming to accelerate the adoption of renewal energy. But what does it take the watch industry to go green by stopping the sales and production of battery powered quartz watches?
I've just bought a "genuine fake" (I know! 😁) Rolex Yachtmaster II from Istanbul last month which cost $650 Euros...they wanted over 1000 originally. I was out of the door when they called me back to accept my final offer. The primary reason for buying a substandard (marginally) watch is that I have a genuine version of this Rolex but I don't fancy having it stolen a la Amir Khan or damaging it, so I wear my amazing replica instead for daily life. The differences are noticeable when placed next to the original but only a watch expert would know otherwise. Very happy with it - it keeps astonishingly accurate time too, which I was not expecting.
"Quartz is bad! Why get one ?" - Because it is not. What's happened to young people's education? Logic is considered racist now? You start with a faulty premise and ask for conclusions.
@@TimG-- Because that's the same idiotic argument used by those who cannot grasp logic. You hear it every day. Same lack of logic as your original statement. Are you grasping it now?
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Have to say, as a new collector, this is the best intro to the hobby I have seen. This video made terms and watches they refer to finally make sense. I also like the editing and camera work. You guys showcase the watches well.
How do you keep coming up with such stunning videos? Back to the basics! Such a great idea. You keep giving reasons to love watches.
As someone who’s been at this for years, make sure you’ve incorporated what I like to call the ‘heartstring affect.’ The watch pulls on your heartstrings when you see it, when you wear it, perhaps even a small smile comes across your face when donning it in the morning etc. The reason I mention this is bc you might see a watch and buy it bc if it’s name or a multitude of other reasons and then after a few days or even weeks, you don’t get any satisfaction out of wearing your new watch. In which case you’re likely to stop wearing it and then ask yourself what was the point of the whole exercise in buying one?
Also, when you do buy one that does pull on your heartstrings, you’ll be happy with it perhaps in perpetuity or until at some point in the distant future where you may not. Should that happen, it’s time for you to sell it and find another watch. It’s sounds crazy, but only keep watches that you enjoy (unless it’s an investment piece which may or may not pan out anyway).
Of course, just my opinion but something I learned the hard way.
I'm following the KISS method. Buying the watches I like, and would want to wear. Collecting various complications that are cool, and that I can afford. I wore my quartz for 18 years. They are awesome watches.
I got into the hobby admiring automatic watches. As my collection got bigger, I got tired of setting my watches everytime I wear them. Now my most worn watches are quartz.
Simple explanations. By far one of the best pieces of content I've seen in a while. Bravo and thank you!
Couple more thing I would add is 1) buy some entry level stuff and see what type of watches fits you. Ex: Seiko, Orient, seagull, timex, etc...
2) buy used as most watches' value drop the moment you leave the store, like a car.
3) get your watch, especially expensive ones, from a reliable source like ADs for new and Watchfinder or watchbox for used
Absolutely brilliant! Your videos make me feel a certain type of way, and I keep coming back for more. Thank you! I want to get my son (20 years old) into watches and this is the first video I'm going to show him.
I just applied for the head of media role and only just found out my favourite watch channel was acquired by Richemont. How the hell did I miss that? Congrats guys. That's a huge achievement.
The shots of Grand Seikos really did capture my attention here! Great video as usual
One of the best primers on watches and watch collecting that I have ever seen. bravo! Thank you.
I got a snowflake as a gift from my parents for recently graduating school. Truly a piece of art! Extremely happy with the watch and look forward to start collecting more watches! Great video, as always! 🎉
Are they open to adopting a 27 year old?
I’ve been watching so long I’ve come back round to the tutorial.
WatchTube - completed it mate
Beginner's question here:
Why are watch manufacturers allowed to “overstate” the allowable depth of water a watch may be exposed to? From what I understand, a watch that is water resistant up to (or should I say down to?) 30 metres is really only splash-proof and that a watch needs to be water resistant to 100 metres for swimming. One would imagine that if a watch were water resistant to “only” 30 metres, one could go scuba-diving with it but this seems not to be the case. Why is this so?
Static and dynamic pressure of water at depth are two very different forces. A watch with a 30m water resistance might survive being submerged at that depth because it is static in the water. As soon as you start moving it ie swimming or diving, you subject it to the static pressure of the depth plus the dynamic pressure of moving through the water. You add the two pressures together and it probably exceeds the pressure the watch is rated for, as displayed in depth on the dial.
This is why dive watches are usually rated for a pressure equivalent to 200m of water. It give you that buffer to withstand both forces acting on the watch. That is why 30m watches are advertised as splash only.
@@ryanzorgdrager6033 Clarity.
Exactly what Ryan said, also not all watches use "depth", some say "ATM" for athmospheres or "Bar" for the pressure.
So "50 m" = 5 ATM = 5 Bar
Unless a watch's WR is ISO-certified (some are; the vast majority aren't) then you're essentially trusting the manufacturer's testing process to be accurate and honest. (Did the manufacturer *really* test in water, or did they use air pressure? Did they even test at all?) This has led the watch community to develop the "rule of thumb" that a watch MUST have declared at least 100m WR to even get it wet. But like many other bits of advice from the community, it's not defensible, since you really have no idea what the integrity of the seals are unless you personally have had them tested, which you should do annually and whenever the case is opened.
There is also the matter of - even if you trust a watch manufacturer's testing process - what did the watch go through between leaving the factory and donning your wrist? I purchased a new (read: never worn) Blancpain that I ultimately came to learn had originally been allotted to a dealer in the Middle East and sat for several years unsold. By the time I received it, the watch needed maintenance immediately, as the oils had dried up and the seals were degraded. So even a "brand new" watch may not have the WR declared, through no fault of the manufacturer.
I bought my first watch in 2016 .... A New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore QEII Cup, Hong Kong 2016, Limited Edition Chronograph, in Rose Gold and Forged Carbon and I still love it to death ....
Love this video great information I'm just starting out and watching alot of RUclips but finding it hard to find some good basic info like this its been really helpful thanks
Quartz isn't inherently bad. Say it louder for the people in the back!
Yeah . But I will always prefer a mechanical watch. And from a heritage and craftsmanship a mechanical watch is massively superior to a quartz.
@@VulgarRage I don't necessarily disagree. I love a good automatic and have a few. But, a quartz will inherently be more accurate, and the grab and go nature of the watch has it's benefits
evil electrickery
That’s hysterical but oh so true! Thanks for making me smile.
G Shocks are great.
Great video. Very informative. Keep up the good work
True knowledge presented in style as always. 👍
These WF & Co vids are so slick!
Good video keep up the good work
I would say start to discover the design you like. I find I am more appealing to vintage-style watches from the 80s. If a brand reissues something 90% similar to what they produced before, I would take a look. I would buy vintage watches as well. For collectors, it is really what you want from the design. I wouldn't hold too much on a brand.
I think "field watches" predate most of the other styles.
Great video! We all watch aficionados should do more like this to preserve love for watchmaking 😉
We need a 52 hour epic by you guys !
The key question you need to ask when buying a luxuary watch is, what is the purpose.
If the purpose is to show off to normal folk, then for instance buying a brand which is well known only in the watch world and not in common folk world won’t be recommended, stick to the well known brands eg: Rolex
If your purpose is to satisfy oneself then research and understanding the history of the watches is important. Finding your right watch that makes you happy internally regardless of what other people say about it is the ultimate game.
Find the watch that even if no one recognises it except making you happy when you wear it. That is the only way that can justify the enormous price tag
I was always wondering to what degree you need to actually turn the automatic watch in order to start winding it up. I walk every day for quite a while, but while doing so, my arm doesn't move that much really. So I tend to wind my watch manually in the morning for a bit as well.
Any idea?
I only really walk to go to my classes (college), and my watch tends to wind itself completely by the end of the day. I usually start with 3 turns of the crown, only if it’s already stopped. I have a few, so sometimes I need to start them up again. If it’s still running, I just strap it on and go. I’ve never had a problem with my watches stopping, just grabbing things and slight shifting winds the automatics. They’re quit sensitive and wind on a minute amount of movement
@@andrewkarsten5268 Yes, mine also keeps running, but I don't think it winds fully, just by movement alone, if that's even possible. The accuracy depends on the energy stored or tension of the spring and I found, my watch is more accurate, if I give it a little manual wind as well.
I would also suspect, that the automatic winding starts going with very little movement, but I am curious and would like to know more about that.
Please make a video about Seiko Tuna
Now there's a great quartz movement ... if we're talking about the 7c46
Thanks for this video which is very good!
"don't take it too seriously." I never knew this was an option.
There are also quartz movements that "tick" more than once a second. e.g the Seiko VH31/ ISA 9500 1010
There a quartz clocks that sweep completely smoothly and silent. I've owned a few.
What do you guys think about Louis Erard whatches?
Of all the hobbies I’ve seen and experienced experienced bungee jumping is more daunting 🤣
Can you make a video with suggestions for men with big wrist sizes?
In my 45 years as a collector, I never knew that an Automatic watch could be wound but it would not be wound to the point of resistance
A little nit-picky perhaps given the superb quality of your videos, but whoops! A Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Sport does not have a tachymetre scale. The bezel is for measuring 10th of a second.
Excellent vid.
Swatch is the best watch ever
That right hand is always itching to twist the crown 😂😂😂
Great advice and info.
I remember when people used to save up for many years to acquire a deposit to buy a house. Now people just rent and buy a luxury watch on finance. How the country has changed in the last 20 years! I honestly think that shift is why the watch market has ballooned to its current state.
Nothing wrong with finance, especially 0%APR, when you want to purchase something extra without feeling the burden or sacrificing your savings.
Thank you for this video.
I loved my Omega Seamaster Pro, had it whole 6 months from new and its got to go back as the auto date change developed a fault , im told its rare that Omegas have issues but its totally put me off mine now....a real pity as i save hard for it....
@N A every brand has those faults now and then
I own several Omegas, one of which is 11 hrs old. I have never had an issue with Omega. I would take it back and get the issue addressed free of charge. If it has another issue, then ask them to replace it. You would be surprised at how accommodating the AD will be. Great company.
.....can't be bothered to fix it? All you do is drop it off at your AD. Unless it's second hand, past it's warranty or you don't actually own it.
@N A hhmmm, I will have to ask my AD about this.
@@jacobtaylor7506 Why would N A claim all that if it wasn't true?! You just need to accept that Omega are simply a deceitful & shoddy company compared to their more illustrious peers.
recently received my rolex oysterdate precision, i have to say that manually winding the watch is an excellent feeling and it gives a sense of connection to the watch.
It’s funny that the cheapest watches are the best at actually keeping time:p
Nice primer.
uh oh i sense a sequel to the quartz crisis coming to the luxury space which was the hedge of mechanical watches.
Sir, maybe making another top gun video while top gun 2 is finally coming soon, would you?
Service costs were not mentioned. Nobody talks about that. “Mention not of the Devil’s name and he will not appear?”
It really depends on the movement, manufacturer and where you service it. But $200 for a basic automatic movement isn’t much.
The rabbit hole is deep and branches off into many directions. Lol.
Tudor Style
The rabbit hole depth is still being measured, and every time the bottom appears to be in sight, it suddenly disappears further from view!
You'll need a Rolex Deepsea to go that far down at least haha
Haha. You're right. That's probably the definition of being a WIS. As soon as you think you're becoming a bit of an expert, you realise just how much more you don't know.
It doesn’t vibrate at a «speed» but at a «frequency »
I like your sweet voici though.
Thanks. Thoughts on Weiss?
Very white in Germany and Austria as well, but that’s their opinion of course
@@ismarwinkelman5648 🤣🤣
Well you are consistent as you never fail to take your passive aggressive swipe at Rolex.
He just stated a fact, Rolex are not considered a top tier watch company. They make excellent, simple watches as do lots of others.
@@garyboyle695 I understand completely & so does Rolex
And the rabbit hole goes reeeeally deep...
What’s a “Bat Tree”?
You should do an episode on that 'pentax' Asahi spotmatic camera that shares screen space with your hands.
I just saw the new Dr. Strange movie. Can you *please* do a video about his wristwatch?
Dr strange's watch is JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual. This channel talk about it under title "Should you spend twice as much". Go check it
Regulate.
Good word.
Thoughts on cartier tank must?
Very high on my radar.
Low on cost, high on design language style. It's budget cartier in quartz. Not worth the money imho. Get the automatic Xl for men, with bracelet.
@@JayandSarah couldnt disagree more
@@JayandSarah ...just back from the AD where I tried on the Must XL auto on leather. Fits perfectly and in my mind the quintessential Tank. Very high on the wish-list.
@@jjlad5037 I like the same watch. I would not buy it without a discount. Market conditions as they are, I would wait... things are likely to make AD's more motivated.
Called a local AD to get my name on a list for a Tudor Chrono and one was on stock 😂
Was gonna flip but I’m just keeping it
Congrats! Panda or Reverse Panda?
To all new watch enthusiasts , do your homework. Avoid buyer remorse.
Any thoughts on Marathon?
Not a luxury watch brand.
Their dim sims and spring rolls are the best
Astrophotography for laughs....I don't think so 🤔.
Thats a hobby that'll turn you grey I double quick time !
I have now:
1. Zenith defy titanium
2. Nomos tangente
I am thinking about the next watch 🤔…..
Maybe:
IWC Flieger
Cartier drive
Omega Speedy
JLC master control
GO SEAQ…….
Go for GS so that you can have Swiss, German and Japanese :)
Play at 1.5 times, you're welcome
I would personally buy a Speedmaster Moon watch and a Zenith El Primero and still have change for the price of a Cosmograph and have 2 better watches to boot..Winner winner Chicken dinner 👍👍👍
Combo meal deal
What is better? Quartz, Wind up or automatic?
Quartz movement: you pay too much for a case. Automatic manufacture: you pay because the manufacturer has made an effort. In reality, quartz movement watches are completely superfluous and belong in the costume jewelry category.
@@Solution-Design "In reality, quartz movement watches are completely superfluous and belong in the costume jewelry category." - Nonsense. If anything, it is the mechanical watches that are costume jewelry. Quartz watches spank mechanical watches stupid in the #1 category: accuracy. A $15 Casio will keep waaaay better time than a $20,000 mechanical watch. Hence, mechanicals are jewelry. Having said that, I like them, but let's not lie to ourselves.
@Rappers57 If you want the best looking and the most elegant movement, it will be manual wind 90% of the time.
Quartz: extremely precise, low maintenance, generally less appealing, usually at the cheaper end of the scale, some too much expensive only because of the brand.
Handwound: fascinating but simple, thin and easily wearable, usually cheaper than the automatics, medium maintenance costs generally speaking but it depends on the complications, usually mounted in dress watches that may or may not be a first choice for spending money for a watch.
Automatic: the everyday watch movement, set it and forget it, the icon of the tool watch, higher maintenance costs, usually more complicated but more fascinating, more expensive than the manual wound, slightly less precise, bulkier cases.
@@stupidocanerosa We are far apart in our opinions. A hand-wound watch, or automatic, is easier to resell than a quartz watch. Even in Switzerland, a quartz movement only costs 20 francs. Automatic movements start at 200. With quartz watches you only pay for the design, which doesn't have to be wrong. Hand-wound movements build flatter. This can be a design advantage. Quartz belong in a $20 Swatch. This is costume jewelry. Even a Tudor is worn with pride. /Edit: The difference between a quartz watch and a mechanical watch is similar to between, ""What is the difference between costume jewelry and ordinary jewelry?"" Costume jewelry can be more durable. But in the end, it has no value.
@Roberto Vidal Garcia Let's stick with it. There is a difference between wearing real jewelry and wearing fake jewelry. And a quartz watch reminds me of fake jewelry. Watch manufacturers go to great lengths to make an automatic movement. And you pay for that. Not only for the design or the optical quality. That a quartz watch shows the time more accurately... A smartphone is even more accurate. 😉
And then you have us Accutron nerds with our tuning forks.
And battery replacement. And frequency adjusting. And coils burning.
And a good fork it is!
@@stupidocanerosa The prices we pay for Astros and Spaceviews. 😤😤😤
I'm interested in getting a zenith as a first luxury watch any thing to take note of ?
If you are thinking el primero chronograph, you need to take note of servicing costs.
@@JayandSarah hi thanks for the reply , I'm interested in their defy classic or el primero open heart are those bad choices for first I heard about their servicing
@@poh92 I don't think they are bad first choices at all, they are great quality products. Just be aware the service costs on those chronographs are very expensive. Ask a zenith AD to show you the service costs and add 25% for a buffer.
Lovely watches. I would not go open heart, that type of design is not as timeless as without, just my view.
@@JayandSarah understand appreciate your advice and thanks a lot for your help and have a great day ahead
Luxury watches are jewelry first, watch second.
It depends. It's totally subjective. There are people stating that some watches are neither watches nor jewellery but pieces of art.
Totally disagree, my Omega smp 300m, is a mechanical marvel, first, (thanks to Mr Daniels), and a nice looking watch, second,,,
But you never mentioned the addiction . . .
How about a bremont
Bremont is never a bad choice.
Good
The beginner's guide to Luxury Watches is called:
"Buy a Tissot PRX and move on from there."
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Oh the irony! Power reserve uses power to maintain the complication itself. Duh!
Been watching your videos for a long time.... but this vid feels like you have fast forwarded your voice? Have you sped the audio up? Prefer the original pace!
However, great video!
It takes a war in Ukraine and global warming to accelerate the adoption of renewal energy. But what does it take the watch industry to go green by stopping the sales and production of battery powered quartz watches?
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click bait !!!!
I've just bought a "genuine fake" (I know! 😁) Rolex Yachtmaster II from Istanbul last month which cost $650 Euros...they wanted over 1000 originally. I was out of the door when they called me back to accept my final offer. The primary reason for buying a substandard (marginally) watch is that I have a genuine version of this Rolex but I don't fancy having it stolen a la Amir Khan or damaging it, so I wear my amazing replica instead for daily life. The differences are noticeable when placed next to the original but only a watch expert would know otherwise. Very happy with it - it keeps astonishingly accurate time too, which I was not expecting.
Please,Please, stay with this style of clips,much better than you talking to the other fellah with your little private jokes.
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Lame as usual
Quartz is bad! Why get one ?
"Quartz is bad! Why get one ?" - Because it is not. What's happened to young people's education? Logic is considered racist now? You start with a faulty premise and ask for conclusions.
@@mountainhobo you are putting racist on this? Get a grip
@@TimG-- Because that's the same idiotic argument used by those who cannot grasp logic. You hear it every day. Same lack of logic as your original statement. Are you grasping it now?
I agree. Quartz is the art of watchmaking at its finest. 😁
@@mountainhobo enjoy those quartz watches!! Lots of quality there !!