Spending Too Much on Watches & Does "Heritage" Even Matter?! | Q&A
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It's Q&A Time BABEH! One Watch Collection? Are the New Cartier Santos Colours Any Good? Should You Wear a Rolex DAILY? Questions we are answering today!!!
TIME STAMPS:
0:00-0:49 - Intro
0:50-2:01 - One Watch Collection UNDER $1000
2:02-2:41 - Would You Buy the Green or Blue Santos?
2:42-3:48 - How Much is Too Much $$$ in Watches?
3:49-5:35 - Sponsor: AURA!
5:36-7:16 - When is a Watch too Expensive to Wear?
7:17-7:26 - Oyster or Jubilee Pepsi?
7:27-9:37 - Does Watch Heritage Matter?
9:38-10:51 - Seiko Modding?
10:52-11:33 - How are YOU post accident?!
11:34-12:01 - Outro
12:02-13:03 - Patreon Joke Corner
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I love the deeper message in the middle of this cast. Ive been a paramedic for over 30 years - I see daily how fickle life is, and survived cancer - so you absolutley have to live in the moment and enjoy today.
Wear the watch, use the good china. Oh and heritage is very important.
Best Intro EVERRRR!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍 (just kidding. But it was OK.) One watch under $1K? I already have it. Tissot V8 Quartz Chronograph, beige dial and green bezel, on a bracelet. Easily my fave everyday watch already. I’m wearing it right now as I get ready to go bike riding (I hope that’s not insensitive. I really am going bike riding.😳 It’s a 10-speed I completely rebuilt 3 years ago.) Cartier: That green dial is to die for! That shade of green is getting popular. Breitling Premiere comes in that shade and it’s gorgeous! This Cartier is striking. It adds color to a neutral palette. For a man, a dark suit and that watch in green would be an attention grabber. Same for a woman in an elegant evening gown. A couple with matching green Santos watches is a step up in elegance and sophistication. I am not normally a Cartier guy, but I would definitely wear that Santos in green. Always love new Gringa Videos! 😎❤⌚️ (p.s. congratulations on getting sponsorship! Movin’ on up! Today: sponsorship, tomorrow: THE WORLD! Bwahahaha!!!)
Great session ! Thank you Britt. Enjoyed it from start to the finish also learnt a lot. Your content and ideas are so out of box and interesting. Wishing you a smooth and rapid recovery. Appreciate that in spite of all pain that you are going through because of your accident you are still out there making the vblogs !!
My forever one watch under $1k would have to be Tissot Gentleman. 40mm, date, steel bracelet, no need to worry about getting it wet. I could wear it anywhere from a pool party to a funeral.
Looking forward to seeing more of your videos and to your full recovery. All the best from Las Vegas ❤.
My $999.99 forever watch would be a Christopher Ward.
@7:26 such a great question. I too love history and a brands heritage does draw me to a certain brand or model. It's not the only factor but it does play a role.
Hi Britt,
I have been viewing your videos for a while and have not commented until now. I knew you were injured but did not know how. Sorry to hear about your accident and hope you are recovering. Thank you for your content.
We need a SOTC video soon please Brit ! Love the channel btw and the work you put into the videos. Atb with the continued recovery
A good watch RUclips day. Content from you, Jennie and Teddy!
Loving all the content and your return to RUclips ❤ that Casio-Journe is 🔥
Couldn’t agree more, having fun while you can - carpe diem - is so important. Otherwise: what are we waiting for exactly? Glad you are recovering and indeed that was a lot of luck 🍀
Praying for your speedy recovery. Love your content ❤
Oh bless you! Receiving all the prayers! Thank you! 💕✨
Great message sweetie..love your channel.
Hang in there! Keep positive in the recovery and know we are all pulling for you!
yay Gringie is back! Great to see your recovery, and may I ask which tea are you having?
It’s that magical time of the week! WATCH TALK TIME! 💕✨ I was drinking a chai tea in this one! 🙈
Hi Britt! I hope your recovering is going to be less painful for the weeks to come. Best wishes, Claus 🍀
Oh Claus! Thank you so so much! Feeling a little better every week! 💕
Speedy recovery, thanks for all great videos
Oh thank you! Feeling a little better every week! 💕
Hope you get well soon its a little sad to hear about it but may god give you strength to endure and overcome it ❤ love your channel and persoanlity
Oh bless you! Thank you soo so much! 🥲💕 I’m so glad you enjoy my weird little channel! And I’m so lucky to feel a little better every day!
Gringa Saturday 🎉
My perfect one watch collection on a budget will be the Seiko Presage Mojito……..that dial OMG ❤
BAHAHA! I should have really realised this on Sunday! 😅 but I get too excited to get videos out! 🙈
OH YESSSS TO THE MOJITO!!! So dang PRETTY! I always thought those kinda blurred the boundaries of Seiko and GS!
Britt, someday can you please talk about Bell & Ross watches? Praying for you. Thank you.
Seiko Laurel Alpinist. Perfect blend of dressy yet rough and ready. Price has crept up a bit, but still retails for £700
Oh what a CHOICE! 😍😍
I agree. Wear your watches. Just don’t go to places that put you in harms way. Thanks
Weekend has landed, Britt and watch talk 💪🏻
It’s that magical time of the WEEK! Watch geek time babes!
I have that same exact white dial Presage… wear it everyday! My first and only big watch purchase.
Sharp Edged Seiko is a baby grand Seiko. The other US$ suggestions do not have that dial and bracelet! 😊 PRX bracelet just looks good, but does not feel good.
Ahhhh no way! This makes me feel even BETTER IN MY CHOICE! Excellent watch! Big congrats on owning one! 😍😍
@@BrittPearceWatches I own the blue dial. Like a butterfly wing in natural light! 😉
I have a Certina DS(under swatch umbrella). It looks like a seamaster 300 heritage. Looks great. After 5 months it ran 7min fast. Only complaint is the lume is crap. $500ish from jomashop
Pertaining to history/heritage, horology is one of the fortunate sector that can take advantage of it. Sometimes it seems to be merely a marketing coy. History of other tech product brands like Nokia, Motorola, Bose, Linn, B&O, IBM, Palm means nothing nowsaday.
I have a question….
WHEN AM I GOING TO GET THE CALL FOR THE BLACK BAY 54?!??! 😤😡😖
Jokes aside, it’s nice to hear about your recovery -I see it in every new video you put out, your dedication, vibrancy and overall attitude is admirable. Praying for you to get back to 100% and praying I get my bb54😅
Well! As someone whos got a good in with God, imma pray for the BB54! 😜✨ it’s going to come soon! I can feel it!
Agree on the Santos but I think a green and GOLD Santos would be a nice one.
That would be absolutely ACE!
Sorry to hear about your accident. Thank God you survived.
Again, lovely video. And could not agree more…. Enjoy your life and buy the things that make you happy and of course … watches make us happy, so wear them 🙂
Right?! I couldn’t agree more!
I wanna buy my first rolex submariner non date from rolex ! Any advice how to chose rolex shop ? My closest is Cambridge 40 miles away! Or do i go to every rokex shop in uk maybe more chances to get rolex quicker ??? Great content 😉
Everey single time I watch your videos, my first thought "Oh, the Bond Girl..." I don't know why 😂
Have a lovley sunday my dear.
My choice:
1. Blue and green dial (sorry, I can't choose only one)
2. If I buy a watch, I wear it.
3. Yup, we all have only today.
4. the 28.8kB Modem... 🤣🤣
5. get well soon Britt 😘
@Britt: thanks for answering my question about Pepsi Jubilee vs Oyster, even if it was bluntly frank.
Got the call from my AD a few months ago on my Pepsi which I adore, only “problem” was it was on oyster 😭, but I’m trying to find a reputable and safe way to source my dream jubilee. Any ideas would be much appreciated!
Vegas is 91 today, with sunny skies. Warm and toasty.
Oh BRAG SOME MORE! 😭😭 that sounds dang lovely!
❤❤❤ today is a gift enjoy life and family. So agree! Love your videos
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Please be aware we are all rooted for a complete recovery and hope the pain dissipates soon. Best wishes.
Hi Britt , what watch were you wearing when you had the accident. Sorry to hear about it and get full recovery soon!
She had her OP34 on. 👍🏽
My one watch would be a CW or a seiko baby alpinist in blue
For me under $1000 a Citizen eco drive watch. Hey Britt what do you think of the Tissot PRX?
You sound a hell of alot better Britt .
The question about history was interesting and i think personally it's a major pull to a brand .
Ahhh STEPHEN!! Thank you so so much! You know, I don’t think I give myself enough to credit for how far I’ve been coming in the healing journey. I get so frustrated I’m not feeling better! When really, I’ve come a long way! 🙈🤘🏻 and you know, I so agree about history! It’s a big pull for me too! I know it’s not for everyone. But I love how oldy-Worldy watches are and the history comes woth that for me! 💕✨✨
Hmm I'd grab a Mido Ocean Star 200m Day Date, I think they retail for $1200 but you can find one online for well under a grand even from a non Grey market Dealer. You get a SS Bracelet, 42mm Case, 200 meter water resistance, 80 hour power reserve and Ceramic Bezel. It's also fairly slim at 12.3 mm thick. Also Green Santos!! hands down. Blue's a bit boring these days.
I'm so glad your recovery is going well! I gave some thought to the best watch for under $1000 and my choice would be the CW C63 Sealander. Probably as close to my beloved OP36 as $1000 can get. Cheers!
My daily and couldn’t agree more love it it’s as perfect as you can get for the price for an every day wear
Have been in and out on ordering one.
With the recent update to the euro price vs GBP I decided I'll pick one up when I'm in the UK.
Exactly where my mind went! My green C63 is my absolute gada, and also part viewed as an attainable OP36.
Recovery is a journey, for sure.
If I could have only one watch under $1000 for the rest of my life, I'd probably go with a simple field watch based on Seiko NH series movement. It is reasonably accurate and you can replace the whole movement for $50 or so.
Don’t even start with the weather! Been really getting to me! I got drenched on Tuesday from a hale storm! Umbrella didn’t even save me!
Bring on the sun so I can buy a summer watch 😂.
A dealer admonished me for wearing my 1016 Explorer as my daily driver. My reply was, " Watches are meant to be worn. That's why they come on straps."
Personally I would never buy something that I wouldn’t wear. And for someone that lives in Mexico probably the most expensive that I would wear would be a Tudor or a Cartier, but that would be the max. For now just saving to get an Oris Propilot 😅
Nice video ---- Pope Tier Rules !!! --- I am BINGE WATCHING all your videos this weekend (AND ALL THE ADDS) !!!!
You seem to be doing a little bit better with every new video. Good to see. Be careful with those pills.
I agree about wearing what you have. Life is too short to keep your nice things in a box.
Ahh bless you!! Thank you so much! I am feeling a little better every week! Lucky to be alive! And lucky to wear some fantastic watchds!
Hi Britt, can You tell us they story of your accident please?
The green Santos is to die for! Is the Presage sharp edge possibly Seiko's take on a GADA watch in the Aqua Terra sense? 🤔 By the way, we have something in common. One of the best gifts I have ever received was a modded (Orient) watch!!
Ahhh MODDED GIFT CREW! There’s sometjing about gifts that are made for you. You know?! It’s insanely special. 😭💕💕💕 and I think you’re bang ON with the Presage sharp edge series!
Love Q&A. So I just picked up the BB54. It's only been a couple days but loving it so far. Is it horrible to say I like it better than the Sub 🤭 How are you feeling about yours?
Michelle!!! I love hearing this! And no no, it isn’t horrible to say…. Or if it is, I guess I’m horrible too bevause I completely agree! It kinda feels like a vintage sub! Extremely enjoyable wear! 😱 I’m wearing mine right now!
Great as usual! What’s the story of one of your watches being stolen?!
I went to collect the watch for Britt and it was stolen out of my carry on bag within 30 mins of collecting it 😢
That was fun. ☺
Ahh bless! Thank you sooo so much)
What was the one watch you have sold?
My pick for the one watch under $1k is the Hamilton Murph 38.
Oh this is a fantastic choice! The Murph definitely came to mind!
That one-watch-under-$1K question is a good one! I’m thinking 38mm Hamilton Khaki Field Auto, Seiko Alpinist, or a Longines Hydroconquest (if on sale).
BOSH! It’s such a tough pricepoint! 😅 but those are some FAB choices!
Mido?
@@DarkPa1adin good call!
@@chriscon8463 but you need to find the right AD to get it at ~1K gnomonwatches seems to offer at lower price
Also should consider a Tissot PRX obviously, the Gentleman and a CW C60
John J. “Blackjack” Pershing. Didn’t know about his connection to Cartier!!
Re: Watch history/heritage . . well, there will be at least 20 people out in the world who, if I have my way, will become watch geeks of some sort since I'll be teaching a university level course on time and timekeeping with a heavy dose of watch history and current watch culture. Are there pedagogical reasons for this class? Sure. Do I just want to recruit Gen Z and get paid for my hobby? Absolutely. The history is what pulled me in personally.
Confirmed sale of a Celebration OP 41 for 35,000 USD . Nutters !!
Gosh, hearing that accident description again just stops my heart. So glad you had that helmet on. ❤️also, yeah man, WEAR those watches and get those scratches! Carpé Watchem! 😂
BAHAHHA! You know! Sometimes it turns my stomach a bit thinking of what could have happened! BUT THANK GOD I ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET! Life is short! None of it is promised to us. Wear your favourite watches, enjoy them! Our time is short!
@@BrittPearceWatches amen! 🙏🏼
If not too much of a personal question, which watch did you sell to buy the camera?
Ahhh not too personal at all Tim! 💕 I had a Nomos Tangente Hodinkee LE! I truly loved that watch! But it wasn’t getting as much wrist time for me anymore. 😅 and I really wanted to get a nicer camera for capturing watches! It was such a hard choice to sell that watch!
Adrian Barker did a video just recently. And he was reviewing a Grand Seiko for , £70.000 ! Now that's too much . And I like GS but not that much.
My answers below:
1. The Tissot Gentleman
2. Too poor to answer
3. Too poor to answer
4. Too poor to answer
5. Too poor to answer
... you get the drift lol
I enjoy my watches. Well said.Take care of yourself...
It’s the only way to live! They exist for us to enjoy! 💕✨
The Sarb 033 could be the elusive " perfect" watch for under 1000 $.Sporty,dressy,on an aftermarket bracelet or real nice leather band.
Ahhh it’s so good!
Best watch under $1000. Definitely the Smiths Everest, absolutely love this watch.
For under $1K, may I add Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 ? Get better soon.
Hay Britt and James, I trust you will both be a redbar next weekend. Will see you there
One watch under $1,000 is easy. Tissot PRX
Oh i love your mod casio love the blue . I guess one watch would have to be a Tissot or maybe a Oris maybe a citizen for under a thousand TImex maybe its to hard lol wishing every one a happy Saterday
You know! Tissot is such a STRONG choice! 💪🏼💪🏼
Tell us your popsicle stick PB in each intro!
💀 I actually love this and I am totally going to implement this!!! I am currently at 6. Soooo… I’ve got some advanced jaw action going on. I can now officially lick my lips again. Absolutely game changing in the chap lip department!
As regards this thing about totalling up the value of watch collections, I wonder if thee are people who have slipped into a slightly crazy place almost without noticing it happening? I mean, given the price of watches in recent years, you only have to buy a couple...then a couple more...and before you know it you might have some biggish sums tied up in this illness! From the perspective of insurance, security, financial prudence, and sheer common-sense, that just isn't entirely cool...somehow... (It was starting to happen to me a couple of years back, but I've been cutting down the collection.)
Bahahaha! You explained exactly what happened to me and collecting! I got one nice watch. Then two. Then all of the sudden it was 8 😅 and it’s way too much money! Hahaha
Hope you are recovering steadily day by day, and it won’t be long before all the pain is behind you.
Oh bless you! Thank you so so much! I am a little better every day!
One watch?………CWC Mellor 72……from Silvermans London…£500…….better than the Hamilton…..I wore one in the mid 70’s in the 🇬🇧army….completely first class.
Oh now THAT IS AN OPTION I DIDNT THINK ABOUT!!! 😱😱😱 love this!
@@BrittPearceWatches my pleasure. Totally understand your newly found ‘live now for tomorrow may never come’ attitude. You’re wholly correct….🇬🇧
Feckit! Glad you like it.x
Bahahah! How could I not?! It is absolutely perfect!
White dial Santos for the win 🙌🏼
I love my bond seamaster and my moon watch speedmaster and looking at ww2 omega 859 modern version love history too watches also get well soon I ride a bike to work my wife hates it I have so many near misses
Get well soon.
Love the Dad jokes. If British weather is getting you down vacation in Ontario. From May to the end of sept it is usually sunny and warm. Also, we have Timmies. Your husband needs to come over to the dark side and enjoy Timmies.
I’m the one pushing to go back to Canada!!! 🇨🇦
I love the UK as well as Canada. I am typical Canadian with a very mixed heritage but an affinity for British culture. I am sure you will enjoy it. Ontario has big cities with entertainment, restaurants, culture (ya, even us) and amazing nature (Algonquin Park, Cottage Country the size of the UK). Maybe something to help a wounded girl heal? Some cool video locations? Show off the exotic British husband? Go ahead, bit into the timbit and live a little.
Gringle bells, gringle bells, gringle all the way!!! ❤️❤️❤️
WATCH PAAAAPAY!
Green dial Santos. Watch making really can't get any better 💚💚
Right?!?! But hear me out here… yellow gold Santos with green dial..?! 😱
@@BrittPearceWatches Yup, ok, I stand corrected 😍
Hey Gringa! Hopefully, you feel better! How to contact you for business related queries?
If you contact watch.gringa@gmail.com the management company will pick it up 👍🏽👍🏽
I would have thought the, "I got ran over but, check it out, my watch is fine", video would be a semi interesting one, no?
LOL! You know! I LOVE THIS! I’m adding it to the gringa idea log!!!
I wear all my watches on a regular basis. If a watch is "too expensive to wear" there's no point in owning it, I don't want to be Smaug the dragon sitting on a hoard of watches.
One exception: I don't travel with expensive watches though, especially when staying in hotels or visiting an area like Southern California. I take a decent looking microbrand watch, and a small G-Shock for the beach, and I'm good to go.
You don't get too much for under $1k these days but the 38mm Hamilton khaki field auto would probably be my choice.
Jubilee definitely over oyster
Here’s a Pepsi related question; Batman or Batgirl (which I have, love and prefer)?
Ouuu I always love this one! I am team Batgirl!!! I just bloody love the jubilee! I think it really suits the GMT Master!
Hello WG love this vidéo love you so much WG
*There's NO SUCH THING as a "one watch collection" to an enthusiast. It's the oxymoron of horology.* *_Any watch fan has several, or s/he isn't one._*
I totally agree!
I don’t think you can be an enthusiast with only one watch!
Certainly not trying to cause an argument, just my opinion 🤷🏻♂️
A question that i frequently ask myself: percentage wise, how would you determine the value of a watch? My particular answer: brand name = 25%. Quality of case, dial, hands, crystal and bracelet = 30%. Quality of movement = (solid back, movement not visible) 20%. Complications = 10%. Value as compared to similar watches = 15% . To put it in its simplist form, would you rather have a Timex movement in a Rolex case, or a Rolex movement in a Timex case? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Ouuu now youve put some real thought into this! But I think you nailed it!! I hate myself to admit it but…. I’d rather a Timex movement in a Rolex case. 🤣
I didn’t even know that there are watches under $1000 out there.
😂 they’re not easy to find! But they exist!
£800 watch, people are going to hate this, top end (VS Factory) fake black bezel (122610ln) Submariner, that's enough cash left to get it serviced, regulated and water proof tested.
You may hate what it is, but you will not get a better watch under £3k.
904L stainless steel, 3 seconds a day accuracy, need to take the back off to tell it's not real.
Shoot me if you want 😂
Did you end up buying a Santos de Cartier? If so, is there a review n the making? 😬😬😬
There’s one somewhere. Hang on.
Edit: there’s a couple of others, but here’s one of them ruclips.net/video/k7QfakOPZbU/видео.html
Oops, rooting.
You sound like you’re on the mend!
Noice, more gringa. Let’s go!
Ahhh BLESS! 💕✨
Your videos are sometimes not "popping up" for me, and if /when I find them, they're out of sequence, 🤔,, this one being a prime example,, 😢,, any ideas how I can fix things, as I'm sure the fault is at my end,, 😍
Have you clicked on the bell for notifications?
@@watchpapi
Yep, I've "off n on'd it a couple of times, but not sure if it's cured it, hopefully it has,,
Cheers,, John.. 🤞👍
@@John..18 🤞🏽🤞🏽
Quick question- Do automatic watches require maintenance?
If yes- when?
PS- I love your content ❤. New sub 😭.
Yes depends on the watch and the quality of the movement but most automatic watches require servicing every 3-5 years and there are outliers like rolex where movements are so refined they might last a lifetime without servicing
Hmm it depends on the brand I guess and the amount of complexity of the watch the more complex the watch the more to maintain the watch some watches a up keeps is ever 5 years some every ten years it depends how often you wear the watch if you wear the same watch every day the time to get it serviced well come up under 5 years if you keep it in a watch box and wear it once in a while 10 plus years even 20 years hope I helped a little
Oh John! Thank you so much for aubbing to my weird little channel!!! 💕✨💕💕
And yes! As others have commented, they do need servicing and maintenance. Which is always a cost in owning mechanical watches sadly! It’s just to make sure everything is ticking right, maintaining good time and replenishing all of the oils. They are little machines after all! Each watch and brand is a little different in their servicing intervals! 5 years is pretty standard. 💕✨
@@songoku-jx3cb lol the 32xx is already well-known to have all kinds of problems. Rolex makes quality stuff but their new movements are shite
@@JackoWillMakeLives-loveu can’t say for the new but i have rolex watches in my family which haven’t been serviced in decades are so crisp you won’t even be able to tell