Should You Buy 1 Rolex Submariner Or An Affordable Watch Collection?
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- Опубликовано: 27 мар 2020
- Today we return to a format from the earliest days of the channel and answer some frequently asked questions on collecting watches. Is collecting "affordable" watches a mistake? Would it be better to sell an entire collection of affordable watches in exchange for just one grail watch?
In this video I aim to help Daniel, a member of the good Gentry, who emailed me for advice. After collecting watches for 2 years his current daily favorite is the Glycine Combat Sub GL0185. He wants to sell his large collection to buy his dream watch - a Rolex Submariner, reference 16610 - which is approximately the same value. What should he do?
Join me for some classic Gentry watch collection talk, including advice for Daniel, and a few things one should take into account when contemplating such a big decision, from financial considerations to seller’s remorse.
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"never prioritize a watch over the fundamentals of life"
Me: *Eating cup noodles wearing my casio A158WA*
Mia Shibly Lash out & add a tin of tuna!🤣 Love Casio’s!!!😍
🤣🤣🤣
Me with unpaid rent wearing a Ceramic Planet Ocean
people might be trading their Rolexes for some packets of your cup noodles in a years time at the rate this pandemic is working its way through the world
I did that got my sub new only had it on 5times sold 3 years later it was black, wish I got the hulk, have a blue omega seamaster love it
Daniel should NOT sell his "cheaper" pieces. I've had 4 Rolexes over the last 40 years; a 70's red-letter Sea Dweller, a 2 tone Sub and 2 GMT 2s. 3 were sold, one stolen. Now I'm down to one, a Sinn EZM 3F and very happy to not be chasing grails anymore. My late father once told me that "Most of the time, the wanting is more fun than the having." Now, at 66 years old, I realize how right he was.
How true!
Well said. 👏🏻
Wise words
Well said ! Wisdom with age
same applies with women
"Don't buy it if you can't afford to replace in right away"....great advice for ANY luxury item.
good advice mike
Is this advice specifically for watches or anything? If it’s a general thing then most people shouldn’t buy a house with a mortgage
@@mariog7213 With insurance, you can replace a house when it burned down. So the advice applies.
@@EdisonChar so get insurance for the watch as well?
Yup, same for cars : "buy a Ferrari if you can buy 2 of them"
I don’t get rid of any watches. I’ve made the mistake in all of my other hobbies, and it sucks to work twice for one thing. So I keep watches, if I want one further from reach I wait and buy it when I can....but I always keep them.
Same with me and my game consoles. Lots of my friends sell their old games and consoles for money to buy the new generation. But always regret selling the one they had for emotional reasons
I follow a similar philosophy, buy what I truly want rather than buy what strikes my fancy today. To achieve this I tend to not buy on impulse, but take months deciding on what I want. Yesterday I ordered a Seagull 1963 sapphire, I had been looking at them since last Jan/Feb and only yesterday decided I actually want to try one.
People who "buy back" their childhood memories for lots of money after selling them for a few bucks only a few years before are weird.
Kev Yeah, I had a similar situation recently. I donated my ps3 to a less fortunate person I knew as I was using it very little and knew that it would be really appreciated by him. Although I really don’t regret it because of how much he enjoys it now, I sometimes wish I still could go back to it.
@@KevAlberta no that's just keeping the junk you already played. You will never use these games again. I also had a huge game collection. Finally managed to sell the stuff since my home looked like a game store. From the money i bought some nice watches.
Despite the fact that I have collected hundreds of watches during my life, I envy the man that can settle on one watch to call his own.
I have several good watches, and couldn't settle for one. But.... I have a friend who 20 years ago worked a summer in St.Tropez as a waiter, he was young - maybe 20-ish - and bought a Sea-Dweller with the proceeds. It's still his only watch (apart from an Apple Watch), and I love the watch and the back story.
I think the term "affordable" is completely relative, depending on one's income. Collect what you like, and like what you collect. There's nothing wrong with having a diverse collection. I bet the guy who owns an FP Journe, also has a G-Shock.
Excellent point. I love open minded collectors like that.
Thank you Valen,
Best regards,
TGV
I agree. I don’t have many watches in my collection but I do have some relatively expensive pieces and currently my favorite one is the seiko snk805. I love looking down at my wrist
I always say “never finance a hobby” so I buy what I can, save for what I want and when I look into my WatchBox I see a collection that started when I could hardly afford to buy one to ones that are worth thousands. Each one I got to remind me of a particular moment or event, each one I researched and read up on and determined which one I wanted. I wear them all, I don’t worry about the odd bump or scratch as they just add to the story behind each one. I always tell people, when they ask, to buy what they like, never worry about what others think and just buy what they enjoy. It’s their collection after all, it’s reflective of their tastes and their growth as a collector.
@@wayneturner1336 That's the whole idea, and I agree with it. Buy with the heart, not the head, or you'll just find yourself not wearing that "investment piece", leaving it in a safe somewhere, or selling it. Just like classic cars. Why buy and not drive it? That's what it was made for.
just keep that same notion for replicas and clones then please. It's what i can afford. It's what I like. For someone like me, i could never justify buying a time piece for more than a thousand dollars. It makes no sense to me why someone would buy a watch like a tudor that is an homage to a rolex, that still costs thousands of dollars., when there are high tier clones that often have better movements or the same eta movements you see in "affordable" watches that only cost $500. I'm ranting a bit, but i feel like many people think the way you do, until it comes to clones. The watch snobs love shitting on clones and anyone who wears them .
1 watch? Even if it is a Submariner..... That's pretty boring.
Having a reliable, decent diver, dress, travel, digital, pilot, field watch is far cooler IMO 😎⌚👍
i have a 4 watch collection and i really don't need anything else. 1. my speedy pro 2. hamilton khaki mechanical field 3. JLC reverso medium small sec. 4 casio Gshock DW 5600.
totally agree. i like field and pilot/flieger watches so much, besides divers/steel sport, so i need at least six.
Totally agree
Yes. It's cool design and quality that drives my collection. Plus it's important to cover the diver, chronograph, dress, fliger genres
Agreed. I believe you should have a decent spread. But of course, all within ones means.l, respectfully.
I wish all viewers best off health. Stay blessed.
Thank you, same to you :)
You too!!
And you too.
you too!
Thank you, likewise👍
My approach: Set your goal, save your money, do your research, enjoy the journey. I recently saved for then bought a Grand Seiko GMT Quartz. After dropping over $3k on a watch, I was expecting buyer’s remorse. It didn’t happen. Because I took my time, did the research and had more than enough money saved up completely separate from my “responsible money” so I could get the GS and still had enough for another watch. Now I’m saving for my next.
Jeffrey Threat cool. I’m saving now for a grand seiko 62Gs
Jeffrey Threat: Well done, good approach and congratulations for being satisfied, with no remorse or regrets. One comment on the choice of words, directed at the viewership in general: it isn't research but just study and becoming informed. Doing research is scientific process and inquiry, far different from and well beyond most situations where folks now often say "do your research". Just read up, study and become informed.
Jeffrey Threat. That is the way to do it. Responsible purchases. I do the same. Congrats on the GS. Nice piece. 👍
I don’t think I would ever regret buying a grand seiko. My usual collection is two watches which includes a GS and a shogun but if the collection ever balloons to three it will be another GS. Enjoy yours in good health
Hi Jeffrey, great comment that echoed my thoughts as well. I recently purchased a Grand Seiko Sport watch. I too did my research and I'm very happy with the purchase.
Hey Tristano. The reason why you're still my favorite RUclipsr for watches it's that you keep your passion for watches, the sincerity and honesty in your opinions, the humility that comes with your watch experience and the long way to get where you are but without forgetting the beginnings. Always having in mind us "mortals" who will never get a Rolex but help us remember that our Timexes still get some respect. Keep up the great work. And stay safe.
"Never buy a watch you can't replace immediately..." Best advice for watch collecting 👍⌚
or better, don't buy a watch that you can't afford the servicing. LOL. so many people forget about that when they buy a watch. some expensive watches are super expensive to service. so many people end up reselling them because of that. this is so stupid.
@@JayB-lz6yd Exactly. Even affordable automatic watches are expensive to service. That's why I tend to buy quartz these days.
@@JayB-lz6yd I owned a 2007 Breitling Superocean Chronograph for 14 years before really learning how to treat it properly. In that time, I’ve sent it to the factory 3 times to the tune of about $1600 total. I HAD NO IDEA. Also I just found out that I never really HAD to send it to the factory specifically, but could’ve spent half that having it serviced in the US.
Agree! My wife has bought several watches for me and each one I am reminded of her love for me and the event around it.
Another piece of advice; actually two, regarding selling your collection:
1. Never sell one you received as a gift from someone important in your life beit friend or family. You will never forgive yourself afterwards.
2. Keep the one that speaks to your heart that you'd love to pass down to your children and grandchildren.
(In Daniel's case, keep the Glycine Combat Sub)
Jeffery all of my watches are gifts from myself 😆 can’t let them go
I agree, except for one watch I got from an ex gf, who gifted me her father's 1960's tissot seastar during a time were she was in a very bad point in her life that I helped her get over. While we aren't together, she tells me to this day how grateful she is to me. I plan to gift it back to her on the day of her wedding.
I'd like to add on, never sell a watch that is way discontinued and hard to find if you had enjoyed wearing it at some point. I almost did that for my seiko vampire monster and today I'm so glad I kept it.
casualsuede Good man! 👍
@@casualsuede she is blessed to have you as a friend - class move re-gifting to her...certainly it will be something she cherishes forever.
I was in this predicament several years when I was wearing a lot of fashion watches. I sold them all to buy a Rolex Sub. Once I purchased my first Rolex I quickly found myself owning 4 of them. As I learned more about watches I moved into more expensive brand like Patek, AP and a few others. Fast forward to today I reduced my collection to just a few grail pieces and several unique boutique pieces. I said all that to say watch collections are ever evolving. Buy what you like, wear it, enjoy it when you tire of it move in to something else.
I started my watch collection with a lovely Rolex. I never really bonded with it, so recently sold it and I'm now putting together a collection of cheaper watches that mean more to me personally.
I can relate to this just sold my 116610LN and 116622 Rolex watches.
Mr C. Good for you!
I was a one watch guy. I've always wanted a high end watch, so I bought one, when I turned 30 (like someone I know), and it was a dress watch, fitting for my every day wear, since my work requires a suit and a tie, on an every day basis. And I thought that was it. But then, I needed a diving watch, for the seaside and vacation. Then a beater, for around the house. Then a chronograph caught my eye. Then I needed a digital beater for the gym... And so on and so forth. One thing is for sure, a true watch lover, can't stop on a one watch, even if it's A.Lange & Sohne minute repeater.
I'm definitely still in the "affordables" phase. Also, affordable watches are a great way to figure out what your actual likes and dislikes are in watches generally. I think it is an important phase to go through to zero in on your correct grail.
Could you please do a video of only Movements? ETA, Seagull, Seiko basics (7s26, nh36), you alway mention them but we would like to know more about the common movements!! LOVE FROM A 21 YEARS OLD GUY FROM MADRID, SPAIN!
hola amigo
Common movements, but also uncommon, please!! Say something about jump hour or some others a bit rare and strange!
@@marziomaglietta7649 That would be perfect too! I agree💪🏾
This would be useful.
hola, stay safe man. all the love to Spain, right now.
I’d say if you love watches, have a collection! But limit yourself. Set goals. I bought a 6-slot box, so that’s my max I’ve put on myself (for now haha, it filled up quickly).
I think the most important thing is: don’t buy a watch just to fill or a slot or a watch you like 80%. Only buy watches you like 100% and has a purpose in your collection!!
I agree. I also have the 6 box collection. Longines 3. Hamilton 2 Oris 1. All have a story and a history. I began my collection in my retirement. My oldest is 1942 Longines military runs well. Newest is the Oris big dial green. Each watch I feel a different attachment to. I think I've stopped collecting now. My wife hopes so. I'm 70. I love the idea that I can pass the collection on to my two wonderful sons. 😅
TGV, you really nailed it with this one. I still recall when you introduced me to my entry drug...the Seiko SNK809. I got it new for $42 and I still love it all these years later. This little inexpensive watch is nearly perfect. The 7S26 is not perfect, but it fits the watch perfectly.
I’ve started with an affordable collection. Hamilton Khaki Field Auto, and an Orient Mako USA II. Then my beater is a G-Shock.
All great choices that will bring you great joy.
Michael Riera I love the Hamilton, the Orient is actually in the mail and should be here Monday, the plague has slowed all shipping down though I think.
thats a great collection there , off to a good start. I have a hamilton khaki feild auto and i love it. is yours the titanium ?
Watch & Unwind no, mine is stainless cased. I just found out about the titanium model the other day when I visited Hamilton’s website, it looked pretty cool. I would love it if they made a titanium diver too.
@@appalachiangunman9589 the titanium case is neat because its super light but your steal case is great as is. I have the titanium im going to do a review to put on my channel but i dont have it up yet. Please subscribe so you can check it out if you want id love to hear your opinion on it as you own the steel. Hamilton makes alot of great watches a titanium diver would be cool, titanium is so light and divers are usually a bit heavy so it would be interesting.
I own several mid-range pieces (Hamilton, Seiko, and also a Yema Bronze Superman, among others). I just purchased my first luxury watch (Tudor BB Heritage 36mm) and I am beyond smitten with it. It could truly be a one watch collection piece (but I love too many watches to do that!) Thanks TGV for the video, as always, "pure class".
Great advice and no snobbery. Love your channel from here in Atlantic Canada, TGV. Keep up the good work and stay well.
I respect you so much, TGV. Thanks for helping me cultivate a hobby that truly gives me enjoyment.
Your opinions have helped me throughout my pursuit for the "perfect" timepiece. My idea of perfect has morfed over time and am glad I havent splurged on a luxury watch in years prior. I am saving up for a home and simply feel that I must wait to land on my grails. You have instilled validity in my affordable watch collection and heightened confidence in my wrist. Thanks Gent.
I can't get over my Seikos. It's been in my life since I'm a teenager even if it's an affordable Seiko Automatic. And now I'm into modding some of the Seikos and collecting some. I got anotter hobby though collecting some Electric guitars that i like and some of them can cost a Submariner. I priotise my desire of what I want and balance it. But I got no desire of owning a luxury watch and I don't know why or maybe because I can make a Seiko to look and feel like one.
Excellent perspective, TGV: well balanced and insightful as usual! 👍
This video had me captivated from start to finish. Your balanced, considerate and sensitive coverage of the question was impressive and informative. Brilliant! Thank you 😁
I’d always prefer a collection of affordable watches over one specific high value piece. I’d absolutely love to own a rhodium platinum Rolex Yachtmaster 40 with the azure toned seconds hand, however I’m very happy with my growing “collection” of more reasonably priced watches.
I have five Invictas (don’t judge me), a Richard LeGrand, a Zelos, a Lorier, a Feice and a Rocos all for a fraction of what one Rolex is valued at.
Lord Twaddle I love my Invicta’s too!!!😎🤫
i always wanted a zelos.there is something abt this microbrand.i love how creative they are with the material they use and the dial design.if it was a luxury brand they would charge a house..lol
Get the Pagani design 1651 (yachtmaster), it's a stunner! (the one with the grey sunburst dial)
I finally jumped on the Pro Diver train a couple weeks ago and honestly I’m really enjoying it. So much so another one I liked the look of went on sale and I grabbed it as well. 😅
Good advice as ever TGV. The other delight of a collection is discovering a gem to add to it. Last year I found a 1960s Certina waterking in absolutely mint condition. I bought it for a song because no-one is chasing that model -- and that sort of adds to the pleasure of wearing it.
Love your passion TGV,Excellent advices throughout...
Nice video TGV, as always. For me it’s the fun, enjoyment, excitement and passion that it’s all about when it comes to watches, not price point. O & U to your good self and the fellow Gentry.
Hi TGV
Tough question. There is a kind of mid term strategy that might satisfy many people though. It just requires you being very conscious about what kind of guy/girl you are. If you’re of the formal kind, buy an expensive dress watch and some more affordable pieces for sports, work purposes and so on. If you’re the sporty kind buy an expensive diver and some cheaper ones for dress, work etc. You get the general idea I suppose😂
This way you get to have your grail watch for the purpose where you’ll appreciate it the most and at the same time enjoy a collection...
Not that I’ve been able to live up to this strategy - I generally use too much money on watches😏
Keep up the good work👍
Exactly, I'm a formal person so an enormous dive watch on me would be absolutely ridiculous! Almost all of my watches are vintage and would be considered dress watches. But sports watches didn't exist in the 20s-40s, the average everyday watch from that time is now considered dressy.
As times passed and I learned more about watches I started to appreciate budget pieces. Right now I'm completely addicted to 80-90s Casio I bought a 1992 Casio AW-60 a early version of a fitness watch and I looove it and I only payed 50 bucks
Good for you that's fantastic
my last buy was a casio Royale £25 and i am enjoying that
Budget pieces, or even fashion pieces have their benefits. They can be more creative and expressive while the higher end watches tend to stick to a lot of templates, hence you see an oris, an omega, an Breitling and many of them look more similar than separate. I have a $20k collection of watches and my latest purchase which I've worn for the last 4 weeks straight was a skagen cheapo watch I got for $45 on ebay. It has a sandblasted grey/blue dial I find mesmerizing on a yellowy/tan strap. Perfect for summer.
As a collector of many things over many years I find your advice spot on. It's not just the acquisition, it's the living with.
Absolutely superb video. Great points made today in this video. Served as a welcome reminder of some fundamentals in this beautiful hobby
I came here to learn about watches... Ended up learning about life!
400,000 subs! Congratulations TGV!
Thank you sir! :D
Best regards,
TGV
This is a question I have been asking myself for years now. Thank you for bringing this out. Stay safe and healthy TGV.
Hi TGV, three quick points:
1. I love your channel, you are a watch lover, not a watch snob. Refreshing!
2. Keep your sense of humour, makes me smile
3. My cousin Hugo deserves his own channel!
Quality over quantity. It’s so nice when you find that one dream watch you can look forward to putting on every day and knowing it will be your faithful companion along life’s journey.
Just bought my first Casio duro and love it.. in my opinion a affordable collection is great. I have 8 affordable watches and hope one day to get a tag!
I applaud your very well thought out and detailed explanation on the Question instead of most people's usual one or two sentence answer. Well done TGV!
Great insights on this one TGV. Really helpful and enjoyable. 🙂
Having the right tool for what you’re doing is such a joy; a chronograph for timing events, a gmt for travel and a dive watch for adventuring....or you can just buy a Sinn 103 st sa dual time that does it all 👍🏼
Sinn really makes crazy good watches and they even sell them for crazy low prices. I'm a big fan of them.
Some people think that a dog is man's best friend. Many of us however have found out, quite unexpectedly, that man's best friend can sometimes be a watch.
My best friend is my dog's watch.
Now you're really stretching the limits of sensibility.
wow, what a beautiful thought
Owl29 “TICK TICK!” 🐶 So that’s a watch dog?...🤭
Even TGV wouldn't trade his Dog for a watch....don't be ridiculous !
Tristano you’re really a GREAT coach ... thank you so much for your advices, always very inspiring !
Great video as always , love the channel. I'm 22 and I just bought my fifth and most expensive watch yet, a Seiko Presage Blue moon with open heart which costed me around 500$ , double the price of my previous watch. People have asked me why am I buying cheaper watches like Seikos and not buy an expensive one like a Tag Heuer . To prove them that price does not matter , I let them take a guess of the price of the Presage and everyone guesses wrong , thinking it's a 1000-1500$ watch . After I reveal the actual price , they never question me again . I wear it with the same pride as I wear my Casio a164.
Evdoxos well please if your gonna buy nice watches please learn proper English it’s not costed like you spelled it
@@brianbuchert6382 Ironically, you spelled "you are" wrong and if you are so interested in English , use " going to " instead of gonna . Even though I have a proficiency degree in English, I'm still allowed to make mistakes . You on the other hand , should learn some manners. That is actually free .
I would definitely miss changing watches on a daily basis. A friend of mine is saving up for a Rolex as his first mechanical watch and I´m urging him to start with a Hamilton or something else in the 500-Euro range to get used to the concept of a mechanical watch before spending 10k on his grail watch.
Good suggestion. My first automatic watch is the Hamilton khaki field officer. Affordable under £400.
Rolex as a first watch? That's how watch snobs are born, stop him at all cost my friend
Soooo, you want your friend to waste 500 bucks on something he doesnt actually want? Seems dumb, but alright. Might be a hint of jealousy in that request as well
@@DjVader112 Absolutely: When I started getting into watches around 4 years ago, I was just the same as KlausM54's friend: immediately wanted to buy a Speedmaster Man on the Moon and NOTHING else
... Needless to say, I'm proudly wearing an Oris now which I've learned to appreciate greatly ever since I bought it 3 years ago :)
I'm currently saving for an Explorer I or a Seamaster Aqua Terra 150, but open for any other brands as well, not just these two (Who knows, maybe I'll end up with a Pepsi Tudor that I'll appreciate greatly)
@@Dylan-xj8tb No, I want to keep him from wasting 10k on a watch he thinks he wants without really being into the hobby. If he really knows what he's doing by his own experience and ends up buying a Daytona I'm totally fine with that.
Great video TGV. Family comes first. Just imagine the sweet feeling when you're able to buy the Submariner, knowing you've always made sure you have provided for your family first. That feeling must be pure class and will bring so much more enjoyment when you wear that mighty Rolex.
Looking forward to the next one.
Regards,
Koen
Love your channel and your passion for watches. I myself have been really enjoying homages lately. I know a lot of people look down on them but it allows me to enjoy iconic designs for an affordable price, and thereby being able to have a small collection to rotate between as opposed to one expensive watch. That being said, one day I’d like to get a black bay 58 and a speedmaster:)
This is super inspirational! I think it goes without saying that we truly appreciate what you do here ✌🏾👽
Great advice..I’ve concluded I could never have less than 3 , because what do you do when you need to service/ repair one!
tough question. I'm considering saving up for My Omega SMP300, and enjoying the affordable watches I have purchased in the mean time.
P M B some people doesn’t take long to save up. Like maybe a month or maybe 2 max. Some people are good at saving. No need to make payments that linger for months and years
@P M B I don't agree with buying on credit if you do not have the money to back it up. But if you have the cash in the bank and have the option of interest free credit (and the self control not to spend the cash on something else) then why not make a little interest for yourself. I wouldn't do 48 months though - 12 months would be better.
Of course bit of a mute point right now as interest rates are so low as to be pointless.
Personally, I pay cash for everything. Houses, cars, watches etc..... If the SHTF nobody can take anything from me.
Thank you TGV for the advice!!👍
Never go into debt to by a watch best advice about watches I've heard yet.
A healthy 3 watch collection is my way to go.
I somewhat agree but there so many to just choose 3.
Interested to know what people choices would be🤔
I have a small collection of about 10 watches, early in my journey and nothing too crazy in my watch box. My sub £3k 3 watch choice, that I own would be:
Seiko Flightmaster, Oris Clean Ocean and Seiko 2020 Alpinist but I also could easily include the stealth 5KX, Heimdallr 6150 Apocalypse, Casio 5610, Casio Edifice......
This hobby is awesome innit? 🤣👍
@@toonlad4091 diver, dress, casual hard to pick brands though my diver is a longines and my casual is a hamilton.
I “played the field”, now I’m a “one watch” guy...my trusty Rolex Explorer 2 (16570) in black. My watch until they take it off my lifeless body and hand it to my daughter...
Dale Jefferson she will then flog it to Watchfinder
I try my best to stay alive. Otherwise my wife could sell my watches by the price I told her I have paid.
Or hand ir to the pawn shop
excellent watch , i think the Rolex Explorer 2 is one the best best watches to have if one were to just have one. Congrats on having a great watch
I have a polar and I had to get a Panerai as a rotator watch.
Very happy to hear someone say something I’ve said about not only watches, but for guitars and cars as well! They’re meant to be worn, played and driven! But take care of them! Earned my sub, looking forward to more vids.
Best video on watch collecting that I’ve ever seen. Many thanks shipmate.
Awesome video TGV !!
Thank you John :D
Best regards,
TGV
1 Sub, did it for years. That was until I made the dumb financial decision and became a collector.
After a few years of collecting and a couple of lessons learned I am leaning more to owning a big piece rather than multiple watches.
Good video. With watches its always been about the enjoyment and wearing them. Love the Hugo intro. Keep up the good work.
With an intro like that, I just had to like this video.
Watches are an addiction!! The only way I can control myself is to stay with 2 brands, Hamilton and Oris !!! If I start looking at all other awesome brands I’m domed!!!!!!!
Yes, I stick with vintage Bulova. I learned to service my own watches so I have a stockpile of Bulova parts. If I got a Hamilton, I'd have to start all over again! Hamiltons are the best American watches, though, I have a friend who only wears vintage Hamilton.
And two solid brand choices you’ve made right there indeed ! Enjoy them.
Personally, I'm kind of a flat guy myself
I like you thought process having a watch collection, rather than just owning one luxury watch. I totally agree. Nicely said. Keep up the good work!
This has answered many questions for me, great episode.
Stay Well guys!
So happy to hear that.
Thank you so much Darren, that makes it all worth it.
Stay safe, onwards and upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
Great answer to a good question! I would love to see a bit of an odd but nice Swedish watchmaker, Sjöö Sandström. I would love to hear what you think. Cheers!
i have a mix of watches ranging from 35 bucks for a times expedition, all the way up to a 5,000 dollars omega seamaster aqua terra. i have room in my heart, and collection for all watches!
Love your channel. Thanks for the education.
I found your channel several weeks ago. Watched most of you previous content and look forward to each new video. Like the fellow from Buffalo I too enjoy your positive attitude and passion for watches.
“Sounds like I’m talking about something else” I was thinking of that analogy the whole show. There’s far less trouble with multiple watches.
Hugo: „ Sorry Darling, didn‘t know that you live on tight budget“.
Similarly: "Bud-get? Such a vulgar term dahling, do mind your language..."
Dorian Foley Forgive him, Darling, he‘s not an English man, bloody peasant from the Continent.
Your face at 2:07."we'll get on to that" 😂😂😂 Priceless!!!!!
Love your channel. Helping me getting into horology. What's on your middle screen? A screen saver? Anyway really cool.
Dear Hugo,
You deserve a own show!
*Definitely* keep the "cheaper" watches. You bought them for a reason, something about them drew your eye, and that's what collecting is all about. I've got a Cadence Radian watch that I bought when I was younger that I still wear. It's a cheapo quartz movement and a printed dial, but it's got charm.
You nailed that man, that's a very amazing answer. Big thumbs up👍
Always great refextions! Best regards Urban Gentry
Personally, watch collection is a very personal thing. I am a one brand collector (orient star) and the reason is, i just dont know. We go through a cycle but having just 1 grail watch to give up a collection, just doesnt add up, in my thought.
To me, a collection of maybe 10 $500-1000 watches is much better than a single Rolex. I'd much rather have multiple affordable quality watches than a single grail watch.
I know this is 3 years old .
What about one grail and a couple cheapies ?
@@julienfroidevaux1143do what makes yourself happy
Not what other people think
@@thomassrensen2141 yes I agree .
But people who buy fashion watches which cost hundreds and cost $30 on Alibaba , shouldn't they be called out ?
@julienfroidevaux1143
More like informed and then left to their own devices.
Thank you for the content and please keep it coming. I put your channel on most nights when I need to put my son to bed and your videos always send him off straight away and I would like to thank you for that. Cheers
I love your channel. It inspired me to start my watch collection. I got the Tissot Janeiro in your honor. Love that watch.
I can't afford a Sub, so definitely I am for an affordable watch collection. I have loved watches since the 3rd grade (My mum gifted me with a Mickey Mouse Quartz watch) when I had no idea about luxury watches or movements. So I love watches for what they are, not as status symbols or investments. Digital and Quartz watches make me as giddy as my Autos, but I DO aspire to own a luxury watch someday. All in due time. By then I will know exactly what I want.... but most probably it still won't be a Sub. Thanks for the content TGV.
Affordable collection, Hands down. You grow so much as a collector and refine your taste over time.
That was so much in this video. It was art. Inspiring
I’ll admit, I was one of those guys who thought you’d change to high end luxury. So glad I was wrong. Keep up the good work.
Sometimes I wish I had the money to buy a luxury watch. Most times though I’m glad I don’t.
I, for one, am for diversity. So, a collection of affordable watches is the best choice as far as I'm concerned.
I don't think there's a way to mature as a watch collector unless you've experienced a wide variety of watches.
Each one has their own character, pros & cons.
The more you experience, the more you can narrow down what you would want in your expensive grail watch. I couldn't imagine spending thousands of dollars for something I would not want to wear or enjoy wearing.
@@TravisHi_YT I couldn't agree more!
You are a true gentleman and a scholar. Really enjoy your attitude and class. Keep up the excellent work, all the best! ⌚ 🙌
This was educational and inspirational at the same time. You could call it the gold standard of watches related videos. I'm also new to watch collecting and have compiled a list of watches I'm interested in but over time my attention does shift over to other pieces which may be becoming rare or hard to find. In the end all I want is good value for money.
If he sells his present collection, he’ll probably take a bath on it! Also, he’ll lose all the memories/nostalgia associated with what he already has in the process. He should continue enjoying what he has, put a hold on purchasing any new watches, & start saving that $ for the Rolex. Come to think of it, this is probably what I should be doing, too...
By my humble experience, it is very easy to fall madly in love for a watch and maybe in two months the fire will fade away, because you rediscovered some other whatch that you did not pay attention well before. One should always meditate for a long time about a piece - if it doesnt come off of your head for that period, then it is the right choice to purchase.
True, but that is why I buy pre owned, so I don't get big burns, in case of a resale. I've owned 3 Seamasters and 2 speedys (I have only 1 seamaster now), and 3 different Hublots (I have 1 now), in different periods of time, since I needed experience to figure out which refference I really like. In my experience, wearing a watch for some time is the only solid method, for figuring out, what you really like. And most people are affraid of selling, and trading, I was too, but after a while, you get the hang of it, plus, you get the chance to get many pieces through your hands. For example, I have a 5 piece collection, but over the five years I have been collecting, I owned 13 different watches, most of them in 2-5k price range.
@@miroslavrnjakovic8850 you are right, thats a good way to understand yourself. But also takes maturity to buy and sell a watch and being ok with that! If youre able to do so, you have many watches to enjoy and that is a win
I found your review of the Yema very informative. So much so that I ordered the Navygraf Heritage with French colors. Keep those reviews rolling my friend
Fantastic content, and great wisdom!
Stay safe Chris love from Belfast U.K. 🇬🇧
Abe Froman Bangor NI myself!
Brandon Cook. Keep safe mate.
Can you review the watches that Bruce Willis, and Harvey Keitel were in Pulp Fiction?
Love the comment about learning more with a collection, compared to only one watch.
Great Video and Insight, I am now a fan.