Everything I Wish I Knew BEFORE Buying An Automatic Watch!
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
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Hi Jory! All good points in my opinion. You have taught me so much about watches, their care and different types . A heartfelt Thank You!
You rock, Jonathane! Thanks for enjoying the content!!
@@thetimeteller thank you jory.. Your video made things much clearer for me.. I got into watches through a gift from my collegue.. He gave his hamilton field quarz arri edition.. And iam now in the market for my first automatic.. And i tend to overthink everything xD.. But your video made me realize to not do that.. And now iam more confident to buy my first auto.. It may be the new 5kx from seiko because the old skx is a bit too expensive here in germany.. What do you say about the 5kx as a daily driver :).. Greets from germany.. Alex
@@ExtraLeben I am new to the watch world and I got a 5kx as my first automatic watch, in fact I am wearing it right now! if you aren't going to dive with it, then your fine! it has a good movement with hacking and handwind, good finishing and well made. just remember it doesn't have a screw down crown.
@@meepcheep314 thanks.. i got 2 5kxes in the last year xD and modded some other seiko models xd.. was a crazy ride ^^ if you want check out the budget watchateer .. good channel for collectors on a budget ^^
I am a long-time watch collector and what I have learnt couple of things in past 30 years of collecting watches. Number 1. Don't collect for others. Do it for yourself. Buy a watch that speaks to you. Make sure - you feel the emotional attachment with a watch for long period of time before you actually buy it. Number 2. Don't get hung up on mechanical vs quarts etc. I have IWC, Omega etc. but most of the wrist time goes to Citizen because it speaks to me. Number 3. Remember you have only one wrist. So, limit your collection to few but wear them often. Enjoy!!
Amen, I own a Seiko Coutura, Citizen and now 2 beautiful Holzkern watches.
The part about making sure you feel some kind of special thing before buying is very important but that's also where you have to draw a line, if it's months of salary you might want to reconsider the need versus wants dilemma.
You have 2 wrists
@@lockewiggin9887 LMAO
Jory: You don't have to spend a bunch of money on an automatic watch **points to Rolex on wrist**
I mean, compared to Patek Philippes, Rolex is pretty cheap lol
@@caseyle4447 If you want to know if something is objectively cheap or expensive, compare it to the medium monthly income of your country.
If you make 10.000€ a month a 5k watch may be cheap to YOU, but will not be objectively cheap since, at least here, 1500€/month is the medium monthly income.
So yeah a rolex is cheap compared to some other watches, but it isnt a cheap watch objectively
@@MLarios97 very good point
MLarios97 great point 👍
@@MLarios97 I wish I could hit the thumbs up button 10,000 times.
Thank you so much jory! You were the first watch collector channel I ever saw, and I’ve watched every video I can! Thank you for helping me get the right watches for me!
Awesome video Jory. It never ceases to amaze me that with as vast a collection and knowledge that you have that you are humble and want to educate newbies and as for me I am really rather new having really only been into watches for a couple of years now, but I still learn things every day. Thanks again for your time and the willingness to teach and share in this awesome hobby. Brian.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Love the Seiko 5KX automatic I bought, if I wear it daily it stays remarkably accurate. 5 year old Timex Expedition quartz digital, 4 yr old Timex quartz scout analog, batteries still great. Room for both types of watch.
Good points here from the Time Teller!
The watch maker I'm close with told me this about servicing. If something weird isn't going on or it's still keeping time, then don't touch it!!
B m Not even for the “scheduled “ lubrication?
@@willardhooton920 haha better take it in every 5,000 miles
My watch repair shop told me the same. I brought in a piece I inherited and asked to get it serviced, and he told me that as long as it's running, I'll be fine. As he said "the watch will let you know when it needs serviced."
@@willardhooton920 Are we still talking about the watch! O_o
Douglas Puglas I sure hope so! lol
All helpful info Jory, this T3 channel is both educational and entertaining!
Once again, Good Sir, your common sense/practical approach toward the purchase and maintenance of a time-piece allows one to value and enjoy their watch and abandon all unnecessary stress that would otherwise pilfer the simple pleasure and joy of contributing to the hobby. Excellent content, T3.
Good video, great show. One thing I would add regarding manual winds: the less complications, the better. It minimizes the adjustments to do when you do wear it after it has run down.
Hi Jory! Great content. I enjoyed watching. I've been into watches since I was around 9 and it kind of went into hibernation when I was in med school and was only revived a few years ago. My passion has been rekindled but it IS hard on the wallet. Haha! I live through you watch guys when it comes to luxury timepieces which I can't afford. Great to see that you appreciate watches of almost all price points.
35 year young and just started my watch collection...stumbled into your channel and lovin it...(Started my collection with Quartz and looking into auto) cheers!
I am new to the channel and suppose I'm somewhat an experienced watch collector. I like your style and you keep the content moving. I'm a Seiko, Omega, Rolex, JG, Cartier. Mostly vintage watches. Good advice.
Awesome video! Watching your channel has definitely helped me learn a lot about watches.
Love the pen as well!
Jory great content as always... I still have a smile on my face based upon that accent of a watchmaker!!! Keep up the great work
Really useful video. Thanks for the info. Having recently got into watches and starting a RUclips channel doing reviews of them. I've been thinking/worrying about servicing, as my collection expands. This has put my mind at ease a bit now 👍
Not all quartz are created equal. Having a Longines VHP on my wrist evokes just as much emotion as that smooth as glass auto. The way the second hand hits every single indicee with exact perfection is just stunning.
The watch noob struggle was real. You were actually one of the first reviewers I followed and I want to say I was one of the frets handful of subs.
Keep up the good work my bearded brother.
I’m new to your channel and watch collecting! I’m really enjoying going thru these videos on your playlist!!
First paragraph of what you were saying. You had me hooked. Very interested in collecting and I need all the stupid information. Your covering the bases and I deeply appreciate it!
thanks for explaining it in a very understandable way
I am new to watches. LOVED this video. Already subscribed to the channel. Loving the content. Thank you Time Teller
Thank you, bro!!👍
Congratulations on your content. Love the information. We all need to crawl before we can run. Keep up the great work.⏱🎆🎆🎆
Man, I just wanted you to know that I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!
Comments like these make it all worth it. THANK YOU!!! 🙏
Ordered my first auto few days ago.
Vostok Amfibia Scuba. I'm pretty excited!
Great video, full of wisdom and timely reminders 👍😀 Thanks!
I dropped my SKX so many times it isn't even funny, well it still keeps perfect time.
I just bought my first one you’re one of my favorite channels!
Absolutely enjoyed the show! Nowadays, it seems that the mechanical watches are an exotic. I remember my first watch. My grandmother purchased it on the local village market for a dozen and a half of eggs (barter). It wass about 25 mm lug to lug made in Russia watch with a date complication and a "nylon" strap which is modern these days to name "navy", "zulu" and so on. The watch was worn by me, my sister and my grandmother on an alternation base. The watch lasted about 8 years (no serviced at all. The accuracy was "when you go for the train 20-30 minutes earlier - you are in time). An excellent cheap mechanical watch, though.
9:10 Watch-winding devices. The presented perspective here is: "Are they harming the mechanical watch by doing their stuff?" (if I'm incorrect, please, correct me - my skills in english are poor). My question would be: "Is it worth to purchase this kind or stuff (300$ for 2 watch spinner; 500$ for 4 watch spinner - prices in my country; original products) when you have, lets say 3 mechanical watches with mediocre/brand-taxing quality (100$ each, lets say)?". Even if you have a different mechanical watch for every day of the week, it is less rational than to have a device dispensing automatically a toilet paper on a place of impact.
The mechanical watches are very durable, indeed - were them, throw them, dive them, and so on. Teeth too... Build to last. Tell this to the dentist when he/she presents you the medical bill.
No joke - wondering which mechanical watch to choose for every-day use. Currently, I have several quartz ones - mostly digital ones. I search around...
Thank you for the review and point of view, sir!
Great video! I've been recently looking into getting my first wristwatch and these videos are helpful. I've been wondering about magnetization recently, since I've seen people tell these stories that using their watch when near speakers or laptops etc has slowly ruined their watch over time and eventually it will need to be serviced because of it. Is this that big of a concern as some comments make it out to be?
I've been into collecting watches for the better part 30yrs and I learned something new from your video. Kudos ;-)
All good points. Bought my SKX007 in fall 2017. And i have worn it ever since. Always, every single day, every night. It has survived biking, swimming, saunas, showers and bathing. I only take it off my wrist to set the time and date or to switch out the strap (NATO and Zulu straps).
Jory, wonderful video and thank you very much for putting this information out there!
May I ask, what about getting your watch magnetized? Does this happen easily and have is ever happened to any of your watches?
Have not watched your video yet, just want to say, I just bought my first watch, and it was automatic. I was drawn to it's look, and I wanted it so bad. But I am excited to see this. I have a job where I replace watch batteries on the daily, and it spiked my interest in watches.
Nicely done my friend Jory,can't sleep Lol😜😝😛⌚👍🏼👍🏼great info, I have both automatic and Quartz..
All valid points jory I have quartz mechanical and automatic watches the I buy the watches because of the way they look the movement is secondary consideration keep up the excellent content my friend 👍😎
Excellent video Jory. Even for the veterans. Nice one.
*James Bond was wearing an Omega though*
just kidding, this will be a great series, and this video is an awesome start!
Newbie watch collector! Love your videos. Love my new Binnacle Diver from Bernhardt Watches and will probably purchase a second. Also purchased their Field Diver watch. And, one of the women's watches for my Mom. Made in NC by a highly ethical company. Have a great week!! Thanks for all the advice you provide in this video!!
ps the "poor penmanship" is a sign of high intelligence...just saying... =)
Should also have mentioned how to properly set the day/date on automatic watches.
Great video. All great points and I agree with your opinions within this video.
Excellent video. I received my Rolex Air-King 5500 new in 1989. I’ve had it serviced twice: 1994 and 2004. I have worn it every single day since 1989. Last serviced 17 years ago and it still keeps excellent time. If it ain’t broke....
I always wanted to buy this watch but could not find in my country so had to adjust with seiko 5 automatic ... but love the way you have put the nylon strap looks cool man
My first automatic watch was Deep Blue Nato 300..love it!
Started up Again. Youre channel is my go to for inspiration.
Jory! Love your shows and happy to be subscribed.
Thanks for the great information that has definitely set my mind at ease with my first automatic! What winders were those in your video?
Great video and really entertaining!
I firmly believe you’re spot on with wearing and living with a good watch. $200, $500, $2,000...whatever your budget allows roll with it!
One big mistake I made early on was picking up far too many “affordable” watches. I’m sitting on over 10 watches that are all $200 or less. Had I been more educated I could’ve saved for a smaller period of time and had a few high quality go-to watches. Now I cannot find anyone to buy all these and I stare at my watch box saying “what were you thinking, dude...”.
Keep up the great content! 🍺
You just described my life!...
Would you consider listing the watches here that no longer interest you. I'm so curious 😁💙
Surfside I would LOVE to list them, but I don’t think that would be respectful to Jory and his channel. I’m not gonna hijack his content with my poorly planned watch purchases. Some of them are decent watches, some were gifts, and others I’ still find of, but very few get the wrist time they deserve. I have about 3 in the main rotation now. Had I planned better and exercised some patience I wouldn’t be in this horological mess. Lol! C’est la vie in the life of a watch geek. 🤣
@@dunndicles understood.
By the way I didn't list as in sale😁 just, like what are the ones you don't like anymore...
I’m considering selling off anything larger than 40mm for starters (Seiko, Steinhart, and Glycine divers...went nutz with the divers!)
Hey Jory - thanks for sharing, always appreciated.
This is automatically my favorite video of yours (not that the others aren't awesome!)
Jory nice video. Some points: 1 right on with babying. This comes from a man that has scratched a sapphire crystal. 2. If you are starting auto collecting, a nice option is used ETA. I would not go used Asian because sometime repair is costlier than new. And ETA is super easy to repair/replace. 3. I had a watch never serviced but stored for 15 years in a safe. Oil turned into grease and I had to service it because it didn't work even though it was almost n.o.s. 4- the more you wear a watch the more it gets worn. That is sometimes the do not use winders reason. But my dad's Omega (early 70s) used daily just until 2001 had his spring replaced. So it is not so quickly worn.
Thanks for the information. Very educational
Im new to watch world, really really really good content! Really thanks
Inspired by you I pulled the trigger and bought my first automatic, the SKX009. I'm totally overjoyed and form the looks of it I was just in time before they ran out of stock...so thanks for helping me make that life changing decision. Now I wanted to ask if you would prefer buying an entry level quartz Tissot, because after all it's Swiss...or an automatic at the same price point (somewhere around $200). Just wondering...thanks.
love your vids! in fifty plus years, i have never had a watch serviced--as an older friend who serviced watches said--"don't fix it if it ain't broke"--your mileage may vary, of course, and if it makes you feel better about your watch, by all means have it serviced BY A COMPETENT WATCHMAKER, not a self proclaimed, untrained hobbyist....
I failed at number 1) when I started! I went out and bought a Speeeeedy because of all the hype... And ended up selling it! Yikes - it just shows you! This video is too late for me! You live and learn !!! Thanks for a good one again the Thyme Tailor :)
Thanx helps me to go for it! You rock!
Great information. I love the various voices, keep them please.
Came for the helpful information.
Stayed for the Austrian Watchmaker impressions. Chapeau.
Finally, someone honest regarding maintenance of automatic/manual watches. My 1970’s Tissot Seastar Navigator chronograph, never have been serviced, spent almost 20 years not being used, and works at +3-5 seconds/24h, nowadays. And it’s not a Rolex or Patek Philippe...
Happy Monday Jory !!!
Crush this week!!!
great video thanks for the info!!!
Awesome review… big love from Australia 😊
Great vid! Where can I see you talking about the bad expensive watches?
Beautiful video are learned a lot from you thank you for your knowledge God bless
Good stuff Jory! Would you do an episode on interesting quartz watches?
Brilliant as always!
Thank you, it was very helpfull. Cheers from Brasil.
Been with you since day 1. Awesome episode!
Yeeeeah buddy!!! Thanks for supporting for so long!!
Many spot on observation I'de say. I own Seiko, Orient, and many other "value" autos. My Seiko 55 Fathoms is perhaps the best looking watch in my box (sorry Swiss neighbors). Reliable, accurate, and yes I can "beat the crap" out of them. Staring at the movement, through the case back, just seems like Horology 101 to me. Keep it up TT.
One of yr best vids, congrats. Achim, Singapore+
I ordered the srph59 for my first mechanical , really exited. No more apple daily watch.
Hi there!
I have a question for this new series of yours. I recently purchased my first Swiss watch: Hamilton Khaki King Champagne dial. We are currently going through honey moon period, totally in love!
My question: how do you know / find a good watchmaker who will take a good care of your collection?
Been rewatching your videos. God bless
Very helpful advice! What would make you take your watch to service it? Do you have certain things that you are look out for?
love the old school way of doing the video!
Jory, love the channel! I have learned a lot since I started my watch journey last year. At this point my understanding is that a cheap watch winder is “bad” because the electric motor could magnetize your watch. The better watch winders shield and protect your watch from this.
Hey Jory, ever think about doing a "Rate my Collection" segment? Rate some collection pics from istagram or something along those lines? Love your stuff. Thanks for all the great information and laughs.
Quartz watches - "They don't have a soul" lol! Great advice...though I do think watch winders are a waste of money I can spend on watches (I don't have any "grand complications"). Thank you for another excellent video :)
my watchmaker said it's good to keep em running, to keep oil circulated in the movement.
He also admitted, yeah....you only have one wrist
He walked around shop with a watch on each wrist sometimes.
I've had automatic watches for over 30 yrs. I found a good Japanese movement can go 5 years or so running every moment of every day before a service is required.
Swiss movements (I mostly have eta movements) can go alot longer.
I have a new old stock military watch I grabbed 30 yrs ago. early 70s era, sold in army PX.
it still run properly. I don't wear it alot.
Thanks & good job! What are your thoughts on the Rolex Explorer & homages?
I have found quite good movements in affordable watches, The Myiota 8203,Citizen, seiko 7s26, 4r35, 6r36, Seagull st 1901,and others
Very helpful video. Thx
Your Watch Maker impression is on point 💯 😂
this video helped me with my biggest question on if I'm over using my new automatic watch which I got 30 days which hasn't left my wrist since I got it
Great Episode! :) Time 1:30 Love your New York accent its better than Mark at Long Island watch. Time 7:35 your German accent sounds like Dr Kufman the assassin from Tomorrow never Dies. Brilliant!!!
All the Best Darren :)
I just bought a bamboo wood automatic watch and its great .its very comfortable to wear.
First time watch collector here (started last fall). And I'm hooked!
Did hours and hours (and hours) of research.
Broke down a REAL GOOD number of possible watch purchases (so far mostly microbrands + some big brands) into 5 categories:
- Everyday/Casual
- Dress
- Pilot/Fleiger/Field (I'm not a pilot, but they look cool)
- Diver
- Sport/Chronograph
- Beater
Dan Henry (1939), Richard LeGrand (Mark III Odyssea in black), Mercer (Durham Cobalt and Madison white enamel) have been the micros I've dipped into so far. Love them all!
I'll be adding at least one of Halios/Helm/Hamtun to that list....they're so tough to order!
Laco (Aachen & Augsburg...the swiss mvmt versions would have been 2x the price) I've also got. They're awesome!
Seiko SKX009 Pepsi, Seiko SNK795, and Orient Bambino 2nd gen are on order.
Tried ordering a little Vostok (diver dude version, and a few others) but the supplier out of Lithuania (yeah, not Russia!) said they're out of production for now (maybe coronavirus related)
Anyway....that's my whole collection thus far :D
Edit: yup I know that microbrands can come with dubious quality assurance, ability to service, and re-sale value, but totally depends what you buy obviously
Thank you for this video. I’m just starting to get into watches and this is helpful. Some of my coworkers that got me into watches spend (what I think is) an exorbitant amount of money on multiple watches. For now I’m just looking to buy 1-2 good automatics for multiple situations. Thanks again Time Teller.
Thanks Jory👍
Great vid Jory 👍🇬🇧
Very informative!
Tks! Jory. Guess I will stick to my (inexpensive) (quartz) G-Shock.
Respect! Great video! 🍻
ps In that scene with Daniel Craig as Bond he was wearing an Omega... but yeah, plenty of movies where Bond was wearing a Rolex. 🙂
I always thought that "automatic", meant the watch was "automatically better"!. LOL
i mean are you wrong 😂😂😂
I like to keep a rotation of watches on my winders (Boxy BTW, thanks for the reccomendation) so I have a choice of grab 'n' go watches, whether quartz or auto.
I did enjoy this episode!
I have a Omega seamaster from the early sixties that has never been serviced. Runs great.
Good points