Probably getting a little too excited by micro brands and buying a bunch of ‘cheap’ watches I neither really really wanted nor wore much. Examples include Brew, budget seiko divers, Boldr, Atowak, Baltic. Only one I’ve kept is a Farer
No pointless amount of venting my watch regrets would ever suffice in erridicating or remotely minimize to contently suffice in resolving those watch regrets rationally. Just deal with it as life would have it with us. 🤓⌚👍
@@wisamal-hakim5531 I wasted my money on a Boldr too. I also had a bad experience with Atelier Wen (their Hao series) that the co-founder fixed, but it really soured me on microbrands period.
I regret losing my first ever watch that my parents got me. It was a Citizen eco-drive stiletto so nothing super fancy but it was important to me nonetheless.
Loved the interaction with your wife. You were right to expose more of you, in your intimacy on one side and in the real big world with "us" on the other side. Some things just need time to happen at the right time, and the right time is something you deal with everyday.
@@thenotanclan true that! I actually restore vintage mechanical watches of the more affordable variety; Elgin, Helbros, etc, and some cheaper Seiko...but that Andrew guy...he's out of my league. I love the ones I've got...but I do drool over some of these videos! 😀
Andrew, interestingly enough you & I have very similar tastes. Namely, the Rolex Sub, H. Moser, and F.P. Journe Chronometer blue (at 3:54) featured in this video. My biggest regret was not buying the Journe when it was around $40,000 thinking it was over priced and will come back to ground. Of course, the opposite is true and I doubt it will ever be reasonably priced again in my lifetime. I sold my Sub once I realized there are millions made. I do own a H. Moser and absolutely love it!
Where to start? Losing the 1st watch I ever bought (a Vostock I picked up in Berlin), selling the 1st nice watch I ever bought (a gold 1964 constellation), not getting the speedmaster Soyuz when it was available below list, buying a huge brietling for not far off full list price and selling at a massive loss etc etc !
I wish i could have had your regrets. But I can barely afford Longines. However I have had regrets in not bidding in some vintage watch listings that are now unattainable.
WatchTube has it all - ASMR watch talk with Andrew, getting screamed at by Nico, looking at ridiculous bling with Producer Michael, Teddy B. and his subdued millennial luxury thing, watch trading, nerdy engineering channels, vintage appreciation, buyer's guides.....this is quite a rabbit hole I've gotten into....
Strangely, I bought an H. Moser because you suggested it several years ago in a RUclips video and I thought you were giving good advice. You were. It is my most special watch and looking at the movement is a joyful experience. Thanks:)!!
Like you, I regret selling my 2001 Rolex Submariner 14060M. I sold it in 2009 thinking I was going to pick up the 2010 model when it comes. Never did. Now I want the same model I had before but the price is ridiculous. Hopefully they come down somewhat...
You are NOT alone. I guess you can just move forward using those regrets as your future experience in decision making. By the end of the day just tell yourself its just another watch...good thing you still make the best decision on the person beside you...Your wife 👍❤️ that's better than any watches, which are just things and materials.
Regarding the missed FP Journe, Lobinni has a couple of models that look very similar, the L9230 and the L18025 [prices between £100 and £200], not with that blue dial and those models have large seconds, but stll looking gorgeous..
You're a very likable guy and i really enjoy watching and listening to you and hearing your opinions which I always find to be very honest sensible and free of pretentious BS..... keep doing what you do 👍👍
Losing so much money when I finally snapped out of the big watch phase and sold them. can you say Breitling Super Avenger, Hercules, various Panerai, kobold Seal, Oris TT diver, Anonimo, etc… the only one I made money on was the PAM 127. It gets worse. For financial reasons I had to sell an LV Sub, Sea Dweller, yachtmaster, ceramic GMT, 36mm yellow gold day date, and stainless Daytona. Don’t cry for me, 😆I am slowly getting back in the game!! Love your channel!
Andrew , your biggest regret shouldn’t be a regret as you know the saying “better late than never”. Love the solo videos that started from the push from Nico , keep doing what you are doing ! Appreciate the effort and care into your videos on both watchfinder and here ! Excited to see what’s next 🙏🏻
Had a chance of a Royal Oak, Down the pub for 3000, also regret ,although having a varied selection from Casio, Seiko, Panerai, Cartier, Omega I bought, at retail a seafweller, GMT 2, Daytona and a Sub, my regret was buying too many Rolexes , that I’ll never sell, but now will never have my Grail Watches a Patek Phillips and a Vacheron Constantin. I could have afforded them at the time but not now
I gave up wearing a watch for over 20 years because I only liked the look of metal bracelets, and I thought that all bracelets were like the one on my Seiko 5.
Hindsight is a great thing. I feel your pain Andrew and I have to tell you, you're not alone in these regrets 😊😔 As for you FINALLY coming out of that closet of insular existence, its about time mate...you're an absolute gem to the watch community as a whole.🙏
My biggest regret? In 2015, I had the chance to buy, at RRP, a Patek Phillipe Nautilus, full steel blue dial. It would have wiped out my savings, but I could have done it. Instead, I baulked at the idea. Now, of course, it's worth more than my mortgage. Regrets, regrets...
My biggest regret is watching you on Watchfinder and falling in love with Grand Seiko. My favourite one is discontinued and unavailable on the used market and now out out of my budget should one ever appear. So thanks, Andrew.
Bought a 42mm Pelagos and returned it within the month as I had decided it was too thick. In retrospect it wasn't, and keeping it probably would have saved me thousands in 'commiseration' watches since I returned it. I really want to pick one up again, but of course they seem to be out of stock everywhere right now - and retail is a couple of hundred quid more than I paid the first time, even if they were available.
My dad just picked one up two days ago. He was able to order it and I think it took about 6 weeks. Not too bad. Definitely go to your AD and ask them to order it, if they will not go to another AD. I don't expect you'll have any issue though.
Such a great video. As I am a bottom feeder and dabble in the broken vintage world I do not have to contend with these stratospheric regrets you have had to endure. I learnt early on that missing out on a watch was a horrible feeling even if it was a Seiko 5 from the 70s that was on ebay for £30! so to quote my mantra Andrew, "best time to buy is when you see it" I have stuck by this and now I don't have the regrets! that said I am not shopping for multiple 1000£ watches. As for a community, This was an epiphany I had very early on too. Are there more hobbyist watchmakers like me? well yes there are. I started a Facebook group 5 years ago that now tops just under 11,000 members worldwide. The community is buzzing with conversation. Be it on collecting, to finding or repairing watches. Best thing I have done to date with my hobby. Perhaps something for you to consider?
My biggest watch regret is that I could buy a fancy watch few years ago, even the shop owner, which was my friend at that time, told me I could pay for any watch that I like in his shop (he had several Rolexes, APs and Hublots) in installments without any interest and I said NO THANKS, NOT NOW MAYBE LATER ! Because I wasn't into watches back then and I thought I could do it whenever I wanted to, not knowing anything about their value and appreciation. PS. Your girlfriend is right, It really sounded like you're saying goodbye to us and it was the last video 😂 and I should thank you Andrew, you're a true gentleman and I never thought I could have personal conversations with you about watches and your videos. You're a cool guy, really down to earth and a lovely person to chat with. Keep up the good work and take care. ✌🏼
In 1994 when Panerai was unkown there was a cigar shop in Rome close to my apartment where they were selling one for 3.4 million lire....not much because then I just purchased an Air-King for 2.8 million lire. I walked by that Panerai so many times and I was so intrigued, got very close to take it home, but that was before my watch collecting career started, so I passed because "I did not need" more than 1 watch (yet). More than several years later, after Richmont took over, that watch sold at 380k USD. Pretty much I walked many times in front of a lottery ticket.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato... I know, they are still available and somewhat reasonable, but a few years back you could get one brand new for around $8,000. You can still find them close to that price but the regret is I bought a couple of watches to scratch the itch instead of buying the one I should have. By the way, I really enjoy your channel. I'm glad you started it. The watchfinder channel is great but it's nice to get more personal with your new channel. Thanks
Brilliant Video. A really meaningful bit at the end pulled on the heartstrings a bit. Glad you were able to find a healthy way to engage with your community and vice versa. Looking forward to the videos in the future! Cheers!
My somewhat watch regret, but only from a financial standpoint was buying an Omega over a Rolex back when they were all sitting on store shelves waiting to be bought at retail... but all the Rolex were very underwhelming, and my heart went toward the Omega, which felt like a much better watch. I still have the Omega and still love it as much as when I bought it, but knowing I could have made 2-3x profit and bought a few Omegas (or other watches) is a bit disappointing... but overall not a huge regret since I got what I wanted and probably won't ever sell the watch. The Rolex would have just been flipped most likely and would have less sentimental value then getting what I liked most from the start.
Baby, I always ended up buying Omega over Rolex. I like their styling, uniqueness, affordability, and availability. The only regret/buyer's remorse I have today is that Omega does not appreciate in the grey market like a Rolex does. Maybe watch collectors will catch on to Omega's quality and prices will climb. Any way, I love wearing my Omega watches.
At one time I had a Faberge silver and blue guilloche enamel table clock by Henrik Wigstrom. It had a Moser movement like most of them. There is a book published by Alexander Von Solodkoff in 1986 called Faber Clocks which is well worth seeking out. It includes a list of inventory numbers which highlight the notable people who purchased them from Faberge's shop in London.
in early 2018, I bought a 5711/1R at a 3% discount from my dealer... I loved it for a bit, but when I saw the after market price had it $95K by late 2019 I decided to sell it in order to fun a new 126619LB and a 126715CHNR... and I did.. both purchased at MSRP... now I see the 5711/1R is selling at $300K plus.. and I feel like I left $200,000 on the table.. no, I'm not a watch investor, but I am also not an idiot. Or am I?
My biggest regret with my collection was ever looking at fashion pieces. I worked at a department store where I could get them for $30-$40 when on the best sale. My collection peaked at 112 pieces, most of them being absolute crap. I have now whittled it down to 20, but I still hate that I ever spent that much money and time on them when I could've had some really, really nice pieces instead.
Aw man, I know how you feel. They aren’t mistakes though, they’re the first steps in a path to discovery. Without them you wouldn’t have arrived here to become subscribed to the best watch channel in the world. You are subscribed, right?
@@AndrewMorganWatches you're absolutely right, they were a stepping stone into a beautiful world of watches. And absolutely I am subscribed!! Been watching you on Watch finder for years, now thrilled to see you making your own content!!
Alexander, as long as you enjoyed wearing the watches you bought then do not buy into the hype that a watch has to be expensive to be part of a collection. Plus tastes always change as we mature. If you took the money you saved buying the fashion watches and raised a family then you made the correct decision.
I sold my 1993 Tudor Sub for £1800, which, at the time was a lot of money, now they're £7k, I have tried to replace it with modern Tudors, and as good as they are it doesn't quite cut it. Also n Omega 300 which I had to sell as I had both my cars stolen. Saying that I'm thankful for what I have and try and take time to enjoy my current crop.
And in Cancún five years ago, I got the dealer down to U$22,000 on a Patek Complications. And decided to sleep on it. And that evening ended up in an argument. And next morning didnt feel in the mood. It topped out at $110k end 2021. Oh well.
My watch regret is that I didn’t take care of my watches when I was young. My mom and my aunts got me some pretty cool watches and I lost them all as a kid looking back I really wish I had at least my Batman watch (full steel with rubber strap)
No regrets ! Trial and error is part of the personal experience in this hobby, which is why it is so rewarding and addictive at the same time. Thanks for another excellent video with great content.
Thanks for sharing your stories. We’ve all got them, I reckon… I owned a GMT Master II, Sophia Loren. Coke/Jubilee back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. The dial read “Oyster Perpetual”, lacking the word “Date”, even though it did have a date complication. Got into a financial jam in about 1992, and sold it at a pawn shop for $3k. Missed it ever since, and there’s very little hope that I’ll have one again. Even if I could afford it, I don’t know that I’d spend that much money on a watch. And even if I did, would I dare wear it?
I’m sure it’s happened. I recently purchased a Datejust 16233, mostly because I looked at it and my wife said, I guess that’s coming home with us. Well, I wasn’t going to turn down that kind of permission from my finance manager! But it isn’t my style at all. So it mostly sits in a drawer. Not afraid to wear it, but it’s too fancy for me. Almost ashamed to say, I prefer my Ginault Ocean Rover that I’ve put a Coke dive bezel and jubilee bracelet on. As close to my beloved Sofia as I’m likely to get.
Related to cinema, we could say that these are the details that humanize a famous star. Thank you for shareing your experience with us. I think I feel better now.
I bought a Milgauss in the first years of my watch journey. I wanted a modern Rolex. I possibly wear it once a year nowadays. I realised that watches - vintage ones - gave me nostalgia kicks which a modern piece can't. So now I no longer wear watches, I wear powerful 50 year-old nostalgia triggers, including Rolex.
I can definitely relate to these! I bought a tag heuer monaco in the early 2000’s from a shop that also had a gmt master 2 and a Royal Oak…all for the same price…but i went with the monaco!
My biggest watch regret is not having bought a submariner when they were 2.2k€ and I lived with my parents with no rent to pay. Second, I wanted to buy a gold Daytona with green dial when they were 25 to 28k€ (for the more affordable)... I said to myself with the prices of the steel ones, the gold ones were under estimated....
No, I Thank You! As for your therapy session...you have barely used up a quarter of the tank on this "road trip" you have undertaken. Those past watches were nothing more than milestones along the way, so, as long as you keep eyes on the destination, the headlights on in the dark & fuel in the tank...There will be many more opportunities to come. Unless you keep looking in the rearview mirror or become confused by "E" & "F" on the fuel gauge. (As in the "E" is not for Enough, & "F" is not Finished!)
This is a very enjoyable video, including especially your wife’s manifestly supportive comment, which shows she really wishes you had gotten that FP Journe. I regret not having bought a gmt master ii in 2007 because I didn’t want to spend so much. But now I’m glad I didn’t because it bores me, even though I know it’s a great watch. I’m happy to have gotten a GS WB instead.
I did the same, I traded my first watch, a 41mm Rolex Submariner in against a Rolex Hulk. I have since bought another 41mm black Sub at retail, but it didn't have the mark's, scratches and dings that my first Sub had, including the big ding on one of the lugs my wife made against a ceramic countertop!
Great video. Like you one of my biggest regrets was selling a 14060M that I bought in the early 2000's. I bought it for £1970 and sadly had to sell it when I was made redundant in 2012 for £2500. I subsequently bought some Rolex's, but they never had quite the same feel. On a positive note I got out of Rolex due to all the usual frustrations, and bought some Moser's instead ! I also missed the boat on F.P.Journe, but the good news is that lots of great new stuff is out there.
One of my regrets was getting rid of this Certina DS Action chrono watch for a couple hundred bucks less than I paid for. I got it for around 800 on Jomashop and got 500 something for it after I fucked it up because I didn't kniw how to shorten the strap. I also didn't like the fact that it only went to 30 minutes. That same valjoux 7753 watch goes for over 1400 now.
You know, I got into this hobby only around the time when the original Apple Watch was announced, so I kind of still considered myself a noob. But I have been lucky enough to make a few mistakes (read: dumping a lot of money into watches). Mostly happy mistakes, I must admit. The only slight regret I have is the first watch I bought that broke that ‘oh sh*t that’s a lot of money’ barrier. A Junghans Max Bill chronograph. Not because I didn’t like the watch, but because I think I could have a better price and I didn’t do enough research around various AD comparing prices before I bought it. But having one in the collection is still a joy. Everytime I take it out of the watch box to wear for a couple of weeks I’m always reminded of why I love that piece. The same with the other watches in my collection. I notice that your list of regrets is never about owning or buying a particular watch. And that is indeed great.
I bought a gmt made in 1955 used from a friend who was a pilot for PanAm in 1979 for $300US. No lie. Got Rolex service for ~$1000. Sold it in 1995. Why Michael, WHY?
1. I had the chance to buy a Patek Aquanaut from Watches of Switzerland having put my name down on their waiting list just so I could look at one. Six months later I got the call to say they had one. Unfortunately I didn’t have a spare £14,500 at the time. 2. I bought a white face Daytona and had the choice of a Rolex movement or Zenith. Needless to say I bought the Rolex movement.
The wife’s remark at the end- priceless! And I really appreciate what you said about the interaction with us the viewers, I think we all enjoy this “new” you. I awfully regret not buying last month a brand new Oris Aquis for 1100$!!! Because my wife sat beside me and oh man the face she had when I showed her the watch🙃😉
i truly REGRET not completing the transaction for an A. Lange Saxonia with the beautiful Sax-0-Mat movt. (no date version with the beautiful black dial.) The seller was Chrono24; the watch was in a beautiful, flawless, unpolished white gold case, black Lange new factory strap, the glorious movt. with the gold rotor with the engravings, and the untreated german silver ageing to a golden hue. C24 even accepted my price suggestion....all i had to do was provide the card#. i backed out due to worries over customs process + potential customs duties. This was 3 yrs. back and now the Lange prices have gone thru the roof. this will remain a regret to the ABSOLUTE for me.
Years ago I had the opportunity to purchase a sub while they were still sold in boutiques... and who didn't get it? I also had the chance to get the tudor blue dial back in 2020 but got something else instead .... I still regret that alot.
My only regret is not getting into this beautiful hobby n finding out about your watch reviews... Sooner. 😁 Keep doing what you do, my good man... Keep the passion burning... N thank You... For sharing all of these... With us. 🤗🙏👍☺️💖
Good video. I’ve thought about selling my Rolex submariner a few times. Same as you I bought it for myself after graduation. I still love it, but I wonder is it silly to keep something that’s become so expensive. Would it make more sense to trade it for a couple good watches? I think I’d miss it too much. Do you ever have Tom on this channel?
Cool man. Over the years I done that. I bought an Air King in 1987 £750 brand new.... they had Subbies Double Reds the lot..£1500 I was gonna but 😫😭 such is life. GS GMT For me 😎
"No ragrets" is my motto. 😜 Did I make mistakes? Yes. Did I loose money? Hell yes. All part of thr learning curve and makes me appreciate the right decisions I've made even more. Good vid!
Jesus Christ I have done so many horrible ones. 12 years ago I got an offer to purchase a vintage Patek Philippe in 18k gold for £1500… the strap was broken and worn so I said no… it still haunts me to this day on a weekly if not daily basis. Could’ve picked up a preowned nautilus for £20.000 5 years ago. Again passed on it. Right when the pandemic hit I walked by a preowned gmt batman for 10k in a shopwindow and didnt buy it. One year later I passed on buying a sub a gmt batgirl a kermit and a hulk for 42k which was again is something that kills me. I sometimes just stop and look at my wife and say I shouldve bought them to which she responds ”you have to stop doing this, you cant beat yourself up forever”. She is wrong I can and I should.
Many years ago, in the same week, I passed up the opportunity to purchase a Rolex Kermit and a speedmaster alaska project, both brand new, both at retail. What a mistake.
Love these new videos. I don't think it's right to view passing on the Journe as a mistake, though. For every watch you can't really afford that goes to the moon, many more will crash. It seems in hindsight like it would have been a sure bet, but it was still gambling.
Yeah, but he'd have the watch...which sounds like the point he was trying to make. I don't think he meant he should have bought it so he could sell it for 6-7 times as much as he paid for it. I think he meant he should have bought it when he could instead of waiting hoping he could buy it later for the same amount.
@@jimlittle5769 If you ignore the investment angle you are just looking at maxing out your credit cards to buy a watch, which I also don't think is something to be recommended.
Andrew, you have a voice suitable for radio or making commercials (e.g. adverts in Britain). Have you ever thought about making voice overs for commercials?
I served 20 years in the Royal Navy, one of my duties included diving - in that time I owned 3 Rolex Submariners - 5513, 5517 and 5513/17. In the day you could drop into Silvermans in London and pick up a job lot of Milsubs and parts in various states of repair for £100, complete working watches, movements, cases, dials and hands - now all gone. Sold all 3 for between £100 and £500 in the 1980s and 1990s. If I knew then what I know now.
One of my more funny regrets is turning some of my friends on to watches... lol. I get texts in the middle of the night about watches now :p Though it has been really rewarding to see someone else go through the swings of buying and changes in opinion on: Brands / Movements / Materials / Deals. Keep up the fantastic work, its great to be able to get your opinions and views outside of the company channel.
Tantalum? A Tantalum case? Wow, that must be quite something. I've never seen that metal in the flesh, have no idea what it looks like or feels like and my only interaction with it is in those tiny little (and very accurate) capacitors!
Pre-regret doesn't exist, and regret doesn't help... We live and we learn, and grow wiser and more experienced through the process. That's how life works... We can only make the most of it from now on into the future 😉
If anyone reads this, NEVER sell a gift or celebratory watch you bought for yourself… the psychology behind your logic for purchasing it will make sense for eternity. Doesn’t matter the price, always hold on to watches with sentimental value tied to a personal achievement. Trust me. But, I too am guilty of selling my grad school and business ipo year watch* (gift to myself 20 years ago). Luckily I was able to buy it back only because my AD knew what it signified and meant to me. He had the foresight to set it aside in his personal safe knowing I’d be back within a year. This watch has proven to be so much more than my personal favorite and one I will pass down to my son. For me, the watch is absolutely brilliant dimensionally and has evolved into the perfect tool for so many reasons but mainly for it’s capabilities and chameleon like qualities. It’s the one. *16600 F
You are the best talking hands I have ever met online, well the only ones really. Doing a great job Andrew, just stay away from that Tom. He’s a bad influence on you! 😂. My regrets, trying to start my own watch business and not doing enough research.
@@AndrewMorganWatches Sadly not bud, I sold one or two, but I really didn’t have the finances for advertising and really went down the wrong route, but hey nonny nonny. One other thing, my supplier/manufacturer has since retired.
Nah. No regrets on watches. They aren't that important. And the war stories themselves are infinitely more valuable than the watches, IMHO. It's all perspective. Your wife is lovely. You two have excellent chemistry. Makes us smile.
I definitely regret falling into a pit of despair back in the late noughties and offloading all of my watches. The one that really kicks though was the Mille Miglia that I bought in Venice on a weekend away. We didn't know my then wife was pregnant and as chance would have it, I was wearing it and used it to time her contractions 9 months later when my son was born. I had always intended to present it to him on his 21st birthday but that magical start to his watch collection has long gone. I have toyed with buying another one, but it just won't be the same. I also had a Big Bang and would love to have that still just to fire Nico up if I were ever to see him at an event 🤣
Don’t leave me hanging… lay some of your watch regrets on me too!
Probably getting a little too excited by micro brands and buying a bunch of ‘cheap’ watches I neither really really wanted nor wore much. Examples include Brew, budget seiko divers, Boldr, Atowak, Baltic. Only one I’ve kept is a Farer
No pointless amount of venting my watch regrets would ever suffice in erridicating or remotely minimize to contently suffice in resolving those watch regrets rationally.
Just deal with it as life would have it with us.
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@@wisamal-hakim5531 I wasted my money on a Boldr too. I also had a bad experience with Atelier Wen (their Hao series) that the co-founder fixed, but it really soured me on microbrands period.
@@thomasont if you broadcast them on RUclips you might make enough ad revenue to put them right again 😅
@@wisamal-hakim5531 they’re cheaper and easier to move on though right, so still fun in the meanwhile?
I regret losing my first ever watch that my parents got me. It was a Citizen eco-drive stiletto so nothing super fancy but it was important to me nonetheless.
That’s an awesome first.
Loved the interaction with your wife. You were right to expose more of you, in your intimacy on one side and in the real big world with "us" on the other side. Some things just need time to happen at the right time, and the right time is something you deal with everyday.
My greatest watch regret? That I've never been able to think about spending that much in the first place. And your vids are the bomb.
You don’t have to spend much to get a great watch buddy - some of my favourite watches are super cheap despite me owning some higher end watches
@@thenotanclan true that! I actually restore vintage mechanical watches of the more affordable variety; Elgin, Helbros, etc, and some cheaper Seiko...but that Andrew guy...he's out of my league. I love the ones I've got...but I do drool over some of these videos! 😀
My regret is not finding watchfinder channel earlier in my life, cheers!
Nico's advice on the watchfinder channel really expanded the horizons for you. Wishing you the best 🎉
Thank you 😊
I love how your wife is so supportive 👏 thanks for sharing your experiences brother!
Andrew, interestingly enough you & I have very similar tastes. Namely, the Rolex Sub, H. Moser, and F.P. Journe Chronometer blue (at 3:54) featured in this video. My biggest regret was not buying the Journe when it was around $40,000 thinking it was over priced and will come back to ground. Of course, the opposite is true and I doubt it will ever be reasonably priced again in my lifetime. I sold my Sub once I realized there are millions made. I do own a H. Moser and absolutely love it!
Where to start? Losing the 1st watch I ever bought (a Vostock I picked up in Berlin), selling the 1st nice watch I ever bought (a gold 1964 constellation), not getting the speedmaster Soyuz when it was available below list, buying a huge brietling for not far off full list price and selling at a massive loss etc etc !
I wish i could have had your regrets. But I can barely afford Longines. However I have had regrets in not bidding in some vintage watch listings that are now unattainable.
Your Watchfinder video were the reason , it Brought me back to watches ... THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DONE FOR THE WATCH COMMUNITY ~~
That’s very kind, thank you for watching!
WatchTube has it all - ASMR watch talk with Andrew, getting screamed at by Nico, looking at ridiculous bling with Producer Michael, Teddy B. and his subdued millennial luxury thing, watch trading, nerdy engineering channels, vintage appreciation, buyer's guides.....this is quite a rabbit hole I've gotten into....
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Strangely, I bought an H. Moser because you suggested it several years ago in a RUclips video and I thought you were giving good advice. You were. It is my most special watch and looking at the movement is a joyful experience. Thanks:)!!
I’m really thought that comment was going in a different direction there 😅 I’m glad you’re enjoying it 😊
I feel you on the H. Moser. That really stroke home
Andrew they are called Lessons not Regrets as you have learned from them.
'Not on my watch ' absolutely love it.
I like that! I really lesson making all those stupid mistakes
Like you, I regret selling my 2001 Rolex Submariner 14060M. I sold it in 2009 thinking I was going to pick up the 2010 model when it comes. Never did. Now I want the same model I had before but the price is ridiculous. Hopefully they come down somewhat...
You are NOT alone. I guess you can just move forward using those regrets as your future experience in decision making. By the end of the day just tell yourself its just another watch...good thing you still make the best decision on the person beside you...Your wife 👍❤️ that's better than any watches, which are just things and materials.
Regarding the missed FP Journe, Lobinni has a couple of models that look very similar, the L9230 and the L18025 [prices between £100 and £200], not with that blue dial and those models have large seconds, but stll looking gorgeous..
You aren't alone, I also missed out on a Moser for cheap😣
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You're a very likable guy and i really enjoy watching and listening to you and hearing your opinions which I always find to be very honest sensible and free of pretentious BS..... keep doing what you do 👍👍
Thanks very much!
Losing so much money when I finally snapped out of the big watch phase and sold them. can you say Breitling Super Avenger, Hercules, various Panerai, kobold Seal, Oris TT diver, Anonimo, etc… the only one I made money on was the PAM 127. It gets worse. For financial reasons I had to sell an LV Sub, Sea Dweller, yachtmaster, ceramic GMT, 36mm yellow gold day date, and stainless Daytona. Don’t cry for me, 😆I am slowly getting back in the game!! Love your channel!
Wow you really went out and bought ALL the watches didn’t you 😅 and thank you 😊
Andrew , your biggest regret shouldn’t be a regret as you know the saying “better late than never”. Love the solo videos that started from the push from Nico , keep doing what you are doing ! Appreciate the effort and care into your videos on both watchfinder and here ! Excited to see what’s next 🙏🏻
Thank you for joining me!
I really like the new format. I wish you the greatest success in 2023.
-A Fan in Utah
Thank you very much 😊
Charlotte totally called you out 😂 and she’s right, that ‘goodbye’ did seem a bit final. 😊
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Had a chance of a Royal Oak, Down the pub for 3000, also regret ,although having a varied selection from Casio, Seiko, Panerai, Cartier, Omega I bought, at retail a seafweller, GMT 2, Daytona and a Sub, my regret was buying too many Rolexes , that I’ll never sell, but now will never have my Grail Watches a Patek Phillips and a Vacheron Constantin. I could have afforded them at the time but not now
I gave up wearing a watch for over 20 years because I only liked the look of metal bracelets, and I thought that all bracelets were like the one on my Seiko 5.
My new favorite Chanel! Your narrative is excellent!
Thanks very much!
Hindsight is a great thing.
I feel your pain Andrew and I have to tell you, you're not alone in these regrets 😊😔
As for you FINALLY coming out of that closet of insular existence, its about time mate...you're an absolute gem to the watch community as a whole.🙏
Thank you very much 😊 that makes it all worthwhile, honestly
Yep, agreed 😎⌚👍
Hear, hear! 😊👍
My biggest regret? In 2015, I had the chance to buy, at RRP, a Patek Phillipe Nautilus, full steel blue dial. It would have wiped out my savings, but I could have done it. Instead, I baulked at the idea. Now, of course, it's worth more than my mortgage. Regrets, regrets...
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My biggest regret is watching you on Watchfinder and falling in love with Grand Seiko. My favourite one is discontinued and unavailable on the used market and now out out of my budget should one ever appear. So thanks, Andrew.
Whoops 😅
Bought a 42mm Pelagos and returned it within the month as I had decided it was too thick. In retrospect it wasn't, and keeping it probably would have saved me thousands in 'commiseration' watches since I returned it. I really want to pick one up again, but of course they seem to be out of stock everywhere right now - and retail is a couple of hundred quid more than I paid the first time, even if they were available.
My dad just picked one up two days ago. He was able to order it and I think it took about 6 weeks. Not too bad. Definitely go to your AD and ask them to order it, if they will not go to another AD. I don't expect you'll have any issue though.
Such a great video. As I am a bottom feeder and dabble in the broken vintage world I do not have to contend with these stratospheric regrets you have had to endure. I learnt early on that missing out on a watch was a horrible feeling even if it was a Seiko 5 from the 70s that was on ebay for £30! so to quote my mantra Andrew, "best time to buy is when you see it" I have stuck by this and now I don't have the regrets! that said I am not shopping for multiple 1000£ watches.
As for a community, This was an epiphany I had very early on too. Are there more hobbyist watchmakers like me? well yes there are. I started a Facebook group 5 years ago that now tops just under 11,000 members worldwide. The community is buzzing with conversation. Be it on collecting, to finding or repairing watches. Best thing I have done to date with my hobby.
Perhaps something for you to consider?
Buying the watches you do gives you the great freedom of opportunity. It’s a good tactic!
Andrew, thank you for a such perfect personal vlog. Outstanding, as all watchfinder videos. Pure pleasure to see and hear.
Thank you so much 😊
My biggest watch regret is that I could buy a fancy watch few years ago, even the shop owner, which was my friend at that time, told me I could pay for any watch that I like in his shop (he had several Rolexes, APs and Hublots) in installments without any interest and I said NO THANKS, NOT NOW MAYBE LATER ! Because I wasn't into watches back then and I thought I could do it whenever I wanted to, not knowing anything about their value and appreciation.
PS. Your girlfriend is right, It really sounded like you're saying goodbye to us and it was the last video 😂 and I should thank you Andrew, you're a true gentleman and I never thought I could have personal conversations with you about watches and your videos. You're a cool guy, really down to earth and a lovely person to chat with. Keep up the good work and take care. ✌🏼
Ouch that’s a sore one!
Thanks very much 😊
In 1994 when Panerai was unkown there was a cigar shop in Rome close to my apartment where they were selling one for 3.4 million lire....not much because then I just purchased an Air-King for 2.8 million lire. I walked by that Panerai so many times and I was so intrigued, got very close to take it home, but that was before my watch collecting career started, so I passed because "I did not need" more than 1 watch (yet). More than several years later, after Richmont took over, that watch sold at 380k USD.
Pretty much I walked many times in front of a lottery ticket.
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Felt that way when I bought my house and got a mortgage for about that same amount.
@@misufriendersts9467 I’d say try not to think about it but I already literally asked you to think about it… sorry 😅
Haha. Is water under the bridge now....bought that house 25 years ago.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato... I know, they are still available and somewhat reasonable, but a few years back you could get one brand new for around $8,000. You can still find them close to that price but the regret is I bought a couple of watches to scratch the itch instead of buying the one I should have. By the way, I really enjoy your channel. I'm glad you started it. The watchfinder channel is great but it's nice to get more personal with your new channel. Thanks
Brilliant Video. A really meaningful bit at the end pulled on the heartstrings a bit. Glad you were able to find a healthy way to engage with your community and vice versa. Looking forward to the videos in the future! Cheers!
Thank you 😊
My somewhat watch regret, but only from a financial standpoint was buying an Omega over a Rolex back when they were all sitting on store shelves waiting to be bought at retail... but all the Rolex were very underwhelming, and my heart went toward the Omega, which felt like a much better watch. I still have the Omega and still love it as much as when I bought it, but knowing I could have made 2-3x profit and bought a few Omegas (or other watches) is a bit disappointing... but overall not a huge regret since I got what I wanted and probably won't ever sell the watch. The Rolex would have just been flipped most likely and would have less sentimental value then getting what I liked most from the start.
Baby, I always ended up buying Omega over Rolex. I like their styling, uniqueness, affordability, and availability. The only regret/buyer's remorse I have today is that Omega does not appreciate in the grey market like a Rolex does. Maybe watch collectors will catch on to Omega's quality and prices will climb. Any way, I love wearing my Omega watches.
I bought a white dial 16570 some years ago.. from Watchfinder no doubt. Looking at them now I'm really glad I did. Still have it!
Yeah you did well with that one. Remember when people didn’t like them? Crazy days
Very happy you made your channel too! I have so many regrets on things I should have pulled the trigger on. Sigh
At one time I had a Faberge silver and blue guilloche enamel table clock by Henrik Wigstrom. It had a Moser movement like most of them. There is a book published by Alexander Von Solodkoff in 1986 called Faber Clocks which is well worth seeking out. It includes a list of inventory numbers which highlight the notable people who purchased them from Faberge's shop in London.
in early 2018, I bought a 5711/1R at a 3% discount from my dealer... I loved it for a bit, but when I saw the after market price had it $95K by late 2019 I decided to sell it in order to fun a new 126619LB and a 126715CHNR... and I did.. both purchased at MSRP... now I see the 5711/1R is selling at $300K plus.. and I feel like I left $200,000 on the table.. no, I'm not a watch investor, but I am also not an idiot. Or am I?
I’ll tell you one thing you’re not … a fortune teller! You can’t kick yourself for not predicting bizarre events
My biggest regret with my collection was ever looking at fashion pieces. I worked at a department store where I could get them for $30-$40 when on the best sale. My collection peaked at 112 pieces, most of them being absolute crap. I have now whittled it down to 20, but I still hate that I ever spent that much money and time on them when I could've had some really, really nice pieces instead.
Aw man, I know how you feel. They aren’t mistakes though, they’re the first steps in a path to discovery. Without them you wouldn’t have arrived here to become subscribed to the best watch channel in the world. You are subscribed, right?
@@AndrewMorganWatches you're absolutely right, they were a stepping stone into a beautiful world of watches. And absolutely I am subscribed!! Been watching you on Watch finder for years, now thrilled to see you making your own content!!
@@ritethumstik see, alls well that ends well 😄
Alexander, as long as you enjoyed wearing the watches you bought then do not buy into the hype that a watch has to be expensive to be part of a collection. Plus tastes always change as we mature. If you took the money you saved buying the fashion watches and raised a family then you made the correct decision.
I sold my 1993 Tudor Sub for £1800, which, at the time was a lot of money, now they're £7k, I have tried to replace it with modern Tudors, and as good as they are it doesn't quite cut it. Also n Omega 300 which I had to sell as I had both my cars stolen. Saying that I'm thankful for what I have and try and take time to enjoy my current crop.
Got my watch ⌚️ collection 😍. So glad the seikos, tissot, bulova, movado, sugess, and yes starkings are here for me to view. All are mechanical.
I missed the opportunity of buying an H. Moser streamliner chrono from a local dealer a few months ago. Now I can never buy one…
Biggest regret: "Hey, I might even be able to make some money with this hobby."
And in Cancún five years ago, I got the dealer down to U$22,000 on a Patek Complications. And decided to sleep on it. And that evening ended up in an argument. And next morning didnt feel in the mood.
It topped out at $110k end 2021. Oh well.
Fantastic video - all lessons Andrew and you have taken it on the chin very well.
My watch regret is that I didn’t take care of my watches when I was young. My mom and my aunts got me some pretty cool watches and I lost them all as a kid looking back I really wish I had at least my Batman watch (full steel with rubber strap)
No regrets ! Trial and error is part of the personal experience in this hobby, which is why it is so rewarding and addictive at the same time.
Thanks for another excellent video with great content.
Thanks for sharing your stories. We’ve all got them, I reckon…
I owned a GMT Master II, Sophia Loren. Coke/Jubilee back in the late 80’s/early 90’s.
The dial read “Oyster Perpetual”, lacking the word “Date”, even though it did have a date complication.
Got into a financial jam in about 1992, and sold it at a pawn shop for $3k. Missed it ever since, and there’s very little hope that I’ll have one again. Even if I could afford it, I don’t know that I’d spend that much money on a watch. And even if I did, would I dare wear it?
Ooh that’s a good point. I wonder how many people regret buying an expensive watch they’re just too afraid to wear?
I’m sure it’s happened. I recently purchased a Datejust 16233, mostly because I looked at it and my wife said, I guess that’s coming home with us. Well, I wasn’t going to turn down that kind of permission from my finance manager! But it isn’t my style at all. So it mostly sits in a drawer. Not afraid to wear it, but it’s too fancy for me.
Almost ashamed to say, I prefer my Ginault Ocean Rover that I’ve put a Coke dive bezel and jubilee bracelet on. As close to my beloved Sofia as I’m likely to get.
I love having a watch collection. i regret engaging in watch related social media but face to face interactions regarding watches are a blast
I think that’s going to become broadly more apparent!
Andrew… you rock man… just love your content and story telling.
Keep it coming
Thanks very much 😄
Related to cinema, we could say that these are the details that humanize a famous star. Thank you for shareing your experience with us. I think I feel better now.
Thank you for joining me!
After seeing this excellent and emotion-filled episode, I do need to ask : “Why is watch collecting so damn serious?”
Touché 😅
I bought a Milgauss in the first years of my watch journey. I wanted a modern Rolex. I possibly wear it once a year nowadays. I realised that watches - vintage ones - gave me nostalgia kicks which a modern piece can't. So now I no longer wear watches, I wear powerful 50 year-old nostalgia triggers, including Rolex.
I can definitely relate to these!
I bought a tag heuer monaco in the early 2000’s from a shop that also had a gmt master 2 and a Royal Oak…all for the same price…but i went with the monaco!
My biggest watch regret is not having bought a submariner when they were 2.2k€ and I lived with my parents with no rent to pay.
Second, I wanted to buy a gold Daytona with green dial when they were 25 to 28k€ (for the more affordable)... I said to myself with the prices of the steel ones, the gold ones were under estimated....
No, I Thank You!
As for your therapy session...you have barely used up a quarter of the tank on this "road trip" you have undertaken. Those past watches were nothing more than milestones along the way, so, as long as you keep eyes on the destination, the headlights on in the dark & fuel in the tank...There will be many more opportunities to come. Unless you keep looking in the rearview mirror or become confused by "E" & "F" on the fuel gauge. (As in the "E" is not for Enough, & "F" is not Finished!)
This is a very enjoyable video, including especially your wife’s manifestly supportive comment, which shows she really wishes you had gotten that FP Journe. I regret not having bought a gmt master ii in 2007 because I didn’t want to spend so much. But now I’m glad I didn’t because it bores me, even though I know it’s a great watch. I’m happy to have gotten a GS WB instead.
Sounds like I could learn something from you there!
I did the same, I traded my first watch, a 41mm Rolex Submariner in against a Rolex Hulk. I have since bought another 41mm black Sub at retail, but it didn't have the mark's, scratches and dings that my first Sub had, including the big ding on one of the lugs my wife made against a ceramic countertop!
Great video. Like you one of my biggest regrets was selling a 14060M that I bought in the early 2000's. I bought it for £1970 and sadly had to sell it when I was made redundant in 2012 for £2500. I subsequently bought some Rolex's, but they never had quite the same feel. On a positive note I got out of Rolex due to all the usual frustrations, and bought some Moser's instead ! I also missed the boat on F.P.Journe, but the good news is that lots of great new stuff is out there.
That comment was a rollercoaster! Sounds like you’ve got a nice selection.
Rolex daytona platinum from AD in 2020.....was just starting to get into watches and was hesitant committing to such a big spend
Thank you Andrew. Thank you for the in depth insight and knowledge you have shared. 🙏
One of my regrets was getting rid of this Certina DS Action chrono watch for a couple hundred bucks less than I paid for. I got it for around 800 on Jomashop and got 500 something for it after I fucked it up because I didn't kniw how to shorten the strap. I also didn't like the fact that it only went to 30 minutes. That same valjoux 7753 watch goes for over 1400 now.
You know, I got into this hobby only around the time when the original Apple Watch was announced, so I kind of still considered myself a noob. But I have been lucky enough to make a few mistakes (read: dumping a lot of money into watches). Mostly happy mistakes, I must admit. The only slight regret I have is the first watch I bought that broke that ‘oh sh*t that’s a lot of money’ barrier. A Junghans Max Bill chronograph. Not because I didn’t like the watch, but because I think I could have a better price and I didn’t do enough research around various AD comparing prices before I bought it. But having one in the collection is still a joy. Everytime I take it out of the watch box to wear for a couple of weeks I’m always reminded of why I love that piece. The same with the other watches in my collection. I notice that your list of regrets is never about owning or buying a particular watch. And that is indeed great.
Max Bill Chrono is a cool watch
I bought a gmt made in 1955 used from a friend who was a pilot for PanAm in 1979 for $300US. No lie. Got Rolex service for ~$1000. Sold it in 1995.
Why Michael, WHY?
1. I had the chance to buy a Patek Aquanaut from Watches of Switzerland having put my name down on their waiting list just so I could look at one. Six months later I got the call to say they had one. Unfortunately I didn’t have a spare £14,500 at the time. 2. I bought a white face Daytona and had the choice of a Rolex movement or Zenith. Needless to say I bought the Rolex movement.
The wife’s remark at the end- priceless! And I really appreciate what you said about the interaction with us the viewers, I think we all enjoy this “new” you.
I awfully regret not buying last month a brand new Oris Aquis for 1100$!!! Because my wife sat beside me and oh man the face she had when I showed her the watch🙃😉
Thanks very much 😊 she knew you should be getting the black bay 58, that’s why 😉
@@AndrewMorganWatches well, if I’ll get a Tudor.. IF.. I am fixed on the FXD☝🏻🙏🏻
@@Zotrax1946 me too the FXD is awesome
@@Zotrax1946 it all works out in the end!
@@Zotrax1946 FXD looks fun
Get that geezer from the Watchfinder podcasts on here, u two as a part crack me up!
i truly REGRET not completing the transaction for an A. Lange Saxonia with the beautiful Sax-0-Mat movt. (no date version with the beautiful black dial.) The seller was Chrono24; the watch was in a beautiful, flawless, unpolished white gold case, black Lange new factory strap, the glorious movt. with the gold rotor with the engravings, and the untreated german silver ageing to a golden hue. C24 even accepted my price suggestion....all i had to do was provide the card#. i backed out due to worries over customs process + potential customs duties. This was 3 yrs. back and now the Lange prices have gone thru the roof. this will remain a regret to the ABSOLUTE for me.
Years ago I had the opportunity to purchase a sub while they were still sold in boutiques... and who didn't get it? I also had the chance to get the tudor blue dial back in 2020 but got something else instead .... I still regret that alot.
My only regret is not getting into this beautiful hobby n finding out about your watch reviews... Sooner. 😁
Keep doing what you do, my good man... Keep the passion burning...
N thank You... For sharing all of these...
With us. 🤗🙏👍☺️💖
Thanks for watching!
That last regret was touching! :)
Looking forward to meeting you both soon. ;)
Can’t wait 😆
Good video. I’ve thought about selling my Rolex submariner a few times. Same as you I bought it for myself after graduation. I still love it, but I wonder is it silly to keep something that’s become so expensive. Would it make more sense to trade it for a couple good watches? I think I’d miss it too much. Do you ever have Tom on this channel?
Keep it. That why if you ever find yourself in dire need of money, you’ve got a backup.
Cool man. Over the years I done that. I bought an Air King in 1987 £750 brand new.... they had Subbies Double Reds the lot..£1500 I was gonna but 😫😭 such is life.
GS GMT For me 😎
"No ragrets" is my motto. 😜
Did I make mistakes? Yes.
Did I loose money? Hell yes.
All part of thr learning curve and makes me appreciate the right decisions I've made even more.
Good vid!
This was my favorite video about watches ever. Thanks for making us all laugh and commiserate.
Thanks for watching 😊
Awww….. That’s such a nice ending Andrew….
Sorry Andrew, your mistakes are the worst, I got nothing on you!
Jesus Christ I have done so many horrible ones. 12 years ago I got an offer to purchase a vintage Patek Philippe in 18k gold for £1500… the strap was broken and worn so I said no… it still haunts me to this day on a weekly if not daily basis. Could’ve picked up a preowned nautilus for £20.000 5 years ago. Again passed on it. Right when the pandemic hit I walked by a preowned gmt batman for 10k in a shopwindow and didnt buy it. One year later I passed on buying a sub a gmt batgirl a kermit and a hulk for 42k which was again is something that kills me. I sometimes just stop and look at my wife and say I shouldve bought them to which she responds ”you have to stop doing this, you cant beat yourself up forever”. She is wrong I can and I should.
I agree, she is wrong you silly billy 😂
Many years ago, in the same week, I passed up the opportunity to purchase a Rolex Kermit and a speedmaster alaska project, both brand new, both at retail. What a mistake.
Damn
Love these new videos. I don't think it's right to view passing on the Journe as a mistake, though. For every watch you can't really afford that goes to the moon, many more will crash. It seems in hindsight like it would have been a sure bet, but it was still gambling.
Yeah, but he'd have the watch...which sounds like the point he was trying to make. I don't think he meant he should have bought it so he could sell it for 6-7 times as much as he paid for it. I think he meant he should have bought it when he could instead of waiting hoping he could buy it later for the same amount.
@@jimlittle5769 If you ignore the investment angle you are just looking at maxing out your credit cards to buy a watch, which I also don't think is something to be recommended.
Tell my brain that when I’m trying to go to sleep at night 😅
@@AndrewMorganWatches To be fair I've lost sleep over missing out on much smaller bargains, so I understand.
@@rabonour I fully get your sentiment though. At least I have a bed to lie in and think about expensive watches from
The moment I saw the F P Journe dial, I thought.
Oooooh. This is a stinger.
Then Mrs Hands gave it the smug sideswipe to complete the regret 😆
She’s always there to kick me when I’m down 😅
Andrew, you have a voice suitable for radio or making commercials (e.g. adverts in Britain). Have you ever thought about making voice overs for commercials?
No one’s ever offered a job doing one so I guess not 😂
@@AndrewMorganWatches Think about talking to an agent. Your voice is unique.
@@dannysimenauer5745 you think so? It sounds pretty generic UK to me 😂
Biggest regret - looking at Rolex Air King 3+ years ago for £4,500… now £8,500
I served 20 years in the Royal Navy, one of my duties included diving - in that time I owned 3 Rolex Submariners - 5513, 5517 and 5513/17. In the day you could drop into Silvermans in London and pick up a job lot of Milsubs and parts in various states of repair for £100, complete working watches, movements, cases, dials and hands - now all gone. Sold all 3 for between £100 and £500 in the 1980s and 1990s. If I knew then what I know now.
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Yep the CB is a massive regret of mine too!
One of my more funny regrets is turning some of my friends on to watches... lol. I get texts in the middle of the night about watches now :p Though it has been really rewarding to see someone else go through the swings of buying and changes in opinion on: Brands / Movements / Materials / Deals.
Keep up the fantastic work, its great to be able to get your opinions and views outside of the company channel.
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Thanks very much!
Tantalum? A Tantalum case? Wow, that must be quite something. I've never seen that metal in the flesh, have no idea what it looks like or feels like and my only interaction with it is in those tiny little (and very accurate) capacitors!
Is it radioactive?
@@humblewiz4953 No, it's one of the rare earth metals. Not radioactive.
The voice that could hypnotise a Rolex AD is back! 😎
my biggest regret is not buying a Hulk in DXB T2 terminal...
brand new in factory seal with 10% discount
back in 2018
The last regret got me 🥲
Pre-regret doesn't exist, and regret doesn't help... We live and we learn, and grow wiser and more experienced through the process. That's how life works... We can only make the most of it from now on into the future 😉
You are alive and have your health you should be happy and not have such petty regrets.
If anyone reads this, NEVER sell a gift or celebratory watch you bought for yourself… the psychology behind your logic for purchasing it will make sense for eternity. Doesn’t matter the price, always hold on to watches with sentimental value tied to a personal achievement. Trust me.
But, I too am guilty of selling my grad school and business ipo year watch* (gift to myself 20 years ago). Luckily I was able to buy it back only because my AD knew what it signified and meant to me. He had the foresight to set it aside in his personal safe knowing I’d be back within a year.
This watch has proven to be so much more than my personal favorite and one I will pass down to my son. For me, the watch is absolutely brilliant dimensionally and has evolved into the perfect tool for so many reasons but mainly for it’s capabilities and chameleon like qualities. It’s the one.
*16600 F
Love these videos Andrew!
Thanks 😊
You are the best talking hands I have ever met online, well the only ones really. Doing a great job Andrew, just stay away from that Tom. He’s a bad influence on you! 😂. My regrets, trying to start my own watch business and not doing enough research.
Thanks very much! Did the business ever make it?
@@AndrewMorganWatches Sadly not bud, I sold one or two, but I really didn’t have the finances for advertising and really went down the wrong route, but hey nonny nonny. One other thing, my supplier/manufacturer has since retired.
@@JamesAlexander14 I’m sorry to hear that! At least you can say you gave it a good old try 👍
@@AndrewMorganWatches Thank you. Keep up the good work🙏
Nah. No regrets on watches. They aren't that important. And the war stories themselves are infinitely more valuable than the watches, IMHO. It's all perspective.
Your wife is lovely. You two have excellent chemistry. Makes us smile.
Good point well made. And Charlotte says thanks 😊
I definitely regret falling into a pit of despair back in the late noughties and offloading all of my watches. The one that really kicks though was the Mille Miglia that I bought in Venice on a weekend away. We didn't know my then wife was pregnant and as chance would have it, I was wearing it and used it to time her contractions 9 months later when my son was born. I had always intended to present it to him on his 21st birthday but that magical start to his watch collection has long gone. I have toyed with buying another one, but it just won't be the same.
I also had a Big Bang and would love to have that still just to fire Nico up if I were ever to see him at an event 🤣
Ah that’s sad 😢