A good watch winder doesn’t move constantly - it uses a program to wind it for a few minutes at a time, then rests for a longer time. Having a watch on a good winder won’t put any more wear and tear on the watch than having it on your wrist all the time. There will be a little less wear if you don’t put it on a winder, but not much. And if you service it when you should (5-7) years, it’ll be fine.
@@WestCoastAce27 same here. I keep those watches with screw down crowns in watch winders to make my life easier. The one that doesn’t lives either on my wrist or on the table next to the watch winder as I can easily wind that up when I need to wear it.
Exactly. A good WW will even rotate in both directions and can be programmed for exactly the right number of revolutions for your model, that way not overwinding it. Plus, constantly opening the crown isn’t the best thing to do. Especially for an older vintage watch.
@@hemantishwaran5741there’s no overwinding an automatic watch actually. Modern automatic watches are designed with a mechanism that prevents overwinding. Otherwise, having it on your wrist would ruin it.
That one guy complaining about how watch companies are ignoring those who want larger watches is a hoot. Over the past 20 years, watches have grown considerably in size and it wasn't until the past 5 years or so that watches have finally gotten smaller again. People have become too accustomed to wearing oversized watches with lug lengths so long that the strap/bracelet isn't visible when viewing it straight down. Wrist watches were mostly smaller than 40mm for over 50 years and they looked great on men with small, medium, and large wrists.
I was referring to most new releases that I like being too small for me. I have two tudor pelagos models and they show no love to it but made smaller versions. I just picked up the planet ocean boutique edition beige and the lugs are not as wide as my wrist so not oversized at all.
My frist watch was an Orient Kamasu. I got it gifted from my grandmother. I still wear it very often, even more than all my other watches because it gives that great feeling.
The first watch that I bought for my collectin was a Panerai PAM 112, my dream watch since when I was a teenager and Hollywood was discovering Panerai. I replaced it recently as an upgrade with a PAM 422. So still a Panerai fan
You are so correct in pointing out that whether or not a strap is padded suggests nothing about the strap's overall quality. Excellent, valuable and unusual observation Jenni.
I like the re-smallification of watches. The huge ones are a bit much, and tbh, a small watch, even on a big wrist, still looks fine; shows comfort in one's own skin.
Two GREAT brands from which to choose a first “nice” automatic watch are Seiko and Hamilton. I have a ProSpecs Alpinist and a Kahaki field watch. They were two of my very first watch purchases. I love those watches and wear them a lot! I also use watch winders and think they are wonderful. A good brand of watch winder is Mozsly.
What I recommend for the person looking to buy their first watch is decide if they want a quartz or mechanical watch first. Timex for analogue quartz, Casio for digital quartz, Citizen for eco-drive; or Seiko, Tissot, Hamilton, Orient for affordable mechanical. I advise against spending more than 1000 dollars on a first purchase. and then have the watch for while! don't rush into buying another piece because you want to build a collection quickly. Other than "don't start collecting watches," those are my only pieces of advice for someone starting out in this hobby. I learned these lessons the hard way lol. Started off expensive, now I am happy to sell my expensive pieces and wear my Seiko 5.
3:59 why does everyone have to over compensate and have these massive watches the thing with small watches are they look good on ALL wrists big or small
Watch winder understands the usage for those perpetual calendar hre it’s a pure headache to adjust. But normal complications, no need winders tbh And need service the watch more often as it’s like you’re using it non stop
12:49 a watch thst has run constantly is better than one that's been on and off. The lubrication is adequate for its service period running constantly. According to a watch dealer.
Great advice w ADs. 10 is crazy. And should have 1 main one that you explained you stop at to talk watches and remind them you’re still interested. I would also recommend possibly considering multiple models. My story: use the GMT function so was waiting on them. Always thought the Skydweller was too big; stopped in and the curvature of the lugs, fit great. Asked to be added to my waitlist. 5 days later got The Call and was offered a 336933 w champagne dial. 💪
I use a watch winder for my Hamilton Jazzmaster day date (which was also my first automatic watch) because it is a "b*tch to set" haha. The only way to set the day correctly is to wind the time forward until you get to it. (I think it's only forward.) Each individual wind moves about 30 minutes, so it can take literally more than 100 winds to get the day set right. It's sometimes easier to just leave it dead until the day catches up. But, now I just use a winder.
What a coincidence. I am wearing my 16622 Yacht-Master as I read about you selling yours. There is no way I would sell mine, one of the best looking watches Rolex made.
Hi Jenni from Australia. I enjoy your channel, thank you. I have a different take on the summer/winter watch thing. I prefer to wear any of my watches on silicone/rubber straps in winter or cooler weather generally as I find them uncomfortable in our very hot summers. Maybe I sweat too much! In summer I usually switch them to a stainless steel mesh bracelet, much more comfortable. As for first watches, I still have the Cyma Watersport given to me by my parents on Christmas Day 1967, when I was 12 years old. It still works, keeps good time and I wear it at least once a year in memory of Mum and Dad. On Christmas Day, obviously. Lots of other watches, some with special memories like the Longines Dolce Vita given to me by my wife not long after we were married. Best wishes.
I recently looked up watch winders, and got a blog from a watch company (I forget which one). They asked four of their watch makers and concluded that the jury was out. Two of them said it causes more wear and tear since the watch is running constantly; however, the other two were unconcerned.
Love that silver OP! My favorite OP dial of the current catalogue. Getting that in 36mm would complete the Rolex 36MM trifecta with my DJ36 (blue fluted-motif dial) and Explorer 36.
Nothing wrong with a high quality winder like Wolf or Orbita. Moves just as your wrist does. Just stay away from cheap ones that may magnetize it. I keep about 15 on winders that are on my usual rotation for 20 years. Never had an issue.
I’m surprised you sold the white walker. You’ve spoken about it many times. Personally, for a first luxury watch I picked a Hamilton and that’s what I recommend as well.
My first watches were Seiko and Orient. Seiko isn't the value it used to be and my Bambino just felt cheap. I think Bulova and Islander would be good brands to look at for a first watch.
Not crazy having summer and winter watches. I can’t wear a bronze watch in summer… I put it in my watch box and drag it out in fall, and start wearing it again. I also have some colorful dials that I don’t wear in winter.
10:09 Finding a good service person is stressful. I was between servicemen. My guy moved on. Before I had located a right watchman I made the horrible decision at an AD to send it to Rolex. I figured as the watch was 50 yrs old, once to Rolex was probably a good idea. I was wrong!! I’ve since hooked up with a true watchman and my watch never ran better!
I have a question about watch cases and bands for ladies. I am getting into watch Modding and want to build my daughters and wife watches for Christmas. My wife is Japanese and my kids are mixed Caucasian/Japanese. Would you suggest a two tone gold and silver case/bracelet or a silver bracelet? And would the dial face influence your decision? Red/Pale Pink/Silver?
If you leave the watch on the winder all the time you miss out on the pleasure of setting it up and charging it by yourself when you put it on your wrist, like when it was new. Was that a bad feeling?
The only wear and tear you have to worry about is that caused by having to reset it every few days due to the inaccuracy of mechanical, and especially automatic, movements. That is why sensible people stick with quartz watches.
Sensible people don't buy watches that cost thousands of dollars... but obviously owning an automatic watch from a brand with heritage is not at all about being sensible or about telling the time with unfailing accuracy.
A watch winder is like leaving your car engine constantly running when you’re not using it. The constant friction on the moving parts will cause premature wear.
Correct. Even though the watch winder only "winds" the watch in short bursts, the watch still runs normally... and normal wear and tear applies. Which is really minimal and not much more than when wearing. However, this is still more than not doing anything and letting it stop. That said, a watch winder may still be better than having to reset your watch (if you need to do this often). This is the same as with a car analogy where starting a car put more pressure on parts than having it idle for 5 minutes.
A watch winder probably winds far less turn then having it on your wrist. The purpose of the winder is to wind the minimum required "Turns per day" just to keep it running. That's why you can select Turns per day (650, 800, 950, 1100, etc) on some winders based on the minimum required turn for your watch movement.
@@Alex-Rainmakercan't we just rotate watches clockwise and anti clockwise for few minutes daily to keep them working instead of buying watch winders for each watches ?
@@whatbrooooooo Not if you have like more than 5 watches. A few minutes of turn per day won't keep the watches running long. If you have watches with complication movement like GMT, annual calender, etc, it's get more troublesome.
The watch winder debate will go on and on. Once camp tends to feel that they are no worse then wearing daily, while the other feels like why keep it running when it's off your wrist? Kind of like keeping your car idling in the driveway so its ready and running if needed. Personally, I keep two watches on a winder. Both are perpetual calendars that i don't want to deal with. The others I'd rather give them a quick wind and set prior to leaving the house, and would rather not have the constant wear and tear. They all get worn in a rotation anyway
my first proper swiss mechanical watch was my IWC Aquatimer chronograph back in 2010, i was in my early 20s and it took me a few years to save up for it... Now i have a Zenith El Primero Open Heart Chronograph in 2017, IWC Portugieser Chronograph in 2022 the white and gold version and the latest a Tudor Blackbay Rootbeer in 2023. so i have 2 dress watches and 2 sporty watches now and would love to hear from you guys what else should i look into next?
Ok Jenni, first off I have to say I enjoy watching your videos. Second, I couldn't get past a few minutes before feeling compelled to suggest you come to the same conclusion I have, and that is to either stick with bracelets or get custom sized straps. I have a smaller than average sized wrist, and absolutely hate having the unsightly excess amount of strap around the side of my wrist. It also can hang up on sleeves. Usually, the floating keepers aren't sized properly and won't stay in the correct place, which exacerbates the issue. With your small wrist a standard strap has so much excess it nearly shows up all the way around near the case lugs. A custom sized strap, sized properly for you, would greatly enhance the tidy appearance you deserve. Get on it, Jenni 🙂 Those pieces on straps will look far better and wear more comfortably with shorter straps.
I have several watch winders that have two modes. One mode is effectively a “charging” mode where it winds for like 6 or 8 minutes at a time then stops for 2 mins. The other mode is a “maintenance” type mode, that winds for 2 minutes then stops for 8 minutes. Leaving watches that are fully wound on the maintenance setting shouldn’t harm your watch. There’s plenty of folks with just one automatic watch that wear it day in and day out, 10+ hours a day for decades with no issue. Why should a winder be any different. As long as you keep up with servicing it should be fine.
I’m in the big wrist camp. The disconcerting issue that comes up for me is that smaller sizes are automatically assigned as a good design. “it’s balanced” “it’s the perfect size” etc. No one acknowledges the role each individual wrist on how the watch wears. Not only is the assumption wrong, but to me it points out the need for differentiated products for men and women. There is no one-size-fits-all no matter how much people will harp about 36mm. It’s an equally annoying flex to see influencers peddle an absurdly small 28mm watch as it is for people who talk about 50mm invictas. I see the former way more than the later, though.
Yep! I find the small wrist club much more vocal about size than those of us in the larger wrist community. It seems that every review for a moderately large watch has at least 10% of the comments directed to the "mistake" that the manufacturer made in choosing a larger size. My smallest watch is a 42mm and that isn't likely to change. The goods news is that while the herd has followed the trend to smaller sizes, it provides an opportunity to stock up on some good deals in the unloved larger watch category!
I wonder if some of the ‘go smaller’ was to appease the Chinese. And maybe with their economy falling apart brands will rethink it and go back to 39-42 for the majority of men’s pieces. I have an average size wrist and bought 1 - 36mm watch that I rarely wear because it’s just too small. And I know someone will say ‘but the Chinese bought a lot of Rolex sport models’. Yes - to flip or put in a safe. Spent over a yr in Shanghai - most of the men are just too small.
Hi! I want to buy a nice two tone watch for my daughter who is starting her first job after graduating from her masters. I don’t want it to be too flashy… I was thinking of a Rolex two tone 36mm… but you know more than me about watches and fashion! She looks a lot like you so which watch would you recommend. I retired 5 yrs ago but my baby is just amazing and I want to get her something that she can wear and remember me for ever! Thx in advance!
Up to a point. Groveling is probably going to backfire. I’d stop in every few months, talk watches. If someone stops in every week and says ‘is there a Pepsi in the safe’ he will probably never get The Call. While I’m sure there are arrogant salespeople at some ADs, I think most of the people whining are just rich people used to getting their way.
Watch winders make zero sense to me. It only puts more wear on the movement. If your not wearing the watch. Then why keep it running. In my experience those little rests in between watches when they aren't running? Prolong services intervals
Some moderate use of a winder will keep the movement assembly properly lubricated. The only problem with winders is continuous use. If you wear your watch frequently, then of course a winder is not needed.
@@steampunk888 If a watch sits for a few weeks or a month. I strongly doubt there will be any lubrication problem. That's only when a watch sets dormant for a very long time. Brand new watches sit pretty long sometimes before they sell and I never had a issue with lubrication and from what I hear from my watchmaker. Modern olis are alot better
Yes jenni there are a few people in the giant wrist committee 😂. Seems omega knows about our club just picked up a planet ocean boutique edition in beige. Maybe you could pull this one off 🤔
Ignore all advice regarding Rolex. Don’t kiss arse, kick the trumped up sales assistant into touch and widen your horizon. The watches are boring and certainly not worth the hype. And by the way, I am a Rolex owner
These Rolex are boring comments? Are extremely played out. Rolex has been on top for decades because what they do works and works great. A Submariner or Gmt looks great in any decade its in and never looks dated.
@@lonewolfemcquade8133 There are MANY more models of Rolex watches that are forced onto the Dealers by Rolex. More than 85% of Rolex watches are boring based on sales figures (if Wilsdorf allowed publishing). This is fact, not feeling. Rolex is heading in the same direction as Harley-Davidson. One poor advertising move, and they are over. They will have to rename it "Submariner Company".
I just went in to an AD I’d never used before, registered my interest and 6 months later had my Explorer. Some may say that 6 months is ridiculous and that you should be able to walk out with it the same day. Fair enough but my other hobby is photography and it’s not unusual for cameras from a range of companies to be in such short supply that you have to wait several months.
@@ianforber waiting is not the issue. Having to prove you’re “worthy” is my gripe. You shouldn’t have to prove your worth to a bloody sales assistant. Personally, the poor warehouse worker who saved for years to buy his one and only luxury watch and will never return, is worth more, way more than the drug seller with his thousands to blow on watches
Me: Going to my Rolex AD every month saying: "Hey there, it's me again. Any news on my watch?" Rolex AD: "No, still no news. Don't call us, we'll call you." Also me: 😢
Best advice is either to decide to grovel and beg, pay over retail, move on, or wait and hope you’re considered good enough to pay retail. Look at yourself in the mirror and decide what type of a person you are.
Agree. But the ‘good enough’ isn’t accurate. If you’re a Rolex AD in a big city you already have plenty of longtime customers who you need to take care of (they bought watches back in the day that weren’t moving). So why would you not sell them a Pepsi or Batgirl but instead sell it to someone who just showed up a few months ago? Who might just be a flipper. I definitely think ADs should try to bring in some new customers every yr - but relationships in business matter.
10:48 A great reason to not play this stupid ass game. The watchwinder question should be asked to a watchmaker, not someone ot TH-cam with no clue about movements.
Bought high quality clones Rolex and Omega my watch dealer was so impressed he bought one could not tell the difference.i travel a lot.if I get robbed and or stolen no big deal but another under a thousand dollars.have 6 now all work well no problems
I started with microbrands. Well, started a decided collection. I’ve had any number of watches before I started. Anyway, I started with microbrands. They offer a bunch of styles for a lower price. Some are considerably more creative than the established brands. Then established, but smaller brands. They frequently have interesting back stories. Both the company as well as their watches. There are very nice German watches. I’m not interested in Rolex, and have no plans on getting one. They’re very good watches, very dull as well. I generally don’t care if anyone notices my watches. If someone does, I prefer it to be non-geeks who just love the design, or kindred souls I can geek out with. Non watch people who notice Rolex are all about Veblen goods, not something I’m interested in. Or a fellow geek who waxes boringly about how much time it takes to get along lists. Again, dull. Tudor & Omega are often more interesting. There are also smaller vendors in this space with more interesting stories and far less Lucre.
I keep all my Casios on winders. Never had an issue.
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A good watch winder doesn’t move constantly - it uses a program to wind it for a few minutes at a time, then rests for a longer time. Having a watch on a good winder won’t put any more wear and tear on the watch than having it on your wrist all the time. There will be a little less wear if you don’t put it on a winder, but not much. And if you service it when you should (5-7) years, it’ll be fine.
Exactly. Go to the lowest level to keep it up to date. I have a rotation of watches; don’t want to have to reset every watch every time.
@@WestCoastAce27 same here. I keep those watches with screw down crowns in watch winders to make my life easier. The one that doesn’t lives either on my wrist or on the table next to the watch winder as I can easily wind that up when I need to wear it.
Exactly. A good WW will even rotate in both directions and can be programmed for exactly the right number of revolutions for your model, that way not overwinding it. Plus, constantly opening the crown isn’t the best thing to do. Especially for an older vintage watch.
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Rolex does not have quick set date and it's more damaging to set it weeks ahead than leave it on the intermittent winder.
@@hemantishwaran5741there’s no overwinding an automatic watch actually. Modern automatic watches are designed with a mechanism that prevents overwinding. Otherwise, having it on your wrist would ruin it.
My first watch was a Hamilton Field Khaki Mechanical. I still love it.
Tissot PRX powermatic 80 is such a great watch. Two sizes and multiple colors. Everyone should have one
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Truely.
Love my 35mm mother of pearl prx
That one guy complaining about how watch companies are ignoring those who want larger watches is a hoot. Over the past 20 years, watches have grown considerably in size and it wasn't until the past 5 years or so that watches have finally gotten smaller again. People have become too accustomed to wearing oversized watches with lug lengths so long that the strap/bracelet isn't visible when viewing it straight down. Wrist watches were mostly smaller than 40mm for over 50 years and they looked great on men with small, medium, and large wrists.
I was referring to most new releases that I like being too small for me. I have two tudor pelagos models and they show no love to it but made smaller versions. I just picked up the planet ocean boutique edition beige and the lugs are not as wide as my wrist so not oversized at all.
My little 8” wrist loves a good 38mm watch but comfortable well into the 40’s. I have to keep in mind that very few consumers are built like me.
I don't understand why watches have got stuck in the 80's Powerdressing thing.
My frist watch was an Orient Kamasu. I got it gifted from my grandmother. I still wear it very often, even more than all my other watches because it gives that great feeling.
The first watch that I bought for my collectin was a Panerai PAM 112, my dream watch since when I was a teenager and Hollywood was discovering Panerai. I replaced it recently as an upgrade with a PAM 422. So still a Panerai fan
You are so correct in pointing out that whether or not a strap is padded suggests nothing about the strap's overall quality. Excellent, valuable and unusual observation Jenni.
I like the re-smallification of watches. The huge ones are a bit much, and tbh, a small watch, even on a big wrist, still looks fine; shows comfort in one's own skin.
You are 100% right about the thinner straps - they are more comfortable and feel more luxurious.
Two GREAT brands from which to choose a first “nice” automatic watch are Seiko and Hamilton. I have a ProSpecs Alpinist and a Kahaki field watch. They were two of my very first watch purchases. I love those watches and wear them a lot! I also use watch winders and think they are wonderful. A good brand of watch winder is Mozsly.
My first watch was an Oriet Kamasu. Black bezel and deep red dial. Still wear it on various straps, still get compliments on it. £200. 👍
First watch- Tudor BB58. Won’t regret it.
What I recommend for the person looking to buy their first watch is decide if they want a quartz or mechanical watch first. Timex for analogue quartz, Casio for digital quartz, Citizen for eco-drive; or Seiko, Tissot, Hamilton, Orient for affordable mechanical. I advise against spending more than 1000 dollars on a first purchase. and then have the watch for while! don't rush into buying another piece because you want to build a collection quickly. Other than "don't start collecting watches," those are my only pieces of advice for someone starting out in this hobby. I learned these lessons the hard way lol. Started off expensive, now I am happy to sell my expensive pieces and wear my Seiko 5.
3:59 why does everyone have to over compensate and have these massive watches the thing with small watches are they look good on ALL wrists big or small
Watch winder understands the usage for those perpetual calendar hre it’s a pure headache to adjust. But normal complications, no need winders tbh
And need service the watch more often as it’s like you’re using it non stop
12:49 a watch thst has run constantly is better than one that's been on and off. The lubrication is adequate for its service period running constantly. According to a watch dealer.
First rule of watch buying : before buy one, make sure to have money at least ×3 of its price, so you won't regret and broke your account
Greatest advice I don't want to hear. ^^
The seiko tank looks lovely on your wrist Elle,
Great advice w ADs. 10 is crazy. And should have 1 main one that you explained you stop at to talk watches and remind them you’re still interested. I would also recommend possibly considering multiple models. My story: use the GMT function so was waiting on them. Always thought the Skydweller was too big; stopped in and the curvature of the lugs, fit great. Asked to be added to my waitlist. 5 days later got The Call and was offered a 336933 w champagne dial. 💪
I use a watch winder for my Hamilton Jazzmaster day date (which was also my first automatic watch) because it is a "b*tch to set" haha. The only way to set the day correctly is to wind the time forward until you get to it. (I think it's only forward.) Each individual wind moves about 30 minutes, so it can take literally more than 100 winds to get the day set right. It's sometimes easier to just leave it dead until the day catches up. But, now I just use a winder.
What a coincidence. I am wearing my 16622 Yacht-Master as I read about you selling yours. There is no way I would sell mine, one of the best looking watches Rolex made.
Hi Jenni from Australia. I enjoy your channel, thank you. I have a different take on the summer/winter watch thing. I prefer to wear any of my watches on silicone/rubber straps in winter or cooler weather generally as I find them uncomfortable in our very hot summers. Maybe I sweat too much! In summer I usually switch them to a stainless steel mesh bracelet, much more comfortable. As for first watches, I still have the Cyma Watersport given to me by my parents on Christmas Day 1967, when I was 12 years old. It still works, keeps good time and I wear it at least once a year in memory of Mum and Dad. On Christmas Day, obviously. Lots of other watches, some with special memories like the Longines Dolce Vita given to me by my wife not long after we were married. Best wishes.
for the 11,000 watch - the new Omega Constellation with meteorite dial for $9700. Tried it on and it's awesome
I recently looked up watch winders, and got a blog from a watch company (I forget which one). They asked four of their watch makers and concluded that the jury was out. Two of them said it causes more wear and tear since the watch is running constantly; however, the other two were unconcerned.
Love that silver OP! My favorite OP dial of the current catalogue. Getting that in 36mm would complete the Rolex 36MM trifecta with my DJ36 (blue fluted-motif dial) and Explorer 36.
Nothing wrong with a high quality winder like Wolf or Orbita. Moves just as your wrist does. Just stay away from cheap ones that may magnetize it. I keep about 15 on winders that are on my usual rotation for 20 years. Never had an issue.
I feel like seiko is an awesome first mechanical watch. Then move onto Longines, then to Omega, and then get yourself a grand Seiko.
I’m surprised you sold the white walker. You’ve spoken about it many times. Personally, for a first luxury watch I picked a Hamilton and that’s what I recommend as well.
My first watches were Seiko and Orient. Seiko isn't the value it used to be and my Bambino just felt cheap. I think Bulova and Islander would be good brands to look at for a first watch.
I went with a winder due to my watch wearing out the thread on the crown’s stem due to setting the time every 2-3 days for several years.
Uh. Service your watch 😂
@@gobgobcachoo I did 😛. I got the winder to prevent the premature wearing down of it again.
Not crazy having summer and winter watches.
I can’t wear a bronze watch in summer… I put it in my watch box and drag it out in fall, and start wearing it again.
I also have some colorful dials that I don’t wear in winter.
10:09 Finding a good service person is stressful. I was between servicemen. My guy moved on. Before I had located a right watchman I made the horrible decision at an AD to send it to Rolex. I figured as the watch was 50 yrs old, once to Rolex was probably a good idea.
I was wrong!! I’ve since hooked up with a true watchman and my watch never ran better!
The 36mm Sky Dweller is a watch which should be made. Great vid
Keep at it!
Great video, Jenni! Vielen Dank!
I have a question about watch cases and bands for ladies. I am getting into watch Modding and want to build my daughters and wife watches for Christmas. My wife is Japanese and my kids are mixed Caucasian/Japanese. Would you suggest a two tone gold and silver case/bracelet or a silver bracelet? And would the dial face influence your decision? Red/Pale Pink/Silver?
Informative - thanks 👍🏻
If you leave the watch on the winder all the time you miss out on the pleasure of setting it up and charging it by yourself when you put it on your wrist, like when it was new. Was that a bad feeling?
My problem is I have 4 or 5 automatics that don't have quick set function so I never wear them.
@@salembeeman370 My most expensive watch is without a quickset date, the Aqua Terra. But it's no big deal to spend half a minute setting it up.
I have some very high end watches ( Glashutte Original, VC , Rolex), but my most accurate and fav is my $550 Praesidus A11-44. Go figure.
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Hello from Toronto! I always recommend Timex, Casio, and Citizen for beginners. Seiko has gone too upmarket to be a starter watch these days...
And seikos aren’t that good anymore
My Rolex AD said that they only received 4 steel GMT’s in 2023. They had more than double that in gold GMT’s.
I have a a Wolf watch winder for my automatic watches. Does the job for me.
Very informative - thanks
The only wear and tear you have to worry about is that caused by having to reset it every few days due to the inaccuracy of mechanical, and especially automatic, movements. That is why sensible people stick with quartz watches.
Good automatics only need to be reset once a month, sometimes not even then. I have autos more accurate than quartz.
@@drzaius844 I like your spirit and I love automatics. However, in no Universe I'm aware of is a mechanical more accurate than a quartz!
@@salembeeman370 how many second off are quartz watches in a months time?
@@drzaius844 No, you don't.
Sensible people don't buy watches that cost thousands of dollars... but obviously owning an automatic watch from a brand with heritage is not at all about being sensible or about telling the time with unfailing accuracy.
Im still thinking of selling my 126622 as well. Got my 26331st blue. Saving is import too
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I would never put my watches in winder I like to manual wind my watches when im wearing them .
A watch winder is like leaving your car engine constantly running when you’re not using it. The constant friction on the moving parts will cause premature wear.
Nonsense. By this logic wearing a watch all the time will cause "premature" wear. Also a lot of winders have pauses and don't run 24 hours.
Correct. Even though the watch winder only "winds" the watch in short bursts, the watch still runs normally... and normal wear and tear applies. Which is really minimal and not much more than when wearing. However, this is still more than not doing anything and letting it stop.
That said, a watch winder may still be better than having to reset your watch (if you need to do this often). This is the same as with a car analogy where starting a car put more pressure on parts than having it idle for 5 minutes.
A watch winder probably winds far less turn then having it on your wrist. The purpose of the winder is to wind the minimum required "Turns per day" just to keep it running. That's why you can select Turns per day (650, 800, 950, 1100, etc) on some winders based on the minimum required turn for your watch movement.
@@Alex-Rainmakercan't we just rotate watches clockwise and anti clockwise for few minutes daily to keep them working instead of buying watch winders for each watches ?
@@whatbrooooooo Not if you have like more than 5 watches. A few minutes of turn per day won't keep the watches running long. If you have watches with complication movement like GMT, annual calender, etc, it's get more troublesome.
Thanks for the video!!
First mechanical watch is funny enough the seiko SNXS you showed at 7:05, then moved to a Hamilton.
Great video. I really like your watch box. Do you mind providing details of the box?
Jenni, who would u recommend t o sell my Patek Philippe 3919J-001 in excellent condition? Thank you
Just curious, why an Oyster Perpetual over an Air King? Don’t own either, is the AirKing an under dog or not worth it?
The watch winder debate will go on and on. Once camp tends to feel that they are no worse then wearing daily, while the other feels like why keep it running when it's off your wrist? Kind of like keeping your car idling in the driveway so its ready and running if needed. Personally, I keep two watches on a winder. Both are perpetual calendars that i don't want to deal with. The others I'd rather give them a quick wind and set prior to leaving the house, and would rather not have the constant wear and tear. They all get worn in a rotation anyway
I have an 8 in wrist, my vintage Seamster @34mm looks as good as my 41mm Aqua Terra
my first proper swiss mechanical watch was my IWC Aquatimer chronograph back in 2010, i was in my early 20s and it took me a few years to save up for it... Now i have a Zenith El Primero Open Heart Chronograph in 2017, IWC Portugieser Chronograph in 2022 the white and gold version and the latest a Tudor Blackbay Rootbeer in 2023.
so i have 2 dress watches and 2 sporty watches now and would love to hear from you guys what else should i look into next?
Ok Jenni, first off I have to say I enjoy watching your videos. Second, I couldn't get past a few minutes before feeling compelled to suggest you come to the same conclusion I have, and that is to either stick with bracelets or get custom sized straps.
I have a smaller than average sized wrist, and absolutely hate having the unsightly excess amount of strap around the side of my wrist. It also can hang up on sleeves. Usually, the floating keepers aren't sized properly and won't stay in the correct place, which exacerbates the issue.
With your small wrist a standard strap has so much excess it nearly shows up all the way around near the case lugs. A custom sized strap, sized properly for you, would greatly enhance the tidy appearance you deserve.
Get on it, Jenni 🙂 Those pieces on straps will look far better and wear more comfortably with shorter straps.
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The only problem I have with Rolex is that every criminal on the street knows what it is
Definitely need to be aware of your surroundings in major metro areas. Sadly.
Most people think it’s fake, however.
@@steampunk888 people get robbed for fakes too😮
Several years and tens of thousands of dollars lost and the watch is gone soon after you get it.
@@Mr_B_Wood I been wearing Rolex and other luxury watches in NYC for over 20 years and NO ISSUES at all
I have several watch winders that have two modes. One mode is effectively a “charging” mode where it winds for like 6 or 8 minutes at a time then stops for 2 mins. The other mode is a “maintenance” type mode, that winds for 2 minutes then stops for 8 minutes. Leaving watches that are fully wound on the maintenance setting shouldn’t harm your watch. There’s plenty of folks with just one automatic watch that wear it day in and day out, 10+ hours a day for decades with no issue. Why should a winder be any different. As long as you keep up with servicing it should be fine.
I’m in the big wrist camp. The disconcerting issue that comes up for me is that smaller sizes are automatically assigned as a good design. “it’s balanced” “it’s the perfect size” etc. No one acknowledges the role each individual wrist on how the watch wears. Not only is the assumption wrong, but to me it points out the need for differentiated products for men and women. There is no one-size-fits-all no matter how much people will harp about 36mm. It’s an equally annoying flex to see influencers peddle an absurdly small 28mm watch as it is for people who talk about 50mm invictas. I see the former way more than the later, though.
Welcome to the giant wrist committee 🎉
Yep! I find the small wrist club much more vocal about size than those of us in the larger wrist community. It seems that every review for a moderately large watch has at least 10% of the comments directed to the "mistake" that the manufacturer made in choosing a larger size.
My smallest watch is a 42mm and that isn't likely to change. The goods news is that while the herd has followed the trend to smaller sizes, it provides an opportunity to stock up on some good deals in the unloved larger watch category!
I wonder if some of the ‘go smaller’ was to appease the Chinese. And maybe with their economy falling apart brands will rethink it and go back to 39-42 for the majority of men’s pieces. I have an average size wrist and bought 1 - 36mm watch that I rarely wear because it’s just too small.
And I know someone will say ‘but the Chinese bought a lot of Rolex sport models’. Yes - to flip or put in a safe. Spent over a yr in Shanghai - most of the men are just too small.
Hi! I want to buy a nice two tone watch for my daughter who is starting her first job after graduating from her masters. I don’t want it to be too flashy… I was thinking of a Rolex two tone 36mm… but you know more than me about watches and fashion! She looks a lot like you so which watch would you recommend. I retired 5 yrs ago but my baby is just amazing and I want to get her something that she can wear and remember me for ever! Thx in advance!
The White Walker is gone!?!?!? So sad. Do I need to sell mine now, too? ;-)
Nice review
Very informative
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You mentioned a date just for the 11k budget. That’s submariner, yachtmaster, gmt and almost skydweller money. The 126000 is half of that
Looks great
Great video
Best advice is when she says... Keep in contact with rolex dealers. The more familiar they are with you. The better.
I would also drop off some homemade chocolate chip cookies from time to time.
Up to a point. Groveling is probably going to backfire. I’d stop in every few months, talk watches. If someone stops in every week and says ‘is there a Pepsi in the safe’ he will probably never get The Call. While I’m sure there are arrogant salespeople at some ADs, I think most of the people whining are just rich people used to getting their way.
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Watch winders make zero sense to me. It only puts more wear on the movement. If your not wearing the watch. Then why keep it running. In my experience those little rests in between watches when they aren't running? Prolong services intervals
Every watchmaker I’ve talked to says winders are a bad thing.
@@mattfoss1652Same 💯
Some moderate use of a winder will keep the movement assembly properly lubricated. The only problem with winders is continuous use. If you wear your watch frequently, then of course a winder is not needed.
@@steampunk888 If a watch sits for a few weeks or a month. I strongly doubt there will be any lubrication problem. That's only when a watch sets dormant for a very long time. Brand new watches sit pretty long sometimes before they sell and I never had a issue with lubrication and from what I hear from my watchmaker. Modern olis are alot better
I really like the watch
Yes jenni there are a few people in the giant wrist committee 😂. Seems omega knows about our club just picked up a planet ocean boutique edition in beige. Maybe you could pull this one off 🤔
Ignore all advice regarding Rolex. Don’t kiss arse, kick the trumped up sales assistant into touch and widen your horizon. The watches are boring and certainly not worth the hype. And by the way, I am a Rolex owner
Agreed
These Rolex are boring comments? Are extremely played out. Rolex has been on top for decades because what they do works and works great. A Submariner or Gmt looks great in any decade its in and never looks dated.
@@lonewolfemcquade8133 There are MANY more models of Rolex watches that are forced onto the Dealers by Rolex. More than 85% of Rolex watches are boring based on sales figures (if Wilsdorf allowed publishing). This is fact, not feeling. Rolex is heading in the
same direction as Harley-Davidson. One poor advertising move, and they are over. They will have to rename it "Submariner Company".
I just went in to an AD I’d never used before, registered my interest and 6 months later had my Explorer. Some may say that 6 months is ridiculous and that you should be able to walk out with it the same day. Fair enough but my other hobby is photography and it’s not unusual for cameras from a range of companies to be in such short supply that you have to wait several months.
@@ianforber waiting is not the issue. Having to prove you’re “worthy” is my gripe. You shouldn’t have to prove your worth to a bloody sales assistant. Personally, the poor warehouse worker who saved for years to buy his one and only luxury watch and will never return, is worth more, way more than the drug seller with his thousands to blow on watches
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THANK YOU for useful timestamps and not these unusable „watch 1“ „watch 2“… timestamps from this well known other channel
Always solid, common sense advice from you. It's like you've never even seen the rest of the Watch Internet.
4:13 thats what she said 😂😂😂
Me: Going to my Rolex AD every month saying: "Hey there, it's me again. Any news on my watch?"
Rolex AD: "No, still no news. Don't call us, we'll call you."
Also me: 😢
‘Be committed to a few AD.’ I stick to TD’s. As in , TD’s of replica Rolexes. AD’s can suck it
Best advice is either to decide to grovel and beg, pay over retail, move on, or wait and hope you’re considered good enough to pay retail. Look at yourself in the mirror and decide what type of a person you are.
Agree. But the ‘good enough’ isn’t accurate. If you’re a Rolex AD in a big city you already have plenty of longtime customers who you need to take care of (they bought watches back in the day that weren’t moving). So why would you not sell them a Pepsi or Batgirl but instead sell it to someone who just showed up a few months ago? Who might just be a flipper. I definitely think ADs should try to bring in some new customers every yr - but relationships in business matter.
@@WestCoastAce27 Wealthy people see Rolex as their Seiko.
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My first new watch was a G Shock. I now have 72 of 'em 🤣
Good job
Nic video❤
Nice watch
Nice watch ⌚ rolex
Good video
10:48 A great reason to not play this stupid ass game. The watchwinder question should be asked to a watchmaker, not someone ot TH-cam with no clue about movements.
Good watch
Bought high quality clones Rolex and Omega my watch dealer was so impressed he bought one could not tell the difference.i travel a lot.if I get robbed and or stolen no big deal but another under a thousand dollars.have 6 now all work well no problems
Amaizing
My first was a Casio as a kid my first Swiss was a movado such a waste of money
I have few watches. Sometimes I just wear them not even on time, more like man accessories. Any brand whether AP, Rolex or others 😂
I started with microbrands. Well, started a decided collection. I’ve had any number of watches before I started. Anyway, I started with microbrands. They offer a bunch of styles for a lower price. Some are considerably more creative than the established brands. Then established, but smaller brands. They frequently have interesting back stories. Both the company as well as their watches. There are very nice German watches. I’m not interested in Rolex, and have no plans on getting one. They’re very good watches, very dull as well. I generally don’t care if anyone notices my watches. If someone does, I prefer it to be non-geeks who just love the design, or kindred souls I can geek out with. Non watch people who notice Rolex are all about Veblen goods, not something I’m interested in. Or a fellow geek who waxes boringly about how much time it takes to get along lists. Again, dull. Tudor & Omega are often more interesting. There are also smaller vendors in this space with more interesting stories and far less Lucre.
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