Everything I Wish I Knew BEFORE Buying A Gold Watch!
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Thief:“Give me that gold Rolex or I’ll cut you!”
Me:”Actually, its a humble Orient 3 Star, reference number... and you stabbed me. Wow. Such horological ignorance!”
They don't care. It's yours, they want it. If they don't want it in 5 min, they will chuck it. Criminals don't specialize. That's why so many get caught doing stupid things. They don't get caught for the murders, they get caught stealing a teddy at build a bear and then the bodies in the freezer is found.
@@waterzap99 that’s why you should always place a remote explosive in your build a bear teddy. That way if they steal it they will have a nasty surprise 😂
@@waterzap99 Re: criminals being indiscriminate....
This is an insightful comment. While some crooks may know which items have high value, if they get it wrong, as you say, it doesn't matter. They haven't lost any money, though the risk of robbing someone carries the chance of getting caught each time.
For those with expensive watches who live *in cities with higher risk of being robbed,* I've wondered if they'd be wise to wear a *'decoy watch'* when they're on the street? But the issue then is do they continue to wear the knockoff _after_ they go into the restaurant, or do they pull the real watch out of their pocket and switch (A rather ridiculous scenario)?
Would they then be better off *just removing their nice watch and pocketing it when walking down the steet?* Maybe. It seems, as with all crime avoidance, there's no good solution.
The last point is so spot on....NO ONE notices, cares, or is impressed by your watch. It took me many, many years to learn that. But once I did, my love of horology expanded greatly because I could buy what I truly wanted and not what was popular or appeared impressive.
@Jaime Armani NOPE! No one cares.
Precisely. Most people don’t notice a watch - gold or otherwise. Yellow gold is, however, the gold watch to own if you only own one gold piece…NOT white gold. That’s a second purchase. Rose and white gold go through trendy periods but yellow gold is timeless, classic, always in good taste, and easy to sell.
@AM Conquer Yes, but I'm taking about civilians. Lol People who can't tell a good watch from trash.
statistically impossible for "NO ONE" to notice, or care. Watch enthusiasts and criminals definitely notice.
People who don't love watches do not notice what you wear. I DO notice what our customer wears especially if the piece is expensive or really interesting. But I also collect what I find really interesting regardless of the price. A collection based on price is a collection not based on love of the hobby.
When I turned 30 I treated myself to a burger. Geez man.
When you turn 40 , you could get a portion of fries with your burger .
😆
I was going to treat myself to a luxury watch when I turned 30, but then 2020 happened so I settled for just continuing to pay my mortgage 😂
When I turned 30, quite recently, I was (and continue to be) in crippling debt, and was suffering from (and continue to be) crippling depression. I wish I was born a boomer.
Investment over instant pleasure but still tho I love burgers better enjoying your life the way you want props to you man everyone has their own taste
There’s a lot of times I’ll look at my watch. Then I have to look again because I forgot to actually check the time.
hahaha everytime!
And I thought I was the only one!?! LOL
As the watchfinder once said, we don't look at our watches to check the time :)
This happens to me all to the time, everytime.
I look 3 time because my brain doesn't register the first 2 time
Me who just bought a gold Casio A159: darn should've watched this video first.
oh that's a nice watch, really fun retro 80's styling with a splash of flash that you can dent and smack on things to your heart's content
I wear one too... at work... doing maintenence.
The wear is part of the charm. Its definitely never gonna look sophisticated.
I'm thinkin bout a gold bracelet that says "less is more" iced out in industrial diamonds.
Add a custom dial that says “stealth wealth” in diamonds
@@diegoreyes5019 then tell people how the AP said only people who can afford stealth bombers can afford the watch
Its a crazy idea , but it just might work .
Check out the figaro 8 inch for me just purchased almost 16 grams pretty heavy and they look good.
One of the few brands today that consistently does gold well is Cartier. It helps that they design general jewelry too, but honestly I haven't seen a modern gold or two tone Cartier I didn't like.
I agree, Cartier Santos' in TT are beautiful.
Cartier is really a unique watch ⌚ manufacturer.
I bought a gold Santos-Dumont with a champagne dial (La Baladeuse) last year. Priciest one yet, but probably the most beautiful watch I own.
I think this series serves your viewers well. It's good to be an informed buyer. A leather strap really brings down the bling factor to my eye. Thanks T3.
To clarify solid gold watches are not “pure” gold but rather alloys of other metals. The lower the karat the lower the content of pure gold. However the difference in harness between 10k and 18k is fairly low but the price difference should be huge.
also the color difference is pretty big too.
I just bought an Armitron today after seeing the back story on the founder. I felt like I wanted to support. 😁 That small purchase really made me understand why I collect. It's never been about status or wealth. I'm just a watch guy.
I had kind of hoped you would have discussed gold filled, gold plate, acid testing, karat weights, and other things relevant to buying vintage gold watches particularly. Those would be what I would want to know before buying, maybe you could consider covering them in a future video?
I have zero desire for a precious metal watch. I'm sitting here just trying to figure out how to afford a $260 Timex Marlin that I can't stop thinking about.
Ummmm....okay?
You work
@@dietznutz1
That checkbox is done. Finding the space in the budget is another thing entirely. Just because I have $300 in the account doesn't mean it can go to a watch. It's already been earmarked elsewhere.
@@christiangarza9726 ok boomer
@@MD-ts2tg behold my power and stay off of my lawn muahahaha
Haha i love how this guy glazes over his 15,000 dollar solid gold Rolex and then has the audacity to say white gold is the gold to go with , “stealth wealth”! Hahahah wow I seriously laughed till my ribs hurt
The beauty of living in the US- Los Angeles. Robbed at gunpoint in a fine restaurant in the middle of the day.
Woow, now thats is crazy
I picked up a Tudor BB S&G about a month and a half ago, I love it. The two tone nature helps play it down a little (and it's brushed rather than polished), but the bracelet on it is really what makes it flash. Putting it on a leather band would definitely give it a whole different character. But either way, i'm a big fan.
congrats, beautiful watch. Really pops and nice tech, other than the B01 occasional chronograph second hand stutter.
That Ebel would be a daaaamn welcome addition to my collection..
Rawr
You are so correct about only buying a gold watch to fulfil a personal desire. But, that goes back to the “No one will care, but you” idea. Most people have no idea what that thing on your wrist is, nor is that really important.
I mean, my grail at the moment is a Rolex Daytona 116509 in 18k white gold with a blue dial. Please Note: I’ve been in love with Daytonas and Speedmasters for as long as I can remember (and I just turned 50 last week).
But, I will thoroughly enjoy my Grand Seiko SBGA231 for years and years to come.
I dented the bezel of my Black Bay S&G twice before it clicked in my head "oh yeah gold is softer than steel...crap"
I've wanted a gold JLC for a while now. Get your watches insured, too. If someone steals it, it's covered. My watches have doubled the price of my homeowners insurance, but it's worth knowing that if someone wants it enough I'll just hand it over.
That Vacheron Constantin Overseas is my grail... Don't know if I will ever be able to afford it, but good to have goals.
I really like the watch with precious metal, it adds luxury and value to the machine. But usually the price are way beyond esp fm big brands. It is just unimaginable for ordinary pple to wear them at that price level. Best choice will b Tissot solid gold watches, US$2-3k range, that is very reasonable.
I often have to look at my watch twice, because I forgot I actually wanted to know what time it is!!
I want to add a Cartier Tank Americane or a Drive in either white or yellow gold 😍
I would take the omega globemaster in Sedna gold in a heartbeat ✨
Hi, Jory. I own an A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Thin 37mm (211.032) rose gold. It’s not flashy at all, it’s brushed on the side, discrete, but there’s no other watch in my collection I take more pleasure in wearing or admiring than this one. The dial is hypnotizing. However, I only wear it when going out for dinner, sporadically. It doesn’t make the experience of owning it any less gratifying. Perfect gold watch in my opinion.
Wore my late grandfathers diamond bezel Presidential in my wedding. Only time anyone has ever noticed the watch I’m wearing. And EVERYONE noticed. Watch is stunning.
Agree it’s about you. I’ve not seen an attractive gold watch for a decade until I saw the red gold Breitling Chronomat wit the rubber strap. Less is more - gold bands with gold cases are too much for me so this combo I love and so I’m in the process of acquiring it now.
I like the Red Gold Chronomat on the Black Rubber Strap, been considering getting it too. I like the matte finish on the case and the rubber strap looks sportier then a solid gold band too flashy also.
Right there with you on that Vacheron Constantin piece, Jory. Freakin beautiful
I own 2 gold watches. Both vintage. Which means they are small by today's standard. One is a yellow gold JLC. The other is a rose gold Universal Geneve. Both are quite subtle and understated.
An all gold watch was a goal since a teenager, as I've worn 14K since, 44 now. At Dentist, Dr's appointments as a boy, I'd get mesmerized by the Bluesy in NG mags.
I could never afford all gold, so I compromised with a Bluesy. It takes balls to embrace it, I get that. I live in a pretty safe area, and proudly live a boring life. And if I do go out, there is an XDS 45 in my front right pocket.
My collection is TT heavy, due to my other gold jewelry I wear daily. The bluesy is my weekend, day off work watch. It screams regal luxury, 1980s, my youth. I love the look, warmth, and weight. It feels, looks, more special than my 114060, and both were about the same price at time of purchase. Another reason I went with the Bluesy first.
I've worn 14K chains, rings, earrings since the mid 90s in high school.
Don't live in fear guys.
I carry a sig p365 and a mod 60 in an ankle holster
I have a " gold tone " watch given to me at work. It's old school tacky and I love it.
I have an old 70's Gold tone Seiko. I always feel like a sleezy porn director when I wear it. 😂
@@TheCaptain008 That is a PERFECT description 😆
@@royroblox - Lmao. It is. You really gotta vibe check yourself and make sure you're ready to commit to it all day.
@@TheCaptain008 I want that.
7:30..."everything I wish I knew before falling in love with a resin watch." 😂😂
Love solid and two tone! Like most people, I started the collection with stainless steel but I picked up a two tone speedy reduced and everything just changed. Everything I've picked up since has some precious metal content.
I would absolutely love to own a two faced Reverso in solid gold it's beautiful
Kissing the G-shock was the icing on the video cake.... LOL Thank you for a good vid.
Those people who got robbed, live in the ghetto and were telling all their gangster friends how much it cost... lol
I would love to get a gold or platinum skydweller in the future. I tried one on and those babies are HEAVY 😍 I LOVE IT
The single gold colored thing I have is my dad's old Citizen Stiletto, which is gold plated, and the clasp on that thing is barely yellow anymore in some places. It won't fit him anymore and barely fits me, but I'm considering getting some replacement links on ebay to ensure I can keep wearing it, since I plan on keeping this watch forever.
Get it stripped down and replated.
My dad gave me 4 gold watches but now I have to get them repaired and running again. One down three to go. I seriously doubt that I can get out of them what I am putting in them. Currently wearing a gold faced Casio classic AMW320R "Arnie". P.S. I honestly thought you were going to flash a gold chain at the end! Hahaha.
You really should make a video about what you wished you knew before buying a resin cased watch
I have 4 now but my favourite my grandfather’s Swiss Roamer Incabloc 🥰. Don’t forget to make the incabloc episode 😉
Hi Jory. Could you say a word or two about gold-plated or gold-coated watches, their longevity or otherwise?
Imho, the only time a guy should start wearing a yellow/rose gold watch is when he started to grow white hair or a beard 🤣
IMHO, gold watches are reserved for dressy occasions, but that's just me.
Fuck that! I've been rocking my YG DD since I was 26. I love it.
I have a solid 18k gold omega constellation from 1961 i bought that because I just loved the look of it and I wanted a cool watch that I felt had a summer vibe. I never thought I’d buy a solid yellow gold watch but actually I love it.
i am thinking to buy brew metric gold. are you going to review any brew watch?
Rolex DateJust with two tone jubilee bracelet, black face with white dots and that subtle ring of diamonds around the bezel. And Any of the YMll's. and a really nice looking Cartier. A Jaeger-Lecoultre reverso. those are my grail watches
Wow..that Ebel is stunning! 😍😍😍
Never been a fan of gold...too flashy for me. Love my G Shocks, Vostoks, Marathon, and Citizens. It took me a while to be able to wear a stainless or titanium bracelet instead of a strap. In the age of cellphones, I always take notice of what’s on people’s wrists...especially the younger crowd that usually can’t read analog time.
I own a 14k Seamaster Calendar from the 50s, also a old Orator Chronograph. I don't think that the scratch thing is so bad, if you don't bang it against things it should be good (but watch out for zipper pockets).
Dream Gold Watches: JLC annual (or even perpetual) Calendar Moonphase or VC Partimony Power Reserve
" (but watch out for zipper pockets)", yup, that's why I leave mine down all the time ;)
I own a gold watch since yesterday - not because of this video because I just discovered it today- an Omega 146.017- but with a silver dial. Still gold-colored hands there. I LOVE it. Now, of course, that is a bit of gold on a very special watch, so this proves that I love the 146.017 and it happens to be in gold, not the other way around! Perfect illustration of the wise words of the Time Teller ;-)
Love this video. Super honest love that. I saw a finchley gold plated one. And i adored that one but then i looked into it and saw it was an "affordable" gold. But honestly i just want it to match with outfit and like you said if i like it then i like it and thats enough
2:35 a.m in my country now. I can not sleep before watch you. Share video every day pls:)
Two watches that every man in this planet look at with pride and respect are , the Casio G-Shock and the Seiko SKX and they are not expensive by any way , shape or form .
I'm wondering if there's a good reverso homage out there that's worth getting
Chicks will actually notice if you're at a club . but the downside is that someone else who wants to steal it is gonna notice as well
H. Moser & Cie. Venturer Concept Vantablack.. I think they are elegant and impressive. Vanta black is the darkest paint / product on earth and the sleek look is as good as it gets.
What do you think? Thanks for your hard work on your channel.
I got a gold filled 1969 Accutron railroad watch. Not solid gold but looks nice. Stainless steel is my go to metal for watches tho. Great video as always. Always makes my day better.
What do you think about juvenia hand made gold watches?
You are right about less is more. Less flashy = more elegance. Too much = gaudy. Great video Jory.
Jory, everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick's Day! So, you should put your mind to finding that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, instead of finding scratches on your gold watch! From an Irishman to you. Regarding your request for viewers to list their watches, I have a 1992 gold and stainless steel Rolex Submariner. I love the watch when I'm not fretting over the scratches on the gold. Remember, the Luck of the Irish!
Thanks for the great videos. Have a question for you:
Is it better to own a Longines solid gold watch (elegant collection) or an Omega De Ville (stainelss steel) for roughly the same price? Which one holds its value? Really appreciate your answer.
Pls can you enlighten me about something?I received a wristwatch gift from a friend, with this written on it"18kGold electro plated stainless steel back 1ATM PRG b3017GDM.pls is a solid Gold or not?I need to know please 🙏
I have a gold Longines on a gold bracelet but it's to small for my 8" wrist so my wife wears that one. My two tone black Submariner is as far as I'll go with a gold "heavy" watch. A yellow Daydate is on the radar for my 70th birthday in four years time and my collection will be passed to my son when a pop my clogs. Great video as allways
From Miami if you wear bling bling thing you should have protection. Big fan of Titanium watches.
God! That VC is gorgeous!
That Reverso is
low-key sweet.
i'm 35 years old and usually dressed in a suit or slacks, shirt and sport coat sporting my yellow gold rolex president 36mm with my gold pinky ring and gold bracelet that looks like a mini presidential watch bracelet with a few diamonds, i wear that about 4 times a week but i also rotate watches twice a day sometimes, for example if i change from my suit or vice-versa i would put my gold watch on if i feel like it that day if its jeans and a tee shirt or something i'll throw on any of my steel sport rolex models, or any other sports watch for that matter speedmaster, seamaster, el primero 38mm, tudor black bay, datejust 41, seiko skx etc. LOVE MY SKX PEPSI!
About to sell my TT Sub because it took a hit that damaged the bezel mechanism. Second time in 18 months. I love the watch, but I bought it to be my daily and it just can’t take it. Such is life. Currently rocking a BB36 in black and am very happy with it. I do miss a date sometimes though.
I wish I had a Reverso, so I could sell it and buy a real watch!
i don't get why most 90% american people here in american hate gold and afraid to be flashy? i love yellow gold watches! rolex gold is rolex gold baby lol. but anyway as i was saying, when i was just a baby and a young kid my mom and dad would put money and gold away for me for later in life and more so gold, we grew up on gold in our culture. thank god they did because had gold since the 50's from their mother and fathers and when my parents bought gold back in the 80's look at how much we made on gold, i have about 200 or so coin tubes filled with mint uncirculated gold $20 gold piece coins. so i've always had a thing for gold.
I would love to get a vintage Omega Constellation gold watch or even a gold capped SeaMaster of the 1960’s! In the mean time I use my dad’s Cortébert Automatic from the 1950’s which is gold filled and has seen the test of time! It is a bumper automatic a CAL 451!
Do you have gold spring bars on them, do they tend to wear out watch bands faster than lighter material, do they tend to keep there value better due to the value of the gold, does gold effect how easily the movement is magnetized, is there a difference in karat weight of different gold watches are they all the same, and finally does gold that has added material such as rose or white effect how soft it is or if it can be repaired??? Your philosophical questions are great but practical questions like the theft issue would be something some of us are interested in. Thanks and by the way love the beard! lol
There are so many beautiful watches out there, I really want to save up for a watch I have had my heart set on for a long time. Watching your videos has made me more motivated to save up for one. It's gold and I wish there were a more affordable steel version to be honest as I would probably prefer that material.
10:43 Spot on!
I got a 1953 14k yellow gold Omega, a 1943 10k rose gold Gruen curvex precision, and a custom 1988 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust with 18k white gold and 1 carat diamond bezel and a .20 carat diamond dial.
I one 1 gold watch. A Seiko I purchased on my honeymoon 40 years ago in the Caribean. Believe it or not it still runs, haven't worn it in 15 - 20 years, just sits in my watch box.
When I turned 30, I treated myself to some half and half.
i find it strange that anyone would be perturbed by the odd nick or dent in such a piece, surely the whole point of gold jewellery is the unique character it attains after years of being lovingly worn
I 100% agree with you.
But ppl complain about anything and everything.
Gold VC overseas with blue dial 🌊 🌟
Lange Saxonia moonphase, I don’t consider it too flashy, rose gold, leather strap. Going to buy one.
Currently no gold watches, BUT if I were to get one I wouldn’t want an ALL gold watch I really like the look of the two tone Rolex watches with the oyster bracelets, the gold center links, bezel and crown. Other than that I like the stainless steel watches, especially with a brushed finish, my submariner I daily wear as a maintenance technician it has little scuffs and stuff but they mostly aren’t noticeable until I look closely at it.
Hi! Late comment here but what are your thoughts on two tone watches?
Considering buying a Gmw-b5000gd-9. Frkn love looks of that watch. I'm just not used to wearing a gold watch. Also it will be more callenging in combining the watch with the outfit, but that makes it more the fun I gues
Hey, Jory buddy, you know the Rado Diastar gold watch?
It's my only favorite automatic golden Swiss watch.
Well, i'm adding that golden baby to my collection.
You should to.
Beautiful piece
you're telling me a yellow gold rolex daytona with white,black or gold dial is ugly? lol that's one of the prettiest watches ever made, and i love yellow gold and white gold patek philippe calatravas
I currently have an 18 kt gold Universal Geneve cushion case dress watch. I have a 14kt gold 1936 Hamilton Custer, I plan on splurging on a Cartier Tank solo extra large in 18Kt rose gold, as I just sold this pain in the butt condo that I've been trying to get rid of.
What happens with white gold when the rhodium playing gets scratched or worn? Yellow starts showing and you have to get it replated?
When you say most modern gold watches are too much I'd say it applies especially to gold plated & rose gold is just tacky, most full yellow/white gold watches are designed in pretty good taste. Oh. Ok yeah Rolex...
You matched the t-shirt bang on with the gold Reverso, mate.
Tempted buy the classic seiko 5 gold watches there's like 4 +versions and above all affordable... just waiting to pull trigger
The 5th & final point is the most important and very universal - -
Just like Whisk(e)y - The best Whisk(e)y is the Whisk(e)y you like AND how you like to drink it.
👌⌚😎👍🥃
What do we think about the gold prx ? :)
You are right , my friend ; people won't notice , care or be impressed by your precious metal or fancy watch . Your JL is beautiful and very tasty but if I had to pick one of your watches , I think I'd go for the Ebel .
If I had to buy one, JLC ultra thin or Zenith Elite ultra thin in rose gold. Super classy
if you are a big guy any watch is safer to wear. i don't have any gold or even expensive watches, but i get lots of compliments on my watches, whether it is pagani, invicta or citizen.
When it comes to my watches I wear the one I want to wear everyday. And none of them are gold. I hate gold watches.
Yeeaaah …. Gold watch = douchy/ cringy
thing is i would buy a watch specifically because its gold (a one i like ofcourse) because it suits my skin tone better which has a yellow underglow, silver/stainless steel looks off on my skin
Yep, I do own some gold watches. And the’re mine so I ‘m not gonna share names and titles. I do think a Calatrava type of watch would be something I would look for next. And yess, vintage. Modern (dress) watches are much t ... they are just too much.
I am thinking to add a G-shock GMWB5000GD-9 to my collection to compliment my signet ring. I mainly wear silver and stainless steel, and my signet ring is the only piece of jewelry made out of gold.