TOP 10 WATCHES TO AVOID - Don't Buy A Watch Until You've Seen This! 2023
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ธ.ค. 2022
- If you're looking at buying a watch, it can be hard trying to find the one that's right for you. You may have an idea of what you want, perhaps even a brand or a type of watch, but there are still a whole host of things to consider! Here are my 10 watches to avoid to help you on your journey!
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My number 1 rule for everything, including watches is. Buy what you like, not what others tell you, you should like.
Absolutely ! buy what the heck you like! Its you that's wearing the watch!
Wow, nice pfp from neuromancer, cool book
And what is in your price range! Don’t go broke trying to look rich. Half the Rolex out there don’t even look much better than a 500 pound watch
@jakelawry I rather buy a tudor instead of an Rolex, I never saw (sorry if it's wrong, English is my second language) the appeal of a Rolex, most of look exactly the same, I prefer buying a Breitling or an IWC
@@MidNightBuoy When you buy a Tudor the money goes to Rolex.
I got unironically asked the other day if my Orient Kamasu was a Rolex. Most people do not care what sort of watch you're wearing or even if they do, they don't know a lot about them. Just wear a watch you like, it's primarily for you.
Love your content mate. So different to every other watch you tuber … great video except I have to disagree on the Ranger. When I got it I was in the fence but after wearing it for a while I have fallen in love and seriously curbed my desire for the explorer 39m. The tooliness of it just works so well with the bb58 size… I was as shocked as I thought :) happy new year !
Love people, not things.
Same here. Tried the Ranger on 4x and mulled it over for 2 days before getting a Ranger. I saw all the reviews on it, but it just fit me so well. Next day, saw a North Flag, in the back of some shop…and it was a watch I wanted years ago…some kind of weird karma thing ha ha.
Youre absolutely right about trying the watch on the flesh before pulling the trigger, it happened to me with a Omega Seamaster 300 (the vintage type) that very much appealed to me on videos and pictures but was very underwhelming when seen at a jewelry store
Absolutely outstanding video and some of the best watch buying advice I have heard..."Super" ! It is so easy to get caught up in the hype and lose sight of what attracted us to the hobby to begin with. We have all made mistakes and sometimes its hard to remain focused and not scratch every itch (AliExpress watches). Take your time, stay focused and yes, even ask your wife what she thinks about the look/design it can help (sometimes). Most importantly, buy what YOU like. Buy what speaks to YOU, not what a friend, TH-camr or a salesman is telling you to. Buy what you like, make smart, well thought out decisions so you dont end up looking down at your collection wondering what you did, where you went wrong. Thanks Russ keep up the outstanding work and have a great New Year.
Buy what you like for sure!! Happy new year to you and your family my friend!
Really nailed it on saving up for one watch. I want that CW Aquitaine GMT so badly but have had to wait and resist buying other less expensive watches. Its my grail for now but I have had a lot of other financial responsibilities for my family in the meantime. Gonna stay strong, no matter how long it takes!
Well done my friend it is not easy at all! And very easy to say just save!!! But it can be done!!
I just got started in watches and my first ever mechanical watch was a Seiko that went for 106 USD and I'm happy with it. Also, do not get into a massive debt trying to buy that particular watch you're lusting after, there's nothing wrong with buying what is within your budget.
Thanks for bringing this up most specially designer watches.
What's the name of that watch
@@magnusmohit a Seiko SNKK17K1 with a folded links stainless steel bracelet a black dial with green lume and a 7S26 caliber nothing fancy.
I resisted temptation for over two years while researching and saving for my BB58. I almost made it, but got a PRX80 towards the end. No big deal that I caved. Got the BB 3 months later on Chrono24 when one night I decided I was tired of waiting for 'the right time' and just finally went for it.
The PRX, I was aware was going to wear larger. Hesitated for a while. Ran into someone I didn't know but saw their watch and chatted a bit and tried it on. Borderline on my wrist, but I could see that I could still pull it off.
As the for 58, I had never seen one, but thanks to its popularity, I spent a lot of time watching like a hundred vids and reading articles and posts and comments over that 2+ year span. I knew literally everything there was to know about it. And when I got it, it truly lived up to everything I knew and expected. Perfect watch as you said. I wore it exclusively for 5 months before bring my other watches back into rotation. Even the days I don't wear it to work, I put it on when I get home until going to bed. (Sometimes I keep it on to bed for no reason). 😊
It was love at first sight in around early 2019 when I hear about it. But never thought I'd spend over a grand on a watch, so it was just something I enjoyed from afar. Early 2020, got a Speedy Reduced impulsively with zero research, and was like...hmmm, maybe I could spend a little more next time and Get a BB. The Impulse Speedy worked out though, I love it wear it a few days a week.l, and almost every day during the time between getting the Tudor. But I basically made the 58 my goal and my grail right after the Speedy.
I have a good eye for things and will say with confidence that I have exquisite taste, with an ability to accurately imagine reality, so even my impulse buys are never mistakes. I have never not purchased a keeper.
Very much agree with point number 1 - I had a bunch of watches; they weren't worth a lot but I realised that they were there just because I wanted to buy something instead of waiting for something I could keep for life. In the end, I sold 11 of the 12 watches I had - I kept my G-Shock as an end of days beater and swapped the other 11. With the money I bought the truly wonderful Seiko Tortoise (SRPG15) as my daily and a gorgeous little 1960s gold tone with champagne dial for a dress watch and it's the best decision I could have made. 3 watches with clear roles in my life that I can actually bond with instead of chopping and changing all the time. I know my route isn't for everyone but it's exactly what I needed.
Everyone needs a journey and the mistakes you make made you the person you are today!!! So maybe we have not regrets ?:]
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR It's all a journey and I'm sure there will be more watches in the future. Oh and I also kept my first ever grail watch from when I was 9...The forever glorious Casio W-86! That backlight!
Eventually, we all end up having that same epiphany. 😉
Solid advice for someone who is just starting out although I’ve ignored a few of these I have a pretty large collection ranging from Casio, citizen, orient, seiko to GS, rolex and omega and the only ones i ever tried on before buying were the ladder 3 coating $4k plus that’s just simply because I don’t really have many authorized dealers around me and I’m confident in seeing the dimensions whether it’s going to fit or not but like most of us there are definitely a few box queens I regret buying and I have to disagree with the homages outside of buying a fake I found that it was a great way for me to test the case dimensions before making my more expensive buys like my Rolex SD43 so I bought an homage and I was blown away by the quality you can get from some of these clomage brands I paid less than $140 for this sea dweller homage it came with a sapphire crystal a ceramic bezel screw down crown and a 4hz movement it gave me a good idea of how the dimensions and bracelet would fit on my wrist before spending almost $14k on the real deal so there are definitely quality watches out there and depending on your budget I would steer you towards brands like citizen, seiko, orient, Hamilton, or tissot all make quality watches at an entry level price point
Great post
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Fantastic show as always Russ! Really enjoyed the content and the edit👌😎 all the best for 2023 my good man🎉
Thank you so much my friend ! A happy new year to you and your family!
Agree with all of the points, the only problem with getting it on the wrist before you buy is with microbrands. I've bought from a couple of UK companies that would have given a refund if unhappy, but that wasn't necessary because fortunately I loved the watches. But I've also bought a couple that came from Europe which I'm really not that fussed about, and had to pay VAT and import duties to get them, so even if I did send them back I'd be seriously out of pocket.
I think that’s a very good point my friend! Micro brands are hard to try out although there are watch shows that go on around the year!
100% agree with you, microbrands/independent brands as some are calling are getting to expensive plus I live in Europe I do like Lorier but they are in the USA first they all sell quickly them if you have bought one and after paying 💰taxes/duties 🛃 etc and when you got your “cool watch them you think uhnmm it’s not the watch I like and so on … plus all these brands now are starting to put you on Pre-order list ?! What are they like Rolex ? This year enough for me I’ve enough of waiting lists , pre-order whatever they call because if you search a bit in the web they start to appear and more expensive then they should be ( not saying Lorier does it, Zelo’s does ! And some other brands I’ve bought and now it’s what it is..) plus those ones if you send some emails to the website dealer you pay less them the Brand himself! Is this correct? No thank you, prefer buy a Longines Zulu or Hydroconquest, Sinn’s etc not gone waiting for the Hype of TH-cam watches.
About the fashion watches have to agree they are the worst pieces of crap I’ve seen rather buy a Casio them a Calvin Klein , etc etc , fake watches no way why on earth you buy them taking the risk some “wise” guys see them are robbed you amor beat you because of a 20€ fake watch anyway wish you all a good new 2023 all the best and buy what you like not that Tudor Ranger please the hour hand looks a dildo 😆 for 3500k
I actually got a Ranger this year as my first "luxury" watch. I had been lusting over it online until i finally managed to save up enough and spent a few months trying to track one down locally. I went in with the mindset that it might not be the right watch for me but once i actually handled it and tried it on i knew i had to have it.
I was planning on getting a BB58 for over a year & when I eventually went to my AD & tried it on, at 39mm it just didn't have enough dial real estate for me so tried on the Ranger & instantly fell for it & picked one up & haven't looked back.
@@stevemoon2136 I originally wanted to get a bb58 too but when the ranger was re-released I changed my mind
The engine and build of the ranger and bb58 is essentially the same. The difference is the design. And for me the ranger wins hands down. It’s a proper tool watch. The 58 is nice but just too generic for me
Tudor is an amazing brand; so congratulations on buying an excellent watch. Each to their own, but I find the Ranger rather bland. I prefer larger watches (BB P01 and Pelagos FXD are permanent members of my collection); and if I was to buy a Ranger, the Heritage Ranger (41mm) is much more to my liking as it has history and is the authentic Tudor tool watch (ETA movement that is cheap as chips to service, drilled lugs, etc.). Apart from being too small for me, the Ranger is too much of a dress watch (as is the Rolex Explorer). Those watches get babied. Then again, most people find my tastes odd (Seiko Monster Tuna on my wrist 😳). Life would be boring if we all had the same taste, so enjoy your new watch proudly in the new year!
Good for you mate!
I know fashion watches are a no no but I have a Vincero I absolutely adore. With various straps, it pairs with almost my entire wardrobe. I also think the the construction with the marble back is pretty nice too.
Russ, I found your channel this year, as I am new to watch collecting. What your doing is great. You have brought me a lot of joy, humor and knowledge. Well done, sir!
Thank you so much for your support my friend! Means a lot!
Great show! Some good advice. Happy New Year to all!
Cheers Rob! Happy New year to you !
I have learned most of these lessons in the last 3 years.
I recently went to buy a PRX in gold PVD, only realise I would not wear it much when I had it in my hands at the AD. Instead, I left the shop with the new Seiko 5 GMT with the blue dial and bezel, which I have been wearing constantly since getting it.
I bought a dress watch a few years back (Rado Coupole Classic), and it gets little to no wrist time. Why? I suppose its due to the death of the suit at work, and the increase in working from home thanks to the pandemic.
I also recently bought my first G Shock after years of prevaricating. God only knows why I took so long. Damn near perfect watch for my lifestyle, and under £100!
I know!!!! I was the same with G’s my friend!!!!!!
Interesting list and I mostly agree with all your points. I think if you just follow 2 rules you will be fine: 1 - buy watches you like rather than what you think you should, 2 - enjoy a watch for what it is and don't expect it will change your life
i do this, but it contradicts what he thinks of reps lmao
he seems incredibly uninformed about "clomages" and reps.
Excellent advice here and a great video. Your videos are so fun to watch! I looked and tried on the Cartier Santos serval times, it’s not my jam and looks great on other people…
oooooo yes I'd love the Santos! Would never wear it though!:[ Thank you my friend!
Great tips Russ! I agree with all of them besides possibly the watch that suits your life style. I had no intention of owning a Cartier watch a year ago but now I have 3 of them! I get that most people think they are dressy but watches like the santos and many grand seiko models are dressy and sporty at the same time!
Oh I wish I could pull a Cartier off!!!;(
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR well you never know until you try! There’s so many models that you are bound to find one that is more sporty than dressy. For me the best thing is how well they wear on the wrist especially the slightly curved cases! Have a Happy New Year Russ! I might even muster up the effort to start a watch channel next year!
True story. I purchased a nice automatic watch from Melbourne Watch Co. around ten years ago. It has a nice dial, simple Myota movement and sapphire crystal and a see through case back for around $450. Around two years later during my bachelor party in Las Vegas I purchased a Bourne & Maurcie (don’t wear it nearly enough to remember how it’s spelled). Oh I was excited. It was my first really expensive watch. It looked lovely. Nice alligator strap and great presence. Of course, I really wanted a Panerai, but that was about twice as much. I get home after a weekend of shenanigans and I realize that my lovely new. B&M is nearly identical to my other existing watch. You’d think I did it on purpose. That’s my big lesson and I really need to just let it go more than likely.
Hahahaha this is great my friend! You know what you like!!
Russ you nailed it with... buying cheaper watches that we end up not wearing, I have quite a few of those! 😟Happy New Year to you and your family!
Happy new year my friend!
I love this video. 😂Well done, mate. So entertaining and great advice. From the Missus too. Keep ‘em coming please!
Looking Forward to the New Year..! Great advice for all..! Thank u for getting us threw a Crappy year.
RayRay! Thanks for sticking by me through the year! It doesn’t go unnoticed and it’s very appreciated!!!
I think you nailed it with #1. At the moment, I'm patiently waiting to get the money together for a watch that I really like but am getting distracted left right and centre by Christmas specials and discounts on watches that are a lot cheaper. Nice to have watches, but nothing that I'm really itching to get...
I also think you nailed it with trying the watch on in store. I had the new Oris Propilot X Calbre 400 on my list but tried it on at the Oris store when on a work trip. All good, but the guy in the store had one and I just did not like the bronzing of the titanium on that watch after a bit of time. Wanted it to stay silver!!
I think the only other thing to add (especially if it's an expensive watch) is to try to buy from authorised dealers close to where you live, for the service and support, whether warranty or just servicing. I think there is a bit of a danger dropping thousands online for overseas dealers, especially if second hand.
Great advice my friend! One day I’m gonna get a bronze watch! ;)
Russell! Your energy just brings me LIFE AND JOY!
WG!!! Always very happy after a comment from you on a show!!!! Happy new year to you and WP!!!
I don’t usually subscribe to channels that try to be funny, but you are right on the mark, and you address my concerns as a new watch collector, thank you for your advice. 👌🏼
Great video Russ!! Happy New Year!!! Much success in 2023 my friend!!
TED!!!! Happy new year to you and your family!!!
Great show and happy new year! All excellent points. I’ve been guilty of some of these things over the years… but remember, CASIO DOESN’T COUNT. It exists in its own geeky-cool pocket reality 😂
Understood Chaz!!! Ps hope the watch comes soon!!
You can never have to many Casios!
@@whywecollectwatches Don't tell the missus but I've bought 6 in the last 2 months. BUT I will say, Casios don't count. And there's a DW5600 I've been waiting for from Amazon for 5 weeks too
@@lefizz55 hahahahaha i WONT!!!
I made it a bit too obvious for my significant other as I bought a second identical box to store my Casios in. But the needed a proper home as well!
One up or downside: There’s now room in both the „proper watches“ box as well as in the Casio box 😅🙈
Hi Russ, had my first look in the flesh of a Tudor bb58 yesterday, must admit to being very tempted to move some watches on and treat myself. You are spot on in saying look and handle the watch before buying, only seeing on screen did not inspire me to get one.
Awesome my friend! It’s crazy, I was the same with the GS GMT that was sent for review! It blew me away and I had to have it!;)
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR it can an expensive hobby once you are hooked, aye!
Some great advice! Happy new year🎉
Great show Russ. Have a great 23. Santa brought me the Pelagos in blue. Speechless. Admired from afar and overwhelmed that the Mrs splashed the cash. Cheers mate. 👍👍
Wow!!!!! You luck son of a b@&£!! Happy for you Jim!!!!!
I was quite satisfied with my Pagani V3 moonwatch homage. I'm a busker. I also like vintage watches but they're often fragile and can't take the hard use I'm going to put them through. All good advice you've given . It's taken me years to know what to stay away from. I can gestimate by size and lug width what I'm probably going to get away with without trying on.
love the pagani moonwatch. way better than seiko and other "real" brands for value. seiko cant even have sapphire and a solid bracelet for $500
Totally agree. The V3 Pagani moon gets the most time on my wrist at the moment. It's value for money, specifications and appearance are impossible to beat at around £100.
These type of watches also serve as a tester and enable people to assess how comfortable they are with a Speedmaster or Submariner format on wrist over many weeks which could possibly avoid them spending thousands on a High-End Swiss watch unsuited to them.
Another entertaining, informative episode Russell. Best wishes for 2023.
cheers Kirk!!! I came across your script yesterday!!!:] Happy new year to you!
The settler advice is one I’m trying to keep to! It’s so hard though! 2023 in theory will be when I get 2 only, the seiko SRQ035J1 and SLA055J1…however only time will tell! Have a great new year and keep up the brilliant work 👌👌👊
Happy new year my friend!! Keep strong!!!!!!;)
Happy New Year Russ mate!! Great year for the channel, here’s to another great year!!
Happy new year Nathan!!!! All the best you and the family!
I’m just getting into the watch scene, and I found myself gravitating towards square/rectangle watches due to my smaller wrist and more dressy design. One of my favorites is the Cartier tank in silver, but I would never spend 2k-3k on a watch, it’s just not practical for myself at all. Although, Seiko makes a homage to it called the Seiko SWR049. It has slight changes to the hand sizes and colors, as well as the crown size and color and roman numerals thickness. I really love the watch since it’s priced at $200, and i’ve heard good reviews on it, but I also don’t wanna be judged for something that looks similar to the cartier, what should I do?
Listen my friend! The only person you should care about is yourself. Anyone that judges what you wear on your wrist well they are people you’d rather not be around! It’s a great watch, Hamilton do a good one to. Here’s a show I did a while back th-cam.com/video/Ck_9ReAGl9w/w-d-xo.html
People that judge you because you don't wear something expensive are scum. The watch world would be a bleak place if all of us wear Rolex. I discovered modern G-Shocks for me and I get a lot for joy out of them. (And I got a lot of compliments from the children I work with for my bright yellow G-Shock.)
I'm not a big fan of homage although about people judging you based on what you wear, dude when I go out with my Casio DBC 32 the databank calculator watch, they often look at me as I have no sense of what to wear, sometimes friends laugh when seen wearing calculator watch...but what I think is 'I don't care'😂 its all about what you feel using the stuff you own not what others think about you (unless you being cringe, which in terms of watches,is very rare)😅
"Get it on your wrist first before you buy it!"
I ain't flying to Japan to try on an Orient, mate. I would just recommend buying from places that offer full refunds. Great video as always mucker! 🍻
HAHAHAHAHAHA Orient in the UK isn't easy! US have dealers! We need them!
Valid points across the board- looking forward to next year’s videos- Happy 2023!
Thank you and happy new year my friend!
Cool vid to kick off the new year! Good job, Russell! Once you get past common sense issues like durability, accuracy, reliability, etc., I think a prospective buyer should avoid any watch that doesn’t really speak to them. Watches are most often these days a form of self expression. Just like I wouldn’t wear a tie I don’t like, I’m not going to wear a watch that doesn’t check the box of “my personal taste.” If you like it, wear it, regardless of what’s in vogue or not.
So what you are saying is that you SHOULD buy a smart tourbillon watch?
I think………. If you like it , go get it!!!!
Don't we buy most watches because we like the look anyway? Therefore, I'd say buy the digital tourbillion if you like the look.
Yep... And a Seiko GMT
So by your logic, if the Ranger is a watch for someone who really wants an Explorer, then the BB58 is for those who can't afford a Submariner? Somewhat hypocritical. If you like a watch, you should just buy it.
Hahahahaha you can explain it however you want! A year after the first submariner came out , the Tudor Submariner was released so it’s a homage to the Tudor Sub!
Man you're spot on. I have to say I'm a watch geek, love em, and truly enjoy your channel, great content and delivery.
Cheers from Boston Ma
Hooray! A new MWC vid is just what I needed today! Happy New Year, everyone!
Cheers Fred! Happy new year to you!!!
I happen to be quite partial to the Invicta homage watches, I own a few and they serve me very well, but I also agree that Orient is really the best in class when it comes to super affordable Rolex homages. The rest of the list, I totally agree with, especially with avoiding fashion/trendy brands. I bought a MVMT watch once and...yeah, never again.
Hahahaha well appreciate you watching my friend! Happy new year to you and your family!
I love all my invictas for all reasons. Orient has really nice stuff too. Its on my list
Invicta and mvmt. Good track record mate, lol.
@@dennyterrio1942 ; /
My pro diver 8926OB is the toughest,most accurate automatic i've ever had....its been my work watch for 3 years , and in my line of work it doesn't get an easy ride
Sage advice, across the board. For me, one of the biggest struggles is taking stock of who I am (lifestyle, wardrobe, location, etc) vs who I wish to be. I often do this to stop myself from buying a watch that just does not fit. It's important to be realistic when pondering a dress or a dive watch, when neither are appropriate for where I am today.
I get that my friend! Id love a Cattier Santos!!!!! But realistically will never wear it!!!
Great advice all-round. Most working class people would have to save their hard earned money to buy a luxury watch. When I got my Omega Speedmaster it was worth the wait.
Looked at many watches, the Speedmaster racing was the one for me. Some luxury watch manufacturers don't do anything for me and others offer many great watches. Thank you for the great advice.
Happy New Year MWC 🍻
I went though a time of wanting to collect rare vintage watches. Not entirely with the intention of wearing them, but because they were difficult to find. The Omega Jedi and the Albatross for example. Both very special and cool looking watches, but not meant to be worn on my small wrist. Then came the realization that these were going to need service eventually. That was simply not an expense I was willing to commit to. So after years of pondering I sold both. Best decision I could have made. Thankfully I got my money back, so no loss there. But it was a learning experience. Unless you have money to burn, do not buy collectors pieces you get no use out of. The "investment" excuse is not good enough. Prices fluctuate too much and are too dependent on trends. You have to very aware of buying and selling timing.
Love this thank you my friend!
A watch only needs a service when it fails to keep time. 10 years between services is more than ok.
@@thomaselwood12 yes I am aware. But considering a future service would cost more than I had paid for the watches, it simply wasn’t a risk I was willing to take. We’re talking about 40 year old watches. It was just a matter of time.
Tbh for the submariner most decent clomages or homages are more true to the original than an actual Rolex. The price tag alone disqualifies it as a practical watch.
Good point! Thanks for watching my friend!
Love my Cronos Batman GMT homage, works as expected for when travelling and a reasonable price.
I know you’re gonna hate me… but my invicta pro diver got me back into watches, it’s a super reliable watch that I just get to wear, nothing to worry about bumping it, goes diving just fine, I work a job where I couldn’t wear the luxury watches anymore and my hobbies starting becoming chores with a 2000$ watch on my wrist. It’s just a watch I can’t help but appreciate
Same bro!!!
@@charlesseitz1366 I love my invictas bro I deff got back into it because of them too. Now I just ordered my tissot t035 and I’m waiting for my Movado SE to come back from Movado. I love my watches
Very true and sometimes confronting words, unfortunately I recognize myself in some of the points you gave, great content!
Frank! thank you so much for watching my friend!
Great Episode, Russ. We all have watches that just sit in the box! So many watches not enough money(Time). Happy New Year. I know your love of Dive watches, Did you see the Bulova Mil-Ship? Its a bit big at 41mm but, it is a beautiful watch, I framed a print of it. (along with a Sky Dweller). Thanks again.
Marcus! Appreciate this a lot! The Milship looks nice! Its just that Miyota that is owned by Citizen who owns Bulova! an 8k series is not nice, a work heres but loud and grinds!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Yeah, I'm still in the infatuation stage with the Mil-Ship. I'll take a Japanese movement over a Chinese movement, any day of the week. 🙂
I very much agree with all these points and have fallen down most of these rabbit holes but I do have to say while I’m not fond of Rolex, Patek or other high end clomages one of my guilty pleasures is a good cheap Seiko clomage.
I just can’t bring myself to spend $600-$2,000 on a good condition used Monster, SKX or Turtle but $150 for a Heimdallr with better specs, finishing, build quality and an upgraded Seiko movement? Yup, love ‘em and I don’t have a heart attack every time they smack a doorknob. They were originally meant to be inexpensive beaters after all not case queens.
Honestly there’s not much guilt what with Seiko continually downgrading their new watches while increasing pricing and straight ignoring QC issues. Feels like they find a new way to slap us in the face every few months. Also I’m pretty sure Seiko makes more selling movements than actual watches so I don’t think they are all that bothered.
I say that but in truth they are the OG designers and deserve the credit for creating such wonderful products. If I had money to burn I would buy the originals so that’s where the guilt comes in.
I understand they’re not authentic and I don’t try to fool myself or pretend they are anything but copies. I think that’s the bit where people go very wrong.
Yeah I totally get it my friend! I would just not want to be in a situation of having like 6 Heavy Homages and realising I could've bought an original. Also if its bought at an AD, you can take it back if there is a misalignment!:]
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Oh I definitely get it lol. I’ve looked at my collection and gone “f-me I coulda bought - instead” more than a few times.
Now my cases are separated by personal grails, proud to have, much loved/sentimental, Casios (there’s no such thing as too many or enough) because Casio, mild regrets/guilty pleasures and then those that will be kept hidden in the darkness because I feel shame for what I have done.
I wish the TH-cam community including yourself had been around when I really started collecting to smack some sense into me.
One of these days I need to figure out how to sell off my regret/shame/guilty sections.
Set my goal thanks to this video. Tudor Black Bay fifty-eight 39mm. Every time I see one in a shop window I’m drawn to it.
I’ve always been obsessed with dive watches so it’s aesthetics are perfect for me.
I got this watch as a present from the Mrs.get one you won’t be disappointed.
New sub here from Southern California USA. Love the craziness and the fact you're a bit frenetic. Looking frw'd to binge-watching your channel... ¡Saludos!
Thank you so much for finding the show my friend and welcome aboard!!!!!!!
New to this channel and love the content and delivery. Bravo chap.
Thank you my friend!
I like my calvin klein infinity watches. Maybe because I got them at a huge discount but still have nice movements and cases
Well that's just grand my friend! Wear it in good health!
Calvin Klein Infinity watches were manufactured by Tissot and are absolutely no different quality wise besides the Calvin Klein branding on the dial, so why should anyone care.
For many they were an absolute bargain when the prices dropped. They are a legitimate Swatch Group product with ETA high beat movement's.
@@ivanmaxwellkahn6053 superb!!
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR most who bought the infinity watches got them because of the movement and build quality...and price drop...cuz we follow all the watch guyz on youtube. Being a careful shopper and enjoying what you get is the whole thing!
Man...I everytime wondering about your video editing skills. You spend so much time and effort. And the results are so great. Thank you for making our hobby less boring.
jesus christ this editing/content style is made for like ADD twelve year olds. plz stop
Why are you partaking in a hobby you find boring?!!
Only one watch in my collection I have regretted buying : a huge U-Boat by Ítalo Fontana. I will gift it to a very buff friend of mine who will probably love the size and the military look of the watch. So it’s all good. 😊. Great fun and informative video as usual. Love your channel.
Great review and visuals! New subbie!
Totally agree with the never buying a fashion watch and that particularly applies to anything made by Swatch! Set a price point and enjoy looking for the very best specification you can get for the money and that suits your style. At the end of the day, anything over £500, you are paying for the name. My personal choices revolve around accuracy, a titanium case and bracelet, and sapphire glass. The Casio Oceanus S100 is probably the best value for money meeting those specifications, but Citizen and Orient have some very respectable offerings too. So perhaps an additional exclusion would be not to pay over the odds for anything displaying a Swiss Made label.
Really need to get into the Oceanus range I'm not sure why I haven't already!
I own one Swatch and don't regret it.
Swatch is NOT a fashion watch. It's a watchcompany making fashionable watches. A fashio watch is a watch with a fashion brand on the dial, like Tommy Hilfiger, or Hugo Boss. They should stick to clothing. Swatch only makes watches and is solely responsible for the survival of the Swiss watch industry. I really deserves alot of respect, like their watches or not.
Don’t buy a watch unless you have handled it first!
Hmmm I buy them all unseen 🤷♂️🤣
Great video and advice. Fantastic job on the channel and content. Always a fun thing to see. I would recommend not falling for the TH-camr watch herd mentality that you need to strive for a luxury piece in your collection. In the end, you are buying a watch because of others and not for yourself. In regards to your points Russ, I have also fallen privy to them like many of us here.
Thanks for watching my friend!
Excellent video! I’d love to know how long your editing takes.
My best advice is be patient and do your research on why luxury brands are so expensive. Put branding aside and see what they do compared to cheaper brands. Makes you appreciate cheaper brands more and how good of a value some of them are.
Great advice my friend! Happy new year to you and the family!
My 2023 watch will be the Citizen CC5006-06L or JY8127-59E. I'm leaning towards the CC5006 cuz I love the satellite wave time keeping. I need precise time so mechanical watches ain't an option. I just bought my EDC watch, the G-Shock GW6900. Happy New Year, mate!!
If you are looking for a very precise watch, might I suggest the Bulova Precisionist line. I love both of mine and they run at 262 khz. Accuracy is around +/- 10 seconds a year. Their Curv line is really nice for dress watches and again, 262 khz makes for a very precise watch.
Look at the Sinn ux. Quartz, built like a tank and will keep +- 10 sec per year
Nice, educative, and entertaining video content... keep up the good work. I like the originality to include "what the wife said"... married watch enthusiasts might probably have experienced the dissapoiting feeling of proudly showing your partner a new "luxury" brand watch (perhaps with complications) and being told that they prefer the old Seiko or Casio you have in your collection... 😢
Ha! Yeah, 'cos they're looking at the new washing machine they didn't get.
Great show! I have nothing productive to add to the conversation lol - but I am saving up for the CWC SBS Diver!
Go for it! You won’t regret it!!!
The only point where I'd disagree is about clomages. :) One of my favorite watches is my Pagani Design Sub homage. It definitely doesn't have the finishing or the materials of a Submariner, but It's got decent specs for the money. To get a sapphire crystal, solid end links, and a good clasp with an NH35 from Seiko, you'd be talking about spending a lot more money.
I understand the disdain people have for clomages, because they lack originality, but sometimes I think you just want to have a watch that apes the style of a much more expensive watch without buying a fake. At least the clomages are honest about what they are.
Cheers Brian, no can not get on with them at all. Take a look at the Loreo submariner, check out the text underneath the hands . It is literally a logo away of being a cheap counterfeit. There are plenty of fantastic affordable watches that take inspiration from popular watches over the years. I just can’t get on board !;)
I have mentioned this before here but I have one of these super clone watches. The Submariner Starbucks green bezel version. It is astonishingly good to the point that I feel if I had the real one it wouldn't be any better. I can't buy the real one because the supply issue is so chronic now that I would have more fun eating dog do do than waiting for a real one. And mine was available and costs me just $600. I'm not trying to impress anyone and tbh those few that have seen my watch have been told immediately it's a clone and I'm not fooling myself either. But the reality is very simple. If Rolex made more watches and took the shite out of buying one of their pieces I would buy one. In fact I did buy one a few years back. I bought a 214270 Explorer and very lovely it was too. I sold it because I'm an idiot. Tried to but another one or anything else from Rolex but the dealers were so rude and obnoxious I felt like punching one of them clean into next week! If normal people like me who have worked hard for the dosh and want to spend it on something nice cannot buy a Rolex then I have no sympathy for some of these clone factories filling the gap with their excellent offering. You should get your hands on one to see. They are truly astonishing.
Great video Russ. Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year.
Happy new year my friend! All the best to you and your family!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR 🙏👍
New subscriber. Thanks for the show. My very first watch was a Timex: my only regret is i don’t have it any longer. No idea where it went (behind the sofa?), but at least i was spared all the horrid Timex jibes about cheap watches. No idea how their stuff fares these days as i’m only just getting into the world of ‘movements’. On the other hand i’m surprised Casio have such a huge following … it’s the watch of choice i would use when travelling abroad as i’m less likely to get mugged whereas a sub, even a cloned one, screams ‘come & rob me’ iyswim. Stay brave, stay safe. 👋
One rule to mention: avoid a watch that won’t fit your wrist. Take a measurement: if your wrist diameter is below 6.5”, then there’s no way a watch with a lug-to-lug above 53mm can be worn without overhanging, unless it’s an integrated strap.
Great advice my friend!
Great point. Exactly the same thing stands from the other side. If you have an eight inch wrist don't buy a 36mm watch just because it looks cool in a picture.
@@NickNick-id8sb I have a few smaller watches, mostly vintage or older military watches but they don’t look to bad to me on my just under 8 inch wrist.
I actually prefer the size to some over 40mm watches with large faces and small bezels.
Of course it may have something to do with the shape of my wrist as well as it isn’t very wide compared to the “depth”.
“Avoid old man’s watches” until you’re actually and old man (me lately!) 😂
Hahahahaha true!!
My new in-laws gifted me my first "serious" watch. I've fallen in love with it. Now that the goal is to start collecting, I've been looking around for my next piece.
Video helps a lot even it some of the advice seems obvious.
Just picked this up Seiko 5 SNXS79 made in Japan new old stock,
It’s a little Beauty ,
Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year 2023.
The Tudor Ranger does have one major advantage over most of the other Tudor watches: They were able to remove the tumor from the hour hand.
Hahahaha it’s not attractive my friend. A little bit reminiscent of a males member;)
Great advice and to be honest you don’t need any more than a 3watch collection, if you do it becomes an unhealthy obsession
Great show and as always the wife is right if you need a date magnifying lens you should have gone to spec savers 😎
HAHAHAHA yes she doesn't like that cyclops!!!! Happy new year!
Flippin love your channel. Loads of good info hilariously presented. Nice one.
Thank you so much for finding the channel my friend!
Do fuzzy balls aftershave also do watches 🤣🤣. Obviously haven't paid any attention to your suggestions. Great video and advice as always. Hope you and the family have a great new year. Looking forward to 2023.
Hahahahaha cheers Andy! Fuzzy balls do not ;)
Those Instagram scammers with the obvious fakes have been bombarding many people of late, very annoying. Love the guest appearances on this one!
Cheers Jason! Can’t believe the amount of scammers of illegal cloned watches there are!
Sick of scammers on instagram 😩😩
Hype watch of the century = Moonswatch 😒
Great video mate! Happy New Year 🍾
I would avoid watches that are New and hot and fetching premiums. Hold off, you can either get them New at retail with a discount , maybe. Or my favorite, the forums and other places where people sell there watches privately. Great deals to be had.
first time ive watched any of your videos, great information. im looking to buy my first watch and this video is helping point me in the right direction.
I support homages and even fakes. Let's give the people some options...and Rolex some competition. They sure could use it,
I love your channel...plain and simple.
all very good points! good to see my thoughts represented by someone with knowledge and experience
First video I’ve seen of this guy and absolutely love him. So entertaining and captivating to watch. Had my attention throughout the video. “Claps”
Liked and subscribed!
Thank you very much my friend! Welcome aboard!
This was by far the funniest TH-cam video on watches i've seen in a LONG time!! Def got me to hit the sub button!!! Keep the vids coming!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for watching my friend and welcome aboard!!!!!
Awesome show, great insights!
Cheers my friend!!
HNY Mad Man 🎉… agree about looking at what you do and wearing ya watch…. I’m a reformed flicker of watches and I reckon 3-4 watches is all a gent needs 👍🖖🏻
I have accumilated many watches over the years , not by collecting but having a habit of buying a new watch when a current one stops working. My last one just gave up there (seiko 5 diver 7s movement) after 14 years and now am a proud owner of a casio ae 1200. i love it to bits especially the retro style and was not expensive at all but i can see myself hankering after another diver later on in the year and will probably be another Seiko as I find they are good value for money for what you get.....although my dream watch is the Rolex submariner Kermit (2005ish) but i just cannot see myself paying the going rate for one.
Good grief my friend… Russell, yet another enriched video experience… great start to 2023! Loved it!
Ps… will you be sending out fuzzy balls samples to all your 2023 subscribers?
Hahahahaha think I’m gonna buy shares my friend!
You are very funny. Keep up the great work !! I love watching your channel.
0:25 Man that's quite a collection! Do you wear any of these for work other than the DW5610 or the Arnie?
I’ve worn all of them at work my friend! ;)
Unfortunately, in my area it's difficult to really do a proper test run - if the major department stores in the local malls don't carry it, I'm pretty much out of luck. The best I got is going through various watch TH-camrs with similar wrists, as well as doing test runs using similar sized and styled watches - it's not a perfect method, but it's all I got.
great vids and funny as hell, well done.
Great video raining down those truth bombs! I'm sure most of us have had a little clear out at some point to get did of those cheap impulse bought watches, I know I have. Well done Russ 👍🏻
Seth!!! Happy new year and thanks for your support my friend!!!
I recently bought a Christopher Ward Sandhurst 1 on a sale. For a $735 I got a COSC certified, 150m WR, beautifully finished and proportioned strap monster. Full of heritage being a British Department of Defense approved homage of the venerable Smiths W10. I own many far more expensive watches which are great, but that little thing is a gem and really fun to wear. Deadly accurate is the cherry on the cake… So the moral of the story is, Have an Open Mind! You never know when you’re going to stumble into something that really talks to you.
Awesome video as always my friend. 😀
Thanks for watching and happy new year my friend!