I Have Regrets... Watch Collecting

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    While the hobby is all fun and games, sometimes we do stupid things and I have some regrets. Ten that I cover today of times I messed up.
    00:29 1 - Selling Watches Under $1,000 Too Quickly
    02:04 2 - Making Yourself Have to Sell (Rushing)
    03:18 3 - Not Wearing The Watch
    04:27 4 - Getting Into Watchmaking Too Quickly
    05:56 5 - Brand Isn't Everything, but It Means Something
    07:33 6 - Buying the Hype Watch Instead of Pausing
    08:46 7 - Focusing On Bang Per Buck
    10:30 8 - Watching Too Many TH-cam Reviews
    12:03 9 - Throwing Away Or Getting Rid of Old Watches
    13:14 10 - Overanalyzing My Collection
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  • @TheWatchDoggg
    @TheWatchDoggg ปีที่แล้ว +492

    Honestly, I don't have any regrets. My only regret is getting into watches, it hurts the wallet and I can't look at certain watches the same

    • @tdatp
      @tdatp ปีที่แล้ว +114

      same.. I hate how I keep looking at other people’s wrist now..

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hahaha worth it in the end, but fair point!

    • @andreleverettejr3747
      @andreleverettejr3747 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      ​@dat try being a Menswear Expert and Master Tailor of 22 years, and your stressed about looking at just the watch 😂😂😂😂

    • @TheWatchDoggg
      @TheWatchDoggg ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@andreleverettejr3747 you got a point right there

    • @Watchconnoisseur
      @Watchconnoisseur ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@tdatp u just see...i got the habbit to grab their hand..and look whats they are watching..
      And the worst part is to comment what they are wearing

  • @I-Libertine
    @I-Libertine ปีที่แล้ว +142

    No regrets. You learn to buy what you like. Then you regret buying watches others don't respect. Then you feel foolish for caring what others thought. All along the way, you live and you learn--first about watches, then about yourself.

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed! Fair points

    • @user-nb8qu9zo2j
      @user-nb8qu9zo2j ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Very well said! Spot on!

    • @justsain3236
      @justsain3236 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As long as it makes you happy; that's what matters.
      I only wear my watch to weddings, Birthday parties and on special days out.

    • @M_snu
      @M_snu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Perfectly said

    • @johnnyryerson3661
      @johnnyryerson3661 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Facts.

  • @danschlacks7188
    @danschlacks7188 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    This was the best "watch advice" video I've seen. Some of your points really struck home, especially watching too many reviews and developing a list... I have one, on a spreadsheet! I discovered your channel today and subscribed. Great job!

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Appreciate it! I’ve had a couple spreadsheets and power points…it’s a problem

  • @hamzaansari1642
    @hamzaansari1642 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    My Uncle passed away without any heir, he had alot of watches Rado, citizens etc. I don't have any knowledge or interest in watches and was dispose all this old watches and i ended up on this video. Thank you for advice brother. This watches will remain with me forever.

  • @EmmanuelReynoso-rv4fr
    @EmmanuelReynoso-rv4fr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I have learned that some of the best time pieces are the most affordable ones because the story behind it becomes priceless...

  • @NeoWahNah
    @NeoWahNah ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Another important rule is: Never rush into a purchase. This has saved me a bunch of times. My collection strategy is buy to keep. So it's important that I really know what I'm buying before I get it. It also helps keep my collection relatively manageable.
    I agree 100% with #8!!! Do not watch too many reviews. This hobby can be toxic and most YT content creators have a vested interest in the watch market to include hyping specific brands and products.
    Thanks for sharing your experience!

    • @marvean2519
      @marvean2519 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think I’ve made one impulsive purchase since getting into watches. While I like the watch I got, I can’t stop but think that had I really taken my time I probably wouldn’t have bought it.

    • @jimmyj6053
      @jimmyj6053 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do it the Warren Buffett way. Buy and hold. My collection is going to my kids eventually. I love each piece and rotate them regularly. You are spot on JC.

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed. Gotta take it slow!

    • @retroluminico
      @retroluminico หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rushing the watch purchase might be related with buying somethig "like" the real thing but not "the" real thing.
      Don't rush just save and wait. Buy the right one

  • @threethrushes
    @threethrushes ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I bought my first automatic 25 years ago.
    I bought my second automatic a month ago.
    I bought my third automatic a week ago.
    My collection is complete*
    .
    .
    .
    .*minus a GS, because, GS.

    • @benironside1264
      @benironside1264 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No chance you will end up settling on just 1 GS! 😊

  • @hippolordoriginal
    @hippolordoriginal ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Appreciate sharing this, there is a lot of stuff here that many people think but will never share. In my experience I found out that spending money on watch books, reading lots of forums (and writing to ask questions) is a really good way to spend the first year before pulling the trigger on a watch.

  • @tudorserban111
    @tudorserban111 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, this was actually an excellent list. Really subverted my expectations. Good job!

  • @blackrain_world
    @blackrain_world 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We all learn from our mistakes, but generally speaking, in this video you summed up a really great advises for everyone who's starting to get into the watches. Good points, respect!

  • @flavor_rebornrestorations9621
    @flavor_rebornrestorations9621 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's so funny how the beginning of this journey is so similar to the majority of us. I'm in the phase where I'm rushing just to have more watches(quantity over quality). Very good breakdown of what to avoid. Thx!

  • @AndresDeMoya
    @AndresDeMoya ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I've learned that when you ask someone "Why did you buy that watch?" and they start reading you the brochure, it's always the wrong watch for that person. I've only bought watches that when I see them, the first thing that pops into my mind is "fuck, that's awesome!" and years later I haven't had that regret for "buying the wrong watch" all the TH-camrs and bloggers always talk about. Plus I only buy when the money is plenty, so never had to sell a watch to buy a new one. I have all the watches I bought still. This is just a hobby, it doesn't have to be your life.

  • @dazzlerjohnwatchman8215
    @dazzlerjohnwatchman8215 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Harrison first viewer, now subscriber. Your points are so valid. I am not tempted by super expensive watches these days as I had a Rolex and numerous high end watches. It got to the point I nearly bankrupted myself. Now I love to collect homages, Japanese brands and micro brands. But never over $500. That's my limit. My collection sits at 60 watches. Great advice mate..

  • @tedj9
    @tedj9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great video, love the honesty. I especially resonate with #10, can be quite easy to fall into that trap. In the end, buy what you love and ignore the rules because, in reality, there are none.

  • @zachscheel3784
    @zachscheel3784 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate this video, very real and something a lot of collectors that have gone a little too deep into the rabbit hole need to hear on all points

  • @lammyjammer6670
    @lammyjammer6670 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    My main rule is to only buy watches I intend to keep. If there's any indication that I'll want to sell it at some point or don't want it enough I don't buy it. I personally hate selling stuff. I prefer gifting them away to friends and family.

    • @adsagp
      @adsagp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good point! That is what I do. I gave two of my watches away to friends.

  • @arielcandoleta5347
    @arielcandoleta5347 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recently got into this hobby and I intend to take my time with this one and my second watch will arrive soon. As far as watch review goes, if I want a certain watch I'll look things up if somebody has that specific watch that I want and that's it.
    Thanks for sharing your experience and I could sure pick up so many points from it.

  • @Hard_7_Iron
    @Hard_7_Iron ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Watches are not investments….I don’t SELL my watches. I wear them.

  • @stevensal11
    @stevensal11 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. I’ve been getting into watches a lot over the last year. Just bought my first one yesterday (Bulova). Glad I found your page.

  • @t28mcd
    @t28mcd ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's a learning experience. Mistakes are all part of the journey and help you learn what you really like. Don't worry about it too much!

  • @cdaack
    @cdaack 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very honest video, I love it! Also starting watch repairing myself and you’re right, it’s super time-consuming and expensive. Build your tool set with your skill set. Appreciate you sharing!

  • @claudtalkz2194
    @claudtalkz2194 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Female watch enthusiast for decades. Got into riding motorcycles, sold my Speedmaster and my Breitling to buy bikes- which I considered an incredible lifestyle/experience so I don’t really regret selling those. Much. No longer ride. Bought myself an Aqua Terra for my last big birthday. Felt like an experience, going into the city, falling in love with the piece in the window… I’ll never sell it. Never. Great concept for a video, thank you so much!

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice! I think these watches have a period of time in our lives. Sometimes it is short and sometimes longer. Those first two allowed you to get into a hobby that I'm sure you have great memories from. Now the next will help on the next stage.

    • @tyarnold4088
      @tyarnold4088 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You sound like a very interesting person. Enjoy your Aqua Terra.

    • @justinhogue9861
      @justinhogue9861 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Beautiful watch.

  • @jakus68
    @jakus68 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really grounded take on watch collecting. A lot of the watch content on youtube make me really grimace, but you present it in a way that isn't corny. Subbed 👍

  • @benguevara5532
    @benguevara5532 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was one of the best watch collecting videos I have seen since I started a few years back. Your recommendations are completely on point for this "hobby".

  • @tomskimcdouglegaming806
    @tomskimcdouglegaming806 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    The problem with watch collecting is that the activity boils down to trying to fill an unfillable consumeristic void. It's an endless and futile pursuit that will get you no where.

    • @jas_bataille
      @jas_bataille หลายเดือนก่อน

      I couldn't possibly disagree more, respectfully. In a world of devices made to die on purpose, buying mechanical things encase in artificial sapphire to tell the time is a fcking act of rebellion in a way. You don't need a watch to tell the time. But it's fcking beautiful. It's not necessary. It's way too complicated. It's hard to make. It's not nearly as accurate as your cellphone anyway, which can track all timezones with more readability than any world's timer, does not need to be adjusted for leap year for 5 hours like any perpetual calendar movement, so on and so forth. I have spent literal years of my life researching my first serious watch before buying it. The only impulse watch purchase I made was a stupid Caravelle for 60 bucks (the New York) that looks tough as Mike Tyson's fists.

    • @tomalophicon
      @tomalophicon หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@jas_bataille no one's gonna read that

    • @jaredrosenberg4965
      @jaredrosenberg4965 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@tomalophicon i did, but I also read a lot so you can take it with a grain of salt🤷‍♂

    • @inovatas
      @inovatas 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's RELENTLESS

  • @petesnaturalpowerlifting1158
    @petesnaturalpowerlifting1158 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the most honest and informative watch video that I have ever seen. Phenomenal!

  • @user-tf6kj2eg5t
    @user-tf6kj2eg5t ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, I feel I am guilty of all of those things too. Love the honesty

  • @VMIyanks04
    @VMIyanks04 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for being honest and sharing your rules! I especially connect with Rule #8, I watch way too many TH-cam watch videos and not do I have a list of watches! It’s a struggle sometimes to stop and smell the roses/watches.

  • @ece5925
    @ece5925 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many unique tips! Top watch channel. Super high quality, keep it up

  • @curryboyftw
    @curryboyftw ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice and even better video. First I’ve seen, but subbed now for sure.

  • @nicks1954
    @nicks1954 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice for newer collectors! Keep up the good work!

  • @stephenso3
    @stephenso3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice on watch collecting, Harrison! Arguably the most honest and practical insights I've watched. Thanks

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate you saying that! Anytime!

  • @GrandeurLuxuryWatches
    @GrandeurLuxuryWatches 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good sound advice. One of the best videos I have seen in quite some time. Honest, transparent, professional.

  • @Dialandhands
    @Dialandhands ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When I bought my pelagos 39 it wasn’t even on my radar. I knew it existed but didn’t think it was an option. When I went into the AD and he said he had one I fell in love with it. Curious after the fact, I watched a few reviews and it was surprising the amount of “negative” reviews on the watch. Yes there are a few things that could be changed/improved but to quote YoureTerrific, “it is the best watch FOR ME!” Regardless of what reviewers said about the Pelagos 39, I don’t regret my decision whatsoever. I do really appreciate your videos on it and the positivity towards it compared to others.

  • @derekbrettell8121
    @derekbrettell8121 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video with some great tips. I made the mistake of buying watches too quickly then inevitably losing money when I sold.
    I've now got a very nice collection of a seamaster, speedy and datejust all of which I wear and love. I've got my eye on 1 more. My rule after that will be if I want another, then something else will need to leave the collection. I believe in keeping a small collection of watches you wear and enjoy

  • @bobbytirlea
    @bobbytirlea 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My watch collection is of a very minor number (5 in total, but even so I regret buying two of them) and importance, especially in value... Thank you so much for the sound and wise advices! I really felt them! Loved the 10th one (as I might keep the two I regret)!

  • @desmondoreilly1210
    @desmondoreilly1210 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I like this video and I like your casual style of presentation. There's a lot of good advice in here. I think one of the biggest failings that people make is not buying what they like, but buying what the so-called watch community says they should be buying. Also, as you say, watches should be worn. If you're scared to wear a watch be scared to buy it.

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said!

    • @kennethsellar5485
      @kennethsellar5485 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In South Africa I do not believe that buying a expensive watch a high end watch is worthwhile because it will be a matter of time and you can get mugged of your watch crime is high here so it can happen anywhere in the world I guess but here the risk is very high so unfortunately you cannot wear a Rolex here or whatever else so then the highest for me is the G shock and is it dangerous to wear because of thieves maybe so but not as dangerous as a Rolex so now one is restricted in what to buy.Anyways watches can be addictive once collecting but collect for who for yourself but for what to gather dust and pass it to your children.Anyways different strokes for different folks I guess but yeah so it goes I can’t even buy me the Seiko I would like the Tuna for fear of theft.now I’m thinking of the MRW 200 H cheap one and will they steal that well maybe who knows but unlikely they love the king here who wants to steal a watch with plastic case.I have two watches G shock and Casio edifice and like the MRW 200 H tactical style.Maybe total of three then I will have or sell these two and downgrade what to do I don’t know

  • @traviswatts6661
    @traviswatts6661 ปีที่แล้ว

    You came up as a suggested video in my feed. Glad I clicked. Great video and completely agree. Great to see honest content. Subscribed. 👍

  • @watchenthusiastlondon
    @watchenthusiastlondon ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video 👍I like your style and honest straightforward delivery. 👊

  • @ObjectiveAssistance8
    @ObjectiveAssistance8 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm new to your channel (and way late to the comment party), but, just wanted to say, as someone who has been watch collecting for about 3 years, I really appreciate these thoughts! For me, the last one (over-analyzing) has been a huge barrier to enjoyment. Always feeling like I need to know how a watch "fits" into my overall strategy, whether or not I'm ticking all the right boxes, whether my dial colors are diverse enough, not having more than watch of the same brand, on and on and on...and, you're right, it's an affront to the entire spirit of what makes a great hobby. More recently, I've tried to go back to the raw excitement that first drew me into watches-to be wowed again, without getting so caught up in brands, values, and collection stratgies. Not easy for someone almost OCD like me, but it's a WIP :)
    The other thing I would add is that I've had to learn to not always be "restless" with my collection-constantly feeling like it's incomplete, or needs a change. Forcing myself not to have a need to "finish the collection" actually enables me to enjoy what I have. Again, hard for my personality, but a necessity if it's going to be something that brings joy, rather than stress.
    Lastly, not getting too caught up snobbyness, to the point that I lust after things that wouldn't be fiscally wise for me to pursue, and fail to enjoy the many things that are within my reach. The funny thing is, when I first got into the hobby, some of favorite watches (in terms of raw resonance and enjoyment) were microbrand watches. But, the more I learned about watches, the more I got caught up in nitpicking their flaws, resenting feable brand history, etc. etc. That led me to get rid of all my microbrands and turn to Tudor, Grand Seiko, Nomos, etc. for a time (which, for me, represents the ceiling of affordability in this season of life, and also imposed a 3 watch limit). Funny thing is, even though I loved the watches I ended up with, I was actually less happy than I was when I had a more diversified collection that included the likes of Hamilton, Seiko, Tissot, Ball, and, yes, some micrbrands! I've since sold two Tudors (still have the Grand Seiko), and returned to my roots with a more unusual collection.
    Not sure what the future will hold, but learning to focus on enjoying the journey now, rather than trying to reach a destination!

  • @davidpettit2885
    @davidpettit2885 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video. good reminders to enjoy the hobby and keep it fun

  • @chriscon8463
    @chriscon8463 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is all great advice! The regret I have is not buying the Rolex Explorer that I was considering in 2004 when I bought my first nice watch. I bought a TAG Heuer 2000 auto instead, because it was about 1/2 as much. It’s been a good watch, but man, I should’ve coughed up the $ for the Rolex.

  • @SantiagoAyoso
    @SantiagoAyoso 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very nice video. Thanks for all the great advices. I collect Steeldive and Berny watches many years ago and this watches are still looking good and working great. You should try them and let me know what you think.

  • @michaelchimenti4989
    @michaelchimenti4989 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video and great points. I've made a number of these mistakes. I would even suggest Rule 10 should be Rule 1, that seems like the first and most obvious mistake that newbies make (I certainly did). I thought I needed one dress watch, one chronograph, one diver, one pilot watch, etc... What I learned eventually is that I love a certain kind of steel, rotating bezel dive and pilot watches and that is what I actually wanted to build a collection around.

    • @MaestroDeca
      @MaestroDeca 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly. I wanted a watch with different dials and different t hands and different bracelet types and different metals. I ended up abandoning that. It was so stupid to pigeonhole my collection like that

  • @mehdishirazi3
    @mehdishirazi3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I did need to hear this. I have spent a good amount of money on watches and I buy the ones I wear. I may not wear my watches as much as I would like but I still love the craftsmanship and artistry of them. So far, no regrets other then not buying more.

  • @JW-ug5vq
    @JW-ug5vq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome! Thanks for the great advice.

  • @vokso11
    @vokso11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, I am sure we all relate to these points. A personal regret of mine is : BUILDING YOUR COLLECTION TOO QUICKLY. I made the mistake of buying too many watches too quickly, at one time I bought 7 watches in one single month.! I have 15 watches now but really enjoy wearing 5 of them... the others are gathering dust while still brand new, thinking of giving them away.

    • @troll2637
      @troll2637 ปีที่แล้ว

      I almost did that. Immediately came into my senses and canceled the order.

  • @tylerjames676
    @tylerjames676 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I would say my only regret is going too big too soon. The first year I got into watches (3 years ago), I bought myself a $1200 watch. I still have it and love it, but since then, I rolled the price point back a little and got a Seiko SRPE51 for under $200. I bought it to be a work beater but now I find that I use the cheaper watch a lot more on a day to day basis and the expensive watch sits in the watch roll. I just feel I went about things backwards lol.

    • @davidcrandall4958
      @davidcrandall4958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let's All say the serenity prayer together?

    • @MarkDanger777
      @MarkDanger777 ปีที่แล้ว

      A lot of people go through this, me included. I bought 6 watches totaling about 3k in just a year.

  • @richardl4376
    @richardl4376 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed the video, you made some great points. I had the SMP 300 and watched a Bark and Jack video about the AR coating scratches and sold it within 2 months!
    Cheers

  • @adamliew498
    @adamliew498 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content - I did consider Breitling Navitimer but went for the new Top Time Mustang instead since I could only afford one watch - it was love at first sight
    - it has a great in-house movement and 100m water resistance.

  • @funnylittleazn
    @funnylittleazn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a great video - liked the candid discussion around mistakes and regrets. Found it pretty cathartic haha.
    I’m currently looking into my first major purchase. I’ve been putting a lot of importance behind it - viewing it as my “everyday watch for life” and it’s been stressing me out. I’ve been trying to tell my self to view it not as “the last watch” but rather “the next watch,” but it’s hard to not stress over such a big purchase.
    When you built your ideal 3-watch collection and we’re identifying the perfect watch for each category, did you find yourself stressing and experiencing this “paralysis by analysis” ?

  • @corychecketts
    @corychecketts 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such great advice! I appreciate you sharing this. I’ve gone through the cycles just like you: Omega, Rolex, Tudor and all the other popular brands.
    I now mostly wear two watches: a MoonSwatch and G-Shock square.
    Anyone who asks me about getting into watches. I just tell them to buy a G-Shock and call it good.

  • @danielmayers1026
    @danielmayers1026 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you fella, so many of the things you said, I have thought. Very good advice.

  • @arimorrison7816
    @arimorrison7816 ปีที่แล้ว

    Preach on the not overanalysing. I don’t have a Chrono or a GMT. I’ve seen some GMTs that I like, but they cost more than a 3 hander and I don’t really care about the complication. For Chrono’s, decent ones get really expensive and they are usually really thick, which is something I try to avoid

  • @bogrot69
    @bogrot69 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I watch the TH-camrs strictly for entertainment now. I can appreciate the watches they feature without feeling the need to own them all. That just came with time. When I fist got into collecting things got pretty out of hand 🤣🤣

  • @Jbishaan1234
    @Jbishaan1234 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super important video. Really needed this.

  • @QXZ9027MKII
    @QXZ9027MKII ปีที่แล้ว

    Much obliged Sir for the inputs.
    Dig your style & presentation, subscribed.
    Wish you all the best.

  • @MarkDanger777
    @MarkDanger777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can relate to #7 so much, buy something that makes you feel good, not value, there are so many great bang for buck watches, buy something that makes you really happy when you wear it and don't let anyone sway you away from your dream watch.

  • @yasswanthmahesh8533
    @yasswanthmahesh8533 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well said man; great video ✌🏻

  • @Giohgk
    @Giohgk ปีที่แล้ว

    Best no bs video ive seen since i started getting into warches

  • @Kikimut
    @Kikimut 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hard truths be told, thanks for opening up. Ultimately it's about being contented with what we have, while living in the present.

  • @watchwanted6580
    @watchwanted6580 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good advices, thank you for honest watch talk 🙏👍😎

  • @bigbristv
    @bigbristv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate the advice given here, I applied principles from other areas of life to my watch collecting hobby and it aligns with just about everything you said here. Excellent job man, just excellence!
    (My wife is over there cooking and I know she's listening bc she's quiet 😅)
    Oh, and I'm on watch #4 today so far as far as wearing them! 😅

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is awesome! I'm glad to hear it and cool that she might be listening! #4? You've got me beat!

    • @bigbristv
      @bigbristv ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, she's wonderful! 22 years of happiness. She doesn't bother me much, especially when it comes to this watch habit 😁

  • @masterwatch
    @masterwatch ปีที่แล้ว

    good point.. wear or plan to wear or if you can afford it, buy 2 so you can rock one and stock the other. Also take your time to buy, wait and wait again this makes sure you actually want the watch.

  • @Viper4ever05
    @Viper4ever05 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been wanting to start a collection but I know myself well enough that I'll probably buy things that i'll regret later when I am more seasoned. I'm trying my best to research and make sure I start my collection off right.

  • @ralphyz2437
    @ralphyz2437 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful as I am lining myself to head into an AD

  • @ingvarrunar90
    @ingvarrunar90 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you for this good reminder 👏👏👏

  • @stevepick9527
    @stevepick9527 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There was some really good advice here. The number one that really hit home for me was WEAR your darn watches! I had a couple beautiful luxury watches but I was trying to keep them pristine… so what was the point other than just looking at them? I now wear them all the time even with some inevitable scratches which now don’t bother me near as much. The other major point for me is Don’t throw away your old Watches! , I had a couple Watches that I threw away and now I regret it, as there was a lot of history and nostalgia behind them.(And one of them was also Timex iI had n high school) : (

  • @kayless32
    @kayless32 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for all the advice :)

  • @StiloNautica
    @StiloNautica ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video ! thanks for the regrets i can learn from.
    I want the new The Twelve from Christopher Ward.
    So i bought a titanium Citizen today.. need to save the money.

  • @a.m.7739
    @a.m.7739 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video. Well done, man!

  • @kevinp4305
    @kevinp4305 ปีที่แล้ว

    Solid video! Great insight for beginners who are getting into the watch game!

  • @PerfectTimingProductions585
    @PerfectTimingProductions585 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I agree with your insight on probably all of the points and experienced them all to some extent with my Panerai which is was very costly for me.

  • @Ibowers2
    @Ibowers2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lessons here and a lot that I relate to. One thought that has crossed my mind quite often is, if all watches were available at retail, would I/others keep making some of these mistakes? For example, hot Rolex models. If they were readily available at ADs, would people rush to over pay, try and substitute with a different watch/brand, or look at bang for buck, if the watches we desired were available? I've been into watches for a while and the increased popularity, and resulting scarcity of certain brands/watches, has made me panic into making bad decisions.
    Now I just listen to my wife more and patience rules supreme, which has actually led to getting the watches I want and like much more than before. 😁

  • @Robbie-sv6wq
    @Robbie-sv6wq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great advice.Thank you.

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @Elementalism
    @Elementalism ปีที่แล้ว

    #8 has been me the last few months. Havent bought anything of high value yet. Using it to explore the space. I still have my first fossi from highschooll in the first slot in my box. It will always be there as a point of where the collection started.

  • @kalmokm
    @kalmokm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good honest advice!

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @BenMwatches
    @BenMwatches ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome content great advice.
    Love your 3 watch collection

  • @timemycollection
    @timemycollection ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid Sir!
    I had a watch for “every occasion” then I sold them and couldn’t be happier left with an Explorer and GS quartz GMT

  • @CashMoneyKC1
    @CashMoneyKC1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the tips. I’m new to collecting watches. Which seiko model is the gray one you pulled out of box after the Tudor at 9:45. Is it a sports 5

  • @stevemoreno6241
    @stevemoreno6241 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spot on commentary. I've gone through these phases.

  • @notyourdaddy8300
    @notyourdaddy8300 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video. Never seen you before but will watch more.

  • @gregalonzo747
    @gregalonzo747 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to laugh at your story about the pocket watch. I actually got into watches in high school. My friend bought me a pocket watch for my birthday. He thought this would be something different. Frankly, the gesture was great however I wasn't into pocket watches))))

  • @mojaal
    @mojaal ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Many people try to have one of everything like they're curating their own watch museum. You don't need every single watch complications or types. Buy what you love and only spend money on watches that you can afford to lose.

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed!!

    • @jeanlefranc3817
      @jeanlefranc3817 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly. Buy watches and have in mind to give them away, on day, as gifts to friends and loved ones, but never to sell them. That’s the key to watch happiness.

  • @nickstone3774
    @nickstone3774 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Subscribed bc of rule number 10
    Just bought my aqua terra and feel so proud, even if it isn’t a hype watch lol

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha welcome aboard! The aqua terra ought to be a hype watch.

  • @barryvercueil2346
    @barryvercueil2346 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Thanks for sharing your experience

  • @bklynman100
    @bklynman100 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My preferred method of watch collecting is I set an annual budget that I feel comfortable with and then decide if I want to spend that on one watch or a couple over the course of the year. This process allows me to research and really decide what I would like and look forward to the purchase(s). Also I think it’s important to decide early on how many watches you would like to have in your collection. Finally, each watch I own, I try to build a sentimental bond with. Some watches I wore when my kids were born, others worn when I got engaged and married, others were gifts etc. I’ll never complain about the price tag when I have a bond with the watch

    • @justsain3236
      @justsain3236 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which one is a respectable brand SEIKO, CITIZEN or TISSOT.
      Are these condired "perfume brands"??

    • @bklynman100
      @bklynman100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@justsain3236 of the three I’d probably go with Seiko, there’s a reason why so many people have them in their collections. Tissot isn’t bad either, just not my style.

  • @MynheerSuperbusVonUnderduk
    @MynheerSuperbusVonUnderduk ปีที่แล้ว

    Very reasonable advices. Thanks. I have a humble collection of 11 watches.

  • @JCW80
    @JCW80 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agree on the throwing away comment. All those watches from “before” are a part of the journey. (I also bought a quartz pocket watch as a teenager!) Thankfully I have most of my old watches, but there are some that I must have tossed out (have no memory of it) years and years ago. Now I actually have a bunch of my old watches arranged chronologically in a watch box, and that box is a little museum that tells part of my watch story; it’s actually fun to look at and go back down memory lane. (I also have a chronological spreadsheet of every watch I’ve owned with all kinds of detail, dates, notes, etc. As we all say, it’s a bit of a sickness. Lol)

  • @JamalKhaffaf
    @JamalKhaffaf ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid! Great points. Curious which Breitling navitimer you want to get?

  • @SilverBackELTorro
    @SilverBackELTorro 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re keeping it real Bro. Good video.

  • @Dueem
    @Dueem 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video and really good points. I too "suffer" from this watch collecting ailment, and in addition, I also collect electric guitars. Over the years, I've noticed a common factor between these products. If I want a specific product, even if it is significantly more expensive than a similar look-alike from another manufacturer, it's more sensible to just save up for the more expensive model that you really want rather than cycling through similar models half a dozen times only to realize that you've ultimately spent as much or even more money on this cycling than what you really wanted. Naturally, money also gets wasted in this process, because that's just how it is.

  • @asirf.3634
    @asirf.3634 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I made multiple mistakes when i started buying luxury fashion bags n shoes. Now, that im moving forward into the watch world, im significantly more cautious with what suits me etc.

  • @Amaru_r
    @Amaru_r ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The last point happens to me a lot,
    instead of enjoying to the full my rolex collection (4 watches) im all the day thinking and over analyzing the gmt pepsi call that im waiting for a long time ,
    a gmt that i dont really need because i already have an expl 2, sometimes we just have to relax and enjoy more our hard earned watches wich are more than enough.
    We also tend to put our grail watch into a pedestal and when we achieve it soon another grail comes to our mind, we just have to enjoy our grear pieces relaxed

  • @scottelmore4894
    @scottelmore4894 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice! I sold off a Taurus 65 snub nose years ago and wish I still had that revolver. They can’t be found today for love or money.

  • @jhors7777
    @jhors7777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thank you for posting.

  • @swdmarcswd
    @swdmarcswd ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative and honest, thank you!

  • @seattlegrrlie
    @seattlegrrlie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So far I've been really lucky. I feel like my collection is petty complete. I wear all of them pretty regularly, some a little more than others but nothing is just sitting unworn. I'm not dying to buy the next watch, although I am pretty sure I've decided what it will be... but we'll see

  • @andrew811ful
    @andrew811ful 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man you are spot on with all your points about watch collecting.

    • @HarrisonElmore
      @HarrisonElmore  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad I was accurate! It's a fun addiction!

    • @andrew811ful
      @andrew811ful 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It definitely is

  • @baba.mkhulu
    @baba.mkhulu ปีที่แล้ว

    all good tips...but best of all...breitling is next. i can't wait... it's been years now... time's up, 'scuse the pun. 🙏🏽 ⌚