Wrist check: 42 mm Hamilton Pioneer Navy with the large sweep hand that actually uses the dial markings, unlike the newer ones that have a sub second hand yet are on the old fully marked white second dial. It is on a black NATO soft “seatbelt” strap. My every day watch.
I'm wearing my Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date today. Lots of visual interest on the dial; looks a bit big but it works on my 17 cm wrist. The Black Pearl looks great in the video. Originally I was thinking Omega when I was starting to get back into watches, but I couldn't find one that felt good on my wrist. Yesterday I was wearing my Citizen Super Titanium Zenshin White Dial Small Seconds, courtesy of one of my favorite watch vloggers; love the lightness of the watch and am extremely grateful....thanks Harrison!
Awesome recommendations!!! Tudor black bay line is a wonderful sporty choice. The Omega Aqua Terra is a great choice for a do everything luxury watch. 😊
All great watches Harrison. I would love it if you did another one of your photography videos. I know it's a lot of work but your last one was a masterpiece.
wrist check: Seiko SRPE61, gray dial DressKX. My first automatic watch and I can't go back to standard quartz, the sweeping second hand is just so nice.
getting iwc mark xx on non-bracelet is HUGE misstep imo - the bracelet is the BEST in the industry, period, and it is the main draw for this watch. You get a tool-less adjustment system, quick release, and micro-adjustment that's seamless integrated into the logo - this is just perfection. You are doing yourself a huge disservice getting it on leather or nato.
Be aware that the person that controls the availability of Rolex at the AD typically also handles the availability of Tudor. “Hot” Tudor models are also hard to get (even if the store safe is full of them). That person sells using contacts with flippers and VIPs (so that won’t be the person that you meet in store). It’s best to avoid stores with a coronet if you don’t care for their mind games. Build a “relationship” with a manufacturer’s boutique (cut out the jewler middleman).
I’d personally pick the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 200 over the 300. It’s classier looking with its steel bezel, IMHO. And a better size. The green dial version at 15:30 is killer.
I must be the only person who doesn't like a 6 o'clock date window. I prefer a No Date version of any watch, but if it must have a date, then I will only buy if the date is at 3 o'clock. I think I like the symmetry of the date window next to the crown. I wish I could see it differently as there are lots of watches that i would be interested in if it were not for the 6 o'clock date window.
I think the Speedmaster isn't the best choice for first time buyers. It's a manual watch and you could overwind it and break the movement. I think the best one for first time buyers is a time only watch that is automatic, get a feel for it and later down the road you can always buy watches with more complications.
To me a spring drive is a solid argument for first luxury watch because it gives you something completely unattainable (besides precious metals) at the affordable segment. While the movements or construction may not be on the same level as luxury you can get ceramic/sapphire bezels, on the flu micro adjust, and traveller's GMT movements at the affordable segment. You absolutely cannot get a spring drive at the affordable segment unless you get a stupid good deal on a used model.
While covering speedmaster he said its most expansive watch hes gonna cover in this video XD and we moved to rolex, IWC and Grand Sekio... you meant one of the cheapest?
I like it, the quality is good but yes it’s small. I have 8 inch wrists and I still like it though. It gives it the classic proportions which I like but might not suit everyone.
Wrist check: Aquaterra with a white teak dial and black strap.
The Omega FOIS is what I want ! Absolutely gorgeous ❤
Currently, wearing the older version. Found a late model in the 16000s with 2 years left on Omega warranty.
It’s called the “mark 20” because XX is Roman numerals for 20. Good video 👍🏻
Wrist check: 42 mm Hamilton Pioneer Navy with the large sweep hand that actually uses the dial markings, unlike the newer ones that have a sub second hand yet are on the old fully marked white second dial. It is on a black NATO soft “seatbelt” strap. My every day watch.
I'm wearing my Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date today. Lots of visual interest on the dial; looks a bit big but it works on my 17 cm wrist. The Black Pearl looks great in the video. Originally I was thinking Omega when I was starting to get back into watches, but I couldn't find one that felt good on my wrist. Yesterday I was wearing my Citizen Super Titanium Zenshin White Dial Small Seconds, courtesy of one of my favorite watch vloggers; love the lightness of the watch and am extremely grateful....thanks Harrison!
Awesome recommendations!!! Tudor black bay line is a wonderful sporty choice. The Omega Aqua Terra is a great choice for a do everything luxury watch. 😊
Longine is significantly affordable compared to the rest of the mentioned brands. To me, my luxury pick would be GS, tudor, omega, Cartier.
Hunter I’m wearing my Tudor Ranger today sir. Beautiful Twelve you have there!
very underrated watch but imho a lovely simple watch
Good selection. I'm wearing my green Bel Canto.
All great watches Harrison. I would love it if you did another one of your photography videos. I know it's a lot of work but your last one was a masterpiece.
The Tudor Monochrome is the best value right now. The Omega AT is also great but in 41mm. Way better size for men and better movement with the 8900.
Tudor BB 41 burgundy. My 1st and daily
Bulova Surveyor open heart blue, beautiful on wrist at Aud 199, love it
Although I have Tissot Seastar, but for first time buyers into luxury watches, Longines, always Longies that you will never be let down
Strangely enough, I just had a faulty Longines delivered from CH itself lol.
Currently wearing a Tudor Prince Date 34mm two-tone black dial
wrist check: Seiko SRPE61, gray dial DressKX. My first automatic watch and I can't go back to standard quartz, the sweeping second hand is just so nice.
Wrist check today: Longines Hydroconquest green dial on the bracelet.
Excellent video! You’re options are superb.
I’m just wondering. Why do people not talk more about the Omega Planet Ocean? Such a beautiful beast.
I like how you mentioned the hydroconquest gmt instead of the Zulu time. I think the hydroconquest gmt is slept on a bit
Agree. I hope they bring that out in titanium too.
That AT in 38mm… my gosh is beautiful in person. Tried at AD some time ago and still blown away
My vote goes for Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue. As I watch this video I have on my wrist the Damasko DS30.
Today, Tudor, Black Bay, Harrods edition.
Wrist check: Hamilton Khaki X-Wind in rose gold with the carbon dial
Looking forward to the review of the blue Longines Hydroconquest GMT.
Moonwatch with the sapphire sandwich was my first luxury watch. Then I got the Omega NTTD six months later. I would love the AT with a white dial.
Wrist check: seiko sne 589. Amazing watch! With an irezumi strap from uncle straps.
Rocking the Tudor Ranger for the past few days (today included)
getting iwc mark xx on non-bracelet is HUGE misstep imo - the bracelet is the BEST in the industry, period, and it is the main draw for this watch. You get a tool-less adjustment system, quick release, and micro-adjustment that's seamless integrated into the logo - this is just perfection. You are doing yourself a huge disservice getting it on leather or nato.
This. Absolutely regret not buying it on a bracelet now it’s gonna cost quite a bit more to buy on its own.
Glad I made the original black pearl comment on the new aqua terra. Very fitting name
Longines conquest heritage 35mm on a black morellato lizard strap, with longines pin buckle of course.
Wrist check tag aquaracer blue dial on rubber strap
Wrist check: Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT
Longines is the best brand for bang for buck. My first luxury watch was a 1965 Longines Grand Prize. My second - Longines Hydroconquest.
First time buyers going to the Rolex AD. Prepare for your first dissapointment.
Ain't that the truth! I've been on the list for going on 5 years now. I'm done with Rolex.
Well I can actually disagree there . I got the aforementioned 36mm OP within 3 months wait .
This isn't true. I recently got an explorer 36 at an AD within 1 week without purchase history. Perfect 1st luxury watch or 1-watch collection.
Even worse in Australia 🇦🇺
Rolex OP may be entry level, but because of demand and hype getting one at retail is a challenge especially the steel one.
Tudor looks awesome.
Wrist check: Bulova Accutron Spaceview N1
I appreciate the content as always.
Thanks mate
Wearing the grey dial CW12
Be aware that the person that controls the availability of Rolex at the AD typically also handles the availability of Tudor. “Hot” Tudor models are also hard to get (even if the store safe is full of them). That person sells using contacts with flippers and VIPs (so that won’t be the person that you meet in store). It’s best to avoid stores with a coronet if you don’t care for their mind games. Build a “relationship” with a manufacturer’s boutique (cut out the jewler middleman).
I went to a Rolex boutique. And almost 5 years on still waiting. I want a 41mm celebration. Granted that's not the watch I first went in for.
I’m wearing my Tudor Black Bay Pro 😎
Great video as always
Appreciate that mate
Wrist check - AT Black Pearl
What about PRX Carbon? Tested it?
Wrist check- Cartier santos L white dial
Wrist check: M.A.D editions “time to love”
I’d personally pick the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 200 over the 300. It’s classier looking with its steel bezel, IMHO. And a better size. The green dial version at 15:30 is killer.
Wish Longines would come out with a red and blue bezel GMT.
I like the skyflake more than the snowflake 😊
👍💪👏🫶❤️ on my wrist today Tissot Prx auto 40mm…
I must be the only person who doesn't like a 6 o'clock date window. I prefer a No Date version of any watch, but if it must have a date, then I will only buy if the date is at 3 o'clock. I think I like the symmetry of the date window next to the crown. I wish I could see it differently as there are lots of watches that i would be interested in if it were not for the 6 o'clock date window.
IWC MARK as alternative Oris Propilot ?
I think the Speedmaster isn't the best choice for first time buyers. It's a manual watch and you could overwind it and break the movement. I think the best one for first time buyers is a time only watch that is automatic, get a feel for it and later down the road you can always buy watches with more complications.
To me a spring drive is a solid argument for first luxury watch because it gives you something completely unattainable (besides precious metals) at the affordable segment. While the movements or construction may not be on the same level as luxury you can get ceramic/sapphire bezels, on the flu micro adjust, and traveller's GMT movements at the affordable segment. You absolutely cannot get a spring drive at the affordable segment unless you get a stupid good deal on a used model.
If I’m looking for an IWC Mark XVIII, do I ask for the ex-vee-eye-eye-eye?
Wrist Check today Seiko Spb143 with olive green NATO
Wrist check: Seiko SRPC95K1 "Nemo"
Wrist check: Tissot PRX green dial, recenty put it on an emerald green Delugs rubber strap and absolutely love it
Today a Hamilton Pan Europ (with a blue dial on the nato).
Powermatic?
Wristcheck - Casio Illuminator SS
Wrist check today: Hamilton jazz master open heart
Love how he talks very fast at the start and very slow at the end of every sentence. Impressive.
Why thank you
Wrist check today: Certina DS Skeleton ❤
Great selection 😊
Any time i see someone recommend a mark series IWC, i think of the longines spirit. Same quality, just as good heritage, and less than half the price.
Black Bay 36 black on a green rubber strap
I got myself a green seamaster for my first luxury watch i love it
While covering speedmaster he said its most expansive watch hes gonna cover in this video XD and we moved to rolex, IWC and Grand Sekio... you meant one of the cheapest?
Wrist check: Blue Captain Cook on beads of rice
Wrist check: tag Heuer aquaracer chrono automatic. Like your c.w your rocking the dials awesome.
Today I’m working in the garden, so my Seiko “Arnie” Tropical Lagoon is on-wrist.
If youre Harrison, who's Chisholm Hunter?
I'm sorry but a nato as a first strap because you might be too scared to scratch the bracelet? If that's the case, just buy a cheaper watch.
Wrist check: GS Snowflake on the factory bracelet.
First time luxury watch buyers are probably going to spend significantly less. Probably more like Tissot and Hamilton. 😊
Wrist check: Casio baby-g Pokemon Pikachu edition.
Something that is not talked much is how smooth the movement are in the Tag watches
Speedy first watch to break on the moon.😂 Having to be bailed out by you know who
wearing Sinn U50 tegimented.
Mark XX?
What’s wrong with the Mark XX? Very solid GADA watch.
@@Angry_GnomeI think it's the reference to him saying XX instead of 20.
@@loucaskalliantasis9370 Ahhhh missed that lol
#1 wins
The longines Hydroconquest GMT is stunning 😍
the Longines Master Collection with the Salmon/gold face is .... a banger. A seriously pretty and understated watch
Wrist check - Christoper Ward C65 Dune
Yesss nice bro .
Seen 1 in the wild today the cream dial suprised to see a CW in public, it looked a little small though how do you find it?
I like it, the quality is good but yes it’s small. I have 8 inch wrists and I still like it though. It gives it the classic proportions which I like but might not suit everyone.
@stephenhocking9467 thanks for the reply yes bet it is slightly small on 8" mine is 6 3/4" so prob be ok would have thought :)
good choice. saw a guy on holiday 2 weeks ago with a Bel Canto in purple... he was kinda shocked when i mentioned it.
Wrist check: Oris big crown propilot GMT Rega limited edition. Only big hands and wrists need apply!
Wrist check : tissot prx 35mm blue
Excellent selections! All of these put together would be a completely killer collection. Longine(s) is silent...
Wrist check= Omega Seamaster 300 white dial, OEM rubber strap
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Recommending a manual wind watch for a first time luxury watch buyer is a mistake.
Harrison, wait until your hair goes grey! That signals the advance of ageing!
I think I’ll be bald before that point RIP 😂😂
On the wrist today is my Breitling Avenger 43mm
3rd thumb up !
No Breitling?
'XX'? It's TWENTY
The more i see IWC. The more I think I want one. But I really want a great skeleton as well. Torn with IWC and a Panerai 🤔
Il mio primo orologio importante è stato il moonwatch ❤
Breitling SuperOcean 44 did it for me as first watch. awesome unique look