On my wrist today is my recently acquired Monta Triumph black dial. It's ridiculously comfortable on wrist. It's nice and thin at 9.6mm, yet has 150 meters of water resistance.
Nice video Harrison. I’m not there on the servicing - many dealers have told me if it’s not losing much time, don’t worry. Just got my wife’s constellation serviced - first time in 22 years! If I took my watches in every 2-3 years it’d be - oh yikes, a lot of money. I just had 3 of my watches serviced - one was at the 12 year mark, one was 6 years and the other I’m not actually sure! 2 went into boutiques and the other to an AD - boutiques were a bit more expensive (both Richmond brands) but they both gave a 2 year guarantee, which is appreciated. On your last point, so true. For a couple of my watches, absolutely I change the strap by season, and sometimes just by mood. The look is transformed and it’s like having many more watches at a fraction of the price!
Thanks for sharing your personal experience. Shows a clear mental approach that many couldn’t do. I buy watches to wear and agree completely with the point about not buying as an investment. I agree in principle with your point on servicing costs but you really don’t need to do it as often as manufacturers want you to. I bought my Omega Speedmaster Reduced new in 1992 and wore it everyday for about 30years and only had it serviced twice.
i have on my Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Roberto Clemente limited edition. It's special to me because it was my first real watch and it has the number 333/3000.
Harrison you rock!! Love the content as always and I find you inspiring. Keep up your passion because you’re bloody good at it my friend. Cheers! - Phil from Long Island NY
Have my Omega Speedmaster 57 Green dial on. And it ties into the last point. I swapped it from the bracelet onto a green Omega nato yesterday and its completely transformed the watch. Makes the green dial pop more with a matching strap and even though its a very polished case it immediately takes on a far more tool watch feel.
Very interesting content. Personal experience and input are the most valuable in my opinion. Servicing is the most underrated aspect of this hobby of ours. Not only is it necessary but also costly. And should be considered when buying a watch.
"My Omega Seamaster"...😅😂 I love it. I'm glad you love your Omega Seamaster... I own the grey dial. I love mine also. I did much research before discovering they existed. I work in a high electronic exposed career. I wanted an automatic with high accuracy, great lumen, high anti-magnetic properties that looked good in all attire. First, I went with a pre-owned Roadmaster Ball, the lumen was great, but the accuracy wasn't good because it needed service, (another story). the anti-magnetic wasn't enough. Then I went with a new Engineer III Dreamer Ball directly from Ball Watch. Wow the lumen on this is even better than the preowned. accuracy is much better it also has 1 Mil Gauss Anti-magnetic. As a mechanical watch lover, I search more on what I was looking for and found the Omega Aqua Terra. I loved the specs because it had all I was looking for as a daily wearer. but when I went into Omega Boutique to see it on my wrist, I found out photos don't do these dials justice. In person they look so much better. And as I spoke about Lume the Seamaster was shown to me and its dial design to my eyes fit my everyday wear likes. and the accuracy is so awesome for a mechanical automatic. the only thing my Ball watch has over the Omega is the Tritium Lume. With all that said, feel free to say how much you love your Seamaster. Great selection of an everyday watch!
Great video Harrison. I heartily concur with point 1 re straps: nato, bracelets are my thing. Lived in Scotland for 4 and a half years in the past. Beautiful part of the world. Thanks for sharing your insights and warm regards from Madrid.
On wrist: Today I am running errands and helping my kid clean their car, so it is the Timex Ironman. Grey/silver case with a mid-blue bezel and orange Timex logo up top.
You're right about watch size. I thought that Tissot prx 35 will be better for me and checked both size. Now I'm happy owner of 40 mm ice blue version. I've 16 mm wrist but on top have 51 mm 52 mm if this helps anyone.
If you’ve purchased your watch within the last 15 years you do Not need to service at any set intervals especially if the watch is not worn everyday and is part of a larger rotation. Newer watches use synthetic oils that do not gunk up, degrade, or evaporate like older mineral oils. Periodically check them on a timegrapher and if the amp is between 230-315, small bear error, not running fast or slow then there is absolutely no reason to submit the watch to an intervention that may ultimately introduce issues that were not originally there.
Exactly right, I was going to type what you just said but just couldn't be bothered. It's so obvious oils have come a long way in the last 15-20 years, well said!
How about: it never ends, there’s always that “next watch then I’m done”. But when you have it, there’s another… 😅 Try to enjoy it as a journey and hobby rather than trying to reach a final destination.
Box and papers are kinda like "swiss made". It might mean something, but usually it means nothing, and doesn't guarantee anything. Condition is key, and knowledge(either you should be able to validate the watch or someone who's a pro, papers are easily created/faked and boxes can be bought).
I could care less about High end watches I am Hard on Jewelry, I am a Mechanic, I just Bagged Not One but 2 Luminox Watches , Midway is having a sale , and any one who knows about Luminox they almost are never on Sale!!! and the Prices are insane !!!!
There is ONE spec you can always use - it’s different for everybody, and won’t work for the biggest of boys, but lug to lug doesn’t lie. I won’t wear every watch with a L2L of up to 50mm, but I can. At 51mm, it’s too big. It overhangs my wrist. Nothing else matters. Figure out your L2L limit, and you can use that one spec to rule certain watches out.
This video is fantastic for people just getting into the hobby, and this is a large part of his target audience. Is it accurate to call beginner guidance cliche?
On my wrist today is my recently acquired Monta Triumph black dial. It's ridiculously comfortable on wrist. It's nice and thin at 9.6mm, yet has 150 meters of water resistance.
Nice video Harrison. I’m not there on the servicing - many dealers have told me if it’s not losing much time, don’t worry. Just got my wife’s constellation serviced - first time in 22 years! If I took my watches in every 2-3 years it’d be - oh yikes, a lot of money. I just had 3 of my watches serviced - one was at the 12 year mark, one was 6 years and the other I’m not actually sure! 2 went into boutiques and the other to an AD - boutiques were a bit more expensive (both Richmond brands) but they both gave a 2 year guarantee, which is appreciated. On your last point, so true. For a couple of my watches, absolutely I change the strap by season, and sometimes just by mood. The look is transformed and it’s like having many more watches at a fraction of the price!
Thanks for sharing your personal experience. Shows a clear mental approach that many couldn’t do. I buy watches to wear and agree completely with the point about not buying as an investment. I agree in principle with your point on servicing costs but you really don’t need to do it as often as manufacturers want you to. I bought my Omega Speedmaster Reduced new in 1992 and wore it everyday for about 30years and only had it serviced twice.
Cheers Ian!
i have on my Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Roberto Clemente limited edition. It's special to me because it was my first real watch and it has the number 333/3000.
Harrison you rock!! Love the content as always and I find you inspiring. Keep up your passion because you’re bloody good at it my friend. Cheers! - Phil from Long Island NY
Appreciate that Phil, thank you!
Have my Omega Speedmaster 57 Green dial on. And it ties into the last point. I swapped it from the bracelet onto a green Omega nato yesterday and its completely transformed the watch. Makes the green dial pop more with a matching strap and even though its a very polished case it immediately takes on a far more tool watch feel.
Very interesting content. Personal experience and input are the most valuable in my opinion.
Servicing is the most underrated aspect of this hobby of ours. Not only is it necessary but also costly. And should be considered when buying a watch.
"My Omega Seamaster"...😅😂 I love it. I'm glad you love your Omega Seamaster... I own the grey dial. I love mine also. I did much research before discovering they existed. I work in a high electronic exposed career. I wanted an automatic with high accuracy, great lumen, high anti-magnetic properties that looked good in all attire. First, I went with a pre-owned Roadmaster Ball, the lumen was great, but the accuracy wasn't good because it needed service, (another story). the anti-magnetic wasn't enough. Then I went with a new Engineer III Dreamer Ball directly from Ball Watch. Wow the lumen on this is even better than the preowned. accuracy is much better it also has 1 Mil Gauss Anti-magnetic. As a mechanical watch lover, I search more on what I was looking for and found the Omega Aqua Terra. I loved the specs because it had all I was looking for as a daily wearer. but when I went into Omega Boutique to see it on my wrist, I found out photos don't do these dials justice. In person they look so much better. And as I spoke about Lume the Seamaster was shown to me and its dial design to my eyes fit my everyday wear likes. and the accuracy is so awesome for a mechanical automatic. the only thing my Ball watch has over the Omega is the Tritium Lume. With all that said, feel free to say how much you love your Seamaster. Great selection of an everyday watch!
Great video Harrison. I heartily concur with point 1 re straps: nato, bracelets are my thing. Lived in Scotland for 4 and a half years in the past. Beautiful part of the world. Thanks for sharing your insights and warm regards from Madrid.
Thanks mate
Great points indeed!
Hey Harrison. Today I've been working wearing my Seiko SNK809 on an Uncle Straps Z199 matching bracelet.
Epic, you’re loving the Seiko’s recently!
@@ChisholmHunterOfficial it's where we all start, no?
On wrist: Today I am running errands and helping my kid clean their car, so it is the Timex Ironman. Grey/silver case with a mid-blue bezel and orange Timex logo up top.
You're right about watch size. I thought that Tissot prx 35 will be better for me and checked both size. Now I'm happy owner of 40 mm ice blue version. I've 16 mm wrist but on top have 51 mm 52 mm if this helps anyone.
On the wrist: Omega Seamster 300M, blue dial, on the OEM blue deployant strap.
Epic!! Ever thought of the white 👀?
@@ChisholmHunterOfficial I have, but I have the Polar Explorer II, which fills all my white dial needs 🙂
Great video. What brand/model flashlight is on your desk?
If you’ve purchased your watch within the last 15 years you do Not need to service at any set intervals especially if the watch is not worn everyday and is part of a larger rotation. Newer watches use synthetic oils that do not gunk up, degrade, or evaporate like older mineral oils. Periodically check them on a timegrapher and if the amp is between 230-315, small bear error, not running fast or slow then there is absolutely no reason to submit the watch to an intervention that may ultimately introduce issues that were not originally there.
Exactly right, I was going to type what you just said but just couldn't be bothered. It's so obvious oils have come a long way in the last 15-20 years, well said!
How about: it never ends, there’s always that “next watch then I’m done”. But when you have it, there’s another… 😅
Try to enjoy it as a journey and hobby rather than trying to reach a final destination.
As Paul Thorpe has said watch addiction is a sickness! 😂
Milguass white dial, on a blue leather bund strap, to match my jumper
Longines master collection moonphase. I notice the moon is waxing in its first quarter just now… nice!
Nice vid, mate.
Thanks bud!
Today im wearing my Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical on the bracelet, fucking love this watch
Box and papers are kinda like "swiss made". It might mean something, but usually it means nothing, and doesn't guarantee anything. Condition is key, and knowledge(either you should be able to validate the watch or someone who's a pro, papers are easily created/faked and boxes can be bought).
I don't know about servicing a seiko or San Martin
All of them so so true!!! 👏💪👍❤️❤️
Appreciate that bud!
Tag Heuer Glassbox Skipper on wrist today!
We are reviewing one of these at the moment!
@@ChisholmHunterOfficial Can’t wait to see the review, it’s a phenomenal piece, very impressed by Tag Heuer’s recent work.
wish my hydraconquest was a strap monster, but its the biggest pain in hell to get the bracelet off, haha!
I could care less about High end watches I am Hard on Jewelry, I am a Mechanic, I just Bagged Not One but 2 Luminox Watches , Midway is having a sale , and any one who knows about Luminox they almost are never on Sale!!! and the Prices are insane !!!!
There is ONE spec you can always use - it’s different for everybody, and won’t work for the biggest of boys, but lug to lug doesn’t lie. I won’t wear every watch with a L2L of up to 50mm, but I can. At 51mm, it’s too big. It overhangs my wrist. Nothing else matters.
Figure out your L2L limit, and you can use that one spec to rule certain watches out.
Momentum Altas 38 Full Lume on a green rubber strap.
Not really into strap swapping. I prefer the watch as it comes. Its a bit like adding aftermarket stuff to cars.
Adding aftermarket on a car doesn’t mean less value. Not necessarily, it just depends on what
What no one tells ME about watch collecting : found some handsome lad named Harrison and he lead me to buy a Casio watch
Ahahaha appreciate you mate
Wrist check: Bulova Lunar Pilot PVD on a black and navy NATO
Service after three years? Seiko perhaps. A recent Tudor? Never! Rather 10
Lug to lug matters more than diameter. Hamilton khaki king on the wrist today
Modern lubrication should last you much longer than 3 years.
Wearing my Rolex Datejust 16203
Still wearing my Apple Watch Series 4 that I wore last night.
I think you’re really exaggerating service intervals again.
Servicing a watch every two three years is complete nonsense. Ask any experienced watchmaker!
cliche content.. 10 mins wasted ill nv get back
If you watch this channel drink every time Harrison says seamaster 😂😂😂
it’s cliche because it’s true, this video is for people just getting started with their watch collection
Thanks wish UA-cam dislikes were back
This video is fantastic for people just getting into the hobby, and this is a large part of his target audience. Is it accurate to call beginner guidance cliche?
Not going to spend money on expensive watches that cost more than a used car.
Oh no!