Save Thousands with this Luxury Watch Buying Hack
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
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I release 3 videos per week, all watch related, including reviews, first impressions and general watch related topics.
I try very hard to diversify my content. Featuring known watch brands, microbrands, Aliexpress. Some I have purchased new, others second hand.
The majority of the watches that I feature I have purchased. I buy them to enjoy, wear, have in my collection. I then also feature them on this channel.
Being a smaller channel it is challenging to cover the cost of all the watches that I buy and partly because of this I have become an affiliate member with a number of companies including Aliexpress and Ashford.com.
If you are looking for watches from well known brands then it is worth checking out:
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As an affiliate member I may leave affiliate links in the descriptions of videos. These links will direct you to the watches that I’ve experienced, reviewed and would certainly recommend. If you choose to use those links I will earn a very small commission.
Thank you very much if you choose to use those links.
Below are affiliate links for my absolute favourite watches on Aliexpress. Each of them I have owned and had positive experiences with the stores that they are linked to.
Hruodland Turbine Pilot (The best watch on Aliexpress…… yes I said it):
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Escapement Time Type-B Flieger H0292 (Incredible. So well made and a joy to wear):
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Gustav Becker (This one surprised me how much I love it):
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Merkur Skin diver (just incredible)
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Steeldive 1970 (because everyone should have one)
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It's all part of the fun. Getting the watch you love for the best price. Then the watch has a story you can regale your friends with at social engagements. Unless my wife is around, then I just say "What, this old thing, I found it on the beach next to an old pop top metal detecting." Thanks James!
Hahahahaha. My wife laughed at that too.
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Great video James! Really appreciate you sharing this with your viewers, not everyone can drop thousands of $ on watches every month, your method is shrewd, clever and practical for us normal folks who have to save to get watches we want, cheers mate 😊
Thank you. I try very hard to maximise the watch that I get for my money.
And if I find a trick that seems to work then I want others to have this information.
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Well done James. Great lesson and great story. Thank you. I can see myself doing the same. Well done and very nice watch!
It saved me lots and I’ve ended up with a fantastic watch. It was also fun hunting for a bargain
Very sensible 👍. I've never seen the appeal of spending extra for new old stock, because as you said it is going to need servicing anyway.
That’s what I’m thinking too.
Great process and well thought through. I hope you have many years of enjoyment wearing this beautiful watch.
Thank you
Good information. That piece looks really nice. Thank you and Cheers!
It had turned out to be an amazing watch that I am wearing a lot.
Great idea and process, but…. If you want to sell, aren’t the lack of papers going to be important.
It can sometimes put some potential buyers off. But I’ve never had an issue selling any watch.
Nice purchase James. On the stated servicing after say 5 years, wouldn’t that be based upon daily wearing of the watch? If it’s an occasional wear, I would think, assume the service would not be required at that time frame. A lot of my vintage watches, as in exceed 80 years, still wind & still keep surprisingly good time!
It's more about the oils etc, regardless of if the watch is used or not. o-rings, oils and greases breakdown over time as opposed to usage.
I’m comfortable letting some watches go a very long time without servicing however am aware that some of these more complicated movements really should be looked after.
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Hello from the UK …. Is it me or is James looking more like Paul Hogan by the day??????
Love your content fab channel!
Hahahahahaha. That’s not a knife…….
Admire your meticulous dedication to gathering repair and service quotes from factory and adding the reconditioning costs to the purchase of a preowned timepiece. I wonder if all factories are accommodating to provide quotes as I’ve heard of bad experiences from others dealing with certain luxury brands 🤔
Thank you. I know some are good. Others terrible.
@@WATCHingJames good to know Montblanc is looking after their aftersales well
Another Great Informative Video ! Thank you James 👍
Thank you
Hi James
Thanks for great content on your channel
I also have a hack I use I love Hamilton and Certina watches I live in the U.K. and there is a U.K. service centre (same place for both brands )
I buy second hand but still within the 2 year warranty and with proof of purchase I have saved at least 50% on retail price
I then email them and Question the timing accuracy I’ve done this 3 times
In each case they have sent me a travel case with free packing and postage
It takes about 6-10 weeks but I have always had a watch returned with great accuracy a full service, clean and polished with branded travel case all for no cost
With a certina I asked if they could add a link for me while it was there that cost nine pounds and 10 pence
This is a little cheeky but I have had 3 watches serviced and returned like new for £9.10
Great service from the swatch group in the U.K.
great channel keep up the good work Brian from U.K.
Wonderful.
That is a great way to do it.
I’ll have to see if I can do the same here in Oz
Not cool. Gaming the system, taking advantage of good companies.
Then you wonder why fewer and fewer companies provide such great customer service and leniency.
Cool tip
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I sell the bracelet since I prefer straps and it’s an instant discount
That’s a great idea in that situation.
Enjoy it👌🏻🤗
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Grey market is a great way to save on a brand new watch
Definitely. There are some particular brands I would never consider RRP. They are so much cheaper grey market
My next purchase will be a perpetual calendar. And I won't purchase another watch until then.
Now that would be very nice.
Good video thanks James. I find Outlets are a good place to purchase recently discontinued watches. I purchased Tissots and Hamiltons and have save at least 33% sometimes even 60% if there is a sale. Almost all those watches have the full warranty apart from one which was shop worn and ran a little slow, but the shop sent it back to Swatch group for free and its a lot more accurate now.
That’s great to hear. It’s definitely worth the effort finding the bargains.
Fine vid Bud!
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Great process James!
I’ll definitely use your strategy for a purchase of value
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Best buying hack - select the Relax model your your choice, wait for the Ali sale and buy the Pagani, if you are going to collect watches, collect cheap watches otherwise you are going to be poor very quick, spending 1000s on luxury watches is crazy, you have to ask yourself how can they sell quality watches for 50 quid on Ali which are pretty much the same as 8000 quid so called luxury watches
Probably the best advice. But I can’t seem to stick to it 😁
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Well done James but that's àlot of money for a pen 😊😊only joking mate 🎉🎉
Hahahahaha. They are very expensive pens so not sure if I saved enough to buy one.
Not that I’m buying one.
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