The smaller watch is something I'm starting to learn to enjoy - I have a few 34mm to 38mm watches that I really am loving more and more ... and I have an 8' wrist.
My is 35 mm, wearing it in a miliatay few decades and was nevery hyped that it is too small. The larger size would be impratcical when being in the filed.
Solid advice 1-4 but I disagree on the "small watches" advice. I wear dress watches most of the time and they look good to me in the 33mm-36mm range. I'm 5'9" with a 6.75 inch wrist FWIW. But I like the fact that so many guys have been brainwashed into thinking these watches are "too small" or "for women." It drives down the prices.
I think it is very unfortunate that so many men are too self conscious to wear a "small" watch. I can wear a 32mm dress watch and it looks great! I even get compliments on it. I think its mostly in guys heads. If you like the watch, wear it. Most people don't look at your wrist anyway.
You are so right about size. I am a small person, 5 foot 3 inches, and wearing “normal” mans watch of 42mm or more looks silly on me. The better manufacturers realise that people come in all shapes and sizes, so they make “mid-size” versions of their classics. I have a mid-size Rolex Datejust, a mid-size Omega Seamaster James Bond automatic and a mid-size Oris pointer date big crown and they are all a joy to wear.
My late Aunt gave me a Cartier watch,. Even though this watch had a great reputation, I preferred my Casio, because the Casio gives exact time, it's an atomic watch. And this watch was easier to read and this watch gives me the date. I found the Casio watch more practical. A watch gives me extremely valuable information and I want this information accurate and accessible.
I bought the Invicta Grand Diver based on your recommendation. Have money for Omega/Rolex but just getting into watches and waiting to reach a big life goal to buy that as a reward.
My dress watch is a $100 Skagen I bought on sale at Nordy's for $50. It's neat and tidy in design, all titanium, very slim and super light. What's not to like? My racing watch is a stainless-steel Invicta my wife bought for me for maybe $100 because it was cheap, and it's been with me long enough to be scraped up and bloodied on the trails. I don't protect it. It's a cheap watch, but I value it because of the adventures it has been with me on. I detest the look of some uber-expensive diver watches, over-sized pilot watches and fancy chronographs adorning otherwise extremely average wrists. It's not like most Rolex wearers are adventurers. I'd hazard a minority of Omega or Breitling owners fly, dive, race or explore. Worst, these watches do not display frugality. Just an opinion. I like your video.
I agree with your advice. Best part is, you’re speaking from real experience and it’s well worth listening to. Cheers and looking forward to your next video👍🏻
Hey Mr A Came to the party a little late regarding your channel but I’m really enjoying the content you’re putting out. Very informative and concise and I do enjoy your “talky “ presentation. This was a great topic it’s easy to be impulsive or influenced to make some bad choices in this watch collecting hobby. Maybe rule number 6 could have been just take your time before jumping in to another purchase. Keep up the good work.
I think vintage gold-plated can be fine, if it's a hard to find model. Also, I think wearing small vintage is subjective. I have a 32mm steel Omega Seamaster from 1958 which I really like, it's just how they were made back then. But then, my recent purchase is a Panerai 1950 47mm.
Good video, good advice. I own a couple of vintage pieces... I've been lucky enough not to have issues yet but I rotate my watches and don't wear them every day. When it comes to service, I take care of it myself, being servicing pocket and wristwatches for over 10 years. Watch size does matter but at least a nice 33-36 mm solid gold on ones collection is a must have for special occasions.
Pretty cool that you can service your own watches....if I could do that I would buy riskier watches that really speak to me. Thanks for watching and sharing.
I know many people hate it and I also think that mechanical watches are better but if you buy a decent quality watch, quarz is awesome. They last for decades and if the quarz movement breaks...it can be replaced or fixed, which won't cost 500$ +
I have a 38mm SKX015. I enjoy wearing it even though it looks a little small on my wrist. I find that 40-42mm watches are the perfect size for me. And my SKX is already rare so it's a plus.
Well done as usual, my friend. There are some Swatches out there (albeit older ones from the 80s) that sell for thousands on the collector's market. You bought a Skagen? Christ on a crutch, I gotta go lie down.
I have a golden plated watch from 1959, wearing it daily past 30 years, not just as a dress watch but also mountaineering, travel... still in a mint condition.
Skagens are actually really nice watches, they are really high quality. I’ve had mine for almost 3 years wearing it almost every day and it’s still holding up great.
Bought a Frederique Constant manufacture PVD rose gold. I have no intention of selling it and it gets worn on more formal occasions. I am very happy with it. However, I get the anti plating sentiment and the reasoning behind it.
I have several gold plated Soviet vintage watches from the 1970s and 80s and the plating on every one is as new. Perhaps the Soviets produced better quality.
Anthony. I have a 2 tone gold plated Tag Heuer 200m Pro from 1986, a quartz one. It has been on the wrist as an everyday watch for 25 years. Yes, if you stare at it, you can see that the plating is thin in places in the bezel now, but it does not make the watch look any crappy because it is not so obvious. I feel that if after so much usage you can see signs of wear, it is not so terrible. Particularly if the watch is one you like! Given this experience with Tag Heuer, I do not see the point of paying much more €€€ to get something in solid gold.
Generally great advice. Although I don't think getting someone a Skagen was a bad idea for you. A new Skagen can be had for like 60ish if you shop around. If you pay retail, then it's 150ish give or take. They can certainly last for at least the battery life, probably longer, and, unfortunately, the better-bang-for-the-buck companies don't always offer those same minimalist looks (though Seiko has some gorgeous dress watches in the 100 range). Obviously Skagen and the like do not even compare to a watch which doesn't even compare to a Nomos, but it's like 3-5% the price. Price per wear isn't bad, especially when you consider the cost to clean or maintain the Nomos, and you can test the waters to gauge what you or other people prefer.
I would feel more uncomfortable wearing a 44mm watch than a 32mm watch. Wearing a 32mm watch just tells everybody you don't care about what they think and you just wear what you like. I wear a 24x36 Girard P with pride and I have a couple of 34-36 other watches and my SKX007 rarely gets any wrist time purely because of its size. I had a friend who thought my watches were so small, but then he got into watches and now he's exactly like me, I feel like there's a correlation between your interest and the size decreasement (If that makes any sense), I might be wrong but I've seen it a lot. I totally get your point though, however it seams like we're going down a bit in size in general which is really cool imo
Hello Anthony. New subscriber here. I’m guilty of being a sucker for gold dress watches. They are like cat nip to me. I pay way below £100 knowing that they will likely only last a couple of years. I wouldn’t say Skagen are a fashion watch. They’ve been around for a few decades, long before the Daniel Wellington and MVMT Brigade came into being. They are smart minimal slim quartz watches. I’ve had one for 10 years as my beater and will never get rid of it 😁
Gold plating = electrochemical process where micron levels of gold are adhered to the product. It will wear off after time, affected by chemicals and shampoos and body chemistry. Rolled Gold Plating = (old school) is actual gold (very thin layer) bonded to a base metal (like tin or whatever paper clip is made of) but the top surface has actual layer of gold, but still not enough that you can cut and get any gold weight. They will last a lot longer (like vintage watches) but due to the metals used in the base they can oxidize and tarnish or turn over time. Gold Application = true gold (14k or 18k) on a watch, usually on the dials or bezel. Don’t get gold bracelet watches - it’s soft and will wear down. Not for everyday use!! Hope this helps, I am in the jewelry mfg industry (but like watches lol)
Thanks for this video. While always a watch fan I have only recently decided to start putting together a modest collection. Certainly many videos out there on the subject seem to throw caution to the wind and consideration of all the consequences of buying this or that type or brand of watch is something that is hardly given mention at all. So, thanks for being that consideration to the market!
Some people have already commented on this but it’s also a mistake to buy watches that are too big for your wrist. I have a 7 inch wrist and anything over 40-41mm just looks silly. I’m a big Seiko 5 fan and I now have 4 of them, all in the 37-39mm range. They’re dirt cheap, relatively speaking of course, and a great value IMO.
malbug agree. I’ve lost weight and my wrist are 6.25-6.5 42mm is the biggest which is my skx but prefer smaller like 37. Received a SKX013 midsize last week and fell in love with it! I do wish I didn’t have girly arms bc there’s not many good looking small watches that I can afford besides Seiko5
Jon The bracelets on the Seiko 5s are kinda crummy but you can get some decent looking leather straps for around $20-$25 and it makes the watches look a lot more expensive. Plus, there’s so many to choose from you’re bound to find something you like. Glad you like your SKX013. It is a shame though that there aren’t more affordable watches in that 36-39 range from other watch makers.
Great video with well needed home truths...You're spot on about servicing costs on vintage watches. Been into vintage Omegas for quite a few years but recently I've been moving away from vintage after some very expensive repair/servicing bills on them. Latest was £450 on a 1954 Omega Seamaster. Lovely watch with a roulette wheel calendar which needed a new mainspring and other bits replaced plus a service. £450!!! Ouch!!! Replaced some of my vintage Omegas with a Rolex Explorer 36mm (love it, love it) and bought an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Quartz as my every day, pick it up, put it on, don't worry about it watch. Still have a few vintage Omegas but now they get very little 'wrist time' and will probably all be sold by the end of the year. :-(
Thanks for the feedback.... I certainly get the love for vintage watches...I've owned my share. The anxiety about repairs however got to me and I like you sold them.
Excellent advice. Back in the 80s I bought a bi colour dress Raymond Weil. Paid a $1000 for it AND its Quartz! It matched my wedding ring, it's small too at around 36mm. Saw one advertised recently for £100! HOWEVER I still like it and its very thin too, it mainly gets worn for weddings or with a suit. Not all bad either as I bought it on my first trip to the USA so it will always remind me of that. I also inherited a 1948 Rolex but at 30mm it's unwearable. An Omega too much nicer and 35mm so I have worn that one a couple of times. I would never be tempted to buy vintage. Fortunately I have not fallen into any of the other traps but had I watched this video, or know what I know now, things might of been different.
Raymond Weil tried to position their watches as higher-end ones indeed. Quite expensive for that one in the eighties. Another brand who did the same was EBEL.
Gold electro plate, avoid. But gold filled is different. Many expensive pocket watches came wih gold filled cases. Gold filled means a sheet of gold is heat and pressure rolled onto a base metal rather than a micro plated gold layer. Gold filled will last for many years before wearing throughl
What’s your opinion on titanium made watches, Anthony ? Does the “matt” and very scratch visible surface on the case and bracelet scares you ? I’m thinking on the Pelagos. It’s light, but if we need to polish it, it’s impossible (I don’t like polished cases, but sometimes we need to overcome deep dings)
Excellent advice J Anthony, I prefer stainless steel watches then gold plated watches because the fake gold always fade away. It is better to buy an Invicta or Seiko watch then a fashion watches. I have heard of story of lower middle class people buying a cheap used Mercedes, BMW and Audi and unable to pay the expensive cost to fixed the car. I agree people should stay away of watches with high complications. People should not buy a vintage watches if there are no parts available for repair. I like my watch big and visible, at least 40 mm. TV star Ellen Degeneres wears men watches.
I' happy with most of your viewpoint. However, wrist size probably determines watch diameter.....although oversize watches can look great on the fairer sex.
Many of the vintage watches are gold filled. This is usually a very durable and long lasting finish. It is a layer of gold bonded to base metal. I don't believe they make gold filled anymore. Too expensive to make. The gold plating on the new watches is terrible. Just a few micros of electroplate which will wear out very quickly.
I own two Rolex’s which are not my most expensive watches by far but are my most expensive watches to service. Rolex replacement parts and frequency of Rolex’s needing service makes me personally add them to my not very interested in watches any more. I’m 6’4” with a 7.25” wrist and still prefer 36-40mm watches, for myself anything over 40mm seems to become uncomfortable to wear. I do like that the very recent trend in watches is to become a bit smaller again, went from tacky Breitling or bell and Ross beast sized watches to more like nomos 36-39mm or Rolex sized watches 35-40mm. I think even bell and Ross has trimmed back from 44-45mm to 42mm. Those large heavy watches just aren’t comfortable to wear all day. I’ll take a nomos any day as my all day watch or A. Lange and Sohne, nice light weight, thinner and comfortable with great in house movement.
Your comments on size, finding parts for vintage watches, factoring in servicing to the purchase cost, especially when buying complicated watches or brands in the upper tier of watch making are spot on. I have only 2 gold plated new watches but some years ago. They’re fine for dress purposes, but generally I avoid them when buying new. If buying vintage, it can be a different story, as long as the plating/capping/ gold fill is in good condition, but only when using for dress or office work purposes, nit active, outdoorsie activities. Chrome plated is a no no. Gold can be replayed, chrome not so much. As for the fashion watch, minimalist craze, I don’t like it either, but as you’ve said yourself, occasionally they have their place as jewellery bling wrist candy. Again, they’ve got to be cheap and cheerful, no more than a $100 I think. Thankfully, I’ve avoided them all together, even though I see them everywhere every day. Just my take on what you’ve said. Cheers.
Yeah....I would consider that watch an exception...I was generalizing. Though the movement may be hard to service the plating was done decently and the movement is nice. 34mm is still somewhat wearable if you have smaller wrists.
This is why I have a 16 year old honda civic that has given me zero problems and It's even boosted! I wot redline her at least 2 times per day...for 16 years fifteen of which on boost. That's over (and at least) 11,680 wide open throttle, redlines! haha! Valves still in check. Transmission is perfect because I change it's oil and know how to drive. My car is a G-Shock. :p Speaking of which, we can't go wrong with a G-Shock!
I was looking at buying a cheapish Seiko automatic but I am well scared off. I will stick to my quartz Seiko SQ from 1975 , More recent Lorus chronograph, Roamer gold dress watch c.15yrs old all accurate and trouble free.
i think the fifth tip is a matter of habit. I thought anything less than 40 mm on my wrist would be ridiculous but vintage watches of 35 and 36 mm are also a good size. In the beginning it looks off, but after a couple of times it looked more and more natural. I also got the Bulova Accutron 214 Spaceview, but that was really too small with a size of only 32 mm. No wonder I sold it later :-)
Hey man, I have a Skagen in the lineup. I bought it in 2003. It still works, and almost Swatch Skin thin. Titanium even! Man, for the 80 bucks, I love it.
What’s your opinion on Longines dress watch with leather strap vs Frederique Constant dress watch with leather strap. I am in the market to purchase one and both brands make some fantastic looking dress watch.
TGV bought some days ago I think a 33mm Royal Oak quartz and he was so happy with it, BUT when the RO was first launched it was huge for those times, 40 I think, so to buy now in 2018 a Royal Oak smaller than when it was launched in '72 to me it's just stupid.
Hi J, I have a couple of gold capped and gold filled watches that haven’t worn off yet after 60-70 years. No problem! Nowadays the plating is too thin, I sgree sbout that
Thank you!! I really agree in most of your points. However sizes are, from my point of view, critical depending on the user and design. To make myself easyer to understand. Rolex datejust 36 is well designed and proportioned. 41 had to be redisigned as they grew it the wrong way. Submariners 40 with the desproportioned maxi case: thick lugs and unproportioned bracelet are way wrong. The new pepsi redisigned that case and bracelet....so we should expect new generation and design on the cases as the JamesCameron DSSD did in Basel 2018. Datejust were redisigned and went back in size. FMPV huge watches are nor classy nor well proportined and the might shrink soon.
Fact number 2 is why a Shinola is actually great watches for the money. With a lifetime warranty, you can always have the movement replaced if it powers out. Fact number 3 is a good reason not everyone should own a mechanical watch. You might be able to initially purchase a Hamilton, but not every can afford to spend another $500 or more every 3-5 years.
Anthony, I really loved this video. It made me laugh because you were so animated. And that is what I like about your reviews. Because in that animation is the brutal honesty that I enjoy. I’ve broken a few of those rules myself. I have some plated and DLC watches that look stunning. Which is why I got them. I collect what speaks to me, and some of those are plated. For myself, I know my size range is 37mm-47mm and my sweet spot is 40mm-44mm. I know that will spark a big reaction in a lot of others. But for me, that is what works. It’s videos like this that I enjoy the most. You give us your honest opinions and feelings. And that is what works. As always, all the best!-Mark
Great advice, one to add to the list is Don't buy a watch because just it is a good price. I'm totally guilty of this. This is a great way to end with a bunch of watches you like instead watches you love
Good video, sir! A lot of really great advice. I avoided pulling the trigger on some vintage Seamasters because of your size warnings in the past. Thanks for that!
Great advise as always! I usually tell my friends about the fashion watches and gold plated ones and most end up with a nuve automatic after. One thing I was curious on, with gold plated, would the dial which is unexposed, flake like they do on bracelets, bezels and cases?
@@joshsmith7812 I think it is rose gold plated since the price does not really justify a solid rose gold. This is the watch I was referring to: www.jomashop.com/certina-watch-c001-427-36-037-00.html
UA-camrs CraigShipp and JustBlueFish said why service a watch unless there something wrong with it . I have a Seiko 5 Automatic l bought in the year 2000 for under a $100 and its still works fine 21 now , no battery, no service. Servicing a watch that working fine is a con ,so buying that pre owned Luxury watch with papers could last you a lifetime.
Best watches are 33 millimetre vintage Vacheron Constantin or Universal Geneve watches. I’m the opposite, I’m very self conscious if I wear anything over 38 millimetres. I think people will think I’m some jerk showing off his watch. At least that’s what I think when I see people wearing any watch over 40 millimetres wide.
I would like to point out one important aspect of gold-plated watches. There is a world of difference between gold-plated and gold-filled. These days, almost every gold thing that is not solid gold is actually gold-plated, which has an infinitesimal layer of gold surrounding it (which is measured in terms of atoms). The amount of gold is so small that minor scratches cut through the gold layer, eventually exposing the lesser metal underneath. Many vintage pieces are gold-filled which are like gold-plated items in that they are gold covering a lesser metal, but they use significantly more gold. When something is gold-filled the layer of gold is thick enough that the piece will have all of the same properties as a solid gold item. It is possible that a major scratch or other significant wear can break through the layer of gold, but this is much less frequent and the consequences are much less severe.
I think you are wrong about Movado. They are Swiss made and not in the same category as fashion brands, ie, MVT, Burberry, Michael Kors. Their 800 series is a good series and yes even the quart models
The prob I have is that my Swiss and Japanese watches are not as attractive as my fashion watch. I get waaaay more compliments on my fashion watch than I do the skx007, bambino, Hamilton khaki, or tudor bb.
I'm guilty for breaking these rules for a few of my pieces. Luckily they are still in great shape. The last one I bought was the Mido reissue of their Datometer in a PVD rose gold treatment. I understand that it won't last, but I've always liked the old Datometer, so I went ahead and bought it. I do enjoy wearing it even though I know I committed a cardinal sin with buying a watch with the plating. Hopefully won't come to regret the decision.
they'd be half good if they were actually Japanese movements!!! most are from other places where it's even cheaper to manufacture. Nice to see reference to so many quality entry level brands.
I have 10 or more vintage watches and of these usually 4 or more have some repair issue. I am getting tired of this and now I believe it is time to go back to a new Rolex and wear vintage only occasionally.
The one watch I can honestly say I regret buying is my Shinola Runwell in the 47mm case size wanted one after seeing it. I paid full retail wish I hadn’t. Could of saved up and gotten the Seiko MM 300m
If I had waited a month and a half later I, could have gotten it at 30% off cause the jeweler I had originally bought it from was moving to a new building and they were liquidating some pieces to get rid of older stock of jewelry and decided to put everything on sale including Shinola a brand I was told when I bought mine, they never allowed discounts from AD's.. I was pissed I tried to get a refund since I have basically lied too. I still like Shinolas but I can't see myself spending more than $200 for one now,
Outside of a pre-owned Rolex Datejust...not much sadly...most are plated... That said you can occasionally find some solid gold ones on a strap if you are patient from less fashionable Swiss brands.
3 and 4, they contradict, don't they? Not a fan of MK myself. But I know people like them. They're cheap, they get the job done. And I know some people will throw them away after the batteries run out. Can't say the same about JLG if it doesn't fit your style after a few years. Fashion watches are like throw away phones, no need to service. If you want to compare them to cars, they are rental cars, you paid for the usage, nothing else.
Depending on the maker, and their recommended service intervals...but some as short as every 5 years, most in 10 for sure.. leaving it longer than that, even if it's working fine, can cause wear and damage that will eventually cost more . Painfully more on some brands. Think of it as an oil-change for your higher-end car. if the manufacturer says 5000km... and you run it for 8000km.. you might get away with it, and just have a goopy oil change.. or... you might melt something by pushing it. Aston Martins have a required service every year. it might cost between 5-15 thousand dollars... but on a $300 thousand car.. it's insurance. if you skip it, and it blows... you've voided your warranty, and are now paying a lot of hard cash.... $500 service on a $10k watch every 5 years ... not that bad if you look at it the right way. Look after your toys, and they'll give you a lifetime of pleasure , like a '67 'Vette.
Methinks the aroma of a watch snob doth cloud this video. Whatever watch makes one happy is a good watch. I would take an Invicta Pro Diver automatic over a Rolex Submariner any day of the week, even if I could afford an overpriced Rolex status symbol. My daily wear watch is a 2007 Breitling SuperOcean blue dial, ref# A17360. I do not wear it to impress anybody. I have it because I like it. If nobody notices it on my wrist, that is fine with me.
My thing with #4: You have a solid point, but in the case of a European cars, when you can afford the service you can't enjoy the car. With a high complication watch, if you let it go without service you can still wear it as jewelry. Andy Warhol used to wear a broken Cartier tank and he would tell people he bought it because it's the thing to wear, but he doesn't care what time it is. Kinda douchey and snobby and I wouldn't adopt that as an ethos, but it is kind of a cool way to play it off lol.
What about Bulova watches no one rarely mentions them. I know they were mid to high price many years ago and the company isnt the same but they still have a name thats better than the lower end watches..
I own a 60 years old rego chronostop... If it breaks down, the repair will cost like 500euro (value of the watch is about 250euro...) For me it is a watch i wear a few days a year because it is so fragile.
I have been an avid watch collector since long before you were born 40 plus years ... Point 1 yes I agree dont buy gold plated they simply do not hold up well. But as far as everything else you had to say I somewhat disagree with . 90% of my collection are 70 to 100 years old. Never have had an issue with fixing or service . if need be you can have the part you need made. Smaller wathes simply look better as well compaired to these 44 to 50 mm poorly designed p.o.s made today a watch should be elegant show status and classy . that is something most watches today do not do Now the high end watches not sure where you live or get yours serviced but myself I have never paid more than 165 for any watch to be serviced rather it be a grand seiko rolex Girard ulysee. . I have thousands of watches fro 10 $ times to r w smith yes you need to be prepared but firstly need to learn to care store a watch properly that will save a lot of wear and tear and minimize repair needs
I don't think all gold plating comes off. I've a few Emporio Armanis that are rose-gold plated and they haven't faded. Or even with regards to pens- 99% of Mont Blanc pens- the best pens on the market- are gold or platinum plated and again, they do not fade. I don't think everyone cares about movement. I've Armanis and a tag- I buy them because I like the look of them; I don't care about what movement they use and neither do a lot of people who keep these companies going.
Damn, I guess I should sell my Corvette...NOT !!! LOL I Love your video though. It is very thought provoking and Honest. ( I'm keeping that Damn Vette !!!)
Hi Anthony, good advice, hey I won a giveaway on UA-cam, it was a Vario Eclipse minimalist quartz with the Seiko vh31 4hz sweep movement, any thoughts on this.?
To be honest, I would not have bought one but as you got one for free I hope you enjoy it! I think there are better watches for the money but you can't beat free!
J. ANTHONY As a matter of fact I do like it, it sweeps instead of ticks, so I don't have to worry about it missing the minute markers! It is good as both dress and I can swap straps to make it more casual.
To be honest, Skagens are pretty solid for fashion watches. As are Fossil. Definitely more solid than mvmt and the likes that hands fall if you look at it funny.
free hey agree. I own an Fossil watch and it's okay for the price. It looks good and that's why I bought it the movement is okay too ( +10 seconds a day).And I even got it on a 100€ discount!
The smaller watch is something I'm starting to learn to enjoy - I have a few 34mm to 38mm watches that I really am loving more and more ... and I have an 8' wrist.
I really disagree with the "too small" part. 30-35mm was more than a standard for literally half a century or even more.
At the same time those small watches were standard men wore their pants higher than their belly button and wore hats and ties everywhere.
Yep, a more civilized era.
My is 35 mm, wearing it in a miliatay few decades and was nevery hyped that it is too small. The larger size would be impratcical when being in the filed.
Solid advice 1-4 but I disagree on the "small watches" advice. I wear dress watches most of the time and they look good to me in the 33mm-36mm range. I'm 5'9" with a 6.75 inch wrist FWIW. But I like the fact that so many guys have been brainwashed into thinking these watches are "too small" or "for women." It drives down the prices.
if you're self conscious wearing a "small" watch then you have bigger problems to deal with.
mike jones ain’t that the truth!
Date women with small hands
I think it is very unfortunate that so many men are too self conscious to wear a "small" watch. I can wear a 32mm dress watch and it looks great! I even get compliments on it. I think its mostly in guys heads. If you like the watch, wear it. Most people don't look at your wrist anyway.
34mm is as small as I will go! Real value possible in 32mm--35mm men's watches! It is like the marketplace has completely rejected them!
Fuck u i m rich
Got role x and shit
@V P How massive a watch must a real man wear?
@V P It depends, I can happily wear a 44m chronograph or a 34mm watch, my favourite size is 38mm though.
Wearing a too large of a watch looks far worst than wearing a too small of a watch.
You are so right about size. I am a small person, 5 foot 3 inches, and wearing “normal” mans watch of 42mm or more looks silly on me. The better manufacturers realise that people come in all shapes and sizes, so they make “mid-size” versions of their classics. I have a mid-size Rolex Datejust, a mid-size Omega Seamaster James Bond automatic and a mid-size Oris pointer date big crown and they are all a joy to wear.
I love mid size watches!
My late Aunt gave me a Cartier watch,. Even though this watch had a great reputation, I preferred my Casio, because the Casio gives exact time, it's an atomic watch. And this watch was easier to read and this watch gives me the date. I found the Casio watch more practical. A watch gives me extremely valuable information and I want this information accurate and accessible.
I bought the Invicta Grand Diver based on your recommendation. Have money for Omega/Rolex but just getting into watches and waiting to reach a big life goal to buy that as a reward.
Hope you enjoy it, I think it is a good watch for the money.
Me too I like that watch it’s a little heavy but on a thick Zulu strap its perfect
you bought a dogshit?
Get fuck you
@@JANTHONYCHANNEL fuck you
My dress watch is a $100 Skagen I bought on sale at Nordy's for $50. It's neat and tidy in design, all titanium, very slim and super light. What's not to like? My racing watch is a stainless-steel Invicta my wife bought for me for maybe $100 because it was cheap, and it's been with me long enough to be scraped up and bloodied on the trails. I don't protect it. It's a cheap watch, but I value it because of the adventures it has been with me on. I detest the look of some uber-expensive diver watches, over-sized pilot watches and fancy chronographs adorning otherwise extremely average wrists. It's not like most Rolex wearers are adventurers. I'd hazard a minority of Omega or Breitling owners fly, dive, race or explore. Worst, these watches do not display frugality. Just an opinion. I like your video.
I like that you mention the Seiko(snk) and Invicta pro diver as a more intelligent use of your money versus cheapo quality fashion crap.....thumbs up👍
I agree with your advice. Best part is, you’re speaking from real experience and it’s well worth listening to. Cheers and looking forward to your next video👍🏻
Thanks Lance, I appreciate it
Hey Mr A
Came to the party a little late regarding your channel but I’m really enjoying the content you’re putting out.
Very informative and concise and I do enjoy your “talky “ presentation.
This was a great topic it’s easy to be impulsive or influenced to make some bad choices in this watch collecting hobby. Maybe rule number 6 could have been just take your time before jumping in to another purchase.
Keep up the good work.
Yes, taking your time is great advice. I've made some terrible decisions when I've been impulsive. Thank you for the support my friend!
Best, A
Tag Heuer did some great gold plated watches in the 80's and the early 90's i don't know how they were made but the plaiting is still lasting todays.
Don't confuse gold plating with gold filled
I think vintage gold-plated can be fine, if it's a hard to find model. Also, I think wearing small vintage is subjective. I have a 32mm steel Omega Seamaster from 1958 which I really like, it's just how they were made back then. But then, my recent purchase is a Panerai 1950 47mm.
It is safe to say you have a watch for every mood and purpose as you are straddling both ends of the market. Love the 1950 series...
Yeah man, I like different size watches for different occasions or depending on the type of watch it is.
Good video, good advice. I own a couple of vintage pieces... I've been lucky enough not to have issues yet but I rotate my watches and don't wear them every day. When it comes to service, I take care of it myself, being servicing pocket and wristwatches for over 10 years. Watch size does matter but at least a nice 33-36 mm solid gold on ones collection is a must have for special occasions.
Pretty cool that you can service your own watches....if I could do that I would buy riskier watches that really speak to me. Thanks for watching and sharing.
I know many people hate it and I also think that mechanical watches are better but if you buy a decent quality watch, quarz is awesome. They last for decades and if the quarz movement breaks...it can be replaced or fixed, which won't cost 500$ +
I have a 38mm SKX015. I enjoy wearing it even though it looks a little small on my wrist. I find that 40-42mm watches are the perfect size for me. And my SKX is already rare so it's a plus.
Well done as usual, my friend. There are some Swatches out there (albeit older ones from the 80s) that sell for thousands on the collector's market. You bought a Skagen? Christ on a crutch, I gotta go lie down.
Yeah, it is amazing what those things sell for!
I have a golden plated watch from 1959, wearing it daily past 30 years, not just as a dress watch but also mountaineering, travel... still in a mint condition.
Just got a gold plated seiko 5 last christmas from my special someone and i love it.. Hope the gold plated will last for a very long time..
Skagens are actually really nice watches, they are really high quality. I’ve had mine for almost 3 years wearing it almost every day and it’s still holding up great.
Bought a Frederique Constant manufacture PVD rose gold. I have no intention of selling it and it gets worn on more formal occasions. I am very happy with it. However, I get the anti plating sentiment and the reasoning behind it.
I have several gold plated Soviet vintage watches from the 1970s and 80s and the plating on every one is as new. Perhaps the Soviets produced better quality.
Anthony. I have a 2 tone gold plated Tag Heuer 200m Pro from 1986, a quartz one. It has been on the wrist as an everyday watch for 25 years. Yes, if you stare at it, you can see that the plating is thin in places in the bezel now, but it does not make the watch look any crappy because it is not so obvious.
I feel that if after so much usage you can see signs of wear, it is not so terrible. Particularly if the watch is one you like! Given this experience with Tag Heuer, I do not see the point of paying much more €€€ to get something in solid gold.
Generally great advice. Although I don't think getting someone a Skagen was a bad idea for you. A new Skagen can be had for like 60ish if you shop around. If you pay retail, then it's 150ish give or take. They can certainly last for at least the battery life, probably longer, and, unfortunately, the better-bang-for-the-buck companies don't always offer those same minimalist looks (though Seiko has some gorgeous dress watches in the 100 range). Obviously Skagen and the like do not even compare to a watch which doesn't even compare to a Nomos, but it's like 3-5% the price. Price per wear isn't bad, especially when you consider the cost to clean or maintain the Nomos, and you can test the waters to gauge what you or other people prefer.
I would feel more uncomfortable wearing a 44mm watch than a 32mm watch. Wearing a 32mm watch just tells everybody you don't care about what they think and you just wear what you like. I wear a 24x36 Girard P with pride and I have a couple of 34-36 other watches and my SKX007 rarely gets any wrist time purely because of its size. I had a friend who thought my watches were so small, but then he got into watches and now he's exactly like me, I feel like there's a correlation between your interest and the size decreasement (If that makes any sense), I might be wrong but I've seen it a lot. I totally get your point though, however it seams like we're going down a bit in size in general which is really cool imo
Hello Anthony. New subscriber here. I’m guilty of being a sucker for gold dress watches. They are like cat nip to me. I pay way below £100 knowing that they will likely only last a couple of years.
I wouldn’t say Skagen are a fashion watch. They’ve been around for a few decades, long before the Daniel Wellington and MVMT Brigade came into being. They are smart minimal slim quartz watches. I’ve had one for 10 years as my beater and will never get rid of it 😁
Gold plating = electrochemical process where micron levels of gold are adhered to the product. It will wear off after time, affected by chemicals and shampoos and body chemistry.
Rolled Gold Plating = (old school) is actual gold (very thin layer) bonded to a base metal (like tin or whatever paper clip is made of) but the top surface has actual layer of gold, but still not enough that you can cut and get any gold weight. They will last a lot longer (like vintage watches) but due to the metals used in the base they can oxidize and tarnish or turn over time.
Gold Application = true gold (14k or 18k) on a watch, usually on the dials or bezel.
Don’t get gold bracelet watches - it’s soft and will wear down. Not for everyday use!!
Hope this helps, I am in the jewelry mfg industry (but like watches lol)
Thanks for the insight, I appreciate you explaining it!
Thanks for this video. While always a watch fan I have only recently decided to start putting together a modest collection. Certainly many videos out there on the subject seem to throw caution to the wind and consideration of all the consequences of buying this or that type or brand of watch is something that is hardly given mention at all. So, thanks for being that consideration to the market!
Some people have already commented on this but it’s also a mistake to buy watches that are too big for your wrist. I have a 7 inch wrist and anything over 40-41mm just looks silly. I’m a big Seiko 5 fan and I now have 4 of them, all in the 37-39mm range. They’re dirt cheap, relatively speaking of course, and a great value IMO.
malbug agree. I’ve lost weight and my wrist are 6.25-6.5 42mm is the biggest which is my skx but prefer smaller like 37.
Received a SKX013 midsize last week and fell in love with it! I do wish I didn’t have girly arms bc there’s not many good looking small watches that I can afford besides Seiko5
Jon The bracelets on the Seiko 5s are kinda crummy but you can get some decent looking leather straps for around $20-$25 and it makes the watches look a lot more expensive. Plus, there’s so many to choose from you’re bound to find something you like. Glad you like your SKX013. It is a shame though that there aren’t more affordable watches in that 36-39 range from other watch makers.
Great video with well needed home truths...You're spot on about servicing costs on vintage watches. Been into vintage Omegas for quite a few years but recently I've been moving away from vintage after some very expensive repair/servicing bills on them. Latest was £450 on a 1954 Omega Seamaster. Lovely watch with a roulette wheel calendar which needed a new mainspring and other bits replaced plus a service. £450!!! Ouch!!! Replaced some of my vintage Omegas with a Rolex Explorer 36mm (love it, love it) and bought an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Quartz as my every day, pick it up, put it on, don't worry about it watch. Still have a few vintage Omegas but now they get very little 'wrist time' and will probably all be sold by the end of the year. :-(
Thanks for the feedback.... I certainly get the love for vintage watches...I've owned my share. The anxiety about repairs however got to me and I like you sold them.
Excellent advice. Back in the 80s I bought a bi colour dress Raymond Weil. Paid a $1000 for it AND its Quartz! It matched my wedding ring, it's small too at around 36mm. Saw one advertised recently for £100!
HOWEVER I still like it and its very thin too, it mainly gets worn for weddings or with a suit. Not all bad either as I bought it on my first trip to the USA so it will always remind me of that. I also inherited a 1948 Rolex but at 30mm it's unwearable. An Omega too much nicer and 35mm so I have worn that one a couple of times. I would never be tempted to buy vintage.
Fortunately I have not fallen into any of the other traps but had I watched this video, or know what I know now, things might of been different.
Thanks Mark, 35mm for a vintage Omega is a good size. As for the Raymond Weil, as long as it still brings you joy it isn't a bad thing.
Raymond Weil tried to position their watches as higher-end ones indeed. Quite expensive for that one in the eighties. Another brand who did the same was EBEL.
Yeah, EBEL is in interesting brand that hasn't really figured out where they stand in the market...
Amazing video content. What ever happened to your SARB? Did you fix it? Regulate it? Thanks
Sadly no... I gave it to a friend as they were curious about how watches work and I told them they could take it apart.
J. ANTHONY I got a great deal after a mishap by Amazon. I want to keep it, but hoping that it doesn’t have any issues. Thanks for the response.
Gold electro plate, avoid. But gold filled is different. Many expensive pocket watches came wih gold filled cases. Gold filled means a sheet of gold is heat and pressure rolled onto a base metal rather than a micro plated gold layer. Gold filled will last for many years before wearing throughl
What’s your opinion on titanium made watches, Anthony ? Does the “matt” and very scratch visible surface on the case and bracelet scares you ? I’m thinking on the Pelagos. It’s light, but if we need to polish it, it’s impossible (I don’t like polished cases, but sometimes we need to overcome deep dings)
I'm okay with Titanium because it is a solid material. My issue with titanium is that it is light and I like to wear heavier watches...weird I know.
Titanium is harder than steel so it’s harder to scratch. I’ll say go for it.
Excellent advice J Anthony, I prefer stainless steel watches then gold plated watches because the fake gold always fade away. It is better to buy an Invicta or Seiko watch then a fashion watches. I have heard of story of lower middle class people buying a cheap used Mercedes, BMW and Audi and unable to pay the expensive cost to fixed the car. I agree people should stay away of watches with high complications. People should not buy a vintage watches if there are no parts available for repair. I like my watch big and visible, at least 40 mm. TV star Ellen Degeneres wears men watches.
Yeah, Ellen has a really nice collection of watches. She seems to be partial to Rolex.
Except - pure gold on steel ! Like Omega’s Constellation watches .
You didn’t mentioned about this .
Thank for Your video!
I have one too , and is still running like new , never had it service, and I found found that watch lol
I' happy with most of your viewpoint. However, wrist size probably determines watch diameter.....although oversize watches can look great on the fairer sex.
Many of the vintage watches are gold filled. This is usually a very durable and long lasting finish. It is a layer of gold bonded to base metal. I don't believe they make gold filled anymore. Too expensive to make. The gold plating on the new watches is terrible. Just a few micros of electroplate which will wear out very quickly.
I own two Rolex’s which are not my most expensive watches by far but are my most expensive watches to service. Rolex replacement parts and frequency of Rolex’s needing service makes me personally add them to my not very interested in watches any more. I’m 6’4” with a 7.25” wrist and still prefer 36-40mm watches, for myself anything over 40mm seems to become uncomfortable to wear. I do like that the very recent trend in watches is to become a bit smaller again, went from tacky Breitling or bell and Ross beast sized watches to more like nomos 36-39mm or Rolex sized watches 35-40mm. I think even bell and Ross has trimmed back from 44-45mm to 42mm. Those large heavy watches just aren’t comfortable to wear all day. I’ll take a nomos any day as my all day watch or A. Lange and Sohne, nice light weight, thinner and comfortable with great in house movement.
Love your channel. Great content and insights for luxury car and watch enthusiasts. 👍
Your comments on size, finding parts for vintage watches, factoring in servicing to the purchase cost, especially when buying complicated watches or brands in the upper tier of watch making are spot on. I have only 2 gold plated new watches but some years ago. They’re fine for dress purposes, but generally I avoid them when buying new. If buying vintage, it can be a different story, as long as the plating/capping/ gold fill is in good condition, but only when using for dress or office work purposes, nit active, outdoorsie activities. Chrome plated is a no no. Gold can be replayed, chrome not so much. As for the fashion watch, minimalist craze, I don’t like it either, but as you’ve said yourself, occasionally they have their place as jewellery bling wrist candy. Again, they’ve got to be cheap and cheerful, no more than a $100 I think. Thankfully, I’ve avoided them all together, even though I see them everywhere every day. Just my take on what you’ve said. Cheers.
Thanks Mark, following your collection on Instragram I'd say you have built yourself a fine collection.
Damn man! My favourite watch falls into 3 of those categories! It's a 34mm gold plated Omega Seamaster with a bumper movement.
Yeah....I would consider that watch an exception...I was generalizing. Though the movement may be hard to service the plating was done decently and the movement is nice. 34mm is still somewhat wearable if you have smaller wrists.
That's sounds like a real beauty you have their Will.
I myself have a 35mm gold plated Omega Seamaster 30 - with a handwind movement.
This is why I have a 16 year old honda civic that has given me zero problems and It's even boosted! I wot redline her at least 2 times per day...for 16 years fifteen of which on boost. That's over (and at least) 11,680 wide open throttle, redlines! haha! Valves still in check. Transmission is perfect because I change it's oil and know how to drive. My car is a G-Shock. :p
Speaking of which, we can't go wrong with a G-Shock!
I was looking at buying a cheapish Seiko automatic but I am well scared off. I will stick to my quartz Seiko SQ from 1975 , More recent Lorus chronograph, Roamer gold dress watch c.15yrs old
all accurate and trouble free.
That is my favorite Rolex too , by the way , truer words cannot be spoken . Thanks , J.Anthony .
What’s the difference between gold capped and gold plated because I know that Tudor has a gold cap on their two tone watches but is it plated?
i think the fifth tip is a matter of habit. I thought anything less than 40 mm on my wrist would be ridiculous but vintage watches of 35 and 36 mm are also a good size. In the beginning it looks off, but after a couple of times it looked more and more natural. I also got the Bulova Accutron 214 Spaceview, but that was really too small with a size of only 32 mm. No wonder I sold it later :-)
Hey man, I have a Skagen in the lineup. I bought it in 2003. It still works, and almost Swatch Skin thin. Titanium even! Man, for the 80 bucks, I love it.
Glad you are still enjoying it.
I do agree. it s totally different matter the gold iron watches ,partially gold partially iron in this case the watch is going to increase the value
What’s your opinion on Longines dress watch with leather strap vs Frederique Constant dress watch with leather strap. I am in the market to purchase one and both brands make some fantastic looking dress watch.
TGV bought some days ago I think a 33mm Royal Oak quartz and he was so happy with it, BUT when the RO was first launched it was huge for those times, 40 I think, so to buy now in 2018 a Royal Oak smaller than when it was launched in '72 to me it's just stupid.
What do you or anyone think about the Federique Constant watches ??
Hi J, I have a couple of gold capped and gold filled watches that haven’t worn off yet after 60-70 years. No problem!
Nowadays the plating is too thin, I sgree sbout that
Yeah, you make a good point. The older platting on some watches was well done. Something I didn't speak to and should have. I generalized a bit.
J. ANTHONY no problem my friend.
Thank you!! I really agree in most of your points. However sizes are, from my point of view, critical depending on the user and design. To make myself easyer to understand. Rolex datejust 36 is well designed and proportioned. 41 had to be redisigned as they grew it the wrong way. Submariners 40 with the desproportioned maxi case: thick lugs and unproportioned bracelet are way wrong. The new pepsi redisigned that case and bracelet....so we should expect new generation and design on the cases as the JamesCameron DSSD did in Basel 2018. Datejust were redisigned and went back in size. FMPV huge watches are nor classy nor well proportined and the might shrink soon.
Fact number 2 is why a Shinola is actually great watches for the money. With a lifetime warranty, you can always have the movement replaced if it powers out. Fact number 3 is a good reason not everyone should own a mechanical watch. You might be able to initially purchase a Hamilton, but not every can afford to spend another $500 or more every 3-5 years.
Anthony, I really loved this video. It made me laugh because you were so animated. And that is what I like about your reviews. Because in that animation is the brutal honesty that I enjoy. I’ve broken a few of those rules myself. I have some plated and DLC watches that look stunning. Which is why I got them. I collect what speaks to me, and some of those are plated. For myself, I know my size range is 37mm-47mm and my sweet spot is 40mm-44mm. I know that will spark a big reaction in a lot of others. But for me, that is what works. It’s videos like this that I enjoy the most. You give us your honest opinions and feelings. And that is what works. As always, all the best!-Mark
Thanks Mark, I really appreciate the continued support and feedback. I agree that 40-44 is the sweat spot.
Great advice, one to add to the list is
Don't buy a watch because just it is a good price. I'm totally guilty of this.
This is a great way to end with a bunch of watches you like instead watches you love
Good video, sir! A lot of really great advice. I avoided pulling the trigger on some vintage Seamasters because of your size warnings in the past. Thanks for that!
Thanks Thomas, glad I've been able to save you some headache...
Great advice, PVD looks cheap even on a brand new watch.
I beg to differ on the 80s or 90s Porsche Design and Heuer watches
Great advise as always! I usually tell my friends about the fashion watches and gold plated ones and most end up with a nuve automatic after. One thing I was curious on, with gold plated, would the dial which is unexposed, flake like they do on bracelets, bezels and cases?
Gold platted dials can fail over time from sun damage however as they are protected from the elements they hold up better than the case / bracelets.
Hi can you tell me your opinion about rose gold stainless steel if the stainless is dyed this color during the fabrication or plated after it is made?
Rose gold and stainless are two different metal alloys. Rose gold is gold that has some copper in it when the alloy is smelted.
@@joka7316 Thanks
@@speedmaster001 but find out of its solid rose gold or rose gold filled or rose gold plated.
@@joshsmith7812 I think it is rose gold plated since the price does not really justify a solid rose gold. This is the watch I was referring to: www.jomashop.com/certina-watch-c001-427-36-037-00.html
'Don't buy stuff that's gonna be disposable' excellent advice.
What makes you feel that you are qualified to tell other people what they should and should not do?
I'm not a big gold fan myself but love my Tudor black bay black perfect amount of gold on that one ! :)
UA-camrs CraigShipp and JustBlueFish said why service a watch unless there something wrong with it . I have a Seiko 5 Automatic l bought in the year 2000 for under a $100 and its still works fine 21 now , no battery, no service. Servicing a watch that working fine is a con ,so buying that pre owned Luxury watch with papers could last you a lifetime.
Audemars Piguet cufflinks cost almost the same as a full official Royal Oak service...
Best watches are 33 millimetre vintage Vacheron Constantin or Universal Geneve watches. I’m the opposite, I’m very self conscious if I wear anything over 38 millimetres. I think people will think I’m some jerk showing off his watch. At least that’s what I think when I see people wearing any watch over 40 millimetres wide.
Skagens do look nice though
Wish I saw your video like 10 years ago. Today I've been through most of these mistakes and totally agree with everything you said.
I've learned the hard way as well so...I hear you haha
The Omega Constellation Roman Numeral Gold Plated holds up VERY WELL!
I would like to point out one important aspect of gold-plated watches. There is a world of difference between gold-plated and gold-filled. These days, almost every gold thing that is not solid gold is actually gold-plated, which has an infinitesimal layer of gold surrounding it (which is measured in terms of atoms). The amount of gold is so small that minor scratches cut through the gold layer, eventually exposing the lesser metal underneath. Many vintage pieces are gold-filled which are like gold-plated items in that they are gold covering a lesser metal, but they use significantly more gold. When something is gold-filled the layer of gold is thick enough that the piece will have all of the same properties as a solid gold item. It is possible that a major scratch or other significant wear can break through the layer of gold, but this is much less frequent and the consequences are much less severe.
Great points, something I should have spoken better to in the video.
I think you are wrong about Movado. They are Swiss made and not in the same category as fashion brands, ie, MVT, Burberry, Michael Kors. Their 800 series is a good series and yes even the quart models
The prob I have is that my Swiss and Japanese watches are not as attractive as my fashion watch. I get waaaay more compliments on my fashion watch than I do the skx007, bambino, Hamilton khaki, or tudor bb.
All great points. Sadly, many people don't think of these things when getting into the hobby.
Indeed...thanks Brian.
I'm guilty for breaking these rules for a few of my pieces. Luckily they are still in great shape. The last one I bought was the Mido reissue of their Datometer in a PVD rose gold treatment. I understand that it won't last, but I've always liked the old Datometer, so I went ahead and bought it. I do enjoy wearing it even though I know I committed a cardinal sin with buying a watch with the plating. Hopefully won't come to regret the decision.
As long as you continue to enjoy it all is good...
Good video, I agree 100% with all your points
they'd be half good if they were actually Japanese movements!!! most are from other places where it's even cheaper to manufacture. Nice to see reference to so many quality entry level brands.
I have 10 or more vintage watches and of these usually 4 or more have some repair issue. I am getting tired of this and now I believe it is time to go back to a new Rolex and wear vintage only occasionally.
The one watch I can honestly say I regret buying is my Shinola Runwell in the 47mm case size wanted one after seeing it. I paid full retail wish I hadn’t. Could of saved up and gotten the Seiko MM 300m
Yeah, I had a Runwell as well and I liked it a lot but certainly would not pay retail for one... The MM300 however is a great watch.
If I had waited a month and a half later I, could have gotten it at 30% off cause the jeweler I had originally bought it from was moving to a new building and they were liquidating some pieces to get rid of older stock of jewelry and decided to put everything on sale including Shinola a brand I was told when I bought mine, they never allowed discounts from AD's.. I was pissed I tried to get a refund since I have basically lied too. I still like Shinolas but I can't see myself spending more than $200 for one now,
What two tone watches would you recommend under 5k?
Outside of a pre-owned Rolex Datejust...not much sadly...most are plated... That said you can occasionally find some solid gold ones on a strap if you are patient from less fashionable Swiss brands.
3 and 4, they contradict, don't they? Not a fan of MK myself. But I know people like them. They're cheap, they get the job done. And I know some people will throw them away after the batteries run out. Can't say the same about JLG if it doesn't fit your style after a few years. Fashion watches are like throw away phones, no need to service. If you want to compare them to cars, they are rental cars, you paid for the usage, nothing else.
Yeah, they do seem to follow the smart phone model.
how many microns is the average gold thickness ?
How often would you have to service a watch?
Depending on the maker, and their recommended service intervals...but some as short as every 5 years, most in 10 for sure.. leaving it longer than that, even if it's working fine, can cause wear and damage that will eventually cost more . Painfully more on some brands. Think of it as an oil-change for your higher-end car. if the manufacturer says 5000km... and you run it for 8000km.. you might get away with it, and just have a goopy oil change.. or... you might melt something by pushing it. Aston Martins have a required service every year. it might cost between 5-15 thousand dollars... but on a $300 thousand car.. it's insurance. if you skip it, and it blows... you've voided your warranty, and are now paying a lot of hard cash.... $500 service on a $10k watch every 5 years ... not that bad if you look at it the right way. Look after your toys, and they'll give you a lifetime of pleasure , like a '67 'Vette.
You said the “I-word”!
Methinks the aroma of a watch snob doth cloud this video.
Whatever watch makes one happy is a good watch.
I would take an Invicta Pro Diver automatic over a Rolex Submariner any day of the week, even if I could afford an overpriced Rolex status symbol.
My daily wear watch is a 2007 Breitling SuperOcean blue dial, ref# A17360. I do not wear it to impress anybody. I have it because I like it. If nobody notices it on my wrist, that is fine with me.
My thing with #4: You have a solid point, but in the case of a European cars, when you can afford the service you can't enjoy the car. With a high complication watch, if you let it go without service you can still wear it as jewelry. Andy Warhol used to wear a broken Cartier tank and he would tell people he bought it because it's the thing to wear, but he doesn't care what time it is. Kinda douchey and snobby and I wouldn't adopt that as an ethos, but it is kind of a cool way to play it off lol.
What about Bulova watches no one rarely mentions them. I know they were mid to high price many years ago and the company isnt the same but they still have a name thats better than the lower end watches..
I own a 60 years old rego chronostop... If it breaks down, the repair will cost like 500euro (value of the watch is about 250euro...) For me it is a watch i wear a few days a year because it is so fragile.
That is a seriously cool watch! I totally get it... that is how I am with my Pierce Chronograph.
I have been an avid watch collector since long before you were born 40 plus years ...
Point 1 yes I agree dont buy gold plated they simply do not hold up well.
But as far as everything else you had to say I somewhat disagree with . 90% of my collection are 70 to 100 years old. Never have had an issue with fixing or service . if need be you can have the part you need made.
Smaller wathes simply look better as well compaired to these 44 to 50 mm poorly designed p.o.s made today a watch should be elegant show status and classy . that is something most watches today do not do
Now the high end watches not sure where you live or get yours serviced but myself I have never paid more than 165 for any watch to be serviced rather it be a grand seiko rolex Girard ulysee. .
I have thousands of watches fro 10 $ times to r w smith yes you need to be prepared but firstly need to learn to care store a watch properly that will save a lot of wear and tear and minimize repair needs
I don't think all gold plating comes off. I've a few Emporio Armanis that are rose-gold plated and they haven't faded. Or even with regards to pens- 99% of Mont Blanc pens- the best pens on the market- are gold or platinum plated and again, they do not fade.
I don't think everyone cares about movement. I've Armanis and a tag- I buy them because I like the look of them; I don't care about what movement they use and neither do a lot of people who keep these companies going.
Movado has an iconic dail.Its the original - others are trying to copy it but fail
Buy a Timex Marlin . I love mine.
The Explorer II polar is not rare. It was the default version put on sales. The black one might be hard to get. Ut neither are not rare.
Really? In twenty years I have seen 2 polar explorer II Rolexes on people’s wrists in an airport. TWO!! And I look every single day!!!
I'm also a fan of the EXP II Polar dial. My favorite too.
Damn, I guess I should sell my Corvette...NOT !!! LOL I Love your video though. It is very thought provoking and Honest. ( I'm keeping that Damn Vette !!!)
Hi Anthony, good advice, hey I won a giveaway on UA-cam, it was a Vario Eclipse minimalist quartz with the Seiko vh31 4hz sweep movement, any thoughts on this.?
To be honest, I would not have bought one but as you got one for free I hope you enjoy it! I think there are better watches for the money but you can't beat free!
J. ANTHONY As a matter of fact I do like it, it sweeps instead of ticks, so I don't have to worry about it missing the minute markers! It is good as both dress and I can swap straps to make it more casual.
To be honest, Skagens are pretty solid for fashion watches. As are Fossil.
Definitely more solid than mvmt and the likes that hands fall if you look at it funny.
free hey agree. I own an Fossil watch and it's okay for the price. It looks good and that's why I bought it the movement is okay too ( +10 seconds a day).And I even got it on a 100€ discount!
Spot-on pronunciation!
Not quite. 'Jaeger le Coultre' not 'Jaeger le Coultré'. Audemars Piguet with a hard g not a soft g. Good effort though.