@@thetimeteller thank you jory.. Your video made things much clearer for me.. I got into watches through a gift from my collegue.. He gave his hamilton field quarz arri edition.. And iam now in the market for my first automatic.. And i tend to overthink everything xD.. But your video made me realize to not do that.. And now iam more confident to buy my first auto.. It may be the new 5kx from seiko because the old skx is a bit too expensive here in germany.. What do you say about the 5kx as a daily driver :).. Greets from germany.. Alex
@@ExtraLeben I am new to the watch world and I got a 5kx as my first automatic watch, in fact I am wearing it right now! if you aren't going to dive with it, then your fine! it has a good movement with hacking and handwind, good finishing and well made. just remember it doesn't have a screw down crown.
@@meepcheep314 thanks.. i got 2 5kxes in the last year xD and modded some other seiko models xd.. was a crazy ride ^^ if you want check out the budget watchateer .. good channel for collectors on a budget ^^
I am a long-time watch collector and what I have learnt couple of things in past 30 years of collecting watches. Number 1. Don't collect for others. Do it for yourself. Buy a watch that speaks to you. Make sure - you feel the emotional attachment with a watch for long period of time before you actually buy it. Number 2. Don't get hung up on mechanical vs quarts etc. I have IWC, Omega etc. but most of the wrist time goes to Citizen because it speaks to me. Number 3. Remember you have only one wrist. So, limit your collection to few but wear them often. Enjoy!!
The part about making sure you feel some kind of special thing before buying is very important but that's also where you have to draw a line, if it's months of salary you might want to reconsider the need versus wants dilemma.
@@caseyle4447 If you want to know if something is objectively cheap or expensive, compare it to the medium monthly income of your country. If you make 10.000€ a month a 5k watch may be cheap to YOU, but will not be objectively cheap since, at least here, 1500€/month is the medium monthly income. So yeah a rolex is cheap compared to some other watches, but it isnt a cheap watch objectively
My watch repair shop told me the same. I brought in a piece I inherited and asked to get it serviced, and he told me that as long as it's running, I'll be fine. As he said "the watch will let you know when it needs serviced."
Not all quartz are created equal. Having a Longines VHP on my wrist evokes just as much emotion as that smooth as glass auto. The way the second hand hits every single indicee with exact perfection is just stunning.
Love the Seiko 5KX automatic I bought, if I wear it daily it stays remarkably accurate. 5 year old Timex Expedition quartz digital, 4 yr old Timex quartz scout analog, batteries still great. Room for both types of watch. Good points here from the Time Teller!
Great video and really entertaining! I firmly believe you’re spot on with wearing and living with a good watch. $200, $500, $2,000...whatever your budget allows roll with it! One big mistake I made early on was picking up far too many “affordable” watches. I’m sitting on over 10 watches that are all $200 or less. Had I been more educated I could’ve saved for a smaller period of time and had a few high quality go-to watches. Now I cannot find anyone to buy all these and I stare at my watch box saying “what were you thinking, dude...”. Keep up the great content! 🍺
Surfside I would LOVE to list them, but I don’t think that would be respectful to Jory and his channel. I’m not gonna hijack his content with my poorly planned watch purchases. Some of them are decent watches, some were gifts, and others I’ still find of, but very few get the wrist time they deserve. I have about 3 in the main rotation now. Had I planned better and exercised some patience I wouldn’t be in this horological mess. Lol! C’est la vie in the life of a watch geek. 🤣
Awesome video Jory. It never ceases to amaze me that with as vast a collection and knowledge that you have that you are humble and want to educate newbies and as for me I am really rather new having really only been into watches for a couple of years now, but I still learn things every day. Thanks again for your time and the willingness to teach and share in this awesome hobby. Brian.
First paragraph of what you were saying. You had me hooked. Very interested in collecting and I need all the stupid information. Your covering the bases and I deeply appreciate it!
The watch noob struggle was real. You were actually one of the first reviewers I followed and I want to say I was one of the frets handful of subs. Keep up the good work my bearded brother.
35 year young and just started my watch collection...stumbled into your channel and lovin it...(Started my collection with Quartz and looking into auto) cheers!
Absolutely enjoyed the show! Nowadays, it seems that the mechanical watches are an exotic. I remember my first watch. My grandmother purchased it on the local village market for a dozen and a half of eggs (barter). It wass about 25 mm lug to lug made in Russia watch with a date complication and a "nylon" strap which is modern these days to name "navy", "zulu" and so on. The watch was worn by me, my sister and my grandmother on an alternation base. The watch lasted about 8 years (no serviced at all. The accuracy was "when you go for the train 20-30 minutes earlier - you are in time). An excellent cheap mechanical watch, though. 9:10 Watch-winding devices. The presented perspective here is: "Are they harming the mechanical watch by doing their stuff?" (if I'm incorrect, please, correct me - my skills in english are poor). My question would be: "Is it worth to purchase this kind or stuff (300$ for 2 watch spinner; 500$ for 4 watch spinner - prices in my country; original products) when you have, lets say 3 mechanical watches with mediocre/brand-taxing quality (100$ each, lets say)?". Even if you have a different mechanical watch for every day of the week, it is less rational than to have a device dispensing automatically a toilet paper on a place of impact. The mechanical watches are very durable, indeed - were them, throw them, dive them, and so on. Teeth too... Build to last. Tell this to the dentist when he/she presents you the medical bill. No joke - wondering which mechanical watch to choose for every-day use. Currently, I have several quartz ones - mostly digital ones. I search around... Thank you for the review and point of view, sir!
Good video, great show. One thing I would add regarding manual winds: the less complications, the better. It minimizes the adjustments to do when you do wear it after it has run down.
my watchmaker said it's good to keep em running, to keep oil circulated in the movement. He also admitted, yeah....you only have one wrist He walked around shop with a watch on each wrist sometimes. I've had automatic watches for over 30 yrs. I found a good Japanese movement can go 5 years or so running every moment of every day before a service is required. Swiss movements (I mostly have eta movements) can go alot longer. I have a new old stock military watch I grabbed 30 yrs ago. early 70s era, sold in army PX. it still run properly. I don't wear it alot.
this video helped me with my biggest question on if I'm over using my new automatic watch which I got 30 days which hasn't left my wrist since I got it
I am new to the channel and suppose I'm somewhat an experienced watch collector. I like your style and you keep the content moving. I'm a Seiko, Omega, Rolex, JG, Cartier. Mostly vintage watches. Good advice.
Really useful video. Thanks for the info. Having recently got into watches and starting a UA-cam channel doing reviews of them. I've been thinking/worrying about servicing, as my collection expands. This has put my mind at ease a bit now 👍
Once again, Good Sir, your common sense/practical approach toward the purchase and maintenance of a time-piece allows one to value and enjoy their watch and abandon all unnecessary stress that would otherwise pilfer the simple pleasure and joy of contributing to the hobby. Excellent content, T3.
Thank you so much jory! You were the first watch collector channel I ever saw, and I’ve watched every video I can! Thank you for helping me get the right watches for me!
All good points. Bought my SKX007 in fall 2017. And i have worn it ever since. Always, every single day, every night. It has survived biking, swimming, saunas, showers and bathing. I only take it off my wrist to set the time and date or to switch out the strap (NATO and Zulu straps).
Finally, someone honest regarding maintenance of automatic/manual watches. My 1970’s Tissot Seastar Navigator chronograph, never have been serviced, spent almost 20 years not being used, and works at +3-5 seconds/24h, nowadays. And it’s not a Rolex or Patek Philippe...
Point 3 is very important. These days people think that automatic watches will break easily. My father wore a cheap Seiko 5 during his 4 years of military service during the Bosnian war (1992-1996). And wearing a watch in muddy trenches is much harder on a watch than most of us will ever abuse it. He hasn't worn it for about 20 years but it still runs. Never serviced.
Your example on car idling is not really true. Sure if the car is left outside for like a month the tires will temporarily deform but it should be fine. Idling a car however is actually really bad for it if its done frequently and long periods of time (appx 20 minutes to an 1 hour more). The reason is because the engine compartment gets hotter than normal as the air is not passing through it as it would if you were driving. Hotter conditions inside the engine compartment can cause hoses to wear out and crack prematurely. Having the engine compartment hotter than normal is just bad, it also can cause the diodes in the alternator to fail prematurely causing AC current to be sent to the batteries and vehicle components. This is why the light flicker when the alternator goes bad. If not diagnosed in time youll have to replace more than an alternator. The point here is cars are meant to be driven down the road. If the machine isn’t being used as design it can cause premature failure. But your point remains true i think, as long as the watch is doing what its designed to do your not hurting it unless the manufacturer specifically says avoid xyz
Great video! I've been recently looking into getting my first wristwatch and these videos are helpful. I've been wondering about magnetization recently, since I've seen people tell these stories that using their watch when near speakers or laptops etc has slowly ruined their watch over time and eventually it will need to be serviced because of it. Is this that big of a concern as some comments make it out to be?
I failed at number 1) when I started! I went out and bought a Speeeeedy because of all the hype... And ended up selling it! Yikes - it just shows you! This video is too late for me! You live and learn !!! Thanks for a good one again the Thyme Tailor :)
love your vids! in fifty plus years, i have never had a watch serviced--as an older friend who serviced watches said--"don't fix it if it ain't broke"--your mileage may vary, of course, and if it makes you feel better about your watch, by all means have it serviced BY A COMPETENT WATCHMAKER, not a self proclaimed, untrained hobbyist....
Have not watched your video yet, just want to say, I just bought my first watch, and it was automatic. I was drawn to it's look, and I wanted it so bad. But I am excited to see this. I have a job where I replace watch batteries on the daily, and it spiked my interest in watches.
Hi Jory! Great content. I enjoyed watching. I've been into watches since I was around 9 and it kind of went into hibernation when I was in med school and was only revived a few years ago. My passion has been rekindled but it IS hard on the wallet. Haha! I live through you watch guys when it comes to luxury timepieces which I can't afford. Great to see that you appreciate watches of almost all price points.
Newbie watch collector! Love your videos. Love my new Binnacle Diver from Bernhardt Watches and will probably purchase a second. Also purchased their Field Diver watch. And, one of the women's watches for my Mom. Made in NC by a highly ethical company. Have a great week!! Thanks for all the advice you provide in this video!!
Low level fatigue is still fatigue in the parts & lubrication. That said, don't have so many watches that you don't wear one for decades. Use them at least once, or twice a year, and you'll be fine.
Jory nice video. Some points: 1 right on with babying. This comes from a man that has scratched a sapphire crystal. 2. If you are starting auto collecting, a nice option is used ETA. I would not go used Asian because sometime repair is costlier than new. And ETA is super easy to repair/replace. 3. I had a watch never serviced but stored for 15 years in a safe. Oil turned into grease and I had to service it because it didn't work even though it was almost n.o.s. 4- the more you wear a watch the more it gets worn. That is sometimes the do not use winders reason. But my dad's Omega (early 70s) used daily just until 2001 had his spring replaced. So it is not so quickly worn.
Whoa when did ya get the 18K Yellow Gold Rolex President? Lol I know you did a review on it previously, but I don't think I remember you ever saying it was an addition to your collection.
I always wanted to buy this watch but could not find in my country so had to adjust with seiko 5 automatic ... but love the way you have put the nylon strap looks cool man
Quartz watches - "They don't have a soul" lol! Great advice...though I do think watch winders are a waste of money I can spend on watches (I don't have any "grand complications"). Thank you for another excellent video :)
Excellent video. I received my Rolex Air-King 5500 new in 1989. I’ve had it serviced twice: 1994 and 2004. I have worn it every single day since 1989. Last serviced 17 years ago and it still keeps excellent time. If it ain’t broke....
I just got my Seiko 5 SRPB89K1 with the 4R35B movement. My first automatic, so I’m excited to hear some tips. Foremost is if that movement can be over wound? Thanks.
Troy Nasello Thank you for the reply. Yeah, I have a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical the has a very clear stop when it’s fully wound. My Seiko is kinda vague. That or I haven’t actually fully wound it yet. Either way, I finally have an automatic Seiko in the collection.
All valid points jory I have quartz mechanical and automatic watches the I buy the watches because of the way they look the movement is secondary consideration keep up the excellent content my friend 👍😎
Jory, wonderful video and thank you very much for putting this information out there! May I ask, what about getting your watch magnetized? Does this happen easily and have is ever happened to any of your watches?
Good video. A few additional points to ponder: The watchmakers that poo-poo winders are the same ones who do not sell winders. Before buying an automatic (or manual wind only), remember that a $10 Walmart quartz digital watch will stomp all over every mechanical watch in the world in terms of accuracy. Know also that a mechanical watch is sort of like a manual transmission in a car--inconvenient in real life, but hella more interesting. And finally, wearing a quartz watch is sort of like dating the pastor's daughter. You can figure that one out, right?
Hand-winding an automatic is fine, but you CAN damage some of them by overwinding. I know they're all supposed to have some overrun gizmo inside that prevents this, but I've repeatedly broken two winding mechanisms (on a Bremont and an Oris) because clearly these gizmos not all created equal. Interestingly, those two watches shared a similarly-sourced ETA movement. It would appear that while the automatic rotor cannot overwind the movement, manual winding can on certain automatics if you're not careful. My Rolex, however, will happily let you hand-wind it all day. Therefore, I feel your advice should be to hand-wind a watch UNTIL YOU FEEL AN INCREASE IN RESISTANCE, THEN STOP
I had broken the main spring on a 70‘s Delbana handwound because I did not noticed a resistance, beeing waterproof and the crown turned hard. So I just count 15-16 short winding moves, then I stop. Most watches go to a max of 22-25 of my motions. This way, I‘m far from overwinding. You just have to do it two times a day. Also old watches with the old spring are way more sensible to break
@@lone-wolf-1 That's true, although those are manual-wind watches, not automatics, and therefore unprotected by an overwind clutch mechanism. It's a worry if you couldn't feel an increase in resistance before the spring broke though. Perhaps your ideal watch would be one with a power reserve indicator!
David S It happened just once, then I learned. I mostly wear automatics with the safety clutch. I wind them just 5 times, the rest does the winding disc while wearing
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I am still amazed that many people do not know hand wounding or automatic watches. I have neen collecting watches for 70 years, when electronic watches were to be born. I grew up with pocket watches and some wristwatches of the 40´s. Actually I do not know any person in my huge land that use any watch, quartz or smart. Young people are afraid of the tic-tocs when I show them a watch and ask me what is that sound professor? Cheers from frozen Patagonia, Argentina.
I wore a Panerai (PAM388) to work putting it in a pocket sometimes but worn while using angle grinders and around high voltage (welding) for about 6 months before suddenly it started behaving strangely (running erratically)... so I put it aside assuming It would be an expensive service bill. Turned out it had just magnetized internally and worked like new a year later. I don't wear it in the shop anymore... but it took a lot of abuse.
When we used mineral oils it was considered a service be carried out every three to five years depending on whether it was a dress watch with no water resistance or a water resistant case. The new oils we now use are synthetic and the general shelf life is five to six years and the majority of cases have good water resistance which also protects the movement components and lubricants from the effects of the atmosphere, so the recommended service intervals now are every five years if you want to keep your timepiece in tip top condition or every ten years. After ten years the lubricants used will have deteriorated losing their ability to stop the increase of wear due to friction on the moving parts. If your watch starts to lose time this is a good indicator that the lubricants are no longer able to protect the movement from serious wear. As for the seals/gaskets used on the case back and crown they should ideally be replaced every two years if the watch is immersed in water on a regular basis as the chemicals used in pools or salt in seawater will attack the silicone rubber which will benefit from being lubricated with silicone grease used by watch repairers to help protect the seals from premature ageing.
Inspired by you I pulled the trigger and bought my first automatic, the SKX009. I'm totally overjoyed and form the looks of it I was just in time before they ran out of stock...so thanks for helping me make that life changing decision. Now I wanted to ask if you would prefer buying an entry level quartz Tissot, because after all it's Swiss...or an automatic at the same price point (somewhere around $200). Just wondering...thanks.
I didn't know I was buying an automatic watch when I bought mine either. When cell phones became common, I went a few days without my watch as you always had your cell phone and the watch stopped so I thought the battery had run out so I got a watch wrench and opened it up thinking I could change the battery only to find it as all gears and a counterweight for winding. Closing it up was a pain as I was in a humid climate at the time so it kept fogging up, I wound up putting all the silica gel packets I had been saving in a zip lock bag into a Tupperware container, closed it up overnight with the open watch inside, then as dry air is heavier than humid air, I closed up the watch inside the open container and that fixed the fogging problem. Try to avoid having it overhauled as long as possible as the watchmaker might replace parts with generic parts and it will never quite be the same again, my English/French day/date display changed to English/Spanish, note US distributions may have English/Spanish but Canadian distributions would have English/French.
Lol on the tough.. for most of my life I rode and still own old Harley's.. I would look down and see the watch and it was a blur of Harley shake.... didn't seem to hurt em. Here is a tip... Service? run it till it drops.. yep.. they will service it when they fix it. And it won't cost much if any more. my Omega died after 11 years so I sent it in to be fixed.... it needed a few things but was not far from the charge would be for service. That is actually the only watch I have ever had serviced... some I have owned for 25 years or so.
I am a student and own a Seiko 5 Automatic and I wear it everyday. I need to take bumpy public transport, sometimes the watch hit the desk while making notes, sometimes I run climb the stairs. I cant take care of my watch like a baby because of lack of time and other priorities. Is it fine for a budget Automatic watch or am I doing something wrong ? EXPERTS PLEASE HELP CAUSE I DONT WANT MY WATCH DEAD
I have a Vostok my cousin brought back from Moscow in 1993 when he worked as a driller for a few years. 27years old, and still runs tickity boo!! He probably paid $30 for it in '93.
Great Episode! :) Time 1:30 Love your New York accent its better than Mark at Long Island watch. Time 7:35 your German accent sounds like Dr Kufman the assassin from Tomorrow never Dies. Brilliant!!! All the Best Darren :)
First time watch collector here (started last fall). And I'm hooked! Did hours and hours (and hours) of research. Broke down a REAL GOOD number of possible watch purchases (so far mostly microbrands + some big brands) into 5 categories: - Everyday/Casual - Dress - Pilot/Fleiger/Field (I'm not a pilot, but they look cool) - Diver - Sport/Chronograph - Beater Dan Henry (1939), Richard LeGrand (Mark III Odyssea in black), Mercer (Durham Cobalt and Madison white enamel) have been the micros I've dipped into so far. Love them all! I'll be adding at least one of Halios/Helm/Hamtun to that list....they're so tough to order! Laco (Aachen & Augsburg...the swiss mvmt versions would have been 2x the price) I've also got. They're awesome! Seiko SKX009 Pepsi, Seiko SNK795, and Orient Bambino 2nd gen are on order. Tried ordering a little Vostok (diver dude version, and a few others) but the supplier out of Lithuania (yeah, not Russia!) said they're out of production for now (maybe coronavirus related) Anyway....that's my whole collection thus far :D Edit: yup I know that microbrands can come with dubious quality assurance, ability to service, and re-sale value, but totally depends what you buy obviously
I agree, overservicing is likely worst than being a bit late. Everytime a full teardown is done the more time it spends at risk and god forbid a half rate watchmaker. The bridle is the only thing that will slip more than normal on a winder. But if you can program the winder to wind a set only a sufficient amount.
My watches tell me when they need service. When the accuracy or power reserve change for the worse, if it has been five or more years, the watch goes for service.
Totally agree jory and auto is better off running than not I think servicing isn't needed so much due to synthetic Jewels, as long as your don't miss treat them they are fine. Also if you by a Rolex etc then you have to keep it in good order which will cost a lot, is it really worth it ?? #terriblepenmanship
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Hi Jory! All good points in my opinion. You have taught me so much about watches, their care and different types . A heartfelt Thank You!
You rock, Jonathane! Thanks for enjoying the content!!
@@thetimeteller thank you jory.. Your video made things much clearer for me.. I got into watches through a gift from my collegue.. He gave his hamilton field quarz arri edition.. And iam now in the market for my first automatic.. And i tend to overthink everything xD.. But your video made me realize to not do that.. And now iam more confident to buy my first auto.. It may be the new 5kx from seiko because the old skx is a bit too expensive here in germany.. What do you say about the 5kx as a daily driver :).. Greets from germany.. Alex
@@ExtraLeben I am new to the watch world and I got a 5kx as my first automatic watch, in fact I am wearing it right now! if you aren't going to dive with it, then your fine! it has a good movement with hacking and handwind, good finishing and well made. just remember it doesn't have a screw down crown.
@@meepcheep314 thanks.. i got 2 5kxes in the last year xD and modded some other seiko models xd.. was a crazy ride ^^ if you want check out the budget watchateer .. good channel for collectors on a budget ^^
I am a long-time watch collector and what I have learnt couple of things in past 30 years of collecting watches. Number 1. Don't collect for others. Do it for yourself. Buy a watch that speaks to you. Make sure - you feel the emotional attachment with a watch for long period of time before you actually buy it. Number 2. Don't get hung up on mechanical vs quarts etc. I have IWC, Omega etc. but most of the wrist time goes to Citizen because it speaks to me. Number 3. Remember you have only one wrist. So, limit your collection to few but wear them often. Enjoy!!
Amen, I own a Seiko Coutura, Citizen and now 2 beautiful Holzkern watches.
The part about making sure you feel some kind of special thing before buying is very important but that's also where you have to draw a line, if it's months of salary you might want to reconsider the need versus wants dilemma.
You have 2 wrists
@@lockewiggin9887 LMAO
Jory: You don't have to spend a bunch of money on an automatic watch **points to Rolex on wrist**
I mean, compared to Patek Philippes, Rolex is pretty cheap lol
@@caseyle4447 If you want to know if something is objectively cheap or expensive, compare it to the medium monthly income of your country.
If you make 10.000€ a month a 5k watch may be cheap to YOU, but will not be objectively cheap since, at least here, 1500€/month is the medium monthly income.
So yeah a rolex is cheap compared to some other watches, but it isnt a cheap watch objectively
@@MLarios97 very good point
MLarios97 great point 👍
@@MLarios97 I wish I could hit the thumbs up button 10,000 times.
The watch maker I'm close with told me this about servicing. If something weird isn't going on or it's still keeping time, then don't touch it!!
B m Not even for the “scheduled “ lubrication?
@@willardhooton920 haha better take it in every 5,000 miles
My watch repair shop told me the same. I brought in a piece I inherited and asked to get it serviced, and he told me that as long as it's running, I'll be fine. As he said "the watch will let you know when it needs serviced."
@@willardhooton920 Are we still talking about the watch! O_o
Douglas Puglas I sure hope so! lol
Not all quartz are created equal. Having a Longines VHP on my wrist evokes just as much emotion as that smooth as glass auto. The way the second hand hits every single indicee with exact perfection is just stunning.
Love the Seiko 5KX automatic I bought, if I wear it daily it stays remarkably accurate. 5 year old Timex Expedition quartz digital, 4 yr old Timex quartz scout analog, batteries still great. Room for both types of watch.
Good points here from the Time Teller!
Great video and really entertaining!
I firmly believe you’re spot on with wearing and living with a good watch. $200, $500, $2,000...whatever your budget allows roll with it!
One big mistake I made early on was picking up far too many “affordable” watches. I’m sitting on over 10 watches that are all $200 or less. Had I been more educated I could’ve saved for a smaller period of time and had a few high quality go-to watches. Now I cannot find anyone to buy all these and I stare at my watch box saying “what were you thinking, dude...”.
Keep up the great content! 🍺
You just described my life!...
Would you consider listing the watches here that no longer interest you. I'm so curious 😁💙
Surfside I would LOVE to list them, but I don’t think that would be respectful to Jory and his channel. I’m not gonna hijack his content with my poorly planned watch purchases. Some of them are decent watches, some were gifts, and others I’ still find of, but very few get the wrist time they deserve. I have about 3 in the main rotation now. Had I planned better and exercised some patience I wouldn’t be in this horological mess. Lol! C’est la vie in the life of a watch geek. 🤣
@@dunndicles understood.
By the way I didn't list as in sale😁 just, like what are the ones you don't like anymore...
I’m considering selling off anything larger than 40mm for starters (Seiko, Steinhart, and Glycine divers...went nutz with the divers!)
Ordered my first auto few days ago.
Vostok Amfibia Scuba. I'm pretty excited!
Awesome video Jory. It never ceases to amaze me that with as vast a collection and knowledge that you have that you are humble and want to educate newbies and as for me I am really rather new having really only been into watches for a couple of years now, but I still learn things every day. Thanks again for your time and the willingness to teach and share in this awesome hobby. Brian.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I dropped my SKX so many times it isn't even funny, well it still keeps perfect time.
Should also have mentioned how to properly set the day/date on automatic watches.
First paragraph of what you were saying. You had me hooked. Very interested in collecting and I need all the stupid information. Your covering the bases and I deeply appreciate it!
The watch noob struggle was real. You were actually one of the first reviewers I followed and I want to say I was one of the frets handful of subs.
Keep up the good work my bearded brother.
All helpful info Jory, this T3 channel is both educational and entertaining!
35 year young and just started my watch collection...stumbled into your channel and lovin it...(Started my collection with Quartz and looking into auto) cheers!
thanks for explaining it in a very understandable way
Absolutely enjoyed the show! Nowadays, it seems that the mechanical watches are an exotic. I remember my first watch. My grandmother purchased it on the local village market for a dozen and a half of eggs (barter). It wass about 25 mm lug to lug made in Russia watch with a date complication and a "nylon" strap which is modern these days to name "navy", "zulu" and so on. The watch was worn by me, my sister and my grandmother on an alternation base. The watch lasted about 8 years (no serviced at all. The accuracy was "when you go for the train 20-30 minutes earlier - you are in time). An excellent cheap mechanical watch, though.
9:10 Watch-winding devices. The presented perspective here is: "Are they harming the mechanical watch by doing their stuff?" (if I'm incorrect, please, correct me - my skills in english are poor). My question would be: "Is it worth to purchase this kind or stuff (300$ for 2 watch spinner; 500$ for 4 watch spinner - prices in my country; original products) when you have, lets say 3 mechanical watches with mediocre/brand-taxing quality (100$ each, lets say)?". Even if you have a different mechanical watch for every day of the week, it is less rational than to have a device dispensing automatically a toilet paper on a place of impact.
The mechanical watches are very durable, indeed - were them, throw them, dive them, and so on. Teeth too... Build to last. Tell this to the dentist when he/she presents you the medical bill.
No joke - wondering which mechanical watch to choose for every-day use. Currently, I have several quartz ones - mostly digital ones. I search around...
Thank you for the review and point of view, sir!
Good video, great show. One thing I would add regarding manual winds: the less complications, the better. It minimizes the adjustments to do when you do wear it after it has run down.
*James Bond was wearing an Omega though*
just kidding, this will be a great series, and this video is an awesome start!
Jory great content as always... I still have a smile on my face based upon that accent of a watchmaker!!! Keep up the great work
Man, I just wanted you to know that I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!
Comments like these make it all worth it. THANK YOU!!! 🙏
my watchmaker said it's good to keep em running, to keep oil circulated in the movement.
He also admitted, yeah....you only have one wrist
He walked around shop with a watch on each wrist sometimes.
I've had automatic watches for over 30 yrs. I found a good Japanese movement can go 5 years or so running every moment of every day before a service is required.
Swiss movements (I mostly have eta movements) can go alot longer.
I have a new old stock military watch I grabbed 30 yrs ago. early 70s era, sold in army PX.
it still run properly. I don't wear it alot.
this video helped me with my biggest question on if I'm over using my new automatic watch which I got 30 days which hasn't left my wrist since I got it
I am new to the channel and suppose I'm somewhat an experienced watch collector. I like your style and you keep the content moving. I'm a Seiko, Omega, Rolex, JG, Cartier. Mostly vintage watches. Good advice.
I've been into collecting watches for the better part 30yrs and I learned something new from your video. Kudos ;-)
I just bought my first one you’re one of my favorite channels!
Really useful video. Thanks for the info. Having recently got into watches and starting a UA-cam channel doing reviews of them. I've been thinking/worrying about servicing, as my collection expands. This has put my mind at ease a bit now 👍
Once again, Good Sir, your common sense/practical approach toward the purchase and maintenance of a time-piece allows one to value and enjoy their watch and abandon all unnecessary stress that would otherwise pilfer the simple pleasure and joy of contributing to the hobby. Excellent content, T3.
Thank you so much jory! You were the first watch collector channel I ever saw, and I’ve watched every video I can! Thank you for helping me get the right watches for me!
I am new to watches. LOVED this video. Already subscribed to the channel. Loving the content. Thank you Time Teller
Thank you, bro!!👍
All good points. Bought my SKX007 in fall 2017. And i have worn it ever since. Always, every single day, every night. It has survived biking, swimming, saunas, showers and bathing. I only take it off my wrist to set the time and date or to switch out the strap (NATO and Zulu straps).
ps In that scene with Daniel Craig as Bond he was wearing an Omega... but yeah, plenty of movies where Bond was wearing a Rolex. 🙂
I’m new to your channel and watch collecting! I’m really enjoying going thru these videos on your playlist!!
Finally, someone honest regarding maintenance of automatic/manual watches. My 1970’s Tissot Seastar Navigator chronograph, never have been serviced, spent almost 20 years not being used, and works at +3-5 seconds/24h, nowadays. And it’s not a Rolex or Patek Philippe...
Point 3 is very important.
These days people think that automatic watches will break easily.
My father wore a cheap Seiko 5 during his 4 years of military service during the Bosnian war (1992-1996).
And wearing a watch in muddy trenches is much harder on a watch than most of us will ever abuse it.
He hasn't worn it for about 20 years but it still runs. Never serviced.
My Oris broke twice after dropping from a low dresser. Now I am very careful.
Quartz watches are way more shock and magnetic resistant.
seiko 5 doesn't have a hacking function. i don't know how he survived four years of bosnia without hacking function ... but i am glad he did :)
@@gordanbabic8028 shocking isn't it? :)
@@MrAnonymousRandom true
I always thought that "automatic", meant the watch was "automatically better"!. LOL
i mean are you wrong 😂😂😂
Nicely done my friend Jory,can't sleep Lol😜😝😛⌚👍🏼👍🏼great info, I have both automatic and Quartz..
Great information. I love the various voices, keep them please.
Your example on car idling is not really true. Sure if the car is left outside for like a month the tires will temporarily deform but it should be fine. Idling a car however is actually really bad for it if its done frequently and long periods of time (appx 20 minutes to an 1 hour more). The reason is because the engine compartment gets hotter than normal as the air is not passing through it as it would if you were driving. Hotter conditions inside the engine compartment can cause hoses to wear out and crack prematurely. Having the engine compartment hotter than normal is just bad, it also can cause the diodes in the alternator to fail prematurely causing AC current to be sent to the batteries and vehicle components. This is why the light flicker when the alternator goes bad. If not diagnosed in time youll have to replace more than an alternator.
The point here is cars are meant to be driven down the road. If the machine isn’t being used as design it can cause premature failure.
But your point remains true i think, as long as the watch is doing what its designed to do your not hurting it unless the manufacturer specifically says avoid xyz
Great video! I've been recently looking into getting my first wristwatch and these videos are helpful. I've been wondering about magnetization recently, since I've seen people tell these stories that using their watch when near speakers or laptops etc has slowly ruined their watch over time and eventually it will need to be serviced because of it. Is this that big of a concern as some comments make it out to be?
love the old school way of doing the video!
I ordered the srph59 for my first mechanical , really exited. No more apple daily watch.
I failed at number 1) when I started! I went out and bought a Speeeeedy because of all the hype... And ended up selling it! Yikes - it just shows you! This video is too late for me! You live and learn !!! Thanks for a good one again the Thyme Tailor :)
Happy Monday Jory !!!
Crush this week!!!
love your vids! in fifty plus years, i have never had a watch serviced--as an older friend who serviced watches said--"don't fix it if it ain't broke"--your mileage may vary, of course, and if it makes you feel better about your watch, by all means have it serviced BY A COMPETENT WATCHMAKER, not a self proclaimed, untrained hobbyist....
“It’s still real to me dammit!”
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Juice almost came out my nose with that timing LOL
Awesome video! Watching your channel has definitely helped me learn a lot about watches.
Love the pen as well!
Have not watched your video yet, just want to say, I just bought my first watch, and it was automatic. I was drawn to it's look, and I wanted it so bad. But I am excited to see this. I have a job where I replace watch batteries on the daily, and it spiked my interest in watches.
Hi Jory! Great content. I enjoyed watching. I've been into watches since I was around 9 and it kind of went into hibernation when I was in med school and was only revived a few years ago. My passion has been rekindled but it IS hard on the wallet. Haha! I live through you watch guys when it comes to luxury timepieces which I can't afford. Great to see that you appreciate watches of almost all price points.
Congratulations on your content. Love the information. We all need to crawl before we can run. Keep up the great work.⏱🎆🎆🎆
Newbie watch collector! Love your videos. Love my new Binnacle Diver from Bernhardt Watches and will probably purchase a second. Also purchased their Field Diver watch. And, one of the women's watches for my Mom. Made in NC by a highly ethical company. Have a great week!! Thanks for all the advice you provide in this video!!
ps the "poor penmanship" is a sign of high intelligence...just saying... =)
Low level fatigue is still fatigue in the parts & lubrication. That said, don't have so many watches that you don't wear one for decades. Use them at least once, or twice a year, and you'll be fine.
Thanks for the great information that has definitely set my mind at ease with my first automatic! What winders were those in your video?
Jory nice video. Some points: 1 right on with babying. This comes from a man that has scratched a sapphire crystal. 2. If you are starting auto collecting, a nice option is used ETA. I would not go used Asian because sometime repair is costlier than new. And ETA is super easy to repair/replace. 3. I had a watch never serviced but stored for 15 years in a safe. Oil turned into grease and I had to service it because it didn't work even though it was almost n.o.s. 4- the more you wear a watch the more it gets worn. That is sometimes the do not use winders reason. But my dad's Omega (early 70s) used daily just until 2001 had his spring replaced. So it is not so quickly worn.
Whoa when did ya get the 18K Yellow Gold Rolex President? Lol I know you did a review on it previously, but I don't think I remember you ever saying it was an addition to your collection.
Jonathan Hernandez - yea, Jory kind of hid that one from us.
Came for the helpful information.
Stayed for the Austrian Watchmaker impressions. Chapeau.
Good stuff Jory! Would you do an episode on interesting quartz watches?
I always wanted to buy this watch but could not find in my country so had to adjust with seiko 5 automatic ... but love the way you have put the nylon strap looks cool man
This is automatically my favorite video of yours (not that the others aren't awesome!)
Quartz watches - "They don't have a soul" lol! Great advice...though I do think watch winders are a waste of money I can spend on watches (I don't have any "grand complications"). Thank you for another excellent video :)
Great vid! Where can I see you talking about the bad expensive watches?
Excellent video. I received my Rolex Air-King 5500 new in 1989. I’ve had it serviced twice: 1994 and 2004. I have worn it every single day since 1989. Last serviced 17 years ago and it still keeps excellent time. If it ain’t broke....
Excellent video Jory. Even for the veterans. Nice one.
I have a Omega seamaster from the early sixties that has never been serviced. Runs great.
Great video, full of wisdom and timely reminders 👍😀 Thanks!
Started up Again. Youre channel is my go to for inspiration.
I just got my Seiko 5 SRPB89K1 with the 4R35B movement. My first automatic, so I’m excited to hear some tips. Foremost is if that movement can be over wound? Thanks.
Troy Nasello Thank you for the reply. Yeah, I have a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical the has a very clear stop when it’s fully wound. My Seiko is kinda vague. That or I haven’t actually fully wound it yet. Either way, I finally have an automatic Seiko in the collection.
I've heard that you're supposed to service your watch every 5-10 years. In your opinion, how long should I wait to service my watch?
All valid points jory I have quartz mechanical and automatic watches the I buy the watches because of the way they look the movement is secondary consideration keep up the excellent content my friend 👍😎
Jory, wonderful video and thank you very much for putting this information out there!
May I ask, what about getting your watch magnetized? Does this happen easily and have is ever happened to any of your watches?
Im new to watch world, really really really good content! Really thanks
My first automatic watch was Deep Blue Nato 300..love it!
Good video. A few additional points to ponder: The watchmakers that poo-poo winders are the same ones who do not sell winders. Before buying an automatic (or manual wind only), remember that a $10 Walmart quartz digital watch will stomp all over every mechanical watch in the world in terms of accuracy. Know also that a mechanical watch is sort of like a manual transmission in a car--inconvenient in real life, but hella more interesting. And finally, wearing a quartz watch is sort of like dating the pastor's daughter. You can figure that one out, right?
Awesome review… big love from Australia 😊
Hand-winding an automatic is fine, but you CAN damage some of them by overwinding. I know they're all supposed to have some overrun gizmo inside that prevents this, but I've repeatedly broken two winding mechanisms (on a Bremont and an Oris) because clearly these gizmos not all created equal. Interestingly, those two watches shared a similarly-sourced ETA movement. It would appear that while the automatic rotor cannot overwind the movement, manual winding can on certain automatics if you're not careful. My Rolex, however, will happily let you hand-wind it all day. Therefore, I feel your advice should be to hand-wind a watch UNTIL YOU FEEL AN INCREASE IN RESISTANCE, THEN STOP
I had broken the main spring on a 70‘s Delbana handwound because I did not noticed a resistance, beeing waterproof and the crown turned hard. So I just count 15-16 short winding moves, then I stop. Most watches go to a max of 22-25 of my motions. This way, I‘m far from overwinding. You just have to do it two times a day. Also old watches with the old spring are way more sensible to break
@@lone-wolf-1 That's true, although those are manual-wind watches, not automatics, and therefore unprotected by an overwind clutch mechanism. It's a worry if you couldn't feel an increase in resistance before the spring broke though.
Perhaps your ideal watch would be one with a power reserve indicator!
David S
It happened just once, then I learned.
I mostly wear automatics with the safety clutch. I wind them just 5 times, the rest does the winding disc while wearing
I am still amazed that many people do not know hand wounding or automatic watches. I have neen collecting watches for 70 years, when electronic watches were to be born. I grew up with pocket watches and some wristwatches of the 40´s. Actually I do not know any person in my huge land that use any watch, quartz or smart. Young people are afraid of the tic-tocs when I show them a watch and ask me what is that sound professor? Cheers from frozen Patagonia, Argentina.
I just bought a bamboo wood automatic watch and its great .its very comfortable to wear.
I wore a Panerai (PAM388) to work putting it in a pocket sometimes but worn while using angle grinders and around high voltage (welding) for about 6 months before suddenly it started behaving strangely (running erratically)... so I put it aside assuming It would be an expensive service bill. Turned out it had just magnetized internally and worked like new a year later. I don't wear it in the shop anymore... but it took a lot of abuse.
Jory! Love your shows and happy to be subscribed.
When we used mineral oils it was considered a service be carried out every three to five years depending on whether it was a dress watch with no water resistance or a water resistant case.
The new oils we now use are synthetic and the general shelf life is five to six years and the majority of cases have good water resistance which also protects the movement components and lubricants from the effects of the atmosphere, so the recommended service intervals now are every five years if you want to keep your timepiece in tip top condition or every ten years. After ten years the lubricants used will have deteriorated losing their ability to stop the increase of wear due to friction on the moving parts.
If your watch starts to lose time this is a good indicator that the lubricants are no longer able to protect the movement from serious wear.
As for the seals/gaskets used on the case back and crown they should ideally be replaced every two years if the watch is immersed in water on a regular basis as the chemicals used in pools or salt in seawater will attack the silicone rubber which will benefit from being lubricated with silicone grease used by watch repairers to help protect the seals from premature ageing.
Inspired by you I pulled the trigger and bought my first automatic, the SKX009. I'm totally overjoyed and form the looks of it I was just in time before they ran out of stock...so thanks for helping me make that life changing decision. Now I wanted to ask if you would prefer buying an entry level quartz Tissot, because after all it's Swiss...or an automatic at the same price point (somewhere around $200). Just wondering...thanks.
i'm new to owning Automatic watches. I have a Seiko skx009 and i am currently buying lots of homage watches and loving them.
Plz do recommend some homage watches. I'm into Rolex datejust type, but regardless.
I didn't know I was buying an automatic watch when I bought mine either. When cell phones became common, I went a few days without my watch as you always had your cell phone and the watch stopped so I thought the battery had run out so I got a watch wrench and opened it up thinking I could change the battery only to find it as all gears and a counterweight for winding. Closing it up was a pain as I was in a humid climate at the time so it kept fogging up, I wound up putting all the silica gel packets I had been saving in a zip lock bag into a Tupperware container, closed it up overnight with the open watch inside, then as dry air is heavier than humid air, I closed up the watch inside the open container and that fixed the fogging problem. Try to avoid having it overhauled as long as possible as the watchmaker might replace parts with generic parts and it will never quite be the same again, my English/French day/date display changed to English/Spanish, note US distributions may have English/Spanish but Canadian distributions would have English/French.
Very helpful advice! What would make you take your watch to service it? Do you have certain things that you are look out for?
Great video. All great points and I agree with your opinions within this video.
I have an omega seamaster 1974 never serviced it works perfect
Auto service all depends on old oil crape or new synthetic oil which is awsome watch winders just wear out parts quicker.
Lol on the tough.. for most of my life I rode and still own old Harley's.. I would look down and see the watch and it was a blur of Harley shake.... didn't seem to hurt em. Here is a tip... Service? run it till it drops.. yep.. they will service it when they fix it. And it won't cost much if any more. my Omega died after 11 years so I sent it in to be fixed.... it needed a few things but was not far from the charge would be for service. That is actually the only watch I have ever had serviced... some I have owned for 25 years or so.
This is why I love T3 he's a no bullshit watch reviewer
Your Watch Maker impression is on point 💯 😂
I am a student and own a Seiko 5 Automatic and I wear it everyday. I need to take bumpy public transport, sometimes the watch hit the desk while making notes, sometimes I run climb the stairs. I cant take care of my watch like a baby because of lack of time and other priorities. Is it fine for a budget Automatic watch or am I doing something wrong ? EXPERTS PLEASE HELP CAUSE I DONT WANT MY WATCH DEAD
I have a Vostok my cousin brought back from Moscow in 1993 when he worked as a driller for a few years. 27years old, and still runs tickity boo!! He probably paid $30 for it in '93.
Great Episode! :) Time 1:30 Love your New York accent its better than Mark at Long Island watch. Time 7:35 your German accent sounds like Dr Kufman the assassin from Tomorrow never Dies. Brilliant!!!
All the Best Darren :)
Beautiful video are learned a lot from you thank you for your knowledge God bless
I have found quite good movements in affordable watches, The Myiota 8203,Citizen, seiko 7s26, 4r35, 6r36, Seagull st 1901,and others
Been rewatching your videos. God bless
First time watch collector here (started last fall). And I'm hooked!
Did hours and hours (and hours) of research.
Broke down a REAL GOOD number of possible watch purchases (so far mostly microbrands + some big brands) into 5 categories:
- Everyday/Casual
- Dress
- Pilot/Fleiger/Field (I'm not a pilot, but they look cool)
- Diver
- Sport/Chronograph
- Beater
Dan Henry (1939), Richard LeGrand (Mark III Odyssea in black), Mercer (Durham Cobalt and Madison white enamel) have been the micros I've dipped into so far. Love them all!
I'll be adding at least one of Halios/Helm/Hamtun to that list....they're so tough to order!
Laco (Aachen & Augsburg...the swiss mvmt versions would have been 2x the price) I've also got. They're awesome!
Seiko SKX009 Pepsi, Seiko SNK795, and Orient Bambino 2nd gen are on order.
Tried ordering a little Vostok (diver dude version, and a few others) but the supplier out of Lithuania (yeah, not Russia!) said they're out of production for now (maybe coronavirus related)
Anyway....that's my whole collection thus far :D
Edit: yup I know that microbrands can come with dubious quality assurance, ability to service, and re-sale value, but totally depends what you buy obviously
I agree, overservicing is likely worst than being a bit late. Everytime a full teardown is done the more time it spends at risk and god forbid a half rate watchmaker.
The bridle is the only thing that will slip more than normal on a winder. But if you can program the winder to wind a set only a sufficient amount.
My watches tell me when they need service. When the accuracy or power reserve change for the worse, if it has been five or more years, the watch goes for service.
Totally agree jory and auto is better off running than not I think servicing isn't needed so much due to synthetic Jewels, as long as your don't miss treat them they are fine. Also if you by a Rolex etc then you have to keep it in good order which will cost a lot, is it really worth it ?? #terriblepenmanship