I wouldn't say these are watches to avoid, they're great watches - but just watches to make sure you've tried on before buying. So 'Watches not to blind buy' would be a more appropriate title.

3 days ago the Omega Speedmaster was "The Best Watch in the Entire World"

I don't think any of these watches should be avoided. Great watches, every single one of them (even the Navitimer). I have all CasiOak colors in my collection.

Wednesday: Speedmaster is THE BEST watch. Period. Friday: Avoid the Speedmaster. Its a manual wind.

Find the watch you like and then wait a year, if you still want one after 1 year its safe to buy.

I bought a Casioak in black with contrasting white hands and markers. But the negative LCD display it comes with is almost impossible to read. So bought a gray Casioak with a normal LCD display, and swapped that module over to the black case and dial. Then added lumed markers too. Much easier to read and use. Too bad it ended up costing around $300 to make it useful.... Oh, and in the swapping, I broke the backlight off the module, so that was cool.

The Tudor BB 54 is still a stunning looking watch 👍 Au

There is no way this video is made to be serious. These are all amazing watches!!!

Let's be frank, that Longines is stunning. Longines may be considered mid-tier these days and take a backseat to Omega, Rolex, and Tudor, in watch snobs's eyes but it's stunning.

All of these watches are brilliant, I personally have the Seamaster and Navitimer. I love both of them.

I bought my Speedy 8 years ago, It’s my favorite Watch in my collection. I do however love the new Navitimer B06. With Pistachio Dial. I’m on wait list for Rolex Batman GMT Longines’s are also great Watch’s. Bought the Zulu GMT last year with Green Bezel and Brown leather strap. Love that piece.

Congratulations on you 1M subscribers! I have been watching this channel since the pandemic, and it really got me into watches!

I think in this current insane bubble in watches, my advice would be to sit back and check out the usedlistings. The longer you wait, the better the prices seem to get. And avoid Rolex like the plague. They're just overhyped , overpushed and overpromoted by insufferable social media and hence, the bubble blew up. Every day I see more Rolex on the used market and prices are coming down hard. What goes up like a lunatic will come down like a lunatic. Still won't buy them though, as I currently can't stand what happened to the brand. And we're in recession right now, no matter the BS of the talkingheads. It's a global recession too. So just be patient would be my motto.

I’m avoiding ALL of these watches… because I can’t afford any of them!😂

My thoughts exactly on the Casio 2100. I bought the silver case with silver hands and couldn't see a damn thing in broad daylight. I ended up giving it to my stepson as a going to university present and buying the blue dial version.

Great vid andy! Have the tissot PRX powermatic on blue rubber strap as my weekend watch and my omega aqua terra on both blue rubber and stainless steel bracelet love them both still have my great tissot elegance from my lovely dear departed mum from 20 years ago as a birthday gift! I buy what I like and nothing else should matter and all watch gifts should be embraced regardless! BTW love your videos, especially on your own channel 👍👍

'The Tudor black Bay Pro is very much 3D. It's so 3D in fact that many people thought it was too 3D.' 😂

I have a Tudor BB blue bezel in 41 mm.. wear it everyday. Love it

Loved it. Great idea and executed perfectly.

I recently bought a Grand Seiko Titanium after trying it on. I thought it might be too light but I'm good with it.

Cool, learning what not to do is a great short-cut. Thanks Watchfinder & Co. friends.

Totally agree with your comments on the Casioak.. I have the Black out version went out one day with it upside down on my wrist didn’t realise till I was asked the time.!

Andrew, you are the reason I bought a Speedmaster! You should get some sort of commission

After getting into mechanical watches, I honestly think I like a manual wind over an auto a lot of the time. With all my autos, I never know if it is near full wind or not, and accuracy dips if they are below 50%. With a manual wind, you just wind it fully before putting it on the wrist every day and you know you are good to go. Also for the Speedy, a rotor would just block the view of that beautiful movement.

I'm on the hunt for a new watch for around $1000 and I'm so glad I found this channel. 🇦🇺 😊

As an owner of a black-black Casioak, I concur it can be really hard to read and don't get me started on the mediocre light that last .5 seconds. With that said, I still wear it more than my other watches.

I have myself a handwound watch and it doesn´t bother me a bit. It´s better to have a handwinding mechanism without automation than a automatic without handwinding imo.

Anybody know what the strap is on the BB54 0:54? Been looking for something similar for my 58 for ages.

6:15 Adjusting the timing bezel requires unscrewing the 2nd crown, right? Will water enter the watch if bezel is adjusted while swimming on the surface of the water? Recommended action or not?

you are so right I loved the casioak design got one and could not see a thing. Plus it was as if the last 20 years of user interface optimization had been obliterated so hard to use I had to send it back regretfully

“the suave murderer” is my new favorite nickname for Bond - 5:35

I was thinking that, I wanted to purchase the Tag Heuer Carrera Date 36mm. Do you think it's a good watch for my first luxury watch collection?

Every one of these is awesome, and you should buy two. Vintage diver craze....Oris says it's about time, we have been here a while.

You are a hell of a writer. I kept cracking up during the whole video. Great job!

Thank you! Really helpful 👌

So good to finally see you in your videos

I’m starting to find Andrew’s opinions questionable ever since he ranked Apple Watch higher on the chart than Patek

I've followed Your stories since 2019. Better: I've studied Your stories for the last 5 years. So I'm very happy You've just reached the 1 million, Andrew. Congratulations! You got me, and walked me, into watches. And I can tell You: I'm a guy who's very picky and very very hard to catch. And You did it by just (very well) telling stories. I owe You one, Andrew. At least as much as You'd owe me ... for making me spend a real fortune in money ... and wonderful life time. Thank You so much, Andrew. Keep up the better work and, if I may, remember: The good stories will stay forever while the screams will (sooner or later) fade away. Let's celebrate!

The Navitimer is an iconic chronograph. In no way should anyone ignore it!

thanks for this. clearly insightful

What dribble is this, speedmaster, navitimer, nautilus are iconic, some of the greatest and personal favorites within my collection

8:23 yeap can confirm that, I have it on my wrist right now, I have the camo gray model and in normal lighting conditions it's pretty readable, but if it's a little dark well good look m8, if you buy one I recommend contrasting indices with the color of the resin case

The advice on the CasiOak was so spot on.

"Too 3D". Very good! As good as "Too much perspective".

I've always found the complaint about the 40mm PRX strange. I have tiny 6.25" wrists so thought I would go for the 35mm. I tried it on and it was tiny, so I tried on the 40mm and its perfectly sized. I've never regretted going with the 40mm.

Loving that the sarcasm is lost on most. 😂

The Black Bay Pro in 41 or 42mm would make it perfect. 39mm is too small.

I've got two Omega Seamaster's, one is 37mm & the other is 41mm. A good question to ask a jeweler is "does the manufacturer use plastic or metal gears? That is usually the difference between a $900 watch versus on that is twice the amount. A cheap maker is Invicta. Any of their watches tat are under $100, is a close out. They are also known as gaudy & oversized watches.

How can you crucify such classics..some of us like winding watches and changing gears.. Well presented..as always.

got a laugh out of this vid jaja... although the Omega NTTD "issue" is really not an issue at all... i think is one of the bestwatches ever.... some day, some day....

I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of NKUWAN . Their timepieces are of exceptional quality.

Great video :))) The only thing is that it is about 10 watches to potentially avoid :)

I bought a G-Shock in dark blue, and I can barely read the time, never mind anything in the LCD areas. Time to move it on, I think.

I never know when he is serious or not.

This was an awesome video.. I have a Tudor BB Pro and Casioak.. this video made me giggle 👍🏻👍🏻

I bought a 54, I love it so much. I don't like wearing my other watches now. I know that wears off sometimes but I don't think it will.

I'm fairly new to watch collecting, and SO FAR, I've not made too many horiffic mistakes, at least not expensive ones anyway. Accidentally bought a vintage Doxa on Ebay, having only seen it very briefly late at night while half asleep (Totally my fault), and when it arrived, it was half the size I expected.....Bloody ladies watch, not a gents. My ex boss bought that one off me. The other mistake was buying a REALLY cheap 'Mechanical' watch, that I wanted just to take it apart, and it turned out that the seller was lying, and it was quartz, dressed up with fake cogs to look mechanical on the pics! Hadn't lost too much on that, so no massive harm done! Bloody sick of seeing Tissot PRXs now LOL. Not a fan!

- My Tudor preference is the Black Bay M79230B-0008 41mm with the white hand set, and matt blue anodised aluminium Bezel insert for a little color. I Prefer the slightly bigger size. STILL has the retro signed crown with the Tudor rose, Domed sapphire crystal, and Rivet bracelet... A modern / retro look(LoL), the best of both worlds. - TISSOT preference is the GENTLEMAN POWERMATIC 80 SILICIUM T127.407.11.041.00, I just don't like integrated bracelets and the PRX. - Love the Omega Speedmaster Pro Chronograph... it's on my list, and I DON'T even like CHRONOGRAPHS.

“Part watch….part DeVinci code” 😂😂😂 not for OLD eyes….for sure!

Does this watch exist? Diver 40x20x12 including glass. 47 or less lug to lug. Date option at 6. Drilled lugs or quick release bracelet. Bracelet 20 down to 16 back to 20, screw links. New style extension and 1K or less. Automatic

Such a clever presentation!

To summarize, if you are brain-scattered, undecided and easily-influenced, than keep watching different channels and listen to everything that everyone says. If, on the other hand, you know what you like and what you want, just go for it, and “Damn the torpedoes.. “ :) Cheers!

I'm thinking of getting an Autavia recently, and I'm leaning towards the bronze version I've never owned a bronze watch though, so I'm not sure how I'll feel about the patina later on I'm starting to think i should go for the stainless steel version to be safe Anyone here owns the watch and would like to share some your experience?

Almost 1 million subs congratulations man

Andrew, the writing here is spot on! 😂

You may have got a fake Navitimer, if the dial is messy.I've two navitimer, an old Cosmonaute and the last BO1 edition, and I can assure you that there is no problem with the dial or the slide rule.

I didn't hear a reason to avoid Tudor. Can I order the ceramic or should I cancel?

I have a collection of watches that embrace Rolex, Seiko, Citizen, Tag Heuer and recently the Tudor BB54. It’s so refreshing to wear a watch that doesn’t dwarf my wrist like the Rolex, Seiko & Tag Heuer. It’s the watch I wear the most because it’s an understatement and does what all watches should do tell the time and not be flipped as investments or shout “steal me”.

James Bond.. suave murderer.. that one was a HOME RUN!!!😂

As readable as Finnegans Wake! I got a chuckle out of that one. Most of these watches are way out of my price range. The only advice I can give from the lower price range is that if you have an hankering for a vintage mechanical dive watch, you can't get more appropriate than a real vintage Seiko Turtle. A true tool watch that has been worn by more real divers than just about anything else. They were made to last, require little maintenance and IMO are a great looking watch. The winding won't hack or manual wind, which is a minor inconvenience to me, but may be a deal killer for others. It is a big watch, but it still looks good on my smallish wrist.

The best voice in horology

The PP 5180 is one of the most gorgeous time pieces I have ever seen.

Congrats on 1 million subscribers 🎉

I love my Black Bay Pro it a perfect size I have 7.5” wrist works well

I’ve got a couple of Rolexes and I bought a Black Bay Pro as a day wearer. I like it so much I barely wear the big guns any more. It’s that good and I have no problem with the thickness, it works perfectly. I’m sorry, but I disagree with this review. It’s one of the best watches I’ve ever owned.

Three times cheaper? You mean a third of the price?

I am large of wrist at 7.5 inches. So I favor watches 42mm or above. If I want to consider something smaller, I would need to go try it on. Though to be fair, you should never buy without trying it on anyway. That said, thus far I have bought all my watches blind (online), and so far its worked out nicely. I have a 2009 Navitimer ref A23322, blue dial with batons. I bought it second hand. Is it a busy dial? Yes. By and large the tiny silvered scales of the slide rule are too small to read, at least with my old eyes. But, those silvered scales are decorative more than they are practical and instead the inticracy make the dial beautiful in it's own way by playing with the light. I love it. I also have a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, black dial, titanium on the 98B bracelet (ref: 5015-12B30-98B). Is it a big watch? Oh yes. Does the titanium make it feel too light? Actually, no. While I haven't handled the steel version to compare it to, I find my titanium edition still has quite enough heft to feel substantial. Probably the sheer size combined with the large three barrelled movement and with it being on the bracelet. And the quality is awesome. It feels solid like it's hewn from rock. The bezel action is incredible; audible and tactiley. The bracelet is an amazing piece of engineering and craftmanship, which would only let down for some by the lack of a quick adjust, but not by me. I love this thing, and it's often my first choice to wear. But I consider myself lucky having bought these blind and to have got away with it thus far. I have several watches on my shortlist for a next purchase, and a few of them I definitely need to look at first before committing money to them. Be careful out there people.

What a great video! Should remind everyone, that there is no „best watch“, no matter what influencers might want to tell us (looking at all these shiny BB58 videos…). Rather there MIGHT be one, that ticks a lot of boxes for an individual.

I’ve got one TH Carrera and a few more cooking watches. As much as I love the Carrera the two Tissots I bought for two of my sons are very nice indeed - esp the Gentleman (naff name) Powermatic on the brown leather strap. I do though have a hankering for a Seiko Prospex Solar and which might be an early New Year pressie to myself if there’s a deal to be done anywhere. Buy what you like and can afford, not what anyone else tells you to buy.

My Bond was beautiful but my issue was the tan just made legibility annoying. Otherwise it would have been a lifer.

Well presented Bro. You made me chuckle, particularly, remarks about the Breitling Navitimer. PS; 'pale hairy arms'... (wax & tan) 😅

What a hoot! Loved this video!

What do you think of Baume et Mercier 10468, dark blue watch?

I had no idea that the blacked out Casioak existed. It sent chills up my spine. It's something I've never seen before. Sorry, not sorry Richard Mille. Is the Casioak an atomic bomb? A watch possessed by a demon? Strap it on and someone will have to call a priest. The H. Moser & Cie Vantablack watch is so black it reflects no light, but somehow the Casioak's black is blacker. It scares the shit out me.

Get the BB58. It has the perfect proportions and quality. If you like a more modern look get the blue, otherwise the OG black is the one to get.

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Negative Display with Casio G Shock need to be improved or eliminated as they impede the functionality of the watch. I just bought my 1st G Shock GBA 900 Red and while the watch looks great the digital display is hard to read in anything but good lighting conditions.

I would rather say that these are watches to buy. Super quality , value for money and classic designs. Watches you want to wear and dont have to worry about getting a scratch

Andrew, the unique patina on the Longines bronze legend diver is great. It’s a fabulous watch:)

sometimes you hunt & might find a watch you think maybe this is the ONE but then it happens all of a sudden you realize that the watch only comes in a certain size/ style /color ect ect BUT ! wait a thought occurs maybe they might make a different model or perhaps the the watch you desire just has not been invented yet? this conundrum is not an easy problem to deal with and sooo my conclusion is that i will have too wait for either a new / updated version or just go ahead and pull the trigger ...while possibly still waiting ?!

For the no time to die i had expected you to at least mention the enormous clasp on that titanium strap, thats the real deal-breaker for me😅

The sarcasm in this video is crazy 🤣

Very clever 😊

That was an amazing summary; hitting the nails on the head 💪🏻🕰️

The Navitimer-- "part watch, part DaVinci Code."

I don't think you give the luxury watch crowd all wrong. I have complete faith in them that they are capable of winding their watch. I have no where near that kind of wealth, and I manage to charge my phone every day!

This one was absolutely hysterical! My sides are aching I laughed so hard! Brilliant!

BUT THE INVICTA 1953. Put a high-quality leather band on it. You will have a watch with a Seiko movement for around $100.00.

Doesn't Tissot have plastic parts in the movement?

For me the Tudor Black Bay Bronze with slate dial is the perfect dive watch. I love mine and in addition to the grey leather and two different fabric straps from the factory have had quite a few made for it. I think though I'd prefer it in steel, as it can be a pain to keep bright (have to do the ketchup thing every couple of months). Why on earth they don't make a proper sized 43mm steel Black Bay dive watch baffles me. Instead as you mentioned they came up with some stupid wee thing at 37mm, I tried it on at WoS and it looked like it had shrunk in the watch. It's a ladies' version. Mind you my smallest watch is an early 00s IWC Doppel at 42mm, with a Panerai 514 the biggest which measures 47mm but wears surprisingly modestly. I have an 8in wrist, hardly uncommon these days. I really don't get why so many recent releases are 1950s-sized tiddlers. People are quite a lot bigger today than they used to be 70 years ago.