That’s my advice-what have you experienced heads learnt over the years?
@legacywatchguy8333 Жыл бұрын
This isn't advice, really, unless it would be to stop and appreciate what you have on your wrist right now. As a ceramist at a dental lab, I work under magnification all day, and as it relates to watches, I stand in awe at the sheer beauty of the workmanship of these little timekeepers. I have so much joy in the disassembly, and repair of some other person's masterful work. So anything I wear that I've repaired is a pleasure.
@b.neallee7042 Жыл бұрын
That is a great video. This information is important to watch buyers. Buy what you love and you'll never be disappointed. Talking to watch dealers is valuable to you.they will till you what they did wrong so you don't fall into their trap. Ask questions, don't buy a watch to put in your safe. Make sure to pass it down to your family. Your watch and your memory will be pasted down your line. Engrave the back cover so you live on. Neal
@vimagreg Жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew, what virtual groups do you advice to join? That ones you are in yourself? WhatsApp groups? Facebook groups? In short sentence, if I want to read/hear your advices and stay in touch, where should I go?
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
@@vimagreg I don’t really have a huge amount of time for groups unfortunately! I’m on Instagram and watchcrunch if that helps
@t28mcd Жыл бұрын
I started off with affordable quartz watches, graduated to Rolex and Omega, now realising that I still really like my Casio's, Seiko's and Citizen.
@hendrikn2584 Жыл бұрын
Saw the thumbnail and thought "never seen this guy", read the channel name "never heard of it". Clicked the video anyway and boom "omg its him!"
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
It’s meeeeeeeeeeee!
@edjack1993 Жыл бұрын
Fully agree re actually trying on watches before buying. I recently went to my local AD with the intention of buying the latest version of the Moonwatch, that I’d lusted after for a while. Tried it on and was surprised to find I didn’t immediately love it. On a whim I asked to try on a Reverso monoface small seconds (with the super supple Fagliano strap) and was immediately smitten. So, after much deliberation, I left the AD with…a pistachio dial Breitling Premier B09 😄
@diavalus Жыл бұрын
These are all 3 very good watches! Congrats on the Premier!
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 funny how that works. The Breitling is a gem!
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
What a rollercoaster 😅
@wisamal-hakim5531 Жыл бұрын
I love that watch. I’ve owned both the others and sold both. And have eyed up the breitling for some time! Great choice
@donulldh4785 Жыл бұрын
Your advice really resonates with me. I have a Tudor Prince-Date Chrono that was such an impulse buy. Driving home, I was yelling at myself for being so rash. And every time I see it in the box, I think to myself that it is so going to be traded in for something else. But then I wear it, and say to myself that I have to keep it, as it is such a good looking watch. Then I notice the size and it looks smaller on my wrist than I prefer. Then the blue dial calls my name, and I want to keep it forever.......AARGH the horror of watch ownership....HAHAHAHAHA
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
What a whirlwind 😂
@joshs391611 ай бұрын
Lol
@Electrobilia Жыл бұрын
Andrew, you navigate the tricky path that is someones ego without causing a single affrontive moment. Thank you.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@anandanil8158 Жыл бұрын
the part about being desensitized to prices is real thing i find myself thinking about how expensive lemon soda has become ($ 0.24 in my part of the word) and come back home to look at pictures of watches thousands of dollars and think oh that's cheap
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha same.
@KMartineauMuisc Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this and especially the 'Why dont you deserve it?' portion. This is my biggest problem and its helpful to be reminded
@jkimwelch14 күн бұрын
NOT 1 METAPHOR NOT ONE ANALOGY. YOU LOVE WATCHES. You are the GOAT
@pardus8panthera5 Жыл бұрын
“Why DON’T you deserve it!? Enjoy Yourself!” should be the title of this excellent video. Your take on the subject (6:05 on) is spot on. Way too many do not get to do this, which includes those that buy these wonderful watches & then keep them locked away, unworn, BNIB! There should hopefully come a day when a watch that is 10 y.o & well cared for but worn, is more appreciated than a Box Queen. I am borrowing the phrase from boating, where the highly spec’d yacht, built to take on stormy seas to reach exotic, or even ordinary locations, is instead relegated to the marina as a platform to drink cocktails & pretend that it’s experiencing the voyage of life. A Dock Queen. If you can afford, then buy, wear, experience, enjoy! Thanks for an excellent channel!
@neilmartin7776 Жыл бұрын
One thing I'd suggest, if you're thinking a watch you own is boring and you need a new one, is try a change of strap. Sounds bizarre, but a new strap can really change the look and feel of a watch and make you fall in love with it all over again. Or not, and it might be that selling the watch is what you really want. But for minimal costs, it could save you regret and thousands in the long run.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Home run. New strap = new love
@wisamal-hakim5531 Жыл бұрын
Definitely, breathes new life into it.
@thomasmclaughlin3863 Жыл бұрын
Composing a seemingly self-contradicting list of d0's-and-don't is quite a daunting task, but you made it look easy. Watching your channels often causes me to consider a watch that I normally would have overlooked by highlighting, and making seriously interesting, a detail that I otherwise would not have learned. You truly have a gift.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate that, especially so in amongst other comments telling me to get my teeth fixed or that I have a face for radio… 🤔
@thomasmclaughlin3863 Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewMorganWatches There are a variety of reasons for employing an ad hominem attack, and none of them are healthy, much less accurate. If I had to guess, I would bet that in this case they are jealous that not only are you genuinely clever, you also have a wife that cares about you deeply. Match point!
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
@@thomasmclaughlin3863 thank you, I really appreciate that 😊
@alessandro.felici Жыл бұрын
Andrew, I can’t express how much I owe you. You made me start this beautiful journey in march of this year and in a few days I’m going to buy my first automatic watch. ❤
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Ahhhh, thanks very much 😊
@wisamal-hakim5531 Жыл бұрын
What are you getting?
@alessandro.felici Жыл бұрын
@@wisamal-hakim5531 A Seiko 5, ref. SRPE55K1. I want a sturdy field inspired every day automatic watch. And Seiko has a brilliant history and heritage. As a start of a journey I think it will be a very good companion.
@wisamal-hakim5531 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had one. For the price you can’t really go wrong. Sturdy and reliable. Great choice, enjoy it!
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
@@alessandro.felici awesome watch, enjoy!
@vulpinish Жыл бұрын
Agree, Its a trinket. Indeed, we are in charmed position to afford watches, so enjoy the hobby rather than take it all too seriously. E.g. 19mm lug width is not a first world problem.
@Melee-Mike-P Жыл бұрын
Andrew! SO happy to have found my way to your channel after so many years of knowing your voice but not seeing your face. Love the channel and your takes on several of the topics! Keep up the great work!
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 😊
@alangavin254WestportTriathlon. Жыл бұрын
Good advice. I bought my first luxury watch 25 years ago. An omega seamaster 300m. I’ve been lucky enough to have bought a submariner date about 10 years ago, a datejust a couple of years ago at retail and my first Tudor chrono this year & really like it. The only watch I’ve ever bought & sold was a breitling superocean. I don’t regret that. Came close to selling the omega but very glad I kept it. Good to put a face to the voice of watchfinder. Love both channels. 👌
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jonathanblanco3100 Жыл бұрын
Nice video as always! For me, the listen to yourself is also listen to that voice in my head that i don't want to listen to. The voice that says "isn't it too big for you?" Because it is... Or "isn't it too expensive?" because again the voice is right... The voice that, when I have found a watch I love or the community tells me i should love, ruins everything because deep down knows that it is not right for me....even i hate to hear it
@legacywatchguy8333 Жыл бұрын
So...your advice is...yes, and no, stop and go, fast and slow, heave and ho? Got it. :'D
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Yes no, maybe, I don’t know Can you repeat the question?
@krish5029 Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewMorganWatches Sebastian Vettel reference???
@SgHawk144 Жыл бұрын
@@krish5029 - they might be giants/Malcolm in the middle reference I’d bet.
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
Nailed it!
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
@@krish5029 Malcolm in the middle!
@roedavi Жыл бұрын
Your journey, not one curated by others, excellent!
@chrisj854 Жыл бұрын
I purchased many in a row, but have researched the first watch, and that was the watch for me, then purchased the same style in different colours for a rotation
@Zotrax1946 Жыл бұрын
Well, my best and most important lesson is- not to buy/own watches in alignment with what I “suppose” to have, what I “must” have as a collector, what I “think” others will “think” of my watches and my collection. I just wanna enjoy what I love, what makes me happy and satisfied, on what I can easily and practically afford. And it works great! Yet I can’t bring myself to sell even one watch- I give what I don’t really need as presents to very specific people, whom I want to introduce to the wonderful watch world.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Good point 👍
@Geniusclicks Жыл бұрын
Great video Andrew!! This can be a master class📚📚 in luxury purchases not just watches.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@briandeguzman8978 Жыл бұрын
I think the part when I’m hunting for the next purchase, and this is when I do most of researching is sometimes more fun than making the purchase. Definitely, makes the journey more memorable and more worthwhile.
@YongJoonPaek Жыл бұрын
what a masterful video. perfectly captures an enthusiasts ups and downs, the ebb and flow of interest and learning perfectly!
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
😂 I suffer so you don’t have to… but I’m sure you still will anyway 🤣
@MTbone7 Жыл бұрын
Good vid. I’ve seen those hands somewhere before though…
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
LOL
@Podcastage Жыл бұрын
This is great advice. I, like many, need to heed the advice to slow down.
@abzfarooq3510 Жыл бұрын
That ‘Hello’ at the beginning reminded of James May’s ‘Hello’
@cajanir Жыл бұрын
Good video. IMO the biggest mistake is taking watch collecting too seriously, which usually results in overspending. If you can't comfortably afford a Submariner then don't buy one. Pinching all your pennies for two + years to get a watch means you have to be overly concerned about potential resale value, buyer's remorse, seller's remorse, etc. If you don't take it all so seriously and just spend amounts you're comfortable losing then it's nowhere near as stressful.
@sumitkar8146 Жыл бұрын
Great content and I started on the journey about two years ago following content creators like you - I now have 3 watches which I just love - The Speedy 3861 Hesalite, the Omega Seamaster diver 300 MM and the Baltic Aquascaphe
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
Nice collection. I have a Diver 300 as well.
@BenNS1971 Жыл бұрын
Great video. One of your best, in my opinion. It’s nice to hear how someone else experiences the hobby
@HB92647 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t even realize this was you until you started talking… It’s trippy seeing you talk. Big fan by the way, sorry if that was unclear.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@MrJamesDuffy Жыл бұрын
Great advice. As a habitual impulse buyer, I have made plenty of expensive mistakes, but I like to think of each as an invaluable lesson. There have been plenty of small victories and delightful surprises in the mix, too, like discovering the vintage watch rabbit hole or how wrong I was about how pink gold fits into my personal style. We all need to be more conscientious in this hobby and embrace the madness of collecting anachronistic jewelry.
@plugsong Жыл бұрын
Great advice for sure. I had wanted a Swiss mechanical watch for 25 plus years but instead made do with mid range quartz. In shop windows I lusted after gleaming Seamaster 300s with wavy blue dials for years. Good enough for Mr Bond, then good enough for me. Finally I tried one and it was beautiful... but too big and not me. So I tried a blue BB58 and was instantly shaken and stirred, I bought there and then, too impulsively perhaps, but months later have no regrets. It's lovely and very accurate, and has 'saved' me a couple of thousand into the bargain :)
@ollyb7570 Жыл бұрын
I’m bookmarking this for the times I need to snap out of it…. especially the “good value” watches that cost thousands.
@marcorenato1814 Жыл бұрын
Just stumbled on this channel by chance, what a wonderful surprise it was to recognize the voice behind one of my fav watch youtube channels! Really enjoying the educational content regarding purchasing of watches. Since the Watch Snob disappeared a few years ago, I've missed this type of well intentioned advice for the unitiated (and the confused!). What are your thoughts on collecting lots of pieces vs one or two high end ones for the same budget? That was another classic Watch Snob topic :)
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by! My advice is collect as many as you like until you feel guilty, then sell one 😂
@thomasont Жыл бұрын
Good realistic advice that may occasionally cause good dilemmas as rightly pointed out by your dearest Charlotte. Bonus advice, "Wife Is Always Right". I had dilemmas when purchasing a Rolex Milgauss white variant as I wanted the z-blue variant (Tim Masso's ultimate favourite Rolex variant by the way) even though I've tried wearing it several times and thought it wasn't bad yet wasn't as good as z-blue. Nonetheless I went ahead with my gut to purchase and since then, I've grown to enjoy appreciating wearing it on my wrist with different straps and modified jubilee bracelet. Recently, I've went to a number of Rolex boutiques with my sibling to inquire on a submariner model to which so happened I was wearing this Milgauss White on a matching white stitched orange tanned coloured leather strap. It was an instant eye catcher winner by many Rolex staffs as I noticed they were fixated on my Milgauss white that one even asked if its a discontinued model. By then, I knew I've made the right purchase decision eventhough I've eventually bought a Milgauss z-blue variant too as well. 🤓⌚👍
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Charlotte agrees!
@alexwatchserbia9960 Жыл бұрын
Same thing with Tissot prx I went to buy it but when I've put it on my wrist I've changed my mind. It is still a cool watch it is just not for me
@Voltanaut Жыл бұрын
I'm lefthanded and only interested in buying lefty models, so there isn't much for me to buy, but I've got my sights on a few watches (Rolex, Tudor, Tag, Oris, and a few more) and I'm confident I'll have only a few watches, and I'm very excited to eventually acquiring them.
@bullnose01 Жыл бұрын
Andrew, it was because of your video on the Hamilton Railway Special that I got one as my birth year watch, which was a twofer since I also was born in Lancaster, PA, when Hamilton still was based there. It presently is sitting on a stand beside my computer happily ticking away at about +4 sec./day. Not bad for a 70 year old timepiece. Much thanks for the inspiration.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
That’s so cool, thanks for letting me know! I recently “upgraded” mine by swapping the front and back cases so I can always look at the movement 😂
@bullnose01 Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewMorganWatches Now you have inspired me to find a replacement bezel and crystal to put on the back of the watch. 😊
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
@@bullnose01 awesome! Then you’ll be able to enjoy the watch twice as much! Fun fact, a pocket watch with a Crystal on the back as well as the front is known as a salesman case, because people travelling around selling them would show off the movement too
@bullnose01 Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewMorganWatches That was the genesis of the Bulova Accutron Spaceview watch. Customers were so intrigued by the saleman models that showed the unique tuning fork mechanism that Bulova decided to commercially release a "see through" version.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
@@bullnose01 huh, I had no idea!
@paulb9453 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, again. It certainly eases my mind that staying 'in my lane' with regard to affordable watches is still a fun way to enjoy horology. My budget is £500 ($600?) but I recall a time when my rent cleared out all of my monthly income and £75 was a stretch. We all move on, sideways, or occasionally downwards (I still wear my £75 Pulsar Kinetic and £26 Casio), and now looking at a £300-500 quartz Victorinox, which could probably destroy a mechanical luxury watch in a game of conkers. Thanks for the great video and I enjoy the added input from your wife, very funny!
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@MrZZooh Жыл бұрын
I have a whole bunch of automatic chronographs because as a low income person I couldn't really afford one so when I found a 7750 watch for 300 dollars on ebay I jumped and bought one and it's only been downhill since then. I now have over 10 watches, most of which are auto chronos i bought with credit. I love the movements more than the watches themselves sometimes and can't let go but I'm drowning in debt so I am gonna sell several of them. I wish I had just gotten myself a solid luxury watch used, rather than all these mid tier ones.
@jeffmitchell4372 Жыл бұрын
Andrew - you truly ARE the hidden “gem” in the Watch Community !!! Touché 😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼!!! I salute you Sir on your raw honesty, depth of knowledge and your enthusiasm…. …..don’t ever change, don’t ever be the 14060M that got away and don’t EVER go Corporate on us, just saying….. ….and I’m hopeful that one day, just maybe, you’ll review a Laurent Ferrier in it’s naked glory!! Until then, Monsieur, keep up the good, mesmerising and thrilling work…..
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 😊
@romanmichaelhamilton8729 Жыл бұрын
Good video Andrew. Jenni Elle just made a Q&A video and said that she loves the watch hobby, but it's not worth the money from what a person gets out of it. After being a watch collector for many a year, I really don't understand why a watch such an AP Royal Oak costs so much as there's so only so much fancy and accurate that a company can do.
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
There’s definitely a point of diminishing returns (in more ways than one).
@at1805 Жыл бұрын
This resonates with me in so many ways. You are spot on with your advice…to buy or not to buy? Now or later? Too expensive or not? I battle with these questions regularly when I affix my mind into purchasing a nice item to treat myself from time to time which isn’t too often. I’ve purchased my first luxury watch when I turned 40 which was the Omega Seamaster 300m few years ago and I absolutely love it! Just like you, my wife was the one and still is to push me into making that purchase to treat myself when I feel at times I shouldn’t. 😊 Going to have to make a decision soon about getting my next Omega which will likely be a Speedmaster.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have the perfect sounding board!
@E-jit2 ай бұрын
Going off of the spending money bit there is something I’d like to add. I think it’s a bad idea to save up money for a year or more only to buy a watch. Yes, it might be your grail watch but remember that nobody actually needs a watch and think of the things that you actually do need which also costs money. Not a mistake I’ve made but one I have kept in mind.
@threefive2072 Жыл бұрын
enjoying the commentary andrew! one small suggestion, align the b-roll with the topic? e.g. tudor BB ... then show the rolex destro ?
@MyVideosWillCalmU Жыл бұрын
Up vote this video for the algorithms👍🏾.. The watch community needs Andrew more then you think! I been in collecting around 10 years! The amount of times I heard this type of video! And no one listen's! Mark my words you will see this video in years to come. And smile to yourself like I am watching the video. Thinking all that advice I could of actually listen to! And I did everything said in this video! 😂🙃
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, and pay attention this time 😆
@MyVideosWillCalmU Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewMorganWatches 🤣🤣👊🏾
@luvwatchesusa8333 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for you insight and advice. I am glade I can finally put a face to the talking hands.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Pleased to have you here!
@Juanjo191 Жыл бұрын
Is always helpful to hear tips of more experienced people. Thank you! Much appreciated 👍🏼
@alanmckinnon6791 Жыл бұрын
#2 happened to me with the Tissot PRX. It looks fantastic in the pics but when I tried it on - nah, no longer for me and I totally lost interest in the watch in an instant
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
In my case, I didn’t even want to try it on once I saw it in the display case. It was an instant “the PRX and its variants are not for me” realization.
@thomasmargolis6057 Жыл бұрын
One can overthink THIS too. I have several and they include Bostok amphibian and komanderski. Other watches that went to ali express, where more luck than not there, and bought watches to verify I liked it. I am at a point, where I am looking for special watch @ this point. I buy what I like, and with some mistakes along the way.
@gmp7458 Жыл бұрын
Great advice, one thing I have learnt is watches can look very different in real life compared to KZfaq and Instagram, sounds like common sense. But I have been surprised recently that some pictures and videos don't do the watches justice.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s surprising sometimes!
@ofmanynicknames Жыл бұрын
Seriously. Grand Seiko is especially bad with pictures that don’t do the watch justice, and Credor too.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
@@ofmanynicknames that’s a good point. They never quite get it right
@curtbrown7718 Жыл бұрын
I believe that once one has cultivated and established a respectful, strong, and friendly relationship with a person at a dealer, nurture it like any other relationship. Even if you are not seeking a new watch, email or phone the person to relay what you are seeing in the watch industry, or just to say “hi”. The continued contact makes the dealer feel special, it shows you are serious about watches, and it can assist in you getting the watch you want when you want it, perhaps even at a discount. Thank you.
@samdryden7944 Жыл бұрын
Great advice. I've been guilty of doing too much research, and just one negative review will send me into bouts of unreasonable doubt. Recently I managed to overcome analysis paralysis and buy a Phoibus Wave Master, despite not being 100% in love with the handset. So far, I really like it and I think it will grow on me over time.
@ivankerr3570 Жыл бұрын
Biggest mistake would be to buy from large online watch dealers. Overpriced watches sourced from other dealers mostly without being properly checked.
@glassisking Жыл бұрын
I've been spacing my watch purchases out by 6-12 months since I got into watches in 2020, which feels like plenty of time to research, learn, and evolve my tastes. Yet I can't help but notice I'm on pace to have more than a dozen watches in a few years, which is probably more than I can or want to handle, as I'd like to be able to wear each one at least once a week or so. I am of course hoping that I can eventually space out my purchases by 2-3+ years, but it's hard to imagine waiting so long for new acquisitions when acquiring and enjoying new watches is the best part of this "hobby", and thus far I have no desire or intention to flip anything...
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
That’s a very self-controlled method, I like it
@MrRevvvhead Жыл бұрын
I set a number at 6, so it's one in one out now.
@donaldneo4317 Жыл бұрын
Eventually you will come to learn and find out the number that you want in your collection and its 6 for me as well excluding a G-shock beater that I leave in my car incase I need to swap out for Gym and etc... so its one in one out for me as well.
@mitchmitchell9588 Жыл бұрын
1. Excellent advice. Again, easier said than done. As Shyakamuni Buddha teaches us, "take the middle path." Or as Spike Lee might say, "Split the difference!" 2. I also thought you were going to say "Always listen to your wife." Seriously. 3. Nice score on the rebound, i.e., Scrooge McDuck.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
As one of my previous videos attested, only listen to your wife sometimes
@mitchmitchell9588 Жыл бұрын
Ah yes. The Chanel conundrum. Fair point. Only sometimes.
@harrybilsonia Жыл бұрын
Haven't seen this channel before and didn't look up anything but I'm pretty sure -- based on the hours of watching lmao -- that this is the Watchfinder guy!!
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
Indeed it is
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
You knows it!
@lv407 Жыл бұрын
Philosophical! It applies in all fields...
@josha4128 Жыл бұрын
Balance in life is such a simple concept, but one that almost every human being struggles with.
@joeycan6801 Жыл бұрын
Great video, love your new channel, for myself personally your channel is the best watch review channel on youtube bar none. 👍👍
@Zotrax1946 Жыл бұрын
Lovely, as usual 👌🏻. Interesting topics, charming delivery. Thanks 😊
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MartininitraM Жыл бұрын
Like a lot of people I’ve been really intrigued by both the Submariner no date and Explorer 36. Until I finally tried them on and thought nah…. The hunt for these where over. I’ll never buy them.
@diavalus Жыл бұрын
I was the same with the Yachmaster. Now, after two years, I am so glad I didn’t buy it.
@sp-tw8ij Жыл бұрын
l am willing to wait for the watch market to cool down. My friend got me interested in buying a Rolex, l told him l don't do dive watches, but a bought an own brand diver online just to see what the fuss is about. Took some getting used too, but l can see why he likes it, the diver is now my daily. I settled on a Longines Heritage diver as l prefer a clean look, but will wait until it hits the previously owned market and becomes a little more affodable. Hopefully they will have one in Bicester Village on my next visit
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
The Legend Diver is a great choice 👍
@jensbarslund9924 Жыл бұрын
Love your cannel - but I would love to see a picture of the watches you are talking about... it will give a much better perception / understanding of what you think about the individual watches. Thanks again for somew super coll and informative videoes - your watchfreind from Copenhagen
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
I do that when I can, sometimes I just run out of time 😅
@underachievingwatchcollect1878 Жыл бұрын
Best advice is know your self-what features of a watch is important to you?
@johnmcgill6480 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Right on!
@zazaincalifornia Жыл бұрын
Just discovered the channel and not only the smooth voice of watchfinder has hands but now a face I can link too! For me research is manly a way to intellectualize a big purchase that’s hard to justify otherwise haha if I try it and I love it, then it’s a go
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Sometimes you just got to go with your gut!
@chrisgrieves1468 Жыл бұрын
On the same page with regards the research - the thrill of the chase. But nothing beats trying it on and sometimes it has to be again and again. I can think of a couple that seemed great until I tried them on and disappointed. But some time later they seemed fantastic. I think it's about where you are on the journey at times and in a way you have to be ready for them and maybe even something has to slot in between. A grand mystery and that's part of the fun of this game we play.
@garybliss5673 Жыл бұрын
Andrew -- i have some 'advice' that may not be useful to all, but i stumbled upon this collecting approach . . . and it had unintended consequences. For reasons too tedious to explain i am attracted to classic, fairly simple, styles. When i realized that many of my interests -- say, flieger watches or any of a half dozen early-ish diver designs -- i realized that i could 'test drive' the designs for a few hundred dollars (less when i resold them for half) in the Chinese homage market. The idea was: wear it on my wrist for six months and see if the ardor abated or was enhanced? Yes, well, that didn't turn out so well, did it? Ownership ended up convincing myself that a Chinese homage -- particularly one tarted up with my own custom dial -- could very well serve me without the cost or, importantly, emotional overhead of an expensive watch. They can even keep COSC time! Thus i have been cast into the outer darkness in the minds of many watch enthusiasts, but am happy nonetheless. -- gary ray
@JPTuddao Жыл бұрын
This man's voice is so soothing
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😃
@ggndrums Жыл бұрын
Listen to Charlotte! Hahaha! Solid video, Andrew! Thanks For the tips.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Never! 😂
@67NewEngland Жыл бұрын
- I thought you were going to say listen to your wife as well…😆. Love the video. It’s like you were talking to me. I have a tough time with spending money on myself even though I have full support of my wife. I also live the learning experience. History, mechanics, machined brushed and polished metals…what’s not to love.
@motokult Жыл бұрын
It's nice to see the face of someone whose voice is so familiar.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@patrickjean-philippe7679 Жыл бұрын
I always enjoyed watches from the day my grandmother gifted me my first tiny automatic watch at age 5 after she taught me to read time. I only buy a watch once I get attracted to its aesthetics and that I get satisfied with its calibre. After that tiny automatic which I wore until it’s strap desintegrated, my parents gifted me a Seiko LCD quartz with alarm, chrono, etc… bought in Singapore around mid-70ies. Then I got a 17 jewels automatic dressy Seiko for high school graduation. At 18 I bought a Cartier Santos steel & gold which I wore almost daily until it’s bracelet was worn out. The Santos travelled to the UK & Norway North Sea, US and Artic Russia above the artic circle by -55 deg C. This was returned to service 3 times but it was kept impeccable including the whole bracelet & clasp replacement. In 1983 I was gifted a Swatch which led me to buy 2 more throughout the 90ies, these colourful watches were used to go on holidays. When my Santos went to service in 2001, I went to buy my first Hamilton, a beautiful chronograph which I wore whilst working in Vietnam. I had to go diving in Caribbean and Malaysia so here came my second Hamilton which is a diver with two crowns; a beautiful watch. In 2005 I bought a beautiful IWC Spitfire Doppelchronograph then a year later came the limited Ceramic Doppelchronograph which I bought as my tool watch to travel to oil & gas sites around the world because it flies under the radar and does not scratch. I now enjoy more the watches which fly under the radar. In 2008 I could not resist the appeal and the romance of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968, this has travelled with me in many places including Brunei, Iraq, Yemen, Angola, South Africa and UAE whilst providing me with a pleasant alarm to wake up to. The October 2019 Omega newsletter revealed to me a watch I definitely had to have, my first titanium watch with a pleasant chocolate and salted butter caramel colours scheme; the Seamaster No Time To Die. I got it in May 2022 with both its emblematic Milanese bracelet reminiscent of the 60ies - 70ies and two of its NATO to allow cleaning. It’s a pleasure of a watch but I now realise that having too many is not ideal as one can only wear one at a time… but I never sell any of my watches as each of these is associated with memories. Oh, and I also have kept my father’s watch of the times when he was participating in experimental saturation dives as well as working on subsea wellheads… Things did not always end well, there were gas mixes and hoses connections mistakes, casualties were a regular occurrence, … To me it’s the most precious of my watches; it’s reminiscent of time past of all these heroes pioneering saturation diving…
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great collection!
@Harald_Saller Жыл бұрын
I think you are talkin' about me. April 2022: 1 Rolex Milgauss | October 2022: Rolex Milgauss, Rolex Submariner S/G, Cartier Santos Blue, JLC Reverso Duo, Heuer Montreal 160th anniversary, Nomos Autobahn, Tudor GMT Rootbeer, Tudor Chrono S/G, Panerai Luminor Due, Nomos Tetra, Brew Retromatic and a Omega Seamaster 300M Sedna Gold. :D
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s a lot of watches and nice ones, to boot. That Sedna Gold Diver 300 must look lovely in person, I bet.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Blimey!
@cesarrocha3138 Жыл бұрын
Dude, I’m loving your new channel! Nicely done 🎉
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dantompson Жыл бұрын
I think too many people buy certain watches because they are convinced (usually by hype) that's its the right purchase. I bought a Planet ocean chrono as a bit of an impulse, its only when i got the moonwatch i knew what i should be feeling when wearing a watch and that I never loved the planet ocean, so I sold it and while an expensive mistake it was a great lesson learnt.
@jayebirdjb7143 Жыл бұрын
The watch I really want is, not only out of my financial reach but I’d feel out of place wearing it in my social circle. I could pull it off though regardless.
@halebopp5332 Жыл бұрын
👍🏻 Oh sure, now you tell me. It took me 4 years and only about 90K to figure it out for myself. But thank you for another excellent vid.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
I didn’t want to interrupt 😄
@rushman13 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately in some markets if you don't move fast the pieces are gone and never come back
@Furniture121 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! BLUF; buy what you like, everything in moderation (including moderation).
@CyberSammael Жыл бұрын
So..... Do lots of research.... but also not too much. Dont buy watches too fast and enjoy the journey.... but also dont wait too long. Buy the watch you enjoy, its ok.... but also be careful with your money. Its ok to move a watch on if you dont love it any more.... but also dont sell a watch just because its no longer the latest hotness and regret it. Ask the community for opinions and a different perspective.... but also dont take other peoples opinion to heart as its your watch. Got it. So, my takeaway from this is that I should definitely buy more watches!
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
You got it!
@ofmanynicknames Жыл бұрын
And you should buy them from Watchfinder, the pre owned watch specialist, or something.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
You got it 🤣
@JMNTN Жыл бұрын
i owned dozens watches, none where over 300 euros, haven't even spend over 1000 euros total. I learned to appreciate cheap watches, a perfectly build watch has no charm in my opinion. I have 4 watches that i'm happy enough with to be in my collection, not counting family or childhood watches.
@Haru-O Жыл бұрын
Watch collecting is a journey and not a race. Sometimes you walk, sometimes you stop and ponder, sometimes jog, sometimes you run…
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes you fall down
@sranjk6712 Жыл бұрын
This man sounds sooo much like watchfinder & Co
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
I am that guy!
@sranjk6712 Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewMorganWatches ohhh my goddd
@jonathansmith283 Жыл бұрын
is this the 'voice' ? interesting video - good stuff. ~ JDS/CT. be safe.
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
Yes it is.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
You’d better believe it!
@timothyacowin9761 Жыл бұрын
If you're on the fence about buying an expensive watch. I suggest you take a photo of the watch and then you put it as your screen saver and then every time you turn your phone; If you get sick of seeing it every for after a month you're probably not gonna want to spend thousands of dollars on it
@MastinoNapoletano420 Жыл бұрын
Delayed Gratification. Great advice and great video!
@gerrypickledunnion7386 Жыл бұрын
What fantastic and sincere advice and we will all gain from you're chanell with every episode... I am sure that Nico will be proud of your new work and that u both come together to produce some really fab content in the future....All the best G ⌚⌚
@ilcbttg Жыл бұрын
Easiest KZfaq subscribe! Awesome content, and the video looks great.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 😊
@seattlegrrlie Жыл бұрын
I still think my BB58 Blue is perfect.
@Wildcatjames1 Жыл бұрын
I guess I won’t be dropping £7k on that Panerai then. But I really want it……Mum…
@hermdude Жыл бұрын
2:44 I feel attacked 😂 Granted, in hindsight it's not something I would recommend anyone to do when they don't even know anything about watches before that first watch; I've been exposed to watches by a friend many years ago with his Pateks and APs so in some sense that appreciation for watches lay dormant until recently. And my watches are pretty much logarithmic in value and a mix of different styles that I fancy, so I'm pretty much happy with my relatively... moderate... collection of watches.
@AndrewMorganWatches Жыл бұрын
I wrote that bit especially for you 😁
@andrewjackson8089 Жыл бұрын
Agree….I saw a Daytona in the flesh the other day….I was surprisingly underwhelmed. Same time I saw an AP Offshore….and it was horrible 😮
@Valera_Scotland Жыл бұрын
Fantastic advice. Coming from real experience... I also rushed into it and bought and sold 6 watches in just as many months.... it took several years to end up with one (IWC Mark 16) and I know that it'll take a few years before my next one. I've learned to calm down and go for quality instead of quantity..... the "filler" watches can be fun though. I do have a G shock 5600 and Casio F91w, as well as a £100 enicar 35mm dress watch from the 60s. They are the little planets orbiting my IWC Sun... it's okay to have those.... but with the big purchases and choices, do take your time , definitely do try them on several times (it's what made me realise that Rolex sports are mainly too heavy and bulky for me... and also things like Speedy are lovely but too large... there really is nothing like hands on experience) Thanks for another great vid P.s. the bit about taking your time before flipping really hit home....I sold my Omega Aqua Terra first gen black dial in amazing condition from 2002..... yes....I feel that one was a mistake.....I mean I love my IWC, but that Omega was a beauty
@UltraDoug Жыл бұрын
“You’re an inanimate object!!!” - Harry from In Bruges
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
Ralph Fiennes. Such a great movie.
@attila2246 Жыл бұрын
I rushed to get 1 of each watch category in my collection, after that I've calmed down a bit. Bought a diver, chrono, dress and beater within 8 months.
@eyeheartsushi2212 Жыл бұрын
Whoa lol
@lingogringo Жыл бұрын
Terrific episode with great advice, sprinkled with just the right amount of eye candy! ;)
@alexandrosgiannikos9796 Жыл бұрын
Great watches and great enjoyment must not come with crazy high prices. I am so in love with my Nomos Ludwig or my Tissot PRX.
@el_puma_real Жыл бұрын
So many KZfaq channels passively promote buying every-single-watch you like. It’s crazy, especially with the current popularity of collaboration watches ie; Swatch and Omega.