Ranking iconic chronographs by how well they hold their value

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Күн бұрын

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We're back with another value retention tier list, this time for chronographs. We rank three dozen watches from 16 brands by their current market prices and the resulting value retention. Which one should you buy? That's up to you!
Note: The C tier is labeled "Over -30%", which we realized may be confusing. It means these watches have lost over 30% of their retail value on the secondary market.
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0:00 Introduction
0:43 A. Lange & Sohne
1:30 Audemars Piguet
2:27 Breitling
3:43 Bulgari
4:21 Girard Perregaux
4:35 Grand Seiko
4:59 Hamilton
5:18 Omega
8:20 Patek Philippe
9:33 Rolex (included only for reference)
10:47 Seiko
11:02 TAG Heuer
12:25 Tissot
12:50 Tudor
13:29 Vacheron Constantin
14:46 Zenith

Пікірлер: 59

@timcroft109 Жыл бұрын

This is a great channel. Sensible with no hyperbole.

@watchingu83 Жыл бұрын

@timcroft109 I totally agree!

@emmetteal8027 Жыл бұрын

Please Keep Releasing These!!!!!!!!!!!

@donaldneo4317 Жыл бұрын

Some of the brands like Breitling you get 15 ~ 25% discount at your AD, so the value retention in respect to retail seems bad but it actually not that bad compared to the price after AD discount.

@marcn8750 Жыл бұрын

You need to be clear on the condition and year of the watch on the secondary market. New unworn? Only then it’s an Apples to Apples comparison

@travontetheboringgamer8496 Жыл бұрын

I own the datograph in rose gold, and I’m loving every second of it. I buy what I love ❤️

@DecemberNames 11 ай бұрын

Amazing ! I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video. I also really appreciated the way you made the video engaging and entertaining. You kept my attention throughout the entire video, and I never felt bored or lost. I would definitely recommend your video to anyone who is interested in learning more about the video.

@davidkaplan5517 Жыл бұрын

This channel needs 20x the followers. There's no crap filler at all. Though idk how you can say the speedmaster that loses almost 30% of its value can be considered the best value for money when you could get that watch for free by acquiring the snoopy and selling it.

@drivelikeido5298 Жыл бұрын

How about IWC pilot chronographs 😂

@eahmhelmoa Жыл бұрын

Excellent analysis...keep them coming

@user-lw9ff7sc9h Жыл бұрын

Some watches may not performanced well in the secondary market, but it didn't mean that they're nor great, classic watches!

@LouisMorales-zx3jm Жыл бұрын

Good stuff, but are some of the watches you compared limited releases? If so, some may naturally hold a higher resale?

@fire_watch7735 Жыл бұрын

I’ve owned 7 Speedy’s and the current 3861 Sapphire Speedy IMO is by far the best. Also, the Ed White went into the wrong category. Cheers

@WatchCharts Жыл бұрын

The Ed White trades at a +29% premium over retail, which places it in the A tier. Personally I'm a die-hard member of Team Hesalite :)

@Mega-zi7ys Жыл бұрын

@@WatchChartswelcome to the club!🎉 Love the hesalite it's so utilitarian! Not blingy, not trying to be jewelry. Alway subtle and proper yet very respectable and relevant. Love it! Best regards!

@Laguna2013 Жыл бұрын

Does this analysis pull secondary market data for unused NOS stock only? Wouldn't that be the only way to factor out watches with wear to really isolate depreciation?

@marcn8750 Жыл бұрын

Agree. It is unclear

@dannysimenauer5745 Жыл бұрын

So well done! Love to see the same type of video on green dial watches from $500 to $20,000 segmented by dive, dress, and every day wearers. Are green dials here to stay or just a fad?

@extrememike Жыл бұрын

Excellent compilation. Thank you!

@user-wi9nn6dz8w 3 ай бұрын

Again, I would suggest adding the IWC 3716.

@davidperez8458 Жыл бұрын

What about the new Mónaco “dark lord” . I bought one and thinking on sell it . Great video , thanks for your comments

@rveubank Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the details and unbiased content

@jefe.amo32 Жыл бұрын

Great! GMT/World Timer next? (Please longer shots of the B roll of the watch enlarged with the data longer).

@WatchCharts Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, we'll get to it soon!

@BAF605 Жыл бұрын

Good info. Considering how popular the chrono genre is the fall in value can be substantial if you began by paying full retail.

@nartlambaz 4 ай бұрын

Where is the Longines Avigation Big Eye ?!! Why isn't it mentioned ???

@kahuhipajae4088 Жыл бұрын

Great information

@131cpfire 11 ай бұрын

I would love to see Panerai's current models with this comparison. Especially the 40mm and 42mm models.

@prnuvsharma55 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos!

@slateization Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work. It might be hard to get suffix data on these but how about a ranking of independent brands?

@GradoLabsFans Жыл бұрын

value retention = second hand price in good condition change "current retail" to "retail price wo/ link sell" thank you for your video

@robertosanchez4021 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again , great update...

@BaktariMD Жыл бұрын

How can I get this list on the excel spreadsheet you showed. Thanks

@rickjason215 Жыл бұрын

I bought a Breitling Premier B01 for $5500 brand new, box and papers. I am not selling the watch, but it is nice to know I have not lost money.

@craciunu Жыл бұрын

Add a few Longines on the list. They have “a bit” of history with chronographs 😉

@timeisahumanconstruct9251 Жыл бұрын

excellent!

@evgeniyvodenicharov1281 Жыл бұрын

Really what about Jaeger-LeCoultre and Pnerai chronographs ???

@kevinc1001 Жыл бұрын

Who would have thought the cheapest watch would hold value.

@Mega-zi7ys Жыл бұрын

Yup and you can see those rabid rival brand fanboys tearing into it, only listening to their own voices.they think they are the majority

@dannysimenauer5745 Жыл бұрын

Especially with the quality issues in the first release. Ties in to space seem to be on collectors’ lists!

@Mega-zi7ys Жыл бұрын

@@dannysimenauer5745 frankly those were blown out of proportion by KZfaqr haters. As a % that was negligible...all my friends who have them haven't had issues. And also many on KZfaq unfortunately cannot be trusted as well. Some out there had their pieces damaged by their own negligence and would rant trying to get some sort of refund or exchange by trying to create a fuss. Those are a dime a dozen nowadays. Especially among western consumers (sorry but this is true) .

@alfredvieuxroy2708 Жыл бұрын

missing furlan marri mr grey, Farro, ect

@axgal4612 Жыл бұрын

Why no portuguese?

@amadeus5491 Жыл бұрын

Do everyday watches next!

@brianforrester9670 Жыл бұрын

Tags are basically the BMW of value retention.

@LouisMorales-zx3jm Жыл бұрын

Percentage wise? But $$$ loss is what matters. Ouch! Guess we should never sell what we buy.

@brianforrester9670 Жыл бұрын

@@LouisMorales-zx3jm All I'm saying is that, like BMW, Tag Heuer watches depreciate like crazy.

@doug2078 Жыл бұрын

For the first time. I'm a little disappointed in one of your comments. Don't worry I'm still a subscriber I personal like the Speedster with Sapphire crystal.

@WatchCharts Жыл бұрын

Oh no, we can’t be friends 😆

@doug2078 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchCharts I'll forgive you this time lol

@jokeassasin7733 Жыл бұрын

A mega celebrity would be wise to buy all the C tier then start wearing one. Drive up the value then sell everything. Many of those C tier watches are vastly superior to the watches that hyped into the S tier.

@mistermm7481 Жыл бұрын

If you keep looking at watches just for their value you are no real enthusiast..

@Mega-zi7ys Жыл бұрын

So much for the moonswatch naysayers

@AmeriCanonStudios Жыл бұрын

Lame, didn't even include the JLC Master Control Chronograph Calander.

@WatchCharts Жыл бұрын

We focused as much as possible on watches where the chronograph is the only complication (much as I would love to own the new pink gold version of this excellent watch with the murdered out dial). You can find data on the steel version here: watchcharts.com/watch_model/17409-jaeger-lecoultre-master-control-chronograph-calendar-4138420/overview

@marcn8750 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchChartsguys, you have to be clear if the secondary market warches are brand new /unworn or not. Apple to apples for data modeling.