While there is potential to buy the wrong watch, the potential to buy a phenomenal watch that you'll always cherish and remember where you got it from, during a happy and fun time, could leave one with a watch of unmatched sentimental value.
I can definitely relate to your thinking regarding money given as a gift either at Christmas or for a birthday. One could argue I buy many of my watches while on holiday (as an UK ex-pat) as I've been buying a few from UK micro-brands recently and having family and friends in the UK saves my 25.5% VAT if it was delivered to Finland. However, never bought a watch on a warm weather holiday as I can 99% of the time find it cheaper online as I do love a bargain.
I've purchased about 6 of my watches while on vacation. First off, I'm fortunate enough to have this luxury. Secondly, when I look down on the watch on my wrist I remember my time in the city or Country I purchased the watch in. I now have to remind myself that I do not need to buy another watch and as tempted as I am for another purchase, I remind myself to continue walking along.
If you have done your research, definitely buy the Kuoe. If you let them know in advance they will be so excited you love the brand, and you may get a behind the scenes tour.
You're definitely not alone. We (watch enthusiasts) should form a group so that we can swap watches for 1 week at a time, this way we can know in advance whether a watch is for us a keeper or not.
I buy mostly online, too. But this exact Seiko 5 was the first one I was tempted to just walk into nice store with friendly staff and have that little luxurious shopping feeling. But guess what: It was sold out everywhere. Even online. So I ended up buying it from a collector. Handing over cash in front of his house (he didn't want any strangers enter it) Not quite the luxurious experience I had in mind... But still love the watch and don't regret the shady purchase
Enjoyable video and an interesting subject. Sometimes a purchase can stand as a lovely memory of a great time had. I’ve never purchased a watch whilst on holiday but did once buy a shirt! A shirt that I would have never have brought at home. It sits in my wardrobe unworn, but every time I open the wardrobe doors it makes me smile. Buy a Hamilton… I have three. Superb quality. Great reliability. Amazing value, particularly on the used market.
This video has actually done me a favour. I’m currently on holiday and have been considering a purchase but I know it’ll put a huge dent in my saving for the watch I actually want. Perfect timing!
Great video! Fascinating to hear you walk through the mindset. I find myself recoiling at the idea of buying watches on the spot without consideration!
In my video on the watch that was one of the things that really drove me mad. It's a pressure sensitive bezel, so it's designed to operate properly at depth. All that means practicably is that when you're wearing it on dry land it slides around everywhere.
While I do agree you shouldn't be splashing £300+ on a spontaneous holiday watch, I really think you've overthought the G Shock. I bought the same watch in green and love it despite the legibility issues. There's nothing wrong with treating yourself while you are on holiday, as long as you're not spending crazy money!
Love to get a Kuoe watch, just not sure if it would look good on my large wrist being 21.6cm in diameter. There is one model that at 38mm in diameter, but currently showing out of stock. Love to go shopping in Japan someday myself. Something I like to understand better is why some watches are sold in different markets. I live in the US and notice some watches (like Citizen) sell in EU and JP, but can’t find them in the US.
While there is potential to buy the wrong watch, the potential to buy a phenomenal watch that you'll always cherish and remember where you got it from, during a happy and fun time, could leave one with a watch of unmatched sentimental value.
I think you're right, and that's what I thought with the Seiko, but it wasn't to be.
Purchasing a watch in Japan won't really be a mistake! If I'm ever going to Japan, I'd plan ahead and save up specifically for a Kuoe
That is exactly my plan ^^
Lots of jdm only watches out there , and the second hand market is superb loads of immaculate second hand watches .
I can definitely relate to your thinking regarding money given as a gift either at Christmas or for a birthday. One could argue I buy many of my watches while on holiday (as an UK ex-pat) as I've been buying a few from UK micro-brands recently and having family and friends in the UK saves my 25.5% VAT if it was delivered to Finland. However, never bought a watch on a warm weather holiday as I can 99% of the time find it cheaper online as I do love a bargain.
I've purchased about 6 of my watches while on vacation. First off, I'm fortunate enough to have this luxury. Secondly, when I look down on the watch on my wrist I remember my time in the city or Country I purchased the watch in. I now have to remind myself that I do not need to buy another watch and as tempted as I am for another purchase, I remind myself to continue walking along.
If you have done your research, definitely buy the Kuoe. If you let them know in advance they will be so excited you love the brand, and you may get a behind the scenes tour.
You're definitely not alone.
We (watch enthusiasts) should form a group so that we can swap watches for 1 week at a time, this way we can know in advance whether a watch is for us a keeper or not.
Tremendous idea!
I buy mostly online, too. But this exact Seiko 5 was the first one I was tempted to just walk into nice store with friendly staff and have that little luxurious shopping feeling. But guess what: It was sold out everywhere. Even online. So I ended up buying it from a collector. Handing over cash in front of his house (he didn't want any strangers enter it)
Not quite the luxurious experience I had in mind...
But still love the watch and don't regret the shady purchase
Enjoyable video and an interesting subject. Sometimes a purchase can stand as a lovely memory of a great time had. I’ve never purchased a watch whilst on holiday but did once buy a shirt! A shirt that I would have never have brought at home. It sits in my wardrobe unworn, but every time I open the wardrobe doors it makes me smile.
Buy a Hamilton… I have three. Superb quality. Great reliability. Amazing value, particularly on the used market.
This video has actually done me a favour. I’m currently on holiday and have been considering a purchase but I know it’ll put a huge dent in my saving for the watch I actually want. Perfect timing!
Glad to be helpful in your time of need ^^
Great video! Fascinating to hear you walk through the mindset. I find myself recoiling at the idea of buying watches on the spot without consideration!
Japan is going to be a challenge! I bought 3 watches when I was there.
I loved the way you toyed with the OCDers with the bezel🤣😂🤣😂🤣
In my video on the watch that was one of the things that really drove me mad. It's a pressure sensitive bezel, so it's designed to operate properly at depth. All that means practicably is that when you're wearing it on dry land it slides around everywhere.
Gaming, watches, and travel. Did we just become best friends?!?!?! YUP!
Both decent but Citizen would be a change ... plus iv'e never bought a watch on holiday , however i can't say i'd stick to that if in Japan .
My wife is going to Japan next month I am going to give her some money to buy me a watch of her choice, she does know what type of watches I like.
@@lawrence-ec5dm I'd maybe leave some Casio Oceanus or Citizen logos lying about to drop hints 😂
While I do agree you shouldn't be splashing £300+ on a spontaneous holiday watch, I really think you've overthought the G Shock. I bought the same watch in green and love it despite the legibility issues. There's nothing wrong with treating yourself while you are on holiday, as long as you're not spending crazy money!
I think you''re right, the bigger issue there was I already had the smaller G-Shock that I was already happy with ^^.
Love to get a Kuoe watch, just not sure if it would look good on my large wrist being 21.6cm in diameter. There is one model that at 38mm in diameter, but currently showing out of stock. Love to go shopping in Japan someday myself.
Something I like to understand better is why some watches are sold in different markets. I live in the US and notice some watches (like Citizen) sell in EU and JP, but can’t find them in the US.
If you have a 21cm diameter wrist you should be in the guineas book of records 😉
@@phatbass9548 There about 5% of us in the 8-9 inch diameter.
Citizen! More interesting than Hamilton
No, you should buy watches when you have money at least ×3 of the price of such watch, to prevent something bad happen
Sound advice
I have been guilty of buying on holiday!
Gave you a shout out on Insta but you don't do ya?
@@jamesblonde2271 No I'm not really much of a social media user tbh