11. Missing Your Watches - Coming home, pulling out your watch box, admiring your collection, and then trying them on one by one. 12. Wearing Multiple Watches in One Day - Having a too large collection and wearing two, three or four in a day. 13. Comparing Your Watch Collection to Others - Viewing CZcams watch collection videos and comparing yours to theirs. 14. Making Lists of Your Perfect (Grail) Watch Collection - Researching and listing those watches that you'd buy if money was no object. 15. Justifying Loosing that Watch You Wanted to Buy - Finally finding that next watch you've been lusting after, not buying right away, someone else gets it and you justify saying maybe I couldn't afford it anyway.
@@matilda628 I have some very nice collector cars, Austin Healeys that I've collected and restored over the past 35 years (my 1955 is my birth year car). My nicest one is insured for $125K, and if anything should happen to it, I would not replace the car, I'd buy a very nice four watch grail collection instead. What's pathetic is that I already have the four watches picked out just in case!
• Each morning checking seconds gained/lost • Winding 3 to 4 watches each day but only wearing one • Switching watches twice a day, i.e. wearing three per... • Watching the seconds hand cross 12 o'clock to verify exact minute marker alignment • Listening to the escapement before going to sleep
Dont forget this "playing dolls with my watches", pampering it, changing straps, just put it on the table and look to it... ;-) My wife allways is amused about this little boy and his toys.
I never heard it put that way. Excellent ! Also starting all the automatics to “exercise” them and of course, daylight savings time is like a play date with your collection, especially the quartz’s.
I thought I had a problem but I'm normal. I loose my wife when we go shopping as I'm always stopping by the ADs windows. I gave a waiter a larger tip because he liked my explorer 1. I'm now waiting for my wife to go to bed so I can watch your videos on the main TV. Keep up the great work Oisin.
My personal favorite is the process of packing for a two day trip. You've got your three outfits, two pairs of shoes, some toiletries and *TEN WATCHES* because you're not sure what kind of mood you'll be in tomorrow...
Wife: Are you even listening to me? Me: Sorry, I’m synchronizing my watch. I need another minute. Wife: Sometimes I think you like your Rolex’s more than me. Me: But Honey, I like you more than my Seiko’s.
I find that people who collect or appreciate something like a fine watch, the history, the craftsmanship, also appreciate the same with other items. Ultimately this makes them a collector or at least appreciative of other finely crafted items. I love guitars, watches, pens, flashlights, guns, knives, when I smoked it was lighters (Dupont anybody). Stay safe my friends.
I find it completely the opposite. People who are super fussy over something like a wrist watch and over details and you can only see with a loupe are usually not that fussy over anything else in their lives.
D M ,,I may be the odd man out then. I use my loupe and microscope for my watches and my knife blades. I have several $700.00 knives and two $1500.00 knives. I disassemble clean reassemble and sharpen under the digital microscope. Then my gun collection that numbers near thirty is very similar in treatment. No loupe but use a bore scope. Anyway, point is I like many things that I completely see as art. I admire and appreciate the creator of each item. My watches,,,,my watches get wound every day. It is my ‘time’ to interact with each piece. The sound of the winding and pressure on the crown. Fun stuff. I like to interact with my wife in like manner. She is the Master’s masterpiece for me. Oops. Sorry. Time for bed!
My girlfriend shouted at me on Tuesday when I paused Boris Johnson’s lockdown announcement mid flow to figure out what he was wearing. Pretty sure it’s a Calatrava but the logo didn’t look right. No worries, I’ll ask my mate in the AD in a minute what he thinks...though I’ve no idea why the shop is still shut...
I use my missus’ indifference to watches to sneak new purchases in. “Is that new?” No, I’ve had it ages but I didn’t mention it because I know it bores you... #passiveaggressivedishonesty. (The backbone of my relationship.)
"I think a lot of watch guys are unaware that they're into Art"...... Wow, thank you - that hit me like a freight train - I never realised it before......but you're absolutely right.
So true, so true. Stopping a movie to see the watch, but then looking it up on CZcams or eBay, getting lost into it, then more watches and forgetting about the movie. We’re obsessed...and loving it!
Hahahaaaa, I'm guilty of so many of the things you've listed, we all really do have this passion for our watches but it's cool to be able to sit back, watch this and have a laugh at ourselves, great stuff!!
I never regret watching one of your videos! Yes, I agree on all 10. Had an Omega Seamaster 50th anniversary that someone bought off my wrist. He offered me a very nice amount when he saw it and I have missed that watch ever since. Thanks for posting these and be safe!!
Completely agree and guilty of most of these! Here are 2 more: 1) The one the got away (the “deal” you were not quick enough to get). 2) The watch that doesn’t exist (thoughts like.. I would totally buy that watch if they sold it on 40mm or with a ceramic bezel or whatever. Congratulations brother!
"The watch that doesn't exist." It's one reason why I started looking into microbrands. Despite a large chunk of them being shameless homages, many will do those "if only" that the name brands will never do.
Dont forget this looking on the watch every ten minutes not to check the time but to spot the watch. Dont forget this "needing" a separat watch for every different occasion (wedding, dress, gardening, vacation on the beach, vacation in the hills, salty water, sweat water... you get it). Dont forget this changing the watch twice a day because you have so much and want to wear them all...
Always watch spotting! I was in a beautiful restaurant in Mallorca last summer with my family consisting of 2 young kids. I noticed a friendly guy with a new Pepsi near by, the kids kept running past his table, I mentioned nice watch! He responded with nice children, it put everything in to perspective.
Met a fellow senior couple at a farmers market in California and he had a University of Alabama championship football ring. We started talking football until I noticed his patina’d Omega Speedmaster moon watch, original owned. Guess where the conversation went.
Had friends over, (the husband’s also into watches). We all started looking for photos of our kids on our phones. Next thing, ladies are showing the kids to each other and me and the other guy are scrolling through our watch photos.
11. We look for a reason to engage an interesting-watch-wearing stranger in casual conversation, so that we can ask about his watch and show him ours, preferably without appearing a total berk.
Another odd behavior some fanatics have is wearing more than one watch during the day. Mr Wonderful has admitted to wearing a different watch in morning, afternoon, and evening. I do the same...definitely not something a normal person would do. I haven’t yet committed the sin of simultaneously wearing a watch on each wrist (except for the Apple Watch.......it’s not really a watch...it’s a semi phone).
I think some people can get scoffy over quartz, some cheap quartz is understandable, but for some it's perfectly valid as people have meaning invested into these watches like any mechanical ones. I have a quartz watch my parents gave me when they got married several years ago and whenever I wear it, I do so proudly because of what it means to me and them 👍
Every watch has a place and quartz movements actually make a lot of scenes for certain watches. Nothing wrong with a quartz watch. Both quartz watches and mechanical watches should have a place in a collection. And James as you pointed out the feelings and memories you have with the watch are really what makes it special. I invite you to subscribe to my channel next week Im going to release a review I did on a really neat titanium quartz watch with tritium gas tubes I think you would enjoy it !
I enjoy my quartz and solar watches and don’t compare them to my automatics. Nice to grab and go without setting the time. Plus they’re super accurate and I buy them because I’m attracted to them.
guilty as charged . . . 🙌🏼 Then there are all the hardware ocd, like when the second-hand are at 12, the minute-hand HAS to be exactly pointing at the index. The date has to change VERY close to midnight. And you try-out numerous watch-positions for the night, to make the watch be as precise as possible . . . . .and so on 😁
Watch guys who have a smaller watches always says they wear much larger. Guys with large watches always say that they wear smaller on the wrist. Apparently there are no watches that are too small or large. They all fit comfortably on the wrist?!
Am so guilty myself of most of these traits. But I always remember different strokes for different folks. Keep up the amazing content & stay safe my friend.
Great points. Guilty on most of them, specially sales regret & watch spoting. And yeah, that Rolex hate, you're so right. Is hard to find a post on Rolex groups hating other watches, but on many other groups usually you find the Omega SM300 guy hating rolex or the GS spring drive guy hating it too. Personally i love Rolex because i find on it disciplines that i follow (History, Art Design and Engineering). Stay safe!
Crying with laughter just at No.1 :))) its weird how we just "clock" all the watches in the room and then try and work out how to talk to people about their pieces without sounding like a crazy man! Love your channel.
I have always been a car freak and can pick a brand and model from a mile away. Now that I'm into watches I do the same thing and try to name every watch I see.
...Looking at one’s watch to find out the time, staring for a full 30-sec before looking away, then having to look back because you didn’t actually see the time!
Verifies I’m a watch nut when I see a guy wearing a Speedy, seamaster, Submariner or any nice watch for that matter and I make a comment about the model etc. He looks at me with this look as if I was speaking Martian! I realize not everyone gives a crap about history, movements or sapphire crystals. They just thought it looked nice!!!!! I guess I’ll never relate to the guy that doesn’t love watches. To me, he’s the nut. LOL
You're so right I'm guilty of at least 8 of these habits. The funniest habit is pausing Netflix to check out the watch a actor is wearing. My wife rolls her eyes.
Fair video, absolutely. Like others, I agree in that you’ve called me out and we’ve not even met 😂 I’d add that watch collectors change tastes over time but like fashion, we often come back to what we once loved. I’d also add that we constantly evolve our grail to be a few steps above our affordability bracket. I started collecting when I was on minimum wage, and soon bought my then grail. I then created a new grail, and got that. I have another now and whilst I don’t think I’ll get to it cough Lange Datograph *cough*, I feel my point is valid 😊
Couple more for you: finding new niches that lie vacant. “All I need to complete the collection is a blue dial / two hand / ultra thin / square etc”. I called time at 10, and already realize I haven’t got a rectangular piece..
I'm from the Boston area. There were many years I knew the Yankees had the better team... I just never said it out loud... LOL! A recently posted photo on the web showed Tom Brady signing his new contract with Tampa Bay. Guess what the first thing I noticed was... he was wearing an IWC!
As a man who owns a couple of pieces from rolex and grand seiko i can say that both brands are 'the best' for their price tier. But in very different ways! The best is what looks the best to your eye. Everything else is just opinion.
Guilty of all 10 and love the analogy of being an art collector.. we definitely see and feel something in beautiful watches that others simply don’t. Keep the content coming!
Damn, guilty on all counts 😂 In addition I have found myself checking how the watches look in the mirror .. I mean wtf is wrong with me! Great vid as always, stay safe down there🙏 👍
Checking them in the mirror is a necessary step, it shows us what OTHERS see. Too many size complainers bitch about a 36mm Rolex but.....looking at a modern one on the wrist shows how beautifully proportioned it is, and how good it looks on any wrist.
You’re spot on! The only one I haven’t experienced is regret for selling a watch. To the contrary, I’ve been adding to my collection. Your video on the 2 tone Rose gold GMT Master 2 hooked me in - and I was lucky was lucky enough to get one from my AD last week. As always, great video and glad to see you healthy in Italy!
Sampson Chan I agree-especially in the gray market. I’m going to sit on the sidelines for the next few months-Rolex might have the crown 👑 but cash is king 👑!!
I totally do almost all of these. I love telling the story of being in Vale with my wife, brother in law and sister in law, both of which are not into watches. We are having a coffee outside and this guy walks by with a Platona. In Vale...no way was that one a fake.:)
All good points! Enjoy your videos. One thing I do which amuses my wife and daughter is I never remove my watch except if I'm working on something that could harm it, or foe shower time haha. When I do shower though I ALWAYS carefully place it on something soft NOT the bare countertop. I also make sure the toilet lid is down which is nearby hahaha. They get great fun out of this for some reason. Also the steam helps clean watch and I use s mirco fiber cloth immediately after. You would think with all this care I may have a Patek or something but my modest earnings only allow a SEAMASTER prof 2016 CERAMIC. So far....🤣
Great intro! I see watches everywhere...Supermarket, restaurant, walking out on the street...To the point where I don’t even look at a person’s face first I look at the wrist…
happens to me to , I remember I always wanted to know what Dexter Morgan's watch was , it ended up being a Timex. Perfect for his character who doesn't even have feelings why would he want anything else he just wants something functional
I have something to add. As a watch fanatic, I’ve been one to initiate new hobbies/projects solely for the purpose of using a complication/feature of my watch. For example, taking up diving to use my Pelagos. Or to take the car out to a stretch of road with mile markers just to “test” out the tachometer function of my chronograph.
Great to see you well and keeping safe. Never thought of watches from an art perspective. You are correct, it’s my art form. My latest purchase is Omega Moonwatch with exhibition case. I look at the back more than the face as the engineering is exquisite. One thing I like very much about this piece over my other watches is the simplicity of use. No date, no hacking seconds. Wind, set and forget. This is my first manual wind watch and I love the feel of a connection when I wind it before wearing. The reason I buy watches is two fold. I like the story behind the name and will it fit me. I’ve an 8” wrist. 40mm> look like ladies watches on me. Keep up the great work and stay safe sir. Cin Cin.
My watches are associated with a places and times when I purchased them. One of my favourite watches is one I purchased on a nice holiday to the USA. I am sure the ambiance and feelings associated with the holiday contribute to how I feel about and appreciate my watch. It is definitely a keeper.
Get out of my head! Wow, that was so spot on. I am always scanning other people wrists and can't help speaking with someone who has a cool piece. I have also justified some purchases by saying "I can always sell" . This was great. Hope you are staying safe and healthy. Cheers.
Like ice creams, I am enjoying your videos with the little spoon!! Great comments and you are absolutely right. Fortunately I am not the only one thinking like this.
I have a collection of mostly cheap watches,but i am still as you point out an art collector.Design has always been the attraction for me and yes i watch spot all the time.My fetish which i've mentioned before is that i can't go to bed without a seriously luminous watch,if i forget to use such a watch at bedtime i have to get up and change it.Things are getting serious out there so stay safe,avoid that beautiful woman who just smiled at you even though it hurts............be well.
Hi brother, I really enjoy your videos, I’m here in the USA and I just bought my self a beautiful yacht master blue 40. Take care stay safe...Hard times!
You’re so spot on especially about adjusting to watch size. I typically go back and forth btwn a Panerai 422 and Rolex DSSD. If I wear the PAM for a few days straight and put on the Rolex, it looks super small but only for a few hours and vice-versa. And couldn’t agree more about buying a watch as a store of value (brand dependent of course). Been pondering the acquisition of a GMT Coke Fat Lady as my first vintage/pseudo-vintage watch as it should easily maintain its value and even potentially tuen into an investment.
Great video man ! You nailed it . I can truly relate with you when it comes to spotting watches in the public or movies . It’s weird how watch people can recognize each other - even if you sometimes stare at someone’s wrist , you get the distinct feeling they don’t mind because they want you to share the joy .
I have Omega’s and I love Rolex’s too👍🏼 big Hamilton fan also. That little W10 reissue is beautiful. I think it’s a blend of design engineering quality history style that catches my eye. Real watch fans like lots of brands👍🏼
Talking specs with strangers that have a nice watch is a watch nerd thing. While playing poker I got into a conversation with a gentleman about his Rolex GMT master 1. He had no idea about the power reserve or movement lol. Not all nice watches have a nerdy buyer behind.
Great video! I believe I have around 32 watches in my current collection, of which I keep telling myself I own too many watches. I go through binges where I’ll sell some that I fell I’m done with, then turn around a few months later and buy a few more that catch my eye. I’m definitely into the art aspect of a watch more than anything else. My big crazy is that when I’m home, I tend to change the watch I’m wearing, multiple time...like I can’t make up my mind on which one I want to wear the most. This morning, in the course of one hour, I went from an Axios Iornclad Batman to my Omega 300, to my Seiko “Ripley”, Giugiaro, which is the one I finally settled on. I’m sure many other enthusiasts do similar. Mike
Wow!... You hit the nail on the head buddy. So real and true on so many levels. Is it a hobby or a illness? Maybe a lifestyle choice. After watching your video I became a subscriber. Two thumbs up and a snap in a circle.
This is so funny...all the points you mentioned I am guilty of. The funny thing is that I cannot actually understand how or when I became a watch snob...I only have 8 watches, and I love all of them...but I'm also constantly looking for other vintage watches...and now Ive bought a brand new Yachtmaster...how the hell did that happen?? Thanks for these rambles, most entertaining ..love 'em, cheers.
How about this habit: I love this watch so much I look at it and forget to check the time! I can't tell you how often I do this...
Totally!
Happens all the time. Glance at watch, pick up phone to check time. #TrueSrory
Yup!
Checking the time or admiring a watch's looks, are mutually exclusive operations.
Hell, I'll do you one better, I'll pull the watch out of the box and wear it half a day before I realize that I haven't set the correct time or date!
11. Missing Your Watches - Coming home, pulling out your watch box, admiring your collection, and then trying them on one by one.
12. Wearing Multiple Watches in One Day - Having a too large collection and wearing two, three or four in a day.
13. Comparing Your Watch Collection to Others - Viewing CZcams watch collection videos and comparing yours to theirs.
14. Making Lists of Your Perfect (Grail) Watch Collection - Researching and listing those watches that you'd buy if money was no object.
15. Justifying Loosing that Watch You Wanted to Buy - Finally finding that next watch you've been lusting after, not buying right away, someone else gets it and you justify saying maybe I couldn't afford it anyway.
12. Guilty
Yep yep yep I do them all 🙈
guilty, guilty, guilty.... dont we all?
12.!!! I thought I was alone!!!!
@@matilda628 I have some very nice collector cars, Austin Healeys that I've collected and restored over the past 35 years (my 1955 is my birth year car). My nicest one is insured for $125K, and if anything should happen to it, I would not replace the car, I'd buy a very nice four watch grail collection instead. What's pathetic is that I already have the four watches picked out just in case!
Damn, this was like listening to myself in the mirror.
• Each morning checking seconds gained/lost
• Winding 3 to 4 watches each day but only wearing one
• Switching watches twice a day, i.e. wearing three per...
• Watching the seconds hand cross 12 o'clock to verify exact minute marker alignment
• Listening to the escapement before going to sleep
Yup, I'm guilty on all counts.
Patrick: Got me almost to a "T" with these. (Been into this stuff for 50 years - casual for first 25 - but last 25 -- yeah - like you said!)
Dont forget this "playing dolls with my watches", pampering it, changing straps, just put it on the table and look to it... ;-) My wife allways is amused about this little boy and his toys.
You're SICK... Wait, I do that too.
I never heard it put that way. Excellent ! Also starting all the automatics to “exercise” them and of course, daylight savings time is like a play date with your collection, especially the quartz’s.
@@themightysquid Haha yup, I call it exercising them too
I thought I had a problem but I'm normal.
I loose my wife when we go shopping as I'm always stopping by the ADs windows.
I gave a waiter a larger tip because he liked my explorer 1.
I'm now waiting for my wife to go to bed so I can watch your videos on the main TV.
Keep up the great work Oisin.
Man, same here... Not sure if we can call ourselves normal but we're not alone!
100% identified!!!
My personal favorite is the process of packing for a two day trip. You've got your three outfits, two pairs of shoes, some toiletries and *TEN WATCHES* because you're not sure what kind of mood you'll be in tomorrow...
Whenever I start talking about a watch with my wife, she immediately yawns.
Whenever someone notices my watch, it makes my day
You and I are brothers in this regard 😂
Very True hahaha
Haha yeah mine does that too, usually walks away when I go in a shop too 🤣
Scott C That’s me too!
jajajajajajaja
Wife: Are you even listening to me?
Me: Sorry, I’m synchronizing my watch. I need another minute.
Wife: Sometimes I think you like your Rolex’s more than me.
Me: But Honey, I like you more than my Seiko’s.
constantly re-adjusting the watches position on my arm
checking that the crown is screwed down
wiping the face without even seeing if its dirty
Yep me too
yogi - was just doing that, then saw your comment
Glad I'm not the only one!
YogiPony fully agree
i do this all day :))
I find that people who collect or appreciate something like a fine watch, the history, the craftsmanship, also appreciate the same with other items. Ultimately this makes them a collector or at least appreciative of other finely crafted items. I love guitars, watches, pens, flashlights, guns, knives, when I smoked it was lighters (Dupont anybody). Stay safe my friends.
I find it completely the opposite. People who are super fussy over something like a wrist watch and over details and you can only see with a loupe are usually not that fussy over anything else in their lives.
D M ,,I may be the odd man out then. I use my loupe and microscope for my watches and my knife blades. I have several $700.00 knives and two $1500.00 knives. I disassemble clean reassemble and sharpen under the digital microscope. Then my gun collection that numbers near thirty is very similar in treatment. No loupe but use a bore scope. Anyway, point is I like many things that I completely see as art. I admire and appreciate the creator of each item. My watches,,,,my watches get wound every day. It is my ‘time’ to interact with each piece. The sound of the winding and pressure on the crown. Fun stuff. I like to interact with my wife in like manner. She is the Master’s masterpiece for me. Oops. Sorry. Time for bed!
@@citizen1675 My Point exactly. Stay Safe!
Fountain pens
I completely agree. I’m really into watches, but I also love bags, wallets (any leather good), knives, etc.
My girlfriend shouted at me on Tuesday when I paused Boris Johnson’s lockdown announcement mid flow to figure out what he was wearing. Pretty sure it’s a Calatrava but the logo didn’t look right. No worries, I’ll ask my mate in the AD in a minute what he thinks...though I’ve no idea why the shop is still shut...
I done that'i also done the same last night with Tony Robinson ,worst jobs.
Boris wears a cheap quartz Pulsar, but it does look remarkably like a Calatrava.
Guess now, 9 months later, the shop STILL is shut.. again.. (?) (and I personally wonder if that ain't just ridiculous..)
@@harrickvharrick3957 It is ridiculous. Lockdowns don’t work. They just delay the inevitable. If they worked you would only have to do it once.
I have never thought about us being "art collectors" in our watch habit, but it does ring true.
Bill Nyfeler If you’ve ever enjoyed a sunburst dial, or the specific lines/curves of the indices, etc...
This video was like you were reading my mind. Literally guilty of every one of those. Brilliant stuff 👏👍🍷🤓
Agree on all points, I'm especially bad with the watch spotting.
I use my missus’ indifference to watches to sneak new purchases in. “Is that new?” No, I’ve had it ages but I didn’t mention it because I know it bores you... #passiveaggressivedishonesty. (The backbone of my relationship.)
Spot on😂
Yup yup. Every happy watch collectors marriage 💑
"I think a lot of watch guys are unaware that they're into Art"......
Wow, thank you - that hit me like a freight train - I never realised it before......but you're absolutely right.
So true, so true. Stopping a movie to see the watch, but then looking it up on CZcams or eBay, getting lost into it, then more watches and forgetting about the movie.
We’re obsessed...and loving it!
"Pause, rewind" Guilty as charged!!!
Hahahaaaa, I'm guilty of so many of the things you've listed, we all really do have this passion for our watches but it's cool to be able to sit back, watch this and have a laugh at ourselves, great stuff!!
I never regret watching one of your videos! Yes, I agree on all 10. Had an Omega Seamaster 50th anniversary that someone bought off my wrist. He offered me a very nice amount when he saw it and I have missed that watch ever since. Thanks for posting these and be safe!!
Completely agree and guilty of most of these! Here are 2 more:
1) The one the got away (the “deal” you were not quick enough to get).
2) The watch that doesn’t exist (thoughts like.. I would totally buy that watch if they sold it on 40mm or with a ceramic bezel or whatever.
Congratulations brother!
Enrique Soto Bulova Lunar Pilot at the very least in 42mm :/ would buy it in a heartbeat.
There you go!! We all got one... mine is a 37-40mm Wimbledon-dial Rolex Datejust (it’s only available in 41 which is a bit large for my taste) ha
"The watch that doesn't exist."
It's one reason why I started looking into microbrands. Despite a large chunk of them being shameless homages, many will do those "if only" that the name brands will never do.
@@rustyshackleford17 Drop some recommendations brother
Dont forget this looking on the watch every ten minutes not to check the time but to spot the watch.
Dont forget this "needing" a separat watch for every different occasion (wedding, dress, gardening, vacation on the beach, vacation in the hills, salty water, sweat water... you get it).
Dont forget this changing the watch twice a day because you have so much and want to wear them all...
Always watch spotting! I was in a beautiful restaurant in Mallorca last summer with my family consisting of 2 young kids. I noticed a friendly guy with a new Pepsi near by, the kids kept running past his table, I mentioned nice watch! He responded with nice children, it put everything in to perspective.
Met a fellow senior couple at a farmers market in California and he had a University of Alabama championship football ring. We started talking football until I noticed his patina’d Omega Speedmaster moon watch, original owned. Guess where the conversation went.
As someone that tried but couldn't have kids I know where this guy is coming from. My dog and my watches have become my children...
I could not help but laugh as each of these points hit home so bad haha
I work in the pub in Kensington.Everyday behind the bar is like a watch exhibition 😂 So true.Love it.
Had friends over, (the husband’s also into watches). We all started looking for photos of our kids on our phones. Next thing, ladies are showing the kids to each other and me and the other guy are scrolling through our watch photos.
11. We look for a reason to engage an interesting-watch-wearing stranger in casual conversation, so that we can ask about his watch and show him ours, preferably without appearing a total berk.
This is a good one, and Yes I'm guilty.
Wearing watches on both wrists around the house so I can admire them at the same time😅
trying to give more wrist time for each timepiece that i have bought.
These were all so “that’s exactly me!” Except for the Art piece. That was a new outlook for me, and it’s very true. Another fantastic video.
We buy baby shampoo at the supermarket just to wash our Rolex’s
Jim Davis 😂
Ivory bar soap plus a soft toothbrush!
The more I watch your channel, the more I enjoy it. The best out there 👍🏻
Another odd behavior some fanatics have is wearing more than one watch during the day. Mr Wonderful has admitted to wearing a different watch in morning, afternoon, and evening. I do the same...definitely not something a normal person would do. I haven’t yet committed the sin of simultaneously wearing a watch on each wrist (except for the Apple Watch.......it’s not really a watch...it’s a semi phone).
Booking my session with the Psychiatrist right now following this 😂👍
I think some people can get scoffy over quartz, some cheap quartz is understandable, but for some it's perfectly valid as people have meaning invested into these watches like any mechanical ones.
I have a quartz watch my parents gave me when they got married several years ago and whenever I wear it, I do so proudly because of what it means to me and them 👍
Every watch has a place and quartz movements actually make a lot of scenes for certain watches. Nothing wrong with a quartz watch. Both quartz watches and mechanical watches should have a place in a collection. And James as you pointed out the feelings and memories you have with the watch are really what makes it special.
I invite you to subscribe to my channel next week Im going to release a review I did on a really neat titanium quartz watch with tritium gas tubes I think you would enjoy it !
I enjoy my quartz and solar watches and don’t compare them to my automatics. Nice to grab and go without setting the time. Plus they’re super accurate and I buy them because I’m attracted to them.
@@themightysquid good to have all three in a collection why limit ones self
Guilty of 10/10. Specially the fashion watch store skip. Made me smile
Adding: wearing a watch on both wrists because somehow they both need to be loved today.
milestube1 mark from long island does that lol
guilty as charged . . . 🙌🏼
Then there are all the hardware ocd, like when the second-hand are at 12, the minute-hand HAS to be exactly pointing at the index. The date has to change VERY close to midnight. And you try-out numerous watch-positions for the night, to make the watch be as precise as possible . . . . .and so on 😁
Watch guys who have a smaller watches always says they wear much larger. Guys with large watches always say that they wear smaller on the wrist. Apparently there are no watches that are too small or large. They all fit comfortably on the wrist?!
some occasionally wear long sleeves even in the summer to prevent the watch from being scratched etc.
Spot on, again. Another thing would be remembering the watches that people you might know and meet briefly were wearing.
Wow I'm floored. Reflection time. 😂😂 Absolutely the best video for a watch enthusiast. A must watch!
Am so guilty myself of most of these traits. But I always remember different strokes for different folks.
Keep up the amazing content & stay safe my friend.
Great points. Guilty on most of them, specially sales regret & watch spoting. And yeah, that Rolex hate, you're so right. Is hard to find a post on Rolex groups hating other watches, but on many other groups usually you find the Omega SM300 guy hating rolex or the GS spring drive guy hating it too. Personally i love Rolex because i find on it disciplines that i follow (History, Art Design and Engineering). Stay safe!
I think you diagnosed and dissected us more punctilious than dr. House would have!
I really enjoy having a coffee with you on Saturday morning.
Everything you said is so true, I'm a watch fanatic and also a lucky man, my wife also loves men's watches.
Crying with laughter just at No.1 :))) its weird how we just "clock" all the watches in the room and then try and work out how to talk to people about their pieces without sounding like a crazy man! Love your channel.
I have always been a car freak and can pick a brand and model from a mile away. Now that I'm into watches I do the same thing and try to name every watch I see.
...Looking at one’s watch to find out the time, staring for a full 30-sec before looking away, then having to look back because you didn’t actually see the time!
Verifies I’m a watch nut when I see a guy wearing a Speedy, seamaster, Submariner or any nice watch for that matter and I make a comment about the model etc. He looks at me with this look as if I was speaking Martian! I realize not everyone gives a crap about history, movements or sapphire crystals. They just thought it looked nice!!!!! I guess I’ll never relate to the guy that doesn’t love watches. To me, he’s the nut. LOL
You're so right I'm guilty of at least 8 of these habits.
The funniest habit is pausing Netflix to check out the watch a actor is wearing. My wife rolls her eyes.
Fair video, absolutely. Like others, I agree in that you’ve called me out and we’ve not even met 😂 I’d add that watch collectors change tastes over time but like fashion, we often come back to what we once loved. I’d also add that we constantly evolve our grail to be a few steps above our affordability bracket. I started collecting when I was on minimum wage, and soon bought my then grail. I then created a new grail, and got that. I have another now and whilst I don’t think I’ll get to it cough Lange Datograph *cough*, I feel my point is valid 😊
This content was spot on, I had to replay it to my wife to show her that I’m not a freak :’-)
You my friend are , the art of the watch. Great content... you're peaking my interest with areas I never thought to explore. Well done!
Couple more for you: finding new niches that lie vacant. “All I need to complete the collection is a blue dial / two hand / ultra thin / square etc”. I called time at 10, and already realize I haven’t got a rectangular piece..
I'm from the Boston area. There were many years I knew the Yankees had the better team... I just never said it out loud... LOL! A recently posted photo on the web showed Tom Brady signing his new contract with Tampa Bay. Guess what the first thing I noticed was... he was wearing an IWC!
cjcar63 Hahaha...I also expanded the pic to check out his watch. CRAZY!!!
cjcar63 me too
As a man who owns a couple of pieces from rolex and grand seiko i can say that both brands are 'the best' for their price tier. But in very different ways! The best is what looks the best to your eye. Everything else is just opinion.
Guilty of all 10 and love the analogy of being an art collector.. we definitely see and feel something in beautiful watches that others simply don’t. Keep the content coming!
I agree with you. Another one for me was that my kids will get them someday
Probably one of the most insightful watch videos I’ve seen. Really love your channel. Incredible content!
Nailed it. Well done. One of my favorite past times is "watch spotting" at airports... Hoping to get back to that past time soon.
Love the idea of a watch that serves a purpose as a tool and reps some fantasy image of a life I pretend to or aspire to live
Your channel came out of nowhere but feels like it has always been part of the community.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who does that! 😂😂😂😂
Damn, guilty on all counts 😂 In addition I have found myself checking how the watches look in the mirror .. I mean wtf is wrong with me! Great vid as always, stay safe down there🙏 👍
your not the only one man we are all guilty
Checking them in the mirror is a necessary step, it shows us what OTHERS see. Too many size complainers bitch about a 36mm Rolex but.....looking at a modern one on the wrist shows how beautifully proportioned it is, and how good it looks on any wrist.
You’re spot on! The only one I haven’t experienced is regret for selling a watch. To the contrary, I’ve been adding to my collection. Your video on the 2 tone Rose gold GMT Master 2 hooked me in - and I was lucky was lucky enough to get one from my AD last week. As always, great video and glad to see you healthy in Italy!
Jeff evans I got the same watch a few days before Christmas-I’ve heard of a lot of people who picked up a 126711chnr in the last few months!!
Sampson Chan I agree-especially in the gray market. I’m going to sit on the sidelines for the next few months-Rolex might have the crown 👑 but cash is king 👑!!
I totally do almost all of these. I love telling the story of being in Vale with my wife, brother in law and sister in law, both of which are not into watches. We are having a coffee outside and this guy walks by with a Platona. In Vale...no way was that one a fake.:)
All good points! Enjoy your videos.
One thing I do which amuses my wife and daughter is I never remove my watch except if I'm working on something that could harm it, or foe shower time haha. When I do shower though I ALWAYS carefully place it on something soft NOT the bare countertop. I also make sure the toilet lid is down which is nearby hahaha. They get great fun out of this for some reason. Also the steam helps clean watch and I use s mirco fiber cloth immediately after. You would think with all this care I may have a Patek or something but my modest earnings only allow a SEAMASTER prof 2016 CERAMIC.
So far....🤣
Great intro! I see watches everywhere...Supermarket, restaurant, walking out on the street...To the point where I don’t even look at a person’s face first I look at the wrist…
😂 yep, pretty much all of them! Glad it’s not just me. Great video.
I feel my innermost thoughts have now been aired....Great Video !
Love your videos man. Particularly guilty of watch-spotting and I really get pissed when I see a guy NOT wearing a watch...
I do every one of those things you mentioned. I can’t tell you how many times I have stopped a show or a movie to identify a watch.
happens to me to , I remember I always wanted to know what Dexter Morgan's watch was , it ended up being a Timex. Perfect for his character who doesn't even have feelings why would he want anything else he just wants something functional
Watch & Unwind I always wanted to know what kind of watch Magnum P.I. was wearing.
Mate I watched the first 5 minutes and already clicked like. It’s crazy how many of us have the same habits, mentality and regrets. Great video👍
I have something to add. As a watch fanatic, I’ve been one to initiate new hobbies/projects solely for the purpose of using a complication/feature of my watch. For example, taking up diving to use my Pelagos. Or to take the car out to a stretch of road with mile markers just to “test” out the tachometer function of my chronograph.
I agree, the black is nice. Love the watch
Another fun video, thank you! I always appreciate the attachment of certain events with the purchase of a new watch. Timeless memories.
Great to see you well and keeping safe. Never thought of watches from an art perspective. You are correct, it’s my art form. My latest purchase is Omega Moonwatch with exhibition case. I look at the back more than the face as the engineering is exquisite. One thing I like very much about this piece over my other watches is the simplicity of use. No date, no hacking seconds. Wind, set and forget.
This is my first manual wind watch and I love the feel of a connection when I wind it before wearing.
The reason I buy watches is two fold. I like the story behind the name and will it fit me. I’ve an 8” wrist. 40mm> look like ladies watches on me.
Keep up the great work and stay safe sir. Cin Cin.
You are so absolutley right on every single count mate. Makes you laugh at yourself. BRILLIANT
@5:46, that pic lol. Buyers validation.
This is hilarious... Because it's so true in all cases, showed the Mrs and she thinks were all just sad.. ;) 😂
My watches are associated with a places and times when I purchased them. One of my favourite watches is one I purchased on a nice holiday to the USA. I am sure the ambiance and feelings associated with the holiday contribute to how I feel about and appreciate my watch. It is definitely a keeper.
Exactly!
Best watch channel on You Tube!! Awesome mate. Cheers
Get out of my head! Wow, that was so spot on. I am always scanning other people wrists and can't help speaking with someone who has a cool piece. I have also justified some purchases by saying "I can always sell" . This was great. Hope you are staying safe and healthy. Cheers.
Like ice creams, I am enjoying your videos with the little spoon!! Great comments and you are absolutely right. Fortunately I am not the only one thinking like this.
that moment when you pull an unused watch out of the drawer, swap bands, and it becomes your favorite watch.
I have a collection of mostly cheap watches,but i am still as you point out an art collector.Design has always been the attraction for me and yes i watch spot all the time.My fetish which i've mentioned before is that i can't go to bed without a seriously luminous watch,if i forget to use such a watch at bedtime i have to get up and change it.Things are getting serious out there so stay safe,avoid that beautiful woman who just smiled at you even though it hurts............be well.
you are very clear minded person. Respect.
Great video mate,always a pleasure to watch
Hi brother, I really enjoy your videos, I’m here in the USA and I just bought my self a beautiful yacht master blue 40. Take care stay safe...Hard times!
Made the exact same move... great choice, over looked by so many. Wishing good health and enjoy the time piece.
You’re so spot on especially about adjusting to watch size. I typically go back and forth btwn a Panerai 422 and Rolex DSSD. If I wear the PAM for a few days straight and put on the Rolex, it looks super small but only for a few hours and vice-versa. And couldn’t agree more about buying a watch as a store of value (brand dependent of course). Been pondering the acquisition of a GMT Coke Fat Lady as my first vintage/pseudo-vintage watch as it should easily maintain its value and even potentially tuen into an investment.
Great video man ! You nailed it . I can truly relate with you when it comes to spotting watches in the public or movies . It’s weird how watch people can recognize each other - even if you sometimes stare at someone’s wrist , you get the distinct feeling they don’t mind because they want you to share the joy .
One silly thing that I do is that when watching a movie or TV show I get excited when I see the actor wearing a watch that I own.
I have Omega’s and I love Rolex’s too👍🏼 big Hamilton fan also. That little W10 reissue is beautiful. I think it’s a blend of design engineering quality history style that catches my eye. Real watch fans like lots of brands👍🏼
Talking specs with strangers that have a nice watch is a watch nerd thing. While playing poker I got into a conversation with a gentleman about his Rolex GMT master 1. He had no idea about the power reserve or movement lol. Not all nice watches have a nerdy buyer behind.
YEP! That's me... I do all of these things. Once again you're spot on! Thanks for the well thought out and covered content... MK
Great video! I believe I have around 32 watches in my current collection, of which I keep telling myself I own too many watches. I go through binges where I’ll sell some that I fell I’m done with, then turn around a few months later and buy a few more that catch my eye. I’m definitely into the art aspect of a watch more than anything else. My big crazy is that when I’m home, I tend to change the watch I’m wearing, multiple time...like I can’t make up my mind on which one I want to wear the most. This morning, in the course of one hour, I went from an Axios Iornclad Batman to my Omega 300, to my Seiko “Ripley”, Giugiaro, which is the one I finally settled on. I’m sure many other enthusiasts do similar. Mike
I knew I was a fanatic when I started buying various watch books.
Wow!... You hit the nail on the head buddy. So real and true on so many levels. Is it a hobby or a illness? Maybe a lifestyle choice. After watching your video I became a subscriber. Two thumbs up and a snap in a circle.
This is so funny...all the points you mentioned I am guilty of. The funny thing is that I cannot actually understand how or when I became a watch snob...I only have 8 watches, and I love all of them...but I'm also constantly looking for other vintage watches...and now Ive bought a brand new Yachtmaster...how the hell did that happen??
Thanks for these rambles, most entertaining ..love 'em, cheers.