Beginner Watch Buying Mistakes | Things That Are Overlooked

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[TeddyBaldassarre]

Hahaha I know, I need to iron my shirt lol

[TristanDeshaies]

1. Getting into watches when you have no money

[marchills]

Kudos for refraining from touching on matters of taste, style and brand hierarchy in this "common beginner mistakes" video. When I first became knowledgeable about watches I began to harshly judge people who bought and wore cheaper watches, or homages, or quartz instead of mechanical timepieces. As my own sophistication grew, I came to understand that self-appointed judgement was itself a beginner mistake. Some of the worst watch snobs are freshly minted enthusiasts who know just enough to consider themselves superior to less sophisticated watch owners. Every watch enthusiast is on a progression in this hobby. And has their own sense of personal budget and taste. As long as a watch is of decent quality and brings the wearer enjoyment, I've learned to respect that determination in and of itself. I no longer consider a person who happily wears a Timex quartz, a Chinese mechanical watch or one that takes strong styling cues from a more expensive, iconic timepiece to be "mistakes".

[PadreDePato]

Dont spend too much, to early. Your tastes will change as your knowledge grows. Let you collection develop naturally

[DEFBONEZZ]

1: Buying a watch when you have no arms.

[stephenlee]

Feeling pressure to own a watch because, "all collectors should own a [x] "

[chadwaters]

Hi Teddy, Others have already commented on this danger for beginners. When they discover the beauty of watches for the first time, the desire arises to keep buying watch after watch in a short amount of time. But then months or a year or two later, after learning more, they realize they could have made much better choices. The lesson is to go slow at first and not buy simply on impulse.

[antonchigurh]

Biggest noob mistake: quantity over quality.

[AlejandroBelloRD]

0:40 That Seiko 5 in Pale Blue looks SOOO classic.

[TheRattlehead]

#1 The looks of your watch are customizable. You aren't locked to your strap.
#2 Water-resistance is misleading
#3 Don't change your date between 9PM and 3AM
#4 Understand the dimensions of watches

[Akstergrind]

I've been swapping out the straps of some of my twelve watches recently and, you're right, a new strap does give the watch an entirely new look and feel! Also, I'm really glad that you showed a Timex in your video. I'm a fan of Timex watches - they may not be the most expensive or sought-after, but they're well-made (for the most part), look good and perform pretty well, too!

[andrei-cosmin.popa]

While the watch resistance is not really accurate as you said, I would say it's pretty save to jump into water with a watch that has never been opened. I've been swimming up and down into the sea for a couple or weeks wearing a cheap quartz Festina. Few months later, it performs as new. However, I would never shower with a vintage watch, even if it has a diver label.
Good point on the lug to lug measurement.

[andriusduksta]

So to answer your question about what's going on, well, it's been quite a good week. Both at work and overall. Thanks for asking.

[inova]

Other than fitness watches and an Apple watch, I just bought my first luxury watch -- at 61 years old. And in no small part thanks to your excellent videos Teddy.

[eduardodiez]

Buying expensive quartz watches just because of the brand (before actually seeing the watch specs).

[junkang]

Got into watches because of you, thanks Carl! Keep up the good job!

[matthewhoover]

One thing I have learned, thanks in part to you, is that there is a watch for everyone and at nearly every price point.
Find the watch you want, and look at every brand you can find, even those at higher price points, because in the end you may be willing to spend more.
So long as one takes time to compare different brands once the style is decided on, it is hard to go wrong and be unhappy with your choice. Don't just get excited and make a purchase that isn't thought through.

[phew]

Is there any way of resetting the date-day gears to normal once they have been altered during the 9pm - 3am window?

[BenRangel]

I’d say: having a grail watch without seeing it in person. I used to have some, and after trying them on I went ”🤷‍♂️ meh, not that great”

[jackimyers]

I would recommend that every watch collector get a small tool kit to change out straps, add or remove links on bracelets, replace batteries (on quartz watches) and inspect movements. I got my tool kit from Amazon for US$30.