7 Tips You Should Know Before Buying a Luxury Watch

7 Tips You Should Know Before Buying a Luxury Watch on the JustBlueFish YouTube channel, home of high quality wristwatch and horology related reviews and videos.

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Whether you're buying your first Rolex or you've shopping for your next luxury watch, there might be a few things you weren't aware of going into the transaction. On today's video I'm going over my top 7 tips you should know before buying a luxury watch.

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Thanks for watching!

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[chi-towncalifornia]

Through my anecdotal experience and my vicarious experience through my friend, I picked up a few important lessons:
1) Be prepared to buy and sell numerous watches as you find out what works and doesn't work for you.
2) Obsessing over value retention and investment viability is usually a red flag that indicates you can't comfortably afford to spend that sort of money.
3) You don't have to own every genre of watch, or feel like every watch has to fill a niche someone prescribes you. Most people don't care whether you wear a dive watch with a suit, let alone even care that you're wearing a watch.
4) If you're addicted to or are obsessed with chasing after watches, then a luxury watch isn't a cure, it's an expensive fix.
5) Don't let this hobby spoil your sense of humor.

[PhilipBeresford]

Guy, this is exactly why I like your channel. You're been in the game for a few years and you see these small details that other people completely gloss over. Most internet watch personalities are so focused on the next watch that they fail to see these things. These are all important considerations, and it's how I view my purchases too.

[michaeledwardlenzi]

I have found that my priorities and interest in watches changes over time. I think I know what I want. I research it. Obsess over it. Buy it. Then the emptiness sets in. You know, the thrill of the chase and all that.
Knowing that, I don't lie to myself anymore about how I am going to keep a watch forever and start talking about how I am going to pass it down to future generations, etc.
I buy the watch that I want at the time and see where it takes me. I could very well be different than you. Cool. No problem.
I have found that spending a lot of money on a respected watch of a respected brand does not mean I will be satisfied.
Case in point: I own a Reverso and a Datejust but I wear my Sinn all the time everywhere. I have owned Subs, Explorers, blah blah blah. The Sinn is my least expensive watch and it is quartz. But it feels right to me most of the time.
I just enjoy the experiences with the watches now and try not to spend money that I will invariably see when I look at the watch or watches I don't wear. To me, an unworn watch is a sad waste. That is my collecting moto. Yours will be your own.
Good luck. Seriously, it is a fun trip. I hope I never tire of it because watches mark my time on earth and everyone knows that is limited. So they are special little companions to me.
Take care watch people,
Michael

[zsb]

I bought my Omega SMPc (41mm, black lacquer dial) and my Tag Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 (43mm, non-skeleton dial) from an AD, and I got a 20% discount on each. I'm not a collector, but enjoy these two timepieces: the Omega talks about my admiration for horology, and my Tag Heuer reflects my passion for cars. I wear my Omega with a suit on a daily basis and my Tag casually.

[chi-towncalifornia]

Top 7 lessons I learned about buying watches:
1) Don't get into watches
2) Don't get into watches
3) Don't get into watches
4) Don't get into watches
5) Don't get into watches
6) Don't get into watches
7) Don't get into watches

😬....

[mynameisavailable]

One of the best videos on watch collecting I have seen in ages. I know all these things after getting into collecting for a few years but I wished I had known all of these when I started the hobby. Great job!

[WatchWear]

Hi Guy, Great video. I have a simple motto when purchasing a watch. I never pay more than what I can sell it for the next day. This philosophy has worked out exceptionally well throughout my tenure collecting watches.
Hope you are doing well. Best, Dale

[jeanlefranc]

Great video Guy, but I think an 8th piece of advice is needed here : delivery. Whenever you can, buy from a brick and mortar shop, where you can inspect the watch, have the bracelet sized, see that the guarantee card is properly filled in before you part from your hard earned cash and walk with your shiny new timepiece on the wrist.

Buying on line is ok for a Casio Duro, a G Shock or a Timex. But never forget that the delivery guy driving the van knows what’s inside the box with your name and address on it, this thing might be four or five times his monthly salary and his main priority is not your satisfaction, but dropping all these boxes in the shortest possible time.

Speaking from experience here, as I received from FedEx an empty watchbox yesterday, when I’m pretty sure the German company who shipped it actually put the watch I ordered and paid for.

Play safe, only pay for what you can touch.

[mulemule]

B. Franklin observed, "Common Sense is not so common!" These are *great* uncommonly straightforward & sensible tips.
0:58 1) Negotiating Price
3:35 2) Service Costs
5:26 3) Insurance Coverage
6:51 4) Grey Market
8:56 5) Vintage Watches
10:18 6) Retained Value
13:42 7) Replica Watches (aka Fakes)

[angelos]

Don't be paranoid about getting it scratched because you'll never end up wearing it. Just put it on, scratch it and enjoy the ride.

[JonGH]

I'm pleased you talked about servicing. We still endless videos about microbrand watches but servicing or the inevitable discard of watches is rarely mentioned. I wish microbrands did more quartz as that's where £500 watches should sit.

[philipsdefreville]

Guy, An excellent, well thought out presentation. Very objective.

[GeordsYouTube]

Look at every possible option you like and if you still come back to the same watch it’s the one for you. I would also recommend getting a very similar size and look watch, you won’t get the exact feel but it will help you be 100% on your decision.

[robertsullivan]

Wow over the last few years I thought I learned a lot about the watch hobby/game. But you just gave me a lot to think about an commit to my knowledge banks. Thanks.

[honoluluwatch]

Excellent video and I liked the longer, more formal format, separates your content from the rest. Keep up the good work!

[mb-watches]

Oh yeah, so much to consider in the beginning. I was so lucky to find out about in watch forums before buying. 👍🏻

[tomgrimes]

Another luscious television production both in its look of the method of presentation. Tight, concise wording presented in a great TV setting. And, of course, the content itself was, as usual, on the mark; certainly consistent with my experience..

[tbd]

Liked and subscribed. Rule 8: When possible buy used with box and papers. You save more and you let someone else pay for the depreciation.

[Mark..P]

Great video Guy. We all need these reminders. My advice would be to buy what you really want for yourself and don’t get caught up in the hype of what everyone else thinks is cool. It may be the hot watch to have but it’s ok to admit that you personally don’t like it and it’s not for you.

[YogaSusetya]

I learn a lot from the video. Thanks!! Great video!