Interesting comment about the lume on your Cartier. I've heard people 'complain' about no lume on grand seiko. I visited their shop years ago and asked them about why no lume. They told me that was a deliberate design choice, and that they design and manufacture the hands such that they capture and throw the faintest of light... and they felt this was a more elegant solution than lume. So now when i hear people 'complain' about the lack of lume i chuckle to myself knowing how much effort they put into the hands for the very purpose of avoiding lume. Always kind of stuck with me.
That's a legitimate argument, but that assumes a modicum of background light. My test is looking at your watch under the covers in a strange hotel on a business trip to know how much longer I have before I get up. Shiny hands don't carry the day in that context
Snobs in my opinion aren't 'real' watch people. I think a lot of them don't really like watches tbh. They are buying into the brand identity... like the lady you referenced who said she only likes rolex. She probably doesn't know much about watches. Usually part of being a collector or afficionado means searching for cool things that are esoteric or off the beaten path yet that represent something significant or present undeniable value or exceptionalism.
Hello! Great topic. For me brand is somewhat important for the reason that each brand has their own history and personality, not exactly because they are expensive, Swiss or have heritage. I choose not to forget that all brands started somewhere if you go back far enough. Now there are different kinds of watch enthusiasts with as many different archetypes based on a variety of characteristics. I happen to value and collect them for their horologic, complication and detailing effort. And of course the emotional connection we all develop for any given watch. Now I can’t afford all the watches I would like to have and I have a few Chinese watches. It is truly commendable the amount of value for money you get from them. That said, if you work on your watches you also know that the materials used in Chinese watches are not of the same quality as the Europeans. So maybe longevity might not be at par as far as I am concerned. But if you suffer from a true watch addiction, like with any addiction you won’t mind compromising a little to get your fix. I am also mature enough to acknowledge that the Chinese have proven that we are overpaying for a product that is absolutely not necessary as much as I don’t like it. Times change and modern manufacturing improves everyday. Watch companies know this and appeal and rely on human snobbery to create wealth. So yes, I am okay with Chinese watches for what they offer, they make great gifts for friends that are not in the know, they make some pieces I couldn’t afford otherwise and is a great gateway drug to create future watch enthusiasts. Thank you for sharing.
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A different - and thus maybe a kind of difficult - brand is BA111OD (BΛ1110D), but according to their founder Thomas Baillod this branding is part of their concept. They particularly got known for producing affordable swiss made tourbillions.
lots of people bought more watches than they can wear , including myself .Its just the fact that every watches used or even "new" one which had been sitting on the shelf for more than years
I still like 42mm. I'll wear up to 45. 38mm is the smallest i like but i still really prefer 42mm. I'll always like the bigger watches lol. I'm curious if anything has changed since this is 1 year ago now.
I truly enjoy this video, well spoken and calm explanation as to why keep or parts way. Nice collection that reminds me of myself always on the hunt for a new and interesting watch but I must admit Im moving to upper end pieces. Cheers.
my brother wants to sale to me his date just has been using this watch for long time the problem is the crown come out even the watch works perfectly, and to put it on time is also good is just come out ., he lives in another country and before he sends to me, I would like to know around how much can be to fix the crown problem every single place tell me we have to see the watch some one know
It's going to cost you several hundred to a thousand dollars, depending on who you take it to. An authorized dealer will charge the most, but will be the best for the watch
The reason the watch industry uses silicon is primarily cost. Alloy balance springs are exponentially more expensive than their silicon counterparts. And, contact friction aside, silicon still doesn't address oxidation, so you're back to lubricates again. Rolex and Grand Seiko's current generation of escapements both have rate issues. This has been flagged in many watch forums. So with respect, the list goes on and on.
12:58 I agree that it’s always nice to see someone even wearing a real analog watch… because it’s rare. A lot of people don’t wear watches or only wear an Apple Watch. It’s cool to see actual hands on an actual dial, not just a digital representation.
I'm guilty of this as well and have often tried to wrap my head around why this is given I'll often spend up to a year searching for the model I want, then finally get it, and then it goes directly in the safe after a few days of wearing it. Maybe it's that many of us were not born in money? Or just feel uncomfortable wearing an expensive time piece daily? Or maybe it's like gold and we think in hard times it's backup money idk. I will say for me at least since I'm drawn to more vintage and neo vintage Rolex model, regardless of the stated service if without paperwork, I assume a service will be required.
Hey Alix, do you think the Sinn Navitimer will get looked at as a homoge? I like the waterproof specs on it better than Breitling version, but don’t want others to think I bought a knockoff or cheaper version.
Alix, the father figure of watch talking on RU-vid. That’s the feel that I get from you brother. As a 32 year old who just lost his father a year ago, it’s nice to listen to someone around my dad’s age talk about a hobby of mine. God bless brother!
Alix is a special guy, for sure. I'm newly bitten by the 'watch bug', and listening to his channel over the past 6 months I've learned a hundred times more than any other watch channel on RU-vid. And believe me, I've been hitting a lot of other channels, many so thick with snobbery, they're unwatchable. Alix has a ZERO snob factor, he's so fricken smart about horology, you just know right off the bat he is NOT bullshitting us in anything he offers. And throughout it all, his videos are just plain FUN to watch!!!
@@santaclause2875 I completely echo your sentiments! My experience as well. My favorite video of Alix’s is his rant about Bill and his distaste for silicone. Classic!!!!
I've had this for 6 months now and I got it for a very good price from Jomashop. My only issue is the inaccuracy of the movement. I regulated it myself but it got out of wack again. It's currently beating 15 sec/day fast. I don’t understand why Swatch doesn't regulate these movements.
I had a 57 jewel rare Invicta that used a modular chrono by dubois depraz. I sold it cause it was too big and heavy. I wish they left the hour totalizer on the dial for this Rado. I might get one used for the right price. Thanks.
I like to collect watches that make me feel good. I have a friend who collects more like a museum where he needs specimens that represent different watch makers, countries of origin, movements, historically significant pieces, etc.... but he has so many he couldn't possibly wear them and often he doesn't even like the watch itself since he's collecting it for a different purpose. I understand his approach but that's not me! I need to wear my watches.... so I limit my collection to just 12 pieces. First and foremost it has to make me feel good. I also don't impulse buy. If I find a piece that speaks to me I let it sit and think about it for a while. There's been many times I thought I liked a watch but after a few weeks I decide that I actually didn't deeply love it. So after 20 years of being into watches I have only ever sold one watch. Because each watch i own I love too much
La joux perret is owned by citizen. Citizen's miyota, and LJP are synergizing and that's how we get amazing movements like the 0950 in the citizen series 8 line
