AVOID These Watches! 

I've just adopted a one watch per year policy. That way I've got a whole year to save and research, so I know that when my birthday comes around which watch I can't get out of my head.

You could always buy the watch you don’t want from watch finder at 15% above market price 😂

I'm pretty far from what you'd call a Rolex fan, but I've always really liked the milgauss. It's quirky and interesting and that crystal is super cool. In truth, if I were going to consider a Rolex at any point, I'd have the milgauss pretty high on the list.

The Milgauss does not belong on this list.

I love the milgauss. The only watch I'd avoid on that list is the Hublot, it just looks pointless.

The Milgauss is one of the few Rolexes I would consider actually.

The Milgauus has more character and charisma than many ROLEX watches

OK, so I guess you won't be in my Milgauss owners club. That's your loss because it is so esthetically pleasing to see. It has a brilliantly polished case, middle links & link sides, a simply beautiful blue sunray dial, a whimsical orange lightning bolt seconds hand AND that dazzling "glace verte" green sapphire crystal! Whilst one can't *see it* owing to the solid case back, there's also the interior second soft iron case shielding the movement from magnetism so the wearer can *feel it!* That weight is balanced by the weight of the solid link bracelet and machined clasp so the weight is very well distributed around the wrist. When all of these disparate elements are seen together as one whole work of mechanical horological design, it's a positively stunning image. When the sun shines on my Milgauss one cannot help looking at all of the magnificent reflections sparkling off of its brilliant polished surfaces; it's a light-show. If you choose to miss out on its brilliance that's your choice but you are the poorer for it. Perhaps living in the UK and missing ample sunshine has robbed you of this watch's party piece.

Don't fall for it. If you like the Milgauss get it now, while it's still relatively entry level after the discontinuation. Coming from this channel, this is Diliberate FUD. It's atrocious and absolutely uncalled for. Solid movement, Simple straightforward class. The best entry level bang for your buck.

Audio Contents // Visual Contents 0:30 - the watch with all the bits and bobs // the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 All Black 414.CI.1110.RX 2:12 - the watch you don't need just because it's on sale // the Rolex Milgauss 116400 GV 3:46 - the watch that's not perfect for you // the TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Anniversary 5:28 - the watch you buy on impulse // the IWC Ingenieur IW323601 6:48 - the watch Watchfinder tells you to buy // the Grand Seiko SBGV245

I like the Milgaus. If I buy a Rolex one day it will be probably a Milgaus. The second hand is just magic.

Dude, I LOVE the Milgauss!

Please, show me a half price milgauss. I would buy it right now.

That Milgauss is beautiful! I love its lighting bolt seconds hands.

I am confused. I am being told to avoid these watches. But i am seeing shown some of the most beautifull watches in the world, Grand Seiko, Heuer Carrera, even the Rolex Milgaus has its charm (dont know why everybody seem to hate it). Maybe some reverse psychology?

I've genuinely become convinced that most people in this hobby simply are incapable of seeing the Milgauss true brilliance. Thanks for keeping prices somewhat reasonable (compared to other Rolex models) for those amongst us who have been enlightened and see this beauty for what it truly is, the best watch Rolex ever produced. Honestly, seek one out in person, that green crystal defines the word "mesmerizing" like few other watch components and simply cannot come across via video or photo.

The only watch to avoid is the one you really cannot afford to buy. Everything else will, over time, either delight or disappointment. I reckon my collection is roughly 50/50 for that. Entertaining and thought provoking as always though. Thanks.

I'd bet in the future the milgauss is highly sought after.

I know what your doing here!! You’re taking a watch everyone loves, the Milgauss, and pretending its not so just to stir up controversy in the comment section to get more engagement… touché talking hands, touché!

I don’t get why people dislike the Milgauss?

Why is the Milgauss unpopular? It’s not a hype model that the flippers can roll into an immediate 50% profit. An enthusiast who likes it, bought one, and enjoys wearing it is a different demographic altogether. If, on the other hand, you really wanted a Submariner, but “settled” for a Milgauss, that’s a mistake in my opinion. Don’t get sucked in by the “affordable substitute” for the watch you want. No alternative will scratch the itch.

Avoid (at least be suspicious of) the watch that “checks all the boxes”. There’s got to be something deeper that draws you in than the specs. Usually the watches I fall for fail to check a box or two, but there’s just something I can’t resist.

Yet the milgaus will go up and up and up because they have discontinued it. Same as the ETA Tudor Black bays

How to get rid of old inventory

If the Milgauss is a watch to avoid at all costs then why is Watchfinder selling them?? And at a considerable premium may I add.

Watchfinder, please don't ever change the music, its a visceral reminder of the novelty and mystery that many of us associate with the industry

I didn't even want to but a watch, but was just looking.. then I saw the Omega Seamaster Railmaster in Denim that first drove me to the AD, but it was too expensive. I looked at the Aqua Terra, but settled later on the original Seamaster. Anyways. I saw the Railmaster for a price that was 35% off retail, I couldn't resist. I bought it, and couldn't be happier.

Many thanks my therapist. Great video Nizar

Tested the milgauss. Really do like the feel of it. Round and bulky. Scratch magnet got SD43 instead. Never regret.

Bashing Milgauss, the one I loved before it was known. We need to have a serious conversation Mr Andrew 😂

Still love the milgauss. That lighting bolt does it for me

You’re nuts on the milgauss. It’s climbed in value and will be an incredible collector piece with the green glass in the future

Milgauss is gorgeous. Black or blue with GV …I like black better but both are excellent.

I like the milgauss it’s actually one of my grail watches

No idea what you are talking about with z blue milgauss. I might be biased because I am wearing one right now, but it is an amazing watch and is my favorite in my collection. When the sun hits this dial, it looks even more stunning. Proportions are perfect. It's unique so not every other person has one like a sub. I was in Vegas recently and for the first time in my life, I saw one in the wild at my poker table. The guy loved his too lol. Now that it is finally discounted, it will be worth 20k in no time.

Apart from the Hublot, all the rest are almost irresistible . But not pulling the trigger in times gone by for much much less MONEY… makes it harder to carelessly splash now. pain not to have them, and more pain to have…

one of the best videos out there !!!!! so well said and so deep heheh... this is the stuff that keeps collectors awake at night!

I’ve got a omega seamaster and a Tudor black bay and looking at a 2021 speedmaster but budget won’t allow me so happy with what I’ve got I’m a realist money don’t come easy as a mechanic

I have alot of watches. I really like all of them, but I only love one. My Tudor Pelagos. I saw it, and thought it too pricey for me, but I waited, saved up, bought an intermediate substitute, then one day followed my heart and signed on the dotted line. It's my favourite. But I still like every other watch, and I don't regret anything! With watches, you always have some kind of exit route.

The Moon Swatch is to avoid. I love the Mission to Mars. But, in the Grey Market it's too expensive. So I bought the Pagani Design Mission to Mars version and I JUST LOVE THAT WATCH! It cost me a cool 88 bucks shipped, has a Sapphire Crystal, a Seiko Movement and cheap band. It's a perfect homage and better quality.

It’s funny…since watches suddenly became possessions as opposed to functional items, the people with opinions appeared out of nowhere. ‘Buy this…avoid that…wear this…don’t where that…’! The reality is, as the saying goes, opinions are like as*holes, every bodies got one. Buy whatever watch YOU like and can reasonably afford and ignore the as*holes!

Hate hublots, liked the heuer, but I just love the blue dial Milgauss

Brilliant content! Beautiful put! ❤

Z-blue Milgauss on sale? Have you checked the prices lately? Actually thinking about one more Milgauss to my collection since it's going extinct, got one of the older models atm.

Love the Milgauss hopefully it will come back in the coming years

ugh, I really like the Milgauss but that second hand is the killer (for me).

The Milgauss is the only Rolex I would ever buy, and perhaps the 1908. Everything else from Rolex is just "look at me I'm rich".

The scripts for your videos are just amazing. Thanks!

You are the Jeremy Clarkson of the watchworld. 99% of the words/time dedicated for building up the climax of the 1% dedicated to the watch you present. And I love you both!

I thought he was gonna talk about watches, but it's just gibberish words

You nailed! Great advice👍🏻😊

I must admit that I am a little confused... is it an April fool? Is it true? Is it irony? Is it reverse psychology? Is it...? Is it...? ... whatever it is, it is as always entertaining!

I think most of us watch addicts are drawn to the journey of watch collection not the actual product. That is way we can't stop no matter how many watches we end up buying and some of it just sits there without getting used. I recall selling so many watches that did not make it on my wrest not once...

My problem with the Milgauss is that for a watch with gauss in its name it’s only rated up to 1000. Meanwhile the Omega Seamaster 300 is rated at up to 15,000 gauss, despite being a diver and being far less expensive. 1000 gauss is nothing, might as well be zero

I finally bought a watch 1 year after I stubbled across this channel. It was a watch that was featured o this channel. It was a watch that spoke to me and I wouldn't necessarily have found it otherwise. So I broke the last rule. I have had the watch 2 months now and I am still happy with it.

that Milgauss was fuego imo

If the Sub or Skydweller had the GV Milgauss dial colour, it could be one of their best sellers.

Exceptional content. I couldn’t agree more with the last advice. Personally, I found that GS snowflake very attractive in your videos, but when I tried it on the wrist, it just didn’t feel right. I could easily tell many aspects that I don’t like. I was very lucky to own a JLC master control calendar afterwards, it was love at first sight, and I still think it is perfect today.

I've talked to people who said that they couldn't afford the watch that they really want so they have to settle for something that they could afford at the time. I've simply asked them to reconsider and save until they can comfortably afford the watch their hearts desire. Just wait until you can afford to get what you want. Better to be without a watch that you don't truly want than to have a compromise that you wind up putting in the box and no longer sees the light of day.

Well there’s almost 9 minutes of my life I shouldn’t have wasted watching that tripe

I used to really want a blue Milgauss. Found it too chunky. And the non articulating end link made the lug to lug appear worse. I wore one for a day and was given a rep for fun which I occasionally wear around the house. I could pull it off, but I would never spend a significant amount on something that I only feel good about half the time. Has to wear perfect and leave nothing to question.

Me laughing at 99% of all the watch videos on youtube with my 22cm wrist circumference every watch under 45mm diameter looking like a childs watch.

So which ones do we avoid?

I love that Milgauss you were showing!!!!! I know its a bit weird by today's standard, but that's most likely why I'm drawn to it. Its amazing to think not that long ago I'd be able to buy a discontinued Rolex at a discount.... lol

I have TWO Milgauss and I'd buy two more. Coolest Rolex ever... Grail watch: 1019. One day...

Ooooh, how I love the Milgauss AND that Carrera 🏁

“It’s a coat of arms, make sure it’s representing you”. Absolute, beautiful genius.

You make wonderful videos. But to tell someone to avoid a watch simply cause YOU don’t like it, is absurd. My Milgauss is my fav in my collection. I own a Speedy, Batgirl, and a sub as well. I stare at my Milgauss more when it’s on my wrist than any other watch. The colors change all the time depending on the lighting. The blue along with the green and orange is such an amazing color combination. Not to mention the value has increased tremendously since it’s been discontinued. So why should people avoid the Milgauss?

Solidarity to all comrades wearing a millgause right now

Avoid the watch you won't wear, and the one you can't afford (or service). Trying to live by those rules, it's hard.

The Milgauss is nice but that seconds hands is a disaster. 3:07, the Carrrera 4:35 is perfectly fine, the IWC is nice enough 5:54 and the GS is bland if not 🥱 7:27

One great tip is to buy something that will hold its value. If you end up hating it, you can sell it and get your money back.

Well.... not sure why show B-roll of a Grand Seiko and not say anything about it. GS is an excellent watch brand in my opinion. To each his own

So I thought I will find out what watches to avoid but instead i listend for 8 minutes how to shoot squirrels.

Some good advice here. I nearly bought an automatic prx……not the most expensive watch in the world I’ll agree - but the hype around it is/was crazy. I thought I’d have one until I saw it. Not for me. 🤷 I actually prefer the gentleman - for similar price range. Meh - everyone’s tastes and affordability levels are different. Good thing too 😜

This is weird, i was talking to my ex about buying our son the super-stardestroyer set when he's off highschool, just a minute prior to clicking on this video.

Thank you for another great video mate. I enjoyed every second. Please keep it coming. Thank you for another great video mate. I enjoyed every second. Please keep it coming. Thank you for another great video mate. I enjoyed every second. Please keep it coming.

The last one goes the other way around as well, if you like a watch someone else says is bad (but technically still sound) you should get it.

The writing is always superb. 👌

Milgauss example is near and dear for me. Went watch shopping on a trip to Singapore back in August 2018. Visited the Rolex AD located in Sentosa and casually walked in to browse. They had two Milgauss examples in green and black. Tried on the green face and almost pulled the trigger but wife was not having none of it. Her rationale is pay extra for a better timepiece. Do not just buy a watch if pricing is your concern. Wife suggested I take a look at Yellow Gold/Stainless steel two tone timepiece in the window display. I left that boutique with a new Rolex Sky-Dweller. Sold some stock to finance this well worth investment. 😂

You guys produce some of the classiest videos about watches anywhere - so thank you. The Rolex Milgauss is the only Rolex I would consider owning - other than the Rolex Cellini 50505 (if you can find them). Nothing will sway me away from Patek and Vacheron except A. Lange & Sohne. Costs more than a house - and I really can't move my family and dogs into a watch... But what if I sold the family and the dogs???? Now what? But seriously - how can you go wrong with ANY of these - The Patek takes my breath away. Also on the list, Breguet Tourbillon, the Piaget Altiplano. I just don't get what people see in these HUUUUUGE thick watches that are so heavy, you could skip a day's Gym if you have them on - or have to hire some help to carry them. Does EVERY watch HAVE to be a diver these days? What happened to ELEGANCE? I mean - No one NEEDS a watch today! My mobile phone keeps better time than a 10 million dollar watch and has far more functionality. If you have not shifted your view that a watch is a piece of art, then get yourself a Seiko diver's and be happy. Or even a Tissot PRX. Even divers today rely on their dive computers. Not on a watch. I know I am extremely wrong, but when I see someone with a Rolex, I am only thinking 2 things: Is it a FAKE or is that person a Nouveaux Riche? Though there are fakes of just about every brand these days - but Rolex is faked more than any other watch. Down to 2 watches - the Calatrava by Patek and the A. Lange Sohne (any model) and if I only had to buy one and sell my house, it would be the A. Lange Sohne. Holly crap - I never in my life thought I would sway away from Swiss watches. Germany? Really??? YES!!!!

you will regret including the Milgauss...trust me...it's a modern classic

watches that are not quartz are what i won't buy, the idea that quartz watches won't increase in value over time is just wrong, they might not go big like automatics do but i like the idea of not having to worry about setting one after letting it sit for a while or keeping it on a rotor so it can self wind i like being able to walk over to my dresser and pick out the watch i want to wear put it on and go,

Getting back to your WF roots with this one, very nice.

5:10 Oh my god!! The reflection of the second hand underneath not being painted makes me want to cry. Imagine purchasing the watch then getting home and realising that.

I actually really like the Milgaus. I'd never buy it, but it's a nice looking watch with a lot of contrast.

Excellent content. It threw me a bit when Seiko was on the list but I get it!!

That GS is beautiful

Those misaligned case screws on the Hublot drive me insane.

watch to avoid at all costs even if that means the end of the world that watch would be ANY moonswatch

The Milgauss is my favorite Rolex. Those overrated chronographs with superfluous subdials are not appealing to me. Plus, who needs a watch with 1000 m water resistance?. Plan on visiting an oceanic trench some time soon?. The Milgauss was made, not with the deep sea diver or mountain climber, but with the scientist in mind and was actually tested by CERN at 1000 gauss resistance. Maybe like a typical ceramic magnet you'd get off Amazon. That's a lot for a mechanical watch. Personally, magnetic fields are more of a concern for me than water resistance. I do not scuba dive, skin dive, deep sea dive, nor do I even shower wearing watch, so why is this underwater pressure resistance such a concern for so many people that it is brought up so often?. Do _that_ many people wear watches deep underwater as an imperative?. The Milgauss has a great design, especially with the lightning bolt second hand and is the ONLY Rolex with a green-tinted sapphire crystal. Oh, and it doesn't have those gaudy over-sized bezels and redundant subdials. Of course, whatever I like they stop making, take off the air, or discontinue. Yet more proof I'm always right and the world is wrong.

That’s an on point review of “everything everywhere all at once” - so intricate and detailed and interesting. But just a little off at the end.

Do you honestly think the Milgauss deserves to be shown in a video about watches to avoid and straight after a Hublot?

The Milgauss is a perfect example, the only thing I can see is that second hand. It doesn't matter what the price a watch you don't want to look at is not great.

Sad to see the Milgauss on here and even sadder to see it discontinued. Was saving for one so I could buy it when I graduated my engineering masters. Oh well, maybe something else will come up :/

OK, you may not like a particular design/look (like with all manufacturers), but you can’t have it both ways and say Hublot is “subpar” given the materials they use and when a number their pieces utilize for instance a skeletonized version of the Zenith El Primero chronograph movement (also employed in some highly collectible Rolex Daytona models), in addition to in-house movements like the incredibly accurate UNICO and the HUB1201, which was developed over a span of two years specifically for the MECA-10 model with 10 days of power reserve.

I love my Big Bang, it was my first watch. Don’t care what the others guy says. The GS is also an amazing watch. My wife thanks you. I thank you. Thanks

Nothing wrong with Grand Seiko , their amongst the best, but just don't buy a quartz one!

I really want that GS.

There are no alternatives. If you want a watch and can afford it, and you didn’t changed your mind over half a year, buy exactly this one. If you cannot afford it, and you want a automatic one, buy something from Seiko. Else, buy a Quarz one.