@@BrittPearceWatches Genuinely surprised not one Cartier made the list. Admittedly, I'm biased. The Santos Dumont is my first luxury watch purchase. The Santos and the Tank Louis to come.
Well done for including the likes of Seiko and Hamilton in a list of "expensive" watches. After all, for most people, several hundred pounds for a watch is a lot.
The Omega Aqua Terra and Rolex Datejust (fluted bezel) are IMO watches that you can't go wrong with in terms of versatility, iconic designs, and timeless design ques.
Citizen is absolutely killing it! I have a quartz video and best quartz watches video that heavily featured Citizen as well! 💕👏🏻 Citizen Group is a force to be reckoned with as well!
10:22 Yay I made it on your video! Quick update, I was walking past my local AD (in the UK this time, not abroad) and they had a GMT Master II "Zombie" in the window for sale, so I bought it! I've been in the market for a GMT Master II for a while now so this made my day. This was alongside the usual Datejust and Sky-Dweller pieces they also had.
My current non-regret is the Moonswatch that my son acquired for me when he was in Geneva - he loved the experience of buying something 'rare' and I value the thought and care that went into the purchase. It might be 'just a plastic watch' but it's my plastic watch. Love what you do.
Great video as always but I have to say I have particularly loved this one, I own a Seiko skx009j1 that obviously cannot be missed in a watch collection, a seiko slim turtle SPB317J1 black dial that I just bought literally two days ago which I wear operationally at work and I intend to use it also on holiday on the beach, and then I have a Tudor black bay 36 black dial ,the old version, the one you made a video comparison of, I consider the BB36 a real jewel it’s simply perfect and as you said a valid option to the op without being worried of being around with a Rolex, I wear the Tudor on holiday in the evening or if I am not on the beach and in my week ends off. I am after a Tudor royal 41 blue which will be my next purchase. My dream watch to complete more my collection would be a Rolex date just two tones champagne dial as the one shown in this video but it’s too expensive I definitively cannot afford it but I am happy anyway Xx
I started my collection by buying 5 highly recommended watches: the Murph, the Seiko 5 GMT, the Seiko Alpinist, the PRX, and the Orient Bambino. I don't regret any of the five.
I love that you mentioned the SLGA021. It seems to be the least popular of the Lake Suwa variations, but I chose that one after careful consideration between it and the SLGA019. It's one of my favorite watches!
Britt, the Patek 5212 is NOT an annual calendar, but a weekly calendar. You have to manually adjust it for all months with fewer than 31 days (which is why it has a date quickset at the crown, as opposed to the date adjustment pusher that the Patek annual calendars use).
Casio Pro Trek, something I never regret buying, second is Henry Archer. I am Citizen fangirl but I have to admit I was regret a bit in buying Eco-Drive GMT
@@BrittPearceWatches I was too impulsive then, not that the watch was not cool, but I feel like I never treat it well enough and always skip to wear something else, like Citizen Sailhawk
For the higher end, I do really like Grand Seiko and Patek. And even though certain variations/references can be overpriced…I do really like the two tone Rolex DateJust. For my particular style and use; I could have one of those and basically never need another watch.
Man, if I could ever own a Patek one day.... I wouldn't be able to believe it! I could die a very very happy woman! And you're so right with the datejust! It's all someone really needs!
BAHAHA! Oh I need to see the new gold BB58 in person! I think you still might have the better buy with that bronze 😅 the way they finished the gold looks a bit bronze-ish! But I need to see one in the metal!
I love how real and relatable and genuine and funny you are in all your videos! I very much enjoyed watching you and the infos that you give us! Thank you❣️🙏
The Reverso is definitely sportier than the Cartier Tank. The Roman numerals and the crown with the cabochon of the Cartier are particularly dressy - but you can wear it with a T-Shirt too, for contrast 😅
i got a Patek for 3-4 grand from my close friend and have hold them since 2009 , it rose more than 7k, and i gotta say Patek hold value better than any other watches brands besides Rolex.
The one thing that gets me about Tudor is the gap on their dials between the minute track and the edge of the dial so they can put swiss made on the outside instead of integrated into, or inside, the minute track. It triggers something in my brain and I just don't like it.
How do you feel about purchasing Vintage? I never purchased a Carier Roadster , always wanted one. Tourneau has a few. Should I purchase or buy another newer style? I am anxious about purchasing a 15 yr old watch.
I won’t regret buying my Seamaster 300 Professional, my GS SBGA413, or my Panerai pam 01312. Right now I’m torn between adding a base logo Panerai, a Black Bay 925, or another Grand Seiko 🤔
My Omega boutique calls me the other day to offer me a white speedmaster. Except i was going to be out of town when it came in. That meant i either had to buy the watch without seeing it in person or pass. I ended up passing. I can't spend that kind of money without seeing the watch in person. How do you feel about buying luxury timepieces without looking at it first?
Really interesting vid, Britt - especially across the varying price tiers! I fluctuate between the Patek Calatrave 5196G 37mm in white gold and the Lange Saxonia thin @ 37mm as my ultimate "Posh" watch for special occasions. If I'm being honest the Patek appeals more, but I keep seeing Lange's several thousand pounds cheaper, which always appeals to the Yorkshire man in me!!
Love my tudor black bay 41 , only regret is not spending more and getting the red master version instead of saving the few hundreds for black and blue version.
I love my Grand Seiko Spring Drive but I am terrified to wear it. Its so shiny. Any ding or scratch would make me physically ill. So I place it on a pillow and just gaze at it. So bought the anti-Grand Seiko, the Omega Railmaster with zero polished anything and basically bullet proof. I would wear it to disable an explosive device.
But can you tell the diffrence between a $1500 and a $5000 watch? Not so much if you buy knowing what to look for. 😊 I find the higher the dollars the returns diminish.
Canadian Watch Monkey in the HOUSE! OUSHHH, I think I can tell the difference between a $1,500 and $5,000! But it'd just be in finer finishing - but you're right! You;d have to know what to be looking for! Some $5000 watches, I'd definitely say NO tho. There's a few brands I think are a weeeeee bit overpriced ;)
It’s nice to see Hamilton get some love. I’ve been a big fan of Hamilton for years, and even though my collection has moved on from its origins of micro brands and entry lux models, I still have a Hamilton that gets regular wear. In my case, I have a bigger wrist, so I have a Hamilton Khaki Field Far Cry LE, 42mm, but titanium, so it’s super light and easy to wear on a NATO because it’s not very thick, a great summer watch with a low enough profile and the ruggedness to wear while doing just about anything. Rolex, Omega, Nomos, Seiko, they’re all great, but Hamilton has a special place in my heart as well. I have a huge sentimental connection to Omega because my grandfather had one, but Hamilton worked its way in the old fashioned way, by just being really good for the money you pay and having cool designs with some history behind them.
For anyone interested in the Hamilton Boulton I recommend the midsize small seconds quartz, even with a 7.5” wrist the mechanical wears too large to be considered dressy or elegant, it just looks goofy.
Great video, Britt. In my opinion, the Rolex Sub is the best watch on this list. Personal biases aside, and though I own and daily wear a 124060, it is, without a doubt, the most versatile and iconic watch in the World. It’s at a price point that makes it affordable, and the build quality is unsurpassed-an excellent combination in anyone’s book. By the way, I love the artwork:-)
I’ve had my blue Seamaster and Moonwatch for 3 years. I don’t regret buying them. I still enjoy wearing them, so in my opinion it was money well spent.
I don't really regret buying it, but the Reverso didn't last long in my collection -- turns out, I'm really not into rectangular watches ... With the possible exception of (pre-TAG) Heuer Monacos.
My Omega Seamaster Professional is and has been my everyday worn watch and I never have regretted buying it. My Speedy Moonwatch was a nice buy, but it is a safe queen for my son.
I have 3 Breitlings purchased over 22 years - a Crosswind, a Chronomat Evolution and my 46mm Navitimer. I've never considered selling any one of them and love owning them and keeping them in pristine condition. I wear them all at least once or twice a month. They all work flawlessly to this day.
My favorite Nomos is the Nomos Homeroom. Don’t get mad Brit, you can be a minimalist and cherish plain. I am just razzing you. I am of Italian descent, and we prefer dazzling.
Of all these watches, the Steamboat Willie Concept is my favourite. So much fun. I can’t afford it, and my wife would kill me if I could, but it costs nothing to window shop. Thanks Brittney.
Im curious to know what people make (individual & household) and what their pain threshold is for a watch. I’m $90K/200K USD and pain threshold is $4K. I’m trying to get the nerve for $7-8K watch. Since I also love handbags and jewelry, I gotta pick my battles
Just watched Interstellar for the 7th time MAYBE!😅 And! Now I really wanna buy the Hamilton, it sorta gives a connection to the movie, so I would love to have one and the jaegar, that watch is a WONDER!😮 BUT!! my only DREAM WATCH for now is the ROLEX OP CELEBRATION DIAL! hope I get that soon!😢 Thanks for the amazing video WATCH GRINGA!
Bahahaha YES! I think this is your sign to buy a Hamilton! I am right there with you with the OP Celebration! I've got my name down for the 36mm! I AM PRAYING. C'MON AD! Give me that callllllll!
Kinda both surprised and not surprised at the lack of Tissot here... I think I'd agree with leaving Tissot out because they're in a similar price range to Hamilton, but Hamilton has the better range of watches. But with that being said, my first "decent" watch was my PRX chrono, which I absolutely do not regret buying, and I think Tissot (particularly with the PRX and Gentleman series) is a good kind of 'gateway brand' into Swiss watch buying/collecting.
I have always been a fan of the Grand Seiko Lineup for their Spring Drive mouvement, the Smooth sailing second hands was drawing me. Ended up buying a Frederique Constant Monolithic, FC-810 Model, Might not be on the same level as the G Seiko, but is able to achieve basically the same without the aids or Quartz power. Anyway new subscriber here.
Hi Britt, I have the opportunity to purchase a Rolex OP with the celebrity dial from my local AD, I had been on the waiting list for a long time, I wanted to give it to my girlfriend but she doesn’t like it, I like it though but probably wouldn’t wear it because of the size, what would you do?
I have a SEIKO KINETIC Stainless Bracelet Watch - 5M63-0B90 among my collection, My wife bought it for me 25 years ago and still love it, sits in the watch roll next to Speedmaster and seamaster
I've just realised that with all the watch reviewers I watch, I think you have the most similiar taste to me!! Or me to you. Whichever way you like to look at it. And Jenni Elle... Girl power!! And then probably Adrian Barker. All the rest I find I get bored because they get excited over watches I don't. So, for me, great work!!
What is currently motivating me to do really well with the business I am for the next couple of years is getting a Patek 7118 which would fit my wrist perfectly even though it’s marketed as a lady’s watch.
I think underd0g and Oris should’ve been on this list. But great video besides those misses. lol. Also, I own a gold rolex submariner. And a corum coin watch with a linked gold bracelet. And I just recently added a one piece (anime) Seiko 5 sports to the collection. And it has become my favorite watch. lol.
I bought a GMT, 16710 back in 2003. Loved it but as I got older got less inspired to wear it due to the muggings etc. So sold it last year for nearly 10k. Bought myself a Planet Ocean, 002 with the orange bezel. So much better! Far more accurate, astonishing in fact. So much better made, no jangly bracelet, milled clasp with on the fly adjustment. No comparison if you ask me.
Need Longines on the list too, Zulu, big eye, legend diver, or their UltraCron. I was with a friend a few days ago who bought a Cartier Tank, and In terms of presentation and box you get more from Longines, but both good watches. Also, Omega Planet Ocean for me, and yes a Speedy, and their Chronoscope is gorgeous!!!
For Seiko, the Sarb was a classic. Unfortunately it was discontinued. Seiko needs to hold on to their affordable legends and this will make the brand so much stronger. Large brands stay strong by having legacy pieces.
ive bought a few Tudors, a grand seiko, a speedmaster, tag Monaco. exchanged or sold them all over time, didnt really like them and bought my first rolex explorer 216570 polar. should of got this to start with. fab watch! my biggest regret was and still is not buying a brand new omega seamaster 600 ceramic planet ocean reduced by 40% in a recent sale, sold out the next day when I finally had the funds available!
The GS lake suwa is from neither of those collections xd. It's from the evolution 9. I don't like the price increase for the evolution 9 models. And I'm a GS owner, not a hater. I have tried on that lake suwa. And it's amazing. But that bracelet is sooo horrible. I couldn't get myself to get over it. That dial is absolutely stunning though.
Nice vid. I've become a big Tudor Fan. Rolex designs from the 90s, aluminium bezels, with amazing build quality just as good as my Submariner. I dont wear it though, Probably because I keep buying Tudors, first the Bb58 blue, I know you like that one 😊, the reverse panda chronograph love this one it's a man's watch, love it and I've just added an SG Black Bay today even the gold is brushed, less in your face and I love love love the bezel. The only Rolex I'm going to buy is a Deepsea from about 2015 with 44mm of chunky awesomeness I'll trade the Sub for it. For me Tudor is every bit as good as Rolex. Less flashy but mechanically same gravy.
I don't regret buying any of my watches but, in particular, I don’t regret my Explorer 1 36mm or my Aqua Terra 38mm blue dial. Personally, I’d add a quartz Cartier at the £3-4K range, Tank or Santos because, like, it’s Cartier innit?! I’d rather get a Vacheron Overseas Dual Time to a Patek but that’s never going to happen unless I win the lottery.
Current collection, citizen blue angels edition (wedding watch), GS snowflake, GS SBGY023, and most recently a DOXA Sub 600T. Don’t regret any of them. Hopefully will add either another GS or a Rolex (I’m joking they will never call) later this year.
Sublime and funny 😊 . I stumped up for an 18ct rose gold Cartier Panthere 25 years ago. (I know, I know, the movement is Quartz ). It's a jewel that tells the time but Girls if you want to look drop dead gorgeous it will imbue you with power and respect. (And I am a bloke.)
