The Most Disappointing Watches I've Ever Had 

"I didn't have to worry about doorframes. They had to worry about me." The perfect epitaph for U-Boat. 😊

"Why have money for food if you can dress up as your favorite axis power"... I'm dieing 😁

I am 65 years old so every hour counts, at this stage. After all, how many more years of ball-tingling do I have left? So I value my time. And yet I watched this video, as I watch all Andrew’s others, and I don’t at all regret spending the time. The metaphors are worth it all by themselves, and the watch info isn’t bad either!

"Like wearing a land mine on my wrist".... You slay me man!!!

I feel like Terry Pratchett has come back to life and is now a watch blogger. Fantastic new episode to enjoy with my morning coffee!

Back with more metaphors than a convention of dyslexic bull fighters. Excellent.

"Ride me like a beach donkey" the best line to date 😂

“The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried”

“Inner Italian cruise ship captain” too soon man, too soon… 😂😂😂

after a stint in the USAF, I worked as an aviation electrician on various aircraft. the F-4 was the most miserable plane i ever worked on.....thankfully McDonnell Douglas remedied all their mistakes when they developed the F-15

'You would be better off holding the watch to your wrist with a tape worm' …WTF... where is your head at Andrew? 😂😂 I tune in for the watch insights but leave remembering the humour. Absolutely brilliant 😂

Andrew, I used to enjoy watching your Watchfinder videos, but your AMW videos are next level. It is great to see your personality come through unconstrained, and your scriptwriting is second to none! Even if I manage to kick this expensive habit, I'll continue with your videos for the pure entertainment factor! Best of luck with your new found freedom!

I got what turned out to be a faulty medical report, thought my number was up and went out and bought a Breitling Bentley in Harrods. Cash. Then got a call saying “Oh , sorry : we used a child’s blood pressure cuff…you’re fine”….anyone wanna buy a “worn once” Bentley ? Nope? Didn’t think so

I always check the ball-tingling index before I purchase a watch

Andrew, you’re so enjoyable to listen to. Nice to put a face to the voice of all the Watchfinder videos I’ve watched. And it’s so entertaining to listen to all your metaphors which have me laughing to the very end! Keep up the great work my friend.

Don't worry Andrew, I'm gonna watch til the end, no need to edge us

If it flies- but doesn’t lay eggs, im into it 😂

Oh we all have our fair share of disappointments, I'm sure-- you just have a better way of putting it into words than most. Great video!

Andrew, thank you for describing the experiences we are so familiar with in your typically comical way. Makes us feel better.

Great tongue in cheek humor spot on! All of us have these scratch the itch moments with watches that we regret later- it doesn’t look right or feel right, no tingling! Wanting something and then having it can be two different experiences.

Dude this is such a good vid , I’ve done pretty much everything you’ve done , man was laughing my head off

Wow! A Rolex! I bet it tells time really well! I could say something about my balls tingling every time Andrew drops a new video, but that wouldn’t be appropriate 😂

My successes have been a GMT Sprite and the Tissot Squalette. My fail is a Monaco Gulf. I knew it was wrong and I did it anyway. My neutral was gray dial seamaster 300m with blue rubber. 2 years in.

Thanks for making me feel better about my mistakes. Not taking ourselves too seriously is wise, making others laugh at our mistakes is wizard-like wisdom, but making videos about it to make a living and having Christopher Ward make you a red Bell Canto is godlike...

you'd love the patek, BTW. The way it feels on the wrist is astonishing. I had the opposite feel of the AP RO. I found them to feel "hollow", and could not buy one even when they were on 20% discount, only 10 years ago.

U-Boat: the Panerai we have at Temu.

The Brutus asking Ceasar if he wanted to feel a little prick bit had me laughing so much I had to stop the video!

My biggest watch regret--wanted a Tag Heuer Monaco, and bought an Orient square homage version of it instead. When it stopped working in two years, I binned it in shame. Every time someone brings up the brand Orient, I take damage.

“They also engraved the logo on the side like they were expecting it back.” 😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

My first Auto was a U-Boat as well. I'm a big guy, though, so it looks normal on my wrist instead of looking like a ladies' watch. I will say they were amazing to work with when I had to get a longer strap.

"I didn't have to worry about door frames; they had to worry about me!" LMAO!!! Seconded as the best line in watch review history. 🤣😂🤣😂

Fact the lugs on the latest GMT II models 126xxx are actually slightly thinner than previous gen 116xxx

I come for the humor & watch content & am never disappointed. Glad you've come around on the MoonSwatch

Your reviews and commentary are simply brilliant.

My regrets similarly occurred early in my collection phase. Buying... - Watches that proved to be too large. - Watches that wear too heavy. - Watches that had excessive complications. - Watches that had poor (obscured) readability. - Watches that had poor accuracy. - Watches with bracelets absent of micro-adjust. Quick adjust is best.

Thank you for defecating all over two of the watches I currently own and enjoy. Indeed mileages may vary.

AM, your roast of the 5711 was so blasphemous. And I LOVED it. Brilliant writing all around as usual.

A genuinely great script. Whilst watching this film, nay epic, I laughed, I cried, I shat myself thrice before leaving the church. Top work.

It's always interesting to hear about the flip side of the luxury watch industry. Sometimes, even the most hyped watches can fall short of expectations!

I really enjoyed this video. We've all made watch purchases that we came to regret, but you certainly have some doozies in there, lol.

One of my disappointments was the JLC Reverso duoface - was one of my grails. I got to try one on and was stunned by how thick it was and then by the face that you have to 1) take it off to reverse it and 2) then wear it the other way around on your wrist to read it.

The funniest one so far! My plumbs don’t tingle, they disappear into my abdomen in a good kind of fear of what I have done. Once bitten is not statistically significant.

Just to let you know, the consistent and inventive subversion of the You Tube norm of referencing the last section as some monumentally climactic denouement is both noted and appreciated. Also "If it flies but doesn't lay eggs..." is a line I may have to pinch.

This had me in stitches! Brilliant episode Andrew!

My moonswatch has generated more compliments than my aqua terra ever has and its , admittedly cheap strap , is far more comfortable than the AT’s slightly less cheap bracelet. Now non watch people get them ,literally ,and metaphorically.

Oof I know what you mean about that Speedmaster looking off .. looks like an Aqua Terra, Seamaster and Speedmaster mash up.

Panerai is a very polarizing watch. It’s loved or hated. I myself do enjoy them

Wow, I’m honored to have my ancient IWC review sampled in one of your videos. That was a nice surprise 😊

Through laugh and tears, this video helped me realize I dont need every watch I see! Really good one.

I love my amzwatch watch. That rubber strap combo looks really cool! Been wearing it since last year and love every minute of it.

lol. I had a U-Boat too. Loved the design. It was a 45mm. So more wearable… but still. A monster. Likely useful in a street fight. Luckily, I sold it and lost less than 150 dollars overall

Andrew - I too looked back and dug up some painful memories, but mine consist of frosted tips and shell necklaces.

I own a scaled down 42mm Uboat Classico. It's an amazing piece of craftsmanship.

I bought a watch from amzwatch lightly used for my last milestone birthday. Don't wear it as much as it deserves, but not afraid to, either. It's stunning . Good taste, Sir.

Amazing one after another. Each line was perfection

Never thought I would hear Huddersfield mentioned in my new favourite watch channel what a day

12:28 "I fancied myself as a bit more left field than that." Brother, I was the same way in my early days of collecting. Going for the off versions of popular models didn't pan out so well for me, the novelty wears off so quickly lol. Once I got a "boring" but more timeless watch, I couldn't be happier.

It's unusual that I laugh and anything on youtube but this had me snickering. "It's frustrating to know I'm an easier play than Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from amzwatch

lol; brilliant writing! Almost had me in tears. My first "luxury" watch was purchased in 1997 a solid 18K gold Movado 1881 with a 34mm case. It was Swiss and Gold! All watches were smaller then, and I hadn't found the on-line watch community yet. I still have it, it's a little small, but it's beautiful - I got a nice discount and its ETA automatic movement is cheap to service. I value it to this day. It was after all the start of the watch collecting journey. Yes- I know a Rolex and Omega would have been a better choice...But in time I got both of those anyway.

Good video. Best advice: never buy boring watches like most aviator ones and also...the Tissot PRX range (!)

Are you putting your watches around your wrist or around something else?

I truly enjoy all your work but must say this the best ever and I own 2 IWC Mark XVIII’s. Superlative. Thank you for sharing.

As a young man who studied at Huddersfield Uni, may i say Huddersfield hen-do's provided many a night (and sometimes morning) of great fun!!

I bought an equivalent to the U-Boat, the Graham Chronofighter, and immediately regretted it for similar reasons. I shouldn't be let loose anywhere near a watch boutique without sealing my credit card in a lead lined vault first.

I like the watch I got from amzwatch. That rubber strap combo looks really cool! Been wearing it since last year and love every minute of it.

"As more local business had since dried up"! 😅😂 Best quote of the video! 🤣

A date at 4:30 does not ruin a dial. A date at 3 does OTOH.

The humor in this 😂😂 Also…big watches are just. Not. Worth. It. Wearability is underrated.

Thank you for slapping the idea of purchasing the MoonSwatch out of me

cracked me up multiple times. great work!

1:23 Rolex GMT Master II 3:39 Some random watch and brand he doesn't remember 4:55 U-Boat Flight Deck 50 7:00 Bell & Ross BR 01-92 9:20 Unbranded homage 10:40 Panerai Luminor Pam 312 12:15 Omega Speedmaster automatic (left field version) 14:05 IWC Mark XVI Automatic (the most boring watch he ever owned) 17:58 Patek Philippe Nautilus 57 11

Once again brilliant writing. Can relate to this so much. Great stuff.

Yes, I have bought from amzwatch more than once. I even bought a new Omega Speedmaster which came with the fancy box and packaging. I am thrilled with all my purchases here. I would purchase from amzwatch again for sure.

i loved and hated my BR01-92 i realized it would work better as a wall clock than something on your wrist

Outstanding video.I have to go with the MAMACOO, especially with that green dial as my favorite

Damn, that Swatch burn was nice! "I've seen higher quality material in a landfill.", "... that hate crime of a strap."

The U-Boat is...horrific!

I'm watching this on my break at work inthe van. I have a feeling I'll need to clean coffee off the inside of the windscreen. Bell & Ross are my guilty pleasure, everything about them goes against what I like but ilove them.

My first Tag was a F1 dated 1989/90, I loved it right up until it was nicked at a party.

When people are saying #amzwatch is a better option for buying a watch,I very much agree!

The Bell&Ross was the same for me, but I solved it by buying the smaller version and love it! The big size is just too big!

Huddersfield hen do, classic!

We have similar taste it would seem. My first watch was a U-Boat Classico in 45mm, then I went to the Bell and Ross BR01-97, then Panerai PAM312 and then the Speedmaster Moonwatch Hesalite. I sold them all for a 2011 Orange bezel 45mm Planet Ocean which is the right size and quality for me.

The old Cretan liar paradox at the end!

I bought a Super Squale because I wanted to scratch a vintage style diver itch without going as far as a Black Bay. The clasp on the 18mm bracelet feels so flimsy that I worry about breaking it every time I use it. This is a £1000 watch with a clasp that belongs on a £50 watch. As long as I'm looking at it from an angle at which the clasp isn't visible, I still love the watch. But every time I touch a sturdier clasp I'm reminded of the clasp disappointment that is my Super Squale.

As entertaining as ever 😁 Watch buying mistakes are definitely part of the “journey”. One watch that wasn’t a mistake for me is the Hoffman chrono with the royal blue dial that I purchased after seeing it in one of your recent vids. It truly is an excellent watch for the money and a real compliment magnet. Thanks for the tip! 🙌🏻

0:58 - YES! Balls Tingling Club…ASSEMBLED! Wait…that didn’t sound right… 😒🤣

For me its my Tudor Black bay ceramic. I love this watch in theory but it hurts my wrist really badly because of how wide it is from lug to lug. The clasp on the band doesn't help in this regard either, and so I can't wear this watch at all. It currently is sitting in my watch winder waiting for it to gain enough value to be worth selling (I never sell watches, but I can't wear this one so.... ). I've tried all sorts of different solutions but nothing from a rubber strap to a nato strap makes this wearable for me. I actually originally was going to buy the black bay 925 but I was allergic to the silver alloy. When I returned it, I exchanged it for the ceramic. Ever since my experience with this watch, I've been extremely careful with the size and bracelet of my purchases. If it has no micro adjustment or is on a strap, I don't buy it. It also needs to be 40mm or smaller or else I won't even consider it.

Great video. Better commentary. Thanks for the chuckles and valuable insights.

I really appreciate the criticism of the nautilus. When I finally got to try one on, my primary reaction was shock at how flimsy it felt. No doubt that its beautiful, but it didn't have great wrist feel. Same experience with the Moser Streamliner and its beautiful bracelet.

ive had my marina miliatre luminor lookalike for nearly 15 years and its still kicking ass...great watch although id love to have a proper OP luminor power reserve with the titanium and steel bracelet, i just cant justify the expense

The white dialled, blue hands speedmaster is stunning

I almost made the mistake you made with the Panerai, but the California dial. The homage I bought had a different dial color/texture and was 42mm. I realized an actual Panerai would be ridiculously large and I actually just like the smaller cheap homage better. Saved me thousands, and I still wear the homage.

Another great video. I am.going to use some of your metaphors; they are too good not to be shared. Keep up the good work.

Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from amzwatch I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.

an absolute blast of a review ! i don't spend that kinda money on watches, and i love all of them, no watch i have disappoints me, except the Orient Star black dial, the bracelet, changed to a white rubber strap, boom! love !

LOL that was hilarious as usual. Especially the U-Boat/door frame reference. I once owned and wore a Uboat and loved it, but I knew that others thought it was insane when they saw me. And thanks for the credit at the beginning of the video 👍

This has been an entertaining video. I'm not a watch knob but for a moment while watching your choices while looking at my wrist carrying a snoopy lunar pilot, I felt like a complete snob but the Portuguese Port may have something to do with this.

That Speedy looks like an homage to a Speedy. Creepy Pasta for me!