Things we wish we knew BEFORE collecting watches! 

PSA - you guys should really subscribe to the podcast. I binged listened to every episode in 24 hours. Did I have better things to do? Sure. Did I do them? Not until I was done listening to every episode. Cheers!

George is in a position beyond the need or desire to flex or show off and can therefore enjoy the hobby in its purest form. Good on him.

“Don’t collect watches, collect motorcycles. The space they take up will constrain your obsession.”

You guys should have a million subs. Flea market advice is great. I found a 35mm hand wind Enicar for £130, serviced. Ticks like a little dream, gorgeous caramel dial, and is my go to dressy watch. We do not need to aim higher and higher. Watches are meant to be enjoyed, no matter what price bracket. I used to think "I'll get a Patek when I'm older"... now I realise that I just need to wear what I love

Adrian nails it for me, and he's right about social media. As someone who is starting to ramp up his collection, I felt the immediate pang to look toward my next watch to buy RIGHT AFTER I finally purchased a watch I had wanted for months. I had barely enjoyed it before I wanted to climb up the next rung of the ladder. While I still have those pangs - I'm on my way, Zenith - I've taken a deep breath and am truly enjoying what I have. I also decided to fully service a couple of older watches, which I expect will create some "what's old is new again" feelings when they come back.

One more idea. Please invite someone, an OLDER watch collector, that can tell you guys about the OLD days. Have them on the show.

Congrats on an awesome episode and quality production, really enjoyed. Love the different perspectives, insights, and cumulative experience between you. My analogy for taste in watches is with taste in food. You start off with simple tastes, love junk food, enjoy the journey of exploring different cuisines from around the world, love finding that little known passionate chef, dabble in the finesse and artistry of a Michelin to celebrate special landmark occasions, but typically come full circle back to the guilty pleasure of junk food that makes you happy :-). It’s whatever personally resonates, and at different times that could be something that means something to you, makes you feel special, or you simply just enjoy and it makes you happy .

I have worn many watches since 1983, and along my journey in the watch world I have learned and shared this... "you are not what you own". It is important for people to enjoy and share in this cool watch community because in the scope of the whole world we are very small. Great show topic guys! Cheers!

The analogy with cars and personal experience of pleasure, joy, and social perception was amazing, I am extremely happy to see such discussions and can get a lot of substance. It is just ❤❤❤

George is bang on - don't buy watches to make money. I tried that once and regretted it. All the other watches I bought are for my passion. Buy them to wear and enjoy them. And I love that George said he wears his watches for him, not for others.

Probably one of the best episodes so far. Really made me think deeply about my collection and that i dont need to go up up up. Thank you guys! Keep doing what youre doing ❤

Went through exactly the same reaction as Andrew after Adrian’s “tips to self ”. Very very well put Cap’n! Oh wait… here comes the guilt and the sadness… 😀😭😅

Great advice and episode, guys. You three make this hobby better, more enjoyable and more fun than it already is.

You probably won’t read this comment… but I love you guys. Total heart. Total authenticity- and you keep each other in check. Well done.

Fantastic episode! Everyone in the hobby probably felt the pressure of climbing that imaginary ladder at some point. 👏

What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon …… Listening to you three ! You just don’t get this quality and variety on any other watch podcast. Add to that three cool characters and Marcus ! ❤

Yes! Bring it on! Mine would be to avoid hype around watches you "should" own... get what sings to you. In my case that's the IWC Mark 16 (which i sold and I'm buying it again next week... lesson learned.. do NOT sell your sweethearts just so that you can try another watch.... be faithful and don't rush...) and my 5600 G shock, but I didn't get those watches because youtubers told me to! Try watches on. And get what you love. But if they are just wrong, too heavy, not your style etc, be ready to sell it in a few months, without regret. Us watch people are a funny lot and your tastes WILL change and evolve... but take your time when selling. Really take your time, as regret is very common when we want the next great watch... sometimes what you have IS the one P.s. the reason i say this is i bought a Speedy as my first watch. Without trying it on.... because everyone MUST have a speedy right? Very quickly i figured out that i prefer slimmer and less complex watches... and ones that i can easily read the time on.... it took years to figure out the proportions and style of the right watch for me, and trying watches on has been a huge help.... Oh, and Casio W86 is a little gem, while you wait to find the right watch 😅 I should NEVER have sold that IWC just so that i could get that Aqua Terra.... no no no.... bad Valera From the past...

What I have come to notice in the last few months is, those who say "you don't have to have expensive watches to enjoy watches" or "you can enjoy a range of G-Shocks and still be a collector" are those people who have already expensive watches.. Those that don't have the Omega, Breitling or Rolex etc see these watches as luxury watches and an achievement to once, hopefully get. Talking about feeling pressure to get an AP when you already own a Rolex....thats not normal. Love the show though guys. Best watch You Tube out there

I have been through a very similar journey as you and am reasonably happy with my 5 watch collection - that feeling of satisfaction comes with maturing taste i think and true enjoyment of watches for yourself Vs others.

When I bought my Tudor it felt like when other people I know talk about buying their first Rolex. The brand doesn’t matter at all. It’s the journey that gets me emotional about the watch.

This is the best episode yet. You guys hit everything I have been thinking and feeling.

Great episode!! Thank you for sharing all these personal insights!! Very valuable 😄

My Sunday highlight is back, looking forward to seeing you talk watches and happy banter. 🎉🔥

Best BYOI yet George!!! Class episode! Appreciate the honesty and the share of these recent episodes.

Guys this really is a hard hitting piece of journalism at its best, thank you all for such a brilliant episode. AET is the top watch pod on the planet let alone the Mariana Trench

Great episode boys, made up you're back on our screens, looking forward to the rest 👍

Adrian is spot on with watch brand websites.

Fantastic !!! If you want to be wound up as Adrian, get our Wolf winder. 😂❤

George, you knocked it out of the effing park with that Krayon recommendation! Holy shit.. now I have a new grail!

Hell yea! New episode on a cozy and lazy sunday 🥳✌️Perfect!

My collection/watch knowledge was heavily influenced by older people in the hobby who so not use social media, which is probably the reason I am content without those "Cornerstones of every collection"-watches. Awesome episode! Hope a new season is already in the books

That moment when I sit in my vintage 911 wearing my vintage Rolex Explorer or My Tag Heuer Monaco and I am in my happy place

This is so far my favorite show love the content. Learn so much from you guys. Watch wise and social wise. Thanks

Great episode gentlemen. I love the “wear what you like” theme. I have Rolexes but my favourite watches to wear are my Tudor Pelagos 39 and Seiko Prospex LX. Both under the radar watches

The guy in Belfast that will remain nameless wants everyone to believe the world revolves around the top 3 holy grail watches! Thanks to you gentlemen for keeping it REAL!

Great episode. Love the fact that Adrian bought the same “Dirty” Two Tone Sub that he inspired me to buy. Cheers ✨

Easily one of my favorite episodes. Sound advice all the way around and loved the passion and the humor. Agree with George’s mantra of buy what makes you smile, happy, that represents your taste, style, personality. I realize I paraphrased George, but we agree in spirit. Also agree with the idea that you don’t need to go up the ladder anymore than you should care when someone anonymous trashes one your favorite watches.

Similar to Adrian, I have some selling regrets. I would also of aimed higher from the start. Instead of feeding the watch addiction with mid-priced watches I would wait a bit longer and go a bit more expensive. I would have less (but more high-end) watches stressing me out 🤪

Great video and I fully agree with Adrian, what a great and real guy. Keep it up, you guys are the best .

Andrew. Here's an authentic comment - I feckin 😍 what you guys are doing. I have never really moved out of the Omega, Tag, Seiko etc because of a combination of £, family commitments etc. but mainly there are so many amazing watches out there without breaking the bank.

My advice about watches to myself would be to stay at it and just like Adrian said take your time. The watches i own and that make me smile the most are the ones i hesitated the longest to buy. There is one i took 3 years and probably 20 trips to the dealer to finally buy. Still rocks my boat when I wear it. Impulse buys were never satisfying in the end. And finally to start buying cheap watches earlier and network actively with microbrands owners. I developed the passion quite late and jumped sort of straight into the 5K+ slate. I regret it. I missed a lot of fun with cheaper watches, and knowledge too.

Amazing episode as always lads! Always coming up with fresh content ideas for the watch community, hope I can join your team one day - the production levels are on point 👌

One of the best things about watch collecting is the chase. Looking, longing, changing your mind, going back, new players in the mix, etc. It’s one of the most dynamic fun brilliant hobbies, and it can fit most budgets. Man, I love watches ❤

Excellent episode! Such interesting content that I can use even as someone who is in the middle of their collecting journey 👏👏👏

Loving the contents gents. I've been bingeing all the episodes every night. Also think it's a great platform to market your individual businesses (I mean this in a good way), Im happy to say that I've had a chance to visit and shop at both Bamford, and Time + Tide - both of which I otherwise would not have known about (Was always a fan of Adrian, that's how I found about this show). Please keep these coming!

Love Adrian’s advice. Makes so much sense. Thank you for sharing. 😊

Great episode! I did similar mistakes as Adrian, and I agree with all three of you. I reach the point where I mix micro/independent watches like Farer, Forzo, Furlan Marri, Brellum with heritage brands like Baume Et Mercier, Breitling, Longines, MIDO etc. Which is not easy, because I restrict myself to only 8 watches collection. Every watch gives me smile and is me. I don't see myself wearing the most popular Rolex or Omega, it won't be me. Second point is service and care of watches, we should consider that when we get a watch. We should be able to service watch properly and have no financially problem to change bracelet/strap of that watch for genuine part if we want it. I would love to get AP or VC, but I cannot afford, so I am looking for those watches which I can, which gives me satisfaction and positive energy. Watch hobby should be personal, (like every hobby), if isn't then you lost. Time to find truth and believe it. :)

Great episodes recently! Wasn’t a huge fan when you did the IWC content etc. but this one and also the when where you review watch collections of the viewers are really great fun. Thanks

Dang I didn’t even notice his The War on Drugs shirt till George said it. Favorite band of the last 10 years!

Absolutely loving your show. Some great topics and sharing. It’s very enjoyable and learning some different perspectives at the same time. Totally agree that we wear watches because we love them and there is no ladder to climb and no points to flex. Keep up the good work guys. 👍

That was a great episode. Love the energy when the four of you are in the hive together.

NOFX has been my favorite punk band since I got the war on errorism album in 2003 (when it was released) when I was 12. I'm now 32...and they are still my favorite punk band. Also great advice as well Adrian. I have a buddy who wants to keep trading up so he can keep experiencing all the watches but then regret has set in later when he sells a watch off. I personally don't sell or trade in any watches, and don't fall for the hype or the social media influence over certain pieces. I buy with commitment and thinking of how this watch fits me as a person, not to conform to watch social media/influence hype.

Great episode, needed some of that advice, lol. Thanks gents

Thank you guys once again from Sydney, Australia!

Captain Boring absolutely bossing this podcast. Who knew he would have so many truth bombs to drop. Well played Sir, well played.

This episode resonated with me. Yup, I did the exact thing - I got deep into JLC, bought a Geophysic, a Reverso, a Polaros Memovox (Not a bad trio I must say), I thought that was the brand that will make other watch enthusiasts take me more seriously. But I always felt disconnected with the brand because I'm not the suit and tie guy and every time I went into the boutique I just felt everything was unnecessarily pompous and pretentious. I learned that the brand and watches were wearing me and not rhe other way around. I sold all my JLCs and started my love affair with vintage Heuers, reissue Heuers and new modal TAG Heuers. Which was in fact the brand which started it all for me 18 years ago.

Great discussion chaps, my note to my younger self would be don't listen to others for advice, but to follow your heart, when choosing your next purchase.

Thank you for returning the series and episode moniker.

Please more videos like this. I love therapy sessions when Adrian unloads on his frustration

Even if I had the money, and that is not the question here, I collect seikos, especially beautiful vintage seikos. I collect them for myself because, as george said, they bring a smile to my face when I wear them and because I am fascinated by the history of the brand and always want to learn more about it. Even as a swiss who grew up next to rolex, omega and all the others - i love something different and not just because i want to be different ;)

I really like the pacing these days, each of you giving and taking space in a really good way. Also, the advice is spot on. Lastly, the quote you guys like wasn't by Voltaire but Kevin Alfred Strom, a person you won't want to associate with.

What a fantastic show. Thank you very much. Thankfully I don't feel the pressure to own one of the big three as I doubt I will ever have enough in the bank to own one of the big three. I may not even own a Rolex at this rate. Still, in spite of their ascending prices, Tudor may remain within my grasp, but I buy the watches I love that I can afford based on the advice I take from the three of you. Thank you all for your insights and your content. Marcus, the watch looked better on you, but it would have looked amazing with a black elasticated strap in the same mode as Andrew's. I hope I have never made a comment that could have suggested less than my complete respect for all four of you. Bravo.

Amazing episode guys you r all awesome, I have a collection of G shocks and i love them and suits me perfectly the G shock mudmaster gwg 2000 is my dream watch and when i got it i was so happy because I worked hard to get it :) today i wore my rotary commander watch which i love because my Nana gave it to me and it reminds me of her :) all my watches make me smile and that it so important George I 100% agree with u

Captain Boring? More like Captain Balling with that root-beer... Hit the nail on the head about treating watches like milestones in a game - Andrew was dead on about likening it to Pokémon 😂 I confess, I do have dream watches I'm aiming to own: - F.P. Journe Chronometre a Resonance; - Royal Oak White Gold; - Patek Philippe Nautilus in Rose Gold; Will i get them? Possibly not. Will I stop enjoying my current collection in anticipation of them? Never. Another fantastic episode, and another week of me wondering why AET doesnt have a million subs. P.S. Shoutout to Marcus for being the beastly engine behind this Porsche of a podcast.

I think I'm lucky because I have never looked at collecting watches as status or achievement. Have always looked at it as appreciation for craftsmanship of days gone by. Since I became a collector as an adult, fortunately I don't have to go back in time. All of this to say thanks to your channel and others like it for those of us that are recent to the hobby who have been able to make smart decisions the first time

I’d much rather watch a video of you three shooting the shit for 45 minutes than 100 copycat watch reviews any day. Seriously, one of the highlights of my week. Even my wife finds you enjoyable and she knows nothing about watches. Keep it up!

Great episode guys! I've been contemplating taking my collection upscale for a few years now, and just haven't seen the value, haven't been convinced I'd be happier. I'm happy with my Tudor, actually prefer it to the Rolexes I've shopped over the years, so why upgrade?

Stunning watch George - still on my list to buy

I just got into watches a few months ago. I stumbled on to you yesterday. I really like your channel! I’ll try to follow your advisory but I promise nothing 😅. Also, and maybe because I’m new on watches, about Krayon complication… I just couldn’t believe it! It’s really amazing!!!

Wow - George your BYOI’s have been awesome! I didn’t think you could top BLOK and then you bring in Krayon! Truly inspiring stuff!

You should look at the new Fortis models, the new Flieger Marinemaster and Stratoliner! These are the watches, which really make me smile 😉👌

I will have to give my vote to Andrew primarily because I like the look of the watch on the matching beige strap. I would give myself the same advice as George. I always went to flea markets when I was younger but to collect video games. I wish I would have paid more attention to watches because 1. I think I would have found some great deals 2. I could have learned so much

Using my About Effing Time Machine, I'd give myself the same advice we hear so often: BUY. WHAT. YOU. LOVE. It's true. Don't buy the hype. Skip the toys and the junk. Buy quality pieces that speak to your interests, dreams, and desires. Follow that advice, and you'll never go wrong.

First time viewer. Amazing video. It's about effing time I found a podcast like this

What a great episode and phenomenal perspective! I sooo agree with you Adrian. I’ve never heard someone else say this. I don’t need to see a 3d spinning image flying in space!!! I just want to know how it looks in a normal situation and the specs and maybe the price too!!!

Omg I spotted George’s Top Time Deus in 4 seconds. My absolute grail watch.

I would tell myself - get new straps for old watches before getting a new watch. It will give you a similar hit of novelty for fractions of the price

Guys, that’s exactly why I LOVE my Skoda Octavia! It makes me happy as a child😁! I actually smile at her too much😳😉

George great BYOI! I think you guys just do watches better then most on the web because it’s not just Rolex rolex and more f’ing rolex. Thank you all👍🏻. Keep the awesome content coming!!

Great episode, gents. I work with a lawyer who is continually flexing his ultra expensive pieces. Patek this, AP that….I’m new to watches, but I am learning and greatly enjoy your content. Wear what is right for you , what YOU love, regardless of price and expectation, is solid advice.

That quote is not from Tom Holland but from Christian Bale. Tom mentioned it by saying how that quote helped him.

I find Andrew has a thoughtfulness in his comments. I really enjoyed his time as host.

Another fantastic episode, really great advice, always good to get Captain Boring wound up. Keep it up, guys!

My favorite watch to wear? My Dad's old Longines. Dad passed away 9 years ago and he was my hero. My Mom found his old watch in a drawer. I had the watch repaired and find my other watches rarely get out of the watchbox these days. Makes me smile, and remember him. Great episode.

When voices climb in pitch, you know some watch tea is being spilt 👀☕😄 100% here for it. Great episode chaps!

Adrians advice resonates with me the most. I defo fell foul of this one in the past and am now movong downwards and am excited to receive my cristipher ward bel canto and im very tempted to buy the time eater from louis erard.

Thank you guys, excellent.

Always a great day when the boys upload a new video!!

Yeah, social media… Rolex, Omega, AP, Patek…. And i fell in love with a Certina 38mm DS action in titanium. Ive seen so many videos on watches, about the different brands, but i always came back to that Certina. Tried it in a store along with a Oris, but man that watch gives me the feels. And it didnt cost a fortune!

If this episode had one of those Harry Potter sand timers, the grains would have been moving very slowly with this one! Excellent content, quality conversation! Very much enjoyed! Thanks to everyone x

Yo! If Adrian is serious about that PA, would he consider hiring a remote working PA to handle his emails and stuff? I'm from Malaysia and our sorry exchange rate could work in both our favours :)

Not only awesome watches, but great band on Andrew's shirt - The War on Drugs! Keep up the great work, the three of you! I've learned a lot and enjoyed the format. And what I wish I could tell my younger self about watch collecting is, LEARN all you can about the watches you buy, or are about to buy, rather than going by just how they look. Learn all you can about quartz vs. mechanical, skeletonized vs Tourbillons, moon-phase vs day/night, blued screws vs painted, mineral glass vs sapphire, and on and on. Ask questions before taking the leap. Don't be so impulsive and think about it a few days. I bought so many watches that disappointed me in some way or another just due to lack of knowledge. NOW I spend weeks or even months debating a watch purchase, partly because they can cost as much as an entire month's gross salary. But having that knowledge now is more valuable than having that watch money in the bank.

“Wear the watch don’t let the watch wear you”

Excellent session guys!!!

your show is a pleasure !!!

be ruthless move watches. moved a 4500V Vacheron why simply because it was too big for me and 20k sitting on a counter top...dumb so there it went...

Great show guys cheers 👍

Agree about social media. Every time I see a new launch I start to think about purchasing it, thankfully finances prevent from going down that rabbit hole.

Good day gents, i believe there could be a much more seemless way to integrate the paid podcast into the youtube channel which is using the "join" feature where you can just release the premium content to the paid members only it should be easier for you guys to manage and should increase conversion rates as you wouldnt have to click away from youtube and type all this stuff in. Hope this helps

The pressures in this hobby are numerous and enormous. It ate me up too much when I started. It is still an internal struggle to fight it off.