You don’t need to be a millionaire to buy any of these pieces. I graduated in 2004 and have been working in the IT sector for just over 20 years. I earn less than $95,000 a year. I own two Rolexes, a Tag Heuer, a Breitling, an Omega and I recently added an Audemars Piguet to my collection. I bought the first one in 2008, only two of them were brand new and only one of them cost over $20,000. You don’t have to earn six figures to afford a nice watch collection. Work hard, save and it’s easier than you think.
I always look forward to your recommendations. A few years ago, I bought a Rolex Seadweller Black Dial Vintage 1665 in Switzerland. It was the perfect size for me and had an entirely self-winding movement, which I found better than the Submariner. Now, I'm curious to see how much it's worth today. I'm planning to do some research and might make a profit from it.
Great that will fetch you some cash. *I used to be a collector, but I liquidated my collection to venture into real estate. In January, I acquired homes in Malibu for $32million, and the returns on investment far exceed what I earned as a collector.
How did you grow your portfolio to $32m, I'm impressed, I have a lump sum in the bank, the rates are not impressive so I'm moving it, what's your cash flow like?
I have a financial advisor (trader) she grows my liquid assets and I reinvest the weekly payouts back into real estate and long-term ETFs like VOO and SCHD. I have also started acquiring some tech ETFs, including IITU and IUCM.
Love that Kevin relates memorable moments with watches. I can definitely relate b/c I do the same thing and makes the timepiece that much more special.
He’s like Donald trump the way he says things in very general sweeping terms with confidence but doesn’t really say anything technical at all. ‘The dial, the dial, the dial’, China, China, China
Not convinced is being polite. He’s a nice enough guy but tbh he thinks he knows much more than he really does re watches. It’s his mate Teddy with the watch knowledge.
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on MaMaCoo 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
A Dornbluth and son using a Unitas small seconds with well sculpted movement as a start off point is one to consider. But, you have to wait for a year for the handbuilt watch to be done being made. One of them costs about $4500 (euro?). It's very eye appealing. Cal. 99.1
It's not a good look. Imagine walking into a business meeting and seeing someone dressed like a vampire while wearing a red banded watch on each hand. It's tacky and makes it look like he's trying way too hard.
I got suckered into this watch rabbit hole and almost picked up a rolex, explorer 2, and I am happy I did not since my first was a Longines Spirit Zulu Auto. Sadly I get the dial, craftsmanship but I miss the hourly chime, set it and forget it of my MRGB5000D-1. I will keep the Spirit as a weekend watch, but pass on the rest, realized I like function over form
Lol!! Every time I see Kevin speak about watches, it cracks me up. Yes, he has the money to buy whichever one he wants, but the dude doesn't really know much about watches. Teddy basically has taught him what he knows today. Before Teddy, Kevin was just a rich guy who bought watches. Now he knows a little bit more, but not much. Lol
Absolutely right!! I have seen some collab videos of Kevin with Teddy on afforadable watches, where Teddy does most of the talking about the technicalities and he just sits there clueless and says some 2-3 words in repetition about the dial and value for money etc….also Teddy does a better video than Alex can on watches.
The nomos Lux is the real winner for mechanical watches in that first category. The level of finishing for the price, is unparalleled. Fully in house, including escapment. Anglage on the screw sinks, blued screws, a movement made for the watch, hand engraved balance bridge with a swan neck regulator. Its just a killer.
Great to see a Brazilian like me with this kind of success in the US, its impressive the level of content you create! I see your videos since you were playing Call of Duty with gameplays in portuguese...
Alex!! You've outdone yourself again! Thank you for this amazing content and colab with Mr.Wonderful. This video really helped put context or perspective around a market that is for the most part unattainable for a lot of young men of this generation but is realistically reachable if they apply themselves.
Alex!! You've outdone yourself again! Thank you for this amazing content and collab with Mr.Wonderful. This video helped put context or perspective around a market that is mostly unattainable for a lot of young men of this generation but is realistically reachable if they apply themselves.
In a past Kevin Oleary video where he is the guest and chose the watches, he picked the interesting choices. They were affordable, and others were within reach. Among the selections was kuoe, but was passed over for a very unique brand.
In my opinion Longines is THE best starter luxury watch company. You can get a second hand Conquest quartz for 500ish, a second hand automatic watch for 1000 and can make it as crazy and go up to thousands of euro's/dollars!
He should have picked the Tudor , the Catier is a good option but I prefer a Santos with white dial , for no budget i'll go for a Rolex , High end Tag Heuer , AP or even better a Patek ..or maybe another Tudor
I'm happy for anybody who like me loves watches but it's amazing how easy it is to spot a person who knows nothing about watches or horology and many make the mistake of thinking that if you like watches you like horology ......nah spotting the obvious does not make an expert
I absolutely love watches, the high end watch brands are out of my budget but the amzwatch has literally an almost duplicate of every single watch on the market . Always a great but no matter your budget.
The collab was great, but 22 year olds wearing something for 8k is so unrealistic for 90% of people out there. I mean, people are in debt with student loans.
7:17 Thank you Alex to introduce us this gentleman. He really thinks about low-income people, especially in Third World countries. I will follow him. This is the man we want
Different from your normal content. Awesome switch up with Mr. Wonderful! Dudes a gentleman and aligns with your channel but also has different taste which is cool to see. Great video man!
I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the amzwatch's watches are the most intriguing.
Buy three Baltic watches and invest the money you save. Their watch designs are better than any of the nine watches profiled here, although the Tudor is nice.
Thank you Alex. this was very enjoyable & informative!! Kevin O'Leary is the ultimate watch collecting aficionado.. watching this made me "hungry" to start watch shopping. After all, there is a thin line in watch collecting: between addiction vs collecting hobby.. :).