What Your Watch Says About You: Rolex, Omega, Cartier & More 

Your watch says, You wear a watch to 99.9% of people.

“Money doesn’t change people, just amplifies who they’ve always been”

I’m 67 years old. Have worked since I was 15 years old. Over my life I could have bought numerous Rolex watches. But I had a family to support, bills to pay. I have done ok for myself. I have helped out family members financially multiple times. I bought my Subdate new at an AD last year. The whole presentation at the store was just special. It was like a reward celebration for a lifetime of hard work hours of overtime, and sacrifice for my family. Every morning I put on that watch it makes me feel good to start the day. I don’t care what others think about me spending $10,250 on a wrist watch. To paraphrase the line from the Movie Full Metal Jacket. “This is my rifle, there are many like it, but this one is mine”. Other than Watch geeks and thieves no one really even noticing what’s on your wrist. Happy Birthday America 🇺🇸 🎉

It's usually not so much "what your watch says about you", it's "what your watch makes me project onto you"

If you wear Hublot : you are Nico Fan If you wore Amiga : you are Harrison If you care CASEEOOOHH : YES AND WELCOME TO THE MAD WOTCH COLLECTO SHOW If you wear 2 watch : Hi this is Morc from Long Island Watch If you change the shirt everyday just for the watch : HALLO AND WELKOM TO JUST ONE MO WOTCH

Brilliant, you know in 1988, I saw an Omega speed master in the window of Chilcott’s Jewellers in Park street, Bristol and fell in love with it. I bought the speedy moon watch last year scrimping and saving for the last 35 years bringing up my children. It’s my pride and joy and I couldn’t give a monkey if people love them, hate them or determine what kind of person I am because I own one. Great channel and what an exceptionally interesting topic you’ve raised!

My black Cartier Tank Must says I watch too much Britt Pearce!😂

Your timepiece mightn't say much to most of the public, but it speaks volumes to fellow watch enthusiasts.😊

I was not expecting your response to the question and yet I 100% agree. Buy what you like and forget the haters.

My watches say I’m a grumpy b@st@rd. and they’re right 😘

I’m not old money or new money I’m in a special category called no money 😂

I love this video. I hate when people post online asking for opinions on which watch to pick, which strap, which bracelet, etc. I always say to them “Pick what you like. Pick what makes your heart skip. Pick what makes you happy, and to hell with everyone else’s opinion.” ❤

The “watch astrology” comparison is brilliant. Along with the broader polarization of society, this sort of pigeon-holing is increasingly common. I think social media has trained people to try to make sweeping judgments based on a single picture or video clip. Personally, I like Omega because my dad always wore an Omega when I was growing up. The Brosnan-era Seamaster 300M with the wave dial and shiny beads-of-rice bracelet is nostalgic to me. But I’m much more reserved in my personal style, so my first luxury watch was a Seamaster 300 in titanium with the blue dial and bezel; no HEV, broad arrow hands, just clean design. I’m wearing his 50th Anniversary Seamaster GMT that he gifted me, and it will always remind me of him. A wrist shot on Instagram would never give you that background.

My watch says I’m an analog person living in a digital age 😎!

I have an Invicta... Don't worry, I've booked my therapy session.

My farther in-law is worth around £33mil and has zero interest in watches, or anything materialistic. Just plays his golf every day and thats all he wants to do.

If I step out rocking my Invicta, it says "the insurance policy on my new Grand Seiko isn't active yet"

Sometimes we just need a genuine woman to set us men straight on how we think. To tell you the truth, I really agree with her on this topic.

Since I have 50 watches, then I guess it means I love variety! Great video Britt.

A watch is a personal thing and one does not need to justify one's choices to anybody.

I bought my first mechanical watch at ~$800 from a microbrand to commemorate the birth of my daughter. I 1. Wanted a watch from a brand from my country 2. Wanted it to be an everyday watch that I could dress up or down and 3. I wanted a movement that balanced value and reliability meaning rather than servicing the watch in 10 years, I will likely just swap out the movement. I ended up going with Diver (which I had never even bothered to look at). I went up to some guy at a party because he was wearing a Hamilton Ventura and I wanted to get a look at it. He then asked what I was wearing and ranted at me because "homage watches are just lazy"and I basically just allowed him to rant for about 5 minutes about how true watchmakers don't take ideas from others. While I'm much more knowledgable on the subject than I let on, and could have broken down a bunch of his points, I ended up just saying "Yeah, I don't care about all of that. I like it." and moved on. Long story short, who gives a shit. Wear what you want.

In over 6 years of viewing watch related content on RU-vid this is probably the best video I've seen. Well done. Lando who???

Totally agree! 100%. Love you, Britt. Thank you for your content! I think it’s not a coincidence that I bought a GS Shunbun and a NOMOS Tangente Tiefseegrau after watching your videos. My watches say I love beautiful craftsmanship, engineering, and the colors: grey, pink, and white!

The main reason I wear a watch is because I don’t like having to fish my cell phone out of my pocket just to see what the time or date is. Also, unlike cell phones (well for most people anyway) you select the watch you wear based upon the situation and how you’re dressed. At sporting events I’ll wear one of my chronographs, could be stainless or gold depending on what I’m wearing. For more formal situations I’m likely to wear one of my dress watches. For working in the garage or out in the garden you’ll see me with a Casio G-Shock around my wrist. So what does all this say about me? Probably that I’m practical but seek to have an appearance that is appropriate for my surroundings.

I have only go into the whole watch collecting thing during the past couple of years, I have had a Seiko 5 automatic for many years which still runs but now I am retired I decided to take up a new hobby! To date I got a Baume et Mercier classima, a CW 12 and recently an Omega Aqua terra (in the sale at the jewellers). Bought them all because I like them, don't really care what anyone else thinks!

If you wear a submariner you are in finance, 6"5, trust fund and have blue eyes.

It just boils down to what you like and can afford. Even if I could afford 5 or 6 figure pieces , I’d still stick to Seiko.

Thanks for the episode

love this video. Thanks !

Probably one of your best videos.

Yes people judge a lot. I was buying my first luxury watch and I was questioned how can Indians pay full price to buy a watch. This is racism too

That was a great video, Britt! As always. Will add just my opinion: "Your watch says who you WANT to be, not who you actually are." Examples: people wishing they had more money than they do - choose a Rolex, people hoping to get away for a weekend from work at the office - buy a Casio Pro Trek, people that want to seem more smart, educated and sophisticated than they are - buy a dress watch, men going after a masculine image, testosteron boost ;) - choose an oversize diver on a steel bracelet, etc. BWT, I am an engineer as well, don't like Richard Mille that much, no way I could afford it, love my yellow Casio G-Shock Rangeman, cheers!

Most of the type of people who wear these are blah blah blah is just them repeating back the marketing and positioning. I have a Rolex Sub, from the birth year of my first son, 20 years old. I wear it on a rubber strap for comfort. It’s plain, flys under the radar, keeps good time and is comfy. I’m always amused by Rolex haters or what this is supposed to say about me. I wear a speedmaster for work, as it looks a little smarter. Again, plain, classic, and again no date( I hate date complications, a pain if you wear more then one watch) loved your video, nailed it again, good luck squeezing out the baby!

Well a few months ago I came across a video where this big muscular guy who probably just got in to watches was saying that if you wear the Rolex Datejust it means you have just found new money, not very much and you are trying to send a message across and you make below 100k a year. Well, every person is different. There is no 'one statement fits all'. My dad who is a surgeon who now partially owns two clinics and two hospitals makes enough money to buy a Datejust everyday or maybe even more but he still wears his old 1985 Datejust which he bought as soon as he graduated medical school and saved up some money because one of his professors told him to get a Rolex as they last a life time. He has never bought another watch since then and wears it almost every day except for the days when he wears the Tissot or the Tudor me and my brother gave him as a gift. I can say with 100% confidence that he doesn’t give a damn to what people think about his watch and he doesn’t himself. He bought that Rolex specifically because someone he trusted told him that it would last a life time and he didn’t want to bother buying another watch ever again. So that's my take, you buy a watch because it serves a personal purpose, whatever that is and it varies from person to person. What other people think about what you have on your wrist is out of your control and none of your business. Let people think whatever they want to think and you keep rocking your Timex or RM whichever you bought to serve a personal purpose.

Best of luck on the labor and delivery and hope it goes off without a hitch. Pre-congratulations!

It is refreshing to hear your sentiment. I was 18 years old in 1973 when I saw Bond in Live & Let Die wear a Submariner. I was smitten by its looks and have worn one ever since + plus I am a diver which is a reason often overlooked.

Dunno what my watches say about me when I'm not there. I Treat them nicely so I guess they talk about me with a certain kind of respect.

I'm pretty much "no money". The only watch brand I have more than one watch from is Casio. The only other watch I own worth mentioning is my dads old Seiko Quarts watch from the late 70's, I inherited, when he passed away, that I can no longer keep alive as it eats batteries so fast it would spend more time getting the battery replaced than actually running. I'd love owning a Grand Seiko or an Omega some day, but if I had that kind of money, there are other more important things, I should use the money for first... Anyway, good luck with your watch endeavours.

The Omega and Casio guy? I was him for a long while. I don't own an Omega anymore but have many, many Casios. Because I love watches, I added other players: Hamilton, Tissot, Mido , Seiko, Orient amongst others and have fun with them. You are a brave girl and tell it like it is. ❤ from NC-USA.

Preach! Much needed message to us watch nerds 🎉🎉🎉

This is a refreshing perspective on not just watches, but "luxury" in general

Been beating this drum for ages. Thank you.

I love your weird little channel. You are spot on about this. For me it's personal. I know what I like, what I want, and really don't care what anyone else thinks. And I completely agree with your Lando Norris thoughts. I want one now too...

I like your watch. Why did you choose that brand and style. Great conversion starter. I like it when someone asked me about the watch I’m wearing. Thanks Britt

I agree with your final thought. There are so many different reasons a person is wearing a certain watch it is always nice to compliment and ask about it. You never know what kind of answer you will get. Maybe they are a watch collector, maybe their spouse gave it to them, perhaps they won it in a card game or it was passed down.

My very old money ex wore a g-shock and drove a Corolla. You'd never know his worth based on visual cues

Did you put an order for CW The Red One? ❤ great video like usual with great and thoughtful points

As a poor I'm thankful for Casio and Rolex.

The whole old money and quiet luxury “discussion” on RU-vid was kind of amazing. Half of it came out of Succession, which mostly seems to imply a lot of people did not understand Succession. And I’ve personally met billionaires into watches and they were all over the place. One of them seems to want to make every single watch brand sponsor his sailing adventures, one at a time. And it works.

As an Omega Acolyte and really into Grand Seiko 9F and Spring Drive - the watches I won from these brands say I am into high specs/tech and modern-ish design. And these watches are to impress me.

Hey Britt,best of luck with ur Pregnancy,im a Watch geek but i can never buy high end Watches,i buy wot i can afford it may not be the latest trend, but i feel the whole industry has gone completely Mad,it only Caters to the Super rich or people who have money to burn,that is why i love ur unbias reviews,maybe in time you could review Watches 4 us Normal hard working folk,God Bless.

I totally agree with what you say Britt. You did make perfect sense.

I like this video a lot! People often assume I wear a PRX because I want a Royal Oak when in fact, I personally don't like the Royal Oak. The watch that got me into watches was the Autodromo Group B and after wearing a few seiko's with faulty movements I wanted a swiss movent and this one reminded me of what got me into watches. Love my PRX!

I love your takes. So true.

Best RU-vid video you ever made! Great work

P. J. O’Rourke (RIP) claimed that based on his experience visiting dangerous countries, the safest person as a guide is someone who wears an expensive watch. Wearers of cheap watches are probably fanatics, he said, and could get you into trouble. My Dad bought an Omega Seamaster in Switzerland when I was 3. Twenty years later he’d never ever had it serviced, it was getting unreliable and he got a quartz Tissot and let me have the Seamaster. I had it cleaned and lubricated… the watchmaker said it had been run without lubrication for a while and many parts needed replacing. It ran poorly for me. If it hadn’t been stolen when my house was burgled I probably would’ve eventually spent serious money getting it to work properly, money permitting. Instead I got a radio-synch Seiko…

Thanks, Britt. 👍♥️

Also, you only see one watch from a person’s collection on their wrist at a time. I enjoy my quartz Tag as much as my Nomos automatic. I enjoy my trendy PRX as much as my quirky vintage Tudor.

This is the most accurate video I've seen in a long time and applies to all watches... except Hublot

No, this rant is fully deserved. Too many watch enthusiasts are bullies.

Banker with a bonus; I've loved watches since I was a kid and with my first bonus, I bought a Rolex, which is what I aspired to. I high end watch represents a memory of a goal achieved.

my watch tells me that i love this channel

Absolutely nailed it! Buy for yourself, your wrist, what you like and what works for you. Love everything from Panerai to Pagani. It’s all about personal taste:

The Sub is problematic because there are people that genuinely love them and dream of getting the call, but on the other hand there are so many owners who don't really care about them, beyond the fact that it's an investment

The majority of the executives I’ve seen from large tech companies wear Apple Watches

I really like and appreciate this take.

What I have learned in life is that if you are doing business with someone who wears a Rolex or AP they will almost certainly try to screw you, that's really all I think when I see someone wearing one of those brands. 🤷‍♂ RMs are okay, some or ugly, some are okay but I really can't justify the prices.

In my humble opinion the only thing YOUR CLOCK says is THE TIME. It is true that some are more expensive than others but you are the only one who knows the value, not the price.

I really like your channel, but some tough love. I'd prefer a rant video without all the qualifying statements and pre-emptive defensiveness directed at the comments section. Half the video is justification of your opinion, which isn't even a controversial one to begin with (don't judge people is in no way inflammatory). This is not just directed at you; this is a RU-vidr trend. Stop being an apologist for your own opinion, grow a backbone and just say what you think! Own your opinion and stop justifying it.

Thanks Brit - finally someone said it. We all now have a platform to share our opinions (as I am right now) but all too often people go down the negative route, and judge them based on their own preconceptions. This isn’t exclusive to watches - it’s everywhere and I for one hate it. I hope that as time goes on and internet communication matures, we all become a bit more accepting of each other

Yeah Britt, I don’t know about that. The watch is a big choice and all big choices reflect the personality.

Rich lady once said to me "let them think you are poor". Whatever, I like to know what time it is and not be late.I Enjoy your posts, and honesty.

I'm so old that I wear a watch to keep track of the time of day. But I'm in the design profession so....

I agree that it’s silly to suggest that any watch in of by itself define any individual. That being said, the watches I choose are the ones that I want to represent me and the image I want to project. How other people interpret my choices matters not.

Great video, as always. Only comment I would add is, the more off-the-beaten path watch a person is wearing, the more likely they are to be a watch enthusiast vs just owning a nice piece.

You are so hilariously down to earth, I love it! I'll tell you why I want an Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in blue: - I love the brand. I can't tell you why, it is just a fact. Omega speaks to me. - My company is in the marine electronics business - My company logo has almost the same blue color - My company logo also has waves in it So, this watch has my name written all over it. That is is how I feel about this watch. Stupid arguments? Probably. But I don't care. I lust love that watch! Everytime I see one, I feel happy.

I completely agree that your watch says next to nothing about you. When it comes to RM at first I "hated" them, but I realized that was because I was letting myself be swayed by popular opinion. Now I know I actually love RM.

There's a saying I first heard when hanging out with my friends who enjoy craft beers (but it applies to pretty much any hobby); The beer geek cares about what he/she drinks. The beer snob cares about what you drink. That being said I absolutely will judge people who buy things (anything) for the status symbol effect. For example, the soccer moms (and dads) who buy the top of the line Jeep Wrangler Rubicon who will never take it off the tarmac. If someone buys a Rolex purely for the status symbol aspect of owning and wearing a Rolex, but otherwise have no interest in horology, I'm gonna judge them 9 ways to Sunday. But if someone is really into the hobby and shares the deep interests that make up this fantastic world of timepieces, I don't care what kind of watch they own. I met a young gentleman (college age) recently who had a relatively inexpensive Seiko automatic (I don't know which model) and he shared with me that he spent some about $250 for it and that's all he could afford. He was very interested in horology and didn't have much to start with, but it wasn't beneath him to buy what he could afford to get into the hobby. I enjoyed my conversation with him. never once judging him for his inexpensive timepiece (which, btw, still looked fantastic). I'd rather talk to someone who truly enjoys the hobby regardless of what they wear on the wrist than with someone who buys an expensive watch simply to show off their wealth and exclusivity.

Love your videos Britt. Couldn't agree more on this one. Well done.

"Horoscopes for watch geeks" is probably the most accurate thing to describe watch folks anymore! When l land, l'm becoming a Patreon member for that quote alone.

Great rant! "It feels like a shallow way to judge people, and it is almost always rooted in reverse snobbory. Who cares if you like....? Does it effect you?" Well said.

Hello WG i wear watches cause i'm a watches lover and when you wear watches for your pleasure(i don't follow the mood) i say to everynone when you wear a watch wear it cause you love dosen't matter the price range. I know high luxury watches are a niche but wear that you love. Watches are for me one item for dress your wirst love you WG

Watches are multi faceted just like the people who buy them. I love them for their design and their amazing engineering. I think the main thing a watch says about a person is that they value time regardless of the value of the time piece. Love your work Britt👍

I’m wearing a 40-year-old jewel-less Timex with a cracked crystal give to me by a friend of over 50 years for sorting out his grandson’s computer. I serviced it (the watch) by removing the case and dial and dipping it in Isopropyl alcohol and giving it a 10-minute stint in the ultrasonic cleaner. It runs like a Rolex built with a John West balance and main spring. I not sure what that says about me?

I personally like watches that aren’t overhyped and are not wear by everyone around me. My current two favorites are Moser Pioneer and Ulysse Nardin X Blast.

Your watch says about you *exactly* what you think it does. It’s a reflection of what you like and value, just like your clothes or your shoes. Men tend to wear either very little or no jewelry other than your watch, if you do wear a watch, so it’s a big part of your personal style, if you’re the type to pay attention to that. This comes from someone who, on a regular day, only wears one thing with a logo on it and it’s my watch. So to say I have a conservative personal style is pretty accurate-and a lot of that is reflected in my watch tastes. I tend to wear mostly classic black dial luxury brand dive and chrono watches. Yeah, I have a blue Monaco, but I’m also a huge Steve McQueen fan, so it fits. I love funky, out there watches, but they’re not going to make it on my wrist, so I enjoy them from afar. Now, what other people hear when your watch is having its say about you, well, that’s completely different. Most people aren’t paying attention, so it’s really not worth it to worry about it.

Me halfway through this video “Stop making sense! I want my watch horoscope!” Subbed, great content

Wear what you want, and whilst it probably does say something about your tastes(and bank account), who really cares, it’s just great that other people are interested in watches too, no matter what they wear

I agree ! It says different things to people or nothing at all. Who is wealthy? Somebody who is happy with what they have.

Damn, this is genuine wisdom! Loved it! Thank you.

I think watches say a lot about a person. But if we're talking about Rolex, then not so much. I always say that whenever I see a Rolex, I only (generously) expect them to be "watch people" half the time. Also Cartier, but I give Cartier more leeway since it's up front about striving to be fancy and from the "Jeweler of Kings and King of Jewelers", and not some nonsense out of date "luxury tool watch" spiel. Nowadays I think that's a more accurate description of Tag Heuer, and probably still Omega. If I see a Reverso/JLC, or Glashutte, or Lange, or IWC, or Zenith, and so on, I'm not going to question whether or not they're "watch people".

Not a rant at all. Seriously, one of your best videos I have seen! Best regards from Switzerland!

I bought my first Rolex at 18 (1988) Seadweller 4000. I was scuba diving and wanted the best. Not from a rich family I saved up all my commission for 2 years in a camera shop I worked for and walked into the shop Hettich in Jersey and bought it cash £926 then. When you could just walk in and buy the watch you wanted in the window! I have a decent collection today with a mixture of brands including a lot inexpensive watches. I feel just as good wearing my Rolex or Casio. I just find them interesting. I now look at car boots and if something looks unusual ( not necessarily valuable) I add it to my collection. I currently buy old vintage divers from the 60s and 70s obscure French or Swiss brands. Inexpensive but historically interesting ( well to me anyway)

Britt…..I own lots of watches, and I wear a different watch every day….no one has ever told me anything about the watch I was wearing…..most people are blissfully unaware of watch brands other than Rolex, Seiko or Casio…..I wear a timex regularly and a Patek Aquanaut and an AP Royal Oak and also many different Rolexes, IWC, Lange and JLC…..and no one ever tells me anything about them….so, I buy them and wear them for me…..and no one else other Than me…..as a matter of fact I wear them under my cuff anyway…..so, what does it matter???

I have a Longines Hydroconquest, just because I have inherited a 1913 Longines pocket watch from my grandfather (it was his fathers). I just wanted to be a part of a story. But out of curiousity, what does a Longines say to you?

Watches are definitely a personal choice. My daily wear is a Casio 217h and it's fantastic. When it eventually breaks I will replace it with a G-Shock square model yet to be determined and for me my dress watch of choice that I will acquire one day is the Hamilton Ventura vintage model it was the first electric watch. Its shape is unique. It is the epitome of simple Elegance and for me personally That's as far as I want to go in price/ high end here in the watch world

I have worn a GS for 2 years with no-one noticing it, which I like. Suddenly in the last month 3 people have commented on it. This is not why I bought this watch. Also, this video has a couple of brands that look amazing that I did not know about.

Funny, and spot on. Wealthiest guy I've know (that I'm aware of) had a Rolex. A fake Rolex. 'It does exactly the same job'. He didn't give a shizzle - could have bought anything. I found it quite refreshing.

Agree you can't tell much from a persons watch, you are probably just projecting. Good one Gringa

Spot on! I LOVE my SwatchxBlancpain, and I love my Citizen Tsuyosa, and today I’m wearing my Rolex Explorer. 😮 tomorrow, I’m wearing my IWC because I bought it 20 years ago and I feel nostalgic for when I bought it.