Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago

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A Discussion around the 10 Things that I wish I'd Known about Watch Collecting before Starting. Everything from looking for simpler pieces, buying better straps, putting money aside when the inevitable service bill arrives or when lightning strikes. This hobby teaches us a lot of things along the way but the biggest take home is to approach it with an open mind (and to enjoy the highs and lows)

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Intro 0:00
#1 We are Never 100% Satisfied 1:21
#2 Don't Buy to Impress 2:43
#3 Chase Simple and Timeless Watches 3:23
#4 Don't Buy Another Watch, Buy a Better Strap 4:26
#5 Brand Names Don't Matter 5:05
#6 Avoid Buying "Cheap" Watches 6:15
#7 Buy Quality over Quantity 7:20
#8 Keep Some Money Aside 8:08
#9 Don't Chase Trends, Hype and Newness 9:01
#10 Enjoy Looking Elsewhere 10:04
Conclusion 11:20

All Images are Sourced from either Press Release Photos or Public Listings.
Below are a list of the common sources that are used in no particular order:

Bob’s Watches | Revolution Watch | HQ Milton | Hodinkee | Monochrome Watches | Jomashop | Analog Shift | Bulang and Sons | Robb Report | Watchfinder | WatchBox | Phillips Watches | Christies | Timekeepers Club | Fratello Watches | Bexsonn | Worn and Wound | A Collected Man | Oracle Time | Time + Tide Watches

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