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Watch Collecting Quotes

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"Genuine watches... are a part of a rich, wonderful tradition that you can be a part of."
"This watch was the first watch that really solidified me as being a watch person."
"This is the watch that kind of kicked off The Collection, this is the gateway drug."
"The one watch collection, this is the type of person that tries their best to find one watch that can meet all of their needs."
"Every single watch collector should own or at least strive to own at some point if they do take the hobby seriously."
"Guys, that is my list looking at some key accessories I think every watch enthusiast and collector should own at some point if you do take the hobby seriously."
"If you're a genuine watch collector, why not have this hobby that you can enjoy but then also grow?"
"So yes in-house movements definitely are nice to have but sometimes the cost per ownership is just not there and I think this is often not considered by buyers."
"Sometimes you look at a watch that's super plain, you're like why is this 300,000 sometimes it's Rarity."
"The Omega Seamaster dial just captures the best elements of the 90s dial version."
"Watch collecting is fun to me, one of the most enjoyable things about watch collecting is just that process of building a collection that really reflects my needs and my personality."
"Exploration journey: 'All three watches offer unique paths, leading to different watch collecting experiences.'"
"Franken watches come in all shapes and forms, watch out for repainted dials and mismatched parts."
"Check out H Moser, great value today if you buy them unworn gray market or pre-owned."
"I wouldn't trade this one for a Submariner. I wouldn't trade this one for any other diver watch."
"Older watches have better authenticity for the money."
"Think of the weird watches that are not going to be as common because those are the ones that become collectible."
"You don't have to necessarily spend a ton of money to get a fantastic watch."
"Every watch on this table...will still be here 50, 100 years from now."
"They're not that expensive so I could see a guy building a collection of it - absolutely, I think it's cool."
"If I were restarting my collection, this would be the first watch I would get."
"I hope you enjoyed that uh it's been a hell of a year a lot of money has been spent on new watches but you know I love the hobby so it's uh it's always worth it in my opinion."
"When it comes to the most beloved names in watch collecting, Seiko has to be near the top of the list."
"It's a watch that is uh high on the list of any collector let alone if you're into AP this is probably on top of your list."
"As much as I am a proponent of buying what you love and watch collecting, some of my favorite videos I've made on this channel have been surrounding the business side of watch collecting."
"Fantasy watch collections: proving once more that you don't have to spend a fortune to have a great time in this hobby."
"I really wanted to offer something that was a very very high quality item that could that could be either a step up from someone who is at sort of the Seiko citizen Orient level or a good uh kind of safety for someone who collects higher end pieces."
"If you're a Rolex collector, Omega, whatever, and you just want one Seiko, you go for the Willard. That's it."
"Research the watch, the model, and do your homework on who is selling it."
"John Mayer put watch collecting on the cultural map for millions of people."
"Till I see you next time, this is Bill Sanders for Watch Outside, the art and science of watch collection."
"The weirder you get, probably the closer that watch is to who you are."
"It was just a new interest in the watch market; people had more time at home to watch YouTube videos and things like that."
"If you're going to buy a watch, make sure you buy a watch that you want to wear, enjoy it."
"The only thing that the Reverso is missing is my wrist."
"Buying these watches is an investment if you do it properly."
"We don't buy automatic watches for their accuracy, we buy them because some of them have dials as mesmerizing as this one."
"If you collect watches, then pocket watches are actually a really great way of getting into those higher-end brands if they're normally out of budget."
"The SKX 011J is a particularly interesting piece because this is a Japanese orange dial model with a gilt style of bezel."
"It allows me to remember the excitement of getting into watches for the first time."
"Learning, discovering, talking to other people who have experience... that's the most pleasurable part of buying a watch."
"The greatest bellwether for the entire watch market right now might be the mint 6263 big red."
"What is a good first watch to buy? Preferably under $200."
"The Bambino... perfect for newcomers, the ultimate place to start beginning your collection."
"It's like art; many watches appreciate in value over time, and that's where the problems start."
"It's really a menu of what watch collecting should be and can be in 2022."
"I've always said that a Jaeger Reverso is an absolute must in any collection."
"Everyone's taste is different, especially when it comes to watches, and not everyone follows the mainstream opinion, which I think is the beauty of watch collecting."
"It's all about buying the watch that you love, the watch that gets you looking down at your wrist more often."
"Buying an Omega Geneve, I feel, is a good investment."
"You cannot go wrong buying a Submariner steel as an entry-level piece."
"These are watches that I think are good buys because they're good watches."