Beginner Watch Buying Mistakes | Things That Are Overlooked
Summary
TLDRIn this informative video, Teddy Baldusar enlightens viewers on common beginner mistakes when purchasing watches and provides valuable insights to avoid them. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the versatility of watch straps, debunks the myth of water resistance, and advises against changing the date or day function during certain hours to prevent damage. Additionally, he highlights the significance of considering dimensions beyond just case diameter for a comfortable fit. Teddy also shares his upcoming watch strap line and encourages viewers to stay connected through social media and support his Patreon for enhanced video content.
Takeaways
- đ Encouraging curiosity about watches is a significant part of Teddy Baldusar's identity and his channel's focus.
- đ Many newcomers mistakenly believe they are stuck with the original watch strap, but changing straps can personalize and refresh a watch's look.
- đč Teddy has a video dedicated to where to buy watch straps and how to change them, and he is launching a watch strap line soon.
- đ§ The concept of water resistance in watches is misleading; a 30-meter water-resistant watch is only splash-proof and not suitable for swimming.
- đ For more information on water resistance, Teddy has a video explaining the truth behind different ratings and what they mean.
- â° Avoid changing the day or date function on a watch between 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM to prevent misalignment and potential damage.
- đ Understanding a watch's dimensions, including case diameter, height, and lug-to-lug distance, is crucial for a good fit on the wrist.
- đ Case size alone doesn't determine how a watch will fit; smaller watches with larger lug-to-lug dimensions can wear larger.
- đ€ Teddy invites viewers to share their thoughts and experiences about watch buying, especially things that are often overlooked.
- đ Teddy encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and follow him on Instagram for more personal content and updates.
- đŒ Teddy has started a Patreon to help fund a new editor for his videos, aiming to increase output without sacrificing quality.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of Teddy Baldusar's channel?
-The main purpose of Teddy Baldusar's channel is to encourage and guide people, especially beginners, in the world of watches, helping them make informed decisions and avoid common mistakes.
Why does Teddy emphasize the importance of watch straps for beginners?
-Teddy emphasizes the importance of watch straps because they allow for personalization and versatility. Beginners often overlook the fact that they can change straps to match different outfits or to give a watch a new look.
What is the misleading concept about water resistance in watches that Teddy discusses?
-The misleading concept about water resistance is that a watch rated for 30 meters water resistance can be used for swimming or jumping in the pool. In reality, a 30-meter water-resistant watch is only splash-proof and should not be exposed to water.
What is the risk associated with changing the day or date function of a watch between 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM?
-Changing the day or date function during this time can lead to misalignment in the date or day window and may cause loose parts to move around inside the watch, potentially damaging the mechanism.
Why is it a mistake to focus solely on the case diameter when choosing a watch?
-Focusing solely on the case diameter can be misleading because other dimensions such as case height and lug-to-lug distance are crucial in determining how a watch will fit and look on one's wrist.
What is Teddy Baldusar's advice for those interested in learning more about watch straps?
-Teddy suggests watching a video he has done about where to buy watch straps and how to change them out. He also mentions his upcoming watch strap line and encourages people to sign up for updates on his site.
How does Teddy plan to fund a new editor for his videos?
-Teddy has started a Patreon with the hope of raising funds to hire a new editor for his videos, which will help increase the output and maintain quality while he continues to work on other aspects.
What is the significance of understanding the dimensions of a watch according to Teddy?
-Understanding the dimensions of a watch, including case height and lug-to-lug distance, is significant because it helps determine the comfort and aesthetics of how the watch will wear on one's wrist.
What is Teddy's strategy for staying connected with his audience on a more personal level?
-Teddy is starting to post more watches on Instagram to stay connected with his audience on a more personal level, providing a more direct and casual interaction.
Why did Teddy's friend initially like Apple Watches, and what did Teddy find puzzling about it?
-Teddy's friend liked Apple Watches because he could switch the straps. Teddy found this puzzling because he believes that being able to change straps is a fundamental aspect of watch collecting and enthusiasts should not be limited to the strap that comes with the watch.
Outlines
đ Beginner Watch Buying Mistakes and Tips
In the first paragraph, Teddy Baldusar, the host of the channel, introduces the topic of common mistakes made by beginners when buying watches. He emphasizes the importance of encouraging curiosity in watches and acknowledges the overwhelming nature of the watch world due to the variety of options and the amount of information required for an informed purchase. Teddy outlines the purpose of the video, which is to discuss both pre-purchase considerations and post-purchase oversights that could potentially damage a new watch. He shares a personal anecdote about his friend's preference for Apple Watches due to interchangeable straps, highlighting a common misconception among newcomers that they are stuck with the original strap. Teddy also mentions his upcoming watch strap line and invites viewers to sign up for updates on his website. The paragraph concludes with a teaser for a future video on the topic of water resistance in watches.
đ Avoiding Post-Purchase Pitfalls and Patreon Introduction
The second paragraph focuses on a specific post-purchase mistake: changing the day or date function of a watch between 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM. Teddy explains the potential damage this can cause, such as misalignment or loose parts within the watch mechanism. He then shifts the discussion to the importance of understanding watch dimensions, particularly case height and lug-to-lug distance, which are crucial for how a watch fits on one's wrist. Teddy uses his Nomos Orion as an example to illustrate how these dimensions can affect perceived size. The paragraph ends with a call to action for viewers to share their thoughts in the comments about additional considerations for watch buyers, whether they are new or experienced. Teddy also invites viewers to connect with him on Instagram and mentions his new Patreon, which aims to fund a new video editor to increase content output and maintain quality.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄWatches
đĄBeginner Watch Buying Mistakes
đĄStrain
đĄWater Resistance
đĄStraps
đĄWatch Collector
đĄCase Diameter
đĄLug-to-Lug Height
đĄWatch Dimensions
đĄWatch Enthusiast
đĄPatreon
Highlights
Encouraging curiosity in watch enthusiasts and helping newcomers navigate the overwhelming options and information in the watch world.
The misconception that watch straps are not interchangeable, which limits the customization and style options for collectors.
The upcoming launch of Teddy Baldusar's watch strap line and a video about where to buy and how to change watch straps.
The misleading concept of water resistance in watches, where a 30-meter rating does not mean the watch is suitable for swimming.
The importance of understanding water resistance ratings and their true meanings for watch buyers.
Avoiding changing the day or date function on a watch between 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM to prevent damage.
The significance of watch dimensions, including case height and lug to lug distance, in determining how a watch fits on the wrist.
The example of how a 35mm case size watch can wear more like a 38-40mm watch due to lug to lug height.
The comparison between different watches and how their dimensions affect the perception of size.
Invitation for viewers to comment on the video with their thoughts and additional considerations for watch buyers.
Teddy Baldusar's promotion of his Instagram for more personal engagement and watch-related content.
The announcement of starting a Patreon to fund a new editor for video content and increase production quality.
Teddy's desire to keep up with other content creators and maintain quality without sacrificing on editing.
A call to action for viewers to support the Patreon if they are interested in helping fund the editing process.
A closing thank you from Teddy Baldusar and a promise to see viewers again soon with more content.
Transcripts
honestly getting more people into
watches has become a big part of who i
am and
of course what this channel is whenever
i see someone out in public that might
show some interest in watches or ask me
questions
i always do all i can to encourage them
to continue to let this curiosity shine
however the world of watches is one that
can be overwhelming with the plethora of
options that you have as a buyer
and with the amount of information
needed to make an informed purchase
what's going on everybody my name is
teddy baldusar and in this video we are
going to be talking about
beginner watch buying mistakes and
things that are overlooked
when you're first getting into watches
these mistakes will be both things to
consider when buying
as well as things that are often
overlooked shortly after buying
that might cause damage to your new
watch so guys let's jump into it
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first up is not really a mistake but
something i think so many people
overlook when they're first getting into
watches about a year ago i was having a
conversation with one of my friends who
was yet to be the watch fan that he is
now
and we were talking about apple watches
one of the top reasons he stated that he
liked apple watches
was because he said he could switch the
straps and i just remember looking at
him
really puzzled and i was like what what
do you mean i think this conversation
serves a really important point many
newcomers believe that they are married
to the strap that comes with their watch
even worse i know many people that make
an entire watch buying decision
based on a watch strap one of the best
aspects of being a collector and an
enthusiast
is just having the ability to change the
straps based on outfits
or just giving a watch a totally
different look if you guys are
interested in learning more about straps
i've done a whole video about where to
buy watch straps
as well as how to change them out the
other thing i will mention is i have a
watch strap line
going to be launched by the end of the
summer i'm working on my shop right now
if you guys want updates on that i'd
recommend going to the site it's filling
out the form so we can keep you up to
date
when it does go live that's my shameless
plug for the video
the next point is one that i've
addressed on this channel before as well
the incredibly misleading concept of
water resistance
so if you're buying a watch and it says
that it's 30 meters water resistant
you would probably guess that that watch
would be suitable for being able to swim
down 30 meters
or at least jump in the pool with it
however unfortunately this is completely
not true
a watch that is 30 meters water
resistant is just splash proof
in other words this is not a watch that
you want to be getting wet at all
if you are interested in learning more
about the truth behind water resistance
and what
goes into the different ratings and what
they mean i will link to a video that i
have done
all about water resistance the testing
in the description down below
next up is more of something to avoid
after you get a watch
it is mostly prominent in affordable
watches however it is still best to
never do this
and that is changing the day or date
function when the time of the watch
reads between the hours of 9 00 pm
and 3 a.m the reason for this is fairly
simple although the date and the day
it changes over close to midnight the
gears that make the change
happen to engage a little bit earlier in
some watches
and it takes some extra time for this to
disengage
completely in its aftermath the result
of changing the day or date while the
changeover is happening
could lead to a misalignment in the date
or day
window and can also cause free and loose
parts
to go about in your watch so this next
point is not
just a point that i think newcomers
experience and overlook it's
really every watch enthusiast and that
is understanding the dimensions of a
watch
and yes knowing the case diameter is of
course important however
i would argue that it is not the most
important factor to consider
things like case height and lug to lug
height are incredibly crucial
in determining how a wash will wear on
your wrist for me i have found that some
42 millimeter case size watches
fit better than a 40 millimeter watch as
a result of their case height let's use
my nomos orion as an example
the case measures in at 35 millimeters
however when you factor in the lugs
this 35 millimeter watch wears more like
a 38 to 40 millimeter watch
with its 44.4 millimeter lug to lug
height
in fact that is bigger lug to lug height
than my young hands
book chronoscope a watch that comes in
with a 40 millimeter case
what do you think of this list is there
any points that i miss i'd love to hear
your comments down below
about other things to consider um when
you're going ahead and buying a watch
either as a newcomer
or a seasoned vet so guys if you like
this video be sure to give it a thumbs
up be sure to subscribe also hit that
bell icon so you know when i release
content for the future
i also have been starting to post way
more watches on instagram as well so
that's a great way to just kind of stay
connected with me in a more personal
level
and then lastly i just started a patreon
my hope for that is to help
fund a editor a new editor for my videos
so we can kind of maximize the output i
will continue to edit but
for me the bottleneck is editing when
i'm working 50-60 hours a week
it's kind of tough to you know keep up
with other content creators and i want
to keep the quality and everyone have to
sacrifice
um so that's just kind of a dream of
mine if you guys are interested check it
out
so guys thank you so much for watching
be well and i will see you all
very soon
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