Level Up Your Watch Collection Like a Watch Expert

hello watch lovers now have you become indifferent to your current watch collection perhaps your fascination for your time piece has faded and you're starting to get the itch for something new well in this video I'll tell you a few different moves you can make to upgrade your watch collection and I'll show you some Next Level watches to help you step up your watch game if you're looking to buy sell or exchange a luxury watch then visit watchfinder tocom so the CIO gshock tough reliable and as beloved as kittens and keano Reeves revered for their dependability and adorned by everyone and anyone from doctors to military folk and in the case of the NASA approved dw5600 even astronauts so how can you improve something that's already perfect well you can't and you won't beat a G-Shock in terms of value for money either either but what if you wanted something robust like a G-Shock but more well mechanical well over the years mechanical watches of all levels have become more and more robust for example meta certified calibers like those found in some omega and Tudor watches are not only tested for master chronometer accuracy but must also be able to withstand a magnetic dosage of 15,000 Guss but what if you wanted even more well two watches come to mind first up we have the limited edition reard Mill RM 038 now say what you will about reard Mill but there's no denying that they've got some very clever designs this RM 038 for example with its suspended movement which increases both strength and flexibility was made to survive the swing of legendary golf player Jerry Lester Watson Jr better known as BBA Watson who has a swing that averages out at around 124 mph now that's faster than a T-Rex in space and secondly we have the shock absorber xpl from IWC the shaon based brand has made hardwearing Pilots watches for decades but the shock absorber XL Takes the Cake for durability The Rock cake thanks to its patented Spring G protect system the futuristic looking watch can withstand GeForce up to 30,000g now chances are that you've started your Watch Journey with a quartz watch and while this video teaches you how to level up your watch collection I'm not going to go the watch snob rout and recommend you ditch quartz each type of movement has its pros and cons so I'll let you decide which is best for you as you make your own way through the Wacky World of Watches now snobs will knock quartz watches because they think they lack the craftsmanship and level of engineering mechanical watches boast but in reality Quartz in most cases is more accurate they're less fuss as they don't need winding and and much cheaper to service thanks to their reduced number of parts and yes while quartz watches are associated with cheap chosen for their reduced production costs that isn't to say that there aren't more premium options available that take advantage of this movement type costing a few thousand pre-owned this Grand Seiko sbgv245 not only boasts incredible finishing like the horizontally brushed dial and zeratu finish on the case but the hidden 9f8 2 movement is accurate to an incredible plusus 10 seconds per year it's a piece that even watch snobs can't hate mechanical watches on the other hand are treated far differently like many works of art turning the crown breathes life into a series of parts that all work together to achieve one simple thing telling the time and every now and then I still can't help but stop and Marvel at how clever a mechanical watch is I mean come on but even mechanical watches have their downsides where your standard quartz watches are pretty damn accurate high level accuracy with mechanical watches can cost serious money especially when you start to get into the realm of constant force mechanisms and resonance now we're not talking about a huge difference in accuracy mere seconds per day for most watches but over time that can add up for some enthusiasts this is simply understood as the chase for mechanical accuracy is the real draw here but hey if you're a real stickler for precision and and don't fancy the ritual of setting and winding and watch then yeah there's always quarts but what about secret option number three what if you could have the benefits of both quartz and mechanical well that's where Spring Drive comes in Spring Drive is a hybrid movement that combines the traditional watch movement with an electronic regulator for Superior accuracy in the case of the 9R 31 Spring Drive movement scene here we're talking plus 1 second per day or plus 15 seconds a month month but let's not forget the best thing about Spring Drive the running secondhand that frictionlessly sweeps around the dial this is Glide country population smooth so you've got yourself a GMT watch very nice a watch that helps you track multiple time zones with ease usually with the help of an independent GMT hand essentially an additional hour hand and a 24-hour bezel the ability to track multiple time zones at a glance make a GMT watch the perfect travel companion for jet Setters but how do you upgrade from a GMT well with a world timer of course forget tracking two time zones a worldtimer watch can help you keep track of 24 this more complicated and consequently more expensive travel watch allows you with a quick turn of the crown or activation of a pusher to glance down at your wrist and instantly know what time it is anywhere in the world so why take this over a GMT other than because it looks cool even if that is is the most common reason in watch collecting well a worldtimer does all the hard work for you to know the time anywhere you need only know your local time pretty cool now another easy way to level up your collection is to add complication now while that sounds like it's going to cost you a kidney or maybe all three and in some cases it will complication doesn't always have to cost the world advancements in machinery and tooling mean accessible Brands like Christopher Ward can offer complications like the hour chime found in the Bell Kanto for around the price of a tud to Black Bay and whether you want a chronographed tbon or a perpetual calendar to name just a few of these complex little mechanisms complication is what watchmaking is all about pushing the boundaries and seeing just how much can be crammed into one small case but it's important to remember that while we can sit there and Marvel at their sheer complexity complications are also functional they have a purpose after all chronographs can measure lapse time at the click of a pusher gmts allow you to track multiple time zones a minute repeater audibly relays the time and Perpetual calendars track the exact day date month and year and whether it's a leap year without needing adjustment so finishing isn't always the first thing watch buyers think about while design size function and all that jazz are very important finishing goes a long way to building up the overall quality of a Time piece so it's well worth keeping keeping at the Forefront of your mind typically the better finished a watches the more it costs and as you progress through the price points you'll notice different techniques and finishes begin to appear striping and peage contrasting case finishes thermal bluing and beveling and beyond that we start getting into the big leagues with the likes of hand finishing enameling engraving guos gem setting frosting and so on and if you've ever wondered why some refer to watches as pieces of art take a closer look at this 1815 tbon AR langen zona's handk scun collection it's a watch packed with detail and a level of finishing and quality that will blow your mind check out the full review on our Channel like And subscribe check out the Myspace so how do you take your regular old steel watch collection to the next level exotic materials of course but you don't have to go too exotic or even luxurious with gold or platinum but there are materials with a wide number of benefits that can be had for similar prices as stainless steel you have materials like titanium lighter and stronger than steel ceramic hardwearing and scratch resistant and carbon fiber which is incredibly lightweight and shock resistant some manufacturers like IWC and Panay have even started to blend materials like these to get as many qualities as possible serot Anum from IWC for example combines ceramic Superior scratch resistance with lightweight titanium's toughness but now what if you already own the perfect watch or more likely you already have over 10 watches and if you buy another one then someone's going to go berserk well then maybe just get a new strap whether it's OEM or from aftermarket suppliers like the hsh delugs or the strap tailor a new strap can change your watch's look and versatility entirely plus if you're wanting a new watch a new strap can be sufficient enough to scratch that itch at least for a bit so there you go there was a few ideas as to how you might level up your watch collection to the next level and if you are on the lookout for your next luxury watch then why not head over to watch finder.com where you'll find watches from all the Best Brands check it out and I'll catch you next time goodbye