Hello from a total newbie !

Edouard

Hello everyone,

i just joined this forum and I'm quite interested in it !

I'm a total newbie in watches but I'm looking forward to purchase one and to acquire knowledge about them. Any advices ?

Thank you all ❤️

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UnholiestJedi
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Biggest advice for a complete novice is try on a bunch before buying if you can. 

A lot of times, a watch going on the wrist will be a bit like the wand choosing the wizard scene from Harry Potter (an homage to Arthur pulling Excalibur from the stone), so be patient. 

You are going to make "mistakes", but it's all part of the process of learning about watches.

If you get into a collecting mindframe, have a theme or a reason behind the collection. 

This is a forum, so questions are expected & encouraged. The question you are "brave" enough to ask, may help untold others with the same one. 

Welcome to the Crunch & MTFBWY!

Matt84
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Also relatively new to this hobby so if anyone on this forum gives you advice that conflicts with mine I’d go with them. After saying that one thing I’d point out is if you’re a overwhelmed buy the sheer number of watches my experience is that (and this is me generalizing hugely) the big Japanese brands, Seiko, Citizen, Orient, Casio, tend to be more competively priced than the big Swiss ones 

Also I’d agree completely with @UnholiestJedi that start by trying out a few watches first to learn what works best for you and when you know that maybe check out some of the more reputable microbrands which also give you good bang for your buck. 
Good luck. 👍 

StanleytheManley
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Go with what you like! You'll learn as you go. Don't let the watch police guys deter you from a quartz watch you may like. There are very nice quartz pieces out there. 

Before anyone comes after me, yes I love my automatics, but I am referring to those guys. You know who. 

Ichibunz
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Hello! 

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11SWM11
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Advice:

  • Don't get caught up in the hype
  • Buy what you like
  • Be careful where you buy
  • Watch, read and absorb all sorts of great content
  • Most people don't understand our hobby and will question your sanity. Heck I question my own all time😂
  • Watches like to eat your $ ( https://www.watchcrunch.com/KevinK/posts/how-often-do-you-buy-a-watch-how-often-do-you-wish-you-would-buy-a-watch-10101)
  • and Welcome to WatchCrunch! 

Don't forget to go to these pages:

https://www.watchcrunch.com/11SWM11/posts/what-s-everyone-do-for-a-living-9332

https://www.watchcrunch.com/TheWatchMission/posts/where-is-everyone-from-6309

Edouard
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11SWM11
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Advice:

  • Don't get caught up in the hype
  • Buy what you like
  • Be careful where you buy
  • Watch, read and absorb all sorts of great content
  • Most people don't understand our hobby and will question your sanity. Heck I question my own all time😂
  • Watches like to eat your $ ( https://www.watchcrunch.com/KevinK/posts/how-often-do-you-buy-a-watch-how-often-do-you-wish-you-would-buy-a-watch-10101)
  • and Welcome to WatchCrunch! 

Don't forget to go to these pages:

https://www.watchcrunch.com/11SWM11/posts/what-s-everyone-do-for-a-living-9332

https://www.watchcrunch.com/TheWatchMission/posts/where-is-everyone-from-6309

Thank you for that kind answer sir.

Will do my best to learn I promise !❤️