Here's Why Watches Are Starting To Suck

Here's Why Watches Are Starting To Suck

Author: Andrew Morgan August 27, 2026 Duration: 20:41

So you’ve been feeling a bit less enthusiastic about collecting watches recently. Here’s why.


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Here on Andrew Morgan Watches I want to bring you all the best on watches from my personal perspective. There's watch reviews, expert reactions, top 10 lists, the best and worst of the industry and a whole bunch of memes, too. So if you like Swiss watches, German watches, Japanese watches—whatever—you'll be sure to enjoy AMW!


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Andrew Morgan, the original creator behind the Watchfinder YouTube channel and known online as "The Talking Hands," now brings his distinctive perspective to audio. Andrew Morgan Watches (For Your Ears Only) is the companion podcast for anyone who lives and breathes horology. Forget dry technical specs presented without personality; here, you get Andrew's unfiltered, often humorous take on everything from deep-dive reviews and expert panel reactions to curated top ten lists and industry commentary. He dissects the triumphs and the missteps across the watch world, whether the focus is on Swiss precision, German engineering, or Japanese innovation. The conversation is layered with inside jokes and memes that true enthusiasts will appreciate, creating a sense of community for those in the know. This isn't a narrated catalog-it's a curated audio experience built on decades of hands-on expertise. Tune in for a blend of serious analysis and lighthearted discussion that captures the passion, the craftsmanship, and the occasional absurdity of watch culture. Each episode of this podcast feels like pulling up a chair with a deeply knowledgeable friend who can explain why a particular movement matters just as easily as he can roast a poorly conceived design. If you’ve ever found yourself lost in the details of a dial or debating the merits of a manufacturer’s latest release, you’ll find a natural home here.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Andrew Morgan Watches (For Your Ears Only)
Podcast Episodes
Affordable (And Better!) Alternatives To Hype Watches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:16
Many must-have pieces have become a lot more expensive, so today I’ll be highlighted five of those overpriced pieces, showing you how much more you can get for your money and also introducing something just as good for w…
Steel Rolex Watches Are Now Less Than Retail! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:32
When I say stainless steel sports Rolex, you immediately think of waitlists, high resale values, and limited opportunity to buy without getting a downpayment on your kidneys. The truth, actually, is somewhat different, a…
I Bought A Hype Watch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:12
I seem to have a habit of buying watches it turns out I don’t actually want. These are mistakes I repeatedly make, and it lands me with a collection half-filled with watches I inevitably end up selling. Call this a confe…
Watches I No Longer Want [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:26
There are watches that, once, I really liked, and either had in my collection, considered having in my collection or wished I could have in my collection. But for many reasons that we’re going to look into today, that’s…
Tudor, Patek, Cartier NEW Releases (+ More) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:42
Here's the latest watches from all the best brand at Watches and Wonders, including Tudor, Patek Philippe and Cartier.Featured watches:Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59Cartier RoadsterGrand Seiko Spring Drive U…
Rolex 2026 BRAND NEW Releases (+ Shock Discontinuation) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:24
It’s that time of year again: Rolexmania is here with the latest releases from Watches and Wonders 2026! And there are some big surprises, not to mention the most desirable watch Rolex has ever made, plus a shock discont…
NEW Rolex Releases 2026 Predictions And CONFIRMED [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:10
Today we’re going to take a look at the new Rolex releases for 2026 at Watches and Wonders which have been teased and confirmed, as well as a few speculations and things I'd like to see!Prefer to watch on YouTube? You ca…
Omega’s Absolute Disaster (+ More) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:40
There are more new watches out there than you can shake a balance staff at, so here’s a roundup of the best, the most interesting, the world firsts—and in the case of Omega, the absolutely baffling.Featured watches:Arsen…
I’m Selling My Watches. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:03
So I added up all my watches to see how much I’ve spent in total, and it made me come to a realisation: for the total price, I can get something insane. But how much can I spend and what will I get for it?Featured watche…
10 Watch Brands I STOPPED Buying [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:26
It’s true, I got a bit trigger happy buying watches last year, and I’ve learnt a lot from it. Maybe you did the same, and you’re feeling the post-purchase regret. So allow me to gather together what I’ve learnt to help y…