PLEASE Learn From My Expensive Mistakes

PLEASE Learn From My Expensive Mistakes

Author: Andrew Morgan July 30, 2025 Duration: 26:57

Getting into watches is a steep learning curve. There’s so much to get wrong and generally the only way to learn is to make costly mistakes, so I've built a compendium of all the things that are well worth knowing before spending a single penny. And even if you’re not a beginner, it’s easy to let certain aspects sidestep you entirely, so you’ll get some value too.


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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: 175

Andrew Morgan Watches (For Your Ears Only)
Podcast Episodes
Ranking (And Roasting) Watch Brands In 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:43
Ranking and roasting watch brands in 2023! It's time to put those brands in order and poke fun whilst we're here. This is a way of ranking watches you've never seen before!Prefer to watch on YouTube? You can here: https:…
Falling Prices = Top 10 Rolex Bargains [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:01
Falling prices mean bargain Rolex watches. If you’ve been waiting to buy a Rolex, now may be the time. Here’s ten worth your consideration.Featured watches:Rolex Yacht-MasterRolex GMT-Master IIRolex ExplorerRolex Explore…
10 Endgame Watches To Call It Quits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:15
10 endgame watches to call it quits with. Thinking of getting out of the watch collecting game with one last timepiece? One of these might be it.Featured watches:Seiko 5 Sports Heritage SRPK17TAG Heuer AquaracerChristoph…
10 Massively Underrated Watches You Didn't Know About [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:39
10 watches from top brands you didn't know about. Want to see the secret Rolex collection? The best watch Omega makes? Here they are!Featured watches:Rolex DaytonaOmega De VilleBreitling AVICartier Masse MysterieuseIWC S…
Listen To This BEFORE Buying An Omega Speedmaster! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:47
10 things you've never noticed about the Omega Speedmaster! You might think you know this watch, but there's always extra details you've probably missed. Here are ten of them!Featured watches:Omega Speedmaster MoonwatchP…
Collector Confessions Watch Brands Don't Want You To Hear! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:18
Collector confessions watch brands don't want you to hear. A beginner's guide to watches they don't want you to see. Learn the ins and outs of watch collecting unfiltered. This is the truth about what it's like to be a w…
Why Modern Rolex Sucks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:00
Why do modern watches suck? Today I’m looking at all the reasons you might be feeling less excited about watches than you used to be.Prefer to watch on YouTube? You can here: https://youtu.be/HnzdVzWMqVAKeep up-to-date w…
Buying A Rolex vs Buying An Omega [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:46
Restoring a beat up old Rolex? Discovering the hidden secret of the GMT? Today I’m bringing you a selection of watch stories from around the world, both good and bad—and some outright weird. Let’s take a look!Prefer to w…
Hot Takes On Rolex You'll Probably Disagree With [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:52
Hot takes on Rolex you'll probably disagree with! These are my thoughts on the industry and I don't think you're going to agree with me.Prefer to watch on YouTube? You can here: https://youtu.be/o8eh_TFtxUgKeep up-to-dat…
10 Watches You Should Just Go Out And Buy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:07
10 watches you should just go out and buy. Thinking about any of these? Stop it! Disengage your brain and activate your wallet, because these are no-brainers.Featured watches:Rolex Oyster PerpetualSeiko Prospex Speedtime…