The Watch Market Is FAILING

The Watch Market Is FAILING

Author: Andrew Morgan April 8, 2026 Duration: 20:27

Everywhere you look, it’s doom and gloom, and the same is true for much of the watch market. Belts are tightening, bets are off, and things are changing for the watch brands. Whether that’s good for us, the people still here enjoying watches—that’s what we’ll get into today. Stay to the very end to earn your highly coveted attention span award.


Watch the Lange video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/review-lange-149511059


Watch the Omega video: https://youtu.be/Wbps-xCWxO4


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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
10 Watches To Avoid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:48
Here are 10 watches that you should probably avoid but I'm ashamed to say I’m embarrassed to like. Why am I embarrassed? You’ll see… I probably should be keeping this knowledge to myself!Featured watches:Rolex Oyster Per…
Rolex Checkmated EVERYONE... But There's MORE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:34
Rolex checkmated everyone... but there's more. If you think buying Bucherer was the endgame move for Rolex, you're mistaken. It's just the beginning.Prefer to watch on YouTube? You can here: https://youtu.be/Ngx91-fCzq4K…
My Watch Collection Revealed! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:35
My watch collection revealed to you for the first time! There’s a whole load of watches. I hope you like them as much as I do.My review of the Grand Seiko Omiwatari: https://youtu.be/qrC9lNw6MGEFeatured watches:Grand Sei…
BARGAIN Watches Expensive Brands Don't Want You To Buy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:10
These are 10 bargain alternatives to insanely expensive watches. Not got lots of money but your taste in watches doesn’t care? Here are the watches for you.Featured watches:Christopher Ward Bel CantoMB&F MAD1Agelocer Tou…
What You NEED To Know BEFORE Buying These Hot Watches! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:39
What you need to know before buying these hot watches! These are watches that are almost perfect but not quite. They’ve done everything right—well, not everything, but almost everything. Here’s what I’d fix!Featured watc…
This Is The GREATEST Watch Ever Made [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:40
This is my list of the top 10 greatest watches of all time. What do you think? Do you disagree?Featured watches:Harwood PerpetualTavannes Watch Co. SubmarineGirard-Perregaux Mimo MeterSmiths A409Blancpain Fifty FathomsRo…
So, This Happened... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:55
I messed up again. Why don’t I learn? I’m such an idiot. Maybe you’ll be able to do what I didn’t and take some lessons from these stupid mistakes!Prefer to watch on YouTube? You can here: https://youtu.be/aB6bvlApHdUKee…
Iconic Watches That Are Really Disappointing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:59
These are the most disappointing famous watches in the world. They should be great, but somehow they’re not.Featured Watches:Omega Speedmaster MoonwatchBreitling NavitimerTAG Heuer MonacoRolex SubmarinerApple WatchPrefer…
I Made A Big Mistake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:48
My biggest mistakes (I’ve made a few) in the watch industry. Stupid things I’ve done I wish I hadn’t. Maybe you’ll learn or at least get a laugh at my expense.Prefer to watch on YouTube? You can here: https://youtu.be/r3…