The 5 Mistakes Watch Collectors Make — And How to Avoid Them

Tim returns in a brand-new format and time, but with the same expert insight into the world of luxury watch collecting. To kick off 2026, he breaks down 5 mistakes watch collectors often make from quartz watch snobbery to risky DIY watchmaking. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, Tim shares how to avoid costly errors that can devalue your watches and your passion for collecting. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916Company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the app: https://onelink.to/8u2bgh Buy Watches Here: https://www.the1916company.com View hands-on luxury watch reviews on The 1916 Company Watch Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@the1916companywatchreviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1916company #watchcollecting #watchcollector #luxurywatch #luxurywatches #swisswatch #swisswatches #watchcollection 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Viewer Wristshots 02:04 Mistake 1 - Losing Your Nerve 10:15 Mistake 2 - Hating 13:15 Viewer Wristshots 14:03 Mistake 3 - Amateur Watchmaking 17:14 Mistake 4 - Quartz Snobbery 19:51 Viewer Wrsitshots 20:40 Mistake 5 - Social Media 22:33 Viewer Wristshots MB01IM56DKHUGTR