--- product_id: 118566671 title: "100+ No BS Watch Tips for Watch Enthusiasts & Salespeople Kindle Edition" brand: "anthony l" price: "¥7881" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/118566671-100-no-bs-watch-tips-for-watch-enthusiasts-and-salespeople store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 100+ No BS Watch Tips for Watch Enthusiasts & Salespeople Kindle Edition **Brand:** anthony l **Price:** ¥7881 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 100+ No BS Watch Tips for Watch Enthusiasts & Salespeople Kindle Edition by anthony l - **How much does it cost?** ¥7881 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/118566671-100-no-bs-watch-tips-for-watch-enthusiasts-and-salespeople) ## Best For - anthony l enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted anthony l brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![100+ No BS Watch Tips for Watch Enthusiasts & Salespeople Kindle Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TMPtHgq4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Some great info, but could have been so much better. *by P***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2018* Bought the book about two months ago, but in the process of doing some remodeling on the house, it got packed up with all my other watch books and temporarily relocated. I just unpacked, pulled the book out, and read it from cover to cover in a couple of hours.Let me preface my review by saying that I follow Anthony (the author) on Instagram and LOVE his posts. They’re incredibly informative for the experienced and aspiring watchmaker or hobbyist alike. Anthony has a TON of knowledge when it comes to watchmaking, and that really comes through in his Instagram posts. He’s very thoughtful in his troubleshooting procedures, and shares his amazing wealth of knowledge willingly with others. He uses Instagram to TEACH us about mechanical watches and watchmaking, and to force us to stretch ourselves in our troubleshooting efforts. He’s a true gift for those of us who want to absorb as much knowledge as we can on the subject of watches and watchmaking.Have said that, the book was a bit of a disappointment. The author’s been in the watchmaking business for a long time, and it’s evident that he’s experienced quite a bit of negativity in the business, mostly from customers and sales people. I’d say close to a full 1/2 of the book is basically him venting, and explaining why and how customers and sales people (in a retail setting where he was a watchmaker) ticked him off. It’s as if he’s expecting his audience to be mostly customers and retail watch sales people, and this is his way of telling them to show watchmakers the respect they deserve and not be jerks. I get it. As someone who’s been in sales, and in the direct line of fire of customers for more than half of his career, I can understand much of the venting. But it’s not what I was expecting in a book with “Watch Tips” in the title. Some of the headings in this portion of the book include, “Watchmaking Is Not Fast Food”, “Watchmakers Are Not Second Class Citizens”, “You Don’t Know More Than The Watchmaker”, and my personal favorite, “Don’t be an A!@%hole.” Oh, and now’s probably a good time for the warning. If you’re easily offended by harsh language, this book is likely not be for you. It’s written in more of a conversational tone, with plenty of profanities mixed in. I personally have no issue with this style, but consider yourself warned!Now on to the good stuff. The next 1/4 of the book had some great data on watches, technical jargon, how to decipher time grapher plots, charts on ETA and Rolex calibers, the truth behind in-house vs. off-the-shelf movements, water resistance testing, explanations behind COSC, Rolex’s Superlative Chronometer, and Omega’s Master Chronometer certifications, etc. The final 1/4 of the book talked about the ins and outs and pros and cons of becoming a watchmaker. He covers the various paths to learning, the basic tools needed to get started, the art of oiling, how to prepare for a watchmaking bench test, developing good habits, and being careful of your learning sources (In other words, don’t take every YouTube video as gospel.)This second half of the book is what I expected the entire book to be about. I wanted to absorb more of Anthony’s vast amounts of knowledge and get a glimpse under the cover of a very secretive industry. Being one of his followers on Instagram, I suppose I should have expected some amount of venting, but I feel that it made up too much of the content, and I doubt many of the types of customers and sales people he’s focusing on will be seeking out and reading this book. For all of his incredible knowledge, I feel that much of it was wasted in this effort. I’d love to see Anthony come out with a second volume that expresses less of his frustration with uninformed customers and pushy sales folks, and focuses more on helping all of us watch geeks learn more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting book with a lot of valuable information. However ... *by W***Y on Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017* Interesting book with a lot of valuable information.However, it is riddled with grammatical and typographical errors. Very distracting to me. I question whether Anthony L. had an editor. I would have expected someone whose job depends upon precision to be much more careful in their work, ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Collection of tips and knowledge that isn't widely shared about the watch industry *by K***L on Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017* The "No BS Watch Tips" book is a compilation of uncommon common sense on how to interact with and what to expect from the trade with respect to your watches. The first several tips alone are just good sense on how to work with anyone in the service business—or how to be a decent human. Because of the author's approach and format of delivering his message, I learned things that isn't found in other watch books I have. Whether you're an starting or experienced enthusiast, or if you're in the business, there is something to be learned or to be reminded of in this book.While some might not like his straight-shooting style, I find it deliberate and authentic. It's the internet, of course, so usual caveat of YMMV.The one thing to note is that since the content is presented in "tips" format, the topics do jump around a little despite being loosely grouped, so it's best to think of this as a book to pick up and read from random points, rather than needing to read cover to cover.Recommended as an interesting—no BS (tongue firmly in cheek)—read for any level of watch enthusiast. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/118566671-100-no-bs-watch-tips-for-watch-enthusiasts-and-salespeople](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/118566671-100-no-bs-watch-tips-for-watch-enthusiasts-and-salespeople) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-01*