Illuminating Watches
Illuminating Watches
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50+ Years of Digital Watch History in 15 mins
I’ve spent hundreds of hours investigating and illuminating the detailed history of the main digital watch brands (Casio, Seiko, Citizen, Timex) , as well as more obscure angles on the hobby like Tokyo Flash and the watch offerings of places like India and Germany. This video bakes that all together into one 15 minute digestible chunk - Matrix Style! I hope you enjoy the Video! If you want a bit more detail read on!
In the 70s, digital watches emerged as a high-end luxury item, marking a new era in timekeeping. Different nations would compete to be considered at the vanguard of this new technology . This new trend had connections to the fields of computers and calculators, causing a clash ...
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What was the first watch to summit Everest?
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Welcome to the dramatic world of mountaineering watches! Join us on this epic journey as we delve into the treacherous heights of the Himalayas, where timekeeping becomes a matter of life and death. In this thrilling post, we explore Nirmal Purja's astonishing achievement of conquering all 14 peaks over 8000 meters in under 7 months, as depicted in the awe-inspiring Netflix series "14 Peaks: No...
Enicar: Your (Sherpa) Guide to an Amazing Vintage Watch Brand
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
Welcome to the captivating world of vintage watches! Join me as your Sherpa guide on an exhilarating journey through the remarkable Enicar brand. Just like the legendary Jim Clark on the racetrack, I'll speed through this exploration, thanks to the invaluable research from passionate experts in the field. If you're eager to delve deeper, consult the video description and references for more det...
Lip Watches: 6 reasons why they are THE most underrated brand
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Today we embark on a captivating journey through the world of French watchmaking to uncover a hidden gem that has long been overlooked. Prepare to be enlightened as we shine a spotlight on the most underrated watch brand of all time: Lip! I present six reasons why Lip is truly magnifique and deserves far more esteem than it currently receives. So much more than just a brand with a logo resembli...
Greatest Digital Watch Hits of the 80s : Casio, Seiko, Citizen and more!
Просмотров 17 тыс.Год назад
80s digital watches has been a favourite of my viewers, so to celebrate 5k subscribers I thought doing a broader review of the whole period of 80s digitals from Casio, Seiko, Citizen and more would be a fun one. I’ve used the inspiration of the classic 80s :”Now that’s what I call music” compilation albums as a theme for the video, with each different type of watch representing a track on the l...
Seiko and Giugiaro: A History of Collaborations
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
In this video, we take a trip back in time to explore the collaborative designs of Giugiaro and Seiko. Giugiaro’s ventures beyond cars began with a successful partnership with Nikon in 1980 with F3 and “red line” accents, broadening out into consumer products like pasta, clothing lines, sewing machines, and Parker pens. In 1983, the Seiko watch link-up arose, with the first design being the ana...
The Untold Story of Seiko’s other Digitals : Pulsar, Alba and Lorus
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
The Pulsar Time Computer was the first electronic digital watch available in 1972, but its acquisition by Seiko in 1979 marked the downfall of the digital watch industry in the US and Switzerland. However, Seiko's commitment to innovation in technology led to the revival of Pulsar, Alba, and Lorus brands, allowing for experimentation and unique designs. The initial offerings of Pulsar and Alba ...
The Ultimate Guide to Digital Watches for Motorsport Fans
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Explore the exciting world of digital watches and their connection to the driving and racing car aesthetic in this fascinating area of watchdom. Discover the history of some of the most iconic digital watch brands like Buler, Dugena, Seiko, Heur, Omega, Tissot, Casio, and Citizen, and their marketing links with the racing world. Find out how these brands used the racing theme in their designs a...
Gaming Watch History - Casio, Nelsonic, Tiger Electronics and more
Просмотров 16 тыс.Год назад
I have a treat for you on this episode - the history of game watches. I reckon most of you will have come across gaming digital watches from the 80s and 90s - particularly nelsonic with things like their pacman watch, and Casio’s various gaming watches, but I give the topic the full illuminating watches treatment. Did you know the makers of one of the first forms of pinball - baffleball - was G...
Should I trade my Rolex for a Casio? : What digital watch grails would I get?
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.Год назад
The recent to and fro between Shakira and Pique on whether one of them “traded a rolex for a casio” got me thinking. I do actually own a Rolex Submariner that was passed down to me from my Dad, and I do have a list of digital watch grails, inclusive of Casio. Would I ever consider trading in my own Rolex for a Casio, or indeed any other digital watches, and what would they be? These are my sele...
The Ultimate Guide to Watch YouTube
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
Embark on a journey through the uncharted territories of RUclips's watch community with this video as your guide. Join the host as they navigate through the many channels and personalities that make up the world of watch RUclips. Discover channels that infuse humor into their content, such as The Time Teller, Nico Leonard, Andrew Morgan, and Britt Pierce. Learn about the channels that focus on ...
Moon Watches: The Fascinating History
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Apologies for the re upload - but felt I had to re-do this one as the audio was just so bad. This is on the history of all links between the moon and watches. It goes deeper than you might think, beyond the obvious with the moon phase - which I do cover but also many other links. Time, tide and moon all have roots that go way back. We will look at both digital watches and analog mechnical watch...
The Digital Watch Wonderland - Following the White Rabbit
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
The Digital Watch Wonderland - Following the White Rabbit
Fancy Digital Watches: A Deep Dive
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Fancy Digital Watches: A Deep Dive
Why you should trade in your Rolex for a Casio
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Why you should trade in your Rolex for a Casio
80s Swatch: The Iconic Pop Culture Watch
Просмотров 18 тыс.Год назад
80s Swatch: The Iconic Pop Culture Watch
Digital Watches: Tech Evolution
Просмотров 25 тыс.Год назад
Digital Watches: Tech Evolution
Casio Protrek: The ABCs
Просмотров 35 тыс.Год назад
Casio Protrek: The ABCs
Liquid Crystal Magic: The LCD Watch Story
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Liquid Crystal Magic: The LCD Watch Story
Treasure Hunt: Unique Digital Watches
Просмотров 20 тыс.2 года назад
Treasure Hunt: Unique Digital Watches
CASIO WATCHES: 50 Years of Casio Watch Highlights in 10 Minutes
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CASIO WATCHES: 50 Years of Casio Watch Highlights in 10 Minutes
Ricoh’s Hidden Watch Heritage
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 года назад
Ricoh’s Hidden Watch Heritage
Bulova’s Digital Watches: A Collectors Guide
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Bulova’s Digital Watches: A Collectors Guide
ARMITRON Digital Watches - How America's Watch Came to Be
Просмотров 26 тыс.2 года назад
ARMITRON Digital Watches - How America's Watch Came to Be
India’s Timekeeping Heritage
Просмотров 16 тыс.2 года назад
India’s Timekeeping Heritage
Nostalgia Alert: The Timex Reefgear
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.2 года назад
Nostalgia Alert: The Timex Reefgear
CASIO COSMO PHASE : Why this watch is the culmination of astronomical history
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
CASIO COSMO PHASE : Why this watch is the culmination of astronomical history
Sanyo Digital Watches: A Blast from the Past
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
Sanyo Digital Watches: A Blast from the Past
CITIZEN WATCH HISTORY: Awesome mechanical, electronic and quartz watches - and yes.. eco-drive!
Просмотров 24 тыс.2 года назад
CITIZEN WATCH HISTORY: Awesome mechanical, electronic and quartz watches - and yes.. eco-drive!
Orient's Digital Watches: A Forgotten Gem
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Orient's Digital Watches: A Forgotten Gem

Комментарии

  • @mlmperez1114
    @mlmperez1114 20 часов назад

    I just spotted some beauties on here looks like grabbing me some armitrons 😅👍🏼

  • @Inaworldoflove
    @Inaworldoflove День назад

    Best brand and continuing the ana-digi tradition, whereas Seiko seems to have given up.

  • @kjell1448
    @kjell1448 2 дня назад

    At 8:13 i finally found my Timex model, been searching for it for a long time. The one in your video is dark red, mine is grey. I thinks makes it extra rare :) Iam just a happy amateur collector of vintage digital watches.

  • @gighavlex
    @gighavlex 5 дней назад

    PRW-30 is the best!

  • @stchang759
    @stchang759 6 дней назад

    A rare and excellent video on vintage French LIP's watches. I own a 60's Swiss HOGA Jump Hour similar to the LIP's. It was given by my father. I would appreciate it if anyone can share some history on HOGA. Thanks.

  • @jottka2162
    @jottka2162 7 дней назад

    Just bought the Casio A1100D. It's a very cool re-release in complete stainless steel.

  • @sandokan66
    @sandokan66 7 дней назад

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @sandokan66
    @sandokan66 7 дней назад

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @myZisfantastic
    @myZisfantastic 9 дней назад

    I have this Gen1 and also the X33 Skywalker, you know what? I prefer this one to the Skywalker the only downside is the crown which has been changed on the Gen2!

  • @x201t
    @x201t 11 дней назад

    Excellent video 👍

  • @MichaelEngel55
    @MichaelEngel55 12 дней назад

    I recently went to the Swatch museum in Biel. Incredible place I can highly recommend!

  • @adamhindle9215
    @adamhindle9215 14 дней назад

    Great video. As a cyclist, all my watches for the last five years or so have been Garmin GPS watches (Instinct, Fenix et al) so would have liked to have seen a bit more on this type. There are some more up-market GPS watches coming in these days - Garmin Marq, Suunto - so people will pay a fair amount for a well-made and finished digital sports watch.

  • @PaulBeauregard
    @PaulBeauregard 14 дней назад

    Thank you so much for all this information about Bulova's Past. It was a fun listen.

  • @christianloader6959
    @christianloader6959 16 дней назад

    Fantastic video! Love your channel. Lots of these I'm lucky to say are in my collection

  • @StrongZeroPowerHour
    @StrongZeroPowerHour 17 дней назад

    WHAT IS THE G-SHOCK ON THE LEFT AT 2:45??

  • @GunGuy258
    @GunGuy258 18 дней назад

    That Dixie Cannon is cool.

  • @M1tjakaramazov
    @M1tjakaramazov 19 дней назад

    You can actually still get the classic ana-digi look quite cheaply from Casio. Someone in the marketing dept hasn't yet figured out how trendy they are, and in London you can get one for under £30. Bought mine a few years ago, and everyone compliments on it.

  • @MoeLarryTheCheese
    @MoeLarryTheCheese 19 дней назад

    You smoke too much your voice is shot

  • @danubilo
    @danubilo 19 дней назад

    i like the part when he says 2 ALSO WORKING WITH UR ANUS" hahahahaah

  • @alessandrobernardi9258
    @alessandrobernardi9258 20 дней назад

    Where my Casio gang at?

  • @davidrussell8689
    @davidrussell8689 22 дня назад

    What an enormous amount of work and research . Well done and thank you .

  • @jonharry6293
    @jonharry6293 24 дня назад

    Build like a tank.

  • @Rowebot15
    @Rowebot15 25 дней назад

    Where can I get that Cosmo Phase manual?

  • @cunawarit
    @cunawarit 25 дней назад

    There's new Swiss digitals too :) they haven't entirely gone away. There's the sublime Tissot PRX digital. The ETA caliber DGT-2040 is currently only in PRXs, who knows, in the future this module might go into other digital Swiss watches. We might be at the start of a digital boom in Switzerland.

  • @Atok595
    @Atok595 25 дней назад

    I bought a Russian automatic watch the other day and can’t find any information on it. Russian Time with automatic movement Miyota 9015. Perhaps I could send a picture and you could help me discover it’s history? Thanks.

  • @leepenney6104
    @leepenney6104 25 дней назад

    Recently found this channel and working my way through the videos. I wanted to say these are excellent videos with excellent production quality and information (not to mention the gorgeous watches). It's also nice to see a channel look into a segment that was/is massive yet seems to get little love save the odd Casio reissue.

  • @LambentOrt
    @LambentOrt 27 дней назад

    I love Swatch watches... especially their early 90s designs. The four that I have in my collection all come from that period.

  • @Rowebot15
    @Rowebot15 28 дней назад

    No Way! You should've highlighted Keanu's Speed G-Shock, My second favorite after the Cosmo Phase

  • @jb8280
    @jb8280 29 дней назад

    Tonga will always be my favorite.

  • @cunawarit
    @cunawarit Месяц назад

    I feel the same, objectively to me nothing beats a digital Casio as a tool watch.

  • @leeludlowart237
    @leeludlowart237 Месяц назад

    I had a watch either in the late 90s or very early 2000s. It was silver and I had to press a button to make the light and time show. I loved it and I want another. Is there any help you can give with d finding out what model it was so I can look for another ?

  • @logang6381
    @logang6381 Месяц назад

    We all know who C is really for

  • @desireless4092
    @desireless4092 Месяц назад

    Man... Omega feels like Will Smith now... Absolute legend back in the day and now in an abusive relationship with Jaida Pinkett Swatch constantly producing weird garish pieces and recolors of SMP, gradually bringing down the most praised possession. Speedmaster is the only modern Omega worth owning.

  • @edgarchaparrociudadmaderas
    @edgarchaparrociudadmaderas Месяц назад

    i still have mine is awesome

  • @Grdiniz
    @Grdiniz Месяц назад

    Please make more videos 😢

  • @travisogden9426
    @travisogden9426 Месяц назад

    The Dali chair thing references his inspiration method. He would intentionally nap in his chair at his desk and the drop of his pen would wake him up in that twilight phase

  • @timbodedidleo
    @timbodedidleo Месяц назад

    Wow! 13:55 -my new grail watch. What is that called pls? (just before the Tadanori Yokoo Rorrin 5)

  • @michaelnazarionda6667
    @michaelnazarionda6667 Месяц назад

    Pro trek gps PRT-2 ❤

  • @michaelnazarionda6667
    @michaelnazarionda6667 Месяц назад

    Pro trek gps

  • @logang6381
    @logang6381 Месяц назад

    I think the twin set era in the 90s could've went somewhere if they didn't stop. It really puts Casio to the test with LCD design and they definitely can do that

  • @jokajive
    @jokajive Месяц назад

    11:28 i laugh so hard. Never seen that before

  • @aldoabad
    @aldoabad Месяц назад

    Loved it, suscribed!

  • @stanloona000
    @stanloona000 Месяц назад

    They are so cool. I wouldn't know how to tell the time in most of these but they do look cool

  • @HGSolberg
    @HGSolberg Месяц назад

    That's a lot of cool and interesting watches in 17 and a half minutes. 👍

  • @w.2640
    @w.2640 Месяц назад

    me da risa que les ponen tantito color a algo,y ya le dan referencia yo tengo el casio ae 1200 version cafe madera,ora falta que digan que es de la película Scott Adkins ninja,haighlander,shogun 2024,por eso dicen que les das en la madre sin su correa original.

  • @timbodedidleo
    @timbodedidleo Месяц назад

    Great little video! Thank you for this history lesson of digital watch technology.

  • @jouwenlee7829
    @jouwenlee7829 Месяц назад

    Try looking for Alba Trailmaster and was introduced by this video. You have a new subscriber

  • @user-jf6kd4tz5g
    @user-jf6kd4tz5g Месяц назад

    8:55 watch in the centre. anyone know the model? anyone care to sell one?

    • @user-ne9rx8xi9y
      @user-ne9rx8xi9y Месяц назад

      (ЛУЧ КВАРЦ К.37.К.3.№58) I saw a couple of offers at an online auction in Russia and Belarus, the condition is not very good, but the price is about 20 bucks! another lot for spare parts for 150 rubles! shipping abroad is most likely impossible!

    • @user-jf6kd4tz5g
      @user-jf6kd4tz5g Месяц назад

      @@user-ne9rx8xi9y i found those using yandex image search. a russian and a belarus auction sites. i couldnt find a way to register or message. pity

  • @jakmormon5730
    @jakmormon5730 Месяц назад

    Bummer nothing about the Divers...aq-600w aq-100 etc. Yeah I get it's about digital.

  • @Gallery90
    @Gallery90 Месяц назад

    I have two Eco Drive F150 watches and they are my all time favorites. I have two other Eco Drives, one Atomic and a Chandler with is thin, light, and great when I'm working outside or just tinkering around.