Federico, keep doing these. Seriously, it's such valuable input and so interesting infos here and there from the guy like Hans and great to see that someone with his experience and skills is taking care about your watches. To be honest, I have never been a pre-owned watch guy, I mean, what I cannot afford on AD cost = I cannot afford. But you guys are the first time make me thinking otherway. For the first time I was going through some pre-owned dealer offerings and considering (btw. that Tudor chrono is really tempting). Not anymore looking on pre-owned watches with despect, but with respect (where deserved). So once again, thanks to you and Hans and I'm looking forward for the next epizode. Btw. one question: In one of your previous videos you answered on question ETA vs. Sellita => ETA all the way. Sellita to be better made on more modern machinery? Bullsh!t. etc. What Hans thinks of this, especially since for example Sinn is now Sellita all the way (and I always counted Sinn to be one of those "tough germans" you were talking about in todays show). Thanks. ;)
Hans, your analogy of the watchmaker to the master chef was so enlightening, as well as your reminder of how many years of formal education it takes before a watchmaker can start to work out in the field, and that watchmakers are artists, not simply mechanics. When I finally purchase my dream watch, I want you to bless it for me!!!!!! What a delightful conversation!
Swiss Watches Are Girly...hahaha...No they are not, not really. As a German, let me save the reputation of our Swiss neighbours. Another fun video with fine imformatin from you thanks a lot, good as always.
Dear Federico. Really love your vids. You really seem to have found your place and that transpires in what you do. Great content and vibe and the connection to your business is completely natural. Surround yourself with guys like Hans and you can't go wrong. The Q on German watch making is brilliant. Scratches way underneath the surface of things. Wish you the best of success! There's only one place where I'll buy my next quality piece.
I watched a video on someone who compared German vs Swiss Watch Makers. “The difference between the two are that the Swiss over complicate their watches while the Germans over complicate but do so with a purpose. Every move a German watch maker commits to is intentional and not just because they can” is what he said. Not sure if what he said is true or not but it’s something I remember when the topic ever comes up for me.
Hans sounds exceedingly competent, but how do you get new replacement parts when servicing the various watches? What if your watch needs a new factory crystal or crown/pusher, bezel, etc? How do you source it?
Great Q and A session. Just a heads up if anyone cares. The study that Hans mentioned did occur where the sick people who had someone praying for them improved faster. However, since that time the same study has been replicated numerous times and there has been no difference between the two groups. Therefore it appears that the power of prayer is not super helpful in treatment of disease. However, I'm sure it works wonders for watch making! The video was great and very informative.
Like what i said years ago to my friends . Watch winders are useless , unless you enjoy servicing your watch more frequent , and they laughed at me . Now i feel a bit better thanks to this vid .
Fed, if you didn't have Hans, and had to send your watches out for repair, would you fix your Seiko SJX009 if it breaks or need a service, or would you toss it in the scrap watch pile and just buy another?
Excellent Fed. I’m pretty good friends with my local watch maker and he would agree with Hans’ comments. Thanks for the comparison of German and Swiss watches also- interesting.
I think, having a long standing relationship with a good independent watch maker is essential for a serious collector. Especially nowadays, as finding those gets harder and harder even in Switzerland. I'm lucky to have found one with a vast network of other watch makers, so he's able to source almost every spare part needed. Before I found him, I met several who I wouldn't even trust to work on a simple ETA 2824 straight from the assembly line ...
Leiwand an Österreicher zu sehen ^^ Great video ;) Imo, I prefer German watches as well! Don’t get me wrong swiss watches are great as well but if money is no point I would always pick a Lange over a Patek 😎
DjCap233 also ich finde das auch super leiwand einen österreichischen Gast zu haben danke dass Sie sich die Zeit nehmen uns zu zu sehen. Ein gutes neues Jahr und viel Glück auf Wiedersehen.
Hans and Fed you guys crammed more informative insight on topics from movements to winders and Swiss vs Germans than any video I can remember. I’m sure my fellow watch enthusiasts demand more Hans. Watchmaker opinions hold tremendous weight and should be heard much more and given considerably more respect for their knowledge.
Dear Federico, I'll soon be graduating med school and want to buy a special piece which I will pass onto my son if I ever have one. I'm thinking of the Lange 1815 Up/Down with the pink gold case. Any thoughts or suggestions? Budget is 20K max. Cheers and great video! William
Loved this episode. Would just like to say.. The comparison to bring a chef... Sort of..I really take the same care flipping a burger, as I do making Buerre Blanc. They are equal.. Just like Hansi says. It's about integrity.
This was a cool video. It's my first time seeing Hans. A"Tiny miracle" is the perfect description. Hans is the David Hasselhoff of watches! Wait Hans isnt German though😞
iimaniDAVID or use the quick setting on the perpetual. A complete overhaul for a QP buys you at least a winder. Just say'n... Thank you for watching the show.
Thanks Johann. I have the JLC Ultra master Thin Perpetual. If it stops, I first have to figure out if it stopped outside of the "danger window" (8pm to 2am) where no adjustments are to be made. So, wind it and see. Then if if it DID stop within the "danger window", let it run until out of the "danger window". Then I can quick set. Right? Are you saying I can quick set while in the "danger window" b/c the quickset lets me do that?
iimaniDAVID put in in handsetting mode and turn the hands to six AM / PM then quickset the watch. On QP's it is more important not to turn the hands backwards during the switch then it is to quickset. Either way at six or 18:00 you are fine. Thank you for watching the show.
Johann. You are the master watchman so I don't doubt you. However, I've never heard of a "hand setting" mode and the instruction manual doesn't mention one. The manual clearly states not to adjust the movement forward or backwards while in "danger mode". Is it possible the JLC has its own specific rules? Thx for taking the time out to answer my questions so quickly. That's pretty cool.
iimaniDAVID not really, they just want to avoid people setting the hands backwards. The movement itself moves the hands forward. Like I said the are too girly! Lol. You can't break any watch moving the hands forward. That is a fact. Move them to six (any six) and then you can you use the quick setting for all the QP calendar functions.
MainerInJapan thank you for watching. My line is made to customers specs different models are suggested and made all the time. All my creations are unique and do not repeat. Hence there is no need for a site exposing them. We only manufacture one piece per year approximately. Usually partially skeletonized exclusive custom made to clients wishes.
This is a really interesting, playful yet highly informative video. Good job guys. The exploration of cultural influences on design ethos, even between such close neighbors is really really fascinating.
Mr Hans Thank for the valueable info, I heared that ETAs came 4-5 grades and the high end watch companies uses the highest grade of it; is that true? Also special thanks to Federico Best regards, W.F
Thomas Cala I take the overseas any time over the royal oak. Since AP uses Schwarzenegger to endorse them automatically disqualifies them in my book. VC is a watchmakers watch. Since their conception they proofed unique and classy not bulcky and big. My five cents. Thank you for watching.
Ok so I don't know anyhting about watches but will be starting to collect. SO if no WatchWinders do I need to keep them in a controlled humidity cabinet like lenses for a DSLR?
Xombiticus I don't hate much I this world... (Ignorance, racism and homophobia are exeptions.) I am Swiss trained and Japanese watchmaking is just not my cup of tea.
Thanks for the response Hans. I know nothing about watchmaking so I will continue to enjoy my Japanese watches. Mainly I was teasing Federico about his inability to appreciate Grand Seiko. :) I really enjoyed seeing you on the show and hope to see you again.
jaduboi thank you so much for supporting the show. I'm getting my own the creation GMT two tone movement. My brand is swissreserve. A happy New Year and all the best to you.
Old vid gravedig but it's like a car mechanic. After a while, Fiat or Ferrari, they're just machines. And turning X amount of flat rate hours per day breeds shortcuts and hack work. Nice to hear that Delray is quality over quantity, because something tells me if they were the other way around, they wouldn't have Hans.
we strive for perfection in all areas in horologi, perfekt polishing, perfekt look, perfekt sweep... and when it comes to the essential, time keeping, we should not care? i think thats a bit odd.
Mechanical watches gaining or loosing +/- 1 seconds a day are a wet dream and do not exist. Any person stating otherwise is a showoff and was never educated on this subject. I myself manufacture double chronometer reading mechanical watches which are the most accurate mechanical timepieces on this planet and still will never get to a reading of +/- 1 second per day. Simple laws of physics will not allow that.
I was just being silly, and sometimes i bomb doing it, sorry about that, the story about the fellow fixing the watch and eating a sandwich at the same time...i said the first thing on my mind
Too much echo in the room Federico. Grrr....Let Hans talk. I think there is s difference between a watch maker and someone who services them. I'm taking online classes but I've never consider myself a watch maker.
Hangin' with Hans is my new favorite segment of FTW.
...... Now looking for a new German watch to prove my manliness and impress Hans
hahaha, can't go wrong anywhere from Nomos to Lange
Junghans is the best.
Instablaster
I would love to see an episode where Hans breaks down the different movements and what his thoughts are on them.
The best Episode of FTW so far!
Hans is a super nice guy.
Hope to see him more in front of the camera.
Thank You! 👌
Hansy is one of the nicest guys out there. I am glad you liked the content.
Federico, keep doing these. Seriously, it's such valuable input and so interesting infos here and there from the guy like Hans and great to see that someone with his experience and skills is taking care about your watches. To be honest, I have never been a pre-owned watch guy, I mean, what I cannot afford on AD cost = I cannot afford. But you guys are the first time make me thinking otherway. For the first time I was going through some pre-owned dealer offerings and considering (btw. that Tudor chrono is really tempting). Not anymore looking on pre-owned watches with despect, but with respect (where deserved).
So once again, thanks to you and Hans and I'm looking forward for the next epizode.
Btw. one question: In one of your previous videos you answered on question ETA vs. Sellita => ETA all the way. Sellita to be better made on more modern machinery? Bullsh!t. etc. What Hans thinks of this, especially since for example Sinn is now Sellita all the way (and I always counted Sinn to be one of those "tough germans" you were talking about in todays show). Thanks. ;)
Hans, your analogy of the watchmaker to the master chef was so enlightening, as well as your reminder of how many years of formal education it takes before a watchmaker can start to work out in the field, and that watchmakers are artists, not simply mechanics. When I finally purchase my dream watch, I want you to bless it for me!!!!!! What a delightful conversation!
Brian Wristwatchfan thank you for watching the show and all the best.
I have a Glashutte Original and am looking at A Lange Sohne Saxonia moonphase as my next watch from Jomashop.
Swiss Watches Are Girly...hahaha...No they are not, not really. As a German, let me save the reputation of our Swiss neighbours.
Another fun video with fine imformatin from you thanks a lot, good as always.
Hahahaha glad you enjoyed it!
Wow as a swiss citizen i admire your comment
This is why I love this channel. Great information!!
videos with Hans are just from another level !!!!! keep doing more pleeeeeeeeeaasseeee
The most interesting watch video I’ve watched in ages. Please do more from the Han’s watchmaker perspective.
MORE LIKE THIS! Watch-maker advice is surprisingly rare. They tend to see things very differently.
Love Hans, what a unique guy with such rich expertise. You guys are lucky to have him!
Dear Federico. Really love your vids. You really seem to have found your place and that transpires in what you do. Great content and vibe and the connection to your business is completely natural. Surround yourself with guys like Hans and you can't go wrong. The Q on German watch making is brilliant. Scratches way underneath the surface of things. Wish you the best of success! There's only one place where I'll buy my next quality piece.
robert schriek thank you for watching the show. Glad we could address some of your questions.
Probably the most entertaining and informative watch related video I've seen in a long time..
Great segment and please, next time, have Hans drinking Tequila while he answers these questions! OMG!
Great video, loved the insight. Hans is always great to see.
Neuro thank you for watching.
"It's a little bit of girly watch making in Switzerland. Hahaha". mic drop!!!!! I love Hans. Would love to party with him!!!
I watched a video on someone who compared German vs Swiss Watch Makers. “The difference between the two are that the Swiss over complicate their watches while the Germans over complicate but do so with a purpose. Every move a German watch maker commits to is intentional and not just because they can” is what he said.
Not sure if what he said is true or not but it’s something I remember when the topic ever comes up for me.
Just watched this old episode. Love watching and hearing it from the actual watchmaker! It does makes a difference!
a classic
Already looking forward to the next instalment of Fed and Hans. Very entertaining lads👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁
Lance Uppercut thank you for watching.
Hans sounds exceedingly competent, but how do you get new replacement parts when servicing the various watches? What if your watch needs a new factory crystal or crown/pusher, bezel, etc? How do you source it?
Great Q and A session. Just a heads up if anyone cares. The study that Hans mentioned did occur where the sick people who had someone praying for them improved faster. However, since that time the same study has been replicated numerous times and there has been no difference between the two groups. Therefore it appears that the power of prayer is not super helpful in treatment of disease. However, I'm sure it works wonders for watch making! The video was great and very informative.
More Federico & Hans , please!! greets from Holland
Michael van Opstal thank you for watching the show.
Wish you and Hans had a podcast!
微か refugio I would love that.
This was great. Would love to see him in more videos
Hope to see more of Hans in future videos! :)
I hope to make him a regular.
Like what i said years ago to my friends . Watch winders are useless , unless you enjoy servicing your watch more frequent , and they laughed at me . Now i feel a bit better thanks to this vid .
Maaaaaan, now you've got to get Hans and Jon together in videos! haha
Fed, if you didn't have Hans, and had to send your watches out for repair, would you fix your Seiko SJX009 if it breaks or need a service, or would you toss it in the scrap watch pile and just buy another?
Definitely just buy another...
Excellent Fed. I’m pretty good friends with my local watch maker and he would agree with Hans’ comments. Thanks for the comparison of German and Swiss watches also- interesting.
Very cool, we should compare answers with your local guy as well!
I think, having a long standing relationship with a good independent watch maker is essential for a serious collector. Especially nowadays, as finding those gets harder and harder even in Switzerland. I'm lucky to have found one with a vast network of other watch makers, so he's able to source almost every spare part needed. Before I found him, I met several who I wouldn't even trust to work on a simple ETA 2824 straight from the assembly line ...
Michael Gisiger thank you for watching.
Now that was interesting! Great video.I would definitly give Hansmy watches for service if he was located in my country.
MikeRR84 thank you for watching.
He wasn't kidding about being sick at the start. lol
Swiss watches ARE girly when compared to German watches. For example, compare a Sinn diver's watch to a Rolex equivalent.
Leiwand an Österreicher zu sehen ^^
Great video ;)
Imo, I prefer German watches as well! Don’t get me wrong swiss watches are great as well but if money is no point I would always pick a Lange over a Patek 😎
DjCap233 also ich finde das auch super leiwand einen österreichischen Gast zu haben danke dass Sie sich die Zeit nehmen uns zu zu sehen. Ein gutes neues Jahr und viel Glück auf Wiedersehen.
Da rennt der Schmäh :) großartig! Viele Grüße übern großen Teich aus der alten Heimat
Great video, Fed. Wishing you much success in 2018!
Michael Breder thank you for watching. All the best. Spread the word.
Hans and Fed you guys crammed more informative insight on topics from movements to winders and Swiss vs Germans than any video I can remember. I’m sure my fellow watch enthusiasts demand more Hans. Watchmaker opinions hold tremendous weight and should be heard much more and given considerably more respect for their knowledge.
rumporridge1 thank you for watching and all the best.
Absolutely fantastic video. More Hans please😁
Amazing, love these so much!!
Why is Hans wearing night vision goggles? ;)
He moonlights as an assassin...
Nice video!
Great vid - any content with Hans is good content.......@Hans: Frohe Weihnachten!
Andreas Huttenlocher thank you for watching und zusätzlich noch frohe Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr.
Great video! I loved the discussion.
Mike Lojko thank you for watching.
Dear Federico,
I'll soon be graduating med school and want to buy a special piece which I will pass onto my son if I ever have one. I'm thinking of the Lange 1815 Up/Down with the pink gold case. Any thoughts or suggestions? Budget is 20K max.
Cheers and great video!
William
William Henry great watch. You have outstanding taste. It will last for generations. Thank you for watching.
Johann Bauernfeind Thank you for your answer, it put a smile on my face :)
I feel 40% better after watching this video.
Loved this episode. Would just like to say.. The comparison to bring a chef... Sort of..I really take the same care flipping a burger, as I do making Buerre Blanc. They are equal.. Just like Hansi says. It's about integrity.
Great example tlcode. I am glad you liked the content!
Fun segment Fed! This guy is a trip.
Hansy is the man!
How could that one guy give this video a thumbs down. Great video!!
Cheers Bill, thanks for watching and commenting as usual ;)
Bill Cull it was TGV
these are great shows.
This was a cool video. It's my first time seeing Hans. A"Tiny miracle" is the perfect description. Hans is the David Hasselhoff of watches! Wait Hans isnt German though😞
Hans is the Falco of watches!
Alles klar Herr Watchmaker? :)
Alles klar Herr Watchmaker? :)
If you have an automatic perpetual calendar watch, you'll see the value in a winder very quickly.
iimaniDAVID or use the quick setting on the perpetual. A complete overhaul for a QP buys you at least a winder. Just say'n... Thank you for watching the show.
Thanks Johann. I have the JLC Ultra master Thin Perpetual. If it stops, I first have to figure out if it stopped outside of the "danger window" (8pm to 2am) where no adjustments are to be made. So, wind it and see. Then if if it DID stop within the "danger window", let it run until out of the "danger window". Then I can quick set. Right? Are you saying I can quick set while in the "danger window" b/c the quickset lets me do that?
iimaniDAVID put in in handsetting mode and turn the hands to six AM / PM then quickset the watch. On QP's it is more important not to turn the hands backwards during the switch then it is to quickset. Either way at six or 18:00 you are fine. Thank you for watching the show.
Johann. You are the master watchman so I don't doubt you. However, I've never heard of a "hand setting" mode and the instruction manual doesn't mention one. The manual clearly states not to adjust the movement forward or backwards while in "danger mode". Is it possible the JLC has its own specific rules? Thx for taking the time out to answer my questions so quickly. That's pretty cool.
iimaniDAVID not really, they just want to avoid people setting the hands backwards. The movement itself moves the hands forward. Like I said the are too girly! Lol. You can't break any watch moving the hands forward. That is a fact. Move them to six (any six) and then you can you use the quick setting for all the QP calendar functions.
Very interesting ! Good one Federico .
Thanks Mark.
Hans? Where's Franz? "We're here to pump up you girly men!"
Jason hahahhahaha my take from those books SNL I guess. Thanks for supporting us.
Hans mentions his own line of watches. Is there anywhere that we can check them out online?
MainerInJapan thank you for watching. My line is made to customers specs different models are suggested and made all the time. All my creations are unique and do not repeat. Hence there is no need for a site exposing them. We only manufacture one piece per year approximately. Usually partially skeletonized exclusive custom made to clients wishes.
Cute couple.
Why thank you ;)
This is a really interesting, playful yet highly informative video. Good job guys. The exploration of cultural influences on design ethos, even between such close neighbors is really really fascinating.
High praise! Thank you.
He looks like a brother of Adam Savage from the Mythbusters.
Frantisek Kurcik consider myself a myth busters. Thank you for the compliment.
I like the video before I even watch it. Fed, you're so cool.
Thank you buddy!
Hans is a legend
Absolutely
Great video Federico!
Cheers Leslie.
Mr Hans
Thank for the valueable info,
I heared that ETAs came 4-5 grades and the high end watch companies uses the highest grade of it; is that true?
Also special thanks to Federico
Best regards,
W.F
Otman Eid : yes they do. It’s chronometre grade, top grade, elabore’, basic grade.
Christopher JeffersonThank you
best regards,
Not German but HUGE difference between VC Overseas and AP Royal Oak -- even the strap.
Thomas Cala I take the overseas any time over the royal oak. Since AP uses Schwarzenegger to endorse them automatically disqualifies them in my book. VC is a watchmakers watch. Since their conception they proofed unique and classy not bulcky and big. My five cents. Thank you for watching.
So weird to see you in short sleeve polo when we are expecting snow tomorrow here in NYC...
Enjoy Fed!
the beauties of Miami
Ok so I don't know anyhting about watches but will be starting to collect. SO if no WatchWinders do I need to keep them in a controlled humidity cabinet like lenses for a DSLR?
No need. Most watches are water resistant.
Thanks :)
Hans reminds me of Jurgen Klopp, which is awesome
Mark Smolenski ich liebe Fussball!
But the really important question: Does Hans hate Grand Seiko as much as you do Federico? :D
Xombiticus I don't hate much I this world... (Ignorance, racism and homophobia are exeptions.) I am Swiss trained and Japanese watchmaking is just not my cup of tea.
Thanks for the response Hans. I know nothing about watchmaking so I will continue to enjoy my Japanese watches. Mainly I was teasing Federico about his inability to appreciate Grand Seiko. :) I really enjoyed seeing you on the show and hope to see you again.
What a character damn 👏
What watch is Hans wearing in the show?
jaduboi thank you so much for supporting the show. I'm getting my own the creation GMT two tone movement. My brand is swissreserve. A happy New Year and all the best to you.
This was hilarious lol
Hans is a philosopher
Was Hans confusing Capitalism for the division of labor? If not, then what economic system would be best for watchmaking?
Old vid gravedig but it's like a car mechanic. After a while, Fiat or Ferrari, they're just machines. And turning X amount of flat rate hours per day breeds shortcuts and hack work. Nice to hear that Delray is quality over quantity, because something tells me if they were the other way around, they wouldn't have Hans.
Did he finish the sandwich?
No customary watch check?
DEUTSCHLAND!!! DEUTSCHLAND!!!! DEUTSCHLAND UBER ALLES!!!!!
we strive for perfection in all areas in horologi, perfekt polishing, perfekt look, perfekt sweep... and when it comes to the essential, time keeping, we should not care? i think thats a bit odd.
Mechanical watches gaining or loosing +/- 1 seconds a day are a wet dream and do not exist. Any person stating otherwise is a showoff and was never educated on this subject. I myself manufacture double chronometer reading mechanical watches which are the most accurate mechanical timepieces on this planet and still will never get to a reading of +/- 1 second per day. Simple laws of physics will not allow that.
Just get better, dont worry about my nonsensical statement
Is Hans still with you? He is the best!
Greetings from germany😂💪🏻
David Pu. Guten Tag wünscht man auch. Alles Gute!
Yeah! Junkers baby!
Hans is the man.
I was just being silly, and sometimes i bomb doing it, sorry about that, the story about the fellow fixing the watch and eating a sandwich at the same time...i said the first thing on my mind
Too much echo in the room Federico. Grrr....Let Hans talk. I think there is s difference between a watch maker and someone who services them. I'm taking online classes but I've never consider myself a watch maker.
It is just me, or does Hans look like Jurgen Klopp? YNWA.
Mitchel McCrystal I just said the same thing
I appreciate that. He is cool dude!
Love Fußball!
i am eating a sandwich while i perform most activities.
Love Hans!
4:13 Deutschland! 👌
Shop talk at its best.
I need the 40%
is Hans .Richard Mille hiding in plain sight ?
Phist!
Covid!!!!