New Watches in my Collection - Rolex, Omega, Apple
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
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Hands-on review new Apple Watch Ultra
Hands-on review Rolex GMT Master II Root Beer
Hands-on review Vintage Omega Seamaster
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You're right about them not sharing space; they are each so different from one another. It does indeed make for a well rounded 3 piece collection. I like that you're being true to yourself with your collection and including watches because you like them, not because they're necessarily 'must haves'. It is this aspect of your videos and presence in the community that I find refreshing.
Nothing boring in my view with this intriguing collection. You've got it pretty much covered with these three watches.The vintage Omega Seamaster is class personified. I love your taste in watches Adrian. Well done!
That root beer looks soooo good. Most underrated GMT from Rolex and the best looking surpassing the Pepsi and Batman.
nothing can surpass Pepsi ;)
@@ivs1110 coke will someday 🎃
Root Beer > Pepsi any day
Rootbeer >>>> Pepsi everyday anyday and twice on Sundays
think rootbear is not over rated nor over done as the other ones are like pepsi and bat this bat that, its still fresh and newish but my favorite hottest rolex of all the models they produce by far
Vintage omega seems to go on forever! They just seem to work really well without losing time! Fantastic omega seamaster you have there!
Rootbeer is in my opinion the most interesting Rolex available at the moment. Way more versatile than you'd think. The contrast is so good. Wears beautifully and feels so quality. Can't identify with a smartwatch but it makes sense of course. And a vintage Omega...Nice. We have similar taste.
Beautifully said. Rootbeer is so Stunning
Love how personable you are and the way you make watches accessible. About Effin Time there was a watch channel like this. Oh, and that channel too.
Haha. Thanks a lot mate 🙌🏻
This dude is 🌹 gold 😂
Love the Seamaster, pure class!!😍 hope to add one to my collection one day.
the 90s seamasters are the best
Theres just something about a vintage seamaster with a date...I also would like to acquire one. Suppose for to bear in mind the servicing cost and longevity....but, its such a good looking watch
@@StruanRobertson29 Mine sat in a safety deposit box for decades. Un-wound, un-worn, un-loved. When I got it I took it in for service. $250 including having the frequency regulated. I just picked it up after not having worn it for a year or so. Still keeps good time (+ or - 5 to 8 seconds a day), easy to wind, runs great. If you look around you can find good examples (FYI, mine is not for sale) for under $1K.
You bought an Ultra! 😱 very very cool! And I love your take on Apple. I think you’re absolutely right - they do test the watch industry. Which is GOOD! There is nothing to be frightened of. It meets such a different need than a mechanical watch. Some people (like me!) won’t want a computer on the wrist. 🙈 but the defensiveness of watch geeks when it comes to Apple comes off soooo insecure. 😂🙈 no need to be insecure!
Agreed!
I am a huge watch fan and I love the apple watch ultra. I bought it and wear it even though I used to own a black ceramic GMT, and now its kinda hard to justify buying back into rolex again LOL
Not going to lie, I also picked up an Ultra. I love it! The Root beer is gorgeous! Your grandfathers watch is pure class.
Congratulations on the GMT Master, Adrian. The Root Beer is one of my all-time grails. Well done.
The Rootbeer is the best looking Rolex IMHO. I'm on the Everwait list at my AD for it, as well as the Pepsi Stainless. Whichever arrives first will be the one I go with but I am really hoping it will be the Rootbeer!
The Seamaster is stunning!
Vintage watches are just so class.
Lovely video, Adrian with an unusual but not bizarre contrast of three completely different watches. Thank you 😊 🙏
ps I hesitated to get the Ultra watch because I felt it was a bit bigger than my wrist might handle, so will be interested to hear more from you on that one…
I got myself a Series 8 instead. Smaller and yet does most things I wanted. Will be interesting to hear your review & see it on your wrist.
Insane how you seem to whip out these videos with ease. Don’t shy away from doing a gmt video. Make it personal. Not specs
Thanks mate. And I think I will do the GMT video.
All fantastic choices, but I must say the Omega is my favourite 👍
Wait what happened to your white dial Omega 300M diver?! You loved that one Adrian!!!
Did you sell your seamaster and explorer II?
I still have them. Although I don’t wear my SMP much anymore.
Beautiful GMT Master! I find the GMT function one of the most useful complications!
Watchmaker here.
Interesting trio you got there , i like it!👍
I recently got the Ultra as my first smartwatch after years of reluctance, but im glad i waited for this. Hope you enjoy yours!
I also have that Omega actually. If it’s the same year as mine ,it is a 1967. Not much were made of that combination, the plating is G40. Get yours serviced, it will keep time like your Rolex! Vintage Omega's are very durable!👌
I think I speak for most of us, when I say we would really like to see an in depth video of the Rootbeer. It’s my favourite
What I love about Adrian’s watch collection is that it is his style. I am a huge fan of the boring stuff because well I’m boring also. His watches are what I like to collect also.
The rootbeer is the most underrated Rolex in the catalogue.
I really do not see a Rolex more sexy than Rootbeer, just stunning, everytime I see that watch I'm lost for words really.
@@piercinald it was my first Rolex, and I've added a few more since including some highly desirable one, but none are as objectively gorgeous as my Rootbeer
My father-in-law gifted me a 34mm Rolex from the 60’s and later a 1952 Omega he bought while serving in the British Army. These started my watch journey and are priceless to me, thus glad you featured your grandfather’s Omega as a “love” watch. My Rootbeer also falls into the “lust” category, and I smile whenever I look at it. After two years, the honeymoon ain’t over.
Awesome new watches. I’d consider the Ultra if it was in the 40mm size.
Love the colouring of the Root-beer GMT
I have an Omega Geneve from 1970. Vintage watches are the way to go.
I don’t “hate” Rolex…..I just think most of them are ugly. The Explorer II newer and older versions…are the exception. Those are spot on spectacular! But, the Omega from your grandfather is the classy of the 3. I’d wear that Omega 3 times a week. I recently serviced an older Omega of mine, and when it came back from Omega, they had put it in a VERY classy box as well. I reached out and asked them why (e-mail), and they replied watches over 20 years old get the extra special touch. I think your Omega is the best!
I really love the root beer, and agree there's something special about the combination of colours on this watch
It would be nice to tell us a bit more about how much you’ve spent for the watches and from where did you buy them. Or how you got to the point of buying a specific watch
Great collection of watches right here Adrian. My main question about the Apple watch would be how durable do you think it is against heavy bumps in comparison to a fully mechanical watch? And how do you feel about the watch being so tech orientated (as per phones) that you may want to upgrade every few years?
Now the question is do you wear both the Apple Watch and traditional watch the same time?
This is actually a very good three piece collection. A tool watch with an incredible amount of features, a two tone Rolex sports watch, and an heirloom vintage Omega dress watch. I can’t knock this collection. You can absolutely have an Apple Watch along with mechanical watches. They don’t cancel one another out; it’s both, not either or. How many people who own records and turntables also own iPhones? Same analogy. I own open back hi-fi headphones, along with AirPod Pros, and I see no conflict. Each tool has its own purpose.
Love the strap colour on the Apple Watch, that khaki colour always looks good. I always regret selling my vintage Omega! They are really classy.
I think that emotion you showed in this video is authentic. And i hope your father is ok. I just saw someone really worried about his loved one. Thank you for your work. You were one of my “approves” for first buy of mayor league. I went with Tudor LHD
Why is it possible to dive up to 40 m depth with a 100 m water resistant Apple Watch Ultra and not with a 100 m WR automatic watch ?
patiently waiting for the AppleWatch Ultra review, the B&J version.
I have the same Omega DeVille. It was a presentation watch my dad got in 1976 after 25 years at his employer. Pretty sure it's gold plate as mine has also worn down around the stem. No stop seconds, but it does have a quick date-change feature. Pull the stem out all the way, then push it in back and forth to change the date. You can also manually adjust the date by rotating the hour hand, but I thought that was a pretty cool feature. Very classy. Of all my watches (Aqua Terra, Speedmaster, Seamaster 300) this and the Speedy get the most comments.
Now you have two Rolex with 32xx series movements, have you had any issues? My SD43 is now looking like it needs its second return to RSC under warranty with lower than normal amplitude and losing time. This is well discussed on forums but I have yet to see anyone address it elsewhere. Nobody seems to know for sure if the issue with a prematurely wearing part has been properly addressed by Rolex or if they are just replacing and lubricating. I’ve lost faith in the movement now and have gone back to SD4k with 3135 movement. Curious if you’ve heard or had any experiences. Great vid as always BTW.
I’d love a video on the vintage Omega. I’ve been considering a vintage watch lately but have no idea how to care for or service one. A video maybe not as focused on the watch details but how to use and be careful with a vintage watch would be interesting and provide some different content.
I can see me adding a Steel and Gold watch to my collection.
Don't wear Gold at all, but tried on the Tudor BB S&G. I really liked the warmth the gold element added.
Apologies for the double comment but the Omega is almost certainly Gold Plated. 1. I dont know that Omega ever made a solid gold or alloy case in that time period. 2. the tarnishing is most likely the plating wearing off. If you take it to a jeweler, they can confirm and definitely, do not polish it. it will just turn 'muddy'
My girlfriend recently bought an almost identical Seamaster as her first 'proper' watch and absolutely loves it. It's technically not gold plated, but gold filled, so somewhere in-between plated and solid and does indeed come from the 60s era. Great 3 piece collection though mate, loving the root beer!
Wrong. It is solid 9ct gold. Only solid gold was hallmarked and the Seamaster DeVille of this period was made in 9ct gold not 18ct because the DeVille was the budget range
Similar for me.
Pepsi on oyster, Apple Watch ultra, Seiko 5 GMT
The seamaster is the best watch here....the family history makes it so, bit of your grandfathers energy imprinted on it. Get it serviced and back to good time keeping....you can then enjoy it..that watch deserves to be loved
I think you should indeed do a video on the Rooter! Rolex has been getting quite a lot of hate lately, mainly due to the grey market activity for the last few years. The watches however, are still fantastic and are in fact quality products that deserve to be reviewed. Especially the two-tone Rootbeer, which objectively might be the best modern Rolex... still very sporty, functional, well-built, quality materials as well as just enough hype and just enough subtleness. The perfect recipe for a modern Rolex. Just my opinion.
Omega Seamaster vintage or Deville are one of my all time favourite watches.
Oh the Omega wins hands down
Agreed 👍🏻
Love your channel and your take on watches. I added an Apple watch a couple of years ago, and I wear it in the evenings for sleep tracking and occasionally for fitness tracking. It allows me to experience the Apple technology and still allows me to wear my mechanical watches during the day. Lots of similarities between your collection and mine. My first watch was a 1984 Rolex 34mm Gold-Shell Date (15505). I wore that watch daily for over 30 years, before I picked up a full gold 34mm Date (15238). Thats been my daily for the past five years. I recently added my lust watch a bluesy sub (126613).
Did you get the GMT from an AD or grey market?
" a fun watch to have" summed up the hobby pretty well.
did you get the Root Beer at retail?
Adrian, check between the lugs next time you remove the strap from your vintage Omega. It might show gold-filled or solid gold.
Thanks a lot. I’ll have a look 👍🏻
Very keen to know what you make of that Apple Watch mate!
Will you be servicing the Omega dress piece and if so would you send it to Omega's official service centre?
I’d do it locally. I wouldn’t want anything cosmetically done to the watch. Just the movement cleaned and oiled.
I’m with you on the “curiosity!” I’ve been staying away out of respect for my traditional watches…because I know those would go to the wayside. Interested to see your deeper dive into the new Apple Watch, as your prospective will be informative!
I got an Ultra too and like the way you have put the specs sheet for mechanical watches
Your Seamaster DeVille will be 18k due to the hallmarks. The Goldcapped didn’t have the caseback covered in Gold.
I had a 166020 in 18k Gold, iconic design and lovely to wear.
That’s cool to hear. Thanks for the info 👍🏻
I have that EXACT same Omega Seamaster DeVille. And it was my grandfather's! It's my most cherished watch. And it is indeed gorgeous. My grandpa wore it with a twist-o-flex strap 😆 It has a nice Cartier strap on it now.
Your grandfather’s Omega Seamaster is almost exactly the same as the one my grandfather had about half a century ago, passed down to me. Mine has black inserts in the hands and hour markers.
100% solid gold, you don’t get hallmarks like that on gold filled or gold plate omega. Probably 18k or 14k gold.
Thanks mate. 👍🏻
Please do a video about the rootbeer Adrian. It's a cool watch and your video style makes it even more interesting.
Seamasters case looks to be 9ct gold. Love that one! My grandfather has one very similar and I can never take my eyes off it! Love the collection
I’d personally rather see an in-depth on the Omega Seamaster and maybe some tips on what to look for when buying a vintage Seamaster. Beautiful watches! Well at least two of them lol
I just got the Apple Watch Ultra specifically because its navigation, crash detection, health sensors, tracking capabilities, and insane ability to take a beating make it the best cycling tool out there...despite what Hodinkee would have you believe about the a $5500 Bremont GMT or vintage Rolex being ideal for your next ride. As a sports watch (and I mean that as a watch for wearing while participating in sports, not as the genre of watch designs that have nothing to do with actual activities), it's unbeatable, but I hate wearing in any other situation due to the size, the design, and that my general inclination is for less digital noise in my life, not more. But if you're actually outside sweating, it's a brilliant piece of tech at a completely reasonable price.
This vintage Omega Seamaster de Ville is actually solid gold, so congrats on that!
Adrian, how do you incorporate the Apple Watch with the Rolex? I’m an avid Garmin Fenix wearer, addicted to the metrics but long for analogue. I picked up a cheap Invicta to try and work on this but I still find it difficult to break the smartwatch hold 😢
Have you checked out the new Google Pixel Watch its a beauty!
Theres nothing nicer than a two tone sports Modell. The Rootbeer suits you really well, rock and enjoy Adrian. AW ultra for sure is tempting, great update overall, was surprised about the omega, such a cool watch, omega vintage for sure is tempting and as its from your grandpa, well, it doesn’t get better. Have a nice Sunday, cheers.
How do you get the money for your watches?
Given the breadth of capabilities, including health monitoring, good manufacturing quality, comfort on the wrist and sensible €1000 price tag, I see the Apple Watch Ultra becoming the timepiece of choice for the majority. As the current model is already for a lot of people
Watch people will own IWC, Breitling, Rolex, Omega, may be even Patek, but will rock Apple night and day, because that is what this device is built for.
Jason Heaton with his vintage Doxa will remain the only watch celebrity faithful to mechanical hearts. And I will cherish my Sinn556 for a few good years, being proud to be among the few custodians of exclusive balance wheel appreciation.
You should check out the apple link bracelet for the apple watches. It’s remarkable how you can adjust the links on the fly. And how thin the clasp is.
Hi Adrian, took me a few days to digest your content as a smartwatch was far beyond my imagination what I think is acceptable on my wrist. A couple of days later after I borrowed an Amazfit from my daughter I absolutely share a similar 3 watch collection. Smartwatch as a daily (beside the many complications, the size and weight, I love the fact that you can swap the faces and change the look), a Diver and a dressy piece. Unfortunetly not as exclusive as your No 2 and 3 but I am working on it. 😉 Thx!
What a cool and novel take on a watch collection👍 Like all three of them; they are all present for a good reason.
I had my dad’s 1954 Omega Seamaster serviced by Omega in Switzerland and it now runs +1.0 spd.
Adrian, I always enjoy your videos! I recently got a Seiko Presage SPB165J1 - for me it's 80% of the Grand Seiko SBGH277 for 15% of the price - but I digress... I want to get a leather strap for it and I'm thinking "How do I go about pairing a strap with it? Black? Brown? Tan? Nato? I wish Adrian had a video about Bark & Jack straps and what to think about when pairing it with a watch"
tudor gmt too is so fancy
Their rootbeer is amazing!
@@BarkandJack indeed tudor my favorite brand
I like your content Adrian, and I got (back) into watches thanks to your videos. It even helped me change career paths, oddly enough lol. Anyway, if you read this, thanks for your content and keep it up.
Sup Adrian!
Hope you are well!
What are your thoughts on the previous root beer? The 1675/3 nipple dial
Still trying to figure out if this is a Fender Custom shop strat at the back!
Curious that you have a GMT Master II. You don't then feel this it is too similar to your Explorer II? What holds me back on getting an Explorer II is that I have a GMT Master II. Your thoughts on having too similar items in a collection?
They feel very different to me. The Explorer II is just pure tool watch, whereas the GMT II is more elegant.
Adrian,
Your sincerity is so brilliant.
Your grandfather’s watch is wonderful both as a design icon but also because you now have that link to your past. I have my father’s Garland (I know, readers said, eh?) and it just makes me smile when I handle it, wear it, and think about it. I suspect you already feel the same.
Watches are more than tools, more than mechanical wonders, they are milestones in our lives.
I own a 1944 gold Omega bumper with the predecessor caliber to the 321 , the 28.10 I inherited it from my father who bought it in London during WW2 It looks very much like some of the early Seamasters and is has a 32mm. case showing 3,6,9 and 12 in applied gold arabic numerals. The other hours are marked with applied shark teeth markers( I think that is what they are called). Inside the hour number it has painted markers that mark the seconds. It was recently serviced and still keeps great time.. A question for anyone who knows is that several of the hour markers and shark teeth markers have some very minor of what looks like gold bleeding onto the dial. It is almost imperceptible, but the dial remains a pretty pristine off white. IS this from moisture getting into the case?
A two tone Tudor blackbay39 would be an interesting shout!!
I just picked up CHNR Rootbeer last week from my AD, i honestly think its one of Rolexs nicest watches!
I usually don't like steel/gold Rolexes, but that rootbeer is indeed something different. I also kinda like the 2 tone Yachtmaster 126621 black dial,, similar yet different than the rootbeer. If I had the money I don't know which one I would snag.
How much should I have to pay to get one of those omega?
I have my grandfathers gold Omega Geneve - reminds me of him. Never been serviced but keeps perfect time 🤷
Where can I find good conditioned vintage Omega watches in the UK?
I'm interested in the watch you are wearing during this video. Because I think it's your main watch.
Of those the Omega is undoubtedly the star, I think you'll find with a service it will keep much better time. On my vintage Swiss watches you will see a number like G10 for 10 microns of gold plate or G20 for 20 microns so its easy enough to tell with a loupe if its plated or solid.
What about your new IWC?
Yeh. That was my initial thoughts. I’ve had my pilot Mk XVI for 10 years. I’ve seen one person in that time wearing an IWC on a train sat near me.. we just smiled at each other and we both knew without actually speaking just how much of a watch lover we just witnessed yet the people around us didn’t have a clue, under the radar but total class.
I too wear my grandfather's seamaster. Any info on the strap?
Dude, are you kidding? I speak for us all we love to see what watches you purchase for yourself.
And that root beer, what a stunner!
I just picked up a new bluesy. Our daughter was born last week, I also just turned 40, so wanted a real heavy hitter. Not something bland or boring (like the rest of my watches).
It also makes me smile so much wearing it.
Something about two-tones I guess.
I just got the Tudor root beer a month ago and man… so nice!
Omega is made of solid 14k gold. I have the same model, some of them were also made in 18k. Great piece!
We get it and I enjoy your channel. I think we know your entire watch collection is bigger than (3) watches.
It's good to see these collection videos and was great to see your Rolex Hulk and Kermit comparison videos. Quality of these are superb now also. As the Rolex Hulk is so expensive I bought a Depth Charge submariner the green one which looks very similar (but understand it isn't a rolex! lol)
Would you ever do a review of the Depth Charge Automatic Divers Watch DB106631? Would be good to get your views on this watch. Love that is has ceramic unidirectional bezel, sapphire glass, NH35A Seiko automatic movement, oyster bracelet, screwdown crown and crown guards, fairly decent lume (though not SuperLuminova)
My current beginner collection is -
Daily - Nautica Freeboard NAPFRB001
Occasions and sometimes Daily - Depth Charge Automatic Divers Watch DB106631
Black Tie / Gala events - Seiko Sapphire Titanium 100m (SGG731 i believe...)
This any good as a beginners 3 watch collection??? Keep up the great work with the videos. Enjoy watching them!
What do you think about people that have a smart watch ⌚️ and a Rolex on at the same time?
Brilliant videos as always. Would love to know your thoughts on the prx. I really love the 35mm gold version for its vintage vibes.
Honestly I have an Apple Watch Series 7, and I don’t wear it often. It just doesn’t have any soul. I wear it when I run but not any other time. The Rolex and the Omega are beautiful though.