Talking Watches With Reza Ali Rashidian

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2019
  • Reza Ali Rashidian is the greatest dive watch collector in the world. Full stop. His name might not ring out like Pucci's does in the world of Daytona, or Goldberger's in, well, everything, but he's as serious as they come. He's so serious, in fact that he, along with Mr. Goldberger himself, produced the amazing book A Journey Into The Deep, which looks at the most important Rolex dive watches (available online in the HODINKEE Shop) in history. It is a staple of any serious Rolex or dive watch collectors library - but what most do not know is that Reza owns every single watch in that book. All 132 pages of it.
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Комментарии • 518

  • @jerrymathers11
    @jerrymathers11 4 года назад +1138

    When I was 13, my dad gave me a beating.

    • @MrMike1813
      @MrMike1813 4 года назад +31

      BJJMark seriously thank you for the laugh .needed it

    • @calebbutton1939
      @calebbutton1939 4 года назад +12

      Oh man, I'm with @Mike Mejia - Literally having a good out-loud laugh to myself... Cheers.

    • @hellgato1927
      @hellgato1927 4 года назад +3

      Facts

    • @khushique
      @khushique 4 года назад +43

      Wow did you pass that heirloom down to your kids

    • @jerrymathers11
      @jerrymathers11 4 года назад +47

      @@khushique Why yes. They've all been sufficiently "hand engraved."

  • @robvdent
    @robvdent 4 года назад +984

    I sometimes wonder if Rolex takes itself as serious as watch enthousiasts do

    • @DavidSmith-zu6eu
      @DavidSmith-zu6eu 4 года назад +36

      Gosh I hope not.

    • @gamebred26
      @gamebred26 4 года назад +4

      Absolutely not.

    • @NimsChannel
      @NimsChannel 4 года назад +3

      @128-192 I'd like to buy one but I can get a better value in a different brand. The one I want is up 2500 over 10 years simply because they steadily raised the price of new.

    • @MrJ3
      @MrJ3 4 года назад +13

      I think if they did, they might fall into the trap of catering to the current wants and needs of their clients. Brands should always look ahead, beyond what people expect or desire.

    • @TpEric62
      @TpEric62 4 года назад +1

      It doesn’t

  • @traquakuppler
    @traquakuppler 4 года назад +676

    FINALLY a rich guy that loves vintage Rolex

    • @jootai
      @jootai 4 года назад +15

      Ahahahaha

    • @aaronschen9896
      @aaronschen9896 4 года назад +16

      Lol, and now for something completely different , definitely some cool pieces though

    • @d.h.2145
      @d.h.2145 4 года назад +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @hellgato1927
      @hellgato1927 4 года назад

      Lol

    • @sinjon
      @sinjon 3 года назад +1

      There’s just not enough

  • @minutesecondhour3134
    @minutesecondhour3134 4 года назад +248

    This guys got more stock than most Rolex boutiques

    • @TheDanishSpaceman
      @TheDanishSpaceman 3 года назад +4

      Lol, he's litterally is sitting with the total Rolex steel dive watch production since '53

  • @heminder
    @heminder 4 года назад +574

    May I suggest he add a Rolex to his watch collection.

  • @BCZAR1
    @BCZAR1 4 года назад +62

    When I was 13 I was gifted a "The Rock" WWE action figure. With the permanent eyebrow and belt. There's no way anyone could smell what I was cooking. Jabroni.

  • @Andy-ri1ns
    @Andy-ri1ns 4 года назад +52

    My first reaction was meh. Another Hodinkee video with vintage Rolex. Then I watched it all, wowzer. What a collection, and what a fascinating guy.

    • @Evankaspar
      @Evankaspar 4 года назад +2

      100% the same. The content gets super old after a while, but this guy was really well spoken and interesting.

  • @philipmallory1
    @philipmallory1 4 года назад +138

    I'm glad he's "happy" with his collection and doesn't have a further grail. Dude's got it all. Cool that he realizes it.

    • @kblonden
      @kblonden 4 года назад +6

      PR Mallory A watch collector with no grail-watch left: what a nightmare

    • @rolexandrealestate
      @rolexandrealestate 4 года назад

      PR Mallory well said

  • @ianmedium
    @ianmedium 4 года назад +29

    The gentleman’s depth of knowledge and passion for these is remarkable. He is a worthy curator of this wonderful museum of watches and keeper of history. He is up there with the folks who collect vintage Speedmaster, Timex , Seiko’s and Soviet watches in terms of passion and knowledge for such esoteric subject matter.

  • @Rotten3ullet
    @Rotten3ullet 4 года назад +168

    Welcome to another episode of talking rolexes.

    • @sinjon
      @sinjon 3 года назад

      A. B. Operative word being made

    • @JohnDouille
      @JohnDouille 3 года назад +3

      Rolex is literally the most overrated brand in the history of watch. I can understand having some, but I can't understand calling yourself a "watch enthusiast" and having only rolex lmao

  • @tim4143
    @tim4143 4 года назад +260

    Imagine having a Rolex at 13.

    • @iwannabentley
      @iwannabentley 4 года назад +44

      A customer of mine who I'm doing a speedboat for popped in last week on his way back from College ! hes 18.
      On his wrist he had a 2018 Rolex oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master in Rose Gold (rubber strap)!!! It stopped me in mid conversation about his boat..he said his dad gave it to him.Hes a very humble a nice chap But TBH it made me feel like crap! I work very very hard for myself ,and he has a 26k plus watch just as a gift.. it was stunning tho. Hopefully i can do the same for my son one day.

    • @3essaTV
      @3essaTV 4 года назад +8

      Mercedes mad you will own one, even more the time will come always be patient and always be happy with what you own, there’s always something you have that others wish they have, good luck woth what you’re doing brother

    • @iwannabentley
      @iwannabentley 4 года назад +3

      @@TheWayofGrace89 Thank you. Appreciate the kind words

    • @iwannabentley
      @iwannabentley 4 года назад +9

      @@3essaTV Thank you, I think it's because I'm hitting 40 tomorrow.. That time in my life where you question everything

    • @NicholasAugusta
      @NicholasAugusta 4 года назад +3

      I was 18 when I bought my Submariner. Saved and paid for it myself.

  • @stefanodefilippis2535
    @stefanodefilippis2535 4 года назад +195

    How is this not a 30-minute episode?

    • @chavebomber
      @chavebomber 4 года назад +3

      T D gotta buy that book for $800 to see them all

    • @cameronz717
      @cameronz717 4 года назад +6

      @128-192 do you also think seikos are better?

    • @donjuan150
      @donjuan150 4 года назад +2

      @128-192 Best comment ever!

    • @internettroll7497
      @internettroll7497 4 года назад +1

      @@cameronz717 do u like the herd mentality?

    • @cameronz717
      @cameronz717 4 года назад

      @@internettroll7497 nah. I do like subs though

  • @alainl1211
    @alainl1211 4 года назад +69

    “Whats your first watch?” This rolex.... oh for fucks sake 😂

    • @tryitout-701
      @tryitout-701 3 года назад +2

      rolex used to be way way cheaper.

    • @MaurizioBunkus
      @MaurizioBunkus 2 года назад +6

      @@tryitout-701 Not /that/ cheap

    • @safder007
      @safder007 2 года назад +1

      And he was 13...

    • @bencritchley2005
      @bencritchley2005 2 года назад

      Being 13 and being given a (in his words) a pinnacle watch is barmy. It would ruin your appreciation for anything below that for ever!

  • @Shadetree_Mechanic
    @Shadetree_Mechanic 4 года назад +128

    I like this guy ... I don’t know who he is ... but he seems pretty dope

    • @danielpalacios5124
      @danielpalacios5124 4 года назад +5

      more like tasteless and unoriginal

    • @yashar1995
      @yashar1995 4 года назад

      @@danielpalacios5124 how on earth did you reach that conclusion?

    • @GangBlud
      @GangBlud 4 года назад +7

      @@danielpalacios5124 Taste is in the eyes of the beholder. There's a reason why Rolex is so established, they make amazing watches for a very long time. You don't need to be original, let him like whatever he wants.

    • @danielpalacios5124
      @danielpalacios5124 4 года назад +2

      @@GangBlud Lol the saying is *beauty* is in the eye of the beholder. One's collective interpretations of beauty comprises their taste. You can have shit taste and still consider what you like to be beautiful but taste is for others to rate, hence phrases like "he's got good taste" or "she has a bad taste in music". Also your following sentence equally doesn't make sense...I think you meant to say Rolex *made* amazing bla bla, your current sentence basically says that it takes them a long time to make watches (which also is incorrect lol as they're notorious for their high production volume). Not sure if English isn't your native language or what, but yeah don't be basic.

    • @GangBlud
      @GangBlud 4 года назад +7

      @@danielpalacios5124 Taste is inherently objective. However, the difference is in comparative experiences. If one has seen 10.000 watches, that person will have a better understanding of watches and could better evaluate them. But, that does not change the fact that he thinks that it is beautiful.
      I'm pretty sure that sentence does make sense though. But I should have used started a new sentence.
      There's a reason why the Submariner is so popular and that thousands of other brands have copied the design of it, it's a beautiful watch. That's a fact.

  • @cmcullen
    @cmcullen 4 года назад +22

    This is so calming. Their voices, the music and the cinematography are just lovely.

  • @dis6wood
    @dis6wood 4 года назад +164

    I thought John Mayer had too many Rolexes

    • @user-oc8cl9rd9y
      @user-oc8cl9rd9y 4 года назад +8

      Dalton Woods no such a thing as too many rolexes

  • @iwannabentley
    @iwannabentley 4 года назад +25

    This made my evening..
    I always get a Buzz when a notification about a new new Talking Watches pops up.
    Thank you.

  • @trevbarlow9719
    @trevbarlow9719 4 года назад +58

    Finally, a Rolex collector!

  • @blingblingstarmie-5294
    @blingblingstarmie-5294 4 года назад +42

    That milsub is something else, one of my favorite vintage sports watches with a great story that makes it even more unique
    Great episode as always

  • @seltenfotog3115
    @seltenfotog3115 4 года назад +2

    Great video Hodinkee! I'm quite sure this gentleman is grateful as well to have his collection immortalized this way by non other than Hodinkee! Great collection Reza!

  • @kaushikpawar2111
    @kaushikpawar2111 4 года назад +22

    AFTER BINGE WATCHING ALL OTHER EPISODES, FINALLY A NEW ONE.

  • @rafftime9831
    @rafftime9831 4 года назад +5

    Honestly we need at least an hour plus with this gentleman.

  • @marcello2051
    @marcello2051 4 года назад +50

    Amazing collection of vintage Rolexes, just like all the other previous episodes.

    • @Blackbay1010
      @Blackbay1010 4 года назад

      Marcello Hahahaha every episode. Abundance of Rolex’s or Pateks

    • @tryitout-701
      @tryitout-701 4 года назад +4

      A V10 all of us would buy a ton of Rolexs and pateks if we had the money

  • @Thesupermanning
    @Thesupermanning 4 года назад +28

    Would you like a side of Rolex with your Rolex?

  • @martinjn2920
    @martinjn2920 4 года назад +6

    Wow, what a collection, those watches are awesome, just love the drive and enthusiasm to track down each watch, all those different Pat Pending, the dial progression, superb. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RT8473
    @RT8473 4 года назад +14

    No wonder it's so difficult to buy submariner these days. He bought them all

  • @torabp3907
    @torabp3907 4 года назад +8

    Always love talking watches episodes

  • @RyanWilliams-os6xw
    @RyanWilliams-os6xw 4 года назад +1

    Well curated collection... he is collector and the journey for him is about knowledge.... great choice from Hodinkee to feature him... looking forward to the next Talking Watches

  • @MartyP-lr7vw
    @MartyP-lr7vw 4 года назад +1

    Listening to the excited tone of Mr Rashidian makes one take a new view of these pieces !

  • @minarafla9026
    @minarafla9026 4 года назад +1

    I love these videos. The history behind each piece & passion is inspiring!

  • @ambroseathello
    @ambroseathello 3 года назад

    Probably my favorite episode of talking watches. Absolute dedication to collecting 👏

  • @TomasEriksson001
    @TomasEriksson001 4 года назад +11

    Amazing as always, production quality is extraordinary. Reza is a cool gentleman with an amazing collection.

  • @rbeneveds
    @rbeneveds 4 года назад +4

    Love hearing his excitement for all of his Watches!

  • @SG-Photography
    @SG-Photography 4 года назад +1

    Ben,, you nailed it with this episode. This is the pinnacle of talking watches.

  • @robpeters2296
    @robpeters2296 4 года назад +1

    What a fabulous episode with a brilliant collector !

  • @deltropico7
    @deltropico7 4 года назад +4

    Knocking it out the park, as always!

  • @Joacimbylehn
    @Joacimbylehn 4 года назад +6

    This is an amazing collection. But I still can’t take my eyes of Ben’s Aquanaut. It’s just such a sleek yet blingy piece. I absolutely love it.

  • @ClassicalProtestant
    @ClassicalProtestant 4 года назад

    What a great episode...a rich collector, however, has layman’s enthusiasm about his collection: LOVE IT!!!!!

  • @williamstalvey6920
    @williamstalvey6920 4 года назад

    My hero, this gentleman...love vintage, love beat up divers, great video...thanks for posting this.

  • @StrapaWatch
    @StrapaWatch 4 года назад +1

    WOW! What a great show Ben and team. Truly loved seeing Reza's amazing Rolex collection! I just started my own RUclips channel, and you guys were my initial inspiration. In fact, it was the 2nd episode with John Mayer. Since then I think I've seen all of your shows. You are the benchmark and I'm a huge fan. Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @rodneymullen1217
    @rodneymullen1217 4 года назад

    The host communication skill is outstanding. Engaging, honest and make every guest is special

  • @cedarcanoe
    @cedarcanoe 4 года назад +1

    Unseen. Thank you Hodinkee.

  • @maxlyca230
    @maxlyca230 4 года назад

    Amazing video, loved every minute. Congratulations Mr Rashidian on your beautiful collection. Proud to be an Iranian.

  • @Daniel-xn6os
    @Daniel-xn6os 4 года назад

    I didn't know how long I've been waiting for this episode until I saw the video. Ben Clymer at the helm and and a collection that is exactly my taste. Perfect episode!!!!

  • @DuyLongBui
    @DuyLongBui 4 года назад +16

    I can smell where all the Subs for the Submariner Reference Points came from

  • @Geoduck.
    @Geoduck. 4 года назад

    What an experience to view all those lovely Subs together.
    I'm impressed Reza kept his first watch. Mid 1960's I was given a youth Timex. I wish I had kept that watch.

  • @smr32061
    @smr32061 4 года назад +1

    Great video episode! What an amazing Rolex Submariner and Sea Dweller collection!

  • @itswale
    @itswale 4 года назад

    A beautiful collection, and a fascinating conversation. 10mins is not enough...

  • @williamstalvey6920
    @williamstalvey6920 4 года назад

    Nothing cooler, better than the extreme dive watches....love the look, the patina and the value....cant beat it

  • @kevinmorrice
    @kevinmorrice 4 года назад +6

    ROLEX: which rolex would you like
    RASHIIDIAN: yes

  • @lucioledizerot196
    @lucioledizerot196 4 года назад +2

    First time I'm not disappointed to see a Rolex only collection, since the focus and the theme show passion and interest, not just the goal of hoarding expensive watches for expensiveness' sake.

  • @theoverlord1925
    @theoverlord1925 2 года назад +1

    Great video, fantastic collection and what a cool dude! So friendly and full of great personality .

  • @CleverSmart123
    @CleverSmart123 4 года назад +2

    Extremely diverse collection, very special. It really helped me fall asleep.

  • @rodrigogutierrezreyes4702
    @rodrigogutierrezreyes4702 4 года назад +1

    Ok, I just have to say this is simply AMAZING!

  • @adibee88
    @adibee88 3 года назад

    This gentleman has the most thorough Rolex watch collection I have ever seen in my life!
    I'm going to locate and purchase his book. I love reading about the historical aspects of particular watch companies more so Rolex and TUDOR because WITHOUT Rolex, my favorite brand would not exist.

  • @WatchSociety
    @WatchSociety 4 года назад +2

    Fantastic video, excellent content!

  • @mrwhitespaleking5190
    @mrwhitespaleking5190 4 года назад +2

    Ok, that was a very good interview.

  • @asif9326
    @asif9326 4 года назад

    what a collection. Mind blowing, wish the vid was longer though.

  • @benetthomasjohn9855
    @benetthomasjohn9855 4 года назад +4

    His Voice is just 🔥

  • @felipesancho7259
    @felipesancho7259 4 года назад +1

    Ben´s face when he tries the watch is the reason Hodinkee is so great and successful!

  • @adriantorrres6759
    @adriantorrres6759 4 года назад

    Amazing....just amazing! Great job!

  • @untakenname8241
    @untakenname8241 2 года назад

    Gotta love when you see your favourite watch ever at the start of a collection video

  • @specialkfouryou
    @specialkfouryou 4 года назад +1

    Such a amazing if very focused collection built on a real passion. Great when Ben asked to try on the Deep Sea Special, so cool!

  • @jcktimeless9277
    @jcktimeless9277 4 года назад +1

    This is the most amazing, boring (in a good way), and beautiful watch collection that I have seen. Great video and it is nice to see that this gentleman is truly passionate about his collection.

  • @phernz1123
    @phernz1123 4 года назад +2

    Amazing video as always, as a dive watch enthusiast this is pure gold. By the way, we need Ben back on instagram!

  • @watchgeek3977
    @watchgeek3977 3 года назад

    These watches are so unique from each other. Look so different, different colors, materials, some with one red line text others with 2. Some with "this" written underneath the case back which others written with "that". And if I see anyone wearing any one of this watch, I would without doubt say this person is someone very important.

  • @TheArtofBlues
    @TheArtofBlues 4 года назад +1

    That first Rolex half dome is very representative of our world. ;-)

  • @monkeynatham
    @monkeynatham 4 года назад +26

    this is fucking nuts. awesome awesome collection and cool to show how on-theme a collection can be!

  • @cheezybred
    @cheezybred 4 года назад +1

    This, this is a collection.

  • @webbezzy
    @webbezzy 4 года назад

    A great man with an amazing dive watch collection.

  • @rogerparis
    @rogerparis 4 года назад

    Always the highest quality people and production values.

  • @mikewedgwood697
    @mikewedgwood697 Год назад

    i love how passionate people get with their watches like a child showing another children their cool new toy

  • @andrewgiblin3468
    @andrewgiblin3468 3 года назад

    Amazing video!!

  • @mib5001
    @mib5001 4 года назад

    great collection, incredible watches. nice vid

  • @yoadhakim8614
    @yoadhakim8614 4 года назад

    great video ben! missing a deepsea deep blue in the collection. beside that - its perfect

  • @votoms888
    @votoms888 4 года назад +1

    Wow,his first Oyster Date look fresh out of the box. Great collection.

  • @scherzandokarasu6353
    @scherzandokarasu6353 4 года назад

    I love that of all of his stupendous collection his daily wearer is his Millsub. That's what I rock too. He's a man after my own heart.

  • @jasperhoek8304
    @jasperhoek8304 4 года назад +51

    Never clicked so fast!

  • @kostasp1137
    @kostasp1137 4 года назад

    Very informative, thanks

  • @seattlegrrlie
    @seattlegrrlie Год назад

    Thank you, these are so REAL... true, honest tool watches with history and function.

  • @MrAristaeus
    @MrAristaeus 4 года назад

    This man doesn’t have a subconscious... he has a SUBMARINAROUS.
    Fascinating if slightly terrifying collection which commands respect.
    Bravo.

  • @farshidrahmani6262
    @farshidrahmani6262 4 года назад +7

    Great episode, I love the Iranian reference.
    In Iran, My dad gave me a Seiko 5 which was the coolest thing for me and
    Started my love of watches.

  • @seangoudarzi4268
    @seangoudarzi4268 4 года назад

    Very nice collection. The story about the Iranian sub was very interesting and cool.

  • @ehsandarian2301
    @ehsandarian2301 4 года назад

    Well done hodinkee.should’ve dove into more details about some of them though

  • @jsnyder0512
    @jsnyder0512 4 года назад

    Love these talking watches. You should do one with Mike Wood.

  • @kevinwilliams5148
    @kevinwilliams5148 4 года назад

    What a great collection 😍

  • @edjustice7755
    @edjustice7755 4 года назад

    Bravo....thank you for a great video. Being a car guy too....I love the 911 reference.

  • @nathanrowalnd3375
    @nathanrowalnd3375 4 года назад

    Ah yes, the highlight of me week for watches

  • @paulg9815
    @paulg9815 4 года назад +1

    What a collection!

  • @garylawton230
    @garylawton230 4 года назад +6

    That is some collection! I think if I had that kind of money though I would have more variety from many brands and not just one! 🤓

    • @clausborg77
      @clausborg77 4 года назад +1

      Yes but I think this guy just buy the most difficult ones, he must have a very high reputation amongst top collectors I think 🤔 he likes competition he says.

  • @Comicart1981
    @Comicart1981 4 года назад

    Great video

  • @greaterbayareahero1401
    @greaterbayareahero1401 4 года назад

    Any of the video Ben does is very inspiring and he seems to have the most interesting guests.

  • @sarawhite8488
    @sarawhite8488 3 года назад +1

    I have a rare, discontinued, 2019 114060 on my wrist as I read this.
    Reza, if you're reading this and spluttering out your coffee: yes, some 114060s have survived, despite all evidence to the contrary, but alas no, it's not for sale.

  • @rsb__
    @rsb__ 4 года назад +23

    This guy's sounds a bit like Anton Chigurh talking about watches...

    • @godwolf2090
      @godwolf2090 4 года назад +4

      RSB call it!

    • @Dunkaroos248
      @Dunkaroos248 4 года назад

      Yes exactly. But he’s so cool

    • @antonchigurh4125
      @antonchigurh4125 4 года назад +1

      I agree..

    • @Roadjull
      @Roadjull 4 года назад

      I was looking for this EXACT comment.

    • @severoromo640
      @severoromo640 4 года назад

      RSB You nailed it. That’s the first thing I thought.

  • @rogertoledo478
    @rogertoledo478 4 года назад

    Splended collection.

  • @MelvinPoh
    @MelvinPoh 4 года назад

    Fantastic!

  • @adamsridge8263
    @adamsridge8263 3 года назад

    What an amazing collection

  • @marioguzman4623
    @marioguzman4623 3 года назад +1

    When I was 13 ... I’m still dreaming on getting my hands on submariner...

  • @darrencain1092
    @darrencain1092 4 года назад

    ....and I wonder why I can't find a good vintage sub/seadweller... THIS DUDE HAS THEM ALL!!!!

  • @glennpowell3444
    @glennpowell3444 4 года назад +1

    Wow.I have worked hard and all that and love watches. Daft thing is in my 50,s and a bit now my trusty timekeeper is a Casio mrw200? Wouldn't have it any other way? Just a practical lad to the end? Cheers.