Totally agree with you, Tony. I have been collecting a few Swatch watches recently and one of them is a light blue moon watch, which I like its color. Swatch watches are extremely comfortable to wear and even with a childish look and feel, which make it more fun to wear for me.
Your the Man Tony…! Love watching your videos… You just love watches and you like talking and sharing about it… It’s great 👍 Keep on Keeping On…! 5 Stars… Greg in IN….. PS Love that Zenith pilot you’ve been sporting!
As usual you made very good points. Nico had said he liked the watch but not the price of the SWATCH collaborations. I had a friend in college and he became an engineer. He started with a really high paying job building Nuclear power plants. One of the rules was that you could not take anything of value to work in case of an accident. He religiously wore a swatch, which he loved , for at least 7 years. No one could argue that it wasn't tremendous value for the money. Its funny he was ,making a lot of money and didn't care what people thought and like a lot of professions (Doctors, Nurses, Police and Correctional Officers, etc) its the perfect tool for the situation. A Watch can be a tool and also be a companion - it's a very individual thing. Im working on a question for next week - 'worst watch decisions' but I promise I won't ask anything about that night in Mexico (LOL)
Dude, I couldn’t agree more. I really never understood why everyone gets so uptight with these swatch collabs. This is what swatch has always done. They make plastic, colourful watches with different themes. The only difference is that now their collaborations are with swatch group companies. To be honest I’m surprised they didn’t think of it sooner and I hope they keep doing it with other swatch group brands. I’ve had a bunch of swatches and a still have a working swatch irony that’s over 20 years old. I haven’t got the moonswatch or the scuba fifty fathoms, but only because I have way too many watches. But I’m sure that I’ll pick one up sooner or later. Great channel dude. Love your perspective on these topics.
Great thoughts and passion Tony. I completely agree. Just like you, I own both the MoonSwatch and Swifty Fathoms. I also own several Rolex and JLCs. I believe the cheap and luxury watches can exist in a collection together. At first, like all other watch snobs I didn't agree or like the idea of these plastic recreations. But this was a sentiment based on social media negative press. Mostly from haters who have not had hands on with the watch. However, now having been able to buy them from my local Swatch boutique I enjoy them as a fun watch and I get it. It's a different feeling when I'm wearing my luxury watches. My Rolexes for example are too serious and people feel intimidated by the brand to an extent of awkward reverse snobbery. I would even say I feel an air of jealousy and animosity, which doesn't make the Rolex feel fun to wear. I still love Rolex. I grew up with the brand and aspired to own one throughout my childhood. My family and relatives wore the brand and I always worked hard to afford them as an adult. But as a genuine watch enthusiast I think you have to be prepared to buy what you like and wear what you buy with a passion. I can equally enjoy wearing a $15k Rolex as much as a $400 Swatch. I'm really fed up with the snobbery of new collectors who bring in their hatred toxic opinions. It has destroyed the once fun collecting hobby. In my 20 years of watch collecting I've collected hundreds of watches and met a lot of people in the hobby. Snobs and elitists but I can say honestly that the MoonSwatch has been the watch which has brought the most fun and an international community together. I've met new and experienced enthusiastic collectors from all over the world. It is so refreshing to see and meet new watch collectors. Even the flippers are an interesting breed. I was at the launch of both the MoonSwatch & FF and I think nothing on an international level felt more exciting except when my home city hosted the Olympic games. Truly. Last month I attended a vintage watch meetup group. I found they were a bunch of snooty old farts that hate the Swatch collabs. Stuck in their old ways. Digging through vintage trash watches that costs thousands to restore and 6 months for watchmakers to repair. And here they were whinging about a $400 watch. Bearing in mind half these guys will be dead when their vintage pieces complete a full service. Talk about fast fashion! Yes, it is a disposable mass produced item. But most things are. Just look at your designer sneakers or your toothbrush. They all end up in landfill too. Life's too short. Wear and enjoy what you like before you become landfill yourself
@@mettagirl1 Cheers! Also forgot to mention the buying experience with these Swatches. Although frustrating that they make you queue in line for their Instagram feed, even though they know you'll miss out. Once you get to speak with them I have found the Swatch staff are friendly and helpful. I dress like Tony on most occasions, baseball cap and tee. I don't feel out of place in the Swatch boutique and they're happy to chat. Whereas most other luxury watch boutiques you find them dressed like missionaries sent from God. Suit, tie and and a pretentious attitude as if they forgot to remove the coat hanger from their suit when they got dressed to come in for work.
I bought mine in Dallas. I had gotten up early to see all the hype and any potential chaos. I had no intentions of buying one. When I got there, I realized I was one of the first 50 so I said “why not?” Why not be part of the experience. When you are a watch enthusiast/collector, why would I get a conservative color like blue or white? Swatch is about fun and colors. So I picked the green Indian Ocean. Are the watches overpriced? Yes, however it’s a better watch than the moonswatch.
The best quality Swatch was the Irony Body & Soul. Cast stainless steel case and bracelet with a de-specced ETA movement. Mine lasted almost 30 years without a service. It was also sealed, but I think there were ways for a watchmaker to repair it. £165 I think it was when it was last available. Of course, with the Blancpain X Swatch you are paying for the name and the looks only. If £340 was not much money for me, I would probably get one or two.
I read somewhere on the Internet that the Sistem 51 is good for 10 years. Which I think would be worth it, but if it last a year, that's a tough one to swallow.
There are so many haters out there....I can't remember exactly what you said in a recent video:If you're going to cry, don't buy! You're right about that, and about people missing the point of these. They're just meant to be fun!
Tony, thank you for the video. I was able to recently pick up the Moonswatch Pluto, Saturn, and Mars. It’s one per customer. So I had my wife and a kind gentleman from the mall came with us to get all three. I think they are very nice. On another note, what is your thoughts on the Rolex Pepsi. I’ve been on the waitlist for 2 1/2 years and I hear the rumors that Rolex will discontinue the model due to the difficulty of making the bezel. Any thoughts?
Worst watch decisions …. Your recent advice (which was awesome) on Shinola and the really critical Swatch swatch reviews made me think about watches you buy that bring about collectors regret. The first category is any regrets on a watch you let go? Amy regrets on a watch you could of bought but choose not to? For the watch ball- Is there any watch brand that gives you the icks - just doesn’t speak to you and have no interest.?
Yeah I love the live record I think it's a night in San Francisco with Paco Al Di Meola and shit I can't remember the author guy amazing recording I've been lucky enough to work with Al Di Meola before to watch him play 15 ft away on stage is something to behold
the moonswatch and blancpain swatch are great watches and fun to wear and get lots of compliments. here's a tip though, try to research the specs of the watch you are trying to talk about, don't guess; it's a turn off. a shorter, on point format, like having a script and fluid speaking is a lot more pleasant to listen to
That's what I've been hearing it stands for, but I want to say when I was a teenager in the 80's they said it was the words Swiss and Watch put together.
The Swatch collaboration plastic toys are absolutely not worth the asking price. Far better watches are easily available. Somehow I still bought 4? I never said I was a genius with money…
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Your channel is honestly very refreshing man, keep doing you!
Thank you! I appreciate it. 🤙🤙
Totally agree with you, Tony. I have been collecting a few Swatch watches recently and one of them is a light blue moon watch, which I like its color. Swatch watches are extremely comfortable to wear and even with a childish look and feel, which make it more fun to wear for me.
Awesome man! Enjoy all of your watches! 🤙🤙
Your the Man Tony…! Love watching your videos… You just love watches and you like talking and sharing about it… It’s great 👍 Keep on Keeping On…! 5 Stars… Greg in IN….. PS Love that Zenith pilot you’ve been sporting!
Thank you! I really appreciate that! 🤙🤙🎃🎃
As usual you made very good points. Nico had said he liked the watch but not the price of the SWATCH collaborations. I had a friend in college and he became an engineer. He started with a really high paying job building Nuclear power plants. One of the rules was that you could not take anything of value to work in case of an accident. He religiously wore a swatch, which he loved , for at least 7 years. No one could argue that it wasn't tremendous value for the money. Its funny he was ,making a lot of money and didn't care what people thought and like a lot of professions (Doctors, Nurses, Police and Correctional Officers, etc) its the perfect tool for the situation. A Watch can be a tool and also be a companion - it's a very individual thing. Im working on a question for next week - 'worst watch decisions' but I promise I won't ask anything about that night in Mexico (LOL)
Vey cool story. And, thank you! I don’t know anything about that not in Mexico…um, I don’t even No what a “Mexico” is..😂😂
I was just joking- nothing really behind the innuendo - Hey did you post the new Mexican place @@talkingtimepieceswithtony
@@gordonharwell2472 I know man. All good. I always appreciate your comments and questions. 🤙🤙🎃🎃
Dude, I couldn’t agree more. I really never understood why everyone gets so uptight with these swatch collabs. This is what swatch has always done. They make plastic, colourful watches with different themes. The only difference is that now their collaborations are with swatch group companies. To be honest I’m surprised they didn’t think of it sooner and I hope they keep doing it with other swatch group brands. I’ve had a bunch of swatches and a still have a working swatch irony that’s over 20 years old. I haven’t got the moonswatch or the scuba fifty fathoms, but only because I have way too many watches. But I’m sure that I’ll pick one up sooner or later.
Great channel dude. Love your perspective on these topics.
Awesome! And, thank you! 🤙🤙
Tony you just explained the secret to watch collecting happiness….. buy what you like and wear it. Your loving the dream Bro, Congrats
Thanks man! I appreciate it! 😊🤙🤙🎃🎃
I bought a 1990 scuba jelly bubble a few months ago and I love it now like I loved it when I was a kid!
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I don’t mind the watches and the hype around them. I just don’t like that they are disposable watches
Yeah, but that’s Swatch. 🤷😊🤙🤙
Love you being here. Breath of fresh air.
Gonna Troll those colours though lol 😉
Love my MoonSwatches and hope to get an Atlantic someday 😈
Thanks man. I had the Atlantic for a day. My sister sent me the wrong one by accident. I love the blue as well!
Great thoughts and passion Tony. I completely agree.
Just like you, I own both the MoonSwatch and Swifty Fathoms. I also own several Rolex and JLCs. I believe the cheap and luxury watches can exist in a collection together.
At first, like all other watch snobs I didn't agree or like the idea of these plastic recreations. But this was a sentiment based on social media negative press. Mostly from haters who have not had hands on with the watch. However, now having been able to buy them from my local Swatch boutique I enjoy them as a fun watch and I get it. It's a different feeling when I'm wearing my luxury watches. My Rolexes for example are too serious and people feel intimidated by the brand to an extent of awkward reverse snobbery. I would even say I feel an air of jealousy and animosity, which doesn't make the Rolex feel fun to wear. I still love Rolex. I grew up with the brand and aspired to own one throughout my childhood. My family and relatives wore the brand and I always worked hard to afford them as an adult. But as a genuine watch enthusiast I think you have to be prepared to buy what you like and wear what you buy with a passion. I can equally enjoy wearing a $15k Rolex as much as a $400 Swatch. I'm really fed up with the snobbery of new collectors who bring in their hatred toxic opinions. It has destroyed the once fun collecting hobby. In my 20 years of watch collecting I've collected hundreds of watches and met a lot of people in the hobby. Snobs and elitists but I can say honestly that the MoonSwatch has been the watch which has brought the most fun and an international community together. I've met new and experienced enthusiastic collectors from all over the world. It is so refreshing to see and meet new watch collectors. Even the flippers are an interesting breed. I was at the launch of both the MoonSwatch & FF and I think nothing on an international level felt more exciting except when my home city hosted the Olympic games. Truly.
Last month I attended a vintage watch meetup group. I found they were a bunch of snooty old farts that hate the Swatch collabs. Stuck in their old ways. Digging through vintage trash watches that costs thousands to restore and 6 months for watchmakers to repair. And here they were whinging about a $400 watch. Bearing in mind half these guys will be dead when their vintage pieces complete a full service. Talk about fast fashion!
Yes, it is a disposable mass produced item. But most things are. Just look at your designer sneakers or your toothbrush. They all end up in landfill too. Life's too short. Wear and enjoy what you like before you become landfill yourself
Dude! Thank you! I agree with you and, I really appreciate the effort you put into your comment! Enjoy and keep on collecting! All the best! 🤙🤙😊😊🎃🎃
So many great points made here 😁!
@@mettagirl1 thank you. 🎃🎃🎃🎃
@@mettagirl1 Cheers! Also forgot to mention the buying experience with these Swatches. Although frustrating that they make you queue in line for their Instagram feed, even though they know you'll miss out. Once you get to speak with them I have found the Swatch staff are friendly and helpful. I dress like Tony on most occasions, baseball cap and tee. I don't feel out of place in the Swatch boutique and they're happy to chat. Whereas most other luxury watch boutiques you find them dressed like missionaries sent from God. Suit, tie and and a pretentious attitude as if they forgot to remove the coat hanger from their suit when they got dressed to come in for work.
You've said it,👏, and those who complaints are the ones who don't even have a watch
I bought mine in Dallas. I had gotten up early to see all the hype and any potential chaos. I had no intentions of buying one. When I got there, I realized I was one of the first 50 so I said “why not?” Why not be part of the experience. When you are a watch enthusiast/collector, why would I get a conservative color like blue or white? Swatch is about fun and colors. So I picked the green Indian Ocean. Are the watches overpriced? Yes, however it’s a better watch than the moonswatch.
Awesome man! I completely agree with your perspective! Enjoy the green! That was my favorite when I first saw it, but then chose yellow. 🤙🤙
The best quality Swatch was the Irony Body & Soul. Cast stainless steel case and bracelet with a de-specced ETA movement. Mine lasted almost 30 years without a service. It was also sealed, but I think there were ways for a watchmaker to repair it. £165 I think it was when it was last available. Of course, with the Blancpain X Swatch you are paying for the name and the looks only. If £340 was not much money for me, I would probably get one or two.
I had one of those when it first came out. Loved it. I gave it away though.
Good take, Tony. They’re fun good looking watches. As a newbie to watches and fan of the FF, I’d get one
Cool! 🤙🤙
I read somewhere on the Internet that the Sistem 51 is good for 10 years. Which I think would be worth it, but if it last a year, that's a tough one to swallow.
My first one didn’t last. I’m a little skeptical on the lifespan of the 51.
Those Swatches are super cool … perfect collector items for true watch lovers.
I agree! And, thanks man! 😊🎃🎃🤙🤙
There are so many haters out there....I can't remember exactly what you said in a recent video:If you're going to cry, don't buy! You're right about that, and about people missing the point of these. They're just meant to be fun!
Exactly! 🤙🤙
Like what you said to each there own. With all due respect for those that love Swatch.
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Tony, thank you for the video. I was able to recently pick up the Moonswatch Pluto, Saturn, and Mars. It’s one per customer. So I had my wife and a kind gentleman from the mall came with us to get all three. I think they are very nice. On another note, what is your thoughts on the Rolex Pepsi. I’ve been on the waitlist for 2 1/2 years and I hear the rumors that Rolex will discontinue the model due to the difficulty of making the bezel. Any thoughts?
Hey man! Cool. Enjoy those! I’ll add your question. 🤙🤙
Thank you for another video 😁
Thank you for watching! 🤙🤙😊😊🎃🎃
Worst watch decisions ….
Your recent advice (which was awesome) on Shinola and the really critical Swatch swatch reviews made me think about watches you buy that bring about collectors regret. The first category is any regrets on a watch you let go? Amy regrets on a watch you could of bought but choose not to? For the watch ball- Is there any watch brand that gives you the icks - just doesn’t speak to you and have no interest.?
Cool! Added! 🎃🎃🤙🤙
Yeah I love the live record I think it's a night in San Francisco with Paco Al Di Meola and shit I can't remember the author guy amazing recording I've been lucky enough to work with Al Di Meola before to watch him play 15 ft away on stage is something to behold
John McLaughlin. Yes! Great record. Al just had a heart attack on stage on Thursday in Romania. He will be okay.
Yeah, I love my old swatch scuba!
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the moonswatch and blancpain swatch are great watches and fun to wear and get lots of compliments. here's a tip though, try to research the specs of the watch you are trying to talk about, don't guess; it's a turn off. a shorter, on point format, like having a script and fluid speaking is a lot more pleasant to listen to
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Great T - hirt
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Did you ever watch Pat from Needs Watches?
Miss him. Hope he is ok.
I don’t think I’ve heard of him.
I've been collecting watches for 20 years and TIL swatch stands for "second watch" 🤯
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That's what I've been hearing it stands for, but I want to say when I was a teenager in the 80's they said it was the words Swiss and Watch put together.
@@addicted2baseballrgd21 yeah I always thought it was a word play on Swiss and Watch.
The Swatch collaboration plastic toys are absolutely not worth the asking price. Far better watches are easily available. Somehow I still bought 4? I never said I was a genius with money…
As long as you enjoy them. 🤙🤙
I think the Swatch Fifty Fathoms is only sapphire on the back, and the front is a bio-based plastic
I think so too. 🤙🤙
Good points!
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