David's watches i get watches at that pricepoint that have rich history behind them (i myself want a patek 5204r-001). richard mille to me is just a fashion watch on steroids complete waste of money imo
The relationship between TAG Heuer and McLaren can be explained by the role of Mansour Ojjeh (who recently died) with Mclaren. He was a major stakeholder in McLaren and was from the founding family of the brand TAG. TAG sold off the TAG Heuer brand some time ago, since then no TAG Heuer branding is seen on McLarens.
I've been waiting over 3 years for a Rolex Daytona for over 3 years. In the meantime I've added a Tudor blue Pelagos and a GMT II Batgirl (I like the jubilee bracelet better than the oyster). May add an Explorer II if the anniversary model is released and it looks good. All of these are great investments. A Daytona is $13500 from an AD but now demanding $37K in the aftermarket. Some people prefer not to wait.
I tried on a Rolex Daytona in 2012. Just wasn't my thing and I think they are very, very overhyped. Paul Newmans ghost doesn't help with keeping the prices controlled. I opted for a 50th anniversary Sea-dweller - from an AD - in the end in March of this year. I too bought the blue Pelagos for more of a everyday vibe.
@@henrycollins2478 Forgot about the Bretling Aerospace with the dead battery. Need to send it in for replacement and re-pressurization. About $400 for this as I remember.
Explorer2 'anniversary edition' is already released? But sadly nothing new, just tiny things done to it. A lot hoped for an homage of the classic Explorer
Really enjoyable video. I'm a huge F1 fan and also a wristwatch enthusiast. It's incredible how Richard Mille has really taken over the F1 world. Another F1-related person who wears RM is Martin Brundle. They get even more exposure when he's on camera on Sky.
Yes there is a Girard-Perregaux logo ("GP") on the left arm of Aston Martin drivers' suits, which are the logos of Ravenol, Pirelli, Replay, GP and NetApp.
Gio's blue "watch" is a WHOOP Strap. Pretty intense fitness tracker. I have one of those. Probably one of the few things that F1 drivers have that I have and can afford!
Kym, thanks for the video. If you don't already know, you might be interested in researching Jack Heuer's original involvement in racing and F1 in particular. As I remember he would give away free Heuer watches to drivers if they wear his watches. This was long before TAG's involvement and purchase of Heuer. I join your other fans in congratulating you on the Rolex.
Yet you bought the phone you posted this on? Or paid for the internet or data to make that post? You don’t have 1 dollar for a soda. You should work on your finances👌
@@AP02112 people do give hand me down phones, I saw a homeless dude with an iPhone 5 the other day, and free wifi is easy to find. This isn’t 2011 anymore.
Hey Kym, have you ever taken advantage of claiming back the GST on watch purchases when you go overseas since you travel so often? About to pick up my first Omega in a few weeks and trying to do the same
Great video Kym, absolutely love it. Thanks for doing this, however would have loved to have seen more about Bremont. Great watch company which are often over looked by the watch snobs. Congratulations on the Rolex, I too recently was invited to buy a Rolex after playing the AD game.
Kym, nice grab on the Daytona. That's a really classy watch. I own an eclectic assortment of watches. My grandfather's gold Longines he bought when he made enough money after being a refugee from after the 2nd WW. My Nomos Tangente sport, a Smiths ...I always end up buying stuff I know I will probably never see on other people's arms. You should buy a Russian watch when you are passing through Moscow. Some of them are really funky and inexpensive.
I'd love to see the vintage Longines, I hope it is insured. You can buy Vostock (Russian) watches now, they're made in Lithuania and go by Vostock Europe
@@KymIllman Vostok. Most of them don’t look great but I’ve seen some retro designs they’ve done that look great. Eg meranom.com/en/amphibian-classic/17/vostok-watch-amphibian-classic-170549.html or the komandirskie classic
Once again, another nice video. I like this as a follow up to your last watch video. Curious, do any of the teams/drivers (even lower teams, F2) or even you, use smart watches?
Trying hard not to be jealous...but kudos to you Kym for being in the position to casually drop $18,500 Aussie dollars on a watch that will add to your collection...Cheers
Love that Rolex purchase vid Mille and Hublot are way out of my budget and quite frankly I think their design is not impressive. I love my big bell & Ross BR01 much better. Snagged my wife a 31mm date just in Scottsdale Az and it’s a beauty. Looking forward to the France race and I will “Stay.......”
Huge congrats with your new Daytona 🍾 Enjoy and wear it in good health 🏁 Shame you couldn’t pick it up yourself. Picking up such a watch is a amazing feeling. Word from a panda owner 😉
Actually the Daytona is not that difficult to get (but you do need some history with the dealer ;) ). if you are new to a dealer, suggest you will buy a full gold daydate and they often allow you to directly purchase a Daytona
I have had a TAG F1 Chrono for several years, Orange face. Very few must have been sold because never seen another one anywhere. Love it, and the orange face is a classic, perfect orange, and gets comments when people notice it. Around $1,200 US. My only piece of jewelry/watch after my wedding ring. I don’t baby it - I wear it to work, grabbing stuff at the lumber yard, or just out. Tells the time and that’s what it’s for. Perfect.
Kimi out here flexing wearing a million dollar watch 😂
He’s sponsored by Richard Mille so he didn’t buy the watch… And he only wears it in ”official” team/sponsor events
"Kimi, you like your watch?"
Kimi - "eh"
@@ilcapitano010 you’re telling me kimi raikonnen doesn’t personally own the one of thirty RM-kimi raikonnens?
I mean he was once the top earning athlete in the world...
Antonio’s blue band “watch” is actually a fitness tracker called Whoop.
yep. Probably only one of the few things that highly paid F1 drivers and I, an IT Engineer, have in common.
Some of those watches you barely can actually tell the time on.
you know he ballin when he has 3 daytonas lmao
I think Richard Mille is a personal sponsor for Romain, he has that on his sponsor page in his video
Swiss boi
Yeh he has it on his indycar livery and suit too
I don't understand watches like Richard Mille and others in that price point
David's watches i get watches at that pricepoint that have rich history behind them (i myself want a patek 5204r-001). richard mille to me is just a fashion watch on steroids complete waste of money imo
No shit
The relationship between TAG Heuer and McLaren can be explained by the role of Mansour Ojjeh (who recently died) with Mclaren. He was a major stakeholder in McLaren and was from the founding family of the brand TAG. TAG sold off the TAG Heuer brand some time ago, since then no TAG Heuer branding is seen on McLarens.
Wasn't it some Saudi company that bought it out?
@@djdc81 LVMH bought it.
Just a suggestion. Can you do a video on the special drink bottles all the drivers have and what exactly they drink
Isnt it water?
@@sloppynyuszi I heard some people say they drink something specific to give them the nutrients and minerals the drivers require
@@Screwy23 could be.
You just want to rob it in Kimi face don't you?
Kym's life seems fantastic haha. Love that I found this channel this F1 season.
Same here. Just happened to run across this brilliant channel at the start of the season. Wish I’d discovered it sooner.
I like the video talking about drivers what watch each wear in sport of F1 in 2021.
Funny thing about the gloves ... they're right twice a day!
Gio is wearing a Whoop. Activity tracker that is big in a lot of sports
Surprising that the Swiss F1 team has no watch sponsor.
I've been waiting over 3 years for a Rolex Daytona for over 3 years. In the meantime I've added a Tudor blue Pelagos and a GMT II Batgirl (I like the jubilee bracelet better than the oyster). May add an Explorer II if the anniversary model is released and it looks good. All of these are great investments. A Daytona is $13500 from an AD but now demanding $37K in the aftermarket. Some people prefer not to wait.
I want the batgirl definitely. I have my name down for that
I tried on a Rolex Daytona in 2012. Just wasn't my thing and I think they are very, very overhyped. Paul Newmans ghost doesn't help with keeping the prices controlled. I opted for a 50th anniversary Sea-dweller - from an AD - in the end in March of this year. I too bought the blue Pelagos for more of a everyday vibe.
That’s an incredible collection
@@henrycollins2478 Forgot about the Bretling Aerospace with the dead battery. Need to send it in for replacement and re-pressurization. About $400 for this as I remember.
Explorer2 'anniversary edition' is already released? But sadly nothing new, just tiny things done to it. A lot hoped for an homage of the classic Explorer
Your content is like the first iPhone something that people don't want but need
Kym, the look on your face when you saw the Daytona, was like a young child at Christmas.
Oooo those Richard Mille's are expensive! 🙈 But I have a Casio edifice. ❤️ It is an awesome watch.
Aston Martin too has a watch face on the gloves.
And Girard perregaux's logo on rear view mirrors and also on the fireproof underwear.
Renault engines were rebranded as tag Hauer engines in the last few years of rb and renault relationship.
It was TAG, not tag heuer
Porsche engines were branded TAG in the 80s.
Really enjoyable video. I'm a huge F1 fan and also a wristwatch enthusiast. It's incredible how Richard Mille has really taken over the F1 world. Another F1-related person who wears RM is Martin Brundle. They get even more exposure when he's on camera on Sky.
Anyone else owning a million dollar watch would be absurd to me, but when it’s Kimi it just brings me incredible joy
You forgot to mention the Tag Heuer Monaco is 6 - 7 times more expensive than the other Tag Heuer watch.
Modern Tag Heur is now just a fancy 'Mall watch', much better things out there at the same price point
@@djdc81 ooof! Savage but true.
We always find it funny to watch the F1 drivers scratch their faces every time they have an interview to show off their watch.
Kym your videos are always so well put together and very informational. Thanks again for all the effort you put into your channel. Great content!
Just tripped on to your video. I loved it! And now subscribing 😍
Yes there is a Girard-Perregaux logo ("GP") on the left arm of Aston Martin drivers' suits, which are the logos of Ravenol, Pirelli, Replay, GP and NetApp.
Gio's blue "watch" is a WHOOP Strap. Pretty intense fitness tracker. I have one of those. Probably one of the few things that F1 drivers have that I have and can afford!
Other drivers: get a sponsor for watch
Kimi: has a one off Kimi edition worth a mil
Watches AND F1 in the same video. Heaven.
Congrats on your new watch Kym - so cool seeing your sons pick it up
Really cool video ! Good work. Amazing watches…. 👍🏻😊
Gio's band is fitness tracker, one of my friends has it.
Rolex dealer saying: "You better not flip it", priceless.
Great work as always Kym!
Kimi is the man... Drives F1 cars as a hobby and has his own signature Richard Milles watch.
Alonso has been wearing an rm all year
Aww! Your reaction to getting your watch is everything. I love watched , can only afford 100-400 $ though so I kinda relate
Kym, thanks for the video. If you don't already know, you might be interested in researching Jack Heuer's original involvement in racing and F1 in particular. As I remember he would give away free Heuer watches to drivers if they wear his watches. This was long before TAG's involvement and purchase of Heuer. I join your other fans in congratulating you on the Rolex.
Thanks a bunch. Cheers.
If I had the money, I'd buy dream watch. The tag Heuer Monaco calibre 11.
I'm here thinking I can afford these watches when I can't even buy a soda.
Yet you bought the phone you posted this on? Or paid for the internet or data to make that post? You don’t have 1 dollar for a soda. You should work on your finances👌
@@AP02112 it's a joke bro
@@AP02112 people do give hand me down phones, I saw a homeless dude with an iPhone 5 the other day, and free wifi is easy to find. This isn’t 2011 anymore.
You can get the AT casio my guy
@@angelmissaellizarragagarci105 trueeee
IWC were the first to do the glove thing, someone very clever in their marketing department!
Bell & Ross naming their watch after a fax machine
Spot on
congrats on the daytona
Even Aston Martin gloves have watch faces ⌚ on it.
Love the Titanium Monaco Max was wearing the weekend of his first Monaco win💪💪💪
My favourite topic, finally :D
Sunglasses would be cool also, as some teams have new deals such Haas now using Maui Jim!
Daytona AUD18,500..... Wow what a steel....
Would love to see a video on your watches when you return to Australia
I did one last year. It’s only changed by the addition of one watch so go back and have a look at that one, you’ll enjoy it.
I could imagine Nico Leonard reacting to this
Hey Kym, have you ever taken advantage of claiming back the GST on watch purchases when you go overseas since you travel so often? About to pick up my first Omega in a few weeks and trying to do the same
You are a man of class Kym 🤌🏾 Love your videos!!!!
Cheers.
Great video Kym, absolutely love it. Thanks for doing this, however would have loved to have seen more about Bremont. Great watch company which are often over looked by the watch snobs. Congratulations on the Rolex, I too recently was invited to buy a Rolex after playing the AD game.
Kym, nice grab on the Daytona. That's a really classy watch. I own an eclectic assortment of watches. My grandfather's gold Longines he bought when he made enough money after being a refugee from after the 2nd WW. My Nomos Tangente sport, a Smiths ...I always end up buying stuff I know I will probably never see on other people's arms. You should buy a Russian watch when you are passing through Moscow. Some of them are really funky and inexpensive.
I'd love to see the vintage Longines, I hope it is insured. You can buy Vostock (Russian) watches now, they're made in Lithuania and go by Vostock Europe
I remember reading a story a year or so about Russian watches. Can’t remember the brand though.
@@KymIllman Vostok. Most of them don’t look great but I’ve seen some retro designs they’ve done that look great. Eg meranom.com/en/amphibian-classic/17/vostok-watch-amphibian-classic-170549.html or the komandirskie classic
Richard Mille watches look like something you get off wish for £5.
Except if you understand them then you know they are the furthest thing from that
My girlfriend said the exact same thing...I just don't understand them, nor do I want too.
Giovinazzi has an Whoop fitness strap which is made only in USA and distributed in a couple of selected countries in Europe.
i also always wear my watch on my right arm. I'm like Kimiiiiii :D
Amazing content Kim!
Love your videos amazing work
Congrats on the bloody awesome Daytona, and, thanks again for these bloody awesome videos!
Cheers John. Spread the word hey
@@KymIllman Sure will!
(It's Don, actually. I'll answer to most anything, however)
8>)
Thanks want wearing my glasses. Don.
Oh man that Max picture at 9:27 hahaha
Girard Perregaux's logo is on top of the wing mirrors, on the left of the driver's suits, and on their gloves
Where were you when I was recording this.
@@KymIllman 😂
I am assuming Lando's muggers really liked Richard Mille watches.
Nico should react to this!
I like how you used Lewis’ picture locking up when you said “excitement” 😆
Woww Kimi's watch is the Most Expensive One
Just like in F1, very fine engineering.
Only have a Tag & absolutely love it. My dream watch my wife bought me in Munich 2016. A Formula One Calibre 16.
Been waiting for this one. Thanks Kym. How about a video on the jewellery the drivers wear?
Rolex Daytona 😍
Of course Kym has 3 💪
Once again, another nice video. I like this as a follow up to your last watch video. Curious, do any of the teams/drivers (even lower teams, F2) or even you, use smart watches?
Some of the drivers wear Garmin type watches and I have an Apple Watch because it’s easier to see messages while I’m on track shooting
Lando needs a new one apparently
Antonio is wearing a whoop band used for fitness and recovery tracking
Antonio is wearing a WHOOP fitness tracker.
I want to see what every helmet the drivers use .. especially the brands.
I think Lando at least was given his watch in general rather than just for press stuff since he sadly got mugged for it at the Euro 2020 final.
The Gerard-Perregaux logo is actually on the rear view mirror on the car! Visible from the front
Tag Heuer was owned by a long time minority owner of McLaren, Mansour Ojjeh.
correct
Trying hard not to be jealous...but kudos to you Kym for being in the position to casually drop $18,500 Aussie dollars on a watch that will add to your collection...Cheers
The max picture at 09:28 😆
Love that Rolex purchase vid
Mille and Hublot are way out of my budget and quite frankly I think their design is not impressive. I love my big bell & Ross BR01 much better. Snagged my wife a 31mm date just in Scottsdale Az and it’s a beauty.
Looking forward to the France race and I will “Stay.......”
Huge congrats with your new Daytona 🍾 Enjoy and wear it in good health 🏁 Shame you couldn’t pick it up yourself. Picking up such a watch is a amazing feeling. Word from a panda owner 😉
The latest panda? Apparently They are twice as scarce as the black face
@@KymIllman yes the latest one the 500LN. If your interest to see pictures of mine and my wifes humble collection, i have send you a email.
Hi Kym, thank you for your videos. Obviously, I love watches. However ; I prefer thin watches like the Piagets. What's your take on 'thin' watches ?
I have just one. Good for formal events.
IWC watches are also on the dashboard of many Mercedes road cars
There is an image of a watch also in aston martin gloves
Dear kym, you're a jewell, we love you
Antonio is wearing a whoop fitness band.
Who got this video recommended after Lando's watch was robbed at Euro 2020 final?
I’d be keen to know too
Excellent content, as always Kym Illman 👍🏽
Actually the Daytona is not that difficult to get (but you do need some history with the dealer ;) ). if you are new to a dealer, suggest you will buy a full gold daydate and they often allow you to directly purchase a Daytona
Some of the Richard Mille watches kinda hard to see the time.😅
The kind of person who buys / wears a Richard Mille watch isn't wearing it to tell the time
@@djdc81 Yeah agreed on that!😂
I have had a TAG F1 Chrono for several years, Orange face. Very few must have been sold because never seen another one anywhere. Love it, and the orange face is a classic, perfect orange, and gets comments when people notice it. Around $1,200 US. My only piece of jewelry/watch after my wedding ring. I don’t baby it - I wear it to work, grabbing stuff at the lumber yard, or just out. Tells the time and that’s what it’s for. Perfect.
I loved Tags 25 years ago. Still have one
Always entertaining. Your vids are like watching f1.
Williams also has watches on a gloves 😊
Congrats on your brand new Daytona! Hopefully you son doesn't flex in front of his friends first before you hahaha
It’s locked away.
So Kimi's the Boss man when it comes to watches :) Lewis is either missing a trick, or just not old enough yet...
11:30 there's a nice Farer on the wrist of the Haas team member
Rolex do massive advertising but they rarely release an F1 one - I have an explorer, they hate flippers
was a big echoey hall really the best place to record this? 😅
i wonder if someone saw your video, then saw Lando at Wembley and decided to rob him
That’s drawing a very long bow
10:42 for *Kimi*
Great content