Talking Watches With Alton Brown

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июл 2017
  • One thing watch guys are not is reserved about are their opinions. And one thing that seemingly every watch guy has a suggestion about is who we should interview for the next episode of Talking Watches. Today, we'll be satisfying a whole bunch of you who have been after us to sit down with this gentleman: author, chef, television host, pilot, and all around awesome guy Mr. Alton Brown. Over the course of my career in Talking Watches (which is coming up on four years now!), Alton Brown's name has been among the most often mentioned as a candidate. And so I'm very proud to present to you the official HODINKEE Talking Watches with Peabody and James Beard Award winner Alton Brown. For the full story, go to www.hodinkee.com/articles/tal...
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  • @jasonsawatsky2463
    @jasonsawatsky2463 7 лет назад +949

    This was a amazing episode! What a story about his fathers piece.....

    • @georgen26
      @georgen26 7 лет назад +25

      the story about that omega is what makes watch collecting watch collecting. Beautiful

    • @elchoya100
      @elchoya100 7 лет назад +7

      i wonder if the same guy who looted his place is the same one sold him the watch;

    • @ronoccc
      @ronoccc 6 лет назад +14

      almost definitely not. 99.9% it won't have been. It was a 20 year gap for a start, doubt the burglar held on it for twenty years. Secondly, people who burgle peoples homes want the cash value for the things they've stolen quickly. They will have sold it right away. Highly doubt the person who burgles houses is going to appreciate a watch like that much to wear it for 20 years :)

    • @sharinglungs3226
      @sharinglungs3226 2 года назад +1

      @@ronoccc yeah most likely they pawned the watch off right away. If that was my watch I would have gone around all the pawn shops for weeks hoping it would show up. Amazing he found it again but that’s the beauty of the internet.

    • @janistsai8815
      @janistsai8815 Год назад

      I had to pause the video to let the story sink in because his story gave me chills.

  • @NicholasG28
    @NicholasG28 7 лет назад +292

    That is an incredible story with that Omega and his dad. It's awesome that he was able to find it again

  • @AvocadoJooze
    @AvocadoJooze 7 лет назад +360

    The story behind that chronostop really got me. I'd be devastated if i ever lose my old mans piece.

    • @kendalltull9854
      @kendalltull9854 7 лет назад +12

      Aradhana Raditya I would feel the same way. It's the watch I wear the most.

    • @HughR3GO
      @HughR3GO 6 лет назад +19

      After 20 years the person who was selling the watch may not have been the person who stole the watch. It was probably in a pawn shop a few hours after the burglary and who knows how many different people owned the watch during that time. Also, statute of limitations in most states are 3-5 years so even if the person selling it was the same one who stole it, there's nothing he can do about it.

    • @SteveMillerhuntingforfood
      @SteveMillerhuntingforfood 6 лет назад +3

      he just wanted it back.

    • @beclops
      @beclops 5 лет назад

      @@MT-kx2uc Why not?

    • @rickjason215
      @rickjason215 4 года назад +1

      My father got a gold Corum when he retired. It is engraved on the back. I inherited it. I never wear it because I would be devastated if I damaged it and it’s a very fragile watch.

  • @tomsmith4253
    @tomsmith4253 7 лет назад +116

    The story about his fathers Omega was absolutely incredible. Amazing what is possible with the internet nowadays. I can't even imagine the feeling he got when he was able to reunite with that piece!

  • @SiopaoSauc3
    @SiopaoSauc3 7 лет назад +79

    I teared up. I could feel the emotion in Alton's voice as he spoke about that Omega.

  • @tim2468
    @tim2468 7 лет назад +295

    What an interesting guest. Ben is the best interviewer-especially because he knows when to talk and when to listen.

  • @EMKWANREVIEWS
    @EMKWANREVIEWS 7 лет назад +149

    Really enjoyed this. The Omega story was deep! Talk about fate!!!

    • @SDPTheGhost
      @SDPTheGhost 3 года назад +1

      I was gonna say the same thing!

    • @lingo654
      @lingo654 2 года назад

      h@@SDPTheGhost

  • @AndrewArtajos
    @AndrewArtajos 7 лет назад +311

    That's how it's done.. personal stories about watches. Not look at this super ultra expensive watch I got.

    • @GarrySkipPerkins
      @GarrySkipPerkins 7 лет назад +15

      He had a few super expensive watches

    • @rolandharris2706
      @rolandharris2706 7 лет назад +2

      Garry Perkins you look like sergey karjackin

    • @evandrocosta1393
      @evandrocosta1393 6 лет назад

      100% Agree.

    • @shadowblack1987
      @shadowblack1987 5 лет назад +4

      His watches are very expensive...

    • @youraveragepasser-by7367
      @youraveragepasser-by7367 3 года назад +2

      @@shadowblack1987 his point being the watches had significance in his life instead of him just flaunting his wealth. Everyone on this show is rich

  • @christianaugustbraskrustad4079
    @christianaugustbraskrustad4079 7 лет назад +104

    From the bottom of my heart Hodinkee, you made my day!

  • @kellypg
    @kellypg 6 лет назад +7

    Oh, man. His story about losing his father's watch really hit home. My apartment was broken into and I lost my knife collection. My dad had passed down knives older than him to me. I hope I will get them back some day. This really hit me hard.

  • @anthonyhaines496
    @anthonyhaines496 3 года назад +2

    Alton Brown can pretty much talk about anything and captivate anyone who is listening. Love when he talks about food and now I love when he talks about watches.

  • @shipmate3577
    @shipmate3577 6 лет назад +84

    Hodinkee... do one with a "Seiko collector".

  • @12gaugebleachdrinker
    @12gaugebleachdrinker 6 лет назад +2

    I can't count how many times I've watched Good Eats and paused, rewind and paused again just to try to catch what watch he was wearing. Funny cooking show with a dash of watch style. Gotta love it.

  • @tyjohn4779
    @tyjohn4779 7 лет назад +5

    Hands down my favorite episode. Legendary story about finding his dad's watch on EBay after two decades of absence.

  • @rbeneveds
    @rbeneveds 7 лет назад +6

    The story about re-finding his Dads watch is Amazing! Loved all the pieces in his collection! Great episode!!

  • @TeishaRiley
    @TeishaRiley 7 лет назад +3

    Yes, one of my favorite people ever. His live show is incredible

  • @mastamuffin
    @mastamuffin 7 лет назад +14

    Amazing episode! I am a HUGE Alton Brown fan! Thanks Hodinkee!

  • @simonb4666
    @simonb4666 7 лет назад +1

    Absolutely stunning episode. Thank you. I don't think I've ever seen a collection of watches with such character. And that Omega story ... O.O Amazing. Well done everyone.

  • @freshramses
    @freshramses 7 лет назад +2

    Yes! MORE OF THIS PLEASE!

  • @Satellite1220
    @Satellite1220 4 года назад

    This is my favorite episode of all.
    Truly special.

  • @tundraotto
    @tundraotto 7 лет назад +1

    Haven't found a passion of Alton's yet , that I don't share....and this is no exception. Excellent!

  • @AsbestosOwl
    @AsbestosOwl 5 лет назад +2

    Alton is a national treasure. I'm glad he got his father's watch back!

  • @ryanm6394
    @ryanm6394 7 лет назад +15

    That's a crazy story about that Omega, really awesome that he got it back 20 years later.

  • @ClassicalProtestant
    @ClassicalProtestant 4 года назад

    Revisiting this episode and I forgot how much I loved it...loved it.

  • @fa5234
    @fa5234 7 лет назад +1

    Finally... a good episode.. sigh of relieve. Thank you.

  • @user-lg7qw9or9v
    @user-lg7qw9or9v 9 месяцев назад +1

    His love for watches really speaks to me.

  • @treznich
    @treznich 7 лет назад

    Thank you for bringing this back. Your entire fan base has been waiting for it.

  • @katalysis
    @katalysis 5 лет назад +3

    His dad Omega is beautiful. Amazing story around that watch. Miraculous, even.

  • @dpactestaccount
    @dpactestaccount 2 года назад +1

    That's the thing about watches. Its the story behind each piece. That Omega was just the icing on top. I would have loved to know what tag heuer model my dad had when I was young and got stolen when our house got broken in to. I will never forget that day.

  • @edwinreyhan152
    @edwinreyhan152 7 лет назад

    Best episode yet. Love the story about Alton's dad.

  • @aznrickross
    @aznrickross 3 года назад +1

    god I love alton so much. Glad he got his father's time piece back.

  • @ryanburbridge
    @ryanburbridge 7 лет назад

    Wow absolutely one of the best. Watched with my wife... she likes his shows. The father watch was very touching. Great job guys

  • @dlock
    @dlock 7 лет назад +1

    I love these - this had excellent chemistry. Alton is such an articulate person too!

  • @ginaaziz3124
    @ginaaziz3124 6 лет назад +1

    Very insightful collector--idea of patina, aging of watches, scuffing, scratches, as a plus is a unique contribution to collecting watches--never explicitly advocated before--brilliant.

  • @piranhaandthedirtplantedta4210
    @piranhaandthedirtplantedta4210 6 лет назад

    Amazing and such a moving story behind a very nice timepiece... Watches with stories are what make the collection so meaningful.

  • @marchills4131
    @marchills4131 6 лет назад +6

    Good lord; first John Mayer and now Alton Brown? And they're both geeking out over watches? Where the hell has this channel been all my life that I'm discovering it only now? Um, yeah: subbed.

  • @marcjudge680
    @marcjudge680 7 лет назад

    Bravo, a wonderful episode. To be reunited with his late fathers watch must have been very emotional for him. Sad story/happy ending.

  • @VintageKimchi
    @VintageKimchi 7 лет назад

    Hodinkee posts videos I didn't know I wanted but can't live without

  • @xderiwx
    @xderiwx 7 лет назад +1

    Very cool! Wish it was longer!

  • @schnerrydog
    @schnerrydog 2 года назад

    Ok, teared up a bit when he refound his dad's watch! Great story!

  • @mattashley04
    @mattashley04 7 лет назад

    One of my favorite shows with one of my favorite tv personalities!!! LIKE.

  • @tommyjakks
    @tommyjakks 2 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed this video. Alton has so much life experience and the application of that into the story for each timepiece is refreshing.

  • @Motormouth...
    @Motormouth... 7 лет назад +22

    I have a Tudor Snowflake and it has a cyclops. Can't remember if they were ever sold without??

    • @toddpacker7058
      @toddpacker7058 3 года назад +1

      Back in the day you could request them with or without, new or during servicing

  • @averybaker1185
    @averybaker1185 Год назад +1

    What an amazing story about his dad's piece :)

  • @MatthewH2000
    @MatthewH2000 7 лет назад

    Really cool to see that Pacman in his collection! What an amazing story about his Dad's Omega. Great interview! Thank you, Hodinkee!

  • @ronaldchew7608
    @ronaldchew7608 7 лет назад +133

    Talking Watches with Eric Clapton, please!

    • @notDonaldFagen
      @notDonaldFagen 5 лет назад +1

      @Steve Knight
      I appreciate the sound quality though!

    • @notDonaldFagen
      @notDonaldFagen 5 лет назад

      Hi-fi.
      To loosely quote Alan Parsons,
      "Music lovers use their stereo to listen to music. An audiophile uses their music to listen to their stereo"
      I'm about 50/50. I love music, but I also own a lot of records because they sound amazing, even if the music isn't my favourite.
      The best though, naturally, is great music that also sounds excellent.
      I guess most people thing good sound is saturated bass and loud, compressed bullshit.
      A lot goes into proper sound, and proper reproduction of that quality through quality components.

    • @notDonaldFagen
      @notDonaldFagen 5 лет назад

      It is a wonderful experience to hear music in all its depth. To have imaging and soundstage.
      Close your eyes and 'see' where every instrument is. How close and how far back, how far left, or right.
      Clapton, while not everything is my taste, is excellent recording, mix, mastering. You want it to sound like the performance is in your listening room. You should never hear the music coming from your speakers. Two speakers should entirely disappear and create a virtual 3D stage.

    • @ZeroTj1
      @ZeroTj1 4 года назад

      @Blaine Konkel Wow, that was very disrespectful

    • @chradchewns2860
      @chradchewns2860 4 года назад

      ​@Judge Steve Dude was coked out of his mind at that show. Not excusing it, just looks like you need some context. Plus look at the man he's been last 30 years. The man's a gentleman and a great person. Dude's changed, he messed up in the 70's. 44 years ago, he regrets the hell out of it, and has actually taken steps to make himself a better person

  • @Austiffs_Bricks
    @Austiffs_Bricks 5 лет назад +10

    I actually met Alton in an elevator here in Cleveland he was wearing his Tudor!

  • @sebastiano4041
    @sebastiano4041 7 лет назад

    Enjoyed every second. And what an awesome collection!

  • @PhotoCaptured
    @PhotoCaptured 6 лет назад

    This is my favorite episode to date!

  • @harvardford8752
    @harvardford8752 7 лет назад +3

    I thought I was really starting to get into watches and starting to be very knowledgable
    Until I watched this...
    Then I rewatched the episode where John Meyer was interviewed
    It confirmed everything
    I have much MUCH to learn'
    And I love it. Such a diverse world, watch collecting ❤️

  • @piercerose8374
    @piercerose8374 6 месяцев назад +1

    This, this is my favorite watch talk.

  • @jcb0920
    @jcb0920 3 года назад

    I've always loved Alton ever since Good Eats. Fantastic interview!

  • @JacK-yr8ri
    @JacK-yr8ri 7 лет назад +1

    really enjoyed the episode. The story about getting his watch back that was his dads was a great addition.

  • @procrvstinvtion8479
    @procrvstinvtion8479 5 лет назад +1

    “Can you even tell time?” Lol I love it

  • @bigpizzapie
    @bigpizzapie 7 лет назад

    Great talking watches episode. These are some great pieces!

  • @jrlee31
    @jrlee31 7 лет назад

    8:25 Brutal honesty. A very nice collection and fun interview.

  • @wayne3078
    @wayne3078 7 лет назад

    Wow the father story regarding the Omega watch is truly beautiful. So glad the guy got it back can you imagine the elation when he actually had it in his hands again.....

  • @nickdangelo5741
    @nickdangelo5741 2 года назад +1

    Watching back on this mainly for the story of his father's piece, but now I really am interested in how many good-condition Nivada Grenchen Deathmasters are out there with box and papers. Such a beautiful piece and rare to see in someone's collection. One of the best episodes to this day.

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics 3 года назад +2

    Great return to the fold on the Omega. I always like Alton, he seems genuine.

  • @timothyjohn9412
    @timothyjohn9412 5 лет назад +1

    That story about his dad’s watch.. awesome ending to the story. Very cool episode.

  • @gianlucabrancacci4609
    @gianlucabrancacci4609 7 лет назад

    Wow, that story about the Omega!!! Amazing!

  • @brewwatchco
    @brewwatchco 7 лет назад

    Amazing story - glad he was able to track down his father's watch.

  • @GarciaDF123
    @GarciaDF123 6 лет назад

    I just found your videos, this and the interview with Jack Nicklaus was exceptional. I look forward to watching the rest.

  • @IsmaelMartinezPR
    @IsmaelMartinezPR 7 лет назад

    I want to thank you for interviewing Alton. I am a fan since the beginning of Good Eats and it is still my favorite show. If you have seen the show you get to see his collection in use. Many omegas and Rolex come to mind. He has got a lot more so it would not hurt to have a follow up interview in the near future.

  • @kingjgregory
    @kingjgregory 6 лет назад

    Very cool. Loved that story about his father's watch.

  • @Christian_from_Copenhagen
    @Christian_from_Copenhagen 4 года назад

    That one line on the sub looks great. If only many didn't feel the need to write a novel on their dials these days.
    And what an amazing story of his father's watch!

  • @rolexandrealestate
    @rolexandrealestate 6 лет назад

    Great interview I really LOVED the story about how he found his Dad’s watch on EBay That was PRICELESS Thank you

  • @MrJamesDuffy
    @MrJamesDuffy 7 лет назад +35

    Watches, food, science... I love that he and I share the same multi-nerd intersectionality. He's rich and famous, though, so that makes me special.

  • @mindcrime2010
    @mindcrime2010 7 лет назад

    Best episode yet, Mr. Brown = class

  • @coreyt008
    @coreyt008 7 лет назад

    My second favorite Talking Watches, only behind John Mayer. Thank you!

  • @paulpeddrick4881
    @paulpeddrick4881 8 месяцев назад +1

    The Dad watch. My God. So great.

  • @whatchs9360
    @whatchs9360 7 лет назад +1

    Another great episode! 6205 was probably the first Submariner to use the mercedes hand but they, I believe, were also used on 1930's Bubblebacks.

  • @EthEdr
    @EthEdr 6 лет назад

    This was great. Thanks for sharing.

  • @BlackAnvil47
    @BlackAnvil47 5 лет назад +6

    Sound like the first Rolex I've ever owned but yet never worn. I purchased it from my ship's store while in the U.S. Navy back in 1984. Instead of wearing it i had stored it in my luggage while going to home before my next duty station. My luggage was lost, but was recovered after being placed on a different flight. I got it back 10:00 pm. While checking the luggage i discovered the watch was gone. United Airlines baggage handlers manager blamed me for the loss of my watch. Although it was priced at $650.00 in 1984 it would've cost about $1,700 by today's price.....I still consider United Airlines crooks.

  • @rhino202
    @rhino202 3 года назад

    Always noticed his watched on his shows. Great interview!

  • @theplasticdesert2408
    @theplasticdesert2408 7 лет назад

    Best episode for a while.

  • @ThomasVoss
    @ThomasVoss 7 лет назад

    Great great episode! Truly enjoyed it.

  • @robbiedazzler6358
    @robbiedazzler6358 2 года назад

    So pleased u got your dads watch back what a nice story! ,

  • @kyguy105
    @kyguy105 6 лет назад

    Amazing story about his father’s watch.
    I’ve seen episodes where Alton is wearing a Tag Heuer Monaco.

  • @angelomartinez9039
    @angelomartinez9039 5 лет назад

    Awesome segment. Back In The day Alton combined my love for science and food all in one funky show. And now I’m into watches and so is he.. kinda funny.

  • @generalpatton272
    @generalpatton272 7 лет назад

    I've always liked Alton brown, what a collection!

  • @KenChiwo
    @KenChiwo 7 лет назад

    This man got me into the science of cooking since my childhood.

  • @mnthol
    @mnthol 7 лет назад

    love Alton ...
    great show

  • @peterabraham1437
    @peterabraham1437 7 лет назад +1

    Yes! keep making these!

  • @johnT5
    @johnT5 6 лет назад

    Fantastic. Thank you.

  • @sanjayshetty2339
    @sanjayshetty2339 7 лет назад

    I'm glad I watched this. I'm a fan of Alton Brown.

  • @ConkreteMan
    @ConkreteMan 7 лет назад

    I don't know the process, if guests contact you or the other way around, but this episode is probably my favorite so far. I'm a big AB fan and was super excited to see he's a watch guy, but not at all surprised to see his fondness for tool watches.

  • @estuardomira3559
    @estuardomira3559 7 лет назад

    Master Brown, what a great episode!

  • @fatamerican6624
    @fatamerican6624 4 года назад +2

    I think he was fighting back tears at 6:00, but I can't really tell because he is a very professional person.

  • @TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces
    @TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces 7 лет назад

    So awesome that you were able to get your dad's watch back. Cool storey👌👌👌

  • @jimmyrussell5315
    @jimmyrussell5315 6 лет назад

    Great episode, I was watching re runs of Good Eats, while doing so I spotted a Tag Monaco and it peaked my interest. Little did I know Alton was a fellow watch nerd. All the best.

  • @5thcrx
    @5thcrx 6 лет назад

    Awesome episode Hodinkee.

  • @mandysegura1343
    @mandysegura1343 7 лет назад

    Great Segment!

  • @MyCalculatedRandomness
    @MyCalculatedRandomness 5 лет назад

    Recently purchased an 2018 Rolex GMT Master ll Root-Beer as my engagement watch for our upcoming wedding and couldn't be happier. Currently posting some reviews on the Rolex GMT, extremely happy thus far. With that being said thanks for the shared knowledge and great content, keep it up!

  • @smr144
    @smr144 5 лет назад

    Beautiful story about his Dad's watch...

  • @911demetrio
    @911demetrio 6 лет назад

    Congratulations a very nice episode, thank you and regards

  • @pkendall99
    @pkendall99 6 лет назад

    Meet Alton at a Tourneau he was buying an IWC with a leather. He recommended an Omega as my first big watch purchase (I ended buying a Breitling SuperOcean)..great guy to talk watches with.

  • @Turbo9987
    @Turbo9987 3 года назад

    I could listen to Alton Brown talk about watches all day

  • @CogMarks
    @CogMarks 6 лет назад

    I'm so glad that Alton found his father's watch. I know it must have meant a lot to him. I have my father's 14 k Boulova that he bought in 1943 when he was 15 years old. I have to give a shout out to Womble Watch Works in Marietta, GA for restoring my father's watch.

  • @MrBrianamorin
    @MrBrianamorin 7 лет назад +2

    Great episode.