People say John has a big ego and likes the sound of his voice, but it would be a shame for someone with his insight, and skill at articulating concepts to say less in order to avoid that unfair reputation.
I do I bought the Tudor Black Bay after I saw his article on Hodinkee, now I want an IWC Big Pilot. I really like the big crown on that watch and the leather strap. My Breitling may have to go I will be at an IWC shop next week in Tampa so may have to pick one up.
Mayer is an great guest. I really didn't expect him to be. He's eloquent, yet can crack a joke and be silly occasionally. The whole video had a nice relaxed vibe about it, which is not often the case with some hodinkee editors who seem very uptight and snobby.
John's knowledge on watches is underrated. He's one of the most intelligent watch enthusiasts out there and not usually thought of as a guy of this level of cognition.
too bad he can't write music and sing anymore and is hanging out with dudes instead of hot girls like the old days when he was straight....nice to see he gets you hot.....
Harvey Finkelstein , what? he still writes good music , tours and doesn’t use girls like he use to because he’s matured. You just like saying some stupid shit.
I wish Hodinkee had more videos like this - somewhere between Talking Watches and Reference Points. I really enjoy this one and come back to it every so often.
I don't think so I envy him. I always wanted to sit and talk watches with other dudes instead of chasing all the super hot tail he is famous for dating in Hollywood doing sold out rock concerts. yeah, your right.....this is way better!
@@harveyfinkelstein2963 Lol, are you unable to speak to women or something? what's with all your comments on here focusing on John Mayer getting girls?
To date there is not one single video posted on this channel has missed the mark of being pure, true to the passion, informative and down right fun to "watch".. I salute you team Hodinkee
IWC is really a rare-breed in the sense that they've dedicated themselves to a craft that has waned in purpose. Pilot watches are perhaps as pragmatic as watches will ever be, designed to be a tool and only encompassing aesthetics to aid its purpose. But here we are, in 2016, when flying is less of an experience without on-board wifi, and quite frankly those(most) who buy Big Pilots today buy for solely its looks. As John said, Patek may have its own artistic beauty, but what's really great about the Big Pilot is its beauty in mere pragmatism.
Same thing happened with dive watches, which generally have been supplanted by dive computers and bottom timers (and honestly who needs to know the day at 300m)? It's looks, and not pure practicality or else they'd have atomic or quartz movements.
Any day now, any day now, any day bow… (he whispered to himself, barely audible to anyone, sitting in a dark room in the corner on the floor, hands wrapped tightly around his knees, rocking gently to and fro…)
Well I guess it's time to sit down and enjoy one of these rare videos that I'll visit every once in a while when I'm in need of some inspiration. Thank you very much Hodinkee! Sincerely, a big fan of JM & watches
Seeing John in the Big Pilot while in college made me buy a Poljot Russian Aviator. Clearly we have different buying power, but that manual wind, 17 jewel carbon fiber strap has been on my wrist 2-3 days a week since (with Mayer playing in the background...)
Given the extensive and tasteful (to say the least) nature of JM's watch collection and knowledge, this should definitely be a regular series of some kind on Hodinkee.
See this is what RUclips is all about. I don't like John Mayer, and I don't like IWC. But I like watches and this is a killer video to the first version. Loved it.
I just realized that the triangle with the two circles that's at the 12 o clock spot on the watch is the same as the inlay in his Martin OM-28 JM signature acoustic guitar. Makes perfect sense!
whyaskmenoely25 Nice, thanks a lot! I actually had no idea where to read this letter (as they mention it in the video)... I just noticed it after seeing the watch over and over again.
I love this interview - the passion here is incredible. This makes me love my watches even more + the fact that JM's 5002 has some dings in it. It has clearly been worn and used. That is how watches should be!.
Just bought a IWC Schaffhausen Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph Edition Antoine de Saint Exupery . I Can listen to john taking about watches all day. I know i need a life.
The last scene with all the generations gathered on a reunion is probably the best illustration of that well known proverb: A picture is worth a thousand words ! Terrific video, guys !!! At least for us IWC afficionados !
John Mayer is such a thoughtful individual, about everything. That last analogy about the gangs is brilliant. Go watch his interview with Jerry Lorenzo, founder of Fear of God.
8:21 "none of this is design based..." Every bit of that original pilot watch is design based. True design is not about how it looks but how it actually works.
Nice to see a celebrity who collects watches for the sake of watches, and not status. I mean, yeah, he's rich and famous, but it's cool that he actually knows what each watch is about and represents (historically and horologically, as opposed to monetarily).
I just picked up a 5004 transitional….so a 5002 watch face with the 5004 movement. A little over 100 built as IWC made their transition to a double spring movement from the single spring movement in the original 5002 Watch. A number of people complained about the single spring movement in the 5002 and that it would run slow in the last day of the power reserve. I had to go all the way to Spain for this watch.
Was very surprising to me that he knows all of this history and yet didn't know the process to achieve blued hands! At any rate, this was an awesome episode and John is an amazing guest. Makes me very happy to know he is a watch nut :)
So in love with this brand. My sister in law loves to Schaffhausen and every time we visit I dream of going into the factory. I’ll keep it that way, until I can afford a mark XVIII
Mayer is smart enough to attempt to hide his ego between self deprecation and funny antidotes, but it always makes itself known. He’s like the real estate agent who always finds a way to give you his business card, no matter the occasion.
Heard of John mayers .......Never heard of Hodinkee nor IWC watch collections....yes I am a beginner in the watch enthusiast world but now I can't stop watching both Hodinkee and reading there articles nor can I stop looking up IWC watches along with the greater ones as well.... John mayers should have a deal signing with the IWC company and allow John to be the next Hodinkee watch creator
I'm not into watches , I think a Casio goes a long way lol.But watching Mayer talk about them dam!!!Makes you wanna go get a Pilot.When this guy gets into something let it be guitar or watches you just got to respect.
Very nicely done near the end with two gangs facing off and the granddaddy of pilot asking Can we just get along? and the answer is Yes! Next, comes the lineup shot of old and new surrounding big daddy. Was just beautiful. Again, very well done boys! :-)
I LOVE how he accurately refers to the numerals as Arabic numbers. Most people think that the Europeans originated the numeral system we know and her confused and go "but those are English". Shows a deep knowledge, not something you learn in school but something smart people know.
You could literally listen to John talking about all kinds of stuff for hours and hours..
It’s his presentation capabilities. He could make my medical conferences sound interesting.
I found myself wanting to listen to John longer. He really shows you his soul
Listen to him on Dean Delray's podcast, simply fascinating
People say John has a big ego and likes the sound of his voice, but it would be a shame for someone with his insight, and skill at articulating concepts to say less in order to avoid that unfair reputation.
That’s not true, look at his Land Rover RUclips videos... they make me puke 🤮 even though I love his guitar playing and watch stuff
I'm mentally going into debt watching this
Me too, brother. Me too.
I just wanna buy one 😂😂😂
Well I just gave you 666 likes your welcome
YOLO brother
Let’s do it together
Does anyone else get the urge to go out and buy a watch after watching Mayer talk watches?
I do I bought the Tudor Black Bay after I saw his article on Hodinkee, now I want an IWC Big Pilot. I really like the big crown on that watch and the leather strap. My Breitling may have to go I will be at an IWC shop next week in Tampa so may have to pick one up.
no.
+Derrick Martinez
yes 😃 After watching this is i went out and bought one and I love it. this clip must have made iwc a lot of money 😑
Yeah, and then I remember I don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on a watch.
yes, but i am drunk and hid my money cards.
Mayer is an great guest. I really didn't expect him to be. He's eloquent, yet can crack a joke and be silly occasionally. The whole video had a nice relaxed vibe about it, which is not often the case with some hodinkee editors who seem very uptight and snobby.
turtlehater2
True but it is your lucky day. There is even a better Mayer at Hodinkee video google it.
Apparently he invested his money on Hodinkee so there you go
@@9feetfrog I mean duh, Ben has been his friend for over a decade
John's knowledge on watches is underrated. He's one of the most intelligent watch enthusiasts out there and not usually thought of as a guy of this level of cognition.
Love John Mayer, he's very entertaining. You guys need to have him on there more often.
John Mayer is so well spoken...he speaks like an author, well I guess he is because I am assuming he writes his songs
too bad he can't write music and sing anymore and is hanging out with dudes instead of hot girls like the old days when he was straight....nice to see he gets you hot.....
Harvey Finkelstein , what? he still writes good music , tours and doesn’t use girls like he use to because he’s matured. You just like saying some stupid shit.
@@harveyfinkelstein2963 he's getting old , let him be lol.
agreed. he doesnt say um or stutter with his words. he know what he wants to say and says it. clear minded guy
I wish Hodinkee had more videos like this - somewhere between Talking Watches and Reference Points. I really enjoy this one and come back to it every so often.
John Mayer does the most fascinating videos, always a treat.
50 years from now the John Mayer Big Pilot will blow away the Paul Newman at auction.
I guess both Newman and Rolex have a more legendary status than Mayer and IWC will ever have.
Facts
dstfno John Mayer alone double the price of the green dial gold Daytona just because he said he liked it.
Damn it, now i have to draw a Big pilot on my wrist.
Fer Ramirez い
Make sure your draw it in platinum
Your wrists aren't big enough.
@@blizziar 'hurr hurr hurr'
Cmon!! Great content!! Nice to see Mister Mayer again!!! Thinkin'.... How about Mr Clapton talking about his PAtek collection?? :-) :-)
Yes Clapton please
Yes, Clapton!!!
yes Clapton! all of his pateks and rolexes pls
yes Clapton!
Clapton Pls! Watch mastaaa!
I did not like the Big Pilot, until I saw this video. John is a very good host.
seriously, how can you hate this guy?
Taylor Swift fangirls do
@@blizziar yea but i think he's talking about people with taste.
@@hiems5647 hahaha take my like
I don't think so I envy him. I always wanted to sit and talk watches with other dudes instead of chasing all the super hot tail he is famous for dating in Hollywood doing sold out rock concerts. yeah, your right.....this is way better!
@@harveyfinkelstein2963 Lol, are you unable to speak to women or something? what's with all your comments on here focusing on John Mayer getting girls?
To date there is not one single video posted on this channel has missed the mark of being pure, true to the passion, informative and down right fun to "watch".. I salute you team Hodinkee
IWC is really a rare-breed in the sense that they've dedicated themselves to a craft that has waned in purpose. Pilot watches are perhaps as pragmatic as watches will ever be, designed to be a tool and only encompassing aesthetics to aid its purpose. But here we are, in 2016, when flying is less of an experience without on-board wifi, and quite frankly those(most) who buy Big Pilots today buy for solely its looks. As John said, Patek may have its own artistic beauty, but what's really great about the Big Pilot is its beauty in mere pragmatism.
Same thing happened with dive watches, which generally have been supplanted by dive computers and bottom timers (and honestly who needs to know the day at 300m)? It's looks, and not pure practicality or else they'd have atomic or quartz movements.
John Mayer is not only articulate but very knowledgeable about high end time pieces. Enjoyable to watch!
14 minutes is way too short!
Please write a letter to Rolex now.
Or now
Its 2021. Did he sent that letter?
Or right now.
Now will be great
Any day now, any day now, any day bow… (he whispered to himself, barely audible to anyone, sitting in a dark room in the corner on the floor, hands wrapped tightly around his knees, rocking gently to and fro…)
Well I guess it's time to sit down and enjoy one of these rare videos that I'll visit every once in a while when I'm in need of some inspiration. Thank you very much Hodinkee! Sincerely, a big fan of JM & watches
Damn you, now I have to buy a Big Pilot...
Would love to see the relation of sales of the Big Pilot to the view count of this video in the coming months
cause everyone has $12,000 to drop on a watch
Will Lawson thought it would be more, cheaper than a Daytona... maybe I should add it to my lis.... wish list.
E Gibson that's for the cheapest one they run up to around $35,000
Will Lawson dang :(
I love your videos with this guy. I love his knowledge and his passion for watches. Real smooth calm voice to listen along to as well. Great video.
It's fun to listen to John Mayer talk about watches.
Kiddomike kkkdl
11:45 An instrument watch doesn’t need to be in rose gold.
But a car doesn’t have to be an AMG either, you know what I mean? 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
There is nothing better than listening to John Mayer talk about watches. It’s priceless… bring em back to ramble on plz
I would like to see a John Mayer watch channel. Him alone talking watches.
Brilliant, insightful, modest, eloquent and smooth IWC love experiences by The one and only John Mayer.
Stumbled across this video...and after watching, it *instantly* turned me onto watches (just bought a pilot-style watch!). Very cool, thanks.
daveshaw18 kkqkklrl
The way Mr. J C Mayer ended the conversation could be a life quote for the entire generation of mankind. Excellence at its zenith!!!
Mr. J C Mayer... I see what you did there 😀
Seeing John in the Big Pilot while in college made me buy a Poljot Russian Aviator. Clearly we have different buying power, but that manual wind, 17 jewel carbon fiber strap has been on my wrist 2-3 days a week since (with Mayer playing in the background...)
Given the extensive and tasteful (to say the least) nature of JM's watch collection and knowledge, this should definitely be a regular series of some kind on Hodinkee.
See this is what RUclips is all about. I don't like John Mayer, and I don't like IWC. But I like watches and this is a killer video to the first version. Loved it.
I just realized that the triangle with the two circles that's at the 12 o clock spot on the watch is the same as the inlay in his Martin OM-28 JM signature acoustic guitar. Makes perfect sense!
Thats actually what inspired those 12th fret inlays, he said so himself!
whyaskmenoely25 Can you point me to a video where he says this?
Kostas1601
Even better! The article be wrote on Hodinkee
www.hodinkee.com/articles/an-open-letter-to-iwc-from-john-mayer
whyaskmenoely25 Nice, thanks a lot! I actually had no idea where to read this letter (as they mention it in the video)... I just noticed it after seeing the watch over and over again.
Kostas1601 I never noticed until I read the article but when I saw the picture, it made perfect sense as the 12th fret inlays.
Well, I enjoyed the hell out of that...
keep it in your pants lover boy
I love this interview - the passion here is incredible. This makes me love my watches even more + the fact that JM's 5002 has some dings in it. It has clearly been worn and used. That is how watches should be!.
I hope they catch the guys who stole his watches....he seems such a sincere guy.
Just bought a IWC Schaffhausen Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph Edition Antoine de Saint Exupery . I Can listen to john taking about watches all day. I know i need a life.
ask him about his vintage Rolex collection !!!!!
The crown is also that big because pilots wear gloves.
Damn he said it too... THIS MAN has knowledge
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You can listen to John Mayer geek out on watches and still appreciate everything he says even if you're not a watch geek.
Great follow up to that very memorable episode of Talking Watches.
Mayer's hair looks like the IWC knob. lol.
(no diss intended!)
The last scene with all the generations gathered on a reunion is probably the best illustration of that well known proverb:
A picture is worth a thousand words !
Terrific video, guys !!! At least for us IWC afficionados !
If you want to know what a true watch enthusiast or collector is, just watch Mr Mayer. True gentleman and very humble.
Love the Hodinkee of old. John knows his IWC Big Pilot history.
Love to hear JM observations on cool watches. He clearly appreciates the craft and history of these fine pieces.
If this guitar thing does work out there is a future for him as horologist. Truly passionate. Love watching him talk watches.
I don't like John Mayer's music, but thanks to this couple of Hodinkee videos I love him
I'm a big fan of both watches and John Mayer's music. Love this man
Just received the Big Pilot Top Gun as a bday gift and I'm loving it!
Happy Birthday 🎂
Bought my last year. Had been watching it since 2010. Big part was watching this video a bunch. Hope John got his watches back.
1:25 that buckle reeks quality
another one at 11:50 , urgh that sounds perfect
Such a great video!I honestly really enjoy John Mayer, as an artist and a person.
This dude knows way too much about watches. John is a certified watch nerd.
John Mayer is such a thoughtful individual, about everything. That last analogy about the gangs is brilliant. Go watch his interview with Jerry Lorenzo, founder of Fear of God.
Here I was hoping to see an updated collection :/
8:21 "none of this is design based..." Every bit of that original pilot watch is design based. True design is not about how it looks but how it actually works.
Big pilot has always been one of my favourite timepiece
Not a big pilot fan but I really enjoyed watching this. Simply good and effortless taste.
Watching this video again, John Mayer has made the IWC big pilot cool and relevant again.
He's a genius. That's it.
A car doesnt have to be amg either~
He needs a 40mm explorer II, a reverso, and a MOTFM.... Those who get it, get it 👀
And a ladyboy wife
Phist yea!
I saw him in Brisbane city about 12 days ago. He really is that fat.
+ditbot (ditbot) you shoulda slipped him a 20 and asked for his autograph, cause the bigboi doesn't do shit for free 😂
Just remember, no shitters!!!
I really like the part where he shows us his IWC Pilot.
Awesome work, you guys. So nice to geek out on the Big Pilot. More like this (and the Speedy one you did a while back) please.
Terrific video. One of the most underrated family of watches.
I see why his songs are so well appreciated. He can speak correctly, using the correct terms to describe his feelings about their watches.
Nice to see a celebrity who collects watches for the sake of watches, and not status. I mean, yeah, he's rich and famous, but it's cool that he actually knows what each watch is about and represents (historically and horologically, as opposed to monetarily).
You know you’re a watch guy when you have a “collection”within a collection👍🏽
Quickest 14 mins of my life. I love Mayers enthusiasm, vocabulary and overwhelming watch knowledge. I also love his music. He’s cool as fck.
Love the 5002... Best pilot ever, I can watch this over and over again.
I just picked up a 5004 transitional….so a 5002 watch face with the 5004 movement. A little over 100 built as IWC made their transition to a double spring movement from the single spring movement in the original 5002 Watch. A number of people complained about the single spring movement in the 5002 and that it would run slow in the last day of the power reserve. I had to go all the way to Spain for this watch.
No wonder John Mayer got Katy Perry. Who in their right minds could not gravitate towards this dude?
Thank you John for the reminder that the pilot watch was manufactured in platinum!
I just bought my first proper watch today, the IWC Mark XVIII. Super excited to finally own one.
Truly a beautiful video. Absolutely fantastic conversation
Decked out in Visvim per usual
Still watching this because it inspires me!!
the man can speak. great episode!
The perpetual calendar is a beauty. Very functional yet intriguing.
The one with the blue dial really takes the cake! what a stunner!
The rose gold piece is GORGEOUS.
Was very surprising to me that he knows all of this history and yet didn't know the process to achieve blued hands! At any rate, this was an awesome episode and John is an amazing guest. Makes me very happy to know he is a watch nut :)
great video. love revisiting a former guest. casual, friendly, yet informative:)
Damn John mayer is so sick
So in love with this brand. My sister in law loves to Schaffhausen and every time we visit I dream of going into the factory.
I’ll keep it that way, until I can afford a mark XVIII
the sub dial for the second hand, how come I don't see that more often that's pretty mint.
I'm loving these interviews especially with Jean-Claude Biver! The passion shines through in them all, so nice vibe and all... Keep on keeping on! 😈 🏇
I wouldn’t care if every talking watches episode was just John talking about one watch at a time ! 😂
It's literally a SUPER experience once you see a new Hodinkee video :D
I don't know anything about watches but this was just interesting
"I pick up dog poop, wearing a Patek" - John Mayer
Mayer is smart enough to attempt to hide his ego between self deprecation and funny antidotes, but it always makes itself known. He’s like the real estate agent who always finds a way to give you his business card, no matter the occasion.
john mayer should be chief marketing offficer. this guy knows how to freaking sell things
Heard of John mayers .......Never heard of Hodinkee nor IWC watch collections....yes I am a beginner in the watch enthusiast world but now I can't stop watching both Hodinkee and reading there articles nor can I stop looking up IWC watches along with the greater ones as well.... John mayers should have a deal signing with the IWC company and allow John to be the next Hodinkee watch creator
I think I skipped a beat when I saw this in my subscriptions
If John were on this channel as a regular, I'd lose my shit!
I'm not into watches , I think a Casio goes a long way lol.But watching Mayer talk about them dam!!!Makes you wanna go get a Pilot.When this guy gets into something let it be guitar or watches you just got to respect.
Very nicely done near the end with two gangs facing off and the granddaddy of pilot asking Can we just get along? and the answer is Yes! Next, comes the lineup shot of old and new surrounding big daddy. Was just beautiful. Again, very well done boys! :-)
I LOVE how he accurately refers to the numerals as Arabic numbers. Most people think that the Europeans originated the numeral system we know and her confused and go "but those are English". Shows a deep knowledge, not something you learn in school but something smart people know.
Actually these are indian numerals. Because arabs took them from india to europe. Check out for the real arab numerals on arab currencies