Yeah and his Uncle was David Z… but he just happened to leave that out… Guy tries to make it seem like he made it from nothing. He had a network from birth lol
The one thing I hate about.. people is the dishonesty that comes with these their stories .. just because you have an opportunity or access to opportunities doesn’t mean you didn’t work hard.. it just annoys my soul..
I watched this last week and thought what a great interview. Little did I know this was just a stupid ADVERTISEMENT for the Tag watches. You used to be better than this and more authentic.
@AshBashSneakers oh I do but I guess you don't know authenticity. Hodinkee was a place for real watch collectors not people like you and this cheap subliminal advertisement. But the fact that they have resorted to this and that many significant staff leaving just goes to show the health of this business. Just stay in your lane when you can't see the obvious.
@@JakeGittes84 no doubt. I live in NY and wear rain jackets often. But I would never wear one indoors b/c I couldn't get away w/ it. Ppl don't even question when someone like him does strange things clothing-wise.
21:21 the most intense and confrontational moment in the history of Talking Watches. Ben Clymer is saying VC is of the old money aura, which ain’t you Ronnie! 😂 Btw: Ronnie is an awesome and accomplished person; my hats off to him.
I can't tell you how long I've waited for this, Ronnie has always kept some serious quality watches on his wrist, for years. So much so that its ads to his lore and his specific sensibilities of quality, simply can not be denied. It's taken him entirely too long to sit down to talk about these sensibilities with regard watches. I'm glad we're here now.
Amazing video, inspiring story by Ronnie, and incredible watches. Great to know that he waits for watches like the rest of us - but he can get the AP CEO on the phone😂😂
The funny thing about the 222 is that there is one sold for 10k less than the MSRP at my local dealer, GBT in Nyon Switzerland. Its not holding the price.
I was sort of not rich growing up, but was gifted a watch that 99.9999% of kids would never get. Then I worked and things really went well for me. I made promotions, made more money, got into business,. Voila, I obtained Rolexes, Patek's, and then AP's and VC's within 10 years. I celebrated every success with first great watch buys in NY, then Paris, London, Boise, and Katmandu. It was amazing! But I keep to my roots and traditions by collecting $50 sneakers along with my 150K watches. My friends tell me I'm an inspiring person. Why this emptiness?
Really rooting for Hodinkee to pull through the rough patch they got themselves in with the whole Crown & Caliber thing & growing too much too fast. LOVED Hodinkee when it was a skeleton crew 6 years ago. Hopefully Ben can right the ship. I’m even letting the ads play all the way through so YT has to pay up more 😂
KITH is just like those "hype brands" like Supreme who slap their names on ordinary items you wouldn't buy if not for the hype or whatever stupid marketing they have.
Idk why everyone is mad about an advertisement. I personally wouldnt have known about the Kith x Tag collab if not for you guys lol. This guys collection is very impressive though. Some classic hype pieces, per usual, but the Tag collection is sick. Same with the Vacheron pieces
Maybe I’m just boring but the sunglasses indoors are really bothering me ngl, mainly because in a lot of the shots at least on my tiny phone screen you can’t see his eyes too well, makes story telling feel less idk genuine
A true collector? He’s buying the most popular watches on earth. With unlimited money buying every green dial DD and DJ? Not exactly a very interesting collection.
So basically, “Rich friend of Lebron James calls up ADs to buy impossible to get watches”… Should’ve ended it right after the Formula 1. And to think Hodinkee was starting to redeem themselves with the Hurley episode. Totally lost the plot.
Sometimes i feel like Ronnie is trying too hard to be unique and cool. Everything he does has to have some detailed obscure story on how it ties to his upbringing and culture
When it comes to products, there are some exceptional ones that change the experience forever, whatever the path of life, furniture, car, pillow, shoes etc. Back in 2016 I bought asics gel v. Since then, I've owned maybe 8 of them. People keep asking, why do I wear the same runners and my answer is genuine, they're the most comfortable I've ever wore so why to change? As my search for these continued, I came across expensive ones with THIS MANS name attached and I wondered who is he. Thanks hodinkee- now, not only i know who he is, I also share he's passion for product, fine product
hodinkee is teetering on verge of bankruptcy. The heating has been cut off to their office. That's why both of these bookyaks are fully buttoned up in outdoor jackets, with baseball caps and scarves INDOORS - in MID APRIL. unblievable...BUT TRUE!
I’m with him on the point about integrated straps/bracelets. I think Rolex integrates their bracelets very nicely, good example is the jubilee end links.
Really boring and uninteresting stories behind the watches…. “My wife got me this rose gold Patek because she had connections, but i really wanted the one with the orange band, but then when i finally got that one i didn’t realize it was kinda big” …cool
@@phillylawyerI see what he’s saying, this is unequivocally dull. He’s wealthy, has a bunch of connections to the big brands because of his business and buys the most popular “movie star,athlete,rapper” watches in the world.
So refreshing to see some watches which are not Rolex, Patek or AP. 222 is stunning and one of the best in the collection. Not sure what the comment ‘younger more stylish’ collections was about!
Could someone tell me when "sick" became a positive, as opposed to a negative. It used to be a defined as being unwell or vomiting. I'll tell you this, I would feel pretty sick paying $350 for a Kith baseball cap.
"What do you mean a collection like this?" Ronnie had to show him he's still from Queens. Great video :)
😂 he almost had to check Ben right there
Ben meant no ill intent by saying this. Ronnie is just insecure.
😂 - the interviewer was sweating 😅- Ronnie is a Boss
@@Os_-tw4ot hahahahaha so true. You could see Ben thinking Oh damn how do I get out of this one!
timestamp?
parents didn't have a lot of money, gets gifted a tag heuer on his 12th birthday
Yeah and his Uncle was David Z… but he just happened to leave that out… Guy tries to make it seem like he made it from nothing. He had a network from birth lol
The one thing I hate about.. people is the dishonesty that comes with these their stories .. just because you have an opportunity or access to opportunities doesn’t mean you didn’t work hard.. it just annoys my soul..
Classic Jew....
The whole thing is fake.
@@GlassPiffJar such a slimy dude. All those stories were fake.
hahaha turns out to be another advertisement after the announcement of kith heuer collab😅
So with todays Tag press release we see this vid was all just another Hodinked advert
“Advertorial”
Disgraceful advertising... what has this thing become.... shame
I watched this last week and thought what a great interview. Little did I know this was just a stupid ADVERTISEMENT for the Tag watches. You used to be better than this and more authentic.
It's business man, one day you'll understand
@user-hx8ge2sh3d their ship is sinking and they know it. That's why Jack Forster and others left. But thanks for your condecending comment.
@@RudyVasquez-l8ooh wow you so intelligent
Loooool 2024 and you don’t know how business and promotion works oh wow
@AshBashSneakers oh I do but I guess you don't know authenticity. Hodinkee was a place for real watch collectors not people like you and this cheap subliminal advertisement. But the fact that they have resorted to this and that many significant staff leaving just goes to show the health of this business. Just stay in your lane when you can't see the obvious.
Yup that was a nice ad for the new Kith-TAG collab, it almost looked like it wasn't... almost
so this was just a commercial then...
I don't understand fashion. Dude's wearing sunglasses and a Patagonia rain jacket...indoors. haha
Pretty sure he's comfortable.
@@JakeGittes84 no doubt. I live in NY and wear rain jackets often. But I would never wear one indoors b/c I couldn't get away w/ it. Ppl don't even question when someone like him does strange things clothing-wise.
@@JakeGittes84or uncomfortable, in a psychological sense.
Spot on 😂😂😂
@@dmccoynywhy worry about what people think / will ask. You do you bro
21:21 the most intense and confrontational moment in the history of Talking Watches. Ben Clymer is saying VC is of the old money aura, which ain’t you Ronnie! 😂 Btw: Ronnie is an awesome and accomplished person; my hats off to him.
I enjoyed that moment 😅some healthy honest awkwardness
Ben didn’t flinch. Good stuff
Ronnie calling the dial a face too lol Ronnies the man!
Ronnie is about Kendall Roy's age and he wears a hat like our number one boy. Plus he is also New York royalty. Of course he is Vacheronista.
@@nuno.maia.p6493lol I love this comparison. They even look somewhat similar, come to think of it.
The Vacheron story is so fucking cool.
Love it
As a Vitality member and long time reader of Hodinkee, this video made me very happy.
Vitality bros 🤝
The real question is did LVMH pay for this talking watches or did you do it for free since they are part owner?
I can't tell you how long I've waited for this, Ronnie has always kept some serious quality watches on his wrist, for years. So much so that its ads to his lore and his specific sensibilities of quality, simply can not be denied. It's taken him entirely too long to sit down to talk about these sensibilities with regard watches. I'm glad we're here now.
Same!! Been waiting for this for a while
Doing flips on it
@@Stankonia1996 you seem to like mine's though
that’s an incredible episode. hodinkee, this is what makes you awesome.
Basic channel for basic ppl.
Hodinkee and Kith are both hilarious jokes of companies
Ben dodged that Vacheron question like it was the Matrix!
Amazing video, inspiring story by Ronnie, and incredible watches. Great to know that he waits for watches like the rest of us - but he can get the AP CEO on the phone😂😂
I would hate to be APs CEO and have all these rich people call me to get some stuff faster than the other.
This was excellent.. I love his sneaker collabs and clothing.. didn’t know he was SUCH a big watch guy.
The funny thing about the 222 is that there is one sold for 10k less than the MSRP at my local dealer, GBT in Nyon Switzerland. Its not holding the price.
And doesn't make it any less, incredible watch
You know when Ben is interviewing on Talking Watches it’s going to be a big one
Or they had to fire all the folks who used to do them
I was sort of not rich growing up, but was gifted a watch that 99.9999% of kids would never get. Then I worked and things really went well for me. I made promotions, made more money, got into business,. Voila, I obtained Rolexes, Patek's, and then AP's and VC's within 10 years. I celebrated every success with first great watch buys in NY, then Paris, London, Boise, and Katmandu. It was amazing! But I keep to my roots and traditions by collecting $50 sneakers along with my 150K watches. My friends tell me I'm an inspiring person. Why this emptiness?
Congratulations on your success brother 🙏
stop the cap mosher
just another advert now. i want to say i expected more but meh.
Loving the old Tags! Hah. Awesome collection
Ben is unlocking his inner Dandy.
White skinny jeans and a bright patterned ascot. Might be fine in the middle of summer on the coast but not in the city lol
@@michaelh8854 He looks ridiculous.
@@christianellopmyes
David Z is Ronnie Fieg’s dad, seems like he left out some important details.
Uncle. But yes, I agree a crucial detail lol
LOL. Thanks for pointing that out. Props to his success, but that information was definitely omitted on purpose
Also that he is an Israeli ...
@@HEATSEEKER00 dude what’s with the antisemitism on every reply you have 🤣
@@daniellogansa8101 noticing things is not anti semitism …
Whenever it’s talking watches of someone if heard of it’s always a win. Thanks Ronnie for showing us your collection
Nice! Mike Tyson said Kith was his favorite band
The way these two are dressed is like some SNL episode
The gayest dudes I know wouldn’t wear that scarf Ben has on.
No wonder all those Formula 1 looked relatively new … had to acquire props for the backstory behind his upcoming venture
“We didn’t have much money growing up …”
Gets bought a Tag Heuer for 12th birthday 😅
Great episode
This is Hodinkee as we know it and love it 🙏🏼
This isn’t an ad at all 😶🌫️
I wonder if he will buy the new Vacheron with the green dial? It’s stunning. I also didn’t know Vacheron is for senior citizens? LOL
Really rooting for Hodinkee to pull through the rough patch they got themselves in with the whole Crown & Caliber thing & growing too much too fast. LOVED Hodinkee when it was a skeleton crew 6 years ago. Hopefully Ben can right the ship. I’m even letting the ads play all the way through so YT has to pay up more 😂
What a treat ! A lazy Tag Heuer from the 80s is back… 😂
Brilliant stuff. I feel exactly the same about the straps and cases.
Same here
KITH is just like those "hype brands" like Supreme who slap their names on ordinary items you wouldn't buy if not for the hype or whatever stupid marketing they have.
Great episode! Thanks!
More style trendsetters please! Like Teddy Santis from ALD, Pharrell who now works w/ LV, Brendon from Noah. So many options big and small
This is what you do best Ben. More of this. Keep up the great work
That Vacheron Royal is unbelievable. I’ve never seen that before.
21:20 was making sure he wasn't calling him a hypebeast hahah
His reaction on "collections like this" 🤣
The guy knows deep down his collection is like his own brand
This is a great collector focused video and I appreciate the way he collects.
This was fantastic. Nothing but love for both brands!
I gotta say this interview is one of my favorites. What a great collection
Ben saved the "collection like this" comment haha
Ben must have been smitten when Ronnie said his dream car is the M1 (Ben has one in a gorgeous dark blue).
Great collection. Love this guy and his story.
Amazing Collection!! Was there for the Travis story too, it was a wild night ✨😂. Great video Ben
Hodinkee should do a Ben's collection video
Idk why everyone is mad about an advertisement. I personally wouldnt have known about the Kith x Tag collab if not for you guys lol. This guys collection is very impressive though. Some classic hype pieces, per usual, but the Tag collection is sick. Same with the Vacheron pieces
A genuine watch collector with excellent taste - in the John Mayer style …….
Brilliant
Love seeing the thought behind the collection... collecting in sets, and his particularity for integrated straps/bracelets.
What sunglasses is Ronnie wearing ?
He’s planning for rain.
Good episode.
Loved this episode, great guy and amazing collection!!
Maybe I’m just boring but the sunglasses indoors are really bothering me ngl, mainly because in a lot of the shots at least on my tiny phone screen you can’t see his eyes too well, makes story telling feel less idk genuine
Wow. Unreal ep. Love Ronnie. I love how he a true collector (needs everything in every color) and also has been into watches before they were hype.
A true collector? He’s buying the most popular watches on earth. With unlimited money buying every green dial DD and DJ? Not exactly a very interesting collection.
@@mikew4929 For real, it was bland and hype beast
My favorite TW so far. KITH X Hodinkee X UNIMATIC. Make it happen!
So basically, “Rich friend of Lebron James calls up ADs to buy impossible to get watches”…
Should’ve ended it right after the Formula 1.
And to think Hodinkee was starting to redeem themselves with the Hurley episode. Totally lost the plot.
Nice, well rounded collection.
ben clymer interview technique: "yeah... right... yeah... yeah"
Excellent episode, great collector, collection, interview, and production.
Sometimes i feel like Ronnie is trying too hard to be unique and cool. Everything he does has to have some detailed obscure story on how it ties to his upbringing and culture
If other people think something is rare or collectible then Ronnie has to have it. Kinda whack tbh.
I enjoyed this episode. Ben and Ronnie are both trailblazers in their own lane.
This was fantastic. Slowly seeing a return to form for talking watches and it’s awesome.
I’ve been saying the same thing about only being interested in watches with integrated bracelets/straps!!
When it comes to products, there are some exceptional ones that change the experience forever, whatever the path of life, furniture, car, pillow, shoes etc. Back in 2016 I bought asics gel v. Since then, I've owned maybe 8 of them. People keep asking, why do I wear the same runners and my answer is genuine, they're the most comfortable I've ever wore so why to change? As my search for these continued, I came across expensive ones with THIS MANS name attached and I wondered who is he. Thanks hodinkee- now, not only i know who he is, I also share he's passion for product, fine product
This video was the most enjoyable yet - well done! And wow, what a collection ...
Good episode guys 🐉
Excellent episode, man is a cool customer with a great collection!
Does anyone know what glasses Ronnie is wearing?🤔
Pretty sure its the,
"AHLEM Rue Saint Dominique D-frame Acetate"
@@awokone238 Thanks so much!🙏🏼
I love when talking watches intersects with founder talk 🔥
Great episode. I like the way he collects.
hodinkee is teetering on verge of bankruptcy. The heating has been cut off to their office. That's why both of these bookyaks are fully buttoned up in outdoor jackets, with baseball caps and scarves INDOORS - in MID APRIL. unblievable...BUT TRUE!
Fast forward to 5:50 to start seeing watches.
Nothing against the man, but it's a typical rich man's watch collection, nothing that special. Dunno what you guys see lol
Ahh a new talking watches. Let's see the same Rolex Audemars Piguets and Patek Philippes
Interview a car collector and see Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Porsches. So what? Are you a watch snob?
Love it when two people I follow meet!
I’m with him on the point about integrated straps/bracelets. I think Rolex integrates their bracelets very nicely, good example is the jubilee end links.
This guy may have been born in Queens, but he stopped being from New York a long time ago.
If you know ronie then you best believe a kith watch colab is coming.
Sounds like it’s gonna be a collab with Tag. I love Kith collabs but I’m not buying a Tag lol
Really boring and uninteresting stories behind the watches…. “My wife got me this rose gold Patek because she had connections, but i really wanted the one with the orange band, but then when i finally got that one i didn’t realize it was kinda big” …cool
Awfully boring stories
Geez man, what are your stories?
@@phillylawyerI see what he’s saying, this is unequivocally dull. He’s wealthy, has a bunch of connections to the big brands because of his business and buys the most popular “movie star,athlete,rapper” watches in the world.
Dull, everything about this is dull.
Is it mad bright in there? Dudes got sunglasses and a hat on. Alright Thelonious Monk.
And he keeps using that lazy linguistic filler "LIKE" like, all the time. Like, superfluous and like, unnecessary.
The first half of this video felt like a commercial for Kith. Once they got to the watches it was pretty good.
So refreshing to see some watches which are not Rolex, Patek or AP. 222 is stunning and one of the best in the collection.
Not sure what the comment ‘younger more stylish’ collections was about!
Ben’s probably saying to himself “it’s a DIAL, not a FACE!”
Great vid hodinkee more of this
Still has on the ascot that he was wearing while applying lacquer finish to his burl-walnut trim on his Boston Whaler.
Legend of life 🎉
27:40 Must be nice "I don't have a dream watch that I don't currently have" Congrats!🙏
as you saw from the interview. All he has to do is walk into an AD, give his name and he gets a call. Thats how he got the 222 so quick.
I knew Ronnie have some crazy watches and glad no RM’s in sight.
1500 bucks for a plastic quartz watch is hilarious
Hodinkee in its Hypebeast phase
Does he choose his different AP Skeletons based on outfit? I have never seen anyone else with the 3 same watches with different materials
El verdadero valor de algo está en el gran recuerdo de una época nostálgica creo que el mejor de todos el F1 qué bonito recuerdo para usted
so sick, this has gotta be one of the coolest episodes of all time much respect to ronnie and his story
Could someone tell me when "sick" became a positive, as opposed to a negative. It used to be a defined as being unwell or vomiting. I'll tell you this, I would feel pretty sick paying $350 for a Kith baseball cap.
what glasses does he have on ?
Same question here!
AHLEM Rue Saint Dominique D-frame Acetate
That vacheron royal is 🔥🔥