Same here. But they died before I became interested in the family history. I'd love to have asked my paternal grandfather to tell about his time in France during WWI and about his father, who died when he was about 13. My maternal grandmother was the only one to live until I was an adult and became interested in the family history, and while I did ask about her family, I realized when she was gone just how much more I should have asked. So it's good to see Christian being able to talk to his grandfather.
Theo & Harris keep the focus on the parts of life that are essential. They get it, they understand that the watch isn't the story, it never is. People are the story.
I was very close to my grandfather. I used to sit and listening to his stories about things that fell of trucks,his time in Vietnam, his heart aches, and the work he did to build our family. He died in 2020 at 84 years old. Watching this video made me cry like a little bitch in the gym this morning. I miss these conversations with my granddad. This was beautiful.
I came here to hear about a watch and got the best part of being a human the family stories that carry on hope hard work and love at last but not least.😊😊😊
2 years late to your channel but man what a beautiful capture til this day I work to save up and buy my grandfathers and fathers previous watch collection but the stories and memories with them is truely priceless
HOLY SHIT. What i would do to have that kind of documentary with my grandparents and parents. . . ? Not only an amazing piece to have done, but infinitely more to have shared. Great work from concept design through execution T&H team!
This video drove to the very centre of my soul. Loved every minute of it. No matter how we strive, family and friends should be at the very core of everything we do
I lost my dad thirty years ago. I miss him like crazy to this day. This video definitely strikes a cord with me. I have a Bulova tank that my mom gave him back in the 1940’s. Been trying to find the right 14mm mens strap or band so that I can wear it in respect. He spent his entire adult life working his tail off to make sure his family had everything they needed.
82 in april next,healthy, happy and working, worked in corporate, share the same love of life and family as your grandfather, some are less fortunate, have my dads seamaster, , thankyou both for great content, enjoy every day and be kind, kindest regards from OZ.
Amazing how his grandfather rejects compliments. He shrugs them of, attributes them to "a lot of people". Life has made him selfless. He talked about his whole life just by mentioning other people's stories. Refreshing, especially when you are surrounded by the "look at me" generation.
As an Italian American who was raised by Brooklyn Italians, I APPRECIATE this video SO MUCH. It was a real pleasure to watch! Brought me back to spending afternoons shooting the shit with my grandfather. Thanks guys....keep up the good work!
Oisin with Timeless Watch Channel makes some very moving videos. This video was very touching, it hit me on a personal level. My Grandfather passed away in 1997 at the age of 97. He worked for the L&N Railroad for 45 years. He had such an interesting life and I loved sitting and listening to his stories even as a young child. About 10 years prior to his passing, my father recorded several hours of his life story. Unfortunately, the tapes were lost in a move about 6 years ago my parents had made. I got into watches a few years ago and when I am able I want to buy an Omega Railmaster. I'm not sure he had one, but like you, I feel like it would somehow be part of him. Much in the way you feel about your Omega matching your Grandfathers. It is a connection to someone I greatly admired and looked up to. I can't wait for the day. I'm so glad you can get these conversations on camera.
Thank you for sharing your Grandfather with us… He reminds me so much of my Italian grandfather growing up in Jersey also… I was recently gifted my grandfather’s watch that my grandmother gave him back in 1952, I got it serviced and now I can think of them both every time I wear it. There’s just something about watches and storytelling that stand the test of time. Thank you sincerely. Love your channel!
The pure humanity in this video will never ever be matched or topped. There is no other channel that is like T&H and nor will there ever be. I can appreciate the story telling, cinematography, editing, all of it. I think this is the best watch video on the platform.
Thank you, Christian, for this. I’ve mentioned it before here, but I’m a New Jersey guy...my family all came from New York, and before that, Sicily. You see where I’m going here lol. And if that connection wasn’t enough, I have a 1952 Seamaster that I recently got from my mother in law after my father in law passed in 2020. So this video runs especially deep with me. I hear your grandfather speak, and it’s like my father is right there, talking about his 41 years working for Con Edison. I have his 1964 Le Coultre from his wedding and his Hamilton from his retirement. Thank you so much for this well needed bit of nostalgia. Bill Walsh
Fantastic film. Both my grandfathers has passed when I was born, but watching this brought floods of memories with my grand mothers. So thank you, made me quite emotional. And Le Gavroche is still one of London's finest places to dine, with 2 Michelin stars. Lovely you cherish him in your family. x
What a great thing to have been able to capture your grandfather on film...I've been trying to get my 87 year old dad to do that with me and he flat refuses so those stories and so many more will have to be handed down from memory from me....
This man is a national treasure. The watch is insanely beautiful, but the story and history behind it is as wonderful as he is. Reminds me of my grandfather, just without the accent. Thank you for posting this, made my day a whole lot better
It was truly so beautiful watching this video because your grandfather reminds me of mine who passed away about two years ago, cant believe how time flies. They both even look and talk the same way !
Great content. You and your grandfather are both blessed. I never had the honor of talking to either of my grand fathers but they did exactly as you described. They passed the touch of responsibility and accountability. Something we could use a shitload more of these days. Thanks for sharing.
Top quality . Your grandpa is a working class hero , reminds me of my own father . Busting their arse for their family and real humble guys . If he ever wants to revisit Scotland he’s guaranteed some of the best seats in the house at Celtic , a football club renowned for having possibly the best atmosphere in the world .
Great story. Grandpa doesn't realize how special he is. My dad was the same. They just did what they had to do and they didn't expect praise for doing it. Cherish every moment with him.
Christian this is why I look up to u brother! Excellent video and well done! Teared up a bit, this is why I make sure to stop by my grandparents atleast once a week! We’ll done-Shane
Great video, you pay him the ultimate compliment regarding building the torch AND passing it on. Setting the ground work/example for you life - that is his greatest reward. I like the way he doesn't like dying breed - he still has an optimistic view on life etc.
Beautiful. One of the most enjoyable things I have watched on RUclips for years. Great humour and real emotion. Made me think of my Dad and brought me back to a beautiful place in my head. Well done Christian and team, stunning work. Wishing you all the best of health!
I loved watching this video. It's so important to collect stories from one's own grandparent(s). My very last grandparent, my paternal grandmother, passed away last year at the age of 97. She had a hip replacement and had beaten Covid-19 twice (one before the hip replacement and once after the hip replacement). i kept saying that i would visit her to catch up and collect family history, but i attend college in Tucson, Arizona and she was in an assisted living facility in Wisconsin. I wish i could have recorded family history from her words and stories.
Beautiful episode, great stories, thanks for sharing grandpa Tito. My grandfather bought Seiko 5 when he went on pilgrimage for my father, he wore that for like 20 years. I bought one to remember him.
We all need more story telling like this. It might just help change how we see others and reduce the polarization that exists. I never truly knew my grandparents, as they all had passed before I turned seven. Failed to have a conversation like this even with my Dad, who would be 102 today if he was still walking this earth.
your best video ever, Christian! Spend time with ur grandpa as much as possible while you still can. I miss having this conversation with my grandpa. He gave me his 1803 YG of 1970, his most favourite watch (he had a 118239WG, and a 16233 datejust I think) just a few weeks before his death..
I loved this video. As someone else said, it hit really hit me hard. It was so moving, touching. As you said, every good family has people like this that laid the foundation for that family. At the end of it all, those that see them may not see much greatness -- but their greatness is silent and lays the foundation for multiple generations after them to thrive.
The amount of intimacy that the audience was privileged enough to witness here is amazing. It speaks to Christian's dedication to storytelling. This makes me feel just as if I am sitting at my own grandfather's dinner table, as I so often did growing up. The one big difference here is that if this were me, I would be talking to my grandfather about the watch that my grandmother, the matriarch of the family, made him sell. A Rolex that was a gift to him from Avis Rental Car for his many years of service. Boy do I wish he still had that watch so I could have this exact conversation with him! But its not really about the watch, rather the time spent with one another. Great video.
Beautiful I was spell bound . I didn’t really have a grandfather growing up and I love listening to men like this. Thank you Christian . Also is there anything more elegant than a vintage omega ? I think I’ll be in the market .
Really great and creative content! There’s so much content on watches and horology in general, but this really put an interesting and personal spin on the subject. Truly showcases how there can be so much more depth and personal meaning within the hobby.
Such a great video Christian, I wish I would have recorded these conversations with my grandfather before he passed away. Great way to memorialize your relationship. 👏🏻 👏🏻
I would give everything I own to be able to talk to my grandfather for 5 minutes. I loved this story.
Same here. But they died before I became interested in the family history. I'd love to have asked my paternal grandfather to tell about his time in France during WWI and about his father, who died when he was about 13. My maternal grandmother was the only one to live until I was an adult and became interested in the family history, and while I did ask about her family, I realized when she was gone just how much more I should have asked. So it's good to see Christian being able to talk to his grandfather.
I can’t agree with you more, with tears in my eyes. What I would give…………
Oh, my. There should be a RUclips channel, where old people talk about their watch or watches. This is the best episode ever
Talking watches is really good
This wasn’t really that much about watches. The better part was about discipline and work ethic passed through the family.
Yes yes yes.
Theo & Harris keep the focus on the parts of life that are essential. They get it, they understand that the watch isn't the story, it never is. People are the story.
There it is. The foundations of Christian's story telling. And let's just talk about the condition of grandpa's watch! 👍
I was very close to my grandfather. I used to sit and listening to his stories about things that fell of trucks,his time in Vietnam, his heart aches, and the work he did to build our family. He died in 2020 at 84 years old. Watching this video made me cry like a little bitch in the gym this morning. I miss these conversations with my granddad. This was beautiful.
This will be something to look back on in 10 years
Damn this brought tears to my eyes man. Gosh darn it. This is the content we need on here!
Tito is a precious man! When I see videos like this, it makes me miss my grand parents more and more.
Amazing storytelling. I'm a 49yo Father and it made me cry, overwhelmed by the beauty, love and emotion of it all. I'd call him the 'Golden Breed'.
It means a lot to see an adult grandson relate to his grandfather this way. Great storytelling.
Can’t explain how much I love and appreciate this video. Thank you Christian 🙏🏼
This was gold. Thank you so much ❤
I came here to hear about a watch and got the best part of being a human the family stories that carry on hope hard work and love at last but not least.😊😊😊
Well done. Nothing more special than spending time with our grandfathers.
God bless my papa and Tito!
Love listening to the old family stories. My family is all dead...no more stories. You'll have these videos forever...I only have memories.
2 years late to your channel but man what a beautiful capture til this day I work to save up and buy my grandfathers and fathers previous watch collection but the stories and memories with them is truely priceless
This is the best thing I have watched in 6 months, maybe more. My grandfather was the same man - God rest his soul. Enjoy and cherish the time.
HOLY SHIT. What i would do to have that kind of documentary with my grandparents and parents. . . ? Not only an amazing piece to have done, but infinitely more to have shared. Great work from concept design through execution T&H team!
This is the best talking watches I ever saw in my life , this is touching and absolutely have heart and truth in it
This video drove to the very centre of my soul. Loved every minute of it. No matter how we strive, family and friends should be at the very core of everything we do
That restaurant is still here in London Christian, you should visit one day wearing that Omega
I lost my dad thirty years ago. I miss him like crazy to this day. This video definitely strikes a cord with me. I have a Bulova tank that my mom gave him back in the 1940’s. Been trying to find the right 14mm mens strap or band so that I can wear it in respect. He spent his entire adult life working his tail off to make sure his family had everything they needed.
82 in april next,healthy, happy and working, worked in corporate, share the same love of life and family as your grandfather, some are less fortunate, have my dads seamaster, , thankyou both for great content, enjoy every day and be kind, kindest regards from OZ.
Amazing how his grandfather rejects compliments. He shrugs them of, attributes them to "a lot of people". Life has made him selfless. He talked about his whole life just by mentioning other people's stories.
Refreshing, especially when you are surrounded by the "look at me" generation.
As an Italian American who was raised by Brooklyn Italians, I APPRECIATE this video SO MUCH. It was a real pleasure to watch! Brought me back to spending afternoons shooting the shit with my grandfather. Thanks guys....keep up the good work!
Oisin with Timeless Watch Channel makes some very moving videos. This video was very touching, it hit me on a personal level. My Grandfather passed away in 1997 at the age of 97. He worked for the L&N Railroad for 45 years. He had such an interesting life and I loved sitting and listening to his stories even as a young child. About 10 years prior to his passing, my father recorded several hours of his life story. Unfortunately, the tapes were lost in a move about 6 years ago my parents had made. I got into watches a few years ago and when I am able I want to buy an Omega Railmaster. I'm not sure he had one, but like you, I feel like it would somehow be part of him. Much in the way you feel about your Omega matching your Grandfathers. It is a connection to someone I greatly admired and looked up to. I can't wait for the day. I'm so glad you can get these conversations on camera.
Thank you for sharing your Grandfather with us… He reminds me so much of my Italian grandfather growing up in Jersey also… I was recently gifted my grandfather’s watch that my grandmother gave him back in 1952, I got it serviced and now I can think of them both every time I wear it. There’s just something about watches and storytelling that stand the test of time. Thank you sincerely. Love your channel!
The pure humanity in this video will never ever be matched or topped. There is no other channel that is like T&H and nor will there ever be. I can appreciate the story telling, cinematography, editing, all of it. I think this is the best watch video on the platform.
Now that’s how you do a “talking watches”. Long format, unrushed, with room to breathe.
Incredible video, Bravo!
This is nothing short of magic. Thank you for putting this intimate piece of art out into the world... we all needed this.
Bravo Christian. You are a wonderful grandson. I am so happy you could do this. I wish I could have done the same for my grandpa. Blessings.
Amazing. What a gift to have this video. Family, sacrifice, love… that’s what it’s all about for a real man. What a great example.
This is literally my favorite watch video ever ! Period
Sensational! Your grandpa are truly great and inspiring. Keep it up Christian.
2 Christian's, a young one and one with glasses.
Superb scoping of the experience here. Thank you for bringing us to the Sunday discussion with your opah. Lovely.
Thank you, Christian, for this. I’ve mentioned it before here, but I’m a New Jersey guy...my family all came from New York, and before that, Sicily. You see where I’m going here lol. And if that connection wasn’t enough, I have a 1952 Seamaster that I recently got from my mother in law after my father in law passed in 2020. So this video runs especially deep with me. I hear your grandfather speak, and it’s like my father is right there, talking about his 41 years working for Con Edison. I have his 1964 Le Coultre from his wedding and his Hamilton from his retirement. Thank you so much for this well needed bit of nostalgia.
Bill Walsh
Man, what I would give to be able to sit and talk to my grandpa like this. Lost him too young
Wonderful. How sweet. Thanks so much for sharing. What a great guy. And you’re not so bad either!
Incredible story thanks for sharing Christian ,very emotional but we can all relate.
What a phenomenal follow up to your previous amazing clip of your grandfather. Sad and beautiful at the same time.
I will never see another like this. Wonderful beyond words.
It's a beautiful video that makes me miss talking everything with my Grandpa.
"That's a good watch" Christian hit his grandpa with the NYC Italian "Ah!" Love it
Fantastic film. Both my grandfathers has passed when I was born, but watching this brought floods of memories with my grand mothers. So thank you, made me quite emotional. And Le Gavroche is still one of London's finest places to dine, with 2 Michelin stars. Lovely you cherish him in your family. x
What a great thing to have been able to capture your grandfather on film...I've been trying to get my 87 year old dad to do that with me and he flat refuses so those stories and so many more will have to be handed down from memory from me....
This man is a national treasure. The watch is insanely beautiful, but the story and history behind it is as wonderful as he is. Reminds me of my grandfather, just without the accent. Thank you for posting this, made my day a whole lot better
Respect and love to the ones that came before us and laid the foundation. Let us live our lives to honor their sacrifices. Let us never forget.
Could watch these videos all day and everyday. Nice...
It was truly so beautiful watching this video because your grandfather reminds me of mine who passed away about two years ago, cant believe how time flies.
They both even look and talk the same way !
Great content. You and your grandfather are both blessed. I never had the honor of talking to either of my grand fathers but they did exactly as you described. They passed the touch of responsibility and accountability. Something we could use a shitload more of these days. Thanks for sharing.
You're 83 right? "Don't push it". Cutest conversation ever my eyes watered up and made me call my grandma just to bug her and hear about her dogs.
Top quality . Your grandpa is a working class hero , reminds me of my own father . Busting their arse for their family and real humble guys . If he ever wants to revisit Scotland he’s guaranteed some of the best seats in the house at Celtic , a football club renowned for having possibly the best atmosphere in the world .
Great story. Grandpa doesn't realize how special he is. My dad was the same. They just did what they had to do and they didn't expect praise for doing it. Cherish every moment with him.
Man that is sooo good! Feels like talking to my 85 year old dad who can't hear very well too. Great great video Christian!! 👏👏👏
Christian this is why I look up to u brother! Excellent video and well done! Teared up a bit, this is why I make sure to stop by my grandparents atleast once a week! We’ll done-Shane
Hi Christian. I was moved. Thank you.
You’re a blessed man Christian, your grandpa is a hero 👏 ❤️
Great video, you pay him the ultimate compliment regarding building the torch AND passing it on.
Setting the ground work/example for you life - that is his greatest reward.
I like the way he doesn't like dying breed - he still has an optimistic view on life etc.
Beautiful. One of the most enjoyable things I have watched on RUclips for years. Great humour and real emotion. Made me think of my Dad and brought me back to a beautiful place in my head. Well done Christian and team, stunning work. Wishing you all the best of health!
Dude, you guys nailed it on this one. Beautiful. I had a big smile on my face the whole time.
I loved watching this video. It's so important to collect stories from one's own grandparent(s). My very last grandparent, my paternal grandmother, passed away last year at the age of 97. She had a hip replacement and had beaten Covid-19 twice (one before the hip replacement and once after the hip replacement). i kept saying that i would visit her to catch up and collect family history, but i attend college in Tucson, Arizona and she was in an assisted living facility in Wisconsin. I wish i could have recorded family history from her words and stories.
@Theo and Harris i think there is an account pretending to be you.
What a guy… Wonderful to have this on record. Inspiring stuff. Huge respect to Tito. Send him my best….from London.
Nice Christian!! I really enjoy it when you put your Grandpops on the channel. Love listening to the stories. His accent is just perfect.
Priceless conversation cherish every min.
Really nice video. Thank you for sharing such an intimate family conversation with the rest of us…
Best video yet. What a great man. I’ll be raising a glass to him tonight.
This is as real as it gets. Thank you for sharing.
Unbelievable story. Thanks for uploading this, sir. Cherish these memories..that omega has so much history!
Beautiful video, you and your grandfather really love each other, that really is the point after all. BRAVO!!
Almost had me tear up when your grandpa spoke about you. Great video
You are blessed with an amazing family Christian! The country is functioning because of hard working people.
Beautiful episode, great stories, thanks for sharing grandpa Tito. My grandfather bought Seiko 5 when he went on pilgrimage for my father, he wore that for like 20 years. I bought one to remember him.
This talk was EVERYTHING ❤️❤️ you could never top this .. amazing
great guy - love the taxi / whack story. ''the same EXACT , but different'' .what a sweet philosophy he has . great video. ~ JDS/CT. thanks Chris
We all need more story telling like this. It might just help change how we see others and reduce the polarization that exists.
I never truly knew my grandparents, as they all had passed before I turned seven. Failed to have a conversation like this even with my Dad, who would be 102 today if he was still walking this earth.
Great video! Thanks for sharing your grandfather’s wisdom.
your best video ever, Christian! Spend time with ur grandpa as much as possible while you still can. I miss having this conversation with my grandpa. He gave me his 1803 YG of 1970, his most favourite watch (he had a 118239WG, and a 16233 datejust I think) just a few weeks before his death..
Loved this...very touching. Thanks for sharing, reminded me of my pops. God bless.
Thank you for giving me a vehicle to remember the past times with family.
This is great, and we need more conversations like this on video platforms! Respect and love your elders!
I loved this video. As someone else said, it hit really hit me hard. It was so moving, touching. As you said, every good family has people like this that laid the foundation for that family. At the end of it all, those that see them may not see much greatness -- but their greatness is silent and lays the foundation for multiple generations after them to thrive.
Just so wonderful - thanks for this great video - Greetings from Germany - wonderful guys wear wonderful watches ...
The amount of intimacy that the audience was privileged enough to witness here is amazing. It speaks to Christian's dedication to storytelling. This makes me feel just as if I am sitting at my own grandfather's dinner table, as I so often did growing up. The one big difference here is that if this were me, I would be talking to my grandfather about the watch that my grandmother, the matriarch of the family, made him sell. A Rolex that was a gift to him from Avis Rental Car for his many years of service. Boy do I wish he still had that watch so I could have this exact conversation with him! But its not really about the watch, rather the time spent with one another. Great video.
Beautiful I was spell bound . I didn’t really have a grandfather growing up and I love listening to men like this. Thank you Christian . Also is there anything more elegant than a vintage omega ? I think I’ll be in the market .
Absolutely beautiful !
Felt this one. Miss the guys in my life I’d have these conversations with.
Oh man, this is beautiful! Thanks for sharing
Really great and creative content! There’s so much content on watches and horology in general, but this really put an interesting and personal spin on the subject. Truly showcases how there can be so much more depth and personal meaning within the hobby.
My favourite thing you've ever made, savour the time you have with your Granda, can't be replicated
This was one of the best videos I've ever seen, seriously, thanks for posting it!
Such a great video Christian, I wish I would have recorded these conversations with my grandfather before he passed away. Great way to memorialize your relationship. 👏🏻 👏🏻
This was one great story, family is everything, and amazing to see how the prior generations worked so hard to make the path for us.
I fuckin love you guys man, can’t even mush together the right words to describe it. Keep it up fellas……
I loved every single second of this
Awesome!!!so good I watched it twice
Thank you for sharing your (his)story! Much respect! Solid family foundation! Saludos desde Puerto Rico!
Beautiful video!!
It’s one of the rare occasions that I see an American-Italian that really feels like he comes from here! Un saluto dall’Italia per tuo nonno!
Absolutely love this!!!