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The Next Rolex? Are TAG Heuer Watches Any Good? $500 Watch vs. $5,000 Watch - Is It Worth It?
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0:00 - Intro & Organization
1:05 - The Next Rolex?
3:34 - $500 vs. $500 Watch Movements
7:53 - What’s Up With Tag Heuer?
10:58 - Which Defunct Watch Brand Deserves A Comeback?
12:21 - Handling Watch Snobs
13:23 - Are The Major Players Untouchable?
15:49 - Teddy’s Favorite Boots
16:45 - Changes In The RUclips Watch Community
18:45 - Brand Ambassadors
I’ve had a Tag aqua racer for 25 years… Have worn it every day. I’ve serviced it 3 times in that period. It works perfectly and is still in immaculate condition. It’s still sparkling like the first day I took it out of the box. I’ll hand it down to my boy when he turns 18 next year and I will be replacing it with the new version. 🎉
Love the story man.
Just got myself an Aqua racer. Love it also. Hope to have a similar story as yours in 25 years!
Love the aqua racer too. Imho Tags are underappreciated
Love hearing these stories. Legacy on the wrist. Wear with pride.
Awesome! That’s amazing that you’ve had it that long. Does your son know you’re going to do this? Has he admired it/into watches over the years?
I think Teddy slightly underplays the Brand Value of TAG Heuer in relation to motorsport in particular. If you're into motorsport, then TAG Heuer's associations with Formula 1 and Le Mans in particular are absolutely iconic and give it a massive prestige edge over other watches in that market segment. For me, as a petrolhead who's favourite film was "Le Mans" as kid, with the Steve McQueen connections, the Monaco was absolutely my Grail watch - bar none - and I'm thrilled to own one. I guess that's going to be specific to a certain segment of watch buyers, but a lot of people who are into watches like engineering, and therefore are also into cars and motorsport. If you have an interest in both then TAG Heuer is an absolute obvious choice.
Great pieces..
Right on. I own a Monaco because it’s connection to Steve McQueen, because Steve was a Marine like me, and TAGs were gifted to me by my wife over a 22 year Marine Corps career. I got a TAG when I got promoted in Rank. From 1st Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel
The question is whether they are living on their past or pushing ahead. Car-wise, I am "stuck" in the past with 917's , 512M's, and so so much history. Remember the analog drum computers used in rallying? Still, TAG IS forever linked to motorsports just as Omega with Bond and Apollo. So be it and enjoy.
Yeah, but are they the same as they were during their heyday ! That’s the issue with TH right now.
Nah tag is lame ❤
You said it perfectly: "these things are not needed". It's important to understand that the focus on the ultimate high end in price/performance comes from an obsession and not from realistic day-to-day requirements. It really all just depends on what the individual prioritizes as a watch enthusiast.
I love my Citizen $500 world chronograph atomic time radio controlled watch that's ultra accurate, as much as my $17K Panerai submersible blu abisso bronze work of art.
But yeah, the Citizen is my go to on the daily, while the Panerai is weekend and special occasions. Definitely nice to have basis.
I have the Tag Carrera for 16yrs now and I wear it every single day. It still works immaculately
My casio runs good too.
@@disaar3679 My Casio (G Shock) and GS also run well ;-)
$10 watch does the same
As a massive watch enthusiast Teddy is miles ahead of the competition in terms of content, and always on point with technical and market info. Just great!
Tag Heuer is underrated with the watch nerds. They got a great racing history.
Watches should suit your personal tastes. I have a TAG Heuer Carrera stainless with a kinetic (automatic) movement exposed with a sapphire back. It is a marvel to look at the technical wonder of the movement--more watches should offer this! The durable materials, heirloom construction, waste-free mechanical design (no batteries), and understated elegance fit my personality perfectly. I absolutely love it. I also understand why someone would choose a watch for fashion, precious materials, branding, etc. To each their own; watch selection is purely subjective once prices start getting lofty.
I go for the Tag Formula 1 watches as a racing fan and have been collecting the one off releases like the gulf racing F1 and the Indy 500 editions. Their 2020 Indy 500 was a stunning piece and will likely stay with me forever.
I feel the same about the Red Bull F1....instant love and no other looks good to me in comparison.
My very first "entry level" watch is a Tag Heuer from 2011 when I got my mba. I will always keep it, love the links braclet and blue dial.
Tag Heuer was my first luxury watch. I bought it in the early 1980s (yes I'm older than dirt) and I loved it. The watch was a Formula 1 two tone with a black face and bezel with gold highlights, beautiful. In the intervening years Tag fell off my personal radar not that I think there is anything wrong with them but other brands have caught my eye and watch dollars.
A Tag was my first luxury watch too, given to me as a gift from my then girlfriend in the early nineties. Mostly to celebrate the end of PGW-I (we were both military). Still have the watch, and it still runs. And you can bet I still have my girlfriend too. We've been married for almost 30 years. After all, ya gotta marry someone who would facilitate this kind of craziness........
My dad got me a Formula 1 for my 18th birthday in 1989. Green and Red. I wanted that colorway because my favorite cycling team was sponsored by Tag back then. I still own it. It stopped working a few years ago, so I still need to get it repaired. Hopefully, one day.
@@ixnorp4270 What branch did you all serve in? Congratulations on 30+ years.
Tag is not really considered as luxury tho
@@jasonlee4814 Disagree, most consider them a one of the entries to luxury watches.
My first and only expenive watch is a Omega SMP300. I think it will stay my only expensive watch in my collection. On a daily base i use my G Shocks, Casios, Seikos and my PRX.
Can’t go wrong with the SMP300. Hope you’re enjoying it!
Nice choice! It's not my only expensive watch, but after getting my Omega SMP300 I don't want or need any other dive watch for my collection
My Seamaster 300 M titanium ref 2231.50.00 of over 14 years is the same for me. Got a Hamiton, Seiko 007 and G Shocks for knocking around.
To be honest, if you got the SMP300, other watches won’t make sense anymore as the SMP300 has a great value for money.
@@diavalus mine is almost 20 years old, electric blue dial. It takes a beating.
Teddy doesn't cover Tag Heuer much because he doesn't sell them.
JLC’s price hikes have been insane in the last year and half. Reverso Medium Small seconds increased from $6500 in 2021 to $8850 USD now. Same watch with no movement upgrade.
That's a joke. I owen a Reverso medium thin (still in mint condition) and I think I only paid a little over $5k just a few years ago. The watch is great, but not worth the money you said. I'm just sick and tired of seeing the price of everything sky rocketing, which seems like every day.
@@blackwood3243 Richemont Group playing with the watch hype with these boutique exclusives, one shots/limited editions, and these massive price hikes.
have a small doubt are there any watches which complete the rotation of minute hand around dail in 45 min ,30 min instead of hour ,are there any watches with settings, digital or analog in which we can make it run (make it fast or slow(ex per say completing rotation in 39 min or 87 min instead of 60 min))
@@113uineo Yeah, I think there is some mix up, the prices seem to have gone up on many of the Reverso models about a grand though.
@@blackwood3243 sir u didn't understand my question, iam asking abt watches with such features
I was happy to see Teddy’s comments regarding TAG Heuer on some of their watches. My second favourite watch that I have is a reissued classic “Heuer Carrera” 3-hand automatic with a perforated leather strap, bought in 2001. It is a very nice looking watch. Being a car and motor sports enthusiast, I really like this watch’s connection to the sport, and it is a great match when driving my old German sports car.
Some of the watches are good designs for sure but tag have lost their way - poor quality, pricing, marketing and lying about their movements.
I've got a Calibre 16 chronograph for the same reason, it matched the silver/black with red accents of my Kawasaki.
It's a great watch, the Kawasaki didn't survive the crash, I barely did with nine broken bones, but the Tag still works perfectly.
Some of the watches I wear frequetly in my collection include an Explorer II, GMT II Coke, TAG Cal 16 Titanium in black/beige w/leather strap, and Oris Aquis 400 in steel/blue. I get far more unsolicited compliments on the TAG than the Rolexes or Oris. The TAG just so happens to match the black/beige of my german sports car too so yeah, us motor heads like TAGs.
I love my Tag F1 quartz. So precise. Have a Mido and going for a Longines GMT next but an Automatic Tag will be my gift on my 55th. Looking forward to it.
The longines spirit zulu is an amazing GMT
I was gifted a new blue Carrera chronograph with the H02 movement last year. I love it and it's great looking. I understand the criticisms of TAG, but they make very nice models if you know what to look for. The average watch buyer won't care about the things that turn away the enthusiasts.
I've always thought alot of there models look a bit tacky but I do like the carrera models
My favorite two watches are a Steeldive automatic and the Casio Duro (with steel bracelet). The Steeldive was $130 and I spent $50 on two other bracelets. It’s very accurate. But if you’re looking for accuracy, the Casio is always on the exact second. Every daylight savings round it’s maybe off by two seconds.
My favorite boots are the Johnston and Murphy Italian - specifically the 27-1836 which I don’t think they even make anymore.
Teddy, for me you are my number one go to channel for everything watches! Ive been in this hobby for a year now and your depth and breadth of knowledge, combined with such a likeable delivery, makes your videos an absolute pleasure to watch. Well done and keep them coming!
I love Tag Heuer. New CEO is going to be a good one. Changing the company
Nice video mate 🥃
have a small doubt are there any watches which complete the rotation of minute hand around dail in 45 min ,30 min instead of hour ,are there any watches with settings, digital or analog in which we can make it run (make it fast or slow(ex per say completing rotation in 39 min or 87 min instead of 60 min))
Vintage Heuers are among my favorite watches
It’s been really nice having the powermatic 80 watch as daily wear. It lets me rotate in my other watches with 40 ish hour reserves without having to set two watches every time
It’s true. Tissot = $775 and a TAG with the same movement is $2250.
👏 I love the answer for the difference between a $500 vs a $5000 thanks it was really enlightening in my road to understand better the watch world.
By pure coincidence I clicked onto Teddy's channel on the day I am wearing my only TAG Heuer. It's a Formula 1 Calibre 7 GMT. I purchased it in 2015, and I am very pleased with it. It has been totally reliable, and gains only two or three seconds a day. At a distance with the blue and black bezel it could be mistaken for a batman, which does put me off wearing it in London. Then Teddy mentioned Universal Geneve. I have a 1946 dress watch made by that company. It is made from 9 carat gold and is rather small by modern tastes, but it still looks stunning.
That TAG Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 7 GMT is my daily watch, from gardening, cooking, board meeting to swimming in the beach. It gives me a little joy every time I put it on ! Love it !
I was looking for a vintage dress watch and then I saw Knives Out. It tipped me towards Omegas and I bought a vintage Omega 1950s Seamaster, at least in part due to that coincidence. Obviously that didn’t make Omega the company any money, but it is my first Omega watch, so you never know where that goes in the future (actually I do know where it will go)
Great video Mr. Baldassarre. I very much enjoyed the $500 to $5000 watch segment. I have a few different Swiss watches ranging from $600- up to $5000. I am no watch expert, but in my 50 plus years on this planet I have learned that things usually cost more for a reason. As in some other products (that I am more familiar with) I have found as the price goes up the gap gets smaller. Meaning if you buy a $200 watch and compare that to a $5000 watch the gap is going to be huge in terms of fit finish, movements, crystal vs glass, actual gold parts etc. Comparing that $5000 to a $3000 watch the gap becomes very small. I tell this to sportsman or birdwatchers looking into optics a $50 binocular to a $2500 binocular is going to be drastic in terms of light gathering, crisp image, build quality ect. $1000 to $2500 not much of a difference, still better quality perhaps better warranties.
My advice is always save for something a bit longer and buy the best that you can afford.
Also applicable to footwear as Teddy indicated. A good pair of pricey boots (which are repairable) will last a lifetime vs the multiple pairs of cheap boots and shoes you will buy and dispose of in the landfill. Same goes for sheets, pillows and mattresses- something you spend a third of your life using
The value of the product relative to the return on investment is something you should take into account; diminishing returns are important. Buy something that approaches the upper limit of diminishing returns until the cliff falls off to incremental improvements that vary much more starkly with cost. When you enter the luxury watch price range, it's 100% an aesthetic choice, especially in the era of dive computers and modern mountain altimeter digital watches. I think that the luxury market clouds things to an extent, and that's disappointing.
I absolutely love the Tag Monaco but due to its design it sort of stands on its own. When it comes to their other lines I agree with Teddy; they’re kind of hard to pick over a Tudor, Oris, etc in the same price range.
Teddy always has well thought out, seemingly unbiased takes on all watch topics. Love his videos.
Love my 20 year old Tag Aquaracer, I’ve just bought the Carerra, zero regrets!
I have the Tag Heuer Monaco and really love the design and heritage of it. It is maybe the only watch I would buy another one in a different scheme such as the Gulf version.
Monaco, Carrera and Autavia are all great.
@@TommyRibs I agree. I would like to add a Carrera to my collection but looking to add from another brand first.
Love the Monaco too.
Monaco is my favorite Watch :)
I have the Calibre 11 in my collection, and would consider the Dark Lord at some point if I doubled the size of my collection (currently at 10).
TH stacks up very well against it's direct competition within it's price range as for as tangible metrics go, and then destroys it's segment in design and brand recognition. There's a reason why George Bamford is a fan-boy.
I am a former Porsche mechanic and Porsche Racer, I spent 10 years at the race track. So I am very familiar with Tag, in fact, I would like to add a Tag Heuer to my collection, based solely on their connection to motorsports.
Im very happy to hear you mention Shinola. I understand some peoples dislike of the brand. But i also feel most of those people are only repeating what theyve heard someone else say and dont actually have any experience with the brand.
I love my Shinola and am proud to have it in my collection.
have a small doubt are there any watches which complete the rotation of minute hand around dail in 45 min ,30 min instead of hour ,are there any watches with settings, digital or analog in which we can make it run (make it fast or slow(ex per say completing rotation in 39 min or 87 min instead of 60 min))
Pure class as always Teddy. Personally, I love seeing someone wearing a Longines, Tag, or an Oris than someone wearing a Rolex. I remember that Adrien was defining “Luxury” in a video months ago and said Omega wasn’t luxury and Rolex was because they’re harder to get. But I see more people out in the wild wearing Rolex than any other brand. They’re also obviously selling more watches than any other brand so maybe they aren’t as hard to get as we’d like to say. I was offered a Sub from my AD a few months ago and I turned it down.
Great review, thanks for the replies. That's what makes the industry so interesting. There's so much to choose from. I also agree that Universal G would be a wonderful comeback if they would return to what they once were. I wear my Father's and love the simple form it provides.
I bought my tag f1 on 2012 in austin tx when i went to see the f1 gp of the americas, i have worn that watch since then and stil working perfectly. Next will be an automatic aqua racer. I hope so
My Tag Heuer series 1000 which I purchased in 1991 is still working beautifully. It may be a quartz but the only money I’ve spent on this watch was the initial $450 plus battery changes every four or so years, pressure checks, replacement gaskets and maybe four or five routine servicings. Watch snobs be damned; this was one of the hottest watches of the 1980s and early 1990s. Unfortunately, Tag Heuer discontinued the 1000 late in 1992 and rolled out the series 1500 which didn’t exactly set the holographic world on fire. Yes, the 1000 was a Rolex Submariner homage but with a Jubilee bracelet. Classic!
I don’t get the hate for TAG Heuer. I bought my Aquaracer 2010 because I think they are the most beautiful dive watches and I don’t care about other opinions. Great prices as well. Not overpriced like so many other “better” brands lol.
Because they took a watch with incredible heritage in racing associated with timekeeping and cheapened the product and brand to a shopping mall fashion watch.
I have not had very good luck with Tag Heuer time pieces. The first one flat out stopped working after about a week. They were awesome and actually just exchanged it for a new one. Over time I noticed if I set the time, after about 4 days it was about 3-4 minutes behind. And that was wearing it 14 hours a day. After that, I would never buy another one. At that price point there are other watches that are much better quality. Today's Tag Heuer watches do not compare to vintage Heuer watches. Now that was a great time piece!
Hi Teddy,
I love your channel, it’s the best laid out videos and the graphics are on point. I am an avid watch collector and your information is fantastic. One thing , can you get a manicure( no polish) try buffing since you are doing close up shots on your hands.
Thanks
Lance
i dont own tags anymore although i owned 5 of them before but tag is above tudors, nomos, oris and longines and thats a sure thing they still ranked as 3rd most valuable swiss watch brand
TAG Heuer made their name in racing. Theve been the official time keeper for Formula One off and on many years. Their first iconic watch, the Monaco, was made famous in the movie La Mans with Steve McQueen. From they branched to to start with Formula One racers like Hakenien, Raikonen and some other F1 gents of the 90's early 2ks. Their most famous brands are all from racing heritage, like the older Actavia's and earlier Heuers.
I purchased a new Tag Heuer Professional 200 meters in 1993 (980.613B). I saw it on the wrist of an employee at an audit client and asked him about it. I purchased the same model shortly thereafter for $300. I had Tag perform a complete service on the watch last year including replacing the crystal for another $300. It's my only wristwatch and I have had no problems. The new 300 meter Tags are around $2,000 which is too high for my pocketbook.
At the moment i think the class leader within the 2-5k bracket is Baume et Mercier Baumatic in particular. Their movements are incredible and better than most of the competition. The finish is also very good and they punch way above their price point.
I’m not impressed with the case finishing but my baumatic is unbelievable when it comes to accuracy. I have had it sitting off my wrist running for a month and it only lost a few seconds over that time
@@murph8411 the movement is found in the entry level Vacheron watches, so it surely is state of the art in the price range. The case finishing is as good as any mid tier brand, very similar to Rolex, Omega and similar brands. I did close up comparison and thats what i could notice with my naked eyes.
My seamaster AT lasted 7years before stopping, mind you it had two open crown events, salt etc. But after a 600euro service, they bagged up 30% of the parts in the box. Great watch.
The new Tag Carrera Date 36mm is awesome! I own reference WBN2313.BA0001 the sun burst pink dial is special…it’s super comfortable at 36mm, 52 hour power reserve is plenty for me and so far it’s been the most accurate automatic watch I have owned.
I have the Tag Hauer Tiger Woods watch. My wife got it for me many years ago. Still one of my favorites to wear. Recently serviced and it looks brand new.
My first nice watch was a TagH from the 1990’s. I love the brand for that reason and wore that watch out. Since then I haven’t added any more Tag watches into the collection. Someday, I would be glad to add another and always think of adding the Gulf colorway as it is cool to me.
Agree with you on TAG, they make nice time pieces always have. I own a Link Chrono from 2010 it's accurate and a very nice piece. But as you said the price range TAG is in today is utlra competitive and there are a TON of other options to go with. I have liked the Heuer Carrera releases but they also have jumped up in price and makes me wonder if TAG's hoping to branch into a higher tier of watchmaking.
I have a Tag Link Calibre 16, wear it every day for 10 years, it's all scratched up, first service 5 years was quick, 2nd service at 10 years took 4 months. It was never accurate but it looked nice. In the 4 months it was gone, I wound up buying a $300 Glycine Combat which was more accurate. I even assembled a DIY Watch club 38mm watch which I also enjoyed. The only other Tag I would even consider buying would be the old Da Vinci in the Tonneau case but I'd probably get the Vacheron Royal Eagle instead
2 questions that could have been tied together: the recent success or lack of for Tag Heuer - and brand ambassadors. Tiger Woods and Maria Sharapova - who both had falls from grace.
Great job.
There a microbrand I’m looking at called Wasson. They only make a field watch but it is really nice!
Thanks Teddy for the great discussion! Appreciate the insight as I look to make a small collection for myself. I've started with two Timex Marlin's and just knowing what's going on underneath the dial brings me great joy.
Also, Color #8 has to be one of the greatest discoveries. Just got a pair of Thursday Vanguards in the color and it's just stunning.
As I love cars and have been a coupe and sedan guy for decades, the Carrera Heuer 01 (43mm, non-skeleton dial) has been a perfect companion since 2017.
You are so good at this Teddy!
The main reason I'm put off buying a Tag is they charge over 2k for standard grade Sellita movements. For the same money you can buy a Sinn which use top grade movements, in addition to other cool Sinn tech like anti magnetic protection, tegimented steel and AR dehumidification. My 856 is operating within COSC tolerances too. Unfortunately for Tag there are simply too many other choices now.
I had a tag heur 2000proffesional, it was something magic about that watch....
You nailed it. The general public is familiar w/ Tag Heuer. They are not familiar with all those other brands you mentioned (ie Tudor, etc). So if it’s brand recognition you are going for it’s Tag (after Rolex). Haters of Tag can’t deny these facts.
I am generally not caring if my watch brand is "recognized" in the same way I don't care if the general public recognizes the bands I like either.
I have a Tag Heuer F1 Calibre 6 and its a very nice watch! Dive watch with small second complication is just unique! I think Tag Heuer has a rich history and in this sports style its the best of its price range. Tudor or Breilting are a little better but in a complete other style.
have a small doubt are there any watches which complete the rotation of minute hand around dail in 45 min ,30 min instead of hour ,are there any watches with settings, digital or analog in which we can make it run (make it fast or slow(ex per say completing rotation in 39 min or 87 min instead of 60 min))
I love Tags, I would own the Heuer 02 skeleton GMT if it was 40-42mm.
Teddy this was a great video, you covered so many topics in a short amount of time. Thank you! ⌚️
My vote for next Rolex is the Breightling Premier line. The Pistachio B09, the Copper Datora, and Blue Duograph are just stunningly beautiful and feel like incredible high quality watches. Visited a boutique with Breightling/Omega side by side. The Omega Chrono start/stop at 3:00 felt like breaking a chicken leg. The Breightling Chrono movements felt like butter. The Breightling Premier movement innovation at the price point is nothing short of amazing. With Breightling pulling back the number of retail stores should also increase the feel of exclusivity over time. My only hesitation of buying a Breightling Premier new is the haircut you take today in the secondary market. But hopefully in the long term these watches get discovered for the masterpieces they really are.
When all is said and done, it comes down to two things: 1) what do you like? 2) what amount of money are you willing and able to spend? I've never found a watch where the enthusiast community (whatever that means) unanimously said "perfect". That goes for the design and the movement and the history. I think channels like Teddy's are great to make an informed decision, but in the end it is: "Do you love what you wear and does it match your budget?" If the answer is "yes", then you've found your personal great watch and what others think of it is irrelevant.
Very well put. Sometimes I struggle with this when considering with a new watch, but I always come back to my senses and if I can say "this watch makes me happy" then that's all that really matters. To this day I think one of the most beautiful watches that can be worn under many situations is a Tag Carrera Day-Date.
You are correct on the addition of good shoes as another rabbit hole. I love my Allen Edmonds. I was happy to hear you mention Shinola. I love the bicycle shop backstory. I bought my wife one for Christmas.
Here's what I'm looking at. Do you think an automatic spring drive will land in the
Spot on commentary on the "next Rolex".....succinct history of what has/is/might happen...very good vlog Teddy...love the Q&A format!
Fantastic video again Teddy! learnt so much from watching your channel. It would be cool if you can share the behind the scene on your research and making your videos!
Keep in mind the marketing for luxury products and having brand ambassadors isn't to have someone see the ad and then buy the product. It's so that the people who can't afford the product recognize what it is so that the person who does buy it knows that other people know that it's expensive
I have always liked watches and it wasn't until I was researching Tissot and Christopher Ward as companies to purchase a watch for my brothers wedding gift , that I realized there was a watch community! I think Teddy was one of the first ones that came up, and then I saw Watchfinder, and was watching that Irish guy for awhile (he's really funny when hes discussing God Tier watches!) All of this was last year and now I have seen so many people who do reviews but I have been able to learn so MUCH in regards to watches. I am glad that more people have begun to make videos as now I am more informed and can make better purchases. I decided to buy my brother the Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80. White dial and Leather strap was too beautiful to pass up! He really enjoys it and now that he has an Automatic, I need to dive in and buy myself one. Teddy discussed the MIDO Oceanstar GMT on his channel once and I have decided that will be my first!
I’ve been asking for Teddy shoe/style advice for a while so I’m glad to see you shedding light on that area a bit with the boots lol. Somehow I have also been attracted to finely made leather boots. Maybe people who adore watches are all somewhat similar in that we all have to some degree an affinity to well made, long lasting items.
imo if you can afford to avoid buying cheaply made shoes and boots, in the long run you actually save money with more expensive footwear that will go for a long while without needing to be replaced
I have a set of old DMs, some Timberland dress shoes that I rarely use, and a pair of full height alpinestars motorcycle boots. I haven't bought new shoes or boots for years now, just look after what I've got
I think there’s some truth to that. I’m a Christian and I enjoy premium leather Bibles as they are also made of old school quality craftsmanship. Rebinds are becoming a big thing as well where leather workers make custom made products.
@@TomPlantagenet Christ was A judahite N Christianity was not mentioned once in the bible Yeshua ( Jesus - There is no J in the Hebrew alphabet ) im not talking about jew-ish fakers established in 1949 ( ashkenazi ) but the true Judahites btw. Yeshua is A Judahite and an Isrealite google pictures of Judahites lol cornrows big lips n nose they are black. The conquering lion of the tribe of Judah is Yeshua. ruclips.net/video/3Agehsu8NwE/видео.html
@@jwillwork3683 what are you talking about? Acts 11:26 Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16. Three places where “Christian” appears. Christians are those who follow Christ. Christianity is the faith of Christians.
“In the original languages (Latin, Greek, Hebrew) which provide us with the names Jesus, Joseph, Justinian, etc., the sound which we write as J was pronounced as the English letter Y. (Just to make things confusing for English speakers, the phonetic symbol for this sound is [j].) In Latin, the letter for this was I/i, in Greek it was Ι/ι (iota), and in Hebrew it was י (yod). Thus, the Greek spelling for "Jesus" was Ιησους, pronounced something like "Yeh-SOOS", and the Latin likewise was Iesus.
Subsequently, in the Latin alphabet the letter J was developed as a variant of I, and this distinction was later used to distinguish the consonantal "y" sound [j] from the vocalic "i" sound [i]. However, at about the same time there was a sound change in many of the languages of Western Europe, such that the "y" sound changed into a "j" sound ([dʒ], or sometimes [ʒ]). So we have it that in English, the letter J now represents a consonant [dʒ] which is not obviously similar to the vowel [i], despite the fact that they descend from the same letter and the same sound. (English also has many [dʒ] sounds spelled with J which come from native Germanic roots.)”
So because I mention Premium Bibles, you felt it necessary to jump in with this conspiracy theory?
@@TomPlantagenet Forgive yo momma boy! Jesse Lee Peterson voice 🤣
I've only recently realized the significance of brand ambassadors. Some of these celebs are followed by millions of people globally. To place a product on these celebs guarantees a global outreach for a brand. And the more people know of a brand, the stronger it becomes. People will only buy from a brand if they know of its existence.
Regarding the ambassador issue, whilst searching for my next watch, I actively avoided Tudor, due to a certain celebrity endorsing the product. I think this shows the power of an ambassador, in my case adversely, in the promotion of a product. Thankfully I was eventually able to see through the marketing hype and went for a Black Bay 58, despite the negative connotations this celebrity had for me.
BOOTS/ Shoes. - Church's, Trickers, Loake, Grenson, Barker's, Crokett & Jones. Some of these brands are designed and made exclusively in the UK. Some are designed in the UK and made in Portugal/ Italy / India. They come in a bit cheaper but the quality is there. If you want the full British cobbler experience Trickers & Church's are my personal top picks :-)
You can buy for example Tissot, Hamilton, Certina watches that will go for 80 hours. 80 powermatic. And these watches are a lot cheaper than £5000 watches. Prices well below £1000. And Tissot, Hamilton, Certina, Omega, Longines etc are all part of the Swatch group and use ETA mechanical movements. Also Seiko watches use their own in house movements
On the subject of value of movements, material value can be another factor. Many producers are adding precious metal components in their movements. Vacheron Constantin cast the rotors of their Overseas in solid rose gold. F.P.Journe have taken this further with a series of movements where all the components made from precious metal such as the Chronomètre à Résonance Calibre 1499 in 18K rose gold
Teddy, any thoughts on the PT5000 movement? I have a beater Cronos with said movement and it only loses about 5-10 seconds/day. The PT5000 was the first Chinese movement to be certified by Landschutte (sp) Observatory as being certified chronometer. Again, thoughts?
Great video! Thanks for being honest about your thoughts on these subjects. You and The Urban Gentry are two of my most trusted sources on watches.
Please title the video as Q&A at the start. It makes it easier to tell apart from watch reviews.
I love this series!
My first luxury watch was a Rolex submariner with the Cyclops and my second was a Tag Heuer carrera calibre 5, I still have the Tag Heuer.
I think I can deduce the subliminal message you are conveying here? :-)
I too like TAG.
I bought my first good watch yesterday...Oris Diver 65 Hodinkee edition with 400 movement... can't wait to receive it! Thanks for your all of your content.
I sold my two Rolex watches and replaced them with Tag Heuer. I did this because my Rolex watches were so unreliable, but mostly the utterly atrocious way I was dealt with by Rolex staff. My Rolex had stopped for the 7th time within warranty and now Rolex refused to fix it... this particular day, across the shopping mall isle was a Tag shop. I went in, was treated wonderfully, fast forward 12 years and my Tag is still running beautifully (although could probably do with a service) and hasn't missed a beat. I now own 4 Tag watches and not one has had a fault.
I simply don't understand this thing with Rolex... Every single person I know with a Rolex has nothing but trouble with them. "Oh but Rolex make their own movements in house..!" Yeah... No they don't! I have been to the Rolex factory on invitation when I was buying and as part of a Ferrari tour... I saw the boxes of Sellita movements.
You're claiming Rolex use Selita movements?
@@bikeman123 Hmmm… On reflection what I wrote was a tiny bit misleading. What I should have written was, Sellita parts; not movements.
I have both and to be honest I preferred Tag. I used my tags(i have 5 tags- 2F1, 2aquaracer and 1 millennium edition) more often than my Oyster Datejust MOP Jubilee Rolex.
Was intrigued by the question of what brand will be the next Rolex and understand there will never be another Rolex. I guess what i would like to know is which brand you think is on the rise?
Absolutely agreed about Universal Geneve. Especially would be glad to see a reincarnation of their "FS" railroad watch, it was beautiful
I bought a Formula 1 Chronograph about 11 years ago its doubled in price and has a great look ..blue dial ...awesome
17:17 I am fan girling. Not only am I featured...... TEDDY (/.... or someone on Teddy's team heehee) WATCHED MOST OF MY VIDEO!!!! Good Lord, this is the height of my life.
Was looking in th 5k range. Needed it to be really accurate and well finished. I bought a GS spring drive. Never looked back.
Great answer
You gave excellent, thoughtful answers to every single question. I have to agree that TAG has nice designs. Thought of getting an Aquaracer but just know some snob would look at it with disdain. It shouldn't matter but I suppose we all care to some extent what others think.
The person hating will probably have nothing else to do. I wear a Tag Heuer f1 chrono. Yes it's quartz, but it is mine and I love it. If people hate it, be my guest. You don't have to wear it! The same applies for the aquaracer, if you love it and can afford it, buy it and enjoy🙂
@@ricklhachmi5847 You're absolutely right!
Real watch enthusiasts love TH overall. We just think the Formula 1 is garbage 🙂
@@andytjr Same here.
Another excellent presentation. I really enjoyed this Q&A. Thanks.
Wow, thoroughly enjoyed this video, they were all good questions and very soberly and honestly replied to. Well done, keep it up.
Agreed on the goodyear welted boots. You can easily fall down the rabbit hole quickly! On the plus side, they're a lot cheaper than watches. I love Parkhurst myself.
13:02 - Thank you!! My favorite watch retails for about $450. It's weird thinking that someone could be looking down their nose at me for wearing it. That's extravagant, IMO. I don't look down at anyone who wears a $10 watch. Who cares? I have no idea what their hobbies or values are. We just need to be nice to each other.
This is a great format. Gives a sense of a bigger picture.
Hey Teddy. One for the questions got me thinking and here's one for you - How would say you have impacted the watch community (as a person and/or as a channel)?
I have 5 tags (4 Carreras and 1 Monaco) they’re all gorgeous and look amazing
Oldest one is 12 yrs old - youngest is 3
They all work great and look amazing
And for the cost - great value
No issue with my choices
I wanted a green-on-green diver ("Hulk") in the sub-$5k range. It wasn't a major purchase, just a little pay raise celebration/40th birthday gift to myself. I looked at the Aquaracer, Tudor Black Bay (not a Hulk in that case), Longines Hydroconquest, and Rado Captain Cook.I went with the Oris Aquis Cal 400. There's never been a second of buyer's remorse. It's substantial on the wrist, absolutely gorgeous, and very accurate!
I was so hyped to see that you had seiko on your website. I was going to buymy first ever watch but it was sold out instantly 😂😂😂
I have obtained a pretty sizable citizen collection. I loved the idea of the eco drive. They are pretty tough and have been pretty solid. Well recently I was gifted a tag and holy cow the difference. The bracket feel alone is huge. It just wears so much better. I’m sold on higher tier watches now. I am now shopping for a Carrera as well as an omega.
Great video as ever! Just curious what's the reference for the Black G Shock in the video! Many thanks
Hi Teddy,
Thanks for keeping us all informed. I have a short question for you.
Out of these ones, which watch would have the most oomph and best finishing:
1) Rado Captian Cook.
2) Oris Divers 65
3) Christopher Ward C65
4) Mido Ocean Star
Thanks for your time, in advance.
Sam (Australia).
We need Teddy Baldassarre channels for automobiles, motorcycles, cigars, shoes, firearms, knives, and basically everything else.
15:49 Teddy, it was great to hear about your boots. I'd love to know if you're into any other premium wear such as selvedge denim, or high quality garments manufactured in the USA, UK, Japan, Australia etc.
The one thing I would tell anyone getting into watches is... don't think once you've bought an expensive watch that's all there is to it. Maintenance and repair costs are outrageously expensive and not all brands have good customer service. I emailed one brand several times and they didn't have the common courtesy to respond.