Why This Inexpensive Watch Is My Most Prized Possession
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2021
- My path to becoming interested in watches was not one that happened all at once, but there is one moment that tied me to the world of watches forever, the time I first heard the story of an old watch owned by my great grandfather, Canio. In this video, I'll share a bit of family history through the lens of a relatively simple vintage watch that, for me, represents why I do what I do.
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Thank you everyone for the positive feedback on this. I was a bit reluctant to make a video of this style as I knew it would be a very personal video for me to make so I am glad to see it has connected with many. As a cool and important side note, all the music used in this video was composed by my father.
Your dad is a talented composer, that's really cool! The whole video is wonderful honestly.
Beautiful video!
the story of your family and watch reminds me of my own. I have a Omega bumper from the 50's that my italian grandfather gave to my father, now it is on my wrist. I hope some day i have a kid to tell him or her about our family legacy, and of course, to pass the watch.
thank you, Teddy!
What a great video. Thank you for sharing some of your family history.
Thanks for sharing your story! It’s what helps keep your family’s memories alive.
Wow! Thanks for sharing this story, Teddy!!!
This is your most beautiful video to date Teddy. It is completely understandable how this is your most prized possession.
Greatly appreciate it, my friend! Your videos over the years have been a resource for me so they definitely helped in pulling something like this off. Have a great weekend!
your pops got STYLE!!!
@@TeddyBaldassarre at the time I saw this video there were 33 thumbs down ...and I'm like wahhhh???....man I wish I could bitch slap every single one of those mitches that did that.
That's how much I enjoyed your condensed family history video 👊🏾
A crossover I didn't know I needed
BANDREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your dad’s a great story teller - I can see where you get it, Teddy.
He's got a good sense of humor as well, love how he laughed about not understanding his grandfather. The family must have been overflowing with care and compassion
Watches don't just show time, they store time. In the form of memories.
Had to screen shot this comment, beautifully said
BEAUTIFUL
Whoops that’s a nice on
I have to remember this saying
Watches don’t just tell time. They store time. In the form of memories
Ahhh, tears at 10am 🥲 loved this one.
There’s no way u watch the whole video let alone cried
@@chef_supreme and what is your basis for saying that?
@@chef_supreme maybe she got a preview before it was released ? Keyboard warriors like you need to grow up!
Well..Courtney...we hope to see a proposal, wedding and the patter patter of tiny feet soon! Make sure they're boys! After all, you are now part of this legacy and you also have responsibility!
Wow...bet you didn't see that coming!
Seriously, this was a heartwarming video and very meaningful to me. I too was the last in my family to carry forward our namesake. It turns out we were only able to have one daughter..so the bloodline ends with me. It's something that crosses my mind from time to time, so instead of a family lineage, I've focused on external legacies through my day job where I can make an impact to society.
Wishing both of you the best..and many boys!
@@markedfortime Given this modern age, a bloodline name doesn't necessarily have to stop with a female.
I love how eloquent your father is! He sounds wise but at the same time so beautifully expressive
A watch like this is more important than a grail. The stories, memories, and heritage mean so much more than a dollar sign. Thank you for sharing this.
Man... The most beautiful, meaningful and personal content I've ever seen. Our lives are truly made of pieces of art and you just showed us that through a piece of time, a piece of your family. Thank you very much, Canio Jr.
Unbelievable family story Teddy. The more we learn about you the more we respect and appreciate you. You are the epitome of a stand up guy. Those of us who are watch enthusiasts and collectors have enjoyed experiencing this journey with you through your channel and your story. In a sea of watch channels and creators, you stand out and bring something different to the table, which is unbelievably refreshing. Keep doing exactly what you're doing and don't ever change 👌
Greatly appreciate this comment, my friend. It took a lot for me to release this so I am glad you and others are enjoying.
@@TeddyBaldassarre I discovered you a few months ago. You ignited my love for watches and in doing so, reconnected me with my late father and his blue collar Seiko that I now treasure. i love this video.
@@TeddyBaldassarre I have a very similar Seiko quartz gold tone dress watch from the 70's. It belonged to my father and is the reason I love Seiko's and have been collecting them and others for years. That watch no longer works, yet I wear it all the time and I treasure and value it more than any other watch in my collection. Items that are passed down through generations of family will always have an appreciative value nothing will compare to.
Since my grandmother recently passed away, I received watches my grandfather used to own and wear. I couldn't be prouder to wear them myself now..
My grandfather recently passed, he left behind his anniversary watch from my grandmother. No one else wanted it, for me its a tiny reminder of how much they both loved me. I cant have them back, but I can look at my wrist and see them.
@@bn9983 I'm sorry to hear that, I unfortunately know how hard and painful it is too.. That's exactly how I feel, it's a mark of who they were and I'll carry it for the rest of my life.
This is unreal, a hobby turns into a passion, then turns into a career. Beautiful story Teddy, bravo and hope nothing but the best for you🙏🏻
Carl's story about getting his watch and his name is incredible. What an amazing piece of real history and a clear statement of how a possession can be much more than just a thing. I watched it twice. Bravo sir.
That watch is head and shoulders above any other featured on your channel and same goes for the vid. Bravo!
I own my grandfather's Longines, so, I totally understand how you feel about that watch! Enjoy it and take good care of it.
The story, and how it was told, is deserving of a standing ovation. Bravo.
LOVED this. I just had my grandfather’s Seiko DX serviced and spent more than it is “worth”. Frankly it is money well spent knowing it will be cherished and passed on.
Well worth it
Beautiful Video Teddy. I too have a watch that belonged to my grandfather, and it is the one piece that my whole collection and watch journey revolves around. It is the one watch that I would keep if I had to keep just one watch, and it will pass on to my son in due time.
Love this! In many ways our past is who we are. I didn't have the opportunity to get my grandfather's watch but did purchase a "special" watch years ago to give to my someday son. I have always felt they have a unique way to tie one generation to the next. Thank you for sharing.
Don’t just save that “special” watch. Be sure to wear it enjoy it and make memories with it. That’s what will make it valuable to your future son, not just monetary value
@@tonyrome655 great advice! And u do wear it...quite a bit I want it to have life's patina when I pass it along.
Check out commercial - H. Moser & Cie - From father to son?
This story of your great grandfather, of how much this watch means to you AND your family, legit made me cry. It's so heart warming, full of love and pride, and is such a special story. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Wow, what a great story! My grandfather gave my dad a gold Waltham pocket watch, with instruction to give it to me when i was old enough to take care of it. I am now 55 and it is still one of my most cherished possessions.
Absolutely love this story. I have my Grandfather’s Longines from my Dad’s side and my PopPop’s Timex from my Mom’s side. I treasure them both.
Well, shit. The last thing I expected was to cry this morning. What a story, makes you think of your own family and puts things into real perspective.
this is probably one of the most beautiful and poetic videos I've ever seen on TH-cam, I think everyone should aspire to have an everlasting legacy like your family has. absolutely stunning video with an amazing and deep story
Blown away at the heartfelt story and the journey of your great grandparents. Thank you for sharing this special family heirloom and story with us.
This is a telling tribute to family. Watches really do two things well, they tell time, but also mark the passing of time as an object to focus on those memories we cherish.
Teddy this is my favourite video you have shared here in your channel. I am always a fan of how and why a watch is not only worn through experience but the respect and love it went through. The family values you have is very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story and keep continuing to live the Baldasarre legacy and to make new memories along the way with that watch 😎✌️
That intro is better than half the luxury ads you watched a while back, absolutely fantastic. Also that's exactly the sort of watch I go out of my way to compliment when I get the chance, because anyone who wears a watch like that has a story to tell.
Very beautifully put together, all-round. Seeing you and your father share the story was heart-warming, and I'm happy for you to have such a deep bond.
Teddy, I think you just one-upped Hodinkee, honest opinion.
I can’t think of a better way to showcase your incredible talents, and deep appreciation for the horological hobby, than collaborating with your father to honor the memory of your great grandparents. Truly a remarkable family story.
It's stories like that remind me of why I fell in love with watches. Thanks, Teddy
Loved this one Teddy , so touching , heartfelt and beautifully filmed . Your dad seems like a wonderful gentleman and your true story brought tears to my eyes . I lost my dad in December to cancer so was very touching to see the amazing relationship you have with your dad . I can see you cherish that ! ❤️
Been following you since Covid struck early 2020. Never commented on a video but felt compelled to on this one as your father is a year younger than I, and a common thread is your great grandfather was born the same year as my grandfather, and he emigrated from China with goals that mirrored his. This video brought tears to my eyes as my grandmother had a similar meeting with me as she did with your dad. Luckily, albeit not a watch, I have a single heirloom passed on to me that elicits similarly fond memories of family and the path life has taken them. Thank you for this video and all the best with your future endeavors! I’m very pleased to have discovered your channel. Pure excellence.
I have my Grandfathers 1950’s Omega and this bought back an awful lot of memories, thank you.
Been a follower of teddy for awhile. Easily the most impactful vid you’ve ever made. Thanks for telling your story god bless.
Wow. This is one of the best and most emotionally moving videos I’ve ever seen. Great job Teddy and best of luck carrying on your great grandfathers legacy with this incredible family heirloom.
Beautiful story! I volunteer at Veterans Watchmaker Initiative in Odessa, Delaware, where disabled Veterans are taught the art and science of watchmaking. The students eventually graduate to working on watches and in time take positions for other companies. I can't tell you how many people call to have their beloved watch repaired and share their precious memories with us. For many, the value of the piece is measured in sentimentality, not in monetary value. Your video is another testimony to that truth.
What an amazing story. I’d love to see you do more videos like this with other people telling their own watch stories.
What soulless bastard would dislike this touching video??? Thank you Teddy for sharing this cool story.
An absolutely beautiful, heartwarming story. Your great grandfather, grandfather and father were and are great men. Family and it's continuity is the most precious, important and profound thing we can have.
Thank you for sharing this with us as you too, like your ancestors, have a big heart.
My name is Eduardo (Spanish for Edward) and my father was born in March 11, 1967. I was a fan of your content already, but now I feel somehow we are connected in this journey around watches and life perspective.
Thank you Teddy Baldassarre, for this is a touching and honest video of what’s really important… family!
Your dad is the absolute definition of class. You are a very lucky man Teddy. Much love and support
Amazing family story, I love hearing things like this. It seems so many things in our world now are disposable and their true value gets lost in time. It's beautiful to see this track through your family with love and reverence. Wear it in good health, sir.
Really appreciate it, Barry!
This has got to be the pinnacle of watch reviews for a long time !!! I tuned in for just another good watch review, and got a wonderful life story of family love and responsibility. What a bonus, Teddy. Thanks so much, and God bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your family story. This video really touched me. My father is living his final days in a hospital bed and I can’t stop thinking about his legacy and the special times we shared. Keep up the great work!
When the end credits came it all snapped into place, of course Carl is a musician, look at him :D
Looking at his sense of dress I thought he's a musician. They so often love black. Seems like a decent guy as well.
Yea, I noticed a difference right away during the interview. My father was very accomplished, hard working and an excellent provider yet had nowhere near the communication skills of your dad. Enjoy him while you have him.
I loved every single bit of this story, the music was phenomenal too, thank you.
Such a beautiful story Teddy. Thank you for sharing such a personal story. You are incredible blessed to have the family that you do. Your dad seems like such a great guy. I'd enjoy sitting with him listening to stories.
At last.. Been waiting for this since the last time you were mentioning about making a dedicated video about this Wittnauer, maybe a year ago or so. And it worth the waiting. Beautiful. Great job, Teddy.
Just decided to buy a watch from you…
this is why I love watches…
Such stories truly pieces the time together in an emotional way, many people will be able to relate to this. Watches can take one back to a time in our life. Time machine?
So moving. The story, your father’s music and the beautiful words
This is the best video on watches I've ever seen. Watches don't matter. Being a good man does. My grandfather is the reason for everything decent in me and the reason I know when I've been indecent. Thank you for sharing and bringing me much needed tears.
This is absolutely fantastic. Teddy’s philosophy around watches is so refreshing and grounded in perspective. This is what makes him the best.
After graduating my grandma gave me my grandfathers gmt master, he died when my Mom was 5 so i dont have any memories of him. But my grandma always said that i Look very much like him and wants me to have the watch and im very proud to wear his watch.
That story of your watch is incredible. That is what's missing in a lot of what I see in the watch hobby/business. Heart, passion and true meaning. I'm glad you did share your story. Canio would be proud.
you got me by the heart .. my dad just passed on in March of this year and I understand how you feel when you say your words. I also have a watch that my dad loved and I will keep it to always remind me of him and his love of watches that he bestilled in me. I'm full of emotions seeing your video... .. while crying .. again thank you very much
My grandad recently have me his old Tudor sub--I'll never sell it, in fact I plan to pass it along as well.
I’m nearly speechless. There’s only one word I can say, BRAVISSIMO 👏
A wonderful story, thank you. Great to see your father on with you. A memory and history of the watch that is very significant in your life and your father’s. Your. Grandfather would be so proud, grandma as well, a treasure for sure.
Teddy, I rarely comment here on TH-cam, but this was simply beautiful...very touching and thoughtful, thank you for sharing such an intimate part and history of your life. And I love your father! Such a cool and talented person...why can't all father's be like that. Thank you again.
This is the greatest story ever told on this platform. Period.
Your dad has style. Drippin lol
Thank you SO much for sharing your story; I'm glad you chose to do so. It brought tears to my eyes. In addition to watches, family history is another of my hobbies and I couldn't agree more about the value of touchstones like your great-grandfather's watch to convey a story. Your father is incredibly eloquent in his conveying of the story (and I enjoyed his music!).
My father gave me his 1966 Omega Seamaster 300 which accompanied him all over Vietnam. It speaks volumes to me and I'm looking forward to the day I pass it to my son.
Blessings to you and yours.
I enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for making it and sharing your family's story with all of us.
I came here for a watch I stayed for the feels
Loved this. More cinematic stories, please.
Here, here. Teddy has a gift.
Absolutely beautiful Teddy - thanks for being vulnerable, showing your passion for watches and what they symbolize. They can and have been passed down from one generation to the next and it's no coincidence you're in the position you are in now. We here all know it is in good hands! 👍
I love family history stories. This was an amazing little production, Teddy. I admit, during the video I kept wondering where you found such perfectly fitting and well timed music. Then I saw the credits and that your Dad composed it for you! Most excellent. My wife and I were blown away. Thanks for sharing, we truly appreciate this beautiful story. It’s all about carrying on the family name. 👌 You have a special story and that’s always worth preserving and continuing.
Soundtrack and backstory of Godfather Part V: The Waitlist Wars
The watch nerds version of an overly sentimental Rose ceremony. After all that faff I hope you’re not firing blanks Ted 😉🤞
This is a true homage to legacy and family heirlooms. My father gifted me his watch this last Christmas, and it meant the world to me, so I can relate very well to the whole sentiment of familial love through the gift of heirlooms. On a side note, your dad is an amazing storyteller, so it shows where you get it from. FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!!!
I love your channel, Teddy, and have spent hours learning from you.
I've enjoyed countless videos, but this was certainly the most powerful and beautiful video that I've watched here.
Your grandmother gave you two important things on that day, one represents time, one represents faith, but I think that they both represent legacy.
You've inherited your father's gift of storytelling, and are carrying the love, respect, and passion of your family lineage.
I'm confident that Canio and Angelina are very proud of you, Teddy. 🙏
20 seconds in I knew it was gonna be Christopher Walken Story...
don't lie teddy we all know your real favorite watch is the hublow big phang!!! 😎👍
This is so beautiful and wholesome. This is exactly why watches are special to me. My grandfather was a railroad engineer and a few years ago my grandmother passed down his Seiko railroad spec watch to me as he was not able to do because died months before I born. I will be sharing this with my friends because this perfectly captures the heritage and associated seriousness and emotional connection I have with watches. It's all about the story for me and this production shows that beautifully.
Teddy , I always enjoy your videos and often learn things that I hadn't been aware of in the diverse world of watches. That being said , this is my very favorite video that you've done . That is a great American story and in many ways mirrors my own with certain differences. I'm first generation from Ireland. My grandparents on both sides came here , worked hard and pretty much the whole American story as well . I , too, was blessed tk be given my Grandfather's gold pocket watch that he brought with him here and also my father's watch when the day came that he passed . Those are my 2 most important peices , bar none . Again , thanx so much for sharing your family story . It's one to always be proud of.
Ted's old man is a bit ... peculiar
Bravissimo!!! Your instincts are spot on, thank you for sharing this wonderfully personal family story. This embodies the very best of us, and distills down with perfect clarity the most purist reasons why we are here and why we love watches.
What a fantastic video, Teddy! Great story and great memories told. And how cool for us to get to know your father a bit. Also, being a musician, kudos to your dad for the soundtrack! You, and your channel, rock. So glad I stumbled across it a couple years ago.
Thank you so much for sharing such a personal story. I'm sure your great-grandfather would be proud to see that piece of his carry-on as a living part of history - your history.
Thank you Teddy… I couldn’t hold back the tears as I watched your beautiful video. But besides this we all got to know more of you as well as the past of your beloved watch. Thank you for sharing this magnificent video with us all. And please thank your Dad for the gift of his music as well…!
I have been watching several of your remarkably well produced videos for a short while - this is the one that made me click subscribe. Authentic. Full of heart and passion. Thank you for sharing this most personal story. The message here is clear and its delivery speaks volumes. Well done.
Possibly the best one you have ever published here Teddy. I too have a great grandfather who risked it all to come over here and start a new life with nothing but his clothes from Italy. Thank you for a seemingly simple yet powerful reminder to not loose sight of THE most important thing in life, family. The Monza given to me by my grandfather carries much of the same sentiments for me every time it goes on my wrist.
Absolutely beautiful video and story! What an amazing feeling it must give you when you were that watch. Loved the video and the story told by you and your father. Wear it in good health and keep up the great work! Thanks for letting us get a view into your family history.
Thank you for sharing your story and making us cry in the process. It was beautiful.
This is a beautiful video. A beautiful reminder to cherish our loved ones, their memories and the legacy they leave back.
Thank-you for this.
No words. Thank you for sharing your family’s story.
Beautiful family story. Thank you for sharing. TH-cam needs more content like this.
Beautiful and apt family history tied to this watch and the beauty and passion of family and horology. Thank you for the detail and passion in this story
Be Blessed Always
A lovely story, Teddy. Thanks for sharing a little bit about the love of family you have and how it brought you to the world that we all love, the love of watches.
Thank you, Teddy! I am a watch collector myself, and sometimes in my journey, I tend to forget the real reason I love watches-the connection with my past, present and future. Thank you for reminding me why watches are my passion . Family is everything... I hope you the best!!
Great Video, Teddy! Thanks for sharing your family´s story!
Absolutely amazing video!
I was given my grandfather’s Watch one year ago by my father. An Omega seamaster he bought new in the early 60s. He passed away when my father was 6 years old, so for me its a connection to him, and to my father.
Easily one of my most cherished possesions.
Wonderful heartfelt video that is and will be a gem for all Baldassarre's. Your talent at this medium is so profound, I would love to see you producing videos for all the major watch brands, especially historical/biographical sketches of those companies - they would be superb. Thanks for sharing this lovely story.
Very beautiful and touching video. I'm very glad you shared this, Teddy!
Brought a tear to my eye, family is everything. Beautiful video. 👏🏼
What a sweet story and beautiful way to honor your great grandfather’s memory as well as your father! Thank you for sharing 👏🏼
Really loved this video. This is the first time I've seen something on the internet that matches the way I feel about how material goods can carry meaning and help us remember loved ones.
What a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your family's story with us.
Recently getting into watches and love Teddy’s content, this is by far the best video I’ve seen from him! Thank you for sharing this story Teddy!