Depends I’m not rich don’t make 100k annually and own 7 rolex 5 sport 1 vintage and one date just two tone. Just patience will get you where u want to be
Luciole Dizerot I wish they would ban this joker from the comments, it’s obvious he is that odious Antipodean. And I agree, the perfect person to interview him, this is one of my favourite episodes.
This might be one of my favorite episodes of talking watches. And going into it, had no idea who Gary was. Nice and diverse collection and very well done interview. I was thoroughly entertained.
As someone who has small wrist and really into small and vintage looking, this is the type of collection I want to grow into. Great episode and I wish Hodinkee are able to find more guests like Gary
Great collection. Very classy. Guy loves every single one of those pieces, and it shows. Best part: HE DOESN'T MENTION VALUE OR INVESTMENT POTENTIAL ONCE!!!
This felt like a watch collection. Unlike many that come across as I have money let me flex and then find reasons to justify. This was intellectual, reflective and humorous..
My sophomore year of college, Gary Shteyngart came to give creative writing workshop sessions to the senior writers. Being a sophomore grappling the basics of creative writing, the best I could do was attend his reading of "Super Sad True Love Story." The writing was like the man: incisive, funny, unadorned, and a tad flippant. Some time later, I came across his New Yorker article discussing his journey into watch collecting and his relationship with Hodinkee. This video feels like the warm hum of finishing a book I've read a dozen times. Thank you
The episode started great...Junghans, Nomos, ALS...but then went down the familiar Rolex and PP route. Thankfully, the references were tastefull and were connected to the entire collection, they were not just "added investiments" or "see what I can get". The Universal Geneve at the end was both a surprise and a delight to see. Great episode if not one of the best in the series.
I love this whole Talking Watches series, and I think this is the one episode where I like -- or even love -- almost every single watch in the collection. Just awesome.
Neuromancer is one of the most influential science fiction novels of all time. If you havent read it, and you're into Blade Runner / The Matrix, this is the book for you.
What a lovely collection. Gary is a real stand up and down to earth guy. I especially love how he just injects humour to everything so seamlessly. Truly amazing episode!
Wonderful conversation! I also fell in love the "Magic 4" on the dial of the Max Bill Junghans many, many years ago until I bought one in 2018. And now it really struck me as Gary at 1:35 is mentioning exactly the same admiration for the 4 - we are kind of soul brothers ..... Greetings from Germany
Lake Success was a good listen. I recommend the audiobook because the two narrators were phenomenal. *** This episode epitomizes about half of what I aspire to in life: An upstate Ny country house, a storied watch collection, and a bookshelf full of books. Really appreciate Gary sharing his collection with us.
Great Talking Watches, as usual! Love that the interviewer let’s the person speak and really let their personality shine through .. Can’t wait for the next one!
What a fabulously refined collection from an entertaining man. I earn a living from words too so I loved Gary's terms of expression and literary humour.
Not being from the states and thereby not knowing the guests most of the time, I have yet to meet someone not interesting and likeable. I truly enjoy this set up.
Fantastic and thoughtful collection. A true watch collector, and not just someone who has expensive watches. Love the Universal Geneve. Love this episode...makes you wanna be there just to talk with him!
I don't own any watches but for whatever reason this series is so intriguing to me. Also, there was a split second where I saw Jack wearing Air Max 95s and now I'm officially a watch aficionado
I was actually surprised how much I enjoyed this episode. He has a great watch collection that I wouldn’t normally think that I would be attracted to. But he really does have a good taste and they’re not all astronomically high.
Just a fantastic video Jack. I love the Talking Watches videos in general, but I think this was the best yet! Gary was delightfully interesting. That Lange Saxonia, 1016 Explorer and vintage GMT. Wow. Classy trio of watches right there and really all you'd ever need. I think I'll pick up one of Gary's books. Any suggestions?
Please make more of these episodes! They are great! In addition, consider reaching out to athletes or music artists that the youth may actually recognize. Maybe also some 'talking watches' episodes with previous guests to see where their collection has changed.
This is right up there as one of the best-ever episodes of "Talking Watches!" I think various episodes really stand out because of the guest (and their passion for watches), their collection, or because of some of the guests' stories behind their collection or individual watches. Sometimes it's a combination of these different things. Ben Clymer (for sure) has hosted many of the best "Talking Watches." For me some of the most interesting include John Mayer's first appearance (filmed in New York), Jason Singer, and John Goldberger - with several others deserving a mention too! Cole Pennington's "Talking Watches" with David Williams was another great one too! To pair Jack Forster with Gary Shteyngart for this episode was a masterstroke! The best episodes are often as much about the person (collector/enthusiast) as they are about their watches, and the Gary Shteyngart piece is exactly that. What an interesting man! I've never read any of Gary's works but when you learn a little about his life/background, you appreciate his use of English and humour even more....
@@whaiyun Yes it really would be, the comments section would once again be full of people hating on the fact that 95% of her collection is Rolex. Always fun.
I agree, perhaps one of the ones who work high up in the industry, can’t remember her name but the lady who heads up Cartier’s watch division or again, sorry, I’m terrible with names but the journalist who is sometimes on watches TV.
Every time there is a new talking watches I immediately want to run around and tell everyone. Then I realize most people won't care and think I'm crazy 😂😑
Kicks off the episode with a Junghans? Amazing ... glad to see some variety here for a change. Then, he pulls out the BB36 - my god, this man was a joy on Talking Watches.
For me, this is the best tw episode. Two interesting, eloquent people and a very cool attainable collection. Even the Lange and Rolex, thougt very expensive, are not “Never ever” watches.
Such a cool collection. I like that albeit a unique and well curated collection that reflects his character, it’s in the realm of affordability of many of your viewers. It allows me to appreciate and aspire when it is a collection that is not orders of magnitude out of reach.
I always like the banter between editors and authors. It produces a lot of quotable quotes. The last one is gold: "The devices in our pockets which I guess are mechanical devices and electronic devices---they have obliterated the need for almost anything else; and will continue to do so. And I think of watches as this big F U to all of that."
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Nomos and Junghans in a talking watches episode? I never thought I would see the day. Great episode!
it was nice for a change Teddy! This was a good episode indeed!
That Lange tho!
Ahhh... baldass! My favourite youtuber after archieluxury
LEL
I'm glad you noticed Teddy! I was about to link you to this video lol
Personally, I think this is best collection in the history of talking watches.
That's what I call a watch collection of a watch lover - unlike the trophy collections of so many rich ppl.
haters gonna hate
scuba453 So true !
alcoholic syndrome
Depends I’m not rich don’t make 100k annually and own 7 rolex 5 sport 1 vintage and one date just two tone. Just patience will get you where u want to be
This is so much better than all of those, "Yeah, I'm rich so I just bought this $80K Patek, and this $40K AP, and this..."
Possibly the best ever episode. Certainly up there.
Jack was the perfect interviewer for this interviewee.
Luciole Dizerot Wholeheartedly agree.
@@RICHIELUXURY I was talking about personalities, not materialistic properties
Luciole Dizerot I wish they would ban this joker from the comments, it’s obvious he is that odious Antipodean. And I agree, the perfect person to interview him, this is one of my favourite episodes.
RICHIE LUXURY rubbish, what a sad pathetic life one would be leading if that was the case!
@@RICHIELUXURY true, but a higher price doesn't mean a better personality, contrary to what you seem to believe
Great collection
Way better than the standard Rolex/Patek collections
to be fair, he has 2 Rolex, a PP and a Lange and Söhne. And the rest isnt "out there". Very basic but known watch brands.
RICHIE LUXURY Nope
This particular episode with Gary Shteyngart is my favorite episode of talking watches. As an young collector, truly enjoyed watching it
This might be one of my favorite episodes of talking watches. And going into it, had no idea who Gary was. Nice and diverse collection and very well done interview. I was thoroughly entertained.
HUGE fan of your IG and Podcast, keep up your good work! And hope to see you on Talking Watches somedays.
This is the first time I could see myself owning every watch in the episode.
Junghans to Lange and patek. Great collection
Aesthetically, one of my favorite collections on talking watches. Purity and minimalism.
An extremely underrated episode and collection, a greatly well thought out but also emotionally weighted collection. Bravo.
This guy is a great watch nerd and a smart man! Love his collection 🤙🏻 great choice Hodinkee
As someone who has small wrist and really into small and vintage looking, this is the type of collection I want to grow into. Great episode and I wish Hodinkee are able to find more guests like Gary
Gary is the best! Knowledgeable without being pretentious
This is one of my favorite episodes. It’s hard to describe why but I love it.
Just came back to this episode... it's so relaxed... calms me down and giving me a nice mood. And I think, I need to have a drink right now. 🥃
one of the best episodes and collections ever
Such a strong narrative- you can tell he's a great writer.
Great episode. Thank you guys 🤗
Klar das man andere bekannte uhren geeks hier finded :D
Fantastic collection and stories. One of your best of this series, by far.
Great collection. Very classy. Guy loves every single one of those pieces, and it shows. Best part: HE DOESN'T MENTION VALUE OR INVESTMENT POTENTIAL ONCE!!!
This was one of the best episodes of TW yet. Straight to the point, clear focus on the watches, and entertaining.
Thank you Gary for showing us your watches and giving us a glimpse of one of your passions.
This is the collection that matches my tastes closer than any I've seen.
Likewise.
Thinking the same thing.... out of all the videos I’ve watched thus far, this is the first collection I would not a single piece!
This kind of aesthetic is why I'm into watches
Can't believe I've just founded this video NOW! Very fun to watch these two talking, as witty and knowledgeable as it gets, love it!
Loved this video, his collection is super cool!
This felt like a watch collection. Unlike many that come across as I have money let me flex and then find reasons to justify. This was intellectual, reflective and humorous..
My sophomore year of college, Gary Shteyngart came to give creative writing workshop sessions to the senior writers. Being a sophomore grappling the basics of creative writing, the best I could do was attend his reading of "Super Sad True Love Story." The writing was like the man: incisive, funny, unadorned, and a tad flippant. Some time later, I came across his New Yorker article discussing his journey into watch collecting and his relationship with Hodinkee. This video feels like the warm hum of finishing a book I've read a dozen times. Thank you
It’s awesome to hear an enthusiast expressing his emotions on how a particular watch makes him feel, you don’t see that too often.
Hands down, the. best. Talking Watches episode on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing Gary!
The episode started great...Junghans, Nomos, ALS...but then went down the familiar Rolex and PP route. Thankfully, the references were tastefull and were connected to the entire collection, they were not just "added investiments" or "see what I can get". The Universal Geneve at the end was both a surprise and a delight to see. Great episode if not one of the best in the series.
He is a true Watch Nerd! Love him
This episode brought a smile to my face.
I love this whole Talking Watches series, and I think this is the one episode where I like -- or even love -- almost every single watch in the collection. Just awesome.
Watched this multiple times! Most relatable talking watches yet, My favorite!
Neuromancer is one of the most influential science fiction novels of all time. If you havent read it, and you're into Blade Runner / The Matrix, this is the book for you.
One of the best five Talking Watches. Thank you Hodinkee.
One of the best Talking Watches of all time.
I like this one a lot! Such an obtainable collection that fits this mans style. You have to love and appreciate.
What a lovely collection. Gary is a real stand up and down to earth guy. I especially love how he just injects humour to everything so seamlessly. Truly amazing episode!
One of the best and most genuine watch collections.
One of the best "Talking watches" ever.
how beautiful and elegant this collection is. This is the one talking watch that I actually feel close and familiar to my world...what a taste
that f u energy in the end really touch my heart
Gary's piece in the New Yorker got me started watch collecting. Very cool. May everyone here live an interesting life in good health.
‘I want the watch to be about the watch’
Fantastic!
Great video.
WOW... absolutely spot-on collection. Precisely my taste.
Never have I seen a watch collection where I liked every single piece. What a wonderful collection!
One of my favourite episodes.
Out of every talking watches episode I have ever watched, this is the collection that fits the most with my personal taste.
Best one yet! And I just learned the "country tradition." Something to live by! The expression on his face just before he takes a sip is priceless.
Wonderful conversation! I also fell in love the "Magic 4" on the dial of the Max Bill Junghans many, many years ago until I bought one in 2018. And now it really struck me as Gary at 1:35 is mentioning exactly the same admiration for the 4 - we are kind of soul brothers ..... Greetings from Germany
One the best yet... lovely to see the Universal at the end
This, my friend, is the best talking watches episode i ever watched. Period.
The connection with other human being. Oh Jack you are the best.
Lake Success was a good listen. I recommend the audiobook because the two narrators were phenomenal.
***
This episode epitomizes about half of what I aspire to in life: An upstate Ny country house, a storied watch collection, and a bookshelf full of books.
Really appreciate Gary sharing his collection with us.
Thank You Gary And Hodinkee For Sharing you guys started my day with my coffee and my passion of watches
This has to be one of the best "Talking Watches" episodes to date.
One of the most fascinating interviews to date. Well done!
Great Talking Watches, as usual! Love that the interviewer let’s the person speak and really let their personality shine through .. Can’t wait for the next one!
What a fabulously refined collection from an entertaining man. I earn a living from words too so I loved Gary's terms of expression and literary humour.
Please, more guests like Mr. Gary.
One of the best talking watches EVER!!! Loved it!!!
I remember reading Shteygart's writings, the exact story shown in the beginning of the video. I remember the sentimental feeling in each of his word.
Not being from the states and thereby not knowing the guests most of the time, I have yet to meet someone not interesting and likeable. I truly enjoy this set up.
Fantastic and thoughtful collection. A true watch collector, and not just someone who has expensive watches. Love the Universal Geneve. Love this episode...makes you wanna be there just to talk with him!
Not about watch, but about ways of seeing. Great job Hodinkee.
I don't own any watches but for whatever reason this series is so intriguing to me. Also, there was a split second where I saw Jack wearing Air Max 95s and now I'm officially a watch aficionado
Awesome sense of humor, superb collection. Much respect.
I was actually surprised how much I enjoyed this episode. He has a great watch collection that I wouldn’t normally think that I would be attracted to. But he really does have a good taste and they’re not all astronomically high.
That was just so great I didn’t want it to end. Kudos to you both for creating such an exceptionally entertaining episode. Thank you.
Just a fantastic video Jack. I love the Talking Watches videos in general, but I think this was the best yet! Gary was delightfully interesting. That Lange Saxonia, 1016 Explorer and vintage GMT. Wow. Classy trio of watches right there and really all you'd ever need. I think I'll pick up one of Gary's books. Any suggestions?
Such a well spoken person. Great video and a great collection
Great….the conversation is excellent. Something you can watch and watch for next ten or twenty years and discover things in life.
Please make more of these episodes! They are great! In addition, consider reaching out to athletes or music artists that the youth may actually recognize. Maybe also some 'talking watches' episodes with previous guests to see where their collection has changed.
Loved this episode. Well done all involved!
Seems like a real , down to earth kind of guy . Enjoyed his perspective very much . Conservative collection - I like that .
Great episode. Clean, no showy watches and drinking Rye. Top man.
Love this guy! "Lake Success" was a thoroughly enjoyable and easy read.
This is right up there as one of the best-ever episodes of "Talking Watches!"
I think various episodes really stand out because of the guest (and their passion for watches), their collection, or because of some of the guests' stories behind their collection or individual watches. Sometimes it's a combination of these different things.
Ben Clymer (for sure) has hosted many of the best "Talking Watches." For me some of the most interesting include John Mayer's first appearance (filmed in New York), Jason Singer, and John Goldberger - with several others deserving a mention too! Cole Pennington's "Talking Watches" with David Williams was another great one too!
To pair Jack Forster with Gary Shteyngart for this episode was a masterstroke! The best episodes are often as much about the person (collector/enthusiast) as they are about their watches, and the Gary Shteyngart piece is exactly that. What an interesting man! I've never read any of Gary's works but when you learn a little about his life/background, you appreciate his use of English and humour even more....
That was very enjoyable. Thank you for posting.
Best wishes
Best series on Hodinkee. We don't get em fast enough :)
I want to see a female Talking Watches guest on the next episode. That would be quite interesting
RICHIE LUXURY still would be more interesting than this episode I think
Ellen would be cool
@@whaiyun Yes it really would be, the comments section would once again be full of people hating on the fact that 95% of her collection is Rolex. Always fun.
Would love to see Cara on the other side of Talking Watches. She's great!
I agree, perhaps one of the ones who work high up in the industry, can’t remember her name but the lady who heads up Cartier’s watch division or again, sorry, I’m terrible with names but the journalist who is sometimes on watches TV.
Every time there is a new talking watches I immediately want to run around and tell everyone. Then I realize most people won't care and think I'm crazy 😂😑
Kicks off the episode with a Junghans? Amazing ... glad to see some variety here for a change. Then, he pulls out the BB36 - my god, this man was a joy on Talking Watches.
For me, this is the best tw episode. Two interesting, eloquent people and a very cool attainable collection. Even the Lange and Rolex, thougt very expensive, are not “Never ever” watches.
possibly one of my favorite collection on talking watches!
So enjoyable! Thank you Jack and Gary!
This is a simply class collection. Superb choices.
By far my favourite episode!
wow he has pulled together a heck of a collection in just a few years. great episode
Love the Rye integration into this episode...well done, Gary!
Revisiting this episode...in short, great interview and a wonderful & thoughtful collection
My personal favourite collection on Talking Watches.
Such a cool collection. I like that albeit a unique and well curated collection that reflects his character, it’s in the realm of affordability of many of your viewers. It allows me to appreciate and aspire when it is a collection that is not orders of magnitude out of reach.
I always like the banter between editors and authors. It produces a lot of quotable quotes. The last one is gold: "The devices in our pockets which I guess are mechanical devices and electronic devices---they have obliterated the need for almost anything else; and will continue to do so. And I think of watches as this big F U to all of that."
Talking about watches and rye whiskey....this man is stealing my heart
OK, tell him to buy more watches so we can have him on again! Loved this episode!
Fantastic video. Love Gary Shteyngart’s writing and his watch collection. Especially love the last piece, which happens to be the one I just got.