I love Jody's car from 18 years ago...I feel like he put his watch skills into finding the most reliable car ever made...just like he would buying a watch
I came to make the same comment, cracking car choice for long road trips in a big place like Australia. Surely one of the best cruising cars ever made and that Seiko Presage is a perfect, classy fit.
“Big Lex” Nice, your appreciation for Japanese engineering goes further than watches alone. Quite refreshing to see someone who holds on to a car instead of wanting the newest model and pay trough the nose for it. 👍 I drive a BMW E39 525i touring, which will celebrate its 20th birthday this June.🙂
Well, you knock the pants off of me when it comes to light weight. My 4 lightweight mechanicals are a Zelos Comet, Vostok Amphibia (on leather! oops), Seiko Alpinist, and Tissot Gentleman on leather. Runs from 74.6gm to 86.1gm. (But since I'm staying home, I'm not too concerned.) ;) Enjoy the trip!!
Fun selection, Jody! Made me weigh all the watches in my small collection... hehe. Then I realized... without me knowing it, I also bring the lightest pieces when traveling. I guess it's because I like traveling light, but also bring only 1 or 2 pieces that will fit the purpose of my trip.
We ran up to North Carolina from Alabama (534 miles each way) to visit our daughter and granddaughter (can’t leave our son-n-law). I’m sporting the Seiko SARB017 and a G-SHOCK Range master this weekend. Happy Easter and God bless.
Geeze. I continue to be blown away by your creativity. I think you have definitely found your calling as a TH-camr! Really enjoyed everything about this video. I would love it if you posted each watches’ TTW (total time on wrist) from the beginning to the end of the trip on a future video. My guess would be 70% Formex and 10% each for the other three. Even the lowly mod should get some love. Merci!
That jellyfish is something else! Interesting concept, made me look at my watches and what I wear on long trips. Turns out weight means nothing but being a chrono does! Straton Speciale, Seiko Pogue or Seiko Seitona are the goto. The Pogue is the watch if driving my midlife crisis car.
Ah the LS430… I love mine, too. No wonder the tot falls asleep in that serene environment! The question then becomes which watch holds up best to baby drool, feedings and knocking around the stroller? Safe travels!
Thanks for sending me down another rabbit hole Jody 😂 I also have a big roadtrip coming up in the summer (~1500km one way) but until now I didn't realise that I need the lightest possible watch for the drive😂 I modified some criteria though. 1) I actually prefer quartz for this purpose because of the reliability, accuracy and 'grab and go' factor. I will take at least one automatic with me but that's to wear at the destination. 2) It has to be super easy to read, I don't wanna take my hands off the wheel and stare at the watch for ages to figure out the time. (Of course there is a clock on the dashboard but let's just ignore that fact 😂) 3) Easily adjustable hour hand. It's not a must, but an advantage as I will enter a different time zone. At the moment I'm looking at 1) a GA-B2100 (the yellow one because of the better legibility, the only watch that ticks all the boxes. I would possibly swap the bezel and strap to the black one for a more understated look.) 2) one of those Lorus titanium field style watches 3) my Luminox (a bit boring though as I have it already. I clearly need a new watch for this purpose, right?😂) On a separate note, I love your car. I always fancied one of those. Just another proof of your excellent taste.
First criterion for travel watches is they have to be quartz so I can set them before depart (but they probably don't need it) and be done with it. That said, my favorite driving or flying watch is my G-Shock DW5600E-1V, which weighs almost nothing, is indestructible, and has any function I might need. When I travel I'm going to potentially vary my wardrobe from a suit or tuxedo to jeans and a polo to cycling lycra, so I need to support all of those. The other three watches would be my Eco-Drive titanium chronograph for casual, my Garmin Forerunner 245 for sports, and my vintage Seiko SQ in stainless for dress. If I decide to sneak in a fifth it will be a dive watch, my Eco-Drive Promaster. Yeah, quartz for travel, every time.
I would take titanium watch if I would have to drive like you, at least it's durable and lighter than any other steel watches Too bad I can't drive, but I do have Seiko Prospex Solar Titanium
Have a fun and safe journey sir. Not enough limited edition Royal Oaks out there that can replace the smile of your own child. This is a really great time. Watch out though. They grow up super fast. Cheers.
My goto long roadtrip watch while driving is my Speedmaster, so I don't feel bad about an auto not getting any exercise, and I've used the chrono function a time or two. I recently picked up a solar chrono, though, so maybe it'll get some wheel time in the future. The ones in the luggage vary according to the destination. I like all of your choices, aside from that transparent abomination. Safe travels.
Nice selection Jody. Like you I also wear a light watch while driving usually a cheap Casio. Enjoy your trip to the Snowys. I’m working down that way at the moment. It’s getting cold at night down there so bring your winter Woolies.
My latest Jomashop special arrived yesterday. 7 days door to door from Brooklyn to the UK. It makes my version of Jody's list though it's quartz. Tissot Tradition 5.5 only 92gms on a stainless bracelet. To handle it is really balanced as if the watch itself weights the same as a similar sized section of bracelet. 39mm is smaller than I usually go but a very slim bezel so looks bigger.
I just have to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I am not sure if that is because my son lived in Sydney for the last 3 years and therefore I feel like we are neighbors, or if you just have great content. The former is a possibility, but I am pretty sure it is the latter. Keep up the good work and BTW, congratulations on the Phd, very impressive.
I noticed you were wearing your Yellow Casio G Shock GA-B 2100 in the intro. Thought that might have made the trip with you to brighten your day. Nice selection but not sure about the jelly bean, enjoy your trip and stay safe. 👍⌚😎
I can't believe it myself that after a ten year watch loving journey, I bought my first Seiko. It is a Presage, although a different model than yours and it is beautiful. Changed the original NATO strap for a better one and it is on my wrist for a week already. That says something as my usual wrist time is usually two days. Obviously I can dream about a couple of great but expensive Seikos but the Presage line is an excellent choice.
I am finally tumbling down the "just one more watch" rabbit hole. Jody! your kinda to blame on a few...that damn AliExpress can be addictive. Love the content...would love it if you would make a video for everyday!
Love the t shirt.Hunt etc had to actually change gear which meant using a foot on a clutch pedal and taking one hand of the steering wheel.Famously in a race Hunts gearnob came off but he carried on with the lever which chewed its way through his glove and into his palm and finished the race bleeding heavily.Oh watches sorry.The best pick would have actually been the first watch you ever reviewed.
Jody in your photos, I saw you own the G-Shock of the automotive world. The 2005 "Lexus 430 LS" which is by far the very best engineered automobile that has ever and will ever be produced. Brother that Japanese built work of art will easy, easy make a Million Miles are 1,609,344 Kilometers, it can truly out live you as long as scheduled maintenance is perform by a ASE Toyota are Lexus Technician. Happy Resurrection Day to you and your family!
Good video. That Formex is really nice. I'm not familiar with that brand, but I'll check them out! Interestingly, I drive around a lot for work and my #1 work watch is a Seiko Presage Cocktail time "Mockingbird". Basically, the same as your watch but with an Emerald green dial. I find it very comfortable, light on the wrist and it easily slips under jackets and shirts in the cooler weather. Looks good in work situations but isn't so expensive I'm worried about damaging it. Great watch.
FFS Jody , you got me pissing about at 5 in the morning weighing up my autos 🤣😂🤣 My lightest is a Zelos Comet on a Perlon which comes in at just 60g and my heaviest is a diver at 152g 😂🤣😂 Enjoy the holiday with the family 👍
I wish I had chosen the right dial colour on my Kickstarter Formex a few years ago as I would still have it. The case shock system is ok but I think the real highlight was the carbon clasp.
Cool vid mate, the Presage is probably my pick of the bunch but the others are very smart. Love the James Hunt shirt too man, where'd you get it?! I need it!
Jody! Skipping arm day at the gym now this? I'm getting worried about you. Not like when TH-cam took down the channel worried, but give me your address and I'll send you a case of Wheaties. Kidding aside, nice presentation and I was happy to see a Dekla featured. Have you seen their prices lately? Especially here in the US?
I don't know what's happened to modern humans, I hear comment about "chunky" and "heavy" watches. I can honestly say that in 65 years of constant wearing a watch, I've never noticed that I've had a watch on my wrist. Like wearing a wedding ring or my "dog tags", they are just there. I mean, are most people even aware they have underwear on?
I definitely notice my big integrated steel bracelet auto on the wrist, and it's a big difference to my little manual dress watch which really does just disappear.
I love Jody's car from 18 years ago...I feel like he put his watch skills into finding the most reliable car ever made...just like he would buying a watch
I came to make the same comment, cracking car choice for long road trips in a big place like Australia. Surely one of the best cruising cars ever made and that Seiko Presage is a perfect, classy fit.
Lexus will go on forever. Electrically whilst they have gadgets they don't go wrong.
Loving the James Hunt shirt. Have a great road trip on some magic roads and cooler air.
I'm glad you kept the Dekla. Looks good.
“Big Lex”
Nice, your appreciation for Japanese engineering goes further than watches alone.
Quite refreshing to see someone who holds on to a car instead of wanting the newest model and pay trough the nose for it. 👍
I drive a BMW E39 525i touring, which will celebrate its 20th birthday this June.🙂
Love that you are still rocking the old LS. Ours is even older at 25 years, still reliable as & a great way to travel long distances.
Well, you knock the pants off of me when it comes to light weight. My 4 lightweight mechanicals are a Zelos Comet, Vostok Amphibia (on leather! oops), Seiko Alpinist, and Tissot Gentleman on leather. Runs from 74.6gm to 86.1gm. (But since I'm staying home, I'm not too concerned.) ;)
Enjoy the trip!!
Fun selection, Jody! Made me weigh all the watches in my small collection... hehe. Then I realized... without me knowing it, I also bring the lightest pieces when traveling. I guess it's because I like traveling light, but also bring only 1 or 2 pieces that will fit the purpose of my trip.
Happy Easter to you and the rest of the JOMW’s!
Thanks mate, same to you!
Here's me thinking a G-Shock Square would be your primary choice... to wear whilst shredding Perisher's black runs of course!
Happy trails.
We ran up to North Carolina from Alabama (534 miles each way) to visit our daughter and granddaughter (can’t leave our son-n-law). I’m sporting the Seiko SARB017 and a G-SHOCK Range master this weekend. Happy Easter and God bless.
Geeze. I continue to be blown away by your creativity. I think you have definitely found your calling as a TH-camr! Really enjoyed everything about this video. I would love it if you posted each watches’ TTW (total time on wrist) from the beginning to the end of the trip on a future video. My guess would be 70% Formex and 10% each for the other three. Even the lowly mod should get some love. Merci!
Your Wee Lad is a Cutie!! Enjoy your Easter 🐣 vacation! Take care and Best Regards. Eric
When I first read the title of the video, I initially thought, what's he going to Easter Road for, watch Hibs? Then the penny dropped...
You got me taking a watch roll away some time ago . Won’t leave home without it when travelling now. Cheers Jody
I love the elastic MN straps, but I wear them the other way around, with the `hook` facing me on the wrist. I feel it`s easier to close and open it.
Brilliant concept. Fun video. Safe travels. Cheers.
One of my favorite type of videos. I liked all your chosen watches except the Seiko mod. I wish you and your family a nice trip
Great criteria for choosing your watch roll. Have a great trip
Nice to see another James hunt tshirt Jody
Have a great trip. Road trips are always fun. Interesting selection for the watch roll. I am wearing the same watch as youself today. Good taste !
Worked out to be a pretty great selection of gata, dive, dress and beater. Got it all covered!
That jellyfish is something else! Interesting concept, made me look at my watches and what I wear on long trips. Turns out weight means nothing but being a chrono does! Straton Speciale, Seiko Pogue or Seiko Seitona are the goto. The Pogue is the watch if driving my midlife crisis car.
I don't care what people say modding or building your own Seiko is fun and amazing. I love it.
Happy Easter and Godspeed! Great selection for the trip. The jellyfish case rocks!
Happy holidays...sounds like you're feeling better!
Ah the LS430… I love mine, too. No wonder the tot falls asleep in that serene environment! The question then becomes which watch holds up best to baby drool, feedings and knocking around the stroller? Safe travels!
You'll love Jindabyne this time of year. Hiking in the high country, alpine areas, beautiful. Keen to see some photos.
My favourites are big Lex and the light weight Seiko Mod!
Thanks for sending me down another rabbit hole Jody 😂 I also have a big roadtrip coming up in the summer (~1500km one way) but until now I didn't realise that I need the lightest possible watch for the drive😂
I modified some criteria though.
1) I actually prefer quartz for this purpose because of the reliability, accuracy and 'grab and go' factor. I will take at least one automatic with me but that's to wear at the destination.
2) It has to be super easy to read, I don't wanna take my hands off the wheel and stare at the watch for ages to figure out the time. (Of course there is a clock on the dashboard but let's just ignore that fact 😂)
3) Easily adjustable hour hand. It's not a must, but an advantage as I will enter a different time zone.
At the moment I'm looking at
1) a GA-B2100 (the yellow one because of the better legibility, the only watch that ticks all the boxes. I would possibly swap the bezel and strap to the black one for a more understated look.)
2) one of those Lorus titanium field style watches
3) my Luminox (a bit boring though as I have it already. I clearly need a new watch for this purpose, right?😂)
On a separate note, I love your car. I always fancied one of those. Just another proof of your excellent taste.
First criterion for travel watches is they have to be quartz so I can set them before depart (but they probably don't need it) and be done with it. That said, my favorite driving or flying watch is my G-Shock DW5600E-1V, which weighs almost nothing, is indestructible, and has any function I might need. When I travel I'm going to potentially vary my wardrobe from a suit or tuxedo to jeans and a polo to cycling lycra, so I need to support all of those. The other three watches would be my Eco-Drive titanium chronograph for casual, my Garmin Forerunner 245 for sports, and my vintage Seiko SQ in stainless for dress. If I decide to sneak in a fifth it will be a dive watch, my Eco-Drive Promaster. Yeah, quartz for travel, every time.
My Casio DBC-11 is my favorite to wear while driving.
The Dekla and the Formex are really, really cool - happy travels, J 🐣👍
That jellyfish mod needs to be consigned to the bin of shame Jody, what were you thinking?
Hey, at least it's #1 at something mate! 🤣
I would take titanium watch if I would have to drive like you, at least it's durable and lighter than any other steel watches
Too bad I can't drive, but I do have Seiko Prospex Solar Titanium
Have a fun and safe journey sir. Not enough limited edition Royal Oaks out there that can replace the smile of your own child. This is a really great time. Watch out though. They grow up super fast. Cheers.
My goto long roadtrip watch while driving is my Speedmaster, so I don't feel bad about an auto not getting any exercise, and I've used the chrono function a time or two. I recently picked up a solar chrono, though, so maybe it'll get some wheel time in the future. The ones in the luggage vary according to the destination. I like all of your choices, aside from that transparent abomination. Safe travels.
Ha! It's a recase that's begging for a recase.
Nice selection Jody. Like you I also wear a light watch while driving usually a cheap Casio. Enjoy your trip to the Snowys. I’m working down that way at the moment. It’s getting cold at night down there so bring your winter Woolies.
My latest Jomashop special arrived yesterday. 7 days door to door from Brooklyn to the UK. It makes my version of Jody's list though it's quartz. Tissot Tradition 5.5 only 92gms on a stainless bracelet. To handle it is really balanced as if the watch itself weights the same as a similar sized section of bracelet. 39mm is smaller than I usually go but a very slim bezel so looks bigger.
Nice Idea for a Vid. Please give us more of this. 👍🏻 Greetings from Germany
That jellyfish mod on a vintage leather strap is sacrilege! Put it on a rubber strap 😅
I just have to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I am not sure if that is because my son lived in Sydney for the last 3 years and therefore I feel like we are neighbors, or if you just have great content. The former is a possibility, but I am pretty sure it is the latter. Keep up the good work and BTW, congratulations on the Phd, very impressive.
Thanks for the kind words Paul! And thanks for watching the channel.
Stellar triage technique!! Safe travels!
I noticed you were wearing your Yellow Casio G Shock GA-B 2100 in the intro. Thought that might have made the trip with you to brighten your day. Nice selection but not sure about the jelly bean, enjoy your trip and stay safe. 👍⌚😎
Love the marine nationale straps
Black Casioak with white markers with all black parachute strap. That's it.
Wow I really like that Jellyfish Seiko 🤩🤩🤩
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Have a wonderful road trip!
So there are Swiss, German and Japanese timepieces with you. My guessing is the Formex and the Dekla will be sharing most of the wrist time.
Your First watch the dekla is actually from my hometown: Stuttgart in south germany. I have even talked to the owners of the Brand.
The crown on #4 looks like the temporary crown you get when you buy a movement by itself.
I can't believe it myself that after a ten year watch loving journey, I bought my first Seiko. It is a Presage, although a different model than yours and it is beautiful. Changed the original NATO strap for a better one and it is on my wrist for a week already. That says something as my usual wrist time is usually two days. Obviously I can dream about a couple of great but expensive Seikos but the Presage line is an excellent choice.
Which model did you get?
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That’s a great set of choices. Particularly like the Formex. But the Lexus! You’re a man of class Jody
I might pick up that jellyfish case and purposely tilt the dial like the vacheron 1921 to make the perfect driving watch
I am finally tumbling down the "just one more watch" rabbit hole. Jody! your kinda to blame on a few...that damn AliExpress can be addictive. Love the content...would love it if you would make a video for everyday!
CRIKEY!! Junior looks like he'll be in his thirties soon! Where does the time go!? 🤣❤ That formex is a stunner! Have a safe and wonderful trip Jody!👍
Been wearing my F91W for the past 2 weeks, totally forgot I was even wearing a watch several times.
I hope you and yours have a great road trip. I was expecting a vintage watch, these are a great selection. Save travels.
Love the t shirt.Hunt etc had to actually change gear which meant using a foot on a clutch pedal and taking one hand of the steering wheel.Famously in a race Hunts gearnob came off but he carried on with the lever which chewed its way through his glove and into his palm and finished the race bleeding heavily.Oh watches sorry.The best pick would have actually been the first watch you ever reviewed.
NIce shirt. Great selections. Love that Dekla...Safe travels.
When I go on vacation I only take one watch with me. Because that’s all I need. And if I’m wearing it can’t get lost or stolen.
Enjoy yr trip mate.
I like that choice of car. Respect.
Please bring back the lume wars series. I enjoyed that so much
Jody in your photos, I saw you own the G-Shock of the automotive world. The 2005 "Lexus 430 LS" which is by far the very best engineered automobile that has ever and will ever be produced. Brother that Japanese built work of art will easy, easy make a Million Miles are 1,609,344 Kilometers, it can truly out live you as long as scheduled maintenance is perform by a ASE Toyota are Lexus Technician. Happy Resurrection Day to you and your family!
Good video. That Formex is really nice. I'm not familiar with that brand, but I'll check them out! Interestingly, I drive around a lot for work and my #1 work watch is a Seiko Presage Cocktail time "Mockingbird". Basically, the same as your watch but with an Emerald green dial. I find it very comfortable, light on the wrist and it easily slips under jackets and shirts in the cooler weather. Looks good in work situations but isn't so expensive I'm worried about damaging it. Great watch.
My favorite is the T-Shirt.
elite t shirt, be safe and happy holidays
I had to flip my Tudor Heritage 41 leather strap around for the very same reason. Sheesh. I'll just live with the upside down shield.
I really enjoyed that episode. Great way to mix up the travel watches format.
I must say that James Hunt T shirt is very cool. Ever thought of doing a channel on T shirts?…well, maybe not!
Hi Jody, I just bought a Pagani design vintage look Sub no date further to your reviews.
It’s the doggies do do’s thank you!
Ian
I was always wandering how do you spell "Kościuszko Mountain" :D
Now i know ;)
Sod the criteria, and leave the jellyfish at home. How can it get any wrist time when stacked up agains the other three!
FFS Jody , you got me pissing about at 5 in the morning weighing up my autos 🤣😂🤣 My lightest is a Zelos Comet on a Perlon which comes in at just 60g and my heaviest is a diver at 152g 😂🤣😂 Enjoy the holiday with the family 👍
Personally I’d just take the Formex, I’m saving up for one, at the moment.😎
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I swear by Erika's Original MN straps, pretty much every watch I regularly wear is on one.
I'm gratified to know ... that you are traveling in Lexus comfort ;-)
First viewed half awake about 3hours ago. Now caffeinated up and ready to type.
Can’t believe you’re going away without a Casio!!
Where’s that watch case from Jody? I like that it holds 3 pieces. My case only does 3 which makes for some tough decisions prior to a vacation.
Accidentally did the video I asked for (light and or thin). Let's go
Have a nice holiday Jody, sounds like a lovely drive; it's been ages since I was out that way.
I wish I had chosen the right dial colour on my Kickstarter Formex a few years ago as I would still have it. The case shock system is ok but I think the real highlight was the carbon clasp.
I'm shocked you don't bring any G shock!
See if you can get some Ttianium springbars for the Jellyfish, that might shave off a bit more weight.
All good and well, but what watches is Mrs. JOMW taking?
Don't be soft, get out on that bike! 🚴♂💪👍
Please drive safely!
Nice lexus..love those
Love the car!
Cool vid mate, the Presage is probably my pick of the bunch but the others are very smart. Love the James Hunt shirt too man, where'd you get it?! I need it!
Love the Lexus, very AP 😉
Lexus so technologically amazing, we call it compLexus ;)
Man, you have some awesome tee shirts! ❤
Jody how heavy are your vintage watches?
Jody! Skipping arm day at the gym now this? I'm getting worried about you. Not like when TH-cam took down the channel worried, but give me your address and I'll send you a case of Wheaties. Kidding aside, nice presentation and I was happy to see a Dekla featured. Have you seen their prices lately? Especially here in the US?
Morning sunshine 👍🏻
Rocking the James Hunt tee shirt Jody! The famous budgie breeder who coined the phrase " Sex, the breakfast of champions"..... legend!
I don't know what's happened to modern humans, I hear comment about "chunky" and "heavy" watches. I can honestly say that in 65 years of constant wearing a watch, I've never noticed that I've had a watch on my wrist. Like wearing a wedding ring or my "dog tags", they are just there. I mean, are most people even aware they have underwear on?
I definitely notice my big integrated steel bracelet auto on the wrist, and it's a big difference to my little manual dress watch which really does just disappear.
We're all a bunch of lilly livered snowflakes these days! Imagine having personal preferences. Society is in the toilet, for sure.
I have to say I agree. I only notice I have a watch on, or my wedding ring, when my wrist swells (or finger) otherwise it’s just on me.