Talking Watches With Greg Selch, Father To An 'Orphan' Watch Collection

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  • @Idk-dd2gn
    @Idk-dd2gn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    This is exactly what I wanted to see from Hodinkee. An interesting, humble, unique collection and a knowledgable watch lover. Not just somebody collecting the same three brands.

    • @rogerspencer-jones785
      @rogerspencer-jones785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree with you. I have been hankering over a Mathey Tissot , one of the new gmts. And I feel someone with authority has given me his humble valediction.

    • @Idk-dd2gn
      @Idk-dd2gn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rogerspencer-jones785 I hope you manage to get your hands on one!

    • @rogerspencer-jones785
      @rogerspencer-jones785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Idk-dd2gn Hope springs eternal.

    • @tryitout-701
      @tryitout-701 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The only reason to not buy AP, Rolex, and Patek is the budget. Don’t kid yourself.

    • @Idk-dd2gn
      @Idk-dd2gn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@tryitout-701 Obviously I would absolutely love to own a watch from any of those brands, but what I was getting at is that talking watches has been feeling very repetitive. Like John's collection. They're all cool watches but we've seen them a million times, it's just "This Daytona is slightly different to the millions of others you've seen, therefore I spent your entire neighbourhood's life savings combined on it." It gets so boring and depressing. This video actually taught me about watches I hadn't seen before and reminded me of watches I forgot existed. And what's even better than that, I can afford them.

  • @fangzhengguo8089
    @fangzhengguo8089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    This is the type of Talking Watches we need. Not the same kind of nebulous stories with a clear intention of just wanting to spend some money.

  • @GailitisPrintmaking
    @GailitisPrintmaking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    A true collector. Not someone who buys watches to put in the vault and waits for them to get more expensive.

    • @tytytyme33
      @tytytyme33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That zenith defy would be my fav I think.

    • @BrittPearceWatches
      @BrittPearceWatches 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exaactly! It's so nice to see!

    • @harrysavvides5655
      @harrysavvides5655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine puts them in a vault but doesn’t care abt their value haha

    • @Cotivity
      @Cotivity 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see you wear a Seiko...LOL, jk. This chap has some bizarre pieces.

  • @sagittjm8641
    @sagittjm8641 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A true collector.An interesting, humble, unique collection and a knowledgable watch lover. Not just somebody collecting the same three brands.

  • @differentxminds9907
    @differentxminds9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I clicked this on a whim and this it has to be one of the best episodes of Talking Watches. I have a lot of research to do after seeing this!

  • @cartergjenkins
    @cartergjenkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    Would have been nice to formally introduce Greg to the audience. I had no idea who he was. I had to google him.

    • @abcefg9830
      @abcefg9830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I was thinking the same thing! Good point. You owe it to someone who is hosting your show at their home.

    • @Newtypenewtype
      @Newtypenewtype 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      The article and the description directly under the video start exactly with that question.

    • @cartergjenkins
      @cartergjenkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Newtypenewtype Oh Ya, I guess I should read the description.....Maybe I would not have to google that much! Thanks for the lesson on looking before I leap.

    • @tbprofile1295
      @tbprofile1295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, and out of respect to the guest they should do the standard blurb as Ben does.

    • @BrittPearceWatches
      @BrittPearceWatches 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the exact same thing!

  • @med-3000
    @med-3000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful collection. These obscure gems are where watching collecting gets really fun and exciting. A history lesson. Thank you.

  • @Ceteth
    @Ceteth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    One of the best episodes so far. Mr Selch - amazing collection, it's great to see so big variety of watches and no single Rolex/Omega/PP/AP etc. etc. congrats !

    • @12sin8
      @12sin8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I'm pretty sure he's wearing a Daytona, so he's not totally immune to the big name manufacturers! 😅

    • @Ceteth
      @Ceteth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@12sin8 different lugs, different bracelet, different bezel, huge crown and no screw down pushers, I'm sure it's not a Daytona. You can see it pretty well at 10:22

  • @ricardoskerrett197
    @ricardoskerrett197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I keep coming back to this one. It's like a movie for me about the real joy of collecting. This is the good stuff!

  • @wookiefuzz
    @wookiefuzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Absolutely one of the most compelling episodes so far. Great collection focusing on pieces with real history and a guest that marches to the beat of his own drum. Fantastic stuff.

  • @mkl5624
    @mkl5624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    One of the top 3 or 4 episodes ever. This is what TW should be.

  • @timothyacowin9761
    @timothyacowin9761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so much better than looking at the same three pateks over and over again

  • @SinghformeMickey
    @SinghformeMickey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My favorite Talking Watches yet. So humble and excited about his orphan time pieces.

  • @TheDaniyool
    @TheDaniyool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    "Collect knowledge, and then collect watches"

    • @michaelniemer4449
      @michaelniemer4449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This, exactly, is my favorite quote from this episode.

    • @derekflanderschang9654
      @derekflanderschang9654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Most collectors - collect money, then flex it.

  • @robertschmidt9584
    @robertschmidt9584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I really like Cole’s calmness and certain positivity in his approach. And the collector...truly appreciative and lover of horology.

  • @mikeeagletube
    @mikeeagletube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    One of the nicest collections I've seen in a long time. Welcome change from all the (overhyped) new stuff 😊👍🏻

  • @jasont4847
    @jasont4847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I get pretty tired of the same ol' high-end watch brands, but this was so refreshing. Lots of stuff I've never seen before. Reminded me why I collect watches. Great video!

  • @KD-dl5gv
    @KD-dl5gv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    This is what i like to see. No hype, carefully curated and proper vintage.

  • @aciel-tv
    @aciel-tv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Ah finally an episode :o

  • @mikulasmacas1013
    @mikulasmacas1013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Absolutely amazing episode. This is what collecting means to me. All the pieces are unique, rare, special, yet unseen, unknown, waiting to be discovered... Please do make more of such collectors!

  • @clockmaker1
    @clockmaker1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Now this is the collection of a true watch lover!
    Thank you Hudinki for this episode!

  • @audemarspiguet4237
    @audemarspiguet4237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    FINALLY, the real Hodinkee is back

    • @burritomaker69
      @burritomaker69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      After that article on masculinity being toxic by nature will they ever truly be back? Unlikely so.

    • @audemarspiguet4237
      @audemarspiguet4237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@burritomaker69 haven’t read the article but yeah I feel like Hodinkee is just about making money and selling their “soul” to big corporates. No longer for true enthusiasts

  • @Brajin1
    @Brajin1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So glad this series is back!! This episode was very cool, you get the impression there is a unique search/journey behind every piece.

  • @daneconnelly
    @daneconnelly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is a massively important episode of talking watches. I love Goldberger, Mayer, Fred Savage, and many other talking watches episodes. However, this is a democratic episode of talking watches. This is what people need.

  • @Avenlock
    @Avenlock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I must say that this episode has been refreshing and highly informative throughout - great to see a collection which captures the essence of watch collecting.

  • @SwissWatchGang
    @SwissWatchGang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great Talking Watches!

  • @basjeveld
    @basjeveld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What a fantastic episode! This is what talking watches should be about. Kudos!!

  • @sukantasingha6511
    @sukantasingha6511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best episode in hodinkee..No hype,not pretentious and amazing host.Proper collector, proper episode.

  • @raduflorin6154
    @raduflorin6154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This episode is truly amazing , the fact that they are worn and unrestored , tells a great story , i have been watching a lot of watch videos , but i have never seen anything this genuine , till now , and i have learned some new things !!

  • @safroncoriander4848
    @safroncoriander4848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the type of talking watches that i will watch over and over again

  • @OLofwenius
    @OLofwenius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Breath of fresh air, not just a unrealistic collection of golden pateks. More like this please :D

  • @planecrashcorner7283
    @planecrashcorner7283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Someone I've always wanted to see on Talking Watches is Conan O'Brian. Not sure why, but every time I watch a clip of his I see his watch and wonder about his collection

    • @benjaminchow8976
      @benjaminchow8976 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What does he have?

    • @hanafiiryadi1467
      @hanafiiryadi1467 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benjaminchow8976 I have seen him with a Luminor Marina (on the steel bracelet) in quite a few episodes and segments. His colleague Jordan Schlansky wears a Daytona and Conan seems to be pretty familiar with it based on their conversation in one segment I watched, so maybe Conan has one too? Other than that I’ve never really seen other noticeable pieces on Conan.

    • @planecrashcorner7283
      @planecrashcorner7283 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hanafiiryadi1467 I've for sure seen him with a Panerai as well

    • @katzengedichte
      @katzengedichte 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ellen might have a nice collection, too.

    • @hanafiiryadi1467
      @hanafiiryadi1467 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Parker S Oh gorgeous! This I’d like to see!

  • @mayankpahuja1876
    @mayankpahuja1876 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A kind of the episodes which restores my faith in watch collection, not anyone who keeps collecting different Rolexes or Omegas. This is the humble and true collection... something which I have been trying to do with my collection. I really appreciate for making this episode. Please make more of them!!

  • @rodrigogutierrezreyes4702
    @rodrigogutierrezreyes4702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love how most of his watches are now "obscure" brands that most people don't know about. A true enthusiast. Absurd collection!

  • @wolfsulhan9955
    @wolfsulhan9955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favourite Talking Watches to date. Here's someone who doesn't follow but leads.

  • @Damage_Inc
    @Damage_Inc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I've really been impressed by Cole. I think he *gets* HODINKEE.

  • @MrJoelee73
    @MrJoelee73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just brilliant! Greg is one of the nicest guys on Instagram, a true enthusiast and a gentleman. Bravo Hodinkee bravo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @sangyeung2368
    @sangyeung2368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Appreciated to see a collection showing his thoughts and personality.

  • @urgudas
    @urgudas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a fantastic and unique collection, and a killer Talking Watches episode after a long time.

  • @MrKayDeeJay
    @MrKayDeeJay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great episode, love the shear amount of history on display here! Particularly like the UGs and the Gallet!

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That Doxa Military seconds hand dragging a piece of dust around with it KILLS me! Brilliant!

  • @chriszangmeister2922
    @chriszangmeister2922 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is 10x better than most TW episodes. He has passion, knowledge and history. More like this please.

  • @davidhouston8017
    @davidhouston8017 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You Hodinkee! This is what the social media needs. Awesome scholarship for the love of the industry. Greg could be the Bob Dylan of our world👍

  • @antoniocorniola7628
    @antoniocorniola7628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best talking watches you guys have done, beautiful watches and I learnt more in this episode then any other episode.

  • @BrittPearceWatches
    @BrittPearceWatches 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh I loved just listening to Greg talk about watches. This is exactly what I needed!

  • @richardc.5289
    @richardc.5289 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This might be my favorite Talking Watches. Thanks for the knowledge Hodinkee and Mr. Greg Selch. 🙏

  • @jamesmolina3288
    @jamesmolina3288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I would love to see Talking Watches with James May. Something fun and interesting at the same time.

    • @burritomaker69
      @burritomaker69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do not agree anyone on top gear is a bit annoying.

  • @antonioramalhete6441
    @antonioramalhete6441 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is, without any doubt, the best Talking Watches up untill now with the possible exception of Jean-Claude Biver. Less "Rich Boy Stars" and more commun and very uncommun very savy peole and collectors like Mr. Greg Selch ! Amazing interview ! Congratulations ! More of these, please !

  • @TheNotoriousKID
    @TheNotoriousKID 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now that’s a collection a watch enthusiast can appreciate.

  • @Supercruze
    @Supercruze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an eclectic collection of vintage watches. Great interview.

  • @theenavybluemonster
    @theenavybluemonster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! What a great episode. This was fun. Watches are fun.

  • @tomlanglands9490
    @tomlanglands9490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is indeed about time we had some of this proper watch nerdery - fascinating collection. Now if only old mate Pulverine can get some of this action on the pod... wouldn't that make for some interesting listening. Bravo Cole - congrats to Greg on an incredible collection of watches.

  • @thelifecode8681
    @thelifecode8681 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is lovely to see you back again

  • @marconimotet2065
    @marconimotet2065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hands down the best talking watches episode.

  • @joev6049
    @joev6049 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally an actual enthusiast and not just a “let me roll out the same watches you’ve seen in every video and call it my watch collection” video. Those types might as well just open their wallet and say here’s my watch collection. This guy is passionate. His character shows in his collection and that’s a true collector.

  • @jamiebarrett8095
    @jamiebarrett8095 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This feels like a return to the original Talking Watches. Great interview. Authentic and fun! Reminds me why I love this hobby.

  • @MaciejMichalski88
    @MaciejMichalski88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I hope that this episode gets a lot of views to emphasize to the Hodinkee editorial team what the audience wants. Put it in Reddit, share it y’all!

  • @mpikers
    @mpikers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The OG Plaubel Makina on the shelf is awesome. I have a Plaubel Makina 670 and it's the best camera I've ever used.

  • @charliedunne8027
    @charliedunne8027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hooray Greg! Thank you Hodinkee. Great stuff Cole!

  • @davidhouston8017
    @davidhouston8017 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are very few people who will drill down to this level of history. I highly enjoyed this video - thank you Greg.

  • @OmegaR4y
    @OmegaR4y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great guy and awesome collection!

  • @Christianplus10
    @Christianplus10 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a good day when a new Talking Watches airs.

  • @mblandingt
    @mblandingt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very nice video!. So refreshing to see a true watch collector talking watches out of knowledge and passion.

  • @mardanemm
    @mardanemm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A purist who elevates our passion. One of my favorite episodes.

  • @zezitoh1546
    @zezitoh1546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Finally a collection that's not all rolex and patek.

  • @fadz200
    @fadz200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My attitude to watch collecting changed after watching this, a true collector

  • @huntermetaldetecting9479
    @huntermetaldetecting9479 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Insanely beautiful collection! (no polishing, it's extra extra!) It was a pleasure to watch them thank you.

  • @dehoyosrudolph8885
    @dehoyosrudolph8885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great episode, love how he has just a duffel bag full of watches. Great job!

  • @berare777
    @berare777 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite episode of “Talking watches”.😊

  • @jolness1
    @jolness1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was fun. I haven't seen several of these before. Vintage stuff is so fun.

  • @zetoch
    @zetoch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic episode. Great to see someone who is building his collection based on its own knowledge and taste rather than his Instagram account. Well done Cole and team.

  • @mikekamler
    @mikekamler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video - pure and to the heart of collecting by a genuine enthusiast! Well done Greg and Cole!

  • @sonnysy9637
    @sonnysy9637 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very impressive vintage collection. More of these please.

  • @michaelwoods3707
    @michaelwoods3707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice episode with some interesting pieces that I've never seen documented before.

  • @qwertyman9560
    @qwertyman9560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Collect knowledge, then collect watches - beautifully said!

  • @nadgeemark
    @nadgeemark 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this interview. Greg is a true connoisseur. 🙏🏼

  • @fullymechanical9055
    @fullymechanical9055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go Greg !......, love that defy. Well done on the collection.

  • @sutats
    @sutats 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciating the smooth sweeping hands on the higher beat rate watches.

  • @kuivaa
    @kuivaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great episode. No offence to the series, but so refreshing to hear someone talk about something else than their Submariners and Seamasters and Pateks. Lots of cool and quirky pieces here, when will we see someone talk about their Vostoks and Raketas?

  • @BenTramer
    @BenTramer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A true watch enthusiast. Very cool. Great job.

  • @MottiCohen
    @MottiCohen ปีที่แล้ว

    The best episode ever on talking watches

  • @konadora
    @konadora 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was such an educational episode, i learnt so much from such a well-curated collection. it felt like an actual collection and not a showcase of rich people buying rich popular watches. thank you so much!

  • @DavidRinconM
    @DavidRinconM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best of Hodinkee!!

  • @phmwu7368
    @phmwu7368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fascinating guy with an amazing collection of great wristwatches which he researched, collected and wore as these were meant to... more "vintage" Talking Watches please !!!
    Edit: Hoping there's a part 2 to this...

  • @natrajm324
    @natrajm324 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful episode ! As a military Watch collector I can relate a lot to this episode

  • @AndreasGilbert666
    @AndreasGilbert666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Insanely cool collection. Would love a part 2

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Working on a Valjoux 72 or 72s is a test in watchmaking competency IMHO. Sorry, I keep posting but this is my fave episode so far.

  • @chavesphoto
    @chavesphoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Talking Watches Episode!!!

  • @ngoodey
    @ngoodey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing episode. Really opens up your mind to all the vintage brands out there

  • @derekflanderschang9654
    @derekflanderschang9654 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    From glancing at the thumbnail I thought Niko was doing the interview - first thought what a collab - second thought better not have any Hublot!!! Great piece as always from the Dink.

  • @justthepip
    @justthepip 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nary a hype watch to be seen anywhere. Terrific episode

  • @gingeralejones7340
    @gingeralejones7340 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greg is a very nice guy. Happy to see this.

  • @ClassicalProtestant
    @ClassicalProtestant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mathey Tissot on a TW episode...whoa. Clap it up folks!!!

    • @antonioramalhete6441
      @antonioramalhete6441 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My favorite less know watch brand. Great episode.

  • @English2Elvish
    @English2Elvish 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much enjoy collectors like this so much - real passion and explains and showcases in a fun way! Not flexing, even for rare and obscure items.

  • @RyanWilliams-os6xw
    @RyanWilliams-os6xw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A true collector indeed. Love seeing Enicar and Doxa

  • @SKMilestok
    @SKMilestok 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally!!! Back to doing interviews.

  • @asimplefarmer
    @asimplefarmer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seriously such a fun and unique collection.

  • @kindredwinecoff
    @kindredwinecoff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally someone with more sense than money.

  • @s802487
    @s802487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The kind of episode I prefer to watch. Just look at that Doxa! this is what Talking Watches is all about..

  • @notyourdaddy8300
    @notyourdaddy8300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode! What I love about some of these lesser known defunct brands is that basic time only pieces are very affordable. I have a nice Doxa and a Favre-Leuba, each cost less than $100. My big purchase will be a vintage Junghans chrono soon.