Talking Watches With Curtis McDowald, U.S. Olympic Fencer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
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By the time you watch this episode of Talking Watches, Curtis McDowald will be in Tokyo, along with the rest of the US fencing team. Fencing, for many Americans, is an exotic sport - so much so that if you mention it, you might very well get a blank stare. (I remember asking a clerk at a Montgomery Ward department store, in the 1970s, if they sold fencing equipment. I ended up in an aisle full of gear for building fences.)
But McDowald and his team hope to change all that - and to establish American fencing as a force to be reckoned with, internationally.
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This is what Talking Watches should be about. Who cares about some super rich guy that can buy anything he wants, they all start sounding exactly the same... This is what I've wanted to see from you guys. More like this please.
True but you should check out the Mario Andretti interview. I found it really entertaining.
Exactly!!!
Sorry but I don’t want to see someone with a humdrum collection / I want to see someone with watches I have never seen before. There is defo space for both styles of collection.
@@Watchlover371 You're missing my point. With a lot of the rich guys you see them same expensive watches over and over again - great at first but after a while it becomes repetitive and in my opinion a bit boring. With a little imagination and some digging you can find fascinating watches that don't need to cost as much as a house. Humdrum? Absolutely not.
YESSSSS!!!!!!!
Hey HODINKEE, just a few words : WE WANT MORE TALKING WATCHES !!!!
That Seiko is unreal!
Is refreshing to see a genuine gentleman and cool individual talking about his collection.
Great guest 💫✨
Mechanical watch at 17. Even though it was a fashion watch he was already moving in the right direction. Your Grandfather lives on with you through the watch. Well Done!
I disagree, because "Gucci" make some great looking and quality watches meaning he wasn't just heading in the right direction. You don't need the same boring Swiss names over and over again to be a collector, it's best to be original
To be fair, that Gucci didnt look bad at all.
Talking watches is back! This is literally why I love HODINKEE
@Mertzi Plomeros. have you watch the video@@？
Incredible example of what Talking Watches can be.
This is one of the best episodes of Talking Watches for sure. So down to earth, so honest. Love it.
What a great episode. Thanks for sharing your collection, Curtis!
I love that he was able to get his grandfather’s watch. That’s amazing!
That Pepsi is absolutely amazing and the fact that it was a grandfather’s makes it even that much more wonderful wear it in good health my friend and good luck in the Olympics
Amazing collection and history. Enjoyed that
Fancy seeing you here BlackScoutSurvival!
Black scout survival is into watches love to see a review on his channel of what’s the best field watch for survival……👍
I really dig his taste in watches.
Killer watch collection, Olympic fencer, the only guy who is POSSIBLY cooler than Curtis is his grandfather... cruising around in his Army uniform wearing his Rolex GMT Master.
Couldn’t agree more
That King Seiko dial is 🔥
No kidding. I’ve never seen a “tropical”’ K or G Seiko that didn’t really mean “messed up.”
Amazing. Do you know the ref number?
@@HelloHundo I think it's the King Seiko 45-7001 😁
@@Judah.Rosenthal what does tropical mean
@@xoxjelloxox Truthfully? It’s means damaged. Usually by sun but sometimes by moisture. For watch collectors, it (converse to logic) often increases price if it doesn’t go too far.
Hodinkee. this is the kinda story i want to see in Talking Watches. not just some dude paying millions of dollar to buy some obscure dial from an auction that no one cares about.. Absolutely love this episode
This show makes you appreciate all ranges of watches more and not just flashy expensive ones. Respect.
that KS- OMG what an absolute beauty! Awesome story behind it as well!
Lovely episode, lovely collection. That King Seiko is really nice.
The story with his grandpa was everything, feel the energy of him in that watch
Great guy, great collection. These are the people who should represent the watch community, not the The TImepiece Gentleman.
so true!. very well said
Hear, hear!
He has great taste! Even the Gucci is cool...
Beautiful KS (King Seiko)! Lovely collection!
Cool dude, nice watches, especially that King Seiko.
That honey seiko is god tier! That picture of the watch with his grandfather really warmed my heart.
Very cool. The fact that he never down-played his Gucci watch speaks volumes. Great to see.
Heck of a nice guy and you can tell he's very appreciative of life ...Cool collection Curtis !
fantastic collection. Great guy. 10/10
I like That guy👍 Nice watches and history. Good luck for Olympia 👍
So good. An amazing storyteller and Jack gave him the platform and bounce to do that. Thank you.
My favorite episode so far, much respect and best wishes to Curtis.
That king seiko with burst wood orange dial was everything. Mark my words that watch will have following now...
For sure this is my favourite episode of Talking Watches. For sure
This dude is such a class act.
Curtis has that cool vibe, he seems to be a really nice guy.
Great episode guys 👌🏻
This episode and the Brooke Sheilds' episode prove that it's stories that make a watch great, not complications, or status, or investment value, or anything else.
Pepsi GMT Rolly, grandpops had great style back in the day. great collection ⌚
Great collection. A true gentleman. Looking forward to him in Tokyo Olympics 🙏⌚🇯🇵🎖🙂
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His grandfather watch story was beautiful ⌚🙏
Talking Watches is like Humans of New York about watches! Really enjoy it!!
Great interview and guest Jack. What a special collection. Each piece held some meaning (minus the g-shock). It was fun to travel along with him on his watch journey. He never mentioned the fact that he was at the pinnacle of his sport. Never bragged or leaned on his accomplishments. But focused on the impact that others had on him
Great collection and interview.
That GMT Master is a beautiful watch with a powerful story, but for pure esthetics the King Seiko is what really blows me away! A magnificent watch! Even the strap he got for it is perfect. Kudos!
Great guest - I love how he wore the 1675 to fence! 👏🏼👏🏼🇺🇲
hello from Tokyo, loved the story of king seiko!
That King Seiko is Fire!
Such a great and well curated collection.
Classy guy; classy watch collection.
What a chill guy and a nicely balanced collection!
Nice!
Grandfather’s watch is a nice heirloom.
Such a sweet nice guy. God bless ya Curtis
I believe he should get a modern pepsi as his watch to remember his time at the olympics. The blue/red color scheme fits for an American, as well as the fact that its the modern version of his grandfathers watch. Would make for a really cool story when passing them down to his children in the future.
Nice simple, tasteful, diverse yet cohesive collection
That King Seiko is amazing.
what an absolute gentleman.Humble, kind and well spoken. Please Hodinkee! more talking watches with people like this.
Very cool. One of the best talking watches.
Happy to see you guys being in direct contact again
That king seiko is amazing!!!
What an interesting collection and genuine enthusiast.
Absolutely amazing story and colection.
Beautiful KS dial
His voice is so soothing and calm and I love that!
What a cool dude
Brilliant collection.
I’m no “watch officianado” by far! But as a novice, this young man somehow represent a “purist” approach to the watch journey. Every piece represents a parallel to his real life: discovery, aspiration, lineage, it all ties in real well. Great interview, very inspirational!
Watched this several times now, one of my favorite episodes.
Unbelievable story. Thank you Curtis for sharing your collection.
That Gucci watch is honestly super cool looking
Awesome collection with history
Grandfather's watch and story was amazing, and that KS !!!
It's always a huge joy to hear someone go into great detail about each piece in their collection and how they got it, really adds personality to each watch.
Nothing flash about this guy and his watches and yet he totally gets it. Need more episodes like this. It's about passion and clearly it started at a young age here
That’s seiko is one the most beautiful watches I’ve ever seen. Wow .
"Every time a serious watch guy gets their first g-shock an angel gets their wings" 🤣😂🤣🤣
That king seiko is really nice and unique, what a gorgeous piece!
tops video from hodinkee. what a legend in the making, thank your for sharing.
As a vintage Seiko enthusiast, that KS is BAD. ASS. Definitely a good one...
Great message. Thanks for this
Genuine watch enthusiast. Loved his collection and story. Awesome to know that he is an athlete representing US fencing team too. More TALKING WATCHES pls.
The story about the watch being passed down is unreal. I couldn’t even imagine having a watch of that magnitude or any watch in general being passed down to me. That is something to cherish.
Thank you. A beautiful story.
What a fantastic collection. That King Seiko is lovely and a great story to go with it from a real gentleman.
This is awesome. Finally a guy that's like most of us. Has attainable, yet cool pieces with a story. Reminds me of my own collection.
I know we are supposed to be talking about the beauty of watches but can we talk about the beauty of this man? geeez
Very cool guy Curtis, cheers from France ❤
Beautiful collection in the right way: made of meaningful pieces. And pleased to "get to know" Mr Curtis McDowald, a well articulated, sensible man with a great perception of what is important. Jack, well done!
A very nice well spoken young man
What a great guy, journey, and collection.
This is one of my favorite spots I watch on TH-cam. Thank you Hodinkee for keeping this series alive.
What a nice chap! Really enjoyed that.
Love to see more TW post on Hodinkee TH-cam....great stories Curtis!
The Gucci actually looks really good, it's like a semi-tasteful simpler Hublot
I like that it's Gucci, it's refreshing
@@andrewblunts-ringwalks4508 Exactly.
Pass on the Gucci. It’s a fashion watch.
@@dordonez11 We get it, but for what it is, it's actually well designed, unlike most fashion watches
@@dordonez11 Nothing wrong with "some" fashion watches, watches are judged on individual basis.. some fashion watches are easily better than some real watch brands.
Beautiful collection, from vintage Tudor to Seiko to Rolex and G Shock. It's so precious ❤️ Thank you for this episode!!
I love that Seiko never seen any watch so simple yet a delight to see
This is a great Talking Watches episode.
His story about his grandpa's watch speaks to me. My kids (only 2 right now) never met their grandpa (my dad) but he had a Rolex Datejust (which I have now) which truly inspired my watch collecting and is part of the reason the DJ is my favorite watch. I will be able to tell my kids all the stories about my dad and pass down his watch to them.
Hodinkee.. get him on the phone and ask what shirt he is wearing... I want one !
Great Talking Watches episode... A great athlete and a wonderful tasteful collection.
Curtis has a great eye, his collection fits him so well. Loved hearing the stories behind them too!
Thank you for sharing your story with us.
We need more talking watches!💪😎🔥
I really appreciate story. The connection between a grandfather and grandson and there shared passion for watches. Each individual watch brings a story that can be continued across generations. Good luck at the Olympics.
One of the best episodes in the series by far.