Well, guys, this arguably my favorite video I have produced. What stop was your favorite on our trip and what is your favorite watch shop in the NYC? Also, please consider supporting me on Patreon so I can help fund a college kid to help with editing my videos. The bottleneck for me is editing and balancing my full-time job of working 50-60 hours a week with making the content I love. My goal is to get to daily uploads without having to sacrifice any quality. I have some cool perks on Patreon too so give it a look. Regardless, thanks for watching and for your continued support!
Central Watch was my favorite. Im from México and I remember Central Station as an awesome vintage place si a vintage watch shop there just fits in perfectly.
you could of easily made this a feature length video. the camera shots and the vibes from central watch were truly something special. I'm headed to the city next weekend. I'd love to stop by analogshift.
The Horological Society's monthly lectures are also amazing if you're in the city and want to learn more. Just last year heard: Jack Forster of Hodinkee, William Messena, Rebecca Struthers, Kathleen McGivney of RedBar, and Roger Smith. Two years ago, I was just wearing a Seiko 5 and didn't know how an escapement worked. Now I'm going to auctions and looking at Phillipe Dufours under loupes lol. New York is great.
I have heard about those lectures. I believe I always see Hodinkee posting about them on Instagram. Hahaha it sounds like we started getting the bug for watches around the same time. I envy your ability to have so many resources in town around the clock. (Ouch, bad pun)
Vintage watches are other people’s history. Not sure I could wear a second hand watch that I didn’t know it’s history. I’m actually picking up my 1970’s Tissot from the repair shop today after deciding to get my own “vintage” watch up and working again. All those knocks and scrapes are a part of my life. Keep up the good work.
I am releasing a video all about vintage watches later this week. I would be interested to see what you think of that when it is posted. Thanks for watching!
Brilliant Teddy. Thx for this episode. I’ve never been to NYC, however I now know at lest 3places to drop by when I do visit 😉 It’s great to know that small niche Vintage Watch Shops can still survive and dare I say, even do well?! Thx again......keep up the great videos coming!
This was such a great day. I wish I could jam more in, but it is impossible to take in all of the watch sights in one day. Thanks for watching again, my friend.
Being from Alabama, I've always wanted to visit New York. Now, if I ever do, I'll be checking these places out for sure. Awesome video Teddy. It seems like you keep getting better. Looking forward to future vids. Sincerely, JAM
Hi Teddy. Wow, that was a cool video! I love it that you are able to get out and about and show us various watch shops and repair sites. It sounded like you had a secret knock to get in to Analog/Shift. With the shadowy ending of the video, I thought we were next going to see Rod Serling from the Twilight Zone. 😄 Anyway, great video, almost wish we could have had a few more minutes from each place you visited.
Hahaha I can see the Twilight Zone vibes when I was standing outside that door. I don't think I am at the level of exclusive to have my own secret knock with them. Thanks for watching as always, Chad!
Brilliant video. Have been to NYC a few times over the years and of course did the touristy things - but this is something different and much more interesting - at least for me!!
Hi Teddy. When I go to different cities (or countries) I always try to find things that are 'out-of-left field' and a bit off the beaten track. I never like feeling like I look like a tourist!! Second hand/vintage watch shops and guitar shops tend to figure highly in my 'go-to' places. Same as restaurants - I go to where the locals go, try to eat what they eat and try to drink what they drink - at least in MOST cases!!!!!
Your videos keep getting better and better. I think this kind of video is what is missing for both horology but also style and fashion. Would be awesome if you continued the series with other businesses with heritage or some special story around it
I really like this idea. If I lived in NYC I would totally have an opportunity to do this, but i think there still might be some way to make this happen in my city of Cleveland. I’ll keep thinking.
I have a 1966 Eternamatic Super Kontiki. It got pretty rough. Central Watch Cleaned it and serviced it for me for a great price about 15 years ago. They did a phenomenal job.
I like the content you're making. It's a mixture of watches and mens style. I'm 15 years old but I can identify myself in you. I'd like to know more about your life and personality. There are a view great people on this planet! Also excuse me for my bad english, I'm from germany and I don't speak english as good as I speak german.
You write in English better than many in which it is their first language. Well done! So glad to hear you like the content. You’re clearly a mature young guy for 15. To learn more about me I suggest checking out my watch giveaway video I posted two days ago since I also included a q&a in it. Thanks for your support brother!
I’ve been getting into watches the last year or two and one of my biggest frustrations is that I don’t know where to go to see watches in person. Department stores definitely aren’t the place to go and stores that only sell watches are extremely hard to find.
I totally feel that frustration. I will say that most metropolitan areas have a nice couple shops to go to, but it is totally dependent on where you live. Seeing them in person is always helpful before making a big purchase.
If you can get to NYC it is wall to wall watch shops! West 47th street has dozens of amazing stores run by people willing and able to do you a very nice price, if you’re a serious buyer!
Great work Teddy. I’m Dr. Jeff the co-founder of Red Bar. You hit up a few of my favorite places. Next time you are in town let me know and I’ll bring you to our weekly Red Bar meet up. Keep up the good work
Hi Teddy! I subscribed last week and I've enjoyed your videos. I was just about to ask if you've thought about making a video that included content about repair shops as we all need some type service at some point, so I was pleased to see you covered some of that here. I've had a small collection over the last couple of decades that has spanned from Timex to Rolex, and I've enjoyed them all. Great work on the videos! I think this one and the one that shows your collection are my two favorites so far, but I've enjoyed them all!
Cool. Looking forward to it. The first watch I bought (which is now a slight collectors item) was a Timex Camper (or military) wind-up, green plastic case and band. Someone at work had one and it took me back to the first watch my parents bought me, also a Timex wind-up. A Seiko diver was my second watch which I mainly bought to swim with, and then I found a deal through a vintage DJ with an acrylic crystal for $800. I never should have sold that watch, but we all make mistakes. I also bought a new GMT Master II in the 90s for close to $3K. That's how much they were then. Another mistake made by selling it.😑 I've had a few other high end watches since then but I really like the vintage mechanical watches. I was going to comment on one of your other videos that people should just buy what they like. Thanks for your reply! Some of my friends have also subscribed to your channel as well. I don't do Instagram but as another user said; I may just sign up to follow you there. Have you ever thought about starting a group on Facebook?
Teddy, by the way, It is Grand Central Terminal. As all the Trains terminate there. Grand Central Station is a near by Post Office. Just an FYI. Great video.
Teddy, have loved watching your videos--I appreciate the time you spend each week making such great content! Can I suggest a watch aficionado meet-up next time you're in NYC? I'd be happy to get us some space at the Yale Club across from Grand Central or we could go out to a watch destination as a group. Let me know if that's something you'd be down for. You might also want to come out to Menfluential (used to be called StyleCon, run by Aaron Marino and Antonio Centeno) next year--it's a great group of influencers to get connected to as the channel grows.
You have one cool flow going, Teddy. Just today ran into a 16220 (steel, grey silver dial, box papers), for $3k (no tax) at a mom and pop. Not sure since I have my 16013 2 tone, but damn even these older DJ's keep going up, hitting $4k plus. Analogs Shift's space could be my NYC pad. King James liked da weather, lol. Best, JP
Oh wow, that is a great deal. I have been amazed that even since buying my first DJ a year ago, how quickly the prices are rising. And totally agree about their space, it was too cool. They had From Russia with Love playing on the TV to add to the feeling. Haha enjoy King James out in LA... :(
Ah thee places are great! Although you should have taken a closer look at the gold and opal clock in the middle of the terminal ;) . its a real treasure. Cheers from brooklyn.
Nice tips! Thanks for the video!Would you happen to know another watch store in NYC? I would like a place with a great variety of brands and models to choose from. Seiko, Orient, Victorinox, Citizen, nothing too expensive. Thanks!
Well, guys, this arguably my favorite video I have produced. What stop was your favorite on our trip and what is your favorite watch shop in the NYC? Also, please consider supporting me on Patreon so I can help fund a college kid to help with editing my videos. The bottleneck for me is editing and balancing my full-time job of working 50-60 hours a week with making the content I love. My goal is to get to daily uploads without having to sacrifice any quality. I have some cool perks on Patreon too so give it a look. Regardless, thanks for watching and for your continued support!
Teddy Baldassarre teddy why not make a video showing some of the watches they showed you
Great vid.
Glad to see businesses like this still going. Especially in a throw away society.
I totally agree! It is great to see that the art of watchmaking and collecting is still being pushed forward. This was such a fun day.
Central Watch was my favorite. Im from México and I remember Central Station as an awesome vintage place si a vintage watch shop there just fits in perfectly.
It is such a cool shop. Their inventory and watch repair facility is world class too.
you could of easily made this a feature length video. the camera shots and the vibes from central watch were truly something special. I'm headed to the city next weekend. I'd love to stop by analogshift.
The Horological Society's monthly lectures are also amazing if you're in the city and want to learn more. Just last year heard: Jack Forster of Hodinkee, William Messena, Rebecca Struthers, Kathleen McGivney of RedBar, and Roger Smith.
Two years ago, I was just wearing a Seiko 5 and didn't know how an escapement worked. Now I'm going to auctions and looking at Phillipe Dufours under loupes lol. New York is great.
I have heard about those lectures. I believe I always see Hodinkee posting about them on Instagram. Hahaha it sounds like we started getting the bug for watches around the same time. I envy your ability to have so many resources in town around the clock. (Ouch, bad pun)
Vintage watches are other people’s history. Not sure I could wear a second hand watch that I didn’t know it’s history.
I’m actually picking up my 1970’s Tissot from the repair shop today after deciding to get my own “vintage” watch up and working again. All those knocks and scrapes are a part of my life.
Keep up the good work.
I am releasing a video all about vintage watches later this week. I would be interested to see what you think of that when it is posted. Thanks for watching!
Thank you Teddy, I’m visiting NYC in December this year (2022), hope these places are still there !!!
Brilliant Teddy. Thx for this episode. I’ve never been to NYC, however I now know at lest 3places to drop by when I do visit 😉
It’s great to know that small niche Vintage Watch Shops can still survive and dare I say, even do well?!
Thx again......keep up the great videos coming!
This was such a great day. I wish I could jam more in, but it is impossible to take in all of the watch sights in one day. Thanks for watching again, my friend.
Teddy Baldassarre 👍🏻
One of your best videos ...IMO.
I appreciate that, my friend. I agree with your opinion.
Being from Alabama, I've always wanted to visit New York. Now, if I ever do, I'll be checking these places out for sure. Awesome video Teddy. It seems like you keep getting better. Looking forward to future vids.
Sincerely,
JAM
You have to experience New York at least once. I linked to some other places to checkout while there as well.
Thanks so much teddy I’m glad you made this video it will help a lot as I have some vintage watches needing service greatly appreciated!
Definitely check out Central Watch. They are fantastic. You certainly will pay a bit more, but you will get the best or best working on your watch.
Awesome idea for a video! definitely gonna try to check these spots out in NYC
Thank you, Kevin. I linked to some other shops in the city as well.
My favorite is the Invicta store in Times Square...
Lol 😂😂
it is a great place with excellent customer service
Buy 1 get 8 free
@@The_Vanilla_Guerilla it would be more like buy 8 get 1 free with watch companies...
Loved the look of that vintage Grand Seiko at 4:42 - very elegant.
So many awesome watches in that place 😅
Could we get a hair, or haircut tutorial?
Your hair is 🔥
If enough people like this idea I am so down!
Teddy Baldassarre 🤟🏾🤟🏾
Hi Teddy. Wow, that was a cool video! I love it that you are able to get out and about and show us various watch shops and repair sites. It sounded like you had a secret knock to get in to Analog/Shift. With the shadowy ending of the video, I thought we were next going to see Rod Serling from the Twilight Zone. 😄 Anyway, great video, almost wish we could have had a few more minutes from each place you visited.
Hahaha I can see the Twilight Zone vibes when I was standing outside that door. I don't think I am at the level of exclusive to have my own secret knock with them. Thanks for watching as always, Chad!
Possibly my favorite video! Amazing!
Thanks so much, Ben!
This video is so cool!! Thanks Teddy for giving us this insight! Great work
I am so glad you liked it, Katarina. This one was particularly fun. Thanks for watching as always!
Brilliant video. Have been to NYC a few times over the years and of course did the touristy things - but this is something different and much more interesting - at least for me!!
Haha you and I are cut from the same cloth Ian. These are are my kinds of tourist attractions.
Hi Teddy. When I go to different cities (or countries) I always try to find things that are 'out-of-left field' and a bit off the beaten track. I never like feeling like I look like a tourist!! Second hand/vintage watch shops and guitar shops tend to figure highly in my 'go-to' places. Same as restaurants - I go to where the locals go, try to eat what they eat and try to drink what they drink - at least in MOST cases!!!!!
Your videos keep getting better and better. I think this kind of video is what is missing for both horology but also style and fashion. Would be awesome if you continued the series with other businesses with heritage or some special story around it
I really like this idea. If I lived in NYC I would totally have an opportunity to do this, but i think there still might be some way to make this happen in my city of Cleveland. I’ll keep thinking.
It’s even better watching it the second time, great video Teddy!
I have a 1966 Eternamatic Super Kontiki. It got pretty rough. Central Watch Cleaned it and serviced it for me for a great price about 15 years ago.
They did a phenomenal job.
This is a great post. Just left me wanting for more. Living here in NYC, gonna have to check out Analog Shift. Need my 25 year old Sea Master.
I like the content you're making. It's a mixture of watches and mens style. I'm 15 years old but I can identify myself in you. I'd like to know more about your life and personality. There are a view great people on this planet! Also excuse me for my bad english, I'm from germany and I don't speak english as good as I speak german.
You write in English better than many in which it is their first language. Well done! So glad to hear you like the content. You’re clearly a mature young guy for 15. To learn more about me I suggest checking out my watch giveaway video I posted two days ago since I also included a q&a in it. Thanks for your support brother!
I’ve been getting into watches the last year or two and one of my biggest frustrations is that I don’t know where to go to see watches in person. Department stores definitely aren’t the place to go and stores that only sell watches are extremely hard to find.
I totally feel that frustration. I will say that most metropolitan areas have a nice couple shops to go to, but it is totally dependent on where you live. Seeing them in person is always helpful before making a big purchase.
If you can get to NYC it is wall to wall watch shops! West 47th street has dozens of amazing stores run by people willing and able to do you a very nice price, if you’re a serious buyer!
This is pretty awesome. It's nice to know that places like this are easy to reach. They're usually hiding in plain sight.
Thank you Teddy for your visit!
Gai, it was a pleasure to feature you and your amazing inventory in this video. Thanks again for letting us spend part of our amazing day with you!
Great work Teddy.
I’m Dr. Jeff the co-founder of Red Bar. You hit up a few of my favorite places. Next time you are in town let me know and I’ll bring you to our weekly Red Bar meet up.
Keep up the good work
This sounds interesting! I would love to hear more. Thanks for tuning in, Dr. Jeff.
Hi Teddy! I subscribed last week and I've enjoyed your videos. I was just about to ask if you've thought about making a video that included content about repair shops as we all need some type service at some point, so I was pleased to see you covered some of that here. I've had a small collection over the last couple of decades that has spanned from Timex to Rolex, and I've enjoyed them all. Great work on the videos! I think this one and the one that shows your collection are my two favorites so far, but I've enjoyed them all!
Hi Rob, thanks for subscribing. I am glad that you were able to find the channel. I plan on doing an updated collection video soon! Stay tunned.
Cool. Looking forward to it. The first watch I bought (which is now a slight collectors item) was a Timex Camper (or military) wind-up, green plastic case and band. Someone at work had one and it took me back to the first watch my parents bought me, also a Timex wind-up. A Seiko diver was my second watch which I mainly bought to swim with, and then I found a deal through a vintage DJ with an acrylic crystal for $800. I never should have sold that watch, but we all make mistakes. I also bought a new GMT Master II in the 90s for close to $3K. That's how much they were then. Another mistake made by selling it.😑 I've had a few other high end watches since then but I really like the vintage mechanical watches. I was going to comment on one of your other videos that people should just buy what they like. Thanks for your reply! Some of my friends have also subscribed to your channel as well. I don't do Instagram but as another user said; I may just sign up to follow you there. Have you ever thought about starting a group on Facebook?
Very classy video as always. Well done Teddy.
Thank you so much, Alex.
Teddy nice work on this one! Love it
Thank you so much, my friend! I am looking forward to our upcoming collab. :)
Awesome great video. I would like to see more videos lie this. Thank you for sharing your video. I hope you have a Blessed Week.
Thank you so much, Thomas. I will try to incorporate more videos like this on the channel.
Best video yet! Loving it!!
Thanks for the continued support, Nate. Can't wait to see you this summer. I hope that Sinn is treating you well. I have a video idea for it actually.
This video is lit !!!🔥
*soft dab*
Sorry to have missed you, a fan of your channel from Manhattan. Maybe next time.
Hi Stephen! Small world! I will have to have a meetup the next time I am in town.
Teddy, by the way, It is Grand Central Terminal. As all the Trains terminate there.
Grand Central Station is a near by Post Office.
Just an FYI.
Great video.
Teddy, have loved watching your videos--I appreciate the time you spend each week making such great content! Can I suggest a watch aficionado meet-up next time you're in NYC? I'd be happy to get us some space at the Yale Club across from Grand Central or we could go out to a watch destination as a group. Let me know if that's something you'd be down for. You might also want to come out to Menfluential (used to be called StyleCon, run by Aaron Marino and Antonio Centeno) next year--it's a great group of influencers to get connected to as the channel grows.
I love all these ideas, my friend. I plan on heading down to Menfluential next year.
Awesome, I'll see you there! In the interim let's stay connected; have followed you on IG and will add you on LinkedIn.
One day I will have to head out to New York and visit some of these places! Although, being in Colorado isn't bad at all!
I love Colorado. I don't think you have any reason to be envious. Thanks for watching!
You have one cool flow going, Teddy. Just today ran into a 16220 (steel, grey silver dial, box papers), for $3k (no tax) at a mom and pop. Not sure since I have my 16013 2 tone, but damn even these older DJ's keep going up, hitting $4k plus. Analogs Shift's space could be my NYC pad. King James liked da weather, lol. Best, JP
Oh wow, that is a great deal. I have been amazed that even since buying my first DJ a year ago, how quickly the prices are rising. And totally agree about their space, it was too cool. They had From Russia with Love playing on the TV to add to the feeling. Haha enjoy King James out in LA... :(
Ah thee places are great! Although you should have taken a closer look at the gold and opal clock in the middle of the terminal ;) . its a real treasure. Cheers from brooklyn.
very well done video ted!
Thank you Chrome! This one was a treat.
Great Video, Love it!!!!
Thank you man!!!
Any chance for a updated vid? Heading to NYC this year and want to look for a new watch(maybe) Thanks
Great video Teddy!
Nice tips! Thanks for the video!Would you happen to know another watch store in NYC? I would like a place with a great variety of brands and models to choose from. Seiko, Orient, Victorinox, Citizen, nothing too expensive. Thanks!
Dammit Teddy. I just got back from NYC! Haha. Maybe next time. Nice video...great idea.
Haha I was technically there a couple weeks back. But I think a meet up might be necessary next time I’m there.
Great video!
Thank you so much, Sao. :)
When are you doing the Daniel Wellington boutique? What’s the wait time on their waiting list?
Awesome unique vid.
I would love to visit analog/Shift shop. cool place
It was awesome! Great vibes in there.
No dislikes on the vid? Cool! Great content!
Don’t jinx it man 😂😏
Whoa great video
Teddy, great video! This was a lot of work. Thanks really enjoyed a trip to NYC!
I just got my Longines at Watches of switzerland
This is a very good videography
Thank you, Andrew. I was lucky to be accompanied by a good buddy of mine one this trip that is a great videographer.
Great Vid!
Is no one commenting on how cute Teddy is!
Please meet TGV while in NY
Happy to be the 1000th like
This video could have been an hour long and I would have watched every minute.
Have you done this for Chicago?
I have not, but I am much closer to Chicago than NYC so I can envision doing a video there someday.
How does A/S afford that space in the midtown? They don't sell THAT many watches
Are you a raw denim type of guy too?
The jeans I’m wearing in this were washed. But, I get down with raw denim for sure.
If it’s over 500$ it’s breaking my bank.
Teddy can pack a lot of watches in his big brown shoulder bag... Good thing he's not a watch thief...
Hahaha I could never. I probably held well over a million dollars in my hands that day.
I held a gold brick once, it weighed over 27 pounds... No, it wasn't a new Invicta, I wish it was though.
Quickly.
This is one of the most informative vid ive seen! Love it 👍
Wooo! So glad you enjoyed it. It was a pleasure to make!