SURFING WATCHES: Analog and digital surf watches from Nixon, Freestyle Shark, G-shock G-LIDE + more

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  • @IlluminatingWatches
    @IlluminatingWatches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surf watches are one small part of the bigger digital watch tech tree - which I cover here -> th-cam.com/video/oiUIYDQOH8A/w-d-xo.html

  • @toddp5026
    @toddp5026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks so much for letting me know about the Freestyle Shark watch. I bought my first one immediately, love these colorful things!

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome! They are really fun. One of my more niche videos!!

  • @jpsrandom6943
    @jpsrandom6943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty rad video bruh🤙 your content is amazing, keep it up. Greetings from Colombia

  • @WesWatchRoom
    @WesWatchRoom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very impressive video mate, you definitely deserve more subs with how much effort goes into these videos.

  • @timtimecollector9808
    @timtimecollector9808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very professional video production with great pics and graphics. Never realised there's so many different cool surf watches 👍

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man. I very nearly put a snail in there to check if you were watching ! 🐌

    • @timtimecollector9808
      @timtimecollector9808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IlluminatingWatches haha! That's the way I think... are there any creepy crawlies?🕷🦗🐞🐝🐜🐛

  • @strelnikoff7
    @strelnikoff7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Also Tudor - currently one of the sponsors of Big Wave Championship (and Nazare challenge) - they are pushing Pelagos and BB58 and sponsoring Nic Von Rupp.

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah nice! Yes I hadn’t picked up much of tudors presence in this area, but makes sense!

  • @cameronashcroft4632
    @cameronashcroft4632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't believe this good of content doesn't have more views

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Far too kind :) I just enjoy making them . No expectations on massive views

  • @thetimebombardier
    @thetimebombardier 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that's spooky i was checking out surf watches myself this weekend 😋😋😅😅

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always watching ;) it came up as it realised I missed out Nixon and freestyle in my US digital overview and since that point I’ve been listening to beach boys on repeat!

    • @thetimebombardier
      @thetimebombardier 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IlluminatingWatches haha awesome!! Endless summer was a stunning movie and you're the first to spot that Dacos and they are as rare as rare things!! I had both freestyle and rip curl watches back in the day and both leaked 💦😅💦😅

  • @thebaldwatchcollector
    @thebaldwatchcollector 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saw a big horn at the start of the video, thought I came across a rude site LOL, another amazing information video, love it!!! I would own a G-Lide and I don't surf, even though I live on the coast lol

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha ha I’ll have you know that’s an important historical icon!! Cheers matey. Was chuffed with this one . I’ve never surfed ever and have like three of these types of watches!

    • @thebaldwatchcollector
      @thebaldwatchcollector 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IlluminatingWatches I don't dive and have a divers 🤣 but to hell with it they look pretty

  • @watchsixto
    @watchsixto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome work on this video. forgot about the suffer style watches

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! Yes it’s a whole rabbit hole!

    • @watchsixto
      @watchsixto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IlluminatingWatches definitely is 😆

  • @garethsigrist8714
    @garethsigrist8714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another awesome video 👏👏👏👏
    There’s something so cool about surfing watches 🏄‍♂️ So many unconventional colourways and designs compared to more traditional watches.

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know right?! At first I thought this would be a super niche video but it quickly expanded in scope!!

  • @marcelovasconcellos6067
    @marcelovasconcellos6067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live about 600km inland, but that new(ish) G Lide is so very tempting! Great and informative video, thanks

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeh I think they are nice! Thanks for taking a look at my video - really appreciated !

  • @funkykoval2099
    @funkykoval2099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. Thank You for this marvelous video sir!
    Is there more technical video about waterproof techniques used in surf watch construction? Most of them are having plastic/composite cover and strap, so they should be ok only for few years as those materials will start to deteriorize from sun+salt+water because atoms are connected only with van der Valls bonding. (My gshock bezel broke apart while cleaning with toothbrush)

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thankyou! Not that I’ve seen but I would love to watch such a video. I’m not very technically minded , so not my strength !

  • @mason4354
    @mason4354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what an in depth look into surf watches, I love the color schemes of the shark surf watches! Any chance of a history of US watch manufacturing video coming soon?

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thankyou - I’ve done electric watches and digital watches from US (especially Timex) but can definitely go broader! I’ve got a list of ideas I still want to do e.g. Enicar , India watches part II but I’ll do a poll to see what folks want next

    • @mason4354
      @mason4354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IlluminatingWatches I'm watching that one now 😁, I'll be checking out the India watch video next. You're doing awesome work 😎

  • @Kodachrome40
    @Kodachrome40 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the Shark watch was the first to have the countdown timer. After that all sports watches included this feature.

  • @gashmog_1383
    @gashmog_1383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Incredible video as usual, your research are always insanely good ! Thanks for this, that casio windsurfer has caught my eyes since some time, but it's kinda expensive saddly :/

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thankyou that’s really nice of you. Yes they are very rare and expensive in good condition!

  • @cameronashcroft4632
    @cameronashcroft4632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @HLi-eu5er
    @HLi-eu5er ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What no GWX-5600, GWX-5700 or GWX-8900? Solar, mb6, tide and moon.

  • @manusverzoni2384
    @manusverzoni2384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is it time to reconsider Nixon?As a brand? 🤔

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve actually never owned a Nixon. Been tempted a few times …. Will report back if I try one

  • @jamesblonde2271
    @jamesblonde2271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some fascinating history and important pieces here, as well as a plethora of horrible styling choices. 🤣 Just btw Animal collaborated with Sekonda and their very surfy dive watches (fabric n velcro, steel bezel, horrible colours) prop up on Russian Watch groups sometimes.

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha thanks for dropping by and watching. I loved making this video. Bigger niche than you would think - and some great styling choices ;)

    • @jamesblonde2271
      @jamesblonde2271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IlluminatingWatches It really is, and those original Casio Surftimers are becoming unaffordable. Nixon I've found is a bit of a gateway brand, younger people know the brand and it also sells, Timexy 70's peices.

  • @SheshankReddyS
    @SheshankReddyS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surf City Detroit ! 😀

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha that proves you watched to the end! The duck watch looks fun and they made some good jokes on the website about being from Detroit and making a surf watch

    • @SheshankReddyS
      @SheshankReddyS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IlluminatingWatches just like your Dad's favourite Hawaiian shirt! rofl. I like their sense of humour.

  • @yerkodiegoborjakvessitchva2183
    @yerkodiegoborjakvessitchva2183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HI , I LIKE HOW EVER THE INTRODUCING OF THE EVERY DIGITAL WATCHES IN YOUR CHANNEL AND ALL ABOUT THE WATCHES TO TROUGH DECADES . TIMEX - SEIKO - CASIO - CITIZEN...FOR ME ARE THE BEST WATCHES , AFTER AND MAYBE OF ROLEX - BULOVA - DUPONT - HERMANOS CUERVO ( Crow Brothers Spanish wrist watches ) ETC .
    THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR CHANNEL . EVER WAS ONE FINE WATCHES CHANNELS ;
    GRETTINS ILLUMINATINS WATCHES ! ! 🙋
    👍☺

  • @TheGeberel
    @TheGeberel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    still didn't watch the video
    hope to see my cario surfing timer

  • @KillingTimeWithNorman
    @KillingTimeWithNorman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a COOL topic! I own a cool flour. green Rip Curl and transparent Nixon digital watches.
    Went through a scifi-lookin surf watch phase few yrs ago hehe
    Amazing vid as usual!

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man. Yes I remember you had the rip curl. Really enjoyed making this one!

    • @KillingTimeWithNorman
      @KillingTimeWithNorman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IlluminatingWatches Quality work as always!! 🍸🍸