“Timepiece” is borderline obnoxious, like calling a pen “a writing instrument.” It sounds much more appropriate when a company like AP or Mont Blanc is marketing their products, but pretty pretentious for the everyman to throw around in normal conversation Love this content btw, always a lot of fun!
There's a lot of overlap in car and EDC (guns, knives, tools etc.) cultures with watch culture because there's an appreciation for well-made, well-engineered, or intricate machines and/or craftsmanship.
@@shuabshungne8043 Olympics and many other shooting disciplines, use precision crafted tools that are never meant for taking life and will rival or best any watch. As for death, bare hands or even false words can kill. It is the person that does the deed, not the tool. Try the experience of putting cloverleaf holes on a piece of paper you can not reach thru having the discipline to safely carry & control explosive energy. You might find it pleasurable as many have had.
For some people life is all about money (poor souls). For others it's the appreciate of beauty. Watch collecting is about mechanical and aesthetic beauty. It's about taking small precision instruments and putting them into a confined beautifully elegant space.
I read a comment once, saying: "Some people are so poor, all they have is money" and I think that's very true. You need money to get around but there are more important things in the world.
Right?! Like time is this abstract concept that we define with cesium atoms, yet these little machines are able to keep track of it so well with nothing more than gears and springs… it’s insane.
A college professor noticed I was wearing a contemporary(at the time) Omega Seamaster Pro 2531.80 that i had spent a summer working to primarily put aside money to buy, and asked me what the difference between a watch and a timepiece was. I responded, “a decimal point on the price.” I later wrote a well regarded comparison (back in PMWF days) between it and a Seiko SKX781 “Orange Monster” where I pointed out the Omega was a nicer watch, but not enough that that Seiko didn’t knock it into a cocked hat when value was considered. I mostly collect mid-high solid gold vintage pieces these days, but doing it right in life is being happy, and looking down on anyone that manages that is probably proof that you don’t.
I collect fine writing instruments (fountain pens), and within our little community people cringe when a fellow collector actually likes writing with a ballpoint or rollerball pen. Hahah 😂
The psychology behind that is understandable, but the irony of it is that the engineering recquired to manufacture even a moderately acceptable ballpoint pen is quite impressive in its own right.
Yeah because ballpoints suck....... In all seriousness though, once you get used to a fountain pen, you really don't go back. You have a particular favorite?
@@ironmic9244 Ah yes. Consistent, affordable, easy to use, work in much wider range of environments, way more reliable. They suck so much... Where's the snobbery coming from? Can't people appreciate the ingenuity of it?
@@Quicksilver_Cookie Dude, it was a joke. I do prefer fountain pens, but that doesn't mean I would put down a blallpoint. Where's the lack of reading and awareness come from? Can't people appreciate some humor or does it have to be antagonistic all the time?
Sapphire rollerball is where it's at. Fountain pens are nice, but it's like comapring a Gull wing Mercedes to a GT3RS. Room in the collector world for classics and modern substitutes that outperform them. You can love a 60 year old Patek or a MB&F.
I LOVE looking at my watch when I am driving! On my drive home from work the setting sun illuminates my left arm and hand perfectly. My silver face Wenger and diamond wedding ring sparkle the whole way.
I never buy watches caring about their resale value. Firstly, I never sell any of my pieces. They're all a part of my watch-collecting journey, and represent where I was at a certain period in my life. Secondly, it's a luxury item that I'm only buying because I have the cash to burn and my passion for watchmaking. I hate thinking of watches as investments because it takes away all the romance. Buy it because you love it, and because you can
...yeah, but do you like the idea of getting shafted after buying a new watch only to walk out of the store and lose 50% of your money? I know I don't.
@VitalyMack point taken. You could always consider buying used if that's the case. However, for myself, I've always bought new watches and I've never sold a single one. Even if it does not get much wrist time anymore. It's still a part of my journey and so I still keep it regardless. Maybe that's a bit of a unique scenario. For that reason, though I couldn't care less about resale value.
@@chriscline6483 My friend, I would love to do business with you any day. I'm glad people like you exist ; ) I would say in my years of sales you constitute about 5% of buyers, but make-up about 30% of the profits. And buyers like yourself are the happiest with their purchases.
@@chriscline6483 lol, I am sure, there are studies done on this. I personally seen this over and over again. For example your typical bargain hunter is exactly the opposite. These people are miserable, rude and even if you sell them a product below cost, they will always feel like they were ripped off....and will come back to complain later and leave poor reviews. Trust the internet expert ; )
😎 Very good my friend but try not to be tempted to buy more watches. One thing that all watch guys have in common is they're never satisfied with the watch on their wrist. 🦁
@@nelsonang the thing is, as long as you know what you're buying and you like it, it's a perfect fit. Don't let people be mean to you because they wouldn't have bought a TAG Heuer!!!
As a man with an 140mm wrist size, I definitely feel more comfortable wearing smaller watches, esp. 30 to 34mm ones. A 36mm watch is already a big watch for me.
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if you buy a watch thinking only in resale value then you're a merchant, not a collector
We don't know the resale value in five years. People think "Rolex", but remember you are paying nearly DOUBLE MSRP for the damn things. And if you bought a Panda Daytona last year you are down thirty odd percent. If you bought a Sub you are down about $1K or 10 percent. If you bought an Omega Seamaster you are just about breaking even.
I need to say that the 20 seconds of gestures and facial expressions from 12:10 to 12:30 are the greatest thing ever. I’ve replayed this more times than I care to admit
@@Straight_outta_bounds NO!!! One can do that anytime with far more titilating pictures elsewhere. There is nothing wrong with appreciating beauty where one see it!
Great video as always. I will never understand men who think other men shouldn't wear 36mm. That was the max size of a Rolex until not that long ago. I agree, wear hat you want and what you think looks good on you.
@@polygoncoco Datejust watches have a bigger crystal and a bigger dial than a Submariner. Most modern Rolex models share the same movements. This is standard practice for other watchmakers.
If a small watch makes you less masculine perhaps you weren’t that masculine to begin with. A confident man can rock any watch! At least that’s what I keep telling myself! 😂
Spot on small watches say refinement to me and big watches that fall into the category as Gaudy, are just too much, but we have different tastes and it marks our individuality as humans. I have a large wrist and a 39mm to a 43mm . I favour divers hence the 43mm. I am omore cncerned on the lug to lug size and anything more than 48 mm does not sit right.
@@DavidLee-yu7yz Agreed, but you know what they say, "bigger is better." If you have big wrists I can understand larger dials. But to me I feel, "bigger is, 'I want your attention.'" if it looks disproportionate or just too ostentatious. Big and simple could work though.
So true. I wear 36-40mm watches and drove a Mini Cooper during my college years. Several people commented why I wear a womans watch and drive a womans car. Guess what: I didn't give a shit and just enjoyed the designs. Funny thing is that when look back now. I am probably the one who was getting laid the most out of my fellow students. Take that for your masculinity bullshit 😂
When you buy a watch, whether it is a $20 Timex or a $100K AP, it should make you happy. If it makes you happy, anyone else’s opinion shouldn’t matter. But if you put a picture on social media, you open yourself up to possible criticism. Someone, somewhere will not like your watch for whatever reason, no matter what. And unfortunately many don’t abide by the old adage “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” If you are buying watches strictly for getting approval and affirmation from others, you’re going to be disappointed. The one person you need to make happy is YOU.
One of the things I absolutely love about the watch enthusiast community is the passion. I may or may not agree with your opinions, but I love to hear them. Much of collecting watches (timepieces) is subjective. I like to hear the opinions opposite of mine. This really gets me to reflect and consider things I might not have before.
Just buy what you like (and can comfortably afford), and wear it for your own enjoyment. It’s really a very simple thing to do and needn’t be any more complicated than that. If you want to enter into a discussion with other human beings about your choices - or theirs - be prepared for disagreement and remember that we still (for now.) live in a world where differences of opinion are permissible. Life is more happily lived when you let go of being right.
I saw this interview where you said you didn't like the sound of your voice but I love, love, love the sound of your voice! And the content too of course! Thanks for all the great content. 👍
Worst attitude for me is saying that quartz is rubbish and only automatic watches are 'proper' watches. I have both movement types and I like all of my watches equally irrespective of quartz or automatic.
True but comparing quartz watches shortens the conversation than when one is talking about calibres and hairsprings and .............apologies, just napped off for a jiffy..
Excellent video, as always. I’ve been a quiet observer on TH-cam for some time now, you can be proud of the fact that your video was interesting/compelling enough for me to “create a channel” so I can comment! I wanted to chime in briefly about the EDC discussion. This is a complex issue for sure, but there is an inextricable link between watches as tools and the pivotal role they played in conflicts throughout history. So there is at least a valid narrative link between an interest in a firearm as a tool and a watch as a tool. I also find discussion and themes amongst many TH-camrs whose content I have come to enjoy, such as yourself, TGV, Teddy, MadWatchCollector, TimeTeller, etc., to have a common theme, that of individuality and personal freedom. Not to make a false equivalency, but the way I see it a person who is otherwise following the law and comporting themselves in a magnanimous and ethical manner towards others/society, can feel free to post a photo of their EDC, have a hobby involving firearms + “time pieces”, and consistent with the idea of freedom/individuality enjoy doing so as long as they are not harming themselves or others. For example, to some, a firearms hobby is entirely consistent with a like of watches, but it would be just as easy to judge someone for conspicuous consumption of things like timepieces as it would be to say that someone who likes firearms is odd/off putting. From where I sit, I think one of the more positive things about social media can be an opportunity to digest and be exposed to a diversity of viewpoints, perspectives, and so on, maybe that is the case with the viewpoints of those making such posts. Just some food for thought! Sorry for writing a novel, keep up the excellent work.
I only buy watches that hold a significant part of their value. You can’t really expect a second hand item to be worth as much as the same one new but I don’t want it to be anywhere near worthless. Who makes fun of Breitling ? I want their names.
One more thing I thought of after watching the video again. About "non-manly" watch sizes; I've seen a photo of Muhammad Ali wearing a Cartier Tank. I'm pretty sure nobody told him that his watch was too dainty. 🤣
Snobs - both regular and reverse variety - are everywhere, in every hobby and profession. They quickly reveal themselves. The only people I have heard say “timepiece” are behind a counter selling watches. I have everything from an F-91W to a Rolex in my collection, but the most valuable watch i own is the one my daughter made as part of a build-a-watch event at the jewelry store she works at - surprised me with it on Father’s Day this year.
I’m a casual diver and took my Planet Ocean 8500 diving a few years ago just because I could. Wanted to take my new 8900 diving last week when I was in Aruba but the conditions weren’t good for diving so I didn’t go. Still wore it in the pool and ocean though! For me it’s not about using it as a dive tool, it’s just fun.
Love Breitling. Couldn't care what people think. Rolex fans seem to suffer "Exposure Syndrome". The moment society drops off, so will the fanboys. (Yes, I own 3 of them, including A Batgirl)
The "Rolex are beautiful watches" was a very specific sarcastic/humoristic comment aimed at one specific person who keeps posting the same message on each of his posts. I totally understood it. If you didn't, means you don't follow the group that much
I’m the guy who made the joke on the Drinking Coffee & Talking Watches thread the other day. It was indeed a nod to our fellow member who always post the same caption with his tacky Rolex pictures. It was only a joke and I’m glad some people understood the nod. I feel sorry for Jenni who thought I was being serious (at least I made the thumbnail of her video haha).
Hilarious how she defends bagging on Tag and Breitling then the very next question gets worked up over someone bagging on Rolex. I don't know if this was intentional, but it illustrated the exact point she made about subjectivity. Made me smile about how ridiculous we all are with this stuff.
She did neither. Firstly, Tag can never be compared to Rolex. They’re miles apart in nearly all criteria. Secondly, there’s this snobbery among so called “enthusiasts” on social media that get irritated by anyone praising Rolex and the points they make are plain dumb. Jenni wasn’t displaying double standards towards different watch brands but she might’ve appeared to “get worked up over someone bagging on Rolex” because of the latest trend to shit talk Rolex and downplay anything they do just to look cool and different.
@@omarion07 lol, as if shit talking Tag and Breitling isn't a trend? Welcome to people shit talking you, Rolex fan, the rest of us know the feeling well. Both Jeni's and your responses to people talking down your precious Rolex is funny af when you approve of doing the same thing to other brands, and in Jeni's case even make a video about it which she readily admits here. She had to have put those two questions together on purpose because the irony is too great to be coincidence.
Would be nice if Jenni would interact more in the comments section of her vlogs. I don't see her here and some viewers make valid points I would appreciate her responding or commenting on. Oh well....🙄
Well... she just tattoed away her "girl next door talks about watches" with one of the silliest tattoos ever with those cheesy weeds, so i will pass on her judgment of tastefull and good looking things
@@ShashankD137 the way she tells her points is so cheerful that anyone would find very difficult to win an argument! She is really very talented on that. And this is a very rare trait when most of the enthusiasts and experts tend to talk in a more snobbery way. I really like her videos.
I have been watching timepiece/watch channels since the pandemic started, I do admit to being a bit weary of it now, and that is probably down to the ‘collective neurosis’ of some of those within the community (not you Jenni) making their petty observations.
The watch enthusiasts I know all seem to have a good sense of humour about our affliction. I'll pop in a co-worker watch guy's office and say, "I've got a problem." He laughs and immediately asks me what watch I purchased. It's funny to recognize things about myself from this video. Thanks!
The Tag Link watch has a beautiful bracelet, paired with an ETA workshorse it makes a great watch that will last. It's not a luxury watch, but it's a nice daily watch.
Anything over 44 mm is a clock. There is a picture of Ali wearing Tank and it looks amazing. My 1959 Smiths small seconds is tiny, it's a train engineers watch, train engineers had bigger wrists than a desk pilot of today. Just because it looks good on Arnie doesn't mean it looks good on you.
I always enjoy watching Jenni's videos as she is always so happy, smiling and chilled out ... and that Tattoo is complete class ... as for worst traits .... if you can even call these people watch enthusiasts .. is those who wear fakes ... and act like they got the real thing .. and/or think it's acceptable to do so... IMO
36mm & smaller okay for men to wear - What's wrong with that? Not all men have large wrists. My wrist is about 8" & my sweet spot in the 41mm-45mm range. I have several sub-40mm watches. Thought all were at least 37mm. Recently measured all of them & discovered that two are 36mm and one is 33mm - all of which I still wear on occasion. With that said, I've seen both men & women with small wrists (
That moment when you see a watch related video and the guy explains that you should take your Omega with you when traveling because if it gets stolen your expensive watches will be safe and you look at your filippo loreti and know you got scammed:)
I love my Seiko spring drive watch (timepiece), I love the specs and the titanium case and band...... I could have easily bought an Omega or Breitling but I do love my SNR 033 and I know that it will serve me well for many years to come.
Reverse snobbery is much more prevalent on watch forums than good old snobbery. I have seen very few owners of expensive watches deriding owners of affordable, but plenty going the other way… “Rolex/Omega fanboys” comments are rife. Is this jealousy? Like the guys that run a coin down the side of a Porsche because they haven’t got one? As watch enthusiasts we should let others wear what they choose, and do the same ourselves.
Love the video! I hope you do more like this! I also got a hot take for you too: wearing a watch without knowing the company's history. It's great that some people know the history behind the brand, but you don't have to lambaste someone for not knowing a watch company's past. Do you know the history behind your wrangler jeans? Or your hyundai car? Or your converse shoes? You can just appreciate the watch and design without getting into a history lesson
I love watch and knife pictures! I think there are quite a few people who are passionate about both and many peoples' passion for knives has nothing to do with "weapons". I think it's wrong to assume that any knife is immediately a weapon. A knife is primarily a tool, an incredibly useful one at that. Yes, there are knives that were specifically designed as weapons; however, I would say that the majority of pocket knives were simply designed as tools and many even as useful "pocket jewlery"" (and most knives (pocket knives, kitchen knives etc) are also used as tools, not as weapons).
Never tell law enforcement you are carrying a knife for "self defense" that makes it a "weapon". If you say it is for food prep. cutting boxes, tape etc. then it is a "tool" most laws about knives are now about "intent".
Me with my Seiko: Yuck, you wear a Hublot? What's wrong with you? Also: Oh that's a nice Rolex, but is that an aftermarket dial? At home, alone: When will i afford a Tissot? 🥲
Good on you, mate. Because men who think 36mm and smaller watches aren't for men and want more "wrist presence" to compensate for other things that are actually small. Bling bling look at my wrist!
Watching this video, put me in a genuinely good mood. You’re positive and jovial presentation talking about the list made me laugh a couple of times. Thank you for the work you so entertaining us.
In the US, it's weird to think of a knife as a _weapon_ . I carry a Microtech Ultratech OTF. Having a high-end knife to do knife stuff (open letters, boxes, blister packs, etc.) is very much analogous to having a luxury watch ostensibly to tell the time. Would a utility knife be better? Sure, but a cellphone is better for telling time than any watch. Mixing interests helps people discover common interests.
I can see how European and some American audiences would find the watch/weapon thing surprising. But it's really not. In Red America, carry a gun is totally normal. So for the status obsessed, posting an expensive weapon next to an expensive watch seems natural (but we can probably all agree conspicuous consumption is obtuse). I think what would surprise non-gun cultures, is the demographic crossovers in sub-gun cultures to other more mainstream cultures. Examples: People who are into precision shooting and car racing, people who are into german guns and watches, people who build furniture and also build custom firearms. I derive similar satisfaction from admiring the engineering of a mechanical watch and a well made firearm.
In the U.S. the love of watches has a good crossover with other mechanical hobbies like cars and guns. Guns are obviously a huge part of the U.S.A.'s founding and culture so a lot of people carry a firearm everyday just like we carry a knife, flashlight, and wear a watch! Most of us have our license and train at least on a semi regular basis. We carry to protect our loved ones, and we dont mean to intimidate or be aggressive in these photos. The guns are just a part of what we love and carry every day! I totally get how its a foreign concept to most outside the U.S., and they often have a negative connotation, but I hope to break that misconception about gun owners. Maybe I'll do a video on the subject. Great video I love this type of content!
You should have mentioned the smart watch craze. Tag. Garmin. Apple. They are not a replacement to a luxury timepiece but a good partner/addition to own.
Enjoyed the vid 😁. Most likely making a few posts so as not to make a novel. First comment - My thought is the majority of these people aren't genuine enthusiasts. They're closet flippers. Timepiece vs Watch - Who cares. Both accurately describe what is on your wrist. Wrist roll - Annoying only when drawn out an absurd length of time (more than 30 seconds).
What, no humour in the watch community...I found this video pretty funny and entertaining. One of the annoying things I find are the watch enthusiasts who have plenty of high-end watches but sit there spruiking up the cheapest Casio's and G-shocks as the best watches ever. It's like, trying too hard not to be watch snobs. Nico Leonard gets an exemption, as I find him hilarious! Great video, Jenni.
The worst thing I see is when people ask for something like a sub 1k diver and them damn Rolex fanboys commenting "just save up *a little more* for a Submariner, duh".
Definitely experienced snobbery, from people who wear watches under $500. They just think you're and idiot, and they think they outsmarted you buy buying some trashy Seiko, Squale, Steinhart, or whatever micro-brand.
Included my collection is my Grandfather's 1929 Bulova President. Resale value is not a huge consideration, but there are lots of Microbrands that I consider that the same amount spent on a recognized marque would be completely recoverable... so yes, the brand is a consideration.
When I took my scuba course dive computers weren't common, so I learned to dive relying on a normal watch. I admit that years later I've still never gone on a dive using a digital computer. I'm definitely that one out of a thousand people who'll wear _a_ watch diving, but I have one or two dedicated to that.
I think some people in a lot of the forums show their true colors like showing off how much better they are than you because their watch is more expensive than yours. As for me, I’ve loved watches all my life ever since I was a 5 year old kid. This was way before the flex culture. I like watches for their beauty, and aesthetics. I can give a crap about what movement is in there. If I enjoy wearing it and looking at it is all that matters but that’s just me. Other than that I have a few Timex, Seiko, Tag Heuer, and Omegas.
The reaction shot on the “39mm” line 😆😆 I have taken the steering wheel picture with a Casio and my Volkswagen as a joke. The resale thing … I don’t get it. You haven’t even bought it yet, and you’re thinking about selling it?
Hi Jenni. The only point I would like to comment on is the grey market Rolex. I have personally experienced awful treatment from official Rolex channels and vendors. They are the epitome of so and so's, snubs and bellends. So thank god for the parallel markets and secondary markets. What other options do I have? Beg to be placed on a list and wait for years to get my hand on something so common as a Rolex? It is just a matter of price, as Rolex have lost the plot and cannot deal with their own success. Some would say "you are crazy to pay bigger prices for this Rolex" but these are mainly Scottish tightfisted folk who shop 1 tomato, 1 cucumber and 1 carrot every other forthnight and bathe in the same water for 4 consecutive days to save money. If you are after a luxury watch you have to pay for it. It's part of the intrigue and the excitement to outbid someone else.I hope you get my point! Lovely work by the way. I am a fan of yours!
Great video and topic! Real fun! I am guilty of some of these things. No weapons in forum pics. Get me kicked off. But my black cat...yup. I take pics of my watches at work with flowers.....roses. No steering wheel. Snobbery? To each their own. No interest in Rolex or tudor, but I love my GS. Watch size? I ware from a Seiko sumo to a vintage king Seiko. Thanks again for the fun video
I love when people say they would never pay $2k+ for a quartz or for something that says 'seiko' on the dial. It keeps 9F quartz GS under $2k on ebay, more for me!
"Snobbery from inexpensive watchowners toward the luxury market and it's [sic] owners." The oppression of the privileged and entitled must not be allowed to fester!
I was gifted a Rolex by my sick dad. I didn't earn it but I get judgy looks. It's not something I can afford myself, but I want to have dad close to me all the time.
Very cool video Jenni! I like how you don't take this hobby too seriously and just enjoy it. Do you have any Japanese watches other than Seiko? I think Citizen and Orient do some cool looking watches.
Timepiece/watch is in the same league as writing instrument/pen. Or Zeitmesser/Uhr. Or: Edelharz. That’s what Montblanc chooses to call the material their writing instruments are made of
I learn more about a person when they tell me something they dislike more than I do from the dislike itself. And I'd say in a few of these the 'negative traits' are more in the people pointing them out.
Also , Mrs Jenni, you have a twin … my nephew is a spiting image of you …. I enjoy watching you because of 3 things … your wonderful accent , you resemble my nephew so well and your content of course!!! 😃🍿
I wear what I want - don’t give a $h!te about what anyone thinks. I have watches in the 30s and 40s and prefer the smaller ones because they are way more comfortable. I love my cheap watches especially when I travel to sketchy parts of the world. Nothing screams “rob me” like an expensive watch plus I beat the hell out of my watches. Scratches? The first hurts and as time goes on and the more scratches accumulate on my watch it gives them character, battle scars acquired on trips around the world. Lastly, i love watching Jenni. Such a welcome change from all the men who put out these videos. She has great presence on camera and her personality really goes a long way to making it a positive experience. She just puts off good vibes and it comes through loud and clear in her videos.
What a great topic! Regarding "watchpiece," it's perfectly fine; there aren't a lot of synonyms for "watch," so it's bound to be used when discussing watches on literal watch fan forums and pages. Sort of like using "sofa" instead of "couch" etc.
8:30 yep, true story. This is especially true for some of the most influential and important people in our history. Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Carl Sagan... They were definitely fashion conscious and definitely were VERY aware of the status that they may have been conveying to others by what they were wearing ...... 🙃. Let's be honest. It's only us commoners that obsses ourselves with such nonsense because it's our way of feeling special 🤣.
Watch people are some of the biggest crybabies. Nothing wrong with an EDC picture with a watch and gun and knife. Most of these comments were actually pretty tame. I’ve seen some much more serious obnoxiousness in watch forums. People getting blasted for asking a “simple question”. Being yelled at to read the manual. Etc. Just because people can accumulate and spend a lot of money doesn’t mean they’re still not douchbags.
As regards the resale, holding value is no problem. The only problem I see is only liking the watch if it INCREASES in value; that takes it from appreciating the design/quality to investment/flipping.
Nothing wrong with 36mm and under. I bought a 39mm AP dual time, and at a watch collectors event recently tried on someone’s 36mm version, and have intense jealousy at how much better it wears. 36/37 is the perfect size for me. Anything above 34 is great.
Yeah, I can relate to the Disdain comment - I own TAG, Invicta & Glycine along with a few others. All the comments come from people HIDING behind a monitor & keyboard; never face to face. Haven't had issues with any of my TAG's, Invicta's or Glycine's. 1) Haven't researched the hate for TAG. 2) Not all Invicta's are over the top. Mine are more on the conservative side of design. 3) Glycine watches are still high quality even though Invicta now owns them. Invicta is providing $$ backing & nothing more. Should we start bashing & disrespecting all the brands under the Swatch umbrella? These brands obviously couldn't survive on their own & had to be taken over by a company that makes plastic watches in order to survive. (NOTE: Bashing only hypothetical. I own some from those brands).
Nothing "weird" about having a gun as a prop with your watch as long as A) if a daily carry gun, then the watch should be a daily wear watch or B) if a fine watch, the firearm should be a particularly fine one as well.
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I wouldn't know if Rolex is a beautiful watch...they don't even have them on display.
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This didn't age well with the new Daytona lol
“Timepiece” is borderline obnoxious, like calling a pen “a writing instrument.” It sounds much more appropriate when a company like AP or Mont Blanc is marketing their products, but pretty pretentious for the everyman to throw around in normal conversation
Love this content btw, always a lot of fun!
There's a lot of overlap in car and EDC (guns, knives, tools etc.) cultures with watch culture because there's an appreciation for well-made, well-engineered, or intricate machines and/or craftsmanship.
Except the gun, it's a tool for killing.
@@shuabshungne8043 Olympics and many other shooting disciplines, use precision crafted tools that are never meant for taking life and will rival or best any watch. As for death, bare hands or even false words can kill. It is the person that does the deed, not the tool.
Try the experience of putting cloverleaf holes on a piece of paper you can not reach thru having the discipline to safely carry & control explosive energy. You might find it pleasurable as many have had.
For some people life is all about money (poor souls). For others it's the appreciate of beauty. Watch collecting is about mechanical and aesthetic beauty. It's about taking small precision instruments and putting them into a confined beautifully elegant space.
I read a comment once, saying: "Some people are so poor, all they have is money" and I think that's very true. You need money to get around but there are more important things in the world.
Right?! Like time is this abstract concept that we define with cesium atoms, yet these little machines are able to keep track of it so well with nothing more than gears and springs… it’s insane.
A college professor noticed I was wearing a contemporary(at the time) Omega Seamaster Pro 2531.80 that i had spent a summer working to primarily put aside money to buy, and asked me what the difference between a watch and a timepiece was. I responded, “a decimal point on the price.” I later wrote a well regarded comparison (back in PMWF days) between it and a Seiko SKX781 “Orange Monster” where I pointed out the Omega was a nicer watch, but not enough that that Seiko didn’t knock it into a cocked hat when value was considered. I mostly collect mid-high solid gold vintage pieces these days, but doing it right in life is being happy, and looking down on anyone that manages that is probably proof that you don’t.
I collect fine writing instruments (fountain pens), and within our little community people cringe when a fellow collector actually likes writing with a ballpoint or rollerball pen. Hahah 😂
The psychology behind that is understandable, but the irony of it is that the engineering recquired to manufacture even a moderately acceptable ballpoint pen is quite impressive in its own right.
Yeah because ballpoints suck....... In all seriousness though, once you get used to a fountain pen, you really don't go back. You have a particular favorite?
@@ironmic9244 Ah yes. Consistent, affordable, easy to use, work in much wider range of environments, way more reliable. They suck so much... Where's the snobbery coming from? Can't people appreciate the ingenuity of it?
@@Quicksilver_Cookie Dude, it was a joke. I do prefer fountain pens, but that doesn't mean I would put down a blallpoint. Where's the lack of reading and awareness come from? Can't people appreciate some humor or does it have to be antagonistic all the time?
Sapphire rollerball is where it's at. Fountain pens are nice, but it's like comapring a Gull wing Mercedes to a GT3RS. Room in the collector world for classics and modern substitutes that outperform them. You can love a 60 year old Patek or a MB&F.
Most annoying habit is referring to watches using only the reference number.
I LOVE looking at my watch when I am driving! On my drive home from work the setting sun illuminates my left arm and hand perfectly. My silver face Wenger and diamond wedding ring sparkle the whole way.
I never buy watches caring about their resale value. Firstly, I never sell any of my pieces. They're all a part of my watch-collecting journey, and represent where I was at a certain period in my life. Secondly, it's a luxury item that I'm only buying because I have the cash to burn and my passion for watchmaking. I hate thinking of watches as investments because it takes away all the romance. Buy it because you love it, and because you can
...yeah, but do you like the idea of getting shafted after buying a new watch only to walk out of the store and lose 50% of your money? I know I don't.
@VitalyMack point taken. You could always consider buying used if that's the case. However, for myself, I've always bought new watches and I've never sold a single one. Even if it does not get much wrist time anymore. It's still a part of my journey and so I still keep it regardless. Maybe that's a bit of a unique scenario. For that reason, though I couldn't care less about resale value.
@@chriscline6483 My friend, I would love to do business with you any day. I'm glad people like you exist ; ) I would say in my years of sales you constitute about 5% of buyers, but make-up about 30% of the profits. And buyers like yourself are the happiest with their purchases.
@VitalyMack I 100% agree. Very happy with my purchases. I figured I was in the minority, but your anecdotal data is interesting.
@@chriscline6483 lol, I am sure, there are studies done on this. I personally seen this over and over again. For example your typical bargain hunter is exactly the opposite. These people are miserable, rude and even if you sell them a product below cost, they will always feel like they were ripped off....and will come back to complain later and leave poor reviews. Trust the internet expert ; )
i’ve always wanted a tag heuer and when i could finally afford it i got one... and my watch collection now is a grand total of one 😜
My TAG is probably my favorite in my collection now.
😎 Very good my friend but try not to be tempted to buy more watches. One thing that all watch guys have in common is they're never satisfied with the watch on their wrist. 🦁
@@lv4977 just one more 😂
@@RaianF1 thanks :)
@@nelsonang the thing is, as long as you know what you're buying and you like it, it's a perfect fit. Don't let people be mean to you because they wouldn't have bought a TAG Heuer!!!
As a man with an 140mm wrist size, I definitely feel more comfortable wearing smaller watches, esp. 30 to 34mm ones. A 36mm watch is already a big watch for me.
if you buy a watch thinking only in resale value then you're a merchant, not a collector
Key word being "only."
We don't know the resale value in five years. People think "Rolex", but remember you are paying nearly DOUBLE MSRP for the damn things. And if you bought a Panda Daytona last year you are down thirty odd percent. If you bought a Sub you are down about $1K or 10 percent. If you bought an Omega Seamaster you are just about breaking even.
I need to say that the 20 seconds of gestures and facial expressions from 12:10 to 12:30 are the greatest thing ever. I’ve replayed this more times than I care to admit
Yeah I get it too, Jenni is pretty easy on the eyes...
@@Straight_outta_bounds NO!!! One can do that anytime with far more titilating pictures elsewhere. There is nothing wrong with appreciating beauty where one see it!
@@gbsailing9436 You respond too kindly to a clearly negative and stupid person whose mind is in the gutter
@@randywatson341 Thanks.
Great video as always. I will never understand men who think other men shouldn't wear 36mm. That was the max size of a Rolex until not that long ago. I agree, wear hat you want and what you think looks good on you.
Are you still wearing a Revolutionary War era outfit too? Styles change.
The Submariner has been a 40mm case since 1959. It only changed to a 41mm in 2020.
I have a 34mm longines from 1967 and I'm fine with that
@@lucadesanctis9063 YES!
@@polygoncoco Datejust watches have a bigger crystal and a bigger dial than a Submariner. Most modern Rolex models share the same movements. This is standard practice for other watchmakers.
If a small watch makes you less masculine perhaps you weren’t that masculine to begin with. A confident man can rock any watch! At least that’s what I keep telling myself! 😂
True indeed. All these big chunky things look awful.
@@ironmic9244 Invicta wants to know you location
Spot on small watches say refinement to me and big watches that fall into the category as Gaudy, are just too much, but we have different tastes and it marks our individuality as humans. I have a large wrist and a 39mm to a 43mm . I favour divers hence the 43mm. I am omore cncerned on the lug to lug size and anything more than 48 mm does not sit right.
@@DavidLee-yu7yz Agreed, but you know what they say, "bigger is better." If you have big wrists I can understand larger dials. But to me I feel, "bigger is, 'I want your attention.'" if it looks disproportionate or just too ostentatious. Big and simple could work though.
So true. I wear 36-40mm watches and drove a Mini Cooper during my college years. Several people commented why I wear a womans watch and drive a womans car. Guess what: I didn't give a shit and just enjoyed the designs.
Funny thing is that when look back now. I am probably the one who was getting laid the most out of my fellow students. Take that for your masculinity bullshit 😂
When you buy a watch, whether it is a $20 Timex or a $100K AP, it should make you happy. If it makes you happy, anyone else’s opinion shouldn’t matter.
But if you put a picture on social media, you open yourself up to possible criticism. Someone, somewhere will not like your watch for whatever reason, no matter what. And unfortunately many don’t abide by the old adage “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”
If you are buying watches strictly for getting approval and affirmation from others, you’re going to be disappointed.
The one person you need to make happy is YOU.
Not a fan of Tag but I do think Brietling has been moving in the right direction with some of their models as of late.
I enjoyed this so much, it was so much fun. "Desk-diver? Well you don't fly a plane with your Breitling" (so much sass - joyful!!)
😎 I think it's wonderful when you meet an old gentleman who only wears one submariner. All scratched up but loved. Now that's beautiful 🦁
One of the things I absolutely love about the watch enthusiast community is the passion. I may or may not agree with your opinions, but I love to hear them.
Much of collecting watches (timepieces) is subjective. I like to hear the opinions opposite of mine. This really gets me to reflect and consider things I might not have before.
Just buy what you like (and can comfortably afford), and wear it for your own enjoyment. It’s really a very simple thing to do and needn’t be any more complicated than that. If you want to enter into a discussion with other human beings about your choices - or theirs - be prepared for disagreement and remember that we still (for now.) live in a world where differences of opinion are permissible. Life is more happily lived when you let go of being right.
"... and you're not a pilot"
Shots fired.
LOOOOL!
I saw this interview where you said you didn't like the sound of your voice but I love, love, love the sound of your voice! And the content too of course! Thanks for all the great content. 👍
Worst attitude for me is saying that quartz is rubbish and only automatic watches are 'proper' watches. I have both movement types and I like all of my watches equally irrespective of quartz or automatic.
True but comparing quartz watches shortens the conversation than when one is talking about calibres and hairsprings and .............apologies, just napped off for a jiffy..
Thanks for the great video. Your videos have wonderful production and contact. Also your demeanor is very pleasant. Thanks
I used the word timepiece once when I was talking to someone about my watches, I instantly felt how unnatural it was and haven’t said it since lol
I only take my timepiece off of my mantlepiece for cleaning. Actually, one's staff does it.
rip93ford next use time keeper for a chronograph if you want to sound even more unnatural
a friend did it and i was bursting for 10 min nonstop 🤣🤣🤣🤣
My take away from this video is, it's not about the size, it's about your confidence. Vielen Dank! 🙂
Uuuhm, that’s what she said? 🤣🤣🤣
@@SirBender And clearly what he learnt?
@@erwindewit4073 Je moet het hem zelf vragen
As a resident of Texas. It is very common for someone to wear a watch., carry a gun and a pocket knife daily.
ya lots of people find that cringe. it is what it is
Excellent video, as always. I’ve been a quiet observer on TH-cam for some time now, you can be proud of the fact that your video was interesting/compelling enough for me to “create a channel” so I can comment!
I wanted to chime in briefly about the EDC discussion. This is a complex issue for sure, but there is an inextricable link between watches as tools and the pivotal role they played in conflicts throughout history. So there is at least a valid narrative link between an interest in a firearm as a tool and a watch as a tool. I also find discussion and themes amongst many TH-camrs whose content I have come to enjoy, such as yourself, TGV, Teddy, MadWatchCollector, TimeTeller, etc., to have a common theme, that of individuality and personal freedom. Not to make a false equivalency, but the way I see it a person who is otherwise following the law and comporting themselves in a magnanimous and ethical manner towards others/society, can feel free to post a photo of their EDC, have a hobby involving firearms + “time pieces”, and consistent with the idea of freedom/individuality enjoy doing so as long as they are not harming themselves or others. For example, to some, a firearms hobby is entirely consistent with a like of watches, but it would be just as easy to judge someone for conspicuous consumption of things like timepieces as it would be to say that someone who likes firearms is odd/off putting. From where I sit, I think one of the more positive things about social media can be an opportunity to digest and be exposed to a diversity of viewpoints, perspectives, and so on, maybe that is the case with the viewpoints of those making such posts. Just some food for thought! Sorry for writing a novel, keep up the excellent work.
Loved this video. I have nothing but adoration for Jenni and this video is exemplary of why that is. Well done!
I only buy watches that hold a significant part of their value. You can’t really expect a second hand item to be worth as much as the same one new but I don’t want it to be anywhere near worthless. Who makes fun of Breitling ? I want their names.
I just did a slow wrist roll with my F91W while sitting in the deer blind. It was classic
Did you scare them away with that flash?
One more thing I thought of after watching the video again. About "non-manly" watch sizes; I've seen a photo of Muhammad Ali wearing a Cartier Tank. I'm pretty sure nobody told him that his watch was too dainty. 🤣
Snobs - both regular and reverse variety - are everywhere, in every hobby and profession. They quickly reveal themselves. The only people I have heard say “timepiece” are behind a counter selling watches. I have everything from an F-91W to a Rolex in my collection, but the most valuable watch i own is the one my daughter made as part of a build-a-watch event at the jewelry store she works at - surprised me with it on Father’s Day this year.
That is so bloody sweet! A life time watch right there!
I’m a casual diver and took my Planet Ocean 8500 diving a few years ago just because I could. Wanted to take my new 8900 diving last week when I was in Aruba but the conditions weren’t good for diving so I didn’t go. Still wore it in the pool and ocean though! For me it’s not about using it as a dive tool, it’s just fun.
You are hilarious! Good post. (As for desk divers, some people really do need water-resistance because they sail, waterski, or snorkel.)
@jenniellawatchroll6 And how/where should I DM you? Assuming this isn't some weird hacking going on?
@jenniellawatchroll6 That is not helpful.
Unless you want me to go to a malware site?
Love Breitling. Couldn't care what people think. Rolex fans seem to suffer "Exposure Syndrome". The moment society drops off, so will the fanboys. (Yes, I own 3 of them, including A Batgirl)
I’ve been watching a lot of Britt recently. She’s great…but you never forget your first love. ❤ Thanks for another great vid Jenni. 😀
The "Rolex are beautiful watches" was a very specific sarcastic/humoristic comment aimed at one specific person who keeps posting the same message on each of his posts. I totally understood it. If you didn't, means you don't follow the group that much
I’m the guy who made the joke on the Drinking Coffee & Talking Watches thread the other day. It was indeed a nod to our fellow member who always post the same caption with his tacky Rolex pictures. It was only a joke and I’m glad some people understood the nod. I feel sorry for Jenni who thought I was being serious (at least I made the thumbnail of her video haha).
@@ianmcfly31 I totally understood it the second I read your comment.
And indeed thought the same about this member collection.
Hilarious how she defends bagging on Tag and Breitling then the very next question gets worked up over someone bagging on Rolex. I don't know if this was intentional, but it illustrated the exact point she made about subjectivity. Made me smile about how ridiculous we all are with this stuff.
She did neither. Firstly, Tag can never be compared to Rolex. They’re miles apart in nearly all criteria. Secondly, there’s this snobbery among so called “enthusiasts” on social media that get irritated by anyone praising Rolex and the points they make are plain dumb. Jenni wasn’t displaying double standards towards different watch brands but she might’ve appeared to “get worked up over someone bagging on Rolex” because of the latest trend to shit talk Rolex and downplay anything they do just to look cool and different.
@@omarion07 lol, as if shit talking Tag and Breitling isn't a trend? Welcome to people shit talking you, Rolex fan, the rest of us know the feeling well. Both Jeni's and your responses to people talking down your precious Rolex is funny af when you approve of doing the same thing to other brands, and in Jeni's case even make a video about it which she readily admits here. She had to have put those two questions together on purpose because the irony is too great to be coincidence.
Would be nice if Jenni would interact more in the comments section of her vlogs. I don't see her here and some viewers make valid points I would appreciate her responding or commenting on. Oh well....🙄
Well... she just tattoed away her "girl next door talks about watches" with one of the silliest tattoos ever with those cheesy weeds, so i will pass on her judgment of tastefull and good looking things
@@miguelteixeira4134 Well, at least she is not shallow like your comment indicates you are.
One thing is for sure. Jenni is the sweetest person to have an argument with! You will never beat her, at max it will be a tie! ❤️
Simp
so lame
This is also a bad trait of watch enthusiasts 😂
@@ShashankD137 the way she tells her points is so cheerful that anyone would find very difficult to win an argument! She is really very talented on that. And this is a very rare trait when most of the enthusiasts and experts tend to talk in a more snobbery way. I really like her videos.
@@SergioXYZ99 I agree with u. But I'm also a watch enthusiast haha. Nah she's definitely sweet and u do have a point
I have been watching timepiece/watch channels since the pandemic started, I do admit to being a bit weary of it now, and that is probably down to the ‘collective neurosis’ of some of those within the community (not you Jenni) making their petty observations.
As with almost every collector group out there, you will find people who are overtly concerned about what others think and do within the hobby.
The watch enthusiasts I know all seem to have a good sense of humour about our affliction. I'll pop in a co-worker watch guy's office and say, "I've got a problem." He laughs and immediately asks me what watch I purchased. It's funny to recognize things about myself from this video. Thanks!
The Tag Link watch has a beautiful bracelet, paired with an ETA workshorse it makes a great watch that will last. It's not a luxury watch, but it's a nice daily watch.
Anything over 44 mm is a clock. There is a picture of Ali wearing Tank and it looks amazing. My 1959 Smiths small seconds is tiny, it's a train engineers watch, train engineers had bigger wrists than a desk pilot of today. Just because it looks good on Arnie doesn't mean it looks good on you.
I always enjoy watching Jenni's videos as she is always so happy, smiling and chilled out ... and that Tattoo is complete class ... as for worst traits .... if you can even call these people watch enthusiasts .. is those who wear fakes ... and act like they got the real thing .. and/or think it's acceptable to do so... IMO
36mm & smaller okay for men to wear - What's wrong with that? Not all men have large wrists. My wrist is about 8" & my sweet spot in the 41mm-45mm range. I have several sub-40mm watches. Thought all were at least 37mm. Recently measured all of them & discovered that two are 36mm and one is 33mm - all of which I still wear on occasion.
With that said, I've seen both men & women with small wrists (
"wear the watch with confidence" BOOM! Love it Jenni!!
Great vid Jenni. Very entertaining. Based on the wrist shot of the new Kermit/Cermit, can we expect an upcoming vid on that watch?
That moment when you see a watch related video and the guy explains that you should take your Omega with you when traveling because if it gets stolen your expensive watches will be safe and you look at your filippo loreti and know you got scammed:)
I love my Seiko spring drive watch (timepiece), I love the specs and the titanium case and band...... I could have easily bought an Omega or Breitling but I do love my SNR 033 and I know that it will serve me well for many years to come.
Nice - I love that snr045 too. Fantastic watches flying under the radar. I love the spring drive as well.
Better watch in many regards.
@Jess Ross
A future classic
Agreed on the wrist roll! Can’t be too slow and also can’t be too quick
Reverse snobbery is much more prevalent on watch forums than good old snobbery.
I have seen very few owners of expensive watches deriding owners of affordable, but plenty going the other way… “Rolex/Omega fanboys” comments are rife.
Is this jealousy? Like the guys that run a coin down the side of a Porsche because they haven’t got one?
As watch enthusiasts we should let others wear what they choose, and do the same ourselves.
Love the video! I hope you do more like this! I also got a hot take for you too: wearing a watch without knowing the company's history. It's great that some people know the history behind the brand, but you don't have to lambaste someone for not knowing a watch company's past. Do you know the history behind your wrangler jeans? Or your hyundai car? Or your converse shoes? You can just appreciate the watch and design without getting into a history lesson
I love watch and knife pictures! I think there are quite a few people who are passionate about both and many peoples' passion for knives has nothing to do with "weapons". I think it's wrong to assume that any knife is immediately a weapon. A knife is primarily a tool, an incredibly useful one at that. Yes, there are knives that were specifically designed as weapons; however, I would say that the majority of pocket knives were simply designed as tools and many even as useful "pocket jewlery"" (and most knives (pocket knives, kitchen knives etc) are also used as tools, not as weapons).
Never tell law enforcement you are carrying a knife for "self defense" that makes it a "weapon". If you say it is for food prep. cutting boxes, tape etc. then it is a "tool" most laws about knives are now about "intent".
Me with my Seiko: Yuck, you wear a Hublot? What's wrong with you?
Also: Oh that's a nice Rolex, but is that an aftermarket dial?
At home, alone: When will i afford a Tissot? 🥲
Breitling makes amazing watches
I'm 6'3" and wear a 36mm Explorer and love the size. Not sure why more guys don't try smaller watches.
Because they lack wrist presence.
Same here brother
Good on you, mate. Because men who think 36mm and smaller watches aren't for men and want more "wrist presence" to compensate for other things that are actually small. Bling bling look at my wrist!
I'm the same size, and i've just bought a medium size JLC Reverso. My "inculcated friends" just don't understand! lol.
@@saymyname218 I just care if the watch makes me happy. Congrats on the new reverso! That is an awesome watch.
Watching this video, put me in a genuinely good mood. You’re positive and jovial presentation talking about the list made me laugh a couple of times. Thank you for the work you so entertaining us.
In the US, it's weird to think of a knife as a _weapon_ . I carry a Microtech Ultratech OTF. Having a high-end knife to do knife stuff (open letters, boxes, blister packs, etc.) is very much analogous to having a luxury watch ostensibly to tell the time. Would a utility knife be better? Sure, but a cellphone is better for telling time than any watch. Mixing interests helps people discover common interests.
I can see how European and some American audiences would find the watch/weapon thing surprising. But it's really not. In Red America, carry a gun is totally normal. So for the status obsessed, posting an expensive weapon next to an expensive watch seems natural (but we can probably all agree conspicuous consumption is obtuse). I think what would surprise non-gun cultures, is the demographic crossovers in sub-gun cultures to other more mainstream cultures. Examples: People who are into precision shooting and car racing, people who are into german guns and watches, people who build furniture and also build custom firearms. I derive similar satisfaction from admiring the engineering of a mechanical watch and a well made firearm.
I think the issue is the normalisation of carrying a weapon. For most westers outside the US that's really odd.
In the U.S. the love of watches has a good crossover with other mechanical hobbies like cars and guns. Guns are obviously a huge part of the U.S.A.'s founding and culture so a lot of people carry a firearm everyday just like we carry a knife, flashlight, and wear a watch! Most of us have our license and train at least on a semi regular basis. We carry to protect our loved ones, and we dont mean to intimidate or be aggressive in these photos. The guns are just a part of what we love and carry every day! I totally get how its a foreign concept to most outside the U.S., and they often have a negative connotation, but I hope to break that misconception about gun owners. Maybe I'll do a video on the subject.
Great video I love this type of content!
You should have mentioned the smart watch craze. Tag. Garmin. Apple. They are not a replacement to a luxury timepiece but a good partner/addition to own.
I've been eyeing wena by Sony for a while now, if they just decide to release it ww sometime soon, I think it's a genius move by Sony.
Enjoyed the vid 😁. Most likely making a few posts so as not to make a novel.
First comment - My thought is the majority of these people aren't genuine enthusiasts. They're closet flippers.
Timepiece vs Watch - Who cares. Both accurately describe what is on your wrist.
Wrist roll - Annoying only when drawn out an absurd length of time (more than 30 seconds).
What, no humour in the watch community...I found this video pretty funny and entertaining. One of the annoying things I find are the watch enthusiasts who have plenty of high-end watches but sit there spruiking up the cheapest Casio's and G-shocks as the best watches ever. It's like, trying too hard not to be watch snobs. Nico Leonard gets an exemption, as I find him hilarious! Great video, Jenni.
The worst thing I see is when people ask for something like a sub 1k diver and them damn Rolex fanboys commenting "just save up *a little more* for a Submariner, duh".
I enjoy the scratches on a watch. They remind me I’ve been lucky enough to own it for awhile.
Definitely experienced snobbery, from people who wear watches under $500. They just think you're and idiot, and they think they outsmarted you buy buying some trashy Seiko, Squale, Steinhart, or whatever micro-brand.
Included my collection is my Grandfather's 1929 Bulova President. Resale value is not a huge consideration, but there are lots of Microbrands that I consider that the same amount spent on a recognized marque would be completely recoverable... so yes, the brand is a consideration.
When I took my scuba course dive computers weren't common, so I learned to dive relying on a normal watch. I admit that years later I've still never gone on a dive using a digital computer. I'm definitely that one out of a thousand people who'll wear _a_ watch diving, but I have one or two dedicated to that.
I think some people in a lot of the forums show their true colors like showing off how much better they are than you because their watch is more expensive than yours. As for me, I’ve loved watches all my life ever since I was a 5 year old kid. This was way before the flex culture. I like watches for their beauty, and aesthetics. I can give a crap about what movement is in there. If I enjoy wearing it and looking at it is all that matters but that’s just me. Other than that I have a few Timex, Seiko, Tag Heuer, and Omegas.
Lets start with insanity and malignant narcissism.
Great content Jenni! Thank you
The reaction shot on the “39mm” line 😆😆
I have taken the steering wheel picture with a Casio and my Volkswagen as a joke.
The resale thing … I don’t get it. You haven’t even bought it yet, and you’re thinking about selling it?
Hi Jenni. The only point I would like to comment on is the grey market Rolex. I have personally experienced awful treatment from official Rolex channels and vendors. They are the epitome of so and so's, snubs and bellends. So thank god for the parallel markets and secondary markets. What other options do I have? Beg to be placed on a list and wait for years to get my hand on something so common as a Rolex? It is just a matter of price, as Rolex have lost the plot and cannot deal with their own success. Some would say "you are crazy to pay bigger prices for this Rolex" but these are mainly Scottish tightfisted folk who shop 1 tomato, 1 cucumber and 1 carrot every other forthnight and bathe in the same water for 4 consecutive days to save money. If you are after a luxury watch you have to pay for it. It's part of the intrigue and the excitement to outbid someone else.I hope you get my point! Lovely work by the way. I am a fan of yours!
scammers? LOL
Great video and topic! Real fun! I am guilty of some of these things. No weapons in forum pics. Get me kicked off. But my black cat...yup. I take pics of my watches at work with flowers.....roses. No steering wheel. Snobbery? To each their own. No interest in Rolex or tudor, but I love my GS. Watch size? I ware from a Seiko sumo to a vintage king Seiko.
Thanks again for the fun video
I love when people say they would never pay $2k+ for a quartz or for something that says 'seiko' on the dial. It keeps 9F quartz GS under $2k on ebay, more for me!
"Snobbery from inexpensive watchowners toward the luxury market and it's [sic] owners." The oppression of the privileged and entitled must not be allowed to fester!
wont somebody think of the rich?
I was gifted a Rolex by my sick dad. I didn't earn it but I get judgy looks. It's not something I can afford myself, but I want to have dad close to me all the time.
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Its funny how you reacted to the watch roll you clearly edited your response it’s hilarious 😂
Great Content! The person makes the watch, the watch does not make the person.
This was tough. Puts us all on the spot I guess. Ah well, buy and wear what you love and enjoy your collection how you want 😎👍
Thanks. I like your videos about timepieces.
Very cool video Jenni! I like how you don't take this hobby too seriously and just enjoy it. Do you have any Japanese watches other than Seiko? I think Citizen and Orient do some cool looking watches.
Timepiece/watch is in the same league as writing instrument/pen. Or Zeitmesser/Uhr. Or: Edelharz. That’s what Montblanc chooses to call the material their writing instruments are made of
I learn more about a person when they tell me something they dislike more than I do from the dislike itself. And I'd say in a few of these the 'negative traits' are more in the people pointing them out.
Also , Mrs Jenni, you have a twin … my nephew is a spiting image of you …. I enjoy watching you because of 3 things … your wonderful accent , you resemble my nephew so well and your content of course!!! 😃🍿
I wear what I want - don’t give a $h!te about what anyone thinks. I have watches in the 30s and 40s and prefer the smaller ones because they are way more comfortable. I love my cheap watches especially when I travel to sketchy parts of the world. Nothing screams “rob me” like an expensive watch plus I beat the hell out of my watches.
Scratches? The first hurts and as time goes on and the more scratches accumulate on my watch it gives them character, battle scars acquired on trips around the world.
Lastly, i love watching Jenni. Such a welcome change from all the men who put out these videos. She has great presence on camera and her personality really goes a long way to making it a positive experience. She just puts off good vibes and it comes through loud and clear in her videos.
As a new fan I really enjoyed "sassy" Jenni, more please.
Great vid as always Miss Jen! Thanks
What a great topic! Regarding "watchpiece," it's perfectly fine; there aren't a lot of synonyms for "watch," so it's bound to be used when discussing watches on literal watch fan forums and pages. Sort of like using "sofa" instead of "couch" etc.
8:30 yep, true story. This is especially true for some of the most influential and important people in our history. Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Carl Sagan... They were definitely fashion conscious and definitely were VERY aware of the status that they may have been conveying to others by what they were wearing ...... 🙃. Let's be honest. It's only us commoners that obsses ourselves with such nonsense because it's our way of feeling special 🤣.
Watch people are some of the biggest crybabies. Nothing wrong with an EDC picture with a watch and gun and knife. Most of these comments were actually pretty tame. I’ve seen some much more serious obnoxiousness in watch forums. People getting blasted for asking a “simple question”. Being yelled at to read the manual. Etc. Just because people can accumulate and spend a lot of money doesn’t mean they’re still not douchbags.
As regards the resale, holding value is no problem. The only problem I see is only liking the watch if it INCREASES in value; that takes it from appreciating the design/quality to investment/flipping.
Nothing wrong with 36mm and under.
I bought a 39mm AP dual time, and at a watch collectors event recently tried on someone’s 36mm version, and have intense jealousy at how much better it wears. 36/37 is the perfect size for me. Anything above 34 is great.
Absolutely nothing wrong with 36mm watches on men, and many watches could benefit from a small size. Anyone taking issue with that is compensating.
Yeah, I can relate to the Disdain comment - I own TAG, Invicta & Glycine along with a few others.
All the comments come from people HIDING behind a monitor & keyboard; never face to face.
Haven't had issues with any of my TAG's, Invicta's or Glycine's.
1) Haven't researched the hate for TAG.
2) Not all Invicta's are over the top. Mine are more on the conservative side of design.
3) Glycine watches are still high quality even though Invicta now owns them. Invicta is providing $$ backing & nothing more.
Should we start bashing & disrespecting all the brands under the Swatch umbrella? These brands obviously couldn't survive on their own & had to be taken over by a company that makes plastic watches in order to survive. (NOTE: Bashing only hypothetical. I own some from those brands).
Nothing "weird" about having a gun as a prop with your watch as long as A) if a daily carry gun, then the watch should be a daily wear watch or B) if a fine watch, the firearm should be a particularly fine one as well.
Wonderful video Jenni. Your videos are like listening to a good friend.
Thank you Jenni! Have a nice day!😀
Dumped my inaccurate Rolex submariner with the Cyclops for a Tag Heuer carrera calibre 5 years ago and never looked back.