Is there a reason these are so short? This is the series that catapulted Hodinkee, there's no reason to edit them down so short. A solid 20-30min would be great, especially with icons like Greg Norman. Would love to hear him talk about watches & details he loves, life stories, future purchases, what he hopes to see from brands, regrets, etc.
GhostDiver short because basically Norman is not a passionate of watches obviously: he received most of his watches as gifts, never wore some and endorsed others for contract purposes. I don’t see any clue of true watch passionate here :(
Good one. But what‘s with all the other watches on the table? Instead of all the watches he paid for wearing them, I would rather been interested in the ones he picked himself. I saw a Breitling and maybe a Sinn.
brenovsky he’s already sold the Patek and he often sells his stuff to help fund his rehab clinic in the Caribbean. He’s getting older, has young children blah blah.
When a collector only has the “famous” brands, I doubt they are real hobbyists.... just following trends I guess. Get some irregulars like a GO, Parmigiani or Laurent Ferrier ...not just the regulars (e.g, Rolex, omega, Patek, and AP).
Mcfadden - you know absolutely nothing about what arguably the greatest sportsperson of all time may or may not collect. Nothing. And your continued use of vile language is uncalled for and deplorable. Watch collecting as a whole would be better off without people like you.
Would be interesting to see a Hodinkee featurette from maybe Wimbledon where the players would show off their watches. Federer is a Rolex ambassador, Djokovic is Seiko, Wawrinka is endorsed by Audemars Piguet and both Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev are wearing Richard Mille watches during matches.
Interesting comment about how he built his golf game, never seen that on the internet, good interview, he clearly likes the watch designs (especially in yellow gold).
Paul McFadden all of the sudden they want celebrity here .. people that make a couple of millions a year or more and the first thing they do is buy new ROLEX’s PATEK’s a gold PANERAI or bronce and a 40k AP offshore to become “collectors” that’s BS... ohhh and they read the caliber number in the instructions the night before to look like they know what they are talking about.
This episode of Talking Watches has the best chemistry and flow between the collector and interviewer. Greg and Jon seemed to have a very fluid conversation about the watches, and Mr. Norman's stories came across as very honest and real. Even though we have another "rich guy with gold Rolex" story, this one felt much more geniune. Like others in the comments, I'd love to see a "part 2" of this interview that covers the Panerai on his wrist and the Patek (tourbillon maybe?) on the table. As always, I look forward to more Talking Watches. Thanks!
The 1996 Masters still hurts and I only watched it. A few months later I had the privilege of following him during his second round of the US Open. (Shot a 66, including an eagle 2 at Oakland Hills's signature par 4 16th.) Even at the height of his talent he was a class act.
Light reflecting off the watch face was a distraction to Greg. Muzak droning away in the background to this vid is a Major Distraction and makes this unwatchable which is a real shame. If it doesn't add it distracts. Ta ra.
Im a watch repairman and i always get wristwatches broken by Golfers teeing off. If you golf and wear a watch, there is a big chance it will break. Often it not only causes damage to the movement, but also the pegs that connect the face to the movement are snapped off.
When viewing these Talking Watches videos I hope to see how a watch has caught the imagination, how the watch has been hunted out, how the watch has a meaning to a point in the person's life. Unfortunately there are a few videos whereby the 'collector' has been given most of their watches by sponsors, that to me is not a watch collector, to me watch collecting is knowing about watches, learning about the differences in models, understanding the watch. I don't mind if the watches in the collection are lower, middle or top of the range, whether they were bought new or found after having a previous owner, what I don't want to see is a very expensive watch sitting on a table with the price ticket or ID tag still attached, that to me is wrong. There have been some really good interviews, some great watches, and some brilliant stories, lets have more of these videos please.
Let's talk about Rolex...Rolex ...Rolex...that'll definitely help tone down the hype-wagon it is already riding....so sad....It's like every so-called watch collector saying "I'm different" and then go buy a Rolex like every other so-called watch collector :D
Architectural Digest does the same thing... get a celebrity, show his/her house, splash celeb's face on cover to get sales. Tired & canceled my subscription. I have learned NOTHING about watches from watching this episode of "Talking Watches". What's the point. I'm done. Unsubscribed.
I think talking watches should be made a bit longer. There were so much more he and his watches could’ve said and these are some unique moments only Hodinkee can capture.
The whole time I'm thinking of all the watches worn while playing on the course over the years and the shock and impact those watches must have taken from all those golf swings.
What a classy individual... someone who loved the game and became so dominant, yet is so seemingly humble about his HoF career. Both Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman are the best! Thanks Hodinkee
how come these episodes are so short? Make these like 45 minutes to an Hour long. These little short ones absolutely suck. Anything under 30 minutes isn't a real TH-cam video now days.
I love Greg Norman and was there the day he won the Open they show. He signed my hat. He's a great guy but talking watches is getting boring. Half the watches weren't talked about. Plus the this interviewer and the woman who done the Don McLean one are shit at it. Ben is boring but at least he seems to know about watches more.
Theres a collection I like to see, watches with story, and meaningful use to his life. Not a "I bought every rolex with red on the dial" type of collection. This is great!
Is this the worst taking watches episode yet? Come on! There is a bunch of watches on the table,and wrist, and they keep going on about the ‘’celebrity” plus it was soooo boring!!! Where is Ben when you need him???
daltonjr Ben's interviews were horrific. He couldn't seem more disinterested if he tried. The guy is tremendous but Hodinkee made a good move by doing this series without him.
I travel globally for business. I have the immense pleasure of meeting and getting to know a lot of lovely people, in every known profession, and I could care less about "celebrity status." In a social setting (neither I or them conducting business), the two biggest d-bags I've ever encountered are both professionals from the same sport. Golf. Chi Chi Rodriguez and Greg Norman. Treated everyone around them like crap, even though virtually no one in the particular setting of the moment even knew who they were. Hope Norman's packed an asbestos suitcase for his after-this-life trip.
I really appreciated this story on so many levels, not only the history and thought process behind Greg's selection of watches. But for me, the fact that he was a self-taught golfer who started at age 16 and accomplished what he did on the course is amazing.
That unworn GMT MASTER w/ Tags, time capsule, unreal , how much will it be worth at auction, should the SHARK decide to do so? 50k, 75k, 250k ? skys the limit.
TALKING WATCHES with an average Joe. Someone, who bought his watches himself and can talk about that. Waddaya say, @hodinkee? Cheers from Germany Daniel / @daniels_watches IG
I literally fast forwarded the waste of time about golf at the end. I really don’t want to watch a watch related item and hear about what they do. As others said, you missed out on other watches while you talked golf, we know he’s a golfer, that’s all we need to know! Oh and with these old sports pros it’s a bit boring as they aren’t really collectors, they just scam free watches. It seems the only ones he bought were the Cartier and Patek and possibly the PAM but we don’t know as you talked golf, not watches! The worst is Jackie Stewart, hoars himself out for Rolex at every opportunity, that’s a salesman, not a watch enthusiast!
Im pretty sure there’s part 2 coz thats lame to ask the guy to show all his stash and dont talk about half of the collection even the one on his wrist! PakMeDeyd!
Proud that you mentioned Brunei ✌️ now if you assosiated with polo career and having opportunity to play with the royalties. you probably be getting RM for consolation prize.
Can't believe I sat thru the video & the selfish host didn't talk about all of the watches. I wanted to hear the back story about the Breitling Chronomat.
I like Jon but he’s way to serious here, especially during the intro but also during the interview. This isn’t the news, we’re just talking about watches.
cool video, some great pieces. pretty special getting a royal oak as a gift from the sultan of brunei. to the whiners ... take a valium people, he covered most of the stuff on the table, missed a few but so what.
It looked to me like Greg has a very nice collection representing not only a good range of luxury brands, but different complications. He certainly has explored horology more than Jack!
For all things holy? The old shark has enough metalwork there to keep people talking about for along time?Nearly got into golf ? I've seen similar racing drivers collections all through gifting .Guess I need to buy a dearer Timex and just pretend?.....Anyone need a caddy!
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You didn't get to the Panerai on his wrist nor half the watches on the table. Cmon now
Agreed. I mean it's talking WATCHES, not talking celebrities.
But still a good video. They went through the watches.
Tyler Peacock they went through some of them. They talked about his career more than his watches.
They NEVER talk about the Panerais. I keep waiting but it doesn't happen.
Nick C that's a good point. They really don't do they?
Excellent collection and he is extremely privileged to have most of his watches as a gift, bar the Cartier Pashsa.
outstanding! glad i came across this interview. wish it were longer.
Greg is a lot more interesting than some watches.
Hulks and Kermits look the same in low lighting.
Gold AP RO gifted by a sultan... Bet that would bring in a pretty penny at the auctions
Yeah, so it would have been nice to talk about a few more of the watches on the table.
Um and the rest?
Is there a reason these are so short? This is the series that catapulted Hodinkee, there's no reason to edit them down so short. A solid 20-30min would be great, especially with icons like Greg Norman. Would love to hear him talk about watches & details he loves, life stories, future purchases, what he hopes to see from brands, regrets, etc.
GhostDiver short because basically Norman is not a passionate of watches obviously: he received most of his watches as gifts, never wore some and endorsed others for contract purposes. I don’t see any clue of true watch passionate here :(
They should do two channels uncut and clips
Wish we heard more about the other watches on the table.
Even just a single shot would have satisfied
Good one. But what‘s with all the other watches on the table? Instead of all the watches he paid for wearing them, I would rather been interested in the ones he picked himself. I saw a Breitling and maybe a Sinn.
Might be sponsorship politics at play, perhaps?
Talking Watches with Eric Clapton!
vinicius sg better hurry he’s selling them all by the looks of it
Matt Ashe yeah....
Wow! Really?! Why? How did you know that?
brenovsky he’s already sold the Patek and he often sells his stuff to help fund his rehab clinic in the Caribbean. He’s getting older, has young children blah blah.
Oh, ok! I thought he was going all in... or out! ehehe Thanks!
When a collector only has the “famous” brands, I doubt they are real hobbyists.... just following trends I guess. Get some irregulars like a GO, Parmigiani or Laurent Ferrier ...not just the regulars (e.g, Rolex, omega, Patek, and AP).
exactly .... super boring
Man likes gold....
Great collection. Got me into gold color watches.
Nice Patek, would have loved for them to go through the entire collection.
You guys should get Roger Federer on!!
And why the fuck would they do that? He has been sponsored by Rolex for years and years. It would be as interesting as you.
Never know - he may be a collector in his own right with his own non-Rolex pieces. Also, cut the swearing thanks man
Mcfadden - you know absolutely nothing about what arguably the greatest sportsperson of all time may or may not collect. Nothing. And your continued use of vile language is uncalled for and deplorable. Watch collecting as a whole would be better off without people like you.
Would be interesting to see a Hodinkee featurette from maybe Wimbledon where the players would show off their watches. Federer is a Rolex ambassador, Djokovic is Seiko, Wawrinka is endorsed by Audemars Piguet and both Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev are wearing Richard Mille watches during matches.
Paul McFadden fuck you prick
Lol... "most of my tee times on the weekend were in the late afternoon" #humblebrag
It's the truth.
Interesting comment about how he built his golf game, never seen that on the internet, good interview, he clearly likes the watch designs (especially in yellow gold).
Another wealthy guy with watches that were given to him...I can't relate. Still, it was entertaining. to a degree.
Bull Sh*t! You would have worn an INVICTA if they had offered you enough money.
Imagine getting a gold Royal Oak from the Sultan of Brunei. Incredible.
Agree, he is such a well-spoken guy. I'd love to hear more about the other watches on the table.
The dream episode for me would be Talking Watches with Roger Federer. A man can dream, right?
Why? He's sponsored with Rolex and gets given EVERY watch for free. Where's the "story" in that you fucking idiot.
No one said he can't buy his own (non Rolex) watches. Also, please stop belittling other users with your foul language
Wes Swindale I´m pretty sure his contract says exactly that
Paul McFadden all of the sudden they want celebrity here .. people that make a couple of millions a year or more and the first thing they do is buy new ROLEX’s PATEK’s a gold PANERAI or bronce and a 40k AP offshore to become “collectors” that’s BS... ohhh and they read the caliber number in the instructions the night before to look like they know what they are talking about.
Reminds me of another AUSSIE wristwatch collector!!!
Archibald Chesterfield III?
The Pontiff!!
Absolutely. BTW, i've made the video "Analyzing Archieluxury" on my channel. Ad free. Just in case, you're interested.
F--- Me Dead!!!
The one and only Archie Lavatory the turd? Phuck me dead. Talk about stone the crows and starve the flamin' lizards. What next?
More "Talking Watches" please. I notice Guy Fieri is a watch guy, and you've already met Alton Brown...
He is not a collector. Got his watches sonsored or as a gift
Mehmet Erkan hm yeah I agree ... the only reason why he has these... is because they gave Em to him... so yeah not really collecting I guess
Is collecting defined by purchase?
Well it’s the stories that we’re here for right?
iamsheep he’s clueless about watches
M. R. He’s clueless and embarrassing about watches.
This episode of Talking Watches has the best chemistry and flow between the collector and interviewer. Greg and Jon seemed to have a very fluid conversation about the watches, and Mr. Norman's stories came across as very honest and real. Even though we have another "rich guy with gold Rolex" story, this one felt much more geniune. Like others in the comments, I'd love to see a "part 2" of this interview that covers the Panerai on his wrist and the Patek (tourbillon maybe?) on the table. As always, I look forward to more Talking Watches. Thanks!
4:50 "when you're out in the mountains hiking, you got no reception.. you wanna be able to know what's going on in time." what?!
I heard this and had to think about it a few times through to remain confused.
Probably no point to take the phone if no reception
Goes to show he has someone to manage his phone.
Nice video. I like the story how barracudas get attracted by the golden sub :-D
I wish we could have a talking watches with Aryton Senna, but you know, that's impossible, so you should have a different F1 driver on the show!
The 1996 Masters still hurts and I only watched it. A few months later I had the privilege of following him during his second round of the US Open. (Shot a 66, including an eagle 2 at Oakland Hills's signature par 4 16th.) Even at the height of his talent he was a class act.
Wish I had a friend gift me a Rolex, some people are very fortunate!!
SoCal Entourage
Yeah , I definitely need better friends
Or a sultan gifting an AP
The type of gifts you give, determines the type of gifts you receive.
Light reflecting off the watch face was a distraction to Greg.
Muzak droning away in the background to this vid is a Major Distraction and makes this unwatchable which is a real shame.
If it doesn't add it distracts.
Ta ra.
Im a watch repairman and i always get wristwatches broken by Golfers teeing off. If you golf and wear a watch, there is a big chance it will break. Often it not only causes damage to the movement, but also the pegs that connect the face to the movement are snapped off.
Great but why so short ?
I think they are trying to demote Panerai right now across the board . I think they are conspiring against Pam . Anyone have thoughts on this ?
like a girl i wear this watch with that gaun and this one with this bikini showing all jewelry like a girl
Great episode! What a legend.
When viewing these Talking Watches videos I hope to see how a watch has caught the imagination, how the watch has been hunted out, how the watch has a meaning to a point in the person's life. Unfortunately there are a few videos whereby the 'collector' has been given most of their watches by sponsors, that to me is not a watch collector, to me watch collecting is knowing about watches, learning about the differences in models, understanding the watch.
I don't mind if the watches in the collection are lower, middle or top of the range, whether they were bought new or found after having a previous owner, what I don't want to see is a very expensive watch sitting on a table with the price ticket or ID tag still attached, that to me is wrong.
There have been some really good interviews, some great watches, and some brilliant stories, lets have more of these videos please.
Let's talk about Rolex...Rolex ...Rolex...that'll definitely help tone down the hype-wagon it is already riding....so sad....It's like every so-called watch collector saying "I'm different" and then go buy a Rolex like every other so-called watch collector :D
Architectural Digest does the same thing... get a celebrity, show his/her house, splash celeb's face on cover to get sales. Tired & canceled my subscription. I have learned NOTHING about watches from watching this episode of "Talking Watches". What's the point. I'm done. Unsubscribed.
I think talking watches should be made a bit longer. There were so much more he and his watches could’ve said and these are some unique moments only Hodinkee can capture.
The whole time I'm thinking of all the watches worn while playing on the course over the years and the shock and impact those watches must have taken from all those golf swings.
What a classy individual... someone who loved the game and became so dominant, yet is so seemingly humble about his HoF career. Both Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman are the best! Thanks Hodinkee
how come these episodes are so short? Make these like 45 minutes to an Hour long. These little short ones absolutely suck. Anything under 30 minutes isn't a real TH-cam video now days.
I love Greg Norman and was there the day he won the Open they show. He signed my hat. He's a great guy but talking watches is getting boring. Half the watches weren't talked about. Plus the this interviewer and the woman who done the Don McLean one are shit at it. Ben is boring but at least he seems to know about watches more.
Wish I could buy a yacht and re sell it for more than twice of what I paid
Theres a collection I like to see, watches with story, and meaningful use to his life. Not a "I bought every rolex with red on the dial" type of collection. This is great!
honestly ... this was boring and he doesn't know anything about watches ..... he just got his watches for free 👎🏻
I have a watch with "SHARK" on the dial.Bet he doesn't.
Is this the worst taking watches episode yet? Come on! There is a bunch of watches on the table,and wrist, and they keep going on about the ‘’celebrity” plus it was soooo boring!!!
Where is Ben when you need him???
daltonjr Ben's interviews were horrific. He couldn't seem more disinterested if he tried. The guy is tremendous but Hodinkee made a good move by doing this series without him.
Greg Norman is my all time favorite golfer. Brings back childhood memories of watching golf with my father on Sunday.
Seriously, we need more of talking watches or we’ll have to start signing petition.
I travel globally for business. I have the immense pleasure of meeting and getting to know a lot of lovely people, in every known profession, and I could care less about "celebrity status." In a social setting (neither I or them conducting business), the two biggest d-bags I've ever encountered are both professionals from the same sport. Golf. Chi Chi Rodriguez and Greg Norman. Treated everyone around them like crap, even though virtually no one in the particular setting of the moment even knew who they were. Hope Norman's packed an asbestos suitcase for his after-this-life trip.
One of my favorite episodes but come on, I mean show us the rest of the watches ...or is it they are of no interest to you ?
When your best friend buys you a hulk. Never.
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Damn Greg built good
Talking watches with Nicolas Cage...My dream
There were loads of watches that I wanted to find out about there
Full of Omegas I bet?
Loved this but so wish there was more!!
A lot of stories and watches that we missed there, very very bad!!!
I know as much about golf as this cat knows about watches
Fuckall
In case I missed it, what was the watch he was wearing. Looked to be a Panerai
what i wanna know is what watch Jon is wearing. Anyone know?
I'd like to know as well!
This cartier is one of the ugliest watches ive ever seen
Your Mum is the ugliest thing I've ever seen
Paul McFadden You talk with your mum about her customers? Ill shit..
Talking watches with Ron Jeremy.
Greg Norman, what a true gentlemen.
Fantastic interview, love the watches and the great stories they all hold.
Ha! Missed the one on his wrist! Fantastic
I've never been given a Rolex and I never will be given one.
The shark is a legend. Thanks for sharing!
rather have a casio pro trek than an omega in the woods
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I really appreciated this story on so many levels, not only the history and thought process behind Greg's selection of watches. But for me, the fact that he was a self-taught golfer who started at age 16 and accomplished what he did on the course is amazing.
That unworn GMT MASTER w/ Tags, time capsule, unreal , how much will it be worth at auction, should the SHARK decide to do so? 50k, 75k, 250k ? skys the limit.
could you do a Talking Watches with Joe Bonamassa? That would be very very awesome!
I like the watch that hes wearing there. hat us it?
Talking people, not talking watches
TALKING WATCHES with an average Joe. Someone, who bought his watches himself and can talk about that.
Waddaya say, @hodinkee?
Cheers from Germany
Daniel / @daniels_watches IG
I literally fast forwarded the waste of time about golf at the end. I really don’t want to watch a watch related item and hear about what they do. As others said, you missed out on other watches while you talked golf, we know he’s a golfer, that’s all we need to know!
Oh and with these old sports pros it’s a bit boring as they aren’t really collectors, they just scam free watches. It seems the only ones he bought were the Cartier and Patek and possibly the PAM but we don’t know as you talked golf, not watches!
The worst is Jackie Stewart, hoars himself out for Rolex at every opportunity, that’s a salesman, not a watch enthusiast!
The Ebel is a beautiful watch. Don Johnson wore one in Miami Vice. I have an Ebel tekton titanium 1911 conograph.
he disappoint me.. too cliché ... just wearing a submariner when sailing or a patek boardroom to meetings .. not intelligent
In a Zombie apocalypse, and if you walk in a abandoned mall with most watch brands available, What one watch you would choose to survive? and why?
Im pretty sure there’s part 2 coz thats lame to ask the guy to show all his stash and dont talk about half of the collection even the one on his wrist! PakMeDeyd!
Proud that you mentioned Brunei ✌️ now if you assosiated with polo career and having opportunity to play with the royalties. you probably be getting RM for consolation prize.
Can't believe I sat thru the video & the selfish host didn't talk about all of the watches. I wanted to hear the back story about the Breitling Chronomat.
Excellent interview...👌🏼
I like Jon but he’s way to serious here, especially during the intro but also during the interview. This isn’t the news, we’re just talking about watches.
I could waste an entire day just watchingTalking Watches!
I dont feel these 'sporting' stars are true horologists. If they didnt receive them for free i dont think they would have a collection.
cool video, some great pieces. pretty special getting a royal oak as a gift from the sultan of brunei. to the whiners ... take a valium people, he covered most of the stuff on the table, missed a few but so what.
He used to look like Woody Harrelson.
What a boss
Does this guy really appreciate horology ? or does he just like golden expensive things ?
Dont be mad just because you cant buy a gold rolex, back in time gold watches were not the same thing, like "bling boy" thing
In Australia many kids receive a watch when they matriculate from their parents. Did Greg receive such a watch and does he still have it???
It looked to me like Greg has a very nice collection representing not only a good range of luxury brands, but different complications. He certainly has explored horology more than Jack!
For all things holy? The old shark has enough metalwork there to keep people talking about for along time?Nearly got into golf ? I've seen similar racing drivers collections all through gifting .Guess I need to buy a dearer Timex and just pretend?.....Anyone need a caddy!
*talking golf.