If You Could Only Own One Watch: Rolex? Seiko? Squale? Panerai? Casio?
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Today I'm joined by engineer turned watch entrepreneur Marc Frankel of Long Island Watch for a brand new #WatchTalk episode where we pose the question: If you could only own one watch, what would it be...and why? We also discuss a more existential topic: if you were a watch, what watch would you be? In this video we cover a variety of brands and watches including the Squale 1521, Panerai Luminor Quaranta PAM0048, Rolex Submariner, Islander Rangemaster Mechanical, Seiko Flightmaster, Seiko SKX013, Rolex Explorer, Breitling Aerospace, and Breguet Tradition. What do you think about our choices? What would you pick as your one and only watch? And what watch most represents you? Let us know in the comments!
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For me the best "one and done" watch is a oldschool two-tone datejust. Just such a versatile and classic piece.
PURE CLASS choice, I love it. Thank you for sharing.
Best regards,
TGV
Great choice - may i also throw the Tudor Prince Date+Day in the ring. Also in two-tone. I totally like the Tudor 5-link Bracelet and that it sits flatter on the wrist than the Datejust due to the flatter caseback.
That would be my "one and done" watch.
@@-Medicitotally!! I like the 76214 Tudors a lot. The solid link bracelet and oldschool oyster style case are just lovely together. Having the ETA movement also cuts the service costs down to about 250 bucks.
Great pick.
100% agree. For my particular style that ranges a lot every single day, it just works for everything. Especially the 36mm one. Obviously there’s better out there, but it’s so versatile and timeless as you mentioned.
“What Mark hears”HYSTERICAL! 😂
I was falling asleep while Mark was zoning out!…lol
Moments before I thought wow Marc is really putting up with this blathering. Love it, so funny
Hahahaaa...that moment when a man realises his wife's in the room, speaking to him!
It's called politeness in the face of pomposity
I think I just woke up from my Italian culture class. LOL! Great video!!! Thank you, kind sir!
While TGV was talking about art, Marc was still trying to figure out why they would REMOVE the chronograph module.
That movement doesn't have a module.
Marc is everywhere!
Yes, he pops up in my recommended twice a day it seems!
I've seen him on 3 different channels today..
Teddy and Urban!
Yes. If we keep him in our hearts, it's like he never left us. Wait.
I say, "...and Gstaad!" to my wife all the time.
Growing up in Switzerland I remember that the Omega signs always struck me when I saw them around, even as a child without knowing anything about watches. For example, I didn't even notice the Rolex signs, but Omega seemed cool to me. Many years later I became interested in watches and wanted to buy my first "big" one, and it was an Omega Aqua Terra. I have a two watch collection now, and I'll keep both, but the Omega is definitely the special one.
A two watch collection sounds great. The Aqua Terra is a perfect watch. What is your other watch, if you don't mind me asking?
@@muatao9943 A Bremont Solo 37. I made a short for that watch because you don't see it much.
@@mbell7498I just checked your short on it and have to say very nice watch
AT...cool cool watch....pity the current pricing has gone crazy
The Glycine Airman means the world to me-it's the one watch I'd choose, given to me by my dad (Vietnam-War-refugee), for my high school graduation.
A FINE piece! I have a Contemporary Purist, black PVD Purist, and tomorrow getting a "Noon", which is a new version of the original "DC-4" model Glycine Airman is really special, a real unicorn of a watch, with NOTHING like it around, and no homages made! A piece with real history, still made!
Omega Aquaterra. Tough enough for adventure, stylish enough for formal, but without being flashy.
Insert slow hand clap here!
LOVE IT, thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Agreed.. love my 15,000 gauss 'bumblebee '. Just had the polished centre links brushed to 'tonedown' the bling, now it's perfect for me.
They're too flashy nowadays.
I've worn my Rolex GMT Master 2 Coke for over 2 decades and was happy with it. Then Corona came and I started watching TGVs VDOs. Now I own 36 watches... thank you TGV... ;-
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Out of curiosity in context of this episode. If you had to go back now to only 1 watch, would it be the GMT Master again? Or did you find yourself in something else by now?
lolz !!! :D :D :D
@@MrFloRolf I think it would be the GMT. But I would miss my Willard, the Arnie, the Yema Superman, my SKXs and of course the mighty Flighty. And the Squale, and the Panerai and the Monster and my beloved Lorier and the Pogue and...
Back in 1997 I bought a coke gmt for £1850. But in 2010 I had to sell due to work and mortgage payment but it kept me in my. House until I sold in 2021. Now have a 2015 sdk 4000. Which is my only watch now and I do like it a lot
The cut scene of Marc's face where TGV is going off on the art of Florence is priceless.
I thought maybe Marc appearing on Teddy’s channel might spell the end of these excellent TGV/Marc collabs. But all seems well, as here he is…😁👍
My bronze Glycine Combat Sub. Brown dial, gilt hands, red surround at the lume pip, awesome leather strap, I absolutely love this watch. It’s simple, elegant, tough, thin and comfortable.
Just spent a week in Florence. It was wonderful -- and you're right about the smell. I kept going on about it and my friends couldn't understand what I was talking about! Thanks for convincing me I'm not losing it!!
🙏🙏🙏 So happy to hear that.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Rolex fanboy here, strapped on a Omega Seamaster Professional 300m white dial on rubber and haven't touched my Rolex in over a year.
Same for me. After buying it I sold my Submariner and the Panerai lives in the safe.
Bought a Seamaster professional back in 2015. Wore it once in water and it flooded. My Submariner 14060m been under water soo many times I lost count
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@@lonewolfemcquade8133 Gotta screw down that crown 👑 😆
@@lonewolfemcquade8133I read a comment somewhere about Rolex fanboys always Trolling Omega posts.
Grand Seiko SBGX263. Perfect size, timeless style, superb accuracy.
Same
I had mine for a year and two weeks and it has only gained 4 seconds! I can't fault it.
Somehow I just realized that TGV, Marc & Russel (from MWC) are just like the trios from the old TOP GEAR show. TGV is so passionate and sentimental just like Richard Hammond, Marc is so technical and scientific just like James May, and Russel is a bit crazy & funny just like Jeremy Clarkson.
I agree, We should start a petition to get them together for on a regular show!
Casio G-Shock GWM5610-1
God tier watch
If only one then indeed this, next any other square G, next any other digital G, next any other G including analog G, next .... there is no next only one watch.
That would be the first and probably last watch that I would replace should my entire collection be destroyed.
Great choice! I've got one, and I almost chose it because I find myself wearing it all the time. However, it won't do dressy attire, so I went with a midsized diver instead.
If I could own only one watch, it would be the new soulless pair watch. It tells the time simultaneously in London, Paris, Milan, Monte Carlo, and Gstaad.
For real, that commercial comes up at least twice in every video I watch.
Hahaha! Same!!!!
FYI, the quartz Navitimer was Patrick Swayze's watch in his most epic role as Bodhi (the Bodhizattva) in Point Break 🏄♂️ "Little hand says it's time to rock and roll!" Absolute masterpiece
"Aint it cool?!" Aerospace Broken Arrow deep cut if you know the channel 😉🙏
I will certainly check it out, thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Aka the Breitling Pluton. That was Breitling's version of the Chronosport UDT Sea quartz Aka The Rambo watch. Patrick Swayze always wore cool watches. Even in Roadhouse he wore a awesome Tag Heuer 3000series chronograph but he was mainly a Rolex guy in real life. Patrick Swayze checked out way too soon. RIP
I’m with Marc 100% on the Squale. A watch I bought solely on the inspiration from this fine channel, and a brand I have proudly inspired others to buy.
Bravo on another great show, thank you both. Onward and upward 👏
Blue Pelagos 42 is my daily and if it weren’t for a few G-Shocks it would be my one and only.
Me too only it shares equal time with a Panerai 682, the only similarity being they are both dive watches.
My one watch is my Islander Manhasset my cousin bought for me as a gift !👍🏻
That was lots of fun . It's always great seeing you two together
Love you and Marcs' unique perspectives, always a joy watching enthusiasts in their element. Thanks for the vid man, subbed!
Great to see you two for sure! 👍
Omega Seamaster 300m. Blue dial and bezel on a bracelet. But I'd still need a beater. 😄
Great video once again!
Love these get togethers with Marc.
Omega for me. Nice watch but not too pretentious.
I remember buying my SKX007 from Mark and he didn't ship to Romania. He opened the option so I can be able to (hopefully not just for me)
My grandparents are from Italy, I've been there several times. And Fierenza is also my favorite city. I love Italian motorcycles & recently thought I should have an Italian watch to go with my bikes. First Panerai, 44mm, sandwich dial, manual wind, exhibition case back, 2-hand watch. It looked so big and weird! Totally different from watches I typically wear. But, it is now the watch I wear the most. Recently one of my clients surprised me: He gifted me a ceramic Radiomir. A black seal pig dial. I'm fully committed now :) Great episode!
Excellent topic and discussion as always! So I have a plethora of chronographs (both vintage and modern), some of which are divers, as well as some diving GMT's and some straight divers (like the infamous SKX). I'm not sure if the "one watch" for me actually exists- but I can imagine it. 1. It must be dive capable as I love being underwater. 2. It must have some sort of rotating bezel as this is very useful as a timing device. 2 and a half. That bezel must be fully lumed. 3. I would go for the GMT function over the chrono function as I do travel a bit and have a daughter in Japan. 4. I would prefer a light blue dial and a RED date. 5. It needs to be at least 42mm so I can appreciate it with my eyes (as well as the fact that the bigger pieces do look better on me). So effectively I would be going for a 42+mm version (homage) of a GMT Master with all of the above mentioned features. My second favourite watch (which is one of most least expensive pieces) is the closest piece to this. It's a 41mm 300M homage to the GMT Master. Full on lume monster and yes it comes underwater with me. The only things boxes that it doesn't tick are is the lack of a light blue dial and red date and its dub 42mm. But it packs a HUGE bang for bucks and lots of fun for so little money. Another option I would consider (despite it being quartz) is that beautiful white and blue Seiko Flightie on Mark's left wrist. Reasons- a. Chrono, Alarm and GMT all in one in anologue display. b. It's a Flightie ! Say no more!
I have about 25 watches including a few 'premium' ones, but my absolute favourite is the Casio AQ-S810W-3AVDF (AD175)
I would say the omega seamaster, Brosnan era
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I can't deny, I stalk them on ebay weekly. I have no need for one!!!
😅😅😅 Thank you, top choice.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentryme too, although its daily for me, lol
Y’all two are awesome. Don’t ever stop making these.
Oh, more Hugo. 😂
Great topic. For a Swiss 1K everyday watch, I'd be tempted to pick the Squale 1521 50 Atmos; for an expensive everyday Seiko, the SLA017.
Another well put together video from TGV and Mark. I am currently wearing a Squale 1545. Trying to make it my everyday. Yet I seem to go to my Casio square for work.
Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 11, absolute icon of a watch. The crown on the left side of the case is actually cool, because i am a lefty and i wear watches on my right arm.
I mentioned the Heuer Monaco calibre 11 in my comment. It's my favorite chronograph of all time. Just recently added one to the collection. It's a lifer in the collection It's just soo polarizing and iconic. A work of art
Finally. I look forward to these episodes
Thank you, that deeply inspires me. I wish I could do more, unfortunately work always takes my time away form YT, more hopefully soon!
Best regards,
TGV
Just bought a watch as a gift for a friend from Marc's company. Great service! Great sale price - couldn't say no! Kudos to your marketing department, Marc! I have a Panerai PAM 1048 on the original brown leather with a deployant clasp (40 mm watch for my 175 mm wrist). That might be my favorite - it is certainly the most expensive one I have. Great vid. Keep at it!
Tristano, you and Marc collaborate so well together with your videos/shows and watch design projects. You have great chemistry, the engineer and the romantic artist and produce knowledgeable and compelling content together. Great work Tristano and Marc.
It's always a good day when these two are together 👌
I love when you guys do videos together!
I couldn’t do just 1 watch. I’m too obsessed.
vacheron constantin - Overseas gold w/ blue dial
The two best dudes in the watch game. I love TGV's self deprecating sense of humor with the Marc listening to art talk bit.
Big thumbs up for the Get Carter movie poster in the background.
This question is impossible! I've had Omega Speedy, Aqua Terra, op36, iwc mark...cwc , Hamilton... the search for the one watch is just endless! I've narrowed it down to something fieldy/ pilot, and around 36-38mm, but not an Explorer... no idea at this point
I always depart from these videos feeling just a bit more sophisticated. Bravo.
Casio Data Bank, perhaps CD-401. Most think it's weird and nerdy, but loved by the weird and nerdy.
IWC Timezoner. Awesome video as always!
Very cool and different choice. LOVE IT.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
A fun episode, and one where your knowledge of Italian culture lifts it above the norm. You’re on a roll!
Love these vids can't wait to see the squale (next on my list !)
Bill Haders "doppelganger" right there.
Chronofactum Squale 1521 Squalo Bianco Special Edition - Blasted Case. It's another Urban Gentry suggestion that I ordered, and never looked back. My first being a Seiko solar Tuna. For me, the Squale 1521 checks so many boxes. I just love the dial face and overall look of the watch. The blasted case is the chefs kiss. The fact it's a one off of a classic design from Squale, sets it one step apart in the 1521 line. Thanks again to Urban Gentry for the suggestion.
I remember getting my first luxury looking watch thanks to this channel, I still have it -its a good invicta but looking forward for more stylish watches for the collection 😁
I got my first watch, after getting back into watches, because of this channel, a Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38mm.
Mark jumps out of the bag of chips😂
Bulova icon with the precisionist movement
where is the Rangemaster 2?? **Spongebob without any water in Sandy Cheeks Bubble** I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEED IT
What a tough question. I looked through my collection and settled on my Seiko SSH003J Astron. As much as I wished a mechanical movement would have fit the bill, the premise of only having one watch suggests a set & forget do-everything instrument. The Astron fulfills that criteria for me. Thank goodness we don't live in that imaginary dystopian world currently!
I love these collaborations with Marc. For me it would be my Seamaster Chronograph as it would probably go on longer than even a Citizen which would eventually need to have the capacitor replaced.
I see Marc rocking the RMM, I'll have to get you a picture of mine.
Entertaining as always, you've brightened my day up today 👍🏻
A great episode, thank you TGV and Marc! 😊 I would choose the Casioak G Shock Bluetooth/Solar version GA-B2100-1A. It's durable, 200 m water resistant, solar powered, connected via Bluetooth for super accurate timing and has the basic functions of a watch, timer, alarm, stopwatch, etc, ohh and it's AnaDigi ! Can be worn as a dress, sport, casual or smart , with easily adjustable straps.
Marc visited Teddy! Such unfaithfull lad. So that blue Squale brought you 2 together 10 year ago, and now Marc is doing this naughty thing. Squale again, epic watch. Usually it's already at 7 years with couples
I guess it would be my Skyfall Aqua Terra. It wraps a bunch of Omega design language and movement evolution into a versatile and wearable package. It’s a satisfying watch that I never tire of wearing.
If I could only keep one it'd have to be my Reverso Tribute blue (It was bought in memory of my late mother, and I had the case-back engraved and personalised by JLC. So it stays, no matter what...)
TGV, this was a fun thought experiment and so hard to arrive at an answer with all the amazing watches available to choose from...but we can day dream about each being our one-and-done. Great to hear you share how your time in Florence was so meaningful to you. Pure class as always - O&U
My "one and done" is the Tudor BB monochrome. Pictures do not do it justice. Affordable, sporty, and when it comes to dressy black is always in style.
Perfect timing, been trying to tell myself all week to go to one watch - it never sticks but I keep thinking about it
Speedy for me, you can change the bracelets for novelty effect, or world timer just beautiful to stare at
DYNAMIC DUO ! Same watch time - Same watch channel !!
Nice one!!!
For variety, SEIKO!!!!
100% agreed. People behind a company can ruin an otherwise cool watch for me.
I want to be compelled by all aspects because these are luxury goods, not necessary goods.
If something about it bothers me, I simply don't need it.
I'd rather find something I can connect with 100%.
Thank you for another great video. Now I have to put my Squale 1521 back on my wrist ;).
👏👏👏👏 Always a pleasure, thank you my fellow Squalista!
Best regards,
TGV
Flying back to the US from Europe today, T. Thanks to you both for providing me with the best in flight entertainment!
loved mark's teddy baldasarre video 💯 one and done watch would be GMT master 2
Still loving my Omega 2254.50 and g-shock beater, peak bond.
Great conversation! The topic around the connection of watch with history/ppl/the company etc... was really interesting. I used to be like Marc and quite logical decision making and I'm more like TGV as I get older. I feel like I'm almost in middle but leaning towards TGV and the brand, ppl, history connection with watches. Thanks for the insights and guiding my personal reflections! =)
First gen aqua terra railmaster in 36mm I think for me.
Timeless design and amazing proportions.
Everyone complains about the bracelet and clasp but I find it the most comfortable bracelet I've ever worn.
Awesome video by watch youtube's most wholesome duo, cheers!
My current one watch is the Cartier Santos Galbée 2319. I wear it daily and love everything about it. The only thing I wish was different was the waterproofness.
For me my one and done would be the Omega Railmaster silver face on bracelet. Out of all the watches I've worn it is the best allrounder hands down.
One watch? Can Marc even wear one watch at a time? Lol
Great show concept with wonderful banter and friendship.
that mark guy is poping up everywhere... nice one tgv colab kalle slaap pls!!! love the pana!!
The SKX015 was made and it definitely has a blue hue on the dial. I found one after a while of searching. I have a video comparing it to my SKX013. I even collected the orange SKX017 the counterpart of the SKX011. Great to see you both as always. 👍
Agreed - I had one. Completely different dial colour vs the SKX013. No ways it was a mod since I got it from the person that bought it new.
Definitely Montblanc 1858 with Minerva movement. Those are underrated vs what they offer. Summarising, a niche watch that delights.
Seiko 1959 Alpinist SPB245J1 more classy looking than a Rolex explorer, would be my one watch.
Marc from Long Island watch is a legend!
MarC and Done;)! Good job, Sir TGV!
16710 GMT: you get three bezel options; it's elegant and durable. A classic
This! Wearing mine right now. I have all 3 inserts and both bracelets. It’s like 6 watches in one.
TGV = Romantic and nostalgic Marc=pragmatic and capitalistic. Simple as that.. Both awesome.
Congratulations for this superb personal sharing
I follow both of you from Mexico and really enjoy all your profesional and entertaining reviews !
In my case ,,im all the way paneristi boy , my pick will be the PAN233 8 day PR ( With the Dot instead the am on indicator ) with the first PAN in-house movement P.2002 also bought it at the panerai historical boutique in piazza duomo in 2008 ( first production year )
As you both do, I have a nice collection from different brands and types but this one because of the wonderful movement , the power reserve linear indicator , a week + autonomy , a true GMT , the brand history and the sentimental value ( purchased during my honeymoon ) make me feel like wearing a Ferrari in my wrist,,and therefore this always will be the last standing piece in my troop
Kind regards from 😎 Cancun
TGV and Teddy in one day? Marc is like one of those experts that shows up on all the news networks 😅
Well done gents!
Interesting tandem show as always.
Casio G-Shock GW-M5610 ❤
The watch I own, that its the most "me" is my Nomos Blaugold Neomatik 35mm - so that would be my one watch. Its also got some engravings that means a lot to me. Btw, that Panerai suits you perfectly! Great video with you two, as always. You guys really relight my love of watches.
I totally agree with Mark.. whenever I travel with only one watch, it is the 1521 classic on rubber! Not bad, considering I thought I made a mistake when I ordered it!.. classic looks with a very bright, legible dial!
I have the same watch as Marc, white dial flight master which was my grail watch.
I have a few others but that’s the one I grab and it always makes me smile
Great discussion gentleman, it would indeed be a horrible world if we could only have one watch. TGV, I’m surprised that you didn’t mention your personal Squale design. The answer to this question for me ties to the settings the watch needs to work in, like Marc discussed. Of the watches I own it would be my bronze Yema with the merlot bezel.
I like this idea of a "one and done" watch, I need to give this some deep thought to reduce my collection. This doesn't mean one and done forever as Mark said "variety is the spice of life" but it certainly is worth thinking about as it would allow ownership of one far superior (or expensive) watch rather than several not quite as good, perhaps wearing until one tires of it then move on to the next dream watch . Perhaps we are all getting blinded by collecting and perhaps for some we should focus in. Onwards and upwards
*"daily driver"* always nice to have.