Talking Watches With Gary Shteyngart

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  • Опубліковано 13 лют 2019
  • Gary Shteyngart is well known to the HODINKEE community for a reason. He's a watch collector and watch enthusiast, certainly, but he's also a world-famous, award-winning novelist who's written about watches and watch collecting, and about what watches can mean to us in a larger context. He's done so for publications like the New Yorker, in "Confessions Of A Watch Geek," and more recently in his latest novel, Lake Success, which chronicles the journey across America of a man seeking to escape his family, his imploding career, and all the trappings of success that define him - pretty much everything, in fact, except for his small collection of hand-picked wristwatches, which he brings along for a very long, crazy ride.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 419

  • @TeddyBaldassarre
    @TeddyBaldassarre 5 років тому +816

    Nomos and Junghans in a talking watches episode? I never thought I would see the day. Great episode!

    • @davidr9972
      @davidr9972 5 років тому +9

      it was nice for a change Teddy! This was a good episode indeed!

    • @watchandspray
      @watchandspray 5 років тому +11

      That Lange tho!

    • @ginyamaguchi1421
      @ginyamaguchi1421 5 років тому +10

      Ahhh... baldass! My favourite youtuber after archieluxury

    • @watchandspray
      @watchandspray 5 років тому

      LEL

    • @DMBVR4
      @DMBVR4 5 років тому +1

      I'm glad you noticed Teddy! I was about to link you to this video lol

  • @thumperjdm
    @thumperjdm 5 років тому +73

    This is so much better than all of those, "Yeah, I'm rich so I just bought this $80K Patek, and this $40K AP, and this..."

  • @tmrh1546
    @tmrh1546 5 років тому +181

    Personally, I think this is best collection in the history of talking watches.

  • @JibyJab
    @JibyJab 5 років тому +71

    This is the first time I could see myself owning every watch in the episode.

  • @scuba453
    @scuba453 5 років тому +335

    That's what I call a watch collection of a watch lover - unlike the trophy collections of so many rich ppl.

    • @wengjai
      @wengjai 5 років тому +6

      haters gonna hate

    • @themagnificent2353
      @themagnificent2353 4 роки тому +1

      scuba453 So true !

    • @tytytyme33
      @tytytyme33 4 роки тому

      alcoholic syndrome

    • @TS-qu8nv
      @TS-qu8nv 4 роки тому +5

      Depends I’m not rich don’t make 100k annually and own 7 rolex 5 sport 1 vintage and one date just two tone. Just patience will get you where u want to be

  • @gtmasterii9074
    @gtmasterii9074 5 років тому +183

    Possibly the best ever episode. Certainly up there.

  • @lucioledizerot196
    @lucioledizerot196 5 років тому +201

    Jack was the perfect interviewer for this interviewee.

    • @LesterLovesWatches
      @LesterLovesWatches 5 років тому +1

      Luciole Dizerot Wholeheartedly agree.

    • @lucioledizerot196
      @lucioledizerot196 5 років тому +19

      @@RICHIELUXURY I was talking about personalities, not materialistic properties

    • @ianmedium
      @ianmedium 5 років тому +5

      Luciole Dizerot I wish they would ban this joker from the comments, it’s obvious he is that odious Antipodean. And I agree, the perfect person to interview him, this is one of my favourite episodes.

    • @ianmedium
      @ianmedium 5 років тому +4

      RICHIE LUXURY rubbish, what a sad pathetic life one would be leading if that was the case!

    • @lucioledizerot196
      @lucioledizerot196 5 років тому +3

      @@RICHIELUXURY true, but a higher price doesn't mean a better personality, contrary to what you seem to believe

  • @suldjantsan2417
    @suldjantsan2417 2 роки тому +11

    This particular episode with Gary Shteyngart is my favorite episode of talking watches. As an young collector, truly enjoyed watching it

  • @katshoulders4576
    @katshoulders4576 5 років тому +74

    This might be one of my favorite episodes of talking watches. And going into it, had no idea who Gary was. Nice and diverse collection and very well done interview. I was thoroughly entertained.

    • @jeep2221
      @jeep2221 4 роки тому

      HUGE fan of your IG and Podcast, keep up your good work! And hope to see you on Talking Watches somedays.

  • @stardust4711
    @stardust4711 5 років тому +186

    Great collection
    Way better than the standard Rolex/Patek collections

    • @maxmeier532
      @maxmeier532 5 років тому +7

      to be fair, he has 2 Rolex, a PP and a Lange and Söhne. And the rest isnt "out there". Very basic but known watch brands.

    • @TekaDon
      @TekaDon 5 років тому +1

      RICHIE LUXURY Nope

  • @jacksonk75k95
    @jacksonk75k95 5 років тому +69

    Junghans to Lange and patek. Great collection

  • @MrAnthonyBila
    @MrAnthonyBila 5 років тому +29

    An extremely underrated episode and collection, a greatly well thought out but also emotionally weighted collection. Bravo.

  • @stephenwalsh1844
    @stephenwalsh1844 4 роки тому +8

    Aesthetically, one of my favorite collections on talking watches. Purity and minimalism.

  • @prowler13prowler
    @prowler13prowler 4 роки тому +1

    The episode started great...Junghans, Nomos, ALS...but then went down the familiar Rolex and PP route. Thankfully, the references were tastefull and were connected to the entire collection, they were not just "added investiments" or "see what I can get". The Universal Geneve at the end was both a surprise and a delight to see. Great episode if not one of the best in the series.

  • @SpaghettiKillah
    @SpaghettiKillah 5 років тому +54

    This guy is a great watch nerd and a smart man! Love his collection 🤙🏻 great choice Hodinkee

  • @nadzmiharon9073
    @nadzmiharon9073 2 роки тому +4

    As someone who has small wrist and really into small and vintage looking, this is the type of collection I want to grow into. Great episode and I wish Hodinkee are able to find more guests like Gary

  • @Tone_Jammer
    @Tone_Jammer 4 роки тому +5

    Great collection. Very classy. Guy loves every single one of those pieces, and it shows. Best part: HE DOESN'T MENTION VALUE OR INVESTMENT POTENTIAL ONCE!!!

  • @LesterLovesWatches
    @LesterLovesWatches 5 років тому +6

    Thank you Gary for showing us your watches and giving us a glimpse of one of your passions.

  • @josephwoods421
    @josephwoods421 2 роки тому +4

    This is one of my favorite episodes. It’s hard to describe why but I love it.

  • @patrick_jane2164
    @patrick_jane2164 5 років тому +11

    one of the best episodes and collections ever

  • @federhaus3224
    @federhaus3224 3 роки тому +3

    Just came back to this episode... it's so relaxed... calms me down and giving me a nice mood. And I think, I need to have a drink right now. 🥃

  • @federhaus3224
    @federhaus3224 5 років тому +59

    Great episode. Thank you guys 🤗

    • @DrExeCelticHeroes
      @DrExeCelticHeroes 5 років тому +2

      Klar das man andere bekannte uhren geeks hier finded :D

  • @scotts1409
    @scotts1409 5 років тому +12

    Such a strong narrative- you can tell he's a great writer.

  • @SuperWhofan1
    @SuperWhofan1 5 років тому +7

    Gary is the best! Knowledgeable without being pretentious

  • @Jgom42
    @Jgom42 4 роки тому +1

    Watched this multiple times! Most relatable talking watches yet, My favorite!

  • @PreeyenMistry
    @PreeyenMistry 5 років тому +28

    Loved this video, his collection is super cool!

  • @motionprocess
    @motionprocess 5 років тому +4

    This episode brought a smile to my face.

  • @bllazzin
    @bllazzin 2 роки тому

    Can't believe I've just founded this video NOW! Very fun to watch these two talking, as witty and knowledgeable as it gets, love it!

  • @MediumWell1
    @MediumWell1 5 років тому +1

    I love this whole Talking Watches series, and I think this is the one episode where I like -- or even love -- almost every single watch in the collection. Just awesome.

  • @aryamansinha9309
    @aryamansinha9309 5 років тому +19

    He is a true Watch Nerd! Love him

  • @slashd0t
    @slashd0t 5 років тому +2

    Great Talking Watches, as usual! Love that the interviewer let’s the person speak and really let their personality shine through .. Can’t wait for the next one!

  • @jeanlefranc3817
    @jeanlefranc3817 5 років тому

    One of the best five Talking Watches. Thank you Hodinkee.

  • @gadd10
    @gadd10 5 років тому +29

    This is the collection that matches my tastes closer than any I've seen.

    • @JElkington
      @JElkington 5 років тому +2

      Likewise.

    • @Lanchoooo
      @Lanchoooo 5 років тому +1

      Thinking the same thing.... out of all the videos I’ve watched thus far, this is the first collection I would not a single piece!

    • @ilikespacedinosaurs
      @ilikespacedinosaurs 2 роки тому +1

      This kind of aesthetic is why I'm into watches

  • @DMBVR4
    @DMBVR4 5 років тому +1

    This was one of the best episodes of TW yet. Straight to the point, clear focus on the watches, and entertaining.

  • @pattprod
    @pattprod 2 роки тому

    One of the best Talking Watches of all time.

  • @edccoefficient8032
    @edccoefficient8032 5 років тому +1

    It’s awesome to hear an enthusiast expressing his emotions on how a particular watch makes him feel, you don’t see that too often.

  • @garrettjanssen7683
    @garrettjanssen7683 5 років тому +1

    My sophomore year of college, Gary Shteyngart came to give creative writing workshop sessions to the senior writers. Being a sophomore grappling the basics of creative writing, the best I could do was attend his reading of "Super Sad True Love Story." The writing was like the man: incisive, funny, unadorned, and a tad flippant. Some time later, I came across his New Yorker article discussing his journey into watch collecting and his relationship with Hodinkee. This video feels like the warm hum of finishing a book I've read a dozen times. Thank you

  • @martyvenida
    @martyvenida 5 років тому

    What a lovely collection. Gary is a real stand up and down to earth guy. I especially love how he just injects humour to everything so seamlessly. Truly amazing episode!

  • @edgarmora2629
    @edgarmora2629 5 років тому

    One of the best talking watches EVER!!! Loved it!!!

  • @nursultantulyakbay7070
    @nursultantulyakbay7070 4 роки тому +2

    One of my favourite episodes.

  • @Robert.Dickson
    @Robert.Dickson 5 років тому +3

    ‘I want the watch to be about the watch’
    Fantastic!
    Great video.

  • @neilziesing7761
    @neilziesing7761 5 років тому

    So enjoyable! Thank you Jack and Gary!

  • @rogerparis
    @rogerparis 5 років тому +1

    That was just so great I didn’t want it to end. Kudos to you both for creating such an exceptionally entertaining episode. Thank you.

  • @vintageboy8730
    @vintageboy8730 5 років тому

    Thank You Gary And Hodinkee For Sharing you guys started my day with my coffee and my passion of watches

  • @alexandermarquardt597
    @alexandermarquardt597 5 років тому +8

    This is such a likeable guy, and its a great interview, nice.

  • @LouisVuittonPrince
    @LouisVuittonPrince 3 роки тому +1

    This felt like a watch collection. Unlike many that come across as I have money let me flex and then find reasons to justify. This was intellectual, reflective and humorous..

  • @staffansvahn
    @staffansvahn 5 років тому +3

    That was very enjoyable. Thank you for posting.
    Best wishes

  • @markski7725
    @markski7725 3 роки тому

    Best one yet! And I just learned the "country tradition." Something to live by! The expression on his face just before he takes a sip is priceless.

  • @Anthonyvo
    @Anthonyvo 5 років тому +2

    One of the most fascinating interviews to date. Well done!

  • @batmanarkham5120
    @batmanarkham5120 5 років тому +1

    Such a well spoken person. Great video and a great collection

  • @para_bellum_1984
    @para_bellum_1984 5 років тому

    Awesome sense of humor, superb collection. Much respect.

  • @1114gabby
    @1114gabby 3 роки тому

    Fantastic and thoughtful collection. A true watch collector, and not just someone who has expensive watches. Love the Universal Geneve. Love this episode...makes you wanna be there just to talk with him!

  • @christianebert8086
    @christianebert8086 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful conversation! I also fell in love the "Magic 4" on the dial of the Max Bill Junghans many, many years ago until I bought one in 2018. And now it really struck me as Gary at 1:35 is mentioning exactly the same admiration for the 4 - we are kind of soul brothers ..... Greetings from Germany

  • @johnywirawan6041
    @johnywirawan6041 5 років тому

    This, my friend, is the best talking watches episode i ever watched. Period.
    The connection with other human being. Oh Jack you are the best.

  • @ClassicalProtestant
    @ClassicalProtestant 4 роки тому

    Revisiting this episode...in short, great interview and a wonderful & thoughtful collection

  • @vincenttio9718
    @vincenttio9718 5 років тому

    Amazing episode. Great collection and I love how Gary focuses on understated pieces but also a diverse set of brands.

  • @erichlawrence4142
    @erichlawrence4142 5 років тому +1

    I like this one a lot! Such an obtainable collection that fits this mans style. You have to love and appreciate.

  • @jikemenkins7098
    @jikemenkins7098 5 років тому +4

    WOW... absolutely spot-on collection. Precisely my taste.

  • @dlterm
    @dlterm 5 років тому

    Love this guy! "Lake Success" was a thoroughly enjoyable and easy read.

  • @YY-nd8lz
    @YY-nd8lz 3 роки тому

    One of the best "Talking watches" ever.

  • @paulbelopolsky7460
    @paulbelopolsky7460 5 років тому

    Fantastic video. Love Gary Shteyngart’s writing and his watch collection. Especially love the last piece, which happens to be the one I just got.

  • @mrandmrswheels1142
    @mrandmrswheels1142 4 роки тому

    What a great fun video and excellent collection, lovely chap too

  • @edjack1993
    @edjack1993 Рік тому

    This is one of my favourites. Very entertaining!

  • @shuiguigmt890
    @shuiguigmt890 Рік тому

    One of the best and most genuine watch collections.

  • @justinszabo5205
    @justinszabo5205 5 років тому +1

    Loved this episode. Well done all involved!

  • @DaveMGmovies
    @DaveMGmovies 3 роки тому

    What a fabulously refined collection from an entertaining man. I earn a living from words too so I loved Gary's terms of expression and literary humour.

  • @Freco1967
    @Freco1967 5 років тому

    Never have I seen a watch collection where I liked every single piece. What a wonderful collection!

  • @jimscopa8685
    @jimscopa8685 5 років тому

    Outstanding! Thanks guys.

  • @calebbutton1939
    @calebbutton1939 5 років тому

    This has to be one of the best "Talking Watches" episodes to date.

  • @31276965lmm
    @31276965lmm 5 років тому +1

    One the best yet... lovely to see the Universal at the end

  • @threehander
    @threehander 3 роки тому

    By far my favourite episode!

  • @nguyenman651
    @nguyenman651 5 років тому

    how beautiful and elegant this collection is. This is the one talking watch that I actually feel close and familiar to my world...what a taste

  • @richieoakley3215
    @richieoakley3215 3 роки тому

    This is a simply class collection. Superb choices.

  • @rodsalvador3608
    @rodsalvador3608 4 роки тому

    Gary's piece in the New Yorker got me started watch collecting. Very cool. May everyone here live an interesting life in good health.

  • @grale78
    @grale78 5 років тому +1

    Please, more guests like Mr. Gary.

  • @lknvndr
    @lknvndr 4 роки тому +3

    that f u energy in the end really touch my heart

  • @mikapeltola1657
    @mikapeltola1657 5 років тому

    Fantastic episode with a wonderful author. Well done!

  • @Spectrumpicture
    @Spectrumpicture 5 років тому +18

    Neuromancer is one of the most influential science fiction novels of all time. If you havent read it, and you're into Blade Runner / The Matrix, this is the book for you.

  • @jamescook1398
    @jamescook1398 Рік тому

    My personal favourite collection on Talking Watches.

  • @museachina
    @museachina 2 роки тому

    Great….the conversation is excellent. Something you can watch and watch for next ten or twenty years and discover things in life.

  • @albyssimo
    @albyssimo 5 років тому

    Incredible! Great! Thanks!!!

  • @tyjohn4779
    @tyjohn4779 5 років тому +1

    Lake Success was a good listen. I recommend the audiobook because the two narrators were phenomenal.
    ***
    This episode epitomizes about half of what I aspire to in life: An upstate Ny country house, a storied watch collection, and a bookshelf full of books.
    Really appreciate Gary sharing his collection with us.

  • @epvtrinidad
    @epvtrinidad 5 років тому

    Excellent episode. Probably the most understated collection on Talking Watches, but from a very colorful personality. Perfect ending watch too. I enjoyed this one with more laughs than the usual TW. Thank you!

  • @MlkePortnoy
    @MlkePortnoy Рік тому

    favourite talking watches! Gary is such an interesting collector, writer and human!

  • @darinfinnson2447
    @darinfinnson2447 4 роки тому

    Brilliant! Simply brilliant.

  • @RyanWilliams-os6xw
    @RyanWilliams-os6xw 5 років тому

    Great episode. I really hope more episodes will come.

  • @vidung1234
    @vidung1234 5 років тому

    I remember reading Shteygart's writings, the exact story shown in the beginning of the video. I remember the sentimental feeling in each of his word.

  • @sebisaflyingcow
    @sebisaflyingcow 4 роки тому

    My favourite TW. So distilled and so meaningful. Great taste.

  • @greensmoke4207
    @greensmoke4207 5 років тому +1

    very nice episode... that is a true watch collector.

  • @mikemush9741
    @mikemush9741 5 років тому +6

    Just a fantastic video Jack. I love the Talking Watches videos in general, but I think this was the best yet! Gary was delightfully interesting. That Lange Saxonia, 1016 Explorer and vintage GMT. Wow. Classy trio of watches right there and really all you'd ever need. I think I'll pick up one of Gary's books. Any suggestions?

  • @jiahangsu8316
    @jiahangsu8316 3 роки тому

    possibly one of my favorite collection on talking watches!

  • @theblackbayexplorer5026
    @theblackbayexplorer5026 5 років тому

    wow he has pulled together a heck of a collection in just a few years. great episode

  • @richardmyers4262
    @richardmyers4262 5 років тому

    Top chat. That's my kind of collection! 👍

  • @steenfraosterbro3268
    @steenfraosterbro3268 Рік тому

    Not being from the states and thereby not knowing the guests most of the time, I have yet to meet someone not interesting and likeable. I truly enjoy this set up.

  • @danielithier490
    @danielithier490 5 років тому

    Please make more of these episodes! They are great! In addition, consider reaching out to athletes or music artists that the youth may actually recognize. Maybe also some 'talking watches' episodes with previous guests to see where their collection has changed.

  • @soungbum
    @soungbum 5 років тому

    Not about watch, but about ways of seeing. Great job Hodinkee.

  • @spencerfarrow2963
    @spencerfarrow2963 5 років тому

    Such a cool collection. I like that albeit a unique and well curated collection that reflects his character, it’s in the realm of affordability of many of your viewers. It allows me to appreciate and aspire when it is a collection that is not orders of magnitude out of reach.

  • @poetryonplastic
    @poetryonplastic 5 років тому

    Out of every talking watches episode I have ever watched, this is the collection that fits the most with my personal taste.

  • @sylpascale7673
    @sylpascale7673 5 років тому +1

    Interesting collection, almost all dials very clean and uncluttered.

  • @dineshvishwakarma922
    @dineshvishwakarma922 5 років тому

    Finally ..... Waited so long for this ... Please make one episode Daily !!