100% agree on closure statement. For personal collections, You should buy what you like and not just caring about “value” in the future. Great video man!!
Exactly... Even though I'm not a big fan of Eric's style of collecting (20 watches from one line up, from different periods) BUT we share the passion for watches and not for money and so I can respect this collection!
I bought my first rolex 16750 back in 2016 for under retail....with all the hype today my buddies all say "why don't you sell it"......They don't get it, i didn't buy the watch to flip, i bought the watch because I love it. It has nothing to do with the price and everything to do with the story. The watch becomes a mechanical part of you that lives forever. Something that really isn't available in todays throwaway society. Great collection Eric, thanks for sharing. I hope to add a matte dial sub or GMT one day as well
Agree, you have to love your collection, having the collection appreciate is a plus but not necessarily the goal. I have personally never sold any of my collections, I give watches to friends a lot, it is my way of promoting the art of watch collecting.
Love the video and showing how great vintage is. The new collectors don't know what their missing out on these vintage pieces. Buying a modern sport at retail is all about making instant money and those types of collectors aren't true watch enthusiasts.
I was going to say something snarky but after watching the video I see you really care about those watches in an emotional way. Good for you that you appreciate them in a way that is beyond just value.
Yep couldn't agree more Eric. My thing is 1960s pieces because that was when I was a kid, and it needs to be loud ones - Heuer, Speedy, Sub, GMT, Seamaster300. And when I wear these, the childhood memories and nostalgia rushes are strong and powerful. Impossible with a 2023 piece. Modern ones are for actual swimming etc.
Leave it to Eric to have "heavy hitters" even when he's talking about vintage... A beautiful collection and much more enjoyable than hearing about how much over MSRP they are.
My favorite video on your channel. I think that this really shows your passion for watch collection and what this is really about. Love the stories of your watches and I think that is a beautiful collection. Best regards from Mexico
You said it that the vintage or near vintage Rolex have a way of charming you. I've started paying more attention to your channel after I saw you recently state that retail buyers aren't paying the crazy ask prices you see today for watches like the panda ceramic Daytona. I appreciated the frank and honest commentary.
Got 3/4 through thinking, "It's so refreshing that Watch Eric did not mention values," and then he mentions he did not mention the values. Thanks for sharing, Eric, and for keeping the passion over profits in watches alive.
This video is crazy inspiring! You really love what you do and it shows. Only someone passionate about watches can put together this kind of collection 💯🔥
You know, when I first started watching your vids I was put off - I saw you as a Miami flexer, and I consider watch dealer/flexers as a scourge on the watch hobby. However, your more recent content (or maybe I'm just seeing the real man/true watch lover behind the glasses). Whatever, I really liked this video. It gave me faith that maybe not all watch dealers are greedy A-holes. Thank you for sharing this collection with your personal stories. It encouraged me not to just walk away from what used to be a hobby and has become little more than an investment la la land. Look forward to your future content.
Good observation ,Eric is a real good Dude along with Roman and Adrian. There are a lot of shady stories out there about CRM but careful what you believe.
Bro what an amazing collection you have. Also love the fact that you emphasized that you actually like your watches for what they are and not caring if the market goes up or down 👍🏽
Eric, Super dope collection brother! I love them all! Great point about how people get desensitize about all the high-end watches that the low end watches fall by the waste-side.
Beautiful collection. If I was able to I would add some vintage two tone or gold pieces. I was never into vintage before but lately the character of the vintage stuff is calling me. Always bringing the heat. respect and aloha
Eric love the collection, and have a lust for the Double Red. I purchased one many years ago but sold it to help a friend in trouble, but hopefully I will get the chance one day to replace it. Just love your passion for Vintage !
Hey Eric, Now that`s what I`m Talking about WOW what a awesome collection ! I`m a vintage guy as well , the double red is the kicker it`s mint !!!!!!! Now time to start a box of just Gold ones , GMT, Subs , YM`s . Just saying Good Job
Your Dad is a Boss 🔥🔥🔥 Edit: That 1675 is the watch I’ve wanted since I was a kid and loved Magnum’s Dad’s watch! It started my love for a nice watch.One day after my kids are done with college and until then my 16610 V will have to do.💪🏽
I remember that episode. The GMT Master was prominently shown in the “Home from the Sea” episode where he tread water for hours and hours after the surf ski capsized.
'73 is my birth year, if you ever want to part with the Double Red, let me know! Stellar collection you have there, I truly like them all. Thank you for presenting them!
Beautiful collection Eric, love the Red Sea dweller. You need to add a stella President in a stone dial or other funky color dial, the price’s are up there for them, Jeff.
Nice collection man. Loving the Pepsi's, and even more so the SD's. my favourite from your collection is the 16800, that really hits the spot for me, IMO the best Sub, vintage enough but with the crystal and modern movement, and with a matt dial. Your collection is a full set )
Erick, I just found last week and bough my birth Year 1675. Its a 1967 like yours, It was not easy at all find this with originals box and papers ;-) Awesome piece. I really like yourr as well with that Strap and that inmaculate dial.
@Eric, not sure if you know that your GW is a rail dial. It's the best one to have Imo of all the 1665 variations outside of the DRSD'S. She needs a MK3 insert and she's good to go. Nice single + double red's as well. Enjoy them all.
Nice to see your vintage filled collection and something other than hyped timepieces. I remember a video awhile back and you mentioned the JPM hipster strap. It’s been great for my GMT’s and thanks for your suggestion!
Great collection and brilliant obsession. What I like personally is that the materials used back when allowed for variations in patina from painted aluminum and burned out Tritium. The wear and tear from fade and AGE - TIME begins a creation that start$ to dance in harmony. Modern models will get wrecked :( ceramic and luminova won’t compare with early Rolex 30 years from now:) rock on Eric
You could find another 1982 Submariner, sell the watch back to original owner, he would be stoked unless if he purchased it from another owner, I would keep it for yourself. Awesome collection, Eric.
I have a 15400 rose But the dial is black with a white date not a black date. The sellers is telling me they had the dial changed.. is that such a thing for AP and how does that effect the value
Great Video and great vintage collection! Looking forward to adding a vintage Pepsi and Sub to my collection one day. You were on point with your closing statements. That passion is what a lot of people have gotten away from. Keep up the good work!!
Nice collection. What should you add? In my opinion, a nice 5513 or 5512, no date sub with crown guards. I feel that it would suit better your vintage collection than a no crown guard sub. But it's just my opinion ... Anyway, thanks for sharing ;)
Kudos to you, Eric - this video shows what true watch collecting is all about. It is the spirit and the soul of the hobby, not about the Benjamins. My two favorites in your collection: the gorgeous ghost bezel red Sub, and the Coke GMT your dad gave you. I hope one day after I am gone, my two sons will tell their kids that their favorite watches in their collections are the ones dad gave them.
Hello Eric, very nice pieces ! Also, sorry to tell you that the bracelet of your Red Sub is not period correct, you should have got a folded one reference is 9315 !
Nice Collection! I would ad a Submariner 5513 and/or a Sub 5508. Holy Grail of Submariner inmy Eyes is the „Comex“, serveral Models over the 70ies/80ies and early 90ies; best 1665 or later the Comex Seadweller models; Prices have gone wild though. Cheers from München .
One word “Passion” that’s what I get from you Eric when you describe your collection.
Yeah he's gonna sell all his "collection" later cauz he's a dealer after all lol
100% agree on closure statement. For personal collections, You should buy what you like and not just caring about “value” in the future. Great video man!!
Exactly...
Even though I'm not a big fan of Eric's style of collecting (20 watches from one line up, from different periods) BUT we share the passion for watches and not for money and so I can respect this collection!
You're so spot on when you say that "some watches can talk to you" sometimes. Same feeling for me.
I bought my first rolex 16750 back in 2016 for under retail....with all the hype today my buddies all say "why don't you sell it"......They don't get it, i didn't buy the watch to flip, i bought the watch because I love it. It has nothing to do with the price and everything to do with the story. The watch becomes a mechanical part of you that lives forever. Something that really isn't available in todays throwaway society. Great collection Eric, thanks for sharing. I hope to add a matte dial sub or GMT one day as well
Agree, you have to love your collection, having the collection appreciate is a plus but not necessarily the goal. I have personally never sold any of my collections, I give watches to friends a lot, it is my way of promoting the art of watch collecting.
Love the video and showing how great vintage is. The new collectors don't know what their missing out on these vintage pieces. Buying a modern sport at retail is all about making instant money and those types of collectors aren't true watch enthusiasts.
I was going to say something snarky but after watching the video I see you really care about those watches in an emotional way. Good for you that you appreciate them in a way that is beyond just value.
Agree, its about love for the watches and having the meaning that derives feeling.
Yep couldn't agree more Eric. My thing is 1960s pieces because that was when I was a kid, and it needs to be loud ones - Heuer, Speedy, Sub, GMT, Seamaster300. And when I wear these, the childhood memories and nostalgia rushes are strong and powerful. Impossible with a 2023 piece. Modern ones are for actual swimming etc.
Eric - agreed with all your words. And about truth. You are about truth. It makes you stand apart from ADs and the grey market. Cheers.
Leave it to Eric to have "heavy hitters" even when he's talking about vintage... A beautiful collection and much more enjoyable than hearing about how much over MSRP they are.
The wrap up is what watches are all about.
I think the watch collection is great! But that bottle of ‘Captain Morgan’ rum doesn’t do justice to somebody with so much style and class 😎
My favorite video on your channel. I think that this really shows your passion for watch collection and what this is really about. Love the stories of your watches and I think that is a beautiful collection. Best regards from Mexico
Beautiful collection Eric, thanks for sharing
Best watch youtube channel. Eric you are simply the BEST ! Honest and Authentic content. This was a excellent excellent video.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
One word for you Eric: Respect! Love the content. You get it. A steely eyed watch man.
I appreciate that!
Austen Daniels put me on the neo vintage Rolexes - this is a gorgeous collection!
You said it that the vintage or near vintage Rolex have a way of charming you. I've started paying more attention to your channel after I saw you recently state that retail buyers aren't paying the crazy ask prices you see today for watches like the panda ceramic Daytona. I appreciated the frank and honest commentary.
The last two minutes of this video were spot on and I agree with everything you said in regards to collecting and the value of watches.
LOL. All GMTs and Subs. Totally a man after my own heart.
Got 3/4 through thinking, "It's so refreshing that Watch Eric did not mention values," and then he mentions he did not mention the values. Thanks for sharing, Eric, and for keeping the passion over profits in watches alive.
Awesome Eric! Enjoy in the best of health!
Wow! Thank you for sharing this.
This video is crazy inspiring! You really love what you do and it shows. Only someone passionate about watches can put together this kind of collection 💯🔥
You know, when I first started watching your vids I was put off - I saw you as a Miami flexer, and I consider watch dealer/flexers as a scourge on the watch hobby. However, your more recent content (or maybe I'm just seeing the real man/true watch lover behind the glasses). Whatever, I really liked this video. It gave me faith that maybe not all watch dealers are greedy A-holes. Thank you for sharing this collection with your personal stories. It encouraged me not to just walk away from what used to be a hobby and has become little more than an investment la la land. Look forward to your future content.
Good observation ,Eric is a real good Dude along with Roman and Adrian. There are a lot of shady stories out there about CRM but careful what you believe.
Bro what an amazing collection you have. Also love the fact that you emphasized that you actually like your watches for what they are and not caring if the market goes up or down 👍🏽
Eric, Super dope collection brother! I love them all! Great point about how people get desensitize about all the high-end watches that the low end watches fall by the waste-side.
One of my favorite videos of yours, Eric! Thank you!
Really enjoyed this. Love the stories as well. This is what makes vintage collecting so fun!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Got a great collection Eric,kudos for sourcing those
Beautiful collection. If I was able to I would add some vintage two tone or gold pieces. I was never into vintage before but lately the character of the vintage stuff is calling me. Always bringing the heat. respect and aloha
A great selection… worthy of a museum display!
Same here: my first Rolex was the same model as your first, but mine was 2002. Paid $3400, grey market, stickered... was under retail...
love Eric , also the one on your wrist. 🤭🤘🏻
Whoa! I vintage show from you...surprising, and really good...
The Real Deal Watch Eric...great collection and it shows that you are passionate about what you do and have.
I've got alot respect for you eric I'm a massive fan of your channel you've got a amazing vintage watch pieces and I love your story. 👍👍
Love the piece at the end about the passion for the hobby. That is what it is all about.
Eric love the collection, and have a lust for the Double Red. I purchased one many years ago but sold it to help a friend in trouble, but hopefully I will get the chance one day to replace it.
Just love your passion for Vintage !
Great, honest video. Thanks Eric. What watch box is that? It's just what I'm looking for - any chance you could share a link?
I really dig this collection. Stoked to see the vintage side of Watch Eric.
Completely agree Eric. Like a good woman gets better with age, she may loose her shine a bit BUT she’s yours. 👍👍
Hey Eric, Now that`s what I`m Talking about WOW what a awesome collection ! I`m a vintage guy as well , the double red is the kicker it`s mint !!!!!!! Now time to start a box of just Gold ones , GMT, Subs , YM`s . Just saying Good Job
Thanks 👍
Your Dad is a Boss 🔥🔥🔥
Edit: That 1675 is the watch I’ve wanted since I was a kid and loved Magnum’s Dad’s watch! It started my love for a nice watch.One day after my kids are done with college and until then my 16610 V will have to do.💪🏽
I remember that episode. The GMT Master was prominently shown in the “Home from the Sea” episode where he tread water for hours and hours after the surf ski capsized.
These vintage Rolex cases are so charming. Great collection Eric
Dang. Such a great collection! Thanks for sharing.
I’d add a Milgauss ref 6541. Nice collection!
'73 is my birth year, if you ever want to part with the Double Red, let me know! Stellar collection you have there, I truly like them all. Thank you for presenting them!
That's a collection. Substance over sizzle. Well done. Not for nothing... I think a 5513 with a matte dial would fit in perfectly.
The quintessential vintage rolex is a 5513 sub. Arguably the best looking one too.
Beautiful collection Eric, love the Red Sea dweller. You need to add a stella President in a stone dial or other funky color dial, the price’s are up there for them, Jeff.
This Channel is pure class
Hey Eric, I have a 73 red sub too. It’s missing the bezel pearl. You think you can get one
Great show. Really enjoyed meeting you Monday!
Nice collection man. Loving the Pepsi's, and even more so the SD's. my favourite from your collection is the 16800, that really hits the spot for me, IMO the best Sub, vintage enough but with the crystal and modern movement, and with a matt dial. Your collection is a full set )
Erick, I just found last week and bough my birth Year 1675. Its a 1967 like yours, It was not easy at all find this with originals box and papers ;-) Awesome piece. I really like yourr as well with that Strap and that inmaculate dial.
@Eric, not sure if you know that your GW is a rail dial. It's the best one to have Imo of all the 1665 variations outside of the DRSD'S. She needs a MK3 insert and she's good to go. Nice single + double red's as well. Enjoy them all.
Niceeeeee
@@WatchEricLastly, I hope hands the hands are still Tritium to complete an original vr example. Thank you for sharing, cheers.
nice video eric, love the watches! may I ask where you got the watchbox from?
Eric, that coke was my first Rolex too in 2000. Very cool!
Eric you are the best!
Greetings from Switzerland.
Max
Nice to see your vintage filled collection and something other than hyped timepieces. I remember a video awhile back and you mentioned the JPM hipster strap. It’s been great for my GMT’s and thanks for your suggestion!
Great collection! I’m old school too…passion before profit!
Next one? Vintage Daytona for sure…market is soft for vintage now time to buy 😊
Nice collection and you are right, as long as the watch talk to you, why not? Thank you for sharing your collection and thoughts.
I luv seeing your personal favorites and why each piece means something to you.
Way cool
Love the sub and the seadweller. What a collection! Wear with good health Eric. 🥂
Beautiful collection Eric and beautifully presented.
Thanks for watching
The 1665 double red is the best
Great collection and brilliant obsession. What I like personally is that the materials used back when allowed for variations in patina from painted aluminum and burned out Tritium.
The wear and tear from fade and AGE - TIME begins a creation that start$ to dance in harmony.
Modern models will get wrecked :( ceramic and luminova won’t compare with early Rolex 30 years from now:) rock on Eric
You could find another 1982 Submariner, sell the watch back to original owner, he would be stoked unless if he purchased it from
another owner, I would keep it for yourself. Awesome collection, Eric.
Hey Eric, what watch box is this? Looks so dope!
Niiiiiice😎👌, thx for sharing with us!
Great collection. You should try to get a blueberry GMT although that might disrupt your already full case 😄
Those Pepsis'... *chef's kiss*
This is cool. I didn’t know you had a vintage collection. Thanks for sharing.
Best video so far!!!
Wow, thanks!
Thank you for sharing your collection. I'm envious.
15:02 Love that man. So true.
I have a 15400 rose But the dial is black with a white date not a black date. The sellers is telling me they had the dial changed.. is that such a thing for AP and how does that effect the value
Great collection, and your most authentic video. Love it man, keep it up
Love your videos , top class , I want to buy everything , but I can’t , going GRAZY
Great collection and totally agree with you about buying what you like because it makes you happy.
Great collection Eric and nice that each one has a story. That's what I like most about our hobby. Take care
Thanks 👍
Great collection!
Should add the vintage Explorers to expand your collection. Well done 👍 Eric, Love it 😊
Awesome… it sucks I just got in to watches a year ago and pricing has just exploded… I’m going to have to wait to actually start purchasing
I respect your viewpoint on the market . Refreshing video !!
Great video Eric!
Sweet collection Eric
Great Video and great vintage collection! Looking forward to adding a vintage Pepsi and Sub to my collection one day. You were on point with your closing statements. That passion is what a lot of people have gotten away from. Keep up the good work!!
Nice collection. What should you add? In my opinion, a nice 5513 or 5512, no date sub with crown guards. I feel that it would suit better your vintage collection than a no crown guard sub. But it's just my opinion ... Anyway, thanks for sharing ;)
Not a bad idea
Hi Eric! You have amazing and beautiful watches !
Thanks for watching
Kudos to you, Eric - this video shows what true watch collecting is all about. It is the spirit and the soul of the hobby, not about the Benjamins. My two favorites in your collection: the gorgeous ghost bezel red Sub, and the Coke GMT your dad gave you. I hope one day after I am gone, my two sons will tell their kids that their favorite watches in their collections are the ones dad gave them.
Cool collection! Vintage Rolex is awesome.
Thanks!!
Hello Eric, very nice pieces ! Also, sorry to tell you that the bracelet of your Red Sub is not period correct, you should have got a folded one reference is 9315 !
Thank you man.
The 1973 brought a Ref.93150 becelet (what I have).
The fold over links were up to 1970
Thanks for sharing 🤙🏻 sweet collection, I like the personal touch, I’m not interested in the price, just love to see awesome watches 🙌
Right on
Amazing collection and video... 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Maybe a Pepsi 16700 is missing?
Good call!
Very nice collection there!
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome collection!!!!!!
Nice Collection! I would ad a Submariner 5513 and/or a Sub 5508.
Holy Grail of Submariner inmy Eyes is the „Comex“, serveral Models over the 70ies/80ies and early 90ies; best 1665 or later the Comex Seadweller models; Prices have gone wild though.
Cheers from München .
Great video. Thought you would have had a couple of Daytonas though. Really enjoy your videos. P