Adrian Barker's SHOCKING Watch Collection: Reacting!

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  • I've been friends with Adrian Barker for a while now, So I thought it would be good to share my reaction to his own personal watch collection. Enjoy!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 86

  • @ChisholmHunterOfficial
    @ChisholmHunterOfficial  Рік тому +4

    What suggestions do we have for his collection? 👀

  • @chriscon8463
    @chriscon8463 Рік тому +6

    I think you’re right about the BB58. I’ve got the blue one, and I love it. I think Tudor would hit a home run if they offered a line of BB58s with a black dial, silver hands, & different colored aluminum bezels. Maybe green, red, blue, silver, black & white? Upgrade the clasp to a T-Fit, too…

  • @thereismoretolifethanrolex
    @thereismoretolifethanrolex Рік тому +1

    I've offloaded my white SMP after about 18 months as it just stopped singing to me. Alongside my other divers, it stood out head and shoulders in terms of build quality and engineering, but as a dive watch, it was just too soft. I was drawn to it, as I often am with watches, by the things others don't like; specifically, the He valve and the skeleton hands. I loved the lustre of the ceramic bezel and the magnificence of the movement, but after repeatedly passing over it in favour of the Aquis Upcycle or Captain Cook Ceramic, its day's were numbered. I will miss the box though.

  • @derekbrettell8121
    @derekbrettell8121 Рік тому +5

    I picked up my Rolex Rootbeer from the Glasgow AD 2 weeks ago. Its even more gorgeous in the flesh than in pictures! It will be hard for me to top this one!

    • @daniell2217
      @daniell2217 Рік тому +1

      Spot on! Waiting for mine to come in at Tourneau NYC. Definitely a watch that you have to see in person. Oisín O’Malley’s video is the only pic/vid I’ve ever seen that even comes close to doing justice to the rootbeer’s sheer beauty.

  • @velviaman3206
    @velviaman3206 Рік тому +1

    Seamaster De Ville was made for the American market at the request of the US distributor . A relative of mine has one , bought by his grandfather while on a business trip to America.
    Gold plated/filled watches always have a steel back.

  • @JL-OnwardandUpward
    @JL-OnwardandUpward Рік тому +1

    Your content and presentation has been spot on!

  • @nicrow1369
    @nicrow1369 Рік тому

    Glad to hear you like the root beer too. It wasn’t even on my radar until bloody Barker mentioned it. He planted that seed and a few months later I blew the budget and purchased one. It looks so beautiful in the flesh, and as a 50 yr old man I think you’re right about the silver fox analogy. It does seem a very appropriate watch for me at my age and will hopefully look right on my wrist for the rest of my life!

  • @seaweed719
    @seaweed719 Рік тому +62

    I don’t see anything shocking about his collection, which is just mainstream watches. Meh

    • @marcusedcofficial
      @marcusedcofficial Рік тому +21

      You clicked, watched, and commented. Clickbait worked😂

    • @Rodisflawless
      @Rodisflawless Рік тому +3

      That's for the UA-cam algorithm.

    • @michaelriera6277
      @michaelriera6277 Рік тому +3

      You watched…mission accomplished!

    • @singaporewatchcollector6262
      @singaporewatchcollector6262 8 місяців тому +1

      There are lots of people who can’t even afford ONE rolex … it’s social media that makes having Rolex feel “normal “

    • @sardendibs
      @sardendibs 4 місяці тому

      @@marcusedcofficial Sure, but clickbait only works once or twice. Then you stop going to that channel.

  • @BAF605
    @BAF605 Рік тому +5

    Amazed he didn't continue with his Bremont and Oris journeys. He shilled both brands when the price was right.

    • @koolpep
      @koolpep Рік тому

      The entrance ticket to the secret club 😂

  • @roachasaurus2020
    @roachasaurus2020 Рік тому

    I don't know which of you inspired me to get the white SMP, but I'm glad you guys always talk about it. The moment I put it on wrist, I knew it was the one.

    • @ChisholmHunterOfficial
      @ChisholmHunterOfficial  Рік тому

      Appreciate that! Fantastic choice as-well. It definitely is my most worn watch at the moment.

  • @stephengarratt8027
    @stephengarratt8027 Рік тому +1

    Think Adrian also has IWC mark xx in his collection.
    Definitely a Grand Seiko wouldn't look out of place. He was responsible for me buying my black 37mm 9f quartz.

  • @trinity3422
    @trinity3422 Рік тому +1

    I don’t think you mentioned his Explorer 2 that he’s always wearing. 🤔

  • @ahha6304
    @ahha6304 Рік тому +1

    Come on Harrison, you can always troll over Apple Watch with H Moser & Cie Swiss Alp haha

  • @joshuakaplan5726
    @joshuakaplan5726 Рік тому +1

    we all know he's updating it a lot since these videos, to include the polar explorer and IWC Mark XX

  • @satai
    @satai Рік тому

    There are pretty many „greens“ out there for the kermit. I have Seen very light almost lime greens .. as bezels in those times were Not Made inhouse.

  • @davidevans8505
    @davidevans8505 Рік тому

    I agree about seamaster on the rubber strap. I was going to sell mine until I put a rubber strap on it, now it’s my favorite watch.

  • @remus2001
    @remus2001 Рік тому +7

    Please revisit this video in 10 years to see if you’ve changed your mind about kids and, more importantly, about 36mm watches. 😉

    • @NeoWahNah
      @NeoWahNah Рік тому

      Perhaps even smaller, 31mm even.

  • @jethrojacinto2798
    @jethrojacinto2798 Рік тому +1

    Agreed. 16610LV > Hulk (I'm biased because it's my first Sub)

  • @notenoughtime7274
    @notenoughtime7274 Рік тому

    Great video Harrison

  • @PapriceP
    @PapriceP Рік тому +3

    Rolex watches always look better in person than even in their renders. It's strange.

  • @JasonMilner
    @JasonMilner Рік тому +3

    I had to double check Adrian's quote regarding Apple. What he actually said was "from what I've experienced already with this watch, their packaging, the way that they created this thing... they will be teaching the watch industry a few things about doing watches". I think that's fair. He's not simply saying Apple know watchmaking better than the established mechanical watch industry just that they approached watch production with a uniquely Apple perspective, and got certain aspects of it right in ways that the established industry could learn from.

  • @mckinleyp13
    @mckinleyp13 Рік тому

    That root beer and seamaster on the white dial 🤩🤩🤩

  • @canadianwatchmonkey3992
    @canadianwatchmonkey3992 Рік тому

    Great Video ❤ Adrian’s collection is fantastic, well rounded .

  • @robynsjp
    @robynsjp Рік тому

    The best of the lot is that Seamaster from his grandfather. None other has that emotional value, but that will be for Adrian only. It's the meaning of a watch that makes it worthwhile. Which means the most expensive watch on earth can mean dogshit to most.

  • @velviaman3206
    @velviaman3206 Рік тому +1

    I used to follow AB when he was in London but not when in Scotland.

    • @IrishScribbler
      @IrishScribbler Рік тому +3

      Those pesky stalking laws can be a real pain can’t they? 😜

  • @cnaarndt
    @cnaarndt Рік тому

    OK video, as Adian has an everyday practical collection, but the "Pug" coffee mug is the best [I have a similar one]... Pugs rule!

  • @stevenschoenfeld2331
    @stevenschoenfeld2331 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this video and your commentary! I am totally with you about Apple "watches" no sole and although I am definitely an Apple guy,refusing to use anything but an iPhone and a couple of Macs as my laptops, I refuse to have anything to do with an Apple watch! Give me mechanical or give me death!

  • @bayflowshow65
    @bayflowshow65 Рік тому +1

    Apple Watches will only teach watch brands on how to die through OS updates within 3 product cycles. I guess grandpa’s Seiko is the only watch working now.

  • @evilmad
    @evilmad Рік тому

    how can you review Adrians watches without the explorer ii

  • @Mr_Memer.876
    @Mr_Memer.876 Рік тому +1

    Things that are bad about the Hamilton Khaki mechanical...
    Lugs are too long
    The watch is too flat
    No anti reflective coating

  • @Rosscotron
    @Rosscotron Рік тому

    Agree with the other screen of a smart watch, I have now just totally gone to using my Apple Watch in the gym and that’s it. It totally takes over your life makes you wear it all the time with the silly challenges and dopamine hits. Worse than cancer

  • @canadianwatchmonkey3992
    @canadianwatchmonkey3992 Рік тому +3

    The problem with the BB58 is that you don’t really appreciate how good it until it’s gone. I know of 3 of my friends that ended up re purchasing the BB58 😊😊😊

    • @williamgoggin3633
      @williamgoggin3633 Рік тому +2

      So true i stopped rotation of my watches keeping bb58 blue on wrist all summer catches the light brilliant watch

    • @michaelriera6277
      @michaelriera6277 Рік тому +1

      So true on the BB58

  • @Paappi94
    @Paappi94 Рік тому

    Totally agree to what you said about smart watches. They have no soul 6:04

  • @jdmtl1041
    @jdmtl1041 Рік тому

    Y you didn’t have him live on your channel!!! Plus his your friend. Wired…..🥴 Sorry his collection rocks…

  • @jamespalsson746
    @jamespalsson746 Рік тому

    Adrian is verbal about having extremely boring taste in watches on his(?) podcast, and he is not wrong.

  • @timemeasured9137
    @timemeasured9137 Рік тому

    If I’m going to go digital, I’m going Casio! Sorry Apple.

  • @rickhammel9541
    @rickhammel9541 Рік тому

    honestly, I'd rather buy San Martins and use the rest to keep buying Apple stock. Expensive watches are a great example of the law of diminishing returns.

  • @hugohernandez3651
    @hugohernandez3651 Рік тому

    People complaining about Adrian's Rolex watches...3...2...1...🤣

  • @rpatrichi
    @rpatrichi Рік тому +3

    Apple Watches are the real “tool watches” of today

  • @Explorer40mm
    @Explorer40mm Рік тому

    Wait, I thought you were Adrien Barker?

  • @addicz2
    @addicz2 Рік тому +2

    Apple watch? 😂

  • @tlmcelhan
    @tlmcelhan Рік тому +1

    There's NOTHING shocking about this collection. Almost all of the value of the collection is in Rolex and he owns an Apple Watch. sounds pretty typical to me....

  • @davidb5720
    @davidb5720 Рік тому +1

    Am I missing something? In what way is this collection shocking? Bad title for a “ review” of a nice collection of watches

  • @chipmacgill
    @chipmacgill Рік тому

    I ditched my Apple Watch, waste of money since you get stuck into always wanting the newest one, and since I give those fuckers like $10K every 2 years on Computers, phones and tablets they can have their watch. Too many distractions for a bunch of health readouts you really don’t need, there are a lot of “wearables” out or coming out that give more than enough critical info. Ours rings and similar products and wrist bands that allow you to wear a “real” watch. I like Adrian as an influencer, his charm, wit and knowledge are all welcome. His collection is a bit pedestrian, but it’s real. Let’s face it, our collections are reflections of what we like limited by the money we can commit to them. No one needs 10 Rolex, most look the same from a distance, now the dial differences are intriguing and that makes me move from SS Daytonas, to precious metal, of course then I wont be buying as many. Real 1st World problems.

  • @meetseth3
    @meetseth3 Рік тому

    Rootbeer is sexy

  • @jsytac
    @jsytac Рік тому

    Can’t stand the Hamilton. Far too busy a dial; I’d buy the CWC every day over the Hamilton.

  • @mdo5121
    @mdo5121 Рік тому

    Resale value on a bronze Khaki Hamilton WHO CARES...will it make you better off either way...I say not....just enjoy

  • @zdruk1
    @zdruk1 Рік тому

    All watch UA-camrs should be required to get manicures.

  • @Olddirtytiger
    @Olddirtytiger Рік тому

    You need a child to pass your watches down to.... 😅

  • @affegorilla1299
    @affegorilla1299 Рік тому

    Not my collection expect the 300M. Kind of boring. Cool guy though.

  • @anthonyonline4740
    @anthonyonline4740 Рік тому +1

    im so glad i have the ability to not watch this video anymore. it makes me want to rip my ears off and store them in my watch box. please dont associate yourself with the great Adrian.

  • @bennytudor5313
    @bennytudor5313 Рік тому

    Omega seamaster bracelet is so ugly I wouldn’t even admit having it.

  • @weeleung6043
    @weeleung6043 Рік тому +1

    Who cares about A.B.'s watch collection?😂
    I bet people like you ,A.B.,etc. jump the Rolex waiting list.

    • @ChisholmHunterOfficial
      @ChisholmHunterOfficial  Рік тому +1

      A lot of people. No no, I don’t have a Rolex and haven’t joined any waiting lists.

    • @weeleung6043
      @weeleung6043 Рік тому

      @ChisholmHunterOfficial "A lot of people"??????? All you watch UA-camrs are a bunch of pompous know alls.

  • @ditmerk
    @ditmerk Рік тому +3

    Lazy video.. At least make the video with him

  • @js0988
    @js0988 Рік тому

    Rolex, the Apple of watches. Overpriced, over hyped and underperforming. Not worth it! It costs $10 to make an iPhone, not worth $1400. It costs $500 to make a Rolex Submariner, not worth $10000!

    • @Mackster248
      @Mackster248 Рік тому

      It absolutely does not cost $10 to make an iphone. Not sure where you are getting these figures from.

    • @js0988
      @js0988 Рік тому

      @@Mackster248 You're right, it probably isn't even that much. If YOU go and buy every single item needed for an iPhone with taxes etc. It comes to $180. But the Chinese company that makes iPhones buy in bulk without taxes. And because Apple uses 5 year old components from Samsung etc. they're basically free.

    • @Mackster248
      @Mackster248 Рік тому

      @@js0988 $180 seems about right. But remember that’s just the materials. That’s not even factoring in the overhead stuff like paying the engineers for iOS, or engineers for design. Hell, doesn’t even factor in marketing. And that’s just a few. All of that is built into the price.

  • @omerturk9462
    @omerturk9462 Рік тому +1

    He has got a small simple collection,
    Poor man collection,
    What is shocking about it

    • @michaelriera6277
      @michaelriera6277 Рік тому +1

      I’m shocked at how many people viewed. Brilliant!

  • @gyrfalcon7332
    @gyrfalcon7332 Рік тому

    I appreciate your perspective on watches but the “soul” argument is over used and pretty darn annoying. But I support your right to say it! 🥸