Ben, that was a really enjoyable discussion and I loved every minute of it. Thank you for putting this together! But he’s an architect and you didn’t think for a moment to ask him about the amazing Porsche Museum?!! That building is incredible! I wondered what he thought of it and if he had anything to do with the design. Oh well, maybe next time 😊
The fact that they are discussing how approachable brands Rolex and Porsche are for the consumer tells a lot about the direction Hodinkee has taken over the years
I understand how this is not a Talking Watches episode, but the video is published by Hodinkee - a watch magazine. Not only were images of the watches missing, but images of the cars discussed were missing as well. Interesting discussion, but given the presentation, it should have been an audio podcast.
I really don't understand the hate, this is not an episode of Talking Watches. It is a new concept and we knew it wasn't going to be all about watches. I think they are doing great with this, it is more like a chat between two close friends which is great for a podcast/videocast which was the main intention of creating the series. Ideal for listening while commuting. P.S. Watches and motorsports have a huge connection, especially the Porsche brand which makes this video technically watch-related content.
Yikes, lots of hate in the comments. I loved this, but I also love Porsche and design in general, which Ferdi oozes obviously. Obviously the premise of Ben Clymer Presents hasn't reached everyone watching these videos which is too bad. I think it's a cool concept and good way to connect watches to the greater world at large (some watch enthusiasts seem to have forgotten such a world exists or that it might be equally interesting to comparing Rolex reference nos)
Sigh. I’m tying to think of some constructive criticism here, but sadly I think the reality is that Hodinkee had carved out a great niche and really tapped into the growing love of watches 5 years ago. Somehow the cultural zeitgeist has changed and Hodinkee has been left behind. I fear it’s terminal.
I for one am more than happy to hear Ben chat with people and things he's interested in. He's a great speaker and I would much rather listen to some slightly more intellectual discussion than hear about another lug-to-lug measurement or whether or not it can be 'slipped under a dress cuff'. Like f@ck me guys, I'm a big watch fan but there are only so many to talk about 🤷♂
Us: The Porsche Episode?! At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of UA-cam localized entirely within the Hodinkee channel?! Hodinkee: Yes! Us: May we see the Porsches? Hodinkee: ...No
I am struggling with my thoughts regarding this video. First, Hodinkee is a watch information portal, so I have always looked to it for that reason. I understand that the vision of these chats are not to be 100% watch-related, but there was too little of it here. I was not in any way drawn into this discussion; it did not captivate me whatsoever. There was way too much about cars here. I do fully understand the partnership between watches and motor sports; they are tightly linked. But, the entertainment value for me was virtually completely lacking. I was bored, and this was the first Hodinkee video I yearned to end. However, Ben’s passion for his life’s pursuits are always framed well. Thank you for hearing my thoughts. I appreciate the time nd effort these must take to produce.
I'm really concerned about this, as I usually never leave feedback on videos if they're bad, but I just can't stay quiet anymore. I have to agree with the previous comments because I am a huge fan of watching content. Hodinkee used to dominate this space, but now it feels like they're just wasting everyone's time. It's not captivating, entertaining, or anything of the sort. I have no idea what this new series is supposed to be, but it's definitely not good. Maybe Hodinkee is becoming obsolete. I never thought I would say this, but I'd rather watch Archie Luxury instead, at least he's genuine & entertaining. These are just my thoughts, for what they're worth.
Wtf is this guys? I generally love Hodinkee but I’m sorry to say GQ is putting out better watch content right now. Yes, an apparel and fashion publication puts out better watch content than a watch channel.
1. Ben, you don’t have to say “Right” and “Sure” and “Yeah” after every sentence the guest utters. It’s distracting. Makes the listen tough. 2. This looks like it was shot on an iPhone. Definitely needs to be shot better and color graded in a more interesting way to be a visual podcast up to the standard we expect from Hodinkee. The close ups are more in line I guess. This set up isn’t great or interesting visually so might wanna spruce things up. 3. I understand the idea of uploading a full convo but these should still be edited lightly to be less sloppy. The conversation drags at times. 4. Find a way to make the watch connection more prominent when the guest isn’t a watch specific person. Otherwise it doesn’t work for Hodinkee fans.
I had to turn this one off. After wondering why, I decided I’m not interested in or compelled by Ben. Maybe he’s not wired to be an interviewer or presenter, and his real talents lie elsewhere? There are other Hodinkee staff, both past and present that keep me engaged. I don’t mean for this comment to be unkind. I’m sorry if it comes across that way.
Didn’t they already do something with Porsche??? Come on Hodinkee, you need to step up the game. I fear you are circling the drain. Sell it all to Mayer and let him run with it.
This was incredibly boring. Some simple edits of adding historical footage of Porsche, the watches, the uncle and the design studio would have helped. I'm not sure what the point of this video series is. It certainly drives the point that Hodinkee is for a class of people where money isn't an object. The color grading is terrible, and the storytelling is not there. Go back to the drawing board on season 2.
Porche has the same problem as some watch brands. The models/generations sound like nothing. The Porche 583, the 824, 592 and the 483 vs the SPB58494, SLA59773-496... You instantly sound less cool to anyone that not as into it. And that's most people.
Hodinkee seem to be really struggling now.They used to be the number one for watches and now i wouldn’t put them in the top 10.Its as if they got fed up of losing ground in the watch world so now want to find somewhere else to fit in
Can’t understand the negative comments. Isn’t titled talking watches, why can’t Hodinkee & Ben discuss other interesting topics, that also happen to be linked to watches. If you only want the watch specific content, don’t watch these episodes. Personally, I really enjoyed this discussion.
I love Hodinkee....but I also notice some bad feedback from your general audience.....and the only problem is,Hodinkee just started to show some muscles in general,big investments,big names....people are jealous,even in a such narrow hobby like watches....ya all need to understand,you can't keep alive such watch media like Hodinkee if you are not involving people who create watches that all of you love...and it's logical,that LVMH will represent someone with last name Arnault,they created that conglomerate for generations,so just start to accept the fact that it's just NORMAL....and it will remain the same way forever.
Someone please convince me that Ben Clymer and Hodinkee have anything to offer the watch community. Unsubscribed a long time ago but videos keep popping up everywhere. So many others are better out there. And Ben if you read this, please just stop trolling out rubbish
Fun fact. Porsche design was the Porsche family’s way to leverage the family name and brand. Not really the same as Porsche. Like buying a art object from Van Gogh’s cousin…cool but not valuable
I associate Porsche to Heuer way more than to Rolex… Heuer Tachs, Heuer Carrera watches…The recent 60th anniversary Heuer Carrera…The old 70’s Carrera watches… TH and Porsche have a true commercial marketing partnership…I understand Ferdi is promoting Porsche Design watches, but to hail Rolex and diss Tag Heuer is disingenuous, they both should have at least acknowledge the association.
Just give the keys to John Mayer
Ben, that was a really enjoyable discussion and I loved every minute of it. Thank you for putting this together! But he’s an architect and you didn’t think for a moment to ask him about the amazing Porsche Museum?!! That building is incredible! I wondered what he thought of it and if he had anything to do with the design. Oh well, maybe next time 😊
This was fun and great to get to know Ferdi a little more as he’s become more involved with Porsche while still doing his own initiatives.
Ben's outfits are always simple but classy!
The fact that they are discussing how approachable brands Rolex and Porsche are for the consumer tells a lot about the direction Hodinkee has taken over the years
Hodinkee wants nothing to do with the plebian/proletariat lifestyle.
I understand how this is not a Talking Watches episode, but the video is published by Hodinkee - a watch magazine. Not only were images of the watches missing, but images of the cars discussed were missing as well. Interesting discussion, but given the presentation, it should have been an audio podcast.
I really don't understand the hate, this is not an episode of Talking Watches. It is a new concept and we knew it wasn't going to be all about watches. I think they are doing great with this, it is more like a chat between two close friends which is great for a podcast/videocast which was the main intention of creating the series. Ideal for listening while commuting. P.S. Watches and motorsports have a huge connection, especially the Porsche brand which makes this video technically watch-related content.
Can I have the pictures of the watches they're talking about?
Nice episode! I would show a quick photo of the watches you spoke about as reference. Otherwise, love the content.
Teddy Balassarre is the new hodinkee
lol that dude is a hack and has about as much chrisma as a mike tyson. Get out of here with this garbage you scrub
Yikes, lots of hate in the comments. I loved this, but I also love Porsche and design in general, which Ferdi oozes obviously. Obviously the premise of Ben Clymer Presents hasn't reached everyone watching these videos which is too bad. I think it's a cool concept and good way to connect watches to the greater world at large (some watch enthusiasts seem to have forgotten such a world exists or that it might be equally interesting to comparing Rolex reference nos)
great video! Ferdi is just a great guy!
This dude is amazing. Really love the video!
Wow, he pronounced Porsche correctly, amazing!
Looks like you guys heard Nicos suggestion about thumbnails at least
Sigh. I’m tying to think of some constructive criticism here, but sadly I think the reality is that Hodinkee had carved out a great niche and really tapped into the growing love of watches 5 years ago. Somehow the cultural zeitgeist has changed and Hodinkee has been left behind. I fear it’s terminal.
Smells of middle aged man aftershave and whiskey.
I for one am more than happy to hear Ben chat with people and things he's interested in. He's a great speaker and I would much rather listen to some slightly more intellectual discussion than hear about another lug-to-lug measurement or whether or not it can be 'slipped under a dress cuff'. Like f@ck me guys, I'm a big watch fan but there are only so many to talk about 🤷♂
Okay, Ben! We found your burner account.
@@Eyephere😂
Surely this would fit better on a “HODINKEE lifestyle” channel? Not not even a close up shot of the watch. Just a crop in.
Love it! Thanks for the video. Keep them coming!
Every episode Ben has said "im from a small middle class town upstate" we get it lol
Comment section is rough! I loved the video, as a normal hard working guy who wears rolex and owns a 911 I loved the conversation. Keep it up, Ben.
Great video! Fresh subject, great guest! Thanks for sharing this FREE content! Ferdi is awesome 👏
“He liked hunting, he’s was a big nature lover” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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@@heinerjurgens5362 city folk thinking they caught a gotcha...
@Yorkiepoocharlie hunting is our nature.
Us: The Porsche Episode?! At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of UA-cam localized entirely within the Hodinkee channel?!
Hodinkee: Yes!
Us: May we see the Porsches?
Hodinkee: ...No
They have a great shop at "Brickell City Centre" in Miami.
Best car brand In the world
What Rolex reference is Ben wearing in this?
14270. He says in the video…
I really enjoyed it .
nice video
Please do an episode with Archieluxury.
😂😂😂😂😂
Refreshing to see production quality has dropped to filming on a potato after the endless Leica fan-boying
The subject was interesting, but there were no images (cars, watches, people, etc...)
UA-cam is made of images in my opinion
I am struggling with my thoughts regarding this video. First, Hodinkee is a watch information portal, so I have always looked to it for that reason. I understand that the vision of these chats are not to be 100% watch-related, but there was too little of it here. I was not in any way drawn into this discussion; it did not captivate me whatsoever. There was way too much about cars here. I do fully understand the partnership between watches and motor sports; they are tightly linked. But, the entertainment value for me was virtually completely lacking. I was bored, and this was the first Hodinkee video I yearned to end. However, Ben’s passion for his life’s pursuits are always framed well. Thank you for hearing my thoughts. I appreciate the time nd effort these must take to produce.
I though the title of this was “ talking watches “, not “talking Porsche”. Stick to your core, watches, that’s what people are here for, and expect.
This isn’t an episode of “Talking Watches.“ It’s an episode of a different series called “Ben Clymer Presents.”
I agree but I’m correcting a snarky incorrect comment. One can be snarky but not snarky and incorrect
This was so boring i almost considered buying a porsche design product out of pity.
This does not spark joy.
Hodinkee is falling to the ground, it's quality has gone down exponentially
like your grammar and punctuation
I'm really concerned about this, as I usually never leave feedback on videos if they're bad, but I just can't stay quiet anymore. I have to agree with the previous comments because I am a huge fan of watching content. Hodinkee used to dominate this space, but now it feels like they're just wasting everyone's time. It's not captivating, entertaining, or anything of the sort. I have no idea what this new series is supposed to be, but it's definitely not good. Maybe Hodinkee is becoming obsolete. I never thought I would say this, but I'd rather watch Archie Luxury instead, at least he's genuine & entertaining. These are just my thoughts, for what they're worth.
Well I enjoyed it 🤷♂
Who dominates the space now?
Just watch another video and wait for One that fits your taste instead of trying to shape a channel to your own desires,
Great interview
great video
Wtf is this guys? I generally love Hodinkee but I’m sorry to say GQ is putting out better watch content right now. Yes, an apparel and fashion publication puts out better watch content than a watch channel.
Also....Clymer dresses like a shlub.
1. Ben, you don’t have to say “Right” and “Sure” and “Yeah” after every sentence the guest utters. It’s distracting. Makes the listen tough.
2. This looks like it was shot on an iPhone. Definitely needs to be shot better and color graded in a more interesting way to be a visual podcast up to the standard we expect from Hodinkee. The close ups are more in line I guess. This set up isn’t great or interesting visually so might wanna spruce things up.
3. I understand the idea of uploading a full convo but these should still be edited lightly to be less sloppy. The conversation drags at times.
4. Find a way to make the watch connection more prominent when the guest isn’t a watch specific person. Otherwise it doesn’t work for Hodinkee fans.
yeah sure, eyespere. i don't think you're right.
Odd, my previous comment disappeared. Moderation? Anyone else have this issue?
I had to turn this one off. After wondering why, I decided I’m not interested in or compelled by Ben. Maybe he’s not wired to be an interviewer or presenter, and his real talents lie elsewhere? There are other Hodinkee staff, both past and present that keep me engaged. I don’t mean for this comment to be unkind. I’m sorry if it comes across that way.
He’s a shill for the rich who got lucky, always has been.
Okay 🤷♂️
Didn’t they already do something with Porsche??? Come on Hodinkee, you need to step up the game. I fear you are circling the drain. Sell it all to Mayer and let him run with it.
A Talk about watches with no Watch.
there was a watch. watch! please, watch! watch
Nice video. Can’t relate to the hate in the comments.
Which of the watches in Ferdi's collection you like most. Any particular watch story of his you enjoyed most?
This was incredibly boring. Some simple edits of adding historical footage of Porsche, the watches, the uncle and the design studio would have helped. I'm not sure what the point of this video series is. It certainly drives the point that Hodinkee is for a class of people where money isn't an object. The color grading is terrible, and the storytelling is not there. Go back to the drawing board on season 2.
Porche has the same problem as some watch brands. The models/generations sound like nothing. The Porche 583, the 824, 592 and the 483 vs the SPB58494, SLA59773-496... You instantly sound less cool to anyone that not as into it. And that's most people.
Who is sending these commenters to brigade this channel? This is quality content, get over yourselves.
Hodinkee seem to be really struggling now.They used to be the number one for watches and now i wouldn’t put them in the top 10.Its as if they got fed up of losing ground in the watch world so now want to find somewhere else to fit in
Oh, please. I didn't see any struggle. It seemed quite effortless, in fact, to both of them.
@@3581tossit oh please ???? 😂 😂 😂 😂
Can’t understand the negative comments. Isn’t titled talking watches, why can’t Hodinkee & Ben discuss other interesting topics, that also happen to be linked to watches. If you only want the watch specific content, don’t watch these episodes. Personally, I really enjoyed this discussion.
Bow for the rich and famous…that’s Hodinkee nowadays….laughing stock of 2023
you don't have to be famous, just rich
I love Hodinkee....but I also notice some bad feedback from your general audience.....and the only problem is,Hodinkee just started to show some muscles in general,big investments,big names....people are jealous,even in a such narrow hobby like watches....ya all need to understand,you can't keep alive such watch media like Hodinkee if you are not involving people who create watches that all of you love...and it's logical,that LVMH will represent someone with last name Arnault,they created that conglomerate for generations,so just start to accept the fact that it's just NORMAL....and it will remain the same way forever.
Great video!
Someone please convince me that Ben Clymer and Hodinkee have anything to offer the watch community. Unsubscribed a long time ago but videos keep popping up everywhere.
So many others are better out there.
And Ben if you read this, please just stop trolling out rubbish
oh, you're still watching, silly bones. you ain't fooling anyone.
This is a snooze fest.
Disrespectful comment for something you got for free. What channel is your ‘exciting’ content on?
Fun fact. Porsche design was the Porsche family’s way to leverage the family name and brand. Not really the same as Porsche.
Like buying a art object from Van Gogh’s cousin…cool but not valuable
Nice video 🎉
I associate Porsche to Heuer way more than to Rolex… Heuer Tachs, Heuer Carrera watches…The recent 60th anniversary Heuer Carrera…The old 70’s Carrera watches… TH and Porsche have a true commercial marketing partnership…I understand Ferdi is promoting Porsche Design watches, but to hail Rolex and diss Tag Heuer is disingenuous, they both should have at least acknowledge the association.
great video