The only watches I have ever purchased are ones I like and frankly about 98% of the people out there don’t know a thing about watches…! I’m like you Tony I would never buy a watch to show off or get attention, actually the contrary….. And I knew that about you a long time ago, just like you never really brought up your talent on a guitar…. One of many of the reasons I like your show so much…! Straight shooting watch talk from a watch connoisseur…! 💯👍 Greg P. S. It’s a disease alright…!!!
So you would not buy a watch to show off.......but love being in the '2% Club'? First Rule of 2% Club.......... My take on it is 100% only buy watches you love, but a secondary benefit is definitely pi55ing off the haters if that situation ever arises. There is also a nice feeling in being involved in some of the hype if you do first and foremost like the watch and its not too expensive (thinking Moonswatches/Scuba). I also do not get the whole 'knowing about watches' thing. Sounds snobby lol.
Tony Great Video, you have a good heart and are a wonderful person with a good soul. I’ve seen a few of your videos and it comes out it in every one. Keep it up and forget the haters. Bravo!
Thanks Tony for answering. I am going to be patient and loyal to the AD for that Root Beer or Batgirl. I think it’s knowing that the watch came straight from Rolex through the AD and into my hands. I just can’t be 100 percent sure who has had their hands on it from the gray market. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate your insight.
I am in the same boat as you waiting for a Rootbeer. I've decided to wait for the same reasons, plus also my AD knows I'll want a couple other models in the future and I don't want to spoil my relationship.
In the UK, the Rootbeer is now very close to RRP on the grey market. As a result, grey market dealers will offer you RRP or even slightly under. Therefore, these aren’t seen as ‘flippable’ pieces anymore by ADs, and are more readily available than you might think. The 2 ADs near me have this watch for sale today.
Hey Tony, another great Q&A. I just realized that a right handed person may want a Sprite for the same reason you prefer the Batman: to have the crown on the side away from the wrist (right handed person wearing it on his left wrist.). Cheers.
Hey Tony. Thanks for taking my question. I wasn't being facetious. I genuinely wanted to know because I wouldn't be able to tell besides looking at paperwork.
Dude @freddles2, I am in the same boat as you do. I was offered BW and Sprite at the same time. I turned it down because Ive been waiting for my Blue and Red. The only difference between us is I have been waiting for more than five years. To you and Tony. What would you do in this dilemma? Tony, love your vids and especially the Q&A. Keep it up T🤙🏼
@judesisilangilang4465 I'm gonna wait, hopefully won't take too much longer! Although the AD said the last one they sold in my requested configuration was a 2 year wait!
Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. There are only two Rolex ADs where I live. I have some purchase history with both and have put down my interest with both for a Batgirl but no luck in a while. Do you think it would be a good option to travel a couple hundred miles to another city to register interest with a brand new AD? Thanks Tony!
Another great episode Tony - a question for Q&A - is there a mechanical limitation that prevents a GMT watch from setting the time in half hour increments? My understanding is that there is no G,MT watch made from any manufacturer that does this. I love GMT watches but I live between India and the US and India is 10 1/2 hours ahead of the US ( or 11 1/2 depending on Daylight saving in the US ) and thus the GMT function does not work for me. I even thought of the dual face Reverso and apparently even there the two faces can only be set in hour increments
I don't like settling, for a watch I might like. I'd rather wait for the one I love. Any time I've settled, when I look down at my wrist, there's a subtle disappointment that I didn't wait:)! Bat girl/Batman over a sprite any day of the week!
Hi Tony, I'm from Scotland and have been following your channel for about a year now. I thoroughly enjoy your content and down to earth nature. My question - when do you think Omega will release a new SMP300 and do you think they'll make changes to dimensions etc? It seems the growing trend is towards smaller watches.
If you had to pick between your Rolex OP green 36 and Rolex Wimbledon 36 with jubilee which one would you choose for an everyday watch and why? Thanks videos are awesome.
Hey Tony, real good to hear about Jess being OK ; ) Question for next week...... You have a bit of UK experience, so what are your feelings on the differences between US/UK Rolex purchasing? I am not a fan of US sales styles (but respect them and understand some of the reasons), but the whole "I had to buy jewellery" thing seems very US centric. I have worked in a high end watch shop (not Rolex directly) and have a lot of experience buying high end high street watches outside of that, and its virtually a myth here in the UK IME.
Hi Tony, great show as always. I’m presuming the gentleman had insurance coverage for his large collection of luxury high end watches? Since you know what watches he had and your in insurance business. Any idea how much cost of insurance annually for collection like his?
Thank you. I could imagine it would be in the several thousand dollar range per year. But, I can tell you that they aren’t going to be paying anytime soon.
Been eyeing the new Longines Conquest 38mm. Tried it out at a boutique and it looks great and great watch for about 2k. Just one problem is the oddly straight lugs with almost 47mm lug to lug. I have 6.5inch wrists and the watch has a gap between the tip of lugs and wrist. I’m not sure if I should just knuckle it out and get it. It’s like the Rolex sub, those lugs aren’t elegant to the wrist
Hey Tony! I’ve been considering picking up the Zenith Chronomaster Original with the black dial and leather strap but I’ve heard chatter over the years that the el primero movement is “finicky”, overrated and very expensive to service. I guess because of the high beat movement, parts wear out faster? Curious if you’ve had any experience with this or have any thoughts? Thanks!
A guy had 40 luxury watches stolen???? To be honest, if he hasn’t better security in place and he has the money to hold the watches in the first place, then I feel a hell more bad for him, then for a little private guy, having his one and only watch stolen.
Yo Tony, the intro at the very beginning threw me off. Bit of a loony question for you: Pretty much everyone I have seen says their 41mm Datejust measures somewhere around 39.5mm in diameter when they manually measure it. Do you think Rolex intentionally markets it as 41mm (incorrectly) so it seems like more of a "mens" size? I've always been curious about this because I've heard their 36mm Datejust measures true to size. I know Rolex pride themselves on great quality control, so I am sure the misstated size is not an oversight, but would love to hear your opinion
If you measure the curvature of the bezel rather than straight across, it comes to 41. When you compare a DJ41 next to a 39mm Explorer 1, the DJ is noticeably bigger.
The only watches I have ever purchased are ones I like and frankly about 98% of the people out there don’t know a thing about watches…! I’m like you Tony I would never buy a watch to show off or get attention, actually the contrary….. And I knew that about you a long time ago, just like you never really brought up your talent on a guitar…. One of many of the reasons I like your show so much…! Straight shooting watch talk from a watch connoisseur…! 💯👍 Greg P. S. It’s a disease alright…!!!
Thank you man! Your comments make my day. 😊😊🤙🤙
So you would not buy a watch to show off.......but love being in the '2% Club'?
First Rule of 2% Club..........
My take on it is 100% only buy watches you love, but a secondary benefit is definitely pi55ing off the haters if that situation ever arises.
There is also a nice feeling in being involved in some of the hype if you do first and foremost like the watch and its not too expensive (thinking Moonswatches/Scuba).
I also do not get the whole 'knowing about watches' thing.
Sounds snobby lol.
Tony Great Video, you have a good heart and are a wonderful person with a good soul. I’ve seen a few of your videos and it comes out it in every one. Keep it up and forget the haters. Bravo!
Thank you. I appreciate that. 😊🤙🤙
Good Q/A this week Tony. Thanks.
Thanks man. 🤙🤙
Thanks Tony for answering. I am going to be patient and loyal to the AD for that Root Beer or Batgirl. I think it’s knowing that the watch came straight from Rolex through the AD and into my hands. I just can’t be 100 percent sure who has had their hands on it from the gray market. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate your insight.
Best of luck. I appreciate your comment.
I am in the same boat as you waiting for a Rootbeer. I've decided to wait for the same reasons, plus also my AD knows I'll want a couple other models in the future and I don't want to spoil my relationship.
In the UK, the Rootbeer is now very close to RRP on the grey market. As a result, grey market dealers will offer you RRP or even slightly under. Therefore, these aren’t seen as ‘flippable’ pieces anymore by ADs, and are more readily available than you might think. The 2 ADs near me have this watch for sale today.
Great video! A question for you: How hard is it to get an OP36 Green dial with some spend history? Estimated wait time? Thanks!
Thanks man. I’ll add to the Q&A.
Hey Tony, another great Q&A.
I just realized that a right handed person may want a Sprite for the same reason you prefer the Batman: to have the crown on the side away from the wrist (right handed person wearing it on his left wrist.). Cheers.
Exactly. 😊😊🤙🤙
Another Q for your Q&A Tony!
Is the steel Daytona Black dial easier to get from an AD compared to White dial? And how much easier? Thanks!
I’ll add to the Q&A. 🤙🤙
Hey Tony. Thanks for taking my question. I wasn't being facetious. I genuinely wanted to know because I wouldn't be able to tell besides looking at paperwork.
Awesome man. When I first saw it I wasn’t sure if you were serious. I hope you understand. Thanks for your question. 😊🤙🤙
Great video man, I love how you always say and do the right thing and encourage your viewers to do the same. Stand up guy… appreciate you, brother!
Thanks David! I appreciate it. 😊😊🤙🤙
Hey Tony I like your channel and I like your music the guitar in the intro I like to listen it longer.
Thanks man. 🤙🤙
Thanks Tony, good point RE FC still being there! Guess ill be sat here waiting for the DJ 😂
Best of luck man!
Dude @freddles2, I am in the same boat as you do. I was offered BW and Sprite at the same time. I turned it down because Ive been waiting for my Blue and Red. The only difference between us is I have been waiting for more than five years.
To you and Tony. What would you do in this dilemma?
Tony, love your vids and especially the Q&A. Keep it up T🤙🏼
@@judesisilangilang4465 I can add this to the next Q&A.
@@talkingtimepieceswithtonyReally! That’s awesome😎
I hope your friend has insurance.
@judesisilangilang4465 I'm gonna wait, hopefully won't take too much longer! Although the AD said the last one they sold in my requested configuration was a 2 year wait!
Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.
There are only two Rolex ADs where I live. I have some purchase history with both and have put down my interest with both for a Batgirl but no luck in a while.
Do you think it would be a good option to travel a couple hundred miles to another city to register interest with a brand new AD?
Thanks Tony!
Hey man I’ll add to the Q&A.
Another great episode Tony - a question for Q&A - is there a mechanical limitation that prevents a GMT watch from setting the time in half hour increments? My understanding is that there is no G,MT watch made from any manufacturer that does this. I love GMT watches but I live between India and the US and India is 10 1/2 hours ahead of the US ( or 11 1/2 depending on Daylight saving in the US ) and thus the GMT function does not work for me. I even thought of the dual face Reverso and apparently even there the two faces can only be set in hour increments
Hey man. I’ll add this to the Q&A.
I don't like settling, for a watch I might like. I'd rather wait for the one I love. Any time I've settled, when I look down at my wrist, there's a subtle disappointment that I didn't wait:)! Bat girl/Batman over a sprite any day of the week!
I agree! 😊😊🤙🤙
Hi Tony, I'm from Scotland and have been following your channel for about a year now. I thoroughly enjoy your content and down to earth nature.
My question - when do you think Omega will release a new SMP300 and do you think they'll make changes to dimensions etc? It seems the growing trend is towards smaller watches.
Thank you man. I’ll add to the Q&A.
I miss her. Her channel was awesome. I've wondered where she had been
Yeah, I hope she can find time to do it again.
If you had to pick between your Rolex OP green 36 and Rolex Wimbledon 36 with jubilee which one would you choose for an everyday watch and why? Thanks videos are awesome.
Hey man. I’ll add to the Q&A.
Hey Tony, real good to hear about Jess being OK ; )
Question for next week......
You have a bit of UK experience, so what are your feelings on the differences between US/UK Rolex purchasing?
I am not a fan of US sales styles (but respect them and understand some of the reasons), but the whole "I had to buy jewellery" thing seems very US centric.
I have worked in a high end watch shop (not Rolex directly) and have a lot of experience buying high end high street watches outside of that, and its virtually a myth here in the UK IME.
Hey man. I’ll add to the Q&A.
Tony! Awesome video as always.
Do you own any bronze watches? I’ve been thinking about a CW Bronze watch and I’d like your opinion on bronze watches.
Hey man I’ll add to the Q&A.
@@talkingtimepieceswithtony can’t wait
Hi Tony, great show as always. I’m presuming the gentleman had insurance coverage for his large collection of luxury high end watches? Since you know what watches he had and your in insurance business. Any idea how much cost of insurance annually for collection like his?
Thank you. I could imagine it would be in the several thousand dollar range per year. But, I can tell you that they aren’t going to be paying anytime soon.
Been eyeing the new Longines Conquest 38mm. Tried it out at a boutique and it looks great and great watch for about 2k. Just one problem is the oddly straight lugs with almost 47mm lug to lug. I have 6.5inch wrists and the watch has a gap between the tip of lugs and wrist. I’m not sure if I should just knuckle it out and get it. It’s like the Rolex sub, those lugs aren’t elegant to the wrist
See if you can go somewhere to try it on.
Happy Friday Tony! cant wait for the Saturday surprise.
Happy Friday! 🤙🤙
Hey Tony! I’ve been considering picking up the Zenith Chronomaster Original with the black dial and leather strap but I’ve heard chatter over the years that the el primero movement is “finicky”, overrated and very expensive to service. I guess because of the high beat movement, parts wear out faster? Curious if you’ve had any experience with this or have any thoughts? Thanks!
Hey man. I’ll add to the Q&A. 🤙🤙
@@talkingtimepieceswithtony Awesome!
Another great video Tony!
Thank you. 🤙🤙
The lugs on Nomos are too long.
They definitely are.
@@darrenfry4695 I’m pretty sure there is no hype for Nomos. It’s mostly underrated.
A guy had 40 luxury watches stolen????
To be honest, if he hasn’t better security in place and he has the money to hold the watches in the first place, then I feel a hell more bad for him, then for a little private guy, having his one and only watch stolen.
Thanks for your comment.
Yo Tony, the intro at the very beginning threw me off. Bit of a loony question for you: Pretty much everyone I have seen says their 41mm Datejust measures somewhere around 39.5mm in diameter when they manually measure it. Do you think Rolex intentionally markets it as 41mm (incorrectly) so it seems like more of a "mens" size? I've always been curious about this because I've heard their 36mm Datejust measures true to size. I know Rolex pride themselves on great quality control, so I am sure the misstated size is not an oversight, but would love to hear your opinion
If you measure the curvature of the bezel rather than straight across, it comes to 41. When you compare a DJ41 next to a 39mm Explorer 1, the DJ is noticeably bigger.
Thanks for your question. Looks like it was answered. Since I don’t have calipers I would be able to help on this. Maybe I should pick up a pare. 😊🤙🤙
Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Australia 🇦🇺 mate lol
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It’s like a disease 😂💯🙃
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Poor guy?
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