Talking Watches With Morgan King

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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2017
  • The first time someone meets me in public the conversation typically goes like this: Them: "Hey, can you get me a discount on that new Rolex, Omega, Lange, or whatever?" Me: "Nah, I really can't." After the awkwardness subsides there, the next question is usually, "Okay, so then who's next on Talking Watches?" And usually, I might have a handful of names with which to respond that might mean something to said John Q. Public - like a professional baseball player (with exceptionally good taste in watches and cameras), a noted writer (with exceptionally good taste in cars and comedy), or a watch-world intellectual, or perhaps a well-known collector. Today, however, you're getting none of that. For the full story, go to www.hodinkee.com/articles/tal...
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  • @JasonBryantGreen
    @JasonBryantGreen 6 років тому +558

    "Life is short, eat dessert first."

    • @gabzsy4924
      @gabzsy4924 5 років тому +5

      he was obese and diabetic from all the desserts.... he's life was extra short :(

    • @gabzsy4924
      @gabzsy4924 5 років тому

      @Morgan King PS: just joking. I mean no disrespect, I hope your father has/had a wonderful and long life.

    • @crazyhydraful
      @crazyhydraful 4 роки тому

      Amen!

    • @michaelhughes3302
      @michaelhughes3302 4 роки тому

      No, absolutely not! Dessert doesn't even deserve the second S. It's called the main course for a reason, right...

    • @beluwuga
      @beluwuga 4 роки тому

      Great guy!

  • @pilotstyle123
    @pilotstyle123 6 років тому +96

    The best watch in the world is the one on your wrist. Wisdom right there.

  • @pukenanginang
    @pukenanginang 7 років тому +268

    Real talk "best watch in the world is the one on your wrist" doesn't matter what brand as long as you love it keep it enjoy it its yours!

    • @jonathanelewis9134
      @jonathanelewis9134 6 років тому +5

      MrJKL Foams ,I totally agree! $30,$300, or $30,000 if you love it...end of story.

    • @wajihkhan7078
      @wajihkhan7078 5 років тому

      yet... he is not even wearing a watch in this episode :D

    • @Gus11c
      @Gus11c 3 роки тому

      I have said this to SO many people who have asked this question, all because of this man. Strong words, good attitude to live by.

    • @tricky92x
      @tricky92x 2 роки тому

      @Morgan King You can start a museum with your Monaco collection! Wow!

    • @user-rm2lz1pq4e
      @user-rm2lz1pq4e 2 роки тому

      Best line of the whole video. Truly a watch enthusiast! Love the video.

  • @monkynutss711
    @monkynutss711 3 роки тому +6

    the "life is short, eat dessert first" quote and the last couple of sentences really resonated with me. Finally going to pulll the trigger on the watch ive been looking at I think, it really would make me happy:)

  • @jasonsawatsky2463
    @jasonsawatsky2463 7 років тому +275

    Great video! Such a nice collection for only 5 years....Probably divorced now.

    • @dlhussain81
      @dlhussain81 7 років тому +2

      Jason Sawatsky hahahaha he doesn't seem like he's married. Young bachelor with casual relationships.

    • @Samson518
      @Samson518 7 років тому +4

      dlhussain81 you'd think but not sure he'd have a band on. Cool guy either way.

    • @jasonsawatsky2463
      @jasonsawatsky2463 7 років тому +2

      Samson518 he's wearing one and I was figuratively speaking. Huge dollar amount on these pieces.

    • @dlhussain81
      @dlhussain81 7 років тому +3

      I was too busy looking at the monacos to notice his band 😂

    • @Samson518
      @Samson518 7 років тому +1

      Jason Sawatsky agree, I would be leveraged, homeless and drafting my own divorce papers. Car hobby is the only one that has received official approval. Anything else is off the books.

  • @TriCompax
    @TriCompax 7 років тому +153

    This guy is great! And I agree with basically everything he said! Best Talking Watches since Biver.

    • @MorganKingNYC
      @MorganKingNYC Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the your kind comments! Collecting watches you love especially with the good company of JCB’s passion is contagious!

  • @jasonsusantyo
    @jasonsusantyo 7 років тому +106

    Down to earth, humble, what more can you ask from a guy! (plus an incredible collection)

    • @joshuahatton5541
      @joshuahatton5541 4 роки тому

      Morgan King, you seem like a very genuine, down to earth guy, that is just collecting watches bc he’s interested and enjoys them, just like everyone else in this world of keeping time. Would LOVE to talk with you, especially after I up my collection a bit😂

  • @rustyshackleford17
    @rustyshackleford17 4 роки тому +31

    "If you aren't going to wear them, then what's the point."
    Morgan just dunked on 95% of the watches displayed on Hodinkee.

  • @gdigenis
    @gdigenis 7 років тому +32

    Morgan's enthusiasm was great to see. very enjoyable episode and I am looking forward to the next one

  • @SolomonLi
    @SolomonLi 7 років тому +15

    Still my favorite series on Hodinkee... Awesome.

  • @isdatax1
    @isdatax1 7 років тому +7

    Please make it every week, I can't wait for new episodes.

  • @hiddepower
    @hiddepower 7 років тому +25

    So fun to see an energetic person collecting watches for once!

    • @MorganKingNYC
      @MorganKingNYC Рік тому

      Collecting watches you love can certainly do that to a person! Keep collecting and help share the passion and love we all have for these little things that tell time!

  • @JacK-yr8ri
    @JacK-yr8ri 7 років тому +66

    love how he had a speedmaster in there too. Not featured but theres always one there in every great collection. Thats why its my only watch

    • @JaredHagen
      @JaredHagen 7 років тому +13

      Agreed, if you're only going to have a single watch it should be either a Speedmaster or a Datejust, both timeless classics that will never go out of style.

    • @gmshadowtraders
      @gmshadowtraders 7 років тому +1

      iron wolf I'm no big fan of the speedy but you're harsh for no reason, MOTM was flight approved in SPACE TRAVEL so needed acrylic glass and fuck cares about water up there, those other brands aren't really that better maybe they are fuck knows, just sayin

    • @gmshadowtraders
      @gmshadowtraders 7 років тому

      I agree, MOTM is not only over-hyped but just like Rolex, it is milked way beyond any feasible link to reality. I actually have the first automatic chronograph in Space the Seiko Pogue 6139-6002 which imo is the superior moon watch especially since the friggin astronaut himself chose it over the speedy and said hell with NASA lol.

    • @gmshadowtraders
      @gmshadowtraders 7 років тому

      Yes I want to get that Russian Sekonda Poljot Strela one day if I can. But I think Omega's best days are over, they were in the top 3 or 4 but not anymore unless you really find the few gems among their stupid line of offerings now.

    • @gmshadowtraders
      @gmshadowtraders 7 років тому +1

      Too many lines, too many needlessly over-complicated movements, mainly those. They still have some great watches like I say (Globemaster is interesting but not nearly as nice as the Constellation), Seamaster Master chrono is okayish, and second-hand maybe but you have to look overall and find which appeal to the true connessuer of timepieces. I elevate the artistic and horological above all else, that includes wasting time on the unnecessary and throwing money around left right and center. Bring it back to basics while moving ahead. This is not at all easy to do, way easier to follow the rest of the dumb crowd. I will watch as they dig deeper. Fuck them.

  • @tedubadu2536
    @tedubadu2536 7 років тому +193

    first time a guest has mentioned that he likes Hodinkee

    • @gmshadowtraders
      @gmshadowtraders 7 років тому +36

      He still looks relatively young, so not yet stuck up and showing signs of respect to elders. Plus he's asian, they're usually more polite than whites :)

    • @ronf28
      @ronf28 7 років тому +9

      gmshadowtraders , he's Asian... hence what ever age you had in mind. just add 9 years to that. I am not surprised if he's the older one at the table... 😅

    • @watchmate9493
      @watchmate9493 7 років тому +1

      Not the first time.

    • @tedubadu2536
      @tedubadu2536 7 років тому

      Watchmate oh?

    • @watchmate9493
      @watchmate9493 7 років тому +1

      Spike Feresten

  • @hugoborges9457
    @hugoborges9457 7 років тому +97

    talking watches With Xabi Alonso

  • @igabriel166
    @igabriel166 4 роки тому +1

    The only hodinkee episode I never get tired of watching over and over. The best!

  • @fu6847
    @fu6847 5 років тому +11

    Couldn't love this guys attitude more if I tried, frank, honest, and genuine from the heart!

    • @MorganKingNYC
      @MorganKingNYC Рік тому

      Thank you for your warm words! Just trying to spread the love and passion we have for the watch community!

  • @danielbeniste5150
    @danielbeniste5150 7 років тому +3

    Best collection ive seen. I like every one of them.

  • @toastopia1
    @toastopia1 6 років тому +21

    i have a modest collection and i really like how he says he still wears swatches! and to wear them! i have an omega moon watch and i wear it everyday! i am a chef and it goes with me in the kitchen and on the line and it just brings me joy to wear it! i like this King guy!

    • @Weasel4Fun
      @Weasel4Fun 3 роки тому

      You wear your speedy while cooking professionaly? Damn I take mine of if I make a smoothie :D

    • @toastopia1
      @toastopia1 3 роки тому

      You only come around one time, if you buy any watch you should wear it, even if I had a 500k watch like the Jacob and co twinn turbo, I would wear it as much as I can, maybe not in the kitchen but at home and out I would! Enjoy your watches!

  • @MrVoayer
    @MrVoayer 6 років тому

    Each model in every dial variation ! That's the way !!! And his enthusiasm is contagious !

  • @thesilverphist6483
    @thesilverphist6483 7 років тому +12

    more of this please

  • @s33met
    @s33met 7 років тому +3

    love this interview and the energy from Morgan. cool guy and I'm sure people gravitate towards him....sweet collection and attitude to watches..

  • @robertkubosumi9489
    @robertkubosumi9489 7 років тому +3

    Loved what he said, "my favorite watch is the one on my wrist."
    Genuine enthusiasm for time pieces, great video.

  • @nikhilmathur6042
    @nikhilmathur6042 3 роки тому +5

    I keep going back to this video every few months. Wow Morgan King is a really awesome guy. Not only is he humble but his collection is just insane. I don’t have any expensive watches yet but whenever I look down at my Seiko sea urchin it makes me happy. Goes back to his quote that the watch that is in your wrist is the best one. Although, I’m working on getting into Rolex and higher end Swiss brands. I just haven’t been able to defeat the waiting list yet. 😂 Maybe I’ll buy another Seiko for college while I’m waiting.

    • @MorganKingNYC
      @MorganKingNYC Рік тому

      All you really need is one right? The best watch in the world is the one on your wrist. Keep the passion alive and share it baby!

  • @JJJosh949
    @JJJosh949 7 років тому +118

    lol he's hilarious

  • @TedBarrera
    @TedBarrera 7 років тому +2

    His end message... Truly what it's all about. Great vid!

  • @Lord_of_The_World
    @Lord_of_The_World 4 роки тому

    Fantastic guest. Amazing collection of chronograph and Heuer.
    Most of all, just loved the passion.

  • @DavidKa5h
    @DavidKa5h 4 роки тому

    “The best watch is the one that’s on your wrist” reminds me of another quote... “the most important day in history is today because it’s happening right now.”. I forgot where I heard it but I like it because it reminds you that you can’t change the past but you can change your actions today.

  • @starcode89
    @starcode89 3 роки тому +1

    I find myself going back to this video from time to time. It reminds me that I’m not the only crazy average Joe who has an inexplicable love for watches. I sometimes catch myself getting a little too enthusiastic when a friend or work colleague happens to want to discuss the watch I’m wearing. But I see that same enthusiasm in Mr. King and I feel kind of validated. My collection is considerably smaller, but diverse, and I do have a Heuer 2447NST in common with this collection. I think it’s the best of the Carreras.
    Aside from that Big Eye Daytona, the watch that really caught my fancy is the Milgauss. That stainless lightning bolt second hand is so choice! Kudos to Mr. King for opening up his collection to the world! I’m grateful that he was so generous to sacrifice his privacy and anonymity to give fellow collectors a glimpse of some truly amazing pieces.

  • @austinnance8840
    @austinnance8840 7 років тому +1

    I'd love to see more talking watches with people like Morgan, seems like a fun guy, with superb taste.

  • @adibee88
    @adibee88 3 роки тому +1

    His personal philosophies on watches is refreshing! I love his collection and his energy.
    I also quite enjoy the fact that he is so ecstatic about every watch within his collection!

    • @adibee88
      @adibee88 3 роки тому

      @Morgan King You're most welcome and thank you for taking the time to respond!

    • @adibee88
      @adibee88 3 роки тому

      @Morgan King You are most welcome Brother!

  • @mikenluke
    @mikenluke 7 років тому +16

    The best watch is the one that's on your wrist - Well said.

  • @user-do1xr2hr4j
    @user-do1xr2hr4j 7 років тому

    Stunning collection. Great video.

  • @amintaslneto
    @amintaslneto 7 років тому +3

    Amazing collection.
    Just imagine how it's gonna be in twenty years ;)

  • @re20bt
    @re20bt 5 років тому

    One of the best eps I’ve seen! What a great guy!

  • @todorelojconfernando
    @todorelojconfernando 7 років тому +3

    Ben you never disappoint, great video great collection.

  • @jarrodgill7576
    @jarrodgill7576 7 років тому

    Another great addition to this series.

  • @neilwade9870
    @neilwade9870 5 років тому

    What a great discussion and collection with a top man. Love the quote about the best watch being the one on your wrist. 👍👍👍

  • @NYCLusso
    @NYCLusso 7 років тому +1

    Great advice. Thank you for the video and nice collection.

  • @gdlife3428
    @gdlife3428 5 років тому

    Beautiful collection loved every piece, Daytona collection was amazing!

  • @Heartagram987
    @Heartagram987 6 років тому +1

    I love his excitement. Was a great video to watch.

  • @JuliusHammond
    @JuliusHammond 5 років тому

    Great episode, really enjoyed Morgan King's passion and mentality - infectious.

  • @davidcote8644
    @davidcote8644 7 років тому

    I love the Daytona with zenith movement with floating Cosmo dial..... so crazy cool.

  • @MatthewH2000
    @MatthewH2000 7 років тому +40

    Love that Milgauss!! and a crazy collection of Heuer Monacos.

  • @ethos2781
    @ethos2781 2 роки тому

    Superb!... This is simply ONE of the best & thought out collection of watches

    • @ethos2781
      @ethos2781 2 роки тому

      @Morgan King Yes indeed...
      Still have my Swatch watch from the mid 80s... Only regret is I am not sure what I did with my very first watch purchase.. It was either a Timex or Seiko dress watch

  • @lalotong
    @lalotong 6 років тому

    One of my favourite episodes

  • @TheXBalderX
    @TheXBalderX 7 років тому +6

    Great episode! This Milgauss was so 👌

  • @ubaldoguzman8949
    @ubaldoguzman8949 7 років тому +1

    Favorite by far. love what he said at the end.

  • @12sin8
    @12sin8 7 років тому +3

    Guys got great energy, interesting selection there also!

  • @rafayz9033
    @rafayz9033 5 років тому +1

    Those words of wisdom at the end... truly what watch collections is all about. I marvel at my $250 Wenger quartz rinda movement more than I ever will any other watch and that’s because of the journey I wen through with that watch in my wrist, the story is what attaches it’s self to the watch and it’s something only you will understand

  • @Ricardo-uu6gl
    @Ricardo-uu6gl 7 років тому +3

    Sounds a cool guy. Great collection!

  • @ellis3547
    @ellis3547 3 роки тому +1

    you can tell which episode of talking watches you're watching by the length of Ben's beard

  • @nickpap1
    @nickpap1 7 років тому +3

    Remarkable collection, almost unreal. The double red sea dweller and that sky blue Monaco prototype are outrageous. where do you even start looking for these?

  • @djdelarosa25
    @djdelarosa25 5 років тому

    My fave Talking Watches episode.

  • @ethen300
    @ethen300 3 роки тому +1

    "See, right hand left hand, this is how it works!" I Love this guy : )

    • @ethen300
      @ethen300 3 роки тому

      @Morgan King Definitely!
      Very fortunately I had just purchased a 6263 Paul Newman in white dial for my 35 birthday, so you can imagine that I am crazy in love with Paul Newman Daytonas right now. And your interviews with Hodinkee and recently Horoguides are just full of fun and narrative, I watched each one of them for hundreds of times. Truly a big fan and hope to see the next interview soon👊🏻

    • @ethen300
      @ethen300 3 роки тому +1

      @Morgan King Thank you very much, sir! I do wear it, I hate garage queens: ) Recently, I am in crazy in love with the smaller sized watches. Probably because I am only 5"7. I bought the 6263 and a nautilus 3800 and I do enjoy them a lot.

  • @ZedEnd83
    @ZedEnd83 7 років тому

    incredible collection!

  • @EMKWANREVIEWS
    @EMKWANREVIEWS 7 років тому +91

    What an amazing collection. Considering he's only been doing it for 5-6 years... 🤓 I really need to up my watch collecting game 😂

    • @shahorology3275
      @shahorology3275 6 років тому

      EMKWAN REVIEWS true. Have to agree

    • @VMTNKKR
      @VMTNKKR 6 років тому +1

      i wish i was rich enough to collect :(

    • @smashexentertainment676
      @smashexentertainment676 3 роки тому +3

      30 watches in 5 years? I call it shopping.

    • @Eyescream64
      @Eyescream64 3 роки тому

      @Morgan King I went 4 years straight skimping and having sandwiches only for lunch just to get my favourite AP ROO Lava. Well, I was only a graduate that time. 😊

  • @dutch6849
    @dutch6849 7 років тому

    I enjoy these video so much! Very informative!

  • @BIGMEGA77
    @BIGMEGA77 Рік тому +1

    Energetic interview! I can feel his passion for watch collecting.

    • @MorganKingNYC
      @MorganKingNYC Рік тому

      Although we all love to collect different watch brands and styles, the passion for these little things that tell time is the same!

  • @MoreThai
    @MoreThai 7 років тому +1

    I hear lot of passion , the love for watches in his voice !!!!! by far this is best collection i ever see !!!

  • @lassezoellner7576
    @lassezoellner7576 3 роки тому

    I love is energy and down to earth vibe!

  • @sureshobhan
    @sureshobhan 6 років тому

    One of the best ‘Talking Watches’ episode for me at least...!!!!

  • @DonLee1980
    @DonLee1980 2 роки тому +1

    the problem about collecting paul newmans as a new collector like me, is that so many parts may have been swapped out, the history behind each watch is much more muddy.

  • @aliquandoinsanireiucundume9017
    @aliquandoinsanireiucundume9017 7 років тому

    Nice video, once again.. loved it!!

  • @amarillorica
    @amarillorica 7 років тому +2

    best collection hands down

  • @mrb317
    @mrb317 4 роки тому +1

    Love this Heuer collection. Met Jack Heuer a few months back and love the history of the brand

    • @mrb317
      @mrb317 4 роки тому

      @Morgan King I like the way they are going, the new autavia range are actually a lot nicer in person and very tempted to pick one up. You have to give some credit to JCB too, I have a Carrera Heuer 01 and although it's very JCB ( zenith and Hublot DNA) its, IMO, fantastic quality piece, I love it - and invokes the Carrera philosophy of innovation, especially the Heuer 02 tourbillion

  • @MrNobbless
    @MrNobbless 4 роки тому +4

    "My kids can't go to college anymore" LOL

  • @SayG0NE
    @SayG0NE 7 років тому +1

    That is ONE gentleman attitude .......Respect !

  • @widmancalderon7632
    @widmancalderon7632 7 років тому +44

    "Life is Short, Eat Dessert First"

  • @apan77
    @apan77 7 років тому

    amazing collection! :D

  • @afn4393
    @afn4393 6 років тому +2

    Great video. This, Mayer, and Biver are my favorites. He was enthusiastic and funny. Didn't just recite history.

    • @MorganKingNYC
      @MorganKingNYC Рік тому

      Thank you so much for saying that! Just trying to give back to the watch community as they have given so much to me!

  • @dylanw890
    @dylanw890 5 років тому

    "The best watch in the world is the one on your wirst." I couldn't agree more. What a down to earth and charming person to be around. I think that so many people are caught up in the prices of the watches and the various types of movements that watches have that they forget that watches are works of art and shouldnt be sought after as status symbols. If a $5 dollar watch makes you happy, so be it. Watches should be bought on how they make you feel and should be an extension of your character. I buy watches because of the history and my genuine interest in the brand. I currently have 3 Bulovas, 1 Seiko, a Rolex Daytona (Grandfathers), and a Brieltling which was my very first watch

  • @illicitrans
    @illicitrans 7 років тому

    this guy was entertaining. great collection

  • @wafag2816
    @wafag2816 4 роки тому

    Gotta love the way this guys sees life!!!!

  • @HGMGtr
    @HGMGtr 7 років тому +2

    "The best watch is the one on your wrist" this guy is amazing.

  • @Archer335
    @Archer335 6 років тому

    “You get that one that you enjoy, and you treasure it, and it’s yours. That’s what it’s all about.”
    Right on! My Seiko SARB035 is my one and only all-purpose watch. I love it.

  • @proteinshake86
    @proteinshake86 7 років тому

    i really enjoyed this. thanks!

  • @josecarlosa156
    @josecarlosa156 6 років тому

    the best collection ever!!!

  • @willhall1771
    @willhall1771 7 років тому

    great collection. anyone know the reference for the orange watch? i think it's a monaco, but hard to tell from the angles.

  • @momokadawi8955
    @momokadawi8955 5 років тому

    STILL WATCHING UR VIDEO AND STILL LOVE IT .... Mr COOL ! ( M.K )

  • @iclogtoilets3483
    @iclogtoilets3483 7 років тому +2

    I love talking watches!

  • @jackfooter6703
    @jackfooter6703 7 років тому

    Love these videos

  • @gnarlyflies180
    @gnarlyflies180 6 років тому

    This guy have passion, personality and a great collection. "You have 2 wrists" LOL.....A ture collector!

  • @joshuaro1424
    @joshuaro1424 7 років тому

    Great one!

  • @creamfalcon
    @creamfalcon 3 роки тому

    Funny listening to him and talking about the future - the watch he described is exactly the one that Air Force Vet had on the antique road show. Whether you consider it NOS or not - it was in insanely good condition

    • @creamfalcon
      @creamfalcon 3 роки тому

      @Morgan King Can't believe more people didn't catch that. You completely nailed it. Not sure if that watch has sold but I can see that watch being $2-$5M easy in 10 years. That is def the only one in the world in that condition. Thought you would be trying to buy it. lol.

  • @TheMrverdes
    @TheMrverdes 7 років тому +2

    Extra points for the video description. Unfortunately when I bumped into Ben I asked him who was next on Talking Watches... so typical.

  • @juanvelez5699
    @juanvelez5699 6 років тому +1

    I am obsessed with the vintage sea dwellers!!!!

  • @hermanchu9040
    @hermanchu9040 7 років тому

    One of the friendliest guests!

  • @kennethravelo
    @kennethravelo 3 роки тому +2

    Morgan is a cool guy! Totally love his vibes and humor!

    • @swiss86watches
      @swiss86watches 2 роки тому

      @Morgan King thanks Morgan you are an inspiration to me and I love all my Swatch including my 2 Rolex watches 😊

  • @Samson518
    @Samson518 7 років тому

    Great interviewee.

  • @TheBarts27
    @TheBarts27 6 років тому

    Great TK. Everybody should be proud of the watch that is on his wrist and dream for the next watch. To have dreams is a good thing.

  • @AJouvikin
    @AJouvikin 6 років тому

    That ending was perfect, well said 👌🏼

  • @geekanoids
    @geekanoids 7 років тому

    Nice collection :D

  • @tomjenkins0573
    @tomjenkins0573 6 років тому +2

    I've just started collecting with the Casio A159w

  • @philipseiler2671
    @philipseiler2671 7 років тому +1

    Great start to 2017

  • @m1keill293
    @m1keill293 7 років тому

    Can you make a video on article going through the pros and cons of various metals you can chose for the bracelet and casing (gold, plat, ceramic so on).

  • @akapipo1112
    @akapipo1112 7 років тому +2

    This guy is awesome. He has won talking watches

  • @icemanfx
    @icemanfx 7 років тому

    Can someone please tell me what is the model of the watchboxes he uses?
    They look very high-quality and I can't find them anywhere on the net. Thanks!

  • @tomd3848
    @tomd3848 7 років тому

    So Ben, when are you doing your own segment of Talking Watches?

  • @turtleh
    @turtleh 6 років тому +2

    "I don't wear the box and papers" lol