Rolex Watches You've NEVER seen with James Dowling | WatchBox Talks

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  • Опубліковано 22 лют 2022
  • Tim Mosso sat down with veteran watch historian and collector James Dowling to discuss finding value in the luxury watch world through historical research and untold stories. Dowling shares some of his stand-out pieces including the Rolex Prince and Oysterquartz, Patek Philippe Beta 21, and two rare Louis Vuitton watches. They also discuss the importance of independent watchmakers and their innovative contributions.
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  • @strapped2time
    @strapped2time 2 роки тому +30

    Dowling is a legend. What a great interview.
    A watch lover through and through. Not into fads or hype… his passion is refreshing and intoxicating.

  • @jswede1
    @jswede1 2 роки тому +25

    That was by far the best UA-cam watch content I’ve consumed in a long, long, long time. Thank you

  • @watchnorthlondon
    @watchnorthlondon 2 роки тому +68

    TM does these interviews with such aplomb. For a loquacious chap, he certainly knows how to shut the flaming flip up and let his subject talk. It's both respectful and arresting. As for James Dowling, he plainly doesn't really care that much what his watches are worth. He has them and that's that. A lesson to everyone, right there.

  • @jimmillett9224
    @jimmillett9224 2 роки тому +15

    Another masterclass in interviewing by Tim. Would love to see more interviews with James Dowling..fascinating stuff.

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Jim - If you haven't seen it yet, check out this interview with James from Dubai Watch Week in 2019: ua-cam.com/video/T4FtcC74QWU/v-deo.html

  • @juniorjohnson5961
    @juniorjohnson5961 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you Tim what a great interview, I've never heard of James Dowling . The watches he showed us are some of most unique and different than I've ever seen.

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  2 роки тому +1

      If you cant get enough of James and Tim, check out this one from 2019: ua-cam.com/video/T4FtcC74QWU/v-deo.html

    • @juniorjohnson5961
      @juniorjohnson5961 2 роки тому +2

      @@the1916company Thank you for responding to this 68 year old man's comment. I'm surprised that a company as big as yours takes the time to read and comment back . I really enjoyed the 2019 interview. I still have my My two-tone Datejust with silver linen dial I bought 48 year's ago.

  • @Cull_Obsidian
    @Cull_Obsidian 2 роки тому +5

    I’m so glad you had James on. Many Americans may not know him, especially young/new collectors but this man is the GOAT and he’s mentions his book which is a must buy. The thing is huge and so well researched/photographed

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  2 роки тому

      Thanks Cull! Check out this earlier video from 2019 for more of Tim and James: ua-cam.com/video/T4FtcC74QWU/v-deo.html

  • @jolness1
    @jolness1 2 роки тому

    Heck yeah!
    Loved the last interview with James Dowling, excited to see another. Been meaning to watch this since it came out yesterday but finally have the chance.
    These talks are fantastic content and I have rewatched a few others. Tim does a great job at these and they feel natural and fluid.

  • @viranjith
    @viranjith 2 роки тому

    What a great meeting. Glad to hangout with you both.

  • @matteociancio
    @matteociancio 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this interview thanks both

  • @stickshifter8
    @stickshifter8 2 роки тому +2

    “…a defining thing in my life is my love for weird shit.” What a pearl of a statement! And the guy throws it out after demonstrating such a monstrous, deep knowledge of the topic. I didn’t know him, but will certainly look for his books and articles. Such a gem! Thanks Tim for a great interview and congrats for being respected and appreciated by such a legend of the watch world! PS: couldn’t care less how you wear your glasses. As far as I’m concerned you could wear a pineapple on your head. Cheers!!

  • @neelsengupta662
    @neelsengupta662 2 роки тому

    That was a fascinating interview! Great to hear a passionate watch collector who is interested in the unusual watches rather than the fashionable ones

  • @seandavie3672
    @seandavie3672 2 роки тому

    What a lovely chap! A very enjoyable interview and such a fresh perspective. Thanks.

  • @daveopincar2469
    @daveopincar2469 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Tim for a marvelous history lesson. Two masters of the watch world community. Utmost respect to you gentlemen. Stay healthy and safe.

  • @walterv7915
    @walterv7915 2 роки тому +4

    More like this please!!

  • @TheJonCruise
    @TheJonCruise 2 роки тому +1

    Exceptional interview. So genuine. This is now, if I haven't said it already, much better than Talking Watches from Hodinkee

  • @YongJoonPaek
    @YongJoonPaek 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, what a treat of a video. Dowling is just such an amazing source of watch collecting knowledge and wisdom. You can also just feel the raw passion in his voice and expression. Truly amazing stuff.
    I feel like Tim is the millennial Dowling. We are living through a passing of a generational torch in our hobby.

  • @MrRoyck10
    @MrRoyck10 2 роки тому +1

    James Downing gives me some element of hope that you can be a true watch enthusiast own multiple Rolex watches with a deep rooted knowledge of the brand that must of us admire for its robust utilitarian movement. I love the fact that his focus is not on the vulgarity of modern Rolex watches that is symbolic to the materialistic world that we live in. Tim is a mater of production in horology and my fellow Brit James makes an interesting combination of excellent content based on advanced knowledge of watches.

  • @michaelsorchantte3857
    @michaelsorchantte3857 2 роки тому +2

    This was extremely interesting.The LV joke went right over Tim's head LOL

  • @AKhan.28
    @AKhan.28 2 роки тому

    Best watch content I've consumed in a long time. Great video

  • @PT-xx9jz
    @PT-xx9jz 2 роки тому

    What a excellent Interview Tim and Team

  • @LoLreality1
    @LoLreality1 2 роки тому

    I have been collecting for years and I still haven’t gotten bored with anything watch talk . Thank you for this interview.

    • @LoLreality1
      @LoLreality1 2 роки тому

      Added. I went straight to looking at a Rolex oysterquartz from here lol . Want 🤭

  • @speeddog1955
    @speeddog1955 2 роки тому +3

    What a great history lesson! 👏 👏

  • @paulwinkfield6560
    @paulwinkfield6560 2 роки тому

    OMG, Excellent interview!!!, I laughed my head off about the 'Oh you were serious?' I immediately thought of TV cartoon spy series, Archer!!!🥂

  • @themoyouknow5686
    @themoyouknow5686 2 роки тому +2

    That was the most interesting collection I have seen. Just interest in innovation.

  • @grailtimepieces
    @grailtimepieces 2 роки тому

    Great video! Also, hope that Mike is OK...have been missing Market Wrap!

  • @afn4393
    @afn4393 2 роки тому +1

    His jokes about Louis Vuitton and weight training did not go unnoticed 😂

  • @user-cf2px2ko8y
    @user-cf2px2ko8y 8 місяців тому +1

    I wished there were more emphasis and close ups on the watches.

  • @tockingwatches2377
    @tockingwatches2377 2 роки тому +3

    Great commentary. It’s likely that those paying super premiums on what’s hot now will look back in 20 - 30 years similarly.

  • @zgfvavw3037
    @zgfvavw3037 2 роки тому

    Awesome and very wise advice

  • @adamcrossfire4747
    @adamcrossfire4747 2 роки тому

    What a lovely interview, I could listen to James all day

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  2 роки тому

      Thanks Adam - if you haven't seen it, check out this interview from the 2019 Dubai Watch Week: ua-cam.com/video/T4FtcC74QWU/v-deo.html

  • @garysmith1477
    @garysmith1477 2 роки тому +3

    Wish my collection was backed by stories as interesting as this. 🙂

  • @PnRoll
    @PnRoll Рік тому

    10:50 and onwards😂😂😂 cracked me up

  • @avmelidor
    @avmelidor Місяць тому

    Another illuminating video

  • @craigeastwood9941
    @craigeastwood9941 2 роки тому

    Hi Tim, technical question on the Rolex Perpetual Calendar prototype - how do you read it? It's only got three hands, when all perpetuals I've seen have multiple dials to tell day, date, leap year, etc. What am I missing?

  • @ryankelly8077
    @ryankelly8077 2 роки тому

    I love this!! A true collector 🙌🏻

  • @user-gl5ld9vm7i
    @user-gl5ld9vm7i 2 роки тому

    Hi Tim. Great content. Question, is your personal style trademark to always wear your wraparound sunglasses on your head?

  • @MARKO2465
    @MARKO2465 2 роки тому +3

    Tim thumbs way up brother.

  • @herbmerced7780
    @herbmerced7780 2 роки тому

    Wow! I can listen to this guy all day! Outstanding interview! Collect the “weird shit!”

  • @crh7742
    @crh7742 Рік тому

    Every major watch event should include a talk with JD. He's forgotten more than most watch scholars will ever learn. True what he says about fashions and whims. ALWAYS buy what you like, not what's supposedly "cool".

  • @hawrologista6460
    @hawrologista6460 2 роки тому

    Dowling's eye-watering sock/shoe combination pays tribute to a Pepsi bezel - literally a Rolex man to his toes! Fascinating discussion, too.

  • @stephenenglish7168
    @stephenenglish7168 2 роки тому

    What is the strap company he mentioned? Wheaton? Weaton?

  • @ryankelly8077
    @ryankelly8077 2 роки тому

    The blue LV watch, I’ve only seen a blue like that with Ulysse Nardin. Other than than, it’s a VERY unique blue

  • @chadcook115
    @chadcook115 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. I almost skipped it when I saw Tim’s glasses. Glad I didn’t.

  • @dlb44
    @dlb44 2 роки тому

    It would be cool to have a screen-on-screen experience where the watch being discussed is placed under the second camera so we can see what's being discussed.

  • @Sebastian85
    @Sebastian85 Рік тому

    Watch collectors can learn more from James Dowlings`s opening sentences in this video than from hundreds of watch influencer videos.

  • @GCPlati85
    @GCPlati85 7 місяців тому

    This was a joy to watch, a great example of the man makes the watch. But also when you have watches like this, the watch makes the watch. Jesus.

  • @steviedj6730
    @steviedj6730 2 роки тому

    Watched this about 5 times. The more i watch it the more i see the similarities between James and Tim. They're the same person 30 years apart! And that's meant as a compliment to both! 🤣👍

  • @cdeaker
    @cdeaker 2 роки тому

    Wonderful interview! How would he go about servicing that prototype Rolex - it would be risky sending off to Rolex if they claimed as a prototype it was their property?

  • @yashara1e
    @yashara1e 2 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @michaelsorchantte3857
    @michaelsorchantte3857 2 роки тому +1

    The only bad thing about this video is that it was'nt long enough.Yagutta make a part2!!

    • @the1916company
      @the1916company  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Michael - check out this video from 2019 if you want more: ua-cam.com/video/T4FtcC74QWU/v-deo.html

  • @dummule_
    @dummule_ 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome conversation. But uh... can we actually see the watches??

  • @SP-pn7xx
    @SP-pn7xx 2 роки тому +1

    Bloody hell you were busy that week!

  • @BenTramer
    @BenTramer 2 роки тому

    Wow. Magic.

  • @AM-hk3uw
    @AM-hk3uw 2 роки тому

    Seriously Good Shit.

  • @watchman8817
    @watchman8817 2 роки тому

    What an interesting guy. Love the way he thinks. AND I CAN'T BELIEVE HE HAS ONE OF THOSE PROTOTYPES. I WOULD KILL FOR ONE OF THOSE (well I'd maim I think).

  • @jda7499
    @jda7499 2 роки тому

    Brilliant Insights to gain for Newbie Watch Lovers -
    Buy what you really want or love , not the hot models everyone is running after.

  • @MoritaJunichiro
    @MoritaJunichiro 2 роки тому

    Good things are good over time⌚️

  • @bobbysebastian3709
    @bobbysebastian3709 2 роки тому +2

    Scholarly 🧐 discussion with a passionate collector. Thanks 🙏 for all the information ℹ️

  • @juanfarrell1088
    @juanfarrell1088 Рік тому

    Tim and his upside down sunnies. What a legend.

  • @Patrick_B687-3
    @Patrick_B687-3 2 роки тому +1

    This was a fantastically interesting and entertaining. Show some respect to the gentleman and remove your sunglasses next time. ☺

  • @TheRausing1
    @TheRausing1 2 роки тому

    Tim Mosso is so far ahead of everyone else on that side of the industry in terms of knowledge and eloquence in the way he writes/talks about watches that it just feels disappointing to hear about watches from anyone else.

  • @jeffreybialowas4637
    @jeffreybialowas4637 2 роки тому +1

    Strait up legend.

  • @Nuclear__HS
    @Nuclear__HS 2 роки тому

    Wonderful video with a wonderful collector, but frankly I think the title of the video betrays its contents. There are a lot of people out there who are sick of Rolex, and this video only having 2 in it and then having the video named after them, is both somewhat disingenuous to the viewer who was looking for Rolex, and a disservice to those who passed over the video because it was labelled as being ABOUT Rolex. If EngineerWannabe's watch talk livestream hadn't highlighted this video as something interesting and with more to offer than its title suggests, I likely would not have given it the time of day. Just my two cents.

  • @woonfaseng8737
    @woonfaseng8737 2 роки тому

    one big worry and concern if one spend 100K on beta21 quartz. these are unlikely to be repairable or serviceable....what happens if it conks out ???? just throw away 100K ???

  • @russellseah2347
    @russellseah2347 2 роки тому +1

    A collection with thought and taste. For once different from all the overhyped hyperbole collections out there, seeking validation and which screams " look at me, I have it!".

  • @ericmcdowell9745
    @ericmcdowell9745 2 роки тому +2

    Are your sunglasses resting on your head upside down purposely 😬

    • @Cull_Obsidian
      @Cull_Obsidian 2 роки тому +5

      You must be new here 😆

    • @RevelFishing
      @RevelFishing 2 роки тому

      @@Cull_Obsidian I am new, does he always do that?

  • @philamor5139
    @philamor5139 2 роки тому

    A+ boys

  • @Nick-sd7um
    @Nick-sd7um 2 роки тому +1

    I don't understand the sunglasses

  • @ctrl300
    @ctrl300 2 роки тому

    What a nerd! Loved this episode!!!

  • @DoctorAB282
    @DoctorAB282 2 роки тому

    🎩 off to Great Britain 🇬🇧 nations ✌️

  • @St._Peter
    @St._Peter 2 роки тому

    Nevermind the Watches....LOOK AT THOSE SHOES!!!

  • @ulrichk7727
    @ulrichk7727 2 роки тому +1

    I like James' "off the beaten track" collection but would find it very difficult to talk with him for more than 5 minutes. He has a very awkward communication style and almost never makes eye contact

    • @koolpep
      @koolpep 2 роки тому

      Having talked to James during DWW, I can tell you is very pleasant to talk to and he does make plenty of eye contact in normal settings with the person he talks to, maybe not the camera though.

    • @Nick-sd7um
      @Nick-sd7um 2 роки тому

      I almost prefer to talk with people who don't make constant direct eye contact.

  • @tomasinacovell4293
    @tomasinacovell4293 2 роки тому

    A lot to think about... until you think about it.

  • @Johnjohnjohnz
    @Johnjohnjohnz Рік тому

    Wait he gyms with the patek 😮

  • @Nefville
    @Nefville 2 роки тому +1

    Someone should make a documentary on collecting Rolex or any watch and ask him to narrate it.

  • @lipinglin1994
    @lipinglin1994 Рік тому

    Loving weird shit. I guess for those watch enthusiast like us, we all love weird shit.

  • @PocketUau
    @PocketUau 2 роки тому

    Yes, I’m going to take a man with upside-down sports sunnies used as a circlet seriously. JK, dead seriously.

  • @muldoon67
    @muldoon67 2 роки тому +2

    Tim, please don't wear your sunglasses on camera. It just looks bad. Only Watch Eric can pull it off.

  • @TheExcks
    @TheExcks 2 роки тому +1

    Tulips

  • @fmartmart8099
    @fmartmart8099 2 роки тому +5

    Tim. My man. You gotta retire the sunglasses thing. At this point it's just disrespectful to your esteemed guests.

  • @williamtell3203
    @williamtell3203 2 роки тому +1

    Dude! Lose the sunglasses. Looks so high school. Great interview otherwise.

  • @samheiler8894
    @samheiler8894 2 місяці тому

    No one going to talk about the goggles on his head?

  • @coldteeth24
    @coldteeth24 2 роки тому +1

    Phirst

  • @johncorcoran2569
    @johncorcoran2569 2 роки тому

    Your sunglasses on your head look Soo bad! Please lose that look. Your videos are awesome!

  • @coldteeth24
    @coldteeth24 2 роки тому

    Find value in Rolex by leaving them in the box forever

  • @zillsburyy1
    @zillsburyy1 2 роки тому +1

    no value in overrated rolex