GQ: How John Mayer Became the Watch World’s Most Influential Collector

[CPRWATCH]

Who is John Mayer , I would say that he might be big in the USA ( only because he seems to be named in a number of threads ) but in the rest of the world he is probably an unknown .

[904VT]

Originally Posted by doramas

If you believe that America is the world, yes, but if you were more rational, and knew that there are 7.3 billion people in the world, no.

Originally Posted by jb335

Fair pint. But this is coming from the USA site for GQ.

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Who is John Mayer , I would say that he might be big in the USA ( only because he seems to be named in a number of threads ) but in the rest of the world he is probably an unknown .

Who is more influential globally then? He may not be known to everyone but it’s tough to name another close.

Tiger Woods is more well known globally, but I’m not sure he would be more influential since not everyone is wearing a 116660ln or 126660 d blue. And he is an enthusiast(not to mention diving enthusiast as well), even though more of a one or two watch kind of guy.

Perhaps Renaldo? Certainly more well known globally, but not many people wearing what he wears or any crazy demand for his watches he owns or has endorsed.

I’m puzzled to name a more influential collector today. Perhaps Charlie Sheen could’ve been argued in the past as well, but he doesn’t get as involved as JM nor has ever written watch articles like JM has for HODINKEE

Peter Stahl is pretty influential, but not too well known outside of a smaller community.

[doramas]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Who is more influential globally then? He may not be known to everyone but it’s tough to name another close.

Tiger Woods is more well known globally, but I’m not sure he would be more influential since not everyone is wearing a 116660ln or 126660 d blue. And he is an enthusiast(not to mention diving enthusiast as well), even though more of a one or two watch kind of guy.

Perhaps Renaldo? Certainly more well known globally, but not many people wearing what he wears or any crazy demand for his watches he owns or has endorsed.

I’m puzzled to name a more influential collector today. Perhaps Charlie Sheen could’ve been argued in the past as well, but he doesn’t get as involved as JM nor has ever written watch articles like JM has for HODINKEE

Close to you, but I repeat, you have to differentiate a country from the world. Some don't know the difference, or they live in a bubble.


Federer or Rafa Nadal are better known worldwide. One wears Rolex and the other Richard Mille

[904VT]

Originally Posted by doramas

Close to you, but I repeat, you have to differentiate a country from the world. Some don't know the difference, or they live in a bubble.


Federer or Rafa Nadal are better known worldwide. One wears Rolex and the other Richard Mille

I didn’t ask though who was more well known I asked more influential in watch world. I doubt Rafael is influencing many. He wears Richard Millie which is in its own stratosphere. I’d argue Tiger is both more well known and influential globally as well than Roger. And none of them are really huge collectors outside of JM. A simple google search and I’m sure you and many others could easily understand who JM is. Just like any American can easily search Ronaldo if they didn’t already know him. I repeat as you say who is more influential. I understand USA is not the world as well and neither is JM just known only within the US just because you and others aren’t familiar

[doramas]

Originally Posted by 904VT

I didn’t ask though who was more well known I asked more influential in watch world. I doubt Rafael is influencing many. He wears Richard Millie which is in its own stratosphere. I’d argue Tiger is both more well known and influential globally as well than Roger. And none of them are really huge collectors outside of JM. A simple google search and I’m sure you and many others could easily understand who JM is. Just like any American can easily search Ronaldo if they didn’t already know him. I repeat as you say who is more influential. I understand USA is not the world as well and neither is JM just known only within the US just because you and others aren’t familiar

I think Nadal and Federer are better known in the world, because tennis is more popular than golf. What I have no doubt is that they are more exemplary than Tiger Woods

[exador]

Originally Posted by 904VT

I’m puzzled to name a more influential collector today.

Ed Sheeran likes watches.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-...rom-ed-sheeran

[904VT]

Originally Posted by exador

Ed Sheeran likes watches.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-...rom-ed-sheeran

Very nice collection and taste

He has some true gems in his collection. I’d still give the nod for influence to JM with his contributions on the content side at Hodinkee. Ed’s are more limited. JM did a heck of an article on the Black Bay from an artist’s perspective. Ed Sheeran is a newer collector than JM as well, but I’d put him right up there too. We should mention Eric Clapton as well, but perhaps not as influential as he used to be in the watch industry. Eric Clapton’s Slowhand at 70 performance at Royal Albert Hall was incredible. He performed wearing his 116610LN

[locutus49]

But, but, but China...lol

Originally Posted by 904VT

Very nice collection and taste

He has some true gems in his collection. I’d still give the nod for influence to JM with his contributions on the content side at Hodinkee. Ed’s are more limited. JM did a heck of an article on the Black Bay from an artist’s perspective. Ed Sheeran is a newer collector than JM as well, but I’d put him right up there too. We should mention Eric Clapton as well, but perhaps not as influential as he used to be in the watch industry.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by locutus49

But, but, but China...lol

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by locutus49

But, but, but China...lol

Russia ftw as sooo many 'mericans seem obsessed with them.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Who is John Mayer , I would say that he might be big in the USA ( only because he seems to be named in a number of threads ) but in the rest of the world he is probably an unknown .

He's an unknown here in the USA. Any mediocre musician will millions of dollars can collect high end watches. Big deal. The worship this guy gets is hilarious.

[sillo]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

He's an unknown here in the USA.

I don't feel any particular way about him, but that's just not true. If you asked a bunch of random people on the street who John Mayer is I'd bet a significant portion of the people would know of him.

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

He's an unknown here in the USA. Any mediocre musician will millions of dollars can collect high end watches. Big deal. The worship this guy gets is hilarious.

You should get out more.


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[KBM]

Originally Posted by Brew

You should get out more.


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[exador]

I get my collector tips from Bethenny Frankel.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by exador

I get my collector tips from Bethenny Frankel.

Lol - Im calling sticker police on her

[Rolex_AG]

Originally Posted by exador

I get my collector tips from Bethenny Frankel.

she does have some beautiful pieces tho

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Brew

You should get out more.


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[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

He's an unknown here in the USA. Any mediocre musician will millions of dollars can collect high end watches. Big deal. The worship this guy gets is hilarious.

He's extremely well known. I don't know where you got your info from. The guy is a legit musician and one of the best guitar players in the world.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Who is John Mayer , I would say that he might be big in the USA ( only because he seems to be named in a number of threads ) but in the rest of the world he is probably an unknown .

You are likely incorrect considering just last year he played shows in New Zealand, Honk Kong, Thailand and South Africa just to make a few.

[CPRWATCH]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

You are likely incorrect considering just last year he played shows in New Zealand, Honk Kong, Thailand and South Africa just to make a few.

But in the rest of the world he is still an unknown . I’ve learned from this thread he is a musician, is he a drummer or piano player .

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

But in the rest of the world he is still an unknown . I’ve learned from this thread he is a musician, is he a drummer or piano player .

From what I heard he plays the flute.

[Oyster Al]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

From what I heard he plays the flute.

I just spit out my coffee. Can’t stop laughing. Oh man.....

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

But in the rest of the world he is still an unknown . I’ve learned from this thread he is a musician, is he a drummer or piano player .

I guess you are trying to be cute. In 2013 he sold out Wembly stadium and played 6 other European cities, plus 17 in South America.
I’m not promoting his music, just get frustrated when people say nonsensical things without taking 30 seconds to use a search engine

[CPRWATCH]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

I guess you are trying to be cute. In 2013 he sold out Wembly stadium and played 6 other European cities, plus 17 in South America.
I’m not promoting his music, just get frustrated when people say nonsensical things without taking 30 seconds to use a search engine

Not trying to be cute & your quite obviously a big fan . Mr Mayer has a large following & seems to be a big watch influencer but it really is within the USA .

[904VT]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

But in the rest of the world he is still an unknown . I’ve learned from this thread he is a musician, is he a drummer or piano player .

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

From what I heard he plays the flute.

Originally Posted by Sublovin

I guess you are trying to be cute. In 2013 he sold out Wembly stadium and played 6 other European cities, plus 17 in South America.
I’m not promoting his music, just get frustrated when people say nonsensical things without taking 30 seconds to use a search engine

I have to agree with Sublovin. He’s collaborated with Clapton and Eric has called him a master guitarist. If you don’t know who JM is you just don’t know music and it has nothing to do with country. Even if not your style he is widely considered one of the best guitarists in the world today. He was chosen by Bob Weir and other GD members to be the guitarist for Dead and Company. He also has played with Carlos Santana and BB King. Probably someone worth researching.

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Who is John Mayer , I would say that he might be big in the USA ( only because he seems to be named in a number of threads ) but in the rest of the world he is probably an unknown .

Do they have google where you live?

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[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Do they have google where you live?

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