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JayHantz · 19 April 2019, 01:00 PM

I came across this on my feed and although shamelessly branded with Hodinkee, thought it was a nice video. The video was recorded at their tenth anniversary between interviews, member panels, and other events. In it, people like Alton Brown, Jean-Claude Biver, Howie Kendrick, and Hodinkee staff give their ideas on what makes a great watch.

Hope you enjoy it.

What Makes A Great Watch

Fat_ninja · 19 April 2019, 10:11 PM

For me...its only If everyone else wants it lol
And there are wait list

I joke

superdog · 19 April 2019, 11:40 PM

Comfort

Aesthetics

Functionality

In that order

Blansky · 20 April 2019, 01:11 AM

Since the need of a watch for timekeeping is no longer a necessity, then a great watch is: when it creates an positive emotional response when you look at it.

FTX I · 20 April 2019, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Comfort

Aesthetics

Functionality

In that order

Agree. Same here. Comfort is number one no question.

DLRIDES · 20 April 2019, 01:59 AM

A great watch, is one that you want to wear, ...................... anytime !

bobernet · 20 April 2019, 02:48 AM

Mechanical
Platinum
Gold
Makes me smile

Pix · 21 April 2019, 12:50 AM

A good forum to complain about:)

Headshrinker · 21 April 2019, 01:46 AM

I would add quality, but that’s a given.

cvo · 21 April 2019, 04:29 AM

Durable, reliable and timeless.

AzPaul · 21 April 2019, 11:38 AM

Just remember, with great watch comes great responsibility.

janice&fred · 21 April 2019, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzPaul

Just remember, with great watch comes great responsibility.

benlee · 21 April 2019, 08:36 PM

An amazing dial
Overall feel
Not boring
Iconic reference
Comfort

So many reasons. Some watches, one stands out, others is an overall package.

piratfisk · 21 April 2019, 08:46 PM

What an interesting thread! It's good to see what others value in a watch. I'd say that I value build quality in final production & movement, as well as if the watch "does it" for me. The Daytona, for example, is a gorgeous timepiece with a great movement, but it doesn't "do it" for me. I think there are nicer looking chromos. Conversely, I cherish my little SARB035. It's got a very robust movement (6R15), albeit it of less intricacy & overall quality than the Daytona's, but it's put together well & I love looking at it.

19 April 2019, 01:00 PM	#1
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	What Makes A Great Watch? I came across this on my feed and although shamelessly branded with Hodinkee, thought it was a nice video. The video was recorded at their tenth anniversary between interviews, member panels, and other events. In it, people like Alton Brown, Jean-Claude Biver, Howie Kendrick, and Hodinkee staff give their ideas on what makes a great watch. Hope you enjoy it. What Makes A Great Watch

19 April 2019, 11:40 PM	#3
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,693	Comfort Aesthetics Functionality In that order __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

20 April 2019, 01:59 AM	#6
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,597	A great watch, is one that you want to wear, ...................... anytime ! __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

21 April 2019, 11:38 AM	#11
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,203	Just remember, with great watch comes great responsibility. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

21 April 2019, 08:36 PM	#13
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	An amazing dial Overall feel Not boring Iconic reference Comfort So many reasons. Some watches, one stands out, others is an overall package. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

19 April 2019, 10:11 PM	#2
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	For me...its only If everyone else wants it lol And there are wait list I joke

20 April 2019, 01:11 AM	#4
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,081	Since the need of a watch for timekeeping is no longer a necessity, then a great watch is: when it creates an positive emotional response when you look at it.

20 April 2019, 02:48 AM	#7
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	Mechanical Platinum Gold Makes me smile

21 April 2019, 12:50 AM	#8
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	A good forum to complain about:)

21 April 2019, 01:46 AM	#9
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I would add quality, but that’s a given.

21 April 2019, 04:29 AM	#10
cvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: C Vo Location: Georgia Watch: 117610LN 116610LN Posts: 1,012	Durable, reliable and timeless.

21 April 2019, 08:46 PM	#14
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Finest City Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,087	What an interesting thread! It's good to see what others value in a watch. I'd say that I value build quality in final production & movement, as well as if the watch "does it" for me. The Daytona, for example, is a gorgeous timepiece with a great movement, but it doesn't "do it" for me. I think there are nicer looking chromos. Conversely, I cherish my little SARB035. It's got a very robust movement (6R15), albeit it of less intricacy & overall quality than the Daytona's, but it's put together well & I love looking at it.

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