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Old 27 October 2020, 02:06 AM   #1
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Would be great for TRF to have a list of links to reviewers / magazines that do not also sell what they're reviewing. Look forward to who you feel does great reviews and shares their knowledge without direct conflict of interest.
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Old 27 October 2020, 02:21 AM   #2
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Would be great for TRF to have a list of links to reviewers / magazines that do not also sell what they're reviewing. Look forward to who you feel does great reviews and shares their knowledge without direct conflict of interest.


Jenni Elle, Hafiz Mehmood, Teddy Baldassarre


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Old 27 October 2020, 02:22 AM   #3
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Would be great for TRF to have a list of links to reviewers / magazines that do not also sell what they're reviewing. Look forward to who you feel does great reviews and shares their knowledge without direct conflict of interest.


That would be great Steven!


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Old 27 October 2020, 03:56 AM   #4
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Would be great for TRF to have a list of links to reviewers / magazines that do not also sell what they're reviewing. Look forward to who you feel does great reviews and shares their knowledge without direct conflict of interest.
Here's a list:
















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Old 27 October 2020, 04:12 AM   #5
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Yup. I think they all flip watches, straps or advertise for someone.
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Old 27 October 2020, 04:20 AM   #6
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Would be great for TRF to have a list of links to reviewers / magazines that do not also sell what they're reviewing. Look forward to who you feel does great reviews and shares their knowledge without direct conflict of interest.
watchesbysjx
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these are my 4 horsemen of watch content other than youtube.
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Old 27 October 2020, 04:37 AM   #7
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Those are good. Also The Timeless Watch Channel is one of my favorites. Roman Sharf at Luxury Bazaar also sells, but he’s not “actively pushing his products” (like watchbox).


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Old 27 October 2020, 05:06 AM   #8
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I agree with Teddy Baldassarre. When I first saw him I wondered if he had his parent’s permission to be on YouTube but despite looking like he’d get carded to buy beer he’s got great content.
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Old 27 October 2020, 05:09 AM   #9
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I agree with Teddy Baldassarre. When I first saw him I wondered if he had his parent’s permission to be on YouTube but despite looking like he’d get carded to buy beer he’s got great content.

I think he is actually starting a business on the side and will eventually be selling as well. A la Bark n Jack, maybe, we’ll see...


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Old 27 October 2020, 05:10 AM   #10
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Now that I think about it, Jenni Elle also sells watch rolls. But still good content.


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Old 27 October 2020, 05:31 AM   #11
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Been right into the “Scottish Watches” podcast recently. Other than one of the presenters being overly partial to Panerai i.e. he won’t take it off, they offer quite a good mix of banter and reviews across the board.

Not exclusively Rolex but worth the mention
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Old 27 October 2020, 05:49 AM   #12
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I would never be influenced on a watch by other than myself. I like to think that I am capable of making my own decision, rather than depending on total strangers of how to spend my money.


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Old 27 October 2020, 05:58 AM   #13
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these are my 4 horsemen of watch content other than youtube.
Tend to agree with the top 3 - and must say that SJX is top notch.
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Old 27 October 2020, 06:12 AM   #14
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Thanks everyone, keep 'em coming!

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Old 27 October 2020, 06:16 AM   #15
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Interesting view to have as a member of a watch forum. You would think someone on TRF would be interested in watch reviews, discussions and videos about watches. I don’t think many watch enthusiasts are looking to be influenced. I know when I look up watches reviews it’s because I have an interest in the watch but can’t see one in person. It’s research, just like anything else. I don’t read car and driver or watch their reviews so they can influence me what car to buy but it can certainly educate me and help narrow it down when choosing between several models. Especially if I read or watch something that helps me eliminate a car without wasting time test driving. For watches I have to drive at least an hour to get to a watch store and if I really want to see a large selection I have to drive four hours to NYC. If I can save myself a four hour drive by watching a ten minute video review seems like time and money saved.
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Old 27 October 2020, 07:59 AM   #16
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Interesting view to have as a member of a watch forum. You would think someone on TRF would be interested in watch reviews, discussions and videos about watches. I don’t think many watch enthusiasts are looking to be influenced. I know when I look up watches reviews it’s because I have an interest in the watch but can’t see one in person. It’s research, just like anything else. I don’t read car and driver or watch their reviews so they can influence me what car to buy but it can certainly educate me and help narrow it down when choosing between several models. Especially if I read or watch something that helps me eliminate a car without wasting time test driving. For watches I have to drive at least an hour to get to a watch store and if I really want to see a large selection I have to drive four hours to NYC. If I can save myself a four hour drive by watching a ten minute video review seems like time and money saved.
Quite right. But the OP asked about unbiased. And basically everyone has a bias. Some sites are sponsored, some reviewers have a preference to some things and some sites are looking to be sponsored in the future. Hence my flippant initial response. Even when passively just seeking information we can be influenced by unintended bias.

Obviously here we’re all smart enough not to be influenced by the internet but.........oh wait............never mind.
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Old 28 October 2020, 01:16 PM   #17
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Bark and Jack is also pretty good, but he does pitch his straps, but not too much. I also like Hafiz because his wrist size is the same as mine and he always shows good wrist content.
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Old 28 October 2020, 02:35 PM   #18
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Old 28 October 2020, 11:20 PM   #19
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Quite right. But the OP asked about unbiased. And basically everyone has a bias.
As the OP, i agree everyone has some bias or preference and am 100% cool with that....... provided they're not pitching / selling / retailers / grey. Basically, they are not selling (or sponsored by) what they are also reviewing. Bias if fine, as we all have opinions.

Yet to have an 'opinion' while also trying to sell what you're publicizing, nope not part of this thread.
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Jenni Elle is amazing!
Have to agree with this.
I don't listen to the Hodinkee podcast too often (I can't handle the pretentious tone it takes most of the time) but when they had Jenni on as a guest I listened to the entire show on my morning walk.

I also like the Bark and Jack videos. He's well spoken and he recently did a video talking about sponsored content that was really great to watch.
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Ariel abtw

Everyone else is selling something or has a strong obvious bias. IMO.
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Have to agree with this.

I don't listen to the Hodinkee podcast too often (I can't handle the pretentious tone it takes most of the time) but when they had Jenni on as a guest I listened to the entire show on my morning walk.



I also like the Bark and Jack videos. He's well spoken and he recently did a video talking about sponsored content that was really great to watch.
I have to confess also that jenni-elle is super cute and very hot !!! Sorry for the off topic!
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Everyone else is selling something or has a strong obvious bias. IMO.
ABTW has ads, sponsored posts (more ads), and a store. Other than that, they’re great reviewers who do not sell.
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Old 29 October 2020, 03:04 AM   #25
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ABTW has ads, sponsored posts (more ads), and a store. Other than that, they’re great reviewers who do not sell.
ariel is a nice enough guy fwiw. he responds to your emails.

i think he is a true lover of watches and recently did a microbrand online event for 3 days.

from a pure content standpoint i prefer the other 4 i mentioned.
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Old 29 October 2020, 11:36 AM   #26
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I have no problems with Ariel and his crew but, given the purpose of this thread, it’s worth noting they are running a business as much as (or more than) they’re loving some watches.
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Beth TEE

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Clearly she doesn't NEED to sell anything or is beholden to giving biased reviews to generate income.

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