lapis lazuli was the finest and most expensive colour used in european renaissance paintings, they had to import it by ship from india or afghanistan, thats why they also called the colour made from it 'ultramarine', which is latin for 'beyond the sea'. lapis lazuli is also one of the reasons why Venice became so rich, back then most of the coulor traders were from Venice.

4:40 It's called egg tempera and it was what painters often used before oil paints took over in the 15th century. Egg tempera (not to be confused with regular tempera which is a kind of gouache or poster paint) was made with egg yolks, water and finely ground pigments - such as the mentioned lapis lazuli, which was used for the color best known as ultramarine. It is more translucent than oil paint so colors appear more brilliant because light reflects against the (usually white) primer. It is also highly lightfast, and it won't yellow over time like many oils do. Oils became popular as they take much longer to dry than egg tempera, which allowed painters to blend more tones, refine their technique and create lifelike paintings. Oils also spread more easily, can be mixed with mediums and thinners, which all makes it easier to work on very large paintings. Oils are also easily stored in soft metal tubes which was a simple invention but one that enabled the emergence of plein air painting and impressionism. There are masterpieces painted with both egg tempera and oils, but the latter remain the gold standard for the art of painting. Never mind me, I'm just a watch nerd... :)

I love when Mike pronounces Porsche wrong and Christian corrects him and pronounces it wrong, but in a different way :)

I’m a long-time subscriber. Although you are both amazing solo, the energy of your collaboration together on these videos is so much fun!! Thank you for years of great entertainment T & H! 🤗

My son and I flew down to Savannah and picked up a mint ‘82 Porsche SC in chiffon white and drove it back to NC after hanging at the beach together for the weekend. The car is great. The memories with my son are priceless.

"I am not a sports watch guy" wearing his GMT :)

I'm in the process of selling all my watches (half a dozen mid tier Seiko and 700+ (no that's not a typo) collectable G-Shocks - it's a long story) and have now bought my exit watch, a Hesalite Moonwatch. I couldn't be happier, it's not small but then the legibility is excellent and it doesn't look silly on my 7" wrist, but best of all I set it in Feb 2023 and it's still within one second. That's more accurate than any of those quartz G-Shocks. I've got some overseas travel coming up and I want to take it with me so I can keep it wound up, but at the same time I don't want to change it to the new location's time-zone because I don't want to pull out the crown and break the spell.

The best part of that Family Guy bit is at the very end when Peter asks the salesman “Why aren’t you writing any of this down?” and the salesman replies, “Because you are wearing Sbarro wrappers for shoes!” 😂🤣😂

Lapis lazuli was so expensive that the artists at the time reserved it for important figures. This is why the clothes of the Virgin Mary were often painted in blue.

Omega hit it out if the park with the new Speedy 3861 sapphire sandwich💯

Now this is cool: Personal 3 watch collection (aka Money an issue): 1. Chrono: Speedy 3861 Hesalite 2. Diver: Oris Diver 65 Blue with Steel bezel 3. Dress: Vintage UG (Genta) polerouter, preferably no date Money no issue 3: 1. E-Day: Speedy Ed White 2. Diver: 62 MAS re-issue with the high end seiko movement 3. Dress: VC americain 1921 Two watch collection: 1. Speedy FOIS 2. Serica 5303 anti-magnetic And one watch collection: I'll go either IWC Mk. XX, Longines spirit 37or, the guys are spot on in this one, a simple black dial OP, mind you I can attest for the Longines spirit 37mm tried it on an AD, and is just beautiful, a testament to all the field and pilot references Longines has ever done.

The Speedy definitely fits your wrist Michael! Because of the asymmetric case, the outer bezel and the black dial, it really fits and feels like a 40mm. It’s also supposed to be a bigger than “normal” watch since it’s a tool watch. Don’t let the specs get in the way of a fantastic watch!!

Great conversation (as always). I believe 3 watches - whatever they are - is the perfect collection size. After 3, you’re probably just doing it again, but at a higher level.

I met Roger Smith… (THE Roger Smith) at an event who was wearing a 2006 Omega Seamaster… just saying. If you ever want to know what horological legends wear.

Gotta love 3 watch collections! Great stuff guys!

Excellent video. I made the mistake of buying too many watches too quickly and now I have many watches that do not get any use at all.

When Christian introduces himself in real life, does he say he’s a curator of Theo and Harris?

My current 3 watch collection: Rolex Explorer 1 36 mm, rolex dj 36 mint green Fluted jubilee, tudor bb 58 blue on leather strap. Covers basically all basis!

You can tell when some people are more than work parters. The way you two laugh contagiously with each other is great!

Not even 20 seconds in and I already know this will be amazing.

You guys know that when you take a wrist shot, your forearm bones crossover and make your wrist look thinner. However, when your wrist is not turned toward your face, your forearm bones are side-by-side making your wrist look larger. Everyone’s wrist looks smaller when checking the time than hanging by your side.

If i had to get to 3 from my current roster (random order,): 1. Chrono: Speedy reduced 92' olympics 2. Diver: Seamaster no time to die 3. Dress: Grand seiko Omiwatari Alternate: vintage 3 hand gilt rolex oyster precision 1957

"I actually put the Longines quality over the Tudor quality" ... can I get a hallelujah!

Wearing my longines spirit 37mm in black rn and it’s honestly unbeatable. Love it.

My 3 watch collection: Rolex Daytona, Patek Nautilus, Patek Calatrava

“I’m having a hard time describing the je ne sais quoi” 😂

If you reduced this video to the parts which were salient, it would probably have been about six minutes long.

If the three watch nerd at top price point doesn’t have an A Lange & Sohne….

Rolex Explorer 1, 114270z Orfina Porsche design " 1 Mile" Tag Heuer 1000 Night diver quartz, That's a Cult classic and my honorable mention would be my Seiko Tuna SBBN035 Marine Master Ninja. I LOVE that watch

Pivot to car talk - the 911 Turbo S is an overkill of a daily driver car. I'd go with a 911 Carrera S Targa (only get the 4 if you have weather needs). Classic look, subtle flex, but plenty of power to enjoy daily driving. But to watches - Omega for 2 watch collection under $10k is a great idea! Maybe get the hesalite version and use the extra money on an prior Aqua Terra on a strap? Love your content - literally makes my day when your videos come out. :)

Agree with Christian, wrist shots always seem to make the watch look bigger. Now I hold the camera further back and then zoom to reduce paralax effect. Michael, why not the Speedy 38?

My favourite watch channel Love the banter and chemistry Great watch picks. Less convinced on the X5! Also check out my 3 short (1 min) videos two weeks back on best watch collections at different price points. Love to get your thoughts.

Honestly quite surprised that christooher ward is never mentioned in these videos, is it due to them only being accessible through their own website or you guys just aren't fans? About to get the C60 pro 300 bronze and already have the C60 lympstone which I love and think is amazing value for the price! What are other people's opinions?

My perfect 3 watch collection would be a Heuer Carrera chronograph on a racing strap. A Panerai Luminor. (I know they're not popular anymore but I think they're beautiful, with a lot more credibility than the previous inspiration of Rolex) And lastly a beautiful beater Seiko Presage with a zen garden dial.

I got a Rolex OP41 with black dial as my one watch and I daily it. Super easy to dress up or down.

My three watch collection because I'm young and naive and think I'll ever be able to actually afford any of this at some point 1. Laurent Ferrier Grand sport tourbillon ref LCF041 2. Patek 5196 WG 3. Universal Geneve Nina Rindt (Blue face) Honourable mention to the FP journe Elegante any variant

My basic 3 watch collection - Speedy 3861 Hesalite, SMP 300 white dial and Omega 41 Aqua Terra blue dial

What’s up guys. I love the humor you bring to these videos and I always learn something! Keep up the great work. 😊

Great video - as usual, gents! If I had to pick three from my current collection: - Dive/Sport: Starbucks Submariner 126610LV - Dress/Work: Blue Datejust 41 126334 - Everyday: Green dial IWC Pilot Chronograph 41 mm IW388104

'I'm not very much a sports watch guy..' *flails GMT Master across the screen* lol😂

If I had a shot for every time I hear "best watch I've ever seen" in this episode, I wouldn't make it till the end xD. Love your work guys!

“Competition is the thief of joy”. Like you said Christian, it should just be fun. People shouldn’t let “keeping up with the Jones’” ruin what should be fun!

1) Speedy Pro 2) Rolex datejust fluted bezel steel and gold 36mm 3) Pelagos 39

Gold speedmaster is amazing

one watch collection from T&H , Rolex Sea dweller…. perfect one watch collection for me ( I do have a backup Studio underdog)

My 3 watches collection: Tank Louis(current version) JLC reverso with stain steel bracelet Santos 2 tones(quartz 90s vintage) Size matter to me, I got a small wrist 😅

My 3-piece collection…. 1) JLC Geophysic 1958 limited edition 2). Rolex Yacht-Master blue dial 3). Cartier Santos medium

$6.5k one watch: Two Tome Omega SMP Black ceramic and Rose (Sedna) gold on rubber strap. Or many other dial colors and if you like the steel strap (which I don’t love).

Great video as always. Christian can you please bring back "Off Topic" i really miss those videos

@5:12 Michael talks about the IWC Porsche Design Compass watches. There are a few corrections that need to be made. 1. There are 3 different models and they used different finishes and materials... and in the case of one has the moonphase. - The 1978 ref. 3510 was Aluminum with PVD, available in Black and Green PVD. The face was updated in 1982 to the 1980's IWC logo changes. - The 1985 ref. 3551 Compass with Moonphase. While the case was Aluminum again as with the 3510, the bracelet supplied used another material IWC and PD introduced with the ref. 3701 Chronograph - Delrin (a plastic) - The 1991 ref. 3511 Titan Compass. This model was presented in Titanium which the 2 brands made famous a decade prior with the ref.3700 Titan Chrono. The crown was moved from 3 to 4-o'clock. There is also some more finishing details that set it apart. 2. None of these have a "beacon" as Michael said. The only watches with such a device are the Breitling Emergency, Emergency Mission and Emergency II. At the time the Compass itself was "high tech" and special. 3. The lightest of the 3 is the 3511 because of the Titanium case and bracelet. The Moonphase (3551) because of the Delrin bracelet is the 2nd lightest, and the 3510 with all Aluminum construction is the heaviest. Unfortunately, the Delrin bracelets do not age well... and tended to fail and so many of the 3551's you see in the market are on replacement straps (mostly leather as the Delrins are OOP for many years). 4. Of the 3 there are differences in the flip mechanism to flip up the watch. The 3510 and 3551 just release the lock and it lifts a little and you raise it further. The 3511 upgraded this with a spring action that very satisfyingly "hops" up a bit. 5. All 3 are 39mm. Which I think will suit Michael's wrist well. The watch is a time-capsule of cool. In 2010, modern Porsche Design (no longer working with IWC) released a re-issue of the Compass as the Porsche Design Compass Heritage (ref. P6520) but now in 42mm... it is too big for the look. I think you will like the 3511 the most. The 3551 is very nice but hard to find with a good strap. Enjoy the hunt.

I would enjoy more pictures of the watches mentioned so i dont have to google all the time :) Great episode!

IMHO a watch fits well if it wears well. Further, I suggest photos taken from elbow to extended finger tip to better judge the proportion of watch-to-body. Lastly, the Speedmaster Moonwatch is the ultimate tool watch, buy it and enjoy it regardless of anything else!

Paring my collection down to: 1. Nomos Club Sport 42 in Blue 2. Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary (custom strap) 3. Rolex Explorer 40mm (working on that one)

Omega is still an absolute powerhouse of value. You can pick up a good condition 1960's Geneve Ladymatic for £200.

There's no point to make a list... I like too many things. Probably a tantalum Journe, a Triple Split, the Zeitwerk, the Odyseus chrono, the Perpetual MB&F, the AK06 from Akrivia, AP RO with a manufacture caliber, the Hamatic M. Grossmann, the 222 VC, some Breguets, a couple Gronefelds, the chrono surely, the Kodo, there's Kari in there somewhere, and a DeBethune, Blancpain Bathy chrono on a 2020 SS bracelet, a discontinued GO PanoRetroGraph, a Minerva (Mont Blanc) chrono, I can continue...

Speedmaster may not be a flex in your world, but it sure is in mine

You guys are fucking hilarious. I smile and laugh through your entire video(s), what a reprieve from the daily grind. Thanks for making me more informed on watches, the watch industry and laughing at the same time. Keep up the great work! Let me know if y'all ever go on tour ;)

I actually laughed out loud watching an informative video on watch collecting. You guys are an awesome team. Love your videos.

Amazing episode guys!! Had me in stitches

Dear watch brands, Please do as the PRX and issue (waterproof) 35mm versions! Omega? Please? A 35mm Speedmaster? 🙏 A 35mm Railmaster? 🙏 Zenith? Please? A 35mm El Primero? 🙏 Or Longines? Please? A 35mm Spirit Zulu Time? 🙏 Or Tudor? Please? A 35mm Ranger? 🙏 A 35mm GMT? 🙏 JLC? A waterproof Medium or Small Reveso Duo Face? 🙏

Amidst learning a lot I laughed more than during any other watch video, so thanks 🙏

My personal: Speedy Reduced 3510.50 on 18mm Omega mesh bracelet, nato or Black leather strap Seamaster 368.1041 Pre-Bond SSYG auto large on factory (of course) SS bracelet Apple Watch S6 on a Spectre style nato

Get the Targa and never look back! I've got a 911 Carrera and it never gets old. Had it since 2017.

Don’t love the Daytona as a 1 watch collection. I actually own the “light” steel model (though black dial) from this video but I rarely wear it because the dial legibility is actually terrible. No doubt it looks awesome, though…

Selling anything but three, I would keep: 1. VC 7900V black dial 2. HMC Endeavour ref 1200-0404 3. Breitling Premier Datora

Absolutely love my 3861 Speedmaster. From Michael's wristshots it looks like he went with the 48mm version. Bold call.

These are the 2 greatest people in the watch world.

Why does Porsche have to be pronounced 'por-sheh'? Do you also pronounce BMW as 'Bee-em-vee'? Or Toyota as 'Toy-yo-da.' Or Citroen as 'See-tro-en.' (do you guys know what this is?)

You gotta get a de-esser on the mic, Christian’s S’s whistle like he’s got dentures sometimes 😅 great shows! Always!

My 3 watch collection rn is the Apple Watch, 2008 Explore 36mm and 1601 white gold datejust the only one I would replace is the Apple Watch with a Casio or Cartier I also really like some vintage Tudor pieces

Man, I could not agree with you more on Cartier's refusal to make a standard model mechanical Tank. That has frustrated me for years. Would love to hear their rational for that strange decision, as it's what prevents me from buying a Tank, period. I'm just not going to pay mechanical money for a quartz, just because it says "Cartier." I want a watch, not jewelry.

Basic 3 watch collection: Overseas, Aquanaut and some A Lange und Söhne like the Saxonia Thin

I started one year ago with my first proper watch: the Speedy. This year I am looking at a dive watch for my 30th birthday. The Tudor Black Bay 58 in blue really is high on my list. I only buy a watch linked to special occasions. Long term I’m also looking at the Rolex Datejust green dial with the jubilee bracelet. Only point I’m slightly worried about: bit boring collection or not? On the other hand, I truly believe one should buy what one adores and for me it’s these three. Fourth one would be a Cartier Tank maybe but that’s for in a few years since we have to save up as well a bit of course.

About Speedmaster. If you choose a vintage version like 176.007 (I won one), it can look small on your wrist (despite it is tall one)

Black tie is originally a no watch event, so even for that the speedmaster is good. Although this doesn't happen anymore.

Side note. One of the reasons the wrist shot is a problem is that usually your phone is a wide angle and blows up the case in comparison to your wrist. In contrast if you shoot the same watch and outfit from a long lens like … from a bit of a distance… all the sudden you can get a real sense of what the watch looks like on your person. That’s just me.

Christian, Porsche 911 Carrera T. Perfect daily.

Proximity. Mic. You’re speaking my language.

Off topic, but value any input. My friend and I bought stainless Rolex as tool watches. Any thoughts on why the brand didn't use the Cellini line as a vehicle for haute horology and offer Subs, Daytonas, Explorers, etc. only as task instruments. Also, any thoughts on Damasko and Junghans?

Get the Speedmaster Reduced if you don’t like the big size of the regular.

Just came across your channel and love it! You have a new subscriber! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Michael should try the Speedmaster 38 w black dial. Size is great for a thin wrist. Bezel is a bit thinner than the moon watch which brings more attention to the dial which I think looks even better. I decided to go with the 38 despite thinking I could pull off the moonwatch. Very happy I did.

Stand Up or more accurately sit down plus watches a winning combination.

I love your guys as show I watched each and every one I feel like if you like your collection, you're not buying it for future investment, you're not buying it to sell in the future. It's something you want to enjoy in your life, and you know, you take it where that's it, because banged app against banged app, you're gonna use your watches. You can't buy a wrong collection because you would get what you want, but if you're young, kind of makes certain people look at you try to get a girl's attention, you no chances are relaxed as the best way to go, although I've just bought a brand new grand safe go and I'm waiting for it to get here I bought the. The blue frost is gorgeous, I love it. It's got the 36000 beat movement. I'm really excited about it, thank you guys.

For me the perfect 3 watch collection would be: Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Oyster or Datejust, Casio B640 or CA53

Love your watch collections, truly inspiring! 😍👏

The speedmaster does look huge on his wrist indeed

As a one watch collection the Rolex OP is great but i personally feel if it is just one watch... i kind of need that date. Thats just me.

This series is amazing. More!

Should I trade my DateJust41 green Motif for a Gold DayDate?

Change the name of the channel to The Giggling Nerds

Christian your shirt is perfect, where is it from?

I have 25 watches , 8 Luxury, but if i have ti choose only 3 for life: -Omega speedmaster hesalite -Rolex Yacth Master 42 Yellow Gold -Rolex Gmt Master 2 Pepsi

My 3 piece at the moment: 1. Aqua Terra 2503.50.00 2. G shock 5600e 3. Little old 34mm Enicar dress watch from the 60s

Christian, where can I get that shirt?

Great vid, but I hate that Nomos didn’t show up on any list. The sport line 38/42 specifically. Seemed like a slam dunk.

Such a fun video! Thanks guys!

Gotta love all your topics and taste in watches 👌👌

Cristiano definitely did a bong rip before taping this.😁

My dad also prefers the older models because they're lighter but i don't, doesn't feel like you have anything on.