Watch & Learn - OMEGA Watch Collector Shows His Watch Collection to Crown & Caliber

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9 жыл бұрын

Passionate OMEGA collector, Sam Hewitt, talks to Crown & Caliber about collecting watches and what drew him to collect specifically vintage OMEGA watches. To see more of Hewitt's impressive watch collection, visit www.crownandcaliber.com/blog/.
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@SunsetSheen 6 жыл бұрын

“It’s my passion. I can’t make it make sense, but I love it” couldn’t have stated it more perfectly

@bklynman100 10 ай бұрын

Very eloquently put. This is an educated man, who loves to talk about his passion. I could sit for hours listening to the stories of his collection

@Alan_Mariscal 8 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the best videos I've seen in a while regarding watches and collectors, true passion,love and knowledge right there!

@MikeAnderson-mh2og 6 жыл бұрын

Alan Mariscal That's right ! This guy is great.

@jacobpalmer127 8 жыл бұрын

this guy is awesome. what an incredible collection of Omegas

@JSarmat86 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is sick.

@sunset-eq7rf 9 жыл бұрын

I have alway's believed that it is not the brand or the value of a watch that make's a collection unique. It is the passion that one has of their collection that make's it unique. Very nice video.

@markrondyke3987 7 жыл бұрын

sunset even if they are cheap watches

@nelsona.7950 4 жыл бұрын

My Dad , may he Rest In Peace had a 7th grade education , was a Korean War veteran and was a blue collar worker all his life. He owned a couple of Omega watches through out the years which I found curious since he had little if any wealth and guys like him didn’t wear Omega watches. Yet when he wore his Omega he looked like a million bucks. I remember on my wedding day a young lady who I went to school with as a child said to me your father looks like he is an Ambassador or something. I guess it was the Omega.

@stemikger 2 жыл бұрын

As a fellow watch collector, this man put into words what we all know. It's a journey we have all taken and probably like myself struggled with because it makes absolutely no sense, but at the end of the day the passion is in us to collect, acquire and enjoy them. Passion is probably best when it can''t be explained.

@nickj1663 7 жыл бұрын

This makes me love my Omegas more and more!

@louisnguyen2865 7 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@mikemills54 7 жыл бұрын

Nick J This makes me want an Omega more and more.

@TheoDoo 6 жыл бұрын

Yes 👍

@wqsnsr8 6 жыл бұрын

Yuppp

@JollyRogerTheDodger 5 жыл бұрын

Nasa didn't go to the moon. They faked it.

@morrisazusaorchard6482 8 жыл бұрын

I have an Omega watch handed to me by my Grandfather who was a Pilot in the British Royal Air Force in the 1st world war..

@MikeAnderson-mh2og 6 жыл бұрын

Morris Azusa Orchard God Save The King !

@poopnugget7225 5 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome dude. I know its 2 years later but take care of it!

@perrooceaniko2005 5 жыл бұрын

starve to death but dont sell that one. that one has NOT a tag price.

@olivercanoy3790 4 жыл бұрын

how much

@charlotteb6042 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@2011minos 3 ай бұрын

I fell in love with Omega brand when as a child I saw my favourite uncle wear a pie pan. Loved the watch. When I grew up, I started collecting watches and own a set of Omegas that I love to wear.

@bertraminc9412 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful watches. As a military pilot, Omega has honored us with an X-33 and lifetime maintenance program. I will never wear another watch.

@dillonmundy3185 8 жыл бұрын

I wanna have a drink with this guy

@nachomanatjay 7 жыл бұрын

same here..I'd like to show him my Planet Ocean and Deville.

@perrooceaniko2005 5 жыл бұрын

same

@JSarmat86 5 жыл бұрын

dillon mundy, You are a psychotherapist? Because this guy is sick.

@edtollway3730 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. He’s cute.

@pipepires 3 жыл бұрын

Ω is THE watch brand...what a stunning collection, those old classic really are something special, i have a 56 Omega cal 510, love it

@Biblicalgiants 5 жыл бұрын

I too am fascinated with vintage Omega watches. I don't know why. It hit me when I was 40 years old also. It's amazing!

@garyjohnston4165 Жыл бұрын

I have my first OMEGA a GENEVE and it gives me a good feeling about life

@mattashley04 8 жыл бұрын

loved, loved, loved this video! only criticism is that I would have loved to actually have a closer look at the watches.

@tattoofthesun 5 ай бұрын

Same here, he said that he has unusual and rare watches so hey- why not show them- he has them all laid out

@remuswheeler2264 4 жыл бұрын

I love it when someone talks with real passion about his hobby. I’m also a big omega fan and love the way my seamasters tick. I can listen, look and enjoy it every moment of the day. I love the way they’re built.

@TheWoodStroker 8 жыл бұрын

I have 2 Omega's. A Constellation from 1978 and a Speedmaster reduced from the early 2000's. This vid has given me a new appreciation for the brand. Thank you.

@lionelmyers5511 8 жыл бұрын

Sir, you have an awesome collection. Omega should be paying you a commission of some sort. What's even more intersting is your passion and love of the brand and your collection. Great presentation!

@MikeAnderson-mh2og 6 жыл бұрын

Lionel Myers Indeed sir , this man's collection is amazing and he is a true collector.

@dylancarrick5239 5 жыл бұрын

Hmm indeex

@Mywalkingblog 8 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him describing his collection for hours. He really does love everything about those watches.

@JK-ww8dn 4 жыл бұрын

I'm still a young collector only have had the watch bug for about 3 to 4 years and I always have been a rolex guy 100% but recently I bought a vintage omega geneve on auction and ever since that I have been reaserching this brand and getting into it more and more and I'm starting to fall in love with it.

@russm535il 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT watches !! I gave my 1990's Seamaster diver chronometer with a beautiful blue wave dial to my son when he started his first job out of college . He loves it and I love seeing it on his wrist . The watch is incredibly accurate usually only 15-20 seconds fast a MONTH !! I sent it to Omega for service approx every 7-8 years and it comes back looking new

@cliffwheeler7357 7 жыл бұрын

A wonderful video of a superb collection belonging to a truly dedicated enthusiast. The favourite watch in my collection is the 1968 9ct gold Omega Geneve my parents gave to me on my 21st birthday (49 years ago!) I still have the box and manuals, the original Omega strap buckle, and even the store receipt. The watch keeps perfect time, and is a much treasured possession. There are some watch collectors who make negative comments regarding Omega, but I still believe the company have always produced high quality time pieces.

@coffeeisgood102 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have Omega in my collection. Omega is a "sensible persons" watch. They are very functional and robust. The engineering that goes into them is very sophisticated. Omega vintage watches from any era still look smart on the wrist. It is quite understandable why you focus on this brand for your collection. Best regards.

@michaelbradley6488 Жыл бұрын

Omega is my favorite brand, I too was born in 59. This was a really fun interview. I love the relationships we have with mechanical timepieces, they require a commitment that is quite rewarding.

@Agentxphile 7 жыл бұрын

Great Collection. Makes sense to me! That RG 1948 Centenary is so class.

@dhh488 Жыл бұрын

When I started looking into getting a vintage watch, I was drawn to Omega too. I just bought a Constellation from 1969 and I think it's beautiful. Common sense tells me that this is all I need, but we'll see.

@Archer335 7 ай бұрын

Those old Constellations are nice. I bought a nice 1960s Seamaster and sent it to Omega for a full service. Although it is not a chronometer, it now runs like one (about +3 to +4 seconds per day). It works with whatever I decide to wear, remains “under the radar,” and I never tire of it. I wear it every day. I’ll send it back for service after not too long (probably 5 to 8 years). I’ll probably never buy another luxury watch, unless this one were lost or stolen, in which case I would probably purchase another one exactly like it. I like being a one-watch guy. Just a personal preference.

@Optidorf 7 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to hear this guy talk. Excellent stories and terrific story-telling. And last but not least: an amazing collection!

@3signets 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Bought my Omega Speedmaster 007 second hand in 1999, hardly been off my wrist ever since. Love it.

@wernermarycudney 8 жыл бұрын

You tell Archie what Watch collecting is all about . I do not have an Omega at this time, had three and sold them long ago. But i have lots of other watches that keep me happy .

@davesandler448 4 жыл бұрын

I have seen a ton of watch videos where the presenter remarked that he regretted having sold a given vintage watch that he had previously owned. Curious to know if you ever regret not keeping one, two, or three of the Omegas?

@nimaemami9650 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I have seen about a watch collector.

@ajaxforever5473 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very nice to hear such a passionate collector talk.

@seags937 8 жыл бұрын

I don't know why, but I love this guy. Deep into a passion that he knows may not make sense to many people. The last line of the video sums it all up.

@freeosiris 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing and incredible journey!! I love the Omega's box story. Thanks.

@sepp540 3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video! Great collection, and great collector!!! Thanx very much for showing

@baoloc1160 2 жыл бұрын

I wish this video was longer so i could hear more about his passion. Thanks for this inspirational video.

@sugarcaneross 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite watch collector interviews of all time. Just a guy who adores Omega, and is thrilled to tell you why (as best as one can about a passion).

@jt-2286 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic collection, love how he's passionate about them and he'll help ensure they live further into history.

@Nexus.Achiles 3 жыл бұрын

I love Omega, my first luxury watch is the Planet Ocean which I bought in 2005. It's been accurate and dependable all these years. I also added a Speedy recently, one of their Racing Master Chronometer, my most accurate mechanical watch, it hasn't moved away from +1.5s/d on average in two years time.

@nigelmousenz 7 жыл бұрын

Great collection Sam, nice presentation and lovelt to see the respect you have for Omega through collecting watches. Reminds me why I do it too, sometimes it's hard to keep the collecting going, especially when other things need financing. But like a true collector we are all waiting for that diamond in the rough. Keep up the passion, one can never have too many Omegas!

@jimmoose 9 жыл бұрын

Knowledgeable and passionate about fine timepieces, I'm proud to call Sam a very good friend. A fabulous collection Sam !

@philippharbeke2486 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great Video, love the history behind his watches

8 жыл бұрын

The 1959 Seamaster looks soooo stunning, ohh.. What an awesome vid. Pure joy to watch..

@terry2895 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video!!!! The passion is authentic and I feel the same way, as I am building my collection of various pieces. Cudos to you!

@jkassarian 5 жыл бұрын

KZfaq does have gems. This is one of them.

@jayshah1253 7 жыл бұрын

Great inspiring story. True Fan and a Collector.

@Deathlyill666 8 жыл бұрын

I feel like I've learned soo much about watches, but I'm barely scratching the surface. There's a lot of information to learn about these amazingly crafted pieces of art, it is insane to fathom everything.

@robertc9155 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely enjoyed this! Great video!

@brianb1029 3 жыл бұрын

Out of all of the watches in his collection, he's sporting a vintage seamaster! Great video.

@malthus101 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't enjoy this video much the first time I watched it but since then, I appreciate watches much more and this collection is great!

@sixgunsun 5 жыл бұрын

Heartfelt love like that is touching to behold. Way to go Omega

@Leventgursoy11 3 жыл бұрын

Super video. Many thanks to share your experiences. I watched 4 times again and again. I understood that how much I need to learn. Kind Regards Levent

@sahardr 8 жыл бұрын

amazing individual -i am speachless..i could speak to him for hours

@wristroll_vlad 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Pure pleasure to watch !

@gdlife68 3 жыл бұрын

I understand completely. Fantastic collection !

@5OclockSharp Жыл бұрын

I love the brand. They’re one of the few where you can truly cover all of the bases within their brand.

@m_kyo 4 жыл бұрын

i'm impressed, and i love his passion.

@Miriablo 8 жыл бұрын

Less than 10 mins of awesome feeling about those awesome watches. Thank you for it. I allready have my Moonwatches and im really enjoying it every seconds, every look at that ;)

@ianmedium 8 жыл бұрын

What a lovely chap! As a fellow vintage collector all I can say is. What he says! :)

@cheebuy2003 6 жыл бұрын

i am speechless for this collector , he had such a passion on Omega !!!

@MikeAnderson-mh2og 6 жыл бұрын

youi mela So true. Omegas are really awesome.

@gsbsamz 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I really appreciate your passion for a brand many people foolishly disregard

@eddy_5954 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, Omega is such a versatile brand

@aldojasso9177 2 жыл бұрын

Great video very emotional and inspiring I just got my omega aquaterra small seconds and I’m in love with it 👊🏼👍🏼

@trinity3422 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a huge diver watch enthusiast and my first serious diver was an Omega SMP 300m white dial. I feel really fortunate to have picked Omega. I knew I wanted it because Omega makes serious Divers and Seamaster’s are Omega’s longest running series

@joedyhicks9415 2 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoyed this video, this man optimizes the qualities of a passionate collector - I would love to sit and have a beer or single malt and talk watches with him.

@369168 8 жыл бұрын

nice interview and collection. a true WIS and collector

@roadhog1143 3 жыл бұрын

Wow , an amazing collection.

@harry688 6 жыл бұрын

Great guy and great collection as well!

@BIadeSnap 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and collector, thank you!

@375Cheytac 7 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful Seamaster. I have always loved the look of those vintages from the late 50's early 60's. I have a constellation from 59' and it's remarkable how similar they looked to eachother.

@375Cheytac 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool to see your passion. Keep on keepin' on!

@AaronHarp97 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool episode!!

@JacK-yr8ri 8 жыл бұрын

great video enjoyed this. Seems like a great guy with a great passion

@bv2225 8 жыл бұрын

Great guy and great video! Thank you!

@Mark-sd7fc 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing

@roywaterhouse3276 6 жыл бұрын

An absolutely wonderful video!

@jaime4022 8 жыл бұрын

Oh, it makes perfect sense, my friend! Perfect sense!

@mikem597 8 жыл бұрын

Sam - Great video, very nice pace and feel. I just got my first Omega, a Seamaster Planet Ocean Good Planet. I love it. I am hoping to add another Omega in the near future.

@arabizo 8 жыл бұрын

Love the passion, cant wait to purchase a speedmaster

@omega-tarantula 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing collection !

@t.r.9542 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful story. This guy stimulates me to buy more omega. Thank you so much Just one problem: When you wear a nice watch today, they can rob you from your watch or worse, they kill you for your watch. It happened in Amsterdam. Now i wear digital casio of 10 euro and sometimes i wear a nice watch

@hessamabedini8891 5 жыл бұрын

What a well spoken guy . Great video

@Alex-mo9qt 3 жыл бұрын

could listen to this guy talk for hours!

@SunnyEGen 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video. Loved It.

@miguelmoura6175 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely collection and Amazing guy.Congratulations

@todorelojconfernando 8 жыл бұрын

when you see the passion of a collector that is worth more then all the Omega watches on the table. very inspiring and I also am a Omega enthusiast.

@tylersims6264 6 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. My favorite movie is Apollo 13. (Also love Hidden Figures). I didn't know they wore the Omega Speedmaster. Thanks for sharing!

@bombpop2461 7 жыл бұрын

31 Rolex employees disliked this video.

@BoStark 5 жыл бұрын

One year later the number of Rolex employees has grown by 19.

@tqyu9628 5 жыл бұрын

Fuck Rolex

@masqueman01 6 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable. Great collection

@aramisc1882 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@masterofdisaster631 3 жыл бұрын

The First watch i ever owned was the Omega Seamaster Professional 300 worn by Pierce Brosnan. I loved it and it really got me obsessed with watches. Dumb as I was I gave it away still regretting it. But since things turned out Well I am happy to own a 1969 geneve automatic, which really waked a Passion for vintage watches. I can See myself owning a few More in the next years. Love Omega

@dylancarrick5239 5 жыл бұрын

I collect watches and got my first omega this Is very inspiring

@GooglyEyes73 3 жыл бұрын

Omega is very big on customer service. When I sent in my Seamaster GMT for a service I was expecing about a $400-$500 bill. When the jewler who sent if off for me received the invoice it has a $0 amount due. All I did was drop it off at the authorized dealer and that was it.

@laliths 6 жыл бұрын

I bought the Omega Speedmaster that was the first watch worn on the moon when I was in Winnipeg for CAD$ 450.00 in 1982. Before he passed away, my father gave me Gold square Omega constellation which I gave to my son telling him to give it to his son. Now, I ware a old 1967 Omega Seamaster.. I wish I had your collection.

@pim1234 8 жыл бұрын

Great guy, great vid, great watches !

@Corvetteman 7 жыл бұрын

A very interesting video. I did not know that Omega made the first automatic watch that was certified as a chronometer.

@costelloj70 8 жыл бұрын

amazing collection!

@anthonydaquino6934 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely DELIGHTFUL video!!!! I LOVE my daily-wear Speedy and wouldn't trade or flip it for anything!!!!!

@mohammadamin9061 7 жыл бұрын

Nice collection indeed.Omega are Great watches.

@girijaswaminathan9596 8 жыл бұрын

Simply superb video. I too am a collector of mechanical watches. I love to see the oscillation of the balance wheel , especially if the hairspring is blue in colour. I do have a few Omega watches and one of these has a bumper rotor. I also have an omega which has a gold sheet embossed on the case. I have a few omega watches with screw type balance wheel. It is very beautiful to look at. Yes, you are right. There is no justification in spending so much of money on these watches. But it is a passion. And passion has no logic. Thanks & Regards Swaminathan