Rolex Watches You've NEVER seen with James Dowling

Rolex Watches You've NEVER seen with James Dowling | WatchBox Talks

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The 1916 Company

2 жыл бұрын

Tim Mosso sat down with veteran watch historian and collector James Dowling to discuss finding value in the luxury watch world through historical research and untold stories. Dowling shares some of his stand-out pieces including the Rolex Prince and Oysterquartz, Patek Philippe Beta 21, and two rare Louis Vuitton watches. They also discuss the importance of independent watchmakers and their innovative contributions.
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@watchnorthlondon 2 жыл бұрын

TM does these interviews with such aplomb. For a loquacious chap, he certainly knows how to shut the flaming flip up and let his subject talk. It's both respectful and arresting. As for James Dowling, he plainly doesn't really care that much what his watches are worth. He has them and that's that. A lesson to everyone, right there.

@New_Shorts_Live 2 жыл бұрын

Bet you suck at parties

@strapped2time 2 жыл бұрын

Dowling is a legend. What a great interview. A watch lover through and through. Not into fads or hype… his passion is refreshing and intoxicating.

@jswede1 2 жыл бұрын

That was by far the best KZfaq watch content I’ve consumed in a long, long, long time. Thank you

@zgfvavw3037 2 жыл бұрын

So true

@jimmillett9224 2 жыл бұрын

Another masterclass in interviewing by Tim. Would love to see more interviews with James Dowling..fascinating stuff.

@1916company 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim - If you haven't seen it yet, check out this interview with James from Dubai Watch Week in 2019: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipp2p8Z0nJq1h4k.html

@juniorjohnson5961 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim what a great interview, I've never heard of James Dowling . The watches he showed us are some of most unique and different than I've ever seen.

@1916company 2 жыл бұрын

If you cant get enough of James and Tim, check out this one from 2019: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipp2p8Z0nJq1h4k.html

@juniorjohnson5961 2 жыл бұрын

@@1916company Thank you for responding to this 68 year old man's comment. I'm surprised that a company as big as yours takes the time to read and comment back . I really enjoyed the 2019 interview. I still have my My two-tone Datejust with silver linen dial I bought 48 year's ago.

@jolness1 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Loved the last interview with James Dowling, excited to see another. Been meaning to watch this since it came out yesterday but finally have the chance. These talks are fantastic content and I have rewatched a few others. Tim does a great job at these and they feel natural and fluid.

@Cull_Obsidian 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you had James on. Many Americans may not know him, especially young/new collectors but this man is the GOAT and he’s mentions his book which is a must buy. The thing is huge and so well researched/photographed

@1916company 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cull! Check out this earlier video from 2019 for more of Tim and James: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipp2p8Z0nJq1h4k.html

@seandavie3672 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely chap! A very enjoyable interview and such a fresh perspective. Thanks.

@neelsengupta662 2 жыл бұрын

That was a fascinating interview! Great to hear a passionate watch collector who is interested in the unusual watches rather than the fashionable ones

@matteociancio 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this interview thanks both

@viranjith 2 жыл бұрын

What a great meeting. Glad to hangout with you both.

@AKhan.28 2 жыл бұрын

Best watch content I've consumed in a long time. Great video

@stickshifter8 2 жыл бұрын

“…a defining thing in my life is my love for weird shit.” What a pearl of a statement! And the guy throws it out after demonstrating such a monstrous, deep knowledge of the topic. I didn’t know him, but will certainly look for his books and articles. Such a gem! Thanks Tim for a great interview and congrats for being respected and appreciated by such a legend of the watch world! PS: couldn’t care less how you wear your glasses. As far as I’m concerned you could wear a pineapple on your head. Cheers!!

@TheJonCruise 2 жыл бұрын

Exceptional interview. So genuine. This is now, if I haven't said it already, much better than Talking Watches from Hodinkee

@MrRoyck10 2 жыл бұрын

James Downing gives me some element of hope that you can be a true watch enthusiast own multiple Rolex watches with a deep rooted knowledge of the brand that must of us admire for its robust utilitarian movement. I love the fact that his focus is not on the vulgarity of modern Rolex watches that is symbolic to the materialistic world that we live in. Tim is a mater of production in horology and my fellow Brit James makes an interesting combination of excellent content based on advanced knowledge of watches.

@YongJoonPaek 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a treat of a video. Dowling is just such an amazing source of watch collecting knowledge and wisdom. You can also just feel the raw passion in his voice and expression. Truly amazing stuff. I feel like Tim is the millennial Dowling. We are living through a passing of a generational torch in our hobby.

@daveopincar2469 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim for a marvelous history lesson. Two masters of the watch world community. Utmost respect to you gentlemen. Stay healthy and safe.

@walterv7915 2 жыл бұрын

More like this please!!

@grailtimepieces 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Also, hope that Mike is OK...have been missing Market Wrap!

@LoLreality1 2 жыл бұрын

I have been collecting for years and I still haven’t gotten bored with anything watch talk . Thank you for this interview.

@LoLreality1 2 жыл бұрын

Added. I went straight to looking at a Rolex oysterquartz from here lol . Want 🤭

@michaelsorchantte3857 2 жыл бұрын

This was extremely interesting.The LV joke went right over Tim's head LOL

@PT-xx9jz 2 жыл бұрын

What a excellent Interview Tim and Team

@adamcrossfire4747 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely interview, I could listen to James all day

@1916company 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam - if you haven't seen it, check out this interview from the 2019 Dubai Watch Week: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipp2p8Z0nJq1h4k.html

@tockingwatches2377 2 жыл бұрын

Great commentary. It’s likely that those paying super premiums on what’s hot now will look back in 20 - 30 years similarly.

@paulwinkfield6560 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, Excellent interview!!!, I laughed my head off about the 'Oh you were serious?' I immediately thought of TV cartoon spy series, Archer!!!🥂

@themoyouknow5686 2 жыл бұрын

That was the most interesting collection I have seen. Just interest in innovation.

@afn4393 2 жыл бұрын

His jokes about Louis Vuitton and weight training did not go unnoticed 😂

@user-cf2px2ko8y 8 ай бұрын

I wished there were more emphasis and close ups on the watches.

@garysmith1477 2 жыл бұрын

Wish my collection was backed by stories as interesting as this. 🙂

@speeddog1955 2 жыл бұрын

What a great history lesson! 👏 👏

@avmelidor 29 күн бұрын

Another illuminating video

@craigeastwood9941 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, technical question on the Rolex Perpetual Calendar prototype - how do you read it? It's only got three hands, when all perpetuals I've seen have multiple dials to tell day, date, leap year, etc. What am I missing?

@user-gl5ld9vm7i 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim. Great content. Question, is your personal style trademark to always wear your wraparound sunglasses on your head?

@zgfvavw3037 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and very wise advice

@MARKO2465 2 жыл бұрын

Tim thumbs way up brother.

@crh7742 Жыл бұрын

Every major watch event should include a talk with JD. He's forgotten more than most watch scholars will ever learn. True what he says about fashions and whims. ALWAYS buy what you like, not what's supposedly "cool".

@hawrologista6460 2 жыл бұрын

Dowling's eye-watering sock/shoe combination pays tribute to a Pepsi bezel - literally a Rolex man to his toes! Fascinating discussion, too.

@PnRoll 11 ай бұрын

10:50 and onwards😂😂😂 cracked me up

@ryankelly8077 2 жыл бұрын

I love this!! A true collector 🙌🏻

@herbmerced7780 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I can listen to this guy all day! Outstanding interview! Collect the “weird shit!”

@chadcook115 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I almost skipped it when I saw Tim’s glasses. Glad I didn’t.

@dlb44 2 жыл бұрын

It would be cool to have a screen-on-screen experience where the watch being discussed is placed under the second camera so we can see what's being discussed.

@michaelsorchantte3857 2 жыл бұрын

The only bad thing about this video is that it was'nt long enough.Yagutta make a part2!!

@1916company 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael - check out this video from 2019 if you want more: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipp2p8Z0nJq1h4k.html

@ryankelly8077 2 жыл бұрын

The blue LV watch, I’ve only seen a blue like that with Ulysse Nardin. Other than than, it’s a VERY unique blue

@stephenenglish7168 2 жыл бұрын

What is the strap company he mentioned? Wheaton? Weaton?

@GCPlati85 6 ай бұрын

This was a joy to watch, a great example of the man makes the watch. But also when you have watches like this, the watch makes the watch. Jesus.

@Sebastian85 Жыл бұрын

Watch collectors can learn more from James Dowlings`s opening sentences in this video than from hundreds of watch influencer videos.

@steviedj6730 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this about 5 times. The more i watch it the more i see the similarities between James and Tim. They're the same person 30 years apart! And that's meant as a compliment to both! 🤣👍

@dummule_ 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome conversation. But uh... can we actually see the watches??

@bobbysebastian3709 2 жыл бұрын

Scholarly 🧐 discussion with a passionate collector. Thanks 🙏 for all the information ℹ️

@SP-pn7xx 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody hell you were busy that week!

@cdeaker 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview! How would he go about servicing that prototype Rolex - it would be risky sending off to Rolex if they claimed as a prototype it was their property?

@yashara1e 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@watchman8817 2 жыл бұрын

What an interesting guy. Love the way he thinks. AND I CAN'T BELIEVE HE HAS ONE OF THOSE PROTOTYPES. I WOULD KILL FOR ONE OF THOSE (well I'd maim I think).

@jda7499 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Insights to gain for Newbie Watch Lovers - Buy what you really want or love , not the hot models everyone is running after.

@MoritaJunichiro 2 жыл бұрын

Good things are good over time⌚️

@Patrick_B687-3 2 жыл бұрын

This was a fantastically interesting and entertaining. Show some respect to the gentleman and remove your sunglasses next time. ☺

@AM-hk3uw 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously Good Shit.

@juanfarrell1088 Жыл бұрын

Tim and his upside down sunnies. What a legend.

@BenTramer 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Magic.

@ericmcdowell9745 2 жыл бұрын

Are your sunglasses resting on your head upside down purposely 😬

@Cull_Obsidian 2 жыл бұрын

You must be new here 😆

@RevelFishing 2 жыл бұрын

@@Cull_Obsidian I am new, does he always do that?

@TheRausing1 2 жыл бұрын

Tim Mosso is so far ahead of everyone else on that side of the industry in terms of knowledge and eloquence in the way he writes/talks about watches that it just feels disappointing to hear about watches from anyone else.

@woonfaseng8737 2 жыл бұрын

one big worry and concern if one spend 100K on beta21 quartz. these are unlikely to be repairable or serviceable....what happens if it conks out ???? just throw away 100K ???

@jeffreybialowas4637 2 жыл бұрын

Strait up legend.

@Nick-sd7um 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand the sunglasses

@russellseah2347 2 жыл бұрын

A collection with thought and taste. For once different from all the overhyped hyperbole collections out there, seeking validation and which screams " look at me, I have it!".

@philamor5139 2 жыл бұрын

A+ boys

@Nuclear__HS 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video with a wonderful collector, but frankly I think the title of the video betrays its contents. There are a lot of people out there who are sick of Rolex, and this video only having 2 in it and then having the video named after them, is both somewhat disingenuous to the viewer who was looking for Rolex, and a disservice to those who passed over the video because it was labelled as being ABOUT Rolex. If EngineerWannabe's watch talk livestream hadn't highlighted this video as something interesting and with more to offer than its title suggests, I likely would not have given it the time of day. Just my two cents.

@ctrl300 2 жыл бұрын

What a nerd! Loved this episode!!!

@Nefville 2 жыл бұрын

Someone should make a documentary on collecting Rolex or any watch and ask him to narrate it.

@St._Peter 2 жыл бұрын

Nevermind the Watches....LOOK AT THOSE SHOES!!!

@Johnjohnjohnz Жыл бұрын

Wait he gyms with the patek 😮

@DoctorAB282 2 жыл бұрын

🎩 off to Great Britain 🇬🇧 nations ✌️

@tomasinacovell4293 2 жыл бұрын

A lot to think about... until you think about it.

@ulrichk7727 2 жыл бұрын

I like James' "off the beaten track" collection but would find it very difficult to talk with him for more than 5 minutes. He has a very awkward communication style and almost never makes eye contact

@koolpep 2 жыл бұрын

Having talked to James during DWW, I can tell you is very pleasant to talk to and he does make plenty of eye contact in normal settings with the person he talks to, maybe not the camera though.

@Nick-sd7um 2 жыл бұрын

I almost prefer to talk with people who don't make constant direct eye contact.

@lipinglin1994 Жыл бұрын

Loving weird shit. I guess for those watch enthusiast like us, we all love weird shit.

@PocketUau 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’m going to take a man with upside-down sports sunnies used as a circlet seriously. JK, dead seriously.

@muldoon67 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, please don't wear your sunglasses on camera. It just looks bad. Only Watch Eric can pull it off.

@Yorkiepoocharlie 2 жыл бұрын

Underground community of 4 people. 😀

@TheExcks 2 жыл бұрын

Tulips

@williamtell3203 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! Lose the sunglasses. Looks so high school. Great interview otherwise.

@fmartmart8099 2 жыл бұрын

Tim. My man. You gotta retire the sunglasses thing. At this point it's just disrespectful to your esteemed guests.

@samheiler8894 2 ай бұрын

No one going to talk about the goggles on his head?

@coldteeth24 2 жыл бұрын

Phirst

@johncorcoran2569 2 жыл бұрын

Your sunglasses on your head look Soo bad! Please lose that look. Your videos are awesome!

@coldteeth24 2 жыл бұрын

Find value in Rolex by leaving them in the box forever

@zillsburyy1 2 жыл бұрын

no value in overrated rolex