Talking Watches With Moki Martin

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To a special niche within the watch collecting community, military-issued watches are the object of great fascination. From WWII field watches to Milsubs and Kon-Tiki IDFs, a watch with a military-specific past is undoubtedly a special and rare thing that survives as a token from a life spent in a very specific sort of role. In my mind, better still is a military-issued watch whose original owner is not only still alive, but still loves his watches. All of this serves as an introduction to Philip "Moki" Martin, one of the most interesting and humble collectors I have ever met. For the full story, go to: www.hodinkee.com/articles/tal...

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@Rodrigue2707 5 жыл бұрын

Dear Tudor PR-people, Put that man on a plane to Geneva and make him his own gold dive-watch! Sincerely, Everyone :)

@wisfanatic 5 жыл бұрын

Tudor would receive millions in PR value for the cost of a flight, food hotel and a watch.

@gregclarkson2034 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thought!!

@BenFairbank 5 жыл бұрын

Abso freaking lutly a great idea. Then sell a limited edition

@bobbysebastian3709 5 жыл бұрын

Rodrigue2707 that man 👨🏼 surely deserves a gold Tudor watch.

@johnvoorhees6799 5 жыл бұрын

This would be better money spent by Tudor than any brand ambassador could ever be

@john1959ism 5 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of guy you could sit and listen to all day!

@TheNotoriousKID 5 жыл бұрын

john1959ism who u telling!! I’m gonna watch this episode at least 3 more times today

@drae 5 жыл бұрын

Probably the best episode yet, amazing history and an amazing man.

@oscarcordero4436 5 жыл бұрын

I cannot believe you’re a watch guy. I used to watch your videos probably 1 to 2 years ago before i ever got into the hobby. Good to see you’re part of the community :D

@nv00021 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed.... Kudos on this one boys......perfect timing and I bet the stories off the air would be 1000x better. Keep up the great work

@MpSSpeaker 5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree

@jackham9326 5 жыл бұрын

Agree

@111076tom 3 жыл бұрын

Don't we all love glorifying imperialist murderers because of the cool story their watch carries!? Moron.

@peleti027 5 жыл бұрын

That sun burn mark on the wrist.... tells ya' this man is a real watch guy :-)

@entw168 5 жыл бұрын

peleti027 a middle management executive would have the same mark from desk diving a hublot too.

@peleti027 5 жыл бұрын

Eugene Ng ehm.... yesss?

@entw168 5 жыл бұрын

@@peleti027 so real watch guy term is quite loosely represented here.

@peleti027 5 жыл бұрын

@@entw168 Whatever....

@SiopaoSauc3 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same tanline from cycling/hiking with my G-Shock.

@cargar62 5 жыл бұрын

Any chance we could get a Pt.2 with Moki??

@1967woody1967 5 жыл бұрын

GNAR GNAR , definitely need to see more of Moki

@speedwolf5212 5 жыл бұрын

Would love a part 2! Even better if it’s a long format episode. Could easily be an hour. Make it happen Hodinkee!

@artemface 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@vincentzhu1970 Жыл бұрын

And please Hodinkee don’t give us highlights, we all love stories like this one in details.

@watchmunch3240 Жыл бұрын

@ronaldvangulden7314 5 жыл бұрын

I have nothing against David Beckham or Lady GaGa but it should be guys like this getting payed to promote the Tudor brand. What a great guy and great stories. No fake patina here.

@trevbarlow9719 4 жыл бұрын

Something tells me he doesn't quite have what would appeal to millennials.

@thederp7690 4 жыл бұрын

@@trevbarlow9719 I'm a millennial and he certainly makes me want a tudor submariner

@lawfighter61106 3 жыл бұрын

Moki is turning me on to the Tudor.

@swampy1234 3 жыл бұрын

@@trevbarlow9719 disagree

@trevbarlow9719 3 жыл бұрын

Of course he makes us want a Tudor; we are already watch guys. But to bring in millennials, a Beckham or Lady Gaga is better.

@marctravismba 5 жыл бұрын

Now THIS is talking watches. Not some entitled schmuck who bought a new diamond-encrusted APRO to celebrate his latest movie or sports title. Great stories from a decorated veteran. As cool as the watches are, the stories are so much better. But I wanna hear about that knife!

@indiefruit 5 жыл бұрын

I think your comment is more cliche than anything you mentioned

@SigmaPiJiggy 5 жыл бұрын

@@indiefruit The reason it's cliche, is that it's true. Submariners and old tool watches are now luxury items that idiots with way too much money to burn, because of this. This guy had some crazy and intense experiences with that old beast. It's very cool to see some of the history.

@donrogan2812 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@bluemystic7501 5 жыл бұрын

Marc - Your comment is rooted in pure jealousy. If you were successful enough to be in a movie or win a sports title, why wouldn't you celebrate with a watch too? How are those occasions any less momentous than anyone else's triumphs?

@SigmaPiJiggy 5 жыл бұрын

bluemystic7501 real easy. Our “big life accomplishments” are certainly worth celebrating with a great watch. But none will be as epic or important as stories like in this video. My wedding, or the birth of my child, or graduating from college will not contribute at all to the legend of that watch. These stories are the reason these watches are what they are today. Don’t take it personally.

@kongmw 5 жыл бұрын

Fitting episode for Veterans day.

@mikes7482 5 жыл бұрын

Kongmw, yours is without comparison, the best comment.

@joshuavong4827 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of those videos where you wished you could hit the like button more than once. Also, James is a fantastic interviewer. He actually lets the subject talk, and not just seek out opportunities to flex his watch knowledge. Hodinkee, THESE are the stories we live for! 😊

@StellarAudyssey 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@robhaley802 3 жыл бұрын

If he cared about James grabbing a watch on the table without asking he wouldn’t be doing talking watches.

@FranklinChou 3 жыл бұрын

Like Wei Koh lol.

@cardinalj 5 жыл бұрын

Putting my tudor sub on a nato immediately.

@snapfitness1 5 жыл бұрын

I don't have a Tudor but my appreciation just grew leaps and bounds!

@williamstalvey6920 3 жыл бұрын

Lol that's a great look!

@watchmunch3240 Жыл бұрын

I’m curious what kind of nato strap on Moki’s watch 🤔

@DavidSmith-zu6eu 5 жыл бұрын

Man, if that first old Tudor could talk....

@keltecdan 5 жыл бұрын

David Smith it just did through this gentleman here.

@no1fibersplicer525 5 жыл бұрын

It could tell great stories but, it would have to kill you after it dad! Lol

@Robert.Dickson 5 жыл бұрын

Fascinating stories behind each watch from a guy who used the watches for their proper purpose and not kept in some safe somewhere. You don’t have to have a ton of watches to have a fascinating episode of talking watches.

@greensmoke4207 5 жыл бұрын

now we are talking watches,this is how the show must be. this guy deserved a gold watch hodinkee.

@krfrench55 5 жыл бұрын

By far my favorite taking watches. Great piece of journalism and featuring an unsung hero. More like this one please!

@JJJosh949 5 жыл бұрын

I hope he gets to make a gold Rolex like he wanted

@basspeaux 3 жыл бұрын

Moki is one of my grandpas friends! He really is a humble, amazing man and artist. My grandparents have his art around her home. Always admired this man since i was a child

@Archer335 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best Hodinkee episodes I’ve seen. No nonsense watches for a no nonsense guy. We need to thank that man for serving our country.

@andresuarez2016 5 жыл бұрын

That’s an “Olongapo” style bracelet. As mentioned by Martin, he got it from Subic Bay, Olongapo, Philippines in case anyone is looking for it.

@ID-Guy 5 жыл бұрын

What A Legend.

@kevorknourian5442 5 жыл бұрын

Great story from an hero

@vedder10 5 жыл бұрын

This was my favorite episode by far. Of course I say that about every episode. This shows that at the heart it's not about collecting watches it's about loving watches. No matter what the cost it's the story that makes the watch special. Too all who care about the watch they wear everyday, we are bonded by the love we have for our friend who sits on our wrist and never let's us lose track of time. After all with such a short time on this earth our time is so valuable.

@edvardschock9739 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this story a few times already. This time with my new BB 41 on the wrist. I could sit here and listen to stories like this all day/.

@davidgansert7542 5 жыл бұрын

The best talking watches so far! Every other guest you’ve had wants these watches for their history and this is 1 of the guys that made that history! Thanks for your service sir and thank you HODINKEE for letting this hero tell his story!

@kaushikvyas7582 5 жыл бұрын

best episode yet, what an amazing story

@ogadjim6191 5 жыл бұрын

As a man with a military past (not US) this video has touched me and resonated with me in so many ways. I can't stop wiping tears from eyes. Such a genuine and humble man who truly loves his watches.

@korling99 5 жыл бұрын

Fitting for Veteran’s Day - a great story and an honor to our Navy and all Veterans!

@greekatso 5 жыл бұрын

Best episode I've seen yet, could listen to that man for hours. Thanks for your service Moki. Get this man his desired solid gold Rolex for all he's done, and for his service.

@Andy-ri1ns 5 жыл бұрын

Refreshing to see this instead of the usual millionaire beige yuppies with Newman’s and Porches. Great, great video!

@tyman3331 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing interview! This man, he lived through so much, much of what no one would want to experience but ,man, is he interesting to listen to and seems to have had a remarkable life.

@axr-pe9di 5 жыл бұрын

Great ad for Tudor. Way better than celebrity endorsements.

@gchu149 4 жыл бұрын

I had no particular love for Tudor until this video. These stories are amazing.

@diabew 5 жыл бұрын

Best episode to date

@ritul89 2 жыл бұрын

hands down the best episode of talking watches.... not even close!!!!

@357mview2 5 жыл бұрын

Finally!!!!!!!!!!! A history of guy and his watch.

@SuperWhofan1 5 жыл бұрын

Non-celebrity interviews are soooo much better. Everyday people with great stories. Love it

@sobeit712 2 жыл бұрын

In few minutes, I felt more connected and touched by this man than most people I've known in my whole life. I was literally there where he was.

@aristosvassiliades3872 5 жыл бұрын

Wow Tudor should this man to advertise there watches or use this piece.

@dhybrow 5 жыл бұрын

Instead of Beckham, who`s the ambassador and is always wearing Rolex at the events... =O

@kabatake 5 жыл бұрын

Tudor has lady ga ga instead!

@marccaristi9317 5 жыл бұрын

A true American badass, thank you for your service Moki! Best episode of talking watches by far, no competition. This is what these watches are truly made for

@Camden0203 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite “ Talking Watches” to date. True American Hero.

@guinea4594 5 жыл бұрын

It's a shame Rolex doesn't engage too much on social media promotion because this guy would have his solid gold Rolex if they did.

@user-oc8cl9rd9y 3 жыл бұрын

Hodinkee needs to make it happen

@mustang77ism 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, much respect for Moki; watch collector and above all, a hero. Truly humbled.

@wahlvisiongolf 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far THE best "Talking Watches" episode.

@timur9429 5 жыл бұрын

Is it just me but Im enjoying this one even more than the John Mayer ones. This Man has a real story to tell... This memorys and the watches connected to them are priceless...

@Damage_Inc 5 жыл бұрын

It's a shame this only has 76K views. This was one of my favorite Talking Watches episodes ever.

@levisaxen614 3 жыл бұрын

i think many viewers would agree- another episode with Moki is absolutely needed.

@23macca23 5 жыл бұрын

James is the best talking watches guy, followed his reviews on KZfaq for a number of years, even bought a watch off him once. A real gent!

@SuperGossy 5 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful..... real people with amazing stories, I could spend an afternoon listening to Moki....a true gentleman

@sangikshuffle 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely the best talking watches episode ever. Great for people who don’t understand infatuation with watches.

@jordanwiltshire9201 3 жыл бұрын

I must of watched times 15 times. Such a cool guy and wicked collection and history with them

@camrackam791 5 жыл бұрын

I want more Moki stories !!

@mikemills54 5 жыл бұрын

I can already tell I'll be watching this one over and over again.

@brianperticari Жыл бұрын

Would love a longer version with this guy. Amazing. Thank you for your service.

@bollywood21 5 жыл бұрын

Do not know how anyone could give this video a thumbs down. Epic life stories with his watches. Just wonderful.

@dennisvwilson Жыл бұрын

How did I just now stumble upon this version of talking watches?? Incredible man, incredible stories, incredible watches. More like this HODINKEE.

@TheEphemeris 4 жыл бұрын

I can only wish my watches will have stories like this in the future. When I'm old and grey, but still young at heart, remembering all the stories that I've lived with my faithful watch on my wrist. Only time will tell.

@eugeneamponsahdadzie5075 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best episodes on talking watches. #Respect to this great Seal.

@ihatepotholes 5 жыл бұрын

The best episode. Understated, yet powerful

@CalixaCal 3 жыл бұрын

Unsung heroes, talking watches. You should do more of this!

@shauryapatel3498 5 жыл бұрын

Watches are not accessories, they are tools. Now this, this is why I fell in love with watches in the first place. What an amazing person and a great interview. One of the best to date.

@user-oc8cl9rd9y 3 жыл бұрын

A year later, still my favorite video from hodinkee

@radamrussell 4 жыл бұрын

Best Talking Watches I've seen so far. This one and the Canadian astronaut are fantastic. Make the man his gold watch.

@fire_watch7735 5 жыл бұрын

One if the best watch videos yet on any channel. What an interesting gentleman with fabulous stories. Tudor should capitalize on this heritage even more... what provenance!

@matthewscott3689 5 жыл бұрын

Canada_watch definitely better than David Beckham. Tudor should send this guy a few watches and have him be a spokesman

@fire_watch7735 5 жыл бұрын

@@matthewscott3689 That's a no brainer👍

@rbeneveds 5 жыл бұрын

As a 20 year Navy Kid, this is by far my favorite Talking Watches Episode yet! Spectacular Watches & Stories! Thank you for your service Sir!

@clappedton 5 жыл бұрын

One of, if not the best episode to date. These are the types of stories we'd like to hear more often on Talking Watches. A small, humble collection backed by incredible stories and a rich history. Worth the long wait.

@MrSaadmubarak 5 жыл бұрын

Hodinkee, listen to your audience, this is the kind of episode we want. Best episode so far.

@chrislowe5462 5 жыл бұрын

Great stories , great interview , great watches , and one amazing man .

@dipro001 5 жыл бұрын

Please have people like him who have many stories to tell. This was among the best ive seen from this channel.

@greedgreed4411 4 жыл бұрын

What a man! Hope your stories live on till the day the earth is no more.

@drewkelly2888 4 жыл бұрын

This man is the reason why I’m currently searching for a Tudor Submariner. Best Talking Watches episode yet.

@timur9429 5 жыл бұрын

My fav talking watches by now. A military watch worn in the military and told by a soldier. This watches and storys are amazing.

@Insta-PICXPRESS 5 жыл бұрын

Hands down one of the best Talking Watches video ever. Salute to the man, Salute to Tudor.

@triathlete02 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this awesome episode awhile back. I didn't realize this hero's back story until yesterday when I finished a book called, "make your bed". The author Admiral McRaven spoke about Moki Martin. What a true humble American legend. Thank you for your service sir!

@jazzerd 5 жыл бұрын

Videos like this make KZfaq worthwhile.

@ChrisChrisan 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best episodes of Talking Watches.👍

@HVG67 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite two topics: watches and first hand history from a veteran! Golden! Respect!

@poneyboymiller 5 жыл бұрын

Simply Brilliant! Mr. Martin may very well be the best subject Hodinkee has profiled thus far. Thank you Hodinkee for the marvelous job in interviewing a modern hero.

@surajts7806 5 жыл бұрын

The best and most meaningful episode on watches ever !

@mountainmanwatchreviews8081 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a real man. And oh my God that tudor and the story attached to it. Priceless, best talking watches yet.

@kevincrawfordphoto 4 жыл бұрын

I remember when you guys 1st posted this Talking Watches video. One of your BEST stories.

@BandrewScott 8 ай бұрын

This is still the best episode of talking watched.

@dereks66 5 жыл бұрын

What a stud, Moki is! A REAL LIFE HERO! Great episode and thanks for doing the interview James.

@UhrenErich 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! James Stacey is a great host

@dennissmith8947 Жыл бұрын

Best watch interview ever. What a legend!

@dereka324 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite episode of Talking Watches.. great job @Hodinkee for bringing on an awesome guy like Moki. I hope in the future we can get more episodes like this!!! Get him his Gold Tudor!

@rho58 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic history behind Mr. Martin’s Submariner, lends credence to Tudor’s military heritage. A very enjoyable episode showcasing a real Tudor ambassador.

@jordanwiltshire2877 3 жыл бұрын

how could anyone give this video a thumbs down. What a guy

@maxseabold5764 5 жыл бұрын

what an incredible man.

@walkerb1734 5 жыл бұрын

Refreshing! Finally....someone who used his watch as the tool it was always intended to be. Let this be a lesson to all of us who baby our watches. They can take more than the human body can! Great episode!

@Tonywkim 2 жыл бұрын

What a man. Incredible history. Those are truly epic watch stories

@mb-watches 5 жыл бұрын

That’s real vintage. Not buying an old watch but getting a watch new, wearing it at work and free time and collect scars, Marcs and histories with it. Great talking watches and a big salut 👍🏻

@M4NA5 Жыл бұрын

My favorite episode of Talking Watches.

@rgd1977 5 жыл бұрын

This is better than every other episode of Talking Watches combined, perfect 👍

@NicholasAugusta 5 жыл бұрын

Finally, finally, finally. A real man Talking Watches, with a real watch and a real watch collection with meaning and pride. Mahalo nui loa Moki! Imua! Kulia I Ka Nu'u! Aloha.

@jordanwiltshire9201 3 жыл бұрын

What a story teller and living legend

@zuhairkarmi3383 5 жыл бұрын

Best episode yet!! What a man ! Could Listen to his stories all day. Thanks hodinkee 🙏🏻

@hsy2455 5 жыл бұрын

I could listen to this all day.

@vincentferreira1135 Жыл бұрын

This man is a legend. A SEAL, triathlete, artist and he has watches that are tied to stories 99.9% of people would have no idea about. These watches were likely with him on some of the most highly classified and covert operations all over the world.

@smr32061 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great episode! This guy was a real hero and the real deal. Never knew the US Navy issued for real, Tudor watches to Navy Seals. At the same time James Bond was also wearing Rolex in his films. No wonder Tudor and Rolex became the cool watch to own and wear. Proud to be a Submariner owner.