Talking Watches With Ronny Chieng, Actor, Comedian, And 'Daily Show' Correspondent
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Ronny Chieng is having a moment. The already busy stand-up comic, Crazy Rich Asians cast member, and Daily Show correspondent, appears in Marvel's Shang-Chi, which premiered earlier this month and has settled in comfortably at the top of the box-office rankings.
While Chieng is a laugh a minute, he's serious about his watch choices - with a collection focused mainly on Rolex, Omega, and Seiko. Some of the watches came from his late father, while others were sought out as part of an enthusiast's path he credits to watching videos right here on HODINKEE.
Chieng's journey began with a humble Seiko 5, purchased online while he was in university, and progressed to his most recent purchase, the GMT-Master, with plenty of great stories along the way. This is your Talking Watches with Ronny Chieng.
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@hdf3418 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is hilarious and represents a lot of watch fans who are passionate about watches but don’t necessarily have the traditional, detailed knowledge base
@Sabrermk42 2 жыл бұрын
I also think there’s something to be said that you don’t necessarily need to have an encyclopaedia of watches in your head to be considered a proper enthusiast. If you want to delve deep into movements, go ahead, but let more casual watch lovers enjoy the hobby too. After all, it’s a hobby. We’re all in this because of the fun we have and the people we meet!
@Dkguerilla 2 жыл бұрын
Yea we don’t have to snobs about to enjoy it
@leongcalv 2 жыл бұрын
@@Sabrermk42 Well said.
@edkwon 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dkguerilla but it definitely helps!
@BrittPearceWatches 2 жыл бұрын
Perfectly said!
@thevalet2011 2 жыл бұрын
This episode is what I miss seeing on Talking Watches.
@linmyat2982 2 жыл бұрын
"Don't ruin this for me! Do not ruin this for me!" I love this guy HAHAHA
@TyroneBeiron 2 жыл бұрын
If you watch enough episodes, there is always that scary 'Hodinkee' moment... 😝
@EthanRom 2 жыл бұрын
@@TyroneBeiron Like has he disproven things in the show with his guests?
@TyroneBeiron 2 жыл бұрын
@@EthanRom I think it more like being confronted by some new detail from them as experts which blows the mind or changes one's mistaken belief that 'we've got the right watch'. and then you go, 'er... oh no!' It's about the viewer at home watching these and maybe realising they've been taken by some myth or such. It's not a criticism of the channel. Chill.
@EthanRom 2 жыл бұрын
@@TyroneBeiron It's my irrational fear to be in Hodinkee (as if that'll ever happen) I show them my vintage DJ and then they proceed to tell me it's a redial. Also, it wasn't a stab at the show, I was just curious if maybe past guests on the show had wrong info on their watches and Jon had to correct them
@TyroneBeiron 2 жыл бұрын
@@EthanRom 😂🍻 ... I think they've always been gracious but Ron was being cute in this video, jokester that he is!
@JoostWolfs 2 жыл бұрын
His jokes and comments tearing down the snobby/poser side of watch collecting and teasing Hodinkee for its role in it all, and leaving us with an honest view into the motives behind what is actually a very cool, decent and unique collection.
@aniketbarate 2 жыл бұрын
"Let some things be mysteries, we don't need to google everything" Touché
@Judah.Rosenthal 2 жыл бұрын
I say this to my wife daily.
@evawu4591 Жыл бұрын
ronny got me in tears talking about his dad passing away and then suddenly hits with a "i'll sell it to the highest bidder" and now im laughing through tears. what a rollercoaster of emotions haha
@pauliewalnuts6734 Жыл бұрын
every funny guy knows whats that about, hiding pain through humour - we all do it
@ekimandersom4478 3 ай бұрын
You need help
@bubbaballer88 2 жыл бұрын
"I'll sell it to the highest bidder in the comments." I'm dead 😂 . This was A GREAT return to the old Talking Watches. Hilarious, down to earth, and a ton of passion for collecting the things he loves. Good job, team...
@mikemush9741 2 жыл бұрын
That was absolute comic gold.
@oedipus_tex8660 2 жыл бұрын
Really? Dead? You must have one lame sense of humor.
@lisettegarcia 2 жыл бұрын
Except, judging from his comments elsewhere, I think he low-key means it...
@Chenrandyliu 2 жыл бұрын
@@oedipus_tex8660 yea u must be fun at party
@oedipus_tex8660 2 жыл бұрын
@@Chenrandyliu and you must bring the noodles
@vitaboost 2 жыл бұрын
Seiko "5" Origins: In 1968 when it first went on sale, the 5 stood for the following five points. 1. Automatic winding 2. Waterproof 3. Day-date display 4. Dia Flex（unbreakable spring） 5. Dia shock (It won't break even when dropped） (According to The Seiko Book / Tokuma Shoten）
@adam_kano 2 жыл бұрын
Now they have seiko 5s without a day 😔
@firmasyahrian2483 2 жыл бұрын
@@adam_kano and that's how the history became the myth.
@my-spinning-wheel 2 жыл бұрын
Love the fact that he has both a Seiko 5 and a Rolex Ronny in his collection.
@watchyouwant1617 2 жыл бұрын
That’s talking watches at its best. Less coffee drinking and more real-life stories without too much pathos. Great 👍🏻
@cornelioatmeal 2 жыл бұрын
So happy to see a seiko 5 on talking watches
@shumugaming 2 жыл бұрын
When I saw that, I took my own seiko 5 from the cabinet which I havent worn in probably 8 years, shook it a little, and to my surprise it still works
@smurfette1681 2 жыл бұрын
The snk381 is a cracking watch. A taste of MACV SOG without the price tag. ☺️
@ndon54 2 жыл бұрын
@@smurfette1681 just bought one for that reason I'm excited
@sikanderansari3104 2 жыл бұрын
Love the collection and Ronny’s humor about a hobby that doesn’t have to be so serious all the time. Excellent episode
@bassoskat 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!, “ok this vintage root beer GMT I really gotta stop now before this gets out of hand”. So funny.
@derekflanderschang9654 2 жыл бұрын
I just gave my dad a Ronny for his 70th birthday. I hope it’s many, many decades on his wrist.
@daniel_chayra 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, it's really refreshing to see Ronny bring HIS personality into Talking Watches. I love every TW but it feels like most guest, kind of adapt themselves to the mood of many other episodes. It's really cool to see how someone went down a totally different rabbit hole (Bruce Lee) i wasn't even aware of in the watch world. A funny, humbling, and thoughtful episode. Talking Watches has been absolute 🔥 lately
@davidr2802 2 жыл бұрын
I love his sincere digs at self mportant Hodinkee
@PhanCusername 2 жыл бұрын
Ronny, if you're happening to read the comments like us common people. I am glad you made it man. You're a good soul.
@CDankies 2 жыл бұрын
Finally an episode that’s more relatable. And hilarious as well.
@BetterTodaywithJasonCruz 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best episodes by far! Genuine and relatable collection, and love the back story of each piece.
@edwardcromwell1001 2 жыл бұрын
A Seiko 5 on talking watches! PURE CLASS
@tom6sigma 2 жыл бұрын
I also got the exact two-tone DJ from my Chinese Dad, aka “The Ronnie” lol
@s.g-quint198 2 жыл бұрын
Humorous, charming, and an emotionally involved collector. I feel like Ronny represents many of us who got into collecting watches as an expression of our individuality. He is a knowledgeable guy, without being a reference number encyclopedia. Great to see talking watches is back! Let's keep this ball rolling.
@anthonymartin8022 2 жыл бұрын
“Does anyone have the time?” Loved this episode 👌
@MinuteMon 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite Talking Watches, Ronny’s enthusiasm to collect what he likes is earnest and true to himself. Plus he’s hilariously funny to watch
@BrittPearceWatches 2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic guest! I love Ronnys attitude towards collecting. This was a tonic.
@Jinnyboy 2 жыл бұрын
loved this episode!!
@ryandarshen1846 2 жыл бұрын
Did not expect to see Jinnyboy in Hodinkee’s comment section hahaha
@youraveragepasser-by7367 2 жыл бұрын
We need a talking watches with Jinnyboy
@ggthewhale 2 жыл бұрын
Dayummm
@yokeliang 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode! Great of Ronnie to represent Malaysia, Singapore and all watch lovers!
@cornelioatmeal 2 жыл бұрын
Talking watches also got me through the pandemic. I took a deep dive and now half my subscriptions are watch channels. Thanks/damn you/same.
@jjktng 2 жыл бұрын
Haha
@lapelcelery42 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I've never heard of Ronny before but I could listen to him talk about his watches for hours. Hodinkee, give this man a job so HE can ruin some peoples lives too.
@markomarin3414 2 жыл бұрын
Finally someone said this, "The GMT Pepsi is too common " Every watch community I knew owns a GMT Pepsi but it is a beautiful watch don't get me wrong.
@KennyVo120 2 жыл бұрын
I thought I was crazy when I couldn't see the appeal but almost every collection I've seen has one...
@cheemomugdoo799 2 жыл бұрын
On principle I would never get one as I think Pepsi is inferior to Coke and I refuse to drink it.
@PixelPerfect3 2 жыл бұрын
Let's be honest, Rolex watches are way too common in general. The sub is everywhere, so are Datejusts and the Pepsi. But they are still beautiful, solid and functional watches no matter what
@woozertoo 2 жыл бұрын
I prefer the GMT Coke bezel, myself.
@richsun247 2 жыл бұрын
The GMT Pepsi is the “Hey i got one too” Watch for snobby collectors/resellers. However if you just have the one Pepsi GMT, then you got a great timepiece that will outlast a lifetime.
@stevenp748 2 жыл бұрын
The best episode I’ve seen in a long time. This guest is endearing, relatable, and offers a great mix of earnestness and humor.
@harrydebenham803 2 жыл бұрын
Love his honesty. I’m very similar with my philosophy on building a collection - I want the classics but don’t want what everyone else has. So this really resonated with me
@rw6836 2 жыл бұрын
When someone is funny like Ronny Chieng, it just seems to flow out effortlessly like this. Very funny video! That shade at the beginning! LOL
@dsunnydee 2 жыл бұрын
Funniest Talking Watches episode yet. Would love to see Ronny come back
@AliasEveWatches 2 жыл бұрын
True, two-tone is such a thing among our Chinese parents' generation thing. My parents would rather have a watch in precious metal than stainless steel. Different mindset.
@SoCalWatchReviews 2 жыл бұрын
👏
@rodsalvador3608 2 жыл бұрын
me too! i love how undervalued gold and two-tone watches are. better for the rest of us to scoop them up.
@9540400 2 жыл бұрын
Probably cause in their time mechanical wrist watches were mere tools. The ones who wanted to cherish them set themselves apart by going two-tone/precious metals. Personally I would go the route of precious/special materials for dials/cases just so I can standout from the people who wants everything to look like a black submariner.
@wildankoso 2 жыл бұрын
best of both world is to get a stainless steel w/ a golden or champagne dial
@mitziyue 2 жыл бұрын
LOVED this episode. Hilarious! Literally the most fun I’ve had watching Talking Watched ever
@mikemush9741 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed Mitzi. So damn good.
@csnoopy 2 жыл бұрын
I like that your name is the same as a Kpop gg fandom
@jemyn4810 2 жыл бұрын
Right?!
@BackwardsMoving 2 жыл бұрын
Best episode in a while! Loved how much personality and self expression Ronnie has injected into his collection. This is what it’s all about!
@melondoc 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite episodes so far; genuinely funny and entertaining and it's nice to see interesting (but for the most part) attainable watches
@benjamindinunzio6094 2 жыл бұрын
Shocked that this was easily one of my favourite talking watches episodes ! This man is so spot on on everything! Bravo and congrats!
@explainit6633 2 жыл бұрын
"You just keep making everything look cool with your little coffee and watch shots...I know the tricks" *Bark&Jack breathing heavily*
@waqarhaider2226 2 жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow, the best from Hodinkee, yet. Ronnie is one of my favorite comedians. The Daily Show is one of my favorites. And he loves watches, even better! ❤️
@flowremix 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best episode to date. Ronny is soooo good. Honest. May not be the biggest horologist, but who is. He's a true fan. Stories that come with it make it even cooler.
@noahgoldowitz 2 жыл бұрын
FINALLY the episode I've been waiting for!!
@ChaiNinja 2 жыл бұрын
Great episode! Love how an everyday person can relate to his collections. Wearing a watch is about you and the stories you have behind it. Sometimes there’s no story and that’s ok. Ronnie is 2 episodes in. Let’s have more 🙂
@oliverwhite1064 2 жыл бұрын
Great episode. I appreciate the emotional connection to his pieces. That bi-colored “6” on the Rolex GMT is an impressive typographical solution to having the digit land right on the color transition.
@DomLukx 2 жыл бұрын
Probably the most entertaining episode! Love Ronny Chieng
@hansstevanus 2 жыл бұрын
What a fun collection! Love that he mentioned it being basic but special which I believe applies to a lot of people's collections! We are all a bit weird in our special little ways.
@jonboy8181 2 жыл бұрын
This dudes hilarious! I love how he keeps talking to the camera. This might be my favorite episode.
@JS-ev4xc 2 жыл бұрын
This root beer is so retro and classic, much more stylist than the present root beer.
@rajmehta6210 2 жыл бұрын
The present one is surely a future classic
@JS-ev4xc 2 жыл бұрын
@@rajmehta6210 No, I don't think so bec the dial is black, too generic, not representative. What makes this retro so classic is the brown dial and brown-gold bezel, it is a colour locked to 70s.
@jmmeares 2 жыл бұрын
@@JS-ev4xc agreed. Imo a root boot also needs a jubilee.
@hawksaintvictory9104 2 жыл бұрын
What a great collection, Ronny is genuine, down to earth and honest. Great video. Big thanks
@christopherhoglund4962 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is a riot. Fun episode, thanks. Nice to see a watch enthusiast that doesn’t take the whole thing too serious.
@nursultantulyakbay7070 2 жыл бұрын
Oh man, one of the best Talking Watches so far! Top 5 for me, and definitely the funniest one. Good job, 'dink!
@mikemush9741 2 жыл бұрын
Same. Right up there with the Gary Shteyngart episode.
@DanielYuImaging 2 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy the personal stories behind the watches. Great episode and keep up the good work.
@Albyilmago 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best talking watch episode so far. Love the authenticity of the guy
@zhizian 2 жыл бұрын
Most intriguing watch review clip I ever saw..... from bruce lee seikos, Vintage omega, vintage rolex, modern omega and rolex. Damn solid collection.
@lachlanallen7241 2 жыл бұрын
Haha this is one of the funniest talking watches clips. Ronny is awesome and has some good comedic moments. Plus he is into watches in a big way!!
@erichwlim 2 жыл бұрын
We need more comedians in talking watches. It was a lot of fun!
@labrearunningcompany4140 2 жыл бұрын
This is just awesome. The reference to "Industrial Design" in the end is spot on! It's amazing how an object south of 39 little millimeters can invoke such feeling, emotion AND discussion. You have to love watches for what they are, were and will be...
@ctboy4467 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview! Hilarious. Appreciated his honesty about his approach to collecting
@MrRoyck10 2 жыл бұрын
Now this is a genuine watch collection of an enthusiast that shows deep knowledge of watches as opposed to throwing money at watches. Every collection speaks a lot of the owner. Nice collection.
@Watch.HighTower 2 жыл бұрын
Bringing some well-needed comedy to Talking Watches! This is the best one since John Mayer 2.
@RichardKoppinger 2 жыл бұрын
What a fun interview. Great video. Thanks to you and to Ronnie Chieng.
@kamaltung3117 2 жыл бұрын
Really love the episode. More of this, please.
@JoaoGomes-ce4th 2 жыл бұрын
Love that two tone “Ronnie” 🔥
@jcb0920 2 жыл бұрын
Always appreciate new episodes of "Talking Watches"
@masalpert 2 жыл бұрын
More like this. Relatable collection, funny, reasonably knowledgeable but not so much that those of us who can't rattle off the last 10 years of Rolex model numbers feel left in the dust.
@stevanusrizky6626 2 жыл бұрын
Best episode hands down, genuine, entertaining, funny and also hv some sentimental stories. Watches + comedian. We can agree Ronnie's so talented 👏
@mikemush9741 2 жыл бұрын
Man what a great video. So fun. Ronnie Chieng is ridiculously funny. My daughter sidled up next to me to watch because I was laughing so much. Of all your watches I love the two tone Date Just that your dad gave you. I love that he was like "oh yeah, no problem, here ya go" with the only watch he ever owned. Amazing dad. Interestingly I nearly bought the modern version of that watch and at the moment of truth picked up a 36mm Wimbledon dial. I have to say my 36mm Ronnie is my absolute favorite watch. I'm going with Ronnie from here on out. Nickname is born.
@themississippikidful 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic collection ! His outlook on collecting is so funny . Great guy !
@vivbong69 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this episode! Ronny was a breath of fresh air.
@vashmetfranz6697 2 жыл бұрын
His father must be so proud to be able to entrust his life's work to his own son who matches his passion in horology. I hope this gentleman also has someone to whom he can pass it on.
@vincec4248 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this episode, especially when Ronny was talking about Bruce Lee and how empowering it was to be possibly wearing the same model watch he was wearing. Can totally relate with trying to build a connection with someone you look up to with certain pieces they may have used
@enterthebruce91 2 жыл бұрын
When Ronny said moon earlier in the interview it reminded me of 'it is like a finger pointing away to the moon' from Enter the Dragon and lo and behold Ronny mentions Bruce Lee's Seiko! Cheers, Ronny for showing us your collection.
@JamesMaccarone 2 жыл бұрын
Best Talking Watches episode yet!
@lexidium8278 2 жыл бұрын
Hodinkee was always at it's best with talking watches and this is a prime example. Great stuff.
@cangecko 2 жыл бұрын
Great episode, more of this please!
@dennisshea9540 2 жыл бұрын
Love that this was in person.
@christopherliang6879 2 жыл бұрын
Really loved this episode. Very genuine, honest, and hilarious episode. Shoutout to Daniel Dae Kim as well as that is a top 5 Talking Watches episode for me. Same for me getting into watches during the pandemic. I literally started being interested in mechanical watches after a Jack Forster video talking about the best watches in every price range came into my feed randomly. Bought my first mechanical watch within weeks, sold my smartwatch, and wearing it right now. For me, the best watch in this collection is the FOIS and then the Datejust. Two-tone Datejusts are the perfect embodiment of the 1970s and 1980s even as I did not live in those time periods. Nice to see some fresh variants like this GMT Master II that is quite uncommon. You can't go wrong with the most popular variants as they are popular for a reason and regular people don't really wear watches but I appreciate the extra effort to make your collection a bit more special!
@javierdepablosvelez3602 2 жыл бұрын
Really great episode. Great conversation, solid collection.
@aisuxtime 2 жыл бұрын
Ronny has so many funny sound bytes from this episode. I don't even know which quote is my favorite. He's hilarious.
@whythehack5152 2 жыл бұрын
You know you've made it when you appear in Talking Watches with Hodinkee. Well done Ronny.
@ChisKH 2 жыл бұрын
Very fun episode and I’m convinced by most of Ronnie’s justification 😂
@LiterateDuck 2 жыл бұрын
This may have been my favorite episode to date.
@iangibson6871 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this and the personality in every element!!! Cheers 👍🙏
@thomasgoodall4917 2 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic episode, loved it
@nat5112 2 жыл бұрын
Ohh, Ronny bless him! You can tell his dad means a lot to him. He does that laugh-joke thing to ease the pain of losing your old man! I do the same thing too! I also wear my dad's speed master from the 80s! To remember him! The pain never goes away. You just get stronger!
@michaelwoods3707 2 жыл бұрын
Genuine, authentic, funny. Great episode.
@philchan2512 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Currently wearing my 16233 “Ronny” Datejust
@AA-hi6os 2 жыл бұрын
This was amazing.
@jingyiwang2478 2 жыл бұрын
Hands down the best episode!
@Roomfulofgear 2 жыл бұрын
Such a cool guy, so glad you guys featured him!
@cylai8 2 жыл бұрын
Yo Ronny, love from your hometown - JB, Malaysia, glad to know that you’re a watch enthusiast also, cheers! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@PYGolf 2 жыл бұрын
Very relatable guy, great content!
@richsun247 2 жыл бұрын
Great collection Ronnie. Someone this successful and still have a collection that’s not crazy outrageous
@smurfette1681 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this episode.
@sebastianbarrantesmiralles1937 2 жыл бұрын
Best Talking Watches so far!
@watchingbrief7072 2 жыл бұрын
Best episode. I collect vintage Seikos and many are Seiko 5s so it was great to see. My current fixation are the 6119 6020s.
@artemface 11 ай бұрын
I love his thought process behind each of his picks. Truly.
@davidpietranczyk Жыл бұрын
Love this episode
@JohnFang0820 2 жыл бұрын
My God I've been waiting for this to happen forever 🙏
@park14tv 2 жыл бұрын
The best yet !!
@seanfredericks3559 2 жыл бұрын
awesome episode! Ronnie da man, Malaysia boleh!
@vincefries 2 жыл бұрын
Very good episode, well done Hodinkee!
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