16 Watches That Can Start A Conversation

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In this video, we'll look at 16 very different watches that can start a conversation. We're not going for ostentatious displays of wealth here, instead focusing on intriguing designs, displays of color, and novel complications that can grab your attention from across the room. What's your favorite conversation-starting watch?
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@ahha6304 Жыл бұрын

Timestamp 0:48 Longines Zulu time (announcement) Main topic 1:58 Seiko 5 Rowing Blazers 2:43 Bulova Computron 3:30 Hamilton Ventura 4:25 Rado Diastar Original 5:30 Mühle Rescue-Timer Lumen 7:58 Ball Marvelight Caring Edition 9:01 Meistersinger Lunacope 10:24 Oris Kermit 11:47 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Celebration 13:27 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph 14:35 Ressence Type 3BB 16:01 Ulysse Nardin Freak X 17:06 Vacheron Constantin Historique American 1921 18:22 Franck Muller Crazy Hours 19:29 MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual Evo 20:51 Jacob & co Astronomia Sky

@Ustaleone Жыл бұрын

You are the true hero of this video. Thank you!

@CCV334 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@BradyPuryear Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤

@jeremyd.2156 Жыл бұрын

the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph was labeled "Dr. Jackal"😂

@chanelvenus 26 күн бұрын

Thank you

@jennifervanwerkhoven4274 Жыл бұрын

The Ball Trainmaster Moon Phase is a good conversation starter. People recognise it a quality watch, even if they don´t know the brand at all. The reflection of the dial in medium light is wonderful. If people comment on that, I let them partially cover the watch with their hand to see the lume. Everyone loves it.

@snakysalamander Жыл бұрын

I’d add Mr Jones watches. They’re affordable, have really fun designs and are handmade in the UK.

@halfsourlizard9319 Жыл бұрын

They're just fun -- a bunch of them are impossible to tell what time it is, but who cares!? They're just hilarious and adorable.

@motu-ki3el Жыл бұрын

For me, the Mühle Glashütte SAR (5:33) to deal with raging waves in stormy seas, and the MeisterSinger Lunascope (9:06) to watch time slowly go by without the sick rush (tick, tick, tick) of the second hand. Nice video, Teddy!

@edwinmuthoga3053 Жыл бұрын

All absolutely amazing pieces. I think the creativity put behind telling time in non-conventional ways adds even more intrigue to watches because, let's be honest, apart from us real enthusiasts, most folks nowadays rarely use wristwatches to tell time. From personal experience, I have an inexpensive drum roller watch that absolutely catches the curiosity and imagination of most people that I come across over all my other more conventional pieces. Great content as always Teddy!

@notenoughtime7274 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always ….and not forgetting the Apple Watch, which can start a conversation literally if it thinks you said Siri

@simply_psi Жыл бұрын

Mine is Mr Jones A Perfectly Wasted Afternoon automatic. I always get people ask about it when I'm wearing it.

@TheKopolanpoika Жыл бұрын

I have noticed that GMT watches is mindblow thing for people who doesn't usually have any interest for watches or they just use smart watches. I bought Seiko 5 GMT last summer and I have been very surprised how much it got attention just because of extra hand. I got yesterday new Seiko GMT 383J1 and it started also conversation with my wife who asked "for God's sake why?"

@angryspongebob3640 Жыл бұрын

I get more conversation with my Mental Hospital Bracelet

@krisjustkris3465 Жыл бұрын

Can confirm about the Bulova Computron. Its by far my most complimented watch and also the only one that triggers conversations, almost every time I wear it.

@superego8405 Жыл бұрын

Now why do you care if someone compliments your watch. And why would you want a watch that’s a conversation starter? Are you that uninteresting that you need to rely on inanimate objects for conversation rather than your own personality?

@AndrewTudehope Жыл бұрын

Covid ruined my social skills so I need a $100,000 watch as a conversation opener 💀

@lutylives1852 Жыл бұрын

Speaking of Ball watches, they have quite a few which spell out the numbers on the dial using tritium tubes. Super cool and unique looking.

@KB-vf4gz Жыл бұрын

Thank you Teddy for showing some new watches I haven’t seen before.

@morgan97475 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I really enjoy these videos that showcase a variety of watches instead of focusing on one watch or one brand.

@genobadea2738 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see Ball get some well deserved respect and love.

@samuelvincent5602 Жыл бұрын

This list is for me! 🤘🏼 I love odd unique pieces. Video idea is to do a watch collection video with Mr wonderful on watches like this.

@Mikey___ Жыл бұрын

Love this video Teddy, of all the watches I have (includes a few big name luxury brands that are easily recognisable) it's a little Luch 1 hander that I picked up from ebay for $40 that gets questions. Usually, is your watch broken, it's missing the hour hand!

@theaj1nkya Жыл бұрын

I think MAD 1 Red from MB&F should have made it to this list. Time is displayed as a roulette and the rotating Battle Axe rotor is quite badass. Never seen something like that.

@eventhorizonomega Жыл бұрын

Any piece from Vacheron Constantin Métiers D’Art collection. Not that I would know, absurdly above my pay grade 😅. But they are incredible artistic watches with historical thematics.

@user-hk4ml7us1f Жыл бұрын

I have the Ventura, not my most expensive or personal favorite…but it always gets questions. Love the videos!

@Calcprof Жыл бұрын

I have the Meistersinger in an older model with a (modified) Unitas movement. Simpler dial, which I prefer to the moon/date model you showed. For conversations, I also like my glycine (pure) 24 hour airman. Yes, it's basically a GMT watch with the (regular) hour hand removed, but I like the 24 hour dial and the 24 hour bezel .

@brianj6701 Жыл бұрын

I have a Zelos with the bronze case and white dial that I've picked up a few compliments on.

@steffenbaden-baden1274 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed it, thx Teddy 👍🏻

@anthonygould2749 Жыл бұрын

While shopping here in the uk I get loads of conversation and interest in my Mido Celebracion. It’s more beautiful in real life 😁

@EEE_MMM Жыл бұрын

I like watches that are more "out there" as for their designs. I own a Bulova Computron which does attract some attention. The watch that gets most interest though is a Future Funk watch- several watch enthusiasts have ordered one after they saw mine. It's a quartz watch that displays time using rotating drums, much like an old school odometer.

@svenb1668 6 ай бұрын

just checked out the Future Funk collection, such an interesting watch and cheap as chips too. Going to order one. Thanks for the tip

@esrynshudder4216 Жыл бұрын

wow hadn't seen the seiko x rowing blazers one before, I love it in purple omg

@jbllc6873 Жыл бұрын

Start time stamping your vids.

@travisogden9426 Жыл бұрын

He definitely used to

@swaggytoast5242 Жыл бұрын

@HarryPotter-cq9hj Жыл бұрын

I hope you didn‘t mean it as rude as it sounded

@Questionnaireapologetics Жыл бұрын

You time stamp his videos and post it in the comments.

@ahha6304 Жыл бұрын

done.

@rachelades518 Жыл бұрын

Hallo Teddy, great video. I have the Hamilton you showed here, and people really do notice and ask me about it. And because of you I can answer about the history of this watch. Jacob watches are pieces of art. I love them. Good selection of interesting pieces. Thanks again, and as always, love from Switzerland 🇨🇭

@elzarcho Жыл бұрын

I love my Computron. It definitely makes a statement; I get compliments on it pretty often. Plus I could afford it. One day, though, I'd like to be in the market for that Reverso or that gorgeous VC. Jacob and Co. stuff is just nuts in the best way. I'm delighted that they exist, but probably won't even ever get to lay eyes on one.

@prathamkamath8280 Жыл бұрын

The jlc reverso is my favorite watch it just looks so elegant yet so cool. I love that thing

@dougdavidson3260 Жыл бұрын

The Vacheron driver’s watch is stunning. A bit out of my budget though. I do own the Seiko Rowing Blazers in purple and it is noticed and a beautiful watch. I’ve always been drawn to the Rado Diastar as well. While I am an Omega fanboy I do love an oddball watch with different design and/or colors.

@robertknitzer7588 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Teddy!

@vlamrx Жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy! Great content! I am interested in the Longines Spirit Zuu Time 39mm but I have a 6 in wrist and worried that the male endlink would possibly make it too long for me. What has been your experience with this on the wrist? Thanks!

@astrostl Жыл бұрын

Picked up the purple Seiko Blazer because of this. Thanks!

@samadkariyaniya196 Жыл бұрын

The Type 3 is absolutely stunning and beautiful . It's like a revolution

@Kinshasa9200 Жыл бұрын

amazing design language, but i have no idea who buys these. for the price of one type 3, i can get a very nice watch collection.

@Lorenzo-bl2ss Жыл бұрын

Teddy, how did you forget to mention the Girard Perregaux Kamasutra Watch??? THAT starts a conversation... and lots more! 😉

@RayMelville Жыл бұрын

Love the Muhle Glashutte. A tank of a watch that wears smaller than its size indicates and looks super cool in the dark.

@earldhulst1719 Жыл бұрын

I've got the Seiko 5 Rowing Blazer in purple. Will be wearing it tonight. Great watch

@halfsourlizard9319 Жыл бұрын

Nice! I was so so so tempted to buy one; gorgeous watch.

@radomiriz Жыл бұрын

I really, really appreciate your use of the word unique. You use it correctly. You don't say "really unique" or "very unique". For those who don't know - something is either unique or it is not.

@leightodd7335 Жыл бұрын

Nice list Teddy of crazy watches. Here's a little history thought about the design of the VC with the drivers dial. Illinois Watch Company did a watch with a dial like that for machine gunners during WW1. It was at the very beginning of what we know as wrist watches where it was a pocket watch with welded on lugs and a dial like this. The history of this is in a five volume history of the company if interested.

@uckBayNguyen Жыл бұрын

Ok Teddy, this video just catapulted my enthusiasm to a whole new level.

@philippestrickler3461 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. The watches for my heart : LONGINES ZULU TIME ( Black and gold ) , JLC Reverso Chronograph tribute, Vacheron Constantin American 1921 (driver) .

@canucklehead0 Жыл бұрын

I've had a Zodiac Jetomatic for the last three years or so and it's just a fantastic watch to facilitate a conversation. I also have a Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 75 and a Citizen Promaster Auto 200m but the Jetomatic Pilot style watch seems to catch people's eye.

@JasonMilner Жыл бұрын

Love that Ressence Type 3BB!

@brettl88 Жыл бұрын

Zodiac Sea Wolf. I didn’t think the guy at A. Lange and Sohne store was going to give it back! I also have the purple Seiko Rowing Blazers, love it too.

@chrisfernandez6078 Жыл бұрын

Funny enough the only watch that ever started a convo for me was my gray/blue AT41. It started with the guy saying "so Aqua Terra, interesting choice" lol And once I had a guy from across a mall yell at me "Green PRX" -- Thanks for that one, btw, Teddy.

@basedpatriotLT Жыл бұрын

Why was such a popular model as AT an "interesting choice" according to him?

@Elementalism Жыл бұрын

Do you know if Longines plan to offer the gold version of Zulu time in the 42mm size?

@javyceo Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@moneymikz Жыл бұрын

I’ve got my eye on the Xeric Tryptech, unique wandering hour display for a good price

@user-xs3mo5ni4r Жыл бұрын

Teddy, when you sell (any of) the watches that are featured in a video like this, is the video a review, or an ad?

@robertclarkson6064 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for s fun video 👍

@TheHoroSexual Жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy what about the Glashütte Original PanoMaticInverse!! I get compliments all the time when I wear that watch. The exposed balance wheel and engraved balance bridge are always standout features that blow people away.

@sukyvirk2289 Жыл бұрын

Just LOVE the VC 1921.

@00honeybadger Жыл бұрын

@Teddy Baldassarre do you know any affordable yet well made automatic watch with 24h timemode? a watch with only one hand and in bauhaus style?

@66racer Жыл бұрын

A little surprised the Accutron DNA didn't make list but some gems in this video for sure.

@charsquatch600 Жыл бұрын

Ulysse nardin makes some of the most interesting watches in the world. I hope to get a freak someday.

@andrew_owens7680 Жыл бұрын

Ressence! OMG what an original piece of art!

@johnfoxcoats2722 Жыл бұрын

Casio Data Bank CA53W-1. I've had more people strike up a conversation on this watch than any other I own. Lot of nostalgia for folks.

@Miscreantpc Жыл бұрын

The skx007. The watch that got me into watches - any time I see one I tell the wearer nice watch

@davidelliott948 Жыл бұрын

I get a lot of compliments on my Arnold & Son Globetrotter. It is totally unique.

@gikigill788 Жыл бұрын

The Citizen JY series is definitely a conversation starter.

@TheWayneswallow1 Жыл бұрын

The watch that I have had the most comments about and I have owned and worn a lot of watches over the last 30 years is the Omega Railmaster XXL. I do often wear it with different nato straps, some quite colourful. But even with the brown alligator strap it gets comments. Even though it 49mm face I can still wear it with a shirt.

@JulienMR Жыл бұрын

0:50 : amazing sync shot :) Congrats :)

@yonder_owls Жыл бұрын

Zodiac Olympos I think would make this list if they brought back the mystery dial. Never understood why that was a limited reissue.

@Lebon996 Жыл бұрын

Well these watches really would make great conversation. Looking at the Ressence type 3BB would be the type of watch when I was a young kid I'd imagine to be strapped to a time Travelers wrist. Very futuristic but not too over the top.

@el_manu_el_ Жыл бұрын

It looks so cool. Would love to try one.

@Zion-18 Жыл бұрын

My Oris Roberto Clemente gets complimented more than anything else. I'm not sure why, since it's not especially colorful or eye-catching.

@chris.asi_romeo Жыл бұрын

Love watching your watch ⌚ videos.

@khianlimfoo9724 Жыл бұрын

I would add Brew Metric - Retro Dial in this list as well. Very fun watch and definitely catch a lot of people's attention .

@closewatcher8586 Жыл бұрын

Love the FM Crazy Hour!

@chesterlayman2131 Жыл бұрын

Could someone point me to any articles or videos about the JLC Master SECTOR dial Pretty watch. Can’t find any to buy online. Teddy, do a video on this underrated watch so I can justify buying it

@IlluminatingWatches Жыл бұрын

Probably the omega equinoxe due to it having a reverso style but with one digital face and one analog face.

@vukcevu5854 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Jones watches and Swatch watches are the real conversation starters

@darkstar7742 Жыл бұрын

Interesting the 2 watches that I own are also the cheapest ones I own. The Hamilton PSR in gold and a vintage Seiko Chronos Special from 1962

@DrWesterdahl Жыл бұрын

The two watches in my watch collection that have led to long conversations are: 1. Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch (First Watch on the Moon and is Flight Qualified for all Manned Space Missions by NASA) 2. Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch that was designed by Charles Lindbergh. The history of these watches has led to several conversations with people noticing that I was wearing them. I also started some conversations when I was wearing these watches.

@jonathaniler Жыл бұрын

My blue Casio Duro gets a lot of compliments. People are surprised to heat it is a Casio.

@LegendX2010 Жыл бұрын

I'd say my Xeric Halograph catches the most attention from people. My Ciga Z series is a pretty close second. My Seiko metronome holds people's attention longer when I show them the function

@johnpotts9929 Жыл бұрын

The retail on the celebration dial is hilarious. Currently Moda has a listing for 40k on the 36mm. And an auction ending tomorrow for a 41mm that is currently at 26k

@ThePurFIcT Жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy, I like your videos very much, you always bring a sophisticated monologue. But I wonder why not mention Urwerk models?

@orbtastic Жыл бұрын

I was in an airport bar a few months back and was waiting in line to get a couple of beers. This guy commented on my watch, which I've never had from a stranger before. I'll be honest it threw me and I assumed he was on the pickup. Luckily the barman started to serve me which saved me from a "hey what are you wearing, is your watch better/more expensive/bigger than mine" conversation.

@watchchat Жыл бұрын

Zulu 39mm…I’ll be picking one up

@danishgupta9009 Жыл бұрын

You can also mention ciga design blue planet??

@augere9620 Жыл бұрын

The Ressence Type 3 BBB is a dream watch of mine. The brand is underrated in my opinion. They really are doing something no one else is doing. Always love to see someone talk about the brand.

@alfieakaronaldog Жыл бұрын

A lot of these would be conversation stoppers for me if I saw someone wearing one. Last thing I would do is comment on it politely 😂

@BernardManansala Жыл бұрын

Thank You for putting that BALL on my radar.

@halfsourlizard9319 Жыл бұрын

Gotta love big, glowing balls.

@3ncrypt3dcod3s Жыл бұрын

To answer the question posed at the end, my Zodiac Super Sea Wolf watermelon gets the most compliments out of all the watches I own. It's a great watch for summer.

@joy.kachru Жыл бұрын

Argon Spaceone would also be a good fit within this list ..

@richardnixon9356 Жыл бұрын

How do I sign up?

@daithi1966 Жыл бұрын

My WWI Trench Watch with a crystal guard is by far my most commented on watch.

@Cryzallite Жыл бұрын

Personally, across the board you get the most conversation with a Swatch or Mr Jones, as they are the most distinct and colorful. These might catch the eye of a more discerning watch enthusiast, that is if they notice (usually few and far between).

@JoeMonforte Жыл бұрын

I love my Mr Jones Watch. Love the "Beam me up!" Get lots of comments. Interestingly people really like the suede strap as well. It's unusual to see on a watch.

@amenhotep7704 Жыл бұрын

Nice Teddy 🙂

@williamhill7312 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@loweewolwed9834 Жыл бұрын

The TAG HEUER V4 is as always sadly overlooked. I guess you really need know and love watches to even know about it since It's from the same period as the Freak that got all the attention. They both were released when I studying to become a WOSTEP certified watchmaker (2001-2004)

@georgecupac1202 Жыл бұрын

Good episode.

@steen0059 Жыл бұрын

That Ressence tYPE 3BB is the coolest timepiece Ive ever seen.

@jacquelinebrown6497 Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of Tron Digital and the Jacob Co Astronomia and must admit the Frank Muller Crazy hours I probably would not wear but find the quirkiness fascinating

@noone-zl2di Жыл бұрын

I don't want to start conversation,but good list for extroverted person.

@Wandering_Outlaw Жыл бұрын

My conversation pieces include My Bulova Accutron Spaceview from 1971, Rado Diastar and Hamilton Ventura

@PaulTheSingingRealtor Жыл бұрын

Oddly enough the two watches I get compliments on are the two cheapest ones in my collection. A Frederique constant classics in rose gold and My Seiko 5 srpd61. Every time I wear either of those watches I get lots of comments and compliments especially the FC.

@chewburt9396 Жыл бұрын

Although I own and love my Mühle S.A.R. Rescue Timer Lumen and I definitely think it has a very unusual look, nobody ever commented on it. The watches I own that definitely started a conversation were the Xeric Halograph Chrono Sapphire, the Eone Bradley Edge Black and the Qlocktwo 39. So my advice would be: If you buy a conventional, expensive and well crafted watch, buy it because you love it. And be aware you might well be the only one who really appreciates it in person. If you buy a Rolex, buy another expensive thing as well. A suit, a boat, a car... Otherwise people will assume it is fake. If you want to stick out of the crowd, choose something really out there. Something really nuts. 😅