Thank you everyone for the positive feedback on this. I was a bit reluctant to make a video of this style as I knew it would be a very personal video for me to make so I am glad to see it has connected with many. As a cool and important side note, all the music used in this video was composed by my father.

This is your most beautiful video to date Teddy. It is completely understandable how this is your most prized possession.

Your dad’s a great story teller - I can see where you get it, Teddy.

Watches don't just show time, they store time. In the form of memories.

Ahhh, tears at 10am 🥲 loved this one.

I love how eloquent your father is! He sounds wise but at the same time so beautifully expressive

A watch like this is more important than a grail. The stories, memories, and heritage mean so much more than a dollar sign. Thank you for sharing this.

Man... The most beautiful, meaningful and personal content I've ever seen. Our lives are truly made of pieces of art and you just showed us that through a piece of time, a piece of your family. Thank you very much, Canio Jr.

Unbelievable family story Teddy. The more we learn about you the more we respect and appreciate you. You are the epitome of a stand up guy. Those of us who are watch enthusiasts and collectors have enjoyed experiencing this journey with you through your channel and your story. In a sea of watch channels and creators, you stand out and bring something different to the table, which is unbelievably refreshing. Keep doing exactly what you're doing and don't ever change 👌

That watch is head and shoulders above any other featured on your channel and same goes for the vid. Bravo!

This is unreal, a hobby turns into a passion, then turns into a career. Beautiful story Teddy, bravo and hope nothing but the best for you🙏🏻

The story, and how it was told, is deserving of a standing ovation. Bravo.

Since my grandmother recently passed away, I received watches my grandfather used to own and wear. I couldn't be prouder to wear them myself now..

I own my grandfather's Longines, so, I totally understand how you feel about that watch! Enjoy it and take good care of it.

Carl's story about getting his watch and his name is incredible. What an amazing piece of real history and a clear statement of how a possession can be much more than just a thing. I watched it twice. Bravo sir.

When the end credits came it all snapped into place, of course Carl is a musician, look at him :D

Beautiful Video Teddy. I too have a watch that belonged to my grandfather, and it is the one piece that my whole collection and watch journey revolves around. It is the one watch that I would keep if I had to keep just one watch, and it will pass on to my son in due time.

Love this! In many ways our past is who we are. I didn't have the opportunity to get my grandfather's watch but did purchase a "special" watch years ago to give to my someday son. I have always felt they have a unique way to tie one generation to the next. Thank you for sharing.

LOVED this. I just had my grandfather’s Seiko DX serviced and spent more than it is “worth”. Frankly it is money well spent knowing it will be cherished and passed on.

What soulless bastard would dislike this touching video??? Thank you Teddy for sharing this cool story.

It's stories like that remind me of why I fell in love with watches. Thanks, Teddy

Absolutely love this story. I have my Grandfather’s Longines from my Dad’s side and my PopPop’s Timex from my Mom’s side. I treasure them both.

I have my Grandfathers 1950’s Omega and this bought back an awful lot of memories, thank you.

Teddy, I think you just one-upped Hodinkee, honest opinion. I can’t think of a better way to showcase your incredible talents, and deep appreciation for the horological hobby, than collaborating with your father to honor the memory of your great grandparents. Truly a remarkable family story.

This is a telling tribute to family. Watches really do two things well, they tell time, but also mark the passing of time as an object to focus on those memories we cherish.

Well, shit. The last thing I expected was to cry this morning. What a story, makes you think of your own family and puts things into real perspective.

This story of your great grandfather, of how much this watch means to you AND your family, legit made me cry. It's so heart warming, full of love and pride, and is such a special story. Thank you so much for sharing this!

This is the best video on watches I've ever seen. Watches don't matter. Being a good man does. My grandfather is the reason for everything decent in me and the reason I know when I've been indecent. Thank you for sharing and bringing me much needed tears.

Your dad is the absolute definition of class. You are a very lucky man Teddy. Much love and support

Been a follower of teddy for awhile. Easily the most impactful vid you’ve ever made. Thanks for telling your story god bless.

Your Dad is a cool guy. Plus that wittnauer is so beautiful. Thank you for letting us in on your very personal family story and heirloom. Just remember YOU are Carl Baldassarre and this is your watch.

Beautiful story! I volunteer at Veterans Watchmaker Initiative in Odessa, Delaware, where disabled Veterans are taught the art and science of watchmaking. The students eventually graduate to working on watches and in time take positions for other companies. I can't tell you how many people call to have their beloved watch repaired and share their precious memories with us. For many, the value of the piece is measured in sentimentality, not in monetary value. Your video is another testimony to that truth.

What an amazing story. I’d love to see you do more videos like this with other people telling their own watch stories.

Teddy this is my favourite video you have shared here in your channel. I am always a fan of how and why a watch is not only worn through experience but the respect and love it went through. The family values you have is very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story and keep continuing to live the Baldasarre legacy and to make new memories along the way with that watch 😎✌️

Damn Teddy, I'm tearing up mate. Lots of love from Australia...............God bless you and your beautiful family brother.

this is probably one of the most beautiful and poetic videos I've ever seen on KZfaq, I think everyone should aspire to have an everlasting legacy like your family has. absolutely stunning video with an amazing and deep story

Amazing family story, I love hearing things like this. It seems so many things in our world now are disposable and their true value gets lost in time. It's beautiful to see this track through your family with love and reverence. Wear it in good health, sir.

Just decided to buy a watch from you… this is why I love watches…

My name is Eduardo (Spanish for Edward) and my father was born in March 11, 1967. I was a fan of your content already, but now I feel somehow we are connected in this journey around watches and life perspective. Thank you Teddy Baldassarre, for this is a touching and honest video of what’s really important… family!

Thank you for sharing your family story. This video really touched me. My father is living his final days in a hospital bed and I can’t stop thinking about his legacy and the special times we shared. Keep up the great work!

I loved every single bit of this story, the music was phenomenal too, thank you.

I’m nearly speechless. There’s only one word I can say, BRAVISSIMO 👏

you got me by the heart .. my dad just passed on in March of this year and I understand how you feel when you say your words. I also have a watch that my dad loved and I will keep it to always remind me of him and his love of watches that he bestilled in me. I'm full of emotions seeing your video... .. while crying .. again thank you very much

Teddy, this is beautiful. Forgive me a little (lot) of my own story. I'm a year younger than your dad, so the man I'm talking about is the same generation as your great grandfather...my granddad. Grandpa learn watch repair back in the late 30's, early 40's. Mom remembers him looking at watch parts at the kitchen table when she was very small. I have only a very few memories of him. About a year ago, I decided to pursue something that has held a deep fascination for me...learn watch repair like him. So at 60 years of age, I have done that, thanks to many great teachers on KZfaq, and passionate watch people like yourself. I have been buying, repairing, and selling for about a year, and I love it. And I called myself the Legacy Watch Guy in honor of my grandfather's memory. I wish he would have lived longer...I may not have waited till I was so old, but his picture, and a forged copy of his diploma with MY name on it (compliments of my daughter) hang next to my bench. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story, and your legacy.

Such stories truly pieces the time together in an emotional way, many people will be able to relate to this. Watches can take one back to a time in our life. Time machine?

This is absolutely fantastic. Teddy’s philosophy around watches is so refreshing and grounded in perspective. This is what makes him the best.

Blown away at the heartfelt story and the journey of your great grandparents. Thank you for sharing this special family heirloom and story with us.

Being Italian and having relatives who emigrated to US and Argentina to start new lives from scratch, I find this video especially delicate and moving. Much respect to these people.

After graduating my grandma gave me my grandfathers gmt master, he died when my Mom was 5 so i dont have any memories of him. But my grandma always said that i Look very much like him and wants me to have the watch and im very proud to wear his watch.

My grandad recently have me his old Tudor sub--I'll never sell it, in fact I plan to pass it along as well.

Family respect, tradition and values. Is there anything more cherished or special that this? A wonderful, heartfelt emotive story. Honestly it brought tears to the eyes. A recent watch that i purchased in Sun Valley Idaho will be that legacy one for my son who shares my first and middle names. Somehow i decided to do this with no forethought, it was a feeling that hit me "out of the blue" Idaho sky.

An absolutely beautiful, heartwarming story. Your great grandfather, grandfather and father were and are great men. Family and it's continuity is the most precious, important and profound thing we can have. Thank you for sharing this with us as you too, like your ancestors, have a big heart.

Your dad has style. Drippin lol

This is the greatest story ever told on this platform. Period.

This. Is. Wholesome. I'm so glad I finally, after 25+ years of conscious life (better later than never) we with my father were able to built strong trusty bond and truly befriend each other. Such a blessing. All the best wishes to you and your beloved ones.

That intro is better than half the luxury ads you watched a while back, absolutely fantastic. Also that's exactly the sort of watch I go out of my way to compliment when I get the chance, because anyone who wears a watch like that has a story to tell.

I came here for a watch I stayed for the feels

Loved this. More cinematic stories, please.

No words. Thank you for sharing your family’s story.

Very beautifully put together, all-round. Seeing you and your father share the story was heart-warming, and I'm happy for you to have such a deep bond.

Soundtrack and backstory of Godfather Part V: The Waitlist Wars

The watch nerds version of an overly sentimental Rose ceremony. After all that faff I hope you’re not firing blanks Ted 😉🤞

A wonderful story, thank you. Great to see your father on with you. A memory and history of the watch that is very significant in your life and your father’s. Your. Grandfather would be so proud, grandma as well, a treasure for sure.

This is a true homage to legacy and family heirlooms. My father gifted me his watch this last Christmas, and it meant the world to me, so I can relate very well to the whole sentiment of familial love through the gift of heirlooms. On a side note, your dad is an amazing storyteller, so it shows where you get it from. FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!!!

20 seconds in I knew it was gonna be Christopher Walken Story...

Ted's old man is a bit ... peculiar

Beautiful family story. Thank you for sharing. KZfaq needs more content like this.

This is the best video Teddy Baldassarre has uploaded so far by far. It reminds me how much I shall restore, keep and cherish my mom's Longines. Miss her

Brought a tear to my eye, family is everything. Beautiful video. 👏🏼

Been following you since Covid struck early 2020. Never commented on a video but felt compelled to on this one as your father is a year younger than I, and a common thread is your great grandfather was born the same year as my grandfather, and he emigrated from China with goals that mirrored his. This video brought tears to my eyes as my grandmother had a similar meeting with me as she did with your dad. Luckily, albeit not a watch, I have a single heirloom passed on to me that elicits similarly fond memories of family and the path life has taken them. Thank you for this video and all the best with your future endeavors! I’m very pleased to have discovered your channel. Pure excellence.

I loved this video. This is what watches are to me. I have my Great Grandfathers watch and gold chain. His watch is a gold pocket chronograph and I remember as a child looking at it and I believe it is what inspired me to form a love of watches. After my father passed away, my mother gave me the watch and chain. I never had children, but my eldest nephew will one day also receive this watch.

That story of your watch is incredible. That is what's missing in a lot of what I see in the watch hobby/business. Heart, passion and true meaning. I'm glad you did share your story. Canio would be proud.

Is someone cutting onions over here? One of the best video’s I have watched in sometime. Thanks for sharing it Teddy. You have a great dad and legacy.

So moving. The story, your father’s music and the beautiful words

A lovely story, Teddy. Thanks for sharing a little bit about the love of family you have and how it brought you to the world that we all love, the love of watches.

Thank you, Teddy! I am a watch collector myself, and sometimes in my journey, I tend to forget the real reason I love watches-the connection with my past, present and future. Thank you for reminding me why watches are my passion . Family is everything... I hope you the best!!

I enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for making it and sharing your family's story with all of us.

Wow, humbling, and what a character your father is! Beautiful family!

Wow. This is one of the best and most emotionally moving videos I’ve ever seen. Great job Teddy and best of luck carrying on your great grandfathers legacy with this incredible family heirloom.

This is one of the most beautiful video of the entire watch community. This is what makes watches so special. Bravo. Greetings from Italy, Teddy.

Thank you for sharing your story and making us cry in the process. It was beautiful.

Wow, what a great story! My grandfather gave my dad a gold Waltham pocket watch, with instruction to give it to me when i was old enough to take care of it. I am now 55 and it is still one of my most cherished possessions.

Beautiful and heartwarming story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Loved this one Teddy , so touching , heartfelt and beautifully filmed . Your dad seems like a wonderful gentleman and your true story brought tears to my eyes . I lost my dad in December to cancer so was very touching to see the amazing relationship you have with your dad . I can see you cherish that ! ❤️

This is so beautiful and wholesome. This is exactly why watches are special to me. My grandfather was a railroad engineer and a few years ago my grandmother passed down his Seiko railroad spec watch to me as he was not able to do because died months before I born. I will be sharing this with my friends because this perfectly captures the heritage and associated seriousness and emotional connection I have with watches. It's all about the story for me and this production shows that beautifully.

This has got to be the pinnacle of watch reviews for a long time !!! I tuned in for just another good watch review, and got a wonderful life story of family love and responsibility. What a bonus, Teddy. Thanks so much, and God bless you and your family.

Beautiful and apt family history tied to this watch and the beauty and passion of family and horology. Thank you for the detail and passion in this story Be Blessed Always

I had a moment while watching this video; in that I went through a similar exchange of heirloom from one generation to the next. My great-grandfather immigrated from Italy to the U.S. when he was 10. His parents and all of their family members moved here and they all worked hard to put food on the table and a house over their heads. Eventually they moved around and settled in a small town in northwestern Pennsylvania. My great-grandfather was a musician in his spare time when he wasn't working construction or raising his 5 children. He had a drumset that he bought in the late 50's (a Ludwig WFL for those curious) and he played shows and gigs around PA and Ohio. Eventually he passed the drumset down to my uncle, who eventually passed it down to me. Watching this video made me connect in a surreal way that I felt every word you said ring true to me in a connected way, Teddy. Great video as always!

I love family history stories. This was an amazing little production, Teddy. I admit, during the video I kept wondering where you found such perfectly fitting and well timed music. Then I saw the credits and that your Dad composed it for you! Most excellent. My wife and I were blown away. Thanks for sharing, we truly appreciate this beautiful story. It’s all about carrying on the family name. 👌 You have a special story and that’s always worth preserving and continuing.

Brought a tear to my eye, great story and videography! More personal videos will absolutely be welcome for every follower and watch enthusiasts.

What a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your family's story with us.

That was a beautiful story. Your father is very captivating. I could've listened to him for hours.

Absolutely amazing video! I was given my grandfather’s Watch one year ago by my father. An Omega seamaster he bought new in the early 60s. He passed away when my father was 6 years old, so for me its a connection to him, and to my father. Easily one of my most cherished possesions.

Beautiful story...priceless timepiece. Thanks for sharing

Teddy, I rarely comment here on KZfaq, but this was simply beautiful...very touching and thoughtful, thank you for sharing such an intimate part and history of your life. And I love your father! Such a cool and talented person...why can't all father's be like that. Thank you again.

Very beautiful and touching video. I'm very glad you shared this, Teddy!

Fantastic story that I can relate to. I also got my grandfathers watch. And family tradition runs strong in our family. Thanks for sharing.

This was such beautiful heartfelt video. Thank you very much for sharing this.

Beautiful story... What a great family legacy to be passed down with... It makes a simple wrist watch priceless... Really appreciate u sharing such a personal story 😊😊😊😊😊

A very beautiful touching story and a beautiful family. Yes family is everything and we should treasure it to the fullest. Thank you for sharing this with us. 😊