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When Andrew, George and Adrian first all met, the first AET episode: • Bark & Jack, Bamford a...

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

Thank God you guys are back making new episodes, I missed you Mark, Adrian and Andrew 😊❤😊❤

[@AboutEffingTime]

Mark is the best 🥰

[@marcusflack1523]

Mark my words

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

CWM you're better than this, come back to us.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

@@drbobsnightmare2521 I’ll be back

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

@@canadianwatchmonkey3992 I got the call today at 6am. Helm says I won a 50 number draw on a titanium Vanuatu. I'm feel giddy, I just put my money down a couple hours ago. It's no Scametti but I think it's a nice watch.

[@seattlegrrlie]

My Grand Seiko is such a charming, simple, elegant watch. I love the shape of the hands. I love the polishing and the flawlessness of the indicies. I love the depth of the dial. Yes, they have too many. If they'd just simplify the catalog and put watches in front of people, they will go far

[@darth_jarjar123]

Please do quartz vs mechanical episode! I work as a firefighter/paramedic. During the past years I've come to the conclusion that quartz just makes to most sense for the job. Besides accuracy I also need shock resistance, water resistance and some sort of a timer. The watch should also be easy to operate with gloves on, and easy to read in the dark. G-Shocks are the obvious choice for the job! However, I really like the idea of being able to service and repair the watch - to have something long-lasting. I wish to have a watch that is eventually a memento of the years spent in the fire rescue service, and maybe even to pass on to somebody. I'm currently wearing mostly my Seiko Tuna, G-Shock Mudmaster or Mudman. I've currently been flirting with the idea of buying something more premium, a high accuracy quartz, such as a Grand Seiko with an F9 movement. I've been also browsing different mechanical divers, mostly Breitling and Tudor, but eventually always get doubtful about the compatibility with my job. Is the watch accurate enough? Is the watch shock resistant enough? I've also been thinking about just saying "f*** the specs!" and getting a cool diver, without overthinking the compatibility with my job. There is something romantic about rocking a Breitling diver as a proper tool watch, and just wearing it no matter what. The wrist watch is eventually only a backup, and there are no actual rules on what to wear. Most guys wear Garmin and G-shocks, but it could be whatever that aesthetically blends with the uniform. This message has become already way too long and sinuous, and I'm glad if somebody had the patience to read this far. The topic of quartz vs mechanical is super interesting to me! It's obvious where they differ from another, but what I find interesting is where they meet. Are there quartz watches that have the same service and repairability as mechanical watches? Are there mechanical watches that have the same accuracy ja shock resistance specs as quartz watches? Ps. Thank you for the show guys, great stuff!

[@UserKR13]

I cannot agree more with George’s opinion on Grand Seiko (Q12). It is quite difficult to explain. Grand Seiko is a brand I admire but when it actually comes to buying one, you think to yourself “hmm… maybe next time”.

[@marcusflack1523]

I’m with you on that front. Yeah something for me does not hit the mark also. Almost feels to Grandpa to me still. Not really at all cool.

[@UserKR13]

@@marcusflack1523 exactly. It doesn’t help their collections are all over the place and the only real iconic piece they have is the Snowflake and even that is ruined by the awkward power reserve placement (personally). You see an Omega Seamaster, you instantly recognise what it is no matter what the variation is. Same with Rolex. Only proper GS geeks would see a GS and go “oh cool that is SBGJ(and some random numbers)!” Like Andrew said, they really need to sort out their bracelets as well. Movement tech, dials and finishing are important to a watch but consumers want the WHOLE package: brand value, heritage, wearability, value retention, etc!

[@JackoWillMakeLives-loveu]

Hey man wear what you love. Plenty of GS fans to buy their stuff

[@daniellaw6033]

I was going through AET withdrawal! Great show am so glad you guys are back you made my Sunday. Keep up the amazing work ❤

[@fabulousfab5287]

"Every new watch has to promise me a new life" - That's the best statement on this channel so far! I can absolutely relate to that, thanks Andrew! 🥇🏆 It's all about re-creating your own image by means of an accessorie which is for one reason or the other meaningful to you...

[@Ranma103-]

YES have been climbing the walls waiting for the new season and more content from you guys..

[@tobybmwm5]

Soo happy you guys are back! Great episode and loving the podcast!

[@robpelletier2103]

So glad to see you back! Great chemistry!

[@GS-go9qq]

As someone who doesn't have many fellow watch nerds in their life, AET is like sitting down with some old pals to talk bollocks about this weird and wonderful shared passion. Congrats on Season 4 chaps, appreciate what you're building, keep up the effing good work 🙏

[@AboutEffingTime]

That’s high praise and that’s what we’re here for - your pals, A A and G

[@mate.herner]

What a nice surprise to see you again, guys! And this episode throws me right back to the one about milestone watches that I happen to have just listened to, literally a day ago, ha! I was just asking myself what happened to the grand finale of that episode, where you all agreed how much more important it was to talk about our memories and experiences with the watches than calibers, materials, and in general what's the newest new. Glad to see you're right back at it here!

[@AboutEffingTime]

More to come - great to have you here!

[@PaulKaiser42]

Welcome back!! Can’t wait to see what you guys do this season 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AboutEffingTime]

It will get deep, this we promise

[@XxJuiceManxX198]

Woooo finally!!! So glad you guys are back 🎉

[@BlakeATucker]

My goodness I love listening to these guys. Keep it up, gents!

[@mrbud8524]

Thank god you guys are back!

[@watchdulum]

Hell yes!! My next hour is sorted!

[@ericpoupier8613]

So great to see you guys back! And doing the stuff we discovered you with!

[@AboutEffingTime]

We listen to you all 🙌

[@Venndiagonal]

Finally. I have been waiting for a new episode. You guys should do this more often 😅 I missed y'all

[@richardwarren2024]

I respect your opinions but I don’t agree that Grand Seiko has no “boring” simple designs. Take a look at the SBGN027. A monochromatic beautiful yet simple design.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

Sincerely enjoy this show and channel a lot. It's been a relatively great year for horology.

Good to see you guys back in action. Greetings from Germany.

[@perri.mannix]

Hi Guys. It’s good to have you back. Great first episode and i’m curious about the upcoming podcast! 👌👌❤

[@raymond-thecrumpledlecturer]

Can't wait to watch the new episode this evening. Hello to everyone. Congratulations on reaching Season 4. Great episode. The Q&A was really enjoyable. Thank you.

[@raymond-thecrumpledlecturer]

Yay!

[@marcusflack1523]

Yessssss

[@mikkihoo7556]

Have to disagree about Grand Seiko. Sure, they put out (too?) many models, but you can also appreciate that as a good thing to have plenty to choose from. The bracelets might not be their strongest point, but I really do not think they are as bad as some people make them to be. I think the bracelets looks just fine, and if you can find the perfect sizing, they also wear very nice. The nature-ispired dial theme's also seems to be almost a joke for many, but I just can not find anything wrong with taking the inspiration from nature, or whatever it may be, as long as the results are on a Grand Seiko level. I happen to love and appreciate most of the Swiss brands that operate on a same price range as GS, but still, my humple opinnion is that there's just really not a competition there, GS dials and the details are just so much nicer and well finished. Ofcourse one can like, say Rolex Explorer's black dial over, for example that ''snowflake'' dial, mentioned on the video, but if you compare those two, and the work and the craftmanship and the attention to detail, I don't think anyone in their right mind would think that Rolex takes the crown there (pun intented). And do I even have to mention the mirror polishing (Zaratsu ;) on the cases and hands, and the actual human touch that goes on to making a Grand Seiko watch.... With some minor problems, I still think GS kicks just about every other brands behind in that price segment.

[@peterdavidlilley4396]

Great to see the boys back , love the content lads , stay super safe from liverpool

[@Weedandwatches]

That is a badass gift to give your boys!!

[@stu632]

Grand Seiko Need to do a few things... Improve their bracelets, don't release any new watches for a year, instead spend that time designing a top notch bracelet, micro adjustment is the key thing needed; They need to have more of an identity for their watches instead of SBGxxx and stop having this text on the dial at 6 o'clock, just have Japanese Made or something, no number required; They need a killer diver that is 40 mm.

[@roycedot]

Agreed, also make their GMT’s thinner

[@cnbrauns]

So glad y'all are back!

[@AboutEffingTime]

Great to be back!

[@bluesdog645]

You boys were missing from my KZbin feed for far too long. Don’t stay away so long ever again! Welcome back!

[@kennethgipson7873]

Absolute favorite show finally back!

[@shannonpike5359]

Great to see you three again 😊

[@Octofrosh]

Hell Yeah :) Welcome back!

[@Thomas1982]

Been missing you guys so much. Sundays without AET is just not the same. Hopefully we get a long season 🤞🤞

[@respectablylate3081]

Glad you're back. Missed the banter!

[@user-xp8vt7gl3g]

Really look forward to these episodes 🙏

[@paulbrooke3838]

Great episode. So much to process. Interesting point of discussion at the end. I would say I am very much like Adrian in that I an content with my collection and downsizing. Because I'm not hinting for my next purchase or new thing I am more inclined to look at watches I wouldn't normally take any notice of and appreciate them (or not) for what they are rather than evaluating them for whether I want to own it or not. Looking forward to more episodes.

[@UnseenHero]

Love the wind up segment!

[@criose]

Good to see the lads again.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

Hahahahahaha I loved that comment 😂 ‘This is your captain speaking’ 😂

[@ritul89]

my heart literally skipped a beat! it is AWESOME to have you guys back! my answers to the questions (and they are somewhat personal as well): 1. Longines Master Collection Triple Date Moonphase, 2 N/A 3. 12 (with 6 being quartz/solar) 4. oh man can't wait! 5. my Longines 6. Tissot PRX is an awesome reissue 7. Engineering of it and it is deeply personal which is awesome 8. Just watch AET, Nico, Time Write, etc. 9. oops skip lol 10. lug to lug under 50mm, does the watch make me lean back on my chair and just appreciate it with the sound "daaaammmmnnnnnnnn" and NTE price of $A5000, 11. FM: no opinion 12. Cant wait to get a spring drive but it is above my budget 😥 13. Garmin venu 14. not enough WR from folks who have never touched water in their life! 15. love me some quartz.... 16. dont have the balls to go vintage. 17. Sister is a doc - loves her citizen and also loves her Apple watch 18. I am hoping to one day find out!

[@marcusflack1523]

You are a freaking champion. Great answers from your end here and great that the show hits the right spot for you. Super glad to see you here in the comments. !

[@robertp5123]

Great episode! Congratulations on the new season. George, love your Zenith. Can you please let me know the reference number or more information on this timepiece. It’s absolutely stunning!

[@gregory10931]

You guys are rocking 🔥🔥🔥

[@PJM16]

Five star episode, gents!!! Good to see you back 👍🏻

[@AboutEffingTime]

5 STAR FANS

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

To answer your question on why I love watches is that it is a mechanical marvel. Name another tiny machine that has so many precision parts working harmoniously together in away that is able to stay extremely accurate for years and look so stunning while doing it?

[@WestCoastAce27]

👏 I’m an IT guy w a Mech Eng degree and this is how I feel. Esp when you get to the super thin pieces.

[@marcusflack1523]

Get in line fellas. No pushing. 😂

[@jethrojacinto2798]

Man I always enjoy the watch banter between these lads

[@jhcowatchinglifestyle]

Hooray! You are all back!! Carry on!

[@AboutEffingTime]

Keeping calm while doing so!

[@jhcowatchinglifestyle]

As one does 🧐@@AboutEffingTime

[@WestCoastAce27]

Interesting questions. And the new feature about getting wound up is great - 100% with Andrew that placing a watch on food is an outrage. Maybe next to the plate or just on the wrist held over it. Jealous of George’s chrono. 👍

[@yahlilevi9316]

Cool episode, exited for this new season, as for the question, yes, like 5 times but if the design alone is good enough I'll keep it but i won't wear it, especially if it's a hassle to resell

[@TheHoth1]

Advice to someone who is new to this hobby: Unless you are super loaded, don’t buy a large watch box right from the get go. Trust me, you will thank me down the road:)😊

[@vaclav_fejt]

Hey, I've got six cheap watches and no box, I think a 10-watch box will be fine for me. :D

[@Sam_D]

Welcome back you effin legends. Great episode 🤟🏼

[@AboutEffingTime]

🫡🫡

[@andrewmwhittaker]

Oh thank god y'all are back.

[@the_garden_gang]

Welcome back, gents!

[@tonycappuccino7897]

Missed you fellas! Great to see you guys again in the classic set up Cheers mates 🍻

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

Me 2❤

[@yojimbo21]

Marcus scoffing in the background when Andrew answers “GP” is gold!!

[@marcusflack1523]

Kablam

[@watch_girl_life]

Thanks for answering my question guys. I also have a ceiling on price. There is also the emotional side of the purchase. Love what Andrew said about “unlocking a new chapter”. I feel like I need a new chapter. Cheers guys ❤

[@AboutEffingTime]

It's optimistic, but that's what I gun for

[@magnusswann2403]

Welcome back chaps! Hope to see some of you at the Best Of British meet-up this weekend!

[@dempand4515]

Welcome back. Great episode - brilliant selection of questions and great answers. WTF with the watch food mash up. Totally on Andrew's side.🤣

[@AboutEffingTime]

🤢

[@josips4281]

Phew.. long time no see.. vacation is over! 😁

[@Escapement24]

Thanks for answering my question fellas. To answer my own question, mine would be my Bamford customised Monaco - didn't think I'd have the opportunity to add one to the collection as soon as I did 🤘

[@EFAMILIO]

They have returned!!!

[@jvlicious]

Cheers guys🍺 George, the Bamford Milgauss in Blue was the 1st thing I saw on Pinterest. Hoping to one day get a Bamford Octo Finissimo for myself as well as a Serpenti for the missus. That's the dream 💪💪

[@khronokraze]

4th Season, already?! Amazing how far you guys have carried on with such a great show and platform to entertain the watch enthused. Very happy you all are back. Some interesting topics you touched on in this episode. Hits a number of thoughts I've been having around my own watch collection journey at this moment. Collection reduction to focus on the watches that I have and really enjoy the most and I truly want to own. Versus the other watches I have or have thoughts about getting that may be more like watches that would be nice to have, but aren't a must... basically stuff that are best to admire but pass on buying if not sell if I already own such. Brands mentioned I've been more interested in as of late are Zenith, TAG Heuer and Grand Seiko... so, maybe at least one of these next in, hopefully, the not too distant future.

[@marcusflack1523]

I agree this is the question I think we could all afford to ask when considering our owns collections. To finish up with a strong collection that each piece brings a level of joy to us worth holding on to witless eventually reveal the ultimate personal collection for you.

[@erf-3]

Love your show. Interesting I agree with George - Quartz is amazing. I might add, especially if this crystal oscillatory is under a Grand Seiko dial :)

[@marcusflack1523]

great shout

[@Leby69]

Yes, do a vintage episode, I’m glad my question got George excited lol

[@BenNS1971]

Great video… loved it! You have to do more Q&As

[@AboutEffingTime]

We will

[@allanreardon]

The boys are BACK! That was solid!

[@AboutEffingTime]

NHTFS 🕷️🙅🏻

[@allanreardon]

@@AboutEffingTime lol. Gold.

[@KevinMTran]

Glad to see you guys are back at it! I have always lusted over the Rolex Pepsi Jubilee until I got it on my wrist and all the feelings I had prior just vanished. I wasn't sure what it was but it's not the watch for me anymore.

[@marcusflack1523]

WHEN U KNOW U KNOW

[@pepipetrov7568]

I have a solar diver G Shock. It's been sitting outside in my yard for like 6 years . Snow , heat . Not a problem . It's eternal

[@marcusflack1523]

When the apocalypse hits. Yeah pretty sure many watch fans would reach for that Ina. Heartbeat.

[@pepipetrov7568]

​@marcusflack1523 It's like 20 years old , a perpetum mobile of sort. Doesn't need service or anything it just works with no expense

[@bespincustompropsbombarta8300]

Boomers were born 55-69 gen x 70-85 mills 86-2001 gen z 87-26 Grand Seiko have too many models lol are you joking😂 have you seen how many models and variations are in Rolex or Tag Heuer models 🤣 GS probably only has around 25 total, Rolex has about 80, Tag has about 180 🤣 and none of them have anything as cool as the spring drive merging automatic with quartz for amazing time keeping.

[@alwayspooh1588]

I agree with George's take on why he likes watches - jewellery is really for females, with a few exceptions. But watches!!!!

[@marcusflack1523]

100%

[@Adrian_3006]

Yep, agree 💯👍

[@MrLewisWhale]

Having my question answered was the highlight of my week! I recently bought a Grand Seiko and have been impressed by the quality of the watch and the customer experience. It has kept my Omega and Tudor off the wrist for a while.

[@marcusflack1523]

impressive!

[@jnotdplaw]

Finally back!!! Missed this show terribly!

[@AboutEffingTime]

Missed u too!

[@FuryanSurvivor]

Great video guys. Welcome back 🫡

[@AboutEffingTime]

🫡 🫡

[@TheTrueHasenfeffer]

"It has to be emotional". Absolutely, yes. That's the sort of buyer I am.

[@jamesmolineux2927]

The comment about a watch speaking to you when you put it on your wrist, is a great point. I tried a Cartier santos on and was determined that it was going to be my upgrade from my Tag Carrera 5 and it just didn’t make me feel as special as my tag 🤷🏻‍♂️. Left me very confused at the time but it was a valuable lesson I learnt and has probably saved me a fair bit 💵

[@vc.moser.ferrier]

I think it's a phenomenon that we see popular watches as boring because we know the looks that well from seeing them a lot. They are not the craziest watches as they are reaching a huge range of people but still, a Sub as well as a Speedy don't have borring, plain designs if you imagine the watch world before and after them coming around.

[@marcusflack1523]

True true.

[@spiritoftimepodcast]

That Zenith Chronograph from George looks so cool. Although it seems vaguely pumpkin spice-ish, which is super basic. Which means that this watch should belong to Captain Boring! ( I keed! I keed! 😂)

[@Cmdtheartist]

Hey, what's this tangled up in my forkful of spaghetti?....it's a RM 50 Million!

[@tightlines106]

Can we do a affordable episode say watches under $1000-

[@marcusflack1523]

That’s a great shout. Will def add it to the list.

[@mybrainlikesthings]

About complaining about in-house movements: Once bitten, twice shy. If a third-party movement has failed me, I'm never going to buy another watch with that movement, regardless of how the watch makes me feel and regardless of the movement's popularity. But the greater reason for avoiding third-party movements these days is that they all have short power reserves and that sucks for anyone who wants to swap out watches and expects them to work. I'm not asking mechanical to compete with quartz, necessarily, but I do expect a baseline of competent behaviour... They have to earn the loyalty.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

Coolest digital watch for me is the Hamilton PSR so retro cool in every way possible and the bracelet with its’ extreme taper is the best I have worn and seen. 😊

[@marcusflack1523]

I really should try one of these. The new digital Tissot prx is really calling to me right now.

[@drkharfan6733]

As a doctor in the NHS most people are using Casio's in their pockets. Would love to design a watch for the NHS

[@marcusflack1523]

Would be so cool huh

[@derekfox6752]

Great to see you guys back.would you ever think about doing a show on real affordable watch.

[@marcusflack1523]

We def have you covered.

[@dtroutmann]

Andrew you should try moving your NATO strap Buckle so it sits on the bottom of the rest it just looks a lot cleaner and you've got such really cool straps it just in my opinion makes it look even cooler

[@bjoernaltmann]

The Omega FOiS was also a great reissue - without fauxtina and gradients. George, didn’t know there was a Shinola x Bamford clock, nice. I generally like these giant versions of watches you have there. I think the Bell & Ross needs new batteries

[@kubicska]

Eff yeah! 🎉

[@johnrudzinski3217]

oh man that Zenith limited edition is a stunner.

[@carlbelmonte]

Great to see you guys back! Maybe a little more visibility about the premium content, I think a lot more people would be into it in order to further support this lovely show.

[@michellep2682]

I can't stop looking at George's Zenith 😍

[@ManuelFernandez-di4lx]

The Boys are back in town!!!! woooooo

[@AboutEffingTime]

Play the damn song

[@edvardschock9739]

I know exactly what your talking about. A wile back I got offered a White dial Rolex dayjust fromthe boutique. I tried it on, felt nothing. Went over to Omega and tried on the Bond 60th. Anniversary and I fell in love. Waited 8 months for it but I’m very happy with my decision.

[@marcusflack1523]

right on. Nothing like the in the metal experience to get one over the line!

[@BillyJeans1993]

I don’t care what others think but the Gold Hublot BB is a great watch.

[@dtroutmann]

Also seriously glad you guys are back I mean for real as much as I like Nico Teddy and Roman you guys were a big part of my week. I really hope you can keep up at least once a week? At a minimum once every two weeks. I'm aware it's hard to clear three people schedule and get together. That said even a Skype call with the three of you doing the same thing that you normally do without it being a live comment thing would really be great it's it's the three of you and the way you guys interact together you don't need to take live comments honestly that just dilutes it. Again glad you're back really looking forward to more. Taking questions as kind of cool as long as it's not live the life component really takes away from what'd you guys do. Again glad to have you back cheers mates

[@AboutEffingTime]

The paid pod is exactly that Skype idea, join us 😉

[@dtroutmann]

@@AboutEffingTime link?

[@joshuakaplan5726]

Phenomenal Season 4 opener! I have a few wind ups that involve people "humbly flexing". Like when they post "my little humble/modest collection" and it's all rolex, AP, and other wicked expensive watches and watches that are hard to get....and I just think there's nothing humble about your TT Wimbledon next to your white gold blue dial day date next to your Kermit next to your pepsi next to your royal oak. I also hate steering wheel pix. #VentSesh

[@marcusflack1523]

Ohhhh man I hear ya.

[@MrJeremy9835]

🎉🎉🎉my friends are back from vacations in Greece 🇬🇷

[@sasanachmor]

100% with George on Grand Seiko. Seiko designs excite me more. GS is like Horage, I respect the engineering, but the design misses the mark for me.

[@andersandersson9977]

Can’t help but think about how you three remind me of an Oreo cookie when you sit in this order 😂😂

[@AboutEffingTime]

Haha - TWO TONE

[@martinboulden4388]

Awesome ❤

[@suitedandbooted363]

Welcome back Gents

[@AboutEffingTime]

🙌🙌

[@irawolf]

Saving this episode to enjoy with a scotch later this evening!

[@AboutEffingTime]

Cheers 🥃

[@marcusflack1523]

Goals

[@irawolf]

Cheers, mates! Watching the episode now. With respect to AEPoe, here are my quaintest thoughts as they come to life and fade away… I want an AET wall clock, not watch, with date at 3 o’clock and the AET logo at 9 o’clock (sorry, Andrew). I’d never thought I’d own a G-Shock, but they’re wicked fun. I like watches because they’re engineering artistry. Andrew Morgan and Tim Mosso could visually and emotionally describe watches in a podcast without images. Non-negotiable: I must smile every time I look at the watch - I kicked the Kermit out of my watch box when I became frustrated with it (bad service experiences, bad association). Are we now drinking when George says “GP”? Healthcare watch: the St. Gallens Rescue watch can be tossed into an autoclave. Never stop BYOI - Ianos looks wicked cool!! Welcome back guys!!!