Actor and Watchmaker Aldis Hodge on Bringing His New Brand to Life | WatchBox Talks

[@msquared6695]

Tim sporting a hair “style” is rarer than a full diamond day date quartz

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

I have never seen him without those wraparound sunglasses he typically has on his head.

[@JuanRamirez-po1yo]

Wow … what an interview. The way he takes you in on his personal journey on creating a watch and a name for himself. Also thx for exposing him, didn’t know he was into watches let alone making them!

[@3rdeyeblaque]

Completely astounded by this entire interview #SkeletonKey 🔥 Eye-opening as well; feel like I learned so much about the world of Horology & the art/craftsmanship behind it, etc. Truly amazing. And as someone whose multi-faceted in their passions, I love to see folks dive deeper into theirs, especially their core-most passion (the 1 we feel most connects us to our core purpose), which to me is often the 1 least expected.

[@nupe009]

Great interview!! It’s great to see Aldis following one of his passions.

[@ICYMIKE]

Excited to see the collection when it's ready!

[@edwinacriear2630]

Great interview! Never knew Aldris was a watchmaker and it’s great to learn that and a little about what it takes to launch a new watch brand. I look forward to seeing this brand launch and I wish it and Aldris much success with it.

[@LYFSTYLco]

Love Aldis Hodge. Such an inspiration seeing another black man getting shit done.

[@Kenny-sl6hb]

I keep seeing him talking about his watches, but I have never seen them. Where is it ?

[@davehan241]

So excited to see "A. Hodge Atelier" branch launch. Just recently started researching watchmaking and to hear that Aldis bought Joshua Shapiro's (of J.N. Shapiro) Engine Turning machines made me do a double take. His passion for watches/art/design is so apparent...I mean hell...usually actors are the spokespeople, not the manufacturers of luxury goods. What a renaissance man!

[@dylanlamb8710]

What a great conversation. So many areas touched on, but failure is one that I absolutely get and agree with. As a flight instructor, one of the first things taught is the Definition of Learning. Learning is DEFINED as “a change in behavior as a result of experience”. The very nature of learning is rooted in failure. “Rats in a maze” is what I always added. Without failure, there is no learning. Just hate that the word has such a negative vibe…to fail is not a bad thing, but a necessary one in order to be better. What an incredible young man, and what a great story. To see a new generation of passion in the production side of horology is rare, and even more so when it’s realized and brought to market. Best video I’ve ever seen on WatchBox Studios. Thanks for having this conversation and always opening my eyes to what is out there yet unknown to me.

[@BB-gl7zt]

Dylan thank you for sharing. Great points and I've now learned a new definition of learning.

[@kevinbermingham3135]

Great interview. Some of the negative comments on here, not sure I understand. Clearly this man is a innovator, trying different things, following his passion. Got to respect that. Hats off to you Aldis. Would be nice to see some of the watches, I guess we will see and learn more later.

[@WillMon]

Aldis has a teaser on the company website and the silhouette their willing to show is beautiful but the crown logo looks so detailed it’s either a rendering of the finished product using his VR software or it will blow your mind when you see it in real life.

[@ashirahmed3835]

This was 2 years ago, as far as I know nothing has come out yet by A. Hodge Atelier. Any news on what’s going on!?!? I’m extremely curious!

[@ChassieNix]

Great interview. Aldis offers a lot of life advice in it.

[@torreyinnewyorkcity334]

I can only imagine what the struggle must’ve been for an African-American to launch your watch brand. Real talk. Thank it jumped over the hurdles.

[@michaeljoel2883]

How about sprinkling some pics of his watches throughout the video so we could see what he’s talking about?

[@Dewey21]

This was a very enjoyable interview. I didn’t know Aldis hodge was launching a brand. So insightful to hear about the struggles of launching. I am sure we didn’t half of them. This deserves a follow-up after it launches. Great job Tim

[@ziplok]

This interview was amazing 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@CapitalG222]

Thank you for this Important Conversation!!!!!!!

[@MDchaz]

Very informative and interesting perspective of the watch industry. Thanks for sharing this story and the video production quality was outstanding.

[@gabrielsadaraka494]

This guy will be the right guy to play blackpanther

[@craigbloem4402]

Looking good Tim! We love your new style. 😎🕺🕺

[@lloydkerr]

He was in a show I love called Turn about the American revolution. Great actor!

[@jimmillett9224]

Great interview 😎

[@stoneriverwatches]

I believe. Excited to see what coming

[@ericweis9771]

Great interview. Thanks.

[@paulsteinbergassoc.1426]

But the watches? Where’s the watches?

[@AirAdam13]

Great interview - Aldis Hodge is always interesting!

[@CatACor21.]

Idgaf about watches! I looooove me some Aldis Hodge tho 🥰😂🤣

[@mspierre10100]

Right ✅ 😍😅🤣

[@stoneriverwatches]

Tim got cleaned up😎

[@thewatchg.o.a.t.9157]

Thanks Tim lovely interview. See you Monday night.🙌🙌🙌

[@shamaldass241]

Fantastic interview...I love the relentless zeal and focus - everyone wants the success, no one wants to do the work

[@jolness1]

Great video, production quality is unreal, Tim is a fantastic interviewer and Aldis is quite eloquent as well. Wishing him well.

[@rava2107]

Really interesting guy and I wish him well and he has the attitude and focus to be successful in the future. I will be watching the development of the brand with great interest and I am confident that he will be successful and that is great to see someone successful with their passion that is my idea of a great life.👏 bravo 👏

[@emmetteal8027]

This was Amazing! I can’t wait to experience his watches!

[@rizzobjones7548]

I could be me ..But I cant find a watch that he has designed.. He has a web site .. But you can only sign up for something.. I didnt do it.. So if there our pics of the watch please post....

[@gscottea2539]

Always a classic when Mr. Hodge is in the WatchBox

[@ianferris]

Nice hairstyle Tim!

[@MoritaJunichiro]

Good design 👉🏼Nature in your eye Meteorite dial? lapis lazuli? Lol. I like stone bracelets There are many types of metal. Old gold coin design hahaha

[@oneal14attnet]

Very interesting gentleman. Not many interviewees provide that much insight into their thought process. I wonder if his process is similar or dissimilar to other watch makers. Just fun to hear how the “sausage” is conceived before it is made. Makes you contemplate how much thought goes into todays current production watches.

[@peachiepeachie6221]

He's so handsome 😍

[@pierredeschamps1498]

thanks for the inspiration Mr. Hodge

[@jeffreynolds8167]

very interested to see what his company brings to the market

[@davidguru4512]

He seems slightly fond of himself 😛

[@adolf-8834]

Typical.

[@Doomer253]

You intimidated by his confidence?

[@CupcakeMafia]

Confidence ?

[@robertoj.4067]

Gosh, He likes to hear the sound of his voice. He spoke for 30 minutes and didn’t tell us anything. Started with G.Forsey,he’s such a modest guy. I have to agree with someone else here who said : just stick to the acting. H.Asaoka, why would you mention Real true Watchmaker‘s who made the product with their own hands in the same context as you? Why? Not to even go to Breguet, dang man! Or at least just don’t talk until you do it and then show it to everybody. I’ve seen several of interviews like this in last 5-6 years and never saw one inkling of this watch. "You are in a game for half of your life! "Oh my God you are in a game, please!!! It's embarrassing to watch this. And I honestly have any open mind but dude, "less talk, more walk " Good luck

[@PixelPerfect3]

I kinda agree, he’s been talking for years at this point but hasn’t shown anything yet. I wish him success and he seems like a nice guy but don’t talk so much until you have shown us something

[@davehan241]

Oh jeez...you had to deal with 5-6 years of not seeing anything? Oh wow, your life is so hard. Why don't you follow your own advice..."less talk, more walk."

[@robertoj.4067]

@@davehan241 I am not a fake watchmaker like A.H. or brainwashed pod like yourself you goofy little fanboy. I'm not claiming I'm making something and talk about Breguet, Daniells and similar masters like I'm on the same level like your boyfriend does.

[@stickshifter8]

30+ mins of talking about his “vision”, “process”, “product”, “creation”, blah, blah blah and not one single picture of his watches? That is really odd…

[@my0.02cents]

Cause he is not ready to release it cause its not yet ready. Wow your slow...

[@adolf-8834]

Pushing the color spectrum agenda. All sizzle, no steak.

[@my0.02cents]

@@adolf-8834 Hitler. fits nice.

[@Doomer253]

@@adolf-8834 Sure "Adolf"

[@douglassmith9338]

Is he really that pompous, or just acting pompous? 😄

[@HansGruber006]

It's the bushwazee (wankers)

[@Doomer253]

...maybe you just don't like seeing a brotha with confidence and passion.

[@HansGruber006]

@@Doomer253 or maybe other people don't see color and you obsess about it...

[@HansGruber006]

@@Doomer253 just ljke Leo DiCaprio is a wanker this guy is a wanker, the colour of your skin does not automatically give you a pass.

[@Doomer253]

@@HansGruber006 ...or maybe you feel some kind of way because you needed to interject Anthony.

[@gelmibson883]

Feels like kickstarter crap or some paid promo. Annoying. Did they even showed a watch?

[@mdo5121]

crap...then why watch and if you did not watch then why complain. btw if it was a paid promo don't you think they would show the watch🤔

[@kevincrawfordphoto]

@@mdo5121 Haters gonna hate. Aldis has been in the game for over 15 years (since age 19), and is by and large self taught. Aldis is the TRUTH, and these poor chumps can't handle the truth. Ben knows it. Jack knows it. HELL....TIM knows it!!! "These chumps know nothing."

[@nyk175175]

How much did he pay for this advertisement?

[@danehardinge8801]

skipped through most of this, no examples of his work

[@donkykon2094]

better stick to acting

[@timeisahumanconstruct9251]

harsh

[@slick1hit]

Why?

[@ricardosime2654]

Man. There’s Google. Is it really hard to run a search before making such a comment?

[@fmartmart8099]

I wish Tim would put some thought into his wardrobe for his shoots. Thankfully he didn't have the stupid upside down sunglasses on this one, but he just never looks appropriate for the circumstances. Love the guy and all he does. just not the clothes

[@kevincrawfordphoto]

😂 LOL!!! You kidding!!! I didn't even recognize Tim, until after the pre-intro. Dude, with Aldis coming in you knew Tim was gonna need to step up his game. New haircut. New clothes.... Tim DAMN NEAR went through a "queer eye" makeover! 🤣 Baby steps brother.....baby steps.

[@al23438]

This guy says a lot of stuff while saying nothing at all lmao

[@adolf-8834]

No.