State of the Collection - 2020 - It's not all Rolex!

[@BarkandJack]

What's missing from my collection?

[@asphodeleus]

Bark and Jack Omega ST1 haha, know how much you love it!

[@abefroman8202]

You have more Rolex than me!!!!!😉 Hope you and family are well. Love from Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@RobW1170]

Sports Chrono.. I'll say no more

[@claudeschmid1631]

Cool, I think a you could use a chronograph, maybe something interdisciplinary but durable like the SUB 200 T.GRAPH from Doxa! I also have a 12 piece collection, think it is a great number as it allows you to keep a few pieces which you are not wearing frequently but have a lot of emotional value for you.

[@ljr35]

a HMT Janata with a Hindi dial! I have a few hmt's, love that you can buy them for a tenner! Citizen movements.

[@nick4uuk]

I love how B&J totally does his own thing in his own way.

[@BarkandJack]

nick4uuk thanks mate. 🙌🏻

[@feedthefatrabbit1073]

@@BarkandJack nice comment and I agree. Little gay that he called you B&J, though. Lol

[@nick4uuk]

@@MT-kx2uc Not many I know enjoy buying 10 dollars watches off eBay to pull them apart as much as they might enjoy wearing a fine time piece for the day.

[@nick4uuk]

@@feedthefatrabbit1073 I was going to say BJ but decided that would be a step too far.

[@feedthefatrabbit1073]

@@nick4uuk I'm glad you exercised some restraint. 😂

[@m2pozad]

I took a drink each time you said, "the watch I connected with the most".

[@Zeus-qr7ol]

So you are quite drunk, are you not?

[@ArnavSenguptaPlus]

I'm from India and I was pleasantly surprised to see an HMT in the collection. My dad used to have one as well.

[@mooo9091]

I wish hmt was still around

[@varunu4176]

@@mooo9091 They're still available to purchase from the official website, I bought a new HMT watch with a display case back a couple of months ago.

[@kanhaichanda22]

WISDM BOP They are still available on their website. I bought 3 Hmt kohinoors a few months back.

[@TheBoomsonic]

I beamed myself when that bit came up.

[@rostokmcspoons]

It's a very good looking watch!

[@michaelfierman3256]

I'm not on here for the hair, i'm here for the Wrangler

[@BarkandJack]

Haha.

[@BarkandJack]

The Watch Colonel I wish. 🤣

[@DirectRegister]

This shirt is 🔥😂

[@drzaius844]

Love that “Arabic” Seiko 5, I’ve looked at that one a time or two.

[@drwindsurf]

I love your collection. I love that you have watches just to play with and that you mod watches to make them the way you want . Personally, I don't think anything missing from your collection other than a different watch that strikes your fancy. The thing I love about your channel is how down to earth, straightforward and honest you are Adrian - something that hasn't changed as you have increased your production quality and as channel has grown. - I continue to look forward to everyone of your videos - Thank you 😊👍

[@manojm141]

I'm from India and I've that exact hmt Kohinoor. I brought that a couple of years back as my first mechanical watch. I got hooked and now I've 4 of hmts. Hopefully I'll get a Seiko soon. I'm super happy that you've one in your collection

[@ΠαῦλοςΠαυλίδης-χ7θ]

What Seiko?

[@manojm141]

Seiko skx 013, couple of 5s to begin with

[@TheRunningManZ]

You're missing a chrono (you may say you arent a chrono guy but everyone says that until they are one!), they are very tactile and you will enjoy one when it's on your wrist often. Anyone that enjoys a Seiko 5 fidget spinner will enjoy using a Chrono! Not a moonwatch cos it feels too similar to your mostly black sub and Expy. I'd think abt the Zenith 38mm El Primero Revival or the a384?

[@palashbarad1396]

Seeing an HMT in your collection was the highlight for me.. .that's dope.

[@leemartin2978]

Really enjoyed this, the genuine enthusiasm shines through. Beautiful diverse collection and it just proves that a watch doesn’t have to be expensive to be interesting and/or cherished. Great channel

[@akapantsusenpai181]

I typically dislike the "tick" of a quartz watch, but for some reason the tick of the GS looks more precise. I can't wait to see the video of its movement.

[@BarkandJack]

I know what you mean. The 9F movement makes me enjoy the tick in an odd way. It’s so precise.

[@technojoe4079]

@@BarkandJack How much is that Grand Seiko watch worth approx. bud?

[@aaronawol5811]

I believe GS's quartz movements tick twice per second. So it's very smooth and accurate looking

[@trancentralklf]

Greetings. I've finally summed up your vids in as consise a way as I can. It's refreshing to see and hear a no nonsense, no pretentious delivery to your passion for time pieces. You aren't a typical rolex boy - I've seen plenty of videos on KZbin where judgements are made to 'mainstream' and 'working class' people wearing rolexes, spoiling the exclusivity of them. You have a down to earth approach and I salute you for appreciating many other brands. I have quite a few glycines and armand nicolets and adore the aesthetics of them despite them being seen as low quality, entry level watches. I can't be wrong, after all, you can't argue with preference! Maintain the quality videos Adrian Mike D

[@trancentralklf]

@Soinas Doyi I agree. Nice dial, not too fussy. Easy to see the detail.

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks so much Mike for watching and I’m glad you like the style. 👍🏻

[@snacob7628]

Adrian you have a Rolex explorer? You should have mentioned!😂😂 Only joking, what a stunning collection:)!

[@BarkandJack]

Jake Harvey haha.

[@alexanderbogander2671]

Can you do another ‘2nd hand buyers guide’ please? Possibly going through what you would look for when buying a watch online? (I’m after an explorer 114710)

[@AmishNinjaMaster]

Clever bit with the transition to plug B&J leather and NATO straps back-to-back. 😎

[@BarkandJack]

AmishNinjaMaster thanks buddy. 👍🏻

[@vinitjoshi2665]

I'm from India and that HMT made my day!

[@jimbegin6554]

When are you getting a Reverso? An Omega sometime? Keep the reviews coming.

[@macnavara2]

I knew that youd be selling that grand seiko back when you bought it.....at least you tried something different so props to you

[@RobW1170]

..apart from that I'd love to see more Omega appear, not necessarily in the collection, but on the channel. Feel like they've taken movement standards to a new level, not on finishing, but on sheer capability

[@therapiststeve3294]

Yes, it's as if Mr. Adrian lives in a world where the new Omega Seamaster Professional doesn't exist. I've always wondered why.

[@doperdr]

what capabilities? can you be precise?

[@RobW1170]

@@doperdr the anti-magnetism as standard, the METAS timing standards, the shock resistance, all things most omega watches off as standard whilst Rolex still have a Milguass in their line

[@doperdr]

@@RobW1170 but there are brands like iwc and zenith breitling etc who do things way better than omega too. so omega capalities are not something to highlight. zenith watches are 30000 gaus while omegas are near 15. omega chronos dont have water resistance while breitling chronos alhave 100mt. iwc has much better shock resistance that any omega and zenith has 2300 precision awards much better than omegas self certification.

[@keluizok4906]

I remember every video that featured most of your watches here. I dont remember you featuring the G-Shock, the gold Seiko 5 and the HMT, while the Mondaine and the CWC were only casually referenced in videos about project watches and EBay, i believe. What i remember the most was you freezing your bum off talking about your vintage Omega Seamaster. Its inspiring seeing your channel grow. To date your Seikos, all you have to do is look at the first 2 number of the serial on the caseback. The first number is the year (i.e., 1 = 2001 or 2011), and the second number is the month of that year (0 = october, N = november, D = december). Hope this helps. Looking forward to more B&J videos!

[@scottc6946]

I think there’s two issues with the Grand Seiko. 1) the yellow 2) the hands aren’t sporty, they look dressy

[@keb626]

To identify the date of your skx: 1st number of the serial indicates the year of production, 2nd number for the month. For example a watch with 79xxxx serial number can be date September '07/'17. There's also an online 'calculator' to date a particular seiko.

[@shutty70]

The watches you have regretted selling and buying .. great vid nice to see watches that dont break the bank

[@jackyoung7097]

Please do this annually. I really connected with my No Date Submariner 114060. So comfortable and the glide lock makes the bracelet versatile in hot and cold. Surely you need 2 things. 1. Chronograph - eg. Speedy/Daytona 2. Dress watch - JLC or a Blancpain?

[@tomscott4438]

Your reaction to GS is the same one I have. I love the technology, the finish, the whole concept behind them... but I just never connected with them. Went to the store 3 different times to look at 3 different GS's including a high-beat and spring drive... and ended up with a Seamaster 41mm with a blue dial.

[@mikec3454]

While a safety deposit box is cheaper than adding a floater on your home insurance, you have to remember that items in an SDB are not insured. While the risk of total loss from the bank burning down is quite low, I still prefer having my watches in my own safe and insured. My home insurance policy has enough jewellery coverage for our wedding rings, wife's odds and ends, and lesser expensive watches. Then I have a separate floater for my 116000 and 114060, both purchased in the last six months. I protect both watches for about $23/month; small price to pay for piece of mind! Great video, Adrian. Nice collection!

[@ianjones739]

Interesting watch collection you have Adrian, that Kermit is looking stunning as ever! Funny that you mentioned "if I was a one watch person?". That's what I was thinking of doing, I am selling all my watch collection (mostly Orises), probably I need to save up a bit as well - I thinking of getting a Rolex explorer and that's going to be my only watch and I am going wear it all the time.

[@anthonypatterson3709]

Hi Adrian, Enjiyed this video, but have to ask after I watched a video by you in 2018 re your Tudor BB Harrods..(which prompted me to obtain one myself).....have you moved out of your collection, and if so may I ask why? thanks, Anthony

[@BarkandJack]

Hi Anthony, thanks for watching the videos. I sold it because it was just too large for me. Mainly the depth. It’s an awesome watch though.

[@zeusromanetti]

I did not see your Christopher Ward C60 GMT in the video!

[@BarkandJack]

Zeus Romanetti I did a give away with that watch as it was given to me.

[@dgopna]

I got a Mondaine like yours. 25 jewels, but day date. All in steel bracelet. I got from my old grandfather. The crystal is terrible and the bracelet is a little bit stuck, and does not run. I need to repair it.

[@fobudomh]

You could go for a spring drive and sell the grand Seiko you have.

[@johnanth]

Agreed - SD is something you can't get anywhere else and it is a genuinely cool movement. You can see it too just looking at it, with the completely smooth sweep. And the fact you can see it on the dial really counts. If he wants HAQ again, Citizen's Chronomaster has always been superior to 9F, especially caliber A060. Cheaper too! Just don't order one now because Japan Post is not delivering abroad.

[@TronaldDump69]

@@johnanth yes they are

[@pianofry1138]

12:59 the first two numbers give month and year. I don't remember what order but Seikos are super easy to date.

[@M82RKY]

Actually mate I was supprised your collection was quite light, was expecting a tonne of luxury watches however it was great to see a good ballance of affordable quality watches. Maybe missing a Chrono or 2? I have 4 watches I have connected with, the 2020 Alpinist, Oris Aquis 39, Gshock 5610 and Seiko Flighty. I am looking for a formal Chrono and will probably go for the Speedmaster in a few years however I have a life goal which if I achieve before I am 50 then I will reward myself with an Explorer.......12 years to work on this goal 😉👍

[@cajanir]

It's refreshing to see some love for Quartz!

[@pranaviyer971]

The thing with an HMT is that legit, accurate HMTs are actually hard to find. I have one too, inherited it not that long ago. It's being serviced. I also wrote an article about it, which I think I shared with Adrian before. I think you should be lucky to own an authentic HMT in the first place, because they are rare, obscure, and you only get them either as "new - old - stock" or vintage.

[@ricardochaveste7367]

My friend you need Vostok amphibia or Citizen diver, love the collection you have, the explorer is my favorite specially the 36 mm perfect for me..Thank you for sharing an amazing experience do to this collection. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@UGA.D]

Interesting... I have a box full of storied watches and yet I never consider them part of my "collection" because I don't wear them. Guess I need to rethink what the term "collection" means to me.

[@jaskey]

I have those type of storied watches as well, and I also don't really think of them as my collection. Though with that said I can understand why Adrian covered them as they are watches and he does own them. Personally I have been putting them out around the house, kind of decoratively. It's kind evokes a memory or a story like a picture in a frame does for me, and I figured it's nice to see them through out the day. Though I suppose to people who don't know those stories will think I just leave watches around everywhere in the house...

[@05reddragon05]

I really like that Grand Seiko. The movement is truly remarkable. The yellow is a nice touch too

[@NimsChannel]

He kept going Rolex but saw your comment so I skipped forward. I wear an sbgn007. The yellow could only be that gaudy one.

[@bibekbhattacharya6356]

Man, you have an HMT Kohinoor? Respect! They used to make excellent mechanical watches. See if you can get your hands on an HMT Pilot. I have a feeling you'll dig it.

[@JoePearsonGuitarist]

OMG I literally just watched the previous State of the Collection today!

[@jimmyv.495]

LOL! What a fraud! He got called out for having 3 Rolexes and 1 GS last collection video. So he bought a few cheapies to avoid being called out for being a Rolex fanboy. He is soooo transparent! He bought these just to do this video. Playing the role of the common man. i will bet these aren't even his. AC3 is right about him. He recommends garbage watches on his channel and used the money to buy Rolex.

[@mobilevagabond]

Could you do a video regarding UK contents insurance and the best options when you have valuable watches please? Interesting to hear how a safety deposit box helps

[@j.burgess4459]

The batman is missing, my friend. You shouldn't have sold it.

[@john-carlosynostroza]

It's just a watch. No biggie.

[@twizzle404]

Did you determine your SKX date? As others have mentioned, first digit is production year (e.g., 7 = 1997, 2007, 2017) and second is month (1-10 = Jan-Oct, N = Nov, D = Dec). But, determining actual production years within the 20+ year range, easiest to pop the case back off and see if the rotor is marked as a 7s26A, B, or C variant. A was from 1996 to around 2005; B was about 2006 to approx 2010, and C was approx 2011 to end of run - the difference is in the balance regulator construction. Hopefully that helps!

[@vacheronconstantin7]

"It's not all Rolex" made me to watch this video. Please don't disappoint me!

[@vacheronconstantin7]

@@powerplay.556 😂😂😂

[@adibee88]

I have watched over six of your videos within the past two days after discovering your channel. I really enjoyed your collection and thank you for sharing it with us! I also enjoyed your video on the Glasshüte vs Rolex, and if it were not for that video, I'd have never heard of that watchmaker! And I totally dig your philosophy in that video. The ORIS 65 video was also refreshing! Even though I am an avid Tudor Watch fanboy, it is really refreshing learning about other watchmakers and the history separating each watchmaker! I have subscribed to your channel and I'm looking forward to learning as well as studying your previous content! Great work!

[@xShibux]

How could you even survive a Tuesday, without a proper Speedy in your collection? :D

[@h111551]

Bought a 9F SBGN009 and had a similar lack of bonding experience. Bought a spring drive diver SBGA229, a hand wound dress piece SBKG005 and an automatic GMT SBGM221, all of which I love. Sold the 9F. I don’t like bracelets and usually wear my watches off the OEM bracelet when they come on a bracelet. I didn’t take the 9F off the bracelet. It was so easy to sell that I just let it go. I am inclined to consider a 9F sport piece with a solid dial and a blocky almost cushion case (can’t remember the reference) that comes on a strap to round out my Grand Seiko subcollection. I am not anti-quartz and indeed find virtue in quartz and I do not understand those who express venomous feelings about quartz.

[@jdkimple]

WIS: Don't put leather straps on divers! Panerai: Hold my beer...

[@b_altmann]

Also Squale: hold my Peroni

[@nauvalm]

To recognize the date of the skx you can see it in the caseback, theres some serial number which is the first letter is the year (ending year number) and the 2nd letter is the month 1-9 and October with 0, November with N and December with D.

[@DanGBaxter]

You've got Swiss, you've got Japanese, but I see you don't have anything from Germany?

[@dano8799]

Yes Adrian - get something from Germany!

[@mooo9091]

Get a nomos just for lols

[@I_am_AM]

... or go for a Sinn, maybe? ;)

[@ryank.y4562]

Might watch to see some Lange

[@mikec3454]

Agreed... Adrian needs a Nomos or Stowa. The Marine Classic 36 with the manual movement would complement the collection well.

[@iant.gilchrist4264]

Great video Adrian. I enjoyed finding out what you liked about your watches.

[@NikkenMagboy]

Phirsst. Ive been waiting for this one!

[@petersun9546]

Look at his room, clean and organized. He is a good man!

[@richardsmegma5081]

Never loved that GS either. For all its worthy aspects, it just looks dull!

[@forgettmenot]

bit late to comment - but I love rocking textured brown leather straps on my blue divers! Absolute classic and eye candy - and brings you back to the dive watch days when bracelets weren’t easily available.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

That’s a lot of steel. Time to add a gold stunner!

[@ajyoyoyoyo]

Honestly, the Wrangler fit completes the video.

[@jollyrob]

Something on a jubilee bracelet - too many oyster. How about a bund on the CWC?

[@pratyaymallik5347]

The HMT was a pleasant surprise, great video BTW.

[@richardweir3342]

Great array of watches, I do think the Kermit was the best thing Rolex ever done. Unfortunately hype has made that watch a bit of a( stuck in a safe) watch. Shame really. I find the Hulk quit ugly, and looks like your trying to hard to look flash. Hard to believe you bought that for just over 5 grand, only 3 years ago. What has been going on. Rick

[@BarkandJack]

The price is crazy on the Kermits now. They certainly aren’t worth over £10k.

[@HarryJoiner]

5:58 ... that says it best. you could build an entire ad campaign around that big idea.

[@antonyantony2297]

Everybody bought the Rolex just for the resell value.that’s all.

[@Byerly92]

Can someone explain me why the Rolex @ 2:02 (Submariner Date 50. Anniversary) is so much more worth now? Was it expectable or just "luck"? Thank you

[@Dan-56]

I needed a hair cut when “Lockdown” hit, a month into it and I handed my wife a sharp pair of scissors and asked her to cut my hair 😱. Now at least I don’t look like a homeless person, just look like a prisoner out on work release 😆😆😆.

[@humanbeing1675]

😂

[@watchthisspace6555]

:)) :)) :))

[@deanmarshall1270]

Hi Adrian. The number on the back of the CWC or G1098 watch are as follows. W10 is the accounting section, for the watch. the next four numbers are the same in number form. the 99 is the country of origin 99=UK 01=USA they are available on the internet. The last 7 is the number of the item. in this case your watch. this is known as the NSN or Nato Stock Number. 7091 is the serial and the 06 is the year of manufacture. I have have quite a few over the years and my first was a manual.

[@touchmylucas115]

I remember first seeing that Grand Seiko in your collection. Immediately fell in love. It's just gorgeous, and I also really love the 9F movement!

[@johnbowlerwell7301]

There's a seiko date finder online. Google "seiko date" and it's the top result.

[@kettle_hob_lovers8982]

Nice collection Adrian , honest and modest

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks Craig. 👍🏻

[@malcolmwordsworth4638]

You need some Omega in your life.

[@mrdisco99]

The first two digits of a Seiko serial number indicate the year and month. So 78 would be August 2017 (or 2007 or 1997 depending on the model). The SKX007 was in production for 23 years, so the number for the year will be ambiguous. You can narrow it down by the condition or provenance (you know it's at least X years old), or by the version of the movement. The 7S26 version A was in production 1996-2006. Version B was 2006-2011 and version C was 2011-2019(?). I don't think the 7S26 movement is in production anymore after last year.

[@jollyrob]

A blue dial? Come on stop being such a fuddy duddy. 😉

[@R0B5TA]

A great versatile collection 👍 I’ve just ordered a Stowa Partitio to add to my collection, it surprises me that German watches often get overlooked

[@enriqueali]

I got the gray-dialled LE version!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😃😃😃

[@usmanfarooq96]

'I was getting recognised" Sure you were mate

[@BarkandJack]

Give it time buddy. Your 4 subs might become 40k one day, then you'll start to get recognised too.

[@xTFNK]

I just love your collection and your way of thinking about watches I bought a Nato strap from the shop and I think it’s really cool the way you sign each of them personally !

[@MotoMUSEUM]

Still to much Rolex. Boring, overhyped.... for people that just dont know

[@mikejones-dx8bx]

What brands are for people that know?

[@MotoMUSEUM]

@@mikejones-dx8bx anything not mainstream and commercialized that requires some study...? For sure the Rolex "Killy" would not be nicknamed like that if more people knew Killy wore a 765CP Breitling for the Olympics. But Rolex is very good to make a sales pitch and that is what they are mostly good at :). You want a diver? Get a: Doxa, Favre Leuba, Certina DS, Eterna, Eberhard,... You want a motosport chrono? Get a: Hand wound autavia or the first 68'automatic or Zenith A386,... or whatever else from the smaller brands with V72. The best daytona there was had an ElPrimero anyway 🤣

[@Wurzung]

Every time I watch any of your videos, I want to have Explorer, I don't like Rolexes, I prefer Grand Seiko by mile, but that Explorer is just simply amazing.

[@WoodshavenPatriot]

Wowooo

[@tatlertom3090]

great work. question: watch winders for automatics? I love quartz. I own a longines hydroquest 39mm dive watch. Best thing about it (besides the size) is it is quartz. i wish rolex would give us a quartz option. I also wish they would come out with a 39mm sub that is a couple mms thinner...but: watchwinders? or just keep winding watches and setting every time you put it on after a long period off? Thanks.

[@joeellis4989]

Hi, would love some advice, thinking of selling my Rolex datejust 116234 to get an explorer 2 16570. What do you think?

[@seyerus]

It’s a G10...short for G1098 which is the part of the Quartermasters’s store where they’re held.

[@johnmcdonagh1607]

Thanks Adrian, nice honest review. Longines VHP for me, but I’m now obsessed by accuracy 🥴. Woe is me....

[@lawrencedavison7519]

Recently found Bark and Jack, great channel, congratulations Adrian. Really engaging content and delivery. I am going through a quantum shift with my watch collection. Downsizing in number and general case size. I have three daughters and I want watches suitable to pass to them in the future but, being passionate about watches, I need to enjoy the collection first for a good few years before my girls get them. Quite a challenge but concluded that 36mm case size is the sweet spot as a genuine unisex piece.

[@Spare84]

Question: I thought all 14060m had 4-lines of text, as this is exactly what the 'm' was supposed to mean, namely the upgraded COSC movement. Hence the two added lines. Is this an ancient dial that they put in a new movement watch?

[@BarkandJack]

Hi buddy, the 14060m took over from the 14060 around 2000. Despite being cosc certified, it only had 2 lines of text until 2007 when they add 4 lines and started engraving the rehaut.

[@Spare84]

@@BarkandJack thanks for rectifying me. Didn't know there was some kind of a transitioning period.

[@george-ng5gj]

The SKX is likely not magnetized, sometimes the balance spring gets snagged. Give it a good knock (against something soft or palm of your hand at the 9 o’clock side. I had the same issue where it was suddenly running 30 minutes fast per day. After getting it sorted, its been issue free for years.

[@ricetreechronicle]

What´s great about your collection and your take on them is that you are not at all a watch snob and have eBay project watches to Seikos, Grand Seiko and Rolexes. Great attitude for sure as I do have an eclectic collection of watches which may not have great pedigree, but which I personally like...like you, some I wear and others I keep as sentimental favorites.

[@pascals.6515]

Congratulations for your very interesting watch collection. I fully agree with you according to the Explorer and furthermore its history. It is just the perfect under rader luxury watch. How about Tudor in your collection? Missing or not from your point of view?

[@bettersteps]

Nice collection. Why no Citizen? They do make a few really nice automatics. The indices at 6 o'clock on that SXK is so off. That would drive me nuts.

[@timford3599]

Adrian; I'm really digging your videos, this one is so informal and laid back that it invites the viewer to just hang out as it we are in the same room. Your presentation is devoid of "aires" which is why I've subscribed many times. My own collection is rather, outside of a 1972, 5513, four line Submariner, pedestrian consisting of 8 other pieces, nothing fancy but they have meaning to me and total +/- $2K USD. As with most things in life sheer price in $$ volume is not as important than what you like and what makes you happy.

[@2001eloc]

If you were going to add an Omega to your keepers, Wich one would you pick?

[@bradquigley4781]

Great Vid! love these, and catching up and seeing how the seiko and the Sub were moved on later! love Subs! not sure I would move mine on, maybe for a Pepsi?!

[@stphwlkr]

Just wondering where you might be headed next with the collection? Maybe a video of possible watches to come after lockdown? Maybe a video of something to do with actually buying a watch during lockdown and things to consider? I dunno mate just throwing ideas out. Love the content by the way, keep up the good work!

[@phmwu7368]

Bark & Jack straps... do these fit the new 2021 Explorer for which the spring bars (barrettes) are located more closely to the case as there's only 1 mm to put a strap through !?

[@michaelsaia54]

The first number on the SKX serial number is the production year and the second is the month in which it was produced

[@prabhatsinghr]

Love the HMT... I have 2 of those from the 90's when I was born.

[@golfdweller3815]

Love seeing your project watches, especially the final Seiko. I recently had my late dads Seiko Bell Matic refurbished by The Watch Guy based near Gloucester. It hadn’t run for 42 years, had a broken crystal and I now have a beautiful sun burst blue dial Bell Matic that works and runs... just need to find a vintage bracelet now... great video as always.. 👍🏼

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Nice to hear the stories behind a collection. Thank you for sharing.

[@ashleylam764]

thanks for the awesome video, I actually just watched your 2019 collection and was wondering if you had one for 2020 yet... perfect timing!

[@ryan_henderson]

Great video Adrian, thanks for sharing your collection and stories with us 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@imacer1993]

So Seiko dating is pretty simple 1st: You need to know the years Seiko produced a movement’s Reference # (6309,7549,7S26,etc) usually shown as like this 7549-7009 2: Knowing the years of production of that reference ex: the 7549 movement was produced from 1978-1986/7 so there no over lapping of years 1-10 3: Look at the serial number of the watch. Usually 6 digits ex: 820921 Digit 1: Year if manufactuer for this example it would be 1978 since now 7549’s stopped production in 1986/7 Digit 2: Month if production, 2 meaning February, after October being 0, N is for November and D for December.

[@mohillipsgoogle]

Hey Adrian, what's that stand your Macbook is sitting pretty on?

[@BarkandJack]

It’s by a company called TwelveSouth. I bought it from the Apple store.

[@mohillipsgoogle]

@@BarkandJack Cheers, i'll look into it. How come you never done a video on the Datejust 41?

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Showing your collection it's like a open book, thanks for sharing ! ❤️