Talking Watches With Reza Ali Rashidian

[@jerrymathers11]

When I was 13, my dad gave me a beating.

[@MrMike1813]

BJJMark seriously thank you for the laugh .needed it

[@calebbutton1939]

Oh man, I'm with @Mike Mejia - Literally having a good out-loud laugh to myself... Cheers.

[@hellgato1927]

Facts

[@khushique]

Wow did you pass that heirloom down to your kids

[@jerrymathers11]

@@khushique Why yes. They've all been sufficiently "hand engraved."

[@robvdent]

I sometimes wonder if Rolex takes itself as serious as watch enthousiasts do

[@DavidSmith-zu6eu]

Gosh I hope not.

[@gamebred26]

Absolutely not.

[@NimsChannel]

@128-192 I'd like to buy one but I can get a better value in a different brand. The one I want is up 2500 over 10 years simply because they steadily raised the price of new.

[@MrJ3]

I think if they did, they might fall into the trap of catering to the current wants and needs of their clients. Brands should always look ahead, beyond what people expect or desire.

[@TpEric62]

It doesn’t

[@heminder]

May I suggest he add a Rolex to his watch collection.

[@basedorientcoyote8883]

lmao

[@budisulisto]

No no no, a Rolex.

[@TheBadGuy1974]

Which one they are all so different?

[@hasibahmadzai7569]

Yeah he needs a James Cameron Sea Dweller to complete his collection

[@jadeemperor59]

@@ieeeee3728 Why Iranian are dirty?

[@minutesecondhour3134]

This guys got more stock than most Rolex boutiques

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

Lol, he's litterally is sitting with the total Rolex steel dive watch production since '53

[@traquakuppler]

FINALLY a rich guy that loves vintage Rolex

[@jootai]

Ahahahaha

[@aaronschen9896]

Lol, and now for something completely different , definitely some cool pieces though

[@d.h.2145]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hellgato1927]

Lol

[@sinjon]

There’s just not enough

[@ianmedium]

The gentleman’s depth of knowledge and passion for these is remarkable. He is a worthy curator of this wonderful museum of watches and keeper of history. He is up there with the folks who collect vintage Speedmaster, Timex , Seiko’s and Soviet watches in terms of passion and knowledge for such esoteric subject matter.

[@philipmallory1]

I'm glad he's "happy" with his collection and doesn't have a further grail. Dude's got it all. Cool that he realizes it.

[@kblonden]

PR Mallory A watch collector with no grail-watch left: what a nightmare

[@rolexandrealestate]

PR Mallory well said

[@nopeitwasepilepsy4616]

@@kblonden imo that's the peak that any watch enthusiasts could reach, a watch that has it all and you can feel it all wearing it, everything else would be redundant because why would buy another when that's the one that makes you happy, makes you think "wow that is the most beautiful thing i've seen today" every time you look at it

[@Andy-ri1ns]

My first reaction was meh. Another Hodinkee video with vintage Rolex. Then I watched it all, wowzer. What a collection, and what a fascinating guy.

[@Evankaspar]

100% the same. The content gets super old after a while, but this guy was really well spoken and interesting.

[@Shadetree_Mechanic]

I like this guy ... I don’t know who he is ... but he seems pretty dope

[@danielpalacios5124]

more like tasteless and unoriginal

[@yashar1995]

@@danielpalacios5124 how on earth did you reach that conclusion?

[@GangBlud]

@@danielpalacios5124 Taste is in the eyes of the beholder. There's a reason why Rolex is so established, they make amazing watches for a very long time. You don't need to be original, let him like whatever he wants.

[@danielpalacios5124]

@@GangBlud Lol the saying is *beauty* is in the eye of the beholder. One's collective interpretations of beauty comprises their taste. You can have shit taste and still consider what you like to be beautiful but taste is for others to rate, hence phrases like "he's got good taste" or "she has a bad taste in music". Also your following sentence equally doesn't make sense...I think you meant to say Rolex *made* amazing bla bla, your current sentence basically says that it takes them a long time to make watches (which also is incorrect lol as they're notorious for their high production volume). Not sure if English isn't your native language or what, but yeah don't be basic.

[@GangBlud]

@@danielpalacios5124 Taste is inherently objective. However, the difference is in comparative experiences. If one has seen 10.000 watches, that person will have a better understanding of watches and could better evaluate them. But, that does not change the fact that he thinks that it is beautiful. I'm pretty sure that sentence does make sense though. But I should have used started a new sentence. There's a reason why the Submariner is so popular and that thousands of other brands have copied the design of it, it's a beautiful watch. That's a fact.

[@BCZAR1]

When I was 13 I was gifted a "The Rock" WWE action figure. With the permanent eyebrow and belt. There's no way anyone could smell what I was cooking. Jabroni.

[@cmcullen]

This is so calming. Their voices, the music and the cinematography are just lovely.

[@alainl1211]

“Whats your first watch?” This rolex.... oh for fucks sake 😂

[@tryitout-701]

rolex used to be way way cheaper.

[@MaurizioBunkus]

@@tryitout-701 Not /that/ cheap

[@safder007]

And he was 13...

[@bencritchley2005]

Being 13 and being given a (in his words) a pinnacle watch is barmy. It would ruin your appreciation for anything below that for ever!

[@Rotten3ullet]

Welcome to another episode of talking rolexes.

[@sinjon]

A. B. Operative word being made

[@JohnDouille]

Rolex is literally the most overrated brand in the history of watch. I can understand having some, but I can't understand calling yourself a "watch enthusiast" and having only rolex lmao

[@stefanodefilippis2535]

How is this not a 30-minute episode?

[@chavebomber]

T D gotta buy that book for $800 to see them all

[@cameronz717]

@128-192 do you also think seikos are better?

[@donjuan150]

@128-192 Best comment ever!

[@internettroll7497]

@@cameronz717 do u like the herd mentality?

[@cameronz717]

@@internettroll7497 nah. I do like subs though

[@dis6wood]

I thought John Mayer had too many Rolexes

[@花旗陳冠希]

Dalton Woods no such a thing as too many rolexes

[@iwannabentley]

This made my evening.. I always get a Buzz when a notification about a new new Talking Watches pops up. Thank you.

[@tim4143]

Imagine having a Rolex at 13.

[@iwannabentley]

A customer of mine who I'm doing a speedboat for popped in last week on his way back from College ! hes 18. On his wrist he had a 2018 Rolex oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master in Rose Gold (rubber strap)!!! It stopped me in mid conversation about his boat..he said his dad gave it to him.Hes a very humble a nice chap But TBH it made me feel like crap! I work very very hard for myself ,and he has a 26k plus watch just as a gift.. it was stunning tho. Hopefully i can do the same for my son one day.

[@3essaTV]

Mercedes mad you will own one, even more the time will come always be patient and always be happy with what you own, there’s always something you have that others wish they have, good luck woth what you’re doing brother

[@iwannabentley]

@@TheWayofGrace89 Thank you. Appreciate the kind words

[@iwannabentley]

@@3essaTV Thank you, I think it's because I'm hitting 40 tomorrow.. That time in my life where you question everything

[@NicholasAugusta]

I was 18 when I bought my Submariner. Saved and paid for it myself.

[@marcello2051]

Amazing collection of vintage Rolexes, just like all the other previous episodes.

[@Blackbay1010]

Marcello Hahahaha every episode. Abundance of Rolex’s or Pateks

[@tryitout-701]

A V10 all of us would buy a ton of Rolexs and pateks if we had the money

[@blingblingstarmie-5294]

That milsub is something else, one of my favorite vintage sports watches with a great story that makes it even more unique Great episode as always

[@seltenfotog3115]

Great video Hodinkee! I'm quite sure this gentleman is grateful as well to have his collection immortalized this way by non other than Hodinkee! Great collection Reza!

[@trevbarlow9719]

Finally, a Rolex collector!

[@donjuan150]

Never seen that before....

[@josephschuhrej5823]

LoL

[@SplinterAce]

Hope we'll get a vintage Patek collector soon!

[@rafftime9831]

Honestly we need at least an hour plus with this gentleman.

[@martinjn2920]

Wow, what a collection, those watches are awesome, just love the drive and enthusiasm to track down each watch, all those different Pat Pending, the dial progression, superb. Thanks for sharing.

[@Thesupermanning]

Would you like a side of Rolex with your Rolex?

[@RT8473]

No wonder it's so difficult to buy submariner these days. He bought them all

[@RyanWilliams-os6xw]

Well curated collection... he is collector and the journey for him is about knowledge.... great choice from Hodinkee to feature him... looking forward to the next Talking Watches

[@MartyP-lr7vw]

Listening to the excited tone of Mr Rashidian makes one take a new view of these pieces !

[@kaushikpawar2111]

AFTER BINGE WATCHING ALL OTHER EPISODES, FINALLY A NEW ONE.

[@Joacimbylehn]

This is an amazing collection. But I still can’t take my eyes of Ben’s Aquanaut. It’s just such a sleek yet blingy piece. I absolutely love it.

[@StrapaWatch]

WOW! What a great show Ben and team. Truly loved seeing Reza's amazing Rolex collection! I just started my own KZbin channel, and you guys were my initial inspiration. In fact, it was the 2nd episode with John Mayer. Since then I think I've seen all of your shows. You are the benchmark and I'm a huge fan. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

He sure does!

[@DuyLongBui]

I can smell where all the Subs for the Submariner Reference Points came from

[@ssslovak47]

Im sure his wife is like: OMG why do you have to have so many of the same watches?!?!?!?! LOL LOL

[@thumperjdm]

To her knowledge, he only has one black-dialed Rolex. ;-)

[@JCW80]

Seems to me she's probably too busy rolling in all the cash this guy's making to give two $#!ts about his hobbies

[@hellgato1927]

Lol

[@MrZcotty]

which pales in comparison to her purse and shoe collection.

[@gmshadowtraders]

@@JCW80 Anything less than 100% accountability, you actually think a rich gold-digging bitch will just ignore? Haha you obviously never been married.

[@TomasEriksson001]

Amazing as always, production quality is extraordinary. Reza is a cool gentleman with an amazing collection.

[@monkeynatham]

this is fucking nuts. awesome awesome collection and cool to show how on-theme a collection can be!

[@torabp3907]

Always love talking watches episodes

[@rbeneveds]

Love hearing his excitement for all of his Watches!

[@sarawhite8488]

I have a rare, discontinued, 2019 114060 on my wrist as I read this. Reza, if you're reading this and spluttering out your coffee: yes, some 114060s have survived, despite all evidence to the contrary, but alas no, it's not for sale.

[@lucioledizerot196]

First time I'm not disappointed to see a Rolex only collection, since the focus and the theme show passion and interest, not just the goal of hoarding expensive watches for expensiveness' sake.

[@felipesancho7259]

Ben´s face when he tries the watch is the reason Hodinkee is so great and successful!

[@SG-Photography]

Ben,, you nailed it with this episode. This is the pinnacle of talking watches.

[@robpeters2296]

What a fabulous episode with a brilliant collector !

[@ambroseathello]

Probably my favorite episode of talking watches. Absolute dedication to collecting 👏

[@williamstalvey6920]

My hero, this gentleman...love vintage, love beat up divers, great video...thanks for posting this.

[@maxlyca230]

Amazing video, loved every minute. Congratulations Mr Rashidian on your beautiful collection. Proud to be an Iranian.

[@theoverlord1925]

Great video, fantastic collection and what a cool dude! So friendly and full of great personality .

[@minarafla9026]

I love these videos. The history behind each piece & passion is inspiring!

[@CleverSmart123]

Extremely diverse collection, very special. It really helped me fall asleep.

[@farshidrahmani6262]

Great episode, I love the Iranian reference. In Iran, My dad gave me a Seiko 5 which was the coolest thing for me and Started my love of watches.

[@adibee88]

This gentleman has the most thorough Rolex watch collection I have ever seen in my life! I'm going to locate and purchase his book. I love reading about the historical aspects of particular watch companies more so Rolex and TUDOR because WITHOUT Rolex, my favorite brand would not exist.

[@kevinmorrice]

ROLEX: which rolex would you like RASHIIDIAN: yes

[@williamstalvey6920]

Nothing cooler, better than the extreme dive watches....love the look, the patina and the value....cant beat it

[@WatchSociety]

Fantastic video, excellent content!

[@jcktimeless9277]

This is the most amazing, boring (in a good way), and beautiful watch collection that I have seen. Great video and it is nice to see that this gentleman is truly passionate about his collection.

[@smr32061]

Great video episode! What an amazing Rolex Submariner and Sea Dweller collection!

[@ClassicalProtestant]

What a great episode...a rich collector, however, has layman’s enthusiasm about his collection: LOVE IT!!!!!

[@mikewedgwood697]

i love how passionate people get with their watches like a child showing another children their cool new toy

[@Geoduck.]

What an experience to view all those lovely Subs together. I'm impressed Reza kept his first watch. Mid 1960's I was given a youth Timex. I wish I had kept that watch.

[@rsb__]

This guy's sounds a bit like Anton Chigurh talking about watches...

[@godwolf2090]

RSB call it!

[@Dunkaroos248]

Yes exactly. But he’s so cool

[@antonchigurh4125]

I agree..

[@Roadjull]

I was looking for this EXACT comment.

[@severoromo640]

RSB You nailed it. That’s the first thing I thought.

[@Daniel-xn6os]

I didn't know how long I've been waiting for this episode until I saw the video. Ben Clymer at the helm and and a collection that is exactly my taste. Perfect episode!!!!

[@jasperhoek8304]

Never clicked so fast!

[@luthercalixte1383]

Same here

[@MrAristaeus]

This man doesn’t have a subconscious... he has a SUBMARINAROUS. Fascinating if slightly terrifying collection which commands respect. Bravo.

[@untakenname8241]

Gotta love when you see your favourite watch ever at the start of a collection video

[@cedarcanoe]

Unseen. Thank you Hodinkee.

[@deltropico7]

Knocking it out the park, as always!

[@votoms888]

Wow，his first Oyster Date look fresh out of the box. Great collection.

[@benetthomasjohn9855]

His Voice is just 🔥

[@garylawton230]

That is some collection! I think if I had that kind of money though I would have more variety from many brands and not just one! 🤓

[@clausborg77]

Yes but I think this guy just buy the most difficult ones, he must have a very high reputation amongst top collectors I think 🤔 he likes competition he says.

[@specialkfouryou]

Such a amazing if very focused collection built on a real passion. Great when Ben asked to try on the Deep Sea Special, so cool!

[@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702]

Ok, I just have to say this is simply AMAZING!

[@bubbaballer88]

That collection is a dream. Objectively beautiful.

[@seattlegrrlie]

Thank you, these are so REAL... true, honest tool watches with history and function.

[@itswale]

A beautiful collection, and a fascinating conversation. 10mins is not enough...

[@TheArtofBlues]

That first Rolex half dome is very representative of our world. ;-)

[@rogerparis]

Always the highest quality people and production values.

[@seangoudarzi4268]

Very nice collection. The story about the Iranian sub was very interesting and cool.

[@0ate5y]

That watch is not the original one that went down with the sub

[@glennpowell3444]

Wow.I have worked hard and all that and love watches. Daft thing is in my 50,s and a bit now my trusty timekeeper is a Casio mrw200? Wouldn't have it any other way? Just a practical lad to the end? Cheers.

[@kongmw]

It’s easy to hate on the ubiquitous theme of rich guy collecting a bunch of rolexes but this collection is really something special.

[@fabianelkhan6099]

Ben has a serious addiction to winding watches .....

[@deviladvocate7569]

The most rare collection

[@yoadhakim8614]

great video ben! missing a deepsea deep blue in the collection. beside that - its perfect

[@scherzandokarasu6353]

I love that of all of his stupendous collection his daily wearer is his Millsub. That's what I rock too. He's a man after my own heart.

[@cheezybred]

This, this is a collection.

[@phernz1123]

Amazing video as always, as a dive watch enthusiast this is pure gold. By the way, we need Ben back on instagram!

[@asif9326]

what a collection. Mind blowing, wish the vid was longer though.

[@TickTocking]

I'm not much for vintage, but this is obviously an amazing collection. HOWEVER, no way to top this with more Rolexes so let's get some more Indy watches on Talking Watches! ;)

[@drutempy]

I would love to see a female collector featured!!

[@larry3781]

What a great idea!

[@erikv1974]

Ellen DeGeneres!

[@RobinHood-us7sg]

Felicity Kendal 🙌🏻

[@bebuchwebmaster2046]

@@erikv1974 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@ruilacerdamagalhaes4976]

I had a Son Goku Dragon Ball Plastic Chinese watch at the age of 13. Took it with me in the water and cryed myself to sleep after noticing it died.

[@mrwhitespaleking5190]

Ok, that was a very good interview.

[@webbezzy]

A great man with an amazing dive watch collection.

[@philipmeiring3582]

If you know. You know. This is surely THE greatest collection of rare Rolex diver's in the world. Mind blowing.

[@darrencain1092]

....and I wonder why I can't find a good vintage sub/seadweller... THIS DUDE HAS THEM ALL!!!!

[@adriantorrres6759]

Amazing....just amazing! Great job!

[@mikewedgwood697]

im 28 now still waiting for my rolex date

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

Damn, I really want a Steinhart now.

[@ehsandarian2301]

Well done hodinkee.should’ve dove into more details about some of them though

[@marioguzman4623]

When I was 13 ... I’m still dreaming on getting my hands on submariner...

[@themrmarkprior]

It's crazy to think one day, many years and many generations into the future, this collection most likely as a whole will be sold to another owner... and just imagine the sale prize of the entire collection! Sadly it'll probably end up in a museum.

[@mib5001]

great collection, incredible watches. nice vid

[@rolexandrealestate]

I wonder what is the total amount of money on this table And is this the most expensive collection ever on Hodinkee