Talking Watches 2 With John Mayer

It's hard to believe it's been over five years - half a decade (!!) - since I sat down with John Mayer at a little cafe down the road from our office, a four-person WeWork rental that we hadn't even filled out yet. The HODINKEE team back then consisted of myself, Mr. Will Holloway, and the one and only SJPeezy - Stephen J. Pulvirent. Our team was small but strong, and all we needed back then was a free afternoon with a rock star to make some content that we are still proud of to this very day. I am proud to say that both Stephen and Will are still very much a part of this business, even now that we are over 10 times the size, and our offices are, well, a little bigger too. Talking Watches With John Mayer aired on September 25, 2013, and since then it has been viewed almost 2 million times. And now we're back with another one.
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[@rooslondon]

I think it’s time for a Talking Watches 3 with John.

[@alexdc03]

u and me both

[@jimmytumbles9640]

I think and hope that same damn thing, Alex and Roos.

[@paradise_valley]

John's a little busy touring though

[@evns7142]

@@paradise_valley I'm sure he'd make time for it lol

[@paradise_valley]

@@evns7142 you just know he can’t pass up an opportunity for strategic flexing!! /s

[@fmir97]

The interviewer does an incredible job of staying out of the way and letting John speak. Underrated interviewer skill.

[@beralc]

True that. :)

[@CallMeDaddy777]

The interviewer? You mean the founder of Hodinkee, CEO of Crown & Caliber, the iconic watch journalist from Columbia who revolutionized an industry! Aka Ben Clymer

[@sourav7162]

@@CallMeDaddy777 who?

[@kasperkilledyou]

@@sourav7162 clen bhyem

[@mrcool76789]

i was thinking that too, he was very subtle with showing how much he knew but you could tell he was an expert himself

[@VurseTV]

We're closing in on 5 years ladies and gentleman, I feel another episode coming. I feel it in my blood.

[@edgarsalas9935]

You were right!

[@jerryday8817]

​@edgarsalas9935 I was just going to comment, I never saw this one just the new one that came out lol great series!

[@SarawakPollster]

you got one with him interviewing Ed Sheeran... its an incredible episode!

[@GK-yf8mg]

After one guitar solo John's watch has 700 hours of reserve time.

[@hathaway.1166]

And casios unlimited battery

[@mack9992004]

lol

[@barfymann362]

*Wipes tears with G Shock*

[@kingnoctis8172]

barfyman362 I can relate, lol *Casually wears a $20 Casio*

[@jmullentech]

haha fuckin accurate. That said, though... nothing to be ashamed of with a G-Shock. They're amazing timepieces and solid as all hell!

[@Happy-Me.]

I have the MRG. What a great watch. Bombproof never wrong, never needs a battery change. Plus no servicing!

[@annekedebruyn7797]

I don't see people throw a Rolex. G-Shock superiority.

[@Happy-Me.]

@@jmullentech I have 20 G-Shocks. 2 of which are MRG's. Excellent technology that will last you maintenance free for many many years to come.

[@Will-kl5ri]

Not enough credit to the interviewer for letting John ramble beautifully. Well done

[@mragunathan1627]

thats why Hodinkee is doing well, Ben Clymer obviously understands that its about the subject, not the presenter. Same with Joe Rogan. People who do well in this platform are the ones that are secure enough to let the subject do the talking.

[@Revolvable]

Both know what they are talking about when it comes to watches, but only John truly knows what is going on with HIS watches. Would severely take away from the point of the interview if Ben tried to take away from that.

[@nthatomalope]

Well said!

[@babelinfocalypse8118]

John Mayer is extremely articulate. He manages to express his love for top-tier, expensive watches without a hint of snobbishness or braggadocio.

[@jaelim6757]

100% agree and I think it's partially due to his genuine passion. You can just see the enthusiasm oozing out from his words and actions

[@jt.8144]

Articulate? that just being true to himself. Unfortunately, FOR YOU.. you don't know how to act because ALL YOUR LIFE WAS SPENT .. Growing up on the 'internet'.

[@kkflkkfl]

I love that he takes the time to explain acronyms, concepts, and history too, which is so helpful for newbies. He's an enthusiast who truly wants to empower others to join him in collecting.

[@robertquiles8436]

Brah forget about the Ferraris and the Bentleys this guy gots some rare watches and definitely new they were going to be rare crazy thumps 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 next episode please

[@jacksoncr.o.w.850]

Loved this: 4:38: - "This reminds me of an era of when I was dreaming of making it. I was a kid dreaming of making it when these watches were in catalogs. You have a certain aesthetic in mind of what making it would look like for you. These watches remind me of what it must have been like to have a brand new gold Rolex in 1985. And you have a little piece of where you would have been, if you really did make it, when you were 9." ~ JM

[@Sk8inbacon]

I was about to comment the same. Never really thought of it that way. I remember when I was young seeing a lot of successful people that could care less for “modern” (at the time) valuables. They were building their own personal dream.

[@stephen7684]

Very relatable. We’ve all been there. And as he said if we get lucky we do make it but we just don’t make it in that time.

[@watching5811]

Waiting for Talking watches 3 with John Mayer

[@jani6470]

Watch Ing 2024

[@colnago8376]

Watch Ing not me. He’s a DICK

[@jeffreywilliams5871]

same

[@Meltedbutta7]

Seriously can't wait. I hope so. He should just be a regular.

[@TrollsAndScrolls]

expecting this WEEKLY

[@seano.5970]

The way he articulates his philosophies on watch collecting is astounding.

[@Will-kl5ri]

Sean O. It almost makes me jealous it's so unbelievable

[@DaviMourao]

I bet he could even write songs if he wanted.

[@cuttlefishrabbit]

He's like that for everything he talks about

[@deantreloar]

My thoughts exactly. I've heard other John Mayer interviews where he sounded insane. He seems as much in his element here as he does with a guitar in his hands.

[@Moe_Preme]

He teaches a class at Rolex.

[@julienlegris1]

That transition of Ben holding the glass of water to the cup @ 1:06 is spot on.

[@kamilroelants1157]

Haha wauw I didn’t notice until now, good eye!

[@caseyaustin9713]

I don’t know a god damn thing about watches but I watched this entire thing

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

Never too late to learn! It’s a great hobby.

[@jayt98000]

@@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT Expensive hobby!

[@mragunathan1627]

Same lol, im just a mega fan of his music. I too have no interest at all in watches from a "collector" POV

[@H0kram]

@@jayt98000 If it keeps one out of drugs it's ok 😏 Gotta have a manageable sin to keep most dangerous ones at bay.

[@homosexualpanic]

I mean it helps that it's John Mayer talking. His voice is like butter

[@lucioledizerot196]

"This is all the drugs I never did". Probably the best quote from this episode

[@manuel_winde]

Luciole Dizerot I’m using that as an excuse/justification to get myself a Reverso duo when I get to 10 years off “beer and gear” in 18months 😁

[@jewelervandam]

If you love watches, check out out channel! :)

[@henrypinder]

If John Mayer ever loses interest in music, I’ll pay to go and see him just talk about watches.

[@jvnapod]

Next TED talk

[@sandroouww]

no shit, me too.

[@metinotje]

Bullshit talking. He just buying and collecting watches which are trendy to collect and good for investing.

[@ThePatricius12345]

This episode alone got me into watches. Enough said

[@Kingstonsmac]

Same !

[@brownsugarshaquilleoatmeal8719]

At the 24 minute mark John says "if you want to jump the line get yourself a Patek Philippe 5461a" just for reference, people, that's a 63,000 dollar watch.

[@andyleo8418]

I doubt people in line at Chipotle would give a damn about what watch lm wearing. 😂

[@Deatpool500]

Don't forget the Tiffany & Co. signed dial, add at least about another 10k - 15k

[@brownsugarshaquilleoatmeal8719]

@@Deatpool500 ahh. Very good catch, thank you sir

[@tryitout-701]

That’s what it costed him. It’s easy 100k with the Tiffany dial.

[@HarshManohar]

Actually it's 63,000 in the Boutique. You can't just go there and buy one, it's even more in the secondary market.

[@josephburton3232]

We walked into a Rolex AD and bought a GMT. John Mayer is really showing his age here.

[@MakerInMotion]

Do you mean to say that a Rolex AD is so stingy they wouldn't give special treatment to John Mayer? I like the idea of a celebrity having to wait for their turn like everyone else.

[@erikrusso9808]

@@MakerInMotion I think he just meant that no-one can walk in to a Rolex AD anymore and just buy a GMT, because all the watches are on wait lists

[@miggygetright6344]

@@MakerInMotion he means that John is old because he was able to buy Rolexes when the demand wasn’t as exorbitant as it is today. Demand was always big, but there was a time, in this century, where you could walk into a Rolex store and buy a watch, my dad did the same in the 2000s, why couldn’t John? Remember when he said they met for the first time, it was years before their first video together, so he's talking around 2008-2012

[@leonardoleal5092]

I wish John did an interview like this but showing his guitars too

[@hsy2455]

and sneakers

[@steventargus1879]

I don’t think the KZbin servers have enough space for that one..

[@mragunathan1627]

I actually think he wouldnt be so interested as he is in this video just due to the disparity in the dollar value of guitars vs his vintage watches. His recent Martin siignature edition D-45 guitar is like 20k USD street price, and thats like his highest end guitar, and its nothing in comparison with the $$ value of the watches he's shown on here. Im not even hating but i guess its a financial status thing where you lose interest in something and start seeing it as tools when it becomes disposably cheap relative to your financial status. John is my favourite artist and my all time guitar hero, so im no hater, im just hypothesizing why he wouldnt be so interested about talking guitars from a "collectors" POV

[@davidwolfe6038]

That would be great, but wouldn’t happen unfortunately. Guitar sponsors hate it when you talk great about their competition. Plus that hole drama with fender.

[@Carguyeight]

@@mragunathan1627 I think you misunderstood him then, collecting isn't about the dollar value, I'm sure he is as enthusiastic about his guitar collection if not more.

[@andrewbachman2574]

John Mayer's verbal IQ is ridiculously polished

[@MMAoracle]

It seems he does a lot of talking

[@ominoreg]

Verbal IQ. LOL! Us normal folk just call that vocabulary.

[@danielstudart2062]

@@ominoreg You can have a big vocabulary but not know how to use it properly and casually in a conversation

[@ominoreg]

@@danielstudart2062 that isn’t vocabulary, then. Vocabulary is knowing the meaning of words. They teach you that in first grade.

[@BatmanReturnZ]

@@ominoreg vocabulary (vocal) doesn't really have much to do with what words mean. But selection of words when speaking. But verbal iq doesn't mean anything either.

[@Dipeness]

that green dial yellow daytona was about 36k when this video was released and now is selling from 80k-120k......... thanks John Mayer

[@Farhansadikadib]

For a second, I completely forgot that this guy is a phenomenal musician, his attention to details is truly inspirational

[@MattSteemson]

This video release just made up for Baselworld 2019!!!

[@Meltedbutta7]

Yep

[@NorCalLuxury]

Totally. I was anticipating a Rolex GMT Master II Coke Ceramic bezel in steel jubilee but maybe in 2020

[@elom44]

“This is all the drugs I never did”

[@shafserious2805]

Try bubble gum skunk

[@tychi5916]

@@RichBuddy He meant stuff like heroin and cocaine, the good kush is recreational. let him be

[@FourThreeSeven]

@No Name But thats the dugs he hasnt done

[@jacksonk75k95]

@@RichBuddy he sued the ad because they knowingly sold him frankenwatches

[@josephwolf7552]

The most expensive drugs you will ever take

[@christurbiville]

The rewatch value of this video is high. 3rd time coming back.

[@Kxji]

I don't know how many times I watched this but we need a Talking Watches with John 3.

[@datnguyen231]

Holy sh...! 28 minutes! Hodinkee really know how to satisfy us :)

[@YYLegend]

we may need a couple of hours worth next time

[@sicboi]

I don''t think they have a choice when it's someone with a vocabulary and depth and breadth for love of watches when it's John Mayer. His interviews (rare of late as they are) are always entertaining, insightful, and funny and intelligent at the same time. He's quite the rare commodity as an entertainer, able to easily transition across a number of topics very cerebrally, including to the point of getting in trouble with what he says at times.

[@phototristan]

John Mayer should just be in them all.

[@lucasprice8917]

i dont know any celebrity with a watch collection that could come even close to this level of thoughtfulness, taste, and knowledge of each piece they own... not to mention incredible passion in descrisbing each timepieces' significance, unique features, etc. Its basically like watching someone present their watches to an expert at an antiques roadshow...while being the expert explaining in detail the significance and details of each watch. damn

[@luxxpro2206]

Pusha T

[@SaltySeaCaptain]

@@luxxpro2206 I love Pusha T

[@egbuna1]

Mr J.C Mayer is a brilliant man. I enjoyed hearing him talking so much

[@DijaRizkytama]

John Mayer goes Doug DeMuro style with his double layer t-shirt hahaha

[@juanestebanswoboda2301]

listen carefully at 6:46

[@DijaRizkytama]

@@juanestebanswoboda2301 Quirky. So very Doug.

[@parthmehta4463]

love how only so many people understand this haha

[@michaelzahnwehgitarre8957]

mayer also owns a ford gt by the way

[@TheDatpussy]

Tama DR i think mayer pulls it off just a little better though

[@nycyabber7103]

his explanation on the attraction of the rainbow daytona to legitimate enthusiasts was brilliant

[@jasony2221]

ikr

[@coreygolphenee9633]

I feel the same way about cars, a lot of appreciating the gaudy comes from understanding the amount of effort that goes into it

[@habitat2990]

Lol Yeah, brilliant ? Was that his attempt at a humble brag? “I wear a complete ring of sapphire on my Uber rare Rolex Daytona’s not because I’m filthy rich and I have multiple daytons that are worth more than your house …but because “I’m just an enthusiast”

[@samgraef3028]

I know absolutely nothing about watches, but I watch this video once a year

[@JapanJacques]

I’ve come back to this video so many times as my knowledge about watches has deepened, and I feel like I appreciate it more each time

[@jakedowell7457]

I completely agree. I’ve probs seen this video 4 times over the last couple years and each time there’s something more I notice, understand and appreciate. I keep expanding my taste and find them talking about things that I now love

[@Damage_Inc]

When Mayer said "6 metals" and started talking about his OEM Patek green rubber straps I started to lose it. If anyone doubts John Mayer isn't a watch nerd by now, here is your proof.

[@zac3392]

Lots of time, money, and LOTS of OCD= JM Glad he picked watches instead of drugs!

[@70mjc]

His music would be good than. With that said, it must be a guitarist thing, to be a true watch aficionado

[@spekkio101]

Zack Derese he plays with The Dead, I’m pretty sure he does aaaaaalllllllll the drugs. But they’re are equally as lux as his watches.

[@tryitout-701]

Steve Russell he has been sober for years.

[@usefulinformationsandwebsi9759]

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[@TeddyBaldassarre]

This manages to live up to the iconic episode 1 (a video I’ve watched dozens of times). Love it!

[@couch_gag]

TEDDY

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Leon Pearce hey Leon!

[@gabrielgarza676]

I’m sorry Teddy but tonight this steals the show. Tomorrow you’re my man as always.

[@colnago8376]

Teddy Baldassarre come on teddy you’re better than this. He’s a complete asshole

[@couch_gag]

@@colnago8376 yet you still watched the video

[@neilharrison7555]

Like a collector of art, classic cars or watches he knows his subject intimately, and has the ability to talk intelligently and eloquently about it. And, he is financially able to indulge his passion....unlike the majority of us !! Good on you John.

[@gabriellu-do1094]

John Mayer is really the def of the true quintessential watch collector. Guy knows his watches and what a collection!

[@powerplay.556]

There are so many high end watch collectors who know zero about their watches and it's all for flex. Gotta love a genuine watch enthusiast. Great interview gents.

[@jewelervandam]

If you love watches, check out out channel! :)

[@TheUberAlec]

Man, never realized John is such a cool dude. Him articulating his thoughts on his watches is, just, fun to listen to.

[@jbilly24]

It's called rationalizing. And the funny thing is he doesn't have to. But yes, he is very gifted at it. LOL.

[@mapleichigo]

@@jbilly24 he's not poor he doesn't need to rationalize, stop projecting lmao

[@mainlymusicman]

lol. i thought what a stuck up self absorbed douche.

[@MashabaZA]

TheUberAlec his music is super honest. Not a bad man

[@jewelervandam]

If you love watches, check out out channel! :)

[@mrsir1872]

i watch this video every few months and it just brings me right back to baseline. i love it. calms me down so much. i wish john had a podcast.

[@TWHowl]

Time for my yearly revisit to this two episode series of talking watches. Feels good to be back.

[@carmine4885]

Why can’t John just bless us and create his own KZbin channel dedicated to talking about watches ? Vintage, New, Concepts, etc. it wouldn’t matter. It would just be awesome and educational

[@colnago8376]

Another Watch Snob really? This douche bag?

[@toniton9434]

current mood i guess

[@allenmarcobjero396]

Another Watch Snob yeah. I agree. He’s so well spoken that if this video is a rolex ad.. boy they’d sell.

[@ianhubbard641]

@@colnago8376 He comes of more passionate than douchey. If you want to see Douchebag, watch Robert Downey Jr talk about his watches. I like RBJ but damn he knew nothing about watches and was only there for the flex

[@J.0.E.]

Watches and fashion, I need that.

[@whaiyun]

John really knows how to verbalize how we all feel about our hobbies in a very concise way. Such a great TW

[@impartimer]

I've seen this so many times and can't get enough of John and his magnificent collection!

[@AFK-47x]

I find myself coming back to this conversation again and again. It says to a me, a watch enthusiast, that I'm not crazy... I am not alone.

[@NerdLifeChoice]

This interviewer has to be one of the best listeners in the world.

[@Trambaudable]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2XNdIJ6mZtka7s how about this one

[@rikard.h]

I wonder how much of his talking they cut out. Or if it was just John ranting on for two hours lol

[@daddyV88]

Sitting and chatting with a guy of John’s ego will force even someone like Snooki to become a great listener

[@adamw.7169]

2013 John: "The first 10-12 watches where you think you're amassing a collection....you're not." "You have to have these to say you collect." 2019 John: "doesn't have to be an AP concept, but if you got your dress one, and your sport one, and the one that made your stomach hurt when you bought it no matter what bracket it was in, you got a collection" Love the character development!

[@raymondhernandez]

Says the Pontiff - Paul Pluta

[@jewelervandam]

If you love watches, check out out channel! :)

[@BrittPearceWatches]

"A flex as the kids call it". This resonates with me.

[@acepaul407]

Only posers would say something like that.

[@homosexualpanic]

Out to the yoot!

[@flutterstone1281]

Love your channel!

[@jockdodson9093]

I have watched the episodes of Talking Watches countless times! The two with John Mayer are my favorites. Please, continue the series. They are entertaining and informative. Keep up your great work! Cheers, Jock

[@VonBluesman]

What a blessed guy John Mayer is, he writes great songs, sings and all the women coo like babies, lol, and go crazy for him, he can play guitar note for note with the best in the world, has Elvis hair, stays in shape, loves vintage guitars and fine sport and luxury cars, has a great sense of humor, always keeps up his appearance, keeps his place clean, loves fine watches, and gives to charities. He is one in a billion. Stay cool, GOD bless you. Play on Player !!! 🙏👍👌👏🎸✌️😎

[@Sean-xu5ti]

Gosh the perfectness. I want to hate, but I can’t. Dude is truly okay. Especially if you know guitar, (I collect and play) Mayer is amazing. Which makes this sting even more. I blame my father Walter, ... sorry wrong thread. :)

[@innoc3ntbystndr]

Some guys have all the luck...

[@timothy9596]

I truly forget where I read this but someone decided to do a study about what woman love in men. First on the list was being a firefighter that's in shape. Second, plays guitar. And last was being a veteran. So all you guitar playing veteran firefighters out there get to it.

[@brucechavez9535]

You're gay, aren't you???

[@Rage502]

And yet if you listen to him...I mean really listen...he's the loneliest man in the world. I wish him well and I'll see him on Sunday.

[@lewisjones3345]

I come back to watch John Mayer when I’m feeling sad or anxious, and watching this just soothes my heart and makes me happy.

[@jewelervandam]

If you love watches, check out out channel! :)

[@change3787]

his voice is so nice and soothing

[@Reladan187]

This just makes me happy. You would think that watching a rich guy talk about his collection that is worth more than my whole lifetime would be annoying. But he just knows his stuff and seems like a genuinely good guy

[@Michael-wm9bm]

Bingo! I was thinking the same thing…John has a way of conveying humility and honesty when he speaks

[@jimmason8502]

@@Reladan187 He made some mistakes in his twenties, which he alluded to in this interview, and has reached his 40's wiser and more humble. He's a genuinely nice fella IMHO.

[@tommasoc7246]

I come back to these videos with Mayer every once in a while when I feel down and unmotivated. I know that I probably will never be able to get a Patek 5164A or a Daytona Paul Newman dial or any other of his watches. But I always feel more inspired and enthusiastic towards life at the end of it. Im almost 30 and haven't accomplished much but this video keeps me going.

[@thevaughn871]

We all had to start somewhere. brotha! Some journeys are harder than others, and hopefully one day you would look back at this and say: I made it too! Not necessarily in Mr. J.C.Mayer's way, but at least in your own way!

[@bangalagnab]

ive watched this video for years and still come back to it knowing ill never own one of the watches john has. however through saving for years i was able to buy a 1992 datejust for my 30th birthday this year. you will get there, regardless of age. keep the dream alive!

[@dalemtb1199]

Incredible watch collection. His enthusiasm for watches is contagious.

[@paintballplayer700]

"I wear this $70,000 Tiffany Aquanaut when I don't want to make a statement."

[@Racin3]

The watch is pretty invisible to the average person, unless you mention a price figure, or if you slap a Rolex badge on there. So to an extent, he's right.

[@elvisa.presley9652]

Rich Ross you completely missed the point... honestly

[@ryancurry5284]

Rich, He’s referring to the fact it’s a much lesser known piece than something like a Daytona. A “sleeper” if you will. Something he can wear and only an aficionado would really notice. Doesn’t matter that it’s half the price of an average house.

[@elvisa.presley9652]

Rich Ross he was being sarcastic saying it not a very recognized watch . Since it doesn’t really show its brand noby will know it’s worth unless they ask

[@johnnyzalami]

@@sinatralala get off youtube and get a job if you're that jealous, lol.

[@quanganh8325]

I hope Ryan Gosling can join the show someday. He's trully a watch guys !!

[@iclogtoilets3483]

Yes and TGV also. He's a gentleman and an aristocrat.

[@jdstarek]

I Clog Toilets I wouldn’t dispute the aristocrat moniker (not sure if he is, but he certainly seems to think so)...but I don’t view “aristocrat” as a compliment at all.

[@kevinsantiago5787]

jason starek gentleman May be a better term

[@511dydy]

@@iclogtoilets3483 what a jump from ryan gosling to tgv... Haha thats funny

[@minerdigger]

@@iclogtoilets3483 ok hi guys this is tgv with ben clymer and we are going to go thru my collection starting with this pure class squale sub homage. Ok ciao.

[@derekkan9429]

Anyone re-watching this in 2022! Not sure if it's just me, but the way John talks is just very soothing.

[@atis23]

Everybody noticed it John. We just don’t have enough money to buy them all.

[@Drum8888]

"So look if you wanna just go jump the line, get a 5164A it's all you need" Oh sure John, let me just go remortgage my house first.

[@tryitout-701]

Drum8888 one of the reasons that hodinkee are so successful is that they have a demo of men with a higher-than-average purchasing power.

[@jordanbrazinski8260]

5164A or a Tesla Model 3 🧐

[@TheArtofBlues]

He was a door guy at a local bar back in the day. He has come along way since then. Whats your excuse? #drive

[@RAAZR-]

@@TheArtofBlues Well I'm bad with a Strat and a microphone

[@hugotipple]

@@TheArtofBlues my excuse is that I'm still back in my days

[@flyinb45]

Refreshing to hear a celebrity not only make sense, but break down what collecting means to many of us in the simplest terms. Definitely a guy you'd want to have a drink with and share the enthusiasm, whatever the topic.

[@jewelervandam]

If you love watches, check out out channel! :)

[@loganbarr853]

I love his passion. He looks beyond the watch. To me that is a true collector. Just flipping love it. I wish I could’ve sat down with them and just listened.

[@fabianfach2897]

This video is just one of the greatest of all the time. This ultra rare watch collections nearly fades into the background with Mayer's sharply explained stories behind. His verbal IQ is out of this world for sure.

[@anjelmunoz804]

Hodinkee, I would have to say John Mayer is by far my favorite self-explaining individual with quality convos. He is by far, very educating, and interesting.

[@retrodonut1185]

Anjel Munoz seriously, the frist episode with him I thought he was less interesting then this. He really gets the WIS mentality. Really enjoyed this one.

[@Myrslokstok]

Well Clapton thinks he is a master guitar 🎸 player to.

[@alexfrench2986]

Usually the sequels of the greatest classics in history never meet expectations. This surpassed mine.

[@docluv14]

Those “Sleeper Hits” that John talks about at 10:55 are now worth between 80-100k on the open market

[@tecnogadget2]

Every word that came out of his mouth is so damn refined. Vocabulary 10/10 holly fuck

[@blaXkgh0st]

enjoyed this way more then i thought i would. thanks gentleman.

[@NetraamX]

As a 20 year old, my budget is far from these type of watches but that doesn't stop me from enjoying the world of horology! My current favourite piece; Bulova Lunar Pilot

[@mitchellthurner5980]

Same! I can have my own affordable watch collection, yet enjoy the luxury brands. Ball watches and the Zenith El Primero are my favorites at the moment

[@geewhiz4924]

My favourite horological piece is Leah Gotti

[@ValenNitto]

I just got one yesterday! They had them on sale for Amazon prime day.

[@LordNikonPL]

i got a watch 2 months ago that i was thinking of for about last 8 years. certina ds-2 in green. i love it !! keep going and get that watch

[@Lord_of_The_World]

Someday you’ll get there.

[@bfinchel]

The best interview ever! That’s passion at its best ! Amazing , the tone, the dialog, the feeling it’s just unique

[@bigbk301]

I love coming back to this every so often and watching it again!

[@LaiTLL3tHaBGr7]

The second Daytona is signed with HHS Mohammed Bin Rashed the ruler of dubai’s signature.

[@992124271]

Ty, kind sir, you the real MVP

[@TheEringobragh]

Thank you very much for the info...

[@khawarahmed7492]

"It doesn't get serious until it has leather on it." Amen, Mr. J. C. Mayer.

[@westmichiganwhiskeysociety4118]

Love how each and every one of his watches are scratched and scuffed, worn and loved.

[@sanchit629]

I have seen this video so many times. Man, I watched a lot of othet videos on this channel with a lot of other celebs but no one talks watches like John Mayer. The dude articulates it in a way that really exhibits the passion that is, collecting watches. Part 3 is a must!!

[@TheHerpieDerpies]

Having watched the first video with John about 20 times, this comes as a welcome suprise!

[@MikeM215PA]

Dan Friedman I thought I was the Only Dork to watch the Old one more than Once Thanks LoL

[@southtexasking5821]

Haha Same here! I’ve seen the first part over 2 dozen times for sure!

[@InfernoPhilM]

“You have chosen wisely.” I use this all the time, and I’m 31.

[@katkonkatkon2769]

This is a terrific episode. John is a collector's collector, someone who appreciates the watches for what they are. His points around enthusiasm resonate strongly, as does his intent of NOT "flexing". Well done!

[@nikilaou1488]

Every time I come back to this video I find myself appreciating something new about John’s collection and knowledge 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@gstung]

I never knew I was gay till I heard John Mayer talk about watches.

[@brewer9565]

slupo Like the scene in True Romance. Christian Slater talking to Patricia Arquette at the bar about his idol. “I’m not gay, but if I HAD to fuck a guy, I’d fuck Elvis.”

[@hughmckendrick3018]

Maybe your just a little bi?

[@beautuheke8229]

You only gay if you push back hahaha

[@shafserious2805]

Batty man waste man

[@theJade]

Ben, wearing his Speedy that started his collection, to interview John Meyer, who started the Talking Watches segment. Nice touch.

[@EITFM]

This man chose the wrong career. He may be the greatest watch salesman the world has ever seen 😂

[@rkline65]

He is such an asset to the watch community! But…..he walked away from one of the most prestigious music schools in the world telling them there is basically nothing you can teach me that I haven’t already taught myself, and went on to fill a shelf full of Grammy’s…he prob made the right choice….HA!

[@mikethornton2497]

Imagine having so much power within this community that you can highlight a “sleeper watch” (Green/Gold Daytona) and then the next day the Talking Watches comes out, the watch is sold out globally and the price has risen insane amounts, just awesome!

[@jdotrillah]

I really need all rappers, celebrities, ballers, athletes to take notes. JM has really wrote the manuscript on how to be in the public eye and a lover/collector of watches. Besides absolutely not talking about them like, Ellen, K Hart and Clapton. I really appreciate you sharing your enthusiasm JM and shouts to Hodinkee for capturing it. This is legendary.

[@Danielwoesthoff1]

Straight up facts. I'm not a watch guy (yet) but the way John talks about a few of his passions that he collects, if it is visvim or watches is aspiring. I wish more celebrities and people, in general, were like that and really deep dive into stuff.

[@whaiyun]

Forking hell. The daytona collection... I'm at a loss for words.

[@zitimotleyxxjmxx]

Its amazing how he can articulate his mind. Not a lot of people can express themselves and provide contextual explanation on why they do what they do and think what they think. When he said “these are little chambers of our curiosity and the though process behind it”, it just resonated through me.

[@starkmaximoff4390]

hearing John talking about these watches and the stories behind it makes me forget for a while how much them watches cost, just lost in the moment appreciating an enthusiast sharing his story

[@thenameiwantedwastaken]

I really enjoy that the green dial Daytona is referred to as "The John Mayer" after this episode

[@goncalomafra2439]

And his influence on the price was mindblowing he talked about it and the price sky rocketed

[@Vipergiz]

I hate it because I was about a month away from buying one back then lol

[@kevin.oconnor]

Literally waiting for this video since last night! Delighted to see it.

[@cianmurphy52]

I say we need a talking watches with Kevin O Connor

[@AS-zh5hv]

This video caused the gold Daytona with green dial sitting at most Rolex ad’s up until last year to go from retail (35,000) to over 55k crazy what a single guys opinion can do 🤷‍♂️

[@finished6267]

God dammit. I sold my zenith Daytona (gold JPS) in 2001 for $16k... AAAAAAAAAARGH!

[@tryitout-701]

It’s like 90k now

[@SwissWatchGang]

Can't stop re-watching this even now in 2021!

[@arcx1000]

That's a really interesting thought, and something I've never heard anyone articulate, that your vision of your 'aesthetic' when you've made it will always be different to the eventual reality due to time passing and tastes changing

[@elementle]

Same reason old guys buy old sports cars. Everyone wants that poster that was on their bedroom wall as a kid :)

[@lucioledizerot196]

Loved the transition from 1:04 to 1:06 where old Ben picks up his drink exactly at the same time as new Ben

[@Cenyon]

That was a very nice editing touch indeed

[@KabobHope]

John Mayer's watches are a wonderland.

[@watchmedoit9999]

John Mayer is one of the most eloquent speakers I've ever heard. I can listen to him talk about anything anytime.

[@Ruudy48431]

Hearing all these types of watches and the stories behind it, makes me look into watches! Its like a non-car-guy is hearing F40, F50, F360, F430, 612, 458, 488, 812. Need to learn watches!

[@jessemenon837]

F8 currently

[@abhikkashyap]

Is it just me who's wondering how many sequels are actually possible with John's collection provided none of the watches is repeated.

[@ryanschullo]

I have a feeling he has WAY more

[@DaviMourao]

They could come up with something else like "Ben & John review classic watches" or "John Mayer breaks down the world's most iconic watches" and so on, so that wouldn't necessarily require him to have more watches.

[@robertbordevik5072]

If Mayer’s career should nose dive at one point, he should get into selling watches. I can’t afford a Rolex, but listening to him talk with this passion, makes me want to sell my house and get one 🙈

[@PARADIGMCREATIVEGROUP]

I think John inspired a LOT of A List people to really step up their game.

[@Michael-wm9bm]

Ellen Degeneres is a huge Rolex fan

[@hillskee]

@@Michael-wm9bm hey ,hey now . He said A list

[@harunjudin]

He was wearing the green band Patek on stage last night in Jakarta 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ae1220ae]

also in Hong Kong!

[@fir1934]

Was that an aquanaut?

[@martingravely2534]

The thoughtfulness and insightfulness of this man are vastly underrated. Beyond is ability as an artist. Impressive.

[@WSB732]

Just bought a tissot PRX i love these interviews

[@golfrabble]

I could watch John Mayer talk watches all day.