Talking Watches With Keegan Allen

[@dannybananas958]

This is the 36th episode and I still haven't seen a talking watch. False advertising.

[@paris2993]

Cool nice humour😜😜😜😜😜

[@michaelriera6277]

Such a disappointment and yet we come back

[@darrellkaufman6380]

🙄😂 what a dad joke!

[@POVShotgun]

Casio data bank my guy

[@estebanquinones5918]

"he's out of line but he's right"

[@pilotstyle123]

This is one of my favourite episodes because it is a genuine collection where every piece has a reason and a place. +Big respect for wearing a vintage sub swimming, not caring about losing the pearl and rocking the mickey mouse. Cool dude in my book.

[@seven921914]

pilotstyle123 I couldn't have said it better!!!

[@ianlancaster8799]

He’s wearing the one John Mayer said you wear when you got some real shit at home... John was right

[@sutats]

Next: Talking watches with Keegan Allen's uncle

[@keeoone87]

He passed away last spring. I very much wish he could have been on this show.

[@ShubhamKumar-op1nx]

Keegan It would be amazing if you showed his collection

[@paulbar1768]

Keegan great episode one of the best so far!

[@lilnightsand7079]

Please HODINKEE

[@hsy2455]

@@keeoone87 kudos. I come back to this every so often to remind myself not to take myself too seriously. Cheers homie. Sorry for your loss.

[@pibblesnbits]

I cannot express how much I like how humble and down to earth Keegan Allen is. He swims with his vintage Rolex. He got into watches through a quartz Mickey mouse watch and he is happy wearing quartz watches as well as mechanicals. Very genuine. He enjoys it based off of his views alone and doesnt seem to care what others think.

[@legendarycondor]

This episode is becoming as good as John Mayer’s. I’ve watched it a few times now.

[@spiderjesse4632]

YES.

[@MrVirly]

Great episode. I have no idea who this guy is since I haven't seen his show, but it was cool to see how enthusiastic and excited he is about watches. Most, probably because of age, are more reflective when discussing watches, it's a cliche but this was full of youthful exuberance which was really pleasant to see.

[@Tone_Jammer]

Cool collection. Love the fact he swims in his vintage subs, exactly as they were intended to be used. That tag is great too.

[@EMKWANREVIEWS]

Down to earth guy... liked the collection! Great to see fun watches along side serious hitters!

[@ClassicalProtestant]

Lol, thank you Hodinkee and Keegan...since this episode the Gevril went from being readily on Amazon to having to be hunted down and needless to say the price has been adjusted. I love the everything “Ben touches turns to gold” phase of HODINKEE. I mean that! Genuinely happy for him and the team. But golly!

[@rtomson]

Genuine and honest fellow. Actually a watch guy. What a wonderful interview. I wish the episodes were 30 minutes +! Cannot get enough of them.

[@fakedoctoralex]

The fact that his dad sold his Sub for a Tag tells you he's a true watch lover.

[@EthanRom]

It takes guts to admit that maybe a certain watch isn't for you, despite its brand and status.

[@watchcurtisn]

I love Talking Watches! Isn't it interesting that many collectors fathers were essentially one watch warriors? I love seeing these worn out watches that older generations put through the paces, using them as a daily tool and not swapping through watches weekly (or sometimes multiple times a day in many of our cases). The watch captures so much more soul since it was there through everything, not just a number in a massive collection.

[@leonardoleal5092]

It would be nice to have this guy talking with John Mayer about the watches

[@tricky92x]

I love that he has a Tag Heuer in his collection. I hope it made people's heads explore.

[@nolanreed7090]

11:10 What sort of magic was that with the deployant on the Patek? That looked... badass.

[@keeoone87]

It’s the magic of Patek!

[@danyalijaz]

Butterfly clasp

[@AH-ns3se]

One of the best episodes so far!

[@shipmate3577]

I laughed out loud. The sarcasm is strong with this one.

[@gmshadowtraders]

I think Ben was laughing half the time and trying his best not to show it.

[@RamMohammadJosephKaur]

Damn this guy is a legit watch admirer,you can say from the passion in his language.

[@RICHFRVR]

Yea, he falls asleep to the sound of his watch.

[@jake4030]

Ben's salmon dial Royal Oak is absolutely stunning. Is that a perpetual calendar?

[@justanotheryoutubeuploader]

>implying it's his

[@jake4030]

Well...He is wearing it. But hey! Just for you, next time, I'll refer to it as "Is that watch on Ben's wrist that may or may not be his...".

[@svfutbol20]

I despise salmon dials, I just don’t get it

[@southport65]

+1, absolutely stunning piece and stole the segment without even trying... couldn't stop looking at it. the salmon contrasts so incredibly against the wg.

[@federhaus3224]

Great Episode Hodinkee. That Guy Got Passion 🤗

[@movement1487]

An amazing episode! Very personal but entertaining!

[@raduflorin6154]

I love his collection , love the stories behind every watch , PS that black dial Tiffany & Co is stunning !!

[@elementle]

Don't know about anyone else, but I was glad to see the Heuer 2000 mentioned in a TW episode! Certainly never expected it. I have a 1989 Super 2000, and it's the watch I reach for by default when I get up every day. I love it despite its slightly awkward and clunky late-80s design, and for its Lemania chonograph movement, and - most importantly, to me - was given to me by my dad.

[@Oakleyworld]

Tags are nice, i have some also

[@powerplay.556]

None of those watches do it for me, but great to see somebody so genuine and passionate about their collection.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Legit episode! Good mix of serious and fun watches combined with good stories and real emotion. Keegan knows his stuff too.

[@torbensvensson2093]

A great collection!! Thanks to Hodinkee and Allen for sharing!!👌🏻👌🏻✨😍

[@bitcrazy2140]

Love how Keegan phrases his “reminder to not take himself too seriously” for his Mickey Mouse watch in the exact same way Dan Brown describes Robert Langdon and why he wears the same Mickey Mouse watch in every one of his books since Angels and Demons in 2000.. coincidence?

[@DW-xt7vz]

Unintentional plagiarism is my guess - he must have read it 15 years ago and thought he came up with it somewhere along the way. But yes almost line for line what Dan Brown wrote.

[@edjustice7755]

Gr8 talking watches again...but still waiting for the first female collector to show. I suggested Ellen DeGenres b4...she seems to be a collector...vintage too.

[@lewismorgan13]

I think they've mentioned they had someone lined up for it and Cara was hosting

[@WeneedHQvideos]

Please no

[@MrRoyGS]

No Cara please...

[@gmshadowtraders]

ED Justice Are you kidding me? Please.... there's only so much feminist entitlement I can take. At this level of watch collecting you think there is a single female collector with the required knowledge and appreciation of horology? And don't mention that beast, she/it is not even normal and just collects blingy Rolex what a fkin joke dude

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

gmshadowtraders, I think your calendar it a bit out dude, it's 2018, not 1918. You sound like an inbred southern baptist who doesn't think evolution is real and that earth was created by god 6000 years ago.

[@drfdwf392]

"I got into watches in a really unconventional way." - Talks about being influenced by family. Yeah just like most people. Not unconventional. Just a usual backstory. Love this guy's enthusiasm though. Enjoyed this chill and fun interview. Also the way he talks is a little similar to John Mayer. I don't know if he was influenced or just coincidentally. No problem with that. Just noticed.

[@FacitOmniaVoluntas.]

Drifting Dwarf For me it’s the exact opposite. My family could care less for watches but it’s my passion and it has been for a couple years. But whenever I try to talk about watches to any family member besides my uncle, everyone just gets bored

[@ruilacerdamagalhaes4976]

Man, I so fall asleep with my watch under my ear! I also thought I was the only one xD

[@certified_street_photographers]

I really enjoyed this video.. I saw keegan in the farmers market at third and fairfax taking photos.... I was going to ask him about watches but we were busy inside the toy store.

[@JohnSmith-rm7xk]

The going to bed watch “chime” comment he made, I knew he’d mention that when going to bed. I do the same thing brotha, works every single time. 👍🏾

[@Cinemallennials]

Good for this guy, but I’m getting super bored of everyone having the same Rolexes and I know I can’t be the only one.

[@fungus_am0nguz644]

I understand but remember TW is about the stories of the watches too. I mean a 1680 is not a hard watch to find but the story of his dad was cool to hear. If you just want to look at rare pieces just check out Phillips or Christie's auctions catalogs and you will find some pieces that you haven't seen before. Having said that, I really hope they do Episode II of Goldberger, Paramico and others that sure bring HEAT.

[@Cinemallennials]

I know, but when everyone has the same watch/brand, it gets uninteresting

[@memovox4218]

You can have it both ways. Rare/obscure watches with interesting stories. Episodes that feature passionate collectors with specific tastes such as Goldberger, Paramico, Maleh, and Madhvani are the best in the series. Guests who aren't as knowledgable or experienced like this guy are interesting too, but it doesn't compare.

[@renaissance6745]

BRAVO ! grossly overrated sick and tired of Rolex there is far better out their with out the stupid prices how do i know i own them !! A great watch gets its value from the workmanship and the various complications, not a bunch of blingy novelty to make them attractive to tasteless rappers, sports personalities et,c. A watch is not meant to be ostentatious, they are meant to be cherished by ladies and gentlemen of good taste. They are not billboards for screaming "LOOK AT ME !" when I was a teenager my mother bought me a Rolex explorer it went back to Rolex many times as it's time keeping was awful they never did get it to work properly there are a wealth of stunning hand crafted watches out there I own many of them and the prices are sensible the other thing is I would not want a watch that was worn by the majority of brain dead footballers who just follow the herd with the degenerate bad taste

[@samcruz1178]

And what would you be eluding to @the empire?

[@7774710235]

Best talking watches ever, beautiful collection.

[@siantuan]

Great episode - charismatic guy, and I love that he still uses his tool watches as tool watches. But Ben's AP...that is another level.

[@poikoi8401]

I could feel his love for his watches and really enjoyed his stories:)

[@hislifeinyou]

Wow. This is maybe better, if not at least equal to John Mayer's Talking Watches. So many stories attached to his watches. Amazing

[@CrazyAirBrusher]

So everyone can have there opinions on homages. But the Gevril Tribeca deserves a special treat. It was made while the Daytona had next to no hype. Making this homage shows that they really appreciated the design and not just grinding money out of something stolen.

[@theplasticdesert2408]

Mr. Ben Clymer we have been asking you for years for talking watches with, well, you! The cool hunting video does not count. You gotta do it, kid.

[@brianb572]

Love this edition. Such passion in watches! Excellent collection that this gentleman should be proud of.

[@dcc2176]

I think this is my favourite talking watches. Such a cool guy and wonderful collection!

[@horologium7739]

Keegan, I have to say this is one of my favorite watch related video's period. Don't pay attention to the negative BS comments!

[@keeoone87]

It’s all in good fun, I still watch this with so much happiness. A true fan of the dink!

[@southport65]

honestly maybe my favourite episode thus far... his enthusiasm is infectious and he seems super genuine about his passion- not to mention it's so awesome he actually wears them and beats them up.

[@elom44]

Seems like a nice guy with a passion for his watches. Exactly the sort of person we need to see more of on talking watches.

[@thomaspomeroy5678]

I have been watching all your 'Talking Watches" videos. They are great. However, I have not seen any Vacheron Constantin. I would love to hear from a Collector who has an appreciation for VC. I love that brand but don't see much.

[@dorkflassbury1164]

Man, I love these videos. I thought I was weird with my clock obsession since a young age (still have my first watch though it doesn't tick anymore) and I find all these other crazy dudes that just loves watches and appreciate the engineering, passion and knowledge that are put in to these timekeepers. Apparantely a lot of plp had the clock interest before they had the financial means to realize their clock fantasies and it is just not a way of flashing their wealth. I myself can not yet afford the clock(s) on my list but I will get there.

[@jamesmurff193]

Cool kid. I'm interested in more than just Rokex and Pateks, though. This guy actually wears his watches and has meaning to why. Good interview. I just got my first Seiko, radio sync solar and it's the nicest watch I've ever had. I will wear it proudly and be happy I was able to buy it, for 135. There you go.

[@howcanimiss]

Keegan Allen’s Uncle = Robert Langdon

[@vincentsweeney6003]

Huge props to a collector who is sincere about his passion and wears them as the tools they are. Also not being a Rolex fan that is the first time I've heard about or seen that Blueberry GMT. Now I don't think my life will be complete until I own one ...

[@andycarr9722]

I have no idea who he is. But this is my favourite Hodinke video. But he has introduced me to patek travel time and the 1675 Blueberry. Both I never knew they existed until I saw this video.

[@brentblake8306]

SERIOUSLY, THIS IS A VERY ,VERY GOOD HOST.

[@ncode03]

I do exactly what he does to sleep at times. Its just something about the appreciation of a ticking sound of countless of parts moving together to create art, puts me down to sleep.

[@seven921914]

This was probably my favorite episode of Talking Watches hands down.

[@shipmate3577]

Are you drinking again? ?Niaga gniknird uoy arA I wrote that just in case you are so you can read it.

[@keeoone87]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@tim2468]

"Wearing a watch as a timer" NEVER thought of that!

[@melchizedekpsj]

Interesting. I also like falling asleep to the ticking of the mechanical watch I am wearing. Nice video. Thanks, Hodinkee!

[@rolexandrealestate]

Another good show Thank you. Don't know if I would take that 1680 in the water though and I definitely would NOT HAVE TRADED IT for a Tag, but that's just me. Keegan has a real passion for watches and it comes out in this video which made for a good episode

[@abhayjeetbal4872]

Isn't the quote about the Mickey Mouse reminding his uncle to not take life seriously, from a Dan Brown novel? Robert Langdon always wore a Mickey Mouse watch, and I am pretty sure he says the same line.

[@alvaroperez6828]

Abhayjeet Bal He does, also Tom Hank's character (Langdon) in the movie "Inferno". I thought I was the only one who notice that lol..

[@Memovox]

Alvaro Perez . Yes, He probably got it from the movie. This Tinseltown man-teen doesn't come across as a character who actually read books. -Other than his own Hollywood Hills fotobook. His alleged poetry, which I never have or will read, can only be recycled/stolen banalities.

[@keeoone87]

Maybe you should check it out instead of feigning knowledge about a subject you know not of? Www.KeeganAllenBook.com

[@Memovox]

Keegan . Your Assumptions about my knowledge in certain areas will get you nowhere. You've been caught red-handed in stealing an anecdote from a novel. Any level headed person would wonder what else you copy? -But would immediately come to the conclusion that you are just another Hollywood product. Thanks for the link, but no thanks.

[@keeoone87]

tons834848 as will your assumptions get you right where you are. I have not gotten where I am by allowing people like you. I feel for you, truly. I am sorry you couldn’t enjoy the episode. Nothing was stolen, it was a part of my life. Perhaps, my uncle had brought that watch mentality into his life from this novel you speak of, or it was a happy coincidence. Either way, talking watches has always been a place that I enjoyed coming to find others who felt as I did about appreciation for all timepieces. You have painted some pretty outlandish assumptions about my life that you clearly don’t know, but you care enough to comment AND continue. I hope you find great successes in your journey through life and you don’t continue to hold onto such resentments. You don’t wear it well... but anyway, all the best.

[@barryisland3349]

This is what Horology and a collection is all about......so many collectors have pieces that mean nothing to them...

[@Rajazraj1992]

I always sleep with my watches lol childhood habit

[@RinsCube]

Same here...

[@akadvtime1900]

Same

[@bobjoe1593]

Even if I totally understand I can't bring myself to do it, I'm too paranoid I feel like I'll roll over and snag or knock it against something and the thought of waking up with a ruined watch would haunt me.

[@Rajazraj1992]

Bob Joe hahaha even my Mrs dose the same well I don't wear my more fragile watch's to bed it would be like a 1960 Tudor oyster or a 2002 Rolex gmt so proper "tool" watch's I won't wear my AP or if i ever get a patek to bed I just feel like I'll wake up and rush to work with no watch now that's a NIGHTMARE!!!

[@mannycalavera2335]

@@bobjoe1593 I have been sleeping with a Speedmaster on my wrist for over a decade. Nothing has ever happened except that your leather straps wear out faster.

[@stavrosmaiden]

I didn't know Keegan but I liked him within 2 mins.... BTW I have the TAG 2000 (the same shown here) from my grandpa and it was the 1st watch I ever experienced and now I wear it...

[@keeoone87]

Cheers!!

[@WatchAddictionReviews]

he has a well rounded collection indeed thanks for the awesome video as usual Hodinksters

[@jps3b]

The way this gentleman articulated his love of watches is nothing short of poetry. Never heard of him before this video, but I hope he has a long and fruitful career. Strong work finding this watch enthusiast Hodinkee 😉

[@mikekamler]

I like all the Talking Watches episodes but somehow this one seems very endearing to me. Great to hear about how Keegan's father inspired his interest in watches and how he still finds his dad in the memory of a watch, no matter what it is. Just Wonderful!

[@dymiyasa]

He's absolutely right about that chime sound.

[@drethekiller]

It's refreshing to see someone who actually uses a Submariner to actually dive. Great collection.

[@hannesfriesenegger8819]

One of the best clean collections yet from talking watches imho.

[@liv3rpool92]

Agreed, i like to listen to the tick of my watches too. It gives a different sort of feeling.

[@astra623]

A great talking watches episode. Seems a humble man, with a humble collection.

[@Farmington_River_Rods]

Watches & fly fishing. Sounds good! 👌 👍

[@MrPhotodoc]

I know this is about watches but please do a show about your Leica cameras just laying around the set.

[@Movi3Cat]

This is one of my favourite talking watches

[@motoring9056]

Haha, now I know I'm not the only one sleeping with my watch on. Great collection by the way

[@sureshobhan]

Loved the Gevril Tribeca...amazing....

[@gin6369]

Please do more of these!!!

[@Aspra]

Dang.. I do the sleeping with a watch thing... I love the ticking. It's so relaxing.

[@pilotstyle123]

I wear a tuning fork seamaster and when I have my hand under my pillow I hear a super loud buzzing like sleeping on a generator.

[@zankywatanabe9400]

The boy is sooo enthusiast and excited, he makes me happy.

[@daydreamerindian]

One of the most interesting episode!

[@Boswd]

So his Uncle is Robert Langdon from the DaVinci Code. Would have been a lot cooler if it was one of the earlier Timex Mickey Mouse watches , back when Timex had the exclusive rights to it. But anywho, I actually liked the Tiffany one the best, the patina gave it such a a great look. And I don't think it looked too small, can totally get away with it in a Tux Love the connection of the watches to the family members.

[@estebanquinones5918]

"The best watch collector is the person who actually wears his watches for what they were intended to do" -Somewhere in the depths of hoodinke

[@Fjalll]

Beautiful cameras. Fujifilm X100s + Tele conversion lens & Leica M10 + 35mm Summilux pre ASPH

[@ULICKMYBUTCRACK]

omg I NEED that tiffany watch

[@mark10601]

Always good to hear another watch nerd talking. Glad I’m not alone..

[@fpoynton1604]

Such a great conversation. Keegan just hits the nail on the head with so much of the heart and soul involved in ones passion for watches. His description of his feelings about his Gevril are so well stated that it has completely changed the way I think of tribute timepieces. Well done - seeing new perspective is such a large part of the enjoyment.👍

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

His grails and Rolexes aren't very interesting to me, but I enjoy his genuine enthusiasm nonetheless.

[@TheWakaMinecraft]

You need to get Guy Fieri on talking watches. I've seen him with Panerais on and I think I even spotted a Vacheron on him once.

[@danielkatz7516]

Very nice , a nice break from an infamous day here in Toronto

[@Hshsha123]

Wow!! He is true enthusiasts…real man

[@BamPlan]

Good episode! Seems like an all-around god guy. LOVE the Mickey Mouse watch. More of that.

[@jaimearmasmireles2456]

Soo high watching this... made me buy an IWC TG 5020-01 just for shits and giggles.

[@sams2951]

Ben does a fantastic job at letting his guests talk without interrupting, interviewer extraordinaire

[@m.r.4801]

So true about the white gold... :) I just love how he’s so cool while his guest is freaking out. Really cool interview style I enjoy the episodes with him the most

[@asarsealex]

When he mentions he likes the sea dweller look at 4:27.... is he implying he has changed the crystal because he prefers it without the pronounced date? (I'm looking around for one and the latter is much less common). An interesting customisation if so. It's a shame he never finished that sentence.

[@keeoone87]

I was saying how much I enjoyed the Sea Dweller tropic top hat crystal because it didn’t impede the dial with a magnifier. The even view of the dial and indicators pushed me into this custom crystal fitting.

[@khktgnk57]

that salmon dial royal oak perpetual that Ben is wearing is bonkers

[@pabsistaken]

I love this episode. Great collection!

[@Mrwebtrip]

I love the fact that he uses his vintage watches for swimming or whatever. That's living them. That's enjoying the passion.

[@titusthetadig3145]

i don't even know this guy but he has the best take on watches (in my opinion). Like he straight just uses them and doesn't need to worry about the "bling" of the watch. like it's literally just a time-teller kinda thing but at the same time he respects it. I froth that

[@andrewblunts-ringwalks4508]

I would buy that Tiffany watch anyday!

[@smr32061]

Great video. Nice collection.

[@eric106071]

Damn. Dude is a hardcore young watch nut. I love it!!

[@MagZ1905]

Great episode! He seems like a really cool guy and he's a true collector.