IYKYK - "Low Key, If You Know You Know" Watches

[@timchan334]

Lowkey is when you have an expensive watch but it doesnt look expensive (until you look deeper) or not too flashy

[@JL-OnwardandUpward]

I appreciate your video and passion for watches! Smart guys having a casual conversation, thank you.

[@Monards]

We love talking watches, so thanks for the kind words! - Martin

[@GilbyC-zg6yz]

Thank you for doing a video on these 'if you know you know' watches.. just a breath of fresh air to say the least. I got three out of the six you showed (Zenith, Chopard & Montblanc) and you are right, it is about satisfying yourself rather than others.

[@Monards]

We're so glad you enjoyed the video. We love showing the stuff that is a little different, and we're glad you enjoy the hidden stuff just like us. Thanks for watching! - Martin

[@thekrazycow]

I really enjoyed the choices. BUT serious feedback. 1. This video could be 15-20min long and still kept all the main points. Too much unnecessary chatter. 2. Time stamps needed so viewers can jump ahead. 3. More watch shots instead of the frame with the two hosts.

[@bernardfung88]

Martin - this is really good - edit this to update those time stamps please

[@Monards]

We're on it for the next one, thanks for the feedback! - Martin

[@benjamindinunzio8687]

@@thekrazycow this is a great and helpful critique

[@RM_Trade_Co]

Kurono Tokyo is my favourite IYKYK watch brand, love the branding, design of the watches, etc.

[@Monards]

Thanks for watching! - Martin

[@bernardfung88]

We like them too ;)

[@peterpicard4028]

You didn't mention a watch until 9:34 (as others have mentioned)...nobody wants to hear you drone on. Then, the video is WAY too long!

[@timemasterhms]

They’re a retail store on KZbin. Wonder why? Obviously their sales in store are declining and they are trying to find a new audience to sell to, by trying to be experts on KZbin.

[@Monards]

"But you have heard of us..." - Captain Jack Sparrow, probably

[@docfluty]

great non-standard selections. Love the Chopard! Under 10k I would pick a JLC polaris chronogragh and wonder 25k I would, and did, pick a Lange Saxonia big date moonphase. Both could be your only watch. Yes the music was distracting and the early ramble was a bit much... nice video though.

[@Monards]

Thanks for watching, and for the feedback! - Martin

[@tony808watchfan7]

Love how you guys talk about watches! Enjoyed it immensely!

[@Monards]

Thanks for sticking around for the chat, and glad you enjoyed it! We have some more videos in store, so keep your eye out for more from us! - Martin

[@bernardfung88]

This comment hits - thank you :)

[@robertp5123]

Zenith is definitely an underrated brand. The El Primero movement is impeccable. I love the Aaron Rodgers limited edition timepiece that came out in 2023. The dial is absolutely stunning. I’ve had people walk up and confuse it with the Rolex Hulk.

[@Monards]

It's like John Mayer said - "Look closer!". Thanks for watching - Martin

[@ricogreenberg]

It’s took you over 8 minutes to start talking about watches! I lost interest

[@Monards]

We'll keep that in mind for the next video! Thanks for listening to us babble about our favourite style of watch! - Martin

[@bernardfung88]

We couldn't help ourselves with such a..."contentious" topic ;)

[@thekrazycow]

@@bernardfung88its not really. 5min of it was in explaining the definition of low key and iykyk. Which was completely unnecessary. Obviously these are personal opinions so no disclaimer required. Just go into the opinions

[@AlexG-ey7md]

I am 12 min in, switched it to 2x speed and still can't do it. Great topic but unwatchable

[@benjamindinunzio8687]

The state of today’s attention economy.

[@roctive]

Longines Legend Diver is a good choice. I bought Ball Engineer Master ll Diver because of size and unique waterproof crown for setting internal bezel. Great topic gentlemen. Give us more.

[@Monards]

More to come - stay tuned! - Martin

[@lyricistlockbox]

Nice video Melbournians! Subscribed!

[@Monards]

Cheers, glad you enjoyed it!

[@IosifSainiuc]

The haye is disproportionate to the quality of the information ive got from the video. The intro was a bit too long but theres lots of value in this one - totally free. Thabk you!!

[@benjamindinunzio8687]

Minute 7.09. Not confused, I like your points big time. 👌🏼

[@Monards]

Glad you got what we were trying to say! - Martin

[@garimabpaul]

Haven’t come across a watch video I haven’t liked…till this one. They managed to make such an interesting topic an absolute struggle to watch.

[@Monards]

Thanks for the feedback, we'll take it on board for the next one. - Martin

[@gabigolz]

The car example was an ultimate example of if you know you know

[@Monards]

LOL Someone gets it, please explain to Bernard! Thanks for watching! - Martin

[@AliasHSW]

ie: Saab 900 and Volvo 240

[@ericreither3666]

I believe the Zenith has measured 1/10th a second since its inception in 1969.

[@Monards]

It's definitely had the capability to do so, but nothing like the Chronomaster Original until now! Thanks for watching - Martin

[@PPN462]

@@MonardsThat is just not true. The Striking Tenth is a decade older than the Chronomaster Original and already could do it. This is beyond shameless to not only be wrong once but twice and keep digging instead of researching.

[@Monards]

I stand corrected, yes the Striking Tenth did do that! Thanks for the reminder! - Martin

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

Here's an analogous motocycle IYKYK: the Honda CBR250RR. You're welcome. 😄

[@Monards]

Good taste! Thanks for watching - Martin

[@toi3213]

Nah it is bright red😂

[@timbarito5586]

or… Zx4RR 🫣

[@jswift7726]

Jesus Chris, what a lead up to the watches… talking to talk about talking

[@timb8095]

I would have said low key was more about something that flys under the radar, something that doesn’t draw attention to itself, something that’s of reasonable value but nobody really notices it. It’s not big, flashy, blingy etc

[@Monards]

That's one way to put it!

[@robcameron9351]

The LUC is def iykyk. Unreal piece

[@Monards]

They're so cool once you see them in the metal! - Martin

[@baburadil456]

Less talk more show pls boys on the next vid 🙏. Great close ups though !

[@Monards]

We've definitely got that in mind for the next video! Thanks for watching - Martin

[@SaleemSchulden]

Instead of saying reverse panda, I say Orca dial all the time 😂

[@Monards]

Interesting take! Thanks for watching! - Martin

[@UltraDoug]

When you Nomos, you Nomos 😎

[@yaboyyamz]

Not letting this comment go unnoticed lol 👍🏼

[@kimchiwasabee]

Can confirm. Ton of bang4buck,finest finishing. Inhouse movmnt.Except for the lugs. Had to sell my Ahoi. Seestern now offers an hommage that has lugs not up in the air. 🤷

[@Monards]

Absolutely - you can't get away from it! Thanks for watching - Martin

[@heljestrand]

“Ponderous man….fu

[@emmereffing]

if you have to ask about watches that make you seem iykyk then YOU DON'T KNOW.

[@Monards]

That's a fair point! Thanks for watching - Martin

[@markweintraub3684]

The Baltic Aquascape Dual-Crown would be another IKYK dive watch with an internal bezel to consider.

[@Monards]

Oh yes, we'll have to have a look into that one at some point! Thanks for watching - Martin

[@roepetoepa]

JlC Polaris..., there's a whole slew of compressor case divers out there, hardly original

[@ralphperez8522]

I was more lost with the second explanation tbh

[@DirkKirchberg]

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic.

[@blurryn]

My Low-Key watch is Credor Eichi II

[@douglasboswell5737]

Going before the end

[@tongobongo5955]

Music is a little too distracting/loud.

[@Monards]

We'll keep that in mind for the next one. Thanks for watching! - Martin

[@StuChertsey]

Imho, the vintage Orient 21 Diver series from the 60s are the ultimate if-u-know-u-know watches.

[@Monards]

Ooo, we'll have to do a deeper dive into those when we do some extra-curricular reading. Thanks for watching! - Martin

[@AliasHSW]

2:07 been there done that

[@themrgumbatron]

Love the conversation! nice work gents!

[@Monards]

Glad you enjoyed it! - Martin

[@Lewis-cb3gn]

This didn’t need to be 43 mins

[@Monards]

We're a pair of long-winded watch lovers, but we'll keep it in mind for the next one! - Martin

[@Kiddomike]

When IYKYK, your face will look like that moon in that Blancpain.

[@Monards]

Bombastic side-eye

[@ScottDoesMore]

Took way too long to get to the substance... like others, you lost me

[@JustinLee993]

It's ok Martin I knew what you were talking about.

[@Monards]

I knew someone would! - Martin

[@Theosodorado]

Bumper music is distracting and unnecessary.

[@slgaray]

I knew what he meant with the Porsche/Kcar comment.

[@Monards]

Please help me teach Bernard then :D - Martin

[@aciDemo]

This will be great as a podcast, can listen to this while driving to work

[@Monards]

We'll be in your head for sure if that's the case!

[@mchitha]

Too long , had to skip most the video

[@Monards]

Thanks for the feedback, we'll try to keep things concise in the next video! - Martin

[@JadeIDgenX]

Sad lesson in conspicuous consumption

[@thuankhiet_]

Oh my God PLEASE, respect your viewer's time. This isn't a podcast. Ya'll talk like we're children, too much explaining

[@Monards]

Fair point, thanks for the feedback! - Martin

[@kenneth7333]

talked too long.... need to see the watches quick

[@charlesgatehouse4979]

Super dragged out & boring, this could have been condensed down into 10 minutes 😢

[@Monards]

Thanks for the feedback, we'll take that on board for the next one! - Martin

[@philipkirk5982]

Those are two of the poorest fitting sport jackets I have ever seen

[@scotty88lp]

vacheron fifty six

[@benng7318]

Show us the watches more instead of two guys on the screen most of the time.

[@jaredjohnson5154]

Carl F. Bucherer Manero

[@WillSy-vq5bz]

Intro too long. Show the watches while you talk

[@michaelmaguire9330]

Please stick to the point and minimize the chatter.

[@Monards]

Yes sir, thank you for the feedback! - Martin

[@jt.8144]

Low Key. Don't scream for attention. ONLY the 'discerning' eye should notice what you have. Therefore, making you that Exclusive to a Select group. As I speak from REAL WORLD Experience. way outside the internet. Real Social Interactions.

[@markcassels8654]

JLC Geophysic dead beat second hand.

[@jonbravo6262]

IDK…

[@timbarito5586]

iykyk car = 992 S/T

[@Monards]

Agreed!

[@andrewdidlick1094]

Mispronouncing brands and regions is bad enough but not being able to remember what a panda dial looks like is when I stopped watching.

[@douglasboswell5737]

Chat chat chat

[@1trife90]

I clicked this because, as someone who isn’t made of money, I’m constantly on the lookout for great watches for value. I knew all of these already. None are IYKYK.

[@Monards]

You've clearly got knowledge of what flies under the radar, and we love to see that amongst the watch community! Thanks for watching! - Martin

[@douglasboswell5737]

Cartier tank

[@Rob02138]

Way way too verbose with actually very little cerebral content. I don’t think either of you know anywhere near as much about watches as you think you do. Stopped watching even after fast forwarding to middle.

[@frankm4129]

Get to the point kind of boring

[@Monards]

Fair enough, we'll take this feedback into account for the next video. Thanks for watching! - Martin

[@bernardfung88]

You heard the man

[@benjamindinunzio8687]

Taking a possible L here… but is that a Swedish reverse panda I see on the table?

[@Monards]

Might be the Zenith on the tray there haha!

[@benjamindinunzio8687]

@ yeah I figured out out later on in the video. I thought it would be fun to predict what was to come.