Q&A: Rolex, Omega, Longines Why I disappeared...

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Q&A - answering your questions on:
- Is Rolex worth it?
- What is the most robust movement?
- Will Rolex increase production?
- Is Longines underrated?
- Why did I disappear?
- What is my camera set up?

[@elpront0]

remember this, we know your content well enough, but you have a family and things to worry about, we know what is your passion and what pays your bills and will support regardless!

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks a lot mate. 🙌🏻

[@EAsp100]

This is very true

Watch and learn, folks. This level of photography is what we all should be striving for. A picture tells a thousand words. Even the effing dragon fly was perfect. Dang.

[@Superdada]

Oisín, you’re not too shabby yourself. Cheers to the both of you, from Colorado 🇺🇸.

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks brother 🙌🏻

[@therealMrJoey]

Boy's I enjoy being entertained by you both very much, the thought in the back of my head now is if you love a watch is it the pay cheque making you say that or you really do think its worth the rest of us purchasing. Your name is your brand and that is worth keeping solid.

[@johnprosser5035]

Great to hear you and the family are safe and well. Thanks as always for the content.

[@jessietoledo1377]

I hope we do see more videos from you soon. Your content is so to the point and feels so honest about the watch world.

[@GrantFryburger]

Nice to hear from you again! Thanks for being such an honest and awesome dude. (The Banff shots are killer)

[@rhgrabowski3855]

Glad you are standing up for your principles about the content you create. Love the pics of Banff. Absolutely stunning.

[@Stonefieldranch]

One of my favorite channels. Solid camera work, solid content, solid choices with the Explorer line.

[@carloc8763]

It is (also) because of videos like this that you have official become my favourite youtuber across all genres! I appreciate your honesty, transparency and competence.

[@callum2474]

Good to see you back, really appreciate your style of videos and personal insights

[@East-ten]

Great to have you back! Really enjoy the videos. Just pulled the trigger on that grey ribbed nylon strap, I’ve had my eye on it for a while. Cheers 👍🏼

[@ram2immobilienrealestatepr543]

Hi Adrian, some beautiful landscapes. Enjoy your trip! A person as authentic and close as you is appreciated. I was missing you. Your followers are happy to see you.

[@deskdiversthlm]

Great to see you back. Not as into watches but can understand the fatigue. Breaks are a good thing!

[@Jessejesselewis]

Great to see you back. You were one of the gateway drugs for my wife and I getting into watches. Cheers.

[@briannicholasuy5239]

Glad your back hope you post some of your photos and maybe even prints we would love to see them !

[@fieldwalker]

Glad you're back Adrian! Scrambling in the Rockies is a great way to re-connect with nature. Banff is lovely, was my back yard for many years. My $0.02 on most robust automatic movement: a spring drive is more robust than any watch that uses an escapement and balance wheel! Crazy the things you're asked to do as a reviewer, really appreciate you being honest about it, cheers!

[@PaulKaiser42]

Hope you had a great break…I’m glad you are back👍🏻. Keep doing what you are doing

[@theRumourmonger]

Great to see you back. Used to love the walk and rant videos you did years ago. 100% behind you on the camera channel idea. On holiday atm and wanted to get a new camera, but I’ve had so many different opinions on what to get that I’ve ended up not being able to decide which one I wanted , so I didn’t get one and have just been using my iphone. 🙁

[@christianebert8086]

Very nice to see you again! Great shots!

[@crosseyboy5509]

Always great to see your content Adrian, everyone deserves a break now and again 👍🏻

[@alexhalasz6312]

Great to see you, hear you and see the amazing scenes you've captured 👏

[@seikowatchsan]

Hello, Adrian, welcome back! It's great to have you here. I'm really enthusiastic about using my Fuji X-Pro2 with few classic Leica lenses - the combination is simply fantastic! I'm looking forward to witnessing your Watch Channel come to life ;)

[@notenoughtime7274]

Amazing video and masterclass in photography and production Respect the honesty and passion Love to see more of these type of videos out with the elements / beautiful scenery

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Yes my man!!!! Good to see you back 🎉

[@comeonman7423]

Absolutely loved this video, would love to see more about your photography and videography, the equipment you use and the one camera collection

[@camellashes]

Glad to have you back , and for the q and a Recently acquired a Rolex explorer 40mm in the collection after your recommendation

[@billnyfeler]

Welcome back, Adrian! Love your videos and your photog skills.

[@spud9797]

Love these type of videos where your just natural and raw about the subjects no bs 👍

[@masterdad-zf9po]

You have many fans in 🇨🇦. I’m one. Glad you’re back, hope your visit was all you’d hoped for. The Rockies are gorgeous and one never gets tired of them!

[@Timjacks01]

It’s a great day when Adrian posts!

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks Tim 🙌🏻

[@the.time.capsule.podcast]

great refresher of a video Adrian! More like this would be very welcome!

[@FFFFelix]

Nice update dude. Always love your content and perspective. Keep up the good work my man ✌🏽

[@ChrisWalton-ji2eu]

One word - Authentic. Great content as always!

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks a lot Chris 🙌🏻

[@fokkerfilms560]

Yeah. I shudder to think how many 'reviewers' on here are taking the Schillings and not disclosing that they are. Dirty Indeed. I'm gonna get one of those new Baltics and then I'm done.

[@DavidDatura]

The best Q&A video you’ve done so far. Enjoyable and informative, and shot in a gorgeous location 🙂 I’m a photography enthusiast too.

[@GuyVanderAa]

The purity of video and photography vs the harshness of the (luxury) watch world. I totally get it. Beautiful shots man. Respect.

[@KLucero22]

Adrian, as a fellow photography enthusiast I have to say your photography and videography has always been superb. Keep up the great work man

[@bobj8877]

Good to see you again, glad all is well!

[@sobeit712]

Your photography / videography have always been a treat to the senses but this one is just out of this world.

[@defender1006]

It's good to hear from you Adrian, I enjoy your insights into the mid and upper market watch world. Back in May last year I bought a Longines full carbon Hydro Conquest at a very substantial discount and I just love it, yes, it's a bit bigger than the normal 'Hydro Conquests' are, but being all black, it doesn't look like it's that big.

[@vinceliardi1662]

Such an awesome video. Light, friendly, and informative! As a Canadian, we hope you enjoyed Banff. It's magical.

[@leesmith3312]

Really content as usual and on a level everybody can understand. I'm glad to see you enjoyed the beauty of Alberta hope you get back soon trust me the place will always amaze you!

[@brians2733]

Glad to see you’re back, plus that area of Canada is really beautiful rivaling the best places in Norway.

[@bobsacamano4648]

More videos please Adrian, always great to see your production

[@makaheng]

You got my respect, Adrian, all the best on your photography trip !

[@statlerwaldorf7130]

Sweet video, glad to see all is good, keep the faith and you will have your following :)

[@gizamlukeable]

Totally understand the fatigue. Love your honesty and independence.

[@jpadiver]

Great to see and hear from you Adrian, glad you enjoyed Banff and the photography opportunities… if you make your way to the Pacific Northwest we’ve got great photography opportunities here too

[@thomashrubecky1663]

Banff!!! My goodness but that's a beautiful place. My family took a brief one week vacation in Canmore & Banff in March. One of the best times of my life and certainly the best outdoors experiences I've ever had. We did tubing at Norquay and dogsledding. Unforgettable experiences… totally exhilarating and in one of the most exquisite landscapes I've ever visited. Thanks for what you do and congrats for doing it in such a magnificent venue!

[@victorious0723]

Glad to see you again. You are my favorite KZbinr! Take care of your mentals!

[@St._Peter]

One of the Best Bro! Keep up the good work. Thanks again

[@davidb5720]

Great to know there was nothing more behind your absence other than watch blindness and industry issues. Absolute killer shots and footage by the way 👌

[@wolfypics7339]

Not commented before but always watch your uploads. Thought I had clicked on a phography channel when I first started watching. Really good intro Adrian. Loved it, thanks. Maybe you could combine your passion for watches with some photography work and start a completely new niche in the YT saturated market...drone, work, close up camera work, epic locations with watches as the subject? Anyway keep up the good work, always refreshing to see your stuff :)

[@MrFloRolf]

Honestly you (and AET) are my favorite watch KZbin channel right now. I am also boring and will pick up my Explorer on Thursday 😅 really excited to build many memories with it!

[@notyourdaddy8300]

Cool! I’m from Calgary. I’ve lived in the U.K. for 20 years now. Great to see home in your video!

[@DutchWatchBros]

wow what place to be love it. great to see you back!

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Great video. I was in the market for a dive watch. It was between a used Rolex Sub or Longines Ultra-Chron. With it sapphire bezel and high-beat movement - it was no contest. Longines got my money.

[@authorjohnwquinn]

Hi Adrian! Glad to know that you're out enjoying yourself. Love that Lica camera. I wanted to let you know that I just bought my first Rolex - an Explorer ref 114270 from 2006. Love this watch! The prices for this model have really come down and I'm so happy to have it on my wrist most everyday! Cheers to you!

[@stephengarratt8027]

Nice to see you back Adrian

[@DYP1]

Cheers from France! Thanks for sharing your passions, I love your videos.

[@Vartan297]

Great to see you back. Love your stuff. Q2 is just under 50mp. 3 is 60. I only know this cuz I’ve been wanting one for a while. Almost as much as I want a Sub date. lol.

[@peters6454]

Banff is an incredible place! Hope you were able to enjoy the hot springs!

[@WatchClyde]

Glad you're back on this channel...You've inspired me to grow my KZbin channel. I've be watching About Effing Time but it's not the same as the content here.

[@MarkCashion]

Great to see the latest video drop, I really enjoy them. I discovered your channel during the first lockdown when I had to isolate in the spare bedroom for two weeks (remember those times?). Wasn’t a watch geek at any level until then, now a proud owner of a white ceramic seamaster and a black bay pro off the back of that fortnight!!! I am heading to Canada in 2024 for three weeks. Any tips or suggestions?

[@wescobts]

I really appreciate the honesty about the watch industry, thank you.

[@KeepingWatchUK]

Some absolutely quality photos/videos you’re shooting there, Adrian 🔥📷

[@mattstevens1820]

Glad you're back

[@matthewjones4951]

Good to see you back Adrian.

[@watch_girl_life]

I wish you would start a photography channel. I want to learn how to do watch videos. Not just about cameras but gear, production etc. Great to see you back doing Adrian content. Epic photos as well. Canada just has some of the best scenery I have seen. Are you planning to go to Norway for the northern lights at some point?

[@jasonnutter2047]

I love your content Adrian. I would love to have a coffee with you and O’malley someday..haha, bucket list. Thank you for the honest content and beautiful photography. Cheers mate.

[@samdavis2412]

Hey welcome back! Love your content!!!!

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks mate.

[@RobinHood-us7sg]

Good to see you back mate 🤙🏻 The grey market dealers (or ex dealers) on KZbin who claim to be part of the watch community🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheColnago]

Welcome back Adrian. Best man in the biz. We missed you! ☀️

[@jdmtl1041]

Your in Canada buddy!!! Enjoy your vacation man. Glad to see you back where you belong!!! Keep doing videos and please don’t stop enjoy…😎

[@Dialandhands]

I’m missing a nice blue dive watch in my collection and the one I’m buying is the Longines Hydroconquest GMT. It’s absolutely fantastic. Not perfect but fantastic for the price!

[@BHNEOH]

Adding a short part of each of your video on watches with photography or the gear will really differentiate with other channels. Cheers.

[@RMILLSMMA]

Really enjoy your content man. Keep doing you.

[@stephan3500]

Oh Adrian - very cool footage indeed! Plus I love to see the Explorer II in the wild again - But I never came across your rootbeer anymore? That one is killer photographed with stones, soil or water I suppose. Plus: Upgrade to Leica Q3? Have an eye on that....

[@RinMagoo22]

Welcome back man we miss your content!

[@sebastiano88]

Great to hear from you again! Still waiting for the Mark XX video review ;-) Or just an honest opinion. Looking for one. Cheers.

[@hazwhite311]

Adrian, you are soooo good at what you do, keep up the amazing content, you are a natural presenter! Class act mate 🤘🏼 o you are quite funny too 😂

[@masterwatch]

Ooh.... nice video, this is great Adrian.

[@play4us23]

Adrian great to aee back mate. Pure class as ways. Currious, which is the Longines Chrono you mentioned?

[@AM-hk3uw]

Keep up the great work AB. I feel a bit the same sometimes, Rolex this, AD's that, Swatch ??? etc etc. Let's just enjoy the beauty of the watch and keep it simple. Sometimes, I think should I wear this watch (its worth a lot of $$ now), what will people think about this or that, am I safe wearing it..... And then I just try to remember how I felt the moment I brought the watch and loved it wearing it. The beauty is in the simple things. And in todays world let's just be kind to each other.

[@1114gabby]

Thanks for showing your cameras. Very cool. I'm still learning also. I would love to see how you set up your studio camera. Also curious about your editing tools.

[@jtsnowman66]

Welcome to Canada! Big fan of this and AET located near Vancouver. Hope you have a great time. Would love to BS over a couple of pints if you’re ever in the area. Cheers 🤝

[@gavinwhite9743]

Awesome to see you back, and I get the jaded thing!

[@user-tv4en5sr2c]

Adrian, with the holidays coming up I would love a restock of the bark & jack mug. I love that style of mug and the company so please, hook us up!

[@geoffbyrne9886]

Totally agree with the Longines questions I've got the legend diver to me its a watch that stands out & will go with any strap you put on it. If you get a chance to review it would be good to hear your point of view.

[@philippebertrand3820]

Great photos, didn't know you had this talent!

[@wayneonthedrums]

Watches, photography and guitars. I would absolutely follow that!

[@pauldevey8628]

OMGosh! Your pics are beautiful!

[@TheFlyingDuster]

Superb pictures as always! I would love to see your channel being a bit more about photography ! Your old videos about taking pictures in simple tips and no bullshit, about coffee, were really great; less "corporate" and more in the spirit of "talking about cool stuff around a coffee", which was very enjoyable from across a screen. (And i want to see more of that badass IWC!)

[@gioponti6359]

Agree on many points especially on the bit with lens size & weight.

[@matt2m]

I love love my Longines spirit titanium it’s a tank. I’ve dropped it on accident of course because it’s my only watch that’s not on a bracelet or deployant strap. But it offers so much value grade 2 titanium with just an amazing lume on an understated hybrid nato strap. It really is a true tool watch for me I wear it without any worry at all.

[@MrLlewtanner]

love the vids man, thanks

[@BobcatSig]

I hear you about wach industry, or more specifically, its orbit. I'm late to the game, picking it up just before the pandemic hit. It's tough to be all-in with commenters, the hype, the detractors - and to your point - the fidelity of the brands themselves. Now, I wonder of what's really Swiss Made in my collection. Great content!

[@theolow7929]

Love to have you back

[@DannyGartside]

good to see you back Adrian, keep it up...a photography channel would be great but as you say, very time consuming...just roll some into your other videos as a bit of B roll

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Nice to see you back! Get a longines, well worth the look 👌

[@bradcrafton4929]

Great to hear from you Adrian

[@disgruntledoflondon]

I know what you mean by becoming jaded about the watch industry. Once I unsubscribed from the grey market channels and went back to the enthusiasts channels (like your own) I felt much better. Lovely camera work👍