Rolex Rant and A New Watch Collector’s Journey | Between the Lugs Ep. 04

Today we discuss my Rolex rant and dive into the world of watch collecting with a new enthusiast. From sharing a passionate Rolex talk to exploring the exciting journey of a beginner watch collector, this episode is filled with insights, stories, and discoveries. Watch as we discuss the highs and lows of the watch collecting world, share tips and tricks for new collectors, and uncover the beauty and craftsmanship that lies "Between the Lugs." Don't miss out on this captivating episode that will leave you inspired and eager to start your own watch collection journey!
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[@thebyronharmon]

As someone whose profession has been high end production I commend you on the quality of your episode. The intro was super polished, the camera cuts were crisp, audio was very good and the lighting set the perfect mood for the episode. For this to be your 4th episode, you should be proud. I'm glad I caught you early because I can't wait to see where you will be later on.

[@TheWatchBros]

Thank you for those words of encouragement… it’s means a lot 👊 - Jason

[@joshuahornsby1194]

Stumbled upon these videos last night not realizing this was a new channel. Great content already with great conversations. I’m also a local of Pensacola! 🤙🏻

[@TheWatchBros]

Sweet! We should connect sometime. Hit us up on IG! - Jason

[@lilweslo]

The reason I bought my explorer is because it’s simply the best in the category of one and done type watches after owning so many other brands and is in that “if you know you know” with not being as flashy as the rest of Rolex. However I am an enthusiast that can run circles in knowledge of ALL watch brands and their history’s I might be in the minority of the typical Rolex buyer. Good show keep them coming!

[@TheWatchBros]

Appreciate you finding our channel! Yes, we’re out there. Hoping more and more as time goes on too 👊 - Jason

[@RightRudder97]

Awesome vid. Really like the perspective you guys bring and the style of the channel. The end had me dying 😂 Subbed. Best wishes…hoping this blows up

[@TheWatchBros]

Haha... yeah, we had a hard time holding it together at the end there 😂. Glad you found us and very thankful for the sub 👊

[@jeffbarrypoetry]

Really enjoying your content. Glad I found this channel so early. The conversation is really down to earth. You’re the types of collectors I’d love to talk watches and have a beer with. Keep up the great work!

[@TheWatchBros]

Thank you sir 🙏… I’ll take you up on that convo and beer if you’re ever down in the panhandle of Florida. Thanks for the support! 👊 - Jason

[@shafserious2805]

I got a feeling this channel is going to blow up

[@TheWatchBros]

With your and others support… we hope! 🙌 - Jason

[@diemes5463]

Clean audio & video, interesting conversation. Kudos, you deserve more subs.

[@TheWatchBros]

Thanks for saying that. Thanks for supporting 🙌 - Jason

[@Watch4Me]

The ending. What it is like drinking with a 24yr old. 😂 I enjoyed the juxtaposition of the two bros.

[@TheWatchBros]

Haha… yeah it was hard keeping it together at the end there 😂 We’re really glad you liked it and we’re happy you’ve found the channel. Welcome to our little community that we’re building 🙌 - Jason

[@brentwilson8491]

Solid video, this is going to be a great channel! Keep up the good work!

[@TheWatchBros]

Brooo! Appreciate the support 🙌 - Jason

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Keep up the great work guys ❤

[@TheWatchBros]

Thank you! We’re trying 🙌 - Jason

[@mrkinguzo]

Your vibes are on point! The conversations yall have seem like you’ve been in the watch content game for a while! Video quality is top notch too. The Rolex video brought me in and I’m Binging your catalog of videos now. Great stuff Godspeed

[@TheWatchBros]

Awesome… you da man! Thanks you for such a strong endorsement 🙏 - Jason

[@mrkinguzo]

@@TheWatchBros Absolutely!! Last request: Let us know where you got that textured black t-shirt as well. It looks sick! I've been on the hunt 😎😎

[@TheWatchBros]

@@mrkinguzoThanks bro… it’s made by Murano. It’s super comfortable too btw 🤌

[@gopalshukla6883]

I really enjoy your content, and your insights have validated some of my thoughts on Rolex. I’m looking to buy my first expensive watch and am torn between the Tudor Black Bay 58 and the Baume & Mercier Riviera with the Baumatic movement. As a professional, which would you recommend? Also, do you have any other suggestions? Thanks!

[@TheWatchBros]

What budget are you trying to stay within?

[@gopalshukla6883]

@@TheWatchBros thanks for replying. Anything around 5-6k AUD

[@WatchesHW]

Felix was an excellent co host considering relatively new to watches. Great content. More please.

[@TheWatchBros]

We appreciate it and hope you continue checking out our content yet to come! - Jason

[@IamnotJokic]

I agree. Two seemingly unlikely individuals cross paths and what we get is high clean production.

[@rckarrh]

I applaud this video, and both of your Rolex rants. For 2 years I tried my best to get a Rolex Explorer 40mm from multiple ADs located in the Augusta, GA. market. The ADs proclaimed to have me added to their fictitious list. So I stopped waiting, and visited the Grand Seiko boutique in Charleston. Thank you Windsor jewelers in Augusta, you forced me into to better watch.

[@TheWatchBros]

Congrats on that piece... that is a fantastic watch! Thanks for watching and we appreciate your support! - Jason

[@AldoFelt]

keep them coming. Great work!

[@TheWatchBros]

@@AldoFelt thank you 🙏 - Jason

[@RoderickTom-ge1vc]

I own Rolexes too but i liked walking into AD’s before the pandemic. They would treat customers with respect and welcome everyone. Now the AD’s play games and think they are too good for the regular customers😩

[@TheWatchBros]

Agree. Pre pandemic it was an entirely different ball game. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 👊 - Jason

[@lindvi0r]

That comment about his wife wanting to kill him because he keeps talking about watches is too relatable LMAO. My gf likes watches and she's tired of me talking about it 😬

[@TheWatchBros]

Haha… it happens to all of us if we collect long enough 😂 We’re glad you’re enjoying the content 👊 - Jason

[@BPFnSC]

I’m new to appreciating watches. Most people I know wear an Apple Watch. So I like not being a slave to technology and wearing a mechanical watch is my way of sticking it to the man. 😂

[@TheWatchBros]

Haha... well stick it to 'em then and keep collecting 😜. Welcom to the family! - Jason

[@Cruth8987]

Great intro

[@TheWatchBros]

Thanks bro! - Jason

[@jeffnewbill5599]

A KZbin channel, ok. Nice work so far.

[@TheWatchBros]

Appreciate it Jeff! I would love to talk watches and talk through some of your collection sometime. Hit us up on IG if that sounds like something you'd be in to. - Jason

[@JoeyJiggles]

What does Jason do for a living? I know he said entrepreneur but what exactly? Just curious.

[@TheWatchBros]

Hey Joey, I own a construction employee leasing company, a large cleaning company, some real estate, and now KZbin 🤦‍♂️ 😂. Thanks for checking us out! - Jason

[@JoeyJiggles]

@@TheWatchBros nice man! Congrats on your success!

[@TheWatchBros]

Appreciate that. Lots of hard work and sacrifice 👊 - Jason

[@akh2149]

Felix seems to be interested in both art and watches - an IFL piece would be great for him.

[@TheWatchBros]

Agree 💯! - Jason

[@ryanmurphy7422]

Hating on Rolex is extremely cliche and redundant. As a new channel with promise, I really hope that doesn't become your identity. It will get your short term clicks, but is not sustainable. Rolex is what it is. They make great watches, and if you can get one at retail it's a no brainer in terms of quality and heritage (assuming you like the watch of course). The AD experience can stink if you have a bad AD, but thats a topic that has been overdone as well. Much more interesting topics to tall about in the watch world than bashing Rolex. This video was a good start but still crept back multiple times into Rolex territory.

[@TheWatchBros]

I don’t disagree. But unfortunately it’s the elephant in the room so it’s bound to come up. To add to your point, we have a ton of content planned that’s not Rolex. Thanks for giving us a shot! - Jason

[@ALL-il1sw]

It's not hate if it's true

[@neil12011]

Came for the watch content, stayed for the ho’ video. The sub-marine’r dead ☠️😂

[@TheWatchBros]

My man had 2 sips of beer and forgot how to speak 😂

[@ConstantineDenison]

I havea Certina diver 38mm.

[@TheWatchBros]

Nice bro… happy collecting! - Jason

[@LouStewel-rd7po]

Audio could use some improvement. Look into individual microphones.

[@TheWatchBros]

Well take a look at it - Jason

[@SuperWhofan1]

Nice video and channel

[@TheWatchBros]

Thank you! - Jason

[@josepauloneuparthvieirafer4449]

Very Good

[@TheWatchBros]

Thank you so much 👊 - Jason

[@MikeBisney]

I have all Rolex and he speaks the truth…I like Rolex because the money is safe. Depending on what you buy…my pieces (most giving to me from my father) are 1997-2009. Your Rolex sucks! 😂😂😂. I’m a very blessed human being!

[@TheWatchBros]

Those are some great pieces! I’m really into vintage and neo vintage Rolex. Thanks for watching 👊 - Jason

[@RoderickTom-ge1vc]

Interrogation is for the Police, Not Rolex!

[@TheWatchBros]

Haha… good point! - Jason

[@relojeroschat]

Will suscribe the channel once you start producing positive content. You have potential but just hating on brands is the lazy way.

[@TheWatchBros]

Hope you stick around. I wouldn’t call it hating on a brand since I discuss that I own Rolex watches. But we have content in the pipeline that’s more diverse in look and tone. Thanks for checking us out 👊 - Jason

[@jfar3340]

I love rolex so much it's not even funny.

[@TheWatchBros]

So does Mike. I love some of their pieces for sure. Thanks for checking us out and hope you stick around for more. - Jason

[@jfar3340]

@@TheWatchBros you bet. I think they are a lot superior to seiko, grand seiko, iwc, even jlc.

[@TheWatchBros]

Ah, I might cross check you in JLC. But I agree and personally think it’s a better watch than Seiko… and for the most part, they’re in the same sandbox with GS and IWC. But it also depends on what criteria you’re looking at too. Price point, design language, complication, robustness, service intervals, etc. Pending on how you slice that up, Rolex can come out on top. Could go the other way for some of the others too tho.

[@jfar3340]

@@TheWatchBros My main criteria are hype, desirability, unobtainium factor and to a lesser extent how iconic the model is. These things make these watches beautiful to my eyes. I hesitated with JLC too, but I really don't like reverso and while the master ultra thin are cool, they are very boring; I'd rather get a nice vintage calatrava or vacheron traditionnelle.

[@TheWatchBros]

Oh me too! Those vintage PP and Vacheron’s are gorgeous! Enjoy the conversation and hope we see you around the comments on future content 🙌 - Jason

[@serkanulker5949]

I like your videos but they are lacking watch picture/video especially the ones you did with your brother in law Mike I guess where you talk different watches but we rarely see what you really talk about. Would be great if you can provide that within the video more often

[@TheWatchBros]

@@serkanulker5949 will start adding that into the new videos we record. Thanks for following us… it’s much appreciated - Jason

[@drchang]

Very interesting to see a rich man hiring a youngster to do all the videos. It brings a level of professionalism to the video. But there’s something off. Can’t place it. Perhaps the over bragging or flexing on how I could have afforded this or that, but I chose this instead. Lol. No doubt I am jealous and envious of this man’s money. But it’s something I am less likely to respond to as a watcher. Perhaps all rich people talk this way. But I suspect this guy is just the way he is. A bros. Haha.

[@TheWatchBros]

Thanks for the comment. I assume you're okay being judged back by someone that doesn't know you. You probably think the person judging you is a smart and intelligent person by forming an opinion that is completely inaccurate. I can tell you'd be super receptive to it. Thanks for keeping the algorithm alive! 😉 - Jason

[@drchang]

@@TheWatchBros hello!! Thank you! Always good to see replies. Another “scathing” comment, just to let you know how you can improve. Stop doing these three angle shots of you and your bros. Nobody cares about your close up or away shots. All the successful KZbinrs focus more on contents, rather than these cut aways and actions of your closed up and away shots. Just stick to one angle and focus on your content. And spend more money and focus on sound recording. Believe it or not, a good voice recording is really helpful. It brings a level of genuineness that you can’t fake it. Nobody cares about your looks on KZbin, but a great recording is an awesome addition to your efforts. So speak clearly into your microphone. And make an eye contact into the invisible void. Note people who are excellent KZbinrs invest a big microbe and speak clearly into it. It gives that extra ASMR. And believe it or not, I was so impressed one day by a good male voice and felt so warmed by it, as a straight male. And you have a good voice. Just brag less. lol. Humility is like an extra bit of horsepower on your Porsche. Don’t need it, but so nice to have! Later bros.

[@TheWatchBros]

Hey man, I've worked on multiple production sets, with several content creators, influencers, and celebs. I know the industry standard for both film + content creators. I have edited and shot for these "successful" KZbinrs and companies and I am now spending that experience into my own endeavors. We have a really good audio setup for the start of where we are at. I appreciate the overall "unique" criticism, as we are still figuring our what works here, but I assure you I am confident in my abilities to keep pushing our video + audio quality up! Best of luck to you. - Felix

[@drchang]

@@TheWatchBros Hi Felix and Jason, can you possibly work on getting a close up shot of your watches or models when you are referencing it?! if your audience is "general watch bros/audience," why not just put a giant pix of the watch you're talking about? like everyone else? it helps. cuz not everyone knows what the hell you're talking about sometimes... even for seasoned watch bros. thanks for replies. despite what you think, the harshest critics are often your most loyal supporters of your channel. so stay true and focus on what you can improve. learn to love your haters!!! otherwise how are you going to improve?! a thousand loves and likes won't get you to the next level... but honest, positive constructive criticism will make you even more lovable. later bros....

[@drchang]

@@TheWatchBros one more idea about content: talk about what watches you would give to your sweat heart. Jason mentioned that he has a wife. what watches would he give to his wife, or vice versa. female watches are never discussed on watch communities. but there are at least a few attractive female watch youtubers soaking up the male audience. i suspect they're popular because they are just young and beautiful.... and these women NEVER talk about what women want... so sad!!! that is a huge missed opportunities. invite women of your life to discuss about what they love and want. let it be known that women in your life is just as important. invite your moms and girlfriends or mistresses!!! LOL.

[@TheSkatereel]

Total BS. Makes video to Talk smack of Rolex and Rolex owners, and is sitting here with a Rolex and his favorite piece is a gold Royal oak😂. Let’s be hones, you make that video for it to go viral!

[@TheWatchBros]

Angry man… take the 🍆 out of your ear. I’m not talking smack about Rolex owners. Someone seems alittle slow - Jason

[@TheSkatereel]

@@TheWatchBros classy response!

[@TheWatchBros]

@@TheSkatereel thank you sir 😊

[@arieldualin8491]

😂 I already stop watching when you said your wearing a homage seiko watch to fifty fathoms 🤣

[@TheWatchBros]

😂 I already stop reading the comment when I saw it was you 🤣

[@arieldualin8491]

@@TheWatchBros Yes, you should stop. Real watch enthusiast don't wear a "homage" seiko. It's like people trying to be someone else they are not. If you want a fifty fathoms buy a fifty fathoms. If you want a seiko, just buy a seiko.

[@TheWatchBros]

You’re not a real enthusiast… you’re a troll. Thanks for trying tho - Jason

[@arieldualin8491]

@@TheWatchBros Yes, that is what most YT channel says if they don't want the comments and they have nothing to response 🤣

[@TheWatchBros]

We welcome the comments... wrong again. Batting 0 for 3 🤣