Talking Watches With Jonathan Ward

Jonathan Ward's Icon 4x4's are built from the ground up, keeping the vintage styling that we all love so much in the early Ford Broncos and Toyota FJ's, but now they are carbon coated, and feature absolutely cutting-edge technology. Icon makes just a handful of trucks per year - now with a waiting list over around three years for a new order - and they have become something of a calling card for those in the know. In off-roading circles, Jonathan Ward is a hero, but what many may not know is that many of the designs and materials you see in these incredible six-figure trucks actually come from Jonathan's watch obsession. This is your official HODINKEE Talking Watches with Icon 4x4's Jonathan Ward. For more, go to: www.hodinkee.com/blog/talking-watches-with-jonathan-ward

[@MatthewScheuerman]

Finally...A collector who offers something a little different than the average Patek or Rolex collector. Awesome episode.

[@ams914]

You can't do enough of these, Ben. I'm sure it's hard with scheduling, but the wait between Talking Watches episodes kills me.

[@toddcarruthers2609]

I bought a 1985 FJ60 from TLC in 1997. Loved it but ended up giving it to my cousin years later when he needed a vehicle. Wish I still had it (or could afford an Icon). Love Jonathan's taste in vehicles and watches. Classic.

[@gilmayer1]

I saw this Talking Watches 8 years ago, and It just hit me today, that it's the same Jonathan Ward, the actor, that I grew upon. I love the fact that he is an entrepreneur and has an amazing collection and impeccable taste ⌚️🤝🙏

[@mjk2613]

This guy is the coolest! Best episode so far.

[@mardanemm]

An eclectic collection, very refreshing. Love the talking watches episodes!

[@jazdecbezhlavy]

Everything in this is just cool: the cars, his business idea&dedication, his passion for vintage, his approach to collecting&sense of humor, his Columbo-wife, those leather chairs, ... and that watch collection! Thanks Ben!

[@ahpadt]

Interesting to see a guy who doesn't just have 50 Patek's and Rolex's.

[@wiseonwords]

+ahpadt -- refreshing to see a guy who has his own distinctive taste instead of just having tons of Pateks and Rolexes!

[@tendrams]

100%

[@harvardford8752]

REFRESHING some watches i have never even heard of im loving this collection so much

[@algorithm007ify]

Im sick of patek and Rolex.

[@kosmar]

true

[@KennethLeung38]

Love how he is ebaying old car parts for watch money lol life of an entrepreneur with hobbies and a watchful wife

[@michaelhoward4520]

Great collection of a true watch lover. I've noticed a trend: Less Rolexes = More passion and enthusiasm as a true watch lover.

[@Patrick-lg8qd]

Can't say I like every watch in this guy's collection but I love his approach to collecting and his appreciation for design.

[@PavesGarage]

I've been following Jonathan Ward for a few years now. When I saw the title of this video I straight away knew he'd have a B&R 01 in his collection

[@Agentxphile]

This is my fav guy you have interviewed. Nice collection, even better humble and down to earth personality it seems. And he worked damn hard too. Watch collecting is a passion. I see people with amazing collections, with 5 breguets, and don't even know the coin edge on the breguet is their signature style. Overall all the folks you interview seems to be true lovers of watches.

[@rodrodriguez3334]

Jonathan is a very relatable and likable guy. The story behind the collection is well justified wherein he is often attracted to the design elements rather than the popularity or price tag of a timepiece. Of course the best part is his tip on saving up for a watch purchase that won't anger the wife. Who can't relate to that? ;)

[@AtilioEscobar]

I wish i could see every one of his watches, because this is the exact taste I have. We need to have a part 2 with Jonathan.

[@natalie4571]

Finally a collector that isn't a bunch of Rolex's, AP's, and Patek's I get tired of this channel only having 3 types of watches really 😂

[@williamscott6947]

I’d have a beer with him. Obviously creative and humble. I love it when guests ask the host questions.

[@ichris2011]

Whenever I see there's a new talking watches my day is made

[@mchockney3664]

Now that's what I call a collection! Doesn't matter if you are into Casios or Grand Complication Pateks. Just go where your passion leads you.

[@fuckinmetal1982]

cool to see a guy that collects some watches other then pateks and rolexes

[@bigwrnrg]

Wow. A guy that actually has a collection of watches that he searched and appreciated the story of each one, instead of 20 incarnations of the same thing. These are the types of collections I love. I love a Rolex and a Patek, but after you show me one Sub in your collection, I really don't need to see the other 10 you have. This is my favorite episode so far. I tend to have some off the beaten path watches in my collection also. Love this.

[@Lombardybanker]

Refreshing to see a great melange of watches.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Great episode and love that he's into design more than the technical aspects.

[@TheCronan]

Combining 2 of my favourite interests in one vid. :D

[@vertugallery7099]

A real watch collector, not just a watch buyer ('because I can')

[@beaujpatt]

Im pretty new to the world of watches but im absolutely hooked! This video had so many unique watches from brands i have never heard of! Thankyou Ben and everyone at Hodinkee, i now have a full night of research ahead! Love your work

[@ArnaudShanghai]

Not a big fan of his collection, but it's amazing to finally see somebody who set himself free from any kind of trend and only focus his collection based on emotions.

[@SP-pn7xx]

I love, LOVE that El Primero. Zenith or Movado, the TV Big Blue is a must for me...

[@SlopedOtter]

What a bunch! As much of a Rolex lover I am it sure is refreshing to see something different. Jonathan seems like the coolest guy. Great video Ben!

[@officialpartychannel]

Really cool varied collection!

[@johnholtz1205]

Best episode period.

[@polenit6390]

Have a drink with this man cars watches just great 🇬🇧

[@555Gear]

What an Icon. heh

[@chrisbroadhurst996]

Best Talking Watches by far

[@ajacks8007]

What an awesome collection! Really enjoyed this!

[@lazarcoco7767]

Love the watch box :D

[@Russxiang]

Yesssssssss love this series

[@WordMadeFlesh777]

Very cool episode.

[@AndrewSmall963]

Sublime and eclectic collection, so many design ideas the video could have been twice as long and still too short. I would love to see, and hear, some of them running.

[@djvartan]

Good for a change of pace on here. Not my taste but good video as always.

[@kick2down]

Really interesting collection

[@eugeniozanda7230]

Nice collection..

[@josiahgold]

Dude is a fucking gangster. Gives Ben a bit of gangster street cred. Its a great show. Bronze will be sweet too. That patina is the life of the watch. I love hodinkee!!!

[@rainbowtod]

Now that is an interesting episode.

[@chazarcola7639]

So this is what happened to the former child actor who played Douglas Pembroke in CHARLES IN CHARGE. Most impressive.

[@13xBlackSun]

I believe you're mixing brass and bronze. Cool episode.

[@YouTuberLaw]

Such unique taste

[@davidd780]

this man is not easy

[@englishsteel-nz6im]

The collection just needs: Omega Speedmaster MOTM, JLC Reverso & Rolex Explorer 2.

[@nicholasterry5728]

+englishsteel2347 Archie is that you?

[@algorithm007ify]

lol

[@keithhodgson6759]

Excellent!

[@BBnose]

At 5:36, it looks like the rolex first chrono 2021

[@MrAshar101]

could someone please name the watch at 4:02 please

[@AventusEntertainment]

I have some of the same watches! Great taste!!!

[@agrious3967]

This is the Talking watches I miss. People with interesting stories, jobs and collections, all of which represent who they are. Seems like they just have celebs on these days with 5 Daytonas.

[@liamfoy3491]

I dig it.

[@hrlloyd28]

that iwc is beautiful

[@joemarietta5880]

Anybody know anything about the blue cabinet in the background? Who makes it or what it is? I see the red & white triangle/star logo in the top center but I don't recognize it.

[@BBnose]

i like the Dubey at 4:03

[@johnnyboy13131]

"I can't afford my taste in watches..." same here man!

[@honorificlondon1759]

Amazing !

[@piertechinc]

Did you mean bronze and not brass??

[@Deusmecumest]

By the way the unknown watch is a heuer crono. very nice.

[@mepicaeltrasero]

What watch is ben wearing?

[@JCW80]

Looks like he's wearing his old UG split seconds 22560. Huge watch for the period, believe it's about 45mm and built mid 1940's

[@putusetya101]

Cool story cool Man cool watches.

[@assyakilmaachi9197]

Merci

[@Janet_Airlines802]

Anyone own the Christopher Ward C3 Morgan with dual mainspring? Thoughts?

[@taeyounglee3380]

This needs to be like a bi-weekly thing or something.

[@drawincode1800]

Tae Young Lee fuck off your getting it free

[@drawincode1800]

Get bent loser

[@egibson2266]

get a load of this guy ^. What a dumbass

[@drawincode1800]

E Gibson do tha funkey gibbon ya bender

[@dustyowl99]

lol go home loser

[@samimohammedm]

what's the watch @ 8:45 ?

[@drizztdourden5291]

This is the blue collar collector.

[@leejcjc]

I like UTS and he has one!! :P

[@johnholtz1205]

Dude I need an Icon vehicle

[@beaujpatt]

Can someone please tell me what brand the watch at 4:01 is? :)

[@MrWheelchairPreacher]

+Beau P It's a Dubey & Schaldenbrand

[@jjlwis]

Good Stuff Jonny! ***** I'd love to talk watches with you too, one day! my collection is like your's random... but "Neat"

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Are you really talking about brass or do you mean bronze, and either way wouldn't you just use a brush on them to keep it up?

[@aparetix]

JW please send your whole collection to Paul Pluta for a watch review!! #POPCORNTIME

[@eugeniozanda7230]

Nice original collection! not the usual boring cluster of Rolex, Patek end AP...

[@harveylangston-jones1718]

Nice collection....refreshing to see no Rolex!

[@calbrapmoore]

still waiting for talking watches with eric clapton

[@smashexentertainment676]

I'll just add up to how this is not another bunch of boring AP, PP and Rolex. Dude got some range.

[@yermanoh]

no rolex wtf......................................................well done

[@joeyalfaro2323]

I only have one watch wish would saved all my old watches for parts. eBay sells everything you need to put watch together. Start with micrometer everything is mm. Everything is tiny I polish tear down my watch it's fake bluesy.

[@chandravarun]

Can someone give the host some red bull ..

[@maxmeier532]

Did Ward say he's making thousands of dollars off of car parts from his customers' cars without them benefitting of it so he can buy watches?

[@bobcortez4427]

No, he gives the option of his customers to take old parts back and if they don't, he sells the parts.

[@tayvaun09]

sensitive guy with sensitive watch taste

[@all_is_1485]

Tedious

[@henrythomson3427]

The host is so dead! Get some enthusiasm man!

[@donaldclements6358]

My thoughts exactly, he's depressingly bad.

[@bcshadd]

The best episode. Ward has a personality and it shows in his collection.

[@bzdtemp]

Fun collection. Wonder what the IRS thinks of the way he funds his collection.

[@njden]

Anybody knows the ref of that absolutely amazing IWC?

[@liammurray3746]

"Well at least financially, I'm cooked"

[@abdaallahminshawi5142]

you should make a more in-depth review of this collection.

[@One-Legged-Wayne]

By far my favorite. This dude is a stud, a legit collection 👍

[@jimzartman]

I love how random and vintage this collection is. It's the fun side of this hobby and I dig it.

[@brettmorton6123]

saw this guy on joe rogan

[@michaelpayne5210]

This guy is a total badass. Easily, one of my favorite Talking Watches guests & collections. As a Land Cruiser owner, enthusiast, & community member/participant myself, I'm not surprised in the slightest by his cool ass original collection. Love the way he incorporates so much humility, respect, knowledge, purpose and enthusiasm into his hobbies/work.

[@adibee88]

I REALLY dig his Eccentric Taste and OBVIOUS Passion for each different Time Piece's characteristics! By Far, THIS is my FAVORITE Episode! Not ONE "Typical Staple" in The Collection; REFRESHING! 😏🤙🏽

[@jwvandegronden]

He builds awesome cars, and his preference in style for his cars and attention to detail is reflected in his collection! He is both a geek and a real dude Lebowski style. So that makes him... a gude, i guess?! Proud to be one two, be it less well off, and less well marinated. Also slightly younger, time enough to up my vintage game ;-) If I would have to choose between a ridiculously expensive watch or one of his cars, his cars win, hands down.

[@Joe-hl4xi]

Cool guy

[@mrk131324]

I only watch the first minute of these videos, when I see more then one Rolex or Patek I'm out! This one I watched twice. Finally a video where there is something new to learn. Please more real collections like this!

[@arnoldbarbasan19]

Do you have any review on rado diastar watches? Specifically the 200m diver watch that has tachymeter like a captain hook look.