Talking Watches With Mitchell Schwartz

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When you're an offensive tackle, kneeling at the line of scrimmage, staring the defense in the eyes, you have one thing on your mind: Protect the quarterback. For nine seasons in the NFL, that is exactly what Mitchell Schwartz did; first with the Cleveland Browns and then with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he received All-Pro honors and - no big deal - won a Super Bowl.
During his journey through the NFL, he picked up a few things along the way. He published a book, became something of a celebrity amateur chef, and built an impressive collection of watches. His watch story goes all the way back to his childhood in Los Angeles, where he remembers wearing the classic Mickey Mouse watch.
His current collection is vast - running the gamut from digital G-Shock to the holy trinity in Vacheron Constantin, with a variety of amazing pieces in between. Each watch has a story behind it, including an extra special watch given to him by a certain well-known teammate.
It's been a while since our last edition of this series, and we couldn't be more excited to have it back. This is your Talking Watches with Mitchell Schwartz.

[@lucioledizerot196]

"I have an Omega, you're not gonna believe this but it's a limited edition"

[@Thesupermanning]

Now this guy is a real watch enthusiast! Humble and authentic. Great mix of pieces.

[@TheRausing1]

Was not expecting such a collection. This guy really, really knows what he’s doing.

[@BenTramer]

Mitchell seemed like a cool guy...pretty laid back and not snobby about his success...good for him and best of luck to him

[@taehokang2551]

Never did a Rolex look so underwhelming in a collection. Love it 👍🏻

[@christhorne7565]

You know you’re in deep when you’re buying zeitwerk striking times...

[@Maazin5]

The editing in this is really good. It doesn't go unnoticed 👍🏾

[@DefendTheStar]

I love how eclectic Mitch's tastes are. Buying it because he likes the look of it and not bc it conforms to some idea of wealth or success. I enjoyed this snapshot into his collection very much.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Finally Talking Watches is back! 🍻🍻

[@davidb9531]

Great to see a Hodinkee video not self publicising someone's promotion "I bought this Rolex when I got my promotion, you people work hard and you can have one too". This guy clearly has no need to flex, he's just a boss

[@dougjamieson2001]

So cool to see a big man interested in watches, it often feels like the watch world forgets about big wrists

[@martinblanklikeswatches]

Unbelievable collection! This guy seems like a thoughtful and purposeful collector with great taste.

[@mitTL149]

Need a Talking Watches with the Grand Tour

[@Deatpool500]

Honestly I was not expecting to see JLC and the F.P Journe truely caught me off guard. Glad to see such a great collection from a world class athlete that isn't just RMs or Rolexes

[@watches.]

Few will comprehend just how eloquently well-rounded his collection really is. Such a fantastic episode. So gratifying in videography as well. Sports fan or not, that ring is just plain decadent.

[@kevinmiller7184]

Mitch, and his collection, will be missed here in KC. Great clip.

[@thevalet2011]

Very nice that they were able to do a Talking Watches episode during the COVID era.

[@TheRausing1]

His little chuckle talking about the Lange movement.. that’s how it makes you feel, it’s just so insane you can’t help but laugh

[@tods.9947]

Hey Mitch, thanks for the genuine interview and your amazing collection. It’s cool to get to know you a little more from this. I pray that you get back into playing health soon.

[@ViolinistWilliam]

Thank goodness this series is back. Please cut the other stuff and get back to this. Great work.