Talking Watches With Phil Toledano

You don't meet people like Phil Toledano often. In fact, I can't say I've ever met someone quite like Phil Toledano, ever. By name, you might think he's a working-class guy from Jersey. He's not. Born in London to a French-Moroccan mother and American father - an artist himself - Toledano is a conceptual artist of some note. His razor sharp wit and jovial sentiment - that type that produces one-liners by the minute - has made Toledano something of a cult hero in the art world. He'll say things like, "I’m English, so I’m not frightened by death, or the shame of a large urine spot on my trousers," one minute - ever the light spot in any conversation - while simultaneously creating haunting, and truly personal work that reveals a much deeper look at the world around him. He's also a watch, and car, collector. This is your official Talking Watches with Phil Toledano. For the full story, go here: www.hodinkee.com/articles/Talk...

[@lilbape]

one of the best episodes yet... so realistic

[@blondeostrich213]

I’d love for a second Talking watches with Phil his knowledge and collection have greatly expanded since this interview and he is such a fascinatingly lovely person.

[@ryanburbridge]

Very refreshing! Nice to see a collection that is motivated by personal tastes not dollar signs. I enjoy the wide range of collectors you guys cover. Keep up the great work.

[@hdaviator9181]

I like that this guy doesn't have a billion dollars worth of watches. Makes it much more interesting to me anyway. A much more realistic collection.

[@MarcS4R]

maybe not in watches , but in cars for sure :)

[@skipper_mtb6644]

MarcS4R yeah, he has an 037 ffs! (yes I am jealous)

[@mannycalavera2335]

Sometimes it almost seems like when people get the money to choose anything they can..... they all go for the same thing. That is, the thing that is regarded as most prestigious. One thing I notice on talking watches is that for those people who bought watches before they got money, the collection often becomes less interesting over time. I believe there is one episode where a dude describes how he as a kid struggled to get the funds to buy a IWC MXV because he loved it, and how he used to rock a Cartier Pasha.... and then when he becomes part of the "community" buys a Speedy and a bunch of Rolexes (Submariner, date-just the usual). Sure you might impress some people with the Rolex, but it is better to stick with your own style and not cave under the pressure of having to get specific watches to be a "real collector" or impress your peers.

[@olliemc88]

That was a great episode, I love phil's awe of the world and the items he seeks out. Very well played and nice collection. No snobbery!

[@VoltMX57]

M1 in the background and an IKEA table in the foreground - What a contrast :D

[@elieMono]

My all time favourite episode is the one you did with J.J. Redwick. This one comes a very very close second. Really cool vibe in this interview.

[@MegaVRossi46]

This day just turned into a great one

[@enriquelorenzana7870]

Agree 😌

[@todorelojconfernando]

Just another great interview with Mr. Ben C. I can't tell you how much criticism i get from my wife and kids when there bindge watching Netflix and I'm watching repeat episodes of talking watches. keep e"m coming.

[@dnguyen536]

I just respect everything this guys collected simply because this chap right here is just class. He got his own way of thinking and perceptual about the world. Respect!

[@shubbledc]

nice to see something different AP, Patek, Rolex, Hublot ugghh arent we sick of em. i mean its nice to have those ( not hublot) but its sickening seeing them over and over again this is a very nice collection with rich story behind which is really interesting than a bunch of 40k$ watch

[@Lupee911]

Out of all the talking watches episodes would have to say this collection is amazing

[@JacK-yr8ri]

seems like a nice guy, nice speedmaster and awesome motors

[@Vonstroke]

Some great watches and dito cars. Nice work!

[@JellyForSale]

Ahh cars and watches, wonderful episode as always!

[@eddy_5954]

Merging two wonderful passions,, cars and watches, the perfect combo

[@davidbarclay3651]

The last line is brilliant! I love it! Great video. One of my favorites so far.

[@azface]

This is a beautiful episode. His back story to every little piece whether it’s a watch or a car is mesmerising. Bravo Hodinkee and Ben!

[@cedb7115]

love the watch/theme of today's show.

[@49erisgod]

The best talking watches episode ever and it’s not even close.

[@k0pper]

This is one of my favorite collections featured. All of the pieces are obtainable by most collectors, but it still shows great taste and horological history.

[@Wa-wk6qk]

This guys collection is the best. Not particullary because of the pieces, but because why. And because his love and simplicity of it

[@marlowkaplan3584]

this is the collection i like the most.

[@polenit6390]

Yes I would like to have a drink with this man great story nice watches and cars just great 🇬🇧

[@anokabball24]

One of the best episodes yet.

[@KunalRajputStudio]

Fantastic collection, loved it to the core!

[@edchiang]

Love this episode. I believe to call yourself a collector, you don't need an expensive or high end collection but to appreciate what you have that suit your personal taste. Those vintage watches and cars aren't posh or super luxurious, but definitely a collection with good personal taste.

[@morrisnell]

Talking Watches the best thing to watch on KZbin shame we only get to see it once every 2 months.

[@georgechisholm3723]

Wonderful watch and car collection. Thank you both.

[@Kozling]

Wow, so amazing to see something unique to vintage collecting! I think collecting has so much to do with the individual and that's what we have here, something that appeals to him. It's not about having the most complicated or the most expensive timepieces, absolutely great to see something different in someone's collection.

[@Agentxphile]

Ahh, another long awaited talking watches, my fav on hodinkee's youtube!

[@chronoevolution1871]

Love the watches, the cars, and the rationale behind both collections. The M1 is spectacular. ...

[@soccerrrr]

Robin Van Persie drives nice cars and collects great watches!

[@peleti027]

Weeeee finally!!! New fresh episode!!!!

[@98GuitarTECH]

What an absolute gentleman

[@shauryapatel3498]

FInally a new episode. Thank the heavens.

[@killer10159]

Fantastic video just like all of your others. I like his taste in Breitling a lot. Most of the collectors I've seen have been into way more expensive watches such as AP's and Pateks. It's good to see a truly modest collector who takes extreme pride in all of his pieces. I sincerely like his taste. Keep up the good work Hodinkee! ⏱⏱

[@ditmerk]

Funny how his collection has changed since this video

[@GooooldTF2]

I LOVE THIS GUY! His cars are on petrolicious and are AMAZING

[@armandomaldonado2070]

One of my favorite

[@drfdwf392]

This is my favorite Talking Watches episode. Please do an episode with Conan O'brien.

[@andreacostanzo1632]

Truly amazing car collection!

[@grazryan]

I like how this guy thinks about his collection.. 😂 I can relate to him. Love how the scratches looked in those watch..

[@SP-pn7xx]

Really interesting guest with a unique perspective on design. I think it's time I gave vintage Breitling a second thought!

[@thomasg.109]

Terrific content, some of the stories behind the cars and the space capsule, loved the watches as well. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to enjoy watch collecting.

[@robdundon9349]

some great watches and very interesting cars. Cool guy.

[@killamist666]

I do love these.

[@BorisPjanic]

Really like the vibe in this video.

[@tasmaniancaptain7768]

Phil great knowledge great host for talking watches, love that seiko wow,longines also great collection

[@SeaJayBelfast]

'By name, you might think he's a working-class guy from Jersey' Urgh you can be so up your own arse sometimes Ben.

[@mannycalavera2335]

Yeah, that was annoying.

[@arnaudmeert1527]

@X V Why?

[@arnaudmeert1527]

I don't really see the point, Ben himself has a working-class name and America has no aristocracy so what is this all about?

[@chrisdahlman8170]

c'mon guys. It's a super working class american thing to go by short version of name... "Phil" most fancy pancy english or europeans go by long version of name, I think it's a compliment.

[@dereks66]

After watching this one, I now believe I have a chance to be on Talking Watches. Still a good episode though as this guy has great style!

[@aak2443]

they always end with a kickAss line in Talking Watches

[@bobarwine]

It might be the watch everyone has, but I am happy to be wearing my 806 right now. I am sure the same could be said for the Speedmaster.

[@Nick-sd7um]

Dude has some of the best taste in cars that I have seen in a long long long time

[@siomaybakar]

Great episode

[@siomaybakar]

Finally some breitling. Yay

[@FredoWfpb]

Love it!

[@Sh0SUPERMAN]

You should do more cars and watches conversations, there's definitely parallel to appreciation the mechanical majesty of machine and its connection to man.

[@MikeBisney]

Nice and Funky! Love the Speedmaster.............

[@sachureedas]

That Speedmaster & that Lancia 037. 😍😍😍😍

[@jdbautista3274]

Great stuff!

[@theplayer2286]

Great taste mate!! Really good taste..... both in watches and cars.

[@bombpop2461]

I can hear Archie Luxury now, "ALL SHITTERS!" LOL!

[@jasjinderdhesi3221]

There's a Seiko though

[@Sh0SUPERMAN]

Probably one of the coolest talking watches

[@MrBrianc1975]

+hodinkee About bloody time!!! just kidding. great video. nice to see a obtainable collection.

[@alexthelegoguy4504]

Love to see some seiko! I’m a beginning collector and can’t afford some of the heavy hitters yet. But I do ha e a Rolex day date that my dad passed to me when he passed but I still ha met made my own purchase yet. And I wanty first one to an omega. Not top of the line by any means but a milestone that I want to achieve before I can make things happen way later in life. I love this series! Just need more!

[@tomaszhoekstra7357]

Ben, can you take over the talking watches again please, the last ones were a disaster! It is such an important brand intentidier as hooding to have a nice, enthusiastic interview. Please please please come back. Because of you I finally pulled the trigger in a AP royal oak 15400.

[@mohamedaziz9434]

Ben, we gotta see your collection!

[@ginofornaro9197]

Saw this guy on petrolicious and I saw one of his watches, great to see him on the show! I wonder where is his stratos

[@mohamedaziz9434]

I love the fact that a speedy was featured on a talking watches - makes me feel like I made the right choice in getting one.

[@davide8641]

car collection on fleek wow

[@murph7714]

Great taste in both areas

[@TheTsaqif]

An M1! And an 037 stradale! Wow props to you mr.toledano

[@saranath0317]

Can we have a second episode with him ?

[@ubernate860]

This guy seems like a great person

[@eco8gator]

I like this guy...cool watch collection. I am surprised there isn't a milsub in that group of watches though...

[@Dan_B]

That M1 is a stunner

[@scotie690]

A person that uses this kind of NATO straps, is a photographer and car collector has all my respect.

[@qazeqaz]

Really missing my Speedmaster... I may have to pick up a vintage one now.

[@JohnSmith-rm7xk]

Short story: That Orange M1 reminds me of a purple one I saw “in the wild”.... I was looking through the driver window when the owner walked up behind... “like it?” He asked. “Uhhh...yeah....” I answered. I noticed you have almost 70k on the clock.. “I know.. I love driving it around, what’s the point of buying something this nice if you can’t enjoy it?” I smiled. And he proceeded to slowly drive off in that glorious beast of a car. One of two I’ve ever seen in person, and they look so much better in person, much like watches.

[@mrscoot81]

Thing this is the first time I'm in the first 1,000 views of a talking watches episode

[@michaelwatkins7452]

Fire watches. Even more fire cars.

[@nickb3250]

What an interesting person

[@rivaldoriyanto7072]

When I saw the thumbnail I thought to my self "ooh I want to watch this"

[@datsoon9236]

That BMW M1 😍😍😍 That Lancia 037 😍😍😍 That M-B 190-evolution II 😍😍😍 That Alfa Romeo Sprint Zegato 😍😍😍 As a car enthusiast, I am in heaven.

[@peterroman9956]

The navitimer is stunning

[@itsthatbeeguy]

Just bought that Seiko. Now I'm wondering what went through my head.

[@csabarikk9525]

Phil where is that beautiful Stratos of yours ? :O :( :D

[@edgarschmidt2823]

anyone knows where to get these sip lock bags for watches that he uses? I like them

[@fernandomartinezreyna1836]

That M1 😍

[@jimswinkels]

I have the same table at home

[@genie5320]

couldnt help but notice the 190e evo2 at the back..

[@bentleyspotter]

Anyone know where I can find that table?

[@Liban46227]

I love the Alfa Romeo SZ

[@SilentKillAirsoft]

Phil Toledano is the type of dude who stores his expensive watches in ziploc bags.

[@Conversus]

what model was the red alfa romeo?

[@Pzykotyk]

Need a TALKING WATCHES PART 2 for MISTERENTHUSIAST ASAP PLS!!!!!

[@andregogo]

Interview Fausto Silva (Faustão) from Brazil

[@ainsleyveeran4299]

That M1 👍👍👌🏿🇿🇦

[@benshirley45]

can anyone suggest where I can get a high quality nato strap?