Talking Watches With Ronny Chieng, Actor, Comedian, And 'Daily Show' Correspondent

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Ronny Chieng is having a moment. The already busy stand-up comic, Crazy Rich Asians cast member, and Daily Show correspondent, appears in Marvel's Shang-Chi, which premiered earlier this month and has settled in comfortably at the top of the box-office rankings.
While Chieng is a laugh a minute, he's serious about his watch choices - with a collection focused mainly on Rolex, Omega, and Seiko. Some of the watches came from his late father, while others were sought out as part of an enthusiast's path he credits to watching videos right here on HODINKEE.
Chieng's journey began with a humble Seiko 5, purchased online while he was in university, and progressed to his most recent purchase, the GMT-Master, with plenty of great stories along the way. This is your Talking Watches with Ronny Chieng.
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[@thevalet2011]

This episode is what I miss seeing on Talking Watches.

[@bubbaballer88]

"I'll sell it to the highest bidder in the comments." I'm dead 😂 . This was A GREAT return to the old Talking Watches. Hilarious, down to earth, and a ton of passion for collecting the things he loves. Good job, team...

[@mikemush9741]

That was absolute comic gold.

[@oedipus_tex8660]

Really? Dead? You must have one lame sense of humor.

[@lisettegarcia]

Except, judging from his comments elsewhere, I think he low-key means it...

[@Chenrandyliu]

@@oedipus_tex8660 yea u must be fun at party

[@oedipus_tex8660]

@@Chenrandyliu and you must bring the noodles

[@linmyat2982]

"Don't ruin this for me! Do not ruin this for me!" I love this guy HAHAHA

[@TyroneBeiron]

If you watch enough episodes, there is always that scary 'Hodinkee' moment... 😝

[@EthanRom]

@@TyroneBeiron Like has he disproven things in the show with his guests?

[@TyroneBeiron]

@@EthanRom I think it more like being confronted by some new detail from them as experts which blows the mind or changes one's mistaken belief that 'we've got the right watch'. and then you go, 'er... oh no!' It's about the viewer at home watching these and maybe realising they've been taken by some myth or such. It's not a criticism of the channel. Chill.

[@EthanRom]

@@TyroneBeiron It's my irrational fear to be in Hodinkee (as if that'll ever happen) I show them my vintage DJ and then they proceed to tell me it's a redial. Also, it wasn't a stab at the show, I was just curious if maybe past guests on the show had wrong info on their watches and Jon had to correct them

[@TyroneBeiron]

@@EthanRom 😂🍻 ... I think they've always been gracious but Ron was being cute in this video, jokester that he is!

[@JoostWolfs]

His jokes and comments tearing down the snobby/poser side of watch collecting and teasing Hodinkee for its role in it all, and leaving us with an honest view into the motives behind what is actually a very cool, decent and unique collection.

[@evawu4591]

ronny got me in tears talking about his dad passing away and then suddenly hits with a "i'll sell it to the highest bidder" and now im laughing through tears. what a rollercoaster of emotions haha

[@pauliewalnuts6734]

every funny guy knows whats that about, hiding pain through humour - we all do it

[@ekimandersom4478]

You need help

[@aniketbarate]

"Let some things be mysteries, we don't need to google everything" Touché

[@Judah.Rosenthal]

I say this to my wife daily.

[@my-spinning-wheel]

Love the fact that he has both a Seiko 5 and a Rolex Ronny in his collection.

[@daniel_chayra]

Honestly, it's really refreshing to see Ronny bring HIS personality into Talking Watches. I love every TW but it feels like most guest, kind of adapt themselves to the mood of many other episodes. It's really cool to see how someone went down a totally different rabbit hole (Bruce Lee) i wasn't even aware of in the watch world. A funny, humbling, and thoughtful episode. Talking Watches has been absolute 🔥 lately

[@davidr2802]

I love his sincere digs at self mportant Hodinkee

[@vitaboost]

Seiko "5" Origins: In 1968 when it first went on sale, the 5 stood for the following five points. 1. Automatic winding 2. Waterproof 3. Day-date display 4. Dia Flex（unbreakable spring） 5. Dia shock (It won't break even when dropped） (According to The Seiko Book / Tokuma Shoten）

[@adam_kano]

Now they have seiko 5s without a day 😔

[@firmasyahrian2483]

@@adam_kano and that's how the history became the myth.

[@hdf3418]

This guy is hilarious and represents a lot of watch fans who are passionate about watches but don’t necessarily have the traditional, detailed knowledge base

[@Sabrermk42]

I also think there’s something to be said that you don’t necessarily need to have an encyclopaedia of watches in your head to be considered a proper enthusiast. If you want to delve deep into movements, go ahead, but let more casual watch lovers enjoy the hobby too. After all, it’s a hobby. We’re all in this because of the fun we have and the people we meet!

[@Dkguerilla]

Yea we don’t have to snobs about to enjoy it

[@leongcalv]

@@Sabrermk42 Well said.

[@edkwon]

@@Dkguerilla but it definitely helps!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Perfectly said!

[@CDankies]

Finally an episode that’s more relatable. And hilarious as well.

[@tom6sigma]

I also got the exact two-tone DJ from my Chinese Dad, aka “The Ronnie” lol

[@yokeliang]

Fantastic episode! Great of Ronnie to represent Malaysia, Singapore and all watch lovers!

[@anthonymartin8022]

“Does anyone have the time?” Loved this episode 👌

[@lapelcelery42]

Wow, I've never heard of Ronny before but I could listen to him talk about his watches for hours. Hodinkee, give this man a job so HE can ruin some peoples lives too.

[@AliasEveWatches]

True, two-tone is such a thing among our Chinese parents' generation thing. My parents would rather have a watch in precious metal than stainless steel. Different mindset.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

👏

[@rodsalvador3608]

me too! i love how undervalued gold and two-tone watches are. better for the rest of us to scoop them up.

[@9540400]

Probably cause in their time mechanical wrist watches were mere tools. The ones who wanted to cherish them set themselves apart by going two-tone/precious metals. Personally I would go the route of precious/special materials for dials/cases just so I can standout from the people who wants everything to look like a black submariner.

[@wildankoso]

best of both world is to get a stainless steel w/ a golden or champagne dial

[@MinuteMon]

This is one of my favorite Talking Watches, Ronny’s enthusiasm to collect what he likes is earnest and true to himself. Plus he’s hilariously funny to watch

[@rw6836]

When someone is funny like Ronny Chieng, it just seems to flow out effortlessly like this. Very funny video! That shade at the beginning! LOL

[@explainit6633]

"You just keep making everything look cool with your little coffee and watch shots...I know the tricks" *Bark&Jack breathing heavily*

[@mitziyue]

LOVED this episode. Hilarious! Literally the most fun I’ve had watching Talking Watched ever

[@mikemush9741]

Agreed Mitzi. So damn good.

[@csnoopy]

I like that your name is the same as a Kpop gg fandom

[@jemyn4810]

Right?!

[@flowremix]

This is the best episode to date. Ronny is soooo good. Honest. May not be the biggest horologist, but who is. He's a true fan. Stories that come with it make it even cooler.

[@jongoodman7563]

HODINKEE is pure gold. Everyone else focuses on the dimensions, movement, specs. Not HODINKEE, though. HODINKEE may as well be Czech for story telling. Bravo, HODINKEE.

[@mikemush9741]

Couldn't agree more. My biggest watch pet peeve is when someone wants to talk about the warranty card and the little book. Get to the damn watch already!

[@BackwardsMoving]

Best episode in a while! Loved how much personality and self expression Ronnie has injected into his collection. This is what it’s all about!

[@masalpert]

More like this. Relatable collection, funny, reasonably knowledgeable but not so much that those of us who can't rattle off the last 10 years of Rolex model numbers feel left in the dust.

[@MrRoyck10]

Now this is a genuine watch collection of an enthusiast that shows deep knowledge of watches as opposed to throwing money at watches. Every collection speaks a lot of the owner. Nice collection.

[@waqarhaider2226]

Wow wow wow, the best from Hodinkee, yet. Ronnie is one of my favorite comedians. The Daily Show is one of my favorites. And he loves watches, even better! ❤️

[@benjamindinunzio6094]

Shocked that this was easily one of my favourite talking watches episodes ! This man is so spot on on everything! Bravo and congrats!

[@captain0001mike]

Watched all 73 of talking watches , this is definitely one of my top 3 (Bill Higgins, Maximilian Büsser, Ronny Chieng) with no specific order. And the best quote is from Ronny "Don't ruin this for me! Do not ruin this for me!". Suggestion to Hodingkee, I know Patek and Rolex is in your blood and you know every reference number , just don't say them , please write those talked watch reference numbers in the description section for people who need them.

[@hansstevanus]

What a fun collection! Love that he mentioned it being basic but special which I believe applies to a lot of people's collections! We are all a bit weird in our special little ways.

[@zhizian]

Most intriguing watch review clip I ever saw..... from bruce lee seikos, Vintage omega, vintage rolex, modern omega and rolex. Damn solid collection.

[@DomLukx]

Probably the most entertaining episode! Love Ronny Chieng

[@TyroneBeiron]

'Does anyone have the time?' 😂 Love the 'Ron'. As for his 'root beer', I'd ask him if he meant 'A&W' as a shout out to school days hanging around the joint in SG/MY... or if his Mum sees it, she would have called it 'kuih talam' (local Malay coconut and palm sugar dessert)... 😋 and if you put his Hulk/Root Beer together, Malays will see the Ondeh-Ondeh connection (green and brown Malay traditional dessert). So the truth is out: Ronnie has a craving for home 'sweets' among his watch treats! 😂 ... Loved what he said of the Ron (Rolex Date Just) as a tee shirt combo go-to watch! It's so 'Asian Uncle'. He must miss his Dad! (2018) 🕊

[@PYGolf]

Very relatable guy, great content!

[@aisuxtime]

Ronny has so many funny sound bytes from this episode. I don't even know which quote is my favorite. He's hilarious.

[@AnhLe-di7si]

There was a talking watches episode in which the guest was told that wearing his late stepfather's watch could connect his stepfather with his pulse.

[@ChristianDanielMunoz]

i remember that ha

[@hawksaintvictory9104]

What a great collection, Ronny is genuine, down to earth and honest. Great video. Big thanks

[@DanielYuImaging]

I always enjoy the personal stories behind the watches. Great episode and keep up the good work.

[@RichardKoppinger]

What a fun interview. Great video. Thanks to you and to Ronnie Chieng.

[@labrearunningcompany4140]

This is just awesome. The reference to "Industrial Design" in the end is spot on! It's amazing how an object south of 39 little millimeters can invoke such feeling, emotion AND discussion. You have to love watches for what they are, were and will be...

[@owenlu6527]

i tried to pick up a "ronnie" at my local AD, they had no idea wtf i was talking about

[@aloysiust88]

And so, the two-tone SS & YG Datejust shall henceforth be nicknamed “The Ronny” 😂

[@seanfredericks3559]

awesome episode! Ronnie da man, Malaysia boleh!

[@SeanTTS]

This is probably the easiest and most fun to watch video in the Talking Watches series.

[@phutn2073]

I had the pleasure of meeting Ronny and talked watches in D.C. Great guy and had lots of fun.

[@jonahb2149]

Ronnie got me looking for that Seiko 5! That watch is beautiful

[@simonandert6793]

Showing a Seiko 5 and a Vintage Seiko amongst those other watches! What a champ! A true watch lover!

[@samstraughan9054]

No pretentiousness....just an honest, solid collection he has fun with. Hodinkee: - More of This!

[@christopherliang6879]

Really loved this episode. Very genuine, honest, and hilarious episode. Shoutout to Daniel Dae Kim as well as that is a top 5 Talking Watches episode for me. Same for me getting into watches during the pandemic. I literally started being interested in mechanical watches after a Jack Forster video talking about the best watches in every price range came into my feed randomly. Bought my first mechanical watch within weeks, sold my smartwatch, and wearing it right now. For me, the best watch in this collection is the FOIS and then the Datejust. Two-tone Datejusts are the perfect embodiment of the 1970s and 1980s even as I did not live in those time periods. Nice to see some fresh variants like this GMT Master II that is quite uncommon. You can't go wrong with the most popular variants as they are popular for a reason and regular people don't really wear watches but I appreciate the extra effort to make your collection a bit more special!

[@BlasterDavo]

If I ever get my hands on a two tone DateJust I’ll exclusively refer to it as the ‘Ronny’ haha

[@stevanusrizky6626]

Best episode hands down, genuine, entertaining, funny and also hv some sentimental stories. Watches + comedian. We can agree Ronnie's so talented 👏

[@Halfmoon67]

That First omega in space is such a beauty ! Too bad it’s discontinued ! Thanks for the vid, it was great !

[@donaldneo4317]

Shoutout from Singapore! You have the Sub and GMT next will be the Daytona... a Paul Newman will be special 😉.

[@JYLee-rr1sy]

Ronny's intelligent, the best type of comedian. I think the fact he went through the rigor of law school makes him a better comedian

[@cylai8]

Yo Ronny, love from your hometown - JB, Malaysia, glad to know that you’re a watch enthusiast also, cheers! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Chu_Strums]

Such a down to earth guy. His collection shows it.

[@pinkeye00]

Middle of the pandemic I was in China ... I was in Hawaii ... I was in Singapore ... purchased 5 rolexes, two omeegas, and 18 ...

[@vivbong69]

I loved this episode! Ronny was a breath of fresh air.

[@javierdepablosvelez3602]

Really great episode. Great conversation, solid collection.

[@pratyaymallik5347]

First time I laughed so hard while watching Talking Watches

[@CLOUD316]

Really enjoyed this episode Ronnie with his jokes throughout the episode was like watching a mini standup lol

[@dennisshea9540]

Love that this was in person.

[@davidpietranczyk]

Love this episode

[@tendrams]

"and I'll sell it to the highest bidder"....ah, the tears of a clown. Great story and great watch.

[@benson827]

Awesome guy. Awesome episode

[@park14tv]

The best yet !!

[@cflau1774]

Love this guy. Hope to see him more on Hoodinkee

[@adrianchoo337]

Ok this is a fun episode for sure. Hi from Malaysia. He's so...authentic

[@themacrofolks863]

“Do you know what a Speedmaster is?” LoL

[@Ilikeavocados822]

his demeanor is funny, his laugh is funny, his watch collection...very serious. Finally, a talking watches that does not include a 2.3 million dollar flyback chrono handmade by the F.P Journe in the basement of a swiss wine cellar. These are salt of the earth people talking about salt of the earth watches. We want more of this Hodinkee and less of the pretentious stuff. (notice how I said less of the pretentious stuff, meaning we still want to see it but just a bit less of it lol).

[@neerajnongmaithem392]

Yup nothing being wrong with seeing those grail watches from time to time.

[@mariosiaven2965]

Beautifull review and collection of out of the beaten path classical and good pieces

[@oscarlainz]

The best episode yet

[@peterzwegat5380]

Love it when Seiko 5 as well (stays) in the collection when it goes up the ladder (Rolex etc.)

[@kristinabraly]

my favorite Talking Watches guest by far 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@bravosix8166]

My new fav episode. The other close one was with Daniel Dae Kim, and of course.. The two with John Mayer.

[@philchan2512]

Awesome video! Currently wearing my 16233 “Ronny” Datejust

[@anglersedge11]

I almost didn’t click on this video… glad I did… cool back and forth

[@MultiTictock]

instant like - Ronny SPEAKS what we all are thinking. best one next to Daniel Dae Kim

[@arthurscargill8010]

Great episode with a genuine watch fan.

[@tatlertom3090]

such an interesting contrast between this collection and John Mayer. This guy has nice stuff, quirky, sentimental, interesting takes. John pulls out a watch that costs as much as a luxury car, and then another and another. Two interesting characters.

[@-unascertained-]

With your little coffee and watch shots 😂

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Incredible episode 👏

[@NHL2034]

"I'll be done..." is the equivalent to a New Year's Resolution for a watch enthusiast

[@anashadni373]

Beautiful collection, and finally one the feels "attainable"

[@walthui6321]

Hodinkee created the “John Mayer” from this show. I will refer to the Two Tone Datejust with Champagne dial as the Ronnie Chiang!

[@cangecko]

Great episode, more of this please!

[@washingtonfootballfanwgil8392]

I admire the watch collector that buys what he/she likes without regard to what anyone else thinks.

[@kahuhipajae4088]

Great collection ,beautiful story Ronny.

[@brother_wesley]

This interview is top 5 talking watches.

[@maomao180]

The root beer GMT is a beaut

[@ericiidx]

I'm new to (appreciating) watches. I love that there are multiple soft drink Rolex colorways out there, and that's just what they're called. The Pepsi Rolex. Root Beer Rolex.

[@smurfette1681]

Really enjoyed this episode.

[@mohammadalhajahjeh393]

Glad that he is showing a real collection

[@chunlohk]

Yes, I knew it!!! I remember the time he made fun of me in one of the NY comedy show while wearing the speedy. When I saw that, I kindly accept his jokes because deep down we both talk the same language in many sense 🤣🤣🤣

[@danman9711]

Finally a normal Talking Watches!

[@whitepony101]

Wonder how many people will now go in search of the Bruce Lee watch bc truth be told, I looked it up WHILE the video was still playing lol. I was/still am a huge Bruce Lee fan. Great, another rabbit hole to go down 🤦🏻‍♂️🤓😂

[@ryanharduth1636]

Great episode!

[@tabagha600]

Best Talking Watches. The Ronnie is official.

[@pougiebear66]

Only for Ronny...Great guest :)

[@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702]

Love Ronnie Chieng. This guy is very funny and talented. Great on the Daily show

[@Shovelheadcrossbones]

Ronnie is the best hands down