Talking Watches With Tobias Harris, The Philadelphia 76ers Star With An Eclectic Watch Collection

For Tobias Harris, watches are inextricably linked to family. His older brother is in the watch business (and was off-camera gently ribbing him occasionally, as older siblings are wont to do) so Harris has a well-informed voice responding to his "should I get this?" texts. But you see the family connection in every piece from his grandfather, a Tuskegee Airmen, to his father who played college ball, to his wife - Harris buys pieces that remind and celebrate those closest to him. Watch the video to hear their stories. This is Talking Watches with Tobias Harris.
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[@cdm765]

My utmost respect to Tobias. What a great guy and thoughtful collection. I can tell you if I made $35M / year I would have a far less down to earth collection!

[@lampard9512]

True, its hard to be this humble if you on this level of wealth, I'll be like "this is my ap perpetual black ceramics, oh thats the japan one, and dubai.. that's the blue ceramics one, and that's the white one, oh its just the perpetual collection with no history at all"

[@AndresDeMoya]

Wait... Really? 35 mil a year just to put a ball through a hoop?! Man... that's obscene. But hey, more power to the guy.

[@MrThekikster]

@@AndresDeMoyaLol what an ignorant comment

[@targetegrat]

@@AndresDeMoya Its economics. The NBA is the only league in the country for professional basketball players. Plus with the demand from fans buying game tickets, jerseys, NBA tv packages. The owners make a ridiculous amount of money. Some will be passed down to the players.

[@FSVR54]

@@AndresDeMoya NBA basketball brings in billions of dollars of revenue

[@troller3155]

He appreciates the history and aesthetics of the watches no matter the price whether expensive, or affordable. You’ve got to respect that as a watch enthusiast.

[@jhcowatchinglifestyle]

Tobias is a nice bloke! He has some heavy's in the collection, but I admire that fact that he enjoys collecting and buys what he likes regardless really of brand or price. Taking as much joy from the Shinola as pres. Nice work sir.

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

I've been thinking about adding Shinola to my collection but I'm just not there yet, I've handled a few of their pieces that my customers have brought into my shop

[@jhcowatchinglifestyle]

@@nikkimiddlekillsday5161 Honestly, find one you like and go for it :-) I have one and though I don't wear it nearly as much these days I still like taking a look at the dial and case. Just a bit of fun :-)

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

@@jhcowatchinglifestyle I've been in the watch game for a while because my uncle has been a watch maker for more than three decades so I know about high end pieces even though I could never afford them (the most expensive watch in my collection is a $500 vintage Grand Seiko hi-beat) but I'm like Kevin O'Leary with my collection I need a dial that just screams "Me" with it's uniqueness and I haven't found that with Shinola so far now that's not to say I've seen EVERYTHING they have to offer but I also go for unique case shapes as well which I why one of my dream watches is a Panerai Luminor. Another thing for me is cost efficient watches, Bell & Ross for example what they charge for a watch that uses a generic movement is just sinful especially when there are watches with in house caliber movements that run around the same price range

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

@@jhcowatchinglifestyle Which is the one you have

[@jhcowatchinglifestyle]

@@nikkimiddlekillsday5161 The panda chrono from the original chronograph release. White dial, black sub-dials 🙂

[@scottlin306]

A true watch guy. Great interview with a mix of knowledge, specs, passion and stories.

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

Big thumbs up to Mr. Harris. I love the variety in his collection, and how all the pieces have their own stories that connect to him and his family’s legacy.

[@WatchesBeAwesome]

1) Thank you to your grandfather for serving - especially as a Tuskegee airman. 2) I love your collection - you're a genuine collector and I love it!

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

Astronauts had Omega, soldiers had Bulova, Hamilton and Elgin

[@rickatkins55]

I love his collection and the journeys behind each watch. My favorite is the link to the Tuskegee Airmen.

[@TheVeeginator]

Right?! What a casual flex to drop! He's so humble when talking about it all though you can see how respectful he is

[@tricky92x]

Yup. I think I got chills during that part of the video.

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

You can tell he's proud of his grandfather's service

[@brianperticari]

As a Philly guy, Sixers fan and watch nerd, this made me like him more! Great collection.

[@tricky92x]

Same. I think he may have just become my favorite player... sorry Embiid!

[@bjt81366]

You know what will make me like him? If he can play like the highest paid 6er that he is and help Embiid. Watches, brah averaging 14 ppg. Max contract player 14ppg and 5 boards. Sell some of those watches and buy some court skills.

[@brianperticari]

@@bjt81366 He better show up now! Boston is far from a push over.

[@TA-mu4jt]

Although Tobias owns some incredible flex pieces, his collections is honest and meaningful to him. I love to see collections with meaning and ones that go beyond the flex aspects of watch collecting.

[@johnorloff3738]

wow. what an amazing video. i had JUST started writing this when he said…. My grandfather was a Tuskegee Airman… my mouth dropped open! i wrote the upcoming Masters of the Air, and have spent a lot of time thinking about the amazing men who were the Tuskegee Airmen. Such a great interview, such a cool watch guy.

[@pwally2714]

Great interviewer, props for the skills there. And from an enthusiast perspective, we are equally excited over a person wearing a Bulova than a Rolex (I say this as I'm wearing my Rolex now.) But that Vacheron, wow. Once I saw the VC I immediately thought, "holy cow, this dude knows his stuff" and immediately got chills. I have a couple Casio F91W right next to my Rolex, VC, Zenith, and Tudors, and I get super excited if I see them out in the wild.

[@richsun247]

Great collection range. You can tell how much he appreciates every watch and the stories behind them. A true enthusiast.

[@emmanuelrodriguez848]

A collection owned by a gentleman, both oozing with class and good taste!

[@standardh_]

Love Tobias & his brother TJ is one of the nicest dudes in watches. Thank you, Nora, for doing your thing. Keep it up!

[@amansood1]

Fantastic collection. A genuine watch guy, not just another well paid athlete throwing money at the popular pieces. Great work Hodinkee & Tobias. Loved listening to the backstories of each watch and how they resonate with him.

[@Keeethedon]

I played against him in high school. During halftime our coach said he’d never be anybody. And I’m so glad he turned into what he did. I hated my high school basketball coach

[@eugenelgrong]

Not only does this highlight cool pieces from all price points, but also shows his humility, passion for horology and a down to earth side of him that we don't often see amongst professional NBA players, and it's SO wholesome and heartwarming. Great interview!

[@afonso5385]

The appreciation and respect he has for each watch is amazing and exactly what you want to see from a colector, nicely done Tobias !! I want to see James Spader on the next talking watches, I think he would be an amazing guest !!!

[@carlosalvarez4641]

One of the best watch collections I have seen. Exactly what I think: it is about the history of the watches you have, not the price tag. All beautiful pieces, btw. This guy is not only a pro basketball player, he is a great collector!

[@olljum]

One of the best Talking Watches episodes. It would be so easy for him to just buy the fanciest watches but... he has stories & so much class. Great style!

[@laucp2308]

I don't watch basketball nor know nothing about it, and no idea who this bloke was. That being said, this has been the first time I've deeply enjoyed one of this collectors videos. This guy is a true watch collector and really enjoys watches. His collection is awesome. A great mix of sentimental value, horology master pieces and fun relaxed everyday watches. No bling bling bs. From Bulova and Shinola to the Holy Trinity. Also, the interviewer not attempting to be the center of attention trying to prove how much she supposedly knows, but gently managing the flow of the conversation, giving back time to the collector. Best ever. 10/10.

[@Zion-18]

One of the best episodes of Talking Watches ever. Pretty blown away by both Tobias and his collection. Shutout to Nora for setting up the interview perfectly.

[@dpgdpg5788]

Man seeing these brands that are not really shown on Talking Watches! Love this collection. It’s real.

[@jockdodson9093]

Enjoy the episode! Very nice collection with real thought and feeling. Grandfather was a Tuskegee Airman! Holy Cow! Your Grandfather was a true Hero! May he rest well after his great service.

[@jonboy8181]

This dude seems so chill. Love it.

[@whippyalloy3630]

Its clear from this video that Tobias is a true collector, I love the stories that he has for each watch in his collection.

[@zach258]

I didn’t know Tobias was a watch collector, but as a sixers fan I’m not surprised he has great taste. Just a really thoughtful guy.

[@shawndoughty8909]

Very cool. I like his entire collection and he seems like a genuine guy.

[@DarrenBates]

What a gentleman.

[@dariodawaten1420]

The fact that he knows the history of his watches and that he have sentimental connection with his watches, just exemplify that he is a real watch collector, for him each of his watches have a value more than its price tag, very classy a real collector indeed!!

[@TheMCKWOK]

Mad respect for Tobias after this video and now I hope the 76ers wins the championship with him being the most important X factor 🙏🏼

[@geoffhamby9384]

Such a cool and eclectic collection. You can really feel his passion.

[@robertschmidt9584]

Great story. His grandfather looked badass even back then! This is a favorite few Talking Watches I enjoyed!

[@compounddavid]

This is why we collect watches. Best Talking Watches yet!

[@harg8939]

Holy Trinity in the house and he doesn’t baby them. Great Accutron twins and Citizen… Much respect to Mr Harris and his awesome watch collection!

[@Jeff-b6v]

Clearly, a pro athlete that does not feel the need to show off. He just enjoys watches and appreciates his heritage and family. Well done!!

[@sethchandler1271]

What an awesome collection

[@AG_13873]

I met him in capri and remember he had a AP bag in his hand in line getting gelato, really cool dude

[@mura0]

I'm addicted to the NBA and watches and now found a new respect for TH. I like his game and now knowing that hes not the typical RM and let-me-buy-whatever-everyone-else-is-buying type of guy made me like him even more.

[@SlickRick135]

Very diverse collection.

[@dwembree]

This is such a cool way to get to know the nerdy collector side of some of our favorite athletes and personalities, loved learning about this facet of Tobias!

[@geographer404]

Watching this episode for the second time, definitely gonna be watching it a third. This is such a great ep

[@iainsutherland1113]

That’s the way to do it, just buy what you ‘like’ and wear them 👍 Seems like a nice chap.

[@ASalv188]

True watch collector and WHAT a collection, I'm almost more impressed by the Citizen, Bulovas and Shinola because they have so much meaning and back story to em, that's so damn cool and meaningful and what collecting is all about!

[@davidm4099]

Wow! I really enjoyed this guy talk about his watch collection

[@nedflanders3769]

I think I just found my new favorite basketball player!

[@josiah566]

Man i ain't even halfway through the video and I LOVE that Tobias Harris is repping Shinola purely because they were the brand that represented his Detroit years to him, he saw how much care they were made with, and he wears them on sentimentality alone. The glossy case finish is only a bonus on top of that! I might cop one soon... Update: he loves the CItizen Orca because he loves whales, not just becuase Citizen is a premier affordable brand? And he loves the Bulova for his grandfather that won the war? Man is about the story. This is the prime example of a watch collector.

[@sugatonemusic]

Tobias rocks a Spaceview! Love it!

[@mechanik1313]

Super cool to see a Citizen Eco-Drive Orca, in this collection!

[@the_shadow_realm5110]

Wonderful video. Superb collection, with a great backstory The Bulova story was magnificent.

[@CarlosAguilar-hl6os]

What a great interview, it touch me. Thx

[@XEZGOLDZ]

Wow this is the coolest collection, love the history of the Tuskegee airmen. Incredible.

[@corysekine-pettite1783]

Eclectic collection and great family histories associated with his watches.

[@ajboggie87]

One of my favorite videos.

[@audemarspiguet4237]

The guy’s grandfather looked more suited for Top Gun than Tom Cruise

[@benjamin3419]

This guy is very thoughtful about his collection. Much respect.

[@santanapickles6337]

bring her back HODINKEE!!!!!

[@samstraughan9054]

Very cool collection...all over the map, but everything had a fun story...

[@robertp5123]

Wow….. you can tell how passionate Tobias is about his watches. Also admire the story he has for each watch. That’s what it’s all about.

[@joedurbin5246]

Interviewer was very good More of her please

[@andtothewestamerica]

Great stories, great collection.

[@JorgeGee713]

Great Episode, finally someone with a range going from affordable to heavy hitters. I'm tired of the condescending guests with 50k watches all the time.

[@kongmw]

Every watch with a real personal connection or story behind it. Love it!

[@HomereFFevry]

This is a very thoughtful collection.

[@rickfanning5647]

Well, I was so prepared to hate this from the intro. And I was wrong. The man has the means to go big and he has. He also has had the heart to love other parts of his collection. This was a great video.

[@bekind1784]

Tobias is good people…big respect for keeping it real on the watch collection. No RM, Jacob&Co or Chandelier/Iced out watch…purest! Love the range and simplicity from Rolex, Citizen, Bulova, Accutro, Patek, AP, Vacheron, etc. Buy and wear what you love!

[@williamafonughe1348]

He completed the main quest and the side quest. 😊

[@benmironmd]

Tobias is the man - love seeing this side of the folks featured on the channel.

[@USFOLLOWME]

Very Nice links and so nice that you had your dads watch.

[@MattD86]

Just saw him at the gym in the Detroit area. Great guy, amazing episode!

[@m.e.p.r]

What a difference to your average high-profile basketballer watch collection. Great stories behind everything, unpretentious, relaxed and fantastic watches ❤

[@Bahromjonrabiev]

Stunning Collection 👍

[@robmiller5721]

Congrats, Tobias!

[@michaelcano1591]

Great collection. Nice to see a citizen to an AP.

[@RagnarHoff]

A well thought through collection he got instead of just for the sake of flexing like many celebrities do. He got good taste.

[@geralddorrian100]

A true watch guy! Seems like a great dude

[@atmavictu2995]

Finally an NBA guy with good taste. Not the usual pieces all the other are wearing just because it is cool to have them

[@christianpena5839]

Big kudos to this guy! Dude bought a day date and followed up w shinola and citizen! For love of collecting. Pretty baller

[@peterwoodaman5936]

I’m a new Englander and die hard Celtics fan so on the court this guy pisses me off but I have to respect his collection. Amazing guy, amazing collection!

[@YongJoonPaek]

what a GREAT collector. so much respect and admiration from me.

[@plostyle786]

The man marches to the beat of his own drum. I respect this man.

[@jordanwiner8478]

Love it! Bulova and Citizen, represent!

[@WatchClyde]

Got excited when I saw a new post...I'm sure I'll enjoy this Talking Watches!

[@ronsuell7533]

I didn’t expect to see the Vacheron from Tobias. I knew he played in Detroit, shinola is a local brand of the city. And the Patek is next level. Good Job Tobias.

[@tmh44]

Awesome, eclectic collection with a story behind each piece...I respect this group of watches more than one with 50 Rolexes in there. Great stuff!

[@Rosavieiraferreira]

I love those stories ❤

[@jarrodclyne707]

Great episode, and so clear he's absolutely a real watch guy. Top class.

[@megasoid]

Good segment, love the memories of his Tuskegee Airman grandfather who inspired his Bulova choice. I own the #98A255 reference. Thank you.

[@edwinchavous2937]

Well played - nice collection!!

[@Stafo85]

Love the collection Tobias and the stories connected to each. Good luck in the playoffs!!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Clean collection man, I like the Day-dates!

[@Jaycelestra]

Wow! Now i love this guy! 😀😀

[@samuelbourdeau1545]

Love this collection

[@michaeljordan6008]

Classy. What a nice guy.

[@BRV2728]

Here I am watching this while taking off my g shock gab2100 lol I like the story of Tobias watch journey, great diversity too from affordable to expensive

[@Deezhan]

Talking watches is my favorite series on Hodinkee by far. You should to them more frequently. If you are running of of material, expand to interviewing non-celebrities as well. It's the passion and the stories that count, not the celebrity status.

[@jarrel7051]

His collection seems so organic

[@bke008]

amazing episode.

[@yeshigyatso7664]

THANK YOU LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WE REALLY ENJOYED YOUR SHOW ❤❤

[@jrh1704]

Great episode!