Kevin O'Leary & Teddy Baldassarre Watch Collecting Q&A

[@curtbrown7718]

Teddy, this segment, to me, is the best you have done with Kevin. First, the mutual respect and genuine friendship between you two really shines through. Second, rest assured, your work, while perhaps in some respects resonates with a younger demographic, truly appeals, as well, to watch enthusiasts in my age class of 60+. Why? Because your content is alive with countless fresh topics and perspectives, slants that are not age restricted. Finally, I found the economics discussed in this presentation highly-informative and stimulating. While Kevin is obviously quite attuned to business dynamics, as someone who has watched your videos from the beginning, your ability to articulate your views on various aspects of the business of watches has grown in both breadth and depth. Thank you again for another fine presentation. All my best.

[@timetowatch_francois]

I second that 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@lloydh65]

I agree. While I've appreciated and enjoyed the previous videos with you two, it has seemed to me that Kevin is typically, subtly, jostling against the young lion who is clearly an expert in the history and the current trends of watchmaking. Even though the denim jacket comes off as contrived, Kevin seems more relaxed and authentic here than in any previous session with these two. As always, an informative and entertaining presentation.

[@financeguy4859]

Yes exactly!! As a Gen X’er I appreciate having the perspectives of someone closer to my age in combination with the perspective of a knowledgeable young person

[@brunolang210]

I am a 16 year old and Teddy got me absolutelly obsessed with watches. In just a few months i learned SO MUCH about watches and recently i bought my first ever mechanical watch, a Seiko 5 snk361, an older Seiko 5, with the old logo and a beautifull dial for the money ($100). I love everything about it, it is just so mesmerising to look at a mechanical watch and i wear mine absolutely everywhere, to school, to town, at home, the only time i dont use it basically when i sleep or when i shower. Thank you Teddy.

[@mackm3875]

Excellent pick for your first watch!

[@brunolang210]

@@mackm3875 thanks

[@VWatchie]

Congrats! 👍

[@alohaguchis]

Great choice!

[@tatephillips7250]

Keep up the good work! We need your generation to carry on this passion and tradition that you can pass down to your kids and grandkids along with those great Seiko pieces!

[@Podcastage]

I’m so glad that Kevin said “do not go into debt for a watch”. Great advice!

[@Brown_cheese]

Nope, YOLO 😎😎😎

[@pasquale78]

That depends. What if you are given the opportunity to buy a 41mm Sub of a Ceramic Daytona at retail? If you take out a 100% loan to buy that watch at 8% interest, you are going to make money if you sell it next day. Granted, it's pure hypothetical.

[@dennisshea9540]

Don’t tell TPG

[@bdegrds]

@@pasquale78 yes grab it and flip it, make 5-10k in 1 hour

[@bdg5593]

It’s hard for him to go into debt.

[@timmanion7459]

Kevin's comments on never financing a watch is spot on . I've collected for a long time and have acquired some really nice peices and have always paid up front for them . For many years I had to save in some cases for a few years in my own separate fund just to buy a specific watch . I always made sure my financial house was in order first and always family first .

[@robertschmidt9584]

“I’m going to go to your grave….” Teddy, is already looking ahead at getting Mr. Wonderful’s watches. Great video and love the little banter between these two….

[@patricktettero5964]

Teddy is going for the watches🤣 He could charm his way in to Mr Wonderfull I guess🤔🙂

[@rodsalvador3608]

The pandemic got me into watch collecting. First it was a New Yorker article, which led me to Hodinkee, to TGV, to Teddy and all this content on KZbin. The pandemic did wonders for watches, meme stocks, crypto, art and all sorts of other asset classes. But I really did appreciate all this extra time to learn about the artisans of watchmaking.

[@kermdeezy5330]

Yep sports cards went absolutely fucking insane in 2020

[@LAbigsnoopac]

TGV is class

[@MinuteMon]

Once I started this video, I couldn’t stop watching. I love this feature series with Mr. Wonderful. Keep em coming!!

[@nikkolomakaveli8295]

Never go I to debt for a watch, a watch is something to be earned you might not have it today but when you’re ready it will be there…that was a gem 💎

[@davidkaplan5517]

If a company is offering 30 months no interest it’s pretty dumb to pay out 10k up front.

[@marcgirard7551]

Always love it when you have Kevin on the channel! The two of you are spectacular on these discussions together!

[@jimlittle5769]

If I bought watches with the idea I need to make money on them, I would miss out on a lot of great watches. As a collector, I will ONLY buy a watch I love. The very second I worry about the resale value of a watch I like, and don't buy it cause I'm worried about it, it will kill my love for collecting. and it would ruin the hobby for me.

[@jamestomlinson9679]

That statement proves you are a real watch person and understand what watches are really about

[@mackm3875]

If I'm concerned about resale value, it makes me think I don't really like the piece and am not planning on keeping it

[@danehardinge8801]

Totally agree. I just ordered my most expensive watch ever and I know it will lose value as soon as I wear it. That's life! However, Omega seem to keep a good resale value though.I took a list of five watches with me to tryon and I chose the one I liked wearing the most despite the extra 2k

[@jimlittle5769]

@@danehardinge8801 which one did you get?

[@rbj521]

Now I just ordered a seagull 1963. The history, look, caliber aus price just amazing 😀

[@geoffreykigongo86]

Seagull 1963 is a legend, amen.

[@FrankLavoy]

Always a great conversation with "Mr. Wonderful". Keep 'em coming! Teddy, your questions are always spot on and insightful. Great job. Thanks for sharing your access to Mr. O'Leary 🙂👍🏼

[@justingarnick6021]

It's channels like this that have caused a surge in the younger generation getting into watches. I never even heard of Tudor until I watched a review on this channel. Now I'm the proud owner of a 58 and have a new horribly expensive hobby. Not sure if I should thank you or curse you.

[@sanserof7]

Yep I am 25 and just bought my first watch and I always considered them stupid and materialistic.

[@alohaguchis]

Thank at first. Later you will curse. 😜🤪

[@NJP1234567890]

I’m 26. My fiancé just bought me my first watch as a Christmas gift and I haven’t been this excited to get a gift since I was a child. It’s more then a way to tell time. It’s a memory, a reminder, a wonderful peace of art.

[@DjRjSolarStar]

I'm 31 and own a 9 watch collection of quartz, automatic, and tuning fork watches of various types and qualities. A Bulova Maquina I saw at the mall 4 years ago that I was gifted as a graduation present first got me into watches. I've been slowly acquiring more ever since

[@bdegrds]

Quality over quantity

[@DaddyFatherDad]

Had to pause the video. As I'm watching, the editor threw up some pics of the Tudor BB 58 and I'm wearing it as we speak. It's a thing of beauty and I'm very grateful because teddy's channel really helped me get into this stuff in the first place

[@kimcoulter806]

I luv your interviews with Kevin because he too has the addiction. He nails it with the fascination over dials. Like he said in one of your earlier sit downs with him… A watch has to make you want to look at it snd it all begins with the dial. Thank you for doing this Teddy… we’ll done.

[@BrotherClint-eg7vf]

More of these 2 together please. A monthly or weekly show or podcast would be THE BOMB!

[@omarfassifihri288]

🙌 a real pleasure watching you.

[@bigcosta3478]

Love O'leary, a canadian guy who made it in the states and born in Montreal! Love when he use french words..Congratulations Teddy !

[@JohnnyTurnerMusic]

I've been into watches around 10 years now. For me it was the first time I saw a mechanical watch. I was born in the 90's so growing up around technology which as it advanced left me jaded. Then I see an old watch from the 60's that runs on nothing but cogs and gears. It absolutely captivated me. I now run a small side business of buying broken vintage watches then repairing and reselling them. As a result of this my personal collection now includes 2 Tudor Oysters, A Cartier Tank, 2 Tag Heuers and many others! As Kevin says, never get into debt for a watch. It's taken me 10 years but anyone can do it.

[@financeguy4859]

Such a great team! As a Gen X’er I appreciate having the perspectives of someone closer to my age in combination with the perspective of a knowledgeable young person. Keep up the good work

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Exactly 💯 not buying multiple watches and putting myself in debt just to get on a wait list. Nobody who has been wearing a watch for decades will just stop and use there phones. That will never happen a watch ⌚ is your companion and goes with you almost everywhere.

[@GbawlZ]

I've been binge-watching (ha ha) these collab videos and Kevin tells the same stories over and over, lmao.

[@johnnychin]

Really enjoyed the video with Kevin O'Leary because the two of you really share the genuine respect and admiration to one another. Not only that none of you come across as the snobbish "I'm an expert in this area" person that often time ruins a discussion within a hobby

[@checkm8418]

Teddy great job. I commend your talent to be able to sit in front of such an powerful and influential person like Kevin, and be able to have a real conversation with him. Many people especially younger people would buckle under the pressure. I also appreciate how prepared you come into these conversations. Keep up the great work.

[@pw7900]

When it comes to taking about watches, Teddy can run circles around this joker - and they both know it.

[@checkm8418]

@@pw7900 I was trying to be politically correct, but yes I agree with you.

[@ExCenterProductions]

I See a Video with you guys and i click it! Thanks for this great and authentic conversations.

[@HRM.H]

It's always fun seeing the difference in oppinions and taste between you and Kevin.

[@SG-Photography]

Always cool to see Mr Wonderful talking about watches. More of this contents please. Can't wait to see his one of a kind pieces ❤

[@mrbookends]

What a wonderful conversation! My brother got me in to time pieces years ago and I'm finally in a place where I have extra cash to "splurge" on one or two watches a year. I mean, they're microbrands for the most part, but I'm trying to acquire different movement types, fun complications, etc. Let the journey continue! I will note, at my engineering firm I'm the *ONLY* person not wearing a smart watch - so, that's a bit of a sad state lol

[@MrCdrant]

Much better than previous interviews.

[@herrautisto5294]

I really wish you two made videos together more frequently. Great duo!

[@armancz]

IMO it's in a perfect balance now. You don't want to over saturate the market, learn from the best marketers - Rolex.

[@Fabian-nh3yf]

Always enjoy these talks; thoughtful yet super casual and fun!

[@Thatrollingmaster69]

I just can't wait to see the piece unique watches that they're going to make for Kevin! Excited and proud of him, for him to be in a position for even one luxury watch brand to do this for him... But multiple... Can't get better than that!

[@dakotajohnson9230]

Ah this is awesome! I love how you guys have a few disagreements about watches, it makes for a very good and productive conversation, which is refreshing not only in the watch world, but the world we’re living in as a whole

[@EEE_MMM]

I'm at that point in my watch collecting journey where, probably like most of us, I can't afford bespoke pieces 😂

[@joseperez6613]

Most of us? More like a legitimate 99.9% of us. Haha!

[@ZesPak]

What do you mean by "bespoke" pieces? I would say that's unique, handcrafted stuff? Almost no Rolex would apply then? But many microbrands, even sub 1000 EUR would?

[@EEE_MMM]

@@ZesPak Microbrands may be willing to work with you, but still-- I have no idea how much extra it would be to have them make a one-off to my specifications. It will probably be (a lot) cheaper than have Patek Philippe do it 😂

[@manzencow9582]

I can defiently confirm that there is a select population within Gen Z that hates smart watches. I'm 19 years old, make decent money in the tech industry, and I have a $10,000 watch collection (nothing crazy at all) but I hate smartwatches and typically anyone who wears them. I aprecciate the complication, longevity, and value of watches the same way I apecciate a well thought meme.

[@dustondaugherty4611]

I love these videos with Kevin. Tbh I love all your videos Teddy!

[@j.j.h.atemycereal]

“…so many diamonds… it’s a piece of ART!” Is it, though? Is it?

[@MattyVice]

Its not…

[@James_k59psn]

It is.

[@MattyVice]

Tacky

[@jimlittle5769]

Nope.

[@samuelburton5576]

Stop hating on Rolex and their diamond watches. Don't hate congratulate

[@nickgee7291]

I love these Kevin videos! I'm a big fan of his! I even chose him as my project in university for favorite business man !

[@Brajin1]

Rubber B straps, only in red., That's Kevin's style right there.

[@RebirthBeyond]

Love seeing your channel grow and your relationship with Kevin. Take care and all the best!

[@extrememike]

The Mr. Wonderful Perpetual Calendar. That’s THE one of a kind.

[@kamojii]

I just love you two together, please more and then a little bit more!

[@taysmith9321]

I have to give teddy his kudos he definitely given me knowledge on the Andorian watch brand

[@jimgreene4248]

Great chemistry and you guys really connect putting off educationally and entertaining videos!

[@peterandlesleyvl]

Great video, wished it could have gone on for longer. 👍🙂

[@marioochoa4298]

Been watching all of Teddy and Kelvin’s collabs all night such a great duo

[@jh-il5sb]

mechanical watches and cursive writing are two things that are now obselete in today's world, but there is an art to them that needs to live on and be embraced by future generations

[@markikn3183]

Nice job Teddy, though we still want to see Mr Wonderful wearing a Hamilton Khaki Field 😁

[@HRM.H]

Hahahaha that would be amazing

[@俊毅陳-v6p]

Yeah I saw the amazed look on his face on his channel with Teddy the other day, I think he will get one too.

[@P4P5]

I have that watch for 3 days now. Its fantastic!

[@trayyoutube]

@@P4P5 nice

[@俊毅陳-v6p]

I always enjoy watching your interactions with Kevin, please keep them coming!

[@campshay19]

The choice is simple I could either have a lifeless, generic, black square made of cheap aluminum strapped to my wrist or a one of a kind time piece with a soul and story behind it that is just beautiful to look at as it glistens in the light and doesn't feel like a toy

[@joshuacall4356]

Great content and advice. You two gentlemen are truly a joy to watch!

[@buckcampbell4292]

To Kevin’s point early in the video, more often than not if I want the time…..I look at my cell phone. Watches to me are essentially a combo of jewelry and art. I love looking at my watches!

[@lukasz_zegarkowy]

What a great conversation. Two thoughts - great one from Kevin - not to buy a watch if you can not afford it. Two - the reason why at the begging of the pandemics the supply of watches was smaller. Isn’t that at least partially due to the fact, that so many brands rely on parts from Asia?

[@TWS001]

Episodes with you and Kevin are always entertaining, great discussion 👏

[@GabrielX84]

Another great video Teddy! Question for Kevin “Vacheron constantin” specifically the overseas 3 gen thoughts on the current rise and appreciation.

[@karenwilcox2191]

Another great episode

[@CAIDMASTEROFPYRO]

I love Kevin's idea of affordable.. Like for me an affordable watch is something like a seiko 5 $200-300, Kevin It's affordable its $6000 that's a decent car

[@johnmcgill6480]

Teddy, I always like your videos. They’re the best!

[@20thcenturyboy85]

Awesome video. Kevin digs deep into the watch market. He is very knowledgeable about it. A serious collector. Teddy is an Expert at identifying affordable luxury pieces.

[@tuck1760]

yes, more please. love ya'lls converations!

[@bloodshot6]

Respect to Kevin and Teddy on ownership of a quality watch. Don’t hit debt. Work hard and earn whatever price point.

[@Gumby56]

I don't like digging into my pocket for my iPhone just to tell the time. I prefer the flick of the wrist, it's more efficient.

[@jonathansmith283]

teddy - you soften KO'L , he comes across pretty normal . nice interview. ~ JDS/CT

[@africantalent6763]

It's amazing how much time Kevin spent with teddy.

[@karenwilcox2191]

It was gratifying to see Kevin showing Teddy the respect he so richly deserves

[@africantalent6763]

@@karenwilcox2191 he really does, I feel like he is gaining a lot of knowledge from teddy too.

[@waltercabanillaslopez6467]

Teddy, I haven’t seen you two talking about a brand I like… Longines… what do you think about it? Regards from Lima Peru!!!

[@ValueYourWatch]

Great video. thanks for sharing.

[@LEARSIKCIGAM]

Beautiful art will always have value

[@safethamzagic7226]

i have the avetni a10 red roso. cool watch love it.

[@derekg2132]

Finally! Yall gotta get together more often 2 times a month or atleast once

[@authorjohnwquinn]

Loved it. Thanks, Teddy. Very well done.

[@danehardinge8801]

Have you ever looked at / considered the Christopher Ward range of watches? I love my C65 Trident GMT wth a red and blue bezel

[@Km0577]

I love Kevin’s perspective on watches they’re so much fun That said give ‘em to trevor hahahaha

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

Two Mr Wonderfuls! Good content.

[@thesecondhandclub]

Great episode and love Kevin O'Leary. We recently started our KZbin channel talking watches, reviewing luxury timepieces and collector's timepieces. Follow along as we will give away great goodies at every milestone!

[@jb6027]

Love the Kevin videos!

[@edlee7518]

i'd love to know which watches Mr. Wonderful managed to buy at retail vs. those he had to buy from the grey mkt.

[@wilfredbrisbois8834]

Your time piece discussion was very interesting; however, a basic premise regarding our relationship with it, was missing. Humans are the only creatures on the planet that are aware of time, and what it means. With each second moving by, we move closer to our death, which is why a watch is so important. When you look at your watch to see more than just the time,: you are also looking at your life moving forward. I argue that a beautiful watch should be what is on the wrist. Time, life, is a valuable gift. My life, your life, are an amazing thing. Remember the greatest give you can give another person is your time. Having a beautiful time piece on your wrist tells others that you value time; that you value your life, and that you value others. I think it's great that you are helping people learn how they can have a time piece on their wrist, whether expensive, or inexpensive, that can make them feel good their life as each second of it ticks forward.

[@harrycee656]

One of a kind for a month. Then we can buy it on Aliexpress after it shows up on Teddy's video. The interest in watches is partially due people having more disposable income, the watch flexing in social media

[@emilharvig-maigaard3]

kevin saying afordable, me thinking its nice. Him: "its about 6000 bucks" nice kevin :)

[@wengjai]

That’s affordable. Don’t forget these watches are meant to last a life time and potentially appreciate in value over time. It’s very different to buying a $6000 pair of jeans.

[@whatthewhat11]

The more accurate description would be value. A high end tourbillon for 6k is crazy. You are getting way more for your money than a Rolex that costs twice as much.

[@CAIDMASTEROFPYRO]

When you're worth $400,000,000, $6000 is affordable. He could buy one every day for 182 years without ever earning another cent

[@davidkaplan5517]

@@wengjai that’s a Chinese tourbillon terribly made. It’s not appreciating and it’s not worth it.

[@davidkaplan5517]

@@whatthewhat11 it’s not value… it’s a plastic Chinese POS. It’s not accurate and has no legacy. It’s a horrendous value.

[@seattlegrrlie]

That's a great point. I sold stocks to buy a Rolex Explorer feeling secure that I'm not just throwing my money away. I don't need it. I have a digital watch that tells me my messages, takes my heart rate, and changes the music. The Rolex does none of that but I love it anyway

[@horologywatchmaking13]

Monalisa painting is indeed an art and one of the only in the world, but mass-produced Rolex watches? No way those are art.

[@buckcampbell4292]

Being mass produced does not mean something isn’t art.

[@gavinluckyfq3609]

Great as always 👍 🇬🇧🍻

[@arturoarce7919]

I’m so glad you got a new episode. Makes my life more entertaining and interesting.

[@RocketSailing]

Im 52, so ty for labeling me young! :)

[@garycarr2530]

Forgot the watches I’m a man of a certain age and Kevin’s denim jacket looks great and I think yeah I could wear that and look ok.

[@allenu342]

Looks like Mr. Wonderful bought another Panda Daytona 😄.

[@alitejani9696]

Can you please talk about jack mason with mr wonderful one day???

[@shanebarnes4049]

thought it was interesting @Kevin O'Leary talking about watches being made for him/Mr. Wonderful. Question is there a difference in watches built for Kevin vs Mr. Wonderful. Is watches for Kevin more practical , understated ,etc?

[@dfmanton]

Common sense comment from Kevin.... never go in debt over a watch 👍👏👏

[@Sams911]

I bought a VC 4500V in rose gold from the boutique for $54.5K, watched it hit $140K and held it because I love this watch and it took me 2 years to get one, which is not over 5 years... so do I care that it's "down" to $90-95K now? not one bit... it can dip to $60K and I'll still keep it.. I have no desire to invest in watches, and BTW, VC has a blockchain certificate now.. my watch's authenticity, and it's entire history now is digital...

[@christianebert8086]

Teddy, great video - fully agree with Kevin's view on the market. It will be interesting for new companies to enter the market. The existing luxury brands cannot expand production very much otherwise it will not be luxurious anymore. So start an apprenticeship in Switzerland, Glashütte or Japan ... safe job and then start your own brand. Greetings from Germany

[@kirklangdon1591]

Question! What’s a good book(s) about watches? Most I see on amazon are coffee table type books.

[@dougm659]

Treat yourself to “Reflections of a watchmaker” by George Daniels. The last great watchmaker and the inventor of the co-axial escapement used in most Omega watches today. That book will give you a great understanding of what it takes to make amazing watches.

[@kirklangdon1591]

@@dougm659 Thanks, i’ll pick up that title for sure. Appreciate that! 🙏

[@eddiefite4749]

“It’s affordable. It’s only $6,000.” 😂🤑

[@bruceleroy8063]

We gotta do this once a week. - Uncle Leo

[@armancz]

It's affordable, it's about 6000 bucks😁Oh Kevin, joker you.

[@yes-en8ur]

great video yet again

[@RyanDo]

I love this

[@dioxviad]

Hey isn’t this man facing a lawsuit for fraud?