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0:00 - Intro & Organization
0:56 - Speedmaster Over Daytona
3:19 - Gerald Genta Is Overrated
6:15 - What To Call The BB36
7:26 - Titanium Watches Are Toys
10:41 - Watch Ambassadors Are An Insult
13:05 - Tissot Gentleman Over PRX
14:51 - Water Resistance Is Overrated
17:04 - “Colorway” Is Pretentious

[@marioschristodoulou2390]

I have to say , speaking with Rolex owners it’s always about cost + investment- with Omega owners it’s about the piece itself , where they got it , how they got it , why they chose it Omega for me all day long

[@Mega-zi7ys]

Exactly... Rolex nowadays is just for showboats. Sad . Used to be cool in the 80s

[@kayless32]

1.2 millions watch sold every year, it is hard to put all the Rolex owner in the same basket, but I can understand and I hate see people speaking about prices when they talk about their watches. A real watch enthusiast will not mention it and will barely reply if you ask. A friend had a MB&F and showed it to me, before I was into watch, I said, it looks fun, it is too big for me and I would be afraid the break the dome. He could have told me so many thing about the watch and especially the price to shut my mouth, he just said, I like it, it is cool for me.

[@matteocavallin8775]

One thing I'll say about Titanium watches is that, while they feel light, they don't feel cheap...if that makes sense. A well built watch will still feel like a well built watch, regardless of weight.

[@edrader]

titanium is my first choice for a watch

[@TheEmmetdocbrown]

This is absolutly right.

[@andreigromek]

Totally agree. I use a titanium as my beater, nice and light and don’t care if I bash it up, that’s what it’s for

[@DC-si8xw]

i bought a pelagos 39 and i love it. after trying many grand Seiko titanium and thinking they felt too light and cheap. something changed with the pelagos 39.... its more comfortable than my sub and keeps .5 sec a day. i was going for a daily that wouldn't attract as much attention as my sub and the pelagos nailed it. i even wear it to the gym. i put down my smart watch for timing sets for the pelagos. its that comfortable to me... 5;8" 150lbs 15.3% bf 7.5" wrist

[@brendanroberts4866]

i like the 'heft' of steel - but titantium is ok too.

[@bucknut2000]

On the water resistance thing, I wore an Oris F1 nearly everyday for abut 5 years. I swam in it , sauna, hot tub, showered , tennis, some golf, gym, I never took it off. Than someone told me that im destroying the watch. I eventually sent to Oris for a service fearing I damaged it. It ended up being a basic service. The watch was only 50M water resistance, and $6-700 back ion 2004.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Well hot water isn't good for the seals at all. You're definitely not doing the watch any favors but putting it in hot water

[@bucknut2000]

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 Well yes . Im just saying watches can take a lot more than we realize.

[@michaelhayward107]

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 Just a small point: @bucknut2000 isn't putting the seals in the hot watch; it's the whole watch with the crown in place. Seals used in horology have wide and tested operating temperatures, so there's no need to worry. 🙃

[@zwerko]

Silicone and rubber o-rings can easily handle temperatures that your body can handle without noticeable degradation... You'd have to boil the watch to start having an appreciable effect, and if it's on your wrist at that point, you have far bigger things to worry about. Why people don't recommend having a watch in a hot and humid environment is because of tolerances that manufacturers use when making the watch and it can happen that the o-ring does not expand nearly as much as the metal, hence sporting a leak. You really don't need to worry about it on a well-made watch, but take a Pagani or the likes to a sauna/hot-bath and you'll probably witness what happens when one exceeds WR rating on a watch.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Not at all ! Before to write such a thing did you care checking the watches seals materials and research their properties on the internet ? My guess is no. Watches seals are either made of Buna-N or Viton. Both resist the temperatures experienced in a sauna, hot tub, etc… Now, with time these seals get plastically deformed from compression. At that point a leak path may develop and allow water / humidity ingress irrespective of wether it’s hot, warm or cold. The smear of silicon grease applied to these seals may deteriorate too… The consensus is to get your watch waterproofness checked regularly with once a year as a minimum.

[@smillerlsu]

RE: colorway, the term is out of the design industry in general, and (to me) is an appropriate use in watch design as well. And, it's easier to say than "color palette", so it seems appropriate to use when a line comes in different "color combinations"

[@bernardhossmoto]

I am an SSI Master Diver and am certified for depths up to (or down to🙃) 40 meters. All my 100m water resistant watches survived so far 😁

[@fredrik1164]

Damn, nice info

[@fredrik1164]

I am an SSI diver as well, however just beginner:)

[@MrKacperk]

GUE diver here. We dive with bottomtimers. Not mechanic watches.

[@bernardhossmoto]

@@MrKacperk I dive with dive computers but I always have at least one analog backup.

[@Mr_Paw_revised]

👆🏻This. Responsible diver always has a backup, be it watch, flashlight or a knife. Divers always say, that You sometimes lose equipment during diving, so better have a backup, if your life depends on it.

[@mearsite]

Love this type of content. Your channel has everything: review, Q&A, Top 10's, you name it. Such "colorway" type of contents.

[@ilmostro16]

From ChatGPT: Colorway is a term used to describe the color scheme of a watch. It refers to the combination of colors used on the watch face, hands, and other parts of the watch. The colorway can be used to create a unique look for a watch and can be used to differentiate one watch from another. For example, some watches have a black and white colorway while others have a blue and silver colorway. If you don’t use “colorway”, then you have to say “color scheme”. Is that better? I don’t understand people’s problem with “colorway”, it’s a real term and applies to how you use it. Just ignore those comments.

[@garrettstupperware3754]

Yeah, it’s like complaining that the term “movement” is pretentious when referring to mechanical watch mechanisms.

[@forgettmenot]

@@garrettstupperware3754don’t let them know about ‘calibre’… 😂

[@Judah.Rosenthal]

It’s pretentious. I think that’s why people don’t like it.

[@aayjaay8563]

facts. if you get bothered by the word "colorway" your life is too comfortable.

[@sukeshamuthu]

@@Judah.RosenthalHow is it pretentious? Why is the term colorway more offensive than color scheme or any other alternative? Genuine question cause this is baffling to me.

[@giantdipper]

Teddy's response to the colorway term is why I love him. He keeps it real.

[@matthewblome6547]

I tend to agree on the term - I never liked it. It feels like a term businesses use to track inventory in their systems. I would go with ‘dial colour’ or just ‘colour’, unless there are multiple things going on and then maybe ‘colour scheme’.

[@Redondo_dom]

Sorry I am not seeing how it's a problem. How is it coming off pretentious?

[@Wootguy238]

​@@Redondo_domthis has to be similar to the blue/gold dress debate. I can't see why anyone feels like it's pretentious at all, but clearly there are many people that feel that way. Weird.

[@dylanschang6386]

I have no clue how people see it as pretentious. Totally respect that they do feel that way, I just simply don't get it

[@larrylacostjr.2075]

There will always be critics. You’ll never get past them, regardless if you use colorway or not. Don’t overthink this one. You change for them and they’ll keep demanding for more

[@trsports8123]

The word clorway is used in streetwear culture and the shoe game -- the opposite of pretentious. I really don't understand the comment.

[@tylerdunford8599]

Agree- colorway is used for a variety of items -would have never thought twice about it being used

[@EliteProductions3129]

@@trsports8123 I don't understand it either. Colorway is the proper term for any product that comes in multiple colors.

[@clayrowden3916]

I just picked up my Speedmaster in sapphire and am very pleased. With the 3861 movement and all the upgrades it is still a great value in today's market and costs far less than a Daytona. Beyond all the tangible and objective superior features and benefits, I also prefer the design and appearance of the Moonmatch hands down over the Daytona.

[@ethanbuse2637]

Agreed.

[@bushpig6837]

I think you will only become more and more pleased over time. I wanted a 3871 when they first came out but couldn't find one so I bought one of the last 1861 but flipped it after about 6 months. I bimbled on with watches buying some and selling some, then decided I had had enough of the watch churn and wanted to sell everything and buy my exit watch, which would be a 3861. Although very similar it is a completely different watch to the 1861, it feels more durable, the case certainly marks a lot less. This will sound like bullshit but I swear is true. I set the watch when I bought it on 6th Feb '23, six months later it is still within 1 second and has not been adjusted. Speaking to people at my local AD this is not unheard of for watches worn every day. It is a truly incredible watch.

[@asankadesilva3636]

Hi Teddy, discovered your content during the pandemic and always look forward to your weekly content. I don't think you ever talk down to your viewers. I appreciate your broad perspective and thoughtfulness. Thank you. Finally, best wishes to you and your wife.

[@sheldorleconcher8870]

Love these episodes. You've got a great level-headed, even-handed take on watches. I appreciate that you're able to empathize with others and understand why they may have the take they do, even when you completely or partially disagree.

[@kccallaway6433]

Teddy, you’re awesome. Ti is an awesome watch material. Color way is in no way pretentious, and neither are you. Keep being a humble, positive and intelligent light in the watch world.

[@kb9oak749]

Speedmaster is visually more appealing to me.

[@LandStrife]

Same

[@jayblue673]

Daytona has asymmetrical lugs!

[@truthseeker7867]

I want it to be. But it just isn’t.

[@ybk6858]

@@truthseeker7867brooo same. I want to like omega better but the design of Rolex just beats all of them in my opinion.

[@faziefallelfarhan1333]

Agree

[@mordeth1964]

Also, colourway is a valid term to use for the different coloured dials, straps etc within a range of watches.

[@nickthompson7743]

I own a couple Omegas so I may be biased. I actually love “Seiko’s relentless production” the fact that I can get a seiko movement and make a modded watch myself makes them a very worthwhile company to look at. Variation in watches is great as it helps us tailor our watches (and God forbid, our collections) to our own personas!

[@stevecastro22]

There is a line from the movie "Road House" that I think applies in many situations, and it certainly applies here: "OPINIONS VARY". I have used this line whenever a friend of mine and I don't see eye to eye, and it usually ends all debate! It is subjective folks.....

[@meson183]

I have the titanium Fifty Fathoms 5015 on the 98B bracelet. I think it still has a nice amount of heft as a result of being a big watch. It feels solid and in no way feels like a toy. I think the titanium mitigates the weight steel would otherwise have and makes it more wearable.

[@InGratitudeIam]

The standard for the US Navy in terms of water resistance is that your equipment should be rated to twice the working pressure of your dive. As you point out, Teddy, 100 meters is pretty deep. My deepest dive was 142 feet exploring a wreck. Most of my recreational dives were 40 to 80 feet. Today, a watch rated to 30 or 50 meters is more than enough for me.

[@coolhandab5296]

And 99% of divers (including me) are diving in accordance with no-decompression limits, which means 130 feet maximum. 100 meters WR is overkill for that.

[@bucknut2000]

Id be little wary with a 30M watch. My 50M was fine for swimming and stuff, but the ratings dont take into account the watch moving around. Did you take your watch diving already? was it Ok?

[@megageek8509]

@@bucknut2000omega test their watches to the stated depths with movement included. If it says 50m you can dive to 50m

[@hb9145]

@@bucknut2000 The water pressure in a typical home is about 2-4 bar (20-40 meters of water column), and where 1 bar is approximately equal to 14.5 psi. You need to move very fast through water to even raise the pressure against your watch a single bar.

[@daniell2217]

@InGrat: great comment. Appreciate hearing from someone who actually uses the feature.

[@jbraun23]

My personal hot take: Certina DS Action Diver in titanium, cheap alternative to Pelagos? ISO certified 300m, titanium bracelet, 80 hour power reserve.. it puts up a good fight.

[@ae-ca602]

Colourway/colorway is great. Keep using it! For the non-dive-bezel blackbay, let's call it "Dress Bay" a la "Seiko Dress KX" ! Great video btw.

[@KarolaSteigler]

Picked up a amzwatch's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!

[@wkanost]

I agree some people repeat and “over use” the same terms and adjectives a lot. Just mix it up and use different words to describe the same characteristics. I also agree that the TISSOT Gentleman is a better looking watch than the PRX. so much so that I’m planning on buying a Gentleman in the near future. It’s a very handsome and flexible dress watch style that I think will go well with many settings. Thanks Teddy!

[@atavax311]

I think part of the reason i value water resistance is because I view it as an indicator of overall durability. That a watch with a 100m water resistance is more likely not to break when you trip and slam your wrist against the concrete sidwalk than a splash resistant watch. There is also the ambiguity of water resistance, where ok, you're not supposed to wear a watch in the shower, but like if I enjoy cooking every day and a lot of the time, i'm running things over water, my watch is getting steamed a little on my wrist, it's getting splashed on a lot. How much water resistance is really ok for that? Or if you professionally work in a kitchen that would be even more of a concern. Or professionally a plumber, mechanic, or a roofer; the durability of the watches you buy seems important and it seems like water resistance is the only easily available indicator available for most of us.

[@benzjamin13]

I used to go diving and before I really knew anything about the water depth/resistance, I went diving with a Fossil watch that was made for 50m and it still worked after every dive. I went as far as 60ft.

[@barrettwbenton]

Water Resistance: For me, if it's rated for 50m or more, it's all good: I scarcely swim, let alone dive. "Colorway": I've only heard the term used in the last five years or so; industry shorthand, no big deal. Brand Ambassadors: I understand why they exist. No harm, no foul, couldn't care less. Ti vs stainless: If a watch I *really* like is in Ti, so be it. Otherwise, steel does it for me. Speedy vs Daytona: Had a Speedy in my distant past. Would choose it over a Daytona in a heartbeat. Keep up the great work here, Teddy.

[@sebastianschwanbeck6662]

Teddy, I really love how you see the positive side of things. Like the point of having brand ambassadors to get non-watch enthusiasts into watches! Great, no need to be a hater!

[@iloverugby4ever]

I think that most of us complain about celebrities being paid to wear a certain watch because part of the price paid by the consumer goes to that and yes, I find it insulting too 😄

[@bobmclennan1727]

For pure design, I prefer the Speedmaster to the Daytona, although I love a lot about many modern Daytona models (I like the new steel-ringed bezel, but miss the old thinner asymmetrical case.) One design element that Daytonas have over Speedmasters is that they look better in sunlight. Those white gold hour markers and 12 o'clock crown just pop off the dial. Teddy says it best, though: even if you (understandably) prefer the Daytona design and performance over the Speedmaster, it's hard to argue that it's twice as good from a price standpoint.

[@hugohernandez3651]

Amazinh video as usual...Speedmaster over Daytona 🤔? No thanks. Zenith Chronomaster over both.. 🤷‍♂️.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

I love titanium for watches, I mean the lightest the better. The titanium darker hue, not shiny finish is also much more interesting to me. I would love that the calibre mainplate, bridges and oscillator frame to be made from titanium too to shave even more weight. I love my Seamaster NTTD. As my first Omega and titanium watch it’s absolutely awesome. It could have been even better if made of the darker grade 5 titanium…

[@hamjumpman2369]

When it was time to decide, I went Gentleman over PRX. Now having both, I agree Gentleman is the more versatile between the two, but it almost feels that you can't have one without the other. They look so good next too each other!!

[@DC-si8xw]

i bought a pelagos 39 and i love it. after trying many grand Seiko titanium and thinking they felt too light and cheap. something changed with the pelagos 39.... its more comfortable than my sub and keeps .5 sec a day. i was going for a daily that wouldn't attract as much attention as my sub and the pelagos nailed it. i even wear it to the gym. i put down my smart watch for timing sets for the pelagos. its that comfortable to me... 5;8" 150lbs 15.3% bf 7.5" wrist

[@mj0720]

Speedmaster all day long. An absolute classic. Perfect weight distribution makes it incredibly comfortable. At the other end of the scale, Tissot Gentleman is one of the best values in Swiss watches. Its just beautiful, and, as mentioned, an advanced movement compared to the PRX.

[@MrPleers]

I agree with Speedmaster over Daytona. And with Tissot Gentlemen over PRX. En certainly about the brand ambassadors. I get the point of connecting a watch with a movie(character). As long as the watch fits the type of character.

[@marcgoulding5230]

I do like weight, but the greyish color of titanium appeals to me more than polished stainless. The PRX is really a great looking watch, but I admit for purely superficial reasons I prefer the Gentleman. And I gotta agree on the water resistance question! Color-scheme makes sense to me, but like you, I haven't thought about it until someone mentioned it. Always appreciate your thoughts and insights, Teddy.

[@dannysimenauer5745]

The Tissot Gentleman with the green dial grabbed my attention. It is eye catching! I still bought the PRX 40MM, but may go back and get the Gentleman too!

[@andreigromek]

Highly recommend the Gentleman. I have the blue dial and use it as my daily driver/work watch. Simple design that works with everything, can dress it up and down, versatile. LOVE it!

[@dannysimenauer5745]

I interpreted the question about Gerald Genta’s designs differently at 3:25. I thought the viewer was referring to Genta’s designs under his own name. These watches are more fun, like Alan Silverstein, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[@sridipnag1117]

appreciate your down to earth "we're talking about watches" message before starting.

[@michaelh2343]

The speedmaster is a stealth wealth watch.

[@janjasiewicz9851]

I'm a volunteer firefighter...often going out for 5 days at a time to deal with bushfires. So, for me having a good solid watch that is water resistant is essential. I happen to have a Seiko Alpinist with "200 meter" water resistance and a Nato Strap which fits the bill. It's accurate, robust and cheap enough to not care if it get's scratched. Being out bush it is important to be able to figure out compass directions (yes you can use any watch), to ensure you can anticipate the direction and timing of wind shifts. For me my watch is a working watch - not a piece of jewellery.

[@Mr_Paw_revised]

I fundamentally disagree with the water resistance one. When I buy a watch, I divide it into two categories: 1. Dress watch 2. Other If it’s a dress watch, water resistance doesn’t matter, any extra resistance is just a nice bonus. If it’s other, so everyday, sports, outdoor I’ll buy only minimum 100m water resistant watches. I also always swim wearing my watch. I wear my watch everywhere, even on a beach. I don’t want to have my watch stolen. First mechanical watch I bought was Longines Hydroconquest. I picked it specifically because I love dive watches, I always wanted a watch I can safely wear while swimming in the pool or sea. Also it looks great, it is a dress diver and the bezel helps me measure time lapse at work.

[@maalgara1958]

Dear Teddy, I have NEVER found you pretentious. Your comments are spot on, well thought and informed. Keep on being yourself.

[@grandtrousers]

I bought my Planet Ocean rather than a Seamaster not because of the increased water resistance but because I prefer the dial. I think the Ploprof is hideous and although the Ultradeep is quite nice the dial is smaller and it's too bulky even for my large wrist. I would love to see a comparison between a titanium divers watch and a ceramic one - possibly a Rado Captain Cook v Oris/Sinn/Ball/Certina/ Steinhart

[@christianebert8086]

End of 2020 the Hesalite Speedmaster was available at 4500 Euros, now 2,5 yrs later it is at 7400 Euros (ok, new movement)... see my comment below - by the way: Great Video, many thanks

[@waynejrice]

The Bob Costas of watch commentary: articulate, well-informed, passionate, and intelligent. Teddy might be too "corporate" sounding for some, but if I want information that is clear, well-presented and insightful, with great video, Teddy is an excellent source.

[@christianebert8086]

Concerning celebrities and watches: Steve McQueen had a Hanhart 417ES at his wrist, a chronograph to measure time while motor biking and speed driving. Steve bought it while shooting a movie in Germany - that is really cool for Hanhart. That's perfect marketing. Now the watch is an icon, and quite affordable. See video of TGV Urban Gentry visiting the Hanhart factory in the Black Forest in Germany

[@stevebodner3729]

One thing to take into account for a watch's water resistance, even if it isn't taken directly into water, is perspiration on very hot days. I've worn a couple of inexpensive quartz watches that fogged up in minutes on hot days. I'd hate to think about the insides of an expensive mechanical unit.

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

Speedmaster all day. Sensational watch Titanium is great for a tool watch. Subdued colour, light, comfortable, fantastic material for me. Colourway, don’t care, it’s fine Genta, I don’t think anyone blaming him, just fed up with all the hype surrounding his designs. Which I share. Tudor, sorry, don’t care Celebrities, absolutely and utterly agree. In fact this is a deterrent for me. Amazing how you picked out some of the most annoying celebrities in your video! Fun, thanks

[@cbrottler]

I agree that depth/water resistance isn’t practical for most, but I love watches for the heritage and more importantly the engineering that goes into it. So when a watch is over built, like the SAR rescue timer, for instance, and can withstand 100 atm, I’m impressed and attracted to that. The same comment can be taken to watch collecting at a meta level. Does one need to spend hundreds or thousands on a watch? I think the answer is no. I can’t remember who said this but if you’re buying a watch to tell time, you’re doing it wrong 😂 all that is to say, yes, I’m never going to need a diving watch at depths humans can’t even survive but I’m also not on the list to go to the moon any time soon, but they’re still awesome watches and cool to own 😊

[@knutvonheim3838]

I am bit late to the conversation 🙂, but the water resistance refers to pressure, not depth alone. So jumping off the pool edge vs diving to the bottom of the pool, for example. Hope that makes some sense 😁

[@nwohioan]

Colorway is definitely not pretentious - it's used to describe a palette or combination of colors. Cheers from a fellow Ohioan!

[@Vulcano92]

Once again guys, the depth capacity of a watch is just an indication but THE ONLY IMPORTANT thing is the pressure. Of course most of us won't ever dive at 100m or deeper, but 10 bar is quite low. Shower pressure is 3 to 4, move your arm and it'll be 10 bars. Ride a jet-ski, if you fall it will be way more than 10 bars. Used to have a citizen watch with a 10 bar resistance. I was in Zurich on a pedal boat, my t-shirt fell and I caught it in the water, my watch hit the water, with the movement it was more than 10 bar.....I don't have that watch anymore

[@sissyspaceship]

Speed master is the better watch. It's the quintessential chronograph for me. Being an aviation/spaceflight geek. There's nothing cooler. It's currently my grail watch.

[@Furniture121]

Colourway is a reasonable way to describe different colour variants, I think some people just like to complain for the sake of complaining. I'm 100% with on WR, though I leave my watches on in the pool/at the beach. I figure they're made for the task, so I might as well enjoy them.

[@seanfraser9162]

"Colorways" is the word. Succinct and clear. Dont be shy about it. It describes a specific thing: "a combination or arrangement of colors, usually one of several, in which a product, fabric, or article of clothing, is available." -Google. Great episode. I really enjoy your work.

[@simonrano8072]

Simple debate : for a purchase I would pick Speedy, for a gift I would pick a Daytona, sell it and a purchase a Speedy.

[@yleexot]

Haha reminds me of Dan Gorski, the guy who eats only big Macs. Somebody once paid him 10 bucks to eat a whopper. So he did. Then went to mcd to spend it on big macs

[@jarrod4115]

This dude never runs out of topic about the same watches over and over lol. The volume at which he post videos is crazy

[@Don-yf6yo]

Based on how relatively few titanium watches that are available, it's clear that consumers generally don't want this material. I love Ti watches for their light weight and high scratch resistance. I really wish more watches come in Ti, such as the Tissot PRX. Tissot already makes a Ti Gentleman, why not a Ti PRX? When it comes to looks, the color of a Ti watch varies depending on the alloy, polishing, finishing, and coatings. Some Ti watches are practically undistinguishable from stainless. I understand why many people associate weight and heft with quality. I find that strange because in many other products in our daily lives, it's the opposite. Who wants to carry around a heavier laptop? Who wants a heavier phone or tablet? I personally don't want to feel like there is a brick tied to my wrist. I have a 43mm case size Citizen with Super Titanium that I could barely feel when I wear it. And that's a good thing!

[@shuycg]

Aknowledging that speaking or even writting the scenario without repeating some expressions and word was very mature. It is and I am impressed about how you took the criticism. Already liked you, but now for yet another facet.

[@Dred242]

I pay very little attention to celebrities being paid to wear a certain watch in an Ad. But I do perk-up when I discover a celebrity that I'm a fan of showing off his or her watch collection that they've built over time. Their story as to why, when, or where they ended up with a particular watch is always fun to listen to.

[@Victor-kh5rh]

Gentleman vs PRX is interesting. IMO the Gentleman is overall a better watch but too generic, PRX despite its flaws is mostly unique. Tissot Gentleman just doesn't have enough personality, but its fantastic value for what it is.

[@ch_boki]

Less is more for watches, this fits just perfect. Speed master is nothing flashy, no bling bling, but it has it all.

[@KezAH-GT]

If I’m on holiday I am taking my watch in the pool, I am not just leaving it anywhere. So I appreciate having water resistance for my watch. Especially, like having screw down crowns for the watches I take on holiday.

[@wristopia4101]

I think one being manual, and the other automatic, is a massive difference if people are actually choosing one over the other for purchase. If its just mouthing off in the comments to bash Rolex, then that is obviously something that can be ignored ;) The new Moonstrap with deployant looks like it could be a fantastic improvement for the Moonwatch.

[@DanSchrimpsher]

I don't know about Gerald's designs in general but when I came into watches a few years ago without knowing anything My response to the Royal Oak and Nautilus is it's ugly. So I am going to agree with that take.

[@danielkbarton]

Another great video Teddy. And as most people have said, the term "colorway" is completely appropriate to the watch/timepiece world. There's always someone who has a bee in their bonnet about something.

[@zhicaofang2354]

6:16 I would call those "everyday Black Bay" or "dress Black Bay" but I would definitely not drop the Black Bay name. It obviously goes with the same design DNA as Black Bay divers and it is a good marketing/branding strategy to anchor the derivative line firmly into the signature watch.

[@Victordamus98]

I've been wanting the Speedmaster for the longest. It's THE watch for me.

[@dereklee7009]

I really like omega and appreciate the speedmasters history. But on my wrist the speedmaster just does nothing for me. I love the Daytona on the wrist but I would never pay the secondary market price for one

[@Timeboycomedy]

Titanium is way more valuable than steel. It has anti magnetic properties, lighter in weight and since it’s not an alloy like steel, is way more durable. Titanium bodies steel without all the pretension and money excess of gold or platinum.

[@greguet]

Also makes a big watch more acceptable. Like a 44mm Panerai.

[@rapidclipzgaming]

Austenitic Stainless Steels like 316 are also non magnetic though.

[@THX5000]

Yes, look at titanium bicycle frames. They are very cool. It can however be argued that carbon is higher performance when it comes to bike frames.

[@Timeboycomedy]

@@greguet 😂 I wouldn’t be able to pull off a 44 in my life 😅 I go no higher than 38 because of my slender frame.

[@MrPhotographerDude]

@@THX5000A bike is carrying body weight a watch isn’t

[@Publius380a.C.]

I have to correct you about water resistance: 50 meters of water resistance means that you can only splash it when you're washing your hands, 100 meters means that you can take a light dip in the pool and 200+ meters means that you can swim, dive and do plunges from every cliff you can find

[@DavidRon]

Hot takes for next time: I've flooded several 50m watches getting pummeled by waves because I live a mile from the ocean and jump in all the time. 100m for me in rough water is all I need. Part of a luxery experience is how I am treated as a consumer. Being laughed at or forced to buy things I don't want to buy in order to be "offered" something I do is not luxury. I refuse to call brands or their surrogates that treat me this way by default "luxury brands".

[@pi17835]

Take 1 - I guess I agree. Except that I like the Daytona design more and would - solely for that reason - pick it over the Speedmaster (of a Daytona was a watch you would simply pick😅) Take 2 - no opinion Take 3 - Agree Take 4 - Never had one on my wrist, but given the hardness, I’d be open to a titanium watch Take 5 - agree with Teddy Take 6 - totally agree with the take (maybe the take I agree with the most) Take 7 - disagree. Yes, I don’t go diving, but when I leave my home, I like to wear my watch. And that includes at the gym and then I like to shower off the sweat from my watch. And when I go for a swim at the beach, as crazy as that may sound, I feel my watch is saver on my wrist than on land. So, I want the 100m as is the standard for „swim proof“ and ideally also a screw-down crown. Take 8 - disagree BTW: how about a list of let’s say 20 watches between 1k and 10k with 70h+ power reserve (and therefore excellent for a 3 watch rotation, if you have a fixed order)

[@O.K.1]

Hi Teddy, a video about the Certina DS+ Concept would be great. I would say it is in it's price range the best watch. So many options and the quality is great.

[@markthegrea]

Another of my pet peeves: 120 click bezels. Not sure I understand why you would ever need this and yet I have heard you give this an advantage. When timing with a bezel it doesn't really add to accuracy and makes the bezel harder to get where you want it at rest: straight at 12. My Seiko 5, I think, doesn't point directly at the 12. I think. Because it is so clicky, I can't tell. I have a JDM Promaster (BN0200-56E) that I love and has the best bezel I have touched. Clicks 60 times and is easy to spin. (BTW, I have a Glycene Combat that has the worst bezel that must exist. It takes pliers to change it.)

[@leadsled213]

When I'm timing the pizza in the oven, accuracy is everything!

[@e28forever30]

Swiss watches are overrated.

[@SpencerDean14]

Noticed you're wearing a ring now - congrats man! Happy for you and Courtney

[@christophernelson175]

Like a lot of terms in a lot of industries, "colorway" is a term that has a specific use for professionals in that industry. Primarily it helps pros to differentiate between an otherwise identical product that has MULTIPLE color or pattern differences - i.e. not just a single color but a colorway. In running shoes, for instance, it helps manufacturers to instruct technical specialists and fitters/sales people on differentiating between shoes of the same model that have several color pallets. The ASICS Kayano does not come in multiple single colors, but multiple color pallets and patterns, or colorways. And again as in many other industries, it is a term that layman consumers often adopt to make themselves sound and/or feel more "in the know." Like people who refer to certain cars by their chassis codes in common conversation, they feel it makes them seem more knowledgeable, whether it reflects their actual knowledge of anything but the term or not. Some find this grating. Others don't. As with most language, how it is perceived says as much (or more) about the listener with an opinion as the speaker. You are a pro and you generally use the term properly. There is no reason for you to stop.

[@davidmo3496]

I think it's really unfortunate that the PRX has made the Gentleman somewhat neglected, and really hope Tissot expands the collection with some 36-38mm Powermatic 80 versions.

[@sinjinadams2862]

I absolutely love Titanium, it's my favorite watch material.

[@stevenreddy6842]

As a Mechanical Engineer, somebody saying Titanium feels like a toy compared to Stainless Steel is hilarious. Grade 5 Titanium has an ultimate tensile strength of 950 MPa, 316L Stainless has a UTS of 515 MPa. G5 Titanium has a Brinell hardness of 334, 316L is 149. G5 Titanium is a far stronger and harder material than Stainless Steel but also significantly lighter (4.43 g/cc vs 8.00 g/cc). Also it is over double the price of 316L Stainless, certain alloys such as 904L Stainless (like Rolex Oystersteel) are closer, but are still cheaper than Titanium. Lower grades of Titanium are closer in price to 904L or 316L as well, but any Titanium watch over $1,000 should be using Grade 5 from what I’ve seen.

[@nedflanders3769]

Hey Teddy. Good video! You should do wrist checks sometimes - let us know what you’ve got on the wrist. I’m always pausing the video trying to figure out. LoL 😆

[@Satronaut-pw3ij]

Speaking as a designer I like both watches but I would have to take the Speedmaster on design alone. I love those dimples / craters, the Daytona looks a bit too busy.

[@TwelveBravo]

I agree the Speedmaster is the better value vs the Daytona. I like both watches, but the Speedmaster is a classic beauty. I may be biased as I own one, but not a Daytona. I only wish Omega offered the Hesalite with a sapphire rear so I could see the movement. I like the way Hesalite looks on the Speedmaster better. But wish I could see the movement too.

[@kgilinsky1]

Thumbs up in this comment. I was scrolling IG the other day and I think there is an aftermarket company selling see-through case backs for speedys.

[@garwong6567]

Thank you Teddy. I agree with your view on waterproof depths and it's the first time I have ever heard anyone on YT say this.

[@HoroHigh369]

Your point of view is so refreshing! You truly appreciate the watch making art! 🙌🏻

[@jms241965]

Please don't change the words you use because of the comments of others...you come off as knowledgeable and sincere...great content as always.

[@DarthFungHole]

Color, color way and color blocking have all come about to describe different design elements of all kinds of stuff (watches, sneakers, clothing etc) and all three phrases mean different things. As long as ‘color way’ is being used correctly, I don’t see a problem with it. I do find it a little annoying when it’s missed used.

[@ragnaroker85]

Agreed about the water resistance. if I know I'm going to be in a pool or body of water I'm usually wearing my gshock just because I don't want to have to think about it.

[@davida8407]

Colorway is an accurate description of the colors and materials of a watch. There can be primary, secondary, and even case differences in color and appearance that are all summed up nicely by "colorway." If we are discussing pretentious terms, maybe we should retire the term "lexicon" from the watch lexicon.

[@watchbydesign6214]

Great video subject but let me turn this around on you. First a little background, 65+ year old watch enthusiast, military, corporate and retired international commercial pilot/professional world traveler. I was a 'one ' watch person for 30+ of the 40 years that I've owned my GMT Master. First, the misuse of the word "collection" by you and others, bottom line... What is a collection? The easy answer is “three”. One is an object. Two is a pair. Three or more is a collection, assuming you have them with the intention of collecting them, i.e., 3, three, THREE curated items. I have more than 3 pairs of shoes, but I don’t consider them a ”collection”. Same goes for dinner plates, t-shirts, socks and garbage cans. I own two [2, a pair] of beautifully restored, classic Austin Healey British sports cars from the 1950s and 60s [worth $150K+], I am NOT a car collector! Second opinion to follow.

[@dr.davidmiller6682]

i'm a big fan of the Tissot Gentleman. it has a fine fit and finish and is in many ways a more "substantial" watch than the PRX, which I compared side by side, including test wearing both. I already own a two toned Chemin Des Tourelles, on the bracelet, so I didn't pull the trigger on either, as it would have been a bit of a redundancy in my small collection. i actually like the Gentleman better than the fancier CDT for some reason. it seems somehow a more "honest and functional" unit. I seem to be wearing my 'lower end' watches more these days, and appreciating them! I own some mid-range Longines,' and pricier Cartier's but my two Orient Bambino's with different dials and bands are getting the wrist time lately. Of course, this from a guy who bought a Skoda instead of a similar spec Audi, and felt great about it! I LOVE 'maximum "bang for buck!" I see a Gentleman in my future!! On a different subject, I personally NEVER find you anything but polite, insightful, inclusive and professional! just "do you!" We love you!!

[@jaydub9509]

Although the PRX is obviously more distinctive, I also prefer the far more elegant look of the Gentleman. Not a fan of the PRX's under-finished-appearing blocky base.

[@matt2m]

The longines spirit titanium is the ultimate tool watch. Best bang for the buck.

[@e28forever30]

An overpriced Swiss watch is the ultimate tool watch? Why?

[@matt2m]

@@e28forever30 2750 is relatively cheap in comparison. Your watching a video on a 16k vs 8k watch. I wear it without any care compared to my Rolex or omega. It has an amazing lume and does not scratch easily.

[@jb6027]

Would definitely take a Speedmaster over the Daytona.

[@ramysulimani3902]

Ted, if you happen to speak to the guys at Tissot, pls ask them shrink the size of the Gentelem down to 34-36...it's way too big for a casual dress watch in my opinion...

[@samseo664]

well agreed most of points you made! only for water resistant though, the meter you go in is very different from the resistant meter. we stay on land w 1 atm but whenever you feel any air breeze on your face, it’s over 1 atm. I have dived up until 60m but the water movement wise it was so much over 100m pressure. when you swim, when you crawl, the presure your hand movement give to your watch can be well over the pressure of 30m depth equivalant of a force. I personally emailed to oris to ask about sixtyfive that if it’s iso6425 level 100m. if not, it’s risky to dive over 4-50m in heavy current points. in iso6425, to certify certain level of depth, it should cover at least 150% of pressure of the depth. please dont wear 50m watch thinking you can go 50m w it. you can go that deep in uniform 4 degree, perfectly still, no other substance other than H2O pool, and it has to be not you going down because it will increase the force too, but be you wearing that controled lab pool, standing still in the water while only the water pressure going up to 5 atm.

[@Studat]

Titanium is amazing and my dairy wear, The Seiko Astron SSH111, always accurate, super light weight and beautiful fit and finish. I dont love my steel automatics but get a little tiresome everyday. Dont dismiss Ti guys. I alway have the Tissot Gentleman, went to pick up the PRX but in person, for me, the Gentleman was the one i went with. Stunning watch.

[@jeffreybuoncristiano]

colorway (noun) The scheme of two or more colors in which a design is available. It's a precise word. it's a good word.

[@colinthepilot]

Definitely like Speedmaster over Daytona. And water resistance is a thing for me. I won’t wear my Speedmaster in the pool, despite its claimed 100m resistance. I only wear a dive watch, like my Seiko Turtle.

[@rowluxillusion5235]

There is a lot of difference between grade 2 and grade 5 titanium, I find it pretty amazing that so many watches are made with grade 2 against grade 5 which is far more scratch resistant and has a much better strength to weight ratio.

[@rowluxillusion5235]

@@IDKline correct, and that's why G5 is better for watch cases