The Master Of Handmade Watches Like No Other! Hodinky Berkus

Custom watches are becoming more and more rare in today's fast paced world. Ondřej Berkus is one of the only watchmakers who makes a watch fully to order of his clients wishes. Let me know how you like his creations.
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[@SwissWatchGang]

Which watchmaker should we have on the channel in 2022?

[@Krptokrayon]

Remy

[@orbwheelsandwatches]

Roger W smith.

[@brandonskinner536]

Patrik of GoS⚔️

[@obud3777]

Philippe Dufour

[@cesarocon3401]

Remy Cools and Brivet Naudot!!

[@davidhunternyc1]

Ondřej is legit. You can tell he's an awesome guy and he's leary about too much success. He recognizes with great success comes great headache. He's a pure artist. Leave me alone to feed my horses. Wow, what a rare mentality indeed.

[@hai.zzzzzz]

“ AS LONG AS I HAVE ENOUGH TO FEED MY HORSES, IM GOOD IM GOOD” explains alot 😊

[@EsperLuxe]

It's always refreshing to see new watchmakers on the channel, especially with so much mainstream youtube content nowadays. Thanks Marko!

[@marlowkaplan3584]

There is something simple rustic and yet highly refined about these. A real craftsman. Call me Impressed

[@alanniski7221]

this is one of the best watch related videos I've ever watched

[@jesusrnieves]

Aww he is so humble, those are very cheap honestly, he is an incredible watchmaker, I loved he left imperfections in the watches so you can enjoy the perfection of the creation, unbelievable ❤️

[@chrisenchemin7183]

This interview is simply the most incredible I have seen so far. This watchmaker is amazing. And if, one day, I had to have ONE horological grail, it would be to have a watch, my ultimate watch, made by this gentleman.

[@suomi35]

My thoughts exactly. This is nicest, most genuine interview I may have ever seen. An absolute joy to watch.

[@999NINE99]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for bringing yet another watchmaker that I would otherwise never have found. Your channel continues to be one of my favorites.

[@ptzish]

Hodinky - you should be charging 4x what you are. I'm completely blown away with your work. If someone like Kevin O'Leary ever saw your portfolio, he would move you into his house and keep you all for himself. Stunning!

[@sainellore6874]

I am willing to bet that this quirky genius of a watchmaker would rather be a slave to his horses than to sell out to crass capitalists like Kevin O'leary. At any price.

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

He really found his calling in life. So creative. It is great to see someone who genuinely loves what he does and who is creating such amazing wearable works of art.

[@TheDoberman972]

It's a first WOW I had in a long time looking at a watch. The roughness of the piece make it si interesting. Amazing work !

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you liked it!

[@brunoschoelkopf9174]

Your Channel is pure gold.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Wooooah now THIS was a fantastic video! Very cool watches. And you two kinda look like you could be related 😂🙈🙈

[@ComplicationswithSaud]

Ondrej is making me a watch . 👍👍👍

[@ianrusso8790]

this was a real pleasure to watch

[@aptorgoman]

I am happy to be a lucky member of the waitlist with delivery coming soon!!

[@SamuelNaldi]

These pieces look so raw... but so real and romantic. Thanks for sharing with us Marko!

[@shuycg]

I'm pretty sure he is able to finish them further but they somehow look like they should as they are. I mean he is a simple self-thought guy, with farmer's hands, manually producing watches from scratch, with very basic tools (I assume this one). I think his watches reflect him and should not be perfected further. He would probably be able to do that, but against his nature, you'd feel.

[@aminreviews2311]

Incredible watchmaking and a real pleasure to listen to you both. I’m so happy to be on the list to do a special watch with Ondrej Berkus in 2025 (or 2024 if I get lucky)

[@SamrayGTR]

These are stunning! I had no idea! The joy of this hobby, always something new.

[@suomi35]

This is real life magic. Very inspiring, and wonderful pieces

[@MikeLike8]

I’m so thrilled for the success in your watchmaking! This is my pursuit and not an easy endeavor. I’m still trying to launch the work on component manufacturing in the bulk primary components and minimize what is purchased (hairspring, mainspring & arbor, most screws).

[@AKorigami]

What a wonderful guy!

[@halmizoltan9227]

This is a great episode. When the value comes from the enthusiasm and the perfection rises up from the unclothed imperfection. These watces are breathing not just working.

[@thomaslai1298]

he is so real, i like him 😊

[@ricksousa3932]

Love the watch with the Dong, crazy beautiful watch only wish I had money. If I hit the lottery tonight I'll be calling.

[@POSUEN]

I want that happiness alarm watch. He deserves to be proud of that! I think the unfinished look of the watches are amazing. Great aesthetics!

[@JizzyNinja]

This is the kind of video I come to SWG for! So interesting and incredible to see all this hand work and creativity. Incredible decoration, love that he works with more than Time only movements. I know this video may get less views than Rolex ones, but really appreciate this type of content!

[@eu7435]

I love the passion of guys like Berkus that you bring on. How great they can join their imagination to the trust of a customer.

[@nikhilsai9613]

You are such a beautiful man! Keep well, Ondrej! 😊 Thank you for the video, Marko. Love your content!

[@geoffrey8010]

So refreshing. Everything we like in horology: passion, fun, interest. This man does not take himself too seriously (I mean it in a good way: he is nice and humble) but he makes things in a very serious manner. 5 stars video. One of the best topic I have seen recently (and I have seen a lot..)

[@YongJoonPaek]

Absolutely amazing. He is a true watchmaker of our era. Passionate, honest, down to earth. And his watches wtf so beautiful.

[@Honraxxx]

This is the kind of stuff that keeps me interested in watches. So much passion. So thank you so much Swiss Watch Gang!

[@aptorgoman]

I absolutely love Ondrej's work! So much fun to work with 👏 👏 lucky to count myself on the waitlist!

[@Ten.to.one.handmade]

literally…speechless watching this 😮

[@John330vids]

What a cool guy! I see why people want to support him and his work.

[@ianrusso8790]

wow, these watches are amazing!!!!! so beautiful!!!

[@watch202]

Incredible and very talented watchmaker. So glad i saw one in person last W&W 🙏🏻🤗

[@brandonskinner536]

Ondrej Berkus ladies and gentleman!!!💪🔥

[@Jack.Napier]

He's done a great job. Wow. He did it all by himself, changed his whole life around, after watching this I was like what the hell am I doin? Why? Feels like I'm just a robot watching videos on the internet. Damn. Well done. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@JamesAlexander14]

What a wonderful and interesting story. I wish this guy, the best for the future and sincerely hope that his endeavours pay off handsomely ❤️🙏

[@stoneriverwatches]

Amazing! Taking the snobriety out of watches. I’m super impressed with these watches and complications

[@Jorj57]

it's finally here, what a timeline we live in, i hope the best for Andre!

[@Joe-xo3xy]

Bro, thanks for the content. This guy is amazing, I think he is a genius just for the way he introduced himself to watch making. Best of luck to him

[@elligconcepcion0617]

Love these time pieces😍♥️💋

[@AmpuLeah]

I have 3 days watching your videos and i m amazed.... Congrats and thanks nico for the shout out 😅

[@theJade]

I love segements like this. Thanks for sharing!

[@FirestormAA]

Wow extremely humble & God blessed talent watch marker! Respect from Singapore.

[@milanstefanicka7256]

Great unique watch. I am from Slovakia but didnt know, next to the my country is so clever guy making watches. Well done Ondrej. Great video Marko

[@antonbayda2571]

This is amazing!

[@Vicweebs]

Great guy! You make beautiful watches, all hand-crafted! Great respect, from Singapore!

[@DarkoC]

Nice watches, really good work! keep it up 💪🏻

[@Lexcoaster]

These watches are incredible!

[@BarisPalabiyik]

I loved this guy, I wish the waitlist was shorter. It kinda makes me wanna build my own watch too.

[@richardbaptist5080]

Been watching this guy on instagram, alas can't afford anything but the watches have that handmade look that I love. Also great complications and unusual displays.

[@jackallread]

Great episode!!

[@UltraSuperHyperMax]

I feel like I am witnessing the birth a future Classic watch brand

[@frankpentangeli7945]

Really cool guy. And stunning watches. I especially love that spiral element.

[@mikextase]

this guy is a genius!

[@martinwilliams9098]

That’s definitely my dream watch ,if I win the lottery I’m going to contact this guy for sure ,fantastic,quirky and beautiful watches with big character love these well done with your work ✨✨✨✨👍

[@phillipmeacham]

Two great guys talk about cool watches. What’s better? Hope I get one!!

[@rashidtsoroev8263]

-It's not a guilloche i actually engraved it by hand -What? Fantastic 👏🏻😅

[@aguy2watch734]

😍😍😍 well done guys, i gonna get a 🥃 now 🤩

[@zoltanraffay4903]

Thank you very much! Fantastic video and watches!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you liked it!

[@mustafainal8851]

Ondrej is a great guy Marko …👍

[@simplyvintagewatches5349]

Absolutly crazy ⌚😎!

[@blaznovak574]

Odličen video prispevek!

[@visionev8387]

i like this guy

[@garethworthington7564]

Love these 😎

[@pedroneto1641]

Incredible dude and watches! Can't wait to commission mine in 2025 ☺🙌🏻

[@weezkidtube]

Amazing. I hope he will consider finishing his watches one day.

[@allennickles3970]

Cool pieces

[@Fischi4711]

Punk watchmaking - so cool.

[@rousemotorsport]

Very talented guy, and very reasonable prices.

[@italia300]

Love this guy!!!!

[@1115asmara]

Nice!!!! Hi Marko. Thanks.

[@Eza_yuta]

Hey unfinished movements look so unique 😀

[@chris.asi_romeo]

Incredible watch ⌚. Looking forward to own ⌚

[@damienmamet7449]

That's extraordinary

[@mrmagoo.3678]

Wow..how come this is the first I've heard of this?.. He makes BEAUTIFUL watches!..just a huge shame I'll never be able to buy one! :)/:(

[@celko889]

I like that Big *beep* Balance! :D And what a nice conversation this was, keep em coming please.

[@ruslan1994]

Very cool guy...Berkus 👍

[@renaissance6745]

Greetings Marko I love the passion of this man Ondřej Berkus it reminds me of the watchmaker R.W. Smith, who is a master of craft and finishing on his watches, I do hope these watches you show us are prototypes, in close-up the finishing is awful most of the screws are chewed up and there is is dust and debris everywhere, I love the overall concept of the Watchers but please can you confirm if I bought one it would be totally reworked and finished properly, otherwise it would have to be an R.W Smith watch for me, I'm totally aware of the fact that R.W.Smith watches of very expensive and match the expense in the finishing, I wish Ondřej Berkus all the very best hope he continues to innovate and improve and get better and better.

[@vgcamara]

I follow him on IG and it's cool to see something so different. Not for me, the finish is not to my taste, but still very cool

[@manuelsandi361]

So nice watches

[@abdulhakimdahir233]

Love the Muhammed Ali tshirt!💯

[@morgan97475]

Impressive!

[@larsvegas6001]

I like what he's doing, how he grew and the ideas. If he wanna grow more and want to be a really really big name, he has to work perfect. On the first glance his watches look verry intresting. In the close up's you start seeing pieces that i didn't want to have if i buy a watch. Then that comes with the question, how long can a movement like this, which is not perfect, run and who is gonna service this watch when the shit hits the fan.

[@prs26]

Genius

[@Dino-kr9cb]

I'm going to buy one of his watches. Somehow, some way. ❤

[@TwistSnakebyte]

Quake 3 inspired BFB(Big Fkn Gun)? Amazing work

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍👍 I like this dude!

[@MohammedAhmed-jf5gl]

How do we buy tho..can’t find anything online

[@petersampson5202]

DEAR MARCO, GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. 🙏 SINCERELY PETER

[@ericworkman5335]

I would love to see a review of the Grand Seiko SBGE285.

[@michaelg4334]

How do we buy his art

[@d.stiefel869]

So what was the general price point for the watch that chimes every 15 minutes?

[@jeremyestevinho9425]

Cool very cool I like the rust style and the price is crazy low !!!

[@panoscharos983]

Regards from Athens Greece..

[@d23bw]

cool