The Two Watch Collection: Mr Toby Bateman (Ex MD of MR PORTER and CEO HODINKEE)

The Rolex 1016 & Blancpain Fifty Fathoms HODINKEE Two Watch Collection: Mr Toby Bateman.
In this fifth instalment of the Two Watch Collection, Justin sits down with old pal Toby Bateman, Ex MD of MR PORTER and CEO of HODINKEE. Its a cracker! do let us know what you think of the watches!

[@lbyoung8420]

Absolutely love the 1016, it’s so subtle and understated, yet gives everything needed to capture my attention.

[@coronetmag]

This is how all watch videos should be made on KZbin. Bravo! Superb!

[@chuckandary7115]

Loves theses kind of videos, keep them coming I enjoy seeing peoples taste and collection

[@walkerb1734]

Love this video! More please! My 2 watch collection is…. 1) JLC Geophysic 1958 2). Tudor BB58 blue

[@arnoldjenkins5455]

Ah yeah that’s great…

[@edjack1993]

Not come across your channel before. Really enjoyed this. Subscribed!

[@justin_hast]

Thanks Eddie

[@watchclog2979]

Very enjoyable. Although, as a true watch hoarder I always panic at the thought of only having two watches 😂

[@justin_hast]

🤣🤣🤣

[@justin_hast]

Not the only one mate - sends a shiver down the spine 🤣🤣

[@firminshepherd4834]

Great stuff! A pure collection. Also fascinating to get a glimpse into this clothing brand. Cheers!

[@symbolofdopeness]

Love this series Justin. Great callback about Mr. Porter making video content early on cause that’s what drew me to want to shop there.

[@justin_hast]

🙏🏽🙏🏽 I can remember it vividly- the man was a pioneer…thanks for the comment.

[@cnaarndt]

Fun episode, although I have issue with one or two watches being considered a 'collection' as the standard definition is "three or more curated items". FWIW, I was a one watch person for 30+ years, a Rolex 16750. I love the Hodinkee FF for it's 40mm case size, lack of a date and non-branded case. If I did not have a Submariner 114060, I would seriously be on the hunt for one. That being said, I also have a USMC 41mm Marathon GSAR automatic as my real dive watch. I was a Marine Corps Huey SAR pilot in the 1980s and dive trained in the Marines. Now, since Marathon is the USA, Canadian and Israeli official military/government issued dive watch, manufactured to those government's exacting specifications... it includes a date window at the 4-30! So, the militaries of the three countries seem to think that a date is required, and in the case of the USA, the GSAR watch is also used as a field watch where a date is a good idea.

[@scottt.4596]

Great interview! Very interesting and informative. Love that FF-Mil Spec!!! On my Wish List. Cheers.

[@ennisventer8038]

Loved the content. The 1016 is one of my grail watches. Bet they are both more reliable than a Defender😂

[@cookingwithwatches]

Great video. My two watch collection is Bluesy and Day-date platinum 36mm on leather strap

[@justin_hast]

Thank you! And those are two 👌🏽👌🏽

[@love4watches_pt765]

Great video Justin, nice job 👏🏼 I'm a fan of this series

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

That blancpain is just the perfect dive watch. It’s got everything. The Rolex is nice for sure but that diver is truly special.

[@1995pearson]

Two watch collection is always an impossible challenge for a watch enthusiast. These days I think a G Shock has to be in the mix to provide cover for sea, travel and under the radar requirements. That leaves a watch for everyday, ideally steel with a date and a watch for smarter occasions, leather strap PM and complication. So my two plus Gshock would be: GA-B2100 Royal Oak 37mm Patek annual calendar 5205G-013 But ask me tomorrow and it will change.

[@guilhermemarques5446]

Another brilliant episode, keep em comming!

[@daviddicicco195]

This was fantastic! Love this series, please keep them coming!

[@justin_hast]

Thanks David! Very kind. Lots more to come 👊🏼

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Another great video brother!

[@tomcruz3774]

Great episode!

[@watchenthusiastlondon]

Great video 👏 Love the format. 👊

[@ccw5886]

Would not have a watch without a date window

[@avmelidor]

Good show

[@edjack1993]

HEAVY HITTERS.

[@justin_hast]

🤣🤣🤣🚀🚀

[@stefanmariuslange9657]

For me, a collection must have at least three watches. A "collection" is defined as "a group of things". A single watch is definitely not a group, two is debatable, for me it's a pair. If you have three or more, you can call it a collection. Callt it a two watch SELECTION.

[@sergelegault6027]

Two guys talking watches in a coat check. Next time aim high, get matching chairs

[@justin_hast]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏🏽

[@freshwaterfishman]

Mr Hast, some gentle advice; do not face the camera man-spreading like that. Otherwise great video.

[@thomashenry1327]

date window= necessary evil.

[@MrWhite-yg6yk]

The zooming in and out is too much.

[@joehenry1184]

Dates at 4 should be illegal