The Watch I Wore Most In 2023, By Members Of The Hodinkee Family

[@m.arriott]

“This doesn’t look like much” £50k platinum daydate haha I love it. What a killer piece

[@Watchfreak1]

😂😂😂😅

[@tomldickinson]

I’ve been watching these annual roundups for many years now. It’s striking to me how large and corporate contemporary Hodinkee has become.

[@diegotorrella488]

so true. I basically do not know anybody anymore.

[@cecaju9516]

The Zenith worn by the Japanese lady is a great looking piece. Also like the GO Pano and Ben’s day date.

[@biggiebeil5118]

Japanese they know what they do!

[@robbbbery]

Agreed! That zenith was THE watch in the video that made me say "whoa"

[@AforATY]

Did anyone managed to catch what Zenith model is that?

[@cecaju9516]

@@AforATY Zenith Star

[@chriscox5087]

I thought the same. Loved it. Will have to get one for my wife in the future and steal it t just wear round the house. Love the dial!!

[@AliReza-do5my]

Hodinkee Japan won! They had most interesting watches

[@Chris-de2qc]

Ikr. No boring Rolexes

[@vannaeldwijk7075]

They elevate horology to a new level

[@Ukedc259]

36mm day date and Omega Snoopy. If I had those two, I think that would do me fine. What a fine round up from the team 👏🏻

[@andreikun]

That IWC Ingenieur, Explorers and Day date are just amazing classic watches.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

I don’t know why, but I am almost surprised, and pleased, to see Hodinkee staff wearing interesting mechanical watches, and not only plastic Casio and Apple watches. Great.

[@felixshengyang]

I‘m more surprised to see the variety of brands rather than everybody wearing a rolex

[@inedibledorito]

Nothing wrong with Casio. Hodinkee would say so themselves!

[@walkerb1734]

I look forward to this episode every year! Hodinkee…please never stop these ‘watch I wore most….’ Videos!

[@SteveFWatches]

The Zenith was the best one 7:21

[@mdcohen]

Killer

[@sibusisomogashoa6088]

The cintree is to die for 😍

[@LitDaddyRevolves-eq5ov]

So nice that it’s not just one dive watch after another. Happy New Year!

[@kabatake]

bugari wow..sarpent! and the cartier tank cintree

[@scottbertelson352]

Thank you for bringing us another year of content and for sharing your team members’ favorites. I love the continued message of smaller watches and especially to see several Rolex Explorers. Ben, the Day Date is perfect: both on its own but more so because of the sentimental value.

[@mikesmith6543]

Love those 2 Explorer 1016's. Wow so nice... Talk about a one and done!

[@jw.2507]

it was an interesting year, Hodinkee. Thanks - keep those socks on!

[@puccini4530]

The watch I wore 98% of the time in 2001 was a Rolex Explorer ll. Ditto every year since. It just works and works and works. Buy right, buy once, love the increasing value, pass on to a grandson - eventually. I say it again, buy right first time, and that'll also turn out to be the last time. That's real value.

[@briers9]

That Cintree is so beautiful.

[@abhishekjami1999]

The Zenith watch shown by Yuki , damnnn what an enchanting piece 👌👌

[@squarestanley]

“My mom gave me this [Rolex] in high school…” 😳 Clearly there’s a world out there I’ve not experienced.

[@digitalgrahak]

That world and Benjamins are something i have never experienced too!!! However, when he said I have never been gifted a watch, I expected him to say he received it from someone outside his family and then he would say it’s his wife, that made me realize how he’s pretty much in his own bubble after the hodinkee success! Whatever bubble he’s in, i envy it and dream of it😂!!

[@squarestanley]

He’s definitely in a bubble. A very expensive bubble.

[@tom1399]

Another shout out to the Timex Q 1978!! Yes, just another Quartz, but the dimensions are so perfect, the thick/bubble acrylic crystal is just amazing, the textured champagne dial, could be a little more textured and colour rich (sometimes I think its gives off an almost pink-ish hue, depending on the light), but I easily get as much pleasure from this watch, as others spending well into the thousands! The Quartz movement in it, also appears solid, no loud ticks, and keeps excellent time! Fun fact: The original watch, from the 1970s was produced at the old Timex factory in Dundee, Scotland, which I kind of feel, gives me some connection to, as I'm also from the UK.

[@structurescience]

Love this hodinkee tradition!

[@matthewdettmer9047]

Brutal work putting the subtitles on Yu, his english is fine

[@TheWatchFactor]

I have to accept that with time comes change. Only three faces I recognize from the early days of hodinkee in this video. Love the variety of pieces shown through the vid.

[@RedwoodAggie]

Thanks for sharing! I loved this video.

[@WatchWitt]

I loved seeing the watches of the behind the scenes crew, rather than on-air personalities or reviewers. Great compilation from enthusiasts who happen to work in the industry. BTW that Bulgari Serpenti is stunning!

[@joeblow5037]

That was great! 😁 What makes this World so special is the diverse interests. My infactuation is with motorcycles, mostly old Triumphs. and I kinda need my Garmin Instinct 1 for work (I need wrist noifications and cardio, etc) But I can sure appreciate timepieces. 🥰 Cheers to all and Happy New Year!

[@ToolwatchBoutique]

Keep up this series! Love it every single year

[@robalexander7348]

That Tudor Pelagos 39 with the grey Nato strap is my choice, just a stunning legible watch 👍 Au

[@farragutspikes1]

Spotify wrapped for watch lovers

[@jvnande]

I'm not much of a Rolex guy, but how beautiful is that 1963 Explorer at 7:40?

[@sinjinadams2862]

I'm with Isa! I absolutely love Titanium, it's my favorite watch material.

[@Watch.Hightower]

🔥 Love this video every year 👏🏾😍 Happy New Year Watch Fam!🎉

[@vannaeldwijk7075]

Cartier small watches are so confortable to wear ❤ I wore my Tank Française SM with mother of pearl face daily

[@dariosandoval5140]

It's official: Ben Clymer lives in a complete different planet.

[@deltropico7]

If one builds wealth fair and square, so what? It is great to live in a world where one can make great income from a passion. Good for Ben.

[@Watchfreak1]

True!

[@abhaig]

I don’t think he meant wealth - perhaps just that Ben has an awesome watch😂

[@Sabrermk42]

@@deltropico7 I don't think the previous comment was a criticism of anyone's success, I think it was an observation that he started his segment with "this doesn't look like much" whilst holding a Day-Date and then went on to say how he was given an expensive items as a gift. That's something most people on the planet will never experience.

[@SuperWhofan1]

Very true. Nothing humbling about Ben. He’s always flexing.

[@neoelitist]

great variety!

[@ajmarion]

Glashutte Original Panomaticlunar is top for me

[@alexanderludwick1177]

That snoopy is stunning

[@TheGunDude]

I would love to work at Hodinkee. I don’t even care what the job would be. Just to be around people who also love watches and be involved in watches would be amazing.

[@jondough42069]

Would be great until they lay you off.

[@fergulator7297]

Are you woke enough

[@baxoutthebox5682]

Work in ATL or Japan, those people seem legit

[@Watchfreak1]

Love the Daydate!

[@vannaeldwijk7075]

The Japanese are the most stylish, creative and quirky of the international community.❤

[@MJagger89]

Knew it was the platinum. One of my favorite Rolex’s. 36mm and looks stainless to us trained eye and like white gold as the WG one is identical. Subtle. Cool!

[@9er..]

This deserves a million views!

[@MR2D2AL]

Hodinkee must pay huge signing bonuses; I count at least four who bought a grail watch on their first day!

[@titusthetadig3145]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year fam!

[@bernardhossmoto]

Happy 2024, thanks for your videos and keep it up.

[@abhaig]

Really great video, love the diversity of watches and how cool they all are😊😊

[@rkhmelnytskyy]

loved the video, thank you Hodinkee, Happy New Year 🎄

[@robcameron9351]

So many great watches

[@Amplitudeproblem]

Japan wins! And ouch, Mutagami-san, about dropping that gorgeous Glashütte. Best of luck!

[@kabatake]

I love the 36mm daydate from Ben...wow

[@WatchAddictionReviews]

love that explorer

[@maxjb9941]

I need a Hodinkee sign on explorer 😂👌😊

[@edjack1993]

Grabs a drink and settles in to watch 🍻

[@Jay-vt2so]

Yellow Gold Bvlgari Serpenti 🔥😯🔥😯🔥

[@ashtonturner2862]

I appreciate the diversity of watch brands from the staff.

[@thegorn]

A Konstantin Chaykin Clown watch also reminds me of the faces of Hodinkee readers

[@cheemomugdoo799]

That GO PanoMaticLunar is really sharp.

[@rjn3818]

That European spec Mercedes W124 @11:30 though!!

[@Km0577]

LOVE FREESTYLE

[@nkonig1]

“Doesn’t look like much” - solid gold day date 🤦‍♂️

[@dovyhk]

So many have mentioned the watch to commemorate their joining Hodinkee. Wonder how many still remain

[@fishngolf2]

Nice!

[@derekwalter4238]

The watch I wore the most this year is the Seiko SKX007. Runs great, never gets old

[@Leby69]

This must be the entire Hodinkee work force

[@mdtell]

I knew that Day Date was platinum and not white gold! 😂

[@JackProzac]

Fluted bezel day-date flies under the radar...right...

[@ChrisVPlant]

Some great watches here! Did I miss something because Brandon was absent from this video, does he no longer work for Hodinkee?

[@JaydonTobler]

That’s cute that Ben’s favorite watch is from Cara

[@SuperWhofan1]

Cara bought the watch with Bens money. Oh so cute.

[@JaydonTobler]

@@SuperWhofan1 What do you mean? They’re married… it’s both their money dude.

[@craigriley9892]

Who doesnt recognize a rolex day/date? Its the epitome of a classy watch.

[@drummerboy1066]

A lot of staff 😮

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

Never seen a Zenith dial like that before

[@webbezzy]

1016 is pure class

[@pureounce.9184]

Platinum Day-Date "doesn't look like much" 😅

[@WatchClyde]

The Rolex Explorer 1016 for me...also I noticed not really any hype watches is this on purpose...all are relatively affordable.

[@chandanh.s7924]

I wore my Link Chronograph the most this year.

[@dilipreddy97]

Need me a Cara Barrett before my 40th birthday.

[@BFit25]

Like the fact that many of the watches are older models and Rolex designs from a forgotten time. Only saw the 1 ultra modern Pepsi and at least the guy wears it.

[@RH-vd3yu]

Them Japanese really has good taste

[@BB-gl7zt]

Came for Brandon M, was disappointed he's not here

[@mahirhaque1801]

I wore my fitbit the most

[@bani_niba]

What a happy surprise that both Quartz and lower-cost brands were represented. Rowlecks and to a lesser degree Tudor are the boring predictable choices.

[@Noyb.265]

RE: Mayer "collaboration". "Look, I can choose colors!" I collaborated!

[@superboy305]

the snake watch

[@paulb9453]

Heartbroken for the guy who dropped and scratched his Glashutte, hope he doesn’t feel too bad, but we’ve been there (in my case my Casio WH 1200 Worldtimer and Swatch Citrime - not Hodinkee worthy but heartbreaking nonetheless).

[@dpil810]

shark freestyle for the mf win

[@joshuakaplan5726]

No day dates fly under the radar

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

And in high school damn, only thing my mother gave me was a resilient liver

[@alexsystems2001]

Not one single grand seiko… says a lot…

[@TheRacerRich]

Wait...does Ben Clymer drive a W124?

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

The watch I wore most in 2023 is a Shinola Vinton

[@08ryanalollipop]

Lol that's so classic. Founder of the company has the worst camera setup, just used his macbook webcam.

[@davidb9531]

You got it on the same day as your birthday, so your birthday then right?

[@mrk131324]

Interesting that most of the Hodinkee guys have actual interesting watches (except for sales and ad department - what else to expect) and that the Japanese guys punch too levels about the other in individualism and style.

[@I_like_YT_lots]

It shows the massive payroll Hodinkee has and how unbiased needs to be with LVMH

[@craiglibby1224]

I am curious why Hodinkee has had some real misses re: their attempt at collaborations? Just seems like 2023 was off for them. Was it a design issue? Concept issue? Make these unfortunate creations as a way to talk about Hodinkee? I can't quite put my finger on it.

[@silveriojohan]

Did not see Brandon Menancio...

[@mchgst]

Reading “family” related to employees is just cringe, they laid off lots of people in 2023. Can’t do that in a family Ben

[@Bullet_1987]

Hmm. Not a single seiko in japan

[@barryvercueil2346]

Okay I watched this video twice..... WHERE IS BRANDON???? 😢

[@digitalgrahak]

Sadly it seems the most interesting and grounded hodinkee guy has left!!

[@jkware500]

Yeah no one will notice that one Ben

[@barryfrombarnsley2790]

Not enough frankenwatches and counterfeits for a hodinkee video. Disappointed.