"That QR code takes you to the Richard Millle page now I think." haha loved that one🤣🤣
@docskeekmo Жыл бұрын
Literally the best joke he has EVER made!!!! 😂
@jasonwe81 Жыл бұрын
💀 😂
@chriss2122 Жыл бұрын
Love the dial on that Patek. The GS Kodo takes the #1 spot for me. Incredible piece of horology
@sdaafasfad Жыл бұрын
The car park line had me cracking up when compared with the inspiration of the GS dials 😂
@spittinvenom9843 Жыл бұрын
The dial is the worst part, difficult to look at without thinking of a tar pit
@indramatic Жыл бұрын
I don't buy Seiko watches myself but I wholeheartedly salute everything Seiko does because it makes Swiss brands to do something about it. I'm grateful for sub $500 Seiko 5 GMT mostly because its appearance on a market urged Swiss brands to drop prices for their own GMT models.
@alphacause Жыл бұрын
I totally concur. Brands like Seiko illustrate how much value and craftsmanship you can put into watches without making the price reach astronomical proportions. For far too long, Swiss watch brands have been coasting on their heritage and prestige, and their exorbitant prices were uncoupled from the value they offered. Brands, like Seiko, are starting to imbue these old Swiss icons with some much needed financial humility.
@Iexpedite1 Жыл бұрын
Seiko has been showing how silly the Swiss watch industry is since the 60's. Their early high-beat movements set fire to the Swiss house of accuracy only to later destroy it with a quartz bomb. The Swiss, no longer the most accurate, had to move upscale to survive. Seiko followed them into the upscale market by adding Grand to their name and pumping up the quality at a reasonable price. Don’t sleep on Seiko….
@vex123 Жыл бұрын
Problem is their Japanese design. They just don't have the appeal in markets outside of Asia.
@Iexpedite1 Жыл бұрын
@@vex123 That checks out, no one owns Seiko outside of Asia. No, wait, that doesn’t hold water. Seiko is one of the most popular brands in the world.
@calvinchann1996 Жыл бұрын
@@vex123you mean they don’t appeal to you.
@sdaafasfad Жыл бұрын
15:35 - in reference to the Hamilton - 'I need to contemplate it a little but further because its £820'. This is why Watchfinder is and always will be my favourite watch related channel. Some watches I see on here are amazing - and have amazingly high prices to go with their gorgeous designs, materials & complications. Some KZbinrs will host shows wearing a minimum of £10K on their wrist. They're great and all, but for some a little out of reach. The line I quoted above is the epitome of why I love this channel. They can be in the same awe as us regular consumers at some of the very expensive timepieces out there, but £820 is a lot of money for a lot of people. To hear it from a host on this channel makes it feel as though they're not world's apart from regular peons who struggle to afford £820 on a wristwatch. Let's hope 2023 brings us even more timepieces so your dulcet tones can grace my ears once again 😁
@robertjohnson9971 Жыл бұрын
£745 will buy the Hamilton 38mm Khaki Field Bronze. Mine's starting to patinate nicely. There are 20 38mm Khaki Field options on the Hamilton site, including a titanium auto at £820
@alphacause Жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning Christopher Ward at the end. Their Bel Canto, not to mention their other time pieces, are really doing the watch community a great service. Christopher Ward is demonstrating that you really can infuse time pieces with great Swiss artistry and quality, and still make them financially accessible.
@mineblock9024 Жыл бұрын
Yours sincerely, Christopher Ward 😀
@aeis3007 Жыл бұрын
They have turned around like their logo
@markjones1337 Жыл бұрын
@@mineblock9024 hahahaha. I've have a few of the old models, probably from 10+ years ago and I liked them.
@timak74 Жыл бұрын
Homage watches
@garyboyle695 Жыл бұрын
@@timak74 Pathetic comment, you obviously don't know their watches, both past and present.
@balesjo Жыл бұрын
I could listen to you two guys talk about watches all evening. Looking forward to your videos in 2022! As far as the watches addressed in this video, I loved the Grand Seiko Kodo Tourbillion, the Vacheron Constantin 222, and the Christopher Ward Bel Canto. The Bel Canto is amazing for what they have been able to create for a price that makes it available to the average collector. As for the one I love that I can afford, it's the Hamilton 'Murph' (I have a real soft spot in my heart for Hamiltons).
@punkypink83 Жыл бұрын
I love that the Seiko 5 GMT has been showing up so much in various top # lists of 2022. Makes it even better when I hear u guys mention it being £400 and I picked mine up for £275, just a bit more than the RRP of the standard Seiko 5!
@josefelixmiguel9700 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get that price?
@punkypink83 Жыл бұрын
@@josefelixmiguel9700 watchnation in uk
@whywecollectwatches Жыл бұрын
Great recap of 2022. I’m glad to see the Seiko 5 GMT made the cut! My favorite is the Grand Seiko constant force Tourbillon, it’s a work of art and an engineering masterpiece.
@chrisgrieves1468 Жыл бұрын
Nailed it with No 1 no risk. The Disruptor. Amazing. One I think you missed: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante. Unique complication in an elegant and understated watch. Sublime piece even if it's the sort of money I spent on my car.
@manuel-mp5zv Жыл бұрын
I lost at the "yea they got a car park"😂😂
@balesjo Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I can see that! The PP design studio looks out on black asphalt parking lot, the Grand Seiko looks out across soul-stirring landscapes!
@michaelhetherington5516 Жыл бұрын
My favourite of 2022 is the Seiko 5KX GMT I managed to bag for £250 quid, in a Black Friday sale.
@iwnl_vale Жыл бұрын
Black Bay Pro is goated, I wish they had gave it a better name, wearing one right now.
@AlbertusMagnus_44 Жыл бұрын
The Cartier may look like a head-scratcher, but it appears to be inspired by the Le Rhone Rotary aircraft engine of World War I fame, a German copy of which by Oberusel powered the Red Baron’s Triplane. This engine’s crankshaft was fixed to the aircraft and the cylinder block and propeller spun around it. Seems to me Cartier liked this design concept and used it here.
@russell996 Жыл бұрын
No space for the Richard Lange Minute Repeater 😮, second time you’ve forgotten it 🤣🤣
@efaracing4000 Жыл бұрын
The qr code joke was an absolute cracker 🤣 another great one fellas!👍
@zhicaofang2354 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see the Seiko SKX GMT getting a spot since it is the only watch in the list I could afford & find anywhere 😂 (Well I can also afford and find the Hamilton murph but I don't need a field watch for the moment) May I also name two watches : Seiko's SSC813 or SSC911 (same style, 911 has bigger dial and some detail differences) as probably the best affordable Rolex Daytona alternative, and Longines Spirit Zulu Time for the style, price and true GMT movement. And wish all the watch fans reading this comment a fruitful 2023! Keep watch-ing!
@whywecollectwatches Жыл бұрын
Same here.
@balesjo Жыл бұрын
The Longines Spirit Zulu is indeed a beauty, and that rare find...an affordable luxury watch!
@Barnekkid Жыл бұрын
I love listening to these guys.
@TripleDDDD Жыл бұрын
The Mass Mysterieuse and the Seiko Kodo have been the best surprises this year. In my opinion.
@blacktoothstavros2606 Жыл бұрын
I love something in every one of the watches shown. There's something great for just about all watch enthusiasts.
@Polter6eist Жыл бұрын
Not sure if it was released this year, but the Longines spirit 37 mm really convinced me as a perfect wear for anything. Also, you could ramble just about anything, I'm here for the voice
@morgan97475 Жыл бұрын
"The QR code takes you to the Richard Mille page...." Brutal, yet funny.
@ogramail Жыл бұрын
I do agree! I am still waiting for my C1 BelCanto to arrive and thrilled to be able to admire it soon now on ly wrist!
@renatoazevedo9514 Жыл бұрын
Lucky you. How I envy you
@tomcraig8027 Жыл бұрын
Lucky enough to pick up a BB Pro earlier this year and have the Turquoise/Light Blue Bel Canto on order. Great review as always. Let’s hope 2023 brings some innovation and that Rolex can think beyond a bezel colour change.
@anthonytittonis6913 Жыл бұрын
I think the Longines Zulu Time especially the green is amazing
@karlsenula9495 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if the Omega Chime ACTUALLY had the compromise by the Swatch group that before they would provide funding for it that they would have to do the MoonSwatch collaboration?
@harrytan5970 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto. The rest of the selections are also impressive, and each watch either showed the ingenuity of watch makers and their technical prowess, or their willingness to listen to their customers.
@donaldduck7628 Жыл бұрын
I am so glad nothing was affordable. Saved me thousands.
@snookeredinbc6017 Жыл бұрын
Agree I have this watch, great piece but could have done with a better name
@docskeekmo Жыл бұрын
$895 for the Murph is not affordable???
@trilobiteterror8015 Жыл бұрын
What about the £400 Seiko 5 GMT in the video? That's not affordable?
@denniskwok7613 Жыл бұрын
Great to see the Bel Canto getting the recognition it so richly deserves. It's an incredible watch and I'm lucky enough to own number 035 of the 300 blues.
@davidhunternyc1 Жыл бұрын
Congrats, gorgeous watch and different from all of the A. Lange & Sohnes out there.
@alexabney7913 Жыл бұрын
The constant force mechanism by grand seiko is just incredible
@mikelewis2456 Жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome. Love your videos. Informative and humorous. Great job guys👍👍👍
@dimman77 Жыл бұрын
"The QR code takes you to the Richard Mille page now..." Gold!🥇 Lol
@arthurpowers3724 Жыл бұрын
'Last is best,' by far, if its price is as fair as you both seem to indicate for the brilliance that watch exhibits, in my view. Wow!
@bestboy897 Жыл бұрын
this is the best thing about my mondays
@edn.3442 Жыл бұрын
I was drooling most of the time…
@abymathew295 Жыл бұрын
The QR code joke was fine as a tripple axis Tourbillon..🤣😂🤣🤣🤣
@TheRealStructurer Жыл бұрын
I’m happy mechanical watches are still made. Many nice of them here. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
@paulhiggins8774 Жыл бұрын
Amazing craftsmanship. Respect to those people 🎄
@seattlegrrlie Жыл бұрын
My favorite watch of the year was that Cartier. I love Cartier and am sick of people disrespecting them. Them I show them THIS and watch their brains melt
@kevinleighuk Жыл бұрын
Great video (again)! So many choices but I loved the comments and jokes. As a visual piece I thought the Van Cleef & Arpels looked both amazing technically and visually beautiful. And not as expensive as say a plastic RM!
@tommyrin5969 Жыл бұрын
The Richard Mille has a great start, I can only hope they improve the looks from here on.
@leemartin2978 Жыл бұрын
It’s a very tough choice if you play the game of …….you can only take one home, and price isn’t a factor . I think the Patek , but it’s a tough decision . Swap the strap out on the Hamilton for something close to the colour of the one on the Patek and you get a not dissimilar vibe, and the Cartier is a beautiful dress watch (that I don’t need) . Great video . Best wishes to everyone for the New Year
@jamescgarrett6356 Жыл бұрын
Hats off to the final winner, so, so pleased you had that one at the top. Easily my top pick too! And I also note the similarity in look between the Patek and Murph watches? My Math says there is more of a difference in their prices… Keep up the great videos, guys, and keep well :-)
@balesjo Жыл бұрын
I knew that Patek Calatrava looked familiar. The Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic watches. One I can afford, one I can dream of!
@fahadkhan-db6bh Жыл бұрын
The kodo is truly spectacular, and imo best enjoyed in the 43 case❤
@gladlawson61 Жыл бұрын
When you drive your car into the sea, try to do it from a really high bridge. Straight up cool
@dr.python Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning year for watches!!
@anderslarsson6149 Жыл бұрын
What a great year. Five minutes to twelve the Maen Manhattan 37 appeared and stole the whole show 🎉
@DouglasRosser Жыл бұрын
I really must insist that the Hamilton 38mm 'Murph' be referred to as the "sMurph"
@cheemomugdoo799 Жыл бұрын
I just don't understand the appeal of the 222, and I also don't think the aquanaut or nautilus are anything special. That "asphalt" dial on the 5226g looks like something you find in a field watch. I guess I'm just not a huge fan of Patek.
@urbanstreet_4282 Жыл бұрын
The Cartier is pretty much the coolest watch I´ve ever seen...
@younasparvez9 Жыл бұрын
Love listening to you guys...excellent rapport and interaction with each other 👍🏼
@xavshelby967 Жыл бұрын
As always... Great video!
@stene123 Жыл бұрын
My favourites of 2022 1. VC 222 2. Tudor Pelagos 39 3. Longiness Spirit Zulu time 4. Seiko 5 GMT 5. JLC Polaris perpetual cal 6. JLC Master Hubris Artistika 7. JLC Master Grande Tradition 8. Glashütte Original PanoMaticCalendar (skeleton) 9. Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38 10. Cartier Masse Mysterieuse 11. PP 5326G-001 Annual Calendar Travel Time 12. Full metal CasiOak 13. Breitling Premier B09 chrono 14. Breitling Navitimer BR01 41mm 15. Zenith (with Voutilainen) Caliber 135 Observatoire
@LawryBoyer Жыл бұрын
Tarmac dial… now that’s my kind of humor. Lots of fun layers there lol
@sonnyb6180 Жыл бұрын
What an awesome selection of watches, I'd wear any of them with the exception of the garden/diamond artwork.
@davidhouston8017 Жыл бұрын
Your assortment is spot on, but the tarmac dial comment was a bit harsh. Even for a rube like me. Thierry Stern’s children collaborated on this watch, which I think is killer. Google an old school Leica camera frame and then you’ll know.
@balesjo Жыл бұрын
I don't think it was meant as a criticism, but just a joke. I got a good laugh but if I could afford one, I'd sure consider it! Now if they'd offer it with a few optional dial colors.
@thezakie123 Жыл бұрын
I’ve just pre ordered a black CW Bel Canto. I can’t wait to get it. I00% agree, it’s the best watch of 2022.
@grale78 Жыл бұрын
That Omega is a stunning.
@Rhal63 Жыл бұрын
I agree. Well done boys. My wife bought me a micro brand William Wood that comes with a fantastic watch roll, not a useless box. What do you think? Thanks
@annleland6422 Жыл бұрын
Great selection of good watches. Thank you.
@birdytiger Жыл бұрын
Guys, just here to say my wife who is eternally sick of my watch collection got me a Mr. Jones for Christmas. Good chance you may be the reason. Cheers
@private464 Жыл бұрын
Question: What about the Longines Zulu time grey/green!? This should be on the list too!
@therajitusa Жыл бұрын
My one watch for life considering value, prestige and overall simplicity is Rolex explorer I, two tone 2021. I got rid of every other watch in my collection. Dress or sports watch. Done and relaxing somewhere on the beach bar.! 💯🤔
@TheWitchfinderGenral Жыл бұрын
The only watch I bought this year for myself was the Niwa Lunokhod after seeing it on this channel. Such a cool thing for $400.
@samwizeG Жыл бұрын
Not a fanboy but that grand Seiko is beautiful
@Jones-xx2gc Жыл бұрын
That flower watch, a bouquet on the wrist.
@78vintages Жыл бұрын
Fully agree about the CW, it's the one watch I want in 2023. Not that i'll only buy 1 watch that would be silly
@cathoderaytubes Жыл бұрын
Tissot PRX Chronograph was a good watch released in 2022.
@ahojnazdar3656 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for not listing the Swatch group's marketing marvel with shitty product as many other youtube clickbaiters did. Happy new year!
@flawerflower17938 ай бұрын
the dial of the patek isn't supposed to represent a motorway. Rather, the material and texture of a retro camera.
@whatsup4616 Жыл бұрын
My favorite watch is the Tissot PRX Chrono that I bought (“white” dial)
@wisamal-hakim5531 Жыл бұрын
Nice fun video Next time if possible, how about 5 insane watches no one will ever get and ten realistic best watches of 22? Party pooper perhaps but what I think. I loved the mark xx and the mistflake But the bel canto is a wonderful choice delighted for them
@arashmalekzadeh1 Жыл бұрын
GS by far
@J.S.McDuff Жыл бұрын
It really makes you wonder about Omega and the Chime Chrono. They are part of the swatch group and it really makes you wonder who gets what complication when. I assume omega themselves didn’t make it, but the larger swatch group?
@owensuppes1 Жыл бұрын
The Grand Seiko and the Cartier. All day
@rekonzuken1 Жыл бұрын
its amazing how these watch brands racing against each other just to catch the tail lights of Rolex level of innovation
@jaimefontbona1907 Жыл бұрын
The R.Mille UP 01 is kind of an statement...saying, "we do can make thin watches, but we Don't want to... Just move on, and get one of our chunky stuff! 😂
@ginoongboyong Жыл бұрын
Murph Murph Murph!!
@totisanchez3607 Жыл бұрын
The Oris Pro PilotX and the the Grand Seiko SBGY009
@androidaccount7743 Жыл бұрын
The previous 222 with the dark dial looks better.
@BryanO92 Жыл бұрын
Usually you would see some debate, but this year everyone I know of agrees the Bel Canto is the Watch of the Year.
@Fearinator Жыл бұрын
Loved this ep!!
@jamesmorgan4596 Жыл бұрын
Dan Henry's new Cartier balloon style watch.... it's just not for men. But still, that's great value.
@veranfung432 Жыл бұрын
the bel canto is really really amazing !!!!
@TamilSelvan12-12 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job done ✅
@Anirossa Жыл бұрын
Not the average pick, but I really like the Laco Oliv limited edition watches that came out
@Talon173 Жыл бұрын
Can’t believe you didn’t mention the JLC Celestrial complications or the new Navitimer.
@MKGamingInvesting Жыл бұрын
Tudor, Patek Philippe, Hamilton and Seiko out!
@Laz_Arus Жыл бұрын
My favourite watch of the year is the Atelier Wen Perception. This model marks the moment in time when the world can finally appreciate that China is able to produce a world-class luxury watch of original design using local talent and manufacturing.
@XEZGOLDZ Жыл бұрын
Y’all need to bring on James May and do a watch Top Gear type thing! 💯💯
@panorama4526 Жыл бұрын
The Murph is not a Murph because it lacks the morse code. The Cooper is better anyway. Other than that the 222 and the BB Pro are great. And the Belcanto is just stunning… My 2022 watch is the Ranger. I wear it 24/7. Thanks a lot, have a great 2023!
@holampad Жыл бұрын
One of the watches isn't listed in the description. And it's the best for me as well.
@TheKillWizard Жыл бұрын
Bel Canto best watch for sure
@itoldunot2fuckwithme Жыл бұрын
The Black Bay Pro is number one...for anyone who want´s to display they´ve been "into" (a.k.a googling) watches for about three years. This "vintage" trend was dead to us true watchlovers way back in 2004 and we almost puked on it (and oversized) attending our final year on WOSTEP. Back then the novelty and freshness of FPJ, RM, Cedric Johner, Kari Voutilainen (to name but a few) caught our attention. Brands you only found out even existed about 10 years later..and you did so by... Googling 😂
@AkaliBlade Жыл бұрын
Deserved winner, the Bel Canto
@eadruna Жыл бұрын
Please use timestamp with featured watches. That way easier for people who want to remember or make a list for future consideration
@roselanaraf Жыл бұрын
I miss the old background music and wise man voice
@colinkilgore7347 Жыл бұрын
Trilobe Crazy Day needs to be on this list
@Valera_Scotland Жыл бұрын
I'm considering Breitling Chronomat 40mm GMT in black.... that bracelet, that crown, the decent size, 200m water resist... its actually a great watch.... need to try it on, and no butt kissing at the AD to get one
@nottusleinad Жыл бұрын
Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 for me, please... although I'd take a PP 5811 in a heartbeat but it didn't make the list😍
@alaayanes3775 Жыл бұрын
I expected to see Bel Canto from C.W in the list. But anyway great video.