Rolex Submariner Date "Hulk" Meets Omega Speedmaster Apollo XI: Luxury Watches For Watch Enthusiasts

[@randyallen2771]

What a show! Almost every watch worthy of a comment. The PO1 has a genuine toolishness that's Sinn like where all other Tudors look alike and the Gronfeld movement is amazing in it's finishing. Like your minimalist format too, especially the "instant lume" shots. Thanks for a cheery Wed.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

The lume shots are one of the reasons that I've stuck with this format instead of returning to the old desk presentations. Best, Tim

[@Ryan_Tinney]

Tim you outdid yourself on this one. This has got to be the greatest and most unique show of wake up with watches that you guys have produced. Thank you guys so much for this content.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Thank you, Ryan! I can't always top my best efforts, but I try to keep each show unique in its way and avoid too much repetition Best, Tim

[@wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160]

Love these watches today. The Gronefeld finishing absolutely sparkles in the video. I’m sure (in the flesh as it were) looks outstanding. Long video but I need to re-watch!! Great work Tim.

[@siddharthha897]

Dude, I love your reviews. You get in, lay out the facts like a plume coming out of a volcano, then move on and grind it out. No one come slide to your delivery and presence. You leave the viewer excited about the pieces, and do not waste any of her or his time in the process. Keep publishing, Tmosso, we will keep tuning in.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Thank you! I try to stick to the facts and explain the watch -- the watches are the only stars on my channel. Best, tim

[@Moe90rules]

The Grönefeld is the stunner of this show. Can't even decide which one I love more - De Bethune, Laurent Ferrier, Grönefeld. Definitely all more than FPJ and also HMoser, even though they are still great independents. Don't mention Greubel Forsey now, that is just so out of my league, I wouldnt even consider them :)

[@Annoyedsince1986]

Omg that dagger at the end. Shockingly beautiful

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

A first for the channel. And it only took me 3,000+ videos on this platform to see my first Gronefeld. That said, I've met Tim and Bart and inspected their watches at SIHH, so I did have some firsthand experience in other arenas. Best, Tim

[@russell996]

Great selection Tim, love the Gronefeld.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Isn't that a fun piece? ...and hand-finished steel bridges! Who does that? Best, Tim

[@MarcusGLovesWatches]

Gronefeld carries the day today !

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

It's between the Gronefeld and the Zenith Chronomaster Triple for me. Best, Tim

[@sutats]

Everytime I see the P01 it reminds me of a medieval chastity belt.

[@gmshadowtraders]

Well it locks the bezel in place, so....

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

I'm not sure that I have any associations with the design, and I like that. This is a rare Tudor that I like because it doesn't look like all the other Black Bays. Best, Tim

[@Chris-es3wf]

@@gmshadowtraders underrated comment

[@trdartz]

The 2 Zeniths were the stars of this video for me... so nice

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

For sure, the Chronomaster was the highlight of the entire show for me. Even with all the others, that's darn close to the perfect watch. Best, Tim

[@edwardsauve4836]

The JLC is fantastic the dial is totaly unique , there's that watch and car theme again , very cool .

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

I loved mine. It was the watch I wore to my interview at Watch-U-Want almost exactly six years ago. Best, Tim

[@tubbyninja8469]

Once again, i love the entire selection.

[@edwardsauve4836]

I think the two Sinn's and the two Zenith's would make a great four watch collection , four very fine looking timepieces .

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

That's a good idea. Certainly, I've considered adding a few more Sinns to my EZM 1.1. The Damaszener II and the 104 green would be high on my list along with a full-tegiment U50 and the tegiment bracelet accessory for my current watch. Best, Tim

[@maskito4256]

Wow, that IWC Portofino is gorgeous.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

I'm a huge Portofino fan. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who knows that this model line exists. It hasn't received a full-line relaunch since 2011, so maybe IWC itself doesn't know the Portofinos exist. Best, Tim

[@insane_troll]

5:50 - Yes Percy, I don't want to be pedantic or anything, but the color of gold... is gold. That's why it's called gold. What YOU have discovered, if it has a name, is some... Green.

[@DavidDatura]

The 2nd-gen Sinn Damaszener looks so much nicer in its natural steel tone, rather than with the hard-black coating of the original 2016 version. Which was wonderful too, but resembled Black Ash more than Damascus steel IMO. Oh and the Grönefeld’s movement looks stunning!

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

The original was curiously masked by the hard-black treatment; you almost couldn't see the pattern. I wonder if the coating didn't have something to do with Sinn not achieving the desired effect on bare steel. The first watch had an SUG-made (Sinn) case, but the second one wasn't SUG-stamped, and Sinn notably credited German supplier Balbach Damast with providing the wrought steel this time. Best, Tim

[@DavidDatura]

WatchBox Reviews you might be onto something there. As in hindsight Sinn hard-black coating what is usually quite beautiful Damascus steel, seemed an odd decision.

[@davidjb3671]

Never mind the Gronefeld watch, I want that python strap! Only worried I might find it too constrictive though... 😂

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

LOL! - Brandon

[@tomkhong9828]

that Omega Seamaster chrono looks rock solid

[@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts]

Best piece was the Python strap on that Grönefeld

[@jumboJetPilot]

I always liked the 5153G. I wished Hunter s were a lot more common! I’ve always loved Breguet’s case design. But those silvered dials look best with white metal cases. They need to offer rose gold and yellow gold dials, respectively, for those case metals. My father would love that yellow dialed SuperOcean! He loves just about anything yellow.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

There are some awesome white gold and platinum JLC Master series watches from the 2000s with hunter casebacks. Keep an eye out for those, because they're outstanding value and great fun. Best, Tim

[@jumboJetPilot]

WatchBox Reviews good to know! Thanks!

[@edwardsauve4836]

The Gronefeld is really fine it should have a hunter style caseback .

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

The hunter caseback would be interesting, but it would diminish the appeal of the thin case somewhat. I'm also not sure that it's a good match for this hollow-lug case design. Best, Tim

[@MKVHD]

I'm a watch enthusiast and the speedmaster is my favorite......

[@damachine3]

Gotta do what ya gotta do with the title to get the clicks! I own both of those watches, so it worked for me! I'm still not sure if I have the Hulk in my collection because of the hype or because I actually like it better than my black Sub, but I absolutely love my Omega Apollo 11. That all said, Tim, you could post about an Invicta and I would probably listen to your review. ;)

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

To be clear, there's probably a new title graphic coming. Thanks for supporting my work! Best, Tim

[@damachine3]

@@the1916companywatchreviews Always! You're the best in the business. Speaking of which, are you still going to attend law school or perhaps you're already attending and doing this on the side?

[@edwardsauve4836]

Love that Breitling ! All that gleaming steel , beautiful and that dial , Kapow !

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

I kinda liked that one, too. There was a time when I regarded Breitling as something of a peer to Rolex and Omega, and the mid-2000s was that time. This "Cobra yellow" SuperOcean is the type of watch that once inspired my respect for and high esteem of the Breitling brand. Best, Tim

[@cardinalj]

Great show. Love the Tudor, Breitling and both Sinn. Might have to take the EZM 9 home

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

I'm glad to find another fan of the P01; I sometimes feel like the only one! Agreed on the EZM 9. It's so much sports watch for under three grand. Best, Tim

[@mrp9498]

That Speedmaster 😍

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

I saw my first one of those in Singapore last November. It made quite an impression, and I still like it after several encounters. While not rare objectively, I expect that this model will be well-regarded in perpetuity. Best, Tim

[@edwardsauve4836]

I love the hunter caseback on the Pateck more watches should have that feature it seems quite sensible to me particullarly on watches that cost a fortune .

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

On an officer's style case, it absolutely works. There's also a great example with a hidden hinge on the Calatrava 3227s. Best, Tim

[@FirestormAA]

Oh yeah... gimme some horology dope Tim...... that JLC, Omega 300m, Sinn, Breguet & Zenith Defy rocks!

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Today's show was stacked, and I was happy to achieve that without relying on a monstrous grande complication or Greubel Forsey to finish the set. Best, Tim

[@FirestormAA]

@@the1916companywatchreviews Is really a well organized show with fantastic timepieces, thanks for ur awesome effort.

[@nickj9078]

Is there any particular reason or history as to why the Tudor P01 has a 12hr rotating bezel instead of a 60min or 24hr bezel?

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Other than the fact that the 1967 prototype had that kind of bezel? No. Best, Tim

[@nickj9078]

@@the1916companywatchreviews Thanks. It would be interesting to know what their intent was at the time of the original prototype design. If it wasn't logged then we'll probably never know.

[@1000lightyrs]

Just started watching the show, and sorry Tim I clicked away briefly for the Rolex Day-Date Platinum Ice Blue Wave Dial 118206 Rolex Watch Review, came straight back button though! Carry on...

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Thanks for supporting so much or my video work! Best, Tim

[@fadiinspace]

How would the rolex milgauss/airking stack up against the exsplorer 1/ oysterperpetual 39 in terms of case comfort , and movement toughness? If i’m not mistaken the explorer/O.P is significantly thinner and more cuff friendly ; plus the movement has “ paraflex shock absorbers” that the milgauss/airking lack according to the specifications on the rolex website. Is that to say that the explorer/O.P is tougher?

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

The Millgauss/Air King is a much chunkier watch than the Oyster Perpetual 39. Also, the OP39 includes a more basic bracelet and clasp without Easylink. Paraflex isn't clearly better than Incabloc, but it's notable for being built under Rolex's own roof. This is nice to know, but it's more of a means of liberating Rolex production from outside suppliers. Kif also is very good, and Rolex used that for generations. Best, Tim

[@Nefville]

I wonder if Sinn makes a black damascus in less than 43mm's, I would love to get one of those.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

There's a black Damascus Sinn 1800S from 2015, but it's 43mm. Best, Tim

[@johnvsbear4247]

IWC is incedibly underrated

[@loitremac]

What is that Sinn at 0:00? I cant find it anywhere

[@alfonsopartida901]

Todas show very interesting watches... but the Zenith's Chrono "El Primero" annual calendar, my vote por sure.

[@88bsides]

Wow at that Journe! Wish I knew the price, but I already know I will never afford it lol.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Even I don't know the price. We just received it, and I think the sales team is tryin to figure out what a Tourbillon Remontoir this early in the series is worth. Best, Tim

[@menandroplan1554]

Nice work!! Though I must say I kind of miss the old format with you at a desk with a table of watches zooming in on the watch and out on you and your stunning face

[@poopy_fingers3324]

Menandro Plan his face is stunning, isn’t it.

[@mikesmith6543]

I miss the table of watches format too. I always liked that.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

I ended that because the images of the watches never were as good. The resolution was awful, and the watches often were out of focus. And there were no lume shots. If I went back to the old style, I think you would miss the image quality of these hands-only features. Best, Tim

[@toddalquist3391]

@@the1916companywatchreviews As much as I miss Tim's radiant face, the new format's video quality and wrist shots are unbeaten.

[@clarencekwong888]

Waking up to a wonderful PP Calatrava hunter case back that screams passing down the watch to several generations with each person being inscribed! Stay healthy! #timmossosunglasses

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

They're back! Best, Tim

[@DMBVR4]

That Sinn Damascus stole the show for me

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

It's definitely the most interesting case (and bezel, and dial) of the day. Sinn isn't afraid to try new things by any means! Best, Tim

[@edwardsauve4836]

Good morning !

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Good morning, Edward! Best, Tim

[@rcbalsk]

Hi Tim, great show as usual! I have emailed you on the prices of the Gronefeld Prinicipia and Patek Philippe 5153G. Could you get back to me soon?

[@DWilliam1]

I own a Breguet but not this one. The 5177 is not complicated but absolutely gorgeous. Breguet finishes their watches like no one else. Did not like the JLC or the Tudor. The first Zenith was sharp too.

[@fadiinspace]

Was that the maximal intensity of the lume on the hulk? The tudor wins by a K.O.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

^This. Best, Tim

[@PantsofVance]

Imagine if the Milgauss lightning seconds hand was fully lumed!

[@my5digithobby967]

how dare you not tell me in the description how far i need to go into debt for that remontoir?

[@DMBVR4]

There's no watch ever featured here that the average dude can "just pick up right away" lmao

[@user-dr7tb4xf4o]

Well if you've watched several of the other videos, you'll know this one is probably the "affordable" selection (average price-wise). LOL. It's still always interesting and entertaining to see all the watches you'd otherwise wouldn't have access to.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

There were quite a few $1,500-5,000 watches in this one, and that's as low a price point as we feature on watches at my company. It's not "cheap," but they're also not disposable, generic brands, or fashion micro-brands that typically occupy price points below the four-figure range. But the advantage is that all of the watches are lifetime serviceable, products of brands that will be around to support owners, and all of these watches has secondary markets with willing buyers if you ever decide to sell. Best, Tim

[@HarryJoiner]

28:16 ... 1/ I'm going to dilly-dally around and not buy this. 2/ then it will be discontinued. 3/ then I'll kick myself.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Sometimes, it's best to live our dreams. Go for it. If not today, soon. Best, Tim

[@realfacthunt]

The P01 is vile.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

It's not so bad once you get to know it. Best, Tim

[@fightcardsnate]

P01 is the worst watch ever.

[@garysmith1477]

Nate B hey Nate B, Hopefully Tudor will discontinue the P01 so I can enjoy mine without seeing another one in the field.

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

I'm guessing you haven't seen the Romain Jerome Pokemon Tourbillon. Best, Tim

[@fightcardsnate]

@@the1916companywatchreviews I choose you, RJ Pikachu!

[@fightcardsnate]

@@garysmith1477 I empathize. I own an North Flag and I love it, but nobody else does.