Biggest Watch Industry Moments of 2024 | Tim Mosso & Jack Forster Recap (Part 1)

[@HunterSTyler-lh4cz]

The only 'Talking Watches' show these days that makes me stop whatever I'm doing and watch it in its entirety with a smile on my face. Thank you for that, Tim and Jack... 🙏

[@the1916company]

Thank you for supporting the show, Hunter. Best, Tim

[@mikemurphy8996]

Dress shirt, blazer, beanie. A new trend in mens dress wear.

[@BMRS03]

Only Tim can pull off this Haute Couture

[@Mohjo99]

I really pray he’s not sick.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Dreadful. For the first 10 seconds, I thought this was some kind of stupid joke. It appeared it wasn’t.

[@sheahart7305]

It’s rumored that Tim has cancer. So let’s be decent about it.

[@DanielSheridan-c7e]

Guys, make this happen often and always - even if on zoom. Not enough of you two. Allow me to add, whilst we all enjoy the content from the other creators, we need the academic side explored also, which alot of us rely on both of you for. Great vid. Thanks

[@davidc5191]

The Otsuka Lotec No. 6 29:00 is just crazy. It sells only in Japan for about $2,800 but at a Phillips auction in Hong Kong it went for $60,000.

[@davidc5191]

"Swap the platinum" 26:15 Although platinum is marketed as the more expensive metal, it's actually almost a third the price of gold, at around $940/oz vs. gold at $2600/oz on the current futures market. Platinum may be more difficult to work with which adds labor cost, but based on pure material cost alone, platinum watches should be less expensive than gold watches. The difference in pricing is mostly due to marketing. And even if you switch out steel for platinum in the watch, you're only saving a few thousand dollars which in negligible for a $150,000 watch.

[@the1916company]

All of the specialized labor costs, time, and dedicated tools mean platinum costs more. Raw materials don't account for the premium. I think the new IWC is priced more for its aesthetics and novelty than the case metal's cost. But everything about an OEM watch represents a huge premium over the company's costs. I'm certain that most luxury watches cost only 10-20% of their retail prices, so markups are significant across the board, not just on materials. Best, Tim

[@masterwatch]

Sorry to be harsh, but watch companies that follow the trend will not succeed, it will not work. It takes too long to design and build a new watch and if you're following a trend you will have missed it. Better to think to yourself "Let's set the Trend, rather than follow".

[@jhrodriguez08]

Tell me about getting desensitized, 3600 but inexpensive 😂

[@the1916company]

I still think that's a lot of money. We're all lucky to net that from a few paychecks once taxes, bills, groceries, and (possibly) 401K deductions are done. Best, Tim

[@mikemurphy8996]

@Mohjo99 I never thought of that. Damn, I hope you’re right and he’s not sick. If does look thinner. If you see his older videos he has more colour in his face and not as thin.

[@CraigPulliam]

Can these two have a weekly sit down please?

[@amintaslneto]

What a pleasure to hear this watch talk! Please keep it up folks!! Best, Amintas

[@THX-C]

I’m with Tim on the IWC Eternal Calendar but swap it out with steel and finish it to the nth degree. Platinum is very nice but a superbly finished watch in anything is better. The Bovet has more features than my G-Shock Square! The Otsuka Lotech is such an interesting looking watch.

[@can4515]

why beanie?

[@Mohjo99]

Really LOVE both of you together. Compliment each other very well. Plus one of the best duos of watch knowledge ever. Please more of this, REGULARLY

[@bradypan117]

25:41 shots fired at Thierry Stern

[@enjoywriting8207]

What's up with that beanie Tim? It's inappropriate. Come on ... 🙈

[@davidjb3671]

I'm assuming he's undergoing radiotherapy or chemo or something, but I'd agree some other style of headwear might look a bit more appropriate. I just hope he's OK though.

[@floydmorrison2025]

Inappropriate for what? It's a youtube video, not a black tie gala event!! LOL! Is Jack's puffer vest inappropriate too?? I think Tim's beanie looks fabulous!!

[@enjoywriting8207]

Obviously I'm assuming that Tim is not ill in some way? If he IS then different story. If he's NOT, then lose the beanie. I wouldn't allow a guy in a beanie to sell me a 500 dollar watch, leave alone some of the expensive pieces these guys are into. Come on...

[@SpookyConcepts]

Thank you for the show Tim and Jack! Wishing you and the rest of the 1916 company team a happy new year. I really appreciate your insights and education!

[@missaleromanum5614]

Why is he wearing a beanie

[@pierregagne1903]

Chemo?

[@NikonFM2n]

Nothing grows back slower than a bad haircut. 😂 WATCHNERDSUNITE

[@davidc5191]

Next for Vacheron is a Mayan perpetual calendar which in a sense would be easier than Gregorian perpetual calendars since the Mayans didn't need corrective leap years.

[@danbar99]

VC will make a watch to track 20 dead calendars before they make an in-house movement that can manage cosc certification or any sort of accuracy promise.

[@CraigPulliam]

@@danbar99 😂

[@davidjb3671]

Looking forward to receiving my Czapek Promenade Goutte d'Eau soon 🤩

[@timestandsstill7960]

Where's the green glasses?

[@vincentschneuwly9783]

Max Busser said in an interview that Channel taking a stake into MB&F was very important in order for the brand to carry on if anything does happen to him

[@BenTramer]

Tim, why do you think tantalum will be used for bracelets more frequently moving forward?

[@xtr1092]

tantalum is only 200 on the vicars scale si i assume they just alloy it with steel

[@the1916company]

It's not hard on the Mohs or vickers scale but it is challenging to machine. Like platinum, tantalum smears, overheats tools, pits, and bubbles. That's why it is expensive and challenging to machine and polish. Best, Tim

[@xtr1092]

@@the1916company so why use it

[@dnew5000]

Can't wait to watch this always such good stuff from you two, but to record my own two cents before being biased, the releases that best captured 2024 for me were the IWC Eternal and the Studio Underdog/Moser Collab - complications are in and there's a proliferation of success among independents that's really fun to see and participate in.

[@absolutemustard5713]

Is this the new Tim Pool, Time Pool?