Watches of US Presidents (Rolex, Cartier, Seiko, & More)

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[@basmus5216]

How about world's dictators? Hitler/Stalin/the Kim's etc. A bit different but would be interesting for sure man

[@tbcdef498]

Bas Mus damn yeah

[@NateMcLoughlin1]

Not a bad idea. Thoughts @teddy Baldassarre?

[@tombruner9634]

You could probably do a whole series: Watches of the Nazis, Watches of the Soviet Premiers, Watches of Ruthless Dictators. I can see how some manufacturers may be uncomfortable about being associated with horrible tyrants and the like, we must remember that it wasn't the watch that made them who they were. Similarly, Harley Davidson motorcycles are popular with both police and criminals. They're just things, who uses them is interesting.

[@smorris227]

Yeah do it

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Bas Mus very interesting idea!!

[@hunacean]

All I want is an april 1st video going into great detail about Alexander Hamilton's huge collection of Hamilton watches

[@EdwinBarreiro]

Thank you for not going the easy shallow route of getting political on these videos! It is refreshing to see you cover this sliver of a president's persona without resorting to adding your own feelings on their politics. Also, I appreciate the fact that you cover a Rolex in the same manner you cover a Timex. They both have a meaning and a value to the wearer.

[@yinzburgher]

You could take a look at Vladimir Putin's collection.

[@007cheburashka]

Daniel Horst yep, some nice Pateks

[@petershallis2294]

Mostly Blancpain. He is right handed but wears watches on his right wrist so the crown doesn't dig into his hand.

[@LK-kl1ix]

A Lange & Sohne Tourbograph!!

[@Nathan-hs2ut]

No thanks, not interested in what a KGB thug wears

[@edwardbrady7599]

Yes its important to show this fool just how much time on this earth he has left...keep looking at you watch putin!

[@savvylifestrategies9445]

Great video, Teddy. Another interesting historical fact: Johnston & Murphy, the 165-year-old American company, has been hand-making shoes for American presidents, starting with President Millard Fillmore in the mid-19th century. Looking forward to part two of this series.

[@robp7729]

Martin Luther King Jr had a Rolex and a Timex. I've seen him in pictures wearing the Rolex, and the Timex was on display at the Atlanta airport several years ago.

[@TheTimLara]

Wow, I wonder what Ike's Datejust is worth today. Good lord.

[@Tendies7645]

Alot

[@nottavictim5]

Note the Jubilee bracelet. The very early day dates in 18k also came on a Jubilee

[@JJexciter]

All your videos are awesome, but this is exceptional. What a great idea. Thanks so much. I look forward to the next one!

[@jesuskush5226]

Love these videos they are definitely a unique way for you to stand out in the watch community, Wish you all the success in the future!

[@silasevans7951]

Great edits n audio! Love your vids. I’m newly interested in watches and really appreciate the work!

[@ssvs0485]

Don’t ask what your watch can do for you, ask what you can do for your watch! Another home run video!

[@patrickdehaan3670]

Read my lips - NO NEW WATCHES. I did not tell the time with that young woman Miss Lewinsky. If your like your current wristwatch, you can keep your current wristwatch. Who's gonna pay for the new watch? Mexico!

[@javierdesande9620]

Teddy, JFK famously used an omega, he wore it when he was shot, not that cartier. Also the omega has a much more important story .

[@theoneandonly7213]

My king Felipe VI of Spain he's into watches. Would love to see some kind of ''watch collection review' from you! Cheers mate!

[@sleep7.5R]

I loved this! Could you do an episode in the future about watches that have made a difference in history? That’s definitely a broad one, but I’d be interested to see what you come up with!

[@julianmuller9567]

Great to see you´re taking on the series!

[@chrisauge6802]

Great list! I love history & watches too. I really enjoyed it. May I suggest a list of historic military watches.

[@EPICCDCTECH]

Teddy, time and time again I am impressed by your videos. You have the highest production quality of any horological KZbinr. It is interesting seeing young people that I can relate to invested in watches, with all the talk of the younger generations being lost to smartphones and smartwatches. I hope that one day I can meet you, you seem like an extremely interesting person to sit and have a chat with! Keep making the amazing content!

[@E90_Alpine_White]

Super interesting video Teddy, your videos have definitely inspired me to start getting into watches as a sophomore in college! I'll be getting an affordable watch (not a fashion brand) soon, and your videos are so helpful, thanks a lot!

[@kendalltull9854]

E90_Alpine_White Welcome to the obsession. Luckily there are lots of affordable watches from the likes of Seiko, Orient and others that are great starting points.

[@TerralingSurvivor]

I'm in total agreement, George W. Bush stayed in office due to sporting Timex watches.

[@wills.9836]

Fords PULSAR was given him by the former American brand HAMILTON. It was the Hamilton -Pulsar Line. Later Hamilton sold it to Seiko and they keept the name for the Brand.

[@moongazer5073]

Time Ghost I’m surprised Teddy didn’t know that , bought by Seiko but originally Hamilton

[@danwunderlich4775]

Trump is an interesting president to research with regards to watches. Being the only POTUS to have his own watch line...yet he almost never wears them - mostly sticking to higher end watches, especially since taking office. And, side note, VP Pence wears a Timex Easy Reader

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I imagine the Trumpster getting a mention in part to along with Obama and others.

[@crisyorke1328]

WTF do you mean by Trumpster? You should fuck off to Venezuela is you like socialism so much, You anti-American POS.

[@lol_vevo]

@@crisyorke1328 jeeeeeesus man, overreacting much?

[@anhquang1108]

@@crisyorke1328 Since when anti Trump became anti America??? Oh yeah when Dictator wanna be Orange man child become president

[@Sassigal11]

Made in ? Let me guess China?

[@01nwalker]

Bravo, Hail to the Teddy! Ah I mean Chief! Great video idea my man, please keep this type coming. I also love studying history and that along with horology make for a fun watch. Pun intended ;)

[@JoeGiz64]

Great vid Teddy, you should this as a special edition as far back as you can id the watches on past POTUS’s. By the way...love the opening intro, it never gets old!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks Joe! The intro is going to get an update soon! It will be better I promise

[@aminai8581]

Really enjoyed it

[@philliphull50]

Just another great vid I really appreciate these vids very entertaining and just cool!

[@richardshortman5645]

Truman's Vulcain Cricket. On my wrist right now is an example of Krushshev's Raketa Big Zero

[@thelongslowgoodbye]

Gorbachev also wore a Raketa Big Zero as well

[@richardshortman5645]

thelongslowgoodbye ; Thanks didn't know. Just found your video on President's watches, Very comprehensive! All those Crickets!

[@philippestrickler3461]

I always learn a lot with your videos . In addition , it gives me motivation to learn more about one President our about one specific brand . Thank you so much.

[@allrightknight]

Great concept for a video incorporating watches, and it suits your style very well 👍🏼 Look forward to more... I read Lincoln had a Waltham? Any background on that would be very interesting. He had a key fob on him when he was assassinated too made of quartz, but no watch eerie ... For some reason Jimmy Cater comes to my mind too?! From Georgia farms to the White House, what would he wear? Maybe throw in a First Lady too, love to see what they were wearing ☺️

[@ottowes]

President Carter wore a Date-just, steel and gold, I think. He was seen in photos later wearing an all gold Date-just.

[@evanspivack2714]

Great video...and I echo other comments in asking that you consider watches of other famous and infamous people around the world. History and horology are a great mix!

[@flippinzippo9670]

Also... Watches of the world leaders is a great vid idea.. And video title! Ha

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Would love to hear your recommendations for that one!

[@flippinzippo9670]

Teddy Baldassarre well im surprised to find out Trudeau actually wears a really cool IWC.. Putin had a PP collection.. Thats.. Interesting

[@anirudhmoudgal]

@@TeddyBaldassarre Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, and a sartorial icon, wore a Rolex

[@anirudhmoudgal]

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[@jasue2000]

Bush in a Timex ; brilliant!! Great video as usual

[@helloxuxu]

Mate that King Seiko hi-beat, haven't spotted that in your previous content- new acquisition? Very nice piece.

[@ABH313]

Awesome video! Thanks for the historical info

[@marshacreary2442]

Very Informative

[@kirkandsylvia]

Very interesting!

[@kevinskoien6165]

Great historical videos, teddy. Tiffany currently produces a watch that is an homage to the the Triple Calendar, the CT 60. Solid watch with a tie to history.

[@1951timbo]

You do great reviews. Thank you.

[@jimmysalgado7001]

Hey Teddy, besides working in videos about presidents you could also show watches that have appeared in movies, good work btw

[@jerrygundecker743]

I liked it and looking forward to the next one, but many great actors had interesting watches, also.

[@staaswolter641]

So much awesome history. I'm just getting into watches and bought my first Timex Weekender and getting 2 NATO straps as well as a Pulsar Roman numerals dress watch. :)

[@stephentaylor6320]

Take a bow teddy that video was an absolute belter!!

[@dantheman1689]

Love this video. Iconic movie watches? Luminox 3001 for example (Paul Walker in 1st FnF, George Clooney in Oceans 11, and Chiristian Bale in Harsh Times.)

[@arturogonzales867]

You’re educating me on what watch to buy I almost fell for vincero

[@P_L_N_S]

Great topic

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you man! Part two will have to come.

[@E3KGaming]

Hey @teddy you forgot the link to the quartz video. cheers

[@samuelrobinson610]

a segment on Obama's Jorg Gray would be interesting as it is a brand you do not always hear about

[@reachlin]

great video!

[@racingsssnake]

Very good. Thank you.

[@Ricardo-uu6gl]

Should have featured the watch President Truman wore, the Gallet Flying Officer Chronograph. Absolutely beuatiful watch!

[@GroovyCachinDude]

Really interesting topic. I'd love to have a video of all presidents, if you can track down the information. If not watches for the early presidents, then maybe mantle clocks.

[@spotsill]

Great video for any history fan .

[@mr.smitty4359]

Another great video...

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

I always wonder what watches Saudi Arabia, Kings and Prince's are wearing...

[@JustARandomFio]

Most probably golden top tier Rolex studded with diamonds.

[@2bitmarketanarchist337]

Something by Jacob & Co

[@lethaltarget9798]

Armani

[@robertsutch4885]

Punani

[@nmfl100]

They wear Parnis.

[@richalvarez8058]

Nice vid. Just subbed.

[@BureauATF]

Ford's Pulsar was not $13k. The first Pulsar was solid gold. That was a P1. Ford had a P3. That very first solid gold Pulsar P1 is the one that went for $13k. It was still considered over the top and extravagant, but not $13k.

[@kmcooper9689]

Already a great suggested list of Major, as well as, Minor figures, might I add HRH Queen Elizabeth II - or - if strictly men Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh or Prince Charles, Prince of Wales

[@tonywong8134]

Don't forget bill Clinton, he wore a Timex Ironman...in his presidential portrait no less.

[@jmand63]

He has been seen often with a gold Rolex Presidential Day Date.

[@thedobermans]

Another great watch channel

[@benceantonya5042]

That Pulsar, sweet!

[@kalleskanal3231]

I bought a Pulsar p3 some days ago. It's a really beautyful watch and quite affordable today. At the time this watch was made, Pulsar was a part of Hamilton which was, back in the days, an American company.

[@HMSirNicolas]

Could you make a special video on JFKs watches? Would be highly appreciated!

[@johnburnett5377]

Perhaps you could do a video on affordable, modern "Triple Calendar" watches like the FDR watch in this video?

[@jasonhollingsworth2710]

Very interesting video.. I liked it. Thank you for sharing.

[@kenjinoftle]

Not Justin Trudeau... I’m Canadian so I can say this.

[@thisguy7449]

if a sock collection video is ever made, i'm sure he'll be mentioned.

[@rachelgarber1423]

Interesting video, somehow guessed Timex was Bush2 choice

[@MichaelCarmichael]

Whom you should feature: Winston Churchill; Martin Luther King; John Lennon; Elvis Presley; Ian Fleming; Ernest Hemingway; Stephen Spielberg; Steve Jobs; Marlene Dietrich; Katherine Hepburn; Stanley Kubrick; Marcello Mastroianni; Jack Nicholson; Jane Fonda; Humphrey Bogart; Salvador Dali; Picasso; Andy Warhol and many more.

[@theparkerstudio]

Great list!

[@petespurgeon7217]

Ikes personalized gold datejust , real special. Good historical reveiw. Thanx. P.S. Tx.

[@stefpix]

I wonder what watches W's father, HW wore

[@ottowes]

It was a Timex, which seemed strange after Reagan had a wardrobe of watches including the Corum $20 gold watch and a Rolex Day-date.

[@robbytolentino6088]

i thought you were gonna put jfk's omega

[@tankers3656]

Been following u without subbing for awhile. Just did cuz i like the format

[@halibut1249]

I would like Timex to come out with some mechanicals and also some repeats of its iconic watches from the 50's to 70's with the very simple gold-colored hands, date window trim, and bezel. I always thought those watches were so elegant and tastefully designed by their understatement. I don't like the current trend with the dial on a sort of recessed level below the crystal. Looks like a deep dish pizza.

[@arturogonzales867]

I like your blog sir

[@YanDoroshenko]

Well THIS is interesting!

[@captainx6800]

Unrelated with the topic but I like your glasses. Can you please write down your brand and model of the glasses you wear ?

[@woonfaseng8737]

i almost worried you missed out timex... clinton wore timex too ...

[@billcavazos2817]

You left out one of the coolest wristwatches worn by a president. Mr Trumans Gallet pilot watch.

[@bobwoo9120]

Do you think you could do a video of where you buy your watches, or good places to buy

[@dunkingstudios]

Ex prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak. Took few billion ringgit from his own country (1MDB case). He got a few aps and RMs

[@wademullis7377]

That was interesting.

[@MrLudvig01]

Great!

[@akishot6735]

Quite good video expect that at the time of Ford Pulsar was not yet bought by Seiko and was made in the USA

[@lukasdoerr9167]

I do wish you'd do a video on the presidental pocket watches. Washington's LePine purchased for him by the ambassador to France, the secret message in Lincolns watch, Truman's school watch or how Jackson's watch was stolen and found in a secret cabinet with bottles of bootleg liquor or even the little gold cylinder watch given to Franklin Pierce by Jefferson Davis. All fun little tidbits.

[@williamhill7312]

I grew up in Georgia, I met President Carter when he was Governor Carter, I remember he had a Hamilton

[@scottfitzgerald469]

You should look at the contrast of what presidents wear in office, against what they wore when retired

[@JEMHull-gf9el]

You said Seiko Pulsar? But I think at the time when Gerald Ford was wearing the pulsar LED it was actually still Pulsar by Hamilton watch Co. I don't think Seiko acquired Pulsar until 1978.

[@jamesrosemond7954]

Lbj was a big watch collector. He had several Patek's

[@leo-1671]

James Rosemond Lebron James?

[@Yoraldo23]

Do one about Iconic music stars: Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Freddy Mercury, The Beatles, Elvis, The Rolling Stones, James Brown,... Would be awesome!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Hey man, I did one on iconic rockers. Definitely think there is room for a part two.

[@Yoraldo23]

@@TeddyBaldassarre Yeah, I've seen that one as well 👌 You could do all kinds of segments: movie stars, music stars, politicians, entrepreneurs,... Look forward to it 😃

[@jonaskessler326]

Eisenhower wasn’t the “NATO commander in chief” during WWII, there was no NATO at that point yet, but he was commander of allied forces in Europe.

[@rolfhelland8154]

How about more on the development of Seiko watches?

[@thomastommy1192]

You may have you facts messed up a little. For my 16th birthday back in the med 70's. My mother bougt me a silver pulsar just like the one Jerald Ford had on. She paid around fifty dollars for it. At a Kamart in Newark Delaware. I always thought JFK wore a gold president Rolex watch. (You did not mention that). Where can I get a Timex with the American Flag on it? I would like to have one. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@myk1200s]

Teddy I'm sure you have already thought about this since it goes along the same lines.... But watches of the Vietnam War.. Just a suggestion.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Oh wow... I love this one. I have not thought of it. Adding it to the list now.

[@glen4557]

Hey, How about making a video that the watches that the soldiers wearing during the war?

[@Diamant-oy2pu]

mention french leaders pls

[@horses4u2]

Best “watch” book is “The Inheritance “ by Christopher Fulton. Amazing read about the Watch President Kennedy was wearing the day he was murdered.

[@lenpowell6647]

Hi Teddy.It would seem a certain Cuban guy called Che, to his mates had several Rolex pieces.Iconic bloke with the beret and cigar and so on. So to temp you on a follow up ........Castro also sported one or two? Villains always more interesting than the good guys?Cheers and good topic.Len.

[@2bitmarketanarchist337]

I'd like to hear about the Dalai Lama. He's apparently a lover of Horology and supposedly works on his watches himself.

[@glycineairman]

He has likely the rarest watch on the planet...A patek pocket watch given to him by president FDR. So cool

[@2bitmarketanarchist337]

@@glycineairman that is extremely cool, probably not as cool as my timex weekender tho ;)

[@godangerdad]

I too would like to see a story about the Dalai Lama.

[@ShashankD137]

Hes also got a casio with a calculator on it. I've seen him in a video mentioning it's more complicated than the patek :'D

[@z.paradis4545]

and Day Date 18030 President bracelet ,Dalai Lama

[@christopherbrooke2142]

Why not do a series that details the watches of the G7 summit? That way you can not only appeal to a larger audience, but you can also discuss the differences in their relations to the wearer’s culture.

[@sanjayharsh3532]

Sir as a Kennedy fan and done extensive research on him I can tell you that he never had or wear around Cartier watch all wore was an omega rectangle watch a Cartier tank gifted by his wife a bulova watch and a nastrix watch I kindly request you to go through pages of history and update your knowledge thanks god bless

[@gradywilson9213]

Do something on Bulova Accutron, it was the most accurate watch of its day it was used to power instruments in the Apollo missions it also powered the instruments left on the sea of tranquility on the moon, no other watch company can claim their movements are on the moon...As a historian I am sure you know Lincoln's secretary's name was Kennedy, Kennedy's secretary's name was Lincoln they were both assassinated in the presence of their wifes.

[@DavidRJones82]

Teddy Bulbasaur!