BEST and WORST Watches of 2021 (according to a watch expert)

[@watchfinder]

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[@thomascicutto9216]

"I lost mine at the airport", we're talking high level memes here

[@RUNnGUNify]

One of us

[@root__]

Not the daytona….

[@brucebogstrotter1796]

What does this mean?

[@fenianlewis]

He took it off so he didn't scratch his macbook :^))

[@PepinoMichoacan]

Took me a second

[@superfitzy]

I just want to congratulate you on your brilliant work. I find these talk show-style shows to be incredibly entertaining and informative. The two of you have fantastic "on-air" chemistry and repartee. I truly look forward to each new episode-please keep them coming!

[@fabiovosso9051]

„Lost mine at the airport“ a true watchcirklejerk connoisseur

[@enigmaticecstasy]

That comment alone made me finish this video

[@henryaverill8378]

"I actually lost mine at the airport" Nicely done. I got that reference.

[@brnrubber303]

Reddit has been quite good to the watch meme world this year.

[@henryaverill8378]

@@brnrubber303 it's helped me through some troubling times

[@jukebox8156]

can you explain for a poor pleb like myself?

[@sylinmino]

@@jukebox8156 some guy asked for help on reddit (I forgot if it was the general watches subreddit or rolex subreddit) because he lost his Rolex Daytona at the airport. He said he took it off because...drumroll...he was afraid of scratching his laptop. Naturally, it became one of the biggest memes of the WCJ subreddit soon after. On one hand, poor guy. On the other hand...you've gotta be in disbelief for how he lost it that way and poke fun at him because it's goddamn hilarious.

[@jukebox8156]

@@sylinmino hahhaa what a goose xD But yeah poor guy, I mean, I'd rather scratch a laptop over taking off a Daytona lol Thanks for the reply

[@brianwca]

Releases that impressed me in 2021: the Breitling Premier B25 Datora with salmon dial and the Zenith Chronomaster Sport (white dial). Both were compared to other watches, but no one is allowed to own a 3 subdial layout or a color scheme, so I just enjoy both of these because they look amazing. For hands-down horological achievement, you have to cite the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185. This thing can tell you things about the moon's position that you don't even understand. It's got 4 different faces on one watch! Unbelievable.

[@GammaPanda]

Y'all gotta team up more often. This was an immensely entertaining episode! Happy new year!

[@WatchGeek]

That Baltic is really impressive!!! Even the size is right up my alley

[@JoseSierradeLeste]

That's what she said?

[@donjuan150]

@@JoseSierradeLeste Ha! That's what I was thinking!!

[@brandoncameron2411]

Which would make for a better signature watch? Rolex Daytona Airport Lost and Found edition or a Tudor Black Bear 58?

[@sylinmino]

You need something a lot more obscure and underrated and clearly not being worn by anyone else right now. Like a Cartier Santos XD

[@AtheistOrphan]

Black Bear? 🐻

[@pranavkamath4329]

@@AtheistOrphan yes black bear, essential signature equipment

[@kitandrei]

@@AtheistOrphan some absolute legend got attacked by a bear and the first thing he thought of after surviving the attack was "lets take a picture of my black bay 58 and post it on reddit" completely covered in blood and still dripping down his arm. From there on the meme black bear 58 was coined

[@AtheistOrphan]

@@pranavkamath4329 - Thanks. I’d heard of the Black Bay, but not the ‘Black Bear’.

[@homefink2235]

For me one of the best new released watches is the Tudor BB 925 silver. The color combination is so cool.

[@louiscyfer6944]

that is auch a tiny little watch.

[@davidb6635]

They need a bracelet.

[@theshadowman1398]

Explain that whole brand to me ? Because all the watches look like on purpose less finished Rolex so that you know every single time that you bought it because you could not afford a Rolex

[@homefink2235]

@@theshadowman1398 Tudor is in my opinion the progressiv sister of a very successful and conservative brand. Tudors quality is not far away from Rolex. And some models are amazing designed. The silver case and the Taupe color of the dial is outstanding, a statement of coolness. There is no similar model in the Rolex world. I purchased the ceramic BB and put the 925 on my wrist, just for fun. I left the shop surprisingly with two BB. First time I purchased two watches at the same time.

[@samyakchordia4801]

I love the content you guys make so much , please don't stop this series. I have watched all episodes like 10 times each.

[@laurusschluep7464]

the airport reference, well played, consider my bits chuffed! ok, ciao!

[@williamngo3267]

Thank you, Watchfinder. Here's wishing 1M subscribers for 2022.

[@bungerroyale112]

For me, one of the best is the Breitling Premier Duograph. An in house split seconds chronograph with a classic design and chronometer certification... Yes please

[@ToneyDouglas23]

I have the pistachio and love it. Basically the same movement minus the split second feature.

[@bungerroyale112]

@@ToneyDouglas23 That's a very bold watch, love your style

[@michaelriera6277]

I second that…

[@Mike-tg7gu]

Please keep up your incredibly high standards in 2022… I have thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to all your hard work throughout COVID and it has kept me sane. Your humour is exactly what we need in these crazy times and I can’t wait to see the new ones.

[@tig79rover91]

are you sir born in 1968?

[@markedfortime]

The Tiffany sold for $6.5m as a tax write off...I'm sure. Remember, this went to charity. The watch had very little to do with the final price.

[@99jasonhooper]

Most modern art purchases are made by billionaires to write off tax and therefore creates a false value.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Very correct, but none of us are surprised at Andrew Morgan trying to pick on Patek Philippe 😁

[@maskito4256]

@@WorldsWorstFishing whats andrew morgan?

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

@@maskito4256 he's the narrator of this channel

[@garethpearce5266]

I haven’t cared this little about a Tiffany since Grant Mitchell’s wife got vehicularly mullered by Frank Butcher. My personal favourite this year has been the Marine Nationale Pelagos. Looks fantastic, great story and history behind it, and you still have change from £3k - lovely stuff. Happy New Year, to all at Watchfinder!

[@c1pher428]

Incredible Eastenders reference!

[@akinigiri]

I love the gamer tie-in! Had no idea about the Cyberpunk watch! That is truly apoplectic haha

[@wayn0]

More of this type of video please. Love the humour and chemistry.

[@rodsalvador3608]

Not a watch, but I nominate the Hodinkee travel clock as the most rage inducing product of the year.

[@amirjon]

You do such an amazing job that I feel obligated to comment on your videos every few months to remind you. Thanks and I can't believe we live in a world where content like this is free.

[@LOrealHardly]

I watched(!) a Teddy Baldassarre review of the Vostok Amphibia and I was sold. Waited patiently for it to arrive from Russia and I wasn't disappointed. I paid more than the quoted $41 but it is a gem of a watch.

[@huwjones4214]

Love this new format now I think of it as a podcast instead of a video

[@anthonystevens8683]

Cracking video guys, superb fun with the two microphones. Great content for this format had me laughing out loud. Keep making these fun videos.

[@mikaelzarfati4827]

I very much enjoy to hear these two, super funny. Hope they would launch these conversations on podcast, something good to hear on the go. Keep it up guys, we’ll done! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@markstarmer3677]

I acquired a BB58 gilt / steel strap a few weeks ago for my birthday. Very impressed. I was on a waiting list though for about 5 months. Worth the wait.

[@chazzcombs]

My top would be the Zenith Chronomaster Sport, followed closely by the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic. I'd also note the Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope and the Tudor Pelagos FXD. Worst by far is that hideous Patek/Tiffany monstrosity. Awesome vid, guys! Love the banter.

[@magstheonlyone]

20:29 That cracked me 😂😂😂 Now talking videogames, man! This just got better

[@untitled4841]

I loved the rolllllllinnnnggggggg starrrrrrrrrrrrt intro. The jazz music in the background, the humor, talking about video games.. I love it all. Please continue to keep making videos! The new dual commentary format is *chef’s kiss*🤌

[@DarthEvilicus]

I know it’s not a 2021 watch per se but I got a brand spanking new Omega Seamaster 300 professional black and white for a very good deal and while it wasn’t the blue and grey I wanted the watch has grown on me and I absolutely love it

[@dmaul5190]

Some Doris ‘s name on it, class 🤣🤣🤣

[@aussieexpat]

4 minutes in and already the best watch video of the year.

[@Portland_Living_Life]

You lost your Daytona at the airport??? 🤣🤣🤣 I got the reference... from Reddit. Too funny man.

[@chrisgrieves1468]

2 highlights of the year for me. Grand Seiko's White Birch: the dial a bit OTT for my taste, although amazing, but the 9SA5 movement inside is technically stunning and with a level of finishing that is next level for the brand. Second shout to Moser & Cie for the watch that looks like an Apple smart watch but is actually genuine high horology. Have to recognise the kahunas in that!

[@ManVsWatch]

Nice video 👍🏻😊 For me, the Tudor and Baltic. And the PRX 🤪🥰

[@KMartineauMuisc]

Have you ever thought about having guests for this? Really like this format but maybe like a collector that follows you guys to talk about watch trends or something?

[@tylerjohnson2080]

I love this format!

[@markedfortime]

Have to say, I agree with you for your number one 🐼 ...wearing mine right now. Had to go aftermarket and pay above retail! It was worth it!!!

[@a_latyshev]

Loved the game talk in the end.

[@jimlittle5769]

For me, the best watch of 2021 is the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Everest Dual Time.

[@jeremyestevinho9425]

Very fun and interesting 🧐 Happy New Years guys from Saint Tropez !!!!

[@rtbloomfield]

Really enjoyed the style of this video, more of the same or a podcast please! Says a lot about 2021 that most of the watches in this video you can't actually buy 😔

[@manangandhi8338]

really liked this episode, Baltic is really impressive hope they make it in 39. JLC reverso deserves to be in list.

[@jakehill1218]

That Tudor chrono is beautiful! Please keep these videos going!

[@duncanhamilton5841]

Frederique Constant Monolithic Manufacture movement was the highlight for me. Shame they didn't put in the Highlife case... also shame that Rolex announced some new colours the day after, and the watch world lost its mind over that instead

[@Alex-zr4yl]

True. One of the most exciting moments in the year.

[@WorldandWatches]

Frederique constant is a Gamechanger but no one notice!!!

[@qualityexplained]

They released a highlife version now, but it's pricey.

[@duncanhamilton5841]

@@qualityexplained they did a one off for something (can't remember what), but no production 40hz Highlife yet.

[@axisskin]

These two just made my day. Tahnk you so much.

[@WristyGymnast]

Tudor 925 is much nicer than the chrono. The silver is subtlety different to steel, yet it just pings when compared

[@lukerabin5079]

Quite honestly, I don’t think even the regular Nautilus is worth the money PP charge for it. I think it’s a boring piece of design from a less than stellar period of industrial design.

[@wisarut8572]

Couldn’t agree more on this, even I have the enough cash to afford one I wouldn’t buy it anyway. 😂

[@Mark-jy6xd]

love bill's humour

[@Csibu89]

For me the best one is the GS White Birch. Worst is whichever Jacob& Co that was released this year.

[@Alex-zr4yl]

That’s the absolute best in my view. A monster movement, excellent looks. The price point is relatively high of course, but I think that other “better known” watch brands, better known in terms of general market, would have charged much more for this beast.

[@jrneri13]

You're going to be a happy chappy..🤣🤣

[@deltaws]

The reddit airport joke killed me

[@magaramomarov9084]

"Longine do this sometime... You think they almost got it..." :D))) Exactly! Finaly someone said it.

[@Alex-zr4yl]

The Baltic is amazing. Just wondering who could service the watch over the years, but at that price point guess it’s just worth the risk

[@timmainson]

A Happy and safe New Year to you both. Thank you for the laughs and looking forward to more in the new year

[@shmutube]

I'm looking forward to the "I hate watch nicknames" episode 🤣

[@MrFloRolf]

My top pick would probably be the FC with the new 40hz monolithic movement. Although I don't really dig the Watch Design, the movement is an absolute game changer and I am excited to see more of it in 2022.

[@vincent67239]

It really is a gigantic advancement in horology that isn’t getting the attention it deserves. It just seems like a straight up superior mechanical escapement technology.

[@jackr.4373]

Tom is hilarious. Give him a raise.

[@maverickbonato8164]

17:46 "...Mikey Mouse is a cretin! And this watch is a disgrace." lmao

[@Reladan187]

Could not agree more on the Nautilus. And I didnt even know they printed on the caseback..

[@EC_TV_]

I loved listening to this, are there more of these chat style vids on the channel

[@raymondfoo9045]

Serica 5303 and Direnzo DRZ 05 Solaris is my pick for 2021. Serica 5303 has their unique design language, professional 300m, unique bracelet, and that James Bond vibes. Direnzo DRZ 05 Solaris also has their own unique design language, it is just beautiful.

[@brentlucke8713]

My watch is the year, which unfortunately I couldn’t get in time, was the “Ginza dial” special edition Seiko Alpinist.

[@iandavidson99]

I really like that Cyberpunk watch!

[@occularpatdown]

Excellent review. Mostly as I agree with the takes on the watches I knew about (😁) and was impressed by the ones I didn't.

[@charleshermetix3886]

Keep these goin guys the disembodied super British matter of fact discussion style is genius

[@michaelniemer4449]

Seiko 'Save the Ocean' at 13.35 looks more aptly nick-named the 'Penguin', although, I see where one might think 'Polar Bear'. The black and gold is a tough choice between that and it's little brother, the Orient Neptune.

[@heho7683]

"...the one they would only feed to animals" :D

[@asaskater]

In this episode I learned you are both gamers, and that makes me like this channel even more.

[@RobinsWatchJourney]

Interesting and entertaining.

[@glebs.]

7:20 If you want to visit those beautiful mountains, come EARLY morning, there won’t be any tourists!

[@rickrounds5150]

My favorite watch for 2021 is my ORIS 65 (blue dial) Diver on a black Barton Silicone Elite strap. Wonderful vintage look and fits like a glove. It opened my eyes to previously owned watches too. They can be a great bargain.

[@888element]

I love this podcast style format, keep it coming :)

[@חייםויסברגר]

The El primero chronograph sport Reasons: 1. Zenith 2. El primero 3. Absolutely beautiful

[@teenoso4069]

Best video of the year from you

[@jonahb2149]

“This sounds like it comes from a personal place..” -My thoughts also! 😂

[@DouglasJWalker]

I wish you would talk about your company aswell. Give a tour and so forth

[@jaex9617]

Well, at least the Cyberpunk watch looks like a tape dispenser when it's in its box. So that's something.

[@Tomkhong]

This year, many are lazy , choosing colours instead of giving us design innovations. But there a few to note, like Hublot’s brave collaborations, Parmigiani simplicity approach, Cartier’s return of Le Must, and Chopard 8hz super Eagle to say the least.

[@edmunb]

great video, really enjoyed it.. have you two thought of doing a PODCAST?

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

The MTG-B2000XMG is absolutely stunning in person and a bargain when compared to anything in the 1,000 USD/pound price range. It looks like a Richard Mille in essence instead of another retro knockoff, and that's why I love it. The perfect second daily when you want something different that any watch lover will appreciate when viewed on wrist. Love the channel. Cheers.

[@james87367]

Finally! Thank you. I have that piece and it's stunning in person. I've had loads of comments from people and I've only been wearing it for 3 weeks. Looks way more expensive than 1000 pound watch.

[@giusepperocchi2979]

@@james87367 If you care about people’s comments, you should be more concerned by the ones you didn’t hear.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

@@james87367 Excellent choice. I own a Glashutte Original perpetual calendar that drips high horology far more than most of the tool watches snobs wear these days and I find the MTG an excellent choice, especially for a premium tool watch. The hate comes from those not understanding why you'd pay a premium for a Casio, which is how I feel about any piece designed to be used in a rough/tool manner. At least these are truly tank-like with finishing that is better than anything for 1,000USD while not being not another awful retro clone.

[@201950201950]

What do you mean who points at 50 and laughs. Mickey is pointing at 47. Everybody laughs at 47!

[@Lintybaybay]

“Mickey Mouse is a cretin” statement of the year, rofl (if people still say that!) loved this guys, so funny

[@finickybits8055]

My biggest surprise was finding the Casio Oceanus line, specifically the Indigo collection. Picked up an S5000AP before I could talk myself out of it. ;)

[@99jasonhooper]

Great video. Loved the Studio Underd0g Mint Chop Chip, Tudor Chrono fantastic and Oris Aquis Upcycle

[@Mans1810]

These videos need their own title now 😅. OMG thank you for mentioning the Baltic. I feel like people overlook the MR01. But I had the chance to see it in the metal. It's gorgeous. I want all of them with all the bracelets

[@bonsmariz909]

love my first ever $3K+ watch Tudor Heritage BB in 41mm.

[@c1pher428]

I love this format, please keep it going.

[@bcgarrels]

My AD was finally able to get me the Tudor Black Bay "Inverted Panda".....was a miracle! Not sure how he got it for me, but he admitted he pulled quite a few strings. I will admit that I love it. Such a great watch......totally agree with your opinion of it.

[@AuroraSkylark]

"Panda" and "Killer Whale," and the Tudor BB Chrono with the gold subdial is "C3-PO"

[@lennardw.9841]

These podcast ones are soo enjoyable

[@Mububban23]

What is the name of the jazz track used as background music? Dankpods uses it for testing and it’s pretty cool

[@tonyhoward7840]

if i was gonna pay 5000 for a seiko it would be a grand seiko, keep up the good work

[@jonathanmiles897]

GS seasons being available finally in UK is the highlight of 2021.

[@brianhilsden2880]

And a very happy new year to you Mr. Cholmondley Warner and your underling Tom.

[@richardcope8102]

Am into my Grand Seiko aspirationally. I am quite close to ordering one, but will try to P/X to get "price to close" the deal lower.

[@rodrigodepierola]

Come to Peru, certainly. Multi-coloured mountains and much, much more.

[@jdstarek]

I'm only 3 min in and this is brilliant.

[@EAST2432]

I was in love with the BB Chrono white dial, my AD called me and the moment I wore it, I hated how it looked on me. ☹ It was a very sad moment... Not a watch for small wrists. 😔

[@technosworld2]

The Baltic looks great but sadly too small for my wrist to look right.