Why Rolex and Omega Can't Release Their Best Watches.

[@TheoandHarris]

Happy holidays everyone!!! See you all soon!

[@racebannon2332]

Hi Chrissy Christian you silly girl. I anticipate more gibberish exuding from your oral cavity in 2024 . Your insight is juvenile and forgettable 😂

[@scooterino3650]

Omega did an entire 57 trilogy reissue and also did a reissue of the 1948 Seamaster. Isnt the reissue Omega's thing, or am I missing something?

[@WristwatchAddiction]

Michael! Great to see you here! Merry Christmas to all three of you guys!

[@joshuatvernon]

Vacheron Constantin has the historiques line where they do this. When I look at their watches for sale it’s nicer than Patek or AP but I think people do discount all the historiques cause it’s nothing new

[@SecronSeven]

Happy holidays guys!

[@russelaceto2394]

My Charlie Paris GMT arrived before the Holidays. It has become my daily watch even though I also just bought my dream watch! Love my CP GMT Highly recommend.

[@ma9863]

I'm a little confused, I've noticed on occasion that Theo will refer to Harris as 'Christian?' Is this his pseudonym or something?

[@19NJS71]

VC did this recently with great praise and success with the 222. I see no issue

[@Joe-xo3xy]

By the way, Patek did a 1 to 1 with the platinum Calatrava subdial breguet numerals, now discontinued, previous gen. Also, Omega did an almost 1 to 1 with the seamaster 300 sandwich dial, Hodinkee were able to communicate or rather, philosophise on why it made sense. The higher swiss brands never do a 1 to 1 because it is a collectors market and collectors are given a reward for making a purchase. The last two Omega Speedy pros almost look the same but with closer inspection, the newer one has all the tech, an applied logo and the dot over 90 but has a jangly bracelet. The older/previous has this modern sturdy bracelet, a reward for those who made the purchase. It is funny because patek is more innovative than Rolex and Omega, look at their modern releases, patek has their regulator, colorful chronos, pilot watches etc Omega and Rolex are continuance for the most part, which can also be appreciated. Watch Hodinkee and reference points of the seamaster

[@billtodd7693]

Merry Christmas guys!

[@anthonyjackson31]

Yay it’s “big Mike”!

[@FightingMango]

Happy holidays!🎉

[@chadyabd]

I think there is a general rule when it comes to vintage collecting (anything not just watches), to not recreate the items as they were.

[@Armoer]

The speedsmaster was so far ahead of it’s time, it does not need an integral update. The submariner wasn’t

[@jeffdj1975]

100%

[@bgrelek6311]

its a chronograph lol, what about it is so "ahead of its time" chronos were around since the 20s LOL

[@borassictime918]

But the Speedy’s been updated considerably over time 🤷🏻

[@Armoer]

@@borassictime918name 1 thing, apart from movement and sapphire

[@borassictime918]

@@Armoer easy; case shape, size and thickness. Even the dial and bezel have been altered. It may appear broadly the same in appearance, but it has changed in every detail.

[@user-bp4qe2pq5d]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

[@kayless32]

Merry Christmas

[@H_tudor]

Merry Christmas to all of you 🎉 Hope everyone’s wishes came true ✌🏻

[@fancycatkit]

Merry Christmas guys :)

[@tjpatepaez]

Patek did a re-release: saachi release of discontinued 5070 etc etc

[@gavinwhite9743]

Omega did heritage Re-releases. They even recreated a historic movement.

[@WMIYC]

How many reissued pieces would it take to make a ripple in the preowned/vintage watch market?

[@iukyanbondaren5310]

Nice shirts looks like diamonds in the sky

[@MrMickey5751]

What do you think of the Historiques from Vacheron?

[@vittaya]

When will you introduce yourselves as Theo and Harris?

[@swampscott2670]

They already released them: prior model Speedmaster + five digit Sea Dweller and Bob’s your uncle. Pinnacle Omega and Rolex right there. Throw in an older Explorer 1 and 2 for good measure.

[@AndreaDoesYoga]

Interesting insight on Rolex and Omega, love your work! 🙌🏼👏🏼

[@Kalmar917]

Rolex is like Ian Fleming. They kill their heroes and don’t go back. Release another story for another hero. Rinse and repeat.

[@pedromanuellopez142]

It must be Christmas. He actually said "Patek" properly.

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

Did Jorts get fired?

[@JasonReilly-up6jj]

All the best

[@ivankerr3570]

Very good video.

[@vilainpetitcanard1]

Hey Christ, which watch do you have on your wrist? Tx mate !!

[@aurelius388]

The Seinfeld of watches!

[@aurelius388]

Vacheron did!

[@evano8312]

Ordered a day date merry Christmas!

[@PaulKaiser42]

Rolex made the emoji watch…they choose when they want to have fun.

[@borassictime918]

Which is never.

[@PaulKaiser42]

@@borassictime918 😂😂so very true!!

[@ruturajjagdale8010]

Make a sports watch video please

[@Kalmar917]

The Rolex as they said could make a new model or maybe class of models without hurting their current iterations. They could remake the sub along with a Paul Newman but it would still need to be steal at least for the big crown and a white gold Newman with the same dimensions and dial faces. You could modernize some components. Those models can fall into their legacy class or whatever name they would call it. If manufacturing of such watches is a bit easier they could make it more affordable or generate more in number. They wouldn’t do titanium as it is harder to manufacture still. It is tricky medal indeed to forge, cut and shape. Newman would need to be steal or precious medal. Or this class could be the other way around and be more expensive and even harder to get. Rolex in the end could do whatever they want. I am sure they could do it. This just a very rough 2 minute thought on the subject of how they could do it. Great video!

[@big_george_nyc]

What about the vacheron 222

[@rich2579]

If there’s any re-release I’d like to see, it would be the Tudor submariners

[@ezee-e]

Merry Xmas to you two loonies! Ha. I would love to see Roley come out with a Tiffany blue or pink Explorer 2. Would sell well and look as incongruous (in a good way) as those Celebration Puzzle models

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

The problem with vintage Rolexes are the shit bracelets.

[@ALL-il1sw]

But modern ones have movement problems. I know I can buy a new bracelet or strap for the vintage one

[@drkesrf]

@@ALL-il1swsince when do modern rolex have movement issues? First ive heard this

[@ALL-il1sw]

@@drkesrf you need to get outside the echo chamber. Reviewers are either not allowed or not willing to talk about it, which says a lot. Google Rolex 3200 series movement problems. The movement was introduced in 2015 and they've been having problems since then

[@f.kieranfinney457]

Looking at Patek’s recent releases they couldn’t possibly hurt their brand more, so why not make a ton of cash with a re-release. A limited edition but in the catalog. 300 pieces. Take a vintage gold piece and do it in steel or titanium. Then introduce something new and amazing. Sort of refresh the palette.

[@chrisltdvideo]

Maybe if Rolex falls on hard times, we’ll start to see some re-issues. No need to do it today while they can’t even keep up with demand for their contemporary designs.

[@aulzhoefer]

Haha… 😂 Rolex will mint for a long time to come.

[@SketeStevens]

Rolex could literally sell an 18kt quartz turd and not only would it be on the grey market with a %40 mark up, but bloaks would be getting knife🔪 up for their super clone turd watch on the oysterflex in the UK. I need some more context when you say that they "cant" do something

[@SketeStevens]

besides this fact, tutor basically exists for that purpose. tutor could very well do a one to one of any vintage Rolex. In case everyone has a notice they purposely do certain things like a rivet of bracelet and the f****** slab side of their watches for no reason other than two not outshine the rollies

[@BGTenders]

The Cactus Jack AP merch is 🔥! I love the collab alot (too bad im I cant afford ANY of it looool)

[@mistermm7481]

Rolex releasing vintage case subs and gmts with ceramic bezel would be cool

[@DavidEAngell]

I don't think the higher end watch brands make 1 to 1 re issues because the value of the originals would crash and collectors would get burned and probably want to get out of the band. Just my opinion.

[@josejesus6124]

This is only their opinion. And like they say…….. opinion are like ass£13 every one has one. And these two talk a lot of 💩💩🤡🤡

[@MaartenAnna]

Michael, if you’re really interested in that, would you do an aged SEIKO Mod of a vintage watch? E.g. aged dial & hands with coffee & heat, bleached bezel insert with lemon & salt, replica movement, aged case with bleach; beautiful ingraving for you (or your missus). Because, I think I can hook you up for about $500. 😉

[@miabeatz80]

If a brand decides to do a 1 to 1 replica of a vintage model great but if not that's fine. I think it's pretty useless to really want watch companies to remake various models. In some cases the remake can lower the value of the old model. For me if i can buy a 1to1remake of a vintage Daytona with an updated movement with full warranty why would I want the old one. I like when brands use what has worked in the past and what people like and innovative those nuances. One of the reasons I don't like some of Rolex models is the lack of innovation. I always compare watches to vintage cars. I don't want a new Porsche with barely any changes in engine and design. I'm sure the guy who refurbished or kept his vintage Porsche in mint condition doesn't want people to be able to buy a new version of his car.

[@Arc1517]

The Zero sounds like some sort of John Lennon utopia

[@mell3109]

Rolex haven’t changed anything in 30 years apart from make them better.

[@ALL-il1sw]

Don't be so sure of that, ever since Rolex purchased the companies making their watches, the quality has gone down hill. Just look at the 3200 movement problems, I'd rather the older Aegler made 3100 series

[@whalesnamedshark]

❤🎄

[@John-sg9fz]

Do you shine Michael’s forehead before each show? Poor guy looks like he was partway through an oil facial massage

[@drfranke]

Stop picking your nose! (Or maybe you can get the new third guy to wipe your nose before the shoot?)

[@gabriellouis7042]

I feel like Rolex is for the insecure, needs to show off men. Not that unique or scarse, but they will make you believe you need it to have made it, like diamonds are for the same mindset women. I do know it is just my opinion.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

After the watchregulator who was a technician for the Swatch group. Stated parts from China are in Omega watches. I'll never touch a modern Omega again only vintage. Nothing in a Rolex is from China and this is a fact

[@pghj100]

There's parts from China in every modern swiss watch. Swiss made means only 60% of the cost of manufacturing needs to happen in Switzerland.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

@@pghj100 Nothing in a Rolex is from China and that's a fact. The Swatch group has been outsourcing to China for years

[@stevens1041]

Weird to source from China. A lot of European countries with cheap costs exist, if they wanted to go that route.

[@ALL-il1sw]

​@@lonewolfemcquade8133don't believe everything Rolex tell you, they do after all have a history of telling lies

[@benedekgabor.]

⁠​⁠@@stevens1041but China is cheaper. Have the manifacturing capability and shareholders want to see money. China can be cheaper than any of the European workforce.

[@jwags24]

AP has lost their minds.

[@Toaster_luvin]

Rolex 1908 and yachmastwr 2 are dead weight on the brand

[@a-shaw-photo]

Merry Christmas T&H 🎉 🙂 Michael; love your knowledge and editing style 😂 Christian; love your unending enthusiasm and perfectly natural[ly crafted] segways 🤌 Sam; love your tenacity and positive energy! 🤜🤛 Keep it up, using supplements if required.