The Urban Gentry was a gateway drug for me as far as getting into mechanical watches goes, but my two favorite channels are Just One More Watch and Ben’s Watch Club. I know a lot of people like the other folks on your list, but none of them really appeal to me.
Maybe Adrian Barker but the others don't really appeal to me. I saw a couple of reviews from YoureTerrific and thought he was efficient, hilarious, and informative . . . sadly most of his reviews are for watches that don't really interest me.
TGV, Peter Kotsa, Long Island Watch, Random Rob, Bruce Williams, Average Bros, On the Wrist from Off the Cuff, JOMW, ... I am sure I am forgetting many others! 😎
One of them is tolerable to watch, the other three are unwatchable to me. Many better channels as others have said; You're Terrific, Jenni Elle, Brittany; essentially anyone that does not take the hobby too seriously and is having fun. I also do my best to avoid any sponsored or promotional content, which eliminates a TON of channels. Then subtract those that are essentially flippers, or flippers adjacent, and it leaves us with some of the better. Sadly, the dopes that scream at the camera or talk about celebrity ties tend to get the most views.
The thing about Teddy (as some have mentioned him) is that I really have to take some of his posts with a grain of salt esp if he is benefitting directly or indirectly. That said, his production values are undeniable and some of the content like visiting watch factories/watchmakers are quite cool.
I wish Hodinkee visited more average watch collectors (or at least celebrities who actually have an organic watch history with interesting stories vs. “I got suddenly rich and bought this AP”).
JOMW
Not following any. I'll see some videos and maybe add to my list below:
https://www.youtube.com/@BensWatchClub
https://www.youtube.com/@ilikewatches
https://www.youtube.com/@JustOneMoreWatch
https://www.youtube.com/@MyRetroWatches
https://www.youtube.com/@NekkidWatchmaker
https://www.youtube.com/@VintageWatchServices
https://www.youtube.com/@WatchCrunchOfficial
https://www.youtube.com/@WristwatchRevival
The Urban Gentry was a gateway drug for me as far as getting into mechanical watches goes, but my two favorite channels are Just One More Watch and Ben’s Watch Club. I know a lot of people like the other folks on your list, but none of them really appeal to me.
Of that bunch, TGV is most entertaining. I don’t watch A or C at all.
IDGuy, especially when he discusses how he would change the design of a piece, from an industrial designer's perspective.
TGV is the only one of those that applies to my life, though Adrian seems like an OK guy.
If I'm looking into buying a car, Formula One and Ferrari videos don't help me at all.
Same for three of those channels you list there.
I enjoy Oisin’s rambles having nothing to do with watches 😂
Watch Finder and Teddy B above all of those.
Maybe Adrian Barker but the others don't really appeal to me. I saw a couple of reviews from YoureTerrific and thought he was efficient, hilarious, and informative . . . sadly most of his reviews are for watches that don't really interest me.
TGV, Peter Kotsa, Long Island Watch, Random Rob, Bruce Williams, Average Bros, On the Wrist from Off the Cuff, JOMW, ... I am sure I am forgetting many others! 😎
One of them is tolerable to watch, the other three are unwatchable to me. Many better channels as others have said; You're Terrific, Jenni Elle, Brittany; essentially anyone that does not take the hobby too seriously and is having fun. I also do my best to avoid any sponsored or promotional content, which eliminates a TON of channels. Then subtract those that are essentially flippers, or flippers adjacent, and it leaves us with some of the better. Sadly, the dopes that scream at the camera or talk about celebrity ties tend to get the most views.
JOMW
JOMW as well
I rarely use utube
Teddy B, and I like Oisin when he talks about watches. Can’t stand Adrian or most of the other peeps.
I don’t watch much but I like Marshall from Wristwatch Revival and Tim from Caseback Watches.
The thing about Teddy (as some have mentioned him) is that I really have to take some of his posts with a grain of salt esp if he is benefitting directly or indirectly. That said, his production values are undeniable and some of the content like visiting watch factories/watchmakers are quite cool.
I wish Hodinkee visited more average watch collectors (or at least celebrities who actually have an organic watch history with interesting stories vs. “I got suddenly rich and bought this AP”).