We are in an age where a lot of information is compressed, condensed, and splashed in our faces in short bursts of blabber and misconception. Long articles, with thorough writing, and stringing stories, branching from the main idea of the piece, are rare, and the source of the major part of the population’s learning and research comes from YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Not just that, but that is to blame as well, creates a narrow minded, hard cracking, small thinking society. However, I am not writing today about sorrow and sad times; I don’t want to be the old-fashioned, traditionalist, because I am not. I love technology, love the internet, and adore everything that moves and changes the direction of the current times. I do also love watching YouTube and fortunately, all hope is not lost, for there are many interesting, fascinating, and inspiring there. I have learned a lot about watches, movie making, games, and guitars on YouTube. It sure indeed not be your only source of information, but if you know where to look, there are a vast array of actual knowledge. And here I want to recommend the best and most interesting videos I have watched this week.
H10 Livestream: The Swiss Industry Then, Now, And Tomorrow – A Conversation With Jean-Claude Biver
Jean-Claude Biver is arguably the most innovative personality of the modern age of Swiss watch manufacture. From the purchase and rebirth of Blancpain, to his position in some of the most renowned watchmakers in the world, such as Audemars Piguet and Hublot, to his perception of life, time, and the future, listening to Biver talk is something out of this world. There are very few people in the industry that has both annoyed and disrupted the watch industry, and is adored by the whole watch community. He can speak about anything with so much passion and energy, that even if you don’t like watches, this is a very important conversation to watch. And Hodinkee is an amazing place to learn.
You’ve Never Seen A Rolex Defect Like This | Watchfinder & Co. Watchfinder & Co. is one of my favourite places on YouTube. The simple but thorough reviews, the minimalist but complete presentation, is a must follow for any watch lover. This video in particular is quite interesting. We normally perceive watches and watchmaking as an inhuman craft. So perfectly created, so unequivocal design, such precision to the micron, that we forget that behind the scenes, there are people putting those pieces together. And it is particularly funny that of all brands, to show a failed conception on a Rolex gives us some perspective on the watch industry, and brings us a little closer to the heart of this amazing industry. I will not tell what is the mistake, and I have to say, it took me longer than I would like to confess to find the mistake.
Watchmaker Breaks Down Swiss vs Japanese Made Watches | WIRED This is an incredible video, that I tend to watch at least once every a couple of months, so I can droll and awe to the mind boggling engineering and thought that is put into creating a watch. And to be able to follow a high skilled watchmaker strip a Japanese (Miyota) and a Swiss (ETA) movements and see how two different schools of craft created similar yet distinct pieces. The first time I watched this video, around a year ago, was also the first time I’ve seen the main spring fully unravelled, and it is incredible.
Making-of a ticking icon: PANERAI Submersible Bronzo – 47mm. PAM00968. Another stripped-down watch, but this time on the other direction. If you are interested in the least into watchmaking, you will know of Panerai, and that the Submersible is one of the Italian brand’s most famous model. The 2019 Bronzo Submersible is as Panerai as a watch can be: sturdy, chunky, classic, and solid. And watching that watch been made from a solid bronze puck is fascinating.The narration is also quite interesting and fun. Watch Advisor is very nice and knowledgeable channel, and listen to the excitement of the narrator throughout the whole video is so nice, and will leave you with a smile on your face and a unnatural desire to go out and buy a Panerai.
The non-Watch video: Bad Lip Reading – not the future
If you like Star Wars, bad lip reading, and amazing 80s inspired music, this is one of the most amazing, funnest videos on YouTube. It’s just so well made, and musically is remarkable and as good, if not better, than the majority of the music made today. A must watch.
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