6 Things in Life That Are Worth Every Penny 

If you have a car, it's worth spending more to get a Toyota. A life without the chaos of unscheduled maintenance is worth the price.

I, too, am a gun guy, pen nut, and watch enthusiast. I find that guys who appreciate mechanical things end up chasing these particular areas of interest. Great video!

I have this book by my bed. At 71 still at the gym. Retired pilot of 40 years and after age 40 a medical inspection was required every 6 months. Discipline is so important. Cut the alcohol 25 years ago, never smoked, started exercising. Now at 71 i'm still in decent enough shape to safely handle a 800+# bike thanks to the above. I enjoy your videos. Just found them.

1 Watches 2 Books 3 Gym membership 4 Decent Car 5 A good Knife 6 A good Pen I totally agree with you but I would also add a gold chain with a medal or sacred symbol to pass down and a good handmade leather wallet (a credit card holder is also fine)

One item you left out. Document your life and your relationships with a good camera. Taking photos adds soul and intimacy to your life.

I’ve found my people. Watches, knives, and pens are my Roman Empire

For me personally, I'd add a quality operator chair. I bought an Herman Miller Aeron with my first paycheck, I've used it every day of my career, and 17 years later im looking at early retirement and its still going strong. Meanwhile every other operator style chair is broken after a year of mild mannered office use.

That is why I love YT! I just found your channel and you combines all the things I love! (Great watches btw)

i already have same setup in my mind, so I will be watching this everyday- so that I don't distract myself. Also this is enough for a man and it will stabilize my meter of wanting more. THANKS man

Agreed. Very good choices. I enjoyed listening to this.

My 1997 hilux died after over 500,000 kms. So I just drove a 2023 v8 diesel Land Cruiser out of the dealership yesterday. Got a tag heur dive watch that will still look great in 30 years time and a living room stuffed full of books. Don’t need a gym membership because I work in construction 6 days a week and I bushwalk and rock climb. Set of Japanese chefs knives and yeah a good pocketknife are great. Thanks for reminding me about pens! I used to do calligraphy as a hobby because as a kid my handwriting sucked. I’m 55 and It doesn’t anymore lol. Having a really good signature is important too btw, it’s a reflection of your person. I would also recommend owning a Harley Davidson and a Doberman but that may not be for everyone lol. Nice little clip mate thumbs up from Australia…

For watches - spend the money for a Tudor. They have the reliability of Rolex without the flashiness, only need to be serviced every 10-15 years, and will last a lifetime.

This is a great list. It took me a long time to enjoy reading, but found myself scrolling. Ever since I got the kindle paperwhite i've been reading everyday. It's important to challenge yourself and learn new styles of writing and learn from books themselves. Find a way to enjoy reading even if it's with your phone.

The only thing I would change is replace the pen and buy yourself a good mattress

Nice video mate. Couldn't agree more with all six--new subscriber.

I'll add a pair of sunglasses and a stereo receiver for my list.cheers😊

The Book of Five Rings changed my life when I read it!! I had started studying wado-ryu karate about six months after my wife had died. I did this for the fact that I needed something to burn off the anger that I had. In the very beginning, I was timid when sparring. My instructor approached me one evening after class and told me to buy a copy of the book. I did the next morning. Read it twice during that and the next day. The following evening, as I was padding up to spar, I thought "why not try it...?" I tore through the guy that I was sparring with. He was utterly shocked!! From that point on, I had to be cautioned not to destroy my opponents. Great book--get a copy...!

I like your style. Wish you millions of subs!

Nice vid. I would add a good edc flashlight. Olight is my choice but there are many.

I would add a good pair of sunglasses. I have my Ray Bans for over 10 years now and they were worth every penny and i use them quite often. Also a good cologne as a signature scent. My own choice is Platinum Egoiste by Chanel. A timeless classic.

I love fountain pens - and I used to have loads, mainly Parker, Rotring and Lamy. But my favourite fountain pens are Sheaffer No Nonsense - I’ve still got the pen I used at school, and the nib is worn beautifully to my style of writing - it’s such a good writer, and I’ll not part with it. I have bought others, but I always come back to No Nonsense pens, so they’re obviously the ones for me. I have 3 No Nonsense fountain pens, including the rare stainless steel model, but it’s the old school pen I’ve had for, maybe 35 years that is my favourite.

keep making videos never stop one love 🙏🙏

Great video and great choices. I would also suggest looking into vintage fountain pens and watches. Not to save money. I have a pen that belonged to my great grandmother, and a Mont Blanc that my sister gave me when I graduated law school 35 years ago. Of course, I also shave with two Gillette razors, one that belonged to my grandfather and one that was issued to my father in the US Navy during the Korean War. Of course, I also shave with two Gillette razors, one that belonged to my grandfather and one that was issued to my father in the US Navy during the Korean War. Don't discount a plain old SAK - or I still have my Dad's BSA knife.

Niw I can sleep easy with my 40 watch collection.

Awesome advice 😊

A good stereo receiver. Been using a Yamaha for 27 years.

Small flashlight/torch - I use them more than my knives. Can also be effective for self defense. Leatherman or Victorinox SAK would be a decent add too.

Holy smokes, I thought I was an "old headed" guy. I literally have the same exact list with some of these items being with me for over 10 years.

If you don’t want to spend the bucks on a Rolex or Omega, consider a Longines or Hamilton. Both are quality brands with good automatic movements.

I love a nice watch on my wrist on the days where I don’t wish to wear my ultra….I have a couple of Seiko,Orient and Tudor and reading books is so good for our mind…to learn, to escape, to feel, to discover….I recently joined Lifetime Fitness and while it’s expensive, I feel it is worth the money..I enjoy going there, I enjoy the classes, the environment and all the amenities that come with it….I had my dream car for my 50th birthday for only 4 months because someone crashed into me on my driver side..so I ended up getting a SUV by the same maker of the car, at 51, I plan to drive this one for a LONG time….I recently got into fountain pens late last year, I have a few good ones, no Mont Blanc yet but I do have a pen that I got from my travels to Greece that I plan to use when I sign paperwork for my first home. I also own a few firearms and one knife, I would like to upgrade my knife to something better. Good video!

Great advice dude.🙏🏽

Solid Watch, Solid Gun, Solid Knife. Car is important I also agree paid off well maintained reliable! I would add flashlight 🔦 and maybe a good handmade shoe and quality Jacket.

I re-read the book of 5 rings every few months. Its like a living thing, every time i do something difficult i find a new insight in that book; everytime i read another book that's worth reading i find a new insight in the 5 rings. Im rambling, but I always get so excited when i hear someone has enjoyed a book as much as i have.

A must read is crime and punishment by foredor dychosky. It will change your life and help you to understand others.

In terms of "getting around" and transport in general, my preference lies firmly with motorbikes. A decent all-rounder makes impromptu weekend adventures extra-fun. Aside from the joy of riding (which is mainly why I put up with the downsides), I can park this thing in much tighter spots, I don't worry about going over rough roads, I can stand up on the pegs to isolate myself from particularly rough terrain (i.e. lots of pot holes, etc.), it usually burns less fuel and I get really good performance out of it (0-60 in 3-4s is typical for a middleweight naked). The downsides I mentioned... weather and storage. There's no AC, so if it's hot - you're going to be hot. And if it's raining, you better be wearing something waterproof. Middleweight naked bikes (my preferred segment, you can do just about anything on one of those, but what they're great at is general road riding) usually have little or no storage, so everything you bring you're carrying on your back (unless you add storage, but for me that ruins the look). It's forced me to learn to pack as little as I can reasonably get away with and _that_ has made those weekend adventures more enjoyable. Cost-wise I've been pretty satisfied with the available options - when I bought one to tour Bulgaria, I scored a Kawasaki ER6n from 2010 for about $2500 and as with nearly all good Japanese bikes - it just keeps going and going. Sometimes though, you really do need a car. At this point I use the bike so much that I think it would be better for me just to hire a car when I need it instead of outright owning one.

Great video! I agree with you on all counts. I’d probably add a decent flashlight, too. I like the expression that says: “If you can’t buy the best, buy the best value.” I’ll have a Datejust someday, but until then, my Seiko SARB035 does the job well.

Truly a wonderful video and valuable too. I may do one of these one day. Thank you for taking the time to share this. I'm very envious of your ability to do weights and pull ups, sadly something I had to give up after my operations to restore my lungs. Then again I choose breathing over being dead and muscular. 😅🤣 Can you blame me? It cost 98k per lung. I'm just happy to be able to do cardio and boxing. What watch was that @5:07 may I ask? Also, just out of interest, if you had to choose between your Pelagos and your Subby, which would you pick if you could on keep one? KBO!

About the gym. There’s an example in the book the power of habits that basically said a heavily over weight guy just started driving to the gym and stayed there for five minutes and over time that was a habit and he started to workout consistently

I agree on the watch, I wear a Garmin smartwatch on one arm and a proper watch on the other every day

Great list, I’ll add one more 7. A good Upper Receiver

IWC is about 5K Breitling 5K Panerai 5K. That gets you an incredible life, long high and luxury watch with an automatic movement.

If you're not in the income bracket for a Rolex, go for an automatic Longines or automatic Hamilton. You could be pick up these latter two for about $1,200 and $600 respectively.

I agree with the sentiments in your video. Good recommendations. For most people here in the UK, knives aren’t a thing like they are in the US, plus we have a bad knife crime issue right now, so I’ll pass on the knife. For books, I’ve read medical advice that as well as reading non-fiction, reading novels helps keep the brain fully active because you have to balance multiple characters and their perspectives as they evolve and interact. Anything that might prevent dementia gets a thumbs up from me. I’m into watches too and agree with most of what you said but I wouldn’t dismiss a good quartz watch. A Cartier Tank or Santos quartz model will have about an 8 year battery life and are two of the classiest watches you can buy. After all, if Muhammad Ali and Princess Diana both wore the Tank, surely anyone can and the quartz models are indistinguishable from the automatics at half the price! The only other suggestion from me would be footwear. Buy some top quality leather shoes or boots and maintain them well, ideally a couple of pairs so that you rotate wearing them so that they have a chance to recover from absorbing rain, sweat etc. Cedar wood shoe trees help enormously by helping the shoe retain its shape.

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I turned 50 in December. Since then I've invested in a few very decent homage watches that I absolutely adore. A Timex American Documents, and a Weekender. I have a 1997 Toyota T100 with over 301,000 miles on it that's my daily driver. I'm a truck driver by trade and I use a knurled, full stainless steel Zebra 701 pen for my job. It writes ultra smooth, and is durable as hell. You've got more $$ to spend than I do, but I really took time with my choices and I think they'll last me a long, long time. Cheers.

Yo man this was definately dope content we definitely need to collaborate! I remember doing Ju Jitsu in Korea with you. Me you and rob would definitely have a fire podcast!

Other than the car rest all agree , I personally own cars but I am more comfortable to be driven around . This is more personal

Sure there’s value to each of those but gosh the car thing especially! Grew up with crappy cars that were too unreliable to leave town and now that I have a good and reliable car it’s amazing and so much more conducive to living life.

Books are good! I love paying 120.00 a month at lifetime fitness. Another good suggestion

I'd love to debate you on the car. I didn't have one until my 30s and credit the thinking and financial outcomes to my current wealth.

Even a $300 Seiko is a good buy. They're insane value for money. One thing to keep in mind with automatics, you're looking at a service every few years. A good quartz movement will need its battery replaced about that often too. In terms of watchmaker visits, that makes little difference. I buy automatic watches because I like intricate mechanical things.

Gym membership Good books Those are the only two things that really have the most value in this particular video. The other stuff is interchangeable and not going to make or break you. Maybe the car can be included. Most modern day cars should be manageable and reliable if you take proper care with maintenance. I’d recommend the following for young men especially. A good mentor - the value of a good mentor in a field you’re interested in could be priceless if you invest the time and effort. Success breeds success. Fix/maintain relationships with family/good friends - people usually find this out too late. Time is a finite resource and the more you can cultivate healthy relationships/friendships the better off you’ll be mentally combined with the other things on the list. You might have to pay with time to carry this out. I assure you it’s worth it. A good suit - a lot of people don’t have a good suit. You will separate yourself from the masses if you get a tailored, well fitting suit. It will help build your confidence level in every way as well. It’s worth the investment.

I have the Pelagos. I cried twice. Once when I bought it, and then when the lume markets kept falling out. Now I’m debating about just getting Chinese watches since I won’t cry once.

I´d include a quality flashlight like Maglite and a pocket knife, by /swiss army or Wenger. Take care

I'd also reccomned having a motorcycle. It takes the freedom of a car to a whole other level.

Some watches, especially pocket watches have continued to work past 50 years if not weathered too much . They're a good investment.

I'm a Bible enthusiast. I couldn't agree with you more when it comes to a book you read every day. Business people often cite The Art Of War. Get the best possible quality you can on everything. India paper, line matched print, art gilding, edge lined, goatskin leather. As with anything else that's an EDC, you have to want to use it. So make sure it's something of high quality, super durable, and that you simply love. It will become an heirloom.

It's not an investment watch, but Ball makes a great watch at an affordable price. Rolex is really good because in a jam, it can easily be turned into cash. Not everyone can afford a Rolex but I find myself wearing and enjoying my Ball Engineer 3 a lot more than my Rolex.

I think that you are right on every point that you said, but please let me give you an advice, invest in the quality of your communication. Memorize your text or the topics prior to the recording of the video, you could also try to edit in a way that it isn't that noticeable that you are always looking at your notes. I like hearing you when you are talking directly to the camera and improvise because you already know the things that are important and it feels like you know them because you have experience them. Also you could try to speak a little faster, in my opinion, I think that I have felt that way because of the many times that you are looking down on your notes and having breaks on your discourse and that makes us losing the focus. Please, don't see this as an attack, but as a true constructive critic, usually I don't spend time giving this type of advices, but you are a nice guy full of potential and the goal of your videos have a good purpose. For context, I work in theater and cinema as a director, please excuse my broken English, it's my third language.

This is a very very helpful video

*Wilson combat 2011, Rolex GMT Master 2 VTNR Jubilee, Kershaw Leek, Mont Blanc Pen, Ferrari 812 GTS, Lloyd's of London, AMEX Business Centurion Card: ...* *All worth every penny.*

I don't know if I expected a different approach from this video, but I think the 1st thing should be a house. Then, I see that you're not a full-on car guy, but you like watches, knives, pens (general EDC stuff); me too am a big watch fan. But I believe when making the point of value for money, I think that what you said about the car applies for everything else you mentioned: no luxury watch is worth it, just because you can get an awesome looking Seiko or even a Casio, specially if you get solar quartz for around $500 or even less that'll be ticking for over 20 years and then after that will maybe require a new battery. Yeah I know, no mechanical? You're going to tell that it's more worth it to spend hundreds or more just in service alone? Yes, you can sell your Rolex or Omega later but value for amount spent over the years, will never come close to just owning a quartz. And to be clear, I own mechanical and quartz watches and I love and appreciate and can see the difference between a 500 vs a 10k watch, I love to see how a mechanical watch works and would even know how to take it apart myself; but it's just not worth it from a monetary point of view. All of this just applies if you're a looking for what is more valuable for the general public.

1:47 garmin? Apple Watch Ultra is great option✅ 3:49 health is wealth 5:36 automobile ✅ 6:49 need one kershaw launch 4 7:58 fountain pens messy rollerball or ballpoint Montblanc ✅

A good desk chair, mattress, pillows and shoes are definitely worth spending on in my opinion. Personally I am very satisfied having spent on a good quality toothbrush and trimmer too, but these aren't as important.

Great video, thanks, but I don't agree about workout. Stretching much more importent, do yoga and you will not overcharge your muscles and joints! I know many guys whos got problems after many years doing workout. I love the Pelagos, but it's too small for me, I prefer the bigger (42mm) one. Don't forget, you can wear an automatic watch, if you don't ride a motorcycle or bicycle during.

80% agree! However, knives as an EDC are not allowed in Europe (I fully agree with that btw) but I guess it is a cultural thing. If I were able to carry a knife for self-defense I am completely sure the one trying to hurt me would kill me with my own knife because I have no boxing/karate experience 😂 so I am happy with my mini Victorinox multi-tool that comes with a 3,5cm blade (13.7 inches), it is enough for me to peel an  on the go, opening boxes etc. Fully agree about the watch, the car and a good pen, also the gym or the simple act of exercising daily basis, running, swimming ..etc. Worth to mention a good watch does not need to be a Rolex, it could be an Oris or a Mühle Glashütte, Swiss or German, and probably others, there are several of brands out there 1/2 Rolex pricing that will last longer than you as you just said, Tudor is a good example (I own the same ☺). The car thing is a bit complex because an old one (that is way better than what we have nowadays), could be very demanding, and spare parts aren't easy to find because +10 years the OEM's stop manufacturing them. But yeah!!! depending on people's specific needs an old Volvo or VW should be a good purchase to my eyes. To finish! I must say the way you think, it is very remarkable seeing a guy your age thinking that way, fast fashion /buying as a leisure activity is a crime against the planet and does not create the richness brands say they do.

As far as a car goes, do research regarding the engine in the car. You would be surprised at the cars that have terrible motors. You would also be surprised at the cars that have good motors.

Im 67 well closer to 68 ....ive owned a rolex sub sine 1975 in high school....it was either the moon watch or the sub.....because of james bond i got the rolex sub for 379 back then. I own a gmt coke..tt dj...an exp 1 36mm and a ym....plus a moon watch. I did buy a MB pen ball point in 89 which i keep till my wife kids stole it after she died in 2018. I had a 1990 BMW 325 i that had 5k miles when i bought it and drove it for over 20 years......had 172k when i sold it. I know have a 21 Jeep GC v6. New BMW i would not touch anything with a turbo. I worked for IBM in Toronto selling intel base servers as my last job....I retired at 52. I invested in condo's in north Scottsdale and made enough in 07 to never work again if i want. My health is gone i use a walker now from a motorcycle crash in 79 when i broke my back and was laid up for 3 months. My gf is a retired nurse.... I would add save save save....once you get to 100k then 250k life gets better if you get fired you are not in a panic.....plus buy houses for long term.

Very informative video Can I also get a gmt instead of a divers watch? Thanks

I’d probably say: Your own family Work/Life Balance A home in a nice area Nice Watch Nice set of Kitchen Knives. Luxury Bed/Mattress

Well done.

Great video. I’m interested to know why you went with those two watches in particular as they look quite similar, with the black dial / black bezel. No hate, love both watches.

Well done video! Didn’t I see you on TGV’s channel with your watches once?

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A decennt leather wallet or card holder. It's used everyday and a good one gives you pleaaure everytime you look at it.

You probably should also mention good quality footwear. Well-made boots/shoes would last for many years and would keep looking great

I like fountain pens, but honestly, you can get a pretty decent one for about $10. if you lose it, no big deal the pocket knife. I also agree with I carry a case knife. You can get one for under 50 bucks again if you lose it, not the end of the world. same thing with the watch a simple $100 timex or seiko. I can’t tell you how many times I have an obliterated a watch, of course by accident by hitting my wrist on a wall. an arm rest on a plane you name it. For me doesn’t need to be worth a bunch of money. The car in the gym membership are 100% understandable.

Would love your opinion on the opposite. What things aren't worth the money but are commonly said to be so.

You gained a subscriber bro 🫂🗿

Check out the Pitzmann 3 watch. Similar to the Daytona probably as good or better

Lamy 2000, highly recommended 👌🏻

Well done video

Great video; only disagreement is that you have to buy an automatic watch. Quartz watches are excellent choices as well, and are a great choice for a first watch especially.

A Rolex is nice to have. But you do not need a watch at all - and you could buy 500 Casios instead. Unless luxury spending is your actual objective. Then a Rolex is worth every penny.

I think finding a good career (as a man) and spending the money to get the qualifications, let it be law school or trade school etc 8s worth every penny as well

You living in military barracks? I haven't seen decor like that since the early 90s when I got out of the corps.

Take the gym membership off this because you dont need a gym in anyway to get and stay in shape. Also kershaw and gerber knifes are not expensive. 90% of their knives are under $60 also they use alot of very low grade steel 8cr13mov look for a knife with at least D2 steel or a s30

These are things you may value and think are worth every penny but it’s really all subjective, except the Health and taking care of your body.

Nice video Sir and all important things you talked about. ❤ But if you talk about body health, regular workout and nice expensive rolex watches, why didn't you mention a nice scent? Not a 200, - bones ecpensive juice, but a good smelling and affordable fragrance for a "well put together man" is a "must have" in my opinion... 😊

Not that super into watches but I have to say I do have a little bit of fascination for watches. I don't have a super expensive watch as well just a good old seiko skx007, a Swiss wenger and a casual looking timex watch. People will tell you you don't need more than one watch but really the reasoning is of course so that you can switch and match depending on your mood and outfit but really for me having multiple watches is for them not to worn out so easily. Because if you have just one watch that you wear everyday then it would worn out so easily.

Book recommendation: The Laws of Simplicity

Do you mind me asking which garmin is that and which strap you using ? Looks good !

G-Shock GW5000U-1 so you can sync your automatic watch. Toyota, no arguments. Spyderco PM2. Skilcraft U.S. Government Ball Point Pen. And everyone needs to read "1984".

Can i suggest one more thing to u - a pair of hair clippers

So would you say you consider yourself a minimalist?

Love it. By why two dive watches?

I would add one important thing that most people unfortunately disagree. That is vegan food. This is ethically only right choice.

You can sub the car for a motorcycle. Much more fun. In the UK knifes are banned. We can’t carry them.

Life is all about priorities. Some prefer a watch of wallpaper.

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