remember this, we know your content well enough, but you have a family and things to worry about, we know what is your passion and what pays your bills and will support regardless!
Watch and learn, folks. This level of photography is what we all should be striving for. A picture tells a thousand words. Even the effing dragon fly was perfect. Dang.
Boy's I enjoy being entertained by you both very much, the thought in the back of my head now is if you love a watch is it the pay cheque making you say that or you really do think its worth the rest of us purchasing. Your name is your brand and that is worth keeping solid.
Yeah. I shudder to think how many 'reviewers' on here are taking the Schillings and not disclosing that they are. Dirty Indeed. I'm gonna get one of those new Baltics and then I'm done.
I love love my Longines spirit titanium it’s a tank. I’ve dropped it on accident of course because it’s my only watch that’s not on a bracelet or deployant strap. But it offers so much value grade 2 titanium with just an amazing lume on an understated hybrid nato strap. It really is a true tool watch for me I wear it without any worry at all.
I’m missing a nice blue dive watch in my collection and the one I’m buying is the Longines Hydroconquest GMT. It’s absolutely fantastic. Not perfect but fantastic for the price!
I know what you mean by becoming jaded about the watch industry. Once I unsubscribed from the grey market channels and went back to the enthusiasts channels (like your own) I felt much better. Lovely camera work👍
Glad you're back Adrian! Scrambling in the Rockies is a great way to re-connect with nature. Banff is lovely, was my back yard for many years. My $0.02 on most robust automatic movement: a spring drive is more robust than any watch that uses an escapement and balance wheel! Crazy the things you're asked to do as a reviewer, really appreciate you being honest about it, cheers!
It is (also) because of videos like this that you have official become my favourite youtuber across all genres! I appreciate your honesty, transparency and competence.
Keep up the great work AB. I feel a bit the same sometimes, Rolex this, AD's that, Swatch ??? etc etc. Let's just enjoy the beauty of the watch and keep it simple. Sometimes, I think should I wear this watch (its worth a lot of $$ now), what will people think about this or that, am I safe wearing it..... And then I just try to remember how I felt the moment I brought the watch and loved it wearing it. The beauty is in the simple things. And in todays world let's just be kind to each other.
Amazing video and masterclass in photography and production Respect the honesty and passion Love to see more of these type of videos out with the elements / beautiful scenery
You have many fans in 🇨🇦. I’m one. Glad you’re back, hope your visit was all you’d hoped for. The Rockies are gorgeous and one never gets tired of them!
Not commented before but always watch your uploads. Thought I had clicked on a phography channel when I first started watching. Really good intro Adrian. Loved it, thanks. Maybe you could combine your passion for watches with some photography work and start a completely new niche in the YT saturated market...drone, work, close up camera work, epic locations with watches as the subject? Anyway keep up the good work, always refreshing to see your stuff :)
Longines Bigeye in Steel is a Stella purchase in Nov 2023. Especially on the used market. A excellent column wheel integrated calibre chronograph for £1,500-£2,000. Pow! 💥
Great video. I was in the market for a dive watch. It was between a used Rolex Sub or Longines Ultra-Chron. With it sapphire bezel and high-beat movement - it was no contest. Longines got my money.
Hi Adrian, some beautiful landscapes. Enjoy your trip! A person as authentic and close as you is appreciated. I was missing you. Your followers are happy to see you.
Hi Adrian, Looks like you are having a great time. i really enjoy your videos and honesty. I recall a number of years ago you posted a video of you Dad's vintage Omega Seamaster, which I found interesting. I subsequently purchase a similar watch while visting my son in America. It is a vintage (1963), Seamaster De Ville, solid 14K yellow gold in very good condition. The seller said that servicing was not necessary, since the watch is running well. However, when I returned to the UK and after doing some research and timegrapher readings, I decided to have the watch serviced by a Master Watchmaker specialising in vitage watches (not cheap) and he did a great job. I recall you saying that Omega advised not to service your Dad's watch. I must say, I have had mixed messages from Omega and am not overly impressed. I am led to believe that it is easier to sell a new watch than to undertake servicing of vitage pieces, which is time consuming and requires specific expertise. I gather you are well into the watch business now and just wondered what your thoughts are. All the best and I look forward to future videos.
Great to have you back! You‘re the best part of AET, too. With regard to Rolex, the 32xx movements are having far more problems than the extremely robust movements of the past, especially the 31xx series. The Rolex Forums have a long and detailed thread noting these issues, so anyone thinking about buying a newer Rolex should be aware of this.
Also wondering why nobody talks about the movement issues. Google for 3235 movement issues and you´ll find over 1000 comments about it. What do you think Adrian?
That's complete bs. You cannot draw any conclusion from a biased sample. It's like trains, you only hear about the ones that are late, never about the overwhelming majority that's on time.
@@georgejung1989 I don’t think they are trying to draw any conclusions only to share with others what’s been reported in many forums about the new movement. It’s good we all share negative info that may otherwise be suppressed. Some people may not have heard this, others may have and bought anyway. I heard this and read the forums but bought my Explorer anyway and so far been lucky! 🙌🙌
Great to know there was nothing more behind your absence other than watch blindness and industry issues. Absolute killer shots and footage by the way 👌
Totally agree with the Longines questions I've got the legend diver to me its a watch that stands out & will go with any strap you put on it. If you get a chance to review it would be good to hear your point of view.
It's good to hear from you Adrian, I enjoy your insights into the mid and upper market watch world. Back in May last year I bought a Longines full carbon Hydro Conquest at a very substantial discount and I just love it, yes, it's a bit bigger than the normal 'Hydro Conquests' are, but being all black, it doesn't look like it's that big.
The most important thing that should be on everyone's mind currently should be to invest in different sources of income that don't depend on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a good time to invest in various stocks, Gold, silver, and digital currencies...
A colleague once proposed the idea of diversification to me, hopefully for positive results to offset any negative performance. At once, I backed it up using an advisr in order to avoid any fiasco. As of today, my port/folio has yielded over $450k in profits, from an initial $180k this year alone... maybe you should do the same.
I have never seen any of Mr Joel’s Milner clients complain of losses, his level of risk management is second to none....I think he's just best suited for what he does
Great to see you back. Used to love the walk and rant videos you did years ago. 100% behind you on the camera channel idea. On holiday atm and wanted to get a new camera, but I’ve had so many different opinions on what to get that I’ve ended up not being able to decide which one I wanted , so I didn’t get one and have just been using my iphone. 🙁
Great to see you back. Love your stuff. Q2 is just under 50mp. 3 is 60. I only know this cuz I’ve been wanting one for a while. Almost as much as I want a Sub date. lol.
I wish you would start a photography channel. I want to learn how to do watch videos. Not just about cameras but gear, production etc. Great to see you back doing Adrian content. Epic photos as well. Canada just has some of the best scenery I have seen. Are you planning to go to Norway for the northern lights at some point?
Banff!!! My goodness but that's a beautiful place. My family took a brief one week vacation in Canmore & Banff in March. One of the best times of my life and certainly the best outdoors experiences I've ever had. We did tubing at Norquay and dogsledding. Unforgettable experiences… totally exhilarating and in one of the most exquisite landscapes I've ever visited. Thanks for what you do and congrats for doing it in such a magnificent venue!
I love your content Adrian. I would love to have a coffee with you and O’malley someday..haha, bucket list. Thank you for the honest content and beautiful photography. Cheers mate.
Not disclosing the fact you've been paid to make content is actually illegal in the UK! Influencers have been fined for it in the past couple of years. Crazy that big brands would ask you to break the law like that.
Really content as usual and on a level everybody can understand. I'm glad to see you enjoyed the beauty of Alberta hope you get back soon trust me the place will always amaze you!
Would love to see you team up with Kai Wong on all things cameras & watches, noticed he enjoys his watches as well as being the OG of modern photography RU-vidrs!
Hello, Adrian, welcome back! It's great to have you here. I'm really enthusiastic about using my Fuji X-Pro2 with few classic Leica lenses - the combination is simply fantastic! I'm looking forward to witnessing your Watch Channel come to life ;)
Honestly you (and AET) are my favorite watch RU-vid channel right now. I am also boring and will pick up my Explorer on Thursday 😅 really excited to build many memories with it!
Well and also Longines is a legacy brand, they were there when everything really started... I own my grandfather's art nouveau pocket watch and it is mind blowing beautiful... and the blue hands exist since then!
Great to see the latest video drop, I really enjoy them. I discovered your channel during the first lockdown when I had to isolate in the spare bedroom for two weeks (remember those times?). Wasn’t a watch geek at any level until then, now a proud owner of a white ceramic seamaster and a black bay pro off the back of that fortnight!!! I am heading to Canada in 2024 for three weeks. Any tips or suggestions?
Glad you're back on this channel...You've inspired me to grow my RU-vid channel. I've be watching About Effing Time but it's not the same as the content here.
Wonderful to see Banff again. I used to live near there for about 20 years and the place never gets old. Next time, make your way down to Waterton. It's my favourite place in the world and a bit better than Banff.
I love watches and have been in to photography for many years. I thought you were shooting with the Fuji x100v as well? Also are you a Lightroom or Snapseed or something else editor. A behind the scenes watch shoot might be in order?!?
I hear you about wach industry, or more specifically, its orbit. I'm late to the game, picking it up just before the pandemic hit. It's tough to be all-in with commenters, the hype, the detractors - and to your point - the fidelity of the brands themselves. Now, I wonder of what's really Swiss Made in my collection. Great content!
Great to see and hear from you Adrian, glad you enjoyed Banff and the photography opportunities… if you make your way to the Pacific Northwest we’ve got great photography opportunities here too
