I made a second video: unboxing the 5196r

[Codik]

Hi everyone

You gave me some great feedback on my first video, and you seemed to like it, so I made another on my other Patek, the 5196r.

I tried to take on board your kind constructive feedback, which was, roughly:
- More close ups;
- Upgrade from flower pot to Chinese tripod;
- More cheerful music;
- Look at upgrading software;
- Practice my “moves” (to avoid aggressive and slightly embarrassing crown pulling).

What do you think? Your kind feedback is very welcome.

Video here: https://youtu.be/GYJudXl2WuI

[The Argonaut]

Is that a vintage datejust on your wrist?

[Codik]

Originally Posted by The Argonaut

Is that a vintage datejust on your wrist?

Yes it is, 1980 :). Nice spot.

[KBM]

Very nice video, thanks for sharing!

[djona]

Nice video.

[chows99]

Hi its such a nice video and i enjoyed it alot!!

Can i know what's the size of your wrist?

Is this a new purchase?

[dardeca]

Where is your updated video of the 5164A with closeups?

[Codik]

Originally Posted by chows99

Hi its such a nice video and i enjoyed it alot!!

Can i know what's the size of your wrist?

Is this a new purchase?

Thank you! I really appreciate the compliment.

This is my very first Patek, which I bought in 2017. It has aged well, even though I wear it fairly often.

I have a small wrist: 15.8 cm, or 6.22 inches. Hence why a 37mm watch is good for me.

[Codik]

Originally Posted by dardeca

Where is your updated video of the 5164A with closeups?

Haha, I want to get better at those videos before doing one worthy of the 5164. Next I’ll do my first actual review, probably of a less known and cheaper brand (thinking Orion), and work my way up.

I’m finding it great fun. Advice very welcome for improvements

[Vince KSA]

Thanks, that's a really cool video, I genuinely enjoyed watching it.

[myporsche]

I personally didn't enjoy this video at all. I will mention rubbing the box for like 10 seconds was pretty lame and weird most of the video was actually packaging, you can say I'm biased and we'll leave it at that since I despise "unboxing" videos.

[Codik]

Originally Posted by myporsche

I personally didn't enjoy this video at all. I will mention rubbing the box for like 10 seconds was pretty lame and weird most of the video was actually packaging, you can say I'm biased and we'll leave it at that since I despise "unboxing" videos.

Thanks - this is useful feedback. I don’t like print marks and that box is a magnet for them, but I’ll edit out next time or restrain myself.

Edit: I made a much shorter version with almost no packaging. Do you think that’s the better way? https://youtu.be/9OLvDrNZS0M

[Pim]

I liked the setup, sound, lighting and speed of the video. The only thing that I found strange is that you show the watch about 100 times before opening the box, it kinda defeats the purpose of an unboxing video right

Also the obligatory photo camera in the shot could be replaced with something else

For the rest, nice video !

[myporsche]

Originally Posted by Codik

Thanks - this is useful feedback. I don’t like print marks and that box is a magnet for them, but I’ll edit out next time or restrain myself.

Edit: I made a much shorter version with almost no packaging. Do you think that’s the better way? https://youtu.be/9OLvDrNZS0M

It's a little better, more watch less boxes papers and rubbing. Sine you asked, I didn't like the natural lighting, it doesn't work well and is too bright which leads to another issue, fingerprints and scuffs showing on the watch.

I like this guys video if you want to see a good example:

https://youtu.be/v-V-h4MdiUk

I think he is a member here.

[Codik]

Thanks for that! I really appreciate the feedback and comments.

Personally, I’m quite keen on keeping the natural light because I like how it adds glow, although I agree with you that it shows off all the dust and nicks.

I could be deluded though, and keen to hear what others think.

Thanks also for sharing the video, although unfortunately I got an error - I’d appreciate it if you could give me the name of the author so I can look this up.

[myporsche]

Originally Posted by Codik

Thanks for that! I really appreciate the feedback and comments.

Personally, I’m quite keen on keeping the natural light because I like how it adds glow, although I agree with you that it shows off all the dust and nicks.

I could be deluded though, and keen to hear what others think.

Thanks also for sharing the video, although unfortunately I got an error - I’d appreciate it if you could give me the name of the author so I can look this up.

try https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-V-...ature=youtu.be

[Codik]

Originally Posted by myporsche

try https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-V-...ature=youtu.be

Thank you, appreciated. Very nice video. Now I want an Overseas ;).

[Codik]

Encouragingly, he left his early videos - give me 3 years and I’m at his level ;). Best thing: it will provide an excuse to buy more watches.