Talking Watches With Curtis McDowald, U.S. Olympic Fencer

By the time you watch this episode of Talking Watches, Curtis McDowald will be in Tokyo, along with the rest of the US fencing team. Fencing, for many Americans, is an exotic sport – so much so that if you mention it, you might very well get a blank stare. (I remember asking a clerk at a Montgomery Ward department store, in the 1970s, if they sold fencing equipment. I ended up in an aisle full of gear for building fences.)

But McDowald and his team hope to change all that – and to establish American fencing as a force to be reckoned with, internationally.

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[aarong]

This is what Talking Watches should be about. Who cares about some super rich guy that can buy anything he wants, they all start sounding exactly the same... This is what I've wanted to see from you guys. More like this please.

[fab]

Hey HODINKEE, just a few words : WE WANT MORE TALKING WATCHES !!!!

[jmbaug]

Is refreshing to see a genuine gentleman and cool individual talking about his collection.

Great guest 💫✨

[thejesusfreak]

Incredible example of what Talking Watches can be.

[jockdodson]

Mechanical watch at 17. Even though it was a fashion watch he was already moving in the right direction. Your Grandfather lives on with you through the watch. Well Done!

[Tdr-jvnc]

Talking watches is back! This is literally why I love HODINKEE

This is one of the best episodes of Talking Watches for sure. So down to earth, so honest. Love it.

[BandrewScott]

I love that he was able to get his grandfather’s watch. That’s amazing!

[GreenerGrass]

What a great episode. Thanks for sharing your collection, Curtis!

[BlackScoutSurvival]

Amazing collection and history. Enjoyed that

[gdlife]

That Pepsi is absolutely amazing and the fact that it was a grandfather’s makes it even that much more wonderful wear it in good health my friend and good luck in the Olympics

[j.j.h.atemycereal]

Killer watch collection, Olympic fencer, the only guy who is POSSIBLY cooler than Curtis is his grandfather... cruising around in his Army uniform wearing his Rolex GMT Master.

[synjinkai]

This show makes you appreciate all ranges of watches more and not just flashy expensive ones. Respect.

[benficaM]

Hodinkee. this is the kinda story i want to see in Talking Watches. not just some dude paying millions of dollar to buy some obscure dial from an auction that no one cares about.. Absolutely love this episode

[KD-dlgv]

Great guy, great collection. These are the people who should represent the watch community, not the The TImepiece Gentleman.

[artemface]

The story with his grandpa was everything, feel the energy of him in that watch

[JamesBardolphCS]

That honey seiko is god tier! That picture of the watch with his grandfather really warmed my heart.

[tbprofile]

He has great taste! Even the Gucci is cool...

[stephanosnicolaou]

Lovely episode, lovely collection. That King Seiko is really nice.

[Judah.Rosenthal]

So good. An amazing storyteller and Jack gave him the platform and bounce to do that. Thank you.