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Watches and Community: Former NFL Linebacker Dhani Jones on the Independent Scene and Collecting

May 9, 2026 · 2.6K views

DescriptionFormer NFL Linebacker Dhani Jones loves watches, and even more so, the community around collecting them. That's why he joined CQ at our panel during Madison Avenue Watch Week to talk about his personal philosophy, love of the watch collecting community, the independent watchmaking scene, and more. Tune in to listen to More
Former NFL Linebacker Dhani Jones loves watches, and even more so, the community around collecting them. That's why he joined CQ at our panel during Madison Avenue Watch Week to talk about his personal philosophy, love of the watch collecting community, the independent watchmaking scene, and more. Tune in to listen to the entire panel discussion, including audience questions! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916Company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the app: https://onelink.to/8u2bgh Buy Watches Here: https://www.the1916company.com View hands-on luxury watch reviews on The 1916 Company Watch Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@the1916companywatchreviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1916company 00:00 App Promo 01:00 Introduction 02:07 Dhani’s Intro to Watch Collecting 05:37 Collecting with a Community 15:23 Authentically Collecting Watches 17:08 Best Piece of Collecting Advice 18:46 The Watch That Got Away 21:18 What Does the Industry Get Wrong with Collectors 25:21 Dhani on Selling Watches 27:23 Passing Down Your Collection 28:51 Collecting Independent Watchmakers 33:42 Focus on Your Watch Buying Decisions 39:14 Appreciating Watchmaking Craftmanship #luxurywatches #luxurywatch #watchcollecting #watchcollectors #watchcollector MB01OI23ETNBUAH

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