That opening shot makes Ben look like he's waiting on his mom to pick him up

@johann23

4 жыл бұрын

haha yeah looks like shit.

@mannycalavera2335

3 жыл бұрын

A daily exercise routine would do more for his look than any watch ever could XD.

@timothyacowin9761

3 жыл бұрын

Pile of watch straps.

@richardwarren2024

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely hilarious comments

@jamalkwyasse5527

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

One of the best collections featured in Hondinkee. He is humble and shows a true appreciation of watches. Respect

Every time i see you pick up these peoples insanely expensive watches and wind them i picture the crown coming off in your hand and a very awkward "oops"

This guy has a Phillipe Dufour. What.the.fuck

Definitely the best looking Reverso out there. So simple, really tasteful size.

I came here because I know Eric Singer and as a smallish watch collector but had no idea that Laurent Ferrier was a watch maker. Laurent raced my Porsche 934 with its then owner, Swiss Privateer Claude Haldi, at Le Mans in 1976 . Enjoy your channel.

Inspiring to see a "Rolex guy" with such an appreciation for independent's.

Earlier applications of PVD were not what they are today. (Please put it down). It scratches really easily. (Please put it down). You could probably scratch it with your fingernail. (Please put it down). (Put it down). (Please).

@svfutbol20

6 жыл бұрын

I think Ben knows how to handle a watch...

@xallelsefailedx

5 жыл бұрын

"Turn the page, wash your hands. Turn the page, wash your hands."

@nomadben

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't get that impression at all from the video.

This and the John Mayer interview are my favourites, they have very different feels but it just feels authentic and knowledgable.

He has a PVD Monaco... Excuse me for a minute... I crapped my pants.

That is one Ku watch collection.

@andersonhernandez2582

8 жыл бұрын

lol nice

@bobford7366

3 жыл бұрын

holy $h1t. You're the guy that always rags on Ohio State. I can't believe you're into watches too!

Amazing collection!! I love the diversity and that story about his little bro calling the guy a million times was gold!

Ben, show us your collection sometime.

Another great well thought out video please keep them coming

I really enjoy his collections because he had very unique pieces. More of a modern updated look but still a vintage feel.

wow what a fantastic collection. I really like the mix between great vintage and technical marvels! Love it!! If miss a Richard mille, just because of the technique

I love the talking watches series, keep up the great work!

Down to earth guy with an amazing collection. Really enjoyed this episode

I loved this one... and John Mayer's, Biver's, Goldberger, Massena, and Paramico's interview. Definitely worth multiple views just for the uniqueness of pieces and stories.

@SeaJayBelfast

6 жыл бұрын

Solomon Li you didn't enjoy Pras' 17 Royal Oaks?

Good Collection mix of vintage and modern elements.Respect !

Help, I've watched a cumulative of 3 hours of watch videos today. J.C. Biver was my favorite interview from this channel.

@balajisrikanthan116

7 жыл бұрын

same!

Insane baller

@555Gear

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That simplicity is nothing but perfectness

That Monaco is stunning!

This dude's got style

Good simple mens watches are what we need to reintroduce. Good quality. The Seiko, Citizen I mean. So many mens watches today have ridiculously complicated decorative dials and faces. Why can we just have a simple good metal watch or leather strap. Plus mens watches are becoming oversized and less comfortable to wear

That Laurent Ferrier is one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen.

Would love another Talking Watches with him--but with more vintage Rolex.

@peleti027

9 жыл бұрын

+1 I did enjoy the vid, but didnt like some of those chunky pieces....

@philipealmeida

9 жыл бұрын

peleti027 +2!! Lets see the rolex collection!!!

@MKI4EVA

9 жыл бұрын

Hey do you know why theres a red bezel marker on the rolex he is wearing? I've looked everywhere on the internet and can't find out why.

@user-bs3kr5sg4j

8 жыл бұрын

+MKIs4EVA

I've only had one talking watch. the alarm was a rooster.

Ben drooling over that vintage Sub., CUT !!!!, can we get a bucket in here, hurry up Im trying to shoot a movie here !

I loved that bar, one of a few with Kreonenburg Blanc on tap...too bad it closed...

I love people who love watches... Great people!

How much would a 6536 sub cost now? I love the watch so much I keep coming back to this video just to see it. I also want the tutor bb58 cause it reminds me of it

i wait so long for the next episode

Anyone know what kind of glasses Mr. Ku is wearing?

Good trade, modern Subs are quite common almost generic, but that is very special and super rare, hes probably still suffering traders remorse, crying in the dark in his room while checking his lume on his everyday Sub.

Amazing unique collection.

All I want to know is this - does he have the Rolex Explorer "Space Dweller" which was only issued in Japan on a very limited run?

Laurent Ferriere & Phillip Dufour just great!!

Haven't seen the video and it's epic!!!

hi l have a Rolex submarine gilt dial 1965 original. do you know what its worth? thanks

great camera work. well done.

Great collection

感觉认识Ku的话可以学习很多，哈哈

Great collection. However the first speedmaster needs adjustment as the chronograph minute counter ticks over late at the 7 second mark instead of the 60 second mark at 12 of the clock position. Check 3:20

Drooling over that Deep Sea Alarm

My dream collection,this guy have taste

oh Rolex guy yay that never happens on this channel....but nice to see what he brought for this segment was not just 5 gmt

Boom. Eric is a legend

Typically love the videography from Hodinkee, but what the heck was that shot at 6:20? Great TW, love that he has a Centigraph.

A “significant private collector,” as opposed to, you know, insignificant ones.

As a self-confessed horology fanatic, I thoroughly loved Benjamin Clymer's interview with watch expert and historian Eric Ku.

@johnbarry4095

6 жыл бұрын

JeffGR4 Who the fuck speaks like that

Awesome video! I think my favorite part was 6:20 to 6:28 😉

Keep up the good work!

Hi all. New to high end watches. When TAG acquired Heuer in 1985, are all watches post merger label "TAG Heuer" or were some still labeled only "Heuer" before a change occured? If the change came later, does anyone know when?

@fungus_am0nguz644

8 жыл бұрын

+brashearbeer Usually they are labeled "TAG Heuer" except when its a tribute watch or some limited edition. Cant wait for the Autavia reedition in 2017. That one will be labeled "Heuer" ;)

@asambi69

7 жыл бұрын

Stay away from Tag there garbage.

What was the name of the guy who started at Patek and created his own watch company? I couldn't understand

@sensei-lr4cj

6 жыл бұрын

Laurent ferrier

You only need one watch. I once loved watch so much I wore it with dead battery. Never could figure out how remove case. Know I can completely tear down watch not sure about putting it back together.

I could listen to his robot say PVD over and over again. Would pay a mint to hear him say “ABCPVD” like at the end of Bell Bic Devoe song but like a robot.

What a cool guy I have to say!

That Reverso is just gorgeous.

Dufour. Wow.

casually got thousands and thousands worth of watches on the table in a bar

what is happening at min 6:23?

Literally one of the sickest collections of all time

The Speedmaster's dial design is not an original Omega design. Check out the Rodania Geometer from the early 50's.

I absolutely admire your collection. Just one question on your submariner Mr. Ku, why is the lume on the 6 o'clock green and fresh when the rest looks aged?

@peterlontong1434

7 жыл бұрын

that the way they design it, 6 o clock is lighter with white metal second hand. this is the original like that, most other don't have this difference.

VRF is my favorite forum.

That camera work at 6:20. What happened there? Haha

Is that submariner's dial relumed? The lume plots look thick and uneven.

@BIZARR099

9 жыл бұрын

I'm not very good at identifying those kind of things, but given that back then it was hand painted, some unevenness in the pips might be normal? That 6 o'clock marker bothers me so much though! It's a shame. But otherwise a beauty.

Great ep! Eric sounds like the Joker before he went insane though. The Joker in college or something

I thought the black lord wasn’t pvd because they didn’t have it at that time

How are people able to afford these watches?

Holy crap....Dufour!!!

Not a problem.

WOW !

Ho Eric Koo, Do you collect Vintage rolex trench watch 14 world record Size. 45mn included crown. Big size watch and very rare.

HOLY **** A DUFOUR.

That monaco though.....

sorry it's not your videos. it's my phone's sound issue.

What does Eric mean by time-only watches?

@TimepieceAddict

9 жыл бұрын

"Time only" as in only tells time, no complications like date or chronograph.

@taeyounglee3380

8 жыл бұрын

No date

But does he have a clock radio? Me neither :(

Was the camera man drunk?

is this guy canadian?

You need a royal oak Eric

Makes me really sad for the person he practically robbed in the Rolex trade that may have not known what they had

6:19 Was it bring your kid to work day for the cameraman. I mean what in the hell.

Fp journe ❤️

After watching some other episodes, I'm wondering if this dealer/collector has a Rolex "Blueberry" in his collection?

this is the only good talking watches I've seen

This aged perfectly. All those watches have increased 3-4 times the value at the time of this.

@glennyeah

2 жыл бұрын

"now this might not be the most expensive rolex, but..." 6536 😵😵

Sorry I meant Dufour.

all he had to do while hes was making the drive to go see the rolex is send the guy like $100 deposit vi pay pal or something lol

Why no subs

All grail watches

This show should be called "Talking watches we know you cant afford"

the heuer is not a pvd finish, how could a legit vintage watch dealer not know that

@ebiedog

2 жыл бұрын

I bet he's right

Aperitivi not Apperitivi...Jeez!

This guy is that watch snob on askmen. How do I know? Because when people generalize about a topic, they tend to hit the same points, sort of like reading from ones mental teleprompter. Take for example his conversation on Laurent Ferrier, almost verbatim to how the snob talks about Ferrier. Same points, and same word usage. 1. Patek R&D 2. Renaissance man 3. Racing 4.Finish. Oh and coincidentally this video showcases the Galet, which is also the piece the snob seems to like.

Great..... Ima be poor from now on.

HIs wrist is way too small for the watch he is wearing. Otherwise a solid interview.