This is the podcast of Luxury Timepiece Concierge, Amit Dev Handa (www.amitdevhanda.com) Amit talks to industry insiders and watch collectors about all things watches.
In this episode, Amit has a conversation w/ Eric Wind, the owner and founder of Wind Vintage, who is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on vintage watches globally. They discuss Eric's journey into the world of watches, including the pivotal writing piece that launched his career at Christie's, his transition to creating his own platform, and his success in offering some of the finest new and vintage watches available. Plus, much more! Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit has a great conversation with the owner at Officine Autodromo, Bradley Price. They talk about what fueled Bradley to start this original and innovative brand, their shared love for 80's & 90's pop culture and so much more! Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit has a very candid conversation w/ award winning independent Master Watchmaker, Jean-Francois Mojon. They talk about Jean-Francois's amazing journey in the watch industry, starting at SMH (Now Swatch Group), his time at IWC from 1995 and their shared love for the technical. Amit highlight's Jean-Francois's impressive repertoire of clients since setting up his own company, Chronode in 2005. These brands include, Cyrus, Hermes and Trilobe to his most recent collab with renowned Finish watchmaker, Kari Voutilainen on the hot NEW Indie brand, Fleming. Check out all his work, HERE
In this Episode, Amit talks about the NEW Tag Heuer F1 collab with NYC Fashion and Lifestyle brand, Kith. He talks about how when he was in retail, he sold the original Tag Heuer F1 in the early nineties, what he thinks about this NEW limited edition. an interview on Talking Watches on Hodinkee with Kith Founder, Ronnie Fieg and so much more. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit talks about the "controversial" issue of size with regards to watches and what he thinks is appropriate when it comes to proportions. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit talks about an experience he had educating a Top NBA Player and how it made him better at selling watches to high profile and wealthy people. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit talks about the 5 things you should consider when buying a watch and starting a collection according to his 30+ years of experience in the watch industry. To read the article, click HERE. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit talks about how he got an opportunity to move to Vegas in 2010 to open a celebrity jeweler's first store at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, co designing a cool bracelet and working with and meeting one of his fave bands. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit talks about the genius of the Omega Speedmaster X Moon Swatch and how it has come full circle with his 30+ year watch career. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit discusses how Nivada Grenchen watches are one of the best values in the watch industry. He goes into a little history about the brand and highlights the icons from their collection. To read his article, click HERE. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this article, Amit talks about the possibility that Rolex could drop an entirely NEW Milgauss model since they discontinued their current reference after 16 years. He shared how he saw a mock up which appeared to be an Aprils fools joke but got him seriously thinking.... To read all about it, click here Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit talks about the 2023 Watches & Wonders Fair and how it starts soon and for the first time open to the public. He lists the brands participating, activities, his experience at a similar Geneva watch fair from his past and more! Get more details about the Watches & Wonders Fair from their official website, HERE Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit shares his thought's on the NEW Omega Speedmaster Moon Swatch "Mission to Moon" w/ seconds hand in "Moonshine Gold" To read about what the hype is all about, check out Amit's article on the Omega Speedmaster Moon Swatch he published last Aug on the Watch Time India online platform, HERE. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit shares his thought's on how stainless steel has become the most collectible and desirable metal in the watch industry amongst the mainstream and independent luxury watch brands. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit had a candid conversation with new friend, Karan Madan. They talked about how Karan stumbled into watch collecting, HMT, Seiko other watch brands and how he started a watch collectors group, Watch Enthusiasts of India (which has grown to 5,000 people strong around the world) and much more! Karan Madan is a well respected Doctor, Watch Geek and Founder at Watch Enthusiasts of India. You can message him on his official Instagram @thekaranmadan. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit talks about high end,Independent Swiss watch brand, Cyrus watches and how they are launching in India, the different models, what they are made of and how they partnered with rockstar master watch maker, Jean-Francois Mojon at Chronode for the movements. Check out the official Cyrus Watches website,HERE Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit had a conversation with colleague & friend, Pavan Lall. They discussed how Pavan got into watches, electric cars, Independent luxury watch brands, Cartier, Rolex & more! Pavan Lall is a world renowned journalist & author who has written several books and has been seen in documentaries. You can check out his books, HERE Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit talks about how the TIssot PRX Powermatic 80 is the gold standard for intro luxury watches! To read his full review, click HERE. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit has a great conversation with Gautier Massonneau, Founder & CEO at Trilobe watches. They talk about how the brand started four years ago, the collections, their recent 2022 GPHG win for Nuit Fantastique Dune Edition and so much more! Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit shares his experience at one of the 4 GPHG events that recently took place in New Delhi India. To see his one minute video about it, click HERE. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on the triumphant return of Breitling Watches. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on the Rolex GMT-Master II"Pepsi" &"Batman" finally being available on Oyster bracelets for 2021. To watch the video, click HERE Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode Amit features his thoughts on the NEW Cartier Tank Monochrome Must collection. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on how the supply & demand game that some of the mainstream luxury watch brands are playing could come back to bite them in the ass. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on why the stainless steel A Lange& Sohne Odysseus w/ blue dial is their most collectible and desirable watch in their current collection. To see the watch and get all the specs, click HERE Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on why the NEW Tudor Black Bay "Panda" Chrono was the watch that stole the 2021 Watches & Wonders Show. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on why The Mickey Mouse X Keith Haring collection by Swatch is one of the best investments in the watch industry for nominal amount of money. He goes through each of the three watches within the Mickey Mouse X Keith Haring collection and give his opinion on all three watches and reveals which one is his favorite and which one he actually bought. He also gives his background on how he started his career with Swatch and curated the largest Swatch Store and museum in the world at the time. To check out The Mickey Mouse X Keith Haring collection by Swatch click HERE Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit talked to friend, client and world class poker player, Nick Petrangelo. They talked about how they met, family, Las Vegas, Watches and so much more in this easy and fun convo. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit Dev Handa candidly thanks his listeners all over the world for listening, their support and wishes them a Happy New Year! Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit talks to good friend, client and colleague, Randy March. For the last 12 years Amit has made a good portion of his living by networking in the best high-end bars and restaurants in the world! When Amit was living in LA from 2008-2010, Randy was head bartender at the Montage Hotel Bar in Beverly Hills where they met. This is where Amit created his platform for what became the first service of it's kind officially at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas. They talked about old times, watches, the people they met and so much more in this fun conversation. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit had a candid conversation with music & media mogul and good friend, Benny Pough. They recently caught up on the phone and talked about how they met, the watches Benny has purchased, his personal watch collection, a profound near death experience that changed his life forever and so much more ! Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit has a candid convo with good friend, colleague and former East Coast rep for Panerai, Chris Sclafani. They talk about how they met, good times in the watch industry, Panerai and so much more!
In this episode, Amit features the facts and his thoughts about the new warranty card that Rolex rolled out for 2020 with the help of two of the biggest companies in the world! Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on how late actor, Sean Connery made the Rolex No Date Submariner ref#6538 more iconic than the 007 character he portrayed Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thought's on how this Pandemic and Lockdown has helped Rolex, Patek Philippe & Audemars Piguet stay more relevant, powerful & sought after. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on the NEW Omega Speedmaster "Silver Snoopy Award" 50th Anniversary. Read all about it and see it HERE! Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on how the HIT TV show Entourage brought product placement for watches to the forefront the last 20 years. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on Jean-Claude Biver's Patek Philippe ref#1518 and how it sold for millions at auction. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on how he can help you get your Rolex, Omega and Tag Heuer watch/watches serviced from a certified 2nd generation watch maker. Since Amit grew up in the watch business he figured why not offer this service to his clients. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on a recent profile interview in premier luxury watch magazine, Revolution Magazine. To read the article, click HERE. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode Amit features his thoughts on Marlon Brando's Rolex being auctioned off for charity. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on NEW Tudor Black Bay Ceramic One for Only Watch. You can read the Article, HERE Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode Amit features his thoughts on what the future is on watch retail and boutiques. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit shares his thoughts on why Swatch is the best watch to start collecting if you are on a budget. You can check out the Swatch website HERE! Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thoughts on the genius of Rolex & Tudor. Please check out Amit's pre owned watch of the week, the iconic Tudor Black Bay GMT HERE. Then message him to order yours while supplies last! Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thought's on Tudor Brand Ambassador Lady Gaga's recent live performance at the Nomad Restaurant in Las Vegas! Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thought's on how Jack Nicklaus will auction off his iconic Rolex Day/Date for charity. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thought's on working with Rancid frontman, Tim Armstrong. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thought's on how saving sales tax on watches will soon be a thing of the past. To read the article, click HERE. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features his thought's on Patek Philippe's announcement of their first Female President. Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.
In this episode, Amit features a conversation he had with good client, Doug. They talk about his experience of working with Amit, Glashutte Original Watches, and much more! Amit would love to help you with all your watch needs. He does charge a $150 consultation fee. This fee is for his time. However, if you purchase a watch through Amit within a year, he does apply the $150 towards the purchase of a watch.