Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Clymer

Ben Clymer grew up in a New York suburb, raised by middle-class public school teachers and enamored by his grandfather's swagger and style. An Omega Speedmaster, a gift from said grandfather, is the piece that captured his heart and sets his story in motion. A painstakingly shy student, he began to gain self-confidence in high-school and a need to differentiate in college. In 2008 he started a tiny blog, HODINKEE, a passion-project about watches that gained traction and sent him on a mission to get a Master's in Journalism. Since then, HODINKEE has led to creative collaborations with the most prestigious watch brands and famous rockstars, and grown into a multi-channel platform that has transformed the world of luxury watches. Head to cleverpodcast.com for a transcript (with links!) of this episode, images, resources, and over 200+ more evergreen episodes! Please complete our Listen Survey, it really helps us out! cleverpodcast.com/surveySubscribe to our free substack for updates, bonus content, and new episode alerts.For info, resources, and special offers from our guests and sponsors: Clever ResourcesPlease say Hi on social! X, Instagram, Linkedin and Facebook - @CleverPodcast, @amydeversIf you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!Clever is hosted & produced by Amy Devers, with editing by Mark Zurawinski, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes: Episode Title: Why the WOS Purchase of Hodinkee Didn't Move the Needle for Me Episode Description:In today's episode, I explore Watches of Switzerland's acquisition of Hodinkee and why, as an enthusiast, it doesn't change much for me. We break down Ben Clymer's spin on the deal, how Hodinkee has evolved into a marketing machine, and why the real focus should remain on the watches. I also explain how Hodinkee's access to WOS's inventory could create more opportunities to learn about timepieces and encourage listeners to look past the “plumage” and focus on the “meat”—the watches. Key Discussion Points: WOS Buying Hodinkee: Why it's not a merger—it's a sale. My Enthusiast Reaction: This doesn't change much for me as someone who loves watches. Hodinkee's Evolution: How it has become more of a polished sales platform. Loyalty and Trust: Why I put my trust in the watches themselves, not in any one platform. Focus on the Watches: How Hodinkee's access to WOS's inventory could offer more opportunities for enthusiasts to learn about watches. Links and Mentions: Watches of Switzerland [https://www.watchesofswitzerland.com/about-us] Hodinkee [https://www.hodinkee.com] Teddy Baldassarre on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TeddyBaldassarre] The 1916 Watch Company Watch Reviews  [https://www.youtube.com/@the1916companywatchreviews] Long Island Watch Watch and Learn Series [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUfNlzMeX0JueoZ-yeiB1-RnwyQBwMPSL&si=kXOcXu71OI7SYRia] Veterans Crisis LineIf you or a veteran you know is in crisis, Dial 988 then Press 1 for help. The original Veterans Crisis Line number, 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1), is still available, or veterans can chat online at: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/You can also text to 838255. Donate to the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative: https://www.veteranswatchmakerinitiative.org/donate-now/Support VWI and help veterans develop watchmaking skills that can lead to meaningful careers. Mushi Watch Straps - SponsoredThe pod is sponsored by Mushi Watch Straps, a Veteran-Owned Company that makes stylish, durable, and fairly priced watch straps and accessories. Use discount code “VET10” for 10% off your entire purchase at checkout: www.mushiwatchstraps.com  Anti Watch Watch Club (AWWC) - SponsoredThe pod is also brought to you by the Anti Watch Watch Club (AWWC). This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supports veterans, LEOs, and First Responders via monetary, social, humanitarian, and emotional support. Learn about them here: https://antiwatchclub.org/pages/about-us Visit WatchRolling.com for moreFor Veteran Resources, articles, and cool watch-related content, visit: https://www.watchrolling.com/And remember, at WatchRolling.com – "You make the watch; the watch doesn't make you." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchrollingpod/support

Today (October 4, 2024) marks a major shift in the watch industry. Hodinkee, the leading voice in modern watch media, has been fully acquired by Watches of Switzerland, a massive UK based retailer with operations around the world including in the US. Only a few months ago, Ben Clymer, founder of Hodinkee – and as of today, a President at Watches of Switzerland – announced that the publication was shuttering their retail business and going to back to focus on “the basics” (i.e., their editorial product). So what does this all mean for Hodinkee, its stakeholders, and of course the industry at large? Hosted by Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective Horology, Openwork goes inside the watch industry. You can find us online at collectivehorology.com. To get in touch with suggestions, feedback or questions, email podcast@collectivehorology.com.    

*Episode Title: Watch World Shake-Up: Hodinkee's Big Move, Rolex CPO Impact, & Summer 2024 Releases!* In this episode of Wrist Check Podcast, Perri and Rashawn gather in their new studio (still under construction) to dive into the latest happenings in the watch world. From Hodinkee's shocking decision to sell off their pre-owned business and Ben Clymer's heartfelt message about getting back to basics, to the impact of Rolex's Certified Pre-Owned program on the collector's experience—there's a lot to unpack. Rashawn offers a firsthand look at the current state of the market through the eyes of his clients, while Perri keeps us updated on the latest watch releases from Grand Seiko and Omega during the Paris Olympics. The conversation doesn't stop there! The guys wrap things up by sharing their personal philosophies on collecting, offering a unique perspective for both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike. Whether you're into luxury timepieces or just want to stay informed on the latest industry trends, this episode has it all. Tune in now to Wrist Check Podcast—you won't want to miss it! This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more. ⁠⁠Shop 18,000+ watches at get bezel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Bezel app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Wrist Check 02:25 - Hodinkee 11:17 - Bezel Auction 11:35 - State of the watch market 15:21 - The impact of Rolex Certified Preowned 20:00 - New Releases: Grand Seiko 28:43 - Omega Paris Olympics Releases 35:32 - Different approaches on collecting Keywords: luxury watches, rolex, hodinkee, luxury timpieces, wrist check, grey market, grand seiko, omega, Paris, olympics, rolex, bezel, the watch market, collecting watches, patek Philippe, hodinkee radio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrist-check-pod/support

Today's guest is a true legend. Fred Savage is an actor, producer, and director, best known for his roles in front of the camera in The Wonder Years and The Princess Bride after getting his big break in a commercial for Pac-Man Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin. He's also a watch collector who I've seen get excited about vintage Gallet, Patek, and everything in between.You might also recognize Fred from his 2018 Talking Watches episode. Since then, he's become a fixture in the vintage watch world, and I always look forward to crossing paths with him at shows, auctions, or meetups. Ben Clymer also joins the show, and we discuss Fred's evolution as a collector since his Talking Watches episode, some of his more offbeat finds, and how watches have become something for the whole family in the Savage house. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy this week's episode of Hodinkee Radio. Show Notes00:01: Fred Savage on Talking Watches1:45: Fred's "new" vintage Rolex Datejust from Wanna Buy A Watch?17:45: Fred's Rolex Commando19:10: Fred's Framont Parking Meter Alarm Watch24:55: Bulova Devil Diver 666 example (Hodinkee Shop)46:00: Timepiece Grading Specialists 

Ben Clymer writes an article about the future of Hodinkee where he wants to harness what the “old Hodinkee” was for the watch community.Omega releases a new watch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.The latest MoonSwatch inspired by the Blue Moon phenomena. You can find us on our Website, YouTube, Instagram, X, and Facebook Check out Life on the Wrist Merch!

On this special episode of Openwork, we discuss Hodinkee's recent announcement that they're shutting down their retail business – with the exception of limited editions – to refocus on editorial. This is big news that touched off an immediate and widespread response within the watch community. It also has significant implications for the watch industry at large, reshaping Hodinkee's role within it and more broadly putting magnifying glass on the turbulent landscape of both watch media and retail. Links: Announcement from Ben Clymer (founder of Hodinkee): https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-note-on-the-future-of-hodinkee Wall Street Journal "They Built a $100 Million Watch Empire. Then the Market Tanked." https://www.wsj.com/style/fashion/hodinkee-luxury-watches-ben-clymer-b4078322 Ben Clymer's réponse to Wall Street Journal: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/benjaminclymer_they-built-a-100-million-watch-empire-then-activity-7199372365619707904-H6CB/ Hosted by Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective Horology, Openwork goes inside the watch industry. You can find us online at collectivehorology.com. To get in touch with suggestions, feedback or questions, email podcast@collectivehorology.com.

Today: the vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava episode. Introduced in 1932, though it wouldn't be called the "Calatrava" until years later, the Patek Philippe Calatrava is perhaps the most iconic watch ever, laying the blueprint for the modern dress watch. It was also introduced at a pivotal time in the history of Patek Philippe, just after it had been acquired by the Stern family. After the acquisition, the Stern brothers hired Jean Pfister, a technical master who would lead the development of the first serially produced complications that defined so much of Patek's collection during the mid-20th century. But first came the Calatrava ref. 96, Patek's first serially-produced reference. I called up founder Ben Clymer and client advisor Rich Fordon to discuss the Patek Calatrava. We start by asking: what even is a "Calatrava," and what isn't? Then, we jump through the history of the line, from the original reference 96 through the golden era of the refs. 570, 565, 2508, and others (depending on your definition of "Calatrava"), through the hobnail ref. 3919 and then the rebirth of the traditional Calatrava in the 1980s and '90s. We also take a look at a few of our favorite overlooked Calatrava references as well as the most expensive ones to ever sell at auction.In the show notes below, I've tried to include a link to each reference we mention to help you follow along with our discussion. Thanks as always for listening – let us know if you liked this model-focused discussion, and if so, what model you'd like to hear us discuss next.  Show Notes3:55: The Calatrava collection on Patek's website5:05: A Visual Guide to Rare Patek Philippe Calatravas5:50: Patek Philippe ref. 3919 (Hodinkee Shop)11:54: Introducing: Audemars Piguet Mini Royal Oaks13:18: Steel Patek Calatrava ref. 96 with sector dial at Sotheby's16:36: The 'Imperial Patek Philippe' Owned By The Last Emperor Of China Sells For $6.2 Million17:22: The Patek Ref. 565 With Breguet Dial For Sale At Phillips17:30: Patek ref. 570 in yellow gold (Hodinkee Shop)18:24: White gold Patek ref. 570 (Hodinkee Shop)21:30: Alfredo Paramico Talking Watches, featuring his three two-tone dial 570s24:35: Patek Philippe ref. 250928:45: The Patek Philippe 2526, And Why It's A Watch To Pay Attention To34:52: Introducing: The Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain II With Ruby Indices, Limited To Ten Pieces40:26: Patek 2577 with enamel dial at Phillips42:28: Patek ref. 530 with black dial and Breguet numerals that sold for CHF 1.4 million43:05: Patek ref. 570 with two-tone dial and Breguet numerals that sold for CHF 3.3 million (most expensive Calatrava sold at auction)47:26: Patek ref. 3796 (Hodinkee Shop)51:10: Patek ref. 3923 for Harrod's 150th anniversary (Mr. Watchley)52:00: Andy Warhol's Patek 2526 with Breguet numerals

Our guest today is editor and writer Jay Fielden. Jay is a media industry vet, having spent time at The New Yorker, Vogue, and Men's Vogue, before becoming editor-in-chief of Town & Country. From there, he took the same position at Esquire from 2016 to 2019. He's also contributed to Hodinkee a few times over the years.We invited Jay on to talk more about his recent excellent piece, "The Strange Journey of John Lennon's Stolen Patek Philippe Watch," which appeared in the June 24 issue of The New Yorker.It's the most detailed account yet of the "Lennon 2499" that has remained mostly a mystery for decades. He traces the story, talks to the people, and even found some never-before-published photos of the Patek given by Yoko Ono to Lennon for his 40th birthday, just months before he was murdered.Also joining the conversation is our own Ben Clymer. Thanks for listening, and enjoy this week's conversation with Jay Fielden.Show NotesSince the main topic of this week's episode is Fielden's article in The New Yorker, it's short on show notes. Instead, below are links for further reading on the long, winding story of John Lennon's Patek 2499:The Strange Journey of John Lennon's Stolen Patek Philippe Watch, Fielden's story in The New YorkerIn-Depth: Twelve of the Greatest Missing Watches, HodinkeeJohn Lennon's Stolen Watch Found in Geneva, Gotham City, the first publication to break the news that Lennon's 2499 had been the subject of an ongoing lawsuit in GenevaIn-Depth: The Wild, Mostly Complete Story of John Lennon's Lost Patek Philippe 2499, Hodinkee, our coverage of the lawsuit where we fill in the blanks as to where Lennon's 2499 had traveled over the past two decadesThe full Geneva court decision between Yoko Ono and "Mr. A.", Canton of GenevaThe Saga of Yoko Ono, Her Chauffer, and Lost Lennon Treasures, N.Y. Times, covering the 86 other items of Lennon's that Karsan had stolen and which were recovered in the 2017 bankruptcy of Auctionata

Get access to the full episode on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/ben-clymer Aarron fell down a rabbit hole when the Apple Watch came out. He knew nothing about watches, their design history and the immense investment of human effort it's taken to engineer accurate timepieces until he bought an Apple Watch. He loves wearing a watch, but notifications and tracking caused him to abandon it for something simpler and mechanical. Anyone curious about watches will inevitably end up at Hodinkee.com, the premier publication about watches and the rich culture around them. Hodinkee was founded by Ben Clymer, who found his way into watches when his grandfather gave him the Omega watch right off his wrist. It sparked not only a deep passion for watches, but a company that has built a community of enthusiasts around the world. You might be thinking, watches are a strange topic for Design Better to cover. But they represent a beautiful intersection of design and technology that has been pursued for centuries. They're also one of the few trans-generational objects in our lives that connect us with the people we love, as Ben Clymer shared with us in our conversation. We spoke with Ben about consulting with Jony Ive on Apple's watch design, Jony's deep dive into horology, how Ben went about creating such a compelling content brand, and his journey from being a founder and CEO back to being an individual contributor to the company he started. Bio Benjamin Clymer is widely considered to be a leading voice in the wristwatch industry. He is regularly quoted in major publications including The New York Times, Reuters, Forbes, Departures, GQ, and the Financial Times, and was dubbed “The High Priest of Horology” by The New York Times in 2013. Benjamin has acted as a consultant and guest speaker for Apple, and was named to “The Hypebeast Hundred” as one of the 100 most important influencers in global culture in both 2013 and 2014.  *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This is a premium episode on Design Better (learn more in the announcement here). We'll be releasing two premium episodes per month, along with two free episodes for everyone. Premium subscribers also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, and our new enhanced newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show.  Upgraid to paid *** Visiting the links below is one of the best ways to support our show: Methodical Coffee: Roasted, blended, brewed, served and perfected by verified coffee nerds

“We are striving to create an experience so engaging that golfers will never want to leave the game.” (Fairgame)In the second of a three-part series looking at golf's startup ecosystem, we welcome back Gather Collective Member Old Tom Ventures and their guest Fairgame to talk about their journey so far.If you read Golf.com, you may enjoy learning that one of Fairgame's co-founders, Eric Mayville, built Golf.com's publishing site that provides content to 10 million subscribers. At that time, Eric was a co-founder of Wondersauce, a global agency that now has 130 staff in five international offices.One of Eric's other Fairgame co-founders will be familiar to any watch collectors out there. Ben Clymer is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Hodinkee. He's regarded as one of the leading voices in the watch industry, and brings that experience to golf.“Golf today reminds me of where watches were 15 years ago.” (Ben Clymer, Co-Founder, Fairgame)The third co-founder of Fairgame is reasonably well known in the golf industry. Despite his day job–being one the most famous international golfers on the planet–Adam Scott plays an active role in both the development of the Fairgame product and the promotion of the brand. In fact, the app Fairgame launched for golfers is helping Adam solve his own problem of staying in touch with golfing friends around the globe.Old Tom Ventures is one of Fairgame's first investors. They join Eric and Ben in this discussion to explain what they saw in Fairgame that prompted their investment decision.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, I tapped our style editor Malaika Crawford, client advisor Rich Fordon, and video producer Jonathan McWhorter on for a Q&A. Some of the questions we take on:What other brands should release a Cartier Privé-style collection that taps into its heritage, and which brands should not;Our thoughts on the TAG Heuer x KITH Formula 1;Whether brands and stylists have ruined watch spotting at red carpet events like the Met Gala;Finally, Since Rich was on his way to Geneva for the spring auctions, we talk about how to navigate the sometimes scary world of auctions.Before we get to the Q&A, we also touched on our 21st Century Fantasy Draft from a few weeks ago. We announce the winner, and then Rich and Malaika tell us about all the amazing watches from the past 24 years we should've included. 2:40: 21st Century Fantasy Draft5:11: Introducing: Richard Mille RM07-015:20: Introducing: The Richard Mille RM 27-04 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal11:00: The modern Movado Super Sub Sea12:45: Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces Its Second Vintage Capsule Of 'The Collectibles'13:23: Hands-On: Jaeger-LeCoultre Updates Its Complicated Duometre Collection With A Trio Of New Watches14:53: Hands-On: With The Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph15:03: Ben Clymer on His JLC Tribute to 1931 Reverso15:20: Hands-On: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph19:26: What This Vintage Cartier Tank Cintrée Tells Us About The Future Of Restoration20:35: Introducing: The Audemars Piguet [Re]master01 Selfwinding Chronograph21:25: Introducing: Audemars Piguet Brings Back The Starwheel23:10: Only Watch Auction Results 202431:40: Introducing: The TAG Heuer Formula 1 | Kith: A '90s Icon Revived (Live Pics)40:20: Watch Spotting At The Met Gala 202441:00: Hollywood Pay-To-Play Has Drained The Fun Out Of The Red Carpet

This week, we're back talking auction action ahead of the upcoming Geneva spring auction season. To do so, we've invited two of our biggest auction lovers – Hodinkee founder Ben Clymer and editor/photographer extraordinaire Mark Kauzlarich – to talk about what they're watching in the upcoming weeks.2:20: Rough Diamonds3:00: Monaco Legend Group Spring 2024 Auction4:00: Rolex 4113 Record, Piaget6:30: Record-setting Datejust9:00: Talking Watches with John Goldberger (with the "cheese knife" Rolex 4113 moment)12:45: Patek Philippe ref. 6301A Sonnerie for Only Watch13:15: The Only Watch Auction Delay and Reschedule to May 202414:45: Only Watch Patek Grandmaster Chime Record15:45: The "Paul Newman" Paul Newman Daytona Record  and Henry Graves Supercomplication.20:20: Introducing Rexhep Rexhepi for Only Watch 2023 and Petermann Bédat and Theo Auffret for Only Watch21:50: In-Depth with Furlan Marri's Secular Perpetual Calendar for Only Watch22:15: Christie's Rare Watches Including the Property of Michael Schumacher; AP Royal Oak Chronograph; F.P. Journe Vagabondage23:45: Michael Schumacher's Daytonas (Gold and Paul Newman);27:00: F.P. Journe Ruthenium Collection Tourbillon; Ruthenium Box28:30: Christie's Black Dial Patek 2526 in Rose Gold32:15: Phillips Patek ref. 257734:10: Phillips 1931 Cartier Tank à Guichets and Cartier "Lozenge"34:45: Gatherings A Special Cartier Roundtable Discussion At Watches & Wonders In Geneva34:45: Gatherings A Special Cartier Roundtable Discussion At Watches & Wonders In Geneva35:40: Cartier London Cintrée with Blue Dial and Paris Cintrée at Phillips36:00: Cartier Reverso at Phillips (and other auctions) and the Patek 5975J (also at multiple auction houses)37:40: Patek 2523 at Antiquorum, Christie's Hong Kong, and Phillips38:15: Patek 605 HU Pocket Watch at Antiquorum with CHF 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 estimate39:20: Tony's Pick: Franck Muller at Sotheby's40:45: Ben's Picks: Tiffany Patek ref. 2499 at Sotheby's and Full Set 2499 at Christie's41:20: Mark and Ben's Pick: Steel Lange 1

Ben Clymer grew up in a New York suburb, raised by middle-class public school teachers and enamored by his grandfather's swagger and style. An Omega Speedmaster, a gift from said grandfather, is the piece that captured his heart and sets his story in motion. A painstakingly shy student, he began to gain self-confidence in high-school and a need to differentiate in college. In 2008 he started a tiny blog, HODINKEE, a passion-project about watches that gained traction and sent him on a mission to get a Master's in Journalism. Since then, HODINKEE has led to creative collaborations with the most prestigious watch brands and famous rockstars, and grown into a multi-channel platform that has transformed the world of luxury watches. Head to cleverpodcast.com for a transcript (with links!) of this episode, images, resources, and over 200+ more evergreen episodes! Subscribe to our free substack for updates, bonus content, and new episode alerts.For info, resources, and special offers from our guests and sponsors: Clever ResourcesSpecial thanks to our sponsor: Wix Studio is the platform that allows you to create exceptional sites with smart tools that streamline your workflows.Gild Insurance is revolutionizing the small business landscape and putting the power back in creative entrepreneurs' hands with Credited and Healthcare for Creatives.Please say Hi on social! X, Instagram, Linkedin and Facebook - @CleverPodcast, @amydeversIf you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!Clever is hosted & produced by Amy Devers, with editing by Mark Zurawinski, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken and James have a proper form and function style chat. Expect waffle. Including watches, tools, EDC, boots, sneakers, and a side of nuclear fallout. . . Show Notes  Episode 30  . Wrist Check. James -  Longines Legend Diver 36mm on RSM Canvas strap.  Kens  IWC from Kens trip to Japan . Mentioned. Baltic Tricompax Limited Edition. Kurono Tokyo Calendrier Type 1. Nodus watches.  Wera 838 Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 in Titanium Thursday Boots Jim Green African Ranger Rose Anvil Youtube DM Boots Red Wing Weekender Jadd Boots Leave the World behind on Netflix . Homework. Hodinkee Talking Watches with Ben Clymer and Ronnie Fieg Fallout on Amazon Prime 

On this special episode of the Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined on stage at the Lightning Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony by members of the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2004 Stanley Cup team including Brad Lukowich, Chris Dingman, Cory Sarich, Ben Clymer, Andre Roy and Dan Boyle. They discuss the memories and emotions of winning the franchise's 1st Stanley Cup, tell stories of that magical playoff run and what it took to win it all.

Victoria Beckham launches their first watch collaboration with Breitling.11 complete suitcases of Mission to Moonshine MoonSwatches will be auctioned off at Sotheby's.Longines launches their Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve with a unique power reserve indicator.Hodinkee releases the G-Shock reference 5600 by Ben Clymer.You can find us on our Website, YouTube, Instagram, X, and Facebook Check out Life on the Wrist Merch!

For this final episode, Ben is joined by Davide Cerrato, the CEO of Bremont. Cerrato has had a long and successful career in the watch industry since starting at Panerai in 2004. He's probably best known for his tenure at Tudor, during which the brand relaunched in the United States and introduced the Black Bay line. But he's not all business; the jovial and well-dressed Italian brings his unique sense of style to the staid Swiss watch industry. After Tudor, he made stops at Montblanc and HYT before being announced as the CEO of Bremont in May 2023. The announcement came after billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and Hellcat Acquisitions LP invested $59 million in Bremont in a funding round that the Financial Times reported valued the company at more than £100 million.As Cerrato tells us, Bremont is gearing up for a "relaunch" of the brand at Watches & Wonders in April 2024 – the first time it'll exhibit at the annual trade show in Geneva. In this Ben Clymer Presents conversation, Cerrato tells us about his vision for Bremont and the opportunities he sees, his 20-plus years in watches, and a little bit of Italian tailoring. // Show Notes // 2:00: Road Through Britain Episode 3: Bremont Watch Company3:00: Bremont Names Industry Vet Davide Cerrato As New CEO3:00: Interview: New Bremont CEO Davide Cerrato On His Plans For The Brand, What It Means To Be Made In England, And Developing A Hero Product16:02: Introducing: The Bremont Wright Flyer26:10: The Bremont Martin Baker MBII27:00: Bremont Military Watches And Special Projects (via Bremont's website)28:28: The Bremont Ministry of Defense Collection33:10: Introducing: The Rexhep Rexhepi Chronometre Contemporain II36:55: In-Depth: Luminous Dials, What Makes Them Glow, And How To Spot Their Differences 

For the 9th installment of Ben Clymer Presents, Ben sits down with pro golfer Keith Mitchell, who is known not only for his golfing ability but also for his sense of style and his deep love of watches. Ben and Keith dig into everything from Keith's training to his family history in watches and what he brought in a watch roll to the recording to special creations from Laurent Ferrier, the pros and cons of playing with blades, and some extra cool references from Patek Philippe.// Show Notes //00:20 Keith Mitchell Instagram1:55 The PGA Tour11:58 Fourtane Jewellers in Carmel12:40 Rolex Explorer II 1655015:20 Laurent Ferrier20:07 Patek Philippe Calatrava 252621:44 Rolex Daytona 1651924:17 Patek Philippe 5320g QP Salmon Dial28:50 Rolex Daytona 11650832:01 John Mayer Talking Watches 234:30 Cartier Tank35:20 Titleist 681T Irons36:00 Mizuno MP 4 Iron37:00 Mizuno MP 2937:17 Mizuno Pro 24138:27 Miura41:20 L.A.B Putters44:40 Patek Philippe 2438-1 (arabic)45:04 Patek Philippe 249745:50 Patek Philippe 2497 white gold, engraved47:16 Patek Philippe 2499

For the final episode of the year the guys sit down with the man himself, Mr. Ben Clymer, The Founder of Hodinkee. Tune in as the WCP crew navigate through Ben's story, the figures who've played a major role in his career, his return to Switzerland to serve as a judge for GPHG, and the future of Hodinkee. This is one you don't want to miss. Wishing you all a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrist-check-pod/support

Welcome to a new podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee's own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and subject experts from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It's a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday in both video and audio. Want the video? Swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Just want the audio? It's being published to the same podcast feed as Hodinkee Radio, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn).//Episode 8 // For this Patek Philippe-focused episode, Ben is joined by John Reardon, the founder of Collectability.com (and former Hodinkee contributor). John is an expert in all things vintage Patek, and the two talk about where the brand's auction fascination started and how that has been reflected in a broad collection of special references (think: 3700 to 5711, and the likes of the 5970, 3970, 3448, 5270, 5070 chronograph, and even the legendary 2499).It's a walk down memory lane as both Ben and John recall exciting moments in their history with Patek's watches alongside the more macro trends that have seen some references shine while others wait for a spot in the limelight. We hope you love the episode – a big thanks to John for coming on the show; you can find more of his work at Collectability.com. Show Notes:00:10 John Reardon (and Collectability)2:00 "The Art Of Patek Philippe" Antiquorum auction,  19892:52 Wall Street Journal Patek Auction Story5:45 The Platinum 2499 from Philippe Stern, Antiquorum, 19896:53 Eric Clapton's Patek Philippe 2499p auction10:00 Rolex Prince10:30 Patek Philippe 2480R with a 9-90 caliber 11:18 Patek Philippe Calatrava 57011:38 Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700 and 571116:39 Patek Philippe 597020:48 Patek Philippe 397021:31 Patek Philippe 394023:05 Patek Philippe 527025:56 Patek Philippe 3448 (and ref. 3450)28:30 Patek Philippe 130 Chronograph (and ref. 533)28:50 Patek Philippe 146329:34 Patek Philippe 5070 Chronograph30:37 Patek Philippe 5170 Chronograph31:25 Patek Philippe Musical Ellipse Pocketwatch Ref. 921J (skeletonized, 1976, shown in notes on Hodinkee.com)33:40 Patek Philippe 2499, 1st Series, "Serpico"34:09 Patek Philippe 2526

In this episode, Ben sits down with Hodinkee editors Mark Kauzlarich and Tony Traina. After a morning of previewing the New York watch auctions at Sotheby's and Phillips, the three chat about the state of the market and watch auctions before jumping into their thoughts on some of the watches they saw in New York. There's a  discussion of vintage Patek and Rolex – including the collection of one collector beloved by the community – but also other brands, indies, and even our favorite Richard Milles. At the end of it all, the trio pick their favorite watches that they saw, as well as the lots they'll be watching to get a gauge on the state of the auction market. Sotheby's Important Watches auction takes place on December 7, and Phillips New York Auction: Nine happens on December 9–10. Both have public previews at their New York locations prior to the sale. Show Notes:00:01Sotheby's Important Watches New York catalogPhillips New York Auction: Nine catalog1:21Rolex Sea-Dweller 1665 "Single Red" that passed at Phillips Geneva4:40Tiffany-signed, Breguet Patek 1463 chronograph at Sotheby's9:15Patek 1518R perpetual calendar chronograph at Sotheby's10:45Patek 1518 "pink on pink" that sold for $9.5m in 202112:30Rolex 6241 "John Player Special" at Sotheby's15:15John Player Special that sold for CHF 2.2m at Sotheby's Geneva16:15The Alan "Hammer" Bloore Collection18:30Panerai PAM21 from Hammer Collection at Sotheby's19:20Rolex 5510 "Big Crown" from Hammer Collection at Sotheby's19:55Longines Weems from Richard Byrd at Sotheby's22:00Richard Mille RM035 "Baby Nadal" at Sotheby's 23:30Patek 1518R at Phillips25:30Patek ref. 3974 at Phillips29:00Patek ref. 96 Sector Dial at PhillipsPatek ref. 844 pocket watch at Phillips30:40Vacheron Constantin 4072 chronograph at Phillips37:30Patek 1463 "pink-on-pink" at Phillips39:05Rolex Space-Dweller at Phillips44:45Rolex 6263 "Big Red" at PhillipsCartier Baignoire with Chaplin provenance at Sotheby'sTropical 5512 Submariner at Sotheby's 

Tristan Walker may be new to the collecting scene, but if the name sounds familiar, well, that's because he sold company Walker & Company (makers of the grooming brand Bevel) to Procter & Gamble and sits on the board of companies like Shake Shack and Footlocker. Tristan's approach to collecting is very similar to the way he runs his companies, and consistency is the name of the game. His passion for collecting is ever growing and he's making the right relationships along the way. Our text chain is nothing short of a year's worth of watch purchases, books, and some good banter between the two of us. My favorite part about Tristan's collection? If you put 10 collectors in a room, not a single one of us would ever guess what's sitting in his watch box, and I have the pictures to prove it. It's not just what's sitting at home that makes him a great collector, it's the fact that he has a great eye for design and you can see it in the products he's created. At the end of the day, the guy just gets it. Alright, I am excited and honored to introduce to you, my friend, Tristan Walker, for Collectors Gene Radio.Tristan's Instagram - https://instagram.com/tristanwalker?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==Bevel - https://getbevel.com/Walker & Company - https://walkerandcompany.com/How I Built This w/ Tristan Walker - https://www.npr.org/2019/09/25/764355017/live-episode-walker-company-tristan-walker

Welcome to a new podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee's own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and subject experts from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It's a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday in both video and audio. Want the video? Swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Just want the audio? It's being published to the same podcast feed as Hodinkee Radio, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn).// Episode 6 //Recorded on the same day that Lange launched the new Zeitwerk Minute Repeater in Honeygold, this episode features Ben chatting with Wilhelm Schmid, the CEO of A. Lange & Söhne. The two chat about the evolution of the brand on the eve of its 30th anniversary, the metric by which Lange measures its own success, what it takes to buy one of the brand's extra special limited editions and even some of Wilhelm's favorite non-Lange watches. It's a fascinating chat and a rare chance to better understand the perspective and philosophy guiding the influential and talented German brand. Show Notes:00:01 A. Lange & Söhne00:30 Interview with Wilhelm Schmid2:13 The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down Lumen6:55 The Richemont Group10:30 In-Depth: The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph17:51 The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 118:44 The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down in platinum27:52 The A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus in titanium27:56 The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold28:00 The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Honeygold Lumen31:05 The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater in Honeygold37:24 Ben Clymer Presents: Ep. 01 – The Collaboration Episode With Jean Arnault And Rexhep Rexhepi37:40 The Rolex Milgauss37:53 The Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller39:39 The A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus in white gold40:36 The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin

Welcome to a new podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee's own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and subject experts from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It's a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday in both video and audio. Want the video? Swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Just want the audio? It's being published to the same podcast feed as Hodinkee Radio, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn).// Episode 5  //This episode features Ben chatting with Hodnkee's own Tony Traina (Editor) and Rich Fordon (VIP Adviser) about the upcoming fall auctions from Phillips, Sotheby's, Christie's, and Antiquorum (the catalogs for each are listed below, if available). From favorite lots, sleeper options, the return of the Brando GMT, and a whole lot more, the fall auction season kicks off this weekend, so we wanted to get a special extra episode in just in time to get you ready for the sales. Listings: Geneva Watch Auction XVIII – Phillips (November 3rd and 4th) Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces Geneva – Antiquorum (November 4th and 5th) Important Watches: Part 1 – Sotheby's (November 5th) Passion for Time Auction – Christie's (November 6th) Rare Watches – Christie's (November 6th) The OAK Collection Part 1 – Christie's (Nov 26th, catalog not yet available). Show Notes: 0:42 Monaco Legends Auction1:51 The Zaman Collection offered by Christie's2:00 The "Brando" Rolex GMT (now offered by Christie's here)3:11 Phillips Game Changers 20198:08 Philippe Dufour Simplicity being sold by Loupe This11:35 Patek Philippe 2526 in white gold via Phillips11:45 Audemars Piguet QP 5516 from the Oak Collection via Christie's Hong Kong11:55 History of the early AP QPs, including the 551612:03 Ben's AP 5516 hands-on12:16 Audemars Piguet Complete Calendar Ref 83114:33 Rolex Daytona 6239 via Phillips15:26 Cosigned Roger Smith x Daniels Millenium via Sotheby's19:32 Patek Nautilus Tiffany blue dial24:48 Rolex Daytona 6264 "Cherry Logo" via Phillips25:44 Rolex 6062 pink gold via Christie's26:22 Rolex 4467 Datejust "movement #12"26:42 Rolex 6062 in steel via Phillips26:57 Jason Singer's Talking Watches26:58 John Goldberger's Talking Watches27:12 Philippe Dufour Petite and Grand Sonnerie 31:55 Chrono24 Chrono Pulse Market Performance Report

Welcome to a new podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee's own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and subject experts from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It's a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday in both video and audio. Want the video? Swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Just want the audio? It's being published to the same podcast feed as Hodinkee Radio, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn).// Episode 4 // For this episode, Ben is joined by Geoff Hess – the Head of Watches for Sotheby's Americas and the founder of Rolliefest – to chat all about the world of vintage Rolex. From the continued highs of the Daytona to a softer market for Subs and GMTs, Geoff and Ben chat about their favorite references, the way in which vintage Rolex has changed over the years, and the future plans for Rolliefest.Show Notes:00:21 Geoff Hess on Instagram1:45 Rolliefest 20234:48 Rolex Daytona 62398:02 Phillips sale of a 6541 Rolex Milgauss8:07 Monaco Legends Tropical "R.C.O" Daytona8:17 Sotheby's "JPS" Daytona10:25 Jay-Z wearing a Tiffany-signed Paul Newman13:29 Rolex Daytona 'Big Red' 626314:29 Rolex Submariner 620015:46 Rolex Submariner "Big Crown" 653820:20 Matte dial Rolex GMT-Masters22:14 The Rolex Explorer 101625:50 The Rolex Milgauss, including the ref. 654127:37 Rolex Gilt Submariner27:55 Rolex 6204 Submariner31:13 Rolex 5510 Submariner 34:36 Sotheby's Important Watches New York Sale 2023

Welcome to a new limited podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee's own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and subject experts from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It's a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday in both video and audio. Want the video? Swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Just want the audio? It's being published to the same podcast feed as Hodinkee Radio, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn).// Episode 3 //For episode 3, Ben is joined by Ferdi Porsche, an architect, the founder of F.A.T International, and one of the minds behind the re-birth of Ice Race (you might also remember him from his excellent appearance on Talking Watches and for bringing some of the rarest Porsches to the highest road in Austria). Ferdi and Ben get into his background as a member of the Porsche family, his appreciation for watches, his connection to Porsche Design, some of his favorite cars, and a whole lot more.Show Notes00:07 Ferdi Porsche1:07 Talking Watches with Ferdi2:05 Porsche Design4:25 Ice Race6:16 Porsche Design sunglasses7:01 Porsche Design titanium lighters7:50 Porsche Design Chronograph 1 "Utility"8:35 Grossglockner pass10:02 F.A.T. International Ice Race (previously GP Ice Race)14:38 911 Dakar14:42 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato15:17 Rolex DeepSea Challenge in titanium15:58 Rolex GMT-Master II Everose "Rootbeer"17:10 Rolex Daytona "LeMans" 1226529LN18:56 Bamford Daytona22:00 Porsche 91223:58 Porsche Taycan24:23 Porsche 993 Turbo S24:50 Porsche 95927:10 Porsche 964 RS28:10 996-generation 911s30:20 964 RS Touring

Welcome to the first episode of a brand new limited podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee's own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and subject experts from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It's a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday in both video and audio. Want the video? Swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Just want the audio? It's being published to the same podcast feed as Hodinkee Radio, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn).// Episode 02 //This episode was recorded live at the theater premiere of Talking Watches with Ed Sheeran and features Ben chatting with Hodinkee's Managing Editor, Danny Milton, to talk about the evolution of Talking Watches over the past ten years. From the first-ever episode to the selection process, a behind-the-scenes look at what went into the latest episode with John and Ed, and even some questions from the audience – it's an inside look at the world of Talking Watches.Show Notes00:08 Talking Watches With Ed Sheeran (hosted by John Mayer)3:30 The first Talking Watches7:04 The First JM G-Shock14:07 Toy Watch15:29 Shark Freestyle15:41 Swatch Irony Sergio Garcia16:14 John Mayer's open letter to IWC17:10 IWC Portugieser

Welcome to the first episode of a brand new limited podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee's own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and special experts from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It's a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday in both video and audio. Want the video? Swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Just want the audio? It's being published to the same podcast feed as Hodinkee Radio, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn).// Episode 1For episode 1, Ben is joined by two special guests – Jean Arnault and Rexhep Rexhepi – on the launch of a very special collaboration between their brands, Louis Vuitton and Akrivia. The watch is called the LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie, and Ben chats with both about how they came to work together, what this new watch means for each brand (and for independent watchmaking) as well as how this collaboration marks a pivotal point in the future of Akrivia, and LV's plans to continue with four more limited edition collaborations. It's a rare treat to have two guests from very different sides of the watchmaking universe, and both offer a unique perspective on their latest collaboration and more – we hope you love it. Show Notes: 0:10 Jean Arnault 0:11 Rexhep Rexhepi 00:40 The LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie 1:10 The Louis Vuitton Watch Prize 5:30 Akrivia 7:05 Akrivia AK01 14:38 Jean-Pierre Hagmann Cases 15:19 Harry Winston Opus Series 17:19 Daniel Roth 19:18 Gerald Genta 

Welcome to the preview episode of a brand new limited podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee's own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and a special expert from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It's a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday in both video and audio. Want the video? Swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Just want the audio? It's being published to the same podcast channel as Hodinkee Radio, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn). Episode 0 is a preview, with Ben being joined by James Stacey to chat about the goals of this new show, the future of podcasts from Hodinkee (including the return of Hodinkee Radio), and the push to put it all on video.  Episode 1 launches tomorrow, and it offers a long format discussion with Jean Arnault and Rexhep Rexhepi. It's Finally, do you have a question for Ben? Please send it to radio@hodinkee.com; we're planning to pick a handful of the best and expand the discussion. We hope you love it, and be sure to subscribe to your platform of choice so that you don't miss the first full episode of Ben Clymer Presents (hint: it's a goodie).

Today's guest is none other than Ben Clymer, Chairman & Founder of Hodinkee. As someone whose background and company need no introduction, I figured we could dive right into all things collecting, both watches and cars. See, Ben's been around the block a few times and it's easy to not get jaded. So what's keeping Ben interested these days is what I really wanted to know. We talk about the grail Talking Watches guests and why it's not just about being a collector, but having the passion to do so. Of course we dive into his passion for car collecting and his elusive, one of only nine, Porsche Zagato 356's. We also talk about the coachbuilder themselves and why they are so sought after and important. A recent father of two, Ben's collecting looks a tad bit different these days. Still chasing the same things for himself, but two little ones as well, all in good taste. Alright, let's get to it. This is Ben Clymer, for Collectors Gene Radio.Hodinkee - https://www.hodinkee.com/Fair Game Golf - https://www.fairgamegolf.com/Ben's Porsche 356 Zagato - https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-a-brand-new-porsche-from-1959-11580828549Ben's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benclymer/?hl=enTalking Watches - https://www.hodinkee.com/packages/talking-watches

Today's guest is my friend Rob Staky, a watch collector most of you know by the moniker Bazamu. We took this one from my kitchen table as Rob was in town for business and decided to come by so we could record in person. A long time collector, Rob's passion for watches is evident in the condition driven, heavy hitters he brought along with him. In the company of a true connoisseur, Rob's collection is the definition of history intertwined with craftsmanship and elegance converging with innovation. A seeker of great condition, he's got some of the best examples in his collection and truly some stuff that I may never get to see twice in person. With such a fondness for horology, you can only imagine that this isn't merely about possession or even obsession, but more of an extension of who he is as a friend and a collector. A relentless pursuit to what we call, “buy right”, he's traveled all over to build his collection. So without further adieu, this is Rob Staky, for Collectors Gene Radio.Rob's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bazamu/?hl=en

Eric Wind is joining me for his second episode of Collectors Gene Radio today and as you could imagine, we're chatting all things watches and Wind Vintage. Since our last chat, Eric's had a countless list of exciting things going on for him and his brand, such as his partnership with Kith, the several Rowing Blazers collaborations, a Volume 2 of his HSNY talk, his podcast Significant Watches, and a lot more. Most notably, the incredible selection of vintage watches you can shop on his website, windvintage.com. It's not often you get to chat with someone who is so honest and knowledgeable across so many different brands. Eric's continuous efforts to be involved in as much as he can definitely attributes to where he and Wind Vintage are at today. It's always great to catch up and pick his brain, as if I don't bug him enough. Needless to say, I'm sure we'll be doing much more of these. So without further adieu, my friend Eric Wind, for Collectors Gene Radio.

Today, we are running a special episode from our show Business Breakdowns. In this conversation, Ben Clymer does an incredible job breaking down what makes Rolex so special. If you enjoy this episode, follow Business Breakdowns for more discussions like this. Founded in the UK in 1905 under the name Wilsdorf & Davis, Rolex has become the leading name in luxury watches. But, while the company's products are iconic, the business itself is highly secretive. Owned by a Foundation and run as a non-profit entity, little is known about Rolex. To unlock the secrets, we are joined by Ben Clymer, founder of HODINKEE, and an expert on all things luxury watches. Ben has had rare access to Rolex and the people behind the manufacturer, making him the perfect person to dissect this business with us. Please enjoy this excellent Breakdown of Rolex. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, the modern research platform for leading investors. Stretch your research budget with flexible expert calls you can trust. At a fraction of the cost of traditional expert networks, Tegus customers pay only what an expert charges – with zero markups and no confusing call credits – netting an average 70% savings. Don't want to conduct a full hour call? Tegus offers the ability to schedule 30-minutes, an offer you won't find anywhere else. And they don't stop there. With white-glove custom sourcing for every project and robust compliance measures, including a dedicated 50+ analyst team that vets every call transcript, Tegus ensures your privacy and protection. As the industry innovator for qualitative insights, Tegus helps you find the right experts you need at a quality and speed that can't be matched. For a limited time, as a listener, you can trial Tegus for free by visiting tegus.co/patrick. —-- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @patrick_oshag | @jspujji | @zbfuss Show Notes [00:03:01] - [First question] - His favorite Rolex watch ever [00:04:24] - What makes the Rolex Daytona such a special watch  [00:07:19] - The job-to-be-done for high-end watches beyond just telling them the time [00:12:18] - The strategy behind marketing luxury products: The Luxury Strategy [00:14:34] - An overview of the Rolex business [00:19:38] - The history of Rolex  [00:38:45] - Their genius in marketing and distribution  [00:41:55] - How they make decisions and what others can learn from them [00:47:14] - The financials of Rolex and other luxury watch brands [00:49:02} - Most important business lessons others can learn from Rolex [00:52:54] - Other luxury brands worth studying  [00:57:26] - Negative lessons gleaned from Rolex

Today we're chatting with a friend of mine who's been a collector for as long as he can remember. James Lamdin, founder of Analog/Shift, is no stranger to the watch and car community. Fresh off a sale to Watches of Switzerland, we talk about how he got into collecting from an early age and how things have changed since running a successful business. Not only a collector of the aforementioned, but James is after rare movie posters, vinyls, coffee table books, and just about anything else he can get his hands on. But if there's one thing James has, that's patience, which makes him always collect with a purpose. I mean the guys just getting ready to pick up a multi-year project on a vintage 911 and drive it through the west coast. As James puts it, he's never met a dollar he couldn't spend. So without further adieu, James Lamdin, for Collectors Gene Radio.Analog Shift - https://www.analogshift.com/Watches of Switzerland - https://www.watchesofswitzerland.com/

This week we've got part two of our chat with TAG Heuer's Nicholas Biebuyck, where he tells us what he really thinks about the latest Carrera releases and speculates about what sort of watches he'd like to see in the future. Beyond that, we have some thoughts and feelings about recent watch releases, including Lange's unobtanium chronograph, the revival of Gerald Genta, Tudor's talking factory and whether or not Ben Clymer talking time with Kermit is hypocrisy or the greatest interview they've ever run. This week's episode is brought to you by TAG Heuer, who are celebrating 60 years of the iconic Carrara. Find out more about this legendary chronograph here. Want the inside scope on Watches & Wonders? Join our Discord . Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes Succession, behind the scenes of Connor's Wedding (spoilers) The Greatest Beer Run Ever starring Rusty's incorrect watch Poker Face starring some of Rusty's other watches The A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Chronograph Tudor's sentient manufacture Gerald Genta is Back! How to follow us: Instagram: @ot.podcast Facebook: @OTPODCASTAU Follow hosts: @fkscholz + @andygreenlive on Instagram. Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.

Joining me today is Editor in Chief of Robb Report, Paul Croughton. Paul reached out to me as a fan of the podcast, which was truly humbling as I've been a fan of Robb Report for quite some time. Without knowing him too well, I figured he had to be a collector. In fact, Paul's been collecting his whole life. His father was a collector and he subsequently caught the bug early on. From action figures and magazines, to vinyls and record decks, Paul's collecting has since evolved into vintage barware and watches. We chat about what it means to collect and curate for himself, but also as Editor in Chief of one of the largest luxury publications around. His vintage barware collection is as extensive as a jigger that plays music as you pour, which you'll all get to hear mid show. Needless to say, Paul's life revolves around luxury things and he's found a way to hone that in on his own collecting. I'm grateful to present, Paul Croughton, for Collectors Gene Radio.Tyler, The Creator Robb Report Article - https://robbreport.com/shelter/art-collectibles/tyler-the-creator-prized-possessions-1234758594/Editors Letter - https://robbreport.com/lifestyle/news/editors-letter-2023-march-1234808624/

Ben Clymer grew up in Bloomington and ended up playing on a state championship team as a sophomore for Jefferson High School in 1994. Clymer ended up playing for Team USA in two IIHF World Junior Championships and played in the NCAA Division I tournament for the University of Minnesota in 1997. He was taken in the second round of the 1997 NHL Draft, ended up having shoulder surgery and missing the 1997-98 season. He left college and played one season in the WHL for the Seattle Thunderbirds before signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He played for the Lightning from 1999-2004. From 2007-10, he finished his playing career overseas, including one season for Dynamo Minsk in the KHL in Russia. Clymber is now an analyst for Minnesota Wild and the Univeristy of Minnesota hockey games on Bally Sports North, the Big Ten Network and ESPN. He is also a squirt youth hockey coach. Clymer talks about the many roads he's traveled because of hockey on The Rink Live podcast with Jess Myers and Mick Hatten.

It's not just the Australian weather that's heating up — things in watchland are getting buzzier than Jerry Seinfeld's Bee Movie. Andy and Felix have been partying down with Panerai, and Felix finally caught up with the charming and erudite founder of Fears Watches, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, as well as get the low down on a new kind of dive watch. Beyond that, Louis Vuitton calls on the power of celebrity for its latest Creative Director, and Hodinkee gets sexy, but not just with Ben Clymer and Kevin Hart. Watch news; who said it wasn't exciting! Need more nerd chat? Join our Discord . Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes Panerai x Razer Battlebots on Netflix Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa Fears Watches Nicholas Bowman-Scaragill's IG Hodinkee on Sexy Watches  Pharrell Williams is now the Creative Director of Menswear at LV Ben Clymer chats to Kevin Hart Longines re-re-release the Heritage Majetek Eric Wind has Scott Carpenter's Speedmaster for sale         How to follow us: Instagram: @ot.podcast Facebook: @OTPODCASTAU Follow hosts: @fkscholz + @andygreenlive on Instagram. Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.

Every collector has their own style. And that couldn't be more relevant with today's guest, Roni Madhvani. When it comes to double signed watches from the holy trinity, or piece uniques from Cartier, Roni has found a way to differentiate himself amongst all the other collectors out there. He's got a deliberate focus on odd case shapes and double signed dials, especially from defunct retailers. He's been featured in numerous publications from Hodinkee, Revolution, Robb Report, and I'm thrilled to be a part of that list. Roni is the perfect example of the idea to collect for yourself, not everybody else and it was a pleasure to learn from him. Without further adieu, here it is, Roni Madhvani, for Collectors Gene Radio.Roni's Instragram - https://www.instagram.com/roni_m_29/?hl=enRoni's Talking Watches - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/talking-watches-with-roni-madhvaniRoni's Revolution Article - https://revolutionwatch.com/roni-madhvani-collector-extraordinaire/

Hodinkee Radio returns for the second installment of The Collector's Edition With Ben Clymer. Follow along with Hodinkee's founder as he speaks with notable friends and watch enthusiasts about what it means to be a collector. As you may recall, we launched the series last year with pop star Ed Sheeran. In this episode, we are thrilled to sit down with comedian, actor, producer, and serial entrepreneur Kevin Hart. If it seems like Hart is everywhere all the time, that's because he is – from the current "Reality Check" stand-up tour and the big screen in hits like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and The Secret Life of Pets to television ads for the likes of DraftKings and JPMorgan Chase. On top of that, he also runs a media company called HartBeat Productions. And on top of that – and what brings us here today – he's also a legit watch enthusiast.We caught up with Kevin at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, right before he was about to hit the stage for back-to-back "Reality Check" shows. We learned that his love of watches dates to the early days of his career and that over the years Submariners, Daytonas, Pateks, and Richard Milles adorned his wrist. Today, his collecting has evolved to the point where he has a partnership with Audemars Piguet. As a "friend of the brand," Kevin has access to some very special pieces, including the ceramic chronograph he famously leaked to the world and the piece he'll be wearing in the upcoming Netflix movie Lift.Show Notes: 0:27Kevin Hart0:30Ben Clymer0:56A stop on the "Reality Check" tour2:00Audemars Piguet4:57Rolex Submariner 166105:14Rolex Daytona 1165085:40Jacob the Jeweler6:25Richard Mille RM 0299:07Kevin's first Tourbillon: The Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Chronograph in Rose Gold 26223OR10:51Revealing the Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph "50th Anniversary" in Black Ceramic13:28Watch worn in the movie Lift14:05Chadwick Boseman and the AP x Marvel Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying Tourbillon17:58Royal Oak Openworked Extra-Thin "40th Anniversary" In Platinum18:46Kevin's car collection20:24Celebrity friends into collecting watches20:48Corey Gamble watch collection

For this episode, we have all three Fairgame founders (Adam Scott, Ben Clymer and Eric Mayville) back on the podcast for a fun discussion on a variety of topics, including the origin story behind the creation of this very company. Download the Fairgame Golf App: https://www.fairgamegolf.com/the-app Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHjuYRDjjPLbyedMooYs3Nw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairgamegolf/?hl=en Mr. Birds Highball Recipe: 2 Ounces Whiskey 4 Ounces Soda 25 Stirs Counter Clockwise Top with a splash of whiskey for aromatics Enjoy!

Once a comedy writer, Barry Friedman is one of the those collectors turned dealers stories that we love to hear about. What's more fascinating, is that he's really the only person dealing strictly in one category, which is antique Indian trade and camp blankets. This is one of those things where you have definitely seen them in passing, but you may not have known exactly what you were looking at. One of the original makers, Pendleton, has even recreated some of them to this day. Barry has found a healthy balance between collecting these for himself and making it his business. In fact, he's Ralph Lauren's go-to when it comes to supplying these for his personal ranch in Colorado as well as his Double RL stores around the world. If you've ever had the chance to go into a Double RL store and seen these blankets, well, that's Barry's doing. Barry also was contacted recently to supply all the blankets for a huge Hollywood movie starring some of the biggest names in the industry. He's truly an expert in this stuff, so much so that he's a consultant for Pendleton, whose the only surviving manufacturer for these products. He knows more about this stuff than you would think is even possible. Here it is, this is Barry Friedman, for Collectors Gene Radio.Barry's Website - https://barryfriedmanblankets.com/Barry's Books - https://barryfriedmanblankets.com/book-chasing-rainbows/

Alex Hassan is one of the collectors who can easily fly under the radar, but when you stumble upon his Instagram you find quite possibly the most extensive collection of Ghurka bags and accessories known to the market. So much so that he had to buy a separate townhouse just to store them… I've had the pleasure of getting to know Alex over the last few years, and while all those conversations have been virtual, he's ready to let all of us into his world of Ghurka collecting. He's also recently started a new charity and website to give back to his roots and he's got some amazing stories for you all. That being said, let's get into it. Alex Hassan, for Collectors Gene Radio.Alex's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ghurka_master_collector/?hl=enBest of Marley Website - https://bestofmarley.com/

When you win a Stanley Cup, like my next guest Ben Clymer, you get a little extra at times, because of earning that rare achievement. Like what we got going on here today. Most of my guests get one episode to tell their journey, but not for this guy. He for sure gets 2 episodes, and who knows how today goes, we may need a 3rd one in order to git-r-all-In! We'll pick up where we left off last episode, where it's 2am, Mr. Clymer and the Tampa Bay Lightning just won the Stanley Cup and he's celebrating with his two 80 year old Grandmothers, all with gin and tonics in hand. He'll continue telling his hockey player journey that saw him leave the sunshine state for Europe for a season, then the Washington Capitals, Chocolate Town USA and some exciting times playing in Russia. His retirement led him back to the University of Minnesota and was admitted to the Carlson School of Management, earning a degree in Finance and eventually starting his own company - Abbey Street - Learn More - https://abbeystreet.com/ Mr. Clymer will tie up all the loose ends by revealing the story of how he's become one of my favorite hockey broadcastor's working today. If you want to hear the continued story of striving for excellence in all segments of one's life, you'll want to settle in for this episode. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy part 2 of Ben Clymer's Hockey Journey :)

The Chrono Chime, the 5811G, and a whole bunch more. ---Show Notes: 0:10 Accutron x La Palina Spaceview 2020 Limited Edition 2:17 The Omega Chrono Chime 4:54 Omega 1932 Movement 8:31 The Audemars Piguet Supersonnerie 8:40 Patek 5078 Minute Repeater 9:37 Omega CHRO "First Omega Wrist-Chronograph" 17:40 Steel not coming soon for 5811 (New York Times) 18:33 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD2  19:10 Cartier Pebble 25:33 The Patek 5960 on a NATO 26:14 The Patek Philippe 5204 26:40 John Mayer ON 5 Neo-Vintage Watches That Slipped Under Instagram's Radar 30:56 The Patek Philippe 5935A Flyback Chronograph World Timer 36:15 The Briggs Cunningham Patek 1526 QP 37:09 The Patek Philippe 2957

Ben Clymer is the founder and executive chairman of Hodinkee, a luxury watch and lifestyle website. He is an authority and influencer in the world of watches and was dubbed “The High Priest of Horology” by the New York Times in 2013. He recently also launched the Fairgame Golf app, golf's first digital clubhouse.We sat down with Ben at The Beverly Hills Hotel to learn all about his upbringing, why he started Hodinkee, how he grew the brand, his vision for the future of the watch industry, his favorite timepieces, and much more.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhourFOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhourINTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com

Today, we're breaking down one of the strongest brands in the world - Rolex. Founded in the UK in 1905 under the name Wilsdorf & Davis, Rolex has become the leading name in luxury watches. But, while the company's products are iconic, the business itself is highly secretive. Owned by a Foundation and run as a non-profit entity, little is known about Rolex.   To unlock the secrets, we are delighted to be joined by Ben Clymer, founder of HODINKEE, and an expert on all things luxury watches. Ben has had rare access to Rolex and the people behind the manufacturer, making him the perfect person to dissect this business with us. Please enjoy this excellent Breakdown of Rolex.   For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here.   -----   This episode is brought to you by Tegus. Tegus is the new digital hub for market intelligence. The Tegus platform empowers Investors and Corporate Development teams to invest smarter by pairing best-in-class technology with the highest quality user-generated content and data. Find out why a majority of the top firms are using Tegus on a daily basis. If you're ready to go deeper on any company and you appreciate the value of primary research, head to tegus.co/breakdowns for a free trial.   -----   This episode is brought to you by Scribe. Scribe is the trusted transcription provider for the business and investing community. Scribe is designed to accurately transcribe messy, real-world audio and is unique in that it's optimized for the complexities of enterprise audio, such as company and product names, currencies, accents and numbers. Visit kensho.com/breakdowns to learn more and unlock your free trial.   —--   Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.   Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.   Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @patrick_oshag | @jspujji | @zbfuss   Show Notes [00:03:01] - [First question] - Ben's favorite Rolex watch ever; Ben's Inside Rolex piece [00:04:24] - What makes the Rolex Daytona such a special watch  [00:07:19] - The job-to-be-done for high-end watches beyond just telling them the time [00:12:18] - The strategy behind marketing luxury products; The Luxury Strategy [00:14:34] - An overview of Rolex's business [00:19:38] - The history of Rolex  [00:38:45] - Their genius in marketing and distribution  [00:41:55] - How they make decisions and what others can learn from them [00:47:14] - The financials of Rolex and other luxury watch brands [00:49:02} - Most important business lessons others can learn from Rolex [00:52:54] - Other luxury brands worth studying  [00:57:26] - What Rolex hasn't gotten right

Ben chats with AP Head of Complications Michael Friedman about early Audemars Piguet, the only RD3 in the world, and the curation of Eric Clapton's legendary collection. ---1:30 Michael Friedman 5:23 Willard House and Clock Museum 15:55 Eric Clapton's watches 21:30 Eric Clapton's Platinum Patek Philippe P2499 24:20 John Mayer Talking Watches  25:20 Patek Philippe 3970 29:17 AP Complications (Audemars Piguet 20th Century Complicated Wristwatches) 30:30 The early AP Perpetual Calendars (including early Royal Oak QPs) 34:55 The 50th Anniversary Royal Oak  37:26 The Audemars Piguet Supersonnerie RD#1 37:35 The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin RD#2 38:07 The Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon RD#3 46:50 Omega Dynamic 45:58 The AP Black Panther 54:00 The AP House 

Hodinkee's new CEO, Jeff Fowler, joins Ben Clymer to chat about Hodinkee past and present, the watch industry, luxury, and more.  2:45 Farfetch  3:46 "Our Country Friends" - Gary Shteyngart 5:08 Tag Heuer Mikrograph 7:18 Richard Mille RM27-01 10:23 A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1  11:52 Patek Philippe 3448  12:20 Patek Philippe 1436 12:33 Steel Patek Philippe 1463 17:45 The Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole (show sponsor!) 40:05 Ben on The Viva Bastardo podcast