Talking Watches With Eric Ku
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Eric Ku is one of the good guys. Actually, he's one of the best guys. Eric is a long-time vintage Rolex dealer of the highest order. He's the type of guy who can find you the $1,000,000 Albino 6263, the type of guy who can make a watch good with a simple blessing. Eric Ku is the type of guy who was talking about "RCO" Daytona's three years ago. Eric is the owner of VintageRolexForum, and dealer of watches at 10PastTen.com, but why he's here today in this series of videos about collectors has nothing to do with his profession, or even Rolex at all. No, Eric Ku, like Jean-Claude Biver, is a true lover of all watches, vintage and new, independent or not. Today we'll be running through some of his favorites, and show you the Submariner that started it all. This is Talking Watches with Eric Ku. For the full story, go to: www.hodinkee.co...
That opening shot makes Ben look like he's waiting on his mom to pick him up
haha yeah looks like shit.
A daily exercise routine would do more for his look than any watch ever could XD.
Pile of watch straps.
Absolutely hilarious comments
🤣🤣🤣
One of the best collections featured in Hondinkee. He is humble and shows a true appreciation of watches. Respect
Inspiring to see a "Rolex guy" with such an appreciation for independent's.
Definitely the best looking Reverso out there. So simple, really tasteful size.
I came here because I know Eric Singer and as a smallish watch collector but had no idea that Laurent Ferrier was a watch maker. Laurent raced my Porsche 934 with its then owner, Swiss Privateer Claude Haldi, at Le Mans in 1976 . Enjoy your channel.
That is one Ku watch collection.
lol nice
holy $h1t. You're the guy that always rags on Ohio State. I can't believe you're into watches too!
This guy has a Phillipe Dufour. What.the.fuck
This and the John Mayer interview are my favourites, they have very different feels but it just feels authentic and knowledgable.
Every time i see you pick up these peoples insanely expensive watches and wind them i picture the crown coming off in your hand and a very awkward "oops"
Earlier applications of PVD were not what they are today. (Please put it down). It scratches really easily. (Please put it down). You could probably scratch it with your fingernail. (Please put it down). (Put it down). (Please).
I think Ben knows how to handle a watch...
"Turn the page, wash your hands. Turn the page, wash your hands."
I didn't get that impression at all from the video.
Amazing collection!! I love the diversity and that story about his little bro calling the guy a million times was gold!
Help, I've watched a cumulative of 3 hours of watch videos today. J.C. Biver was my favorite interview from this channel.
same!
I really enjoy his collections because he had very unique pieces. More of a modern updated look but still a vintage feel.
Ben, show us your collection sometime.
He has a PVD Monaco... Excuse me for a minute... I crapped my pants.
I loved this one... and John Mayer's, Biver's, Goldberger, Massena, and Paramico's interview.
Definitely worth multiple views just for the uniqueness of pieces and stories.
Solomon Li you didn't enjoy Pras' 17 Royal Oaks?
Would love another Talking Watches with him--but with more vintage Rolex.
+1 I did enjoy the vid, but didnt like some of those chunky pieces....
peleti027 +2!! Lets see the rolex collection!!!
Hey do you know why theres a red bezel marker on the rolex he is wearing? I've looked everywhere on the internet and can't find out why.
+MKIs4EVA
That Laurent Ferrier is one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen.
Good simple mens watches are what we need to reintroduce. Good quality. The Seiko, Citizen I mean. So many mens watches today have ridiculously complicated decorative dials and faces. Why can we just have a simple good metal watch or leather strap. Plus mens watches are becoming oversized and less comfortable to wear
This dude's got style
Insane baller
Thanks!
That simplicity is nothing but perfectness
That Monaco is stunning!
As a self-confessed horology fanatic, I thoroughly loved Benjamin Clymer's interview with watch expert and historian Eric Ku.
JeffGR4 Who the fuck speaks like that
Good trade, modern Subs are quite common almost generic, but that is very special and super rare, hes probably still suffering traders remorse, crying in the dark in his room while checking his lume on his everyday Sub.
Laurent Ferriere & Phillip Dufour
just great!!
Ben drooling over that vintage Sub., CUT !!!!, can we get a bucket in here, hurry up Im trying to shoot a movie here !
Down to earth guy with an amazing collection. Really enjoyed this episode
I've only had one talking watch. the alarm was a rooster.
wow what a fantastic collection. I really like the mix between great vintage and technical marvels! Love it!! If miss a Richard mille, just because of the technique
I love people who love watches... Great people!
Great collection. However the first speedmaster needs adjustment as the chronograph minute counter ticks over late at the 7 second mark instead of the 60 second mark at 12 of the clock position. Check 3:20
I loved that bar, one of a few with Kreonenburg Blanc on tap...too bad it closed...
Good Collection mix of vintage and modern elements.Respect !
A “significant private collector,” as opposed to, you know, insignificant ones.
Drooling over that Deep Sea Alarm
The Speedmaster's dial design is not an original Omega design. Check out the Rodania Geometer from the early 50's.
Another great well thought out video please keep them coming
oh Rolex guy yay that never happens on this channel....but nice to see what he brought for this segment was not just 5 gmt
Typically love the videography from Hodinkee, but what the heck was that shot at 6:20? Great TW, love that he has a Centigraph.
You only need one watch. I once loved watch so much I wore it with dead battery. Never could figure out how remove case. Know I can completely tear down watch not sure about putting it back together.
I love the talking watches series, keep up the great work!
How much would a 6536 sub cost now? I love the watch so much I keep coming back to this video just to see it. I also want the tutor bb58 cause it reminds me of it
I could listen to his robot say PVD over and over again. Would pay a mint to hear him say “ABCPVD” like at the end of Bell Bic Devoe song but like a robot.
Literally one of the sickest collections of all time
Dufour. Wow.
i wait so long for the next episode
My dream collection,this guy have taste
Boom. Eric is a legend
This aged perfectly. All those watches have increased 3-4 times the value at the time of this.
"now this might not be the most expensive rolex, but..."
6536 😵😵
感觉认识Ku的话可以学习很多，哈哈
Amazing unique collection.
Awesome video! I think my favorite part was 6:20 to 6:28 😉
That Reverso is just gorgeous.
great camera work. well done.
What a cool guy I have to say!
Not a problem.
casually got thousands and thousands worth of watches on the table in a bar
VRF is my favorite forum.
I absolutely admire your collection. Just one question on your submariner Mr. Ku, why is the lume on the 6 o'clock green and fresh when the rest looks aged?
that the way they design it, 6 o clock is lighter with white metal second hand. this is the original like that, most other don't have this difference.
Great collection
Holy crap....Dufour!!!
I thought the black lord wasn’t pvd because they didn’t have it at that time
Great ep! Eric sounds like the Joker before he went insane though. The Joker in college or something
What was the name of the guy who started at Patek and created his own watch company? I couldn't understand
Laurent ferrier
sorry it's not your videos. it's my phone's sound issue.
That camera work at 6:20. What happened there? Haha
Hi all. New to high end watches. When TAG acquired Heuer in 1985, are all watches post merger label "TAG Heuer" or were some still labeled only "Heuer" before a change occured? If the change came later, does anyone know when?
+brashearbeer Usually they are labeled "TAG Heuer" except when its a tribute watch or some limited edition. Cant wait for the Autavia reedition in 2017. That one will be labeled "Heuer" ;)
Stay away from Tag there garbage.
Haven't seen the video and it's epic!!!
Makes me really sad for the person he practically robbed in the Rolex trade that may have not known what they had
hi l have a Rolex submarine gilt dial 1965 original. do you know what its worth? thanks
Is that submariner's dial relumed? The lume plots look thick and uneven.
I'm not very good at identifying those kind of things, but given that back then it was hand painted, some unevenness in the pips might be normal? That 6 o'clock marker bothers me so much though! It's a shame. But otherwise a beauty.
Anyone know what kind of glasses Mr. Ku is wearing?
this is the only good talking watches I've seen
HOLY **** A DUFOUR.
Keep up the good work!
That monaco though.....
Ho Eric Koo, Do you collect Vintage rolex trench watch 14 world record Size. 45mn included crown. Big size watch and very rare.
WOW !
How are people able to afford these watches?
But does he have a clock radio? Me neither :(
what is happening at min 6:23?
Why no subs
the heuer is not a pvd finish, how could a legit vintage watch dealer not know that
I bet he's right
6:19 Was it bring your kid to work day for the cameraman. I mean what in the hell.
What does Eric mean by time-only watches?
"Time only" as in only tells time, no complications like date or chronograph.
No date
Sorry I meant Dufour.
After watching some other episodes, I'm wondering if this dealer/collector has a Rolex "Blueberry" in his collection?
You need a royal oak Eric
Was the camera man drunk?
Fp journe ❤️
Why is he winding that Ferrier? Ughh!!
1roadstr Why not...? I guess he wanted to see it running. What's the problem? He's being gently while handling the watch. Stop being paranoid...
Well, it’s a manual wind.. That’s what you do
This guy is that watch snob on askmen. How do I know? Because when people generalize about a topic, they tend to hit the same points, sort of like reading from ones mental teleprompter. Take for example his conversation on Laurent Ferrier, almost verbatim to how the snob talks about Ferrier. Same points, and same word usage. 1. Patek R&D 2. Renaissance man 3. Racing 4.Finish. Oh and coincidentally this video showcases the Galet, which is also the piece the snob seems to like.
This show should be called "Talking watches we know you cant afford"
all he had to do while hes was making the drive to go see the rolex is send the guy like
$100 deposit vi pay
pal or something lol
All grail watches
is this guy canadian?
HIs wrist is way too small for the watch he is wearing. Otherwise a solid interview.
Aperitivi not Apperitivi...Jeez!
The "relatively mint" comment at the start irked me. It's either mint or it isn't.