Collectability Podcast
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsConversations with engaging and knowledgeable experts on Patek Philippe and the world of watches.
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Kelly Yoch joins Collectability and talks Patek Philippe
June 07, 2024 01:10 - 50 minutes - 115 MBIn this podcast, John Reardon and Tania Edwards welcome the newest member of the Collectability team – Kelly Yoch who has joined as Personal Curator. With Kelly on the team, this podcast is a great opportunity to update our listeners on Collectability and discuss where we see the future of Patek Philippe vintage and pre-owned watches. For almost 30 years, Kelly has had a highly respected career specializing in luxury watches, most notably Patek Philippe. During her time running the Patek Phi...
Matthew Bain, veteran watch expert and dealer
May 23, 2024 21:51 - 1 hour - 141 MBIn this candid interview, veteran watch dealer Matthew Bain discusses how the watch industry and collecting has changed over the past 40 years. Matt shares many fascinating stories including the entrepreneurial way in which he started his career while at college in the 1980s, when he would enlist his friends to buy Swatch watches (purchases of which were limited per person at the time), that he would then sell to the Italians. Also inspired by his father who was a collector, Matt continued h...
James Lamdin, Founder Analog:Shift Part 2
April 04, 2024 22:20 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn part 2 of this podcast, James Lamdin and John Reardon dive deep into Patek Philippe watches. If you missed part 1, please listen – you won’t regret it! This candid and fun conversation starts with James answering the cliff-hangar question from part 1: “What is the most overlooked category for vintage Patek Philippe collecting?” James’s unexpected answer leads to an engaged and enlightening discussion about which Patek Philippe watches will become collector-darlings in the future. James re...
James Lamdin, Founder of Analog:Shift and vintage watch expert Part 1
March 28, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBBuckle up for an exciting ride as John Reardon and James Lamdin, founder of Analog:Shift discuss vintage watches, the future of auction houses and the watch industry. In Part 1, James shares how he started his horological journey and launched Analog:Shift in 2012. His goal was to change the way vintage watches were sold and his success led to Watches of Switzerland purchasing the company in 2020 leading to 25 in-store locations. Fearless in sharing his opinion, it’s always fun to listen to J...
Nicholas Manousos, Executive Director of the Horological Society of New York Part 2
February 29, 2024 23:30 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn part two of this podcast, Nick Manousos answers the question, "Will there ever be a thriving American watch industry again?" Nick addresses this question within the context of the history of American watch making, and looks to a very exciting future for USA watchmakers. As Executive Director of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), Nick is leading one of the oldest watch associations in the world to fulfill its mission of advancing the art and science of horology through education. ...
Nicholas Manousos, watchmaker and Executive Director of the Horological Society of New York Part 1
February 22, 2024 23:25 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBNicholas Manousos has had a fascinating journey from Silicon Valley to making silicon parts for watch movements, and now leads the Horological Society of New York. In this two-part conversation with Tania Edwards, we learn how Nick's passion for watchmaking has led him along a diverse path. After watchmaking school, he experimented with 3D printing for the watch industry and in this podcast he brought along his Tourbillion 1000% -- a perfect teaching tool for a complicated movement. Nick als...
Dr. Peter Friess, Director of the Patek Philippe Museum Part 2
February 02, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes - 99.3 MBIn part two of this incredible conversation, Dr. Peter Friess shares some secrets of the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva and explains why it represents such an important part of the company's DNA. Plus, we learn more about the strict criteria which must be met if a new piece is to be acquired for the museum. As someone who regularly studies and attends watch auctions, Dr. Friess reveals his vision for the ideal watch auction catalog. He also explains his view on the value proposition of pock...
Dr. Peter Friess, Director of the Patek Philippe Museum
January 26, 2024 03:32 - 51 minutes - 48 MBFor anyone obsessed with Patek Philippe, Dr. Peter Friess has the dream job. As Director of the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva, each working day he goes to one of the greatest horological museums ever assembled and has the privilege to examine and hold some of the most important timepieces ever made. In this fascinating conversation with John Reardon, Peter Friess explains what it is like to be the curator of such an incredible collection and how, together with the owners, Philippe and Thie...
William Andrewes gives his definition of time and explains sundials Part 2
December 15, 2023 00:23 - 39 minutes - 91.2 MBIn part 2 of this fascinating and personal conversation, the concept of ‘what is time’ is discussed and William Andrewes shares his own profound definition. William also explains how he develops, designs, and makes his much sought-after sundials. Each sundial is a labor of love, individually designed for each client be they a family or an institution. Because of this, each sundial is a unique object, in part because each is made specifically for the location in which the sundial will be kept...
William Andrewes shares anecdotes from his extraordinary horological career Part 1
December 07, 2023 23:06 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this fascinating podcast John Reardon speaks with his great friend, William Andrewes who is one of the world's leading horologists, a historian, clockmaker, inventor, artist, and sundial maker. Will's career in the watch world has been extraordinary. In this part 1 of a two-part podcast, Andrewes explains how he started as an apprentice with the legendary watchmaker George Daniels, first completing an unfinished clock by John Harrison who solved the problem of finding longitude at sea. An...
Rebecca Ross explains how watch auctions are created Part 2
November 10, 2023 03:00 - 33 minutes - 75.8 MBIn Part 2 of our conversation with Rebecca Ross, V.P., Head of Sale at Christie's Watch Department, Rebecca gives a specialist's explanation as to how auctions are assembled, curated and sold. We often take auctions for granted, yet a huge amount of work behind the scenes goes in to making an on-line, live or private sale. Since the rise in the number of online sales and new auction houses over the past few years, watch specialists are hunting for watches all year round. Rebecca shares some ...
Christie's watch specialist Rebecca Ross discusses important auctions
November 06, 2023 17:22 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MBRebecca Ross is Head of Sale at Christie's Watch Department in New York. During her ten years at Christie's she has been part of some important watch auctions, including the 175th Anniversary of Patek Philippe and the 40th Anniversary of the Nautilus. In Part 1 of this engaging conversation, Rebecca shares her love of watches, stories behind the important auctions she has worked on, and her insight into the upcoming auction season. Rebecca has a Master's degree from Christie's Education spec...
Michael Friedman discusses the future of the watch world Part 2
October 20, 2023 15:03 - 43 minutes - 101 MBIn Part 2 of this fascinating conversation between Michael Friedman and John Reardon, we hear Michael's predictions for the future of the watch industry and legacy brands such as Patek Philippe. We also learn about Michael's new company, the Pattern Recognition Agency which is taking a new approach to watch design focusing on comfort and aesthetics -- "I want the watch to feel like a second skin" he says. On the more light-hearted side of his career, Michael shares the story of how John Maye...
Michael Friedman shares his passion for horology Part 1
October 06, 2023 17:33 - 45 minutes - 104 MBMichael Friedman has been called "The most interesting man in the horological world". He was even name-dropped in the Kendrick Lamar song 'Rich Spirit' last year. In this two-part podcast, Michael discusses his stellar career in the watch world and how this led to founding his new company the Pattern Recognition Agency. In Part 1, we learn how Michael's career started over 27 years ago with his friend, John Reardon at the Willard House & Clock Museum in Massachusetts where they were both ass...
Kevin O'Leary shares his passion for collecting watches Part 2
September 22, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 77.3 MBIn Part 2 of John Reardon's interview with Kevin O'Leary aka Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful, we hear Kevin's answer to John's question from Part 1: "Is the modern watch market gamed?". In this frank and revealing discussion, we learn about Kevin O'Leary's approach to watch collecting and he shares a selection of his favorite watches and explains why unusual dials appeal to him so much. We also learn why Mr. Wonderful favors red straps and why he believes that the type of watch you wear reveals e...
Kevin O'Leary shares his passion for collecting watches Part 1
September 08, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MBKevin O'Leary aka Mr. Wonderful needs little introduction. As the undisputed star of T.V.'s Shark Tank, Kevin is known for his ability to combine business sense with common sense. Born in Canada, Kevin O'Leary spent his early years traveling the world and even lived in Geneva, which may have inspired his passion for watches at a young age. In this fascinating and lively discussion, John Reardon challenges Kevin to pivot 100% of his messaging to watch collectors, old and new, and explore the ...
Mark Cho talks about classic tailoring, style, and watches
June 29, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour - 152 MBMark Cho is a retail entrepreneur having co-founded the cult menswear emporium the The Armoury with boutiques in Hong Kong and New York and is the co-owner of British haberdasher Drake’s. Mark is equally well known for his great love of watches both as a collector and curator of select watch brands and collaborations for his stores. In December 2022, Mark gained a lot of publicity when he sold a large portion of his collection at auction. Mark is not only a man with impeccable taste both in ...
Watch Influencer Brynn Wallner explains how a new generation is buying watches
May 30, 2023 17:08 - 53 minutes - 122 MBBrynn Wallner represents a new and important generation of watch influencers who, in a relatively short time has made a big impact. Brynn has opened a fun and exciting world sharing images of celebrities, and particularly women showing how they wear their watches on her Instagram and website @dimepiece.co. Brynn’s introduction to watches started when she was working in Sotheby’s marketing department writing content for the watch department, but the experience was short-lived as the pandemic...
John Reardon and Tania Edwards discuss all things Collectability from the past, present and future
April 30, 2023 09:01 - 1 hour - 137 MBIn celebration of their second year anniversary of the Collectability Podcast series, Collectability co-founders John Reardon and Tania Edwards discuss their enduring obsession with Patek Philippe and reflect on the evolution and early development of the world of Collectability. In this candid and personal conversation, John and Tania tell stories about their past and present experiences with Patek Philippe and where they think the vintage market is going in the future. As an added bonus, th...
Dr. James Nye discusses how managing time changed our lives
February 28, 2023 17:05 - 1 hour - 126 MBDr James Nye has had a long and impressive career as a horological expert, historian and author. His personal passion is electrical timekeeping and his knowledge of how man mastered time distribution systems is unmatched. In this lively and informative discussion, James helps us understand how managing time has been the key to many of man's most important inventions, especially over the past century. As Chair of the Antiquarian Horological Society and recent Master of the Worshipful Company ...
Jaclyn Li discusses how in only a few years she has become a serious Patek collector
January 30, 2023 23:23 - 1 hour - 153 MBJohn Reardon talks to Jaclyn Li a collector, intellectual, influencer and someone incredibly knowledgeable about all things Patek Philippe. Still in her early 20s, Jaclyn is the youngest person we have interviewed on the Collectability Podcast, but she is already an accomplished and impressive collector beyond her years. Jaclyn is currently a senior at Harvard College, studying Economics and Psychology, and yet still finds time to be a host on the popular watch podcast series The Waiting Lis...
Watch auction veteran Daryn Schnipper discusses her long and storied career at Sotheby's
December 30, 2022 03:06 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn this lively and personal interview, John Reardon talks with his first boss and mentor in the auction world, Daryn Schnipper. Daryn started her career at Sotheby's in 1980 straight out of college, and today is the chairman of the International Watch Division. For over 40 years, she has built an exceptional career and at one time, every watch department head of the top auction houses trained under Daryn's tutelage. Daryn was an early pioneer of wristwatches as a new collecting category and ...
Pamela Cloutier shares her memories of working at Patek Philippe
November 24, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBFor over 14-years, Pamela Cloutier was Patek Philippe's Area Director of the Americas, Asia & Pacific Rim -- in other words she was responsible for a major portion of the world's most important watch markets. In this intimate and fascinating conversation, Pamela describes what it was like to work closely with Philippe Stern during the pivotal 1990s and 2000s. This was an important period when Philippe Stern made his mark on the modern history of Patek Philippe by introducing new movements su...
Nick Foulkes discusses Patek Philippe and his career as a historian, writer and internationally recognized authority on culture, art and luxury
October 31, 2022 11:27 - 1 hour - 154 MBMany of us know Nick Foulkes as a horological expert covering all aspects of the watch industry, in particular Patek Philippe. He has been a contributor, editor and special horological correspondent of the Patek Philippe Magazine for over twenty years, and in 2016 wrote the first, official biography of Patek Philippe. But his interests and extensive knowledge spreads far beyond the hallowed walls of watchmaking. As an historian, writer, journalist and tastemaker, Nicholas Foulkes is an inter...
Smithsonian Curator Carlene Stephens discusses quartz watches and much more
September 29, 2022 22:34 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThis is one of the most wide-ranging conversations we have ever had on a Collectability Podcast. Topics covered range from Charles Darwin, Alexander Graham Bell, Einstein and Lindbergh to the development of quartz technology and the importance of electronic clocks in horological history. Even elephants get discussed in relation to collecting watches! Carlene E. Stephens is a Curator at the Division of Work and Industry in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Her specialitie...
Auction legend Osvaldo Patrizzi discusses the formative days of modern watch collecting
July 31, 2022 22:30 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWithin the watch auction world, there is no one else who can match Osvaldo’s contribution to and influence on the watch collecting world. In fact, it’s fair to say that Osvaldo Patrizzi really pioneered watch collecting and the auction market, significantly contributing to today’s demand for luxury watches. In 1974, Osvaldo Patrizzi founded Antiquorum and built it into the world’s leading auction house for fine timepieces and an important source for watch collectors. Antiquorum has achieved...
Eric Ku, Justin Gruenberg and Sam Hines discuss Loupe This and the future of the watch market
June 30, 2022 14:27 - 1 hour - 142 MBJohn Reardon interviews the three principles of Loupe This, the new online auction platform that has already broken a world record for the sale of a 1967 Cartier Crash ($1.65 million), and is changing the way we buy vintage watches. Eric Ku, Justin Gruenberg and Sam Hines discuss their plans for Loupe This and share their candid opinions on the marketplace during these turbulent times, plus they give their predictions for future trends in watch collecting. Recently, in what John Reardon de...
World class artist and watch enameler Anita Porchet
May 31, 2022 00:20 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBWorld class artist and enameler, Anita Porchet produces some of the most sought-after, decorated timepieces in the world. In this exclusive interview with Carlos Torres, Anita speaks candidly and eloquently about her craft and the future of the art of enameling in the watch world. We learn about the challenge of creating a miniature work of art on the tiny surface of a pocket watch or watch dial. Anita speaks openly about how as an artist she is constantly learning, researching, and creating...
Evelyne Genta, wife of watch design legend Gérald Genta discusses his legacy with John Reardon
April 29, 2022 12:50 - 47 minutes - 109 MBTwo of the most popular watches, the Nautilus and the Royal Oak were designed by one man, Gérald Genta. In this fascinating conversation with his wife, Evelyne Genta, John Reardon discovers how their partnership resulted in some of the most important watch designs in modern watchmaking history. Equally impressive is her own distinguished career. Since 2011, Her Excellency Madame Evelyne Genta has held the prestigious position as The Ambassador, Monaco embassy to United Kingdom. Born in Monac...
Ryan Chong talks about Bezel and his career in watches
March 29, 2022 22:12 - 55 minutes - 127 MBRyan Chong's career in the watch industry is relatively short, but he is already making a mark having recently been listed on Watchonista's 30 under 30(ish) as one of the brightest and youngest breaking down barriers and reinventing the industry for the better. Having worked in the watch departments of both Christie's and Sotheby's, Ryan is well placed to launch one of the most exciting new platforms in the watch world: Bezel. John Reardon enjoys an informative and fun conversation with his ...
Nathalie Marielloni Deputy Director of the International Watchmaking Museum (MIH)
February 28, 2022 11:47 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBNathalie Marielloni has had an extraordinary career in horology. It has taken her to some of the most important watchmaking related museums in the world: the Patek Philippe Museum, Museum of Art and History Geneva and the International Watchmaking Museum (MIH) in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Her career is a clear reflection of where her passion lies as she has mastered the demanding Swiss watchmaking school WOSTEP, is a GIA Graduate Gemologist, and has even been awarded the title of Freeman of the Wor...
From Crypto to Gondolo -- John Reardon interviews Ryan Zurrer
January 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIn our most diverse interview yet, Collectability's John Reardon and venture investor Ryan Zurrer explore the intersection of art, NFTs, watch collecting and saving the world. Last year, Ryan Zurrer garnered international media attention when he paid $29 million for Beeple's kinetic video sculpture, Human One. Here he explains why and the future importance of NFTs in every aspect of our lives, as well as the art and watch industries. Ryan Zurrer's captivating career has spanned future techno...
Interview with Christian Lass, independent watchmaker and former Master watchmaker at the Patek Philippe Museum
December 30, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBCarlos Torres interviews independent Danish watchmaker Christian Lass who spent a decade as Master watchmaker at the Patek Philippe Museum, Geneva. Inspired to become a watchmaker by reading 'Watchmaking' by George Daniels, Lass apprenticed with Søren Anderson after watchmaking school, and then Vianney Halter who taught him how to make a watch from scratch. It was through his friend Philippe Dufour that he heard about a rare opening at the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva. During his time wit...
Eric Wind vintage watch expert, dealer and former auction specialist
November 29, 2021 22:39 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBDiscover the inner workings of the watch auction industry with this unedited and unforgettable discussion between John Reardon and Eric Wind who recall the ups and downs of their own experience working at auction houses and offer listeners an inside peek behind the rostrum.
Interview with vintage watch expert, dealer and former auction specialist Eric Wind
November 29, 2021 22:39 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBDiscover the inner workings of the watch auction industry with this unedited and unforgettable discussion between John Reardon and Eric Wind who recall the ups and downs of their own experience working at auction houses and offer listeners an inside peek behind the rostrum.
Interview with Davide Parmegiani the super dealer of vintage watches
October 29, 2021 14:35 - 1 hour - 198 MBKnown within collecting circles as 'The Big Boss', Davide Parmegiani has brought and sold the most important and valuable Patek Philippe watches since he became a dealer in the 1980s. To put this into perspective, each one of the known Patek Philippe steel ref. 1518 watches has been through his hands! In 2019, his career expanded further when he became co-chair of Monaco Legend Auctions. In this candid interview, John Reardon discusses the past, present and future of collecting watches.
Davide Parmegiani the super dealer of vintage watches
October 29, 2021 14:35 - 1 hour - 198 MBKnown within collecting circles as 'The Big Boss', Davide Parmegiani has brought and sold the most important and valuable Patek Philippe watches since he became a dealer in the 1980s. To put this into perspective, each one of the known Patek Philippe steel ref. 1518 watches has been through his hands! In 2019, his career expanded further when he became co-chair of Monaco Legend Auctions. In this candid interview, John Reardon discusses the past, present and future of collecting watches.
Interview with Patekholic founder Jasem Al Zeraei
September 29, 2021 19:53 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBJasem runs the number one Patek Philippe fan page on Instagram which he founded in 2015. Known as brutally honest, fearless and occasionally controversial, Jasem has established himself as a global opinion-shaper, market-predictor and Patek-obsessed collector. In addition to @patekaholic, Jasem has launched @patekonomics and patekaholic.com in his quest to share his passion for all things Patek Philippe, and occasionally other fine watches. In this conversation with John Reardon, Jasem is gi...
Jasem Al Zeraei Patekholic founder
September 29, 2021 19:53 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBJasem runs the number one Patek Philippe fan page on Instagram which he founded in 2015. Known as brutally honest, fearless and occasionally controversial, Jasem has established himself as a global opinion-shaper, market-predictor and Patek-obsessed collector. In addition to @patekaholic, Jasem has launched @patekonomics and patekaholic.com in his quest to share his passion for all things Patek Philippe, and occasionally other fine watches. In this conversation with John Reardon, Jasem is gi...
Interview with René Beyer the eighth generation of Beyer Chronometrie, the oldest watch retailer in the world.
August 31, 2021 19:13 - 46 minutes - 106 MBBeyer Chronometrie holds the unique position as Patek Philippe's longest retailer relationship in the world having sold its watches since the 1840s. René Beyer has personally worked with four generations of the Stern family who owns Patek Philippe, and regards the current president, Thierry Stern as a brother. In this interview with Carlos Torres, René discusses his family's unique relationship with Patek Philippe, and how Beyer has developed its own world class museum and restoration and re...
Interview with legendary watch expert and auctioneer Aurel Bacs
July 30, 2021 12:40 - 1 hour - 153 MBWidely recognized as a market maker and one of the most influential leaders in the watch industry, Aurel Bacs is Senior Consultant at Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo. In a candid and engaging conversation with John Reardon, Aurel discusses his acclaimed career at the leading auction houses and his predictions for the future of vintage Patek Philippe watches.
Aurel Bacs legendary watch expert and auctioneer
July 30, 2021 12:40 - 1 hour - 153 MBWidely recognized as a market maker and one of the most influential leaders in the watch industry, Aurel Bacs is Senior Consultant at Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo. In a candid and engaging conversation with John Reardon, Aurel discusses his acclaimed career at the leading auction houses and his predictions for the future of vintage Patek Philippe watches.
Interview with world class collector and influencer Roni Madhvani
July 01, 2021 22:24 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBDubbed ‘The Watch Hunter of Africa’ Roni Madhvani is a collector that sets the bar high for all others. Through his social media channels, Roni is inspiring a new generation of collectors to buy what they love rather than what they are told to buy. In this Collectability Podcast, Roni speaks with Carlos Torres and explains how he started collecting and how his passion for watches, especially Patek Philippe, has developed over the past 30 years.
Interview with Hodinkee founder Ben Clymer
May 26, 2021 17:48 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBOver the past ten years, it would be hard to identify another person who has had as much influence over the the digital and social media evolution of the watch industry as Ben Clymer. In this Collectability Podcast, Ben speaks openly with John Reardon about how he created Hodinkee from his desire to learn as much as possible about watches, to his opinions on Patek Philippe and its position in the industry today.
Ben Clymer Hodinkee founder
May 26, 2021 17:48 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBOver the past ten years, it would be hard to identify another person who has had as much influence over the the digital and social media evolution of the watch industry as Ben Clymer. In this Collectability Podcast, Ben speaks openly with John Reardon about how he created Hodinkee from his desire to learn as much as possible about watches, to his opinions on Patek Philippe and its position in the industry today.
Interview with leading horological expert and pioneer Dr Helmut Crott
April 30, 2021 17:33 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MBDr Helmut Crott is one of the few people in the world who can look through the Patek Philippe Museum catalog and point to the pieces he once owned or sold. For over fifty years, he has been a leading figure in the watch world. In the 1970s, he launched one of the first auction houses specializing in timepieces. By the 1990s, he had compiled one of the most important data bases on Patek Philippe, and remains today the expert that auction houses and dealers contact for help and advice. He has ...
Interview with Patek Philippe expert John Reardon
April 01, 2021 15:48 - 42 minutes - 97.1 MBIn this inaugural episode of the Collectability Podcast, Collectability founder John Reardon talks with Carlos Torres about his passion for Patek Philippe and how to collect vintage timepieces.
John Reardon Patek Philippe expert
April 01, 2021 15:48 - 42 minutes - 97.1 MBIn this inaugural episode of the Collectability Podcast, Collectability founder John Reardon talks with Carlos Torres about his passion for Patek Philippe and how to collect vintage timepieces.