State of the Collection: 2023

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  • @jeffreyblue627
    @jeffreyblue627 Рік тому +15

    Congratulations on a stunning and ever growing collection. My wife decreed a halt to mine, but I’m still grateful for your videos over the years that turned me on to Journe, Gronefeld, Czapek and others. Thanks to your channel I learned when to move quickly and made very few mistakes. Bravo to a marvelous collection Bill. 🥂

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Jeffrey. I need to start culling my collection of some great watches that I just don't wear anymore. Take care, Bill

  • @ericchilver9113
    @ericchilver9113 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful choices Bill, I'm still learning, I'm at the right place to learn thanks Bill. All amazing pieces a broad range gives me food for thought. Enthralled watching .

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Hey Eric, thanks man! Glad you like them. Take care, Bill

  • @Nobiggiesal
    @Nobiggiesal Рік тому +1

    What an amazing collection Bill! You’ve procured many marvelous time-pieces. Congratulations and appreciate you sharing with us all!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      My pleasure, Big Sal! Take care Bill

  • @FireBlade57
    @FireBlade57 Рік тому +3

    Wow! That is without a doubt the most interesting collection I have seen. I'd probably only wear the VC 1921 out of these, but I can clearly see what you were going for. Well done! Enjoy them all!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Lemon Tree ... you'd love to wear the Lyrique Étude N°1, FP Journe Chronomete Souvrain, H. Moser Endeavour, Urban Jürgensen Jules, Lang & Heyne Friedrich II ... and for travel, the Parmigiani Fleurier Hemisphere... actually all of them are fun to wear and the '21. Take care, Bill

  • @James-xv2ev
    @James-xv2ev Рік тому +2

    Great collection Bill - thanks for sharing

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      My pleasure James! Take care, Bill

  • @mrcasioak1521
    @mrcasioak1521 Рік тому +3

    That's a lot of synthetic sapphire and many proprietary lubricants for someone afraid of Silicon. I hope none of those parts are made with MEMS and would be hard to replace without modern production capability.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Mr CasiOak... hey, all of the other components you mentioned are fine. Silicon hairsprings have huge advantages ... non-magnetic, maintain their shape better in heat and cold ... in most cases probably a more accurate watch. Most silicon hairsprings are too brittle to adjust with a curb regulator, and I got all the silicon I could want in Quartz watches and in smart watches ... and far more accurate than any mechanical watch. If you want watches stuffed with silicon hairsprings, knock yourself out ... I chose otherwise. Take care, Bill

    • @mrcasioak1521
      @mrcasioak1521 Рік тому

      @@watchartsci The freesprung balance wheel can be regulated traditionally, just not with a curb regulator. Additionally Omega has added the spirate system, which allows tuning of the spring tension, allowing for fine adjustment with a single screw, by units of 1/10 of a second a day. Not fetishizing it, just not afraid of it being in one of my watches.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      @@mrcasioak1521 Nobody is afraid; your term-an intentional cheap shot. I don't care for plastic plates and bridges either. It is very difficult to create good minimally magnetic hairsprings like the Parchrom (niobium and chromium) as Rolex has or the Straussman hairsprings (niobium and titanium) as Precision Engineering has for Moser. I'm aware of the spirate system Omega developed using silicon. You're clearly a fan of silicon, and I am not. I prefer transitional metals; you're ok with metalloids. Fine, like I said, knock yourself out. However, using cheesy barbs like 'fear of' silicon, is no credit to you nor your insistence that everyone must agree with your tastes. You can wallow in silicon for all I care. I choose not to.

    • @mrcasioak1521
      @mrcasioak1521 Рік тому

      @@watchartsci you're aware of it yet you choose to ignore it. I don't want to 'stuff watches full' with it, nor wallow in it. Nor do i ask about plastic plates and bridges, which you add to the conversation. Those are your words with which you cast shade. You have a problem with sincerity. I admire engineering solutions. I also admire the parachrom hairsping in my Submariner, and wouldn't turn my nose up at one with siloxi in it either.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      @@mrcasioak1521 Look, you're acting like the salesman trying to push a product to a customer they did not want. At the NYC Watchtime Show I asked Kari Voutilainen if he'd ever use silicon hairsprings, and he told me No. Roger Smith said No. Agenhor said No. The Geneva Seal Foundation said No. No sale! But no one tells you, you cannot use silicon hairsprings, so why all the whining? Before I retired I used to program mobile devices like Smart Watches and iPhones. Amazing things can be done in silicon; but I have chosen to take a mechanical path, avoiding silicon in the watches I choose. I could care less if you want to buy watches with silicon hairsprings, but for me, No Sale!

  • @watchmedoit9999
    @watchmedoit9999 Рік тому +1

    Wow, amazing collection. Love how you collect beautiful and interesting pieces outside of just the hyped brands.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Hey DoIt! Thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @TimG--
    @TimG-- Рік тому +2

    Wow ! Great collection !! Lots of watches. The FP Journe CS my favorite! The service is going to be expensive -$2,000 to $3,000.
    Thank you for the content.
    Getting only one watch this year. I just ordered it - - LF ORIGIN w micro wablue dial , Geneva stripes in white gold. Still only 5 watches.
    Best Bill

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Tim, you know as well as I that if you cannot afford the service, you can't afford the watch. Take care, Bill😉

  • @Tuneitupful
    @Tuneitupful Рік тому

    What a wonderful collection, Bill. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ratnamaravind
    @ratnamaravind 9 місяців тому

    You are a true watch connoisseur, and you are so down to earth! Pleasure watching your videos...so is so much learning packed in them!😊

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  9 місяців тому

      Hey Aravind, thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @Yann-fh4vg
    @Yann-fh4vg Рік тому +1

    Superb! And visibly looked after ! Thanks a lot for sharing - my only regret is you not showing the back of the H Moser: my dream watch, just love both the simple dial and not so simple movement :D

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Next time! Yann. I'll flip over the H. Moser ... your dream is a great choice. Take care, Bill

  • @d23bw
    @d23bw 9 місяців тому

    A wonderful collection. Your channel is so much better in content and style than many other watch appreciation UA-cam channels. Can't figure why you don't have many more subscribers. I suppose loud and full of 'personality' is more popular. Keep on keeping on and thank you.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Duncan. Most collectors like to hear more about Rolex, Omega and similar brands. I'm more focused on interesting horology and movement design. Not working on hits, just enjoying talking about watches. Take care, Bill

  • @2manysigns
    @2manysigns Рік тому +1

    It's kind of interesting just now , enjoying your video here on your collection to see your bespoke watch at the end strike me as maybe my favorite to the eye . Point is I got that sense like , " Oooooo " , just before being reminded that it was your clubs concept . Your collaboration was a success in my opinion . A simply dazzling design . No wonder you are soo jazzed by it !

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Geoffrey, the best thing about our Lyrique project was what we learned about watches. Take care, Bill

  • @jameshoward9700
    @jameshoward9700 Рік тому +1

    Honestly, still no 'Hulk.' Heh heh, great collection Bill and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. For me, even amongst such horological royalty, that Habring still stands out. What a fantastic, unpretentious proposition a Habring is.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Someday there might be a Prince or a YMII ... but no Hulk, James. Take care, Bill

  • @eurovnik
    @eurovnik Рік тому +4

    I loved this. It's so refreshingly different from most of the rest of UA-cam watch channels with their obsession with hype watches and vulgar "flexing". Would I be right to say that a lot of your watches have elements of very classical and very modern design combined in a single watch? More power to your elbow!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Eurovnik, thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @Griffin1994
    @Griffin1994 Рік тому +3

    Bill, this is a fantastic collection from some awesome high-end independent watch-makers. The pieces are beautiful and well-curated. Thanks for showing it!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Andres ... I do favor the independents. Take care, Bill

  • @Snorkelsnot
    @Snorkelsnot Рік тому +1

    Hi Bill, Your watches are elegant inside and out. My favorite is your Van Cleef & Arpel Heur ice & heur d’ ailleur because it is by far the best looking jumping hours, repeating minutes and dual time is the icing on the petit four!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Snorkels, the VC&A is among my favorites too! One of the few full movements by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht. Take care, Bill

  • @jeremyestevinho9425
    @jeremyestevinho9425 Рік тому +1

    We feel the passion passion passion
    Fantastic

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Jérémy! Take care, Bill

  • @peteranders461
    @peteranders461 Рік тому +3

    What a great diversified collection! I especially enjoyed the timepieces from Bovet and FPJourne. No Rolex and Omega I noted. My collection consists mainly of Rolexes (4 different models), Omegas and Breitlings. Now wanting to explore more classical looks and different complications: Breguet, Bovet, Ulysse Nardin,… I have not had the time to really look for a moonphase but will do in a few months. Great channel as always!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      As long as you enjoy your watches, it doesn't matter what you collect Peter... but I do believe that diversity and exploration broadens the watch collector's enjoyment. Take care, Bill

  • @CJB420
    @CJB420 Рік тому +2

    8:45 The words "grand feu" are used for enamel dials. This is the most elaborate technique for making enamel dials. I think you mean the hands are "heat blued" instead of chemically blued, which is cheaper. What a collection, congrats. Kind regards from Switzerland, Cyrill

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      I see now CB. Your reference was to the 'blued hands' on the regulator that I mentioned were heat blued and not chemically don ... I said 'grand feu' and I should have known better. Take care, Bill

  • @Paul-ic2ki
    @Paul-ic2ki Рік тому +1

    Congrats on your collection Bill! I kick myself for not getting an FP Journe when they were still semi-affordable... I love the research and stories that go into each of your purchases. Fantastic, eclectic, and personal collection :).

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      We all kick ourselves for missed opportunities. I know a guy who owned a FPJ, sold it shortly after he bought it and didn't get to see it soar 500% ... I got lucky; missed out on others, Paul. Take care, Bill

  • @20thcenturyboy85
    @20thcenturyboy85 Рік тому

    A great unique horological journey! Thanks for all your videos as I have learned much from your collecting.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      My pleasure 20¢🌲Boy! Take care, Bill

  • @xpdchief7698
    @xpdchief7698 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for making this video Bill. It is truly a video of everyone’s grail watches. I can’t say anymore because I feel the “green eyed monster” stirring inside of me.
    Best regards, Brian

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +2

      Brian, the further you go down the rabbit hole, there will be no green monster or any green left in your bank account. Thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @adolfot.8763
    @adolfot.8763 Рік тому +2

    Excelente colección, realmente impresionante, saludos desde Chile.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Muchas gracias Adolfo! ¡Con Cuidado! Bill

  • @obesetuna3164
    @obesetuna3164 Рік тому +1

    Hi Bill. That is one amazing collection. The Seagull Perpetual is a surprise addition. In particular, the Parmigiani Kalpa and Harry Winston are pure eye candy.. And, who could forget the Dandy lol.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      The Seagull is purpose built for a regulator-not an added module. To me, they're all wrist candy Tuna! Take care, Bill

  • @aleksandargogic9084
    @aleksandargogic9084 Рік тому

    Great collection Bill, you covered all ends, from independent to Holy trinity, and to affordable watches. We all learned a lot following your channel. Thank you, I would not sell any of these watches… Privilege to have you as a neighbor and educator…

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Aleksandar! Some I no longer wear will be sold to someone who will wear and enjoy them. Other new ones will be welcomed to the collection! Great to hear from a neighbor! Take care, Bill

  • @kevinmccalister8197
    @kevinmccalister8197 Рік тому +1

    Overdose of knowledge. Fantastic collection.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Glad you liked it Kevin. thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @rideyalife
    @rideyalife Рік тому +1

    Great collection Bill! Amazing 👍👍

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Thank you RideALife! Rode a Reynold Yater back in the day... Take care, Bill

  • @ShaneLindie
    @ShaneLindie Рік тому +1

    This is one of the most impressive collections I have ever seen! ALL of my watches are not even half the price of one of yours! Aside from the value of your collection, you have expectational taste in watches.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Wow Shane, thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @fredWaxBeans11111
    @fredWaxBeans11111 Рік тому +1

    I know nothing about watches, but I've found myself increasingly drawn lately to Luxury, Vintage watch videos. I absolutely loved at 8:18 .......A $200 watch. LOL! Fantastic. Just wonderful that a $200 watch can be in a collection right next to a F.P.Journe Chronometre à Resonance......SIMPLY because you like it. What else matters? I would love to see a vintage Ingersall Mickey Mouse watch displayed next to a Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon Grand Complications because......Why Not? 😄

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      We're watch collectors, Fred! No one expects us to be rational! Take care, Bill

  • @obud3777
    @obud3777 Рік тому +2

    Hi Bill, you have an amazing collection, very independent heavy!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Thank you kindly, O Bud! Take care, Bill

  • @simmysharma6845
    @simmysharma6845 Рік тому

    Beautiful👍. Enjoy your watches in good health

  • @geoffreypearce9513
    @geoffreypearce9513 Рік тому +2

    You are obviously not missing a Rolex, Omega or Seiko a great well thought out collection

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Geoffrey, I did neglect to include my Seiko 5, which was hidden away in a winder; but you are right, I don't miss the others. Take care, Bill

  • @pierregagne1903
    @pierregagne1903 9 місяців тому

    My personal favorites: lyric, Van Cleef, Urban Jurgenson, Lang Heyne, Monsieur de Chanel, Bovet. So many great watches!! Congratulations!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  9 місяців тому

      Hey Pierre! Thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @Wavewench
    @Wavewench Рік тому +4

    I have to say, this is a much more interesting SOTC vid than most others I’ve seen.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Hey CT, thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @KeepingWatchUK
    @KeepingWatchUK Рік тому +2

    Next level stuff! 🔥

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Thanks KeepingWaltch! Take care, Bill

  • @andreasd6857
    @andreasd6857 Рік тому +1

    I like the Alfred Dunhill 😃 very nice watch and cool colour strap, keep on collecting Bill 🥳

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Andreas, you have excellent taste! The Dunhill is the only watch in my collection with faceted glass. Originally, it came with a brown gator strap, but I got a new shiny gator one ... then my wife took it away from me. Take care, Bill

  • @icychap
    @icychap Рік тому

    Gorgeous pieces... but my favorite has to be the Daniel Roth Metropolitan worldtimer. Fantastic. Thank you for sharing!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Good choice, Icychap. It is unusual and fun to own. Take care, Bill

    • @icychap
      @icychap Рік тому

      @@watchartsci Your collection is astounding. You clearly have a love for vintage mechanical wizardry. How do you feel about high-accuracy Japanese quartz references, such as the Citizen Chronomaster? Do you find them appealing?

  • @AS-po9pm
    @AS-po9pm Рік тому +2

    Absolute stunning, and the best part, no Rolex no Ap

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Hey A S, if either brand came up with something I liked and priced right ... you never know. Take care, Bill

  • @chrishoyt7548
    @chrishoyt7548 Рік тому +1

    Great collection Bill!
    Thank you. As to what to dispose of well, nothing. What to get well that remains to be seen after the watch shows this Spring.
    How about a Renesonce?

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Chris, I hate to see any of my watches go ignored and unworn. They are sold so someone can enjoy them. Take care, Bill

  • @TheOrthodoxMachine
    @TheOrthodoxMachine Рік тому

    Beautiful collection - something to aspire too. Kind regards from the UK.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Thank you very much Mr. Machine! Take care, Bill

  • @billcore6295
    @billcore6295 Рік тому

    An amazing watch collection 😍, I appreciate and respect your insights and wisdom 🙏

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Bill! Take care,...another Bill

  • @TheBlindSkwerl
    @TheBlindSkwerl Рік тому +2

    Lovely selection Bill!

  • @PanyaPutsathit
    @PanyaPutsathit Рік тому

    Great collection Bill, really envy you for the FP Journe Resonance. They are hard to come by at the moment, but such a great watch! Keep up making this wonderful content and enjoy building the collection further!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Luck, Panya. Right price at the right time. Fascinated by the phenomenon of resonance. Take care Bill

  • @dgb6355
    @dgb6355 Рік тому

    What a stunning collection Bill, 28 watches if I am not mistaken. Yeah, I think you will need to reduce the number a bit as you will have some of them with very little time on your wrist.
    Very hard to say which one needs to go as they all are very nice.
    For me the sweet spot is 10 watches, (as I have a watch box with 10 slots). So either your reduce your watches or you buy another watch box 😅.
    Thanks for sharing

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      I've had no luck finding the 'sweet spot' in size, DG ... just cull those not in use. Take care, Bill

  • @johnbell1859
    @johnbell1859 Рік тому

    Wow, Bill you must change them out by the hour 😉. Beautiful collection. 🇬🇧

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      That's the plan John! Sometimes I'll have on 3 different ones in the same day. Sick puppy, I am! Take care, Bill

  • @alfredodevilla
    @alfredodevilla Рік тому +2

    I love your collection. It’s so unique and thoughtful at the same time!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Thanks Alfredo! I like to have fun with my collection ... all the same is boring. Take care, Bill

  • @oscargustavoarcosruiz8793
    @oscargustavoarcosruiz8793 Рік тому +1

    Pure class.
    The Éture is one of my 5 favorites

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Mine as well, Oscar! Thinking of joining us on our next project? Take care, Bill

  • @TrumanBurbankFE
    @TrumanBurbankFE Рік тому +1

    Epic collection Doc, wish I started collecting 30 years ago. Hope you have kids who appreciate haute horologerie.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      If you started 30 years ago, you'd be in the poor house Truman! So many watches in my collection are because of happenstance... Take care, Bill

  • @derosa1989
    @derosa1989 Рік тому +2

    impressive range, i enjoyed all the stories that go along with the pieces. much more interesting than a Hodinkee rolex collection!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      The stories are my collection, Derosa! The watches are there just to remind me! Take care, Bill

  • @sergiysorokin2858
    @sergiysorokin2858 Рік тому

    Huge, Nice and unusual collection! Enjoy wearing all of your watches!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Thanks, will do, Sergly! Take care, Bill

  • @gilbertombp
    @gilbertombp Рік тому

    Your collection remains consistently unique, Bill. I continue to learn from both it and your videos!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      I appreciate that, Gilberto! Always great to hear from you. Take care, Bill

  • @JayandSarah
    @JayandSarah Рік тому +2

    Now that is a hell of a lot of money in a watch collection. Some amazing stuff Bill, you are a serious collector.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Thanks JT! I got lucky on most of these watches. Take care, Bill

    • @JayandSarah
      @JayandSarah Рік тому

      @@watchartsci some years back I looked at the Journe SB... at like 20k and thought "that is a lot of money for a 3 hander.." lol. WHOOOPS!!! ANyhow, love your collection and approach.

  • @johnnyarsenault9124
    @johnnyarsenault9124 Рік тому +2

    I just love all your watches but your Bovet Mono-Rattrapente is mighty beautiful 😍!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Hi John, thanks. Probably going to sell the Mono-Rattrapante ... someone else's time to enjoy it. Take care, Bill

    • @johnnyarsenault9124
      @johnnyarsenault9124 Рік тому +1

      @@watchartsci WOW! holly smoke: I never knew that this watch was so expensive (looked at pricing: 😱)! Congrats to you & your collection!
      Take care!
      John

  • @CJ-rb3do
    @CJ-rb3do Рік тому +1

    Amazing collection, Bill. I just added a CVDK because of your recommendation. Enjoy this great collection. Bill, what do you make of the return of Daniel Roth? Also, as a fellow CT collector… I would be happy to take the Chrono off your hands

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Hi CJ, the DR Chrono is gone ... was planning to send it to auction, but two different people wanted it and I have a different DR in mind. CT Collectors are the Best! Take care Bill

  • @dominickcolasanto6582
    @dominickcolasanto6582 Рік тому +1

    Unique, interesting, and well thought collection! Easily showing that your not trend driven with your purchases. I was hoping for a state of your collection video you were saying some changes have been made. I am surprised about the leaving of the Ez-diver. Enjoyed SOTC very much thanks Bill.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Hi Dom, I have the RD Sympathie ... that's more like the EZ than the dress watches ... even has the same movement. Have my eye on other DRs... Take care Bill

  • @Daveyboyz1978
    @Daveyboyz1978 Рік тому +1

    You have many nice watches but out of all of them its the FP Journe Chrometre bleu that I would most like to own.
    I have recently added some nice dress watches from Vacheron and Patek but will always feel I missed the boat with Journe.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Having a VC and Patek isn't chopped liver Daveyboyz! Nice watches. Take care, Bill

  • @Javi_C
    @Javi_C Рік тому +1

    What a collection Dr! I’m sure it’s going to grow even more in the future!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Who knows Javi? I'm selling off those watches I almost never wear. So it may shrink first! Praline

  • @billstonestreet904
    @billstonestreet904 Рік тому

    Great collection Bill ,you need a Hublot mega 10 black magic 10 day power reserve manual winde great watch & on the used market very affordable,
    Good luck
    Bill

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Thanks Bill, but culling collection at the moment. Take care, Bill

  • @bobanderson7313
    @bobanderson7313 Рік тому +2

    I need a drink. Mainly because I'm dehydrated from drooling on my laptop for 22 minutes.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      😅 Chin up; hydrate Bob! Take care, Bill

  • @pedroschmidt3508
    @pedroschmidt3508 Рік тому

    Beautiful Collection!

  • @5RustyBin
    @5RustyBin Рік тому

    Glad you are well Bill - great collection of course. Very diverse.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Thank you kindly Hexty! Take care, Bill

  • @danigomb
    @danigomb Рік тому

    WAU! What a collection... congrats

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Hey Danijel, thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @albertocampesato1308
    @albertocampesato1308 Рік тому +1

    Impressive the knowhow you acquired with your collection. Very diverse, maybe the only common line is the search for the movement speciality. Compliment

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      I find the most beauty in a watch that uses simplicity elegantly, Alberto. Take care, Bill

  • @official_dplanet
    @official_dplanet Рік тому

    A real connoisseurs collection - bravo!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Hey Damian, thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @TexpatOTG
    @TexpatOTG Рік тому +2

    the Resonance is still my favorite in your collection. Not sure anything will change my opinion on that. cheers

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      It's still a horological wonder to me too JR. Take care, Bill

  • @nickkind1
    @nickkind1 Рік тому +1

    Great collection Bill!

  • @AbdulRWatches
    @AbdulRWatches Рік тому

    Amazing collection Bill, wear them in great health. A lot of grail watches, excellent and high horology watches there :D
    Wear them in great health, and have a great weekend!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Abdul, as soon as you get home, let me know, and I'll see about having your collection enhanced!😉 Take care, Bill

  • @michaelkalb2896
    @michaelkalb2896 Рік тому +1

    A well curated collection! I must admit, I was surprised to see the Bovet Mono-Rattrapante in your collection. My impression had been you tended to avoid Chronographs and the likes. But if you were to have one in the collection, I am not surprised to see it be a Bovet! And one that you seemed to have found under very unique circumstances!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Hi Michael, yes, I am no chronograph fan. Maybe an AgenGraphe, but even that would require me to think twice. Take care, Bill

  • @CJB420
    @CJB420 Рік тому +1

    A collection of a true connaisseur

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Hey CB, thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @southnc63
    @southnc63 Рік тому

    Stunning collection, Bill. Congrats. My only recommendation would be to add a nice 10ATM Luxury sports watch, such as Rolex Datejust 36.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Adam, it'd just sit in the case if I got one. Now an AirKing... that's the one I like. Take care, Bill

  • @chandanh.s7924
    @chandanh.s7924 Рік тому +1

    Your collection is amazing. How much have you invested in all pieces put together?

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Chandan, hard to remember all the purchases, but whatever I have invested seems a lot less than current prices. Take care, Bill

  • @relsanat7872
    @relsanat7872 Рік тому +1

    Love your Harry Winston!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Thanks Rel! You can find some great deals (and great watches) in the pre-Swatch HWs! Take care, Bill

  • @danwilson7581
    @danwilson7581 Рік тому +1

    Dr Bill,
    I note that you haven't taken the plunge on Either a Senator or an A Lange und Sohne. I'm sure the German would be easier to pronounce! Any interest in Glashutte at all?

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Check this out Dan: ua-cam.com/video/1nAu1ZFu5aM/v-deo.html Rolf used to work for A. Lange, Tutima and H. Moser. A legend in German watch making. Take care, Bill

  • @johngentile6814
    @johngentile6814 Рік тому +1

    Well put together,Bill. What what you sell if you had to

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      The chronographs and once-loved and used watches that I no longer wear John. Take care, Bill

  • @b0bbymoon452
    @b0bbymoon452 Рік тому +1

    Hi, may I know what does "souverein" mean?
    I know chronometre means precision but adding a souverein after that confuse me

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Hello B. Moon! It just means 'royal leader' ... like a king/queen, emperor or tsar. Rolex has its crown on the watch crown, Audemars Piguet has the 'Royal Oak,' and FPJ has its 'Royal Chronometer'...just a name. Take care, Bill

    • @b0bbymoon452
      @b0bbymoon452 Рік тому +1

      @@watchartsci Thx very much for the explanation. So it's only just an subjective adjective added to the naming. I thought it served a function or representing something.
      Again, thx for the clarification

  • @kvom01
    @kvom01 Рік тому

    Quite a variety there. The FPJ resonance would be a grail watch for me. Lang & Heyne my second favorite, along with of course the Lyrique.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Thanks Kirk ... I think my Lyrique comes first! Take care, Bill

  • @joofmagoof2841
    @joofmagoof2841 Рік тому

    Awesome collection, that Lyrique is such a surprise!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Hey Joofmagoof! Thanks man! Take care Bill

  • @dan6m
    @dan6m Рік тому +1

    I think you should upgrade your regulator to the Jazzmaster Regulator Auto you pointed out to me. What do you think?

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Daniel, I love the Jazzmaster Regulator! Just a flat out cool watch. Take care, Bill

  • @Wavewench
    @Wavewench Рік тому

    That Harry Winston is pretty wild. Are those hinged lugs or are they fixed to the case?

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Hi CT, yep the hinged lugs are part of the case but swivel. Take care, Bill

  • @MAELOB
    @MAELOB Рік тому +2

    Horrible watch collection- worst ever- 😂 lol kidding great collection of multiple styles and complications, love it

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, Maelob ... just can't afford those watches you rich guys have...🥲 Take care, Bill

  • @xedeno
    @xedeno Рік тому +1

    oooh.. how i wish for a piece of high horology

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Save and wait Luis... when one comes your way at the right time and price, it will be yours. Take care Bill

  • @Danyukon3443
    @Danyukon3443 Рік тому

    Amazing!

  • @almeladze
    @almeladze Рік тому

    I often give you sht about your watch selection but you do have an amazing collection. Hat's off to you Bill! Some of them arent really my style design-wise but then again, you said correctly, if you want a good price, gotta look for odd-ball pieces and compromise somewhere.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Alexander, I do what I encourage others to do; don't listen to the herd-get the watches you want. That's what I do too. Take care, Bill

  • @ffa5153
    @ffa5153 Рік тому

    A first rate collection curated by a great collector who appreciates his timepieces. I actually miss the collection reviews you used to make a while back, take care and enjoy the hobby.

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Hi FFA, people seem to like the 'Vest-Pocket' videos the most, and so I quit doing the collection reviews. Take care, Bill

  • @McLaughter_
    @McLaughter_ Рік тому

    Great collection and taste in Watches

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Thank you kindly MrB! Take care, Bill

  • @russellalfonso2962
    @russellalfonso2962 Рік тому

    Eclectic mastery in watch collecting

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Thank you Russell! Take care, Bill

  • @your9mare
    @your9mare Рік тому +1

    Can Pierre Arpel dual time zone 42mm dial be good on small wrist, say on your wife? What an coincident that VC Historic 1921 is also my only other consideration and you put in the same slide :)

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      It wears small Min. The '21 comes in a 36mm version as well. Take care, Bill

  • @MadroscMysli
    @MadroscMysli Рік тому

    thank you sir for showing us unique handsome watches that is beyond the stereotypical rolex ap diver chrono

  • @stevenfernando1842
    @stevenfernando1842 Рік тому

    Stunning collection Bill

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Thanks man! Appreciate it Steven! Take care, Bill

  • @juniorjr5328
    @juniorjr5328 Рік тому +2

    I will keep the fp journe, bovet, vacheron, lang& heyne and h moser

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Not the Urban Jürgensen, Lyrique and Chanel, Junior?🥲 Take care, Bill

  • @RafaelERyder
    @RafaelERyder Рік тому

    Congrats on a great collection Bill. Great video too. Since you asked (and only because you did) I think you should get rid of your Lyrique Etude No. 1 and sell it to me. Just kidding….or not. Cheers Bill.

  • @Rog5446
    @Rog5446 Рік тому +1

    What! Bill has two Chronographs?

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Rog, I just sold one. I feel better too. Take care, Bill

  • @planetearth8095
    @planetearth8095 Рік тому +1

    lovely

  • @frankmastromauro5630
    @frankmastromauro5630 11 місяців тому

    Good video

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  11 місяців тому

      Hey Frank, thanks man! Take care, Bill

  • @AmatriceBand
    @AmatriceBand Рік тому +1

    Wow. You have all that I want but don’t have 😅

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      Your young Amatrice. Patience and a tolerant wife. Take care, Bill

    • @AmatriceBand
      @AmatriceBand Рік тому

      @@watchartsci 😂😂. Have both but no dosh😂. Bill I’m sure you have some serious insurance on that FP Journe with salmon dial. That model is a legend.

  • @playboypaul1
    @playboypaul1 Рік тому

    Damn that’s a great collection why get rid of any?

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Paul, I like to have an "active collection," one with watches I wear and enjoy. Watches that just sit in the case should be in someone else's collection who enjoy wearing and using the watches. Take care, Bill

  • @MrDead1975
    @MrDead1975 Рік тому

    beautiful collection, just be careful as another youtuber recently had his collection stolen from his safe after posting videos showing a foreign trip to watch shows

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Mark, mine go into a bank's vault when I am away for any length of time. Beside, we have bears in the neighborhood... Take care, Bill

  • @waffler5480
    @waffler5480 Рік тому +1

    I just thought this was coming!

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      Hope you like what arrived, Waffler! Take care, Bill

    • @waffler5480
      @waffler5480 Рік тому

      🎉🎉🎉

  • @planetearth8095
    @planetearth8095 Рік тому +2

    you should get a laurent ferrier or a patek

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому

      I don't know about Pateks after 2009, Planet ... once they started stuffing silicon hairsprings in their watches they ceased to be a company that cared about traditional horology and sought a shortcut in the same way that Swatch did. Take care, Bill

    • @planetearth8095
      @planetearth8095 Рік тому

      @@watchartsci bill what areyour top 3 watch brands?

    • @watchartsci
      @watchartsci  Рік тому +1

      @@planetearth8095 H. Moser et Cie, FP Journe and Lyrique [Lyrique is pretty limited; so I'll add Urban Jürgensen, Lang & Heyne (only watches Marco Lang made) Vaceron Constantin .... and a bunch of brands that are unaffordable to me...]

    • @planetearth8095
      @planetearth8095 Рік тому

      @@watchartsci nice bill always admire your opinions