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. 🥂
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 .
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!
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
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.
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
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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!
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
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
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.
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
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 !
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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
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 :).
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
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
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.
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…
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
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.
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? 😄
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
@@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?
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?
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!
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 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.
@@watchartsci WOW! holly smoke: I never knew that this watch was so expensive (looked at pricing: 😱)! Congrats to you & your collection! Take care! John
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Impressive the knowhow you acquired with your collection. Very diverse, maybe the only common line is the search for the movement speciality. Compliment
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!
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!
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?
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
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
@@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
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
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
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
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 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...]
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. 🥂
Thanks Jeffrey. I need to start culling my collection of some great watches that I just don't wear anymore. Take care, Bill
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 .
Hey Eric, thanks man! Glad you like them. Take care, Bill
What an amazing collection Bill! You’ve procured many marvelous time-pieces. Congratulations and appreciate you sharing with us all!
My pleasure, Big Sal! Take care Bill
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!
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
Great collection Bill - thanks for sharing
My pleasure James! Take care, Bill
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.
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
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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!
Wow, amazing collection. Love how you collect beautiful and interesting pieces outside of just the hyped brands.
Hey DoIt! Thanks man! Take care, Bill
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
Tim, you know as well as I that if you cannot afford the service, you can't afford the watch. Take care, Bill😉
What a wonderful collection, Bill. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, Tune!Take care, Bill
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!😊
Hey Aravind, thanks man! Take care, Bill
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
Next time! Yann. I'll flip over the H. Moser ... your dream is a great choice. Take care, Bill
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.
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
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 !
Geoffrey, the best thing about our Lyrique project was what we learned about watches. Take care, Bill
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.
Someday there might be a Prince or a YMII ... but no Hulk, James. Take care, Bill
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!
Eurovnik, thanks man! Take care, Bill
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!
Thanks Andres ... I do favor the independents. Take care, Bill
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!
Snorkels, the VC&A is among my favorites too! One of the few full movements by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht. Take care, Bill
We feel the passion passion passion
Fantastic
Thanks Jérémy! Take care, Bill
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!
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
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
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
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 :).
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
A great unique horological journey! Thanks for all your videos as I have learned much from your collecting.
My pleasure 20¢🌲Boy! Take care, Bill
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
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
Excelente colección, realmente impresionante, saludos desde Chile.
Muchas gracias Adolfo! ¡Con Cuidado! Bill
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.
The Seagull is purpose built for a regulator-not an added module. To me, they're all wrist candy Tuna! Take care, Bill
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…
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
Overdose of knowledge. Fantastic collection.
Glad you liked it Kevin. thanks man! Take care, Bill
Great collection Bill! Amazing 👍👍
Thank you RideALife! Rode a Reynold Yater back in the day... Take care, Bill
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.
Wow Shane, thanks man! Take care, Bill
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? 😄
We're watch collectors, Fred! No one expects us to be rational! Take care, Bill
Hi Bill, you have an amazing collection, very independent heavy!
Thank you kindly, O Bud! Take care, Bill
Beautiful👍. Enjoy your watches in good health
Thank you Simmy! Take care, Bill
You are obviously not missing a Rolex, Omega or Seiko a great well thought out collection
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
My personal favorites: lyric, Van Cleef, Urban Jurgenson, Lang Heyne, Monsieur de Chanel, Bovet. So many great watches!! Congratulations!
Hey Pierre! Thanks man! Take care, Bill
I have to say, this is a much more interesting SOTC vid than most others I’ve seen.
Hey CT, thanks man! Take care, Bill
Next level stuff! 🔥
Thanks KeepingWaltch! Take care, Bill
I like the Alfred Dunhill 😃 very nice watch and cool colour strap, keep on collecting Bill 🥳
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
Gorgeous pieces... but my favorite has to be the Daniel Roth Metropolitan worldtimer. Fantastic. Thank you for sharing!
Good choice, Icychap. It is unusual and fun to own. Take care, Bill
@@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?
Absolute stunning, and the best part, no Rolex no Ap
Hey A S, if either brand came up with something I liked and priced right ... you never know. Take care, Bill
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?
Chris, I hate to see any of my watches go ignored and unworn. They are sold so someone can enjoy them. Take care, Bill
Beautiful collection - something to aspire too. Kind regards from the UK.
Thank you very much Mr. Machine! Take care, Bill
An amazing watch collection 😍, I appreciate and respect your insights and wisdom 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it Bill! Take care,...another Bill
Lovely selection Bill!
Thanks Mike. Take care, Bill
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!
Luck, Panya. Right price at the right time. Fascinated by the phenomenon of resonance. Take care Bill
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
I've had no luck finding the 'sweet spot' in size, DG ... just cull those not in use. Take care, Bill
Wow, Bill you must change them out by the hour 😉. Beautiful collection. 🇬🇧
That's the plan John! Sometimes I'll have on 3 different ones in the same day. Sick puppy, I am! Take care, Bill
I love your collection. It’s so unique and thoughtful at the same time!
Thanks Alfredo! I like to have fun with my collection ... all the same is boring. Take care, Bill
Pure class.
The Éture is one of my 5 favorites
Mine as well, Oscar! Thinking of joining us on our next project? Take care, Bill
Epic collection Doc, wish I started collecting 30 years ago. Hope you have kids who appreciate haute horologerie.
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
impressive range, i enjoyed all the stories that go along with the pieces. much more interesting than a Hodinkee rolex collection!
The stories are my collection, Derosa! The watches are there just to remind me! Take care, Bill
Huge, Nice and unusual collection! Enjoy wearing all of your watches!
Thanks, will do, Sergly! Take care, Bill
Your collection remains consistently unique, Bill. I continue to learn from both it and your videos!
I appreciate that, Gilberto! Always great to hear from you. Take care, Bill
Now that is a hell of a lot of money in a watch collection. Some amazing stuff Bill, you are a serious collector.
Thanks JT! I got lucky on most of these watches. Take care, Bill
@@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.
I just love all your watches but your Bovet Mono-Rattrapente is mighty beautiful 😍!
Hi John, thanks. Probably going to sell the Mono-Rattrapante ... someone else's time to enjoy it. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci WOW! holly smoke: I never knew that this watch was so expensive (looked at pricing: 😱)! Congrats to you & your collection!
Take care!
John
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
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
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.
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
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.
Having a VC and Patek isn't chopped liver Daveyboyz! Nice watches. Take care, Bill
What a collection Dr! I’m sure it’s going to grow even more in the future!
Who knows Javi? I'm selling off those watches I almost never wear. So it may shrink first! Praline
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
Thanks Bill, but culling collection at the moment. Take care, Bill
I need a drink. Mainly because I'm dehydrated from drooling on my laptop for 22 minutes.
😅 Chin up; hydrate Bob! Take care, Bill
Beautiful Collection!
Thank you Pedro! Take care, Bill
Glad you are well Bill - great collection of course. Very diverse.
Thank you kindly Hexty! Take care, Bill
WAU! What a collection... congrats
Hey Danijel, thanks man! Take care, Bill
Impressive the knowhow you acquired with your collection. Very diverse, maybe the only common line is the search for the movement speciality. Compliment
I find the most beauty in a watch that uses simplicity elegantly, Alberto. Take care, Bill
A real connoisseurs collection - bravo!
Hey Damian, thanks man! Take care, Bill
the Resonance is still my favorite in your collection. Not sure anything will change my opinion on that. cheers
It's still a horological wonder to me too JR. Take care, Bill
Great collection Bill!
Thanks Nico! Take care, Bill
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!
Abdul, as soon as you get home, let me know, and I'll see about having your collection enhanced!😉 Take care, Bill
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!
Hi Michael, yes, I am no chronograph fan. Maybe an AgenGraphe, but even that would require me to think twice. Take care, Bill
A collection of a true connaisseur
Hey CB, thanks man! Take care, Bill
Stunning collection, Bill. Congrats. My only recommendation would be to add a nice 10ATM Luxury sports watch, such as Rolex Datejust 36.
Adam, it'd just sit in the case if I got one. Now an AirKing... that's the one I like. Take care, Bill
Your collection is amazing. How much have you invested in all pieces put together?
Chandan, hard to remember all the purchases, but whatever I have invested seems a lot less than current prices. Take care, Bill
Love your Harry Winston!
Thanks Rel! You can find some great deals (and great watches) in the pre-Swatch HWs! Take care, Bill
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?
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
Well put together,Bill. What what you sell if you had to
The chronographs and once-loved and used watches that I no longer wear John. Take care, Bill
Hi, may I know what does "souverein" mean?
I know chronometre means precision but adding a souverein after that confuse me
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
@@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
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.
Thanks Kirk ... I think my Lyrique comes first! Take care, Bill
Awesome collection, that Lyrique is such a surprise!
Hey Joofmagoof! Thanks man! Take care Bill
I think you should upgrade your regulator to the Jazzmaster Regulator Auto you pointed out to me. What do you think?
Daniel, I love the Jazzmaster Regulator! Just a flat out cool watch. Take care, Bill
That Harry Winston is pretty wild. Are those hinged lugs or are they fixed to the case?
Hi CT, yep the hinged lugs are part of the case but swivel. Take care, Bill
Horrible watch collection- worst ever- 😂 lol kidding great collection of multiple styles and complications, love it
Yeah, Maelob ... just can't afford those watches you rich guys have...🥲 Take care, Bill
oooh.. how i wish for a piece of high horology
Save and wait Luis... when one comes your way at the right time and price, it will be yours. Take care Bill
Amazing!
Thanks! Dan! Take care, Bill
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.
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
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.
Hi FFA, people seem to like the 'Vest-Pocket' videos the most, and so I quit doing the collection reviews. Take care, Bill
Great collection and taste in Watches
Thank you kindly MrB! Take care, Bill
Eclectic mastery in watch collecting
Thank you Russell! Take care, Bill
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 :)
It wears small Min. The '21 comes in a 36mm version as well. Take care, Bill
thank you sir for showing us unique handsome watches that is beyond the stereotypical rolex ap diver chrono
My pleasure, How! Take care, Bill
Stunning collection Bill
Thanks man! Appreciate it Steven! Take care, Bill
I will keep the fp journe, bovet, vacheron, lang& heyne and h moser
Not the Urban Jürgensen, Lyrique and Chanel, Junior?🥲 Take care, Bill
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.
Thanks Rafael! Take care, Bill
What! Bill has two Chronographs?
Rog, I just sold one. I feel better too. Take care, Bill
lovely
Thanks Planet! Take care, Bill
Good video
Hey Frank, thanks man! Take care, Bill
Wow. You have all that I want but don’t have 😅
Your young Amatrice. Patience and a tolerant wife. Take care, Bill
@@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.
Damn that’s a great collection why get rid of any?
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
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
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
I just thought this was coming!
Hope you like what arrived, Waffler! Take care, Bill
🎉🎉🎉
you should get a laurent ferrier or a patek
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
@@watchartsci bill what areyour top 3 watch brands?
@@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...]
@@watchartsci nice bill always admire your opinions