Talking Watches With Eric Ku
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- Опубліковано 4 лис 2014
- Eric Ku is one of the good guys. Actually, he's one of the best guys. Eric is a long-time vintage Rolex dealer of the highest order. He's the type of guy who can find you the $1,000,000 Albino 6263, the type of guy who can make a watch good with a simple blessing. Eric Ku is the type of guy who was talking about "RCO" Daytona's three years ago. Eric is the owner of VintageRolexForum, and dealer of watches at 10PastTen.com, but why he's here today in this series of videos about collectors has nothing to do with his profession, or even Rolex at all. No, Eric Ku, like Jean-Claude Biver, is a true lover of all watches, vintage and new, independent or not. Today we'll be running through some of his favorites, and show you the Submariner that started it all. This is Talking Watches with Eric Ku. For the full story, go to: www.hodinkee.com/blog/video-ta...
- Наука та технологія
That opening shot makes Ben look like he's waiting on his mom to pick him up
haha yeah looks like shit.
A daily exercise routine would do more for his look than any watch ever could XD.
Pile of watch straps.
Absolutely hilarious comments
🤣🤣🤣
One of the best collections featured in Hondinkee. He is humble and shows a true appreciation of watches. Respect
Inspiring to see a "Rolex guy" with such an appreciation for independent's.
This guy has a Phillipe Dufour. What.the.fuck
That is one Ku watch collection.
lol nice
holy $h1t. You're the guy that always rags on Ohio State. I can't believe you're into watches too!
Every time i see you pick up these peoples insanely expensive watches and wind them i picture the crown coming off in your hand and a very awkward "oops"
Definitely the best looking Reverso out there. So simple, really tasteful size.
Earlier applications of PVD were not what they are today. (Please put it down). It scratches really easily. (Please put it down). You could probably scratch it with your fingernail. (Please put it down). (Put it down). (Please).
I think Ben knows how to handle a watch...
"Turn the page, wash your hands. Turn the page, wash your hands."
I didn't get that impression at all from the video.
I came here because I know Eric Singer and as a smallish watch collector but had no idea that Laurent Ferrier was a watch maker. Laurent raced my Porsche 934 with its then owner, Swiss Privateer Claude Haldi, at Le Mans in 1976 . Enjoy your channel.
This and the John Mayer interview are my favourites, they have very different feels but it just feels authentic and knowledgable.
Amazing collection!! I love the diversity and that story about his little bro calling the guy a million times was gold!
He has a PVD Monaco... Excuse me for a minute... I crapped my pants.
Help, I've watched a cumulative of 3 hours of watch videos today. J.C. Biver was my favorite interview from this channel.
same!
Ben, show us your collection sometime.
I really enjoy his collections because he had very unique pieces. More of a modern updated look but still a vintage feel.
Insane baller
Thanks!
This dude's got style
Another great well thought out video please keep them coming
I love the talking watches series, keep up the great work!
That simplicity is nothing but perfectness
That Monaco is stunning!
I loved this one... and John Mayer's, Biver's, Goldberger, Massena, and Paramico's interview.
Definitely worth multiple views just for the uniqueness of pieces and stories.
Solomon Li you didn't enjoy Pras' 17 Royal Oaks?
Good Collection mix of vintage and modern elements.Respect !
wow what a fantastic collection. I really like the mix between great vintage and technical marvels! Love it!! If miss a Richard mille, just because of the technique
Would love another Talking Watches with him--but with more vintage Rolex.
+1 I did enjoy the vid, but didnt like some of those chunky pieces....
peleti027 +2!! Lets see the rolex collection!!!
Hey do you know why theres a red bezel marker on the rolex he is wearing? I've looked everywhere on the internet and can't find out why.
+MKIs4EVA
Down to earth guy with an amazing collection. Really enjoyed this episode
Good simple mens watches are what we need to reintroduce. Good quality. The Seiko, Citizen I mean. So many mens watches today have ridiculously complicated decorative dials and faces. Why can we just have a simple good metal watch or leather strap. Plus mens watches are becoming oversized and less comfortable to wear
That Laurent Ferrier is one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen.
I've only had one talking watch. the alarm was a rooster.
I love people who love watches... Great people!
Ben drooling over that vintage Sub., CUT !!!!, can we get a bucket in here, hurry up Im trying to shoot a movie here !
Laurent Ferriere & Phillip Dufour
just great!!
Amazing unique collection.
i wait so long for the next episode
I loved that bar, one of a few with Kreonenburg Blanc on tap...too bad it closed...
Great collection
Drooling over that Deep Sea Alarm
Haven't seen the video and it's epic!!!
Good trade, modern Subs are quite common almost generic, but that is very special and super rare, hes probably still suffering traders remorse, crying in the dark in his room while checking his lume on his everyday Sub.
great camera work. well done.
As a self-confessed horology fanatic, I thoroughly loved Benjamin Clymer's interview with watch expert and historian Eric Ku.
JeffGR4 Who the fuck speaks like that
Boom. Eric is a legend
How much would a 6536 sub cost now? I love the watch so much I keep coming back to this video just to see it. I also want the tutor bb58 cause it reminds me of it
My dream collection,this guy have taste
All I want to know is this - does he have the Rolex Explorer "Space Dweller" which was only issued in Japan on a very limited run?
Keep up the good work!
A “significant private collector,” as opposed to, you know, insignificant ones.
Typically love the videography from Hodinkee, but what the heck was that shot at 6:20? Great TW, love that he has a Centigraph.
Great collection. However the first speedmaster needs adjustment as the chronograph minute counter ticks over late at the 7 second mark instead of the 60 second mark at 12 of the clock position. Check 3:20
感觉认识Ku的话可以学习很多，哈哈
Awesome video! I think my favorite part was 6:20 to 6:28 😉
oh Rolex guy yay that never happens on this channel....but nice to see what he brought for this segment was not just 5 gmt
Anyone know what kind of glasses Mr. Ku is wearing?
casually got thousands and thousands worth of watches on the table in a bar
That Reverso is just gorgeous.
Dufour. Wow.
hi l have a Rolex submarine gilt dial 1965 original. do you know what its worth? thanks
What a cool guy I have to say!
The Speedmaster's dial design is not an original Omega design. Check out the Rodania Geometer from the early 50's.
I absolutely admire your collection. Just one question on your submariner Mr. Ku, why is the lume on the 6 o'clock green and fresh when the rest looks aged?
that the way they design it, 6 o clock is lighter with white metal second hand. this is the original like that, most other don't have this difference.
What was the name of the guy who started at Patek and created his own watch company? I couldn't understand
Laurent ferrier
I could listen to his robot say PVD over and over again. Would pay a mint to hear him say “ABCPVD” like at the end of Bell Bic Devoe song but like a robot.
Literally one of the sickest collections of all time
You only need one watch. I once loved watch so much I wore it with dead battery. Never could figure out how remove case. Know I can completely tear down watch not sure about putting it back together.
Hi all. New to high end watches. When TAG acquired Heuer in 1985, are all watches post merger label "TAG Heuer" or were some still labeled only "Heuer" before a change occured? If the change came later, does anyone know when?
+brashearbeer Usually they are labeled "TAG Heuer" except when its a tribute watch or some limited edition. Cant wait for the Autavia reedition in 2017. That one will be labeled "Heuer" ;)
Stay away from Tag there garbage.
VRF is my favorite forum.
That camera work at 6:20. What happened there? Haha
Holy crap....Dufour!!!
Great ep! Eric sounds like the Joker before he went insane though. The Joker in college or something
WOW !
Not a problem.
Is that submariner's dial relumed? The lume plots look thick and uneven.
I'm not very good at identifying those kind of things, but given that back then it was hand painted, some unevenness in the pips might be normal? That 6 o'clock marker bothers me so much though! It's a shame. But otherwise a beauty.
I thought the black lord wasn’t pvd because they didn’t have it at that time
That monaco though.....
sorry it's not your videos. it's my phone's sound issue.
what is happening at min 6:23?
HOLY **** A DUFOUR.
Ho Eric Koo, Do you collect Vintage rolex trench watch 14 world record Size. 45mn included crown. Big size watch and very rare.
This aged perfectly. All those watches have increased 3-4 times the value at the time of this.
"now this might not be the most expensive rolex, but..."
6536 😵😵
How are people able to afford these watches?
Makes me really sad for the person he practically robbed in the Rolex trade that may have not known what they had
What does Eric mean by time-only watches?
"Time only" as in only tells time, no complications like date or chronograph.
No date
Fp journe ❤️
You need a royal oak Eric
this is the only good talking watches I've seen
But does he have a clock radio? Me neither :(
Sorry I meant Dufour.
Was the camera man drunk?
After watching some other episodes, I'm wondering if this dealer/collector has a Rolex "Blueberry" in his collection?
is this guy canadian?
6:19 Was it bring your kid to work day for the cameraman. I mean what in the hell.
Why no subs
All grail watches
all he had to do while hes was making the drive to go see the rolex is send the guy like
$100 deposit vi pay
pal or something lol
This show should be called "Talking watches we know you cant afford"
the heuer is not a pvd finish, how could a legit vintage watch dealer not know that
I bet he's right
This guy is that watch snob on askmen. How do I know? Because when people generalize about a topic, they tend to hit the same points, sort of like reading from ones mental teleprompter. Take for example his conversation on Laurent Ferrier, almost verbatim to how the snob talks about Ferrier. Same points, and same word usage. 1. Patek R&D 2. Renaissance man 3. Racing 4.Finish. Oh and coincidentally this video showcases the Galet, which is also the piece the snob seems to like.
Aperitivi not Apperitivi...Jeez!
HIs wrist is way too small for the watch he is wearing. Otherwise a solid interview.
Why is he winding that Ferrier? Ughh!!
1roadstr Why not...? I guess he wanted to see it running. What's the problem? He's being gently while handling the watch. Stop being paranoid...
Well, it’s a manual wind.. That’s what you do