This medical doctor is Singapore's most prolific watch collector | Remarkable Living
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Dr Bernard Cheong, founder of Lifeline Medical Group, is also one of Singapore's most prominent watch collectors. His home is a treasure trove of collectibles, vintage oddities and artwork, but his biggest passion lies in time itself.
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I’m 18 now and have been a patient of his since i was a child. He’s one of the nicest doctors you’ll ever meet if you get the chance to. Had a conversation with him about his watches before and it was really special to me as it had sparked my interest for watches as well. A true inspiration and a genuinely humble and kind man.
I feel like the mans glasses express his personality perfectly.
This guy is way richer than just some doctor.
:-o azmadayou his wife was “financial controller” of a health system/group. I’m sure together they do just fine being also in one of the world’s most expensive real estate markets. Watch collecting, like any hobby has its price points, but thai guy seems actually genuine without Ben Clymer’s seal of approval with a Leica camera in hand.
You guys need to read the description. He's not just a doctor, he's the founder of Lifeline Medical Group. Also, if you look at 3:10, you'll see that she's the Financial Controller of the company that he founded.
The smoking jacket is always a giveaway.. love his style though.
singore back in the day is where you go to get your watch fixed..... since the only train pro is there in the area... other wise you had to go to hong kong...
@@robertschmidt9584 I'm afraid the camera at 3:20 is a leica 😂
A genuine collector with an unyielding passion for timepieces and what they truly represent, I love it!
It all starts with a Seiko
All I want is a Sarb033.
SNK809
I love this guy and his mentality. True icon from watch collectors. In fact even LV collection
Took all the way to the last frame to notice his glasses are a circle and a square 🤔
Yes! In comparison, his glasses are much more eye-catching.
Dr Cheong's passion for craftsmanship and life is beautiful. I would like to see him design a watch for the company of his choice . He understands life is meant to be enjoyed and that individualism is what keeps everyone unique and psychologically healthy .
A true collector with true class and passion. Amazing. Now how do i become rich like him ?
Now this is a man I would like to pass a couple of hours with over coffee talking about watches! You can see he buys watches based on his personal passion, it’s basically how we should all do it I feel!
Such an eccentric guy.. would love to listen to stories from him
It’s as Karl Lagerfeld use to say, “If you’re going to throw money out the window, throw it with joy !!!!”
Would love to have him on my channel one day! A living legend!
A very wholesome interview! Thank you for sharing this with us. 🙏
I bet he doesn't have the casio calculator watch that I bought from a night market 10 years ago. Best $30 spent.
I bet you doesnt have either one of his watches.
Too Lazy To Evaluate You’re probably right, he doesn’t need a calculator😂
I bought it for less than $15 😌
G shock better
This man speaks the truth. I love watches and he describes it just right
And here I am putting water into my shampoo bottle.
Why
hahahaha I feel that!
Lol
@@annajones9701 dilute shampoo to save money
@@pinkipromise ohhh
This guys descriptions of things are magical
He sounds like a genius
Wow, so much salt in here.. dont be jealous.. u could see that he is passionate about collecting watches, regardless of how much the independents / watches r (1 mil$ or a 500-800$ seiko) . Its rly an interesting collection that does not seem to be similar with any other person’s flex it (nautilus, royal oak in just precious metals or diamonds). Not my kinda of taste in watches, but fully respect the passion.
this is a uniquely interestig eclectic smart guy that has an infectious love if life & somehow communicates threw his passions
Well, he plays a part keeping the mechanical watch industry alive 👍👍👍
Life as a doctor in Singapore is definitely nice, especially those doctors at Mount E and us Indonesians keep spending medical each year there XD
Well mount e is one of the cheap privates u can access. The truly rich have private doctors access them. Travellers medical profit amounts less than 5% so it does not really boost their wallet
lol you're always welcome to use your own govt hospital .. so it won't exacerbate medical cost for us singaporeans
Yea, my family spent almost half a million SGD for chemotherapy on a family member. Specialist beds going for almost 10K a night.
@@JAYJAY-ch4ik Tell me which private specialist hospital charges almost 10K a night in Singapore apart from mount Elizabeth if you happen to know mate
@@High_Bridge try mt alvernia
Lovely video. His enthusiasm for watches is great to see.
This guy is awesome and he’s right, watches are one of the only collectables that holds value well, and some watches increase in value over time. You could say watches are an smart investment
As long as you don't pay retail
:-o azmadayou actually these sort after watches are so high in demand you’d be lucky if you can get it retail, most of them are marked up by resellers
@@omgitsmejeff there's a few gems there and I only caught a glimpse of his collection. Alot of them could actually been had at a discount when he acquired them back 20/30years ago Before the current resurgence of the luxury watch market. Watches was hard to sell at retail back then. It's not the same as it is now. They used to give away ss rolex Daytonas if you brought an gold rolex president lol. Crazy days.
Haha. Another presumptive statement. Not all brands and models are worth keeping and trends change.
Wong Jianrong like all investment, the return varies, and sometimes you lose money. But watches to this men as he mentioned is also an emotional investment, and brings him joy in the process. Everyone has hobbies, let’s be open about his
"Never marry people out of logic" so true
Impressive. Almost forgotten he's doctor at the end of the video.
4:33 They still aren't.
I love this man.
I am a watch collector too and I really loved watch
Dr Bernard is definitely not that kind of Dr that will bear with your nonsense. He is very straightforward in his views. I am one of his patients regardless any acute illnesses, his medicine always works. I really impress with his watch collections and I really agree that a gd watch last a long way and every watch there is a story behind. I hope I able to pass down a gd watch with a memorable sentimental value to my next generation.
Thank you Catherine. Medicine is surely not for making money. The watches are worth a lot of money, and income from a doctor/lawyers/professionals will not be within this category...not even close. I was a part of the industry before the from "More doctors smoke Camel than any other cigarette".
Would definitely be an honor for any collector to have coffee with him
He is right. Real collectors do it with their hearts.
😮😮😮i thank youtube to hear a collectors talk about their collection.its just a passion😂😂
I am amazed with his logic in collecting watches. I am inspired. I am collecting Philip Stein watches myself.
Such a magnificent collection!
Genuine passionate collector
Singapore number one Watch Doctor! Hope to meet you one day!
Yeahhhhhhh.... incredible and a very well done video clip...... what a collections and what a man.... congratulations Doc..... for everything and for many more to come....... love his collections... and i was able to play and put on my wrist some of his amazing pieces...... speechless.... and thank you very much for being you...... now we all looking forward to the main event and series..... camoooonnnnnnn
Giancarlo friend... take care with touching any publicly accessed doorhandles etc. COVID-19 is probably within the Milan area, judging by the high number of tourists from all the world just before the outbreak was announced in Jan2020.
Bernard Cheong hey Bernard thank you very much for your advise ! I’ll not go where the mass people are and moreover I’ll use hand sanitizers a lot.... and to be honest in Italy the situation it’s not so bad as described... there are a lot of positive cases asymptomatic..... what about there ?
I love this guy. Respect.
"Technology slaughters everything in its path."
But then this was the cutting edge technology of that time
Re-watching this, hope you guys make more videos with him :).
Am a huge fan Bernard cheong
Amazing, such a cool guy, such a cool collection!!!!
A hard core enthusiast for the art of father time
That RM is a popular fake and used to be a reference as and a guide to some. Maybe he just felt the need to collect it/keep in-house to do testing /? Do u really believe this man hasn’t got the money to buy a legit RM... let’s not jump to conclusions... he obviously found something fascinating about the watch
Hodinkee needs to interview this guy
Cool guy and very passionate. 👏🏼
Incredible collection. And he's such an enthusiastic collector. He makes Producer Michael look like a poor boy
msbrownbeast producer Michael is nothing but a fake and a scam
@@jondoeami Producer Michael reminds me of the late Liberace. LOL!
Amazing watch collection !
The Antiqua was actually designed by Jeff Barnes, and then hand made by Vianney halter , the first Antiguas sold were co signed on the dials , Barnes Halter or Halter Barnes...after they split, they were just signed Vianny Halter......Barnes Haulter probably only a very few exist ,pritty rare piece!!!!
Perfect video☝️☝️☝️🤩🤩🤩 such a joy to watch🤙
From all the Indonesian patients..
Love this guy !
An amazing collection 👌
Finally a UA-cam video about a real watch collector! Not a Rolex collector. A watch a collector... Can see the beauty of all watches and the moment in time they represent and the sentimentality of a gift.... Im so FN sick of rolex fanboyz!!!
Pride and Pinion will love this guy
No collection is complete without the MOTFM
Love that seiko monaco.
I met him personally once at an event.... he's very eccentric and weird
Most super successful people have this type of thinking and personality. Outspoken , brash and thick skin
Nice collection!
Great stuff
Pride and Opinion should watch this video
this guys vibe is like some kind of steam punk evil scientist type deal
Well that justify why medical bills are high all the time and wat im actually paying for..🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️😂
I love this guy ❤️
Wife seemed fine regarding his hobby but imagine how much nagging and scolding this man has heard from her about spending that much money on them, hahaha. Anyway, it’s a remarkable collection and so cool to see someone so passionate.
Why the sexism? She was fine, don't be a dick
@@readmycomment3157 not everything is about sexism ayooo. OP was probably just mention a characteristic of Asian wifes/ partners that nags a lot.
@@sukamtotedja3425 oh now you adding racism to the mix? Classy.
I am married to an Asian woman and she used to ask why I spent so much on watches lol. I think most guys that are married and buy watches go thru this.
Cool and passionate.
Can you imagine his wife knocking his box down. Lol.
does anone know if the seiko flyback watch ( dr bernad's first watch) is still on sale in Singapore? It's gorgeous
Gordon Neo *From HEL-SIN or if you like SIN-HEL! Minua kiinnostaa ainoastaa kellot, timepieces by KARI VUOTILAINEN.Johnnie de Bangkok* ua-cam.com/video/lYfrtpzl4ok/v-deo.html
His Glasses👓 caught me off Gaurd!
Nice!
Interesting so many commenting/calling out the RM being a fake. I’m no expert on RM, but even I thought it didn’t look quite right when I first laid eyes on it. Could the claim be true? 🤔
Yes, 100% true.
1:09 FAKE richard mille nadal 35-02
malvin tan agree !!!
malvin tan thought I’m the only to notice that. How is a “watch enthusiast” owns a fake RM jeez
how could you tell?
Wei Jie Chong structure of the carbon NTPT. If you’ve seen real RM, you can tell its fake only by first glance.
@@4J_777 I feel it's fake by one look thanks noticing
I started with seiko too
I'm curious why the RM035 is fake.
Jayden Goh yea definitely fake pattern on the ntpt carbon all wrong 😂
u very sure it's fake? why?
Shah Legno the carbon pattern is not correct… it’s a cheap replica
Your spectacle is better than your watch lol
My first watch was a Titus...
I am just here for the comments
That hamilton 992B. Dang
For those curious .. don't buy fakes to wear.
Collecting fakes (before 2017) was challenging but NOT encouraged today on. Do not WEAR them...many reasons.
Many guests will recall all my car keys had a luxury watch fake which would be fun at the valets...especially during the watch events in the early 2006.
These were VERY good fakes which were never stolen! Singapore is honest.
The collecting of superlative fakes of RM may be the most challenging task I ever tried back in 2015 to 2018.... it helped to STOP it. I would not encourage any one to try, it is expensive, because you will need contacts and travel....which would cost time, (they were VERY rare, and often custom made one at a time by very good youths in many most surprising places!!!).
Those from 2004 to 2008 forums would know my expenses for much work done, books, tech, designs, markets, was zero. No cost. All money went right back to growing more watchmakers...not to me.
To the curious remarks, I am happy, very happy indeed, because this fake RM 35 did great damage to the good brand. Thank you for noticing...these are among 30 to 50 VERY fine fakes (for that era) collected during a time I worked within the watch industry (before the web forums) as a collector... it began with finding only Rolex, FM and PAM. I would search the whole planet, travel to Russia, Germany, plus some European cities and China for weeks at a stretch to find the source and the really good ones.
I treasure the superb fakes of RM and PAM the most....this one was the earliest good fake to appear...followed by rapid superlative fakes of many solid backed brands...they were VERY rare, and often custom made one at a time by very good youths in many surprising places!!! SUPERB.
I wear inexpensive and the very rare to priceless watches, together (less socially awkward).
Psychological labels are UNAVOIDABLE for any passion, from cars to huge homes...worse, for those who had no success with money (most times), and it is not their fault. Life happens.
Life happened to me, and I did what I wanted with it... ie to grow its rewards, enjoy it, learning to return it to BOTH the less fortunate (and the powerful companies) within my circle of influence.
hoamssszzzzz
The best thing Bernard’s ever collected, is his beautiful wife, Dolly! ❤️
I wish Nico Leonard of Pride and Pinion would review this
Great collector!
What brand is the watch at 1:03
Malvin Tan 's thread on fakes have very relevant comments. Making products easy to differentiate between real and fake for NORMAL consumers, not experts. Will help consumers, have CONFIDENCE in sales . Feel free to add on, it is of great importance to the case and dial designers as to how people can spot fakes. Feedback like these are of value. Minus non constructive/vindictive comments to save space.
Bernard Cheong dr I think you should start a UA-cam channel honestly pls start one tgt
@@TheBebemom the channels are loaded with some good relevant places that would kick me out...laugh...I support TED and TEDx.
Bernard Cheong each watch piece has its piece of history and the intricate details behind it. I cannot imagine the content u can come out with. You will reach such a far greater audience instead of ted and unite watch lovers around the world in an instant!
@@TheBebemom thnk you sincerely.
I do have 3 regular columns in print, no in the cloud yet, The East Coast of the States, Britain and China. Two spread between Japan and Indonesia. With the new business and retail models approaching with 5G, Block Chain and more important...post Covid -19.
I have much work at the new restructure of the Watch Retail and buying patterns lined up for at least 5 to 8 years....but the direction will be very fluid. All I know is that I am about to live my Fifth or Sixth life.
I want it to be different from my first 3....enough sucess, wealth, money, selfishness... it is genorosity time!!!
If you are a millinial, and have not been at the birth of the internet and the watch collecting hobby/craze in 1998... This is a narrower path I have accidentally left behind.
Choose it for Wei, SJX and the late comers like Hodinkee etc etc...so many. However, if it is fortune they want.... I have left some for them. Like I said...generous.
That's what extremely marked-up doctor fees get you in Singapore. The dead man whose watch you bought will haunt you to ask for the discount you never gave.
Wonderful!
Like musk is inspiration for stark. I think this doctor might have been inspiration for dr. Strange
What type of doctor has the money to buy a 1.3 mill watch 🧐
Love it
The RM035 between 1:06 to 1:10 is fake
Not sure on that, but am pretty sure if you wear a fake watch driving a big car people will assume its the real deal, while a real watch riding on train will be see as a fake.
The carbon grain is pretty obvious that it's a fake. And it's a pretty low grade one.
he has a beautiful wife but he keeps staring at his watch
For me, Casio is always the God Tier watch.
pleb tier
I'm Pretty sure quartz slaughtered quite harshly when introduced
Oh they really did but now they co-exist as more luxurious watches than quartz which are often cheap fashion watches or just tools like casio but quartz also gave birth to some interesting mouvement like the seiko spring drive
wow
One tip on watch collecting is don't even start collecting.
how he moonlight?hahah damm he's the daddy of watch collecting
But does he have a Vostok though...
That's a replica Richard Mille
He's Dr. Strange