Talking Watches With Eric Ku

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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...

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@indiefruit 5 лет назад

That opening shot makes Ben look like he's waiting on his mom to pick him up

@johann23 4 года назад

haha yeah looks like shit.

@mannycalavera2335 3 года назад

A daily exercise routine would do more for his look than any watch ever could XD.

@timothyacowin9761 3 года назад

Pile of watch straps.

@richardwarren2024 3 года назад

Absolutely hilarious comments

@jamalkwyasse5527 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@TheReaper5125 6 лет назад

One of the best collections featured in Hondinkee. He is humble and shows a true appreciation of watches. Respect

@SeaJayBelfast 8 лет назад

Definitely the best looking Reverso out there. So simple, really tasteful size.

@maxrichardbraun2176 7 лет назад

Inspiring to see a "Rolex guy" with such an appreciation for independent's.

@VZ935 9 лет назад

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.

@tekphou9529 9 лет назад

This guy has a Phillipe Dufour. What.the.fuck

@AustinMillbarge 9 лет назад

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"

@aychihuahua99 5 лет назад

This and the John Mayer interview are my favourites, they have very different feels but it just feels authentic and knowledgable.

@benjaminbreeg2314 8 лет назад

That is one Ku watch collection.

@andersonhernandez2582 8 лет назад

lol nice

@bobford7366 3 года назад

holy $h1t. You're the guy that always rags on Ohio State. I can't believe you're into watches too!

@SoCalWatchReviews 4 года назад

Amazing collection!! I love the diversity and that story about his little bro calling the guy a million times was gold!

@soggysadboi 9 лет назад

He has a PVD Monaco... Excuse me for a minute... I crapped my pants.

@ryan.1357 7 лет назад

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).

@svfutbol20 6 лет назад

I think Ben knows how to handle a watch...

@xallelsefailedx 5 лет назад

"Turn the page, wash your hands. Turn the page, wash your hands."

@nomadben 3 года назад

I didn't get that impression at all from the video.

@zachschevelle 8 лет назад

Ben, show us your collection sometime.

@Mzahaka1313 8 лет назад

Help, I've watched a cumulative of 3 hours of watch videos today. J.C. Biver was my favorite interview from this channel.

@balajisrikanthan116 7 лет назад

same!

@pleon6112 7 лет назад

I really enjoy his collections because he had very unique pieces. More of a modern updated look but still a vintage feel.

@Grunge_Cycling 9 лет назад

This dude's got style

@nyo_nyosupra1059 9 лет назад

Another great well thought out video please keep them coming

@555Gear 9 лет назад

Insane baller

@555Gear 8 лет назад

Thanks!

@ussnimitz3666 9 лет назад

That Monaco is stunning!

@SolomonLi 8 лет назад

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.

@SeaJayBelfast 6 лет назад

Solomon Li you didn't enjoy Pras' 17 Royal Oaks?

@b00nsmoviesss 9 лет назад

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

@micarrow93 9 лет назад

I love the talking watches series, keep up the great work!

@rkumar2706 6 лет назад

Good Collection mix of vintage and modern elements.Respect !

@mikem3901 6 лет назад

Down to earth guy with an amazing collection. Really enjoyed this episode

@younesmekraldi9438 4 года назад

That simplicity is nothing but perfectness

@abba136 3 года назад

That Laurent Ferrier is one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen.

@JonathanFung808 9 лет назад

Would love another Talking Watches with him--but with more vintage Rolex.

@peleti027 9 лет назад

+1 I did enjoy the vid, but didnt like some of those chunky pieces....

@philipealmeida 9 лет назад

peleti027 +2!! Lets see the rolex collection!!!

@MKI4EVA 9 лет назад

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.

@user-bs3kr5sg4j 8 лет назад

+MKIs4EVA

@JB-sz4wy 9 лет назад

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

@philc822 4 года назад

Ben drooling over that vintage Sub., CUT !!!!, can we get a bucket in here, hurry up Im trying to shoot a movie here !

@alexwengrun9989 9 лет назад

Laurent Ferriere & Phillip Dufour just great!!

@MrSgtSniper 8 лет назад

I've only had one talking watch. the alarm was a rooster.

@mastertree2956 9 лет назад

i wait so long for the next episode

@rado19901 8 лет назад

I love people who love watches... Great people!

@melberber79 6 лет назад

I loved that bar, one of a few with Kreonenburg Blanc on tap...too bad it closed...

@capitalistpig10 9 лет назад

Haven't seen the video and it's epic!!!

@neuromancerXL 7 лет назад

Drooling over that Deep Sea Alarm

@TheSlatman83 4 года назад

Amazing unique collection.

@philc822 4 года назад

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.

@alberthodge631 4 года назад

great camera work. well done.

@JeffGR4 9 лет назад

As a self-confessed horology fanatic, I thoroughly loved Benjamin Clymer's interview with watch expert and historian Eric Ku.

@johnbarry4095 6 лет назад

JeffGR4 Who the fuck speaks like that

@sutats 9 лет назад

Keep up the good work!

@gallolocoparisien 6 лет назад

Great collection

@josiahgold 5 лет назад

Boom. Eric is a legend

@logwind 9 лет назад

Dufour. Wow.

@The_Watch_Mister 5 лет назад

A “significant private collector,” as opposed to, you know, insignificant ones.

@klaus7602 5 лет назад

感觉认识Ku的话可以学习很多，哈哈

@Robstrap 5 лет назад

casually got thousands and thousands worth of watches on the table in a bar

@anthonybeauregard6806 6 лет назад

My dream collection,this guy have taste

@fabianrafaelmanzano 5 лет назад

Awesome video! I think my favorite part was 6:20 to 6:28 😉

@ericl3085 7 лет назад

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

@fissionmailed5638 6 лет назад

What a cool guy I have to say!

@gmshadowtraders 7 лет назад

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?

@Rekickit 3 года назад

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

@seanpollard4844 4 года назад

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

@nikkhillacoul 9 лет назад

Anyone know what kind of glasses Mr. Ku is wearing?

@YashShevde 3 года назад

Typically love the videography from Hodinkee, but what the heck was that shot at 6:20? Great TW, love that he has a Centigraph.

@NikonFM2n 2 года назад

The Speedmaster's dial design is not an original Omega design. Check out the Rodania Geometer from the early 50's.

@fakedoctoralex 6 лет назад

That Reverso is just gorgeous.

@Morrison9155 4 года назад

Literally one of the sickest collections of all time

@andrewvillanueva4222 7 лет назад

hi l have a Rolex submarine gilt dial 1965 original. do you know what its worth? thanks

@Lonnie91a 9 лет назад

VRF is my favorite forum.

@timothyjohn9412 5 лет назад

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.

@amitchell2009 5 лет назад

That camera work at 6:20. What happened there? Haha

@gtferrara 7 лет назад

What was the name of the guy who started at Patek and created his own watch company? I couldn't understand

@sensei-lr4cj 6 лет назад

Laurent ferrier

@Goodlar 7 лет назад

Great ep! Eric sounds like the Joker before he went insane though. The Joker in college or something

@surpakal1996 8 лет назад

Not a problem.

@infinite8586 4 года назад

Holy crap....Dufour!!!

@brashearbeer 8 лет назад

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?

@fungus_am0nguz644 8 лет назад

+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" ;)

@asambi69 7 лет назад

Stay away from Tag there garbage.

@joeyalfaro2323 3 года назад

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.

@skyvedder 2 года назад

This aged perfectly. All those watches have increased 3-4 times the value at the time of this.

@glennyeah 2 года назад

"now this might not be the most expensive rolex, but..." 6536 😵😵

@jasonbarnwell4680 9 месяцев назад

Makes me really sad for the person he practically robbed in the Rolex trade that may have not known what they had

@kevbonegt Год назад

this is the only good talking watches I've seen

@MartyP-lr7vw 2 года назад

WOW !

@Astragoth2 5 лет назад

HOLY **** A DUFOUR.

@Tone_Jammer 4 года назад

That monaco though.....

@manuelpusong7390 8 лет назад

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?

@peterlontong1434 7 лет назад

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.

@maomao180 9 лет назад

Is that submariner's dial relumed? The lume plots look thick and uneven.

@BIZARR099 9 лет назад

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.

@sbsb4995 7 лет назад

sorry it's not your videos. it's my phone's sound issue.

@sitingliu 4 года назад

what is happening at min 6:23?

@jonathanfong3033 6 лет назад

I thought the black lord wasn’t pvd because they didn’t have it at that time

@pe4153 6 лет назад

How are people able to afford these watches?

@TimetoWatch247 9 лет назад

You need a royal oak Eric

@majidm87 6 лет назад

Fp journe ❤️

@alvinsimable 6 лет назад

Ho Eric Koo, Do you collect Vintage rolex trench watch 14 world record Size. 45mn included crown. Big size watch and very rare.

@Gordybean 9 лет назад

What does Eric mean by time-only watches?

@TimepieceAddict 9 лет назад

"Time only" as in only tells time, no complications like date or chronograph.

@taeyounglee3380 8 лет назад

No date

@shaunpearson7905 3 года назад

6:19 Was it bring your kid to work day for the cameraman. I mean what in the hell.

@1roadstr 7 лет назад

Sorry I meant Dufour.

@SuperReviews4you 5 лет назад

This show should be called "Talking watches we know you cant afford"

@ericstevens5433 4 года назад

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

@nursultantulyakbay7070 5 лет назад

But does he have a clock radio? Me neither :(

@theofanisspanos6153 Год назад

Why no subs

@JibyJab 2 года назад

All grail watches

@AntonSTomac 6 лет назад

Was the camera man drunk?

@tw775 2 года назад

the heuer is not a pvd finish, how could a legit vintage watch dealer not know that

@ebiedog 2 года назад

I bet he's right

@ianchen9449 7 лет назад

is this guy canadian?

@lotsofrobots1 4 года назад

After watching some other episodes, I'm wondering if this dealer/collector has a Rolex "Blueberry" in his collection?

@Temperdgrump 7 лет назад

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.