Wei Koh, what an absolute legend. You may get mocked through saying “yes” too much much but I love it. I adore your passion and thank you for sharing such great content. ‘Yes, yes yes”
He also says sure a lot too! But best of all he knows when to talk & when to listen. I don’t think I’ve come across a more articulate, creative wordsmith anywhere & my late ex-wife was quite the gifted academic so I’ve experienced intellectual bamboozeliingup the waazoo!
I don't understand Hess' point about the "Eagle Beak" crown guard being unpopular with divers because "they couldn't be turned underwater with the same efficiency... ". I was never aware that divers would unscrew the crown and change the time underwater. This seems inaccurate to me.
+ philips defreville: As I understand it, these were made from cases with large, square crownguards which made the crown difficult to use altogether. The eagle-beak was simply a shaved-down version of this case to give customers something whilst Rolex developed its rounded crownguards to be released a year later.
What an awesome conversation about vintage watches. I really like that it feels like a natural conversation and that it’s longer than hodinkee’s talking watches episodes. Please more of these! Keep up the good work.
34mm is totally underrated...i have a wrist fitting for 34mm and very happy with that! Buying 34mm takes you away from the centre of the storm to a place under normal conditions where there is plenty of choice without cutthroat conditions.
ALWAYS a pleasure to listen to you. Wei Koh ....and the way you interview / just talk, I feel as spectator, I'm almost a part of the conversation .... great job 😊✌🏻...
Great vid and Wei is now a pleasure to watch and listen to. He isnt saying yes all the time anymore so well done! The Basel part was very interesting too 👌
The equilibrium between passion and investment summarises the dilemma of contemporary watch collectors. This gent has rationalised watch collection in a very articulate way, nice content.
One thing I appreciate about the watch community is how informed people are about not only watches but everyday topics as well. In light of that I think it is important to point out that Rwanda is a country in Africa located relatively nearer to the equator and to more the east side of the continent where as South Africa (as the name suggests) is the southern most country on the continent.
Buying that Ultraman Omega Speedmaster watch was a smart move. One sold for $76250 on December 5th 2018 at the Philips Auction House in New York . Lot number 75.
Wow, that's an amazing story about the Egyptian family who personally delivered their heirloom Rolex watch to him in America and got his own grandfather's fireman badge in return.
Okay everyone has to watch this whole video at least up untill the 29:35 mark 😂🤣 aww thats just to funny. I had to rewind it because i thought i miss heard him.
"Functional alcoholism" is an unsavory joke if I've ever heard one. Alcoholism led me only to disfunction even if it appeared otherwise on the surface. 3 1/2 years sober and enjoying the ability to not only function but thrive.
$4000 watches question... I've ploughed into 34mm Rolex eg 6694/6426 yes... but also Tudors 34mm tuxedo, bull's eye, roulette, cross hair are the next big thing - The No1 undervalued watch though is the Tudor 79260/70/80 Chronograph 'small block' $4000 gets you an Arabic dial and $5000 gets you a Batton dial...even the most expensive 79260 the transitional (Rolex crown/watchback) reverse panda at $6500 is great value...these will all double in value in 7-8 years hot on heels of 'big blocks' !!
Spot on with the comments about Basel and the misguided direction it is taking. That said, some of the gripes Wei mentions are more to do with the way the Swiss treat people - it is not a particularly customer-friendly culture - rather than the failings of the watch fair people at Basel.
JavasBest I dont think people who "invest" in watches do it for a high return upon reselling. I think its meant more as an . . .added bouns or incentive or i guess reason/excuse to a degree to buy a watch. But when buying higher end pieces , the peices vary and certain brands hold value, raise in value, decreass a little or a lot. they mean that if your gonna drop 3k-20k-50k on a watch, make sure you can get your back if you decide to sell it.
For gods sake Wei, please do not untie the bowtie. NEVER untie the bowtie unless you are at home ALONE. Its disrespectful espetssialy when the person you are talking to has not untied it.
Please do not tell me that the only difference is the chronograph seconds hand is painted orange.........this guy is the definition of trying to hard to fit in/be cool. Only 40 made with this hand? For gosh sakes talk to me when the watch has a unique case, a unique dial, a unique movement......that’s rarity.
One way to look at it is : does it make sense to pay 40 grands for a nice vintage Speedmaster fitted with an orange second hand which is one millimeter longer or shorter than other period correct Omega second hands ? That’s for you to decide. Another approach is : for a fairly unique timepiece, with an Omega extract, looks like a bargain compared to more mundane vintage Rolex Daytonas. In the end, the market decides.
Wei Koh, what an absolute legend. You may get mocked through saying “yes” too much much but I love it. I adore your passion and thank you for sharing such great content. ‘Yes, yes yes”
"too much much"... how ironic. ;)
Wei Koh setting the bar on the classic 145.012-67 Speedmaster Ultraman with 321 movement
He also says sure a lot too! But best of all he knows when to talk & when to listen. I don’t think I’ve come across a more articulate, creative wordsmith anywhere & my late ex-wife was quite the gifted academic so I’ve experienced intellectual bamboozeliingup the waazoo!
Amazing conversation. I can watch this video again and again
Gotta say... I love the Wei way of doing these interviews. Very impressive - easy to absorb and you get to soak up the enthusiasm too.
This must be the best talk on vintage watches. Well done
I don't understand Hess' point about the "Eagle Beak" crown guard being unpopular with divers because "they couldn't be turned underwater with the same efficiency... ". I was never aware that divers would unscrew the crown and change the time underwater. This seems inaccurate to me.
philips defreville same here...maybe he meant the inability to turn the crown with gloves on?
+ philips defreville: As I understand it, these were made from cases with large, square crownguards which made the crown difficult to use altogether. The eagle-beak was simply a shaved-down version of this case to give customers something whilst Rolex developed its rounded crownguards to be released a year later.
What an awesome conversation about vintage watches. I really like that it feels like a natural conversation and that it’s longer than hodinkee’s talking watches episodes. Please more of these! Keep up the good work.
Geoffrey's exchange of his dad's NYC fireman badge in purchasing his Submariner is such a classy and inspiring gesture!
34mm is totally underrated...i have a wrist fitting for 34mm and very happy with that! Buying 34mm takes you away from the centre of the storm to a place under normal conditions where there is plenty of choice without cutthroat conditions.
ALWAYS a pleasure to listen to you. Wei Koh ....and the way you interview / just talk, I feel as spectator, I'm almost a part of the conversation .... great job 😊✌🏻...
Absolutely mesmerizing discussion filled with passion ,personal insight , growth and personal feeling - . 👍
Great vid and Wei is now a pleasure to watch and listen to. He isnt saying yes all the time anymore so well done! The Basel part was very interesting too 👌
The equilibrium between passion and investment summarises the dilemma of contemporary watch collectors. This gent has rationalised watch collection in a very articulate way, nice content.
Had the pleasure of meeting Geoffrey and he has amazing knowledge and just an awesome guy! Great video
Brilliant discussion, and a lot of dazzling pieces here! Fantastic work!
Thoroughly enjoyed this
One thing I appreciate about the watch community is how informed people are about not only watches but everyday topics as well. In light of that I think it is important to point out that Rwanda is a country in Africa located relatively nearer to the equator and to more the east side of the continent where as South Africa (as the name suggests) is the southern most country on the continent.
He probably got Rwanda mixed up with Rhodesia.
Another excellent and passionate talk. 👍
Loved this. Well done guys
WK... so much goodness in one vid. Love it! Keep up the great work.
Buying that Ultraman Omega Speedmaster watch was a smart move. One sold for $76250 on December 5th 2018 at the Philips Auction House in New York . Lot number 75.
Great watch talk guys.
Please keep it up!
Excellent...not a Panarai guy....but the smaller 38mm has me interested....
Great video and fun to watch.
Awesome watches and watchtalk
love the little stories
What a thoroughly fantastic discussion and what beautiful pieces. Thanks for the upload.
Absolutely excellent!
Christopher Walker nailing the vintage game
Would love to learn more about vintage watches. You mentioned books and forums. Any suggestions? Go-to resources?
Wow, that's an amazing story about the Egyptian family who personally delivered their heirloom Rolex watch to him in America and got his own grandfather's fireman badge in return.
Amazing video, thank you so much for sharing how you got into the watch game 👌🏻
Great Episode!!!
Great convo
Okay everyone has to watch this whole video at least up untill the 29:35 mark 😂🤣 aww thats just to funny. I had to rewind it because i thought i miss heard him.
Very interesting, thanks for sharing.
Really really nice guys - more more more please. A perfect accompaniment to a strong Bloody Mary
My keyboard is messing up, thx for sharing your story
This was awesome!
Wow, Wei, thx for hiring your story
excellent video, very good content.
"Functional alcoholism" is an unsavory joke if I've ever heard one. Alcoholism led me only to disfunction even if it appeared otherwise on the surface. 3 1/2 years sober and enjoying the ability to not only function but thrive.
excellent
im watching this with my 34mm vintage rolex on the wrist.. :D
The guy sounds like Christopher Walken and the Asian Steve Mqueen, great chat guys.
40 gs for a Speedmaster! This guy is balling !
Yes, Yes, Yes - Wei u are the mudafuckaaa 👑- passion and engagement on next level
$4000 watches question... I've ploughed into 34mm Rolex eg 6694/6426 yes... but also Tudors 34mm tuxedo, bull's eye, roulette, cross hair are the next big thing - The No1 undervalued watch though is the Tudor 79260/70/80 Chronograph 'small block' $4000 gets you an Arabic dial and $5000 gets you a Batton dial...even the most expensive 79260 the transitional (Rolex crown/watchback) reverse panda at $6500 is great value...these will all double in value in 7-8 years hot on heels of 'big blocks' !!
RWANDA SOUTH AFRICA?? REALLY?? Rwanda is next to Burundi, and south africa is the southern most country in africa
Spot on with the comments about Basel and the misguided direction it is taking. That said, some of the gripes Wei mentions are more to do with the way the Swiss treat people - it is not a particularly customer-friendly culture - rather than the failings of the watch fair people at Basel.
regarding Patina. Comics have seen the same market changes. One time, people were restoring comics, but now this is taboo.
Did this guy just say that Rwanda is in South Africa? Jesus dude.
Tough to get?! You just give them the serial no. on the website. Couldn’t be any easier.
he said bezel! not his usual beezel. haha
I invest in real state , much better return. Investment in watches, not to much.
JavasBest I dont think people who "invest" in watches do it for a high return upon reselling. I think its meant more as an . . .added bouns or incentive or i guess reason/excuse to a degree to buy a watch.
But when buying higher end pieces , the peices vary and certain brands hold value, raise in value, decreass a little or a lot. they mean that if your gonna drop 3k-20k-50k on a watch, make sure you can get your back if you decide to sell it.
The exchange of badge , i a winner for me, that X factor of communication between strangers, that at end of day, are soooooo NOT
Rwanda is not in South Africa!!!!!!
Geoffrey seems look like a snob , however wei koh in the other hand is a true connoisseur.
Oh look another all Rolex collection. VeRy uNiqUe
His point about the subs is off. No diver would ever use the crown under water.
I don't get paying that amount for a watch that looks exactly like its modern counterpart...
Ummm.... Historical value?
Then don't. You aren't a watch guy.
tulips...
Interesting conversation, learned a lot. But a 34 mm watch for a male adult is like wearing your shirt button on your wrist. No way.
For gods sake Wei, please do not untie the bowtie. NEVER untie the bowtie unless you are at home ALONE. Its disrespectful espetssialy when the person you are talking to has not untied it.
he probably had to untie it after purchasing that ultraman, you know, to catch a breather after burning that cash
listening to this guy puts me to sleep
bla bla bla
im sure that lousy fireman badge is worthless
Wei Koh you speak like a waterfall can you please Slow Down a Little Bit . Thank you
Please do not tell me that the only difference is the chronograph seconds hand is painted orange.........this guy is the definition of trying to hard to fit in/be cool. Only 40 made with this hand? For gosh sakes talk to me when the watch has a unique case, a unique dial, a unique movement......that’s rarity.
Max Power The UM does have a unique dial as well.
One way to look at it is : does it make sense to pay 40 grands for a nice vintage Speedmaster fitted with an orange second hand which is one millimeter longer or shorter than other period correct Omega second hands ? That’s for you to decide. Another approach is : for a fairly unique timepiece, with an Omega extract, looks like a bargain compared to more mundane vintage Rolex Daytonas. In the end, the market decides.
hervé Chretien well said.
This one slipped past me!