Austen Chu Breaks Down His Watch Collection | Hong Kong Collector Conversations
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2019
- Our guest for this episode of Collector Conversations offers up an amazing collection spanning Audemars Piguet to Patek Philippe. Whether it's a Royal Oak or a Nautilus, Austen discusses the pieces in his collection with WatchBox Hong Kong's Josh Srolovitz.
Who is Austen Chu? He runs a creative agency, acts as a media influencer in the watch world space, and has been an avid watch collector since he was just a teenager. His Instagram is @horoloupe where you can follow him and check out all the watches he features on his instagram!
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Seriously, what has WB learnt from this experience? This dude is not up to par!
“Got it yesterday, haven’t been able to take it off my wrist...”
Literally wearing another watch saying that.
We need an interviewer that can emit sound
Watch box only hires cucks
oh god... not the guy with the raspy voice
he jz return from the "protest"
he cool
raspy???? i dont really know what raspy means but he is swallowing half of his speech ! oh please, just transfer him to do some non camera/communications job tasks please
A few more close-ups of the pieces would've been nice.
COULD the host speak up please?
Too much soy
beta soy ;)
Definitely a collection to generate plenty of envy. Agree with the others on production. Couldn't hear anything the host said -- listening to him made ME gasp for air a few times... Also, I thought it was production no-no to shoot into the light (bright background).
Joshua's voice grates at my soul.
Mine too. I'm sure he's a nice guy and all but does not have a voice for this.
Also, Revolution did it better.
fairly certain you don't have one so hey, no harm done! happy?
Grateful for the content.
Good segment good sit down conversation. I can appreciate a collector who wears his watches. Quite the collection. Know your customer. 👍 Throw Zoe in front of the camera! Close ups a plus!
Great interview Josh. You are well mannered, polite, patient and ask all the right questions 👌
Sweet collection! Austen collects what he likes and he WEARS his watches! What's wrong with liking and collecting hard to get AP and PPs? I'm not in the same price category but I have hard to get SS Rolex timepieces along with Omega, Panerai, Tudor, and Swatches. I love my watches! It's my collection and I wear it for myself and not anyone else. A collection is what one makes of it. Austen's collection is bloody impressive that ANY real collector would want (for all the negative people - if given half the chance you'd be jumping all over those watches).
Bruce The Man Lee my thoughts exactly
Exactly! Well said.
Nice vid - due purely to thee myriad interesting stories.
However, the vid being about watches, seeing closeups of them might be a thought!
Sam thank you!
Good feedback Sam - we'll try to do better next time.
--Team WatchBox
Why is the guest dressed like an extra from The Empire Strikes Back
Cause he is a douchebag.
Adriano Nast Just the way I dress
...because people dress differently all over the world. Isn't it cool that TH-cam can bring us all a little closer together?
How many Yeezys you got?
Part 2: Four homies break down Austen Chu’s butterbox...
When seeing this type of guys, HELP. Glad not all watch nerds are like this
Why?
Please elaborate
I’ll never understand why people base their like for something on how much attention it brings from strangers.
Due to low self esteem
hey guys, I have an idea.. let's point the camera straight at a bright window... good? great!
The interviewers voice is breaking? Maybe not the best time to do an interview
he jz return from the "protest"
That's good hope it was for a good cause but that doesn't change the fact that the interview was ruined cause of this
These interviews just keep getting better and more fascinating. Many thanks and hats off to Austen for sharing his thoughts ideas and astounding collection. His insight and approach to collecting is truly inspiring , sophisticated and upbeat. His admiration for the art, design and function of his collection is a theme that seems to unify so many of us - just with varying styles and alternative functions. Fantastic job guys. Thank you both👍.
F Poynton thank you so much!
This episode has not been made anywhere near to the level of the high standards of WatchBox Studios.
Sorry I can’t handle this guys voice and can’t watch any video of his.
OttawaInHD ....but you had to write that? Seek life elsewhere! We dont need your negativity Here!
the salmon dial is grail!
@Horo Loupe what is your business, what industry are you in? Having this much money for your age is beyond impressive, and it's also inspiring and motivating for me (I'm 22).
AP 15400 at 18 years of age , unbelievable achievement.Beautiful collection . Some of the below comments actually make me feel sick . People are so brave when they hide behind a computer .
Chris Lowe thank you for your kind words. Yes, the watch community is better than that.
@@austenchu199 dont listen to haters
Ariaditya Pramestu I don’t get the idea of collecting watches !! one cannot wear them all one only has 2 hands but i do understand the Beauty of them ! Some would not understand me why I collect gold bars but I love the Beauty and 2 Protect one’s wealth
@@rico200168
Well, with that logic it would be hard for you to understand any kind of collecting hobby then.
People who collect cars or bikes certainly cannot drive or ride more than one at one time. People who collect shoes cannot wear 3 pairs at once.
While it is admirable to collect gold bars, you can also collect diamonds as well.
Ariaditya Pramestu don’t get me wrong I was not Criticising Collectors of any sort if every watch gets a wear I would fully understand Exercise
Love the collection man. You shouldn't care what people are saying and just be yourself. Keep up the good work on instagram!
Poo See Hunter thank you!
But he does care..he is on Instagram.
Watch Aficionado so are you ;)
Great interview Josh but I wish as done is a less sterile environment.
That would have made it cosier in my humble opinion.
Beautiful collection anyway!
A lot of jealous people in the comment section! You're all embarrassing yourselves.
But have to agree with the comments about the host. He may be knowledgeable and a good dude, but for media purposes, the channel needs someone with more charisma and a stronger, clearer voice.
whats he doing in door? i
he should wear those to the protest:)
the collector looks like an older Harry Potter!
Kudos to Joshua , for giving ample time for Austin Chen to really speak on his collections . Its very interesting to listen to any collectors point of view on their prized watches.
ABMO Rose thank you!
Confident, well spoken, doesnt seem like a dick. What's not to like about this guy. Nice collection!
Why is this spotty teenager wearing sunglasses inside? and wearing a coat inside? and got his top button done up?
Ryan Normally these types of shirts are usually worn with the last button done up and are quite popular in Asia.
Ryan it’s a oriental collar. Top button is supposed to be done up.
Horo Loupe Pretty dope collection wtb.
Ramon Guillermo Gonzalez Solovera thanks!
Ryan it’s not a coat: it’s an oversized dress shirt from Yohji Yamamoto that you’re meant to wear over shirts.
I’m sorry I’m so shallow as not to be able to stand 5 seconds of the interviewer’s voice. It’s an affliction, and this modern PC world tells us to be accepting, but this is a audio visual medium for pete’s sake. 50% of the job is to give us something nice to listen to. And this laryngitic rasping will never be good enough.
This is the typical watchbox customer.... He is a perfect match to the chanel.
And that is not a compliment to the channel
Sadly Hairee Pottrer jumped out the window after reading the comments
More steady longer close ups please
This collector is a straight up pimp- great content but we need more closeups of the watches and the host unfortunately seems to have lost his voice- not a great idea to go forward with the interview - difficult to hear.
Sho'Nuff thanks man!
Those guys are lacking charisma
Impressive collection! Really enjoyed this
Jasmine B thanks babes
Jasmine B You call that collection impressive!? It’s either he fooled you and tried to act rich in front of you or you don’t know much about watches...It gets so many dislikes for a reason, people aren’t stupid.
Lmao You call that collection impressive!? It’s either he fooled you and tried to act rich in front of you or you don’t know much about watches...It gets so many dislikes for a reason, people aren’t stupid.
@@art854 Jealousy and envy are driving the dislikes. Austen's collection is impressive. Just because they are hard to get, social media trendy, hyped, or whatever you want to call it - it is a collection most people only dream of owning. And sure they may not to be everyone's liking and maybe its not to your liking or your style but these are the watches driving the watch market, whether you/haters like it or not. That's what there are so many brands across all different price points. Everyone is free to choose and collect what they like. And @PPRM L, please feel free to impress and dazzle us all with your watch collection because I'd like to know.
I got grey dial AP Royal Oak 15400))) everyone love this model)) and I got new Batman too))))
no voice great choice :D
Says he Didn’t want to be ‘that guy” turns out to be that guy.
I was hoping to see more exotic collection actually.
Wow....a really disappointing collection, coming from WatchBox, Picked by algorithms??? Doesn’t help that this dude is positively extra annoying.
Shelby M yeah, seems like it, the showy usual suspects like Patek , AP ....
@@tomkhong9828 i dont know whats more exotic than a ap Royal oak concept
Vini Van Gogh Dude, heard of De Bethune? MB&F? Urwerk ? Ressence?
Lol... I'm in my 40s and still can't afford an AP! This guy started off life young! Fair play.. what are his businesses?
Rich mommy and daddy...foremost.
Watch Aficionado yeah you’re totally wrong. Keep making assumptions on people you don’t know 👍
Damn, I’d love to own even one of the watches on the tray! Check out my channel if you’re looking for watch content on a lower level haha.
I feel a bit sorry for the guest, looking at the comments and the rating of the video. This is really the mistake of WB. I dont know how they employ a guy to do interviews that you cannot understand.. ever.
It's both tbh
Geez... I feel like I need hearing aides to listen to this host.
I agree about the presenter’s voice. No offense as he may be a great corporate officer but imaging is crucial to mass media.
Great interview with a collector who isn’t famous or a watch dealer and brings a younger perspective that isn’t based on the watch they got for graduating.
The comments here are disappointing- it exposes a pretentiousness in our community that isn’t based on how much a watch costs, but in relation to the taste of individuals and the reasons they collect.
Not saying this to change minds, but letting those with open minds who are reading the comments to know not everyone in this community is closed-minded and toxic.
Sorry for the rant, people are allowed to not like certain videos, but the basis for the criticism in these comments is just pathetic.
JizzyNinja Thank you! Yeah I don’t understand people who hate on an individuals personal tastes and preferences. The nature of watch collecting is much like art - it’s subjective.
Horo Loupe you have 2 core designs here...BOTH of which are the usual suspects.. (i.e., AP RO and Nautilus)...Variety and or individuality is the spice of life. Having 8-10 watches from a couple of core designs that are not the usual suspects is ok...or having at least some variety is good. However, if you just prescribe to the usually suspects, it shows very little to be desired for, in terms of taste. I want to challenge you to try other brands and/or models that are not instagram friendly....If it’s about prestige and quality, Patek and AP don’t even make the best watches..
K ev I dislike this collection because it has no variety, no individuality, is parodical and very BORING ...Deal with it. The irony is that you are on a high horse if you say “get off your high horse”... Do not force your value system on me, From your comments, it is quite evident that I can judge things better than you. Acceptance of everything is acceptance of nothing. Moreover, did I ever say I don’t like the collection because it is different from mine??? Answer: NO ...Learn how to conduct logical thought, please.
The bottom line is that this guy can collect anything he wants and I can say ANYTHING about his taste, based on the factual observations that I have made. I am not going to use my voice to encourage sheepleness, mediocrity, and douche-bag-ery. SOrry!
@Watch Aficionado so you’re saying you have to have variety in your collection. For him, within AP he’s found variety. Are people who collect subs or Daytona’s also not real collectors?
Also don’t tell people they don’t understand any form of logic when you use the “if you say x, then you’re actually x” with the high horse shit - that’s elementary school shit. And on that note, stop trying to bully people in the comments of a TH-cam video to back up your own point of view to feed your own insecurities.
I’m not sure I’m feeling the whole sunglasses indoors thing. Props for wearing your watches, though.
To be fair, the background could not be brighter!
They’re actually very light... the lighting made it appear much darker than it was..
Camera work and sound were really bad. Not even a close up shot when they are speaking about and pointing to the moonphase
A haven't seen a watch only from the distance in a watch show that's akward.
Those sunglasses are from Thom Browne for anyone who cares.
minibus1351 yup
Loving the WB Studios, collectors stories, they are truly inspiring...perhaps I could get TGV to present my top 24 pieces from my large collection as a story as I am very private person, but I have an amazing collection of watches, many of which I haven't seen you ever present on WB. I agree the AP with the WHITE DIAL is an amazing watch, but you need to see it in person to truly appreciate it.
Boring collection for boring people
Thanks Josh. Great interview. I learned a lot about trends and characteristics of arguably the biggest watch market - China and the Far East. Austen Chu has the knowledge and financial chops that make a good conversation. Thanks for letting me listen in.
Gerold At Large thank you!
Great collection. His finger is on the pulse! Knows what's cool!
Roy Batty thank you!
@@austenchu199 You're welcome. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to next video.
It's pretty easy to scroll through instagram...
Seems like he only likes or respects the kind of watches that are currently in at the moment. What about lange & sohne, breguet, vacheron.....? But i shouldnt judge him because i dont know anything about him.
L Can’t expect cool collection from a dude with a taste of commercial watches
Tom Khong I again, started buying a lot of similar styled watches before they were ‘hype’ watches... and I bought them because I LIKED them...
Horo Loupe No offence, my thought is you look too trendy for those chunky watches, they are more for older folks really. Anyway, what you like is more important than what others think.
Too many toxic jealous comments. Come on..not fair & no respect to Austen & the host as well.
shafiq shafiq thank you
some of the watch community make me sick , Awful , jealous wankers
Thanks shafiq - we appreciate your support and thank Austen for sharing his collection with us.
@@chrislowe5462 So true, they seem to be everywhere unfortunately.
You are the sum of the 5 people you surround yourself with, from what I hear
Tough to watch. Tough to relate. Ouch. Come on watch box. Tim brings us relatability. This is trash.
The hobby is in the shitter. Its about acquisitions and not the passion of collecting interesting watches that tell a personal or professional story.
they should change the brand name AP to Royal Oak! only model that is popular. tooo overvalued!!!
Defending code 11:59 makes one lose all credibility.
Which was mind blowing by the way
Marek N how? Did you listen to what I said about the case? You should check it out in irl
Horo Loupe The only AP line that matters is the royal oak.
Sheeple, have u any wool?
nice collection nice guy , shame about the video and sound. bad positioning no close ups terrible sound, dont know how this got past quality control. wb should start over in a well lit room and decent sound. its not good to leave this 'as is' , id do it again.
2nd
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Stunning collection, I Like the hole idea about having only so many watches and to Pick a watch from a emotional point of view is something I Can relat to🤙 a super sitdown and content....also a lot of hate towards the Voice of presenter, which I dont get at all - the man knows his stuff, try to listen more and speak less people🙌👌
Christian Zimmermann Witt thank you for your kind words! 🙏
This format can be excellent - see some of the best examples on Hodinkee - but this is about as bad as it gets! Too long, dull guest & the strangulated reincarnation of Fredo Corleone as an interviewer. Come on WatchBox, do it better or not at all!
What in the world is wrong with Josh's voice? Hardly legible.
What in the world is wrong with your grammar
Primed Productions you missed a full stop at the end of your sentence.
Once I got over the millenial look, posture and the nautilus/royal oak prejudice it actually turned out to be an enjoyable and knowledgeable collector conversation. Sorry to agree with everyone else but the presenter does not have a voice for interviews, it is grating and weak.
pilotstyle123 thank you!
The voice of the presentor is not that great
No offense, but I think this dude should actually know something about watches instead of showing off how successful he is just throwing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of watches on the table. Sorry if I misunderstood you but the whole show just seems like "I got this AP because i earned xyz dollars yesturday" I mean there's no doubt you're successful if you can have all these. After all, if its just a flex of what you have, there's always someone else who has more heavy hitters ie. Eric Clapton and John Mayer.
zombievoice
kindergarten first day of school would probably mean the age from 3 to 5. What a genius or prodigy in the story, blah blah blah. As if the North Korean leader Kim who was said to ride on a horse at the age of 6 months? Kinda funny for these talking watches
The best episode you’ve done so far
love the sarcasm
what a ridiculous guy
Lol
Which one? 😂
Man you better do manicure first before talking about nice watches come on
1st
Nice collection but not an interesting one IMO
Horo Loupe you said Patek was begging you to buy a nautilus in 2016!?!? Gosh, give me a break. You obviously don’t know your history on watches. you dug yourself a grave by doing the interview. It shows how small and cheap your collection is. People who are richer than you or have a better collection than you would look at this video and laugh. Your collection is worth less than a million USD. I feel extremely sorry for you that your most expensive watch is the AP concept. It’s nothing to brag about. Maybe you can wear the AP concept go to some clubs and you can fool some girls but you cannot fool the watch community.
PPRM L you made this exact comment 3 times already. Nautilus’ were NOT desirable in 2015/2016 (especially in China), and there wasn’t really a waitlist at all for those watches. A watch collector isn’t defined by how rich they are, it’s about the emotions these pieces drive in you, and it’s an extension to personal expression. I know plenty of collectors that are richer than me and have better pieces. They definitely do not show the same sentiments that you do.
Horo Loupe WRONG...there were VERY desirable in 2016..they were not desirable in 2013 perhaps.. and you are not solely based in CHina, judging from your accent....so give us a break.
Watch Aficionado thanks for backing me up brother. Our Harry Potter seriously has no idea what he’s talking about. And yes stop using China to confuse people... nautilus was desirable already back in 2016 in the Watch industry as a whole.
This time i really did not enjoy the guest.Not at watchbox level.
goodness what a boring and cliche collection
Tell me about it..
Not at all envious then ?
@@chrislowe5462 no i am. i want them all...to sell.
@@mikejones-dx8bx Wonderful
@@chrislowe5462 :-) though not my style, i admit these are all very nice watches.
Gee that dude in the purple shirt need to get a new job, terrible screechy voice, damn high pitch hurt my ears drum, I couldn’t finish the video, and headed straight to comment....
Too much envy in this comment section, congratulations to this guy to be able to afford that amazing collection at such young age! And he didnt even bring his Nautilus perpetual calendar! 🤯
Andre Tennis thank you my man! People love being keyboard warriors 🤷♂️
It’s not envy..it’s a lot of money and no individuality...There are much more expensive collections out there with individuality that get nothing but praise
Watch Aficionado I believe it's envy, otherwise why writing such mean comments about him?
And also that "individuality" thing is to me a stupid argument, he said that he tried many brands but in the end he only loves AP and PP and so he buys them!
Watch Aficionado I premiered the baby blue concept tourbillon on Instagram that came with a story. It isn’t a hype watch because only 25 were made. How is that not showing individuality?
Andre Tennis exactly! I’ve bought a ton of brands in the past
This is a perfect example of a collection without originality or a real collectors effort to amass something worth showing. Every single piece is a hype watch. IMHO, this collector profile was a waste of time. Nothing interesting or different was presented. So stale.
Sorry, but this is one effing boring watch collection if you ask me. almost exclusively hot "status" pieces.
Not really a collection, just what is fashionable if you have $$$$s and the AD will sell you anything in the safe
Host is horrible.... collection is boring...
Sorry I can’t handle this guys voice and can’t watch any video of his.
I agree