I've been so overwhelmed that I missed out on thanking Watchbox and Tim Mosso for the opportunity to share my collection and my thoughts on collecting watches. Thank you Watchbox & Tim - you and all the watch media/watch blogs have been so informative and interesting that it has made collecting watches such an enjoyable "hobby". Am totally embracing the craziness and sometimes obsessive nature of this passion of ours :)
Sumei - Thank YOU for sharing your story and collection with the WatchBox community! As you can tell by the comment section, everyone loved the video. We hope to see you again in Singapore, Hong Kong, or even the US when travel permits. Thanks again! --Team WatchBox
this has to be my favorite collector conversation. her tastes, from sinn and cheap barton bands to fp journe, are exquisite! the key in my opinion to her amazing collection was insisting on following her passion and tastes rather than investment strategy. thanks, tim and watchbox!
Totally agree, have two 104's white dial on bracelet, black on leather, can switch them if I want to, but prefer it. If I do anything, would get a few Barton as mentioned before in different colors. Almost well did order a Sinn Frankfurt am Main. but canceled, while I do like the watch, just thought it was a a bit expensive and saving for a Omega Sapphire Sandwich Moon Watch on bracelet.
Thank you Mark. Tim seriously makes it very easy for the conversation to flow. To your point, I try not to get hung up on watch values (it's hard to ignore though) but I've never regretted buying a watch out of love since the pleasure of looking at it and wearing it is really unsurpassable. I know I might get some flack for this but the fact that Watchbox and other pre-owned dealers exist make it less scary to buy a watch and lessens the risk of not being able to sell it if your taste changes. Yes, you may lose some money but I equate the loss to "rental" money spent having worn the watch for xx number of years.
@@erikhaw7313 it was one of the women invited at Hodinkee, pretty much just flexing how much they were. Hodinkee became a parody of itself at this point tbh.
Your guest came across as such humble and classy lady.Her personality is really expressed in her well thought out, tasteful and interesting collection . A true connoisseur.
Thank you Ref61. I would not call myself a connoisseur - just someone who loves watches and still finding it hard to remember movement numbers :) I'm glad you enjoyed the conversation.
@@BeckVMH I hear numbers but see question marks. I see numbers and hear nothing. Bahaha, someday though. The watchmaking class is fascinating, would love to hear more of Sumei’s experience with that. I’ve always wanted to do something like that.
Thank you. I think we women have got the best of both worlds. We can wear oversized watches and still not look completely ridiculous (I call it making a fashion statement!). But to be honest, I'm not fond of overt gems on watches - I had one previously and felt uncomfortable wearing it out since I felt it was a bit ostentatious.
Woman wearing mens watches is not a new thing. I remember 20 years ago while I was working in a 4As advertising agency in Hong Kong. A creative (person designing adverts) was a petite young woman was wearing a rolex sub. I thought it looked amazing then.
This is so entertaining. The lady has her personality all over her collection. You can tell she uses her collection extensively and not just to collect and store it in the safe. Btw Tim is getting better and better. Hodinkee has some competition 😊
The Laurent Ferrier looks absolutely *amazing* with that thicc strap! It's such a weird combination that no one would ever think of, and yet it brings a ton of personality to the watch. Just incredible. You have an awesome collection, Sumei! Congratulations!
Hi Henrique, thank you. You know, I've had different reactions to that strap. It just means that we all have different tastes and we get drawn to that which speaks to us.
Thank you Chris. I would love a Rolex Hulk (love the green!) but the premium is too much. Plus there are many other interesting watches to appreciate so spreading the love :)
I really enjoy these collector discussions with Tim, it's nice to hear a woman's perspective on her great collection as it doesn't seem to be as common in the hobby, Sumei has beautiful pieces and Tim just knows the questions to ask and keeps the conversation flowing naturally, great work and thanks for sharing your collection Sumei.
Thank you David. Tim really put me at ease and that helped in getting the conversation flowing. Tim's questions are spot on and his timing is also impecable.
Her collection and the conversation are impressive. This is the kind of conversation that makes good watch video, instead of the kind of “collector” who basically bought the whole Rolex sports watch catalog because they are “shiny” ...
Love her emotional drive to watch collecting. Learning as she goes, love her passion for watchmaking as well, not your usual watch brands. 👍 Good interview Mosso and Crew! 🥃
Thanks Bubba B. It's partly thanks to Tim and the Watchbox that we are "exposed" to so many different types of watches by so many manufacturers and watchmakers. I'm still amazed at what I see on Tim's weekly shows.
Great video and discussion. I think she demonstrates how "buying what you love" as opposed to for investment or to get others attention, is an excellent avenue to truly enjoying your collection.
Oh boy, here we go again. Buying ‘investment’ or popular watches is necessary and smart if you’re a flipper. Don’t judge. Everyone has a different approach.
Sumei Shum has more knowledge about horology and timepieces in her pinky than TGV can ever have in many lifetimes. Tim -- the channel has been upgraded.
So refreshing to finally see a discussion incorporating what works on Asian wrists. I related so much more to the choices and aesthetics in this episode. Would love content from Singapore/HK
Unpretentious and humble individual, who really brings together spontaneity, aesthetic concerns and thought in this collection. I think this interview is so special because of Sumei's genuine enthusiasm, and the lack of ego present in her collection.
😍 I don’t mind being a watch-crazy woman in a man-dominated hobby but it was sooo nice seeing the collection of a high end female collector. Thank you! 👍❤️
Wonderful interview. I normally find Tim a bit too strong on the minute details and long strings of numbers and initials. This is one of the best interviews I've seen, well structured, great natural flow from watch to watch. Well done and thank you
I like that the video is divided into parts with little headlines now that's what I call development. good job WatchBox keep it up and I'm in love with Sumei Shum her collection is so unique and beautiful like the first time I see a collector that has MING Watches. P.s.and as usual, thank you Tim you are the best ever talk host and the best Wikipedia of watches can't thank you enough for the knowledge you always give us.
Thanks Kenan! We are using TH-cam's new chapter feature and several viewers seem to like it! Tim and Sumei speak for themselves, we are lucky to have them both in this video. --Team WatchBox
Good show Tim. I learned a lot. This collector had excellent factual knowledge about the hobby in addition to emotional awareness. This wasn’t just a pretty face with a bag of Pateks. The intricacies of some independents was well done.
Thanks onlyWatches. I think there are more women out there who enjoy collecting watches but our voices have been unheard until now :) Thanks to Watchbox and Tim for giving us this opportunity.
Love Sumei! ...and her passion for watches and authentic appreciation for design. I want to be her friend. Great collection! Great video as well. Thanks to all involved.
Love this woman’s collection! Wow! So inspiring and individualized. You can tell she’s really having fun with her watches. She’s amazing. Please have more women on the show. It challenges me to improve my own collecting.
Hi BlackWomanGamer - as Tim mentions in the video, our audience is 95+% men, so it is GREAT to see comments from women viewers. We are certainly looking to add more female voices to the channel and we appreciate your support of our content!
Fantastic collection and a great interview. Very informative, but most importantly honest and humble. It's immensely pleasing to see an interview where people don't talk past or over each other. Great job!
Thank you Jon. Just sharing what speaks to me, which may be totally different from what other people enjoy. And it might change/evolve in the next few years. Thank goodness there is enough variety in the watch world to satisfy all manner of tastes and budgets.
I watch this for the second time after 5mths I still really enjoy the awesome interaction between Sumei Shum & Tim. Such a classics, great indepth & perspective into she collections. Combined with Tim unlimited depth into horology knowledge,,, is amazing. Applause to WatchBox to feature a lady collector. Sumei Shum have such a knowledge for timepieces. Love her humble & totally natural style infront of the len.
AMAZING EPISODE! JUST LOVED IT, start to Finnish. Thanks Tim for showing me quality interviews intertwined with horology. I appreciate this more than anything.
Thank you Jon. I hope she enjoys watches as much as you do. I love independents as well! They really push the envelope and can be creative, and social media and watch blogs really help give them more visibility. I would not have come across as many watches as I have if not for Watchbox showcasing them. I get that it's their business to do so but if not for them and other watch media enthusiasts, we would all be for the poorer in watch knowledge.
Thank you Tim, thank you WatchBox for this fantastic interview. What an amazing collection of watches. The interview just flowed nicely, something Hodinkee could learn a lot from.
What an awesome conversation with Sumei Shum. She have vast & very interesting collection. Hardly we have any lady guess on a watch show, this proved that ladies is & can be more serious than man in watches. Great great show Tim!!!!!
@@sumei2668 hi hi what a pleasant surprise than u replied me..... lol U hv a very very mouth watering collection. U certainly is a very good example that ladies hv deep interest & knowledge into horology timepieces. I miss out meeting Tim when he is here.....hope he will drop by again. 😁
@@FirestormAA Thanks Alvin, I'm always happy to connect with fellow watch enthusiasts. Not many in my circle of friends are as enthusiastic (or shall I say crazy...) as me :)
@@sumei2668 lol..... thanks well u never know, I hv frnz that brought watches but never have the heart to wear them,,, yes all his collections is unsized unworn...... crazy. Is a good hobby only big problem is that at times might find it hard stop buying.....
Brilliant episode! A really good example of how interesting, fun (and remorseful) a collection can be! It matters very little that I do not like some of the watches, personally but the passion and the curiosity of the people involved had me hooked! Such a welcome change to see a focus shift away from the ‘regular’ manufacturers. Congratulations on your collection, may you enjoy them in good health! Hope to see you on here again as your collection and tastes change!
Thanks Chung Hau. Some watches are for fun, some are for the beauty of it and some are for the simplicity (or complexity) of it. I still like regular manufacturers but I think the independents create much more thoughtful pieces and pieces which speak to who they are.
Super super super Interview, LOVE to see a nice lady on the show. Excellent taste and outstanding brands, the conversation was beautiful and I will always learn something about this channel. My best regards Tim!
@@emilyn6725 HI Emily, I hope Watchbox will continue inviting more women collectors as I'm sure there are many of us out there with interesting watches.
What a lovely interview and very impressive and thoughtful collector. I have to say though, Tim is a bit more charming with this guest than he usual is.
It’s a great quartz fp journe... I’m so sad of selling it... love the video.. it’s a very inspiring knowing the idea of a woman’s point of view... thank you ma’am
This came up on the feed today somehow after viewing all Omega ones from weeks ago. Am I surprised!! This is the best watch content I have seen in 7-8 years, that nothing else comes close. I am taking away so many lessons and thoughts not only as a watch purchaser but possibly a hopeful collector. Thank you!
Great show Tim, easily your best collector interview! And what an interesting lady also. Really liked her collection and the intricacies of the of picking and customizing the individual watches. The 2-tone band on the Omega was a brilliant stroke. I did find it a bit strange that she wasn't wearing any watch during the interview though, would like to have seen some on her wrist. Keep doing what you're doing, you're on the right track. Oh, liked your matching watch strap and sunglasses.
HI Randy, sharp eyes. I wore my Laurent Ferrier but took it off once the conversation with Tim started. To be honest, I'm only starting to get used to taking wrist shots.
@@sumei2668 I must say I am impressed with your collection and the thought behind it, not just a rich girl with a bag full of diamond encrusted Rolexes. Stay well.
I'm late to the party, but I really loved this conversation between Sumei and Tim. Her watch collection really tells you something about her, and that she buys was she likes, not what appreciates necessarily. The way she personalised her watches with custom straps and the honest way she talked was really nice. Great chemistry between her and Tim also; makes for a fun conversation.
Sumei, you have impeccable taste! I love just about every watch discussed and a few of these are my grail watches: Laurent Ferrier, FPJ Octo. Thanks also for the tip on Barton straps: love the Omega strap. Like you I live in Singapore and wearing leather straps is simply impractical on an everyday basis. Will be ordering some silicone alternatives. Thanks Tim and Sumei for a great collector video: best yet!
Hi Chris, thank you. I totally love the Barton straps - so practical and easy to remove and put on due to the quick release tabs. Plus the ability to mix and match. I tried NATO straps but they were much too long and looked "lumpy" on my wrist. And Tim made it easy for us to have a fun and interesting conversation.
Thank you. I love Barton straps - and since they are quite affordable (plus did I mention they include an additional short strap with the elite silicon), I can mix and match the straps.
@@sumei2668 Hi and thanks for the comment. I have several of their straps and love them. Thank you for sharing your collection with us! So often we just see other collectors just buying whatever expensive or "rare" watch they can get their hands on, without reflecting on why they are getting a particular watch. Your approach--or even lack of one--is very sincere and methodical. PS: Singapore is great, I really enjoyed spending some time--albeit short--there.
@@DarthMalaks_Missing_Lower_Jaw Hi Ollie, glad you enjoyed spending time in Singapore. You're right - I don't have any particular approach to my collection. I started with blue dials but it got kind of constraining and made me even more interested in other colours so I eventually abandoned that approach. LOL!
@@sumei2668 yes, I find it fascinating how things change in what we like and what we eventually collect. I am still in the very beginning of collecting with limited funds, and haven’t found any theme or rhyme or reason, still finding my way. I had to look up what kuda was too when you mentioned it. 🙃 🤣
Thanks Shash - my good friend and fellow watch enthusiast! It's great to have someone to talk watches with - until our friends collectively roll their eyes :)
Wonderful interview of a lovely collector. Enjoyed hearing about her passion and taste in watches. Wonder if she has a Rolex and or model and size of watch. Keep the great interviews and collectors shows coming. Thank you Tim stay healthy safe and warm
Great video, good interview, great selection. Love what she does with straps. Tim, always take your advice, buy on bracelet and then do what you want. I happen to like Barton's silicon/rubber straps, decent quality, quick release and great prices.
Thanks Michael. I'm still amazed at how straps can make a complete difference to your watch. Barton straps are good and even better, offered at great prices :)
I've been so overwhelmed that I missed out on thanking Watchbox and Tim Mosso for the opportunity to share my collection and my thoughts on collecting watches. Thank you Watchbox & Tim - you and all the watch media/watch blogs have been so informative and interesting that it has made collecting watches such an enjoyable "hobby". Am totally embracing the craziness and sometimes obsessive nature of this passion of ours :)
Sumei - Thank YOU for sharing your story and collection with the WatchBox community! As you can tell by the comment section, everyone loved the video. We hope to see you again in Singapore, Hong Kong, or even the US when travel permits. Thanks again!
--Team WatchBox
Tremendous presentation on both sides of the table highlighting a wonderful collection. Well done.
Liked the ALS 1815 chronograph 1st edition. It’s a classic and can hopefully be worn 100 years from now.
Great collection. I dig your pairings
I keep coming back to this video again and again. It is by far my favorite of the collector series. ❤
this has to be my favorite collector conversation. her tastes, from sinn and cheap barton bands to fp journe, are exquisite! the key in my opinion to her amazing collection was insisting on following her passion and tastes rather than investment strategy. thanks, tim and watchbox!
Totally agree, have two 104's white dial on bracelet, black on leather, can switch them if I want to, but prefer it. If I do anything, would get a few Barton as mentioned before in different colors. Almost well did order a Sinn Frankfurt am Main. but canceled, while I do like the watch, just thought it was a a bit expensive and saving for a Omega Sapphire Sandwich Moon Watch on bracelet.
Thank you Mark. Tim seriously makes it very easy for the conversation to flow. To your point, I try not to get hung up on watch values (it's hard to ignore though) but I've never regretted buying a watch out of love since the pleasure of looking at it and wearing it is really unsurpassable. I know I might get some flack for this but the fact that Watchbox and other pre-owned dealers exist make it less scary to buy a watch and lessens the risk of not being able to sell it if your taste changes. Yes, you may lose some money but I equate the loss to "rental" money spent having worn the watch for xx number of years.
Damn, I had low expectations since the horrible "Talking Boyfriend's" over at Hodinkee. This was sooo good doe.
Thanks James! We always aim to bring real collecting substance to our interviews. Glad you enjoyed it!
Hahaha me too!
I thought of it, the contrast between them is abysmal xD
Hmm, what’s that? I honestly lost interest after all the athlete and actor uber elite attitudes.
@@erikhaw7313 it was one of the women invited at Hodinkee, pretty much just flexing how much they were. Hodinkee became a parody of itself at this point tbh.
Your guest came across as such humble and classy lady.Her personality is really expressed in her well thought out, tasteful and interesting collection . A true connoisseur.
Thank you Ref61. I would not call myself a connoisseur - just someone who loves watches and still finding it hard to remember movement numbers :) I'm glad you enjoyed the conversation.
@Sumei. My bet is the vast majority of us struggle with caliber and model reference numbers... except Tim. The guy is a machine! Haha
@@BeckVMH I hear numbers but see question marks. I see numbers and hear nothing. Bahaha, someday though. The watchmaking class is fascinating, would love to hear more of Sumei’s experience with that. I’ve always wanted to do something like that.
This woman got class. Women in general prefer bigger watches these days, especially, the younger ones.
Thank you. I think we women have got the best of both worlds. We can wear oversized watches and still not look completely ridiculous (I call it making a fashion statement!). But to be honest, I'm not fond of overt gems on watches - I had one previously and felt uncomfortable wearing it out since I felt it was a bit ostentatious.
Woman wearing mens watches is not a new thing. I remember 20 years ago while I was working in a 4As advertising agency in Hong Kong. A creative (person designing adverts) was a petite young woman was wearing a rolex sub. I thought it looked amazing then.
@@richardman28 your statement is true..when I met my wife in 1975..she was wearing oversized watches..PEACE....
This lady has great taste...PEACE
Such a charming lady with great taste in watches and unabashedly herself. Also love the banter with Tim. Great collector convo!
A true collector who appreciates watches. Great interview. Perhaps the best in the collector series interviews.
Thank you George. Tim made it look easy.
This is so entertaining. The lady has her personality all over her collection. You can tell she uses her collection extensively and not just to collect and store it in the safe. Btw Tim is getting better and better. Hodinkee has some competition 😊
Thank you GreaterBayArea Hero. I'm glad you enjoyed the conversation. Tim's great at listening and he remembers everything!
Nice to see woman collecting the waches 👍🏼
This is my favorite of Tim's interviews. I keep coming back to it.
This is the best collector conversation yet
Thank you. Tim really makes it easy. Kudos to him.
Agree! Love the Ming story.
@@sumei2668 wow I love this so much
@@alexanderbender3082 Thank you - I was nervous but Tim made me feel comfortable talking about this passion (actually obsession) which we all share :)
So nice to see a lady with our obsession. And she has great taste. Great video, thanks 👍🏻
Thanks Mark. Yes, it is indeed an obsession!!!
what a wonderfull lady, with an outsanding collection... thank you Tim, this was a breath of fresh air
The Laurent Ferrier looks absolutely *amazing* with that thicc strap! It's such a weird combination that no one would ever think of, and yet it brings a ton of personality to the watch. Just incredible. You have an awesome collection, Sumei! Congratulations!
Hi Henrique, thank you. You know, I've had different reactions to that strap. It just means that we all have different tastes and we get drawn to that which speaks to us.
great taste with no Rolex
amazing collections with lots of variety
Always it's exciting to see women in tech and watches
Thanks Kichenan! We’re glad you enjoyed this interview. We’re excited to bring more stories of women collectors.
What an amazing collection. You can see the beautiful taste that Sumei has in her collection. Each timepiece is different and stunning.
Great to see a lady on the channel. Brilliant stories! Nice to see someone who keeps it simple and follows whatever takes their fancy.
What an awesome collection and conversation! Nice to see a collection that isn’t just full of Rolex’s
Thank you Chris. I would love a Rolex Hulk (love the green!) but the premium is too much. Plus there are many other interesting watches to appreciate so spreading the love :)
I really enjoy these collector discussions with Tim, it's nice to hear a woman's perspective on her great collection as it doesn't seem to be as common in the hobby, Sumei has beautiful pieces and Tim just knows the questions to ask and keeps the conversation flowing naturally, great work and thanks for sharing your collection Sumei.
Thank you David. Tim really put me at ease and that helped in getting the conversation flowing. Tim's questions are spot on and his timing is also impecable.
Her collection and the conversation are impressive. This is the kind of conversation that makes good watch video, instead of the kind of “collector” who basically bought the whole Rolex sports watch catalog because they are “shiny” ...
What an incredible collection. High horology watch collector. Her style is right up my street. Sensational pieces.
Love her emotional drive to watch collecting. Learning as she goes, love her passion for watchmaking as well, not your usual watch brands. 👍 Good interview Mosso and Crew! 🥃
Thanks Bubba B. It's partly thanks to Tim and the Watchbox that we are "exposed" to so many different types of watches by so many manufacturers and watchmakers. I'm still amazed at what I see on Tim's weekly shows.
Great video and discussion. I think she demonstrates how "buying what you love" as opposed to for investment or to get others attention, is an excellent avenue to truly enjoying your collection.
Amen Captain Zed!
Oh boy, here we go again. Buying ‘investment’ or popular watches is necessary and smart if you’re a flipper. Don’t judge. Everyone has a different approach.
In my summation, Sumei Shum has an excellent collection. Bravo!
Thanks dominicrusho!
Yes she does..I too say BRAVO......
Probably the best watch interview I've had the pleasure to watch in quite a while! Bravo to Mrs Shum, a passionate and humble collector!
Sumei Shum has more knowledge about horology and timepieces in her pinky than TGV can ever have in many lifetimes. Tim -- the channel has been upgraded.
So refreshing to finally see a discussion incorporating what works on Asian wrists. I related so much more to the choices and aesthetics in this episode. Would love content from Singapore/HK
It’s great to have a woman’s perspective. And a female view on watch collecting.
@@lynnyeo8566 yeah, and much respect for her too. I loved this interview.
Unpretentious and humble individual, who really brings together spontaneity, aesthetic concerns and thought in this collection. I think this interview is so special because of Sumei's genuine enthusiasm, and the lack of ego present in her collection.
Agree
Thanks Yuval. Tim really helped in putting me at ease so I had a lot of fun conversing with him :) I'm glad you enjoyed it.
How amazing would it be to share the passion of watches with your girl. Mine does not even listen when I talk about them. Great interview!
I’m not sure if Tim is more in awe with the lady or the watches. He must green with envy.
@@the1916companywatchreviews amen!
😍 I don’t mind being a watch-crazy woman in a man-dominated hobby but it was sooo nice seeing the collection of a high end female collector. Thank you! 👍❤️
Tim, its nice to see Barton get recognized, it's especially nicer when it comes from you. Take care, Cheers!
This really is a versatile and impressive collection, unique in every way👍🏻 The Lange is my personal favourite😍😍😍
Lovely , classical and unpretentious collection . The 1942, 1815 chrono and the galet are superstars
Thank you Marcus. All my favourites but I sure love the Ressence dial.
Sumei - most definitely: the ROC module creates one of the most visually dynamic and unique dials on the market 🤩
Wonderful interview. I normally find Tim a bit too strong on the minute details and long strings of numbers and initials. This is one of the best interviews I've seen, well structured, great natural flow from watch to watch. Well done and thank you
Man I loved this conversation and her collection.
Thank you greenhomes88. Tim made it very easy to have that conversation with him.
I like that the video is divided into parts with little headlines now that's what I call development.
good job WatchBox keep it up and I'm in love with Sumei Shum her collection is so unique and beautiful like the first time I see a collector that has MING Watches.
P.s.and as usual, thank you Tim you are the best ever talk host and the best Wikipedia of watches can't thank you enough for the knowledge you always give us.
Thank you Kenan. I love MING watches. It's simple and yet beautiful. And Tim really is the best!
Thanks Kenan! We are using TH-cam's new chapter feature and several viewers seem to like it! Tim and Sumei speak for themselves, we are lucky to have them both in this video.
--Team WatchBox
@@sumei2668 yourself replying on my comment is a big honor
thank you and best regards,
@@the1916company you guys are the best thank you sir and thank you Tim
Good show Tim. I learned a lot. This collector had excellent factual knowledge about the hobby in addition to emotional awareness. This wasn’t just a pretty face with a bag of Pateks. The intricacies of some independents was well done.
Thank you Gerold. I learnt a lot from Tim as well. He's a goldmine of information.
One of the best Collector Conversations that I've seen, can't believe this doesn't have more views ! Great job Tim and Sumei, very enjoyable !
One of the best collector conversations I’ve seen, beautiful collection
Thank you :) It's still evolving.
So good to see amazing women into this hobby that’s mainly surrounded by men, wonderful collection and nice taste, Bravo!
Yes gives a different perspective and a different eye.
Thanks onlyWatches. I think there are more women out there who enjoy collecting watches but our voices have been unheard until now :) Thanks to Watchbox and Tim for giving us this opportunity.
Love Sumei! ...and her passion for watches and authentic appreciation for design. I want to be her friend. Great collection! Great video as well. Thanks to all involved.
Thanks Scott. Big thanks to Tim for making it such a fun and enjoyable conversation.
she is a real collector - what a wonderful collection and collector ❤️🌸🌸🌸
Great collection, the Laurent Ferrier with blue dial is stunning.
Hi Andrew. Thank you. I love the Laurent Ferrier with the ice blue dial! The movement side is just as fascinating to look at:)
Great interview. She is wonderful.
Thank you Joe. All due to Tim's effort in making me comfortable talking watches...
Love this woman’s collection! Wow! So inspiring and individualized. You can tell she’s really having fun with her watches. She’s amazing. Please have more women on the show. It challenges me to improve my own collecting.
Hi BlackWomanGamer - as Tim mentions in the video, our audience is 95+% men, so it is GREAT to see comments from women viewers. We are certainly looking to add more female voices to the channel and we appreciate your support of our content!
WatchBox Studios thank you for your reply! I’ve shown the video to another woman collector as well. We are out here!
Fantastic collection and a great interview. Very informative, but most importantly honest and humble.
It's immensely pleasing to see an interview where people don't talk past or over each other. Great job!
Thank you Rooslan. Tim's an easy person to converse with. Though he has lots to share, he gave me space to say my piece :)
Wonderfully diverse collection Sumei! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks for watching Jon!
Thank you Jon. Just sharing what speaks to me, which may be totally different from what other people enjoy. And it might change/evolve in the next few years. Thank goodness there is enough variety in the watch world to satisfy all manner of tastes and budgets.
what an unexpectedly extraordinary collection
Thank you. I love watches!!!
Wow love every bit of this conversation. The collection is top notch. Thanks.
Thanks Sati. Now, I can say I enjoyed the conversation. At that time, ermh...
Her watch game is just hands-down one of the best I've seen.
No hype brands whatsoever!
best watch reviewer period. The way Tim descibes the silicon band is amazing.
Tim definitely has a way with words. I am always amazed at the nuances he sees in each watch.
I watch this for the second time after 5mths I still really enjoy the awesome interaction between Sumei Shum & Tim. Such a classics, great indepth & perspective into she collections. Combined with Tim unlimited depth into horology knowledge,,, is amazing. Applause to WatchBox to feature a lady collector. Sumei Shum have such a knowledge for timepieces. Love her humble & totally natural style infront of the len.
AMAZING EPISODE! JUST LOVED IT, start to Finnish. Thanks Tim for showing me quality interviews intertwined with horology. I appreciate this more than anything.
Thanks Matty. Tim is really great at pointing out different aspects of a watch such that we (or at least I) learn new things all the time.
Outstanding. In recent years I've gotten into independents in a big way and I've made a collector out of my wife. Can't wait to show this to her!
Thank you Jon. I hope she enjoys watches as much as you do. I love independents as well! They really push the envelope and can be creative, and social media and watch blogs really help give them more visibility. I would not have come across as many watches as I have if not for Watchbox showcasing them. I get that it's their business to do so but if not for them and other watch media enthusiasts, we would all be for the poorer in watch knowledge.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better, more well rounded collection.
Thank you Tim, thank you WatchBox for this fantastic interview. What an amazing collection of watches. The interview just flowed nicely, something Hodinkee could learn a lot from.
Never thought I would enjoy 40 minutes of conversation about watches. This was a great "interview"!
What an awesome conversation with Sumei Shum. She have vast & very interesting collection. Hardly we have any lady guess on a watch show, this proved that ladies is & can be more serious than man in watches. Great great show Tim!!!!!
Thanks Alvin - fellow Singaporean! Tim made it easy as he knows so much.
@@sumei2668 hi hi what a pleasant surprise than u replied me..... lol
U hv a very very mouth watering collection. U certainly is a very good example that ladies hv deep interest & knowledge into horology timepieces. I miss out meeting Tim when he is here.....hope he will drop by again. 😁
@@FirestormAA Thanks Alvin, I'm always happy to connect with fellow watch enthusiasts. Not many in my circle of friends are as enthusiastic (or shall I say crazy...) as me :)
@@sumei2668 lol..... thanks well u never know, I hv frnz that brought watches but never have the heart to wear them,,, yes all his collections is unsized unworn...... crazy. Is a good hobby only big problem is that at times might find it hard stop buying.....
Brilliant episode! A really good example of how interesting, fun (and remorseful) a collection can be! It matters very little that I do not like some of the watches, personally but the passion and the curiosity of the people involved had me hooked! Such a welcome change to see a focus shift away from the ‘regular’ manufacturers. Congratulations on your collection, may you enjoy them in good health! Hope to see you on here again as your collection and tastes change!
Thanks Chung Hau. Some watches are for fun, some are for the beauty of it and some are for the simplicity (or complexity) of it. I still like regular manufacturers but I think the independents create much more thoughtful pieces and pieces which speak to who they are.
Super super super Interview, LOVE to see a nice lady on the show. Excellent taste and outstanding brands, the conversation was beautiful and I will always learn something about this channel. My best regards Tim!
What a truly fantastic collection. Very envious.
Amazing conversation! Loved this collection, I also own a vintage Gallet chronograph
Thanks Emily! With over 90% of our YT audience being male, it’s always great to hear from a female viewer and collector!
Hi Emily, fellow female collector. Thank you. I love the Gallet - a classic chrono!
@@sumei2668 Thank you for replying Sumei! Was really great to see women collectors being represented :)
@@emilyn6725 HI Emily, I hope Watchbox will continue inviting more women collectors as I'm sure there are many of us out there with interesting watches.
What a lovely interview and very impressive and thoughtful collector. I have to say though, Tim is a bit more charming with this guest than he usual is.
It’s a great quartz fp journe... I’m so sad of selling it... love the video.. it’s a very inspiring knowing the idea of a woman’s point of view... thank you ma’am
This came up on the feed today somehow after viewing all Omega ones from weeks ago. Am I surprised!! This is the best watch content I have seen in 7-8 years, that nothing else comes close. I am taking away so many lessons and thoughts not only as a watch purchaser but possibly a hopeful collector. Thank you!
Thanks Venus! Check out our Collector Conversations playlist for other Collector interviews!
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Not the typical rolex, pp, ap collection. Tasteful!
Fantastíc a real pleasure to see such a diverse collection and hear the narrative behind the purchasing decisions!
Singapore represent!
Talking watches lah!
Great show Tim, easily your best collector interview! And what an interesting lady also. Really liked her collection and the intricacies of the of picking and customizing the individual watches. The 2-tone band on the Omega was a brilliant stroke. I did find it a bit strange that she wasn't wearing any watch during the interview though, would like to have seen some on her wrist.
Keep doing what you're doing, you're on the right track.
Oh, liked your matching watch strap and sunglasses.
HI Randy, sharp eyes. I wore my Laurent Ferrier but took it off once the conversation with Tim started. To be honest, I'm only starting to get used to taking wrist shots.
@@sumei2668 I must say I am impressed with your collection and the thought behind it, not just a rich girl with a bag full of diamond encrusted Rolexes. Stay well.
@@randyallen2771 Hi Randy, thank you. Please keep safe and stay well :)
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I'm late to the party, but I really loved this conversation between Sumei and Tim. Her watch collection really tells you something about her, and that she buys was she likes, not what appreciates necessarily. The way she personalised her watches with custom straps and the honest way she talked was really nice. Great chemistry between her and Tim also; makes for a fun conversation.
Sumei, you have impeccable taste! I love just about every watch discussed and a few of these are my grail watches: Laurent Ferrier, FPJ Octo. Thanks also for the tip on Barton straps: love the Omega strap. Like you I live in Singapore and wearing leather straps is simply impractical on an everyday basis. Will be ordering some silicone alternatives. Thanks Tim and Sumei for a great collector video: best yet!
Hi Chris, thank you. I totally love the Barton straps - so practical and easy to remove and put on due to the quick release tabs. Plus the ability to mix and match. I tried NATO straps but they were much too long and looked "lumpy" on my wrist. And Tim made it easy for us to have a fun and interesting conversation.
Excellent conversation. Educational and entertaining.
I have heard the voice on countless videos, but now I finally see a face to go with it! Great video, hope all there are safe. Take care everyone.
Love her collection-very independent approach. Nice call-out to Barton Watch Bands. They’re about to see a bunch of sales, I think!
Thank you. I love Barton straps - and since they are quite affordable (plus did I mention they include an additional short strap with the elite silicon), I can mix and match the straps.
@@sumei2668 Hi and thanks for the comment. I have several of their straps and love them. Thank you for sharing your collection with us! So often we just see other collectors just buying whatever expensive or "rare" watch they can get their hands on, without reflecting on why they are getting a particular watch. Your approach--or even lack of one--is very sincere and methodical.
PS: Singapore is great, I really enjoyed spending some time--albeit short--there.
@@DarthMalaks_Missing_Lower_Jaw Hi Ollie, glad you enjoyed spending time in Singapore. You're right - I don't have any particular approach to my collection. I started with blue dials but it got kind of constraining and made me even more interested in other colours so I eventually abandoned that approach. LOL!
@@sumei2668 please please please come back! Haha, beautiful collection and thoughts of why and stories of how. Loved the interview! 🤓
@@sumei2668 yes, I find it fascinating how things change in what we like and what we eventually collect. I am still in the very beginning of collecting with limited funds, and haven’t found any theme or rhyme or reason, still finding my way. I had to look up what kuda was too when you mentioned it. 🙃 🤣
What a lovely lady with a beautiful collection..Great Interview Tim...
Thanks Steve. Tim did all the heavy lifting :)
Thank you for sharing this interview. She has a beautiful collection.
Enjoyable conversation and a superb collection.
Thanks Fenil. Tim made it easy for me to talk about the watches.
love it! my favorite collection to date! she has wonderful taste!!! admire the collection!
Most dreams of a patek 5711 but for me that A. LANGE takes the cake.
Awesome conversation, a collector that buys and wears what she wants, not because it's the big trend.
Thank you. Tim's great at asking the right questions.
Ms Shum has great taste in watches. Bravo!
Watching it again, great interview. Learnt a lot from people s collection.
Fantastic Sumei and Tim !
Thanks Shash - my good friend and fellow watch enthusiast! It's great to have someone to talk watches with - until our friends collectively roll their eyes :)
Those Barton silicone straps are very comfortable! Great value!
Yes, totally agree.
I LOVE the segmented time stamps on the video to scan through sections you want to see. Awesome job, team!
Thanks Matt! Its a cool new feature that TH-cam just launched. We'll try to use it as much as we can!
One of the best interview I witness today. Kudos Tim.
I thought I clicked Hodinkee Talking Watches and was surprised when I saw Mr Mosso 😆
Nice one Tim! Great interview and wonderful, diverse and considered collection.
What a refreshing collection, one to view again and again. Congratulations.
Great Show Tim and Incredible Watches
Tim is indeed the best!
Literally my favorite watch video on TH-cam
Fantastic collection and conversation ,great to see Barton silicone straps getting the credit they deserve .I love em
What a collection!
Best interview yet
Superb!! She is so honest and passionate.. keep going Tim.
Wonderful interview of a lovely collector. Enjoyed hearing about her passion and taste in watches. Wonder if she has a Rolex and or model and size of watch. Keep the great interviews and collectors shows coming. Thank you Tim stay healthy safe and warm
Great video, good interview, great selection. Love what she does with straps. Tim, always take your advice, buy on bracelet and then do what you want. I happen to like Barton's silicon/rubber straps, decent quality, quick release and great prices.
Thanks Michael. I'm still amazed at how straps can make a complete difference to your watch. Barton straps are good and even better, offered at great prices :)
I ve watch several time. Great collection
I own a Sinn 104 Green. Great watch....the dial changes so much. Black to glitter green with a turn of the wrist