Your wife's Bovet is still the most beautiful watch I have ever seen in my life. A couple of years ago I showed it to my now husband to give him ideas for an anniversary
Hi Bill, thanks for sharing your wonderful collection and the stories for the watches. I'd love to check out 47th street next time visiting NYC. Take care and be safe, Henry.
Hi Henry! From Grand Central Terminal walk out the door to either 42nd Street or 45th Street (I usually go up the back escalator and out to 45th and turn left towards 5th Avenue). Walk to 5th Avenue, cross the street and turn right. Go up 5th to 47th Street and turn left into the Diamond District. You never know what you'll find there! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@watchartsci Hi Bill, thanks a lot for the instructions! I was planning a trip to NYC for April last year but had to cancel. I look forward to the next opportunity to visit. Your instructions will come in handy when it happens :) Take care! - Henry
(Joyce). That was fantastic! I was particularly glad you included a few of your wife’s good watches as they will be a good example for my search for a couple of good watches to add to my collection. You will probably be horrified to know one of my favorite watches is the Swatch Bora Bora scuba, but I’ve been to and snorkeled in Bora Bora so I associate it with great fun, great memories, and I still wear it to the beach or just to the pool with a big smile on my face. I’ll make a point of giving my future good watch(es) a life and story of it’s own as well. Thank you for sharing the secrets of what makes those good looking watches tick, and why it matters.
Hi Joyce, what would be horrifying would be to take a luxury watch snorkeling in salt water. The Swatch Bora Bora Scuba makes perfect sense. As for women's watches you can find a few videos I did on women's watches. Here's one about how I got my wife her Bovet and the decision-making process in looking at several women's watches ( ruclips.net/video/X476Guls0Ko/видео.html ) and here's another about finding a nice woman's watch (ruclips.net/video/xiXJVTE8v_8/видео.html). Let me know what you think. Take care, Bill
Yes, Wing Kin Tang, as long as a collection has a story and meaning for each watch, it's a great collection no matter the price of the watches. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@watchartsci thank you kindly Bill. If you can enlighten me. Habring 2 make as less if not lesser watches than FP Journe. Their quality may not be of the same level but why such huge price difference?
@@richardtan322 Richard Habring wanted to make a good simple watch with excellent horology at a price most collectors could afford. That's what he did. He had worked for IWC and developed a dopple system for them (and possibly other big companies), but he wanted a pace he and his wife Maria could work at without a lot of pressure. His 'advertisement' is through the many prizes he's won at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève and he's always taking orders. Of all the watches I own, my Habring2 Felix still is the most consistently accurate.
Hi Bill! Glad for you👌, you have all kind of watches which lots of people only dream of 👍❤️. Just to be able to obtain all these, you must have search just about everywhere to find all these goodies. Beautiful 😻 collection which never stops to amaze me. Stay safe, all the best to you & wife! John
Thanks John, and I am often the most surprised by what ends up in my collection! I was very fortunate in getting some good buys that have now evaporated, but like the Urban Jürgensen, new deals pop up out of nowhere! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
WatchArtSci I know what you mean, I recently had access to a titanium diver watch with a Seiko movement inside for next to nothing . Sadly my other watches which I was looking at(eta 2892) evaporated. Better luck next time! These deals keeps you on your toes. Keep on ticking, John
Bill, I am totally envious of your collection. As you discussed in a recent stream, there are many watches you could not afford now. I am sure the Ressonance is one. You have taught me so much about watches, watchmakers and movements. Thank you. You have so many watches that are very dressy. I prefer more sporty watches with metal bracelets. I want a blue dial Rolex Skydweller. It has the most horology of any Rolex watch with that innovative bezel. I could stretch for retail. But today, paying 3x retail is out of my price bracket. I hope luxury watches are a bit like Dutch tulips. I can hope. Having said that, when it comes time for a dress watch, I have three names in mind. Daniel Roth, H. Moser and Roger Dubois. There is also a skeleton Breguet I like. Before watching your channel, I didn't even know any of those brands even existed. You are a marvellous teacher. Job well done.
Karl, find ones you enjoy... regardless of what I or anyone else says. Lean as much as you can about horology ... and buy something fun! (Unboxing on Monday 1/24 is an example.) Take care, Bill
The most fascinating watches and stories to me are: 1- Bovet (for your anniversary) 2- Parmegiani Hemisphere (that you wear when traveling) 3- Harbring2 (I love that it is owned by a couple)
Lovely collection. One suggestion is that for the next SOTC, you can try to squeeze as many watches into one or two shots, so that we can view the collection in its entirety.
Unbelievable collection. If I may make a single suggestion, it could be to angle the camera down to show the full scope of the collection at certain points. Thanks for the video!
Hi Bill. I like your collection. There are so much research and knowledge in getting these watches and also at the right price. I am hoping to get a Habring2 (Felix - Salmon dial) in november/december 2021 direct from their atelier in Austria. It is much cheaper than getting one preowned - because we (DK) have to pay 25,00 % VAT on goods coming from countries outside the European Union. Best Regards Mogens.
I understand, Mogens. The way Chrono24 has been adding "tax-premiums" they may shoot themselves in the foot because they can make deals too expensive to afford! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
The finest collection of watches that only those in the know have heard of. You need a JLC , my alarm is a vintage Memovox bumper restored by JLC. You always talk about good deals and this is my only good deal since it came with an extract from the archives. My first expensive, for me, was the Elite Dual Time you have. I am surprised that you still have it among your exotic collection . I love mine and I am wearing it now.
The Zenith Elite GMT is a much underrated watch. Got a good buy on it because the bracelet was missing links. Replaced it with a blue gator band and have been happy with it ever since. Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Bill, The salmon dialed FP Journe Chronometre Ressonance is stunning and the blue and steel dialed Bovet is a wonderful horological confection. In many ways, three of the “simplest” references are among the most charming, the Habring and the two Vaucheron Constantines. The 1972 trapezoid form VC from 1972 is not only lovely but symbolizes an act of faith. When it was crafted, nobody knew what lie on the horological horizon for fine Swiss mechanical watches. As Anne Bradstreet wrote in a poem about the loss of her possessions when her house burned down in 1666, “There’s wealth enough, I need no more.” She was referring to her faith in contrast to her material possessions but she could have been referring to the constant battle watch collectors have with regard to calling it a day and just enjoying the watches that they already own. Cotton Meyers.
Howard, like a good Calvinist, the collection growth is a reflection of pre-destination ... nothing I can do to change that course laid down for me... that's why so much of my collection is peppered with unexpected watches! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Wow bill I love the collection I’ve seen a lot of you’re watches on you’re videos but it s the first full state of the collection I’ve seen very very impressive my friend .i love you’re fp journe pair the habring 2 is gorgeous as is the roger dubuiss every watch has its own story even the seiko 5 has its place but wow bill if I had to pin down a favourite it has to be the Lang and heyne it’s beautiful ..congratulations on a very impressive and meaningful collection mate ..keep up the great videos I especially love you’re 5 minute videos and you’re live chats are great keep safe also and I’m looking forward to you’re next offering
Hey Colin, thanks man! One of my favorites is my FPJ CS. You're right about the Lang ... no other in my collection like it. Another favorite is my Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Heure d'Ici & Heure d'Ailleurs ... both the uniqueness and the movement by Agenhor make it so. However, I don't really have any "un-favorites." Take care and be safe, Bill😷
What a wonderful collection Bill. We really looking forward to delving into your collection when you join us on Watch Talk with The Punters on Sunday May 9th. See you then.
Thanks, FM! I was thinking of getting a tough leather band since the rubber one is a tad tight. Finding a replacement band that actually is a replacement band for the Easy Diver like mine is not easy. The first one I bought was the wrong fit. Take care and stay safe, Bill😷
You're a true horological connoisseur Bill! You can tell that your collection is just built out of what you love and that's how it should be. The more I've grown as a collector, the more I appreciate your videos. I just put a deposit on my first Journe yesterday and your videos were helpful in making the decision. Keep it up!
@@watchartsci Bill, there are two in the works actually. I just visited the boutique in Geneva last weekend and put my name "on the list" for a 40mm Lune in Platinum. I really wish there was still a 38mm offering. Considering that it'll probaby take a few years for my name to come up, I've just picked up a pre owned Chronometre Souverain in red gold, 40mm with the solid gold dial. It'll be my first precious metal high horology piece, so I'm looking forward to adding it to my rotation. I'm planning to add an A Lange & Söhne 1815 up down soon as well.
@@loxxrider I find that the CS is one of my favorite 'wearable' watches. I'm not sure when they switched from 38 to 40mm. My 2007 CS is 40mm and my 2002 R is 38mm. As for Hiphop Beats query; I bought neither from an AD. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@RedloxBeats I ordered the Lune from the Boutique in Geneva. If you can make it to a boutique, they'll put your name on a waiting list for whichever model you're interested in....unless it's the Chronometre Bleu... Then you're out of luck 😂 For the used one, I just searched online. If you want a few recommendations for where to look, I can provide a few suggestions.
A better collection than most, maybe any, I have seen on YT. You truly collect for yourself which I don't see much in the hobby. Really inspiring and thanks for all the content and info over the years!
Well, James, I have a Daniel Roth, and I've become dubious of all Patek's with silicon balance wheels and escapements. So I've had to complete my collection with a couple of F.P. Journes. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
That Urban Jurgenssen is a great addition to your collection, Bill. I've always admired your pieces and how you've consistently applied the philosophy of collecting what is important to you. Take care.
If I remember correctly, Erik, you have one of the premiere Habring2 watches. Anyone who enjoys his/her collection is certainly equal to mine. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Bill, every time I watch one of your videos I’m blown away! The descriptions and knowledge is second to none. Such a fascinating collection. When you put some of your watches up for sale how can I find them? Thanks again for these wonderful videos....I learn so much and am so appreciative.
Hi Kevin, thank you! I've got my Patek Philippe up for sale if you're interested: www.chrono24.com/patekphilippe/calatrava--id18657500.htm Take care and stay safe, Bill😷
I’ve been looking forward to seeing this, awesome collection Bill! I have learned so much from your channel and I’m grateful to you for all the knowledge you share. Thanks for showing us your collection!
Since I'm retired John, I just rotate them and whatever comes up in rotation gets warn. I do like my Parmigiani Hemisphere and Van Cleef & Arpels because of the dual time for travel, though. The Seiko 5 for yard work and bar fights. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@watchartsci Yes there might be but I like your choices in conjunction and the process behind it. What you pick is not what I would pick that is what makes it so great it reflects you.
Its all ended up a bit too high brow for me now... some great pieces in it, I think the F P Journe resonance or the Moser endevour are probably the ones that sing to me most.
Indeed, Stoneitful, we have different approaches to watch collection, but back in the day when Archie was starting out, he had some pretty good information ... but then changed the format. Take care, Bill
Hello Bill, congratulations, a very nice collection. You have real watchtaste. Not like the others, they say only Rolex, Submariner, Daytona, Patek Nautilus, AP Royal Oak.
Phil, there's just enough green in an AirKing with the Bloodhound dial to match a British racing green Morgan. But there's also a light mint green Parmigiani Fleurier Aerolite Bugatti watch with a mint green Morgan too. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Good morning Bill. I have been going through you past videos and came across this one, "State of the Collection: 2021". You have the finest collection I have ever seen, you've awoken the "Green Eyed Monster" in me! I especially love the Parmigiani Kalpa, which I've seen (both on and off your wrist) in other videos of yours. I recently found a similar Kalpa which I love, but am unsure of the size. If possible (I know I'm asking a lot), do you know the dimensions of your Kalpa? The one I'm looking at is listed as 35mm X 45mm and I have nothing in my collection to compare it too. My wrist size is approx. 7 1/2 inches in circumference. I've always liked the look of yours on your wrist and I'm hoping the measurements are the same. As a side note, I still can't take my Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Metrograph (that you recommended) off of my wrist. If you could answer my question it would be a big help, if not, I understand. Best Regards, Brian
Careful, there are a lot of wives with rolling pins out there who hold me responsible, Brian. Absolutely love my Kalpa! They are great buys ... see if you can find one with a gold rotor. Cheers, Bill
Well, Ant, I had an AP with a moon phase, Patek Philippe Calatrava, both of my FP Journes, VC Overseas (OS-1), L. Leroy, VC 1974, my VC 1921 and Zenith GMT. I had also had bought my wife a Reverso with a bracelet. I think that's right. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Hey BG; most Internet watch collectors have never had or used a PF bracelet. So their opinions don't matter, even though they think they do. The bracelet on my Kalpa is the best bracelet I've ever had or seen. Anyone listening to uniformed opinions ends up with uninspiring watches. That's fine and it's not so much work for the watch manufacturers to keep cranking them out. Take care and stay safe, Bill😷
@@watchartsci the watchmakers are probably talented , but have no say in design , done completely , my guess , by whoever owner and or marketing committee of MBA’s/that would put 10 tourbillons on the dial if it would sell...too busy , and loud , no direction ..............even Erwerk, as a post modern piece at least has a theme, a story/intention............by the way . Paul Thorpe just trashed the executives of Rolex/service centres , changing dials of vintage pieces without permission , snobbery, etc etc ...........but silly me , still waiting for my blue dial date just ..........some day , the mono reverso classic
@@danielkatz7516 I think you're right ... the marketing wonks and bean-counters drive what the watches look like. Movements are governed by what the factory tooling already has.
It's easier said than done as things change, but that's an interesting idea. I'm not sure it's relevant to a wider audience, Princessdyn, because some that I would never sell are very personal; not because they have a high investment value or a certain horological feature I would like to keep. Take care, Bill
Such a great collection! Extensive variety and some wonderful pieces! Many thanks Bill for sharing it with us. Just a question if you don’t mind: what are your thoughts on brand like Urwerk, MB&F? Will you ever get one of them?
Hi JJ, to some extent both quartz and smart watches have made mechanical watches extinct-ish ... even my iPhone has. Collecting mechanical watches is collecting the past when time was told by a series of gears powered by the unwinding of a spring and regulated by another spring ... for telling the correct time, they are indeed obsolete (and have been for years); however, they are not now nor will likely be in the future, extinct. Take care, Bill
Thanks BG! I like his Kudoke2, but he needs to up his game; like adding a really interesting constant force features to a watch. Take care and stay safe, Bill😷
Incredible collection
Thanks Alan...Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Just wow. Beautiful collection, thank you for showing us. Superb 👍🏻👍🏻
The pleasure is mine, Steve! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Your wife's Bovet is still the most beautiful watch I have ever seen in my life. A couple of years ago I showed it to my now husband to give him ideas for an anniversary
PrincessDyn, here's where I found my wife's Bovet ... huge discount. worldofluxuryus.com/watches/bovet-1/ Take care, Bill
Congratulations on a marvelous collection Bill and thanks for all I’ve learned from your channel in recent years.
The pleasure is all mine Jeffrey! Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Hi Bill, thanks for sharing your wonderful collection and the stories for the watches. I'd love to check out 47th street next time visiting NYC. Take care and be safe, Henry.
Hi Henry! From Grand Central Terminal walk out the door to either 42nd Street or 45th Street (I usually go up the back escalator and out to 45th and turn left towards 5th Avenue). Walk to 5th Avenue, cross the street and turn right. Go up 5th to 47th Street and turn left into the Diamond District. You never know what you'll find there! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@watchartsci Hi Bill, thanks a lot for the instructions! I was planning a trip to NYC for April last year but had to cancel. I look forward to the next opportunity to visit. Your instructions will come in handy when it happens :) Take care! - Henry
(Joyce). That was fantastic! I was particularly glad you included a few of your wife’s good watches as they will be a good example for my search for a couple of good watches to add to my collection. You will probably be horrified to know one of my favorite watches is the Swatch Bora Bora scuba, but I’ve been to and snorkeled in Bora Bora so I associate it with great fun, great memories, and I still wear it to the beach or just to the pool with a big smile on my face. I’ll make a point of giving my future good watch(es) a life and story of it’s own as well. Thank you for sharing the secrets of what makes those good looking watches tick, and why it matters.
Hi Joyce, what would be horrifying would be to take a luxury watch snorkeling in salt water. The Swatch Bora Bora Scuba makes perfect sense. As for women's watches you can find a few videos I did on women's watches. Here's one about how I got my wife her Bovet and the decision-making process in looking at several women's watches ( ruclips.net/video/X476Guls0Ko/видео.html ) and here's another about finding a nice woman's watch (ruclips.net/video/xiXJVTE8v_8/видео.html). Let me know what you think. Take care, Bill
Thanks for sharing, what a unique collection!
Hey Dennis, thanks man! Take care, Bill
IMO what a unique collection. Very enjoyable. I try to resist the "siren call" of a new watch. Thank you.
I know what you mean about the 'siren call' NRS...must learn to lash myself to the mast. Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Solid collection, Bill. What I like most about it is that most of them have gorgeously decorated movements.
Yes, EyeHeart! They do spend some time on making the movement worth looking at! Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Now this is a collection, every piece has a meaning. BTW, "Everything looks better on her" , this line simply shows how wonderful a person you are.
Yes, Wing Kin Tang, as long as a collection has a story and meaning for each watch, it's a great collection no matter the price of the watches. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Beautiful collection Dr.! 😀
Hey Javi, thanks man! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Awesome video and thanks for sharing. This is what we call real horological collection.
Thank you Richard! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@watchartsci thank you kindly Bill. If you can enlighten me. Habring 2 make as less if not lesser watches than FP Journe. Their quality may not be of the same level but why such huge price difference?
@@richardtan322 Richard Habring wanted to make a good simple watch with excellent horology at a price most collectors could afford. That's what he did. He had worked for IWC and developed a dopple system for them (and possibly other big companies), but he wanted a pace he and his wife Maria could work at without a lot of pressure. His 'advertisement' is through the many prizes he's won at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève and he's always taking orders. Of all the watches I own, my Habring2 Felix still is the most consistently accurate.
Hi Bill! Glad for you👌, you have all kind of watches which lots of people only dream of 👍❤️. Just to be able to obtain all these, you must have search just about everywhere to find all these goodies. Beautiful 😻 collection which never stops to amaze me.
Stay safe, all the best to you & wife!
John
Thanks John, and I am often the most surprised by what ends up in my collection! I was very fortunate in getting some good buys that have now evaporated, but like the Urban Jürgensen, new deals pop up out of nowhere! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
WatchArtSci I know what you mean, I recently had access to a titanium diver watch with a Seiko movement inside for next to nothing . Sadly my other watches which I was looking at(eta 2892) evaporated. Better luck next time! These deals keeps you on your toes.
Keep on ticking,
John
Bill, I am totally envious of your collection. As you discussed in a recent stream, there are many watches you could not afford now. I am sure the Ressonance is one.
You have taught me so much about watches, watchmakers and movements. Thank you. You have so many watches that are very dressy. I prefer more sporty watches with metal bracelets. I want a blue dial Rolex Skydweller. It has the most horology of any Rolex watch with that innovative bezel. I could stretch for retail. But today, paying 3x retail is out of my price bracket. I hope luxury watches are a bit like Dutch tulips. I can hope. Having said that, when it comes time for a dress watch, I have three names in mind. Daniel Roth, H. Moser and Roger Dubois. There is also a skeleton Breguet I like. Before watching your channel, I didn't even know any of those brands even existed. You are a marvellous teacher. Job well done.
Karl, find ones you enjoy... regardless of what I or anyone else says. Lean as much as you can about horology ... and buy something fun! (Unboxing on Monday 1/24 is an example.) Take care, Bill
The most fascinating watches and stories to me are:
1- Bovet (for your anniversary)
2- Parmegiani Hemisphere (that you wear when traveling)
3- Harbring2 (I love that it is owned by a couple)
Those all are wonderful watches, PrincessDyn. Take care, Bill
Rotation is one way to go. I have 17 but find I wear 8-9 on a regular basis. Never wear a watch gardening, washing the car or in a bar fight 😉
John, that's very similar to what I do as well. I recommend the Seiko 5 for that last group. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
A very tasteful collection, please wear all of these in good health.
Mikhail, thanks you ... hanging on the the 'good health' part! Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Nice collection my favorite is the FP journe resonance 👌we do have one watch the same Seiko Five 😊
Junior, we can enjoy the Seiko 5 as much as the Resonance ... Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Really nice watch collection.
Stay safe 😷
Hey Break Time, thanks man! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Lovely collection. One suggestion is that for the next SOTC, you can try to squeeze as many watches into one or two shots, so that we can view the collection in its entirety.
Hi Beyond 36 ... all the watches look so tiny when I do that.Take care, Bill
Praiseworthy collection Bill.
Hey Nowshed, thanks man! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Unbelievable collection. If I may make a single suggestion, it could be to angle the camera down to show the full scope of the collection at certain points. Thanks for the video!
Hi Zach, you can't see much in the two cases ... just a bunch of round dials and an occasional rectangle-ish one. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Bill, I love the rose gold endeavor. Many of your watches are very retro and hard for my mind to wrap around. Some of them I just love.
Hi Glen, I like the gold Endeavor ... it's just a nice plain watch with its own presence. Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Marvelous!
Hey Fishmonger, thanks man! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
good god , what a collection, and i’m only half way in , to Bovet
Daniel, thanks man! Enjoy the second half. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Your taste of watches are so elegant and wise.
Hey Pro! Thanks man! Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci Thanks, you too!
Nice eclectic collection!
Hi Itsalgud1! Thanks man! Take care, Bill
Hi Bill. I like your collection. There are so much research and knowledge in getting these watches and also at the right price. I am hoping to get a Habring2 (Felix - Salmon dial) in november/december 2021 direct from their atelier in Austria. It is much cheaper than getting one preowned - because we (DK) have to pay 25,00 % VAT on goods coming from countries outside the European Union. Best Regards Mogens.
I understand, Mogens. The way Chrono24 has been adding "tax-premiums" they may shoot themselves in the foot because they can make deals too expensive to afford! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
The finest collection of watches that only those in the know have heard of.
You need a JLC , my alarm is a vintage Memovox bumper restored by JLC. You always talk about good deals and this is my only good deal since it came with an extract from the archives.
My first expensive, for me, was the Elite Dual Time you have. I am surprised that you still have it among your exotic collection . I love mine and I am wearing it now.
The Zenith Elite GMT is a much underrated watch. Got a good buy on it because the bracelet was missing links. Replaced it with a blue gator band and have been happy with it ever since. Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
@@watchartsci I have never worn my Elite on the bracelet, it is still ”new” in the box. I wear it on a blue croc. strap - snap!
Amazing collection Bill! Thanks as always for sharing!
My pleasure Vassilis! Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Bill, The salmon dialed FP Journe Chronometre Ressonance is stunning and the blue and steel dialed Bovet is a wonderful horological confection. In many ways, three of the “simplest” references are among the most charming, the Habring and the two Vaucheron Constantines. The 1972 trapezoid form VC from 1972 is not only lovely but symbolizes an act of faith. When it was crafted, nobody knew what lie on the horological horizon for fine Swiss mechanical watches. As Anne Bradstreet wrote in a poem about the loss of her possessions when her house burned down in 1666, “There’s wealth enough, I need no more.” She was referring to her faith in contrast to her material possessions but she could have been referring to the constant battle watch collectors have with regard to calling it a day and just enjoying the watches that they already own. Cotton Meyers.
Howard, like a good Calvinist, the collection growth is a reflection of pre-destination ... nothing I can do to change that course laid down for me... that's why so much of my collection is peppered with unexpected watches! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Fantastic collection Bill and the back stories are great too even if we’ve head some of them before. The thrill of the chase never loses its appeal !
Thanks Paul ... the stories never change; and whacky things keep happening to me, though... Take care and stay safe, Bill😷
Unique pieces here!
Thanks Jonathan! Take care, Bill
enviable collection
Thanks Russell ... how's your collection coming? Take care, Bill
"Hey, oh. Let's just say I know a guy who knows a guy." 🤣 Great collection Bill 👍
That's pretty much how I get my best buys, JG C... 😎 Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Wow bill I love the collection I’ve seen a lot of you’re watches on you’re videos but it s the first full state of the collection I’ve seen very very impressive my friend .i love you’re fp journe pair the habring 2 is gorgeous as is the roger dubuiss every watch has its own story even the seiko 5 has its place but wow bill if I had to pin down a favourite it has to be the Lang and heyne it’s beautiful ..congratulations on a very impressive and meaningful collection mate ..keep up the great videos I especially love you’re 5 minute videos and you’re live chats are great keep safe also and I’m looking forward to you’re next offering
Hey Colin, thanks man! One of my favorites is my FPJ CS. You're right about the Lang ... no other in my collection like it. Another favorite is my Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Heure d'Ici & Heure d'Ailleurs ... both the uniqueness and the movement by Agenhor make it so. However, I don't really have any "un-favorites." Take care and be safe, Bill😷
So good to see Parmigiani getting some love.Awesome collection!
Those Parmigiani Fleurier's are far better than they're given credit for, Michael. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Beautiful sir
Hey Itaff! Thanks man! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Lovely collection and near the perfection , love VC American and FPJOURNE Resonance🔥🔥
Thanks Mohamed! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
What a wonderful collection Bill. We really looking forward to delving into your collection when you join us on Watch Talk with The Punters on Sunday May 9th. See you then.
Yes, Bruce, I do too. I hope you give it the critic's eye it should have! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Very well curated collection Bill. Your easy diver on rubber adds real versatility. Cheers.
Thanks, FM! I was thinking of getting a tough leather band since the rubber one is a tad tight. Finding a replacement band that actually is a replacement band for the Easy Diver like mine is not easy. The first one I bought was the wrong fit. Take care and stay safe, Bill😷
You're a true horological connoisseur Bill! You can tell that your collection is just built out of what you love and that's how it should be. The more I've grown as a collector, the more I appreciate your videos. I just put a deposit on my first Journe yesterday and your videos were helpful in making the decision. Keep it up!
Hi CW Gregg! Thanks, man! Which FPJ did you sign up for? Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@watchartsci Bill, there are two in the works actually. I just visited the boutique in Geneva last weekend and put my name "on the list" for a 40mm Lune in Platinum. I really wish there was still a 38mm offering.
Considering that it'll probaby take a few years for my name to come up, I've just picked up a pre owned Chronometre Souverain in red gold, 40mm with the solid gold dial. It'll be my first precious metal high horology piece, so I'm looking forward to adding it to my rotation. I'm planning to add an A Lange & Söhne 1815 up down soon as well.
did you buy from AD? I want to buy one but don't know how lol
@@loxxrider I find that the CS is one of my favorite 'wearable' watches. I'm not sure when they switched from 38 to 40mm. My 2007 CS is 40mm and my 2002 R is 38mm. As for Hiphop Beats query; I bought neither from an AD. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@RedloxBeats I ordered the Lune from the Boutique in Geneva. If you can make it to a boutique, they'll put your name on a waiting list for whichever model you're interested in....unless it's the Chronometre Bleu... Then you're out of luck 😂
For the used one, I just searched online. If you want a few recommendations for where to look, I can provide a few suggestions.
A better collection than most, maybe any, I have seen on YT. You truly collect for yourself which I don't see much in the hobby. Really inspiring and thanks for all the content and info over the years!
Hey, Dad, when you make the decisions your own, your collection can really open up. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Beautiful collection!! Simply great.
The VC is my fav.
Nice video mate. 🇺🇸
Always something special about VCs. Now that Patek is stuffing their watches with silicon, I'll take a VC any day! Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
A pleasure to hear you share your fine collection. No 'Hulk'? ;-)
Thanks James ... nope, no Hulk, but I do need a green watch. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Good to see the collection Bill. Truly inspiring. Keep up the good work and good health.
Hey TuneItUp! Thanks man! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Beautiful collection Bill. Love seeing how it keeps evolving.
Thanks Richard, and I hope to evolve with it. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Thanks for sharing that Bill - that's a wonderful collection.
My pleasure Colin! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Watch Box has a Daniel Roth and a PP Gondolo. No collection is complete without these 2 additions.
Well, James, I have a Daniel Roth, and I've become dubious of all Patek's with silicon balance wheels and escapements. So I've had to complete my collection with a couple of F.P. Journes. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
That Urban Jurgenssen is a great addition to your collection, Bill. I've always admired your pieces and how you've consistently applied the philosophy of collecting what is important to you. Take care.
Hey Gilberto, thanks man! It's fun to know that you can sometimes surprise yourself! Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Nothing beats your collection Bill. Of course I agree on the Habring2
If I remember correctly, Erik, you have one of the premiere Habring2 watches. Anyone who enjoys his/her collection is certainly equal to mine. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@watchartsci Yes indeed
Great collection Bill. You made me a fan of the Habring2. The price and quality is something I can deal with. Thanks Bill.
Yes, Asmara, a watch by a master watchmaker at a price more collectors can afford. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Bill, every time I watch one of your videos I’m blown away! The descriptions and knowledge is second to none. Such a fascinating collection. When you put some of your watches up for sale how can I find them? Thanks again for these wonderful videos....I learn so much and am so appreciative.
Hi Kevin, thank you! I've got my Patek Philippe up for sale if you're interested: www.chrono24.com/patekphilippe/calatrava--id18657500.htm Take care and stay safe, Bill😷
Congrats on your wonderful collection Bill. Wear your watches in good health, Cheers!
Hey George, thanks man! Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
I’ve been looking forward to seeing this, awesome collection Bill! I have learned so much from your channel and I’m grateful to you for all the knowledge you share. Thanks for showing us your collection!
My pleasure, Pinshuho! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Great collection. How do you choose what watch to wear and for what reason? Can you give a few examples
Since I'm retired John, I just rotate them and whatever comes up in rotation gets warn. I do like my Parmigiani Hemisphere and Van Cleef & Arpels because of the dual time for travel, though. The Seiko 5 for yard work and bar fights. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Amazing collection... Respect to you and the watches 👏... especially, taking consideration that there are no Rolex watches 😁.
Hey Simon, nothing against Rolexs ... just other watches I'd rather have. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
You are the GOAT not sure I have seen a better collection. Congratulations.
There so many much better collections than mine PAL, but thanks anyway! Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
@@watchartsci Yes there might be but I like your choices in conjunction and the process behind it. What you pick is not what I would pick that is what makes it so great it reflects you.
@@elefantrising You are right, and what fun would it be if we all had the same taste? Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Its all ended up a bit too high brow for me now... some great pieces in it, I think the F P Journe resonance or the Moser endevour are probably the ones that sing to me most.
Too high brow, Daveyboyz? ... you seem like a pretty high brow guy... Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@watchartsci maybe but you've progressed to another level.
your reviews vs archie's reviews are like from two different planets. Thank you, so educational !
Indeed, Stoneitful, we have different approaches to watch collection, but back in the day when Archie was starting out, he had some pretty good information ... but then changed the format. Take care, Bill
Fantastic collection, Bill. Congrats.
Thank you SouthNC. My collection seems to have taken on a life of its own! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Hello Bill, congratulations, a very nice collection.
You have real watchtaste. Not like the others, they say only Rolex, Submariner, Daytona, Patek Nautilus, AP Royal Oak.
Hey Vincent! Thanks man! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
I wonder if Bill would consider a straight swap with his F.P. Journe for my Timex Marlin?
Well Rog, I have a Time Marlin ... traded my old FPJ Chronomete Bleu for it... Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Now that is one very impressive collection, but where is the timeX and G-shock?
Hey watch Monkey! A Timex and G-shock?! What do you think I'm made of money? Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Beautiful and unique collection Bill, congratulations.
Hey Gunther, thanks man! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Wonderful collection Bill. How about adding an Air King to your collection? Driving your Morgan around town wearing an Air King just sounds right.
Phil, there's just enough green in an AirKing with the Bloodhound dial to match a British racing green Morgan. But there's also a light mint green Parmigiani Fleurier Aerolite Bugatti watch with a mint green Morgan too. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Amazing collection Bill, that is what I call a well-balanced collection (balanced in Horology, engineering, and art)
Wear them in great health Bill :D
Thanks Abdul ... a balanced collection often means, an unbalanced bank account! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@watchartsci hehehe exactly :D That is the collectors way :D
Good morning Bill. I have been going through you past videos and came across this one, "State of the Collection: 2021".
You have the finest collection I have ever seen, you've awoken the "Green Eyed Monster" in me! I especially love the Parmigiani Kalpa, which I've seen (both on and off your wrist) in other videos of yours. I recently found a similar Kalpa which I love, but am unsure of the size.
If possible (I know I'm asking a lot), do you know the dimensions of your Kalpa? The one I'm looking at is listed as 35mm X 45mm and I have nothing in my collection to compare it too. My wrist size is approx. 7 1/2 inches in circumference.
I've always liked the look of yours on your wrist and I'm hoping the measurements are the same.
As a side note, I still can't take my Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Metrograph (that you recommended) off of my wrist.
If you could answer my question it would be a big help, if not, I understand.
Best Regards,
Brian
Careful, there are a lot of wives with rolling pins out there who hold me responsible, Brian. Absolutely love my Kalpa! They are great buys ... see if you can find one with a gold rotor. Cheers, Bill
I’m curious to know what your collection was like before your retirement. Great collection 👍🏽
Well, Ant, I had an AP with a moon phase, Patek Philippe Calatrava, both of my FP Journes, VC Overseas (OS-1), L. Leroy, VC 1974, my VC 1921 and Zenith GMT. I had also had bought my wife a Reverso with a bracelet. I think that's right. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Bill's collection overview: 24 minutes
My collection overview: 24 seconds
Jordan, "Brevity is the soul of wit..." you've got me beat! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
my collection: Invicta, Casio, Timex.
Nothing wrong with that Mauricio collection. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Its funny, the Parmigiani Bracelet looks like the PP5167 bracelet, which I happen to love, but gets a lot of hate on the internet.
Hey BG; most Internet watch collectors have never had or used a PF bracelet. So their opinions don't matter, even though they think they do. The bracelet on my Kalpa is the best bracelet I've ever had or seen. Anyone listening to uniformed opinions ends up with uninspiring watches. That's fine and it's not so much work for the watch manufacturers to keep cranking them out. Take care and stay safe, Bill😷
the earlier roger Dubois are gorgious
I don't really like the new RDs, Daniel. Their major feature are the RD movements. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
@@watchartsci the watchmakers are probably talented , but have no say in design , done completely , my guess , by whoever owner and or marketing committee of MBA’s/that would put 10 tourbillons on the dial if it would sell...too busy , and loud , no direction ..............even Erwerk, as a post modern piece at least has a theme, a story/intention............by the way . Paul Thorpe just trashed the executives of Rolex/service centres , changing dials of vintage pieces without permission , snobbery, etc etc ...........but silly me , still waiting for my blue dial date just ..........some day , the mono reverso classic
@@danielkatz7516 I think you're right ... the marketing wonks and bean-counters drive what the watches look like. Movements are governed by what the factory tooling already has.
Given that you are considering selling some watches, could you think about making a video of your "must keep" watches?
It's easier said than done as things change, but that's an interesting idea. I'm not sure it's relevant to a wider audience, Princessdyn, because some that I would never sell are very personal; not because they have a high investment value or a certain horological feature I would like to keep. Take care, Bill
You NEED a Rolex Air King. No collection is complete without one.
Too late James! I already got my Seiko 5! Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Such a great collection! Extensive variety and some wonderful pieces! Many thanks Bill for sharing it with us. Just a question if you don’t mind: what are your thoughts on brand like Urwerk, MB&F? Will you ever get one of them?
Hi Franco, personally I'm not crazy about the looks of Urwerk, but MB&F can be real gems. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
I agree! By the way, I’am not a big fan of huge cases...take care Bill, thanks!
Will regular wristwatches become extinct and be replaced by smart watches, or will each person remain according to his desires?
Hi JJ, to some extent both quartz and smart watches have made mechanical watches extinct-ish ... even my iPhone has. Collecting mechanical watches is collecting the past when time was told by a series of gears powered by the unwinding of a spring and regulated by another spring ... for telling the correct time, they are indeed obsolete (and have been for years); however, they are not now nor will likely be in the future, extinct. Take care, Bill
Дуже цікава колекція,шедевр! Тішить ,що нема попсових Ролекс:)
Вітання з України 🤝
🇺🇦Ні, Ролекси. Це хороші інструментальні годинники, але вони трохи вищого рівня. Приємно чути вас, і ми підтримуємо вашу справу! Bill
what was the name of the website you bought the Parmigiani from? shopward?
Hey HH Beats, it is 'shopworn dot com' Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Nicely done Bill! Let's bring some order to the confusion!
Order to confusion? What fun would that be Shadow? Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Hello Bill,
Did you get rid of your Roger Dubuis??
You don't have any sports watches!!!!!
No Gregory, it was in the State of the Collection ... so was its big gold rotor! Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
Your collection is amazing, and very original. What do you think about Kudoke?
Thanks BG! I like his Kudoke2, but he needs to up his game; like adding a really interesting constant force features to a watch. Take care and stay safe, Bill😷
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Congratulations!🥳 Take care and be safe, Bill 😷
How do you have time to wear all those watches ?
Rotation Paul. Take care and be safe, Bill😷