A WILD Watch Collection with NO Rolex, NO Patek, and NO Cartier

Wow, arguably one of the best collector conversations on any channel, every single timepiece was a work of art, elegant, refined, and each one had meaning and sentiment. Craftsmanship and sophistication at its peak. Now, here is a collector who is humble, wise, curious, patient, and understanding. Plus, he strikes me as someone who wants to share his collection of "art" with everyone to enjoy and take pleasure in their beauty. A heartfelt thank you to the both of you for this wonderful video. God bless you and protect you both.

[@DrBob0910]

" I do this for myself what brings me joy!" Terrific quote reminds me that my Tissot or Hamilton is as memorable as my Omega or Rolex watches. Outstanding interview Thomas.

[@a.m.m.4592]

Awesome post! I've kept my Hamilton and Oris to give to my son when he is 16. This will be his start into watch collecting. He will get my Omega and Rolex pieces when the time comes.

[@TheOneInYellow]

This might be the best horological content I have watched in 2024; amazing guest, great conversations, beautiful watches with depth, love, and shared awe. Bravo to the entire team, and Mitch has incredible tastes in both watches and fine timepieces! (The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 101, Havid Nagan HN00 blue dial, TAG Heuer Mikrotimer Flying 1000, and Roger W. Smith/Daniels Series 2 are my favourite pieces in this vid! Bring him back for round two in further exploring his curated collection!).

[@pistacheganache]

so basically chrono24 is now the best horology channel on youtube

[@cecedabo]

100%. Plus they are not directly sponsored by a single watch brand which makes it even better

[@woodrushwoodrush7076]

Most people don’t notice or care about what we have on our wrists. Realising this should be rule 1 for collectors. Mr Katz is a legend!

[@NeuroticLobster]

Most people don’t even notice you are wearing a watch at all. If they do, they may only know if it’s an Apple Watch or not an Apple Watch.

[@malcolmmartin3206]

What a breath of fresh air and so interesting. Hundreds of watch collection videos out there, finally a collector who does it,as he says, for the joy of it. All those collectors coming from the direction of brand obsession and investment value could do worse than look and learn from Mr Katz and buy his book.

[@gabigolz]

Wow one of the best interviews I’ve seen

[@hershbagelstein545]

I just can’t express the joy Mr. Katz and you have brought to me this morning. My wife kept asking me why I was smiling ear to ear.

[@jonbravo6262]

Best interview with diversity of watches in a long time! Passion, academic, stories!

[@feisty8]

This was the "Christmas Gift" for me, one of the Best interaction i've seen lately :)

[@AlbertTrevino-ci7rg]

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Mitch for nearly 6 years, and I credit him with being the person who single-handedly inspired my pursuit of independent and lesser known brands. His collection is one of the most diverse and eclectic I have ever seen. His passion and enthusiasm for watchmaking is infectious to say the least. I couldn’t be more happy to see my dear friend, sharing his love for watchmaking with the world.

[@ditmerk]

This series is super good and this episode is possible the best one yet!

[@junboklee4532]

One could feel the love for these watches Mr. Katz has. Very nice interview.

[@etayz]

Best watch video I've seen in a long time. Amazing collection 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@HRM.H]

That reverso 101 is super cool.

[@MikeFaraci]

Great… now I need an Astrograph AND a Havid Nagan! Fantastic video. Love seeing collections that introduce me to things I’d never know existed otherwise.

[@charliesomoza5918]

A great man of taste.Excellent.

[@vickyzhu4890]

this is how I see watch collectors. Not buying for the brand name, but for the joy that the watch brings you.

[@W4TCH3NJOYER]

Gotta admit, these videos are growing on me. Keep it up!!

[@stephenfaust8589]

A true collector! Following your own path and collecting what appeals to you makes the collection - and this discussion - infinitely more interesting than one that has all of the same models that dominate the watch media.

[@ryangochuico]

I nicked the case of my newly bought grand seiko on the taxi ride back to the hotel from the ginza boutique. It is also the first watch i ever dropped (3 feet distance landed on the carpet). I am convinced the more we try to baby something the higher chance for accidents to occur😂

[@visiondecalee-o4f]

A perfect treat! Amazing collection and wonderful convo!

[@tonypham98]

This is amazing content - I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@cecedabo]

Who is Hodinkee? The content you have been posting is simply amazing. Very special pieces that I have not come along in my 8 years that I have been collecting watches

[@nicogerard1]

Fantastic interview!! An authentic masterclass in both, wonderfully unique timepieces, and watch storytelling! 👏 👏

[@YongJoonPaek]

video gets better and better. what a collector!

[@donjuan150]

Wow.....what a great guest and interviewer!!

[@mehmetsert6314]

Very unique pieces ❤ thanks for sharing 🎉 happy new year 🎆

[@jTreaks5198]

What an amazing collection. Great interview!

[@AntCar-z4s]

Oh my that Havid Nagan!!

[@tedblack2415]

Wow what a guy & what a collection , totally enjoyed his stories , passiion & enthusiasm not to mention the ethos of his " single" minded collecting . A real pleasure to watch especially without seeing the usual suspects .

[@privatprivat7410]

Off all my time looking at Watch videos- this one has far beyond the craziest watches!

[@JacobTab_S7_Plus-sg4ju]

What a great person that only go for what speaks to him, If you ask me you also need to take a look at Dornbluth a german family brand.🎉🎉 And why not Credor no one beats them on finish.

[@yvelf]

What a great vid! What an amazing journey in horology! Thank you Tom! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@R2G-89]

That Vacheron Constantin Copernicus, what a beautiful and inspiring watch, just to think that you can actually see and feel your time on earth passing by, some 40 more spins around the sun and your time is up, makes you appreciate your time on earth.

[@minibus1351]

That TAG!! Never seen anything like it.

[@edmccricket9358]

A watch collection without Rolex is a proper watch collection! Someone who actually appreciates watches and doesn't buy overpriced pieces of junk from a brand that treats its own customers like crap. Bravo.

[@m9b7v5]

Didn't buy it for your approval ... bought it for mine.

[@GregJ1]

Absolutely stunning! Bravo

[@tbprofile1295]

Great guest, of course but great job by the interviewer as well.

[@gordo1002]

The perfect interview!

[@remaaviation7179]

incredible collection, love that jlc

[@Chrono24Official]

Both are hits 🙌

[@motokult]

Unbelievable beautiful stuff 🤩

[@yiannismerianos]

A true watch aficionado! Great collection hats off sir!

[@ugaais]

Vacheron and JLC are my two favorite watch companies

[@willelliott5052]

I relate to this collecting philosophy, though his collecting budget is much greater than mine. Gotta have a Speedmaster? Gotta have a Navitimer? Gotta have a Submariner? No thanks to all of those. I chose the rarer Omega Deville Co-axial Chronoscope over any of the Speedmaster models.

[@domokun938]

Most original collection i've ever seen. Most pieces are new to me.

[@hatchegg80]

i really respect any collector who does no rolex

[@douglasmstewart]

What a collection!

[@YongJoonPaek]

that reverso is absolutely sick. omg l

[@watsonaqua4560]

Best watch video

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

I buy affordable brands even quartz watches I'm not a watch snob if the watch is on special I might buy it if I like the watch.

[@Geyik1990]

I love that guy

[@jerrysanchez5453]

I adore that there is no rolex or patek but he has a vacheron

[@Molloy1951]

Each of these watches cost more than the whole collection of most of us. 🙉

[@nazrulsuani9150]

Crazy this

[@lummel3105]

The German Syncro Hahah

[@TheWestboom]

Sounds just like my collection..lol

[@UAP2024]

JLC Reverso 101 ☠️

[@balance3201]

Watching because no Folex

[@Ryanlani221]

This man has taste. Rolex and Patek are the most bland and overrated brands ever!

[@gorter23]

does anyone know of of a (vintage) watch with: chronograph, black dial, gold indices or arabic numerals and a power reserve indicator

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

Here's the closest I can think of to your criteria, although I'm sure there are others out there: 1) A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Datograph Up/Down 2) Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Chronograph SBGC003 3) Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Open Power Reserve.

[@danielbercovici5202]

The only ones that notice what's on our wrists are criminals that are willing to cut our wrist for the time piece...🤭

[@watchmaker85]

How did they find the hot Tim Mosso!?

[@SIMARJEETMEHTA]

Boys, see what this connoisseur does. Avoids the usual Rolex, Patek, etc. Get something amazing. Like the Credor Fugaku Tourbillon but at half a million dollars, I can never buy it 🙂

[@SIMARJEETMEHTA]

OMG! The first watch, the JLC with a bridge movement -- is downright inferior to the Corum Bridge. Because with the JLC you have to remove the crown, pull it out, then turn the watch around, then wind it. That's absurd. No such problems with the Corum Bridge at all. You wind it. And since you'd only wear it for an occasion you really don't need to wind it much.

[@dougcameron6609]

No Cartier !? No thanks

[@kevinh5349]

PP isn't overrated but it is seriously overpriced.

[@bobbysebastian3709]

Read your 📕 Mitch, was quite an inspiring & interesting 🧐 journey of chasing down some of the beautiful 🤩 timepieces from top notch watchmakers.

[@jusoongsun3532]

nuts

[@AndreNavas-m6u]

This is just great. Katz has an amazing perspective and voluminous knowledge. The Chrono24 host is seriously unpleasant. His presentation style makes me very uncomfortable. When he speaks, his tone, mannerisms and choice of words don't help him get across his point, which is usually a good one. I'm sorry for him, but he needs to be replaced.

[@VarapholN.]

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[@Blackberry-lr3qo]

Sensible collector

[@gunther8003]

die Ūbersetzung ist schaurig 😢

[@litan114]

Now I know RLX, AP, PP sell like hot cake - cos these watches on this vids are FUGLY, Look Bz and cartoonish