Collectors Among Us: Brian Fisher

Collectors Among Us is an ongoing series featuring some of our favorite watch collectors - and friends. In addition to finding out what makes their watch collection tick, we better understand their collecting philosophy as a whole, as well as uncover their other interests and how they intersect the world of horology. We all have a story that encapsulates our collecting journey - this one belongs to Brian Fisher.

[@brianperticari]

A teacher with a Daytona??? Dude is living right.

[@gr260]

only one life to live, enjoy it!

[@mcanqb]

That is the not whole picture, obviously. Academia hardly make 6 figures, even at an advanced level

[@davidmulligan42]

Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'd much prefer these videos without the background muzak. There's no need for it, and I'm here for the conversation, not muzak.

[@jeffdj1975]

It’s heavily distracting! Can’t do it!

[@auditat]

Agreed

[@Mark_G77]

Made it through. Good content. Please lose the music in the future.

[@JoeKyser]

Omg the background track has got to go. Take that out and re-upload

[@joewhite6875]

It’s actually hilarious if you just lean into it. I laughed out loud several times.

[@mellangatang]

These collector/collection videos are great, please do more.

[@analogshiftofficial]

Thanks for the feedback! The next video in our Collector's Among Us series is coming soon. Stay tuned ;)

[@netanelostrov3425]

Awesome video!!! I’m a teacher and watch collector as well. This completely resonates with me. Especially the part with the aluminum bottles, 😂

[@standardh_]

Having nothing in mind and having something show up. Love it. Great chat

[@analogshiftofficial]

More coming soon!

[@saucemac8384]

My first time watching and what a way to start. Amazing video and great insight from Brian!

[@juanroman8551]

This is one of the best watch/timepiece videos I’ve ever seen! Great job!

[@fredperry523]

I wanted to see the other watches !

[@oscarsolorzano4924]

So glad this came up on my feed! Great content. Keep em coming!

[@soulphisto79]

We are cut from the same cloth...guitars, vinyl, watches (also hot rods...all moneypits). I'm not wealthy, and ironically most of my collection came while in or just after college. Irresponsible decisions, for sure. But I would do it all over again. Thanks for this!

[@orlando212]

What watch does the host have?? Love that gold/back combo.

[@VMIyanks04]

Great video, fantastic collection and perfect collecting philosophy! Cheers!

[@mb9472]

Great interview. This guy reminds me of myself. I used to collect Premier drum kits and cymbals. When my girlfriend moved in with me I had to start selling the kits that were stacked all around the house. I bought my first watch, a navitimer over twenty years ago. So from drums to watches seemed a natural progression. I still have my Premier red sparkle bop kit which is set up in our bedroom in the bay window. My girlfriend has given up on asking me to sell it. I sold a 50s Zildjain Istanbul K crash/ ride that helped out with my last call from the AD. I have a few vintage snares and k,s left in the bank and then my watch collecting will grind to a halt. X

[@minibus1351]

Nice Mcintosh integrated system & JMM specs

[@gmelendez25]

Plus 2 on the JMM spec, are those the molino in noir 9? Perhaps the molino 55?

[@tbprofile1295]

That's one of the great collections I've seen.

[@BondsApartment]

Love this series!!!!

[@christianfloehr]

Amazing GMT with an amazing story 😮😊❤ Wonderfull.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

After a 2 bachelor's, a masters in education, and years of teaching everything from high school to university, I never once made over 40k. I had to switch careers altogether to just survive nevermind the watches. What district is this guy teaching in?

[@shaheerrahman87]

He says in the end that he bought the watches by selling off his guitar collection.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

@@shaheerrahman87 right but still had to have the money to buy the guitars in the first place.

[@robertkerner4833]

He’s in Brooklyn. But he could be working in a private school where salaries might be better.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

@@robertkerner4833 perhaps.

[@mgb1970]

Would love to see his guitars, stereo, and record collection

[@timothyjn]

Nice diversified collection of blue chips 👍

[@YEASTpodcast]

this is the most inspiring video for me...easily

[@jeffrx]

My wife is a teacher. I can’t imaging what percentage of your income is spent on watches. You are nuts my man. 👍

[@jonathanhenry9455]

Teachers can still have multiple sources of income and investments.

[@EricReichbaumPhoto]

Is that Datejust crystal original, without a cyclops? That's my dream...

[@user-vc1xn4zy2z]

Teachers must get paid a lot these days. LOL...All kidding aside... a nice collection.

[@Yorkiepoocharlie]

They should. If you are good and respected at least.

[@ALLinHerMovements]

Yep. There is a major teacher shortage right now. We want good people teaching and to be paid well. It’s a hard job.

[@user-vc1xn4zy2z]

@@ALLinHerMovements, it's all relative. Depends on where you live and what you consider "paid well." It is a hard job, and obviously, you want the best, but what is reasonable and pays well to someone is different to another? Also, you can hire someone who is the best, but that doesn't always mean you will get the best result, either. I have seen school districts, throw thousands, even millions of dollars, hire well and buy better equipment and resources, and yet they still underperform. So, that's not always the answer.

[@ALLinHerMovements]

@@user-vc1xn4zy2z Surely there are complex reasons why school districts “fail” or underperform but the answers solving those problems have nothing to do with what teachers can afford. I was reacting to the general issue that teacher salaries are low relative to what they actually contribute to society. I know your comment was in jest but there are definitely people who think that teachers shouldn’t be able to afford luxury items.

[@user-vc1xn4zy2z]

@@ALLinHerMovements , Yes, agreed. My original comment was obviously made in jest. However, to clarify, you are absolutely correct. Teachers should be able to afford luxury items. However, that may also lead to another debate amongst people as to whether "luxury" should be attainable by all, otherwise, does that still make it "luxury." That's a conversation/debate for another day and another forum perhaps.

[@geoffreyfossier3904]

I love it! But for God's sake, turn down the music in the background!

[@Laguna2013]

wow sick. must be good karma. that 5513 shot looked really good at first I thought it was a Sea Dweller 16600

[@dinodavanzo8536]

I like his ethos. Interesting interview. BTW what are you wearing? Is it a bronze Glycine?

[@watchmedicine7747]

Complete the rolex catalog…Good investment

[@Dmoney248]

Shouldnt a 1970 1675 have a mk1 long e dial? Or did he mean a 70’s 1675. Nevertheless, great video and an even better collection! Cheers guys

[@DCbell5]

Guy apparently had two watches for twenty years and then recently got into six figures of collectible Rolexes. Maybe in addition to selling a few guitars he inherited a lot of money or married well.🤔 Fun guy to have a beer with I bet.

[@drkesrf]

Cool collection. The interviewer looked uninterested the entire time tho.

[@Blackbay1010]

What’s this man do? Brian

[@jensunray1]

Brilliant conversation...please turn off the backing track !

[@Lenoire79]

Decent but we need to see all those dials!

[@Chrisb8s]

And I just want one Rolex.

[@edotedy]

So annoying that Rolex allocate so much watches to the US, the only country where u can still pull that Daytona allocation stunt. South east Asia u have to bundle like hell, Australia and NZ u have to have >100k $ purchase history.

[@Laguna2013]

his case is a unicorn I believe

[@mitTL149]

They went over the more boring watches he had on the table, not the interesting ones.....

[@SMc-in5bc]

As a man who's wife looks like a 5'6" Peter Dinklage with Raymon Milnarik's hairline, I really like Brian's honesty and his insight into the fascinating world of 'collecting'

[@analogshiftofficial]

😆

[@TheNewNationPodcast]

Dude either made a lot of money flipping guitars or musical equipment, wife or family has money/inheritance, or has some type of tenure and makes $$ bc the math aint mathing

[@jamescolin7085]

Pocket watching is crazy

[@TheNewNationPodcast]

@@jamescolin7085 dont know what that is

[@jdive12]

"I'm an English teacher for 26 years"???

[@Top10Tibbz]

No Rolex’s I’m guessing

[@daveg1766]

Nice to see an every day watch collector rather than the Hodinkee celebrity nonsense- here’s mud in your eye Ed Sheeran and John Mayor

[@analogshiftofficial]

More of these coming soon!

[@sinclairresearchltdzx81]

Would be so much better without the annoying music.

[@ft7039]

i feel so seen :) lol

[@user-og2wt3le4j]

How is this guy a teacher and can afford luxury watches? Something's not right.

[@skkkkkkrrrt7048]

Wonder what his daddy does for work lmao no teacher can afford any of this in a lifetime living in Brooklyn.