Fly Fishing with a Cartier to Business Meetings with a Breitling | Collector Conversation

Tim sits down with Joseph Pietrafesa (@vabenestyle) to discuss his collecting journey that has roots in Breitling and has expanded to include brands such as Chopard, Seiko, and Zenith. From unexpected watch purchases abroad to fly fishing with his Cartier, Joseph is a wide-ranging collector who makes sure to wear all of his watches. Check out the full interview to hear his stories in this episode of Collector Conversation.
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0:00 Introduction
1:25 Exposure to Breitling
2:16 Tourneau Gotham
3:17 Cartier Pasha Chronograph
5:25 Zenith El Primero
6:26 Xeric Halograph
7:41 Timex Chronograph
8:59 Breitling Transocean
10:18 Tudor Black Bay & Tiger Chrono
11:24 Seiko Cocktail
12:16 Chronoswiss Opus Chronograph
14:09 Steinhart Ocean GMT
15:27 Breitling Superocean
17:12 Chopard Miglia
19:33 Future Watches
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[@frankmai1824]

The fact that he has a steinhart and not afraid to show it is my favorite thing about his collection

[@Gaaaaaaaaaaad]

agreed

[@rodsalvador3608]

as uptickwatchreviews said, rolex will not sell us a double red, so I will buy one from steinhart lol

[@minibus1351]

This guy seems to collect what he wants, without external influence at all.

[@Number_006]

Nice to see such a fine collection of watches. I especially appreciate that Joseph appreciates all watches, even affordable models.

[@rodsalvador3608]

This might be my favorite watch collector video by far. chill guy, unbothered. wonderful collection. thanks, Joseph!

[@stefanh810]

great episode and such a well balanced collection 👍🏻 it‘s nice to see someone completely unfazed by hype or „great investments“ and just buys what he enjoys

[@zelouras]

This guy is an amazing collector. The fact has the money for Rolex and other brands like that and buys what he likes….amazing.

[@herbmerced7780]

I love the fact he likes watches that do not cost as much as a house….very refreshing! Excellent collector conversation!

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

One of the best collector conversations for a while. The fly fishing cartier story was brilliant as was the breitling that he longingly looked at then time later was presented in front of him by his wife. Wonderful stories to go with a beautiful collection. Thank you, really enjoyed this one

[@dannysimenauer5745]

I share the same viewpoint as Joe about being a dial guy at 1:05. The dial on a watch makes a “first impression”, and captures your immediate attention. Plus I am a wearer of the watches I collect too!

[@aminreviews2311]

Great collection and stories!

[@jamescowan984]

It’s nice seeing a collector that buys for his own enjoyment rather than to one up other people. I also like having multiple straps for specific watches. However, the name of his strap guy flew by too quickly. Can you help me?

[@JohnnieAntony]

Aaron Bespoke combat Straps based in Montreal

[@jjpthe2]

Aaronbespoke / Combat Straps. Amazing work

[@scwazrh]

Also Jean rosseau

[@Ryan_Tinney]

I absolutely loved this episode.

[@angryarchitect6723]

That Chopard story is crazy, serious security 😅

[@matthewstrobelt564]

Very nice. The Timex might be my favorite of the whole collection!!

[@chriscoccia6634]

Great episode, loved seeing a fellow collector speaking from the heart.

[@mclaughlinja1995]

I’m not a big two-tone fan generally, but that Zenith is killer!

[@SagorHq]

Great convo, didn't expect that steinhart! Loved the el primero and Chopard

[@TheDryDown]

Very cool collection. Thoroughly enjoyed this! Would love to see a Part II.

[@adamf8335]

This is what i call a propper watch collector. Not lots of pointless Rolex, Richard Mille etc but a lovely spread of watches including Seiko and Timex. I love this!!!

[@deech2086]

Very nice collection and great job by both. Enjoyed this one.

[@adolf-8834]

Tremendous. Well done, sir.

[@davidb5720]

Brilliant episode, cool collector and great stories👍

[@Tuneitupful]

That was very enjoyable to watch 🙂

[@YongJoonPaek]

awesome video. really like his collection!

[@Gaaaaaaaaaaad]

Love the El Primero, almost fell off my chair when I saw a Steinhart

[@pablotimoteo]

Great series of videos. Question, does anyone knows the brand of the watch case shown in this video?

[@xedeno]

so honest collection.

[@robertp5123]

Beautiful collection……

[@alanfang7665]

now this is a collection video I can stand behind.... no more RM, Royal Oak bs

[@chrisfrey6788]

Very cool collection

[@monkeypawism]

Cool collector. Not about the hype. Likes what he likes.

[@thepa1]

Wow that’s Chopard is a beauty!

[@shaverray4462]

Obviously a confident collector who knows what he likes and doesn’t run after fads. Well done.

[@philc1773]

Nice guy and collection, Superocean is special!

[@jimmillett9224]

Another great episode. When are you getting Wolfgang on? 😆

[@avmelidor]

Hos collection had great stories

[@jmbaug1229]

Refreshing collection and true enthusiast ! Sorry Buckley no Rolexes 🤭😅 J.

[@saeednazemzadeh1664]

I impressed with this collection, the watch world much bigger than just Rolex or Patek and we should buy watches for ourselves not showing off

[@baroh2413]

A Steinhart? Nice. No hype, no overpriced, all joy watch

[@DavidClarke-kj5ky]

good vid. i like the guy, and the real diversity is good to see. my favourite of his watches is the Xeric. they aren’t producing anything quite as cool as that now, from what i have seen.

[@stemikger]

That Timex is a beauty!!

[@avmelidor]

Aaron bespoke is a master craftsman

[@avmelidor]

I love the at Tiger Tudor

[@mr.Braun-]

Music 🎵✨🎵, thank you for video

[@dukes70]

WatchCrunch did a video comparing (visually) the same Timex Chrono and the Carrera 60th Anniversary Chrono.

[@JoeyJiggles]

How are there 75k likes and only 10k views??

[@EK-fy5yy]

You need Rrrrroooolllleeeexxxxx 😂😂😂

[@jjpthe2]

don't worry....More to come

[@johnnyboy1586]

And a man on the mooooon!!!

[@valebliz]

Nice collection not made just of hype pieces to show money.

[@madguitar98]

Thanks for ditching the sunglasses!!!

[@stemikger]

This is the content if you really love watches. All the other flex channels are fluff

[@roybatty6368]

huh

[@frankm4129]

Cone on buy yourself a Rolex best brand in the world

[@jjpthe2]

...next episode

[@tbprofile1295]

Please have Mike Lindell, the My Pillow Guy, on next. 😂 You will understand if you review this guy's social media.

[@mayurkharbas]

Nice collection

[@thecombckid]

Ap code is this guys grail? He just lost all credibility

[@jjpthe2]

If you knew of all the watches I didn't bring....you would understand.