Talking Watches With Alfredo Paramico

There is a small handful of vintage watch collectors in this world that can truly be called "market-makers." John Goldberger is one of them. Another is the 45-year-old, tan-skinned, silver-haired gentleman you are about to meet. Alfredo Paramico is a true insider, and has long been considered one of the top watch buyers on the planet. Remember that unique platinum Patek Philippe Bulletin Chronometer that sold for $3,992,858 in November of 2012? You know, the watch that actually beat the Eric Clapton owned platinum 2499 in the same sale? Yes, Alfredo bought that. A 1518 in steel? He's owned one of those, too. This is your chance to go inside the collection of a true connoisseur. This is Talking Watches with Alfredo Paramico. For the full story, go to www.hodinkee.co...

[@Inracing11]

it's fun to go back and re watch these as you gain more watch knowledge

[@llamamanism]

absolutely, I was thinking the same thing

[@uweseeler1]

Every other month.

[@estevanperez6161]

I thought I was the only one! I go back to older videos and like how I understand and appreciate the watches more!

[@davidoneill4859]

yup, I've gone back and watched Mayer's a couple times.

[@AtilioEscobar]

Everybody does! Ha.

[@joser7522]

I'm just trying to afford a second hand Tudor Pelagos.... then comes this guy haha.

[@tusharbhambane9653]

Could we have a Part 2 of this incredible collection

[@ED1TINGART]

I love that he downplays his collection so much... When he says stuff like "not so many" he really means that a die-hard watch collector would kill to touch one xD

[@IrishOister]

This sure beats Kevin O'Leary talking about his "la collection" with his red rubber straps!!¨

[@chickenwingflop1364]

Daniel D'Esposito I think you pronounced collection wrong 😂

[@jonultime]

Kevin O Leary is a joke "collector".

[@gmshadowtraders]

His colleczione is from the mayzon!

[@gonzalorojo6815]

He is proof that a lot of money doesnt give class

[@ommokashi]

That blasphemy he calls "Colleczion". Even Teddy was horrified by the red straps

[@sypen1]

This dude is alpha as fuck

[@nickb3250]

urbane af

[@tryitout-701]

he's on TRT

[@levarbu5]

Alfredo is such a gentleman who apparently know how to spend money on watches unlike some guys from the word of sport or music (for example). No diamonds, no fancy (kitschy) Hublot, Franch Muller, Rolex and other posing brands. This is probably the best collection ive ever seen and i guess its just a 10% of his collection.

[@Frankmejor]

el serbio what makes rolex a posing brand and patek not ?

[@metinotje]

You know shit. He loves Rolex and collects them. He actually likes diamonds and stones, look at his instagram. So stop talking.....

[@SirStamford27]

@@sirjohnsnowflakejr.3736 Rolex is the main 'posing' brand. I like Rolex, but they are. People who come into money, don't really know much about watches, but want people to think they do, they'll buy a Rolex. I'm not knocking Rolex here, they make great watches, but that is the downside of being so popular. I doubt Rolex see it as a downside.

[@TomasLonga]

Fully agree with you. Rolex is the "entry level" into serious watches and for most of us, it was the first serious watch. From there are only two roads. One to PP, VC, JLC, ALS and AP or the other way to Richard Mille, Hublot and other travesty brands.

[@sirjohnsnowflakejr.3736]

So is Patek :-)

[@ImStuckInStockton]

The way he says 'the booklets' at 9:51 is the best part of the video even though his collection is bananas

[@hitsamty1]

Love this, noticed it too! He becomes like a giddy kid.

[@PwnYouAtSoccer]

He looks like a better-looking, tan version of Steve Martin haha

[@Rs-rq9fd]

Esteban Martino

[@or6144]

George Hamilton 😅

[@TriforceRich]

I want to age like this. Handsome, classy, and well-spoken.

[@andrewblunts-ringwalks4508]

Me to mate.. I'm far from being as old him, but it shows being a mature gent might not be so bad, if your willing to take care of yourself.

[@wellersteinlaw]

I am willing to be bold and fat and to have his collection 😉.

[@8kigana]

He works at it. Look up Alfredo Paramico WOD 14.1 on KZbin, he's a demon when it comes to staying in shape. Honestly I think he aims for perfection in everything,it's a lifestyle for him.

[@johnnyg3603]

You can only do that if you have good taste and spend most of your time in Italy.

[@yakhouba9]

West Ham fans like us don't age well, unfortunately 😄

[@dibs6579]

Grandfather used wear longines love the respect for an underrated brand

[@peterjg]

Awesome collection. This series is incredible - thank you so much for these interviews. Can't wait to see more.

[@malthus101]

That Freccero is really nice....

[@lal3061]

Whenever I know about this type of collectors I can't stop telling myself "imagine his car!...his house!!"

[@cliffwheeler7357]

Clymer just cannot stop himself from winding other people's watches, quite often rare very delicate pieces. If he tried that with one of my vintage pieces he would have his knuckles rapped.

[@kaisersozay99]

wonderful taste. the simplicity, elegance, timelessness and craftsmanship. lovely mate.

[@watchespn1913]

Best collection on KZbin

[@naels91]

It is incredible the difference between most of the American “collectors “ that collect watches for the hype! They look what is popular online and they buy it! European collectors on the other hand search a specific watch for its history, for its ingenuity! They have a lot of passion!

[@gingeralejones7340]

He's so happy about his stuff. Incredibly inspiring.

[@Spagnolo56]

I can't stop looking at this man. This is thrue italian style.

[@Lord_of_The_World]

Over all, the nicest watch collection I have seen.

[@gmshadowtraders]

I like how he says he's bought on eBay. That's my source for vintage watches.

[@hamsamich9]

Those Calatravas are absolutely gorgeous

[@mikec3454]

What an outstanding collection ...

[@dietrying.3373]

One of the best episodes ever.

[@malthus101]

IWC never fails to deliver - definitely my favourite brand as a new collector... I want that early Portuguese! :P

[@ElliotJacksonTom]

and now there's evidence that the two tone 1518 exists, Alfredo, go find it! ;)

[@brianscott4960]

Loving these 'talking watches', really well done. Keep em coming!

[@bheinatz1]

Wow! Most beautiful collection I've seen!

[@MrBrianc1975]

Another great talking watches video. Keep them coming!

[@DONNYLAI95]

Damn!! the diversity in his brands... He has a watch from every brand...

[@andimumxhiu867]

The good news it that finally the two tone ref 1518 was brought to an auction and it was from 1950. Sold for $1,024,218. The bad news is that Mr. Alfredo was not the buyer.

[@aqeyb9235]

this guy oozes class

[@puccini4530]

This guest exudes 'class' - as does his collection. No baseball cap worn backwards, no tattoos, no slang language, no posturing, no bling, classy dress-sense. Worth emulating. That's how money converts well to private acquisition.

[@andrewblunts-ringwalks4508]

Class is in behaviour and language, not looks or clothing

[@puccini4530]

@@andrewblunts-ringwalks4508 Andrew. Possibly, but those with the former tend to be conservative in their looks and clothing. There may be exceptions, but I can't think of any in the public eye.

[@pylsogram]

Nice Collection, love to see Breguet Chronos allong patek, great:)

[@ceounicom]

I think I just became gay for 11 minutes.

[@jaime4022]

Lmao

[@smksg42]

Yes that vid would be baned in Russia, too gay

[@jaime4022]

Smksg42 Lol! Putin would certainly allow this guy to pour his love all over that bare naked chest of his; which he so much enjoys displaying to the world!

[@ProjectDarkHound]

He just seems so perfect in everything... how

[@locutusdborg126]

ProjectDarkHound Not too perfect: he didn't own a single Invicta (*_*)

[@51deluxe75]

I love these videos. There is some amazing story's to be heard.

[@JensonSLee]

That Nautilus jumbo is beautiful. Did you see how sharp the lugs are? How pristine the surface is? Ridiculous.

[@devynescatell8408]

"bring in a special omega" brings in one of the most important omegas ever

[@AL-jx8qy]

What an amazing collection. Pure class.

[@mrsir1872]

i love this mans preference on dials

[@Theo-ul8qm]

If anyone is wondering, it seems that the 1518 that King Michael of Romania owned was not 2-tone, but full rose gold. Still probably a super valuable watch. P. S. I've watched this video probably dozens of times, and I still can't tell what Alfredo is saying about the rarity and condition of the 3 time-only watches 😅

[@hamatoyoshi8711]

All of those watches are beautiful masterpieces. If I could get one out of the bunch, it would be the Freccero.

[@romainstephan8030]

I just love your channel thank you so much for what you're doing🙏😁😁

[@atmavictu2995]

Where does he keep his collection? I would be very concerned to keep all those rarities at home.

[@scottfulps2065]

What an interview- his ‘special Omega’ is the very first chrono ever produced by Omega. *head falls off* Yes. The very first. Special Omega indeed.

[@jerrymathers11]

You should do an interview with the Invicta guy from Phatkat watches. You’ll need a bigger table, but a much less extensive vocabulary.

[@MattMixed]

is there an influential woman who collects watches too? Hodinkee, perhaps getting someone like that on your channel may give us an insight how women notice a watch on a man or other women.

[@jakobbgh6310]

Absolutely stunning collection :-) Thanks for showing it :-) :-)

[@Megalosmalakas1977]

those 3 pateks are stunning

[@SwoferDryma]

CEV = "Centre d'Essais en Vol" Composed of the Test Pilot School (EPNER) & the Experimental and Acceptance Testing Center (CCER) Cool story behind this Breguet, that is!

[@khktgnk57]

that patek chrono is so cool

[@fredericorosa322]

I think I saw a blancpain, and don't understand why they didn't show it on camera

[@or6144]

Delightful and witty Gentleman in Alfredo. Can't say the same for the dry host, well.. at least he isn't in the habit of interrupting the interviewee. Good interview but could have been greater! and...what's with that background music with the cheap synthesizer thingy

[@TheDeathofGrace]

You can tell the guy is successful just by his passion.

[@djjdroro2377]

You guys make the best videos

[@drewlarson9345]

tudow north flag. just got it: wow. Like it more than my Omega, my black bay or my Air king. love this watch!

[@georgetsoutis4204]

He should have done a $20 watch collection review by ArchieLuxury instead

[@sumodmadhavan]

Very good collection.

[@michaeljelliot]

This is a great series and very entertaining, but could you also cover watches at a lower price point? Perhaps $5,000 to $10,000 watches?

[@blakelee2913]

+michael ellliot Check out the Talking Watches with Brad Farmerie, that's as close as it gets I believe.

[@rc4658]

+michael ellliot Check out Hodinkee's blog, they have a segment called value proposition. great stuff there

[@Bushdad89]

absolutely fantastic!

[@chriscentro]

Hi, love the video and also the lens that was used to film it. I guessed you've used either a 24mm or 35mm f1.4 lens for the video?

[@davidboyle1790]

Absolutely amazing video.love it.love watch collecting.horology heaven!!😃

[@shafserious2805]

A very prestige collection

[@Mykford1]

Movement is amazing...

[@basehead617]

That's a handsome fellow.

[@jackeyplays7908]

300 years later, Richard Milles will be vintage.someday...

[@maxschmidt1787]

nobody knows this guy in europe

[@seefsea]

This might sound a bit dump, but why doesn't he as PP if the two tone 1518 was ever made??

[@keithrockpro]

Stop winding your guest's watches!

[@atl3630]

You are a moron if you think he didn't ask permission first.

[@jacquesbothma6936]

Its super disrespectful

[@melaningod1865]

I love this channel...

[@ihci]

i get the whole vintage thing but lets see some modern collection videos.

[@freakymalik]

You should do a "Talking Watches With Ben Clymer"!

[@peleti027]

+1

[@Ericnaheyg]

One of the 1518 that hes talkin bout is true. His sources are correct. Its owned by the king of romania.

[@MMAoracle]

Why is it italians are so suave while italian-americans are the opposite?

[@nautaki]

The internet "eeeh Longines, cheap brand, it is ok for newbies yada yada" then this guy comes along

[@ambroseathello]

Been saving up for a grand seiko for about a year, meanwhile this guys service bill on one of his watches could cover it lol

[@dumyjobby]

incredibly tasteful watches

[@sakinarahman984]

Awesome!

[@nikemac84]

Imagine if he told you the price!!! Lol.......

[@GWOSAPAT]

Love these @ 8:13

[@abdultahahmoudalfahid1245]

why he didnt bring the 1518?

[@coolcicada]

Abdul Tahah Moud Alfahid I believe he had already sold it. Check out Hodinkee, they recently had an article on all the 1518 Steel.

[@backtoids]

man this foo look like haute horology just spontaneously generates around his wrists

[@AlexSami-qw4qu]

"Bring some special watches in your collection"... Leaves half of his Pateks at home.

[@CR-qu5jc]

King of Romania was buried with that on his wrist. Go for the other 2...

[@medilink12]

Omega.....really? Hodinkee has jumped the shark

[@RobertBrownieJr]

Is there anything you're still chasing? - yeah an invicta prodiver mate

[@AlexSami-qw4qu]

This guy is the epitome of Italian masculinity.

[@JPS-sc1zn]

Yeah my name is fucking Alfredo.

[@johnwebb2854]

cool

[@ternner]

Best

[@Bog2901]

"bring in a special omega" *brings in one of the most important omegas ever*

[@ivmo71]

+Ettick thee first chrono ever....prototype. wow.

[@shaneh2289]

Lol

[@Phillyisalwayssunny]

Jesus of Nazareth... this dude. I feel like my life game would get stronger just by standing in the same room as him.

[@Rs-rq9fd]

I want to breathe the same air as him

[@Manoman-2024]

Out of all the "talking " series I think this episode is the most "delicious"

[@kaekayyy2554]

shashank jain ayyy

[@theurbangentry]

What a stunning collection, not just the importance of the pieces....such good taste too! che meraviglia!

[@matts9484]

The Urban Gentry TGV in tha house!

[@ginomattetti9215]

Meravigliosi vintage ,complimenti .

[@pradeep_sekar]

Rich Buddy salty!! surely you dont know about the brands or horology and definitely dont own one... shut the fuck up and wear your Daniel Wellington...

[@Gnomosfortheoffice]

Rich Buddy Vintage Longines kills Patek on every possible level. Where’s Patek’s in-house flyback chrono movement?

[@robin2thek]

The Urban Gentry you got me in to watches! I just bought the intersteller hamilton. And now I found your comment here so fun!

[@Omega30t2RG]

His watchmaker must have balls of steel when servicing this collection.

[@EmilianoGuevara]

Rose gold balls, more appropriate 😂

[@ivmo71]

This guy is the top of the food chain....25 million in watches. Fund manager from Milan. Incredible collection....actually the best collection in the world.

[@znd4417]

Ivan M. I think the best watch collection in the whole world is owned by the one and only John Goldberger.

[@49fiori]

@@znd4417 I think the best watch collection in the world is owned by Philippe Stern

[@shaneh2289]

Ivan M. 🤯

[@saymyname218]

I thought the 25 million was his net worth lol.

[@Lewissssss]

Him and JCB surely two of the GOATS

[@tomsmith4253]

Literally look like such an idiot in my pink v-neck sweater I bought after watching this video.....mine is Marino wool vs. Alfredo's cashmere. He probably wouldn't even use my pink rag to dry his car after a wash.

[@hewhowashimiam6356]

Tom Smith lol crazy

[@markyhundreds]

funniest comment i've read in 2018

[@kanervatie]

I'm sure he doesn't dry his cars. Someone else does it. ;)

[@rashidmusik]

LMFAO, I was thinking ‘that’s a nice sweater’ this comment made my day

[@gabrielerizzi1462]

Tom Smith LOL you're a hero!

[@sdemosi]

It's one thing to be rich. Another to collect only understated and elegant things. There are some mega expensive pieces here but none appears flashy and everything looks like he'd casually wear them without fuss. No massive gold and diamond pieces, just an eye for aesthetics, proportions & historical importance.

[@dustingomez2646]

I think that the term is.. De-lischiousz

[@lukeyanes47]

I sure would love to get to the point in my collection where my next “dream watch” literally may not even exist haha