Talking Watches With Eric Ku

Eric Ku is one of the good guys. Actually, he's one of the best guys. Eric is a long-time vintage Rolex dealer of the highest order. He's the type of guy who can find you the $1,000,000 Albino 6263, the type of guy who can make a watch good with a simple blessing. Eric Ku is the type of guy who was talking about "RCO" Daytona's three years ago. Eric is the owner of VintageRolexForum, and dealer of watches at 10PastTen.com, but why he's here today in this series of videos about collectors has nothing to do with his profession, or even Rolex at all. No, Eric Ku, like Jean-Claude Biver, is a true lover of all watches, vintage and new, independent or not. Today we'll be running through some of his favorites, and show you the Submariner that started it all. This is Talking Watches with Eric Ku. For the full story, go to: www.hodinkee.co...

[@indiefruit]

That opening shot makes Ben look like he's waiting on his mom to pick him up

[@johann23]

haha yeah looks like shit.

[@mannycalavera2335]

A daily exercise routine would do more for his look than any watch ever could XD.

[@timothyacowin9761]

Pile of watch straps.

[@richardwarren2024]

Absolutely hilarious comments

[@jamalkwyasse5527]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AustinMillbarge]

Every time i see you pick up these peoples insanely expensive watches and wind them i picture the crown coming off in your hand and a very awkward "oops"

[@zachschevelle]

Ben, show us your collection sometime.

[@Mzahaka1313]

Help, I've watched a cumulative of 3 hours of watch videos today. J.C. Biver was my favorite interview from this channel.

[@balajisrikanthan116]

same!

[@soggysadboi]

He has a PVD Monaco... Excuse me for a minute... I crapped my pants.

[@ussnimitz3666]

That Monaco is stunning!

[@younesmekraldi9438]

That simplicity is nothing but perfectness

[@alexwengrun9989]

Laurent Ferriere & Phillip Dufour just great!!

[@mikem3901]

Down to earth guy with an amazing collection. Really enjoyed this episode

[@rado19901]

I love people who love watches... Great people!

[@YashShevde]

Typically love the videography from Hodinkee, but what the heck was that shot at 6:20? Great TW, love that he has a Centigraph.

[@micarrow93]

I love the talking watches series, keep up the great work!

[@joeyalfaro2323]

You only need one watch. I once loved watch so much I wore it with dead battery. Never could figure out how remove case. Know I can completely tear down watch not sure about putting it back together.

[@timothyjohn9412]

I could listen to his robot say PVD over and over again. Would pay a mint to hear him say “ABCPVD” like at the end of Bell Bic Devoe song but like a robot.

[@Morrison9155]

Literally one of the sickest collections of all time

[@sbsb4995]

sorry it's not your videos. it's my phone's sound issue.

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

hi l have a Rolex submarine gilt dial 1965 original. do you know what its worth? thanks

[@capitalistpig10]

Haven't seen the video and it's epic!!!

[@maomao180]

Is that submariner's dial relumed? The lume plots look thick and uneven.

[@BIZARR099]

I'm not very good at identifying those kind of things, but given that back then it was hand painted, some unevenness in the pips might be normal? That 6 o'clock marker bothers me so much though! It's a shame. But otherwise a beauty.

[@fissionmailed5638]

What a cool guy I have to say!

[@Tone_Jammer]

That monaco though.....

[@alvinsimable]

Ho Eric Koo, Do you collect Vintage rolex trench watch 14 world record Size. 45mn included crown. Big size watch and very rare.

[@majidm87]

Fp journe ❤️

[@Gordybean]

What does Eric mean by time-only watches?

[@TimepieceAddict]

"Time only" as in only tells time, no complications like date or chronograph.

[@taeyounglee3380]

No date

[@TimetoWatch247]

You need a royal oak Eric

[@nursultantulyakbay7070]

But does he have a clock radio? Me neither :(

[@tw775]

the heuer is not a pvd finish, how could a legit vintage watch dealer not know that

[@ebiedog]

I bet he's right

[@ericstevens5433]

all he had to do while hes was making the drive to go see the rolex is send the guy like $100 deposit vi pay pal or something lol

[@SuperReviews4you]

This show should be called "Talking watches we know you cant afford"

[@medilink12]

HIs wrist is way too small for the watch he is wearing. Otherwise a solid interview.

[@matts9484]

Looks like a total nerd. Just missing a snort mid-sentence. Love it.

[@jacobpalmer127]

lol

[@francayub]

Never seen this channel feature a lady or something

[@jonultime]

Incredible collection. Sadly the owner bores me to death.

[@redletterl78]

Buy a drink ffs 😑

[@Barnaby_bo]

Watches are really for men? Dumb comment of the day.

[@sbsb4995]

most of your videos have poor sound quality.

[@MyRandomCommentsXD]

This guys speaks pretty good english

[@indiefruit]

Well he's american

[@tekphou9529]

This guy has a Phillipe Dufour. What.the.fuck

[@ryan.1357]

Earlier applications of PVD were not what they are today. (Please put it down). It scratches really easily. (Please put it down). You could probably scratch it with your fingernail. (Please put it down). (Put it down). (Please).

[@svfutbol20]

I think Ben knows how to handle a watch...

[@xallelsefailedx]

"Turn the page, wash your hands. Turn the page, wash your hands."

[@nomadben]

I didn't get that impression at all from the video.

[@TheReaper5125]

One of the best collections featured in Hondinkee. He is humble and shows a true appreciation of watches. Respect

[@SeaJayBelfast]

Definitely the best looking Reverso out there. So simple, really tasteful size.

[@555Gear]

Insane baller

[@555Gear]

Thanks!

[@maxrichardbraun2176]

Inspiring to see a "Rolex guy" with such an appreciation for independent's.

[@benjaminbreeg2314]

That is one Ku watch collection.

[@andersonhernandez2582]

lol nice

[@bobford7366]

holy $h1t. You're the guy that always rags on Ohio State. I can't believe you're into watches too!

[@VZ935]

I came here because I know Eric Singer and as a smallish watch collector but had no idea that Laurent Ferrier was a watch maker. Laurent raced my Porsche 934 with its then owner, Swiss Privateer Claude Haldi, at Le Mans in 1976 . Enjoy your channel.

[@JB-sz4wy]

Good simple mens watches are what we need to reintroduce. Good quality. The Seiko, Citizen I mean. So many mens watches today have ridiculously complicated decorative dials and faces. Why can we just have a simple good metal watch or leather strap. Plus mens watches are becoming oversized and less comfortable to wear

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Amazing collection!! I love the diversity and that story about his little bro calling the guy a million times was gold!

[@Grunge_Cycling]

This dude's got style

[@MrSgtSniper]

I've only had one talking watch. the alarm was a rooster.

[@aychihuahua99]

This and the John Mayer interview are my favourites, they have very different feels but it just feels authentic and knowledgable.

[@JonathanFung808]

Would love another Talking Watches with him--but with more vintage Rolex.

[@peleti027]

+1 I did enjoy the vid, but didnt like some of those chunky pieces....

[@philipealmeida]

peleti027 +2!! Lets see the rolex collection!!!

[@MKI4EVA]

Hey do you know why theres a red bezel marker on the rolex he is wearing? I've looked everywhere on the internet and can't find out why.

[@عبدالخالقمحمد-ن1ق]

+MKIs4EVA

[@The_Watch_Mister]

A “significant private collector,” as opposed to, you know, insignificant ones.

[@Robstrap]

casually got thousands and thousands worth of watches on the table in a bar

[@logwind]

Dufour. Wow.

[@pleon6112]

I really enjoy his collections because he had very unique pieces. More of a modern updated look but still a vintage feel.

[@kevbonegt]

this is the only good talking watches I've seen

[@b00nsmoviesss]

wow what a fantastic collection. I really like the mix between great vintage and technical marvels! Love it!! If miss a Richard mille, just because of the technique

[@SolomonLi]

I loved this one... and John Mayer's, Biver's, Goldberger, Massena, and Paramico's interview. Definitely worth multiple views just for the uniqueness of pieces and stories.

[@SeaJayBelfast]

Solomon Li you didn't enjoy Pras' 17 Royal Oaks?

[@abba136]

That Laurent Ferrier is one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen.

[@1roadstr]

Why is he winding that Ferrier? Ughh!!

[@jma6412]

1roadstr Why not...? I guess he wanted to see it running. What's the problem? He's being gently while handling the watch. Stop being paranoid...

[@MattLoberstein]

Well, it’s a manual wind.. That’s what you do

[@JeffGR4]

As a self-confessed horology fanatic, I thoroughly loved Benjamin Clymer's interview with watch expert and historian Eric Ku.

[@johnbarry4095]

JeffGR4 Who the fuck speaks like that

[@NikonFM2n]

The Speedmaster's dial design is not an original Omega design. Check out the Rodania Geometer from the early 50's.

[@neuromancerXL]

Drooling over that Deep Sea Alarm

[@jasonbarnwell4680]

Makes me really sad for the person he practically robbed in the Rolex trade that may have not known what they had

[@mastertree2956]

i wait so long for the next episode

[@gtferrara]

What was the name of the guy who started at Patek and created his own watch company? I couldn't understand

[@sensei-lr4cj]

Laurent ferrier

[@Astragoth2]

HOLY **** A DUFOUR.

[@klaus7602]

感觉认识Ku的话可以学习很多，哈哈

[@JibyJab]

All grail watches

[@philc822]

Good trade, modern Subs are quite common almost generic, but that is very special and super rare, hes probably still suffering traders remorse, crying in the dark in his room while checking his lume on his everyday Sub.

[@seanpollard4844]

Great collection. However the first speedmaster needs adjustment as the chronograph minute counter ticks over late at the 7 second mark instead of the 60 second mark at 12 of the clock position. Check 3:20

[@Rekickit]

How much would a 6536 sub cost now? I love the watch so much I keep coming back to this video just to see it. I also want the tutor bb58 cause it reminds me of it

[@philc822]

Ben drooling over that vintage Sub., CUT !!!!, can we get a bucket in here, hurry up Im trying to shoot a movie here !

[@jeririce4928]

omega is whack

[@ericl3085]

oh Rolex guy yay that never happens on this channel....but nice to see what he brought for this segment was not just 5 gmt

[@Goodlar]

Great ep! Eric sounds like the Joker before he went insane though. The Joker in college or something

[@melberber79]

I loved that bar, one of a few with Kreonenburg Blanc on tap...too bad it closed...

[@sutats]

Keep up the good work!

[@shaunpearson7905]

6:19 Was it bring your kid to work day for the cameraman. I mean what in the hell.

[@theofanisspanos6153]

Why no subs

[@jonathanfong3033]

I thought the black lord wasn’t pvd because they didn’t have it at that time

[@nikkhillacoul]

Anyone know what kind of glasses Mr. Ku is wearing?

[@fabianrafaelmanzano]

Awesome video! I think my favorite part was 6:20 to 6:28 😉

[@ducksonetime]

Listening to these guys pronounce things like Heuer or LeCoutre is cringeworthy.

[@ScottMshao69]

If u can't afford the watch then shut thenfuck up....pretty sure they know the proper way to say it than u

[@renatograndmont6077]

Also Patek Philippe

[@MartyP-lr7vw]

WOW !

[@rkumar2706]

Good Collection mix of vintage and modern elements.Respect !

[@ap6160]

Video was interesting until the Rolexes came out

[@anthonybeauregard6806]

My dream collection,this guy have taste

[@seals1288]

The host sounds so bored when he gives the intro! Sucks

[@amitchell2009]

That camera work at 6:20. What happened there? Haha

[@pe4153]

How are people able to afford these watches?

[@nyo_nyosupra1059]

Another great well thought out video please keep them coming

[@rvuksonm]

Great..... Ima be poor from now on.

[@alberthodge631]

great camera work. well done.

[@daniele5713]

Aperitivi not Apperitivi...Jeez!

[@TheSlatman83]

Amazing unique collection.

[@sitingliu]

what is happening at min 6:23?

[@Lonnie91a]

VRF is my favorite forum.

[@1roadstr]

Sorry I meant Dufour.

[@AntonSTomac]

Was the camera man drunk?