In Conversation with Ben Clymer Part II; Going Deeper, Ben Clymer the Collector

[@fedor6595]

11:24 Ben: it’s not worth anymore than the regular signed Tiffany dials. Wei: Welllllllllllllll....... 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SuperWhofan1]

Yeah-what a joke. That's where Ben Clymer got called out for BS

[@Tal-wb9jn]

Lmao...worth $$$$ more and Ben knows it...laughing all the way to the bank

[@Zanpaa]

@@SuperWhofan1 He's saying that's what he thought at the time of buying it.

[@rnunez70681]

I know lol... it'll be worth 10 times more than the others in 80 years!

[@Gindaman999]

Tal 3 Lol. When they started doing Tiffany stamps on new watches, they were probably marginally worth a bit more than regular models (5% to 10% at most. It since had become crazy these 3-5 years or so only, when it was caught inbetween with steel watch craziness, rising economy and growing new interests in watches due to internet. From my knowledge Ben is right on this, from someone works in watch industry.

[@docluv14]

Top tip when interviewing: Let the person answer the 1st question, before you interrupt with a comment or 2nd question. We (as the audience) couldn’t hear what the responses were 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@keithhodgson6759]

Best comment of the day......

[@deepdiver0101]

Wei Koh, beyond annoying...

[@toniwonkanobi]

I don't know man. Wei isn't really an annoying type interviewer. This is just two friends talking. You want annoying? Check out Matt Farah (TheSmokingTire). Good guy.

[@ryanbanks4265]

Lol! How true! The guy conducting the interview sporks more that the person he’s interviewing. What an idiot!

[@tom.1]

The interviewer seems primarily interested in hearing himself talking...is not really listening to Ben.

[@roloy]

The Talking Watches episode we all waited is here....on Revolution. 🤷‍♂️

[@lhoan004]

roloy Ben has said that he never wanted to make Hodinkee about him. So it makes sense that he’s doing it on another platform. I commend him for it

[@mdtell]

And we didn’t even get the real good stuff

[@gmshadowtraders]

@@mdtell Really? Is there any source where we can see a full list of Ben's collection?

[@mdtell]

@@gmshadowtraders Check his instagram. He quit at the start of the year for some reason, but its still up and has a lot of the good stuff

[@antjrice1]

The only difference is, Hodinkee let their guests finish a sentence....

[@aaronpacillio8189]

These guys are both great, but would have loved to hear Ben complete his thoughts.

[@Imalicas]

Watching this again and it’s annoying how Wei kept cutting Ben off *sigh*

[@82seno]

Wei got better in this regard over the years

[@JaydonTobler]

@@82seno Eh, I still can’t really watch videos with him. He spends too much time name dropping.

[@gomlbondoc]

Watching this makes me appreciate Ben’s approach, mannerism, and cadence in his content when interviewing a guest. This dude just keeps interrupting him and tries to basically answer his own question.....

[@thriversoffset]

lord, i'm in minute 2 of this video and it's already annoying. I love both and I thought these comments exaggerate, but man wtf let ben finish half of his sentence

[@geraldwoodny5252]

I wish wei had stood outside the building and did the talking watches intro for Ben

[@jeffreyf4074]

That watch box though...Ben Clymer, you Goyard so hard.

[@siddheshnarvekar5082]

which box is that?

[@mdtell]

He"s Hugo's boss

[@locutusdborg126]

@@siddheshnarvekar5082 Goyard, a French designer, very exclusive. You can not buy new on the internet.

[@cbro_]

Why the incessant interruption? Let your interviewee speak.

[@Iuckylukey]

I don't agree. Wei was very ill-behaved at Baselworld with the Oris CEO, see that video. But here his ego in in check and his input adds value. He is improving himself.

[@TwentyOne_Five]

Wei always speaks so rapidly. He’s high on life.

[@cbro_]

@@TwentyOne_Five you can speak rapidly without speaking over other people

[@bxentric4178]

Extrovert standard

[@TwentyOne_Five]

Just think he’s high.. on life

[@evh4611]

Let Ben speak damnnnn ….

[@marktang1983]

why don't you just interview yourself instead?

[@Sturnburn772]

Wei you're cool but please stop interrupting your guests, it's quite irritating.

[@keithhodgson6759]

Not cool if he does that ALL THE TIME!

[@rogerparis]

I could listen to these two guys talk watches for hours and not be bored for one minute. Just great!

[@kabatake]

Wei let Ben speak!

[@thewatchzealot]

he must've been tired

[@plkm12345]

I think Wei was geeking out so prob didn’t mean to but yea wished he let Ben tell his stories. This drop was epic!!

[@misterfreeze6545]

@@plkm12345 He's always like that. It's quite annoying!

[@j_de_bordeaux]

wow 👏thank you.

[@bombpop2461]

That Speedmaster 2998-6 with full box and papers is amazing!

[@TheJonCruise]

Vinny Ocean military as well 🤟

[@ASHSRV]

Yeah out of all the watches on the table none even compete in that watches history! That was a Canadian military personnel’s watch and also the same reference of watch that landed on the moon! They are extremely difficult to find never mind finding one with box and papers as well as the receipt! Insane find!

[@captainyeung]

Yes. Yes. Yes. You guys have done it with the Talking Watches we have been itching for.

[@banovotz]

I think Ben's Talking Watches series was what hooked me up on chasing KZbin watch videos almost daily. Such a knowledgeable and cool guy. I was a bit surprised wattching this that Alpinist wasn't mentioned though ;) Great video Wei. You guys are not falling behind Hodinkee in any way. Nay. Keep up the good work with RW!

[@lhoan004]

Davor Banovic this was filmed back in December. I don’t think the alpinist was introduced yet.

[@banovotz]

@@lhoan004 Haha, thx. The wardrobe makes sense then.

[@alcidesneto5282]

A future classic video. Way to go guys.

[@khushique]

Wei Koh keeps interrupting Ben and wow it’s so irritating to watch. Ben will have a story going and Wei will completely distract from that and cut him off.

[@TwentyOne_Five]

Driving me nuts. He doesn’t listen so much as wait to speak again.

[@daveholloway8780]

Just loves to hear their own voice..very common unfortunately

[@ChandanBhuran]

The interviewer needs to shut up and let Ben speak.

[@gagetucker7046]

Dude...you're here to interview Ben. We want to hear BEN, not you!

[@perpetualpassion2108]

Thank you for this interview Wei and Ben, this is all about Passion.. and we love it!

[@Cam_LDN]

Jesus H Christ, is there anybody that loves the sound of his own voice more than Wei? Let Ben speak ffs. This could have been a classic had you actually let your GUEST speak.

[@lebronkiddz]

It’s his channel, not sure what you are yapping on… go to HODINKEE and see Ben talk more…. It’s like watching lettermen and you want the guest to talk more….

[@richardman28]

Wow...love this...my 2 favourite watch enthusiast talking about watches...

[@Co0lSt0ryBr0]

Please stop interrupting Ben, it really detracts from the interview

[@RottenPotatoes4937]

OMG! Another one! This is wild.

[@carsandchronos]

Let people speak

[@mannycalavera2335]

When you are the person interviewing someone else you should be a little less eager to tell your own stories and let others tell theirs. There are parts of the interview where Ben is going to say something, but gets interrupted in a way that totally stalls or derails where he was going. At 0:41 is an example. Even when the interviewer is listening he is constantly commenting "yes, yes, oh great, yes". Almost as if not hearing his own voice for over 10 seconds is unbearable to him.

[@harbinguy1]

I hate the interviewer jump in interrupting the person's train of thought! Just shut up and let Ben say whatever. By the way, Charlie Rose is one of those interviewers who did the same thing!

[@davenportsimon]

The second watch he pulls out is a Tudor! The man who could have ANY watch... mad props. Team Tudor over here too man!

[@Notourtube]

Which color steel Lange 1 you guys have??

[@rollywood2793]

Two men talking about the passion of watch collecting, always a pleasure...

[@jball1975]

Grown men geeking out on watches. I love it.

[@edjustice7755]

Esp when Ben talks about the his GMT 1675, just like little kids...I'm the same, funny how these little machines have an effect on adults....GR8.

[@mdtell]

Great. Thanks Wei. Now we will never get the full Talking Watches with the whole collection.

[@mikelewis2456]

Very interesting collection. Those Patek Tiffany really rare🤔

[@1trife90]

Watched this video 20+ times. "I am an American guy; I don't speak French" kills me every time. So funny

[@bravobear1844]

Yeah and if you look here you’ll see my Casio F91W-1, gorgeous watch, extremely rare, got a fantastic deal on it. Now get this, the man who sold it me was homeless! What are the odds😂

[@RottenPotatoes4937]

This is bonkers. Will be watched over and over again until I die.

[@nursultan_tulyakbay]

Awesome video. Thanks guys.

[@justinonyt]

I knew Ben wasn’t slinging Seikos but god damnn this guy has some HITTERS. Hodinkee is doing better than i thought i guess...

[@cowboygareth]

i get that usually when interviewers interrupt its very annoying, but come on, its Wei Koh with Ben here, Wei clearly is a real fan of Ben and hes basically finishing Ben's sentences and making meaningful expansion with what Ben said, instead of cutting off Ben and going into a different direction. Factoring Wei himself being a serious collector(worthy of having had one of his very own episode of Talking Watch with Ben), the similar nature of their jobs and roles in the industry and the obvious passion and camaraderie, i found this interview to be very enjoyable.

[@keithhodgson6759]

Botth pretentious and demanding...

[@vgree]

He’s just excited

[@KemalWiryawan]

Rigght.. right.. yes.. yes.. yess.. yesss.. right.. yes..

[@markzijnrules]

Kemal Wiryawan exactly

[@cfrincon]

That’s actually something he’s also known for 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vincentferreira1135]

Here’s 2 guys who love watches, who both want to talk about them all day, who could have any watch they want to buy and there talking about an $1,800 Longines and a $500 Hamilton like they’re the greatest thing since sliced bread. That’s a collector.

[@TedNemeth]

My two favorite personalities in the watch world.

[@jackshepherdson]

I swear the title is a nod to the Hodonkee insta post

[@Sprezza_tura]

Absolutely!

[@mdtell]

The DONK gets the shout out!

[@RevolutionWatch]

😇

[@artwerksDallas]

Regardless of the view points. This is a very casual very interesting conversation to eavesdrop on

[@mikec912]

And I'm over here with my little seiko collection.

[@ChoonChunx]

Mike C Seiko is king of the east when it comes to watches. Probably (in my opinion) one of the most important watch brands historically. I would be proud of your collection!

[@mikec912]

@@ChoonChunx I agree. I was joking. Love my Seikos! 👍

[@gmshadowtraders]

11:48 The Grand Seiko. As Wei said "Stunning..."

[@griffon89]

im there with you lol...

[@SohailKhan-kr4vy]

Thats wrong. I can afford high end but i still buy Seiko for diverse collection

[@largodoloroso2299]

That Longines Calatrava is sure one of the most charming watch I've ever seen

[@hannesfriesenegger8819]

wow this is really an hardcore - collection. love it! especially the 1675

[@tendrams]

New drinking game: Do a shot every time Wei uses the word "YES".

[@russelsheartinacage]

Yes!

[@douyang545]

He'll send Russians and the Irish straight to the hospital for alcohol poisoning.

[@domisshmacked3431]

I really enjoyed this Episode!

[@speedwolf5212]

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen someone interrupt or try to “one-up” more than Wei in this interview.

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

Just having three or four out of his collection would satisfy me for a lifetime, especially the Patek chronographs.

[@xhdjxnxjdndj5904]

I believe Wei is very enthusiastic. I talk a lot and fast according to people; however, they find I am very eloquent. Before I had heard Wei even speaking French during an interview; the man is amazing. Sadly, trolls will always find an opportunity to bash successful smart men 🤔.

[@lal3061]

I have that strong impression that wei koh was ultra bullied in his early years

[@Dubiouscyclist]

DAMN that Speedmaster at the end is a gem!

[@fungus_am0nguz644]

Nice collection!!! Ben is making a KILLLINGGGGGG, holy shit. "yeah i recently got a 5970 tiffany....just building a tiffany collection of heavy fucking hitters" lol No wonder he never goes into the office anymore, hes the BOSS.

[@golfinguru11]

Pretty sure he has an 8 figure watch collection along w like 3 mil in vintage cars. It’s wild how big hodinkee became

[@stratmad]

I could listen to these 2 for hours talking about watches

[@raeburnwillard8413]

what watch is wei koh wearing?

[@benjameshodges]

Great video.

[@DuyLongBui]

Grand Seiko 1960s re-edition in platinum is actually the SBGW251 and not the SBGW253

[@watchlookerwatch]

Wish Ben was given more chances to talk. Wei keeps interrupting and that’s annoying. We hardly get a chance to hear Ben talk about his collection.

[@CluelessWatchCollector]

Whats that watch box brand? Anyone know?

[@MrBeard-et1yi]

Wow! His collection is no joke

[@maxw7751]

Would be amazing to here the entire story. Hope Wei has learned from this

[@patryklau]

This is the best pair up ever. Despite what people say, I truly enjoy Wei's interview style and Ben is always great as an interviewee.

[@christopherstampar7037]

Amazing video Wei! Really enjoyed it :)

[@simonwatchblasted]

That Speedmaster 2998-6 is NOT unpolished! Missing chamfers and the lugs are to thin to be unpolished.

[@mikefry5704]

Great vlog great watches Enjoy

[@Justinpiano1987]

It feels so strange to hear Wei say “b-eh-zel” as opposed to his normal “b-eee-zel”. 😂

[@stephentaylor6320]

A world class collection.

[@jennyp.4603]

Wow, this A. Lange & Söhne is amazing 6:39. What am I saying? The whole collection is amazing and this is only a glimpse. When is Ben revealing his whole collection in a Talking Watches. The 10th year anniversary is done. Do we need to wait for the 20th?

[@iclogtoilets3483]

Jenny you are so smart. Wow.

[@gedbarrow9654]

Does he have to mention meeting Ralf lauren in every single interview this is number 4 I've watched where he drops the ralf bomb

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Cannot even fathom how much @ben.clymer collection can be worth. Insurance dreamland here.

[@anon3606]

Fantastic!

[@Mrmrnobodymr]

Pure class.

[@SuperWhofan1]

Ben is smart investor in watches and businessman above all things. He supposedly sold off most of his watches last year since the bubble could pop at any minute.He is down to 25 watches and wants to scale that back to 10. Nothing wrong with that. I would do the same. What's on his wrist? Speedmasteer 2915?

[@Tim8tei]

Where did you get this information from?

[@SuperWhofan1]

@@Tim8tei First hand from one of his employees

[@RottenPotatoes4937]

I wonder why this is not on the hodinkee front page...

[@SuperPeleke]

Is there anybody on the face of the earth these two guys don’t know personally? “I bought this watch from a guy in a small village in the jungles of New Guinea.” Response: “Oh yes, he’s a lovely person too. As his his mother. And his brother in law. And his uncle.”

[@jennyp.4603]

They're referring to Gabriel Benador, one of the most important A Lange & Söhne collectors and a true living legend. You guys don't know him?

[@jennyp.4603]

@Temple of Ridicule Having a life, lol. You're a troll. If your mom brings you some food to your basement later, please say at least thank you. You're a shame

[@SuperPeleke]

Jenny P. And for the record, I was saying this kind of tongue in cheek. I think the world of both these fellas. I regret having sounded a bit too snarky if I came off that way initially.

[@SuperPeleke]

Jenny P. And for the record, I was saying this kind of tongue in cheek. I think the world of both these fellas. I regret having sounded a bit too snarky if I came off that way initially.

[@phillippage1620]

Mind blowing collection

[@jonnybreakz]

Yes....yes....right.....yes...right...yes

[@edwardblack7133]

Was it filmed in a freezer

[@ahpadt]

a lot of offices have the aircon running on max.. can be freezing inside

[@jennyp.4603]

December 2018. 😝 Hodinkee saves on heating so you get the best deals for Hodinkee straps.

[@thewatchzealot]

@@jennyp.4603 LOL. very funny comment

[@RevolutionWatch]

Close enough, New York.

[@stuberberich2518]

Let Ben answer your questions.

[@hunterjohnson7092]

Great collection

[@Lord_of_The_World]

I like these two. So passionate.

[@Evankaspar]

I made it exactly 2:09 before I couldn't handle the nonstop interruption. Really unpleasant to try to listen to. Plus you interrupt and hurry Ben along so much that he's talking 100 mph and can't say anything thoughtful or meaningful because he's just trying to get a word out before you go on again. This could have been really interesting, but instead it's unwatchable.

[@PixelPerfect3]

I like his way of buying vintage watches. As amazing condition as possible, from the first buyer if possible.

[@Jungle1048]

reddevil100 how do buy from the original seller

[@deancooledge7895]

Great interview. Thanks Wei!

[@jeoboden]

did they ever talk about cars in a different video?

[@mrartdeco]

11:24 Imagine the price in 50 years 1. Tiffany’s only printing mistake 2. On a rare watch 3. Worn by Ben Clymer of Hodinkee Insaneeee

[@titor8017]

Just when you think it couldn’t get better,💥 it does.

[@seb.evidente7328]

This is such a treasure. Thank you so much for uploading this!!

[@DMBVR4]

Tudor's chronographs are not in-house lol they are supplied by Breitling, with in-house tweaks.

[@Jeff-mj1nl]

7:20 „Jaeger base movement“ what?

[@Jeff-mj1nl]

I did not know that. Thank you for that explanation! 👍

[@SuperWhofan1]

Purchasing a Tiffany stamped dial is a awesome investment-period!. Let's not pretend you purchased it because Tiffany is an American retailer. that's insulting to watch enthusiasts

[@kyle618]

Exactly. Thats the biggest BS i heard all year long. Tiffany as an american retailer lol wtf

[@dannytran173]

Great video! Love the content but wei I think you interrupt Ben a little too much. Maybe it’s just me but I found that it was hard for him to finish

[@PixelPerfect3]

That IWC 3705 is badass

[@enterusername7746]

Where did he get all the money from?

[@koondoog4282]

The guy on the left must be super excited lol

[@MrTexthompson]

Does anyone else get 'asian Miles Teller' vibes from Wei?

[@koondoog4282]

Can we appreciate his watch case tho, wow