In Conversation with Jasem Al Zeraei aka Patekaholic, A Watch Collector with Market-moving Influence

[@daniell2217]

Every time I see or read something by Wei, I like him more and more. Expressive, genuine, articulate, and with an incredible eye for art. Thanks for sharing this interview with us.

[@danielsierra4768]

I think its really cool how he talked about going from the watches on the steering wheel pictures to getting what he really loves its shows how with time you find your own style and feel comfortable doing what YOU love.

[@user-wi9nn6dz8w]

I very much enjoyed my years in Kuwait and especially so due to educated people with class like Mr Jasem! الكويت 🇰🇼

[@RunningFast]

Such a great interview! Watched this right after a recent celebrity hodinkee interview and it was like night and day. In between all the hype, new releases, and marketing Revolution and Watchbox are bringing some of the best watch content today. Thank you!

[@weikoh7410]

Thank you sir

[@bnjbxl]

Very close friend… “what’s his name?” 😂

[@Diderot68]

Watch geeks with tremendous warmth. 🎉

[@FTWciaran]

Thoroughly enjoyed this chat. Jasem comes across incredibly well and seems like a really easy guy to get along with

[@sheikhdingdong2779]

Please more of him, love the guy

[@EdanSolViamar]

As a Patek admirer myself, I find this interview fascinating.

[@kahuhipajae4088]

These are the best interviews. True passion.

[@jamieopulence]

This fellow is an absolutely legend! Shukran Jasem :)

[@Greggieboy76]

Patek is king!!!

[@jamieopulence]

@@Greggieboy76 Ello geeeeezer 😎 Good to see you around here

[@KVNNSCHNG]

“…lost my status” - Shocking when you leak new watches and run-out lists 😂

[@mikelewis2456]

Excellent interview. Interesting and informative great job Wei👍Just looked up Baltic watches. Very nice brand for the price🤔

[@AM-hk3uw]

Great discussion and interesting views. I own a Daytona 116509 and its a great watch in every respect - the quality etc is simply magnificent. I also own some VC watches and I think the Gold Daytona is a good match for them. How many gold Daytona's compared to SS models. Amazing that Patekaholic now feels more love for/from Rolex, didn't see that coming.

[@motokult]

I like this guy. Very sympathic and in way humble thought’s. I didn’t know him . how should i? I just wear Rolexes. Patek’s Was never my style . Didn’t know him. But how he said , taste can change. Very interesting interview, thank you for entertainment.

[@eea1119]

That piano music always makes me happy

[@jeremyestevinho9425]

You are both guys so incredible Hello from France 🇫🇷 saint tropez 😊

[@federhaus3224]

Awsome conversation. Thanks a lot to be that open anout social media. You don't really hear stuff like that from other collectors on this kind of level. I mean, I can't imagine that a lot of "Influencers" would be that honest 🙏

[@user-wi9nn6dz8w]

It’s no coincidence that he was the first one to post about the discontinuation of the 5711 because the staff at the Patek Philippe boutique likes to talk a lot about all things Patek!

[@MM-xm7fr]

Fantastic interview!!! Thank you very much…👍👍👍

[@connorwang3442]

Very nice interview. Nice daytona also.

[@user-wi9nn6dz8w]

The Baltic with the Eastern Arabic numerals is fantastic!

[@a-82]

عاااش بو خلوود

[@jeffreysbaysurftrips3686]

Class content! Max respect!

[@danielkatz7516]

Wow❤ I just finished a hard yoga retreat and discussed Ruiz Just now , and hear I see you on the same page

[@a004]

Patekaholic is now Rolexaholic

[@nizarmurar]

Very honest genuine humble human being. Thank you Jasem , and thanks Wei . Finally you sre hosting very straight forward gentleman with unique true personality. Nizar

[@valebliz]

Humble lmao

[@jta.71]

Jasem is the guy who made Tiffany dials famous as he has quite a few of them. I think all it's dumb, You cannot tell me Tiffany who sells 10 dollar item as well is more valuable as a brand than Patek. The nautilus specifically is the least interesting line up within the brand. I feel like alot of influencers are out there to enrich themselves.

[@timeisahumanconstruct9251]

22:14 maybe Jasem will change his handle to Rolexaholic now that Patek has pulled his status?

[@BlackRiotHK]

I made a call and the guys have been nice 😂

[@baderalobaidly5262]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤❤❤❤

[@helena_c3984]

Which chocolate dial Omega Speedmaster?

[@PurposefullyProcured]

I was wondering this as well. He mentions rubies on the bezel or something doesn’t he? I have no idea what Speedy he is referring to. Only thing I can think of is the current Moonphase in platinum.

[@28Rolex28]

Its the new gem set speedmasters sold to vip clients.

[@JayemSolo]

"I met one of my very close friends now. Ummm. Ummm. What's his name?...." What is it with that friends-dropping? You can't have more than 5,6,7 real friends. Dunbar’s Number.

[@jalzeraei]

@@JayemSolo the only reason is because between us friends, we call him something, but I had to remember his actual name to name him for the public in all cases. Thank you for the comment.

[@t.8853]

What about of the fake unicorn Daytona of the encyclopedia guy? 😂

[@salemdxb]

مقابله حلوه اخويه جاسم ..

[@OkieSilverDude]

cool dude

[@LogicalNimbus]

What does this guy do for a living?!

[@p0rsch997]

he used to be an investment banker

[@r_x004]

So he finally realizes that the overly passionate loyal brand worshipper game isn't enough to get direct access to Patek? In reality, Patek don't need guys like him - the merely rich - they target true high-net-worth individuals. Patek were just playing along and now that things are too convenient for them they no longer need to please the Instagram fanboy blogger with less than half a million followers. Patekaholic is too insignificant to be worth consideration from Patek and it PAINS him. He is not even wearing a Patek in this interview LOL.

[@AlexK-ez6sw]

You've written that from your mother's basement while you were admiring your Casio f91 collection?

[@DonLee1980]

honestly, I don't feel his passion for watches. like he said, he was in it for the hype, and the gram. The watches he has on his instagram, he doesn't bother to fix the dates, pretty sure he has little interest with the other complications. Judging by the fact he just wears Daytona's, a simple wear and it and forget it attitude, he probably doesn't turn his watches around to look at their movements either. The Rolex is the world's most popular luxury watch brand. As a watch lover, I respect that, but Rolex is one of the last brands I'd expect to find passion in watch making.

[@golfinguru11]

Why does the Middle East like gem set watches so much? Even the gem pateks are garish and lack any refinement or taste. Similar to wearing Ed Hardy back in the day.

[@glorysword]

Says who? If anything, the Middle East mostly hates gems.

[@Rm053]

So you are telling me that I can get my hands on the Speedmaster Moonwatch and this big guy can't? This made no sense at all even the interviewer was puzzled.

[@kls1912]

He is referring to the MoonSwatch not the MoonWatch