Michael Kalb and Brian Govberg Discuss Patek Philippe Nautilus, A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk, and More

[@tombundgaard]

That is a great collector. He describes each watch with a short, great story. Doesn’t go on and on, and doesn’t say the obvious, but comes with a short, interesting story and then stops. Perfect balance for the audience, and great to see the width of his collection.

[@donjuan150]

Best of the collector series yet...please have him back after his new pieces arrive!

[@michaelkalb2896]

Thank you.

[@daniell2217]

So happy Watchbox was able to interview Philip Seymour Hoffman before he died.

[@kevinc1001]

I’m curious can anyone with a collection go on this series or do you need a collection costing a house? Like will they ever interview a collector with a $1k collection.

[@elefantrising]

Many houses worth not just one. haha

[@KaleWB]

get real kevin

[@jordanc9169]

I get your point but seeing a bunch of watches you can look at in your local mall at anytime isn’t very exciting

[@amintaslneto]

A very honest and thoughtful collection. Congratulations Michael!!

[@michaelkalb2896]

Thank you!

[@opiaetus1061]

It’s rare you see a collector this good at collecting.

[@michaelkalb2896]

Thank you. I let my passion lead the way.

[@porscheoscar]

round of applause for no Rolex in the bunch. golf claps👏

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Wheres tim?

[@BenTramer]

Tim won't interview private equity

[@jimmillett9224]

Fantastic interview guys. Michael has a superb and very individual collection.

[@michaelkalb2896]

Thank you. It was not easy deciding which seven watches to focus on!

[@BorisPjanic]

Wonderful interview, Michael. I can tell you got your heart in your watches. Great storytelling.

[@fidelbriceno390]

Loving the art of collecting with passion and knowledge well done Michael.

[@michaelkalb2896]

Thank you!

[@bartsplaylists]

@@michaelkalb2896 Amazing collection. Don't you have a spring drive Grand Seiko?

[@michaelkalb2896]

@@bartsplaylists yes, I do. I have many other watches in the collection. I brought 18 with me from the vault. The final seven used were selected just 10 minutes before shooting.

[@joejly]

great video, and awesome to see a collector who uses their timepieces and it's evident by all the minor scratches here and there... bravo 👏

[@michaelkalb2896]

Why collect if they just sit and “collect” dust? 😂

[@nikr1d3r32]

Yeah he definitely don’t give a f* and ruin watches left right and centre 😂

[@michaelkalb2896]

@@nikr1d3r32Or, I recognize a) wear the art you love and b) values are not materially hurt by small signs of usage. Having traded plenty over the years, slight imperfections are normal.

[@zoobee]

what a lovely man with a great passion and love for watches.

[@michaelkalb2896]

Thank you!

[@AdamFein]

Incredible and well curated collection. Well done!

[@rickonwatches9932]

Great collection and discussion

[@audemarspiguet4237]

Whilst I fully respect Tim, it is actually Brian whom I find to be the most interesting host of all at Watchbox

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Mclovin?

[@mikepfeifer3615]

We won't get into Bell and Ross... lol! Great video. These are my favorite series you guys do. Keep it up!

[@michaelkalb2896]

I apologize, I did not mean any disrespect for Bell & Ross. As an instrument rated pilot, their design ethos have a unique place in the watch market.

[@kahuhipajae4088]

Another great story, bravo.

[@user-ln7br2nj4r]

Simply amazing watches for a fussy collector., that was sick!

[@BenTramer]

not a private equity fan

[@michaelkalb2896]

Ben, I understand where your coming from. That was my prior life. Today, being an entrepreneur is much more rewarding!

[@cedarcanoe]

No mechanical problems with the Zeitwerk Michael ?

[@jasongrasso4987]

Great mix of watches.

[@roybatty6368]

Great video with great watches and wealth!

[@pavanbharteey7269]

Enjoy ALL WatchBox content, especially the collector conversations!

[@adamkalb1412]

Incredible collection ❤

[@themrgumbatron]

This man is a true collector. Loving his taste in for left field Pateks. And of course his tastes in FPJs

[@Ride_on54]

That channel is so different

[@jaredcoffin3907]

1:39 My beloved watch was stolen (!) and after 30 years I found the same model and rebought it! (amazing story!!) 2:08 Reaction: 🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗I’m glad you were able to purchase one😴

[@michaelkalb2896]

Given the interview was unscripted, I incorrectly said 30 years (how long I have been collecting) when it is much less (more like 12). That said, I stayed up until 4am to participate in a Hong Kong auction to acquire a this piece (which was new and unsealed) back for my collection. It was worth staying up for!

[@guykeren647]

Beautiful collection sir. Very inspiring. Enjoy.

[@michaelkalb2896]

Thank you!

[@a7128]

where's the mudmaster?

[@geezer8294]

nice collection!

[@PapriceP]

The size of Moser date windows seems to defy physics.

[@tbprofile1295]

1:47 purchased the Patek in 2007, stolen in 2009, found another one 30 years later?

[@michaelkalb2896]

Apologies, we did this in one take, and clearly got the years confused with how long I have been collecting.

[@tbprofile1295]

@@michaelkalb2896 I figured, yes. I saw your response elsewhere also. Thank you for clarifying.

[@michaelkalb2896]

@@tbprofile1295we did it in one take, no notes. I was bound to trip it somewhere 😂😂 .

[@42coombs]

Amazing interview! Great collection 💪🏿

[@michaelkalb2896]

Thank you!

[@PapriceP]

This guy is ready to step up to Rolex.

[@michaelkalb2896]

While I only have one in my collection at this point, I absolutely love my blue dial white gold Rolex GMT II with its caliber 3285 movement.

[@brentnassaney9768]

Do you collect 1930 and/or 1940 gondolo pateks?@@michaelkalb2896

[@joshn.5625]

Great collection and video! This guy clearly buys what *he* likes, which is exactly how it should be done. The star for me is that Patek tank, which I have never seen before. Absolutely stunning.

[@michaelkalb2896]

I accidentally misspoke and said I found another one 30 years later, it was closer to 12 (confused the years for how long I have been collecting given we did this in one take). Still today, one of my favorite pieces. And I hope Patek goes pack to producing similar men’s alternative shaped watches.

[@tbprofile1295]

​@@michaelkalb2896 Once you become a client of Patek, does that help you obtain more timepieces from them in the future? I'm curious as to why those with the means may choose to go with a private dealer rather than Patek. Beautiful collection. Thank you.

[@michaelkalb2896]

@@tbprofile1295 When I first started collecting, the AD relationship "game" was much different than what it is today. Back then, watches were plenty available and many purchasable at retail at discounts. Early purchases were made through Govberg, and been with them since for retail purchases.

[@abhaig]

That tank platinum is the start of the show

[@michaelkalb2896]

@@abhaig The 5109P is a hidden gem. I am confident time will be seen as a classic as time goes on.

[@Matter-of-Time]

Great video and nice to see a collector who is a student of the hobby. While he definitely has a few “trendy pieces” that we all would love to have, his collection doesn’t seem to be driven by external validation but rather his own interest in subtle nuances of the pieces.

[@michaelkalb2896]

Thank you. Each watch needs to speak to me in its own unique way. And each piece has a story, even a "hype" watch. And the stories have more to discuss than we were able to allocate the time for in this discussion.

[@arthurliberian]

Great interview ❤

[@michaelkalb2896]

Brian did an excellent job!

[@arthurliberian3395]

Love the depth of the collection! Absolutely love your Patek chrono 5960 and your platinum gondolo,

[@outsidedawg]

The scratches prove it.

[@golfinguru11]

New series: violating covenants and collecting watches

[@Ilikeavocados822]

I just really like this guy which in turn makes me really like his collection. Anyone else watch a collectors video and simply do not like the collector? If the collector sucks than their collection by default sucks lol. This guy here is aces. Just happy to be a collector. These are the guys I love watching and talking to.

[@BenTramer]

I think he's in private equity so I'm not sure I can root for his watch collection...probably built off of buying up starter-home family housing stock, skimming high fees off retirement pensions, and leveraged buyouts.

[@michaelkalb2896]

Thank you! Indeed I am very passionate about my watch collection.

[@CokeWithIceAndLemon]

Who buys a watch for their grandfather to wear?

[@michaelkalb2896]

Lol, I was referring to collecting vintage watches. My focus is on contemporary watches. Hope that clarifies it!

[@CokeWithIceAndLemon]

@@michaelkalb2896 It certainly does clarify it haha cheers!

[@pw7900]

Have we reached peak Patek yet? Every goddam collectors video these days includes the obligatory Patek (WatchBox and others…)

[@michaelkalb2896]

Maybe the theme did not come across clearly, but the idea was to show how my collection was focused on Patek in the earlier years and has now expanded to independents and other highly regarded watches.

[@catfancy1708]

cool guy, nice collection :) great video

[@michaelkalb2896]

Thank you!

[@garybaldy-p5m]

Imagine a zeitwerk date with a striking time complication.

[@MrBeard-et1yi]

Great video. Glad to see Brian back in the game again

[@michaelkalb2896]

Brian was Awesome to work with on this!

[@jorge31415927]

Did not like any of these watches

[@luxwatchesfornewbies3245]

This guy is no Tim Mosso. - 🤴🏾

[@michaelkalb2896]

There is only one Tim Mosso!!!!!

[@abhaig]

Tim is King,

[@fearnpol4938]

Stop the croaking!

[@tonyzambrota9303]

Great guy. Love his collection. Unfortunately, Brian comes off like he is reading from a script and lacks emotion and the ability to have an actual human conversation. Bring back Tim, please.

[@michaelkalb2896]

Brian does have a great persona and character. We had a lot of fun doing this interview. From my perspective he also seems to have a photographic memory on the details of almost any watch we talk about. He is incredibly knowledgeable. I brought 30 watches, we picked seven together just before shooting. No script, no preparation.

[@tbprofile1295]

Brian did a fine job. Nice interview, Brian 👍

[@briangovberg5277]

@@tbprofile1295 thank you!

[@gs2162]

Host doesn't know how to pronounce "aesthetic" or "eccentric" correctly; guest doesn't know how to pronounce Romain Gauthier's name correctly. Then makes a derisive comment about Bell & Ross. Then they both mispronounce De Bethune.

[@jakobh5253]

WatchBox >>>> Hodinkee

[@gmshadowtraders]

It's heavy-hitter time! Always great to see these top tier collectors