Talking Watches With Ferdi Porsche

A couple of months ago, Hodinkee Senior Editor James Stacey traveled to Austria to photograph some incredible vintage Porches. While he was there, he leapt at the chance to visit Ferdi Porsche, the son of Dr. Wolfgang Porsche and nephew of F.A. Porsche, at his home in Zell Am See to see his multi-generational collection of remarkable watches and even a few very cool cars.
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[@rollingwithoutag]

I really like Ferdi’s explanations and attitude. His love of design and how it ties to the family he obviously appreciates and stewards.

[@Koi-addict33]

Went to school with ferdi not seen him since I was 17 , really enjoyed this he seems very happy

[@watchesandburgers]

This is the collection of a person who loves watches, not someone looking to invest in hype watches. Kudos to Mr. Porshce, and to James as well.

[@watchragazzi]

So true ❤

[@ekimandersom4478]

Porsche

[@kasolist]

Awsome! You should be more in europe. Pure class and no show-off.

[@masanobuyamamoto6395]

Yeah what’s wrong with American guest? European and Japanese guests are more down to earth imho

[@pradeepg29]

What an amazing and unique collection. You can tell he loves design

[@MrChippinator]

I love guys who grew up with money yet are still modest and have an appreciation of style. Ferdi has one of my favourite collections to date both in cars and watches.

[@irvsantana8227]

This was amazing !! The watches, the cars……..perfect collection

[@ghitsta]

this guy seems super chill and grounded! surprising and entertaining! good stuff hodinkee!

[@petrnovak8143]

The man really understands and values the design and heritage of those pieces. These tiny ideas with links to different cars like the winner of the ice race. The fact that he waits with the ice race to time it with the anniversary. Truly well thought. What I liked the most is that regardless of design or technology he understands, that the most valuable pieces of the collection are connected with strong memories and / or heritage. How he likes the scratches from the ring on the car handle, because it reminds him of his mother driving the car is just fantastic. Great interview, wonderful guest, really authentic. I wish him that his collection continues to grow in such great taste.

[@FinnishPanther]

Great to see a collection that is not about flexing, but about family and memories. Also, great cars and interesting color combos; the brown Taycan was especially nice 👌🏻

[@BMChico]

It is flexing though, in a “if you know you know” way. There’s a couple expensive watches in there that are worth a lot. AP, Rolex, jaeger

[@FelixRodriguez-vg9pp]

A collection that reflects its owners philosophy and ideals… inspiring. This is why sharing your collection should feel like a confession. Great episode!

[@watchyourstyle]

James Stacey is back and all is right in the Hodinkee universe! More of this class act plz 🙏

[@jeffrx]

I appreciate that he is not afraid to beat up his watches a little. More people need this attitude. We only live once folks!

[@ThePianoTester]

One of the best episodes. Pure class and love for the hobby. No showing off and other (some) american collectors nonsense.

[@lawrenceh7182]

A great chilled episode that suits the personality and feel of the place, really nicely done. Also appreciate that he has a collection of pieces that have nothing to do with flexing but are personal in some way to him. A Ploprof, Reverso and a Kontiki all in one very tidy collection. James always nails letting the subjects do the talking too. Top marks the H team.

[@thisismebram]

I’ve never met Ferdi but watching this makes me feel like I’ve known him my whole life. What a great personality. Here’s to hoping I’ll bump into him in the Stuttgart region at some point.

[@Ossory88]

Just had a couple of drinks with him in Kitzbühel. He's a chilled guy

[@tanko986]

This may just be my favourite edition of Talking Watches. It is very clear that each piece means something special to the guest. However, what struck me was how each watch is distinct in its own right, while not being a "typical" edition. The fact that this collection was unintentional is what makes it all the more charming. And how sweet is that Unimatic Amos Project?!

[@cezarb4047]

How is it that anyone from porsche family has a sophisticated sense of style and attention to details! Even his shirt is from one of the sponsors Porsche won le mans with in 1994.

[@cezarb4047]

@Yorkiepoocharlie FATurbo International

[@johansen4711]

Context second. Money first. Doesn’t take much more

[@cezarb4047]

Thats true but… come on he has the money but could have had flex watches instead of this

[@Sid00077]

​@@cezarb4047I mean, when you have been rich all your life, you tend to not care about being flashy. And coming from the family that he does, that's a flex in and of itself.

[@jonathankrueger8525]

He bought the branding and founded a company with the same name. The brand was completely dead. Now they organise Ice races ❤

[@wadebrost7105]

James needs to do more of these. Such a great episode. The cars really tied it together and right in his wheel house.

[@alvarogil8954]

Missed these great Talking Watches!!! Keep them coming HODINKEE!!!

[@kurtmarion2799]

That episode was great! More like this please

[@HRM.H]

Talking watches is the best !!

[@NoDatePlease]

To me this is the best Talking Watches since Grahame Fowler. Stacey is just so good at bring out the passion in the interviewee. The folks behind the camera really outdid themselves with the video work as well. Top marks to Ferdi's family for raising a seemingly well adjusted kid.

[@Drogenhunter]

What a great episode and a cool variety in the collection. My favorite is the Royal Oak with the military dial

[@ciaran8306]

What a special legacy, and it's nice to see Ferdi appreciates it. Cool guy.

[@martinblanklikeswatches]

Great episode, amazing collection from what seems like a knowledgeable collector.

[@gatewaywatches]

The stories are what makes Talking Watches rewatchable.

[@BackwardObservations]

Fantastic episode. Love to see the passion come through. Design is a universal language- cars, watches, all of it!

[@steini6771]

Wonderful at all levels. Thank you both.

[@burgholte]

How can you not like this guy

[@garyrobertshaw9526]

Came in expecting some entitled rich kid.... got an absolute dude, who's humble, appreciates legacy but is categorically forging his own path. Keep being you Ferdi lad

[@RotbartCaptain]

You can really see that he rocks his watches! ❤ Great video!

[@steve0ization]

One of the best talking watches

[@johnnyaguilar1758]

You could see a pts oak green metallic 991.2 gt3 touring in the background too! Pure class and great taste in cars and watches!

[@hasantopcu2213]

Was just going to write that too! Too bad they didn’t show that one from different angles :( It looked quite good in the sun!

[@virdewindersingh13]

peaceful, calming and informative ⌚❤️

[@TheNotoriousKID]

Such a good episode, awesome guest with an equally awesome collection.

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

you gotta come back to this guy! what a gentleman. id love to truly be friends with someone like him, sounds genuine and his respect and appreciation for his family is close to the way i myself view my family. bravo!

[@jimhasselle4386]

He seems incredibly kind and humble. Had to wait 3 years for a Cartier Crash, lol. Many people these days would have said "did you happen to notice my last name?'" to the salesperson in Vienna.

[@BenTramer]

Great show! Great collection of watches and Ferdi seems very humble and kind.

[@imadamwoodley2513]

Such a special and charming episode! Thank you James and thank you Ferdi. That Integrale is what dreams are made of and the perfect touch to ask what watch works with which car. As a lover of both cars and watches this is exactly the fantasy

[@chuckandary7115]

Loved this episode, cool guy great watches and sick cars great combination Also he was humble for being some of his stature and family history I always look forward to talking watches

[@OmegaCaldereroid]

pure elegance... gold AP quartz... love porsche but never had one...

[@danchapman5944]

Brilliant episode…….

[@standardh_]

SHAMELESS PLUG - Love seeing James in the XK SweatShirt! Such a great episode

[@elr3y]

Loved this episode - really cool collection of unique and special watches. Never seen the 2 Royal Oaks before, they look really cool!

[@curtbrown9598]

Pure class. Go Hodinkee….you’re back!

[@Joacimbylehn]

This was the best TW in a good while. Ferdi seems like a really down to earth and cool guy too. Loved this, great job.

[@alanmentzer8756]

Spectacular interview.

[@Chrilleh11]

Fantastic to hear from a true collector - very inspiring! 🤘🏻

[@LEIF_10119]

great video, love the iwc pd compass watch and the hf integrale of eugenio amos of course 🤩💚

[@pohjoel1]

My dad passed down the Royal Oak military dial to me, and I got it serviced recently and it looks almost brand new now... one of my favourites in my collection, and definitely the one that meant the most to me.

[@FootbagGuy]

The quality of the content is astonishing! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to enjoy it!

[@gaeleus]

What an amazing episode

[@omarshaykh3479]

Did not expect this to be as cool as it turned out! Great video!

[@illtronics]

Big fan of James' work. Keep these videos comin!

[@yerrie1908]

Expected a lot but not to see the Delta, wow, it's a very closed and private family as we see a lot in that region so amazing to see him show his very interesting collection watches and cars, I share a lot of his taste and passion including the skiing part

[@rodrigohank6795]

Great episode! Things that we pass on to the next generation and learn to appreciate them. Good job!

[@RyanWilliams-os6xw]

Awesome Talking Watches... great cars...

[@KeepingWatchUK]

Great show. Love that 964!!

[@bpuntuchit7835]

Truly Refreshing to see this collection, particularly with the Reverso

[@ShawnPBruce]

This was a wonderful episode. I’ve been eyeing a Unimatic. Such a fascinating watch company.

[@Wa-wk6qk]

What an awesome and down to earth guy that Ferdi! Really adore him. Especially since his grandfather is a legitimate boss but he doesn't go an act all cool and stuff. Really nice dude

[@markgoudsblom]

Lovely ep!

[@perpetualpassion2108]

Another great episode guys| As Italians we love to see Unimatic and Automobili Amos features in this video!

[@ArocE46]

Enjoyed this episode. Cliche I know but cars and watches go hand and hand.

[@iwanaburrito]

Welp best talking watches so far. Well done.

[@bdg5593]

Amazing collection

[@TheDRobins]

Great episode that! Really enjoyed it 👍👍

[@przemyslawskoczylas5183]

Finally. Glad to see Mr. Stacey doing it again. The best!

[@mezcalycafe8702]

Great episode

[@deltropico7]

Wow. This was thoroughly enjoyable to watch! Thank you Hodinkee!

[@gbfunky]

Grey nato spec episode 👌 loved it!

[@fydamara]

Love the story of Ferdi and his watches

[@petercunag7173]

Awesome!

[@adamhfriedman36]

Featuring a collector who also happens to have a financial interest in a watch that happens to also be featured? What a coincidence.

[@manueloliveira2492]

So so good

[@m.halcyon5772]

Best Hodinkee interviewer.

[@jim_bocho]

What a great episode and what a collection. Not a big fan of the Reverso, but other than that nothing that I wouldn’t love to have in the collection. An Orfina Porsche Design Chrono is definitely missing in my box. I wanted to buy one once but left with a Speedmaster Mark 4.5 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@SPMinerva]

Awesome episode

[@alexmojcher9]

Best episode in a while

[@lloydsaxton3183]

Amazing

[@CurtRodgers]

I love that y'all are going deep into designers and storied corporations vs celebrities.

[@wayneguy6043]

You found the one guy that would want a Porsche watch❤

[@jc2426]

Always a great interviewer. Nice one.

[@strabojat]

Keep James! The best

[@RAJohnson713]

This guy hit the jackpot

[@ggndrums]

This one was REALLY special!

[@christianellopm]

This is absolutely epic

[@DarrenBates]

This was a great edition.

[@theofanisspanos6153]

Best ever ,talking hands is back

[@justinobrien9241]

Good guy, great episode

[@bernardhossmoto]

A worthy collection of watches and cars (who would have guessed?)!

[@chinosoria5]

Nice interview

[@d.kashani]

this guy is cool. not the typical watches you’d normally see.

[@rizzodefrank]

Hodinkee hitting it out of the park yet again

[@zeljanavdic]

Nothing like when two of your passions align

[@skyworks1621]

Respect, watches with story.

[@flavius_pisapia_sculpture]

Nice collection

[@TheBlazerSociety]

Soo good

[@SupperUpper]

Ferdi, was für ein angenehmer, zugänglicher Mensch. Bei diesem Background. Ich bilde mir ein zu spüren, dass er niemandem etwas beweisen muss. Auch anderen Familienmitgliedern nicht.

[@occ6359]

Die Ruhe, die Ferdi ausstrahlt, in seiner Mitte, zeugt von der Liebe, von der er umgeben ist und beweist auf angenehme Art, dass Geld, Macht und Einfluss durchaus mit Liebe und Authentizität einhergehen kann. Bravo, Ferdi, bewahr Dir das!❤