Talking Watches With Jay Kumar, Restaurateur And Watch Collector From Basel To Brooklyn

[@Redondo_dom]

A real watch collector like this is great to see. It's better than a famous persons rolex collection.

[@alexanderverdoodt]

You are kind of correct. I could listen to Mayer talking about watches for hours. 😂

[@Redondo_dom]

@@alexanderverdoodt haha good point. He's the exception.

[@adamadel6958]

I mean nothing is wrong with either I love to see this and also Rolex collectors, spread love mate

[@NikonFM2n]

If I'm ever in Brooklyn, I think I'll stop by and show him my one Omega watch collection. ❤

[@motobg1]

Same 😂

[@billmedic1995]

Mark took a few hits here for his interviewing style, but I think he is just a chilled kind of a guy, and I for one appreciate the fact that he lets his guest speak. He doesn’t try to talk over them or take over the interview like many other people I’ve seen doing collector spots on KZbin. Thanks, really enjoyed this one Hodinkee!

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

His follow-up questions could be better perhaps, but I don't see any major problems with the interviewer. We want to hear the guests speak, not the interviewer. He'll get better as he interviews more people. Also, I think the camera/photography decisions didn't do Mark any favors. Why show long close-ups of Mark's face as the guest is speaking?

[@ronp4737]

Cool story true collector. interviewer super weird. Doesn't know watches

[@trkmaran6480]

This is what watch collecting is all abt.. there are some watches that we go looking for.. then there are some watches that come looking for us.. every watch has a story or a memory attached to it.. wear what u like.. beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. no one watch is greater than another.. they all tell the time..

[@abualazka6047]

awesome

[@rayadams5205]

What a super cool guest. I really liked his flow. I would definitely stop by his restaurant for a meal ( making sure to wear a special watch to get his attention).

[@ShamikChaudhuri0]

His restaurant is super great. Truly amazing food from an amazing person.

[@shihabmalek3780]

​@@ShamikChaudhuri0did you get to see him or was he tucked away in the kitchen? I kinda want to visit just to see the guy lol

[@NikonFM2n]

Me too

[@zachkramer1770]

This guy is pretty cool. Love hearing about his story

[@Jam-bp6hb]

Great, engaging guest. The interviewer just answering ‘ok’ to everything was a bit odd, didn’t really sound excited to hear these great stories

[@daviddicicco195]

This reminded me of older talking watches episodes. Really enjoyed this one. Keep em coming HODINKEE

[@aaronkeyes8943]

This is what talking watches should aim for every video. Very authentic guest with a collection that reflects him and his life. Great episode!

[@HarveyMushman]

Loved this talk. Jay is a good story teller. What an interesting life he has lived so far!

[@Tnartn]

Great guest watch collector - incredible stories and a wealth of experience to share. Mark, the Hodinkee interviewer, on the other hand didn't feel as engaged in the conversation. He felt fairly removed and disinterested. I have always adored Talking Watches because of the great dynamic and engaging relationship between the interviewer and interviewee (personally my favourite episode was with Jack Forester and Gary Shteyngart). Unforunately, I didn't feel this same sentiment while watching this episode. Yes, one can appreciate the interviewer allowing a guest to speak freely, but interviews should retain some form of structure and intention to keep the audience engaged from beginning to end.

[@sgoody1]

Inclined to agree. He seemed a bit meh about everything. Jay was amazing and I would love to chat watches with him, and sample the food at his restaurant. Nice guy.

[@Jeff-11_354]

One of the all time best Talking Watches.

[@iamsabit1337]

Indian Benicio Del Toro! Excellent collection and story. Great content!

[@SiddBoy]

Uncle Jayesh bringing the stories, Not the usual same rotation, I love this collection, each one has such unique moments in his journey, A watch collection isn’t about the brands and watch boxes, it’s the stories between the links and the people that make the notches on the bezel that matter. Love it

[@FightArena8]

His passion for watches and the stories behind them is truly captivating

[@filipzaitsov4730]

Amazing collection, amazing owner and equally amazing stories!

[@Touch_G35]

Jay’s attitude in life is so refreshing, “I’m still 56, I’ve got some time.”🙏🏽👍🏽💯

[@jonboy8181]

The interviewer keeps staring at him weird. So distracting. 😬 However, I could listen to this guest for hours.

[@nathanwabre]

100%! He looks bored and in a food coma 😅🤣

[@coffeeandcream3775]

100% agree! @hodinkee can you have a training session with this lad

[@antjrice1]

Just looks a little nervous. Great episode.

[@Flying_Gyoza]

Lore is a fantastic restaurant - highly recommend their dosa; Chef Kumar even came by to check on each guest himself - love to see that he's just as passionate about watches

[@atmos6350]

Loved this interview, also surprised to learn that the Vogard Timezoner he had there was in fact the predecessor to the current IWC Timezoners! I love how the bezel works

[@Geniusclicks]

Love the stories with each watch.

[@chrisXmanco]

Almost skipped this episode but damn glad I didn’t. Great one!

[@qwertyman9560]

Great show, was fantastic hearing his stories associated with the watches.

[@KnifeWatch]

It's the love story for me. One of the best talking watches. This guy sold me on Hublot

[@alsaulso1332]

He seems so down to earth! This was refreshing!

[@thekeystonekid8687]

I didn't realize that Randy Hickey was doing interviews for Hodinkee

[@TheAbeyoommen]

The first malayali on Hodinkee! Proud moment!

[@tonythomas2510]

Malayali is on not just the moon, but with Jean Claude Biver.

[@aboogie9085]

My bros, we made it lol @@tonythomas2510

[@partialsense]

it's amazing there is a story for each watch he has!

[@pioleq]

A real watch guy! All the Best My Friend from Poland!

[@apanteli]

I had the privilege to be his guest in one of his restaurants in Basel. Delicious food and amazing service. Didn’t know you are into watch Jay. All the best in Brooklyn and I will be visiting your new restaurant next time I am around

[@abhaig]

This is a great video! Authentic and interesting, such diverse watches and with meaning

[@robpelletier2103]

Fantastic collection and a very interesting guy.

[@FirstLast-rt5qc]

Such a cool guy. I'm going to wear my Memovox to the restaurant for lunch and to say hello.

[@ariffsukimin3275]

Colourful collection with its own related story 👍

[@cookingwithwatches]

Thank you Hodinkee! ❤️

[@bronsonsmith7692]

Really refreshing to see talking watches like this no celebrity stuff real ppl very humble journey of watch collections more more more like this

[@xu10j4rs1]

Great episode, love the Vogard story.

[@jonrecknagelp.e.455]

Did Mark have somewhere else to be? Great episode despite the disinterested host. Jay is a legend!

[@fantastikfanatic1900]

Jay is a pure collector. When I am in Brooklyn next will check out his restaurant.

[@DecemberNames]

Thank you for another amazing video. It is great to watch experts like you put the hard dedication on KZbin for our joy.

[@louisindelicato1406]

I love these sessions , getting introduced to so many interesting people that share the same passion as i do that i would never have known of. I will definitely have to have dinner at his restaurant when I’m back in New York.

[@beerserker]

Great story and person. Thank you for sharing it.

[@averybaker1185]

Great interview! Cool guy

[@michaelh8854]

thanks for letting the man talk! this was a good one

[@jesse-martinmanufor6248]

Great guy, great interview. Every piece in his collection tells a story.

[@thepaulanewman5649]

Cool dude, thanks for sharing.

[@korathu73]

Amazing collection and style! Gotta put this out there. Love the glasses. What brand is it?

[@TheWatchFactor]

Love the guest and stories. Funny how the interviewer is trying to withhold his personal opinion of the collection as not offend but it’s slipping a bit. Jay says the Minerva reminds him of a Patek, he says, “it’s a simple calendar.”

[@scottreiburnNYC]

Superb all the way around. I feel so lucky to be living in Brooklyn. Can’t wait to try Jay’s food. Like beautifully seasoned curries, each watch tells a special story. Beautiful segment, Hokinkee and Co.

[@WatchClyde]

The Rolex GMT Master is gorgeous.

[@ekimandersom4478]

Not really

[@franzong]

Great guest, bad interviewer. He looked bored af. Jay has a really interesting collection though. Great stories attached to the watches. Would love to see more guests like him.

[@artemface]

11/10 guest, 4/10 host. Love TW and love Hodinkee, but I just had to say it.

[@7khon731]

agreed, the interviewer looked bored

[@SG-ee4ui]

Brilliant story Jay - lovely to hear about your watch journey.

[@viridius]

Excellent beard

[@demodakid1]

Its a shame to match up these very interesting watch stories with a dry interviewer. This watch collection have just as much character as the person who owns them… as an interviewer, the least you can do is show some enthusiasm.

[@srao1738]

Love that JLC 🤌🏽

[@aminreviews2311]

Great collector and collection!

[@sutats]

I was suprised to see Ethan Suplee in a watch discussion.

[@Greggieboy76]

Great episode.

[@OliverBird-d3i]

Great episode, awesome collection 👍

[@josips4281]

Cool guy with a cool collection. Great episode.

[@shirishpanwalkar]

Excellent episode! 👍👍

[@SuperJoker731]

Amazing interview, what the coincidence, visited the same hotel management school in Switzerland 🎉😂

[@azizssolaim2890]

Amazing episode ❤️

[@DonJohnsonTesta]

Jay Master Jay ! Let’s watch n roll and see you soon in NYC … I will bring the Raccelette ;-)

[@tbprofile1295]

The Minerva 😍

[@stephentaylor6320]

Great episode , Jay a top man but the amount of Ads a disgrace!!

[@danielcanizales731]

I don't even know who works for Hodinkee anymore it feels like the journalists change so often

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

Great guest, but Mark was acting weird

[@smackvic]

can we have more collectors like this and few more Mayer, Sheeran and Kevin Hart please ?

[@smackvic]

correction , i meant less of John Mayer, Sheeran and Kevin Hart , !!!

[@pedrogarcia3975]

This is a lucky men. Yes cheff 👨🏽‍🍳

[@aymantahboub5322]

Id love a similar superocean ❤❤

[@audioexplorer3481]

Hopefully that ex-husband doesn't ever report that watch stolen or Jay won't get it back if he sends it in for service.

[@petemorbius3936]

good one

[@stephengoodin9584]

Annoyed by the amount of times this interviewer references the amount of “wear” on his watches like it’s a bad thing.

[@3581tossit]

don't think he was saying that at all. he was pleased those pricey watches weren't kept in the box. wear your watch.

[@LeoDeAvila]

Honestly on eo f the best interview episodes you've ever had! Kudos!

[@mitTL149]

Finally, something real and genuine from H.

[@avmelidor]

I dig this guy

[@The_blind_Jedi]

Not one talking watch in the bunch!

[@JJchin306]

This guy's bigger watches are really nice! As the trend seems to be smaller pieces, it's cool to see a collection with bigger watches! Not shying away from size cause the watches fit his lifestyle (to a certain extent) and his wrist.

[@Junaid_Patel]

3:09 why so serious Mark

[@justink8679]

Need more non "celebrities" like him

[@paulosullivan3991]

Top class

[@YongJoonPaek]

amazing.

[@Comotellamas131]

Imagine how amazing this video would’ve been if John Mayer interviewed Chef Jay! Hire John Mayer!!!!

[@HRM.H]

Didnt get a notification for this episode. Thanks KZbin...

[@apweedo101]

He couldn’t pin the date the JLC was made but tried to sound confident

[@christoofyou3833]

Liebe Grüsse aus Basel nach Brooklyn.

[@aboogie9085]

I get that you guys have leaned into famous people or even just scions of billionaires for the views but these TW with just regular people like this dude or the crane operator from a few years back, that's where it's at. The stories and watches are so much more interesting then 'I just had to have it and called the AD' or even worse 'I needed all three metals for the full set' in sinister bad guy accent.

[@JP-Watch_Addict]

Back to what made talking watches great…..

[@watchclog2979]

How nice to have a real person- rather than some uber rich celebrity .

[@j_tokyo]

It doesn’t get mentioned often enough, but the production quality and editing of these Hodinkee Talking Watches videos are top notch! You never feel like you’re missing a shot of the watch, the speaker, etc. This is one of the reasons they’re on top of their game!

[@lararob4673]

Love these videos. Down to earth collectors. Watches with storied. I’m kind of tired of celebrities with all watches of the world, I just can’t relate.

[@panulli4]

The last dish he describes sounds insane! I am always curious about vegan food and it's nice to see it evolve in such an innovative way.

[@JochenVogel]

For me the recipe for Mr. Biver was the highlight of this video. I will copy it (just for home use, don't worry!). The collection of watches was great, too, though. Also because they get worn and each one has its story, like it should be.

[@christianellopm]

This guy is a mad dog.

[@tbprofile1295]

Ethan Suplee looking thinner than ever.

[@jonboy8181]

🤣

[@ivansmith4242]

I hope he wears a hair net and beard net when he is cooking

[@gabrielw7929]

8 watches not a single box, papers, or bill of sale makes for a strange collection and interview… interviewer looked frustrated by this realization and reached his tipping point during the Daytona story when looking to the camera operator for help.

[@notyourdaddy8300]

What do box and papers have to do with anything? Most of them were gifts or bought from friends, etc. Strange comment.

[@gabrielw7929]

@@notyourdaddy8300 it doesn’t mean everything, but it’s odd to assemble a collection entirely through gifts, and unusual deals, no?

[@notyourdaddy8300]

@@gabrielw7929 yeah I suppose it is. I liked that about the collection though. To each their own I guess.

[@pranoyroy8862]

More of this and less of hype celebrity sports guys having the same three watch brands