TimeByRaf's first interview - The watch guy you should know - From Cartier to Genta with passion

If you like Cartier and are on social media, there's a 90% chance you're familiar with the IG handle ‪@timebyraf‬. I was as well, and this made me go straight to Hotel Alpen Tesitin to discover and share with you more about this young talent, who has always spread knowledge without showing himself too much.
Raffael is an Italian guy, from South Tyrol, in his 20s and always with a smile on.
We met in Milan, two years ago or so, and passion has always been a key element for the developing of our friendship, which brought us together in several nice trips and journeys around Italy and Switzerland.
Taste, passion and knowledge are the key elements in Raf's collecting journey, with an obvious soft spot for Cartier, but a pretty eclectic taste, which has made him build a very interesting collection, always on the look for the next bargain and surprising timepiece, which has also made him start, together with some friends and fellow collectors, ‪@uhrtalk‬, the bigges German-spoken watchmaking podcast.
Today, with his first-ever video interview, Raffael shows us some pieces he was able to get during his journey, his philosophy of collecting, studying and sharing informations, and some anecdotes and tips for youngsters like us, when it comes to collecting.
A huge thank you to Hotel Alpen Tesitin for having us, amazing location in the crazy beautiful South Tyrol, to Raf for his time and friendship and to everyone who's watching for their time and interest: please, share some love for the debut of Raf on camera!
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[@SwissWatchGang]

Let’s gooo Raf! 🚀🚀🚀

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Finally we can both share all the weird pics we'll shoot one day :)

[@timebyraf]

Thanks bro!🙏🙏

[@seaexplorer7756]

The man, the myth, the legend 🫶

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Yes indeed!! :)

[@timebyraf]

❤❤❤

[@onlyswatchgroupwatches2866]

Raf, our hero😃👌🏻

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

The one we love more than the one we deserve!

[@monacoharry23]

Raf, mit 23 schon eine Legende,🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Yaaaas!

[@timebyraf]

Du übertreibst doch, Harry🤣🫶

[@monacoharry23]

@@timebyraf Na frag alle hier☝🏻😉👍🏻

[@timebyraf]

❤️❤️❤️

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Love you brother!

[@thevalet2011]

You are right, Andrea. Raf is a real watch bro. Brilliant!

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Hell yes :) thanks!

[@timebyraf]

Much love❤

[@WorldandWatches]

Ooh what a nice Video! Love you guys talk watches!🥰

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Hahahaha thaaaanks for thissss!

[@timebyraf]

Thanks man!

[@AmsterdamVintageWatches]

Yeaaaahh

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

We made it! Looking forward to an KOV/AVW episode now!

[@timebyraf]

❤️🙏

[@Marv.944]

The man the myth the legend 🥸

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Yessir!

[@AlexMi77]

Down the rabbit hole🐰 beautiful interview. Thank you!

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

All the way! Thanks a lot!

[@timebyraf]

Yes indeed:D

[@caleno777]

Finally, it’s about time! 🙌🏼

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Heheheheheehe very very happy for this!

[@rolexfreund6045]

Hallo Raf, ein sehr schönes Video.

[@timebyraf]

Danke dir vielmals!

[@uhrfreak]

Super Raffael! Auch wenn wir oft nicht den gleichen Geschmack haben. Man spürt Deine Passion und Begeisterung! ❤ Ich wünsche Dir weiterhin viel Erfolg!

[@timebyraf]

Danke dir vielmals für diese netten Worte!!

[@chtylinski]

What a competent and handsome guy Raf is. Gotte love him

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Indeed! So good to read this :)

[@timebyraf]

Feeling overwhelmed, thanks so much!

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

I feel the same way about many Patek references. For example, I can appreciate the 3970 and 5204 without needing to own them. However, the 3940 is one that I would love to own and wear!

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Same here :)

[@peterperpetual]

Very nice to see you, Raf! You are grazy👍thanks for the Video

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@timebyraf]

Thanks Peter!

[@filou7210]

Great Interview! 🤩 👌🏻

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Thanks, humbled!

[@timebyraf]

Thanks Filou!!

[@rokoculina6615]

Great collection..I enjoyed . .he has his own way,story behind the watches....everything...thank God no sub,speedy....can't stand them anymore

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Exactly, very much agreeing!

[@timebyraf]

Thanks, really appreciate these kind words!

[@watchragazzi]

Bravo ❤

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Grazieeee

[@timebyraf]

Danke Luca!

[@titusandronicus8432]

Thanks for the amazing interview 🙏

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

My pleasure, thanks for your time enjoying it!

[@timebyraf]

Thanks for watching!

[@lukeblankenship8424]

Watched this entire chat on a flight home. Such a good one! Keep up the good work on the videos Andrea!

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

I love this intercontinental Casa experience, thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@Pulsatic1]

[@timebyraf]

Danke Matteo!

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Thanks a lot!! Love this

[@martindreyer6320]

Wonderful video. A true collector. Love the stories behind the hunt and personal importance you speak to about your collection!

[@timebyraf]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your feedback!

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

That's what we would need more of :) Thanks for this!

[@ignacioanton8800]

Excelente reportaje, con un coleccionista con mucha personalidad y criterio ¡Gracias!

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Gracias a ti, es un placer!

[@filippomaino2587]

the one and only

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Well agreed!!

[@pouriasensei]

Great podcast! One little thing I would consider in your next interview/podcast: the music is a bit too loud. Turn it down a lil bit. But still great work guys!

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Thanks a lot for this, will do!

[@timebyraf]

🙏🙏🙏

[@TimmiboyR92]

Great interview 🔥

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Grazie!!

[@timebyraf]

Thanks!!

[@johannbo]

Legend!!!

[@timebyraf]

Thanks❤

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Sending love!

[@blackwood3243]

Nice collection

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

:))

[@timebyraf]

Thank you!

[@Stockholmspatriot]

What an interesting collection, I feel inspired :).

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

So happy for this! Thanks for watching!

[@timebyraf]

Humbled by your words!

[@RC_DONN]

Very interesting 👏🏼

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Thanks!

[@charliedunne8027]

Nice!

[@timebyraf]

Thanks a bunch, Charlie!

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

One day... :)

[@HardePeople]

Loved it!

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Huge thanks!

[@timebyraf]

Thanks a bunch!

[@peterlimberg2312]

Das Gesicht zur Stimme!

[@timebyraf]

Yes!

[@Walter-1982-]

Non ha la data quindi deduco si la versione da 24mm ,è così?mi piacerebbe sapere il numero di referenza. Grazie

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Pezzo unico :)

[@Walter-1982-]

Che referenza ha l ultimo cartier santos acciaio oro?Grazie. Bellissima collezione

[@timebyraf]

É un pezzo unico realizzato da Cartier in 29mm con quadrante antiorario e senza data😊

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

:)

[@albertomoro86]

Tutto alla grande Andrea. Ma usa meno ste braccia 😂 o cambia gestualità 😂❤

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

AAA cercasi fondi e tempo per scuola di teatro hahahha

[@albertomoro86]

@@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno 😂 male non fa

[@husqvarnahusqvarna7352]

Si ma' gli orologi? Bla bla bla poche immagini

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Apprezzo la critica costruttiva, meno i modi. Certo che su KZbin piacciono solo i prodotti, le persone evidentemente non interessano…

[@KaiKai-vt5lj]

great video i enjoyed this so much

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Very happy, thanks for that!!

[@timebyraf]

🙏🙏❤️

[@EmanueleDeLaudaniAgnelli]

Ragazzo sei un grande. 😉👉

[@iamcasaAndreaCasalegno]

Super contento sia piaciuta!

[@timebyraf]

🙏🙏🙏❤️