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Eric Ku (Vintage Watch Expert)


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This week, we sit down with one of the world's preeminent vintage watch dealers: Eric Ku. Despite his reputation, there's a lot more to Eric than rare, killer examples of mid-century Rolex watches. He's a dedicated patron of contemporary, independent watchmakers and it was actually Vianney Halter's Antiqua that first opened his eyes to the wonders of horology. The guy also knows a ton about food and enjoys a great glass of wine. He's someone who really understands the all important idea that watches are best enjoyed as part of a life well-lived, and it was a pleasure sitting down to talk to him for this show. Enjoy.

Show Notes

  • (1:45) Eric's Patek Philippe 3939
  • (2:34) Profile of case maker Jean-Pierre Hagmann
  • (8:34) Rolex Submariner 16610LV aka The Kermit
  • (9:46) Ed Delgado's website 'Double Red Sea Dweller'
  • (10:47) Example of a "spider dial" on a Submariner 5512
  • (13:15) A Comprehensive Review Of The 5513 Matte Dial Submariner
  • (15:50) The Sale Of Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona, The Most Expensive Wristwatch Ever
  • (30:12) Vianney Halter Classic
  • (30:23) Eric's Vianney Halter Antiqua
  • (32:53) Philippe Dufour Simplicity Number 17
  • (33:25) Gronefeld watches
  • (33:33) The Pascal Coyon Chronometer
  • (37:44) Cartier Tank Cintrée
  • (52:28) Farallon restaurant in San Francisco
  • (53:00) Cafe Jacqueline
  • (54:57) n/naka in Los Angeles
  • (55:36) Niki Nakayama's 'Chef's Table' episode
  • (57:35) El Toyanese food truck
  • (59:10) Bystander Street Photography Exhibition
  • ...more
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