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Welcome to the first episode of a brand new limited podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee's own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and subject experts from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It's a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday in both video and audio. Want the video? Swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Just want the audio? It's being published to the same podcast feed as Hodinkee Radio, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn).

// Episode 02 //

This episode was recorded live at the theater premiere of Talking Watches with Ed Sheeran and features Ben chatting with Hodinkee's Managing Editor, Danny Milton, to talk about the evolution of Talking Watches over the past ten years. From the first-ever episode to the selection process, a behind-the-scenes look at what went into the latest episode with John and Ed, and even some questions from the audience – it's an inside look at the world of Talking Watches.

Show Notes

00:08 Talking Watches With Ed Sheeran (hosted by John Mayer)

3:30 The first Talking Watches

7:04 The First JM G-Shock

14:07 Toy Watch

15:29 Shark Freestyle

15:41 Swatch Irony Sergio Garcia

16:14 John Mayer's open letter to IWC

17:10 IWC Portugieser

Welcome to the first episode of a brand new limited podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee's own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and special experts from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It's a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday in both video and audio. Want the video? Swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Just want the audio? It's being published to the same podcast feed as Hodinkee Radio, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn).

// Episode 1

For episode 1, Ben is joined by two special guests – Jean Arnault and Rexhep Rexhepi – on the launch of a very special collaboration between their brands, Louis Vuitton and Akrivia. The watch is called the LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie, and Ben chats with both about how they came to work together, what this new watch means for each brand (and for independent watchmaking) as well as how this collaboration marks a pivotal point in the future of Akrivia, and LV's plans to continue with four more limited edition collaborations. It's a rare treat to have two guests from very different sides of the watchmaking universe, and both offer a unique perspective on their latest collaboration and more – we hope you love it. 

Show Notes: 

0:10 Jean Arnault 

0:11 Rexhep Rexhepi 

00:40 The LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie 

1:10 The Louis Vuitton Watch Prize 

5:30 Akrivia 

7:05 Akrivia AK01 

14:38 Jean-Pierre Hagmann Cases 

15:19 Harry Winston Opus Series 

17:19 Daniel Roth 

19:18 Gerald Genta

Welcome to the preview episode of a brand new limited podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee's own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and a special expert from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It's a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday in both video and audio. Want the video? Swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Just want the audio? It's being published to the same podcast channel as Hodinkee Radio, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn). 

Episode 0 is a preview, with Ben being joined by James Stacey to chat about the goals of this new show, the future of podcasts from Hodinkee (including the return of Hodinkee Radio), and the push to put it all on video.  

Episode 1 launches tomorrow, and it offers a long format discussion with Jean Arnault and Rexhep Rexhepi. It's Finally, do you have a question for Ben? Please send it to [email protected]; we're planning to pick a handful of the best and expand the discussion. We hope you love it, and be sure to subscribe to your platform of choice so that you don't miss the first full episode of Ben Clymer Presents (hint: it's a goodie).

Episode 4 was delayed due to an evening event that Hodinkee hosted with Lucid Automotive in Geneva but I got Nora, Danny, and Tony on a mic before we parted ways after the show. We get into the recent goodies from Cartier, new Alpine Eagle and LUC models from Chopard, and a whole lot more.

Show Notes: 

00:38 Lucid Motors 

2:40 Cartier Tank Privé Normale

 4:24 Cartier Santos Dumont Skeleton

5:10 The XL Santos Dumont

6:26 Cartier Tank Américane Mini

7:35 Cartier Pasha

9:05 Chopard Alpine Eagle XPS 41

10:29 Chopard LUC 1860 

11:45 Rolex 1908 collection

13:77 Parmigiani Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante

14:31 Parmigiani Tonda PF Flying Tourillon 

16:48 F.P. Journe Francis Ford Coppola

23:54 Time to Watches

24:06 Sinn T50

Ben, Danny, and James are joined by Hodinkee's Chief Brand Officer Eneuri Acosta to chat about some of their favorite new releases, watch spottings, and macro impressions from Watches & Wonders 2023.

Show Notes: 

1:38 New Tag Heuer Carrera 

2:25 Biver watch 

5:00 Parmigiani Tonda 

5:51 Vacheron Constantin Overseas Retrograde 

6:28 "Don Panhco" retrograde 

7:35 IWC Ingenieur 

8:45 Chopard Alpine Eagle 

12:30 Trilobe Unn Folle Journee 

14:30 The Titanium Odysseus 

16:06 Patek Philippe 3970 

17:00 Ressence E-crown 

18:47 Ressence Type 5 Diver

 19:55 Bulgari Octo Roma 

21:10 Zenith Pilots watches

Episode 2 has the new fellas talking about Grand Seiko, JLC, and Oris while our CEO unveils a hidden talent and Ben and James share a truly special off-catalog moment from their meeting with Rolex. 

Show Notes: 

6:12 Rolex Emoji Puzzle Day-Date 

6:50 Rolex "Bubble" OP 

7:10 Rolex GMT-2 in solid gold 

15:09 Tudor Black Bay 54 

16:00 Tudor Black Bay GMT opaline dial 

16:22 Rolex 6542 

19:00 Tudor pop-up in Geneva 

21:45 Rolex Yacht-Master Titanium 

23:30 Grand Seiko Tentagraph 

24:50 Grand Seiko "Hana-ikada" SBGY026 

28:13 Grand Seiko SBGZ009 

28:56 Oris ProPilot X 400 Kermit 

33:40 JLC Reverso Chronograph 

36:06 IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 Titanium 

39:44 Mercedes C111

We're back with the 2023 edition of the daily face-to-face episodes recorded in Geneva during Watches & Wonders 2023. Stay tuned for recaps of our favorite new releases, show-only experiences, and just general nerdy surrounding the latest and greatest from the fair. Be sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss any of these special episodes (Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn). 

Each episode will be added to the list below so be sure to check in every day for the show notes for each new episode. Thanks so much for listening. 

2:22 Rolex OP "Emoji" (and the other colorful OPs) 

5:25 Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Bubble" 

8:30 Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in RLX titanium 

10:34 40mm Rolex Explorer 

13:03 Rolex GMT-Master II in Sold Gold 

14:48 Rolex Perpetual 1908 

17:47 The New Rolex Daytona  

21:07 Black Bay 54 Hands-On 

23:20 Tudor 7923 

27:17 Black Bay 41 Burgundy with METAS Certification 

31:57 Patek Philippe Calatrava 5224G Travel Time 

32:35 The new Patek Philippe Aquanauts 

33:50 The Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph 

34:25 Patek Philippe 5316/50P 

35:04 Patek Calatrava 6007Gs 

37:20 A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Chronograph

With Watches and Wonders 2023 just around the corner, Hodinkee Radio kicks off today with a preview episode in which I speak with Ben and Danny about shows past, what makes a watch trade show so much fun, and what we’re hoping to see from the show, which starts Monday, March 27th. 

Show Notes: 

4:58 William Massena

9:33 The 50th Anniversary Rolex Daytona in platinum

22:35 Time to Watches 

24:55 The Tudor Heritage Chrono 

35:32 Rolex Deepsea Challenge

36:45 Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra-Deep

41:22 Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226G in a recent Photo Report 

41:40 Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811

45:30 Patek Philippe 5935A World Time Flyback Chronograph

47:15 Patek Philippe 5905

47:16 Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Moon Phase 5205

47:17 Patek Philippe 5170 Chronograph (Hands-On)

47:18 Patek Philippe 5172 Chronograph

Hodinkee Radio returns for the second installment of The Collector's Edition With Ben Clymer. Follow along with Hodinkee's founder as he speaks with notable friends and watch enthusiasts about what it means to be a collector. As you may recall, we launched the series last year with pop star Ed Sheeran. In this episode, we are thrilled to sit down with comedian, actor, producer, and serial entrepreneur Kevin Hart. 

If it seems like Hart is everywhere all the time, that's because he is – from the current "Reality Check" stand-up tour and the big screen in hits like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and The Secret Life of Pets to television ads for the likes of DraftKings and JPMorgan Chase. On top of that, he also runs a media company called HartBeat Productions. And on top of that – and what brings us here today – he's also a legit watch enthusiast.

We caught up with Kevin at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, right before he was about to hit the stage for back-to-back "Reality Check" shows. We learned that his love of watches dates to the early days of his career and that over the years Submariners, Daytonas, Pateks, and Richard Milles adorned his wrist. Today, his collecting has evolved to the point where he has a partnership with Audemars Piguet. As a "friend of the brand," Kevin has access to some very special pieces, including the ceramic chronograph he famously leaked to the world and the piece he'll be wearing in the upcoming Netflix movie Lift.

Show Notes: 

0:27
Kevin Hart

0:30
Ben Clymer

0:56
A stop on the "Reality Check" tour

2:00
Audemars Piguet

4:57
Rolex Submariner 16610

5:14
Rolex Daytona 116508

5:40
Jacob the Jeweler

6:25
Richard Mille RM 029

9:07
Kevin's first Tourbillon: The Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Chronograph in Rose Gold 26223OR

10:51
Revealing the Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph "50th Anniversary" in Black Ceramic

13:28
Watch worn in the movie Lift

14:05
Chadwick Boseman and the AP x Marvel Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying Tourbillon

17:58
Royal Oak Openworked Extra-Thin "40th Anniversary" In Platinum

18:46
Kevin's car collection

20:24
Celebrity friends into collecting watches

20:48
Corey Gamble watch collection

Digging into some exciting new watches and some that never existed (but could have?)

Notes: 

0:10 Movado Watches

2:33 The Hamilton Murph in 38mm 

4:23 Interstellar

9:15 Mido Ocean Star GMT LE for Hodinkee

14:37 Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 60 Years of James Bond

15:21 Omega No Time To Die Seamaster

16:40 Omega Seamaster 300M 2541.80

20:00 Movado Alta Collection

23:39 Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton Edition

24:27 Omega Canopus Gold Bond 60th Anniversary

30:27 Danny's dream Rolexes that never existed