This week's episode of HODINKEE Radio marks the start of a new and very special series called The Collector's Edition With Ben Clymer. Presented within the same feed as surprise episodes, follow along with HODINKEE's founder (that's Ben), has he speaks with notable friends and watch enthusiasts about what it means to be a collector. For the inaugural episode, we're thrilled to have international pop icon, Ed Sheeran, on for a chat with Ben about his start in watch enthusiasm, his tastes for specific brands, his personal path to a deep love of Patek Philippe, and more.

From Ed's first car (not what you might expect) to his love of Heinz ketchup, and his personal experience waiting (a very long time) for a 5711, this is a rare opportunity to hear a passionate and well-known collector speak candidly about his own experience with watches, how he approaches the latest and greatest, and how his tastes have evolved over time. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to be subscribed to the HODINKEE Radio feed so that you don't miss the next episode of The Collector's Edition With Ben Clymer. 

Please Note: This episode of HODINKEE Radio features some adult language and, from 38:40 - 39:15 a full spoiler for the plot and outcome of the latest James Bond film "No Time to Die". 

Show Notes:

0:15 Ben Clymer

0:25 Ed Sheeran

2:10 Toy Watches 

3:45 Patek Philippe 5726

5:05 Tiffany-signed 5711

8:45 John Mayer’s Tiffany 5164a

13:35 Kikuchi Nakagawa Watches

13:48 Roger Smith Watches

16:14 Gene Clark

16:55 Olive Patek Philippe 5711

19:17 Hodinkee Swatch 

23:10 Hodinkee Magazine Vol. 1

27:29 Blackberry Bold

29:27 Omega Speedmaster

29:55 Patek Philippe 5970

30:27 Patek Philippe 5208 

31:27 “Take Me Back To London” music video

32:17 Tony Fadell's' Talking Watches

33:10 Linde Werdelin

34:22 Richard Mille RM 030 Americas LE 

35:35 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph "Volcano"

36:17 A. Lange & Söhne Odyesseus

38:03 Aston Martin DB11 

39:18 Brando's GMT-Master

39:45 Titanium Patek Philippe 5208T

40:00 Titanium Patek Philippe 5004T

40:18 Patek Philippe 5204

40:45 Patek Philippe 5270

41:45 Heinz Ketchup watch 

44:00 Bamford Watch Department

44:57 IWC Big Pilot 

45:15 IWC Muhammad Ali Big Pilot