Eric Ku (Vintage Watch Expert)
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.
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Show Notes
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