Best Cameron Ross Steiner Podcasts (2024)

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Scott Rogowsky - From HQ Trivia to Vintage Clothing Maven 58:22

1h ago58:22

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Today’s guest is Scott Rogowsky. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because you’re probably one of the 35 million people to have downloaded HQ Trivia just a few years ago, trying to answer the rather difficult questions Scott threw at us. And while we all may be used to seeing Scott in a suit through the screen of our phones, he’s actually been am…

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Ewan Morgan - Collecting Whiskey & Tasting $50k Scotch with Diageo's Luxury Ambassador 46:07

3d ago46:07

46:07

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Ewan Morgan, Head of Whiskey Outreach and National Luxury Ambassador for Diageo who owns some of the largest liquor brands in the world, from Tanqueray & Casamigos, to Guiness and Non-Alcoholic brand Seedlip. But what most may not know, is that Diageo also owns a fair share of high end labels too, li…

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Mark Haddawy - Restoring History & Reviving Icons 37:14

24d ago37:14

37:14

Mark Haddawy is my guest today and it’s not very common you meet a collector with such refined taste in multiple categories. Everything from his cars & art, to architecture & watches, it should come as no shock that the founder of Resurrection Vintage & restorer of some of the most important homes in history, has his collecting down to a science. W…

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Rebecca Romney - Pawn Stars Specialist on the Nuances of Rare Book Dealing & Collecting 57:41

1M ago57:41

57:41

You may recognize today’s guest as the rare book specialist, dealer, and collector from the hit show Pawn Stars, Rebecca Romney. Rebecca got started in the world of rare books quite haphazardly when she applied for a managerial position at age 23 for a rare book retailer, and you can pretty much guess what happens next. Rebecca is one of the most r…

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Wesley Smith - Standard H Founder Talks Creating Collections with Collectors in Mind 42:52

1M ago42:52

42:52

Wesley Smith is my guest today and as the founder of Standard H, I knew we were bound to have some overlap in our interests. Wesley is a collector of many things, like every hotel room key he’s ever received, to golf scorecard pencils and bag tags, he even collected every GQ magazine at one point, amassing a collection of 700 issues. As you can tel…

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Jessica "JJ" Owens - Creating Your Own Daily Grails In Bespoke Jewelry 51:20

2M ago51:20

51:20

Today’s guest is jewelry collector, JJ Owens. The founder of Daily Grail may be best known for her work in the watch industry, but her love for collecting jewelry predates all of that. In fact, for as long as she can remember, jewelry collecting has been a part of her childhood. I was eager to learn about the drastic differences between working wit…

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Sylvain Berneron - The Man Behind The Most Anticipated Watch Of The Year 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Sylvain Berneron is my guest today and I am not sure there is a watch or a brand that has received this much attention in a long time, and it’s well deserved. A designer at heart, Sylvian worked for brands like BMW & Porsche before starting his own firm, and eventually becoming the Chief Product Officer at Breitling. But as a creative, Sylvain was …

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Justin Hast - The Optimist The Watch World Needed 40:23

2M ago40:23

40:23

Today’s guest is the most optimistic guy I know in watches, Mr. Justin Hast. He’s a journalist, consultant, and creative in many facets of the watch industry and he’s got the collection to prove it. His passion has led him down many paths, ultimately carving out a niche for himself as a trusted source, not only from collectors, but from some of the…

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Nicholas Lowry - From Antiques Roadshow & Swann Auction Galleries, It Always Comes Back To Vintage Posters 40:25

2M ago40:25

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You might recognize today's guest from the ever popular show Antiques Roadshow. Nicholas Lowry isn’t just the vintage poster appraisal for the hit show, he’s also the President, Principal Auctioneer, and Director of Vintage Posters at Swann Auction Galleries and for all intents and purposes, he’s a collector. Nicho grew up around collectors, and hi…

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Nadine Ghosn - A Jewelry Brand For The Stars and The Nostalgia Chaser 37:44

3M ago37:44

37:44

Nadine Ghosn joined me on Collectors Gene Radio today and I am not sure there is someone who is making as much noise as she is in fine jewelry. After a stint at Hermes, Nadine found herself yearning for a creativity spark and man did she get it right. Her designs are all about creating a sense of nostalgia from the things we recognize most and usin…

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Yoni Ben-Yehuda - Material Good's Watch Confidant On Horology, Friendship, & Passion 43:16

3M ago43:16

43:16

Yoni Ben-Yehuda is my guest today and we’re chatting about what it’s like to be the Head of Watches for Material Good, one of the most curated jewelry stores around. With a star-studded clientele and friend list, Yoni may just be everyone's confidant in watches. His energy and knowledge for this stuff is immense, and he’s got a pulse on it all. I w…

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Eric Ku - From Curator to Creator: A Collector Turned Serial Entrepreneur 32:36

3M ago32:36

32:36

Today’s guest is what you can consider a jack of all trades in the watch industry, Mr. Eric Ku. Eric can be best known as a dealer, collector extraordinaire, and entrepreneur, all within the world of watches. It’s not too often that a collector and dealer finds other ways to become successful in this industry, but leave it up to Eric to take care o…

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Cameron Barr - Harmony In Heritage: The Intersection of Cars, Watches, & Native American Traditions 1:05:30

4M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Today I sat down with Cameron Barr, founder of Craft & Tailored to discuss watches, cars, and our newest obsession Native American link bracelets. Cam’s been in the watch game for a bit now, but he’s always done it his way. Although watches are what’s for sale, Craft & Tailored has their own image and brand that sets them apart because it’s not jus…

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Mario Andretti - Racing Legend & Collector of 111 Wins 44:56

4M ago44:56

44:56

Today’s guest is none other than the racing legend Mario Andretti, widely regarded as the greatest race car driver in the history of the sport. Mario Andretti was born in Italy and didn't emigrate to the United States until age fifteen. At 19, he began racing stock cars in Pennsylvania and that was the start of an illustrious career that saw him co…

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Justin Gruenberg - Curating, Collecting, & Cultivating The Tapestry of Refined Taste 36:51

4M ago36:51

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Sometimes you can look at a collector and just know that they have the gene. And that couldn’t be more true than with today’s guest, Justin Gruenberg. The last name rings through Beverly Hills as his family has been in the business for years and Justin is no exception as his two brands The Keystone and LoupeThis happen to be some of the most influe…

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Rory Tait - Building A Stock Market For Collectors 46:55

5M ago46:55

46:55

Today’s guest is Rory Tait, one of the earliest employees at the company Rally. Rally is revolutionizing the way people invest in collectible assets, offering a platform where investors can buy and sell equity shares in items ranging from classic cars, rare books, and even dinosaur skulls. While all of those items seem terribly expensive to collect…

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Susan Feldman - Ageless Style & Artful Collecting: From One Kings Lane to In The Groove 33:06

6M ago33:06

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Today’s guest is Susan Feldman, founder of One Kings Lane & In The Groove. She’s a born collector with retail blood and when it comes to collecting, she loves nothing more. After starting One Kings Lane in her early 50’s, she got exposed to working with some of the best designers around who opened her eyes to the beauty of traveling and vintage sou…

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Mr. Chow - The Artful Palate of a Culinary Maestro & Masterful Collector 38:39

6M ago38:39

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Michael Chow may not sound familiar to you, but what may sound familiar is Mr. Chow, the name of his highly luxurious and booming restaurant chain. Mr. Chow is a collector of art, art deco furniture and objet, and just about anything that is part of his day to day, all the way down to his thoughts and expressions. Name the first shot of any movie a…

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Jonathan Sposato - The Maverick Symphony Of A Collector & Serial Entrepreneur 1:21:21

6M ago1:21:21

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Today’s guest is serial entrepreneur and collector Jonathan Sposato. After starting companies like Geekwire, PicMonkey, Joysauce, and selling a few others as well, Jonathan is at a stage in his career where collecting has truly never been more important. Of course this ties into his multifaceted collections like old fighter pilot jackets, Saville R…

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Chase Pion - Beyond the Bezel: Unveiling Tech Innovation with the Co-Founder of GetBezel.com 32:06

8M ago32:06

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It’s not often that a collector starts a company within the hobby they love the most. Although it seems commonplace, for many of us, collecting is what we love to do when we have some free time. But that hobby turned business couldn’t be more true than with my guest today, Chase Pion, co-founder of Bezel, the online watch marketplace that secured i…

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Lori Hirshleifer - Chanel, Maximalism, and a 100 Year Family Business 24:17

8M ago24:17

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Today’s guest is Lori Hirshleifer, and if the name sounds familiar, that’s because her and her family run Hirshleifers, which has been in business for over 100 years. Hirshleifers has been described as the “last great department store” and that’s because it is. There’s something different about Hirshleifers when you walk through the front doors, an…

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Tristan Walker - Vintage Cartier, Black Cool & the Edge of Culture 54:29

8M ago54:29

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Tristan Walker may be new to the collecting scene, but if the name sounds familiar, well, that’s because he sold company Walker & Company (makers of the grooming brand Bevel) to Procter & Gamble and sits on the board of companies like Shake Shack and Footlocker. Tristan’s approach to collecting is very similar to the way he runs his companies, and …

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Jake Mueser - Bespoke Tailoring Leads To Tailored Collecting 30:13

8M ago30:13

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Perched right on Christopher Street in the West Village, you’ll find J. Mueser, the namesake bespoke tailor that’s been featured in GQ, Vogue, and WM Brown Magazine, just to name a few. We chat a lot about the usual suspects, like his vinyl and watch collection, but we also talk about the nuance behind collecting and how it relates to bespoke tailo…

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Jeff Stein - On The Dash - Heuer's Legacy Through The Compendium 54:12

9M ago54:12

54:12

Jeff Stein is my guest today and I think we all owe this guy a big thank you for his scholarship and efforts he’s put forth for the watch community. An attorney by day and collector at heart, Jeff is attributed with starting and running the vintage Heuer compendium known as Onthedash. After discovering a Heuer dash clock back in the day, Jeff went …

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Charlie Dunne - The Timeless Art of Watch Books & The Research Collected From Them 1:01:43

9M ago1:01:43

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Today's guest is Charlie Dunne, someone we all got to know under the moniker Books On Time. Passionate about watches, Charlie's that type of collection who took his affection a step further by not only collecting books, but mainly collecting research on the brands and watches that he loves the most. Needless to say, the word got out pretty darn qui…

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Ben Clymer - HODINKEE's Founder On His Porsche Zagato, A Graduation Patek, & What's Incoming 53:33

10M ago53:33

53:33

Today’s guest is none other than Ben Clymer, Chairman & Founder of Hodinkee. As someone whose background and company need no introduction, I figured we could dive right into all things collecting, both watches and cars. See, Ben’s been around the block a few times and it’s easy to not get jaded. So what’s keeping Ben interested these days is what I…

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Wes Wynne - From Vintage Guitars to Rolex: A Collecting Journey with Wes Wynne of CCNY 41:30

11M ago41:30

41:30

Today I’m chatting with the founder of Collectors Corner NY, Wes Wynne. Wes and I have been buddies for a few years now and while his business has grown significantly, his collecting and dealing philosophies have remained unchanged. What I love about CCNY is that you always get an eclectic offering, from LL Bean signed Hamilton’s to rare white gold…

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Alex Stevens - To Be A Dealer, You Must Be A Collector. And To Be A Collector, You Must Be A Dealer. 52:40

12M ago52:40

52:40

Alex Steven’s is a watch dealer and collector who, while just recently started his business a few years ago, has a collecting history that predates this. Alex and I got to know each other over the last several years, aside from our love of watches, but more specifically by sharing similar tastes. As young as he is, there’s a lot to learn from Alex …

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Rob Staky - Defining A Collection With Mint Condition & Personal Narratives 52:51

12M ago52:51

52:51

Today’s guest is my friend Rob Staky, a watch collector most of you know by the moniker Bazamu. We took this one from my kitchen table as Rob was in town for business and decided to come by so we could record in person. A long time collector, Rob’s passion for watches is evident in the condition driven, heavy hitters he brought along with him. In t…

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Eric Wind: Volume 2 - Vintage Watches & Horological Partnerships with Wind Vintage 1:00:08

1y ago1:00:08

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Eric Wind is joining me for his second episode of Collectors Gene Radio today and as you could imagine, we’re chatting all things watches and Wind Vintage. Since our last chat, Eric’s had a countless list of exciting things going on for him and his brand, such as his partnership with Kith, the several Rowing Blazers collaborations, a Volume 2 of hi…

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Cameron Steiner - From Host To Guest, In Good Company 42:20

1y ago42:20

42:20

Today’s episode is one that came together a tad last minute. My guest had to reschedule and so my lovely wife, Madelaine, so badly wanted me to put an episode out this week that she decided to interview me. So, she locked herself in our bedroom and decided to write down some questions to blindside me with. We poured some wine, cozied up in our new …

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Collectors Gene Rundown - Volume 1 47:44

1y ago47:44

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Today’s episode is a recap of some of my favorite responses from the Collectors Gene Rundown. As you can imagine, it was more than difficult to choose my picks from each question so I figured I would give you all a heavy poured cocktail of a few gems. You’ll hear from writer and director Paul Feig on what he’s got his eye on next, Auro Montanari ak…

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Jeff Parrott - Pouring Nostalgia: Vintage Barware With J. Earl & Sons 35:05

1y ago35:05

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Today’s guest is the proprietor of J. Earl & Sons, a company that celebrates vintage barware, collecting, and the home bar. As for it’s founder, Jeff Parrott has been collecting vintage barware for quite some time. So when 2020 rolled around, Jeff decided to take a tangent where he’s Brand Cultivator at Blade and Bow and started J. Earl & Sons doin…

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Yolanda Edwards - Building Collections Around The World With YOLO Journal Founder 49:19

1y ago49:19

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Yolanda Edwards should come as no surprise to all of you as my guest today. She, like her husband Matt Hranek, is the epitome of a collector. She cut her cloth working for Martha Stewart and eventually became the creative director for Conde Nast Traveler, but it’s safe to say her magazine, Yolo Journal, is exactly where she’s supposed to be. Yoland…

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Harvey Schwartz - The Last Great Rattan Dealer 28:03

1y ago28:03

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Known as the last great rattan dealer, Harvey Schwartz is getting ready to relaunch his infamous rattan company, Tropical Sun. So why is Harvey the last great rattan dealer? Well, at 80 years old he’s still running the show and grabbing up all the great rattan known, even if it means going to a swap meet at 5am. To say he loves this stuff is an und…

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Malaika Crawford - Hodinkee's Style Editor Talks Curating Fashion & Diversification In The Watch World 47:02

1y ago47:02

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Today I’m chatting with Malaika Crawford, style editor at Hodinkee. Our chat is a bit different than the usual you’re used to here, as I really wanted to get Malaika’s thoughts on styling, diversification, and what all of this means for us collectors. After moving to New York in 2014, Malaika started working for Mel Ottenberg, you know, Rhianna’s s…

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Aaron "Sig" Sigmond - Between The Pages With A Bibliophile, Luxury Author, & Collector 1:00:34

1y ago1:00:34

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Aaron Sigmond, or as a lot of you may know him, Sig, is one of the more well known authors in the luxury space. You know that $1200 book from Assouline, The Impossible Collection of Cigars, well that’s Sig. Or the Drive, Sea, and Air Time series, also Sig. Nonetheless, you’ve seen his books and if you know him, his love for cigars doesn’t stop at w…

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Mary Randolph Carter - "The Joy Of Junk" With The One Who Knows It Best 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

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Today’s guest is one I’ve been excited about for quite some time now. Mary Randolph Carter, or Carter as she prefers, is the author of many books on collecting what she likes to call, “junk” and finds some time to be the creative director at Ralph Lauren. But this isn’t a new hobby for Carter as she has been collecting for as long as she can rememb…

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James Lamdin - Analog Shift Founder On How Collecting Has Changed Since Selling His Company 53:46

1+ y ago53:46

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Today we’re chatting with a friend of mine who's been a collector for as long as he can remember. James Lamdin, founder of Analog/Shift, is no stranger to the watch and car community. Fresh off a sale to Watches of Switzerland, we talk about how he got into collecting from an early age and how things have changed since running a successful business…

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Jaclyn Li - A Watch Collection We All Could Learn From 1:06:14

1+ y ago1:06:14

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As small as the watch world is, there’s a lot more collectors out there than you would think. But not all of them stand out or impress, subjective of your taste. And then there’s Jaclyn. Jaclyn is a collector who took the community for a loop when she popped up on the scene in 2020. Since then, she’s taken us along with her as she ebbs and flows th…

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Paul Croughton - Tyler, The Creator and Vintage Barware with Robb Report Editor In Chief 1:00:07

1+ y ago1:00:07

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Joining me today is Editor in Chief of Robb Report, Paul Croughton. Paul reached out to me as a fan of the podcast, which was truly humbling as I’ve been a fan of Robb Report for quite some time. Without knowing him too well, I figured he had to be a collector. In fact, Paul’s been collecting his whole life. His father was a collector and he subseq…

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Glenn Spiro - Collecting Stones & Gems So Rare That Even Jay-Z & Beyonce Couldn't Resist 39:40

1+ y ago39:40

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Today we’re chatting with a collector that’s owned some of the rarest gems in the world and has created some of the most sought after jewelry. Glenn Spiro, based in London, is calling in today from the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, where he has an outpost that he opens for just two weeks out of the year. G has created some of the most magnifice…

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Bruce Pask - Bergdorf Goodman & Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Talks Curating Collections 41:21

1+ y ago41:21

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Today we’re chatting with the Men’s Fashion Director for Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, Bruce Pask. Bruce has had an amazing trajectory in menswear over the last 30 years, especially for someone who grew up in Southern Arizona. Today’s conversation on collecting is a little different than something I have done in the past. As a Fashion Directo…

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Nate Berkus - Celebrity & Award Winning Interior Designer Talks Collecting Vintage Furniture 40:12

1+ y ago40:12

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Celebrity and award winning interior designer, Nate Berkus, is our guest today and I couldn’t be more excited about this one. Nate’s been on the block for quite some time, but it seems that with each year, he gets more and more relevant. He’s a master at mixing vintage and new, and when I need some home inspiration, he’s the first person I go to. N…

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Roni Madhvani - Double Signed Watches, Piece Uniques, and Art Deco Hood Ornaments 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

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Every collector has their own style. And that couldn’t be more relevant with today’s guest, Roni Madhvani. When it comes to double signed watches from the holy trinity, or piece uniques from Cartier, Roni has found a way to differentiate himself amongst all the other collectors out there. He’s got a deliberate focus on odd case shapes and double si…

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Brynn Wallner aka Dimepiece - Putting All Things Women & Watches On The Map 54:43

1+ y ago54:43

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Today’s guest is none other than Brynn Wallner, founder of Dimepiece, a platform dedicated to all things women and watches. Now, Brynn’s pretty new to the watch world, but she can be accredited for putting women and watches on the map. Dimepiece came about after a stint at Sotheby’s whenBrynn found herself sitting at home, falling more in love with…

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Auro Montanari aka John Goldberger - The Collector We All Look Up To 43:26

1+ y ago43:26

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Summary Written By Rich Fordon @ Hodinkee: Auro Montanari, aka John Goldberger truly is the consummate collector you see on TV (see Hodinkee Talking Watches), yet he is so much more than a guy with a bunch of cool watches no one else has. A scholar first and, importantly, passionate about sharing that knowledge, his contribution to the world of wat…

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Silas Walton - Hermes Collecting With The Founder Of A Collected Man 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

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For someone who is the founder of one of the most well known rare, pre-owned, independent, and vintage watch platforms, you would think that all their energy goes towards watches. And while the majority does, founder Silas Walton has an affinity for arguably the most luxurious brand there is, Hermes. The brand history for Hermes dates back to 1837,…

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Nick Federowicz - Vintage Advertisements That Are As Good As The Real Thing 1:24:48

1+ y ago1:24:48

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Today we’re chatting with Nick, the proprietor of AdPatina – a company that sources, sells, and frames vintage advertisements, ranging from watches, cars, to Eames chairs. I’ve been following Nick for a few years now, watching his business grow, and getting hooked on vintage advertisements myself. Nick’s a watch and ad collector as well, and while …

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Todd Snyder - Collecting Champion With A Ralph Lauren & J.Crew Alumni 1:01:46

1+ y ago1:01:46

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When it comes to American Menswear, a few names stick out, like Ralph Lauren & J. Crew. But those two brands can’t be mentioned without naming Todd Snyder, who is truly at the helm of American Menswear as we know it today. An Alumni of both brands previously mentioned, Todd decided to start an eponymous menswear company at the age 40 and has taken …

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