Best Jaclyn Li Podcasts (2024)

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#210- "I literally brought coins...i would listen to the quality of the sound"- H.K. & Johnny, Founders of Quiet Club 1:10:06

3h ago1:10:06

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The Quiet Club (@quietclub_watches) is a watch brand designed and handcrafted in Tokyo. On this episode we speak to the brand's founders about their first model- 'Fading Hours' and it's alarm function operated by a mechanical gong.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#209- "I have this weird theory about the datograph"- Rich @watchbiao, Collector 1:07:45

6d ago1:07:45

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On this episode we speak to Rich @watchbiao about the Alange Datograph, his collecting journey and his thoughts about living in the US versus living in China.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#208- AITAH - Dan, Jac, Lung 49:39

13d ago49:39

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On this episode we discuss growing up in a Chinese family and more.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#207- Random musings - Dan, Jac, Lung 1:00:10

20d ago1:00:10

1:00:10

We've been having a lot of random thoughts lately and just thought we would share them all with you guys.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#206- "I hate watches that under utilize the case real estate"-Charles, Collector 1:24:21

29d ago1:24:21

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In this episode we speak to Charles about his watch collecting philosophy, why he has shifted to visiting dealers and auction houses over ADs, and why Patek salons operate very differently from other retailers.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#205- "Hunting the ads...it almost replaces the need to have the watches"-Nick, Founder of Ad Patina 1:06:41

1M ago1:06:41

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In this episode we speak to Nick about his vintage watch ad business Ad Patina @adpatina , how he turned a passion into a business, the similarities between his work and those of watch dealers, and the golden age of advertisements.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#204- Auction Insights- Dan, Jac, Lung 58:33

1M ago58:33

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On this episode we discuss the art of auctioneering, auction results and insights.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#203- "I just love gifting it puts a smile on my face"-Cameron Steiner, Collector and Host of Collectors Gene Radio 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

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In this episode we welcome back Cameron @cameronrosssteiner , host of Collectors Gene Radio. We discuss the importance of gifting, what the guests on his podcast are collecting and what watches he will be wearing the most in the near future.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#202- Watches and Wonders 2024 -Dan, Jac, Lung 1:10:28

2M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

The title explains it all. Enjoy!By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#Bonus Episode- ONLY WATCH 2024 -Dan, Jac, Lung 53:53

2M ago53:53

53:53

Heres an extra episode just in time for Only Watch. Which pieces did you guys like the most?By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#200- Episode 200! -Dan, Jac, Lung 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

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Episode 200!! Thank you all for coming along with us on this journey. We are grateful for all the great connections we've made and all the interesting people we get to speak to. It still blows our mind that you guys tune in and support us. Thank you!By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#199- "OMG for that price I can have 5 people walking around telling me the time"- Gaurav R, Collector 1:10:33

2M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

On this episode we speak to Gaurav (@highendtime) about all things Daniel Roth and whether the brand will ever be a Patek contender. We discuss Gaurav's own collecting journey and why he still appreciates unique and rare Roth pieces.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#198- "Its faster for me to go from Geneva to Dubai than to reach his workshop"- Shahz Khan, Founder of Salon Des Horlogers/K2 Luxury 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

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On this episode we speak to Shahz (@salondeshorlogers) about creating Salon Des Horlogers after establishing a reputable name for himself in the watch world after building up K2 Luxury. We discuss the independents and why it is necessary to have a platform dedicated to this growing niche market.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#197- "We identified 250 features that affect the price of a watch"- Giovanni Prigigallo, Founder of EveryWatch 1:00:31

3M ago1:00:31

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On this episode we speak to Giovanni (@everywatch_official) about creating a platform that tracks over 30 years of watch data, the correlation between case sizes and value, and how the platform will change watch collectors’ experiences.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#196- "When I design a watch...I design the relationship you will have with that watch"- Benoit Mintiens, Founder of Ressence Watches 57:19

3M ago57:19

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On this episode we speak to Benoit (@ressence_watches) about his industrial design background and how it has shaped the way he has created watches. We also discuss how the idea of using oil came about, why a Ressence watch has no hands and how the E Crown came about.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#195- "Hong Kong used to be the centre of watchmaking, theres just no record of that"- Quinn Lai, Founder of DIY Watch Club and EONIQ Watches 1:10:09

3M ago1:10:09

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On this episode we speak to Quinn about how he came up with the concepts for both his ventures (@diywatchclub and @eoniqdesign) , the value of "made in Hong Kong", how he balances business with passion and the struggles of running a microbrand.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#194-"I don't think they had in mind that people would be collecting these pieces"- Luis, Collector 1:11:19

4M ago1:11:19

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In this episode, we speak to Luis @movado_archive about the four different significant periods in Movado's history, the most collectible Movado pieces and the 331 movement.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#193- "I think the best collections were built in the last 20 years"- John Goldberger, Collector and Author 40:37

5M ago40:37

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In this episode we speak to John @goldberger about the three most important people you need in your watch journey, how he collects, what he thinks about his own collection, and his favorite modern Cartier.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#192- "A real negotiation...me scoring big...those are the videos I like best"- Mike Nouveau, Vintage Watch Specialist 1:05:44

5M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

In this episode we speak to Mike about the success hes had on TikTok and Instagram, what the dealer code is, what collectors are asking for, and his ultimate 3 watch collection.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#191- "A lot of retailers, after the pandemic, emphasized on "the journey" " -Luo Yong Wen, Collector 1:11:42

5M ago1:11:42

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In this episode we speak to Yong Wen about his first watch, the Omega Seamaster, going on Patek's factory tour and why the brand remains the most special to him.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#190- A message from all of us 1:20

5M ago1:20

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HAPPY CNY! Woohoo!By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#189- Watch talk - Dan, Jac 1:11:10

6M ago1:11:10

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On this episode Dan and Jac talk all things watches, watch fairs, and what they have seen lately.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#188- "The lowest of the hierarchy...the cataloger"- Gertrude Wong, Phillips Auction Watches Cohead of Sales 1:23:33

6M ago1:23:33

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On this episode we speak to Gertrude @g.wwh about her perspective on the auction world, what she has learned, and what she enjoys the most about her job.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#187- ”I wanted something that had character, something completely different”- Jackie Ho, Collector 1:18:25

6M ago1:18:25

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On this episode we speak to Jackie about his Irish background, what he learned from collecting vintage Rolex, his interest in independents and why he decided to start a watch group- Watchhoandco.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#186- ”a lot of AD sales were super cool about it, ”its cool youre a dealer” ” – Alex Lau, Founder of The Horologist 59:46

6M ago59:46

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On this episode we speak to Alex about how he transitioned from being a collector to becoming a dealer. What it has been like dealing in Hong Kong, running his business The Horologist @thehorologisthk, the dangers and safety in this industry.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#185 Merry Xmas and Happy New Year ! - Dan, Jac, Lung 1:17:15

7M ago1:17:15

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Just 3 more days till the end of 2023. We love you all for tuning in and giving us all the support and motivation to keep doing this. We are grateful to be able to interview so many special guests and we can't wait to see you guys in 2024. Happy holidays !By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#184- ”The kind of collector that intrigues me are the ones that focus on their own niche” – Helbert Tsang, Cofounder of The Horology Club 1:07:17

7M ago1:07:17

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On this episode we speak to Helbert about his most memorable gathering, collectors that interest him, the watch community in Hong Kong and his love for independents.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#183- ”We felt it was important to have plurality in terms of news” – Allen Farmelo & William Massena, Founders of The Watch Space 59:10

7M ago59:10

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On this episode we speak to Allen and William about their new app The Watch Space, why we need to take a broader approach to watch journalism and what they hope to achieve with this app. Click to download the app here https://www.thewatchspace.net/By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#182- ”I had to be extremely stubborn to make this happen...every supplier was trying to gently advise me not to do it” – Slyvain Berneron, Founder of Berneron watches 57:46

7M ago57:46

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On this episode we speak to Slyvain about the launch of Berneron watches, how he juggles both being a watch brand founder and being a full time creative director at Breitling. We also discuss the challenges he faced designing his first piece-the Mirage.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#181- ”You don’t want to look back on a book full of regrets” – Todd Searle, Author, Creative Director, Collector 1:04:47

7M ago1:04:47

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On this episode we speak to Todd about his book 32 Regrets, how to discover the creativity in you and how to live a life without regrets. Todd has kindly offered our listeners a free compact version of the book that you guys can access immediately at https://creativity.ftscreates.com . Click the link to start your creative journey!…

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#180- ”We wanted to provide that safe protected environment for ladies to come in” – Deborah Wong & Stephanie Soh, Collectors and Founders of Ticktockbelles 52:00

8M ago52:00

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On this episode we talk to Deb and Steph about the similarities between fashion and watches, building a female community, and their watch collecting philosophy.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#179- Poop talk – Dan, Jac, Lung 51:36

8M ago51:36

51:36

Jac shares big news this episode and we exchange stories about poop.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#178- “I want to create something...that feeling of cretaing is how it all started” – Amrita Katara, Editor of Tatler GMT Hong Kong 1:06:35

8M ago1:06:35

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In this episode we speak to Amrita on how Harry Potter inspired her to write, the influence Bollywood has on the watch industry, and the power of social media in modern journalism.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#177- “A product doesn’t define a business” – Ken Kuan, Founder of Delugs 1:09:59

8M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

In this episode we speak to Ken on how he turned a side hustle into a full blown business, why he enjoys studying other entrepreneurs' journeys and the possibility of running his own watch club.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#176- “You couldn’t differentiate the man from the artist” – Evelyne and Alexia Genta, Wife & Daughter of Gerald Genta 54:10

9M ago54:10

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In this episode we speak to Evelyne and Alexia about how Gerald saw the world as an artist, his love for nature and architecture, what he would be designing had he been based in Italy or France, and of course- the Royal Oak and Nautilus.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#175- “The most difficult thing I find from a design perspective are the entry level pieces...” – Ming Thein, Cofounder of MING Watches 1:03:44

9M ago1:03:44

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In this episode we speak to Ming about how thinking out of the box keeps him creative, how he built MING, novelties, and his vision for the brand.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#174- “Two years ago I had better things to do than look at pieces of metal” – Johnathan Chan, Cofounder of The Horology Club 1:03:52

9M ago1:03:52

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In this episode, we speak to Johnathan about his vision for The Horology Club, how he intends to provide an educational angle and continue to make this hobby more inclusive.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#173- “Librarians like to say cataloging is an art, not a science” – Dr Miranda Marraccini, Librarian 52:28

9M ago52:28

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In this episode, we speak to Miranda about what it is like to run the library at the Horological Society of New York and why we should all go down for a visit.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#172- REAL TALK – Dan, Jac, Lung 56:36

10M ago56:36

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Time for a much needed catch up!By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#171- “The market cap is extremely important in preserving the brands in this industry” – Samuel Naldi, Pen collector and more 1:04:43

10M ago1:04:43

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In this episode, we speak to Samuel about the pen industry’s landscape and the resemblance it has to the quartz crisis, whether pens are investment worthy, and what makes a good pen.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#170- “They wont readily admit this came from the Americans” – Joshua Shapiro, Founder of J.N.Shapiro watches 1:02:37

10M ago1:02:37

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In this episode, we speak to Josh about the impact of American watch making, similiarities between iPhones and pocket watches and the inspiration behind the basket weave design.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#169- “Launching in China was an absolutely shitty idea” – Robin Tallendier, Co-founder of Atelier Wen 1:01:04

10M ago1:01:04

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In this episode, we speak to Robin about the concept behind Atelier Wen, the meaning of its name, the difficulties of launching the brand and breaking the news to his father.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#168- “The worst watches I worked on came from the 2000s” – Gael & Florian, Founders of Petermann Bedat 1:03:37

11M ago1:03:37

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In this episode, we speak to Gael Petermann and Florian Bedat about the birth of their brand, who is rational one amongst the two, and the collaboration with Auffret for Only Watch 2023.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#167- “My passion, you can see it on my face” – Kevin O’Dell, Collector 1:21:18

11M ago1:21:18

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In this episode, we speak to Kevin (@theydid) about how his dad's decision to get him a job at a pawnshop led to the passion he has for watches today.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#166- “You really have to turn over stock to make it work” – Ben, Founder of Watch Brothers London 1:02:26

11M ago1:02:26

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In this episode, we speak to Ben @watchbrotherslondon about growing his business in the competitive secondary market, underrated brands we should look out for and more.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#165-“We probably have the highest rate of people who are loyal to the brand”– Jean Marc Pontroue, CEO of Panerai 56:21

11M ago56:21

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In this episode we speak to Jean Marc about Panerai’s success at building a community, their collaboration with Prada, and the future of the brand.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#164-“You can’t have a sharp profile in your design language and please everybody”–Wilhelm Schmid, A Lange & Sohne’s CEO 54:21

12M ago54:21

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In this episode we speak to Wilhelm about leadership, the shortage of watches in the industry, his own holy grail and more.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#163-“In the two months I stopped working… I developed this watch”–Simon Brette , Watchmaker 1:06:40

12M ago1:06:40

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In this episode we speak to Simon, a French independent watchmaker about his first release, his time at MB&F, and what’s next for the brand.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#162– “These timepieces were the source of my memories with my dad”–Paul Boutros , Head of Americas for Phillips Watches 1:06:54

12M ago1:06:54

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In this episode we speak to Paul about how he started off at Lockheed Martin and ended up at Phillips auction house and all the things he has experienced there.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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#161– “I wish heritage departments had their own budgets”–Part 2 Cameron Steiner , Host of Collectors Gene Radio 1:26:30

1y ago1:26:30

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In part 2 of our interview with Cameron, we discuss the difference between hoarding and collecting, watch trends, and his own podcast.By Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun

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