The Collector’s Edition with Ben Clymer- Featuring Ed Sheeran
Episode description
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