Q: How did you get into watch collecting?
My very first encounter with an automatic watch without realising it was my late Father’s Pagol (which I still have in possession) I was rummaging for loose change in my parents room drawers and found the Pagol, instinctively I shook it and the second hands started moving…..I was thrilled since then, I was about 15 years old…..am 54 years old now…
Q: Do you have a watch with a particularly interesting story behind it?
A few actually:- 1. Pagol dress watch - my very encounter with an automatic watch not knowing what’s what’s then 2. Tag Heuer 2000 Chronograph - my first luxury watch given by my later Parents me to me when late Father retired and gotten retirement funds. 3. Tudor Submariner with date, my late Fathers’ watch he got for himself when he retired, the Tudor was passed to my Son, am safe keeping it till he is 21 years old. 4. Silver Dial Omega Speedmaster (Non professional) A gift from my Wife on our Wedding 22 years ago 5. 3 Orient Bambinos gifted to me on my 50th Birthday by family and good friends 6. Seiko Samurai Zimbe #9 Thailand Limited Edition 1300 pieces #1113 - 11th Aug is my Wife’s Birthday 13th Dec is my birthday.
Q: What is one piece of advice you have for someone just getting into watches?
Have an open mind and explore all possibilities, it’s a wonderful world to experience…..
Q: What brands have been getting your attention lately?
Squale and Baltic for now.
Q: What is your grail watch and why?
Bulgari Diagono Chrono Scuba in Full Gold or Gold Bezel only. Classic Italian styling in a stylishly and ruggedly designed case by Gerald Genta no less, Chronometer Certified tile piece that looks good with a suit or with jeans and t-shirt in ly hi Liz opinion.