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.

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