Master comedian and legendary podcaster Tom Segura joins Erik & Max for a hilarious conversation on his love of watches and collecting. Tom’s enthusiasm ranges from FP Journe to 6263 Daytona, with more than his fair share of AD experiences on tour. Today we ask who was the most obnoxious sales staff he’s encountered yet, where his love of Lange came from, views on collecting philosophy, and what watches should be paired with various vehicles Tom has loved or hated. Plus, the 3 guest questions you all tune in for. This was a blast to record, a special thanks to Tom & crew. Tom Segura:https://www.instagram.com/seguratom/Links Mentioned:The Garth Brooks Saga:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOybgckmwZUThe JRE In Question:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX5QV_q4iAMRichard Lange Jumping Seconds:https://langepedia.com/a-lange-sohne-richard-lange/richard-lange-jumping-seconds/John Mayer Royal Oak:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-john-mayer-audemars-piguet-royal-oakTuscan QP:https://hairspring.com/products/25820pt-tuscan-dial-royal-oak-quantieme-perpetuel-platinumEastern Arabic Day-Date:https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/eastern-arabic-dial-1806-rolex-day-dateRessence:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-ressence-type-5Trilobe:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/review-trilobe-une-folle-journeeGarrick:https://monochrome-watches.com/introducing-garrick-s3-mk2-openworked-independent-watchmaking-calibre-ut-g04-price-specs/RM66:https://www.richardmille.com/collections/rm-66-flying-tourbillonChronometre Optimum:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in-depth-the-fp-journe-chronometre-optimumUN Freak:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-ulysse-nardin-freak-s-nomadPN:https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/221654570:https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/2190631463:https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/204543SBGA211:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/grand-seiko-spring-drive-snowflake-reviewLinesport Centigraphe:https://www.fpjourne.com/en/collection/linesport-collection/centigraphe5470P:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-patek-ref-5470p-001-110th-second-monopusher-chronograph-is-a-fast-beat-first6263:https://hairspring.com/products/6263-daytona-tropical-dial-steelTourbillon Souverain:https://www.fpjourne.com/en/collection/classique-collection/tourbillon-souverainOnly Wrist:https://hairspring.com/products/chronometre-souverain-havana-pink-goldhttps://hairspring.com/collections/exclusives/products/ur-100v-p-02-titanium-steelhttps://www.hodinkee.com/articles/seven-new-patek-philippe-aquanaut-and-aquanaut-luce-models
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Episode 79: 5 Watches from the Last 5 Years That Will Age Like Wine & 5 Watches from the Last 5 Years That Will Age Like Milk
This is a simple concept, but what’s recent that holds a fair shot of standing the test of time? And what are the absolute dogs that should be avoided? Both categories are addressed no holds barred, a fairly random smattering of watches that may be future classics, and just as many that, well, we’d best avoid. And yes, we’re probably wrong. Links Mentioned:Berneron:https://hairspring.com/collections/exclusives/products/mirage-38-sienna-yellow-goldLimited Odysseus Refs:Titanium:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/lange-odysseus-titanium-review-2022Odysseus Chronograph:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-a-lange-and-sohne-odysseus-chrongraphOdysseus Honeygold:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-a-lange-and-sohne-odysseus-in-so-much-honeygoldChopard LUC Quattro Mark IV:https://monochrome-watches.com/first-look-chopard-l-u-c-luc-quattro-mark-iv-mkiv-ice-blue-platinum-micro-rotor-qualite-fleurier-specs-price-live-pics/1860 (Tangentially Discussed):https://hairspring.com/collections/exclusives/products/luc-1860-steel6196P:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-patek-philippe-6196p-the-best-calatrava-in-a-generationSimon Brette:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-simon-brette-chronometre-aristans-roseRRCC2:https://www.acollectedman.com/pages/rexhep-rexhepi-chronometre-contemporain-twoWith Gems:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-rexhep-rexhepi-cc2-rubySequential Chronograph:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-mbf-lm-sequential-flyback2941:https://watchesbysjx.com/2023/07/petermann-bedat-reference-2941-split-seconds-chronograph-review.htmlJLC Reverso Tribute:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-tribute-chronograph-2Tamara Ralph:https://revolutionwatch.com/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-concept-flying-tourbillon-tamara-ralph/Aquanaut Annual:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/three-new-patek-philippe-aquanauts-including-a-flyback-chronograph-and-aquanaut-luce-both-in-rose-goFP Journe Quantième Perpétuel:https://www.europeanwatch.com/blog/f-p-journe-quantieme-perpetuel-boutique-edition-reviewLange Repeater QP:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-a-lange-and-sohne-minute-repeater-perpetual-live-pictures-thoughts-and-comparisonsCalatrava Pilots:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-5524g-calatrava-pilot-travel-timehttps://www.patek.com/en/collection/grand-complications/5520rg-001https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-patek-philippe-5522a-limited-edition-pilots-calatravaNSO:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/breaking-news-cartier-nso-programLand-Dweller:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-rolex-land-dwellerGlassbox Carrera:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tag-heuer-carrera-glassbox-39mm-its-time-to-care-about-the-carrera-againOnly Wrist:https://www.onthedash.com/chronograph/autavia-1163t-siffert-chronomatic/https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/5040g-patek-philippe-perpetual-calendar
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Episode 78: The Second-Greatest Rolexes to Ever Auction
We all know Paul Newman’s Paul Newman, but what was the second most valuable watch at that auction? This week, Erik & Max ask that question, as well as investigating some of the other incredible Rolexes which have hammered that aren’t super-famous, but are super-intriguing. From nicknames like ‘The Sock’ to a Sub-Day-Date hybrid or false McQueen provenance, this week is all those small stories that are easily missed. Links Mentioned:Petermann Bedat:https://www.acollectedman.com/products/petermann-bedat-1825-rose-goldPeter Elliot Glomb:https://www.instagram.com/peterelliotglomb/6241 Original Owner:https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/important-watches-2/reference-6241-daytona-paul-newman-john-player‘Dark Star’ / ‘The Sock’ 6062:https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-rolex-an-extremely-fine-rare-and-attractive-6185890/https://le-monde-edmond.com/rolex-6062-how-to-spot-a-service-dial/4113 (44mm, Misspoke):https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5674583UG A. Cairelli:https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/22560-universal-geneve-a-cairelli-split-secondsEberhard Split:https://bulangandsons.com/blogs/watch-talks/a-split-second-with-eberhardSpecial Request Day-Date-Submariner 1803:https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/important-watches-5/day-date-reference-1803-a-white-gold-wristwatchRed Day-Date 6511:https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/88091Clive James Nutting 3525 ‘Monoblocco’:https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-lot-163-311Senna / Angelo Parrilla’:https://hairspring.com/products/16528-daytona-floating-cosmograph-gold-dial-yellow-goldhttps://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080119/23Albino 6263:https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080215/214The King Flum / SDC Story of Fraudulent Albino:https://www.screwdowncrown.com/p/the-rolex-albino-daytona8171 Diamond Dial:https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-57590446538 Four-Line Big Crown:https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080216/37Moon-Worn 1675 GMT-Master:https://historical.ha.com/itm/space-exploration/flight-related-memorabilia/apollo-17-lunar-module-flown-rolex-gmt-master-chronometer-directly-from-the-personal-collection-of-mission-command-module-pilo/a/6033-41170.sLoren Janes ’Steve McQueen’ Sub Saga:https://www.rolexmagazine.com/2018/06/another-steve-mcqueen-submariner.html6236 JCK:https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/122294Only Wrist:https://collectability.com/product/patek-philippe-beta-21-ref-3587j/https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/db12t-de-bethune-in-wg
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Episode 77: An FP Journey (Beginnings Until Gold Movements, The Early Watches)
This is the story of how an unlikely ruffian from Marseille came to be regarded as the genius watchmaker of a generation. This week, Erik & Max tell the story of François-Paul Journe from expulsion to working with Asprey and sketching on napkins. While the story dominates two-thirds of the episode, the final third is dedicated to the watches themselves including a framework for how to separate generations of the brass pieces. This episode is an introduction to one of the most polarizing, eccentric, and relevant watchmakers working today (even if some of this history may have been embellished over time). Links Mentioned:Kiran Shekar’s Book:https://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=7012514&rid=12189Pierre Halimi Interview:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm1DAbRK3vAHSNY Talk:https://youtu.be/FqLEP3xNb3U?si=JQC8V0QsvcbWEbbMACM Guide:https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/the-story-of-early-f-p-journePlanetary Clock for Asprey:https://img.thehourglass.com/tachyon/2024/12/FP-Journe-Savoir-Faire-Feature-Planetarium-Clock.jpgFP Journe Breguet Sympathique Clock:https://www.phillips.com/detail/f.p.-journe-x-tha-for-breguet/216337https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/05/fp-journe-breguet-sympathique-no-1.htmlThe Early Tourbillon Which Sold at 8.36M:https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/205675?fromSearch=fp%20journe%20tourbillonInitial Sketches of the Collection (Credit to Kiran Shekar’s Above Book):https://imgur.com/a/Toiw3XLBasel 99 With the Swine Quote:https://thejourneguy.com/the-first-question-basel-1999/‘Resonnance’ Prototype:https://monochrome-watches.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FP-Journe-Chronometre-a-Resonance-prototype-2.jpg——Tourbillon:Souscription Number 1:https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/CH080221/138Second Generation:https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/189240Ruthenium:https://hairspring.com/collections/exclusives/products/tourbillon-remontoir-ruthenium-dial-platinumACM’s Helpful Table for Generations:https://www.acollectedman.com/cdn/shop/files/Screenshot_2021-01-28_at_11.21.47_4438df7f-939e-4bbc-bc49-50b69b162777_1728x.png—— Resonance:Pre-Production:https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/important-watches-4/resonance-pre-production-a-platinum-dual-time-zoneSouscription Resonance:https://watchesbysjx.com/2020/05/fp-journe-souscription-tourbillon-resonance-phillips-geneva.html4th Generation:https://hairspring.com/collections/exclusives/products/chronometre-a-resonance-brass-movement-platinumACM’s Helpful Table of Generations:https://www.acollectedman.com/cdn/shop/files/A_Collectors_Guide_early_brass_Francois_Paul_Journe_Production_Numbers_A_Collected_Man_London2_2048x2048_50855f45-0381-4ba0-b9b4-dac59dedfff9_1728x.pngParking Meter Resonance:https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/mop-parking-meter-fp-journe-chronometre-a-resonance—— Octa Collection (RdM):RdM Prototype:https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/NY080119/73Straight Côtes de Genève:https://thejourneguy.com/the-octa-straight-cotes-de-geneve/Fantastic Guide to the Octa Chronographe:https://watch4moi.com/f-p-journe-octa-chronographe/Calendrier:https://hairspring.com/products/octa-calendrier-pink-gold——George Daniels CS Gift:https://www.rescapement.com/blog/how-did-i-miss-that-the-chronometre-souverain-fp-journe-gifted-to-george-daniels-sold-at-auction-last-yearOsama Sendi Quote Source:https://hairspring.com/blogs/journal/market-insights-fp-journe-over-the-last-decadeOnly Wrist:RO QP MoP:https://www.phillips.com/detail/audemars-piguet/162921AP QP MoP:https://hairspring.com/products/25657or-quantieme-perpetuel-mother-of-pearl-dial-pink-gold5554ST:https://www.phillips.com/detail/audemars-piguet/166220Zeitwerk Striking Time:https://langepedia.com/a-lange-sohne-zeitwerk/zeitwerk-striking-time/JLC Parking Meter:https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us-en/watches/collectibles/qve85801
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Episode 76: Q&A (Pt. 6)
Erik & Max return to answer your queries in a a wide-ranging episode that hits on everything from 2 watch modern Rolex collection picks, vintage value under 20K, roasting the 5159, figuring out the best QPs ever, the best watches ever sold that you never saw, how to manage databases, and valuing extremely rare watches. Plus and Only Wrist for a SEAL turned doctor. Links Mentioned:Modern 2 Watch Rolex Collection:Max:https://www.europeanwatch.com/blog/rolex-datejust-126234-palm-motif-dial-reviewhttps://www.hodinkee.com/articles/southpaw-rolex-the-left-handed-gmt-gets-it-right(Erik Misspoke here, Tiger Iron not Tiger Eye)Erik:https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/04/rolex-gmt-master-ii-126729vtnr-26715chnr.html (Tiger Iron)https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/just-because-two-rolex-le-mans-daytonaWatches Others Love That We Don’t Care About:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-new-rolex-daytona (Max is Wrong here, obviously) https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/kurono-tokyo-watch-release-solve-flipping-problem (Both Agree)20K Value:https://www.phillips.com/detail/omega/119795 (Crazy Example, Normal Dials Under 20K)https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/tropical-dial-a384-zenith-el-primero-2https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/breguet-dial-44920-movado-celestografhttps://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/14364-omega-seamaster-de-ville-calibre-321https://hairspring.com/products/snow-white-multichron-12-steelhttps://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/01-0040-418-zenith-el-primero-espada-sub-sea-moonphasehttps://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/mk5-pumpkin-1675-rolex-gmt-masterhttps://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/2998-3-lollipop-omega-speedmaster-2Journe Market Insight:https://hairspring.com/blogs/journal/market-insights-fp-journe-over-the-last-decade5159G:https://collectability.com/product/patek-philippe-perpetual-retrograde-calendar-ref-5159g-001/Best QP:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/vintage-audemars-piguet-reference-5516-perpetual-calendarhttps://www.phillips.com/detail/audemars-piguet/166220https://hairspring.com/products/3970ep-second-series-perpetual-calendar-chronograph-platinum_42658https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in-depth-patek-philippe-reference-2497-part-1Best Watches You Haven’t Seen:https://hairspring.com/products/3941j-perpetual-calendar-dore-dial-early-second-series-yellow-gold (Not Max’s Watch, but Same Thing)https://hairspring.com/products/25668pt-perpetual-calendar-skeleton-platinumhttps://langepedia.com/patek-philippe-5004acier-the-story-of-a-legend/ (Not Our Example, but Same Thing)https://hairspring.com/products/3970ep-second-series-perpetual-calendar-chronograph-platinum_42658Sub Case Note: Erik Misspoke 6238, Obviously Meant 6538Only Wrist:https://www.acollectedman.com/products/historiques-cornes-de-vache-1955-chronograph-for-hodinkee-steelhttps://www.phillips.com/detail/longines/87664https://hairspring.com/blogs/finds/gilt-dial-pcg-1675-rolex-gmt-master
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