From Vintage Icons to Modern Marvels: Pete’s Collecting Journey
Collector Conversations
•
54m
Watch collector Pete sits down with Tim at our Newport Beach store to share the story behind his remarkable collection — from a diamond-set Rolex Sky-Dweller to a Tiffany dial Patek Philippe. Guided by passion rather than trend, Pete embodies the philosophy of “buy what you love.” He also reflects on his admiration for Chopard, Zenith, and the craftsmanship of F.P. Journe, while offering timeless advice for aspiring collectors entering the world of watch collecting.
Up Next in Collector Conversations
-
Omer’s Journey from Tissot to JLC & S...
Omer has been fascinated with watches from a young age but his collecting really kicked off with a Tissot gifted to him by his grandmother. From there, his collecting journey has brought him to watches from the likes of Rolex, Grand Seiko, JLC, Omega, and many more. Whether hunting for the perfec...
-
Microbrand Watch Collector: D1 Milano...
Join Tim as he sits down with watch collector James, a passionate enthusiast of the microbrand world. James shares how his journey began—from his first fascination with watches to discovering the vibrant collecting community through events and meetups. In this episode of Collector Conversation, h...
-
Travel Watches, Japanese Brands, Piag...
From Japanese independents like Ōtsuka Lōtec and Kurono to iconic brands like Ulysse Nardin and Piaget, Erika's collection has a little bit of everything. She sits down with Tim to explore her watch-collecting journey that has led to her becoming a watch influencer.
Also known as Miss GMT (@watc...
