Episode 50: Ben Clymer
Hairspring13 Jan 2025

Episode 50: Ben Clymer

Today marks the 50th episode of the Hairspring podcast, for which Erik & Max are extremely honored to be joined by Ben Clymer, founder of Hodinkee. In a very candid and wide-ranging chat, we cover the arc of Hodinkee so far, Ben as a collector today, and his dream unlimited-budget 3 watch collection—amongst much else. This includes thoughts on what’s wrong with influencers, views on condition, and just how handsome Rexhep actually is. This was both a privilege and a real joy to record. 50 episodes ago, we couldn’t have imagined how great a time we’d have both making this and hearing how you all interface with our meandering nonsense. Fifty more absurd debates and Only Wrists coming at you shortly, thank you for the ride and a special thanks to Ben here for taking the time. Enjoy.


Links Mentioned:


Daytona:


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-new-rolex-daytona


‘Blackout’ 14270 Read:


https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=926666


2526:


https://hairspring.com/finds/2526-patek-philippe-calatrava-white-gold/


6240:


https://hairspring.com/finds/small-floating-dial-6240-rolex-daytona/


2915 Guide:


https://speedmaster101.com/2915-2/


True Confessions of a Watch Geek:


https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/03/20/confessions-of-a-watch-geek


Simon Brette in Pink Gold:


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-simon-brette-chronometre-aristans-rose


Most Complicated VC:


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/video-vacheron-constantin-berkley-grand-comp


Hodinkee MB&F:


https://hairspring.com/exclusives/mbf/lm101-for-hodinkee-steel/


Hodinkee VC CdV:


https://www.phillips.com/detail/vacheron-constantin/NY080118/72


3 Questions:


Googling Recently:


https://hairspring.com/finds/5004a-patek-philippe-perpetual-calendar-split-seconds/


https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/important-watches/reference-1436-a-rare-pink-gold-split-seconds


https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080524/25?fromSearch=3970


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/eric-claptons-patek-philippe-2499


https://watchesbysjx.com/2016/05/a-detailed-look-at-eric-claptons-one-of-a-kind-patek-philippe-ref-5004p.html


Last to Wow:


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-simon-brette-chronometre-aristans-rose


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-rexhep-rexhepi-cc2-ruby


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-greubel-forsey-signature-1-2


3 Watch Roll:


Briggs Cunningham 565:


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-incredible-watches-and-cars-of-briggs-cunningham


6264 Lemon:


https://hairspring.com/finds/lemon-paul-newman-6264-rolex-daytona-2/


RRCC2:


https://www.acollectedman.com/pages/rexhep-rexhepi-chronometre-contemporain-two


Pour le Mérite Tourbillon:


https://langepedia.com/a-lange-sohne-1815/lange-tourbillon-pour-le-merite/


Only Wrist:


https://hairspring.com/exclusives/patek-philippe/3940p-perpetual-calendar-second-series-platinum/


https://hairspring.com/finds/laurent-ferrier-classic-moon/


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-ref-5270j-001-perpetual-calendar-chronograph-introducing

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(96)

Episode 96: Q&A (Pt. 8)

Episode 96: Q&A (Pt. 8)

This month’s Q&A went all over the map. Erik & Max answer the Ferrari Luce equivalent from the Holy Trinity, market updates, if Cartier hype has passed, the one watch collection, and the greatest neo-...

9 Jun 1h 24min

Episode 95: A. Langer One (Pt. 2, 2000-Present)

Episode 95: A. Langer One (Pt. 2, 2000-Present)

Part 2 of Episode 66 has finally come to pass. This episode chronicles the notable history of A. Lange & Söhne from acquisition by Richemont and Günter Blümlein’s passing in 2001 until the present. Th...

25 Mai 1h 37min

Episode 94: Dissecting an Auction Catalogue & Sports Betting

Episode 94: Dissecting an Auction Catalogue & Sports Betting

Erik & Max pick apart the three big sales happening this spring, to help give a framework for analyzing collectors' behavior, see what’s changing in the market, and have some fun. Then, the game is on...

14 Mai 1h 19min

Episode 93: Winners & Blunders 2026

Episode 93: Winners & Blunders 2026

Watch & Wonders has come and past, but what of this year’s releases might be enduring? And what, if anything, was a complete mistake? This is the Winners & Blunders of 2026, where for every pick in th...

29 Apr 1h 3min

Episode 92: Pub Trivia

Episode 92: Pub Trivia

Collectors love a good fun fact, unknown history, or unexpected trivia. This episode is full of all of that. From co-axial Nautilus and a Rolex QP to Houdini and Carl Jung, it’s all here. We guarantee...

22 Apr 1h 10min

Episode 91: Enamel 101

Episode 91: Enamel 101

A longstanding craft which has graced some of the greatest wristwatches made, this episode studies the basics of enamel dials and their application in wristwatches. From historical roots until work be...

10 Apr 1h 6min

Episode 90: Kari Voutilainen

Episode 90: Kari Voutilainen

This week Erik & Max are thrilled to be joined by legend of independent watchmaking Kari Voutilainen. We explore the early days of branching out on his own, what makes him excited in watchmaking, the ...

17 Mar 43min

Episode 89: Retroactive Bidding Circa 2016

Episode 89: Retroactive Bidding Circa 2016

Erik & Max time travel to 2016 to attempt to spend various budgets this week. It’s retroactive bidding, with the best 10k, 50k, and 200k picks all included. From cloissoné Polerouters to Patek bracele...

11 Mar 1h 28min

Populært innen Samfunn

rss-spartsklubben
giver-og-gjengen-vg
aftenpodden
aftenpodden-usa
konspirasjonspodden
rss-nesten-hele-uka-med-lepperod
rss-henlagt-andy-larsgaard
popradet
alt-fortalt
sophie-leser
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
grenselos
wolfgang-wee-uncut
rss-espen-lee-usensurert
synnve-og-vanessa
fladseth
frokostshowet-pa-p5
rss-dette-ma-aldri-skje-igjen
198-land-med-einar-trnquist
rss-siktet