Collectability Podcast

Feb 20 2025 46 ep. 53 mins 28
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Conversations with engaging and knowledgeable experts on Patek Philippe and the world of watches.

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Keith Scobie Youngs: the man who fixed Big Ben

Feb 20 2025 60 mins  
Big Ben is arguably one of the most iconic clocks in the world. Known for its distinctive chime, the great bell after which the clock is named, first rang out across London in 1859. Other than a brief time when the clock stopped in 1976, not even two World Wars have silenced the chime that tells the U.K. the correct time. However, in 2017 the legendary sound of Big Ben was silenced

John Reardon and Tania Edwards on Patek Philippe Collecting Trends in 2025

Jan 29 2025 50 mins  
In this podcast, Collectability founders John Reardon and Tania Edwards start a new tradition beginning the year with a conversation about all things Patek Philippe. They talk about their recent experience at the Original Miami Beach Antique Show, what they learned there from collectors old and new, and what these trends mean for vintage watch enthusiasts. They discuss the current

Marc Berliner Shares his 10 Guidelines to Collecting Patek Philippe Part 2

Dec 05 2024 61 mins  
This is a must-listen-to podcast for both established and new watch collectors. John Reardon and Marc Berliner discuss the mistakes — and wins — they've made in the vintage and pre-owned watch collecting world. Marc gives a unique perspective based on his extensive experience as a collector for the past 25 years and shares his 10 Guidelines to buying and selling Patek Philippe

Marc Berliner: Patek Philippe Expert and Collector Part 1

Nov 30 2024 51 mins  
In part one of this two-part podcast, John Reardon and Marc Berliner dive deep into a discussion about how the watch community creates and consumes content -- notably around all things Patek Philippe. Marc Berliner's insight as a watch collector and professional from the world of entertainment is both unique and insightful. Marc is a veteran collector, buyer and seller of fine vint

Kelly Yoch joins Collectability and talks Patek Philippe

Jun 06 2024 50 mins  
In this podcast, John Reardon and Tania Edwards welcome the newest member of the Collectability team – Kelly Yoch who has joined as Personal Curator. With Kelly on the team, this podcast is a great opportunity to update our listeners on Collectability and discuss where we see the future of Patek Philippe vintage and pre-owned watches. For almost 30 years, Kelly has had a highly r

Matthew Bain, veteran watch expert and dealer

May 23 2024 61 mins  
In this candid interview, veteran watch dealer Matthew Bain discusses how the watch industry and collecting has changed over the past 40 years. Matt shares many fascinating stories including the entrepreneurial way in which he started his career while at college in the 1980s, when he would enlist his friends to buy Swatch watches (purchases of which were limited per person at the t

James Lamdin, Founder Analog:Shift Part 2

Apr 04 2024 45 mins  
In part 2 of this podcast, James Lamdin and John Reardon dive deep into Patek Philippe watches. If you missed part 1, please listen – you won’t regret it! This candid and fun conversation starts with James answering the cliff-hangar question from part 1: “What is the most overlooked category for vintage Patek Philippe collecting?” James’s unexpected answer leads to an eng

James Lamdin, Founder of Analog:Shift and vintage watch expert Part 1

Mar 28 2024 38 mins  
Buckle up for an exciting ride as John Reardon and James Lamdin, founder of Analog:Shift discuss vintage watches, the future of auction houses and the watch industry. In Part 1, James shares how he started his horological journey and launched Analog:Shift in 2012. His goal was to change the way vintage watches were sold and his success led to Watches of Switzerland purchasing the c

Nicholas Manousos, Executive Director of the Horological Society of New York Part 2

Feb 29 2024 34 mins  
In part two of this podcast, Nick Manousos answers the question, "Will there ever be a thriving American watch industry again?" Nick addresses this question within the context of the history of American watch making, and looks to a very exciting future for USA watchmakers. As Executive Director of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), Nick is leading one of the olde

Nicholas Manousos, watchmaker and Executive Director of the Horological Society of New York Part 1

Feb 22 2024 33 mins  
Nicholas Manousos has had a fascinating journey from Silicon Valley to making silicon parts for watch movements, and now leads the Horological Society of New York. In this two-part conversation with Tania Edwards, we learn how Nick's passion for watchmaking has led him along a diverse path. After watchmaking school, he experimented with 3D printing for the watch industry and in