With The Horological Minute, Eric Ku and 10 Past Ten engage in a fascinating dialog with collectors and members of the watch industry, as they discuss anything and everything about watches. Think of it as the Proust Questionnaire for the watch aficionado.
What was your first watch?
Roy: Omega Mark II Racing Dial 1969 from my Dad
Sacha: Rolex Oysterdate with stretch bracelet and mint black dial from Roy
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What was the last watch you bought?
Roy: Omega Alaska re-edition
Sacha: Swatch diaphane 2001 Carousel One
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Do you prefer vintage or modern?
Both: Most definitely vintage!
•Can you remember your last great meal? Where was it and what did you eat?
Roy: BBQ for my cousins Bday, steaks cooked to perfection… And lots of alcohol!
Sacha: BBQ by the lake with friends, steaks...
Do you remember what watch you were wearing?
Roy : I was wearing my Seadweller 4000 with matt dial and ceramic bezel
Sacha: I wore my Tudor Black Bay Red with gilt dial
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What do you love about vintage Rolex?
Both: Truthfully, we prefer Omega Speedmasters over Rolex!!
Roy: My first watch was an Omega Speedmaster, so it will always be my first love.
Strap or bracelet?
Both: Nice leater strap.
•GMT/EXPLORER/SUB/DAYTONA or........?
Roy: Seadweller 4000 ceramic
Sacha: Milgauss 6541 lightning hand
What do you want to see come out from Rolex at the next Basel Fair?
Both: We'd like to see some cool retro stuff, like what Tudor has been doing. Something along the lines of the ONLY WATCH Black Bay would be great!
•Can you tell us about the most interesting watch you’ve ever found/owned?
Both: We recently found an incredible NOS Omega Seamster 300 from 1967 that comes with everything- Box, Papers, Hang Tags, etc. Unfortunately its at the bank, so we can't share any pics with you, but trust me. Amazing.
•What's on your wrist today?
Roy: Omega Speedmaster 145.022-69 from 1971 with a tropical dial
Sacha: Longines Czech Air Force from 1938
