Talking Watches With Jasem Al Zeraei, The Man Behind Patekaholic On Instagram

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2 жыл бұрын

Ben Clymer interviews Jasem Al Zeraei. His name might not ring as loudly as some others we've had here on Talking Watches. But trust me when I tell you Jasem, and his Instagram alter ego, have played a huge role in the watch world over the past five years. He is the man behind @Patekaholic - one of the most followed watch accounts on the 'gram, and his unrelenting love for all things Patek Philippe has served as model for dozens of other brand-specific accounts. Jasem's approach to his pursuit of Patek and all that surrounds it is organic and earnest - providing those of us at home with the sharp details of Patek collecting we'd seldom hear of, and even challenging Patek HQ itself, from time to time.
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@brentwoods7450
@brentwoods7450 2 жыл бұрын
Patek is way out of my universe...but I like this guy. All of them used and scratched up. Hes like a car collector who actually drives his collection. Kudos
@natashahassan3904
@natashahassan3904 2 жыл бұрын
Never say that again bro. Everything is within reach of your hand
@XShotokanX
@XShotokanX 2 жыл бұрын
@@natashahassan3904 ...For a eastern stockbroker
@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon
@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Watches should be worn and enjoyed as they were expressly crafted for. Similarly, as a fine sports car was designed for and meant to be driven! Not simply stored away for monetary reasons. If one never uses them as they were originally intended for, then this is a result of a poverty mentality. Only thinking of money. When one passes away, which all of us will, then the items will surely be passed on to another. Some will have a story attached to them and a rich history of being used and enjoyed, others (which were stored away and never used) will be sterile with no story to go along with them. Use them and enjoy them!! Life is short.
@kevin_howell
@kevin_howell 2 жыл бұрын
Not once has he spoken of investment or value... this is a true watch lover!
@furdiebant
@furdiebant 2 жыл бұрын
He does a few times
@AdamSmi1th
@AdamSmi1th 2 жыл бұрын
This put a smile on my face. Clymer in the driver seat for TW is the foundation of Hodinkee. Wonderful stuff, beautiful collection. Owning 1% of the Patek lighter market might be the single largest flex in TW history. Cheers
@hopiamongo8119
@hopiamongo8119 2 жыл бұрын
This dude made me a fan after this vid. All the flex in the world and he still considers the *flaker* his friend shows what type of a man he is. Friendship to him is more.. kudos!
@shumugaming
@shumugaming 2 жыл бұрын
He really wants that watch
@emilianosalazar6413
@emilianosalazar6413 2 жыл бұрын
14 miserables minutes is just not enough for this awesome man, hope there is Pt2 on the way
@tonylee-UK
@tonylee-UK 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
@nr1416
@nr1416 2 жыл бұрын
Refreshing to listen to a true passionate collector talk about watches. This is what watch collecting is all about and not shows about the grey market and flippers.
@Alankumor451
@Alankumor451 2 жыл бұрын
So true.
@dioxviad
@dioxviad 2 жыл бұрын
Dayyyym you just called out Roman
@dirtyBandit
@dirtyBandit 2 жыл бұрын
The Hodinkee magic is back…… do this again and again PLEASE
@Ilija742
@Ilija742 2 жыл бұрын
What a legendary gentleman. Stayed humble and down to earth. Love it
@majedhrh7320
@majedhrh7320 2 жыл бұрын
This is not enough. Simply listening to Jasem for 14 minutes isn't enough. Been following the man since he started his snapchat for years and years now. Big love from Saudi Arabia
@MarcoFerranteLB
@MarcoFerranteLB 2 жыл бұрын
What a difference it makes to have Ben doing these again. Thank goodness 🙏 Amazing conversation!!
@BonneeLee
@BonneeLee 2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@missKfierce
@missKfierce 2 жыл бұрын
Jasem's passion comes through beautifully in this talking watches.
@francoisbm6785
@francoisbm6785 2 жыл бұрын
That must be one of the best TW! I cannot care less about people possessing expensive watches, easy to have taste when you have the money. This TW is something else, Mr Al Zeraei is very charismatic, passionate and his stories are awesome!
@TheNotoriousKID
@TheNotoriousKID 2 жыл бұрын
Flew half way around the world to buy a Patek he had not even seen a pic of, from a “friend”…. Only to have the “friend” flake on him by not even showing up… and he still considers the dude a friend…. My man, you choose watches better than you choose friends.
@goonermo94
@goonermo94 2 жыл бұрын
Think he's being sarcastic buddy
@sumfesh8574
@sumfesh8574 2 жыл бұрын
Pateks are really quite reliable
@JustSayin24
@JustSayin24 2 жыл бұрын
Still calling him a friend despite the ordeal is a strong testament to his charecter.
@user-wi9nn6dz8w
@user-wi9nn6dz8w 2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Jasem is a fine and very articulate gentleman and it was an extraordinary pleasure to meet and work with many Kuwaitis of his caliber when I was in that wonderful country. Furthermore, the Patek Philippe AD in Salhiya Mall in Kuwait is one of the most competent and friendly that I have ever seen.
@josephzamorajr
@josephzamorajr 2 жыл бұрын
The best one is the grandpa’s Datejust. Sentimental is always the way to go! Great video.
@gdlife68
@gdlife68 2 жыл бұрын
Funny you say that as I was thinking the same exact thing when I came across you comment 100% agree!
@paulluce2557
@paulluce2557 2 жыл бұрын
I still have the 17 jewel, Giroxa 'Incabloc movement' watch given to me for my 6th birthday. I still have it and it still works. I am 56 now.
@christopherliang6879
@christopherliang6879 2 жыл бұрын
The tropical patina on that watch is wild and beautiful as well
@SwissWatchGang
@SwissWatchGang 2 жыл бұрын
Been a fan for a long time, great to have him on! 👏
@MistaRhoi
@MistaRhoi 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the fact that his watches are used with scratches! Makes this Talking Watches so much more interesting.
@markwilkin8888
@markwilkin8888 2 жыл бұрын
Echo most other comments. Early Hodinkee videos were amazing, a real insight into collecting and collectors. More of this please. Also, really didn’t see much of his collection, definitely part 2 please?
@Ammar88ist
@Ammar88ist 2 жыл бұрын
You think his whole collection will fit into just 2 videos? 🤣
@jockdodson9093
@jockdodson9093 2 жыл бұрын
My profile picture is Kuwait Bay. Lived there 2008 to 2009, Beautiful place and people. Great collection habibi! Cheers,
@WatchTheFuck
@WatchTheFuck 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back Ben... Hope this wasn't the last time!
@pazifikblau8139
@pazifikblau8139 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, you see a lot of investment collectors when it comes to Patek and Rolex, but he is so passionate. A pleasure to watch!
@rickatkins55
@rickatkins55 2 жыл бұрын
Great video of pure watch content with no BS...great job Hodinkee!
@mohdgaith2939
@mohdgaith2939 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Enjoyed a lot. Thanks for the effort guys. And Jasem is a star
@ttpgm
@ttpgm 2 жыл бұрын
Your passion is visible and communicative! congratulations for your beautiful collection. Great video
@kobexu
@kobexu 2 жыл бұрын
I started watching some of the popular "watch dealer" videos and they have actually made me less passionate about watch collecting. Hodinkee brought it back, keep up the good work guys!
@puccini4530
@puccini4530 Жыл бұрын
Agree. Their blatant vulgarity is so off-putting. In fact the whole 'scene' was so not what I want to be part of, I sold all but six of my collection. Six really isn't a collection, it's a small selection, each one of which is used as the right circumstances suggest. 1. Mega-posh gold dress watch (recent), 2. Less posh dress watch (40 years old sentimental retention), 3. High end stainless every day watch (new 2001), 4. Bomb-proof quartz sports watch (five years old), 5. 1973 Chronograph sports (sentimental retention), 6. Family Omega gold pocket/stop watch 90 years old. So, only three are used regularly, and that works brilliantly for me. Twenty Rolex (or whatever) watches in a fitted case just appear to me (now) as tacky acquisitiveness. I'm glad I'm out of it. I would comment - watches that are used infrequently are best hand-wound and without date. It's a mistake I have made. I don't watch the dealer videos now, although Hodinkee is great. Even as a Rolex owner I'm fed-up with seeing such preoccupation with them, They are very good watches but they are not examples of high horology. Significantly, to have my twenty-two year old watch serviced by the maker would now cost me about 50% of what I paid for it. Phew!
@failedfame
@failedfame 2 жыл бұрын
What a great guy. Such passion. I’d listen to his stories all day long.
@paulsymonds820
@paulsymonds820 2 жыл бұрын
Great story of pride and passion Jasem, thank you for sharing.
@robertschmidt9584
@robertschmidt9584 2 жыл бұрын
Stellar collection and glad to see Ben jumping into the conversation.
@Canteaus
@Canteaus 2 жыл бұрын
This man's speech is simple yet fluid. Big inspiration.
@Wristwatchme
@Wristwatchme 2 жыл бұрын
Back to basics, love seeing this content. Can this be made a bi-weekly thing? True gentlemen like Jas are fundamental to the community.
@poorwanderer5814
@poorwanderer5814 2 жыл бұрын
Sir Jaseem...can i hve one..joke..be safe...happy to watch you here. A very humble and down to earth person.
@matteodifra
@matteodifra 2 жыл бұрын
Loved It!thank you...great guest.
@JamesBardolphCS
@JamesBardolphCS 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic collection! I love the passion. And great stories!
@watchcollectingstrategy
@watchcollectingstrategy 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible collection!!!!
@amarhassan
@amarhassan 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, it was treat for Eyes & Ears. Wonderful Episode
@gregentwistle5105
@gregentwistle5105 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, very informative as usual. Thank you gentlemen
@sorinsrn5442
@sorinsrn5442 2 жыл бұрын
We need a Part 2 with this guy and his watches!!!!
@steini6771
@steini6771 2 жыл бұрын
Great Story. Thank you both -
@gmatic8230
@gmatic8230 2 жыл бұрын
More of this. Just MORE OF THIS!
@Santi-kq8om
@Santi-kq8om 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most wholesome talking watches yet.
@Vonstroke
@Vonstroke 2 жыл бұрын
This was better than expected.
@nickj1663
@nickj1663 2 жыл бұрын
Ben Clymer, you are the GOAT! Let the show be about the host/subject. Thoroughly enjoyed that.
@bke008
@bke008 2 жыл бұрын
one of the best talking watches. bravo and cheers
@sfdiscovery
@sfdiscovery 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. I can relate as I manage Rolex Flagship , AP and Patek boutiques in Dubai. The love to watches is something cannot be explained in words. It’s a different world.
@fullymechanical9055
@fullymechanical9055 2 жыл бұрын
Could you get me an OP 36MM in green at retail please?🤭
@user-wi9nn6dz8w
@user-wi9nn6dz8w 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you didn’t manage the Patek Philippe boutique in Dubai where they told a friend of mine who was looking to buy a watch as a gift for his wife after she had recovered from cancer and was asked by the staff more than once what his budget was. As this friend of mine was appalled by the approach from the sales person at PP, he went over to Vacheron Constantin where he was treated well and went on to become one of their best and most loyal clients in the UAE and the region and where he is being treated like royalty. This shows why vetting and then training the sales staff is so important.
@sfdiscovery
@sfdiscovery 2 жыл бұрын
@@fullymechanical9055 hi, it’s on waiting list as well.
@sfdiscovery
@sfdiscovery 2 жыл бұрын
@@user-wi9nn6dz8w I am extremely sorry to hear about your friend’s experience at AP. We excel in customer service and for us, customer service is our highest priority. I would be more than happy to assist your friend. Could you pls share your email and I can connect you to our CRM Director to investigate this issue more in detail. I really appreciate for sharing this with us.
@user-wi9nn6dz8w
@user-wi9nn6dz8w 2 жыл бұрын
@@sfdiscovery it was Patek Philippe, not AP. Anyway, you lost this customer for good.
@lewisdoyle
@lewisdoyle 2 жыл бұрын
Love this video! Thanks for introducing me to Patekaholic!
@austincino
@austincino 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see Ben back on tw
@fatboydf
@fatboydf 2 жыл бұрын
Already waiting for talking watches with patekaholic part 2..
@yfa98
@yfa98 2 жыл бұрын
Amzing interview 🔥🔥
@danielwatson1114
@danielwatson1114 2 жыл бұрын
What an awesome guy, great conversation.
@nathanael123
@nathanael123 2 жыл бұрын
This might be my favorite Talking Watches Episode
@CokeWithIceAndLemon
@CokeWithIceAndLemon 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely man, great collection.
@Jeff-if4id
@Jeff-if4id 2 жыл бұрын
This was a long time coming!
@uwish135
@uwish135 2 жыл бұрын
this is a pure lover/ collector in my books. all the watches have signs of wear and as it should.
@Feiafox
@Feiafox 2 жыл бұрын
love how beaten/used that 5990 is!
@Alankumor451
@Alankumor451 2 жыл бұрын
Another great TW. Love Ben hosting these.
@pioleq
@pioleq 2 жыл бұрын
No flexin, no timepiecegent absurd show off. Just passion, nice shirt and great talk.
@Utoob8
@Utoob8 2 жыл бұрын
Actually what he’s wearing is a thobe/dishdasha, which is a long “dress” sort of that almost all men in Gulf countries wear. What’s nice about it is everyone there wears the same clothes, whether they’re a Patek enthusiast and collector, or just a normal working class guy.
@daniel_chayra
@daniel_chayra 2 жыл бұрын
BEN BACK ON TALKING WATCHES!?!?!?!? 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 The level of excitement is UNREAL AND UNPARALLELED!!!!
@michaelwoods3707
@michaelwoods3707 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent episode.
@rahimsalhab6228
@rahimsalhab6228 2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing episode with the iconic PatekaHolic !
@kylef7767
@kylef7767 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is pretty awesome. For someone who clearly has a lot of wealth, seems like a dude I would definitely have a beer with.
@lukeventers4755
@lukeventers4755 2 жыл бұрын
Except as a Muslim he doesn't drink. Wake up.
@Utoob8
@Utoob8 2 жыл бұрын
@@lukeventers4755 0.0 Heineken 👌🏼
@jalzeraei
@jalzeraei 2 жыл бұрын
@@lukeventers4755 a lot do, wake up lol
@lukeventers4755
@lukeventers4755 2 жыл бұрын
@@jalzeraei Then you're not practicing your faith. Become a Chrisitan. There is only ONE God. And he is our FATHER. The God of Abraham. The God of Issac. The God of Jacob.
@PasaAsker
@PasaAsker 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing Ben on screen again...missed you brother.
@swirlmusicindia
@swirlmusicindia 2 жыл бұрын
Still to watch a video I didn’t love. You guys are fabulous! Sending big love from India 🇮🇳
@MinuteMon
@MinuteMon 2 жыл бұрын
Damn I love this TW. Patekaholic is inspiring and super genuine. I’m inspired
@Glassed_in_Nature
@Glassed_in_Nature 2 жыл бұрын
We need a pt 2 !!!
@michaelvanderveen7223
@michaelvanderveen7223 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing story Jasem you are a great energy. Thank you for sharing with us. Hopefully we see you soon. And sorry but for me only Ben can do Talking Watches.
@sinesaii
@sinesaii 9 ай бұрын
Foster was rather good as well
@stanr34
@stanr34 10 ай бұрын
Luv it, great stories great vid
@renelopez2244
@renelopez2244 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode
@markkishtow1582
@markkishtow1582 2 жыл бұрын
This makes me very happy Jassim! Lived and raised in Kuwait. Follower of your Instagram, keep it up and best of luck!
@WrongTimeWatch
@WrongTimeWatch 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, what an amazing collection.
@RyanWilliams-os6xw
@RyanWilliams-os6xw 2 жыл бұрын
Truly beautiful collection. Out of my league but thoroughly enjoyed his collection.
@andrewjames9963
@andrewjames9963 2 жыл бұрын
Love these videos
@henkvandebeek7921
@henkvandebeek7921 2 жыл бұрын
Jason is such an awesome guy. Really enjoyed this episode
@McLaughter_
@McLaughter_ 2 жыл бұрын
Great guest!
@VG22.
@VG22. 2 жыл бұрын
Finally you got him on hodinkee!!!!! whoop whoop
@menaseven9093
@menaseven9093 2 жыл бұрын
Nice interview with Jasem Al Zerai, nice Jasem Patek collection. I will not sell 28 Rolexes for one Patek Philippe watch.
@AlifBurger
@AlifBurger 2 жыл бұрын
WE NEED A HALF AN HOUR EPISODE PLEASE
@tshegofatsohlabane793
@tshegofatsohlabane793 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I am truly inspired.
@frankpentangeli7945
@frankpentangeli7945 2 жыл бұрын
"Your first watch should be a Rolex." Well, easier said than done, dude.
@gilbertrose7147
@gilbertrose7147 2 жыл бұрын
I think his comment about getting a Rolex as a first watch is very good. It is a perfect touchstone for entry level horology. Many life-lessons to be learned by having a Rolex, and understanding what value is to most of the World. No, Rolex is not high horology but my 30 year old Submariner has been a faithful, reliable witness to my life travels…and certainly has less scars on it than I do! While not a Patek fan (because Partly I can’t afford them) my grails are ALSs and I tend to gravitate to most all things German. But when I look at and admire a horological piece of art I catch myself asking how it would do falling off of 15 foot waves, racing to Bermuda! Just as long as they fished my cold, dead body out of the ocean within 40 hours my Subby would still be alive!
@frankpentangeli7945
@frankpentangeli7945 2 жыл бұрын
@@gilbertrose7147 A $10K watch is "entry level" to you? A $200 Seiko or $500 vintage Omega is what I call "entry level horology", not a Rolex.
@tailorsoldierspy6464
@tailorsoldierspy6464 2 жыл бұрын
@@gilbertrose7147 I think your first watch should be a seiko
@mkm6073
@mkm6073 2 жыл бұрын
Sad to say, nowadays. In 2016 I was in the same boat thinking of my first (proper "luxury") watch. I was pending between a Sub and a Speedy. The AD told me, if there's only one watch to buy in your whole life, it's the Sub. That advice somehow sticks with me still and I am happy that I made the call for it that day and not for the Speedy - also I preferred the looks of it way more, esp. the older bracelet on the Speedy looked not as good. Now, today owning already a couple of sport Rolexes and I am slowly trying to get into the world of Patek, AP, Lange or VC to find new paths in the watch world!
@gilbertrose7147
@gilbertrose7147 2 жыл бұрын
@@frankpentangeli7945 Frank-I want to apologize to you for sounding like a rich snob…I am neither of them. I didn’t start with a Submariner and I did not mean to imply that anything less, was less. I have less expensive watches that are great watches and enjoy them too. What I meant was that many people see Rolex as the pinnacle of watchmaking, and nothing is farther from the truth. It IS the pinnacle of marketing, though! Many people think Porsche is the pinnacle of sports cars and it too is not. But like a Rolex, it is excellently engineered and reliable-as bulletproof a sports car as you can buy. But don’t really compare a 911 to a Ferrari 430.
@edzilla3421
@edzilla3421 2 жыл бұрын
Jasem will always be the king of Pateks!
@uesugikaru
@uesugikaru 2 жыл бұрын
Love the collection especially the 5990.
@allancrane1419
@allancrane1419 2 жыл бұрын
Great production
@hashimal-muafa7819
@hashimal-muafa7819 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best taking Watchs great collection
@botezsorinconstantin
@botezsorinconstantin 2 жыл бұрын
wooow...Ben is on!!! Like first and now let't see! :D
@rahimsalhab6228
@rahimsalhab6228 2 жыл бұрын
One of the most famous Watch lovers in the MEA, great personality!
@barrelvinewhiskeyandwine
@barrelvinewhiskeyandwine 2 жыл бұрын
This was good stuff. Old school B.C.! Awesome
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and that story at end 😳
@mark10601
@mark10601 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and great guy 👍🏻
@themississippikidful
@themississippikidful 2 жыл бұрын
What an awesome video and a heck of a nice guy !
@kayhanshaghaghi9597
@kayhanshaghaghi9597 2 жыл бұрын
Great video after so many boating ones lately.
@derosa1989
@derosa1989 2 жыл бұрын
Selling 28 Rolexes in 2006 was likely not his best trade ever!
@bluebox303
@bluebox303 2 жыл бұрын
He's not in it for the investment/value though. He gets watches because he loves them.
@14lamnc1
@14lamnc1 2 жыл бұрын
@@bluebox303 but for a guy who works in the “investment field” theres no way the thought of earning/losing money wasn’t on his mind
@paulb9453
@paulb9453 2 жыл бұрын
I started watching this, not expecting to like listening to any guy owning a bullion of Pateks, but these stories of a rich man's watch collection are surprisingly engaging. My most expensive watch will probably not buy a replacement strap for any of these watches LOL.
@kmusicology
@kmusicology Жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for larger guys for watches of all prices ranges and also where to get larger wristbands
@Khanh.Nguyen369
@Khanh.Nguyen369 2 жыл бұрын
Man great thoughtful collection and dude.
@bukh155
@bukh155 2 жыл бұрын
A real collector and such a sick collection.
@MuslimMuthaker
@MuslimMuthaker 2 жыл бұрын
This was a great video I wish it was longer There were a few more watches on the table you could talk more 😜
@thefwenkmeister972
@thefwenkmeister972 2 жыл бұрын
Such a cool guy and an awesome collection!
@watches6340
@watches6340 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that was so good I might watch it again
@allenu342
@allenu342 2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing, I am convinced that I need to revise my collection and possibly buy a Patek.
@edlee7518
@edlee7518 2 жыл бұрын
idk if i'd call that guy my "friend" if i took a plane to buy a watch and he no showed...
@luismartins9066
@luismartins9066 2 жыл бұрын
...dream collection, made with soul and heart.
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