Talking Watches With Jay Kumar, Restaurateur And Watch Collector From Basel To Brooklyn

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4 ай бұрын

If you're traveling through New York and looking for a mind-bendingly great meal, head to Park Slope, Brooklyn, for a meal by Jay Kumar at his restaurant LORE. I promise you won't be disappointed. The Indian-born, Oman-raised, Basel-trained culinary genius has mastered the art of fusion in a way that brings every step of his life's story into his food for the most amazing, tasty results. But as much as I love a good meal, I love good people and good watches as much, if not more. And if you're like me, LORE will feel even more like home.
It's a wide-ranging selection of watches, with a few brands we don't see that often and at least one brand that is being featured on Talking Watches for the first time. Some fill a practical role for the chef. Others are driven by emotional connections or just a love and gut feeling that has driven many watch collectors to make impulsive decisions to add a new watch to the collection. But I won't spoil the stories that Kumar tells so well.
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@Redondo_dom 4 ай бұрын

A real watch collector like this is great to see. It's better than a famous persons rolex collection.

@alexanderverdoodt 4 ай бұрын

You are kind of correct. I could listen to Mayer talking about watches for hours. 😂

@Redondo_dom 4 ай бұрын

@@alexanderverdoodt haha good point. He's the exception.

@adamadel6958 4 ай бұрын

I mean nothing is wrong with either I love to see this and also Rolex collectors, spread love mate

@zachkramer1770 4 ай бұрын

This guy is pretty cool. Love hearing about his story

@rayadams5205 4 ай бұрын

What a super cool guest. I really liked his flow. I would definitely stop by his restaurant for a meal ( making sure to wear a special watch to get his attention).

@ShamikChaudhuri0 4 ай бұрын

His restaurant is super great. Truly amazing food from an amazing person.

@shihabmalek3780 4 ай бұрын

@@ShamikChaudhuri0did you get to see him or was he tucked away in the kitchen? I kinda want to visit just to see the guy lol

@NikonFM2n 3 ай бұрын

Me too

@NikonFM2n 3 ай бұрын

If I'm ever in Brooklyn, I think I'll stop by and show him my one Omega watch collection. ❤

@motobg1 3 ай бұрын

Same 😂

@daviddicicco195 4 ай бұрын

This reminded me of older talking watches episodes. Really enjoyed this one. Keep em coming HODINKEE

@Touch_G35 2 күн бұрын

Jay’s attitude in life is so refreshing, “I’m still 56, I’ve got some time.”🙏🏽👍🏽💯

@HarveyMushman 4 ай бұрын

Loved this talk. Jay is a good story teller. What an interesting life he has lived so far!

@billmedic1995 4 ай бұрын

Mark took a few hits here for his interviewing style, but I think he is just a chilled kind of a guy, and I for one appreciate the fact that he lets his guest speak. He doesn’t try to talk over them or take over the interview like many other people I’ve seen doing collector spots on KZfaq. Thanks, really enjoyed this one Hodinkee!

@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather 4 ай бұрын

His follow-up questions could be better perhaps, but I don't see any major problems with the interviewer. We want to hear the guests speak, not the interviewer. He'll get better as he interviews more people. Also, I think the camera/photography decisions didn't do Mark any favors. Why show long close-ups of Mark's face as the guest is speaking?

@ronp4737 4 ай бұрын

Cool story true collector. interviewer super weird. Doesn't know watches

@trkmaran6480 3 ай бұрын

This is what watch collecting is all abt.. there are some watches that we go looking for.. then there are some watches that come looking for us.. every watch has a story or a memory attached to it.. wear what u like.. beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. no one watch is greater than another.. they all tell the time..

@abualazka6047 3 ай бұрын

awesome

@Jam-bp6hb 4 ай бұрын

Great, engaging guest. The interviewer just answering ‘ok’ to everything was a bit odd, didn’t really sound excited to hear these great stories

@iamsabit1337 4 ай бұрын

Indian Benicio Del Toro! Excellent collection and story. Great content!

@SiddBoy 4 ай бұрын

Uncle Jayesh bringing the stories, Not the usual same rotation, I love this collection, each one has such unique moments in his journey, A watch collection isn’t about the brands and watch boxes, it’s the stories between the links and the people that make the notches on the bezel that matter. Love it

@Tnartn 4 ай бұрын

Great guest watch collector - incredible stories and a wealth of experience to share. Mark, the Hodinkee interviewer, on the other hand didn't feel as engaged in the conversation. He felt fairly removed and disinterested. I have always adored Talking Watches because of the great dynamic and engaging relationship between the interviewer and interviewee (personally my favourite episode was with Jack Forester and Gary Shteyngart). Unforunately, I didn't feel this same sentiment while watching this episode. Yes, one can appreciate the interviewer allowing a guest to speak freely, but interviews should retain some form of structure and intention to keep the audience engaged from beginning to end.

@sgoody1 4 ай бұрын

Inclined to agree. He seemed a bit meh about everything. Jay was amazing and I would love to chat watches with him, and sample the food at his restaurant. Nice guy.

@aaronkeyes8943 4 ай бұрын

This is what talking watches should aim for every video. Very authentic guest with a collection that reflects him and his life. Great episode!

@filipzaitsov4730 4 ай бұрын

Amazing collection, amazing owner and equally amazing stories!

@atmos6350 4 ай бұрын

Loved this interview, also surprised to learn that the Vogard Timezoner he had there was in fact the predecessor to the current IWC Timezoners! I love how the bezel works

@qwertyman9560 Ай бұрын

Great show, was fantastic hearing his stories associated with the watches.

@chrisXmanco 25 күн бұрын

Almost skipped this episode but damn glad I didn’t. Great one!

@Geniusclicks 4 ай бұрын

Love the stories with each watch.

@wristcouture 4 ай бұрын

His passion for watches and the stories behind them is truly captivating

@FirstLast-rt5qc 4 ай бұрын

Such a cool guy. I'm going to wear my Memovox to the restaurant for lunch and to say hello.

@TheAbeyoommen 4 ай бұрын

The first malayali on Hodinkee! Proud moment!

@lightgatha 4 ай бұрын

Half Mallu

@tonythomas2510 4 ай бұрын

Malayali is on not just the moon, but with Jean Claude Biver.

@aboogie9085 4 ай бұрын

My bros, we made it lol @@tonythomas2510

@alsaulso1332 Ай бұрын

He seems so down to earth! This was refreshing!

@thekeystonekid8687 4 ай бұрын

I didn't realize that Randy Hickey was doing interviews for Hodinkee

@watches. 4 ай бұрын

It's the love story for me. One of the best talking watches. This guy sold me on Hublot

@Flying_Gyoza 4 ай бұрын

Lore is a fantastic restaurant - highly recommend their dosa; Chef Kumar even came by to check on each guest himself - love to see that he's just as passionate about watches

@DecemberNames 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for another amazing video. It is great to watch experts like you put the hard dedication on KZfaq for our joy.

@pioleq 4 ай бұрын

A real watch guy! All the Best My Friend from Poland!

@apanteli 4 ай бұрын

I had the privilege to be his guest in one of his restaurants in Basel. Delicious food and amazing service. Didn’t know you are into watch Jay. All the best in Brooklyn and I will be visiting your new restaurant next time I am around

@fantastikfanatic1900 4 ай бұрын

Jay is a pure collector. When I am in Brooklyn next will check out his restaurant.

@robpelletier2103 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic collection and a very interesting guy.

@cookingwithwatches 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Hodinkee! ❤️

@louisindelicato1406 4 ай бұрын

I love these sessions , getting introduced to so many interesting people that share the same passion as i do that i would never have known of. I will definitely have to have dinner at his restaurant when I’m back in New York.

@abhaig 4 ай бұрын

This is a great video! Authentic and interesting, such diverse watches and with meaning

@xu10j4rs1 4 ай бұрын

Great episode, love the Vogard story.

@ariffsukimin3275 4 ай бұрын

Colourful collection with its own related story 👍

@jonboy8181 4 ай бұрын

The interviewer keeps staring at him weird. So distracting. 😬 However, I could listen to this guest for hours.

@nathanwabre 4 ай бұрын

100%! He looks bored and in a food coma 😅🤣

@coffeeandcream3775 4 ай бұрын

100% agree! @hodinkee can you have a training session with this lad

@antjrice1 3 ай бұрын

Just looks a little nervous. Great episode.

@scottreiburnNYC 4 ай бұрын

Superb all the way around. I feel so lucky to be living in Brooklyn. Can’t wait to try Jay’s food. Like beautifully seasoned curries, each watch tells a special story. Beautiful segment, Hokinkee and Co.

@bronsonsmith7692 4 ай бұрын

Really refreshing to see talking watches like this no celebrity stuff real ppl very humble journey of watch collections more more more like this

@averybaker1185 4 ай бұрын

Great interview! Cool guy

@SG-ee4ui 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant story Jay - lovely to hear about your watch journey.

@thepaulanewman5649 4 ай бұрын

Cool dude, thanks for sharing.

@michaelh8854 4 ай бұрын

thanks for letting the man talk! this was a good one

@SuperJoker731 2 ай бұрын

Amazing interview, what the coincidence, visited the same hotel management school in Switzerland 🎉😂

@Jeff-11_354 4 ай бұрын

One of the all time best Talking Watches.

@beerserker 3 ай бұрын

Great story and person. Thank you for sharing it.

@DonJohnsonTesta 4 ай бұрын

Jay Master Jay ! Let’s watch n roll and see you soon in NYC … I will bring the Raccelette ;-)

@TheWatchFactor 4 ай бұрын

Love the guest and stories. Funny how the interviewer is trying to withhold his personal opinion of the collection as not offend but it’s slipping a bit. Jay says the Minerva reminds him of a Patek, he says, “it’s a simple calendar.”

@korathu73 4 ай бұрын

Amazing collection and style! Gotta put this out there. Love the glasses. What brand is it?

@aminreviews2311 4 ай бұрын

Great collector and collection!

@srao1738 4 ай бұрын

Love that JLC 🤌🏽

@Greggieboy76 4 ай бұрын

Great episode.

@user-ww6sd1zu5b 4 ай бұрын

Great episode, awesome collection 👍

@josips4281 4 ай бұрын

Cool guy with a cool collection. Great episode.

@WatchClyde 4 ай бұрын

The Rolex GMT Master is gorgeous.

@ekimandersom4478 4 ай бұрын

Not really

@jonrecknagelp.e.455 4 ай бұрын

Did Mark have somewhere else to be? Great episode despite the disinterested host. Jay is a legend!

@shirishpanwalkar 4 ай бұрын

Excellent episode! 👍👍

@viridius 4 ай бұрын

Excellent beard

@jesse-martinmanufor6248 4 ай бұрын

Great guy, great interview. Every piece in his collection tells a story.

@azizssolaim2890 3 ай бұрын

Amazing episode ❤️

@YongJoonPaek 4 ай бұрын

amazing.

@smackvic 3 ай бұрын

can we have more collectors like this and few more Mayer, Sheeran and Kevin Hart please ?

@sexysurd007 4 ай бұрын

Veer.. awesome collection 👍

@youraveragepasser-by7367 4 ай бұрын

Great guest, but Mark was acting weird

@tbprofile1295 4 ай бұрын

The Minerva 😍

@audioexplorer3481 4 ай бұрын

Hopefully that ex-husband doesn't ever report that watch stolen or Jay won't get it back if he sends it in for service.

@petemorbius3936 4 ай бұрын

good one

@sutats 4 ай бұрын

I was suprised to see Ethan Suplee in a watch discussion.

@danielcanizales731 4 ай бұрын

I don't even know who works for Hodinkee anymore it feels like the journalists change so often

@avmelidor Ай бұрын

I dig this guy

@paulosullivan3991 4 ай бұрын

Top class

@aymantahboub5322 2 ай бұрын

Id love a similar superocean ❤❤

@stephentaylor6320 4 ай бұрын

Great episode , Jay a top man but the amount of Ads a disgrace!!

@pedrogarcia3975 4 ай бұрын

This is a lucky men. Yes cheff 👨🏽‍🍳

@LeoDeAvila 4 ай бұрын

Honestly on eo f the best interview episodes you've ever had! Kudos!

@JJchin306 4 ай бұрын

This guy's bigger watches are really nice! As the trend seems to be smaller pieces, it's cool to see a collection with bigger watches! Not shying away from size cause the watches fit his lifestyle (to a certain extent) and his wrist.

@justink8679 2 ай бұрын

Need more non "celebrities" like him

@artemface 4 ай бұрын

11/10 guest, 4/10 host. Love TW and love Hodinkee, but I just had to say it.

@7khon731 4 ай бұрын

agreed, the interviewer looked bored

@franzong 4 ай бұрын

Great guest, bad interviewer. He looked bored af. Jay has a really interesting collection though. Great stories attached to the watches. Would love to see more guests like him.

@smackvic 3 ай бұрын

correction , i meant less of John Mayer, Sheeran and Kevin Hart , !!!

@christoofyou3833 3 ай бұрын

Liebe Grüsse aus Basel nach Brooklyn.

@demodakid1 4 ай бұрын

Its a shame to match up these very interesting watch stories with a dry interviewer. This watch collection have just as much character as the person who owns them… as an interviewer, the least you can do is show some enthusiasm.

@oscarleedefur 2 ай бұрын

10:22 He said he was one and a half hours behind his father... I believe that's what he said. Did I hear that wrong? Am I nuts or is that not possible...

@simonecochi3523 4 ай бұрын

I really would like to see tw jason statham

@HRM.H 4 ай бұрын

Didnt get a notification for this episode. Thanks KZfaq...

@vianouche1 4 ай бұрын

"I love the fact that you knew it was not for you but you had to have it because it is special" (19:56) .. so wrong in my opinion...

@christianellopm 4 ай бұрын

This guy is a mad dog.

@mitTL149 4 ай бұрын

Finally, something real and genuine from H.

@ivansmith4242 3 ай бұрын

I hope he wears a hair net and beard net when he is cooking

@panulli4 4 ай бұрын

The last dish he describes sounds insane! I am always curious about vegan food and it's nice to see it evolve in such an innovative way.

@lararob4673 4 ай бұрын

Love these videos. Down to earth collectors. Watches with storied. I’m kind of tired of celebrities with all watches of the world, I just can’t relate.

@watchclog2979 4 ай бұрын

How nice to have a real person- rather than some uber rich celebrity .

@tbprofile1295 4 ай бұрын

Ethan Suplee looking thinner than ever.

@jonboy8181 4 ай бұрын

🤣

@j_tokyo 4 ай бұрын

It doesn’t get mentioned often enough, but the production quality and editing of these Hodinkee Talking Watches videos are top notch! You never feel like you’re missing a shot of the watch, the speaker, etc. This is one of the reasons they’re on top of their game!

@JochenVogel 4 ай бұрын

For me the recipe for Mr. Biver was the highlight of this video. I will copy it (just for home use, don't worry!). The collection of watches was great, too, though. Also because they get worn and each one has its story, like it should be.

@aboogie9085 4 ай бұрын

I get that you guys have leaned into famous people or even just scions of billionaires for the views but these TW with just regular people like this dude or the crane operator from a few years back, that's where it's at. The stories and watches are so much more interesting then 'I just had to have it and called the AD' or even worse 'I needed all three metals for the full set' in sinister bad guy accent.