Talking Watches With Patrick Getreide, Owner Of The OAK Collection

Talking Watches With Patrick Getreide, Owner Of The OAK Collection - An Unreal Assortment Of Pateks

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2 жыл бұрын

The weird and wonderful world of watches is full of characters with the greatest degrees of passion. And the very best of them are not only deeply thoughtful and incredibly committed to the pursuit of collecting, but also to the idea of sharing all he or she may have learned over the years. Consider the likes of John Goldberger, Jason Singer, and Alfredo Paramico, for example, who have been dedicated players on the high-end auction scene long before the likes of most of us, and took the time to share all they'd learned with us here on Talking Watches. Today I am so pleased to introduce you to another such man - a watch collector of the absolute highest order, Mr. Patrick Getreide, or, the owner of the OAK collection.
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@ShadyNH 2 жыл бұрын

The most appealing aspect of Talking Watches are the stories that accompany the people and the pieces. This lacks in that regard unfortunately.

@grantchallinor5263 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. The Talking Watches that really "work" are as much (or more) about the person (enthusiast/collector) and their stories about their watches than anything else. Some of the best "Talking Watches" episodes (in my opinion) are with people who don't have "stellar" watch collections but who are very interesting people with a great story to tell about the emotional attachment they have to their hobby or individual watches - Gary Shteyngart and David Williams being great guests in this regard. Other guests on Talking Watches like Alfredo Paramico and John Goldberger, who have amassed incredibly rare (and very valuable) watch collections, "gave" a lot of themselves in their episode and their enthusiasm for the hobby really came across - both very charasmatic guys who probably enjoy "the chase" to track down a particularly rare watch almost as much as owning it... This episode was really stale in comparison. We learned little or nothing about Patrick Getreide in the video - other than he's obviously a very wealthy man.

@charlesgautier 2 жыл бұрын

One of a kind on repeat!!!

@ap6160 2 жыл бұрын

I'd take this than the dozens of collectors' stories about, ugh....Rolexes

@aryamanchowdhury7537 2 жыл бұрын

tbf this is a different kind of collection. Like someone putting together an extensive art collection. Dude even got his own personal curator for the collection. It would belong in the museum rather than in someone's watch box.

@SG-Photography 2 жыл бұрын

@@grantchallinor5263 I wanted to write exactly what you mentioned. I would add Josh Bernstein to the list of the best talking watches in my opinion, as well as the US veteran , I think his name was Moki Martin

@Likeacannon 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I never thought showing off some of the rarest Pateks in the world would be so boring.

@lipinglin1994 2 жыл бұрын

Just as I thought.

@ryanbanks4265 2 жыл бұрын

Lol!! How strange My thoughts exactly..I clicked on the video expecting to be wowed. I made it half way through.

@Likeacannon 2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanbanks4265 Same.

@lipinglin1994 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheJonCruise It just shows there was no love in this collection. Just for the value. I start to follow less of Hondinkee because it has become a cash grab site.

@TheJonCruise 2 жыл бұрын

@@lipinglin1994 me too... It's sad because I've followed Hodinkee TW since the beginning (but didn't like the JM episode)

@BB-gl7zt 2 жыл бұрын

So the guy on the left does all the research about the watches and tells Patrick Getreide what to buy? Ok got it.

@RolexTimex 2 жыл бұрын

He's pretty much looking at watches as rare collectible art.

@stevenuk 2 жыл бұрын

how can he not remember the first Omega watch he bought that he viewed 50 times before he bought it?

@terryl7749 Жыл бұрын

It was an Omega Moonswatch. He is too embarrassed to reveal it

@mehtabbhogal397 8 ай бұрын

He’s super old. I can’t even remember the first guitar I wanted when I was 14 and I’m 30 lol

@BWen3 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome collection. Hollow episode, Dink.

@h111551 2 жыл бұрын

The quality of Mr. Getreide’s Patek Phillipe collection speaks for itself. The collection reflects a great legacy in watchmaking. It is hard to condense everything (including the underlying vision for the larger collection in its entirety) into 10 minutes. TheHenry Gray tourbiillon deserved 30 minutes on its own. To those who have expressed comments about the elite nature of the collection, such is life. Does one stay away from a definitive Cezanne show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art because they will never be able to personally own an original Paul Cezanne? Of course not. No matter if one collects only Illinois, Hamilton, Swatch, Seikos, or whatever, seeing the 50+ Patek references together as a whole is inspiration for what people with less expansive pocketbooks can do when they focus in on affordable watches which give them bliss. There are vintage watch collectors of a certain vintage and temperament who have never paid very much for any single reference but whom have developed breathtaking collections.

@kwokziyi4937 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The purpose of this video isn't to flex on the general public (if it were, only the most popular models of the Patek range would be shown). This is closer to a museum experience and they do their best to highlight the importance of a collection as a whole and the legacy of the brand.

@blackchides 2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@noeldavis618 2 жыл бұрын

I love how they have tens of millions of dollars of watches sitting on a $42 table made of 2x4s and wall-to-wall carpet from my grandma's basement.

@DMBVR4 2 жыл бұрын

Just the 1518 on the bracelet is worth close to 10 million, i would guess that table is worth not very far from 100 million

@mdfu1 2 жыл бұрын

This one missed the mark for me, I think, because the collection felt so impersonal and sanitized. This collection is objectively impressive, but I've always felt that what made "Talking Watches" special was its ability to illuminate a common thread of emotional relatability between watch enthusiasts, regardless of their collecting experience. The episodes featuring Moki Martin, Daniel Dae Kim, and Howie Kendrick are emblematic of this quality. But having now heard Mr. Getreide "Talk Watches" for 11 min, I can't say that I have any understanding of his personal affinity for any of these pieces beyond their objective rarity.

@_DD2024 2 жыл бұрын

True. But he was honest in the beginning of the video when he said it’s take “ Time and Money” . So he’s clearly a collector that simply can afford these. You’re right… he has no emotional attachment to these. He doesn’t even remember his first watch. John’s Talking Watches was one of the best from a celebrity with big money. His connection to the watches did come off as truly authentic

@xXDidi96Xx 2 жыл бұрын

Paintings should be looked at, cars driven and watches worn. Certainly nice that we got a glimpse of this stunning collection, but somehow it feels dead.

@dellwright1407 2 жыл бұрын

Straps look like plenty of them are worn.

@johnnewman3316 2 жыл бұрын

@@dellwright1407 maybe only on a watch roll 🧐. I do feel it’s such a shame for them not to be worn

@MrTnsLvr 2 жыл бұрын

I agree - I saw a collection of over 50 rare cars gathering dust in a poorly lit warehouse whose owner was reluctant to appear on screen and the only question I had was what’s the point of such a collection if you do not even drive them?

@madgpol 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Hodinkee on this episode. I can't imagine it was easy to get this to happen. Super collection that deserves way more than 10mins

@Feiafox 2 жыл бұрын

Insane collection on a completely different level than any of the other talking watches.

@jonatan236 2 жыл бұрын

that oak black dial breguet numerals has to be the most beautiful watch i've seen

@xGlNx 2 жыл бұрын

Take a shot every time he says, “one of a kind.”

@ajmaximus1728 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. Talking Watches with Ben never disappoints. Reminds me of the good old days of Hodinkee. Cheers.

@razrsharpuk7487 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this episode but feel like it should have been done in a similar fashion to the Ed Sheeran special. To have such a vast collection surely warranted an hour special where we got more of the stories behind the purchase. You didn’t even ask what he was wearing on his wrist and why. I’ve been left wanting more, much more!

@ashvinbissesar5427 2 жыл бұрын

Sheeran doesn't own 600 of the absolute fine watches that's why. And cuz he can't go over 10 million or 20 million for a watch like Patrick does. There are different levels to this watch game. pat is tier 1 and Ed is tier 3.

@razrsharpuk7487 2 жыл бұрын

@@ashvinbissesar5427 I think you've misunderstood me. I'm saying the same thing as you are in that Pat has an elite collection but only gets a 10 minute Talking Watches. It should have been much longer and we should have got more stories about his collecting and his personal attachments to them.

@ashvinbissesar5427 2 жыл бұрын

@@razrsharpuk7487 OK bro, thnx for clarification I appreciate it. 🙏

@gagz117 2 жыл бұрын

Saw the collection this morning - I must say it is astonishing!

@FBinTexasNate 2 жыл бұрын

I just, these people are the exact type of people that make it impossible to find good watches anymore. Not even wearing them too is just a slap in the face. Idk...

@stevegrange712 2 жыл бұрын

Wow stunning collection, 30yrs of the finest watch making, craftsmanship. The Pocket Watch is a perfect example of that. Beautiful!

@rickoconnell4557 2 жыл бұрын

“Difficult, you have to earn them, you have to fight” - the guy who sends other people to get him a watch he wants

@terryl7749 Жыл бұрын

With his wealth he has a personal shopper. Peasants like us will never understand

@LaithFaouri 6 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same ..

@muds1123 2 жыл бұрын

What an insane collection. Love it. Different episode but absolutely love it. Variety is the spice of life. Great job Ben.

@166293 2 жыл бұрын

Some of these watches just make one smile - awesome, awesome, awesome, especially the color palette.

@TriforceRich 2 жыл бұрын

If anyone has wondered what would happen if an entry level Seiko hoarder won the world's largest lottery, well now you have your answer.

@drkharfan6733 2 жыл бұрын

Would be interesting to hear from the curator and watch maker about their process from research, selecting, storing and maintaining

@BrittPearceWatches 2 жыл бұрын

What a show! Between the podcast episode with Michael Friedman, and then todays Talking Watches with Patrick Getreide; you guys are delivering too much awesomeness!

@therazor9875 2 жыл бұрын

As impressive as this collection is, this episode is one of those that I do not connect with. Sure these episodes are relevant!..... but when everything is so elite, ultra-rare, unaffordable etc....I do not get the same vibe as when talking "smaller" collections.

@kowzter 2 жыл бұрын

Thats understandable for sure, but if he doesn’t do episodes like this then most of the world would never even get to see these pieces on video.

@therazor9875 2 жыл бұрын

@@kowzter good point.

@headcheck11 2 жыл бұрын

While I totally share your sentiment, but I also thoroughly enjoy the episode for the information and history.

@khktgnk57 2 жыл бұрын

Its really about the collector imo and not about the elite or unavailability of the pieces.. The John Mayer pieces (and a lot of other collections seen on TW) are ridiculous as well but its obvious he has a real passion for them, while this dude literally has a guy next to him, who does the research and tells him what to buy

@JonathanLimWeeLeng 2 жыл бұрын

I don't get why people are knocking on Patrick for not having a 'story' with every Patek he owns. Also, not everyone who appears on Talking Watches has to be an interesting conversationalist. The sheer insanity of his collection is interesting enough. But granted if you wanted more geek facts, the Hodinkee article that accompanies this video does have Ben geeking out on many of the watches shown in this video. I'm just glad that I have the privilege to peer into a collection I'll never be able to see in the flesh.

@ellavillanueva4142 2 жыл бұрын

Just a rich guy who chose to spend his money on watches instead of art. No heart or passion. Ben: What is that? Collector: I don't know.

@charlesgautier 2 жыл бұрын

One of a kind 😅

@MrSaadmubarak 2 жыл бұрын

I also don't like he didn't remember the Omega that started it all for him

@Canteaus 2 жыл бұрын

You have to hand it to the curator though, at least he knows whats going on

@edl7159 2 жыл бұрын

frankly a bit harsh, he clearly loves his watches

@RUSHx51 2 жыл бұрын

@@edl7159 he loves what his curator tells him he should love

@ppppoooiiu1 2 жыл бұрын

Went to the exhibition today and was completely blown away by the watch on display but most importantly the guy on the left is the nicest person to talk watches with

@asif9326 2 жыл бұрын

wow wow wow. incredible, stunning. lost my words. You might wanna part 2.

@davidwarburton8890 2 жыл бұрын

All nicely displayed on a table of plywood and 2 x 4 in the corner of a parking garage. Love it.

@surekhahegde9751 2 жыл бұрын

What an episode. Great collection, keep it up guys

@khktgnk57 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe its just me but i rather hear some guy telling a cool or meaningful story connected to his Seikos and G-shocks than this. Obviously the watches are an absolute dream but everybody with enough disposable income can just spend money and rattle of reference numbers..

@SwissWatchGang 2 жыл бұрын

I see Talking Watches, I click!

@audemarspiguet4237 2 жыл бұрын

I wish this episode was longer than 10 mins. Hoping for part 2 in the near future

@amirsani2230 2 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible collection! Only 50 out of the 600 were even on the table and we didn't get through them. This video requires a much longer sequel.

@dkveg 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable watches, but a depressingly drab/grey presentation. Came across as an audit.

@tomasrandom6430 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer small, personal, cheap, but emotionally important collections over business stock collections.

@RolexTimex 2 жыл бұрын

But you won't have known any human alive owned about 600 luxury watches, and it would never be posted on some new age medium called social media.

@tomasrandom6430 2 жыл бұрын

@@RolexTimex I don't really care to be honest.. It is just a business at this point. Investment portfolio, not a collection.

@mattfoss1652 2 жыл бұрын

It amazes me that he has to have his “curator” there with him to help answer questions. No true watch enthusiast needs a “curator”. Nice watches should be bought for intrinsic satisfaction. If you need the work with a “curator” then there are other factors entering into the buying process.

@Mr_Andreson 2 жыл бұрын

Although I agree with you, when you have over 600 watches lol I’d need some help keeping up too

@NW-lj6oo 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really good observation. A car collector who needed a curator would be ridiculed. Jay Leno, for example knows his collection inside out, which is the whole point of valuing your collection.

@Mr_Andreson 2 жыл бұрын

@@NW-lj6oo Sure, but Jay Leno has people that help him fix, restore and maintain all his 150+ cars.

@davidfinley8777 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing collection. Love the stories

@juniortoledo8088 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and collection, as usual.

@peterdewar7752 2 жыл бұрын

Millions in watches on a $20 table....lol

@MJagger89 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! And not a single nautilus - even better!

@danmurphy1620 2 жыл бұрын

I swear the Alfredo Paramico episode had some of the so-called one-of-a-kinds Calatravas lol. Granted the difference is probably a reference number but I'd say Ben was biting his tongue not to out curate the curator at times😂. Great episode as always though, love seeing Ben back in action!

@davel8033 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. I was like, “hey I remember those watches”. So much for one-of-a-kind.

@Sprezza_tura 2 жыл бұрын

Ah the silver fox with the Supreme hoodies!

@Jlijnse2007 2 жыл бұрын

"delicious" 😁

@gingeralejones7340 Жыл бұрын

He bought those?

@francoismontresmecaniques7082 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow. I'm in love with the 1579 in white metal ! (And the Worldtime with the blue enamel dial , of course)

@Roy-vh9rp 2 жыл бұрын

To pay a man to talk about your own hobby is new to me.

@Paka1983 2 жыл бұрын

This was the most watch nerdiest episode I've ever seen - and I loved it. :D

@scottbrandon6244 2 жыл бұрын

I am drooling by watching this video. So many Pateks.

@jbsjourney4680 2 жыл бұрын

What a collection. Such an amazing talking watches.

@qwertyman9560 2 жыл бұрын

I find this a welcome change since there are no pretentious "stories" behind each watch. The two gentlemen seem to really know their watches. They are keeping it real.

@fredk6992 2 жыл бұрын

"Time and Money" man keeps it real

@davidfinley8777 2 жыл бұрын

Some of the stories people say on the other episodes do sound exaggerated at times.

@jolness1 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool episode

@Leby69 2 жыл бұрын

Was reading about the oak collection the other day. Great to learn about some of his watch from the man himself.

@pp4668 2 жыл бұрын

3:10 wow...super GRAIL 😱

@_DD2024 2 жыл бұрын

This video was one of kind

@peterhanks1867 Жыл бұрын

He earned them and is here is share his collection, not tell stories to entertain. Fantastic man of capability to amass such a wonderful collection.

@aleksandersiemaszko6027 2 жыл бұрын

A welcome change of pace for talking watches.

@rudyelizondo1935 2 жыл бұрын

Wow super nice vid and the most exquisite watches in the world!!!! Merci

@DMBVR4 2 жыл бұрын

We need a part 2. And 3.

@gordongiang 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode. The only thing I wish is a much longer video so we can go into the details of each and more of the watches. Feels rushed! Hodinkee at its (nearly) best

@fpjourne7896 2 жыл бұрын

What a flex

@mattlambert5079 2 жыл бұрын

These are the kind of unicorn collections we’ve always been told exist, but had never seen until now… pretty epic.

@fredericorosa322 2 жыл бұрын

man that gold nautilus is just beautiful

@aliyaseen8209 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a none dive+gerald genta focus collection in a long time!

@thani7963 2 жыл бұрын

We need to view more episodes of such collectors, amazing.

@JibyJab 2 жыл бұрын

My new favorite collection.

@Dani_Sinaci 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked it !!

@Rosterized Жыл бұрын

whoever inherits this collection down the line will receive an absolute goldmine, unbelievable collection

@pedroaochoa 2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad episode, but very hard to relate considering how unattainable and luxurious the collection is. A little on the stale side.

@user-dh6nn1ps2c 2 жыл бұрын

So just to get this straight - we're shown multiple one-of-a-kind pieces here, and your response is "stale?" I don't think you really grasp the meaning of that word. Just a reminder that a genuine enthusiast can appreciate examples outside of his/her personal budget.

@spirospiro778 2 жыл бұрын

Fossil makes similar looking pieces

@ViolinistWilliam 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. If you’re starting an episode with a pocket watch with a tourbillon in it, you know the episode is gonna be impossible to relate to and kinda stupid.

@themaskedarabrussian 8 ай бұрын

7:56 Patek chronograph watch breaks every 3 months? Thanks for enlightening us, sir

@pilotstyle123 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see Ben back

@briers9 2 жыл бұрын

Just, wow.

@GRAFHC 3 ай бұрын

Imagine having a collection so complete that Patek Phillipe comes to you and says: "We're going to make you a one of a kind watch to match some of the watches you already own because even we are impressed." 🤣

@samuelbourdeau1545 Жыл бұрын

That’s insane watch collecting “level 1000”. compared to my two watch collection, Seiko skx007 and my orient Kamasu.

@junisfletcher3862 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍🏾

@gyrfalcon7332 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t afford even one strap for any of these watches, never mind the watches themselves but it doesn’t matter. The passion and dedication these men exude is wonderfully infectious. I hope Hodinkee release an hour+ long version of this video.

@FetteryJ 2 жыл бұрын

Would be good if the watches got more camera time….looks like we only saw about 10% up close

@maxtremaine1109 2 жыл бұрын

You thought it was necessary to introduce Jack Nicklaus, but not Patrick Getreide? The best part of Talking Watches is learning about how someone's career corresponds with their collection. Alfredo Paramico should really be the model for these - get a peek into their life, and clips that showcase their enthusiasm.

@davidfinley8777 2 жыл бұрын

True, got a point there

@james6048 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick ❤

@theoneandonlybosable 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE watches and collecting. This is both glutenous, and proof money does not equate to presentation skill.

@theviewer6321 2 жыл бұрын

Thats absolutley crazy

@dylansimpson 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the brand of Ben's glasses? They look great!

@TheTeaisDelicious 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine having the option to wear a different watch every day for almost two years? The mind boggles!

@fullymechanical9055 2 жыл бұрын

And imagine his insurance premium 😳

@TheTeaisDelicious 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, I didn’t even think about the insurance 🤣 - good catch!

@fullymechanical9055 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTeaisDelicious I'm sure he can afford it though- given his collection. Cheers.

@darrenfry4695 Жыл бұрын

The guy on the left didn't like matey touching the watches lol

@skyy007 2 жыл бұрын

that world timer with the blue enamel dial . OMFG. What a Beauty😶

@matthewwiseman9279 Жыл бұрын

you know its a good collection on talking watches when ben himself shows up to the episode. unreal collection

@davidticzon1926 Жыл бұрын

All the 2499s lol insane! Great collection

@Theo-ul8qm 13 күн бұрын

Incredible collection on every level. Shame they didn't have more time to explore it in more detail. That pink 1518 with gold bracelet is 'most expensive wristwatch ever' territory. I know it isn't actually the most expensive wristwatch ever sold, but if it came up for auction, and if it is really one of a kind, it wouldn't be far off. I wonder what watches Patrick actually wears. It would've been a good question to ask him.

@ryanliening387 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty wild how one person owns this many rare pieces. Can you imagine the enjoyment 600 people would have just owning one of these watches? Hard to relate….

@MrBeard-et1yi 2 жыл бұрын

Nice collection

@manny655321 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful collection, but felt sterile, I could not feel a connection to the person or the watches. I prefer when you guys sit down and have a conversation with a watch lover. Not just a rich hoarder.

@vdbdg 2 жыл бұрын

And here I felt guilty hoarding two Calatravas…

@alfo7869 Жыл бұрын

Guy has a personal historian and watchmaker for his collection. pretty wild. 1st series 2499 and 1518 have to be two of the most beautifully designed watch dials ever made.

@joebro391 Жыл бұрын

"Kids, Kids, gather round! Hear Yee, hear yee! For you too can be a watch collector...if you are rich first!"

@kylelinsey5627 2 жыл бұрын

This was unbelievable!! I prefer a video like this without some long drawn out story with each watch. Why does a watch have to have a story. This guy just loves collecting and has arguably built one of the most impressive collections in the world

@Keeganvv 2 жыл бұрын

Any of these watches one of a kind ? 😂 awesome collection !

@simonflynn7992 2 жыл бұрын

This is the old white Swiss version of talking watches with Pras. Here's a load of expensive watches........ok.........Why did he buy them? What's the reason that he's getting rid? Only part of the collection talked about? they're all perfect, does that mean he doesn't wear them? are the 'piece uniques' direct from Patek? I just don't get this video at all - there's a total absence of a story here outside of - meet a rich fella and his 'man' to talk about some watches he's selling.