Collectability Podcast

Tania Edwards has been in the watch business for over 35 years, and she's seen more change in the past five than at any other time. In this episode she sits down with two of the most influential voices for women in watches, Georgia Benjamin and Courtney Bachrach, to talk about how they got into collecting, why design and storytelling matter, and where women's vintage watch collecting is he...

Buying a vintage or pre-owned Patek Philippe can feel overwhelming. The information is scattered, the terminology is confusing, and the stakes are high. Collectability exists to change that. Founded by industry leaders John Reardon and Tania Edwards, Collectability is an award-winning destination for Patek Philippe collectors. Between them, John and Tania have spent decades across every corner of...

John Reardon sits down with Cameron Barr, founder and CEO of Craft + Tailored, to discuss their favorite, and not-so-favorite, watch placements in film and TV since 1964, when James Bond first notably looked at his Rolex Submariner in Goldfinger. The conversation works through some of the most memorable watch moments on screen, from the Patek Philippe pocket watch in The Thomas Crown Affair, to St...

In this episode of the Collectability podcast, Tania Edwards is joined by Reginald Brack, Senior Vice President and Head of Department for Freeman's Watches, and John Reardon, to discuss one of the most extraordinary pocket watches to come to market in recent memory: the gold Tiffany & Co.-signed Patek Philippe pocket watch owned by John Jacob Astor IV, recovered from his body following th...

Recorded in Geneva, this episode of the Collectability Podcast brings together John Reardon and Tania Edwards for a revealing discussion about Alan Banbery, one of the most influential figures in the modern history of Patek Philippe. Alan Banbery spent 36 years at Patek Philippe and shaped the brand in ways that people may not know. From after sales service and exhibition design to watch aesthetic...

Recorded in Geneva, this Collectability Podcast episode features Edouard Henn, a regular contributor who has written seven in depth articles on Patek Philippe references spanning a wide breadth of interest for collectors. In conversation with John Reardon, Ed explores three modern vintage watches that collectors continue to love: the Patek Philippe ref. 5004, ref. 5070, and ref. 5970. Each one rep...

Join John Reardon for an entertaining ride with Ken Jacobs,founder of Wanna Buy A Watch? Ken describes his fascinating journey from becoming a clinical psychologist to founding one of the most beloved vintage watch stores in the USA, located on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. A pioneering dealerof vintage watches for over 40 years, Ken shares stories of how he introduced generations of new watch...

Jacob Trouba is more than one of hockey’s toughest players—he’s also a visual artist, philanthropist, and watch enthusiast. In this podcast, John Reardon visits Trouba in Newport Beach, CA, his new home after joining the Anaheim Ducks following a successful career with the New York Rangers. Trouba reflects on his journey to becoming a respected NHL defenseman and leader, his unique art created wit...

Mike Nouveau is a social media phenomenon in the world of watches. Relatively new to the world of watch dealing - up until 2022 Mike was a still a DJ with a background in fashion -- he has quickly established himself as TikTok’s preeminent voice on watches with almost half a million subscribers, and over 260,000 followers on Instagram. With New York City as a background and a community of intrigui...

In our latest podcast episode, Tania Edwards sits down with senior jewelry specialist Angelina Chen to explore why Patek Philippe ladies’ watches are not just exceptional timepieces but also important pieces of wearable art. Angelina brings a wealth of experience, having started her career in the auction world as a business manager for the Watch and Jewelry Departments. It was at Sotheby’s that sh...

In Part 2 of Collectability’s podcast with Hank Edelman, former President of Patek Philippe USA, we continue an extraordinary journey through six decades of watchmaking history, advertising, and brand storytelling. If you missed Part 1, be sure to watch or listen first (see link below) — it’s a treasure trove of Patek Philippe history and fascinating personal stories that set the stage for this co...

Collectability is deeply honored to welcome one of the living legends of Patek Philippe, Hank Edelman. This is a two-part conversation with John Reardon. In Part 1, John and Hank discuss the commercial history of Patek Philippe in America covering many aspects of the business since the early 1960s through to today. If you think you understand Patek Philippe, you are about to learn more than you ev...

For the first time, Collectability has produced a limited edition collaboration watch. In this podcast John Reardon and Stephane Cheikh, director of Dennison Watch, discuss the inside story of what inspired this special timepiece and how the shape and dial design reflect both the past and present. Available to purchase online until May 11 please see the Dennison website to learn more: https://denn...

Sit back, relax and enjoy this fun conversation between John Reardon and Fred Savage. Best known for his role as Kevin Arnold in the iconic US T.V. series ’ The Wonder Years ’ (1988-1993), Fred is also an accomplished director and producer. Perhaps not as well known is the fact that Fred has a serious interest in watch collecting and last year he launched Timepiece Grading Specialists (TGS) — a co...

As prices begin to surge and scholarship deepens, John Reardon and Tony Traina discuss why the Patek Philippe ref. 3970 is becoming so important as a bridge between vintage and modern for collectors. Collectability is honored that Tony Traina is now a contributor to our website and his first long-form article, A Collector’s Guide to the Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 has already made waves in the watch...

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 and a massive r...

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 Patek Philippe m...

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 watches, each of whi...

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 vintage timepieces,...

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 respected career sp...

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 time), that he wo...

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 engaged and enlightening disc...

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 company in 2020 l...

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 oldest watch associa...

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 this podcast he...