Paul Altieri, CEO of Bob’s Watches, recently sat down with acclaimed watch collector and industry icon Morgan King for a fascinating conversation about their shared passion for luxury watches. In this fun and insightful video, Paul and Morgan geek out over some of the rarest and most desirable vintage pieces from their personal collections.
The video provides a glimpse into Morgan’s origin story and the early days of discovering luxury watches in Switzerland. He explains his sentimental attachment to his first luxury watch, a Tag Heuer F1, and why as a born-and-bred New Yorker he feels compelled to hold onto watches that represent his heritage.
Double Wristing Vintage & Ultra Rare Timepieces
Morgan gives viewers a ‘show and tell’ of the watches currently on his wrist – an Omage 1950s tropical dial and a classic Nour dress watch. Paul then reveals some of his own prized possessions, including a mint Rolex Daytona 6263 ‘Paul Newman’, Tiffany-dial Rolex Daytona, and ultra-rare Cartier Daytona.
Vintage Rolex, Omega Speedmaster Highlights
Other highlights include Paul and Morgan geeking out over a tropical vintage Rolex 6200, debating the merits of screw-down vs. pump pushers on vintage Rolex Daytonas, and admiring a rare Speedmaster 2915 Broad Arrow. The two friends clearly share a contagious enthusiasm for horology.
Why We Can’t Get Enough of This Horology Duo
Throughout the conversation, Paul and Morgan’s deep knowledge and appreciation for the history and nuances of vintage watch collecting shine through. For anyone interested in learning more about iconic timepieces through the lens of two industry veterans, this video is a must-watch.