What does John Goldberger do?

Auro Montanari, who goes by the pseudonym John Goldberger, is known for having one of the world’s rarest watch collections and being one of the most respected experts in the field. We are honored to be the first brand ever in the menswear space to do a campaign with the man, who to many, is considered a legend.

Who is Ahmed Rahman London?

Ahmed Rahman is a London-based, watch collector, and enthusiast specialising in collecting mainly contemporary watches with the occasional vintage Rolex. He has become an established feature of the watch collecting community, being featured in Revolution Magazine and Hodinkee’s ‘Talking Watches’.

What is a horologist?

Definition of horologist 1 : a person skilled in the practice or theory of horology. 2 : a maker of clocks or watches.

Who is Patek collector?

The Rake speaks to Ahmed Rahman about his favourite watches, his love for Patek Philippe and just what makes the Swiss watch manufacture so special.

How do I become a watch collector?

Five Tips for Becoming a Watch Collector

  1. Forget About Re-Sale Value. In recent years, there’s been a growing focus on re-sale value within a subset of the watch-collecting community.
  2. Look Far and Wide and Be Open to New Possibilities.
  3. Set a Budget and Stick to It.
  4. Accept You Will Make Mistakes.
  5. To Thine Own Self Be True.

What tools does a horologist use?

14 Helpful Tools for Horologists

  1. Eye Loupe. An eye loupe is essentially a magnifying glass that goes over one eye, much like a monocle.
  2. Watch Holder. A watch holder comes as a small table clamp with four points.
  3. Horologist’s Hammer.
  4. Case Opener.
  5. Demagnetizer.
  6. Hand Remover.
  7. Hand Fitter.
  8. Blower.

How do I become a horologist?

Becoming a horologist requires patience, dedication and the completion of watchmaking school or an apprenticeship. It’s a specialty that allows for creativity with an eye toward precision.

What is the name for a watch collector?

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People interested in horology are called horologists. That term is used both by people who deal professionally with timekeeping apparatus (watchmakers, clockmakers), as well as aficionados and scholars of horology.