From Casio to Grand Seiko – My Conversation with Sri Thiru

08/12/20 • 36 min

On this Episode of Ritual Watch, I talk to Sri Thiru. Sri is an engineer and watch aficionado living in the Seattle, Washington area who has recently started expanding his collection. He has already acquired some beautiful pieces from Grand Seiko, Omega, and a really special piece from Rado.

We chat about his beginnings in the hobby, the state of his current collection, and the philosophy that helps guide his approach to collecting.

Pictures of Sri's Collection

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Rado - True Phospho Video

Music from this episode comes to us courtesy of our friends at Chillhop. Based in Rotterdam, Chillhop brings together some of the best independent jazz and hip-hop artists to create the most chill beats you’ll find anywhere.

Episode Music - Swørn - Fox Birocratic – At Most

We chat about his beginnings in the hobby, the state of his current collection, and the philosophy that helps guide his approach to collecting.

Pictures of Sri's Collection

This show is nothing without your stories. Have a story of your own you’d like to share? Connect with me at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram.

Rado - True Phospho Video

Episode Music - Swørn - Fox Birocratic – At Most

Previous Episode

Can a watch serve as a connection to your past and a foundation for your future?

In this episode, I speak with Matt Macdonell. Matt is a professional in the auto industry, a sportsman, and, after re-discovering his grandfather’s vintage Rolex, a newly minted watch collector.

Matt and I discuss his start with the hobby, his grandfather's watch, and his experience selecting his first modern piece.

Click here to see the watches referenced in this episode.

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Music – Sleepyfish – Watercolor Sadtoi & L’indecis – Melting Ice

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110 Watches and Counting – My Conversation with Collector Nick Gangi

One of the best parts about this hobby is connecting with fellow enthusiasts to better understand what fuels their interest in watches. Some collectors are attracted to only specific brands, while others choose to venture out a bit more. Then you have those who set out to explore all the hobby has to offer. One such collector is Nick Gangi.

Nick is a serial collector who has had the opportunity to experience some of the world's most coveted pieces, small micro-brands, and virtually everything in between. Listen now to learn about Nick’s collecting journey thus far and what lies ahead.

To see some of the beautiful pieces from Nick's collection, consider following him on Instagram @Couchpodato.

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Episode Music - Leavv- Within Mama Aiuto - All In Good Spirit