Talking Watches With Jay Kumar, Restaurateur And Watch Collector From Basel To Brooklyn

If you're traveling through New York and looking for a mind-bendingly great meal, head to Park Slope, Brooklyn, for a meal by Jay Kumar at his restaurant LORE. I promise you won't be disappointed. The Indian-born, Oman-raised, Basel-trained culinary genius has mastered the art of fusion in a way that brings every step of his life's story into his food for the most amazing, tasty results. But as much as I love a good meal, I love good people and good watches as much, if not more. And if you're like me, LORE will feel even more like home.

It's a wide-ranging selection of watches, with a few brands we don't see that often and at least one brand that is being featured on Talking Watches for the first time. Some fill a practical role for the chef. Others are driven by emotional connections or just a love and gut feeling that has driven many watch collectors to make impulsive decisions to add a new watch to the collection. But I won't spoil the stories that Kumar tells so well.

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[Redondo_dom]

A real watch collector like this is great to see. It's better than a famous persons rolex collection.

[billmedic]

Mark took a few hits here for his interviewing style, but I think he is just a chilled kind of a guy, and I for one appreciate the fact that he lets his guest speak. He doesn’t try to talk over them or take over the interview like many other people I’ve seen doing collector spots on YouTube. Thanks, really enjoyed this one Hodinkee!

[rayadams]

What a super cool guest. I really liked his flow. I would definitely stop by his restaurant for a meal ( making sure to wear a special watch to get his attention).

[zachkramer]

This guy is pretty cool. Love hearing about his story

[NikonFMn]

If I'm ever in Brooklyn, I think I'll stop by and show him my one Omega watch collection. ❤

[trkmaran]

This is what watch collecting is all abt.. there are some watches that we go looking for.. then there are some watches that come looking for us.. every watch has a story or a memory attached to it.. wear what u like.. beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. no one watch is greater than another.. they all tell the time..

[daviddicicco]

This reminded me of older talking watches episodes. Really enjoyed this one. Keep em coming HODINKEE

[HarveyMushman]

Loved this talk. Jay is a good story teller. What an interesting life he has lived so far!

[Jam-bphb]

Great, engaging guest. The interviewer just answering ‘ok’ to everything was a bit odd, didn’t really sound excited to hear these great stories

[SiddBoy]

Uncle Jayesh bringing the stories, Not the usual same rotation, I love this collection, each one has such unique moments in his journey, A watch collection isn’t about the brands and watch boxes, it’s the stories between the links and the people that make the notches on the bezel that matter.

Love it

[Tnartn]

Great guest watch collector - incredible stories and a wealth of experience to share. Mark, the Hodinkee interviewer, on the other hand didn't feel as engaged in the conversation. He felt fairly removed and disinterested. I have always adored Talking Watches because of the great dynamic and engaging relationship between the interviewer and interviewee (personally my favourite episode was with Jack Forester and Gary Shteyngart). Unforunately, I didn't feel this same sentiment while watching this episode. Yes, one can appreciate the interviewer allowing a guest to speak freely, but interviews should retain some form of structure and intention to keep the audience engaged from beginning to end.

[aaronkeyes]

This is what talking watches should aim for every video. Very authentic guest with a collection that reflects him and his life. Great episode!

[iamsabit]

Indian Benicio Del Toro! Excellent collection and story. Great content!

[TheAbeyoommen]

The first malayali on Hodinkee! Proud moment!

[filipzaitsov]

Amazing collection, amazing owner and equally amazing stories!

[KnifeWatch]

It's the love story for me. One of the best talking watches. This guy sold me on Hublot

[atmos]

Loved this interview, also surprised to learn that the Vogard Timezoner he had there was in fact the predecessor to the current IWC Timezoners! I love how the bezel works

[Touch_G]

Jay’s attitude in life is so refreshing, “I’m still 56, I’ve got some time.”🙏🏽👍🏽💯

[chrisXmanco]

Almost skipped this episode but damn glad I didn’t. Great one!

[Flying_Gyoza]

Lore is a fantastic restaurant - highly recommend their dosa; Chef Kumar even came by to check on each guest himself - love to see that he's just as passionate about watches