Talking Watches With Jasem Al Zeraei, The Man Behind Patekaholic On Instagram

Ben Clymer interviews Jasem Al Zeraei. His name might not ring as loudly as some others we've had here on Talking Watches. But trust me when I tell you Jasem, and his Instagram alter ego, have played a huge role in the watch world over the past five years. He is the man behind @Patekaholic – one of the most followed watch accounts on the 'gram, and his unrelenting love for all things Patek Philippe has served as model for dozens of other brand-specific accounts. Jasem's approach to his pursuit of Patek and all that surrounds it is organic and earnest – providing those of us at home with the sharp details of Patek collecting we'd seldom hear of, and even challenging Patek HQ itself, from time to time.

[brentwoods]

Patek is way out of my universe...but I like this guy. All of them used and scratched up. Hes like a car collector who actually drives his collection. Kudos

[hopiamongo]

This dude made me a fan after this vid. All the flex in the world and he still considers the *flaker* his friend shows what type of a man he is. Friendship to him is more.. kudos!

[AdamSmith]

This put a smile on my face. Clymer in the driver seat for TW is the foundation of Hodinkee. Wonderful stuff, beautiful collection.

Owning 1% of the Patek lighter market might be the single largest flex in TW history. Cheers

[kevin_howell]

Not once has he spoken of investment or value... this is a true watch lover!

[emilianosalazar]

14 miserables minutes is just not enough for this awesome man, hope there is Pt2 on the way

[nr]

Refreshing to listen to a true passionate collector talk about watches. This is what watch collecting is all about and not shows about the grey market and flippers.

[Ilija]

What a legendary gentleman. Stayed humble and down to earth. Love it

[MarcoFerranteWatches]

What a difference it makes to have Ben doing these again. Thank goodness 🙏 Amazing conversation!!

[dirtyBandit]

The Hodinkee magic is back…… do this again and again PLEASE

[majedhrh]

This is not enough. Simply listening to Jasem for 14 minutes isn't enough. Been following the man since he started his snapchat for years and years now.
Big love from Saudi Arabia

[josephzamorajr]

The best one is the grandpa’s Datejust. Sentimental is always the way to go! Great video.

[francoisbm]

That must be one of the best TW! I cannot care less about people possessing expensive watches, easy to have taste when you have the money. This TW is something else, Mr Al Zeraei is very charismatic, passionate and his stories are awesome!

[winndzw]

Mr. Jasem is a fine and very articulate gentleman and it was an extraordinary pleasure to meet and work with many Kuwaitis of his caliber when I was in that wonderful country. Furthermore, the Patek Philippe AD in Salhiya Mall in Kuwait is one of the most competent and friendly that I have ever seen.

[markwilkin]

Echo most other comments. Early Hodinkee videos were amazing, a real insight into collecting and collectors. More of this please. Also, really didn’t see much of his collection, definitely part 2 please?

[missKfierce]

Jasem's passion comes through beautifully in this talking watches.

[TheNotoriousKID]

Flew half way around the world to buy a Patek he had not even seen a pic of, from a “friend”…. Only to have the “friend” flake on him by not even showing up… and he still considers the dude a friend…. My man, you choose watches better than you choose friends.

[SwissWatchGang]

Been a fan for a long time, great to have him on! 👏

[MistaRhoi]

I LOVE the fact that his watches are used with scratches! Makes this Talking Watches so much more interesting.

[jockdodson]

My profile picture is Kuwait Bay. Lived there 2008 to 2009, Beautiful place and people. Great collection habibi! Cheers,

[kobexu]

I started watching some of the popular "watch dealer" videos and they have actually made me less passionate about watch collecting. Hodinkee brought it back, keep up the good work guys!