Tim Mosso Of WatchBox Interview: Watch Collecting And The Digital Community Of Enthusiasts
Allow me to thank my friend Tim Mosso for letting me interview him for what could be the first of several articles on best watches. I first met Tim when he was the savant watch-knowledge guru at WatchUWatch. The company was acquired by Govberg Jewelers, which later re-positioned to WatchBox. Tim is best known for his regular watch presentations and discussion videos on YouTube, along with his disarmingly casual with fellow timepiece enthusiasts. Tim and I see eye to eye on more things than not when it comes to watches, yet he certainly has his own perspectives on collecting, buying, selling, and mere horological appreciation.Here are some questions we discussed about pre-owned watches, retail in the digital age, and collecting, along with his thoughtful responses:
New Red Dial For The Bovet Virtuoso V Watch
The Swiss watch industry has largely survived due to its emphasis and commitment to the “old world” ways of watchmaking. Few brands have committed to this old world like Bovet. Traditional in style, but impressively forward-thinking, both technically and academically, Bovet is a brand that garners wide respect even if the watches don’t quite fit into the mainstream aesthetic. After the positive reception of the most recent member of the Bovet Virtuoso V collection, which we were lucky to get our hands on back in October, Bovet has treated us to a new dial color (a gorgeous red lacquer on a superb guilloche dial) and teamed it with a rose gold case.SpecificationsBrand: BovetModel: Virtuoso VDimensions: 43.5mm in diameter, 15.7mm-thickWater Resistance: 30 metersCase Material: 18k red or white goldCrystal/Lens: SapphireMovement: In-house caliber 13BM11AIHSMRFrequency: 21,600 bphPower Reserve: 5 daysStrap/Bracelet: Black alligator leatherPrice & Availability: TBA, but