57: Eric Skier - a.k.a Jewpanese Dude

The Time 4A Pint Podcast

For episode 57 of the Time 4A Pint Podcast, I got together with Tokyo based Eric Skier, also known as "Jewpanese Dude". Originally from the United States, Eric has been living in Japan since 1991. He is a 5th degree blackbelt in Kendo, who enjoys living a simple life, with friends, family, a cold beer or three, and some better than decent food. We talked about his love for fine timepieces. Hunting out rarities in Japan. The risk of buying broken and obscure watches. 10 of the wonderful pieces in his personal collection, and two of the many that he’s helped pick up for friends:

• Omega Speedmaster Professional Speedy Tuesday “Ultraman” - reference 311.12.42.30.01.001

• Omega Speedmaster Professional “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary - reference 310.32.42.50.02.001

• Omega Speedmaster X-33 Gen 2 - reference 3291.50

• Universal Genève Space-Compax - reference 885104/01

• Universal Genève Aero-Compax - reference 22703/4

• Breitling Navitimer 806, 1959 re-edition - reference AB0910371B1X1

• Breitling AVI 765, 1953 re-edition - reference AB0920131B1X1

• Breitling SuperOcean 2005

• 1969 Weekly Auto Orient King Diver

• 1977 Citizen Quartz Crystron 150m diver - DV730V/2150-11

• Heuer Quartz 200m Professional - 980.007

• Modified Casio G-Shock GA-2100 - a.k.a CasiOak

You can find pictures of them, along with some helpful show notes at https://www.time4apint.com/podcast/the-time-4a-pint-podcast-episode-57 Want to support the show? Buy me a virtual pint for just £1 at https://ko-fi.com/time4apint