Tony Aguilar has one of the craziest independent watch collections we’ve ever seen.
In this episode of On Time: A Collector’s Journey, Lex Borrero and the Miami Watch Club sit down with Tony Aguilar to explore the rise of independent watchmaking, why collectors are moving beyond Rolex and Patek Philippe, and the watches quietly changing the future of horology.
From MB&F, De Bethune, Grönefeld, Ressence, Armin Strom, and Romain Gauthier to rare under-the-radar pieces most collectors will never see in person, this episode dives deep into the world of indie watches, collector psychology, and what truly makes a watch special.
This isn’t just about expensive watches. It’s about passion, engineering, design, exclusivity, and the emotional connection behind collecting.
In this episode:
- Why collectors are switching to independent watch brands
- Inside Tony Aguilar’s $100K+ independent watch collection
- MB&F, De Bethune, Ressence, Armin Strom & Romain Gauthier
- The future of independent horology
- Why some collectors move beyond Rolex and Patek Philippe
- The psychology behind luxury watch collecting
- How watch collectors discover new independent brands
- The emotional side of building a watch collection
