Fine handcrafted mechanical watches, made by Swiss craftsmen whose trade goes back centuries, hold a special place in the hearts of the rich and famous. In this age of disposable electronic devices, that rapidly become obsolete, it is easy to understand why a timeless mechanical watch holds so much appeal. In this video we speak to South Africa’s wristwatch authority, Peter Machlup, about which watches hold their value and why he has been consumed with a lifelong passion for collecting and trading fine watches.