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Jan 2024
48m 27s

Ben Clymer Presents: Ep. 9 – The Golf An...

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For the 9th installment of Ben Clymer Presents, Ben sits down with pro golfer Keith Mitchell, who is known not only for his golfing ability but also for his sense of style and his deep love of watches. Ben and Keith dig into everything from Keith's training to his family history in watches and what he brought in a watch roll to the recording to special creations from Laurent Ferrier, the pros and cons of playing with blades, and some extra cool references from Patek Philippe.

// Show Notes //

00:20 Keith Mitchell Instagram

1:55 The PGA Tour

11:58 Fourtane Jewellers in Carmel

12:40 Rolex Explorer II 16550

15:20 Laurent Ferrier

20:07 Patek Philippe Calatrava 2526

21:44 Rolex Daytona 16519

24:17 Patek Philippe 5320g QP Salmon Dial

28:50 Rolex Daytona 116508

32:01 John Mayer Talking Watches 2

34:30 Cartier Tank

35:20 Titleist 681T Irons

36:00 Mizuno MP 4 Iron

37:00 Mizuno MP 29

37:17 Mizuno Pro 241

38:27 Miura

41:20 L.A.B Putters

44:40 Patek Philippe 2438-1 (arabic)

45:04 Patek Philippe 2497

45:50 Patek Philippe 2497 white gold, engraved

47:16 Patek Philippe 2499

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