In this episode of ON TIME, We sit down with Marty Zilber, a longtime collector, industry judge, and a key figure within the Miami Watch Club. Marty has been collecting watches for decades, and in this conversation we break down how the watch world has evolved over the last 30 to 40 years from how people used to collect, how prices have shifted, to how taste is shaped today, and why independent watchmakers are playing a bigger role than ever. We talk through Marty’s personal journey into collecting, how his taste has matured over time, and what newer collectors should actually be paying attention to right now. We also dive into rare and important pieces, including a Cartier designed in collaboration with F.P. Journe before FP Journe was even a brand and why moments like that matter more than hype. Toward the end of the episode, we run through a Spitfire-style question segment, covering instincts, mistakes, and what separates thoughtful collecting from noise. If you’re interested in watch history, independent brands, rare design collaborations, and how the collecting mindset has changed over time, this episode is for you. Subscribe to the channel for more long-form conversations with collectors, industry leaders, and tastemakers shaping the future of watches.