How did you first get into watches?

The Snoopy watch was my first official timepiece – it was, and still is, an icon. Then, it was onto Swatches because they were relatively cheap, colourful and stylish. That’s when I started to understand the joy of watch collecting – I loved it when they started releasing new models, designs and twists on the classic. I remember one watch, for example, popped out the strap and you could swap them over. 

What are your current favourites?

For my 40th, I bought a mid-90s Rolex Datejust. That was one I always wanted, and it gives you the feeling that you've succeeded in life somehow, you know? You barely notice it on your wrist, it’s so comfortable – although that did mean I had an accident while climbing up a rock in Joshua Tree. I scuffed it but I don’t regret it. If you can't wear your watch when you want to wear your watch, then what's the point? Another favourite is a 20-year-old Seiko Diver 7S26-0040. I once met a guy on the Isle of Wight over Christmas who was trading them. He had a really small collection of Seikos and he was telling me I should get one because they're doing lots of reissues. He told me to get the 7S26-0040. It probably needs a service, but it’s already doubled in price. 

What draws you to watches?

For me, it’s the design. A lot of brands are going back to the archives and adding a modern twist, which is exciting. A good example is the Omega x Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch collab. Omega redesigned it as a ceramic watch, making it of more interest to collectors – plus, it’s light; it’s the same material they use to make synthetic bones.