Inside the World of Renowned Collector: Yoni Ben-Yehuda, the Secret Hand behind Glittering Watch Collections

Published: 25 May 2026
Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Yoni Ben-Yehuda, a respected figure in the watch collecting arena who piques curiosity and inspires admiration.

Yoni Ben-Yehuda exemplifies an embodiment of immense passion for watch collection. As an original member of the Red Bar crew, he takes pride in having carved out his path within the New York City watch scene through sheer dedication, passion, and active support for the craft. This has inevitably translated into high credibility, respect, and trust among fellow enthusiasts. Quietly cementing his influence, Ben-Yehuda curates for some of the world’s most high-profile watch collections. These collections often end up gracing the wrists of celebrities on red carpets, and causing a stir on Instagram.

Extremely expressive, eccentric, and structured in nature, his collection sets a precedent. To Ben-Yehuda, ‘watches are these forever objects in a disposable world’. Each timepiece carries a chunk of his life, passion, and the evolution of his profound understanding of the field.

His remarkable assortment includes the likes of the Alfred Hammel steel watch, Audemars Piguet RA Ultra-Thin Self-Winding Tourbillon ref 25656, paired Audemars Piguet ref 4647, and the Vacheron Constantin 1921, among others. Each of his timepieces has a unique story to tell and signifies particular phases of his life.

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