The editors of International Watch met two days ago with American Idol judge Randy Jackson to discuss his new line of men’s and ladies’ timepieces. An ardent watch collector with close to 500 watches to his credit, Jackson’s interest began as a result of his father’s own intense interest in historic, American-made Hamilton Timepieces.

“Over the years, I’ve worn all kinds of watches,” Jackson told iW. “I’m a watch-aholic! People were always suggesting that I should start my own line, and now I have.”

Randy Jackson will be on the Home Shopping Network (HSN) tonight at 10 P.M. Eastern Time promoting his wristwatches. He is a real “watch guy” living his dream. Check him out in this pitch to iW readers.