Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Lume Plotters! So the question today is… what last minute gift should YOU buy for your estranged uncle’s neighbor’s brother in law who happens to somewhat like watches? In this episode, we are tasked with five random “clientele” and find the appropriate watch-related gift for each of them! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upco...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In today’s installment of Lume Plotters Interviews, we have a sneak peak into the mind of Benoît Mintiens, founder and CEO of Ressence. Building a brand so intriguing and quirky, we just had to pick his brain about how on earth someone comes up with such new and unique ideas! Listen along, you’re guaranteed to learn a thing or two! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcom...
Dec 15, 2023•46 min
Two topics this week! 1.) Only Watch has been accused of not being transparent with the charitable donations raised from their famous annual watch auctions! What do we think? Also- since the recording of this episode, the Only Watch auction that was scheduled to be held on the 5th of November 2023 was postponed to an unnamed date in 2024! Not looking good for Only Watch… 2.) What are the most influential Watch designs of all time? In this episode, we take a look at some of the iconic designs and...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In the third installment of the Lume Plotters Interview series, we sit down with Tobias Kueffer who is the Sales Director of Norqain. Listen along as we learn more about the brand, what drives their innovations, and what plans they have for the future! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters
Dec 08, 2023•25 min
This week we delve into a hot topic- sustainability. Many have commended Swatch for their use of bioceramic and eco-friendly materials, however others have bashed the brand for using plastic and trashing the environment. As these two views are clearly polar opposites, we let our in-house environmentalist (Ralf) describe what you should think about this situation, and why! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link b...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Continuing our limited weekly interview series, today we have another crazy installment. Out of sheer dumb luck, we managed to round up and interview two epic legends of industry, Ming Thein and Rexhep Rexhepi. Hear what they have to say about how they got into the world of watchmaking, and how they have evolved into the icons they are today. It is amazing to see two people from such different backgrounds connect so deeply over a shared love of horology. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach ...
Dec 01, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 42
This week, at the behest of a listener (and to our potential demise), we have summed up our five most hated watches. Perhaps hate is a bit strong, so maybe our five least liked watches (please don't hate us)! Keep in mind... of course, these are just our opinions (and we are no authority figures, and have no bearing or impact on the real world, or what you should buy or wear). Continue to like what YOU like, and buy what YOU love! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: ...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The Lume Plotters Trifecta (with honorary DWW Lume Plotter Rajeev) interview the man, the myth, the legend, Jean-Claude Biver. He resurrected Blancpain, re-invigorated and re-juvenated brands like Hublot, Tag Heuer, Omega, and so much more. Recently we saw the launch of his very own brand BIVER watches together with his son Pierre. He tells us who else is involved and what is next.... Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment usi...
Nov 24, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Our lives are but specks of dust falling through the fingers of time. Like sands of the hourglass, so are the days of our lives… As such, we must bid adieu to the 2023 Dubai Watch Week. We owe a debt of gratitude to the Seddiqi family for organizing such a fantastic event! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters...
Nov 23, 2023•33 min
With the recent launch of the hugely revised and extremely innovative Tudor Pelagos FXD black US Navy edition (sarcasm), we have dedicated this week to delve into the history of Tudor. Where the brand came from, where we think it’s headed, and of course, where they are today. We will walk you through the plethora of Tudor offerings, and focus in on their flagship lines. From dress to sports to tool watches, Tudor has them all (even though we often forget)! Give us a follow, and feel free to reac...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The Lume Plotters are live at Dubai Watch Week! Tune in now to listen to our recap of Day 3! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters
Nov 19, 2023•18 min
The Lume Plotters are live at Dubai Watch Week! Tune in now to listen to our recap of Day 2! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters
Nov 19, 2023•23 min
The Lume Plotters are live at Dubai Watch Week! Tune in now to listen to our recap of Day 1! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters
Nov 17, 2023•23 min
This week we have a new cross-pollination of sorts, some of our avid listeners, Andy and Parm have started their own podcast under the name 'Chrono Passion 7'. Naturally, we wanted to catch up with them, and let them introduce themselves to you, and have a wee bit of watch chat. Hopefully many more episodes of this collaboration to come! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 38
On this random Friday we have a nice bonus episode for you, dear listener: 1.) We discuss a few random new (and nearly new) watch purchases, including an interesting story of a Rolex Oyster Perpetual celebration dial. 2.) We discuss our detailed itinerary for Dubai Watch Week. Find out where we will be on which day, and come say hello! Also, great news... we have press accreditation! Ergo, we are able to interview numerous people from the watch industry, which you will get to hear in due time. 3...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Shots were fired by a guest of ours in a previous episode that a listener was not too fond of… As such, he came on the show to avenge the honor of the new IWC Ingenieur. Mahmoud argues the Ingenieur‘s novelty and posits that the price is not too high and in fact entirely justified (a common complaint we have heard often in recent months). Is he right? What do you think? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link bel...
Nov 07, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It’s been a while now since Rolex acquired Bucherer, so what has changed? How do we feel about this move (given that hindsight is 20/20), and what has it meant for the watch community? We look at what has happened to pre-owned Rolex prices as a result of this merger, and speculate what may be Rolex’s end-game plan. We also use Apple as a case-study to further elaborate our theories. Bear with us, as there is a hefty amount of non-watch related tangential content this week! Give us a follow, and ...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 35
So, ladies and gentlemen, the big question this week is… what is the difference between collecting watches and just buying watches? Which camp do we fall into? Are we collectors, or simply all just hoarders? Also, our special guest shows us his latest acquisition… the first Aqua Ingenieur sold in Dubai! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.spea...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 34
The Lume Plotters have compiled a list! A list of all of the horological words we can’t stand, but proceed to use anyways. “Beater”, “bang for buck”, “revolutionary”… these are just some of the words we feel are overused and beat to death! What others can we think of? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters...
Oct 17, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Open or closed? There is no right answer… This week, we evaluate the pros and cons of having and open display caseback, or a closed watch caseback. Why would someone prefer one over the other, and does it really make a difference in our buying patterns? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters
Oct 10, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The Lume Plotters investigate a phenomena sweeping the “investment” watch community: watch stickers! Did you know they make little clear laser-cut stickers to protect your watches from scratches? That way when you flip the Batman you just bought from your authorized dealer, it will still look brand new! Because god forbid you scratch your watch! Oh heavens! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we ma...
Oct 03, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 31
This week the Lume Plotters take a look at the horological disease that is counterfeit/replica watches. What on earth can possess someone buy one? We play devil’s advocate and look at this pandemic from both a buyer and seller perspective to try and uncover if there truly is a valid rationale behind buying a fake watch. Tune in and find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it i...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Our special guest Hussein joins us for a second time to discuss our perfect five watch collections. We were tasked by a loyal listener to choose the ideal collection, consisting of only five watches, with an unlimited budget, and the caveat that a brand can only be featured once in each collection. Naturally, we went on to roast each other’s choices. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just ...
Sep 19, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 29
First and foremost: Swatchpain, yay or nay? We tell you... okay, let's be honest, Ralf (being the Blancpain diehard that he is), tells you the details of the brand-spanking-new Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms collaboration. Hooray! Then, we discuss a listener's message about visiting Dubai for a watch-centric trip (or more specifically for Dubai Watch Week). What is DWW? What do you need to know if coming from abroad? Where to stay, where to eat, how to dress, we discuss it all! Give us a...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Editing Ralf: Mea Culpa - Talking about regrets... I blame it on drunk editing (or something else unrelated), but somehow I managed to make the episode eight whole minutes shorter! Now this is fixed, and you can enjoy the entirety of our ramblings. By the way, hope you get the movie reference in the title. Yes we have a spell checker. :-) Show Notes: A touchy subject for the Lume Plotters this week… What do we regret buying or selling throughout our watch journey? Spoiler alert, there’s quite a ...
Sep 05, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This week we take a deep dive into the toxicity of the watch world… Is living on Instagram, YouTube, and the watch forums helping, or hurting us in the long run? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters
Aug 29, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 26
A very eclectic episode, centering around our special guest, a Dubai-based collector by the name of Hussein, and his watch journey. Tune in to find out what’s in his watch box! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The Lume Plotters unpack the history and heritage of Grand Seiko. We’ve all heard the myth, legend, and lore surrounding the company from the far east, so, the big question is- are Grand Seiko’s watches worth the investment? Is Japanese watchmaking here to stay, or are you better off buying Swiss? Let’s find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https:...
Aug 15, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Hello, hello! This week, the Lume Plotters weigh the pros and cons of in-house movements. Is it truly what it’s cracked up to be, or are brands just trying to trick us, and pull the old bait-and-switch? More importantly, are you getting your money’s worth when following this relatively new trend? Tune in and find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: h...
Aug 08, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week we talk about whether the watch industry is tapped out, or whether it is still possible to make something truly new. Watchmakers continuously say that their new watches are “revolutionary”, but is this actually true? What would a groundbreaking revolution in horology actually entail? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 22
