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Jan 30, 2025•13 min
Episode 48: Josh Shapiro of J. N. Shapiro Watches
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Episode 47: 2024 Watch Trends... We Hope to See End https://www.windvintage.com https://www.hodinkee.com/pages/editor/428 https://www.rescapement.com https://significantwatches.com
Jan 26, 2024•36 min
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/meters-first-rolex-submariner-5512 https://rowingblazers.com/products/zodiac-x-rowing-blazers-super-sea-wolf-gmt?variant=41285666963490 https://web.archive.org/web/20100630001335/http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2010/5/4/the-universal-geneve-polerouter-designed-by-gerald-genta-at.html
Dec 13, 2023•56 min
Episode 45: OAK Collection, Memovox Collector’s Guide, and Indie Drama https://www.windvintage.com/blog/collectors-guide-jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-reference-3151
Nov 29, 2023•38 min
Episode 44: Geneva Auction Shenanigans https://www.windvintage.com https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com https://www.tonytraina.com https://www.hodinkee.com/pages/editor/428
Nov 10, 2023•56 min
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/collectors-guide-the-rolex-gmt-master-reference-1675-in-steel https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-mega-watch-collection-is-coming-to-auction-giving-us-a-second-look-at-some-familiar-and-important https://www.esquire.com/uk/watches/a45611173/eric-wind-interview-vintage-watches/
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Episode 42: The Story Behind John Lennon’s Patek Philippe Tiffany Signed Reference 2499 https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-wild-mostly-complete-story-of-john-lennons-lost-patek-philippe-2499
Sep 20, 2023•38 min
Episode 41: Rolex Buys Bucherer, Another HypeSwatch, and Rexhep’s Only Watch
Sep 13, 2023•47 min
Episode 40: Sketchy Watches, Scammers & Fake 1518s
Aug 24, 2023•55 min
https://www.windvintage.com/insurance This episode is sponsored by McGrath Private Client. McGrath Private Client is proud to work with Wind Vintage to offer a special watch insurance opportunity for collectors with watch collections over $100,000. Learn more within the link below: https://www.windvintage.com/insurance
Aug 16, 2023•47 min
Episode 38: Intense Watch Negotiations, The Auction World, Limited Edition Release Drama, Latest Acquisitions & The Lost Episode 34
Aug 11, 2023•39 min
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/the-collectibles-of-jaeger-lecoultre
Jul 27, 2023•52 min
Eric and Charlie took the horse and buggy to Lancaster, PA for the NAWCC "National" convention last week, so they talk about their impressions of the event and the panel they sat on. Then, we ramble on a bit about collecting vintage Breitling chronographs, from the Premier to the Duograph. Next, our resident Chicagoan Tony talks about what he saw at WindUp Fair Chicago. Finally, we get to a few Significant announcements about this very Significant Podcast (we're going weekly!) Show Notes: NAWCC....
Jul 21, 2023•33 min•Ep. 36
Episode 35: New York Auctions, A Significantly Bad Speedy, Only Watch, Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre & Tiffany is Burning Down! In today's episode, the Significant Watches gang recaps the June New York Auctions, including discussion of Roger Smith's Pocket Watch No. 2., a rare pink-on-pink Patek 1518, the Royal Oak and indie market, and much more. Then, we recap the tropical Omega Speedmaster situation, what can be done to help prevent situations like this in the future, and discuss our time hang...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 35
My Dream Cartier Collection, The Future of AP, and Why OMEGA Will Never Be Rolex.
May 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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May 10, 2023•1 hr
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Apr 26, 2023•47 min
The boys are back to discuss everything from Watches & Wonders: The good, the bad, and the bracelets. Then, Eric tells Tony what he got wrong and they agree to disagree until the next episode. Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review in your favorite podcast player! Show Notes: Hands-On: The Rolex Perpetual 1908 Collection Hands-On: The New Rolex Daytona Hands-On: The Chopard L.U.C 1860 in Steel @biverwatches Petermann-Bedat Follow Charlie at strictlyvintagewatches.com , Eric at wi...
Apr 17, 2023•40 min
You can find Tony Traina's writing on https://www.tonytraina.com and https://www.hodinkee.com/pages/editor/428 Learn more about Eric Wind on https://www.windvintage.com Read Charlie Dunne's latest articles on https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com
Mar 16, 2023•45 min
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show: Charlie’s Articles - https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/my-favorite-vintage-watches-at-the-original-miami-beach-antique-show-2023 - https://www.windvintage.com/blog/watch-spotting-at-the-original-miami-beach-antique-show-2023-part-1 Tony’s Articles: - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/vintage-watches-jan-25-2023 - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/comparing-three-ultra-thin-perpetual-calendars-from-patek-ap-and-vacheron Charlie Quoted in Financial Times...
Feb 06, 2023•54 min
In Episode 27, the group discuss the forthcoming recent auction season, the Rolex Certified Pre-Owned program, the forthcoming Original Miami Beach Antique Show, what they are excited about going into 2023. Marc Newson Opens Up About Ikepod, The Pathbreaking '90s Watch Brand That's Cool All Over Again https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/marc-newson-opens-up-about-ikepod-the-pathbreaking-90s-watch-brand-thats-cool-all-over-again The Original Miami Beach Antique Show 2022 https://www.windvintage.com...
Dec 30, 2022•56 min
In Episode 26 of Significant Watches, the four co-hosts discuss review the Geneva auctions from the past week. Additionally, the group go through a Q&A session, and briefly revisit the upcoming Wright Auction "Once Upon A Time Watch Project" in support of The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation being held on November 30th. Learn more below: https://www.wright20.com/auctions/2022/11/watches-including-the-brian-laviolette-scholarship-foundation-benefit-lots You can find Tony's writing on H...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min
What Makes For A Million-Dollar Watch At Auction Today? https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/what-makes-for-a-million-dollar-watch-at-auction-today Vacheron Is About To Have Its Super-Hero Moment, And Nine(ish) Other Predictions For Geneva Auction Week https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-cartier-1518-vacheron-cioccolatone-fall-2022-geneva-auctions Photo Report: Windup Watch Fair NYC 2022 https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2022/10/25/photo-report-windup-watch-fair-nyc-2022 Rowing Blazers Seiko Lau...
Nov 07, 2022•55 min•Ep. 25
In episode 24, the horological homies assemble for a brief catch-up after the Dubai Horology Forum in New York, where Eric Wind spoke on the "Made in America" panel along with Aldis Hodge and Cara Barrett. Then, the homies give a brief preview of fall auctions before looking at a few recent results, most notably the sale of the Cartier Cheich for more than $1 million. Finally, we talk about the vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre lamp post clock, recently covered in an in-depth post on Strictly Vintage Wat...
Oct 11, 2022•27 min•Ep. 24
In Episode 23 the gang discuss the forthcoming event Eric will be participating in at Dubai Watch Week NYC. The "Made in America" panel discussion will be moderated by Cara Barrett (HODINKEE alumna and Parchie founder) and also features actor and horologist Aldis Hodge. Additionally, Gabe’s latest IDF wristwatch is brought up followed by a discussion on Israeli Defense Force timepieces. Gabe would share his thoughts on the recent news of LVMH’s plans for revival of the Daniel Roth brand. Eric hi...
Sep 19, 2022•53 min
In Episode 22 the horological homies discuss the latest and greatest at Geneva Watch Days, as well as the significant news that Tony T heading off to The Dink. The update comes after a recent HODINKEE article announcing the hiring of five new editors . What will this mean for Tony's role on Significant Watches? Has he decided on his first official article as an H employee? All of your questions are answered in this epic episode! 45 Best Watch Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/watch_podcasts #N...
Sep 02, 2022•49 min
The Reverso: HODINKEE Magazine Japan Edition (ホディンキー マガジン ジャパン エディション) Vol.3 Wristcheck: Understanding The Hidden Appeal Of The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso By Randy Lai Royal Berkshire Regiment Reverso 'Reverso: The Living Legend' by Manfred Fritz 'Jaeger-LeCoultre: Reverso' by Nicholas Foulkes @vintagewatchesarchive Patek Philippe Reversos Vacheron & Constantin Reversos for Birks Hamilton Otis Grégory Pons’ article https://businessmontres.com/article/la-montre-suisse-de-lhomme-le-plus-hai-de-t...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 2 min
In the Episode 20, the horological homies discussed the Windup Watch Fair in Chicago which was set to take place during July 15th - 17th. The episode evolves into a discussion of the latest watch releases including the Richard Mille x Ferrari, The Grönefeld 1941 Grönograaf, HYT, Greubel Forsey, and the Tudor Ranger. Read Tony’s collector’s guide ‘For Your Reference: The Tudor Ranger’ on Rescapement. How the Cartier Crash Became a MILLION DOLLAR Watch https://windupwatchfair.com (IG: @windupwatch...
Jul 18, 2022•43 min
Ten Major Trends And Takeaways From The Spring 2022 Watch Auction Season https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/spring-2022-watch-auctions-phillips-christies-sothebys How Are Auction Houses Preparing For A Potential Economic Downturn? https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/watch-auction-spring-2022-recession-correction-prices Rolex and Patek Returns Beat Vintage Cars and Bitcoin https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-23/rolex-and-patek-returns-beat-vintage-cars-and-bitcoin Moritz Grossmann “Meet ...
Jul 05, 2022•54 min