In this episode we are joined by Jack Stewart, a US Navy F/A-18 pilot turned best-selling author. Jack is the author of 3 (soon to be 4) aviation action thriller novels, and he's on his way to being ranked among the greats in the genre, in our humble opinion. It also happens that Mr. Stewart is a bit of a watch guy in his own right! We talk about the books, the flying, the watches, and perhaps most important... how he got his callsign; "FARLEY". This is another fun one. Check it out!
May 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Gregg and Matt meet live to do an extended wrist-check with a pair of recent GMT offerings from Formex (Stratos UTC) and Nodus (Contrail GMT). Matt then waxes hopeful with a notional wishlist for upcoming releases from Grand Seiko and Tudor. Will this year bring blessings to the GS faithful who'd love to see a REAL "Submariner killer"..?? Time will tell. In the meantime, thanks for listening.
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 1 min
If it's us talking about Fordite, lume, and good beer, it can only mean that we are joined by none other than Lume Wizard Extraordinaire, The Black Badger- aka James Thompson. James is a Canadian expat living in Sweden, and he is known worldwide as a design maven specializing in unusual materials and off-the-charts lume. He's done collabs with some of the biggest names in the game. In this episode, we chat about everything from his watch design projects, the Miami Vice/ GTA mural in his workshop...
Mar 16, 2025•1 hr 10 min
For motorsport fans, it's an amazing time. The long-anticipated start to the F1 2025 Season is upon us, and we are once again joined by Spence, from the "Whiskey and Watches Podcast". This is our 3rd annual pre-season roundup with Spence, and we cover team driver pairings, 2024 highlights, predictions, and more.
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Matt is joined live by SoCal TGN community stalwart, Jon C aka @thegrailnato aka "ARKEN Hunter" to discuss the unique appeal of indie darling Arken Watch Co. Jon has voted with his dollars, and owns pretty much every model from the UK-based über-micro. We also get up to some chat regarding Omega's recent Seamaster 300M in Bronze Gold, Sinn's latest novelties, and more. This one is live, so bear with the background noise and as always, thanks for listening!
Feb 27, 2025•53 min
Can women wear "men's" watches? Heck yeah! That's the topic for this episode. Matt is joined by Sara Wiley, the better half of SOTP alum Zac Wiley (from the Anti Watch Watch Club episodes) to discuss this trend and do a bit of brainstorming on a list of men's watches that can be ideal for women. Thanks for listening!
Jan 21, 2025•34 min
Holy cow, we did it! We've made it to 100 episodes, and we're both a bit stunned, to be honest. In this somewhat overdue episode, we each talk about a few episodes that we'd pick for a highlight reel of the pod. It was impossible to shout out everyone or to highlight each of our faves, but it's a fun look back in any case. Thanks to all of you for listening and for helping us along the way. Cheers!
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
We've all done it; gone to have brunch and been sat next to a table that is talking (probably too loudly) about some topic that forces you to start listening more to *them* than to your own party. That's called "ear hustlin'" and that's this episode in a nutshell. Matt sat down with @dcvintagewatches, along with the dudes from @theouttatimepodcast (@summereskimo and @horologicalchronicals) for a Hawaiian-themed breakfast to discuss everything from vintage Seiko, the best men's watches for women,...
Nov 02, 2024•58 min
Gregg and Matt meet live to discuss new watches from Patek Philippe and Oris, and move swiftly on to the main topic: our recommendations for the best non watch related follows across a variety of platforms- pop music, comedy, current events, military affairs etc. Check it out!
Oct 20, 2024•55 min
Everyone's favorite watch brand frontman- Christopher Ward's Mike Pearson (see episode 88)- was kind enough to arrange for us to spend some time with review samples of 2 amazing pieces- the C65 Aquitaine GMT and the sensational "The Twelve". If you've been paying attention to the watch world for the past year or so you already know that The Twelve is one of 2 world-beating timepieces that Christopher Ward has released lately (the other being the Bel Canto). We gave these watches a thorough "time...
Oct 06, 2024•45 min
This episode features Joey, aka "9mm Musashi", a stalwart in the law enforcement training world and, predictably, a pretty serious watch enthusiast. We discuss everything from emotional intelligence in law enforcement, the importance of service to the community, and one hell of a good story about a watch gifted to his dad. I also make a lame attempt to draw parallels between Musashi's teachings and the world of watch collecting. Spoiler alert: it's a bit cringe (but funny). Thanks for listening!
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Eric, aka "Rico" (formerly of the eponymous Rico's Watches Podcast) checks in to catch up on his post-pod life, and to share musings on the importance of story/history in the watch hobby. While Eric's podcast is a thing of the past, he has been keeping himself busy in the watch arena, and we get some of the details over our chat. Thanks for listening!
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Matt is joined by Fratello.com contributor and "Fratello on Air" cohost, Balazs Ferenczi, coming to us live from Hungary (just in time for the Hungarian Grand Prix!). In this episode, we discuss the rather monumental news that Rolex is apparently OUT as a title sponsor of Formula 1, to be replaced by LVMH and their significantly larger financial support commitment. We also pivot to Seiko news. Back during the Covid years, Matt predicted that Seiko would reintroduce the Pogue, and that it would b...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr
Remember that kid who got WIS-famous for meticulously reverse-engineering an Urwerk..? Tha's Karel, the engineering phenom behind Barrelhand. (We can hear you now..."WTF is Barrelhand?" Lol. Barrelhand is the outfit that is tackling the task of creating a purpose-built, designed-from-the-ground-up spacefarer's watch.) Karel joins us to chat about his love of outdoor adventure, craft beer, classic rock, and the timepiece that might finally knock Omega off its perch as the ultimate, LEGIT space wa...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min
It's 2024- the 80th anniversary of the "OPERATION OVERLORD"/ D-Day, the Allied Expeditionary Force assault on Hitler's Fortress Europe. To mark the occasion, we are back with episode 62 alum, Jon- aka @mosquito_boat- to discuss watches, the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team, and his upcoming airborne assault into Normandy as a WWII historical reenactor. Remember the Dick Winters character (I term I hesitate to use: MAJ Winters was very much a real person and a real hero of WWII) from "Band of Bro...
Jun 02, 2024•37 min
It's been a minute, right?? Matt and Gregg are finally back on the same episode, ready to discuss the new world-beating GMT from Nodus x Raven, the WSJ piece on The Dink, and a certain long anticipated GMT from Tudor. Thanks for listening!
May 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Gregg sits down with Lōcī Watch Company’s Trip Henderson over tacos and beers to discuss the new brand and the release of the Pacific Coast Highway line. Trip’s background in military service and disaster relief, as well his desire to give back, drive the social responsibility that is baked into the brand’s DNA. That’s important stuff, but what about the watches? Trip shares the inspiration behind the lineup, what it’s like to design a brand from the ground up and the show stopping dials. As Phi...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Gregg is back! Matt is buzzed! Lessss gooooo!! In this episode we have a catch-up chinwag over the past week of Watches and Wonders. Beer flows and thoughts are shared on the topic of the latest watches from Zenith, Tudor, Rolex and Bremont. Talking of which... well, Matt is a well-known fan of the British brand, and he has thoughts. Check it out and as always, thanks for listening.
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Mick Jagger, Liam Gallagher, David Lee Roth, Jeremy Clarkson, and... Mike Pearson? In this episode we are joined by Mike Pearson, the guy who is poised to take British watch brand Christopher Ward to the next level in North America. Mike has been an absolute legend in the enthusiast community for ages, having worked to establish or reinvigorate several big brands in the USA. Mike has been a friend for over a decade, and it's an absolute treat to finally have him on the pod to chat about Land Rov...
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Nick from DC Vintage joins Matt for double duty as guest and cohost. Nick has been on with us before, and it's interesting to reflect on the changes in the vintage Seiko landscape over the past 2 years; the Pogue is still cool, but the latest hotness is definitely the MACV/SOG aesthetic of the Vietnam-era field watches worn by the recon teams of the Studies and Observation Group. Nick also gives us the 411 on his own line of military inspired watches- the Sycamore "Wolf" and "Hunter". As always,...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Matt is joined by "Fratello On Air" cohost Balazs Ferenczi to catch up over a quick chat on the new white dial Omega Speedmaster Professional. This one is a quick and easy listen; stay all the way through to hear Balazs roast Matt over his very non-traditional cooking! lol and thanks for listening.
Mar 09, 2024•39 min
We are back! This time, we have more Formex content, as we share detailed thoughts on our extended time with both the Reef and Field watches. Matt is slowly coming to the conclusion that Formex is maybe the most tech-forward small brand around. Also, Gregg is on this one and he gives us the 411 on his on-again-off-again appearances. Thanks for listening!
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min
This one is gonna be cool! We are joined live in Los Angeles (Pasadena, actually) by Spence from the "Whiskey and Watches Podcast" to discuss the latest developments in Formula One: Who will backfill Lewis? Is Checo done? Tudor is IN, along with... wait... Moser?!?! Check this one out- it's short and VERY sweet. Thanks for listening.
Feb 10, 2024•40 min
Matt is joined by watch video ace and Hodinkee alum, Brandon Menancio. Brandon has an interesting life story and how he landed up in the watch hobby is a bit of an unlikely tale... in a good way. What's Brandon's deal, and will he still be making awesome video content? Listen to find out, and to hear what we think we might see from Tudor in 2024.
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 12 min
This one might've been titled "The Long Hello", as it took a minute to get through the wrist check! Matt is joined by Buzz from "The Whiskey and Watches Podcast" to discuss their respective collecting plans for 2024. We wade into the topic of the Breitling acquisition of UG, and speculate on which archival watch will be launched first. Finally, is everyone sleeping on the best and most realistic alternative to the "integrated steel sports" hype pieces..? We think so. Check it out, and thanks for...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Watch Enthusiasts may know about Vortic Watch Co, and their business model of upcycling some amazing American pocket watch movements in modern wristwatch cases (seriously, these movements tend to be absolutely beautiful by modern standards!). Did you know that Vortic is branching out, and venturing into serial production with the new Colorado Watch Company enterprise? We sit down and talk with one of the brand founders- RT Custer- about the new watches, Vortic watch-spotting in an enormously pop...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Lighting strikes twice! We are (re)joined by watch writer-turned-novelist Jason Heaton to discuss "Sweetwater", the second installment in the Tusker Novels series. The chat was amazing. We focused on the book, but also managed to mull the idea that Blancpain might be due for a refresh on their flagship dive watch line. Will there be a new Fifty Fathoms any time soon? Jason has thoughts. This is a fun one, #watchfam!
Dec 16, 2023•53 min
"We are the Pilgrims, master: we shall go always a little farther..." Analog Shift's James Lamdin is a #watchfam fellow traveller. Let's put it this way... If "The Golden Road to Samarkand" was a metaphor for the path to enlightenment on neo-vintage watches and amazing 1980's television (and old BMW's), then surely James Lamdin would be the Caravan Master. Mr. Lamdin is DEEP into the appreciation of all the good stuff, folks! We chat about the topic of neo-vintage, the need for Breguet to do bet...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Colonel Richard Sweeten-callsign "NEMO"- joins Matt for a chat about watches and USAF fighters. NEMO spent a full career as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force, starting as an instructor in the T-37, the T-41 (Matt flew these!), and then moving on to the mighty F-15C. NEMO is a watch guy through and through, and spent a big chunk of time helping to build Bremont into the premier "military partner" watch brand that it is today. This one is EPIC! The "C Model"..? We talk about it. Early...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Watches and Cocktails Chat Recipe: 3 oz bourbon, 4 oz ginger beer, 1 oz white rum, 1 angry feline…stir to mix, add 2 watch geeks and a dash of F-bomb bitters to taste, mix in a bit of catch up chat and a few Youtube recommendations, serve over ice
Nov 26, 2023•55 min
