Lydia went to Watches and Wonders this year, but Vu didn't! Here's our catch up on everythign she saw and liked and some of the coolest watches she got to try on and check out!
In this episode we compare our 2016 vs 2026 watch lives, and also hear the stories of our friends Derek Mon ( @theminutemon ), James Crichton ( @gearetal ), Ken Lam ( @arkenwatchco ), and Britt Pearce ( @watch.gringa ).
In this episode we answer questions from a few of our amazing listeners! We discuss the future successes and failures of watch brands, what makes us pivot between brands over time, what watches we love but still won't buy, underrated watches and more! Thanks for the questions, @watch_girl_life, @nomoschino, @syktgrei.elgada, @thewatchshowfinland, @enjoy.your_time, @rabcho!
In this episode we discuss Tudor's 100 year anniversary and what that might mean for their releases this year.
2025 marked some real changes for both of us in terms of our collections... with Lydia taking a more measured approach than previous years and Vu going wild. Perhaps for the household this is a good strategy, to take turns? We discuss which watches we bought and why, and what was different about 2025 and what that might mean for the future of our collections.
Believe it or not, 2026 is here! In this episode we go over some of our predictions for the year, talk about some things we are hoping to see, and speculate a bit about this year in watches.
Lydia and Vu explore the fascinating parallels between bird watching and watch collecting, from building life lists and identifying rare finds to the passionate communities and the downsides of obsession. They delve into shared negatives like financial costs and elitism, but ultimately highlight the positives, including the deep connections, mindfulness, and continuous learning these hobbies provide. The hosts also share their favorite bird-inspired watches and personal recommendations.
In this episode we talk about whether or not enthusiasts should be more involved in watch design, if "hand made" matters, what complications we want, whether or not to modify luxury watches, and name some of our favorite podcasts! Thanks so much for the amazing questions, @ nesqydave , @ naturalescapement , @ watcherism , @ watchmedicine , @ christofferdidrichsen , @ lovemedonuts , @ notsimplybrent , and Andrew! Mentioned in this episode: Casio F-91W gold Swatch Sistem51 Omega DeVille Hour Visio...
It's been a long time since our last Q&A, and we got some great questions from you all! We discuss how a brand's watch photography can be misleading, what we'd do if we were put in charge at Rolex, a This Watch Life collab watch, who we will leave our watches to since we don't have kids, what to do with a wedding watch after divorce, and more! Thanks for the questions, @ bytereview , @ jbobswatches , @ right.arm.watches , @ alpharo_uk , @ watch_girl_life , @ nomoschino , @ ten10fiftynine , @...
In this episode we go through our choices for the five watches we would each keep from our existing collections if we had to just own 5, and couldn't buy any more, EVER. Essentially building our forever collections. This was inspired by the #fivewatchcollection Instagram community hashtag started by Nacho and Morgan .
Yes, Vu has another NWA but this time it's totally not his fault. We also talk about his new camera, the Sigma bf, and our recent trip to Glashütte for the weekend and extra tour of the NOMOS manufacture. Mentioned in the episode: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in 38mm Sigma bf NOMOS Club Campus 36 Future Orange The Best recommendations for the week: The Naked Gun Wednesday If you have questions for our next Q&A episode you can ask them by emailing questions@thiswatchlife.com or send a dm to @thisw...
Vu sold off his last Rolex! So in this episode he tries to articulate why he got rid of all his Rolex watches and what's changed about his entire collection. The Best Recommendations: Articles of Interest on Spotify Articles of Interest on Apple Binoculars!...
In this episode we discuss our two new watches… both chronographs… and how at least Vu’s new watch has set him on a completely new path. Watches discussed in this episode: Tudor FXD Chronograph Cycling Edition Limited Edition Pink Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph The BEST recommendations: Project Hail Mary Nintendo Switch 2...
In this episode we discuss the lengths we can sometimes go to in our efforts to justify a watch purchase, Vu gives an update on his Zombie Apocalypse Watch plans, and we touch on a recent Rolex event we attended and whether our thoughts have changed on any of the new releases.
We decide to go on a two week vacation to Portugal with just one watch each, and talk through how we chose what we chose, why they were the right watches for this trip, and how that ended up working out. Also, we have two new watches to discuss! Vu decides that one watch might be fine, but asks Delugs to help out with additional straps so he can keep changing the look. Habring2 Erwin Pilot Kurono 34mm Star Dial Delugs straps for Vu’s watch (provided by Delugs): - Black Epsom Slim Strap - Olive G...
In this episode we discuss our time at Watches and Wonders, some of our favorite things from and around the show, Vu's new watch, and some of the people we got to see in Geneva!
We're back! Again! This time for real? In this episode we talk about the big life and work changes that Lydia has gone through... discuss our Watches and Wonders plans... and talk about the future of this podcast and our plan for its triumphant return!
In this 200th episode of This Watch Life we talk about what we've learned, how our thoughts about watches and the industry changed, and what we've discovered about our listeners.
In this episode we answer questions from @katshoulders and @alexmjryan about the most surprising watches in our collections as well as what types of watches we find most and least photogenic.
In today's episode we discuss Vu's newest watch, the Otsuka Lotec No. 7.5. Coming right off the amazing success of the No. 6 winning the GPHG Challenge Prize, the arrival of the No. 7.5 couldn't have been better timed. Although they share a design language, the No. 6 and No. 7.5 are very different watches. Vu explains what he loves about the design of the 7.5 which takes some inspiration from vintage cameras. Otsuka Lotec No. 7.5 page...
In this episode we answer questions from @casebackintime , @been63 , @arkenwatchco , and @nesqydave .
In this episode we talk about Lydia's new watch, the Credor Locomotive. Her second Gerald Genta designed watch, but also a limited edition remake of a little known collaboration from one of the world's best known watch-designers and Japan's most well known brand, Seiko. https://www.credor.com/en/special/locomotive/
In this episode we discuss Lydia's family cruise and the watches she chose to bring on it, and why. The cruise has very specific and diverse needs, because of the variety of activities you partake in, all packed into a singe experience. So what did she bring?
In today's episode we talk about Vu's new watch, the Arken Alterum limited edition Year of the Dragon, and why Vu thinks it's probably the coolest watch under $1000. Check out Arken here : https://arken.uk Here's my first photo of the watch: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCbsx0jI3Dq/ NOTE: Although Vu had intended to pay full price for this watch and tried to purchase it, founder Ken sneakily gave it to him as a gift from a friend. He didn't ask for anything in return, and as usual has not paid us...
Today we answer a question from @watchrolling about whether or not Rolex watches are necessary for watch enthusiasts, from @watch_girl_life and @nomoschino about our best/favorite watch purchases of the year, and a question from @jordonia about what we wish we knew when we got started in this wild hobby of watch collecting and enthusiasm....
In this episode we talk about Lydia finally discovering the joy of changing watch straps, and our experience with Delugs , our favorite watch strap company, which I've been buying straps from for 4 years, and they've been making straps and leather goods now for six! NOTE: Delugs has provided us with watch straps for free but have not paid us and have no input into what we do with or say about the products they have given us.
In today's episode we go back in time and answer a frequently asked question... how did we even meet? We also talk about how we chose our 10th anniversary watch gifts for each other, and the difficulty in making that seemingly simple task work.
In today's episode Lydia tells us the story of the Pole Router, Universal Geneve's watch commemorating the Polar Route for SAS flights that significantly reduced the flight time for international flights. See Masaharu's post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCZMHZDN1I2/
In this episode we talk about Lydia's trip to Geneva for the GPHG Awards show and gala. Also Vu finally let her borrow a watch, and it's his current favorite one!
In this episode Lydia talks about her trip to Schaffhausen to visit the IWC manufacture with Nymans Ur, and the coolest Ingenieur she’s seen yet!
