Today we take a question from @dogsontime about traveling with watches. We discuss our history of travel with perhaps too many watches, and where we are at now. And we briefly touch on which watches we plan to travel with to Watches and Wonders 2024.
Today is the THREE year anniversary of Lydia's watch Instagram account! She talks about how she got into it, what it's taught her, what she is trying to get out of it, and what the next 100 days might hold for her! http://instagram.com/lydiaswatches
We had some amazing questions for our Q&A today, and we answered with tips for watch photography, choosing watches for watch events, whether to use watch winders, and more! Our questions were asked by: @alexgarcia_la @dials_crown @tedspeaker @gustavandersson92 @windsmeup Watch photography tip: https://watchstudies.co/blogs/notes/how-to-shoot-a-parrot-wrist-shot-with-a-camera-or-a-phone Delugs case that Vu gifted to Lydia: https://delugs.com/collections/eight-watch-case/products/zip-box-eight...
Today it's Vu's turn to be inspired by Valentine's Day and share 5 things he loves in the watch world. From specific watches he owns to watch companies and watch communities, join us in a chat about true loves.
For Valentine's Day we thought we'd talk about love... love for watches! Here are 5 things Lydia chose as her loves from the world of watches.
We received a question from @ poppingcrowns about watches in movies, and whether there had been watches in movies that affected us in any way. And it turns out there have! Watches mentioned in this episode: Casio CA53W: https://www.casio.com/us/watches/casio/product.CA-53W-1/ Bulgari Aluminum: https://www.bulgari.com/en-int/watches/mens-2/bvlgari-aluminium-watch-grey-103382 Hamilton Khaki Murph 38: https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/h70405730-khaki-field-murph-38mm.html Chopard Alpine Eagle: h...
There's a new watch in the house! The amazing Grand Seiko SBGA415. Very similar to what is probably the most popular Grand Seiko outside of Japan, the "Shunbun" SBGA413, Vu's new "Taisetsu" SBGA415 is a work of art and mechanical excellence. The "Taisetsu": https://www.grand-seiko.com/se-en/collections/sbga415g The "Shunbun": https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbga413g My first Grand Seiko SBGM221: https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbgm221g...
Today is a Q&A episode! We talk about whether or not you should stack bracelets, whether buying the standard models or the limited editions is better, and what we think about the pricing of the Piaget Polo. And more! The amazing questions were from: @officially_uncertified https://www.instagram.com/officially_uncertified/ @kellyzimmerman2023 https://www.instagram.com/kellyzimmerman2023/ @syktgrei https://www.instagram.com/syktgrei/ @sophies.watch.world https://www.instagram.com/sophies.watch...
In this episode we discuss EDC (Every Day Carry) through the lens of a watch enthusiast. We talk about designing a kit specifically for the watch enthusiast, and perhaps the enthusiast with an Instagram account. My EDC gear that I carry in my pockets: Rovyvon Aurora A8 flashlight https://www.rovyvon.com/products/aurora-a8-keychain-flashlight-with-sidelights-4th-generation Victorinox Compact https://www.victorinox.com/global/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Compact/p/1.3405 Knip...
In this episode we discuss the sometimes hotly debated topic of double wristing watches. Why would someone wear a watch on each wrist? Or... why would someone care that someone else is doing that?
A thousand... dollars? Euros? Pounds? Sure! Here are some of our favorite watches under about a grand... some that we own, and some that we might own at some point soon in the future. Watches mentioned in this episode: Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38 https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/h70405730-khaki-field-murph-38mm.html Seiko x Rowing Blazers ‘Rally Diver’ Seiko 5 day date https://wornandwound.com/seiko-teams-up-with-rowing-blazers-for-a-new-three-watch-collection/ 47 Zero Watches Big 3 https:...
In this episode we answer a question from Jill @only.passing.time, asking how we think about automatic movements vs hand wound movements vs quartz movements.
Today we discuss the new collaboration between Victoria Beckham and Breitling, where she was the creative director for a new series of Chronomats that bear her name. See the watches here: https://www.breitling.com/us-en/partnerships/victoria-beckham/ Rhonda Riche wrote a great article about Victoria's watch collection: https://www.watchonista.com/articles/history/unlikely-watch-collector-victoria-beckham...
Today we talk all about grail watches! From the fact that it seems most people can't even agree on what a grail watch even is to what seems like the case that most people have never seen their grail in person. We also discuss our own grail watches and how our thinking about grails has changed so much over time. Watches discussed in this episode: Cartier Crash https://www.cartier.com/sv-se/crash-klocka_cod44733502651434974.html Rolex "Paul Newman" Daytona https://www.forbes.com/sites/hylabauer/20...
We get a question from @anything_but_hugo about bracelets today, and talk about our favorite ones as well as which ones we don't prefer, and why. From a good taper and well proportioned and finished clasp, to the bane of Vu's existence, bracelets without a tool-less quick-adjust mechanism, we talk about all things bracelets. Bracelets discussed in this episode: Rolex Oyster bracelet Rolex Jubilee bracelet Oyster-style bracelets (Tudor BB58, BB54, Oris Divers 65) Omega 1957 Trilogy watch bracelet...
This week is LVMH Watch Week 2024 and Zenith, TAG Heuer, Hublot and Bulgari all announced new watches. We talk about some of our favorite novelties and discuss some of the big trends we see in these releases and what that could mean for the rest of watch announcement season in 2024! Watches discussed in this episode: Zenith El Primero Triple Calendar in green, grey and white Zenith Chronomaster Sport w/ green dial Hubot Big Bang Unico Green SAXEM Hublot MP-10 BVLGARI BVLGARI TAG Heuer Carrera Da...
In this episode we talk about how Vu thinks about keeping watches in his collection or letting them go, how he tracks whether he is wearing them, and what to think about when going to sell a watch. Lydia, on the other hand, has almost no experience culling her collection and doesn't track anything. Perhaps it's time to start?
Today is a Q&A episode where we answer questions about watches that surprised us on the wrist, Rolex release predictions, and how we talk to non-watch people about our love of watches. Note: Today's episode isn't up to our typical audio quality standard as we had a power outage and had to record on battery powered backup devices, which means we also had to improvise the intro song, uh oh.
Today we talk about the newly teased Snoopy Moonswatch and then play "never have I ever", forcing each other to tell embarrassing watch stories, like "never have I ever dropped someone else's watch!"
The vintage reissue and vintage inspired trends are still going strong, and with them we continue to see so-called fauxtina (faux-patina) lume in tan, cream, pumpkin, and other off-white colors. But this choice by watch companies is divisive. In this episode we discuss whether or not fauxtina lume should be something we see on modern watches at all. Watches discussed in this episode: Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249 Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Tribute To Polaris Omega Seamaster Railmaster 1957 Editio...
Today we discuss a recent article on The Robb Report where journalist Victoria Gomelsky asked a number of industry experts about their predictions for the watch industry in 2024. Somehow she even invited us to offer our predictions, and we go over all of them in today's episode! The article: https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/watch-industry-predictions-2024-1235475238/amp/...
Today Lydia talks about the three turning point watches that changed the course of her collecting. From her relationship with the daily wear of a watch to how she photographs watches, there were certain watches that had more of an impact than others. Watches mentioned in this episode: Rolex DateJust 36mm (ref 116234) Cartier Tank Solo Rose Gold Tudor Mini-Sub 33mm (ref 73090) Rolex OP 36 Turquoise (ref 126000)
We spent last night at two watch events - an open house at Watches of Scandinavia and a launch event for Grand Seiko at Nymans Ur. In this episode we recap the events and talk about some of the favorite things we saw. Watches mentioned in this episode: Grand Seiko SBGW303 https://www.grandseikoboutique.co.uk/product/grand-seiko-mount-iwate-autumn-dusk-european-limited-edition-sbgw303/ Grand Seiko SBGW231 https://www.grand-seiko.com/se-en/collections/sbgw231g Grand Seiko SBGM221 https://www.grand...
Sentimental value... it can be used to justify the purchase or the keeping of watches... but it can also hinder our ability to move on from watches that don't serve us anymore and could be holding us back from having what we want. Ricardo Sime's article: https://timeandtidewatches.com/collectors-crossroads-how-sentimental-value-can-become-the-nemesis-of-an-evolving-collector/ Professor Russel Belk's article: https://thescienceofownership.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/possessions-and-the-extended-s...
Can you swim with a 30m water resistant watch? Can you swim with a Speedmaster? Why do different manufacturers recommend different activities for the same depth rating? We discuss the difference in these approaches and whether or not any of it even matters.
Today we talk about Vu's Turning Point Watches... the watches that changed how he thought about collecting and the types of watches that he wanted in the future. Watches mentioned in this episode: Tag Heuer Carrera Heritage Calibre 6 Rolex Explorer II "Polar" Rolex GMT Master II BLRO "Pepsi" Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38
Approaching strangers and asking about their watches can be scary for a number of reasons, but it can be fun and rewarding as well. Today we discuss our approaches on talking to strangers about watches. The Worn and Wound article from which we reference Meg Tocci's quotes: https://wornandwound.com/our-new-years-resolutions-for-2024/
Have you noticed that the watch you'd choose as your one-watch collection isn't even IN your 3-watch perfect collection? We discuss this and more about how to choose these completely hypothetical watch collections that we are fortunate enough to not need to commit to. Watches mentioned in this episode: Rolex GMT Master II BLRO (Pepsi) Tudor FXD MN21 NOMOS Tangente Sport Limited Edition Japan Rolex Explorer Chopard gold Skeleton Tudor Black Bay 54 Rolex GMT Master II CHNR (Rootbeer) Farer Lander ...
Our first Q&A episode! Today we answer YOUR questions, ranging from the weird things our watch brains make us to to the best watch collab of 2023 to whether you should protect your watches with plastic film. Watches mentioned in this episode: Rolex Explorer II Rolex GMT Master II Tudor FXD MN21 NOMOS Tangente Sport Limited Edition Japan Bulova Complecto Jet Star LE NOMOS Orion...
We discuss the new Blancpain x Swatch that somehow has to do with the moon, talk about how the Year of the Dragon gets the coolest watches, and recap your responses to Monday's watch accuracy episode! Watches mentioned in this episode: Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean of Storms https://www.swatch.com/en-us/bioceramic-scuba-fifty-fathoms/ocean-of-storms.html Portugieser Chronograph Year of the Dragon https://www.iwc.com/au/en/watch-collections/portugieser/-portugieser-chronograph-year...
