In this episode we discuss how we like to approach going to look at a watch that we are interested in. How should someone use the valuable little time they often have with a watch before needing to make a decision on whether or not to buy it. We approach this with slightly different mentalities, Vu with his interview and Lydia more like a first date. If you have a question you'd like us to answer you can DM us at @thiswatchlife or email us at questions@thiswatchlife.com....
May 14, 2024•19 min•Ep. 97
In this episode Lydia tells the story of going to New York to visit The Armoury for the Naoya Hida & Co trunk show and see the new collection. Will she apply to purchase one? Lydia's favorite, the Type 3B. The first one we saw on Masaharu, the Type 4A-1 .
May 13, 2024•19 min•Ep. 96
In this episode we talk about Lydia's latest acquisition, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 33mm 67650ST. Why she bought it, how Vu sorta kind of tricked her into seeing it, and which Rolex she traded in to get it!
May 10, 2024•19 min•Ep. 95
In today's episode we talk about the journey we typically go on from seeing a watch for the first time, be it in a photo or a video or on someone's wrist, to buying it. We all have our different routines, and Lydia and Vu approach this very differently, to the surprise of no one. If you have a question you'd like us to answer you can DM us at @thiswatchlife or email us at questions@thiswatchlife.com.
May 09, 2024•20 min•Ep. 94
In today's episode we talk about some recent watch engravings that we have had done on the case backs of a few important gift watches. We discuss the value that it brings, the value that it takes away, and how we like to approach the thought around what to engrave. Some references for this episode: https://teddybaldassarre.com/en-int/blogs/watches/watch-engraving-ideas https://www.wristenthusiast.com/latest/2022/4/22/most-famous-watch-caseback-engravings https://www.fratellowatches.com/engraving...
May 08, 2024•20 min•Ep. 93
In this episode we discuss what watch boutiques and ADs get wrong, and what it looks like when they do it right, based on a question from @calico.calibers . And @watchmedicine asks us what high horology watches we are currently after? If you have a question you'd like us to answer you can DM us at @thiswatchlife or email us at questions@thiswatchlife.com....
May 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 92
Today we talk about the newly announced Tudor FXD Chronograph "Cycling Edition" that Vu wants very much, as well as tackle the age old question, asked by @handsandcogs , of why dive watches are so popular even though few of us actually dive in them? If you have a question you'd like us to answer you can DM us at @thiswatchlife or email us at questions@thiswatchlife.com....
May 06, 2024•19 min•Ep. 91
Today we answer a question by @swizzmamba asking what we prefer, arabic, roman or no numerals on a dial. And @jordi.nunez asks how one tries to save money for a big watch purchase when there are so many distractions along the way that are more affordable and easy to buy. If you have a question you'd like us to answer you can DM us at @thiswatchlife or email us at questions@thiswatchlife.com....
May 03, 2024•20 min•Ep. 90
In this episode we discuss GMTs and whether they are useful to most people, and whether or not they are even useful for travelers, spurred by a question by @syktgrei . We also talk about using a dive bezel as a makeshift GMT as per @tedspeaker 's suggestion, and discuss whether or not a GADA watch can even work in a collection with specialized pieces, thanks to @adriantbt . If you have a question you'd like us to answer you can DM us at @thiswatchlife or email us at questions@thiswatchli...
May 02, 2024•19 min•Ep. 89
In today's episode we talk about Vu's new watch, the Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink, and why he decided to trade in his Explorer II Polar to get it.
May 01, 2024•20 min•Ep. 88
Watch prices seem to have been going up and up non-stop for years, and @mechanicaltom asks if this is pricing people out of the hobby entirely! We also discuss a few of our favorite micro brands, and tease a NWA coming soon! Discussed in this episode: Otsuka Lotec Kurono Tokyo Lorca
Apr 30, 2024•16 min•Ep. 87
In today's episode we answer three questions... one from @el_lay_time about Glashutte Original, one from @naturalescapement reminding Vu to try wearing a small watch as promised, and one from @yakubsaveli about the relationship between the size of one's collection and the costs to keep the watches serviced. Watches mentioned in this episode: Glashutte Original Sixties Panorama Date Green Glashutte Original Sixties Panorama Date Fiery Orange Glashutte Original SeaQ Glashutte Original PanomaticLun...
Apr 29, 2024•19 min•Ep. 86
Today we answer a question from Chris Antzoulis about personal watch habits and rules that perhaps not everyone has. It seems that perhaps we all enjoy watches in slightly different ways.
Apr 26, 2024•17 min•Ep. 85
Today we discuss three independent watch brands that we finally got some hands on time with, having never seen them before. Sartory Billard Atelier Wen Perception Baltic MR01
Apr 25, 2024•18 min•Ep. 84
In today’s episode Lydia tells the story of how and why she chose a Rolex OP to give to her dad as a gift. And why the Silver dial OP might just be the perfect GADA watch.
Apr 24, 2024•18 min•Ep. 83
In this episode we discuss some of our favorite watches that we tried on and spent time with at Watches and Wonders. We talk about why we loved the colorful NOMOS Tangente 38 Dates, how the Oris Aquis changes make it an even more attractive watch than before, and how impressive Parmigiani Fleurier watches were in person. Some watches that were mentioned: NOMOS Tangente 38 Date 31 colors Oris Aquis Date 36.5mm Parmigiani Fleurier...
Apr 23, 2024•20 min•Ep. 82
In this episode Lydia talks about the many joys that watches have brought her in the past year.
Apr 22, 2024•17 min•Ep. 81
Today we discuss just SOME of the amazing smaller brands and watches we got to see and try on at the Beau Rivage Hotel, one of the homes of the indie brands, during Watches and Wonders. Watches we discuss in this episode: Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35mm Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster Nivada Grenchen F77 Buci x seconde/seconde/ Spaceone Tellurium Delugs watch straps...
Apr 19, 2024•20 min•Ep. 80
In this episode we discuss some of the watches we tried on and checked out at the Bukowski's Important Timepieces Auction preview event we went to last night. The watches we discuss: Omega "Tony Montana" La Magique Cartier Tank Solo "Python Dial" A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Striking Time Sjöö Sandström Chronolink Heuer "Base 1000, Telemetre" chronograph Omega, Railmaster "Broad Arrow Hands"...
Apr 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 79
In this episode we talk about Lydia's realization that yes, she has probably bought too many watches. She discusses how she came to that realization and what she might do about it.
Apr 17, 2024•18 min•Ep. 78
This is part 2 of Vu rethinking his entire collection. In this episode we talk about the watch that really was the main catalyst for Vu thinking differently about how he has been collecting, and wanting to add watches that aren't just awesome, but also interesting and that offer something different. Naoya Hida & Co. Type 4A-1 Biggest thanks to Masa for sharing his watches with us!...
Apr 16, 2024•19 min•Ep. 77
Watches and Wonders sent Vu into a tailspin of "have I done everything wrong???"... but in a fun and interesting way instead of what sounds like a terrible existential crisis. This is part 1 of 2, where we go through some of the watches that caused this. MB&F LM101 Rose Gold Frost Kudoke 2 , Kudoke 3 , Kudoktopus Otsuka Lotec No. 7.5...
Apr 15, 2024•20 min•Ep. 76
Today we’re coming live from the show floor. It’s a noisy, caffeine fueled episode talking about the things we’ve seen!
Apr 12, 2024•18 min•Ep. 75
In this episode we are talking about some of the more strange novelties to be announced at this year's Watches and Wonders. Get your nose (yes the one on your face) ready for some watches! Rolex Deepsea Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph GMT SBGC275 Czapek Promenade Cartier Santos Dumont Rewind Vacheron Constantin Égérie - Pleats of Time...
Apr 11, 2024•18 min•Ep. 74
Today we talk about some of the most amazing and complicated and masterful watches that were released at Watches and Wonders. Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon 150TH Anniversary IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar A Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold Lumen JLC Chronograph Moon JLC Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual...
Apr 10, 2024•19 min•Ep. 73
Today we talk about our favorites from today's Watches and Wonders announcements. These are the ones that we either really really want or at least almost want. Tudor BB58 GMT NOMOS Tangente 38 date limited editions Grand Seiko SLGW003 Rolex GMT Master II New Oris Aquis Hermes Cut...
Apr 09, 2024•19 min•Ep. 72
Today Lydia talks through why she bought the second half of her Rolex collection, one watch at a time. Particularly interesting was the fact that she previously wasn't even interested in the ceramic Daytona.
Apr 08, 2024•20 min•Ep. 71
Today Lydia talks us through the first half of her Rolex collection. Why she bought them, why she loves them, and what makes each one special to her! Our Iceland Rolex OP Turquoise video: https://youtu.be/ut4S5JqEuoQ?si=Qfy4_NXxamua9Ccr Lydia's Moving to Sweden vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWaVh1hulHU&t=1s More photos of each watch on thiswatchlife.com...
Apr 05, 2024•19 min•Ep. 70
Today we answer a question from listener Tiago Cruz about how to choose a new watch and add it to your collection. With Watches and Wonders coming up we thought this was a really important thing to remind ourselves... not to get caught up in the excitement and really think about what we want.
Apr 04, 2024•19 min•Ep. 69
Today we answer a question from @seanaggie about culling your watch collection in order to spend more time with the watches that you love. Vu has already worked on that journey, but Lydia still has a long way to go.
Apr 03, 2024•17 min•Ep. 68
