We finally got hands on with 47ZERO Watches! In this episode we talk about why these watches really drew us in and the powerful story of overcoming adversity and turning a traumatic event into the beautiful and thoughtful designs behind them. See them at 47zero.com Note: We were lent these watches by 47Zero, and had to send them back. We didn’t get paid or compensated in any way, and 47Zero didn’t get to request or approve any content we made about them....
Oct 31, 2024•18 min•Ep. 187
Lydia takes us on a deep dive into movement decoration, some of the history, the techniques, and we discuss yet again whether casebacks should be closed!
Oct 30, 2024•20 min•Ep. 186
We have been gone for 6 weeks, but we are back this week! We discuss a bit about what has happened, what is coming, and our plans to finish out the year with this podcast.
Oct 29, 2024•18 min•Ep. 185
We're back! We had an unplanned break and missed two episodes, but we're back and in this episode we talk about an amazing watch event Lydia attended, and a new Glashütte Original that our friend bought!
Sep 23, 2024•16 min•Ep. 184
In this episode Lydia takes us through a bit of history and information about both perpetual and annual calendars, and we talk about which watches we are most interested in.
Sep 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 183
In this episode we discuss some of the awesome watches we saw on the red carpet and on the winners of The Emmys.
Sep 18, 2024•17 min•Ep. 182
In this episode we talk about Lydia's quote in Bentley Magazine and find out that asking AI about yourself can actually be quite nice.
Sep 16, 2024•20 min•Ep. 181
In today's episode we talk about Britt Pearce's video about the worst watches to come out in the past 3 years. And we have opinions about her opinions! Britt's Video
Sep 13, 2024•19 min•Ep. 180
In this episode we answer a question by our dear friend Owen, that he came up with in the midst of international travel airport boredom, that we couldn't help but answer. What dog would your favorite watch be? The answers we got from some of you are surprisingly insightful!
Sep 12, 2024•21 min•Ep. 179
In this episode we discuss a recently released post by Chrono24 detailing the results of a survey they had conducted about first time luxury watch buyers. https://about.chrono24.com/en/press-release/first-time-buyer-report-part-1-luxury-watch-survey-what-makes-first-time-buyers-tick/
Sep 11, 2024•21 min•Ep. 178
In this episode we talk about some of the watch news we have found interesting in the last week. Watches from Moser/Studio Underdog, Longines, Sarpaneva, Laurent Ferrier, and King Seiko.
Sep 10, 2024•20 min•Ep. 177
In this episode we answer a questioner from Jordi about how we actually time things with mechanical watches. Except for a very select and expensive few watches, there aren't many options in mechanical watches for minute-level accuracy timers which actually notify you. So, what are we to do? We also talk a little about the new Apple Watches and some of the very watch industry terminology they seem to be using when talking about their Apple Watch (don't call it a smart watch!).
Sep 09, 2024•19 min•Ep. 176
In today's episode we discuss the recently released Biver Automatique, and the fact that the MoonSwatch is now FINALLY available online! Well, sort of.
Sep 06, 2024•16 min•Ep. 175
In this episode Vu asked an AI to recommend 6 watches for his stylish but adventurous partner that were between $3000 and $10000. Then he asked her to react to them.
Sep 05, 2024•20 min•Ep. 174
In this episode we answer a question from @time2_myself about the best season to buy watches, and from @watch.hightower about collecting other things that pair with watches.
Sep 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 173
In this episode we answer a question from @watchmedicine about what dress watch we would choose from the Holy Trinity, and a question from @time.the.destroyer about whether or not we'd consider moving to Switzerland.
Sep 03, 2024•20 min•Ep. 172
In this episode we answer a question from @see_me_watch about what's more important in watch buying decisions, the dial, or the movement? We use a couple of Grand Seikos that Vu is extremely interested in as examples: Grand Seiko SLGW003 Grand Seiko SLGW005
Sep 02, 2024•17 min•Ep. 171
In this episode Lydia shares with Vu some of the watches that have been announced at Geneva Watch Days and Shanghai Watches and Wonders.
Aug 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 170
In this episode we talk about the watch Lydia borrowed from Oris for a week while she was visiting Florida last month. We talk about her thoughts on the watch and on Oris's new 2024 Sustainability Report. Oris Aquis Date 36.5 Mother of Pearl Oris Sustainability Report 2024
Aug 29, 2024•20 min•Ep. 169
In this episode we answer a question from @spillingcoffeeoncars about vintage watches and whether or not service history is factored into the pricing. For the first time we have a guest expert on the podcast, because @windsmeup recorded a detailed answer for this question!
Aug 28, 2024•20 min•Ep. 168
In this episode we answer three questions from our awesome listeners, and discuss what we think about pocket watches ( @ten10fiftynine ), what the best water resistant kids watch is (Arthur), and which Tudor we'd pick for a one-watch collection ( @yakubsaveli ). Kid's watch recommendations: Casio LRW200H Casio G-Shock BGD-5650 Flik Flak Komono Rizzo...
Aug 27, 2024•21 min•Ep. 167
In today's episode we answer questions by @ anne_gmann and @lazybones_206 . Firstly, we discuss whether we make our watch buying decisions with our hearts or our heads. Then we talk about whether or not customizing watches is a good idea. And Vu rants about how the good old days were better because people made stuff, or something.
Aug 26, 2024•23 min•Ep. 166
In this episode we talk about the recent Chanel partial acquisition of MB&F, a new Tissot PRX with a glow in the dark robot on it, and a secret watch club with only 58 members that isn't so secret anymore. The Montblanc Minerva M58 Club story is based on this article from Watchonista: https://www.watchonista.com/articles/depth/exclusive-montblanc-club-m58-membership-definitely-has-its-privileges...
Aug 23, 2024•19 min•Ep. 165
Mark Cho, founder of The Armoury, posted a list of his 12 principles of watch collecting that he's put together after many years of collecting and learning. And in this episode we talk about the second 6. See his post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-5QIeGzYFD/
Aug 22, 2024•22 min•Ep. 164
Mark Cho, founder of The Armoury, posted a list of his 12 principles of watch collecting that he's put together after many years of collecting and learning. And in this episode we talk about the first 6. See his post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-5QIeGzYFD/
Aug 21, 2024•24 min•Ep. 163
In this episode we discuss the fact that most people, ourselves included, seem to follow the general practice to wear certain watches for certain things dictated only by their style, not their capabilities or specs. Should this change?
Aug 20, 2024•20 min•Ep. 162
In today's episode we discuss some of the so-called error dials in the world of watches, and their perceived higher value in some cases. What makes some of them worth more?
Aug 19, 2024•21 min•Ep. 161
In today's episode Lydia makes Vu take a quiz about watches from WatchTime Magazine. Here are the answers to the quiz: https://www.watchtime.com/watch-quiz-how-much-of-a-watch-savant-are-you/
Aug 16, 2024•22 min•Ep. 160
In today's episode we talk about some of the latest watch releases that have caught our attention! Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39 Titanium Oris Divers Sixty-Five Forest Green NOMOS Ahoi 38 Date Atlantic Omega Aqua Terra 150m KUDOKE Infinity Omega Specialties Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition...
Aug 15, 2024•18 min•Ep. 159
In this episode we let AI take over and assess the level of Lydia's watch enthusiasm. How does she do?
Aug 14, 2024•18 min•Ep. 158
