The boys sit down and talk expectations for 2023 and some. Even things that Brendan shouldn't touch but does. Grab a drink and join us for the first episode of 2023. This is going to be one wild year.
We reminisce back at 2022 and talk about some of the moments that we loved, made us laugh and more. Join Jay, Bren, Josh & Saul as they talk shop and close out the year as we head in to 2023. Thank y'all for listening to us ramble, talk shit and joining us in this journey. We can't wait to see what this coming year has for us and we hope you'll still be here. Cheers to y'all Cringe Family!
In this episode, we sit down with Robin Tallendier, one of the founders of Atelier Wen and talk shop about what makes Atelier Wen so unapologetically ingrained in Chinese Horology, the history of the brand and some things about the two founders. We want to thank Robin for spending his time with us and being a very kind guest even as he was tight on time. If y'all are not following yet please check them out at https://atelierwen.com/ and at Instagram @atelierwenluxury
In this episode, the boys talk vintage watches with none other than Faisal Nayani of Living The Anchor Life. A GIA Certified Gemologist, Vintage Watch Dealer, Sneakerhead and so much more; Faisal sits down with the boys for a chat in the early cold morning of NYC. We want to thank Faisal for spending his time with us and being gracious as a guest. If y'all are not following him yet, do so on his IG and WhatNot @livingtheanchorlife and @myconciergejeweler and if you are ever in the ATL, let him k...
In this special episode of Watch Cringe, Jay & Chris sat down with Arron Coote, the CEO of Bausele Watches and talk about how they are helping out veterans from the ground-up and why they are so invested into helping those that have given so much. Thank you to Arron for spending the morning with us to chat and share what Bausele is shaping-up to do. If you are not following Bausele yet, please check them out on their website https://www.bausele.com/ or on their Instagram @Bausele If you are ...
The crew travels to New York City to experience Watch Week to the fullest. Sit down and join us for this recap of what happened during RedBar Global, WatchTime New York and WindUp Watch Fair and everything else in between. Jay, Bren, Josh and Chris found themselves in situations that really show the energy of the big city. Thank you to our friends, fans and everyone that spent time with us. Y'all are the absolute best and we are lucky to call y'all our friends. Til next time!
In this Episode we run it back and officially introduce "Watch Dojo". A Cringe take on Jeopardy involving all things horology and some things in-between. We have our returning champ and now host of the show Josh (@woundupatx) going against someone the group holds near and dear in their hearts because he allocates us our watches; Andrew the AD. They battle it out in this short but sweet episode of Watch Cringe. Check out who comes out victorious and check the accommodating IG Post for the full li...
In this Episode we sit down with Steven L. of DuFrane Watches and find out about him as a person, his journey and the product that he offers. Grab a drink and get comfortable as we learn a little bit about the watchbrand operating right in Austin,TX. DuFrane watches has stayed true to providing a quality product and an even better experience. From an initial inquiry to receiving the product, we've not seen anyone say anything bad about the brand and that can be credited to how Steven runs his op...
In this episode Bren & Jay sit back down to catch-up after weeks of busy work and travel. Tips on how to build a relationship with your Rolex AD. What are some Travel Essentials for Watch Enthusiasts as-well as some things you might not know of but start bringing. We also talk about the three "major" watch events happening at New York from October 19- October 23. There will be Wind-Up Watch Fair NY, WatchTime Magazine's event & last but not least, RedBar Global 2022. We will be present f...
If you've been in the hobby of watch collecting, you've definitely had victories and likely plenty of em but one thing that might trump that number is how many regrets you've had. Join Bren, Saul & Josh as they talk about some of the "regerts" that they experienced and how it's affected their journey and how it led to the birth of this podcast and Bren finding his home in a group filled with degenerates. From missed opportunities, to new doors opening after a purchase; the boys cover it all....
Bren finds himself back home in MA and gets a chance to talk watches, history and look back at how watches affect them and how Brendan still hasn't "sold" his Pepsi. Grab your coffee, give it a listen and maybe call your parents to tell them you love them and get in their good graces to get handed down the watch you want. Shoutout to Bren's Papa for wasting an afternoon with Brendan to shoot this episode.
Grab a drink and sit down as we talk about some of the crews Guilty Pleasures. From beloved brands to known brands, we cover it all and some that might even take you by surprise. Each of us bring three to the table, curious to hear what some of y'alls are. Let us know and we'd love to chat about it and bring it up on the show. Hope y'all enjoy!
In this Episode, Jay's at the beach and Brendan's having to do some work cause he's on-call so we would like to present y'all the Watch Cringe "B-Team". Josh (@woundupatx) and Saul (@watchustick) do a take on their A/S/L as a throwback to our first ever episode. Hear the magic and chemistry between these two as they try recreate the spark that Jay and Bren have. Follow these two as they re-tell the journey that sparked their autism and love for watches. The beginnings, where they are now and whe...
In Episode 21 we run it back to the outrageous comments that we're scattered across the internet and make you say "Did they really just say that?". From the cesspool of Facebook to the High AQ Garden called Watchuseek we do the heavy lifting for y'all and deliver the best of the best. Join all of us Jay, Bren, Saul & Josh as we take this journey together hand in hand. Buckle up and get ready for one hell of a ride. Coming soon, Summer 2022.
We sit down with Oris Watches CEO (NA) the one and only VJ Geronimo. We talk watches, sustainability, what direction Oris is going, why the bear is so terrifying on TikTok (Shoutout @horological_dicktionary) and how a New York Italian sounds. Oris has been in the forefront of sustainability leading the pack with multiple collaborations that keep throwing them in front of multiple communities. We would like to thank VJ Geronimo for being so gracious and going his own way thus entertaining the ide...
In this short episode we do a little bit of recapping on what happened to us during Windup Watch Fair 2022 (Chicago & SF) and talk about what we would do the same, do differently and how you should approach the event if you are planning on going at some point. It's quite honestly been great and enjoyable both times and we are pretty sure that it'll be the same for when we hit up New York. Let us know what you think and if you'll be attending so that we can link-up with you and you can hang w...
In Episode 18 we sit down with the reigning loser of Watch Dojo, Saul (@watchustick) and talk about some of our choices for Watches perfect for Summer. Rolex, Omega, Zodiac, Dietrich, G-Shock and a few others make the list but listen as you get surprised by some of our choices. What are some watches you think are perfect for summer? Let us know! We'd love to hear and compare. Follow @watchustick for mediocre watch content.
In Episode 17 we saw down with Don Cochrane of Vertex Watches (@vertexwatches)to talk about him getting back the brand, some story about how he saved the world via EVs and then destroyed it by going back to Aston Martin. Sit down and buckle up as we drive down memory lane with someone who we are pretty sure is James Bond. Watches, Cars, and Yo Sushi. We'd like to thank Don once again for being gracious and opening our beers whilst we couldn't find a bottle opener. Follow and check out Vertex as ...
In Episode 16 we are joined by Mike Pearson (@mikepearson6) who is now the International Brand Director for Zodiac Watches. We talk what makes Zodiac different, what he had to do with the Zoom Security breach and why he eats Beans on Toast for breakfast. Join us as we re-pop Mike's Watch Podcasting Cherry (Having been absent for the past 3 years.). And also would like to thank Mike and Zodiac for being such gracious people. Y'all are awesome. For the rest of y'all, keep an eye on Zodiac as they ...
In Episode 15 we sit down with Formex Watches CEO & Marketing Director (Raphael Granito & Markus Walchli) to crack some brews, talk watches, talk about Raphael's dating life and how Formex is redefining the idea of modularity in the watch world. Formex Watches came down to do an event with our watch group (@WIS.512) which gave us a chance to do this episode. We would like to thank Formex Watches, Raphael and Markus for being incredibly kind, understanding and on the same wave length as u...
In Episode 14 we take time to read some of the comments that leave us scratching our heads and wonder "did they really just say that?" Not out of boldness but out of stupidity. We browse Hodinkee, Reddit, Facebook and even Yahoo Questions for some of the dumbest things you can read. Join us also as we welcome Tito (@thatwatchboy) , the first official unofficial Watch Cringe Intern. A relatively new collector but someone who has at times too much passion. A disciple of the Pontiff Archie, this gu...
In Episode 13 we introduce a ongoing series of the Podcast titled "Clocked Out" where we sit down, hangout, talk watches and anything in between with our guests. For the debut of the series we are joined by Brandon Zabodyn and Gee Li. Both friends of the show whether they admit it publicly or not. In this episode we talk about some watches that everyone is ashamed of ever owning, who you would "Fuck, Marry & Kill" in terms of independents and how the Valdez Oil Spill affected the hobby. Bran...
In Episode 12 we are joined by a friend of the show, Editor In Chief of Revolution Magazine. Founder of FliegerFriday (which if you are into watches, are probably aware of) and overall badass. We talk about his experiences, thoughts about the industry, how collecting has changed over the years and what his role is in the hobby we all share. Listen as he shares stories and anecdotes of his journey. Thank you to Bhanu for hanging out with us and vibing as we take shots throughout the episode.
In Part 2 of our Microbrand Project we are joined by WIS.512 members & friends of the show to review the last microbrands that participated in our little experience. We are joined by Justin (@fxckinjustin & @catdaddycycles), Jared (@jdschu_) & Michel (@archangelhype) as they give their experiences with the Formex Reef, Zenea ULA Meteorite Diver & the RZE Fortitude (Respectively). Hear what the guys have to say after spending a bit of time with these brands and how they feel about...
In this episode we cover 4 of the Microbrands that the boys got to experience and wear for a little over a week. We have Saul (@watchustick), Alex (@cowboy_roy1), Madison (@sadler.madison & twitch.tv/madisonmayhem). Tasked with wearing the Nodus Sector Dive Pearl, Visitor Duneshore Shallows,DuFrane City Limits (Respectively) & Brendan with the Vero Broadway the watches we're put to the test on what daily wear is like. Find out what the conclusion is as we talk about these microbrands. (P...
For Episode 9 we bring to you the hottest episode yet... Quite literally. Jay & Brendan along with their guests Winston (@winstagraeme on IG) and Bill (@twelve_past_five on IG) tackle the Paqui One Chip Challenge while talking watches. We talk recent news such as AP 50th Anniversary RO, Zach Lu and his new Tiffany Dial Nautilus along with trying to not pass-out from the spice, we bring to you our opinions as true as it possibly can be brought. You might not be able to join the pain, but you ...
In this episode we finally play out skits that Brendan had been talking about since we've met. Following 3 Horological events that are actually fiction even if it happened in real life. Apollo 13, The Quartz Crisis & a surprise at the end of a recent(fictional) event. Let us know what you think and get in-touch if you have an idea for a future skit or if you'd like to join us at the studio! Music provided by Dan Aden (https://www.danadenmusic.com)
In this episode we talk about some new stuff that is happening with Rolex, some pretty cool new watch releases, and some things we think will happen during 2022. Back to basics, with no guests and just us two for a sensual experience. Music provided by Dan Aden (https://www.danadenmusic.com)
In the first episode of 2022, we bring on our friend Chris Osbourne (@chaotictheorist & @chaotictheorist.shoes) to talk about collecting both shoes and watches. From Suntos to FP Journe, Asics GL3s to 85 Jordans come hangout with us as we learn and talk about the crossover of both worlds. Music provided by Dan Aden (https://www.danadenmusic.com)
In this Episode we have our good friends and fellow WIS512 Members Saul (@watchustick) & Josh (@woundupatx). We drink some Four Lokos, Yamazaki 12 and play the first ever presentation of our game-show "The Watch Dojo". Come hang-out and chill with us as we learn a little bit about horology. Music provided by Dan Aden (https://www.danadenmusic.com)
