The Dialed In Podcast

Episode 21: Heirlooms & Hype | Newest Acquisitions


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After a six-month hiatus, Mo and Gene are finally back in the booth to discuss life’s major milestones and a serious influx of new timepieces. From career shifts to personal losses, the duo dives into the stories behind their latest acquisitions, ranging from sentimental heirlooms to high-octane "hype" watches.

This episode covers:

  • The Return: Why the guys took a half-year break and how their lives have changed since their last recording.
  • Sentimental Seconds: Gene shares the touching story behind his new Oris Big Pointer Bullseye, a tribute to his late father.
  • The Blue Period: Mo breaks down his quest for the rare Royal Oak 14790 with the Yves Klein dial and why he finally paid the premium for that specific shade of blue.
  • Deep Dives: A look at Gene’s new Blancpain Hodinkee Fifty Fathoms and Mo’s celebratory Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A.
  • Boomerang Watches: Mo discusses the "disease" of re-acquiring watches he previously sold, specifically his Lange Saxonia Thin with the Aventurine dial.
  • Swiss Sojourns: Mo recounts his recent trip to Geneva, including visits to the Patek Philippe Museum and the distinct hospitality of the Swiss watch salons.

Watches Mentioned

Gene Wrist Check: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Bullseye

Mo Wrist Check: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Yves Klein” 14790

Yves Klein Painting


Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Mil-Spec Hodinkee LE


Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (38.2mm)


Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A


Tudor Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue


A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin Blue Copper in 39mm White Gold


Cartier Tank Solo “Piano Dial”


Rolex GMT-Master 16700


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