July 11, 2024

Episode 6 - Tom Place

45 minutes

Welcome to The Timelines Podcast, where every watch has a meaning and everyone has a story.

In Episode 6, we sit down with Tom Place, a professional stuntman, watch collector, and all-around badass. Tom shares his incredible journey from creating home action movies as a child to becoming a successful stuntman in TV and film. Discover how his passion for watches intertwined with his thrilling career, leading to unique stories and unforgettable experiences.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

Early Beginnings and Career Journey: Tom and his brother always dreamed of being in the film industry. After college, Tom attended a stunt school in Florida, which set him on the path to his stunt career. Hear about the challenges and triumphs he faced in the early years, from pumping gas to landing his first stunt jobs.

Watches on Set: Hear tales of Tom wearing his beloved watches on set, including talking watches with famous actors like Justin Theroux. From intense action scenes to quiet moments between takes, Tom's watches have been with him through it all.

Expedition 16610: Learn about Tom's fascinating project, Expedition16610, where he embarked on a mission to find a Rolex Submariner he lost at the bottom of a lake in his college days. This project connected him deeply with the watch community and ignited a new adventure.

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Michael Pandolfo is the host of the Timelines Podcast and a content writer at The Watch Preserve. He combines his deep knowledge of watches with a passion for storytelling, making each episode both enlightening and engaging.

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