Hunter, Will, and Christian talk about the most overhyped trends in the watch industry.

Ep 75:

Summer's heating up — and so are the watch boxes. In this State of the Collection episode, the Half Past Out crew (Christian, Will, and Hunter) each give an breakdown of what they’re wearing this season.

We talk keepers, recent additions, surprise favorites, and what’s on the wish list for the rest of 2025. If you’re into horology, casual collecting, or just love a good watch chat, this is your episode.

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Episode 74: We sat down and deep-dived into the Christopher Ward The Twelve—the integrated bracelet stunner that’s had the watch world buzzing.

Does it live up to the hype? How’s the bracelet really feel? And is this the best affordable luxury sports watch you can buy right now?

In this episode, we cover:
🎯 Dial & case design
🔗 Bracelet quality
💥 Value

Spoiler: we definitely don't agree

🎧 Listen now, and tell us your thoughts—has Christopher Ward found its defining model?📺 Watch us on Youtube: https://youtu.be/CQc8rR6m1fE

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Ep 74:Happy Star Wars Day! To celebrate, we’re ranking all nine Star Wars episodes from The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker—but here’s the twist…We also rank star wars watches to see which are S-tier and which are on the level of Invicta. Mechanical masterpieces meet Jedi legends in this one-of-a-kind tier list.Which movie deserves the S-tier crown? Which one is pure trash? And which watch channels peak Empire energy? Tune in for the hottest of takes

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Listen in, debate with us, and drop your rankings on socials.

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Ep 73: The madness is peaking. After weeks of fierce matchups, we’re down to the Elite 8—and in this episode, we take you through the Final Four and all the way to the championship watch!

This Round’s Matchups:
✅ @zeloswatches Aurora Field MOP vs @danhenrywatches 1964
✅ @unimaticwatches U1 Classic vs @norqain Wild One Hakuna Mipaka
✅ @anordain Model 1 vs @cuervoysobrinos_official Flameante
✅ @mbandf Legacy Machine 101 vs @mingwatches 37.04

This is the best of the best—from accessible field favorites to boundary-breaking haute horology. Listen in and decide who deserves the crown. 🏆

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Ep 72: We’ve narrowed it down to 16 contenders from across the independent watch universe. In this episode, we break down the Sweet 16 and debate who’s got what it takes to move on.

This Round’s Matchups:
✅ @zeloswatches Aurora Field MOP vs @nezumi.studios Voiture
✅ @phoiboswatch Eagle Ray vs @danhenrywatches 1964
✅ @christopherwardlondon C60 Trident Pro 300 vs @unimaticwatches U1 Classic
✅ @autodromousa Racing Team Chronograph vs @norqain Wild One Hakuna Mipaka
✅ @maewatches Lunar Classic vs @anordain Model 1
✅ @bravurwatches BW003 vs @cuervoysobrinos_official Flameante
✅ @mbandf Legacy Machine 101 vs @debethune DB28 Kind of Blue
✅ @mingwatches 37.04 vs @hmoserwatches × @studio.underd0g

From value-packed favorites to six-figure flexes, we’re covering it all. Tune in and let us know who you're rooting for! 🎙️

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Episode 71:

Welcome to the elite level of Watch Madness. These independent heavyweights represent some of the finest, most innovative horology in the game—and they’re going head-to-head in the Over $10K Bracket!

Round 1 Matchups:
✅ @laurentferrier_watches Classic Moon vs @mbandf Legacy Machine
✅ @fp.journe Chronomètre Optimum vs @debethune DB28 Kind of Blue
✅ @mingwatches 37.04 vs @krayonwatches Anywhere Aurora
✅ @hmoserwatches × @studio.underd0g vs @czapekgeneve Place Vendôme

Big price tags, bold designs—who’s moving on? Let us know!

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Episode 70: We’re back with another round of Watch Madness, this time diving into the Dress Watch bracket! From Bauhaus-inspired minimalism to intricate handmade dials, we break down matchups between some of the most stylish contenders. Which watch will move on?

Round 1 Matchups:

✅ @nomos_glashuette Tangente 38 vs @maenwatches Lunar Classic

✅ @echoneutra Rivanera vs @anordain Model 1

✅ @bravurwatches BW003 vs @sternglas Naos

✅ @cuervoysobrinos_official Flameante vs @speakemarin Academic

Tune in as we debate, dissect, and decide who moves on to the next round! 🏁

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Episode 69: We’re back with another heated round of Watch Madness, this time diving into the Sports Watch bracket! From rugged divers to racing-inspired timepieces, we break down matchups between some of the toughest contenders in the game. Which watch will survive and advance?

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Round 1 Matchups:

✅ @ChristopherWardWatches Trident C60 vs @FarerUniversal Aquamatic

✅ @MontaWatch Oceanking vs @UnimaticWatches U1 Classic

✅ @Autodromo Racing Team vs @SinnSpezialuhren 104 St Sa I

✅ @BoldrSupplyCo Venture Wayfarer vs @Norqain Wild One

Tune in as we debate, dissect, and decide who moves on to the next round! 🏁

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Episode 68: Budget-friendly, but still bringing the heat! 🔥 In this Watch Madness: Independent Edition – Under $600 Bracket, the guys break down matchups between some of the best independent watches under $600. Which one will advance to the next round? Let us know your picks in the comments!Stay tuned as we tackle more brackets on the road to crowning the ultimate indie watch champion! 🏆⌚🔔 Subscribe for more watch battles and reviews!📌

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