Larry and Zac dive into the week's shenanigans with the discussion of the "Swatchtona" they posted jointly. What was funny? What were the negative comments? Would the Swatch Group and Rolex EVER made something like this which we all know would break the internet? We discuss this in detail and ponder what our alternate-universe selves think in the one other universe where this actually exists.

Either way, we're definitely jealous of the mirror universe Zac and Larry who have these on their wrists...somewhere, somehow.

Summer is indeed in full swing and getting everyone together to record weekly isn't as easy these days, so we hit you with over TWO HOURS of fun discussion.

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NOTE: Since it's summer, there is some travel involved and the usual microphone setup was unavailable. Little different audio this time on Zac's end, but we made it work and made some content for you to enjoy nonetheless.

Zachary, Brian, and Mi Nam explore whether Summer 2025 is the summer of GOLD. Since many in our circles seem to be eyeing solid gold pieces this season, we wondered if it's actually something that's hot right now or if it's one of those "if you want a red car, you see red cars everywhere" types of things. From sporty gold to dressy, we examine what gold might have to do with this season's "in" watches.

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In this episode, Zac and Brian take on bracelet fatigue—the seasonal shift from steel to straps—and ask some of the intriguing community-driven “Would You Rather?” questions we’ve seen in forums and groups lately. From choosing between a box-less grail and a flawless Tudor to deciding whether to beach your gold watch or baby it at home, we’re diving into the practical and the philosophical sides of watch enthusiasm.

Zac and Larry sit down with special guests Yan from @yandretti and Mi Nam, co-founder and wrist enthusiast at large of the famed Sketchy Boyz Watch Club. Discussing pieces from Rado to Rolex, we talked with a fellow watch lovers about what makes a good collab. Is CW making pieces for everyone or is the Bel Canto a Magnum Opus? We took a look at what it meant to have pieces in the $1000 range on up. We also explored some of the non-hype brands and why it's worth checking out pieces that don't have household names on them, especially from more vintage eras. Editor's note here: Some of Yan's conversation seemed to be lost in the mix somewhere and unusable for this episode. While we're bummed that his contributions weren't ALL there in the final cut, we know he'll be back for more soon, so stay tuned!

Zac and Larry sit down with special guests Yan from @yandretti and Mi Nam, co-founder and wrist enthusiast at large of the famed Sketchy Boyz Watch Club. Discussing pieces from Rado to Rolex, we talked with a fellow watch lovers about what makes a good collab. Is CW making pieces for everyone or is the Bel Canto a Magnum Opus? We took a look at what it meant to have pieces in the $1000 range on up. We also explored some of the non-hype brands and why it's worth checking out pieces that don't have household names on them, especially from more vintage eras.

Larry and Zac pick out their choices for what to wear during Summer 2025. From the easier-to-afford side of the market to things which might require a little more working capital and patience, we named our choices for summer watches.

But what exactly is a summer watch? Well, we took a look at why we think these choices fit the bill and what about them lends to this decision. While any watch could be worn for summer, sometimes you want to make sure you have something appropriate for the venues we so often visit during the warmer months in the Northern hemisphere. Weddings, birthdays, class reunions, luncheons...you name it. Larry and Zac picked some thoughtful choices for everyone in this episode.

We love hearing from you, the listeners, and a lot of what you say in comments, DMs, and texts to us help us answer questions and provide whatever guidance we can. A lot of our show has revolved around providing knowledge and direction to those who may not be seasoned collectors. While our choices may not always align with yours, we do strive to make sure that we are engaging with the listening public and providing any answers we can to questions, so make sure you reach out if you have a topic you'd like us to explore. We're all on this watch journey together.

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The regular crew shuffles in to talk about whether CW bringing more "high horology" concepts to the masses will work out in the long term or if it's just a jazzed up piece. Are they pushing the envelope of what's possible at lower pricing? Are they growing as a company? Is anyone even trying to make any money on these or is it just complaining all over the internet? We take a look and unpack whether these types of pieces are worth looking into and if they help create a legacy like more well-known brands do.

We are looking at doing a bit of merch in the coming weeks. Patches that'll feature "Would Happen At Rolex" and even this episodes namesake will be created, sourced, made, and listed. Keep your eyes peeled for new stuff as we navigate the wide world of products that go along with the themes we talk about here.

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Zac and Brian discuss the recent trip Zac made to the Rolex AD where he heard some confirming statements about how some of these watches get allocated. While the takeaway seems pretty fair, it still is interesting to hear it from the source and understand what goes into actually getting the call. With that, though, we explored how that makes some people (Zac) look elsewhere in the secondary market when the waiting game becomes too much.