We're back again, live and in person with Chase K (aka @horology411 ) to talk watches and good beer. Last year, Chase brought the heat with a minor dissertation on case materials- from precious metals to titanium, ceramics, and everything in between. In this episode, we're talking about dials. We chat about materials, treatments, index options, the works! Burlwood Rolex Day-Date? We've got it. Ceramic Seamasters? Check. Grab a beer or cocktail and sit a spell; this one is a bit longer than average and covers a lot of ground. Thanks for listening.

Okay. We knew that Captain Asha Wagner would be a great guest to talk watches, but we didn't realize how totally dialed-in she'd be on cocktails and craft spirits! We sat down for a late night sip with Asha- whose "@wildlander6" is one of the best adventure watch follows available- and talked about good booze, fire fighting, and her latest pickup. By the end of our chat, both of us wanted to take a road trip to Oakland to check out the food and bar scene. Oh, and did you know she has a thing for MB&F..? Thanks for listening.

For this one, we're back at Vendome, the SGV spirits purveyor, taproom, and Vietnamese coffee hotspot. Over the past month or so, we've had long term access to a pair of mother of pearl Aquis 36mm (36.5, actually) divers. We had the benefit of plenty of wrist time with both, as did our respective spouses, and today we share our thoughts. The "recommendations" segment at the end of this episode is pretty fun, too, so stick around to the second half! Thanks to Oris for the loaners, and thanks for listening.

Mike Stockton is back to help us speculate on Omega's plans for the Speedmaster ( they've teased an update TBA in late January ) as well as the 70th anniversary of the Seamaster. Will we see a new variant, some form of LE, or a new model altogether? We also compare notes on the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms anniversary watch. Finally, Matt comes away with a heads-up on a previously undiscovered German beer. Good stuff all around! Thanks for listening.

This is a good one, folks! We are joined by VJ Geronimo ( head of Oris in North America ) to talk about the role of watches in philanthropy, and the value of doing good. Oris is a leader in humanitarian and environmental social responsibility, and 2022 saw the release of Oris watches that support their pursuits in both of these philanthropic arenas: the "Wings of Hope" LE as well as the Aquis "New York Harbor" LE. Both of these pieces are pretty fantastic, in our humble opinion(s). We also discuss the brand's outreach and accessibility efforts, VJ's newfound appreciation for good brown booze, and our desperate desire for more Oris models in precious metals! We think you'll enjoy this one. Thanks for listening...

The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned news has been flogged to death, so we will move directly into stuff that's more fun. Matt has a cool "new watch alert" and a brief breakdown of the Pan Am World Timer LE from Zodiac. We also talk a bit about the soon-to-be-released "Essence Space Rock", a meteorite dial offering from Formex. The main topic, however, is holiday boozing! We offer up a series of drink options to spice up your household festivities, office parties, and yuletide shenanigans. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, we sit down live for a chin-wag over a plate of Pasadena's finest tacos. We share our impressions on the newest drops from Oris, Hanhart, and the Mido x Hodinkee LE. The jumping hour GMT in a 40mm format is a winner, in our view (duh!). Also, since Black Friday is upon us, we decided to share an impromptu gift guide. What do you get for the watch nerd who has everything? Listen, and find out!

This one is pretty simple, really. If you're a watch enthusiast coming to visit Matt and Gregg, this episode is a rundown of all of the places they'd take you. We skipped the most predictable stuff ( we won't take you to the Leica store, the Porsche Experience Center, or The Ivy ) and kept it as real, and as fun, as possible. We highlight some favorite watch AD's, food, bars, even places to stay. Give it a listen!

Wow. This is a special episode for all of our fellow #avgeeks (okay... all of *MY* fellow avgeeks, lol). We are joined by CDR Vincent "Jell-o" Aiello, retired US Navy F/A-18 pilot and real-life TOPGUN instructor. "Jell-o" will also be known to some of you as the host and creator of "The Fighter Pilot Podcast", one of the coolest aviation pods around. Vincent isn't a watch guy, and he doesn't pretend to be. Still, we DO talk a bit about watches and aviation timekeeping. Mainly though, we stick to stuff like cars, fly fishing, his love of a good IPA, and the changes coming to FPP. If you are into cars, watches, aviation, and DON'T listen to "The Fighter Pilot Podcast", this is your wakeup call. Thanks for listening.

This episode features Arron and Jamal from Bausele Watches, who join us for an impromptu happy hour discussion on a series of upcoming watches from the Oz-based brand. We had the opportunity to preview the watches- some of which will remain under embargo for several more months- and both of us came away impressed with the designs (the dial treatments are pretty bonkers!). The twist on these watches is this- the IP on these designs comes with the official blessing of the Department of the Army here in the US. This is not often bestowed, and it involves Bausele's commitment to incorporate military veteran watchmakers in the design and assembly process. Veterans Day is almost upon us, and it seemed like a great time to highlight this aspect of Bausele's brand story.