Springs & Thread

On Episode 8 of the Springs & Thread Podcast, we talk about:

• Nike Air Jordan 1 Mids vs Nike Air Jordan 1 OG Highs
• Acquiring a Hodinkee Magazine
• Tudor Black Bay & Tudor Pelagos LHD
• Darius' Picks for Tudor Watches Under $5000
• Oris Calibre 400 Coverage
• Darius' Car Rant
• Nike NEXT% Controversy + RANT

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Show Notes:

• Aime Leon Dore FW20 Drop II
• JJJJound x Reebok Nylon Shoes - Thoughts
• Are “Minimalist” Played Out?
• Supreme x Jacob & Co.
• Is Supreme Still Edgy?
• Kith x BMW
• Darius’ take on Why the Kith x BMW is silly
• In-House Movements vs Off the Shelf Movements
• Vertically Integrated Watch Makers
• Vertically Integrated Apparel Manufacturers
• Disclaimer about purchasing watches
• YouTube Recommendations for Watch Content
• Off-White x Jordan Brand
• Is Off-White Still Relevant?
• Off-White x Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
• Fear of God Praise

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On this week's episode of the Springs & Thread podcast, we have Julian Golden as our first ever guest. We sat down with Julian to talk about:

• Julian's G-Shock origin story
• Why the Explorer is still valid in Edward's watch collection
• New watch alert! 
• Julian's thoughts on designer footwear
• Purchasing second-hand sneakers
• Nike x FOG Retrospective
• 1984 Nike Legends pick-up
• eBay purchasing for sneakers and watches
• Crispy Sneakers vs Beat/Worn Sneakers
• CasiOak discussion
• Reoccuring Question: Do you need to skate to wear Dunks/SB Dunks?

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On this episode of the Springs and Thread podcast, we discussed:

• Bronze/Brass Watches
• Chrono-Diver Watches
• SIHH, Baselworld, and if trade shows are relevant in 2020
• Renderings vs Live Photo of Products
• New Approach to Product Launches in the Watch Industry
• New PR Strategy in the Watch Industry
• The Nuances of Sneakers & Watches
• New Balance x Aime Leon Dore NB550s
• Off-White x Nike AF-1
• Crocs x Justin Bieber
• Ambush x Nike Dunk
• Converse x The Offspring
• Edward's Long-Term Watch Goal
• Thought Processes Around Large Purchases
• "Sell What You Don't Wear"
• Curating the Perfect Watch Collection

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As requested by someone on the Springs & Thread Instagram, Edward and Darius discuss how they obtained one watch in their collection and the buying process.

• Rolex Submariner Origin Story
• How to purchase watches from an Authorized Dealer
• Seiko Chronograph 7A38 Origin Story
• Purchasing from eBay
• Richard Mille Rafael Nadal
• Brief Tourbillon Explaination
• B2C Strategy in the Watch Industry
• Dior x Jordan vs Prada x Adidas

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On this episode of the Springs & Thread podcast, Edward and Darius discuss:

• Nike Dunk High - Pro Green
• A.C.W x Converse
• Fragment x Jordan Brand
• Top 5 Watches (If we won the lottery)
• Smartwatch vs Mechanical Timepieces
• Top 3 Shoes (If we won the lottery)

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On this episode of the Springs & Thread podcast, we discuss Audemars Piget, A. Lange & Sohne, and Swatch releases from the week of September 7th. Also discussed is celebrity influence and tastemakers of fashion and watches, including Travis Scott and John Mayer. 

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Edward Chow and Darius Yiu discuss the new 2020 Rolex product offerings including the updated Submariner and Submariner Date. They also discuss the topic of checking your smartphone for the time instead of the timepiece on the wrist. Does that take away from the hobby or is it okay in this day and age?

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