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This week, Asher Rapkin returns to the show to talk about all things Geneva Watch Days, and independent watchmaking. Asher is the co-founder of Collective Horology, and co-host of the Openworked podcast. Collective Horology is an independently owned retailer that deals exclusively with independent watch brands, from Ming and Fears, to Czapek and Zeitwinkel. Asher and co-founder Gabe are serious watch enthusiasts that don’t take themselves too seriously, and they represent one of the most exciting components of the industry. 

Show Notes:

Collective Horology

Collective Horology on Instagram

Carbon G-Shocks

Tudor FXDs with the Bezels Swapped

Geneva Watch Days

Ming Iris 57.04

Oris Altimeter Mission Control 

Oris Big Crown caliber 113

David Candaux

Holthinrichs Watches

Zenith USM Capsule Collection

Elrow Industries

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This week, Wesley Smith returns to the podcast to take an overview of the current Formula 1 season coming out of the summer break. It’s been McLaren’s season thus far, but there’s a lot of highly competitive action throughout the tight midfield. We talk about all of it, including the rookies, the changes we’d like to see in the cars, and even a few tracks we’d like to see make a comeback. Additionally, we examine the differences between Lando and Oscar, and ponder who would be the best to have a beer with (and why it’s probably Zak Brown). 

Show Notes:

Standard H

Mercedes Suspension Setup Issues

McLaren Success

Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

Nurburgring

The Size of Modern F1 Cars 

F1 Returning to V10?

Ferrari’s Monza Livery

Hamilton Gets Five Place Grid Penalty for Monza

2026 F1 Car Changes

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This week, producer Josh and I chat about a variety of new releases from the week from the likes of Christopher Ward, Albishorn, and more. Josh, who runs the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, has a new project cooking that will focus on his collecting habits around hats, watches, and sneakers. We talk about collecting hats, and what the enthusiast scene is focused on in that realm, which isn’t all that far off from watch enthusiasm. We’ll have much more from Geneva Watch Days in the coming weeks, including an upcoming episode with Asher Rapkin of Collective Horology. 

Show Notes

Hat Watches Kicks

Patches & Pins

IWC GST Aquatimer on OEM Velcro

The Wristorian

Christopher Ward 660

Christopher Ward C12 Loco

Albishorn Marinagraph

Breitling / NFL Partnership

New Rolex Boutique in East Hampton

Oris New York Harbour LE II

Billion Oyster Project

Wrist Check Pod

Ming 57.04 Iris

Paulin Mara

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This week, we welcome Troy Barmore to the podcast. Troy is an exceptional photographer and media personality, as well as a veteran of the luxury product space. In this episode, we talk about Aspen Watch Week and Troy’s experiences photographing the event, the art and challenges of photography, and perhaps most importantly, the why of photography. Troy brings a unique insight to his approach to not only capturing watches, but a broader context within which they live. We also get a glimpse into Troy’s approach to collecting watches and what they mean to him. Thanks to Troy for making the time to join this episode of the podcast. 

Show Notes:

Troy Barmore on Instagram

Aspen Watch Week

A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Time Zone

Audrain with A. Lange & Sohne

Seiko Sportura

Complectco

Zeitwerk Date

Troy with Jimmy Chin

Free Solo

Andrew Irvine Remains Found

Odysseus in Honey Gold photo set from Troy

Sean Tucker on YouTube

Grainy Days on YouTube

Mark Kauzlarich

Wrist Check Pod

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This week I’m thrilled to welcome Justin Hast to the podcast. Justin is a prolific content creator and something of a style influencer with a wonderfully refined, if chaotic approach to watches. Justin is the co-host and co-founder of The Enthusiasts along with friend Stephen Pulvirent. In this episode, we talk about Justin's history in watches, his evolving tastes, and the future of independent watchmaking. He also fills us in on the many projects being juggled at the moment, from the Watch Annual, to future books on the horizon. Justin brings a wonderful attitude to the hobby, and he’s well worth a follow. 

Show Notes:

Justin Hast on Instagram

Justin Hast on YouTube

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Diver

Justin’s Chopard 1860

Zenith Rainbow Flyback

A Lange & Sohne Lange 1

Fujifilm GA645

Ralph Luaren Disco Volante

Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto

Laurent Ferrier Racing History

MB&F Special Projects One

Episode 23 with Stephen Pulvirent

The Enthusiasts on Substack

The Watch Annual

London Watch Week Official

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This week we welcome Liam O'Donnell to the podcast to chat about tech, video games, time mechanics and more. Liam is a veteran of the watch industry and experienced photographer and videographer, and he also happens to be very tech savvy. In this episode, we talk about the video game industry, what it could learn from the watch industry (and vice versa), time mechanics in video games, watch appearances in video games, and finally, watches that we'd insert into video game franchises. 

Show notes:

Liam O’Donnell on Instagram

Miami GP Coverage

Grand Seiko Tentagraph

Kuoe Watches

Timex Ironman

All The President’s Men

Watches of Espionage

Linux Distributions

Recur

Zelda Seasons & Ages

Clockwork Revolution

Death Stranding 2 Hamilton

007 First Light Omega

Alien: Isolation

Blue Prince

Myst

Bioshock

Metal Gear Solid Delta

Digital Foundry

Stop Killing Games Petition

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This week, Wesley Smith joins the podcast to chat with Wilhelm Schmid, the CEO of A. Lange & Söhne. This weekend marks the second edition of the Concours of Elengace Germany, and A. Lange & Söhne continues their partnership with the event in a celebration of the cars, and of course, watches. The German brand is releasing a new Zeitwerk Date alongside the event, utilizing a pink gold case and grey dial for the first time in the collection. 

In this discussion, we chat about Wilhelm’s automotive enthusiasm, his history in and around cars (including a stint traveling with the BMW F1 team), and how it influences his work at A. Lange & Söhne. We also chat about the new Zeitwerk, and what it means for the collection. 

Show Notes:

A Lange & Sohne 

Concours of Elegance Germany

Standard H

A Lange & Sohne on Instagram

Wesley’s Lange 1

Wilhelm’s 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar

Jean Rousseau

Le Mans Classics

Goodwood Members Meeting

Ford & Ferrari at Goodwood

A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk

A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst

A. Lange & Söhne 1815

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This week, Justin Couture, aka The Wristorian returns to the podcast to discuss new dive watch releases, and to ponder the future of Tudor divers. In this episode, we discuss the FXD GMT, and take a broader view of how the FXD collection as a whole moved forward from here. Additionally, we look at the new Seamaster 300M with orange accents and ponder what other directions Omega could go with their classic diver. Does it really still need a helium release valve? Finally, Doxa pays tribute to Clive Cussler on what would have been his 94th birthday with a new SUB 750T, and it might be the best Cussler LE from the brand yet. 

Show Notes:

The Wristorian

Chicago Dive

Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

Tudor FXD GMT Retrospective

FXD Bezel Swap

Tudor for Only Watch 2023

Carbon FXD References

Omega Seamaster 300M Orange

More New Seamaster 300M References

Doxa SUB750T Clive Cussler

Sam's the Pits

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This week, we welcome Erika, aka Watch Miss GMT to the podcast to chat about watches, cars, and news from the industry. We also talk about what makes a watch comfortable beyond just a set of measurements, and how we like to put our watches to use. This episode was recorded in Brooklyn Podcast Studios, and features a video component that will be live on YouTube, so you can see some of the watches we discuss, including Erika’s watch ring, as we chat. Finally, we make a few predictions about what we’d like to see released in the back half of the year. 

Show Notes:

Watch Miss GMT on Instagram

Brooklyn Podcast Studios

Ulysse Nadrin Freak X

History of Ulysse Nardin Freak

Rolex Daytona 126500

Nivada Grenchen Aquamar

Vulcain Watches

A Great Case is More than Just Numbers

Timex x MM6 Watch Ring

Rolex Land-Dweller

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso in Gold with Milanese bracelet

NOMOS Club Worldtimer

Tudor Black Bay 54 ‘Lagoon’

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

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In this episode, we're joined by Wesley Smith of Standard H to talk about Joseph Kosinski's F1 The Movie. The movie launches worldwide this weekend and here, we offer our initial reactions about what works, what doesn't and where it might from here. There's plenty of great watch spotting along the way. 

Show Notes:

Standard H

Patrick Long

Luftgekuhlt

IWC Ingenieur with Green Dial

IWC Reference 1832 Short Film

Martin Donelly's 1990 Crash

Le Mans Classic

Seinfeld Sells 917K

With IWC for the Miami GP

F1 The Movie

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