The Springbar Podcast

This week, we discuss some new releases that caught our attention.  For better or worse, we get into them.  Plus, we actually have new watches to talk about!  All this and more, on this weeks episode.  Cheers!

This week, we're here to help you appreciate and maybe fall in love with quartz watches!  We've got some great examples that possess the soul and are hard to ignore.  Plus, we vent a little about GPHG and a special announcement!  All this and more on this week's episode.  Cheers!

This week, we tackle the topic of brands using their heritage muscle, to convince you that reissues are what you need, when really, they're just hiding behind lazy design; or are they?   We take a look at some of the most popular reissues from the last year or two and determine if it's best to leave the past in the past, or if old is new again.  All this and more, on this week's episode.  Cheers!

This weeks conversation stems from an online debate that Mike was engaged in, about History and Heritage.  Do big companies use it as a tactic to outsell microbrands?  Listen to the conversation and you can decide.  Plus Timex S^(&!$ the bed with their new Q release.  All this and more... Cheers!

This week we discuss ladies watches and retail trends within that category.  To help us out, we have on Panda Alfrey, better known as @pandaalaska

She lends some great insight into the world of ladies watches and why we're seeing a comeback in that segment.  

All this and more, Cheers!

This week, Mike & Joe sit down with TJ from Bulova and Richard from Accutron, and have a brief conversation about the show and what it means to the brands.  Unfortunately, this was a completely new recording environment for us, and we did experience some technical issues.  Much of our video was corrupted and our audio was less then ideal.  But Mike has accepted the things he can change, and powered through the things he couldn't.  We have tried to create a video that brings you to and immerses you in the show, thanks to hundreds of "B reel" video clips and photos.  It turned out better than expected and we hope you are still able to enjoy it.   We have definitely used this as a learning experience, and will be better prepared for next time.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.  Cheers!

This week, we have on a very special guest-  One of the most recent graduates of the Veterans Watchmaking Initiative, @zaccutron himself!  He spends 90 minutes with us to talk about how the former Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking has changed his life in amazing ways!   This is a conversation we have been waiting for and we couldn't be happier to bring this uplifting story to you.  If you are a veteran or know someone who could really benefit from this program, please share this episode and let them listen to Zach's firsthand experience!  www.veteranswatchmakerinitiative.org

This week is another "Bar Talk" episode.   Mike gets hands-on with the Lunar Pilot Black Hole, Joe talks about Hodinkee taking pre-orders for Universal Geneve, A new Christopher Ward collab and more!  Plus, a giveaway!  That's right, you can win an exclusive Accutron hat!  Gotta listen for all the details.  Cheers!

This week it's just Mike and Michael.  Some say Joe is no longer with us, and others might say that he'll be back next episode.  You'll just have to wait and see.  The Mikes however, discuss some surprising new offerings from both Bulova and Accutron.  We also make time for a little Q&A session.  All this and more, in this week's episode.  Cheers!

This week, the guys discuss Swatch mania- Have we learned nothing??  Also, Joe spent the day with Richard Callamaras from Accutron, and he's got some information to share.  Next episode will see the return of Michael Benavente!  We want a small Q&A with him, so don't forget to add your questions to the comments section!  Cheers!