In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to dig into watches and adventure. Is it inspiration, aspirational, or just marketing BS?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en 

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en 

Final Recommendations: 

James Bond First Light: https://amzn.to/4vWKDuP 

Forza Horizon 6: https://amzn.to/4vz410m 

Other Links:

Vertex Owners Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/video-owners-review-the-vertex-m60-aqualion-nd/ 

Gallet Trailer: https://www.gallet.com/us-en/ 

Hamilton Scuba Surfing: https://wornandwound.com/step-outside-inspiring-micro-adventure-moments-with-the-hamilton-khaki-collection/ 

Stratum Scandi Road Trip: https://wornandwound.com/out-of-office-12-days-and-3500-miles-through-scandinavia-with-the-straum-jan-mayen/ 

Traska Venturer GMT Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/review-the-traska-venturer-gmt/ 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Watches on the Wrist: Personal Selections

03:54 Diving into Vertex: A Watch Review

06:32 Exploring the Vacheron Constantin Overseas

09:02 Adventure Watches: Marketing and Reality

11:40 The Role of Marketing in Watch Culture

14:04 Personal Experiences with Adventure Watches

16:28 Building a Space Watch Commercial

24:36 The Countdown to Adventure

28:07 Watches that Inspire Adventure

31:42 The Role of Watches in Mindset

36:35 Watches for Specific Adventures

40:20 Game Time: Choosing the Right Watch

56:57 Recommendations

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by newly dubbed bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to chat James Bond watches. With the new Omega Seamaster Diver Chronograph releases with video game James Bond 007 First Light, it seemed like the perfect time to look back at historical Bond watches and debate if they were the best choice or not while also speculating about the future. Then, for a fun twist, Griffin brings the game this week challenging Devin to pair watch picks with a selection of different spies. What do you think of the Spy + Watch pairings?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en 

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en 

Final Recommendations: 

The Comprehensive Guide to 50 Years of 007's Timepieces

The Good Shepard (Movie)

Other Links:

A Complete List of All James Bond Watches: https://manofmany.com/watches/a-complete-list-of-all-the-james-bond-watches 

Everything To Know Before Buying A Pilots Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHaTF09hUsE 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction02:35 Wrist Check

08:02 Daytona Beach Adventures and Bucky's Experience

10:38 Memorial Day Weekend Reflections

12:18 Introduction to Bond Watches

23:14 Exploring the Legacy of Bond Watches

25:32 The Evolution of Bond's Watches

26:28 Iconic Seiko and Other Unconventional Choices

27:40 The Significance of Watch Selection in Bond's Character

32:55 The Impact of Branding on Bond's Image

37:21 Hypothetical Alternatives to Omega

42:54 The One-Watch Philosophy of James Bond

47:38 Exploring Ian Fleming's Influence on Bond Watches

50:04 The Game of Spy Watches Begins

58:48 Final Recommendations

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Magnus Swan. Employee number 2 at Studio Underdog and founder of University project turned full fledged microbrand Anemoic, Magnus chats with Devi about watch exclusivity, building connections to watches and brands, starting a watch brand, a bit of the behind the scenes of a microbrand. Don’t forget to let us know who won our game of ‘This or That’! 

Anemoic Watch: https://anemoicwatches.com/
Introducing Anemoic (Worn & Wound): https://wornandwound.com/introducing-anemoic-from-university-project-to-watch-brand/

Anemoic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anemoic.watches/ 
Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en 

Final Recommendations: 
Thornhill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornhill_(band)
Small Luxuries: Watches (book): https://amzn.to/4tR4kTc

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Time Well Spent Podcast
01:53 Wrist Check: Personal Connections to Watches
05:38 The Impact of Exclusivity in Watch Collecting
10:57 The Balance of Scarcity and Community in Micro Brands
16:15 The Journey of Anamoic: From University Project to Brand
21:53 The Story Behind the Versailles Watch Design
27:22 The Corridor of Royalty
28:02 Design Inspirations and Cultural References
28:53 The Emotional Connection to the Watch
30:13 Challenges in Watch Design and Production
30:41 Innovative Use of Color in Watchmaking
35:02 Navigating Manufacturing Challenges
39:58 The Importance of Mentorship in the Watch Industry
43:22 Balancing Time and Brand Development
45:14 Future Plans and Community Engagement
49:47 Cultural Recommendations and Personal Interests

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is once again joined by Griffing Bartsch in order to dig deeper into modern watch catalogs and find the hidden, sleeper hits. They only look at watches available today that are currently being overshadowed in their own collections by other, more popular watches. Should we do come back for a sleeper picks episode including microbrands and less popular brands?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en 

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en 

Considered Goods (substack): https://consideredgoods.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips 

Final Recommendations: 

Miyoo Mini Plus Retro Gaming Consol: https://amzn.to/4ddY9DP 

Blue Moon (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/82053241 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction to Time Well Spent Podcast

06:34 Wrist Check: Vintage vs. Modern Watches

10:57 Sleeper Hits in Watch Collections

20:58 Longines Hydroconquest: An Underrated Gem

27:32 Exploring Omega's Offerings

32:42 The Speedmaster Collection: A Deeper Dive

35:47 Chopard's Unique Appeal

40:07 Grand Seiko's K-Shape and Design Philosophy

46:07 Zenith Elite Moonphase: A Classy Choice

47:38 Exploring Zenith and Vacheron Watches

49:58 The Allure of Vacheron Constantin

51:40 Diving into Lesser-Known Brands

54:04 The Significance of Sleeper Brands

56:29 Highlighting the JLC Polaris Date

58:53 Tissot's C-Star 1000 Dive Watch

01:01:20 The Timeless Appeal of Swatch

01:03:47 Recommendations and Closing Thoughts

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by professional stuntman and avid watch enthusiast Tom Place. The two sit down to chat about watch build quality and serviceability, working on your own watches, using your watches as tools, and whether or not modern watches should be made to a higher standard. Don’t forget to let us know who won our game of This or That!  

Tom Place on Teddy Baldassarre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKlCu0YqpFk&t=1s 

Tom Place Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expedition16610/ 

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en 

Final Recommendations: 

Man on Fire Book: https://amzn.to/4erWRWI 

Accurate Form Straps: https://en.accurate-form.jp/ 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction to Time Well Spent Podcast

01:57 Watch Check: Personal Stories Behind Timepieces

04:44 Diving into New Releases: Grand Seiko Ushio 300 Diver

07:29 Serviceability and Durability in Modern Watchmaking

10:02 The Importance of Customer Service in Watch Brands

12:29 DIY Watch Repairs: The Balance of Skill and Caution

15:17 In-House Movements vs. Standard Movements

17:52 Using Watches in Everyday Life: A Stuntman's Perspective

27:50 The Art of Authenticity in Watches

30:04 Sneaking Watches into Film Sets

32:54 The Evolution of Watch Design

35:55 Current Projects and Future Endeavors

38:08 Personal Adventures and Creative Projects

46:54 Recommendations for the Audience

The comprehensive Watches and Wonders 2026 MEGA-SODE is here! This week, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Griffin Bartsch to thoroughly breakdown this year’s watches and wonders, hitting on over 100 new watch releases from over 30 watch brands. At the end, they are challenged to draft a 5 watch team using watches from this year’s show, ultimately picking what they thought was the best release from Watches and Wonders 2026. Don't forget to let us know who won the draft!

Because this is a VERY long episode, each brand and topic is timestamped below to help you jump in and out! There is also a full video recording with reference photos if you want to follow along. Thank you so much for listening.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/v_7XATforbE

Follow Devin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/

Follow Griffin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/

Timestamps:

​​0:05:41 Richard Mille

0:07:37 IWC

0:20:21 Bremont

0:23:56 H. Moser & Cie

0:27:31 Audemars Piguet

0:30:31 Patek Philippe

0:40:15 Hublot

0:41:41 Piaget

0:44:31 Oris

0:47:41 Nomos

0:51:41 Alpina

0:55:11 Frederique Constant

0:58:41 Vacheron Constantin

1:09:31 Bulgari

1:14:18 Hermes

1:15:41 Laurent Ferrier

1:19:11 Grand Seiko

1:25:41 Baume et Mercier

1:27:41 Parmigiani Fleurier

1:33:00 Panerai

1:33:09 Independents

1:36:41 Final Takeaways

1:51:11 THE GAME: Watch Draft

2:07:41 Final Thoughts

(PART 1, part 2 tomorrow) The comprehensive Watches and Wonders 2026 MEGA-SODE is here! This week, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Griffin Bartsch to thoroughly breakdown this year’s watches and wonders, hitting on over 100 new watch releases from over 30 watch brands. At the end, they are challenged to draft a 5 watch team using watches from this year’s show, ultimately picking what they thought was the best release from Watches and Wonders 2026. Don't forget to let us know who won the draft!

Because this is a VERY long episode, each brand and topic is timestamped below to help you jump in and out! There is also a full video recording with reference photos if you want to follow along. Thank you so much for listening.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/v_7XATforbE

Follow Devin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/

Follow Griffin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro 

1:18 Wristcheck

4:50 Podcast Updates

7:24 Omega 

14:40 Credor

27:29 Universal Geneve

33:18 Sinn

36:28 Nivada Grenchen

40:50 Watches & Wonders

41:26 Rolex

1:15:57 Tudor

1:37:25 Ulysse Nardin

1:41:07 TAG Heuer

1:50:07 JLC

2:02:30 A. Lange & Sohne

2:10:00 Zenith

2:16:28 Cartier

2:25:00 Singer 

2:29:15 Chopard

Tom Clemence, founder of the watch microbrand Clemence Watches joins the Time Well Spent Podcast to chat about how things got started, designing his first watch, his second model the Munro, and his latest watch release, the Clemence Photic MKII dive watch. Tom gives us a sneak peak into the watch industry from a smaller brand perspective while also comparing his experience in starting a microbrand with Devin’s experience in discovering new watch brands and covering them. Don't forget to let us know who won this week's game of This or That!

Clemence Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clemencewatches/ 

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en 

Relevant Links:

Clemence Photic MKII Review: https://thedeeptrack.com/review-the-clemence-photic-mkii-a-microbrand-diver-that-refuses-to-cut-corners/ 

Clemence: https://www.clemencewatches.com/ 

Arken Watches: https://arken.uk/ 

CYMA Dress Watch: https://www.analogshift.com/products/cyma-jules-person-dress-watch-as11678?_pos=1&_sid=e9a5d7c43&_ss=r

Learn About Hallmarks: https://antiqwatch.com/old-watch-brands/swiss-a-d.html

https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/guide/case-trademarks?keyword=star

https://perceptionswatches.com/geneva-watch-case-hallmarks-the-key-to-who-produced-your-watch-case/

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction 

09:25 The Journey of Starting a Watch Brand

24:25 Navigating the Kickstarter Experience

28:55 Funding Choices and Brand Birth

32:09 Defining Success in Business

35:32 The Evolution of Clements Watches

40:50 Designing the Photic MK2: Intentional Choices

51:04 Value Beyond Specs: The Heart of Watchmaking

53:46 The Essence of Watch Design

55:15 Design Integrity and Personal Connection

57:34 Balancing Vintage and Contemporary Elements

01:01:41 The Unique Appeal of Micro Brands

01:03:51 The Importance of Accessibility in Design

01:07:50 Experiencing the Outdoors: A Personal Touch

01:11:36 Recommendations for Simple Pleasures

We are doing WATCH HOT TAKES! In the latest episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined again by Griffin Bartsch as the two are primed and ready to get a few things off their chest, sharing a few of their own personal hot takes on the watch industry and ready for a fight. Before the main chat, we talk about our hands on experience with the new Longines Hydroconquest dive watch release as well as the first ever Hodinkee Hangout in SoHo.

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en 

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en 

Longines Hydro Conquest - https://www.longines.com/watches/hydro-conquest

Hodinkee Happy Hour Event - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hodinkee-watches-of-switzerland-soho-event

Seiko SRPL11 Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-redesigned-seiko-samurai-srpl11/ 

Vintage Vacheron: https://www.analogshift.com/products/vacheron-constantin-guilloche-dress-watch-as11970?_pos=7&_sid=fa7322b57&_ss=r 

Final Recommendations:

Death by Lightning (Netflix series) - https://www.netflix.com/title/81234567 

Ponies, Persons of No Interest (Peacock series) - https://www.peacocktv.com/streaming/series/ponies-persons-of-no-interest 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Time Well Spent Podcast

02:29 Wrist Check: Griffin's NoMo Zurich World Timer

05:21 Devin's Seiko Samurai SRPL 11 Experience

08:03 Longines Hydro Conquest Revamp Discussion

15:44 Hodinkee Happy Hour Event Recap

22:10 Hot Takes on Watches

27:18 The Utility of Rolex Watches

29:11 Critique of Dive Watches by Brands

34:07 The Debate on Bracelet Tapering

41:25 Zeratsu Polishing: Marketing or Mastery?

47:34 The Best Watch vs. The Right Watch

50:02 The Impact of New Releases on Perception

51:18 Character vs. Perfection in Watches

53:47 The Need for Design Innovation in Watchmaking

56:32 Exploring Unique Lug Shapes and Designs

59:02 The Controversy of Modern Watch Designs

01:01:36 Hot Takes on Watch Crystals

01:04:49 Recommendations and Upcoming Adventures

On this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by his partner Jayme to discuss how to help get new people into the watch collecting hobby, how to make new watch collectors feel comfortable, and how to enjoy watches as a hobby together. They chat about watch events, starting a collection and growing your knowledge, and carving out your own individual taste.

Formex Reef GMT: https://formexwatch.com/watches/reef-gmt-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-green/ 

Intersect Watch Show: https://www.intersectwatchshow.com/new-york-city 

Dimepiece: https://www.instagram.com/dimepiece.co/

Chen’s Watch Repair: https://www.yelp.com/biz/chens-watch-repair-new-york

Cartier Santos Platinum: https://www.analogshift.com/products/cartier-santos-as09842?_pos=5&_sid=46fa1865b&_ss=r 

Shinola Birdy Petoskey Stone: https://www.shinola.com/products/birdy-watch-petoskey

Isotope OVNI Jump Hour: https://isotopewatches.com/products/ovni-jumping-hour-founders-edition 

Bulgari Serpenti: https://www.analogshift.com/products/bulgari-serpenti-tubogas-as10372?_pos=2&_sid=819bafb1b&_ss=r 

Paulin OhNo: https://www.paulinwatches.com/collections/oh-no-collaborations 

Paulin Clock: https://www.paulinwatches.com/collections/wall-clock 

Final Recommendations:

ROSALÍA - Berghain (Live at The BRIT Awards 2026) ft. Björk: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fyufPkXLbs&feature=youtu.be 

Peaky Blinders (Show): https://www.netflix.com/title/80002479 

Peaky Blinders (Movie): https://www.netflix.com/title/81319485 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

03:00 Exploring the Watch Enthusiast Journey

09:07 Guessing Watch Prices: A Fun Game

15:44 The Community Aspect of Watch Collecting

21:12 Tailoring the Watch Experience for Partners

27:10 Connecting Through Fashion and Pop Culture

28:26 The Influence of Watches in Pop Culture

31:46 Getting Others into Watches

34:38 Personal Taste and Self-Expression in Watch Collecting

36:10 Exploring Future Watch Purchases

42:12 Fun and Games: This or That

49:00 Cultural Recommendations and Wrap-Up