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Which Microbrands Have Officially Fallen Off? Is the Watch Community Too Exclusive? A Mini Q&A!
Episode Summary
In this episode of the OverTime: The Podcast, James and Praka get into a spontaneous watch Q&A thanks to the OverTime Crew over on Instagram, covering everything from the current state of microbrand watches to the reality of joining the watch community through groups like RedBar. Answers included sharing essential watch collecting tips for newbies—including how to avoid common mistakes and smart strategies for saving for a watch. Very much another on the fly episode with no preparation at all for the answers! Thanks again to the OverTime: The Podcast Crew for the Questions!
Wrist Check
James – IWC Spitfire Mark XVIPraka – Hz.02 Chronograph
Questions Discussed
What microbrands would you say have fallen off – i.e. used to be great but not so much anymore?The24thjewel - : What’s the best thing about the watch community? And the worst thing?Souza_en_fuego - : Would you recommend local Redbars? If so, why? (find elements watch community clique little exclusionary, especially for those new to community)ksw_89 - : Any tips to give to the newbies? Like any common mistakes to avoid?j.ramilo - : What are strategies / tips to save up for watch?
Something Interesting
Praka discusses the Chronomade Escapement Phone Case a great case for a watch enthusiast!James discusses the new predator movie - Badlands.
Contact Us
Thanks for tuning in! If you have any feedback or just want to chat, you can find us here:
Praka: @kinda.average.watches
OverTime Broadcast Channel (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbYuJN0yPDu4UXZk/
OverTime The Podcast: Linktree – OverTime The Podcast
WatchingJames (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/@WATCHingJames
WatchingJames (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/watching_james/?hl=en
Support Us
If you’d like to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/overtimethepodcast
Tags: watch podcast, horology podcast, watch collecting podcast, watch enthusiast podcast, microbrand watches, independent watch brands, watch collecting, horology, watch enthusiasts, OverTime podcast, IWC watches, IWC Spitfire Mark XVI, Hz Watches, Hz.02 Chronograph, Chronomade, watch accessories, phone cases for watch lovers, RedBar, RedBar Group, watch community, watch collecting tips, luxury watches, affordable watches, Predator Badlands, movie reviews, saving for a watch, watch Q&A, pilot watches, mechanical watches, tool watches.
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By Praka - OverTime Project.Episode Summary
In this episode of the OverTime: The Podcast, James and Praka get into a spontaneous watch Q&A thanks to the OverTime Crew over on Instagram, covering everything from the current state of microbrand watches to the reality of joining the watch community through groups like RedBar. Answers included sharing essential watch collecting tips for newbies—including how to avoid common mistakes and smart strategies for saving for a watch. Very much another on the fly episode with no preparation at all for the answers! Thanks again to the OverTime: The Podcast Crew for the Questions!
Wrist Check
James – IWC Spitfire Mark XVIPraka – Hz.02 Chronograph
Questions Discussed
What microbrands would you say have fallen off – i.e. used to be great but not so much anymore?The24thjewel - : What’s the best thing about the watch community? And the worst thing?Souza_en_fuego - : Would you recommend local Redbars? If so, why? (find elements watch community clique little exclusionary, especially for those new to community)ksw_89 - : Any tips to give to the newbies? Like any common mistakes to avoid?j.ramilo - : What are strategies / tips to save up for watch?
Something Interesting
Praka discusses the Chronomade Escapement Phone Case a great case for a watch enthusiast!James discusses the new predator movie - Badlands.
Contact Us
Thanks for tuning in! If you have any feedback or just want to chat, you can find us here:
Praka: @kinda.average.watches
OverTime Broadcast Channel (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbYuJN0yPDu4UXZk/
OverTime The Podcast: Linktree – OverTime The Podcast
WatchingJames (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/@WATCHingJames
WatchingJames (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/watching_james/?hl=en
Support Us
If you’d like to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/overtimethepodcast
Tags: watch podcast, horology podcast, watch collecting podcast, watch enthusiast podcast, microbrand watches, independent watch brands, watch collecting, horology, watch enthusiasts, OverTime podcast, IWC watches, IWC Spitfire Mark XVI, Hz Watches, Hz.02 Chronograph, Chronomade, watch accessories, phone cases for watch lovers, RedBar, RedBar Group, watch community, watch collecting tips, luxury watches, affordable watches, Predator Badlands, movie reviews, saving for a watch, watch Q&A, pilot watches, mechanical watches, tool watches.