Well hello there friends! On this episode we're diving deep into the world of wristwatch collecting to debunk some of the most persistent misconceptions. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this episode is packed with  our eye-opening insights and "expert" analyses that will challenge what you thought you knew about the art of watch collecting.  So, strap in and get ready to have your perceptions about watch collecting turned inside out and set to the right time!

(00:00) Intro & Wristcheck
(07:38) New Release: Ollech & Wajs M-52B AF
(13:08) New Release: Blancpain × Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean Of Storms
(15:11) New Release: Oris Big Crown Father Time Limited Edition
(19:09) New Release: SEIKO PROSPEX Black Series - King Turtle, Solar Speedtimer, SUMO
(23:26) New Release: Montblanc 1858 Geosphere
(26:40) New Release: Longines Conquest Chronograph "Marco Odermatt"
(29:05) Misconceptions in Watch Collecting: “Quartz Sucks” - Mondaine STOP2GO, Gavox
(38:39) Movements: Swiss Mechanical vs Quartz
(43:38) “In-House Movements are Better”
(49:22) “You Buy Watches to Show Off”
(57:57) Buying a Similar, Cheaper Watch to Scratch the Itch + Holy Grail Watches
(1:07:24) Water Resistance, Sapphire, Money, Investment
(1:16:05) Want vs Need (Mazlow’s "Horology" of Needs)

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In our first epiosde of 2024 we look back at emerging trends in the watch industry and make our predictions for this year as well as chat about resolutions (which we will most likely not follow as usual)

Dmitri Wristcheck - MAEN Hudson 38 MK4
Kevin Wristcheck - MING 17.09 Burgundy

(00:00) Intro & Wristcheck
(07:07) New Release: Seiko Prospex Diver GMT Save the Ocean SPB439
(13:03) News: Frédéric Arnault Named CEO of LVMH Watches
(17:49) New Release: Raymond Weil Millesime
(22:43) New Release: BALL Skindiver III Beyond - Engineer M
(25:00) Prediction Time! The Longines Master Collection GMT Has Kevin Foreseeing GOLD!
(30:05) Dmitri Does Simple Math: A NEW Seamaster!?
(33:21) Kevin Needs OMEGA to Update - Globemaster/Constellation
(37:00) Rolex Predictions: The Return of Milgauss? Submariner 70th Anniversary? A White Dial Explorer?
(41:33) More White Dials but for TUDOR
(43:56) A New Polerouter?
(49:30) Kevin Needs More: IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, and Dress Watch Comeback?
(52:32) What’s the Next Swatch Collab? Or, a Seaswatch?
(56:54) Dmitri’s 2024 Watch Resolutions
(59:39) Kevin’s 2024 Watch Resolutions

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Another year is almost over whats better to do than find some awesome watches in  $100, $500 and $1000 categories to stuff in each other's stockings? Probably a lot of other things, but thats not the point though. Enjoy!

Kevin Wristcheck - NOMOS Tangente 38
Dmitri Wristcheck - Omega Speedmaster

(00:00) Intro & Wristcheck
(04:02) News: Frederique Constant + La Joux-Perret Movements
(05:38) News: Breitling Buys Universal Geneve
(10:32) News: Akrone
(15:31) New Release: Certina ds super ph1000m
(20:29) Get Stuffed!!
(21:07) Dmitri’s Under $100 Stocking Stuffer for Kevin: ALINKER Men's Military Army Watch
(23:18) Dmitri’s Actual Under $100 Stocking Stuffer for Kevin: Raketa Pulsometer
(26:53) Kevin’s Under $100 Stocking Stuffer for Dmitri: PAGANI DESIGN 2023 New AK Project
(30:54) Under $500 for Kevin: HELM Vanuatu Titanium
(36:48) Under $500 for Dmitri: Tusenö Shellback
(41:10) Under $1000 for Kevin: Xeric Vendetta II Automatic Wandering Hour
(45:33) Under $1000 for Dmitri: Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic Polar for Ace Jewelers

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As we wrap up the year 2023, it's time once again to discuss and showcase the best watches that have graced our collective wrists this year. From affordable and innovative to exquisite mechanical masterpieces that represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, this year has been quite remarkable in the world of timekeeping. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just beginning your horological journey, you ware sure to find something to your liking on this episode.

Dmitri Wristcheck - Nivada Grenchen Chronoking "Paul Newman"
Kevin Wristcheck - Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist Re-Interpretation SBDC149

(00:00) Intro & Wristcheck
(07:23) New Release: Alpina Alpiner Extreme Chronograph
(11:36) New Release: Longines Spirit Zulu Time x Hodinkee
(14:17) New Release: Atelier Wen Perception x Seconde Seconde
(20:06) New Release: Praesidus PAC 76
(24:02) Kevin’s Top Field Watches: Praesidus Rec Spec MACV-SOG, Studio Underd0g 02, Rolex Perpetual 1908
(29:58) Top Integrated Bracelet Watches: IWC Ingenieur, Christopher Ward The Twelve, Bulova Jet Star, Cartier Tank Française, Zenith DEFY Revival
(36:05) Kevin’s Top Chronographs: Furlan Marri Flyback, Longines Spirit Flyback, Tag Heuer Carrera ‘Glass Box’ 39mm
(40:05) Dmitri’s Top Modern Recreation of a Vintage: Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper
(44:47) Kevin’s Top Collabs: Isotope Hydrium Seconde/Seconde/, Squale 1521 “Watch Your Hand” Seconde/Seconde/, Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic Seconde/Seconde/ Fifty Phantoms
(49:57) Top GADA Watches: Longines HydroConquest GMT, Serica 8315 GMT, Fears Brunswick 40
(54:17) Top Micro Brands: Lorier Hydra SIII, Jack Mason Strat-O-Timer
(57:17) Top Vintage Style Divers: TUDOR Black Bay 54, Fleux Skin Diver, Longines Legend Diver 39
(1:01:10) Top Tool Watches: Laco Hamburg DIN 8330, Rolex Yacht-Master Titanium, TUDOR Pelagos, Squale Marina Militare

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We have been talking about this brand for a while now, mentioning how we need to have an episode dedicated to them. Behold - there it is, This episode is dedicated to Citizen. Not only they have an amazing history and achievements in the world of watchmaking, the name "Citizen" is about to celebrate it's 100th anniversary in 2024 so it’s a perfect time to dive into the story of this awesome brand.

Kevin Wristcheck - Citizen Leopard
Dmitri Wristcheck - Momentum Sea Quartz 30

(00:00) Intro & Wristcheck
(07:52) New Release: Aquastar Benthos Heriatege One
(13:10) New Release: DOXA SUB 300 Beta
(17:20) New Release: Oris Divers Sixty-Five Cotton Candy Sepia
(20:17) New Release: Baltic HMS, Bicompax and MR01 Gold
(24:25) New Release: Furlan Marri Flyback Chronograph
(29:29) New Release: Hanhart Red X Blue and Red X Grey
(33:50) Citizen Timeline and History

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While we always measure big name watch brands against microbrands when it comes to value for money, we decided to see how the latter stack up against some of the more known watch brands of Ali Express. Can you buy a high quality watch for a 100$? Or maybe for 300$? Would you be able to get the same quality for your $$? Tune in to get the answers!

Dmitri Wristcheck - Nivada Grenchen Chronoking “Paul Newman”
Kevin Wristcheck - Raketa Big Zero

(00:00) Intro & Wristcheck
(06:38) New Release: Seiko Marinemaster
(10:04) New Release: MAEN Manhattan 39 Ultra Thin
(13:23) New Release: Seiko Prospex SpeedTimer
(16:14) New Release: Longines Legend Diver
(19:26) New Release: Citizen Challenge Diver Automatic
(20:41) Watches on AliExpress

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Coming back from NYC to attend Worn & Wound's Windup and WatchTime  yearly events, we have a lot to talk about. This is a two parter featuring our impressions of the new and not so new brands present at the events, the venues and the overall expirence. Our friend Raffi who also attended the shows, joins us on this episode to share his thoughts.

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Coming back from NYC to attend Worn & Wound's Windup and WatchTime  yearly events, we have a lot to talk about. This is a two parter featuring our impressions of the new and not so new brands present at the events, the venues and the overall expirence. Our friend Raffi who also attended the shows, joins us on this episode to share his thoughts.

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On this quick episode we once again chat with the local Montreal watch brand - Heron Watches. Nathan, Adam and Simon share the story behind their new offering - Heron Marinor. A spec monster and already having a successful kickstarter campaign, this piece should definitely deserve the watch enthusiast attention. Details are on their website. Link to the kickstarer campaign is here.

Kevin and Dmitri Wristcheck - Heron Gladiateur x2

(00:00) Intro & Wristcheck
(02:37) New Release: CWC - Cabot Steel Limited Edition
(05:27) New Release: Montoir - The Dive Watch. Their Kickstarter is here
(08:47) Héron Interview

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On this episode R.T. Custer of Vortic Watches joins us to talk about the new sister brand Colorado Watch Co and their two initial offerings - The Field Watch and the GCT. 
The Kickstarter campaign is in full force and can be found here.

Kevin Wristcheck - Isotope Hydrium Seconde/Seconde/
Dmitri Wristcheck - Casio G-Shock GW-5000U-1JF

(00:00) Intro & Wristcheck
(05:19) New Release: TIMEX x SECONDE/SECONDE IYKYK
(10:28) New Release: Sternglas Sedius
(14:46) New Release: Beaubleu
(20:30) New Release: Fortis N-42 Novonaut
(25:17) New Release: Christopher Ward The Twelve  Halo
(28:36) New Release: Union Glashütte 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Chronograph
(34:02) New Release: Serica
(37:22) RT Custer Interview

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