watch collecting

RedBar is a name well known to most watch enthusiasts world wide. With a membership of around 13,000 people globally across 90 chapters on every continent , bar Antarctica, the watch meetup group brings together horology lovers everywhere. (For any RedBar members listening on the southernmost continent, if you can help with a RedBar sign with your Antarctic station's chapter on it would be amazing!!)

Starting as two friends meeting at the RedBar, the group has grown into a global organisation that allows enthusiasts to gather, learn, and enjoy each others timepieces, and which also boasts a foundation which gives to a large number of charities local to each chapter.

In this episode, Ben speaks with Adam Craniotes and Kathleen McGivney about the Group, its culture of "don't be a dick" and appreciation of all watches no matter brand or cost, through getting started with watches, RedBar marriages, consumer and watch group influence over the watch industry.......and Steven. (Check him out in the video version.)

Watch the youtube version to see some of the watches we discuss and of course Steven!! https://www.youtube.com/@Thefinewatchespodcast/

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Youtube Cover image kindly supplied by Atom Moore (@atommoore on insta.) Check out his amazing watch photographs!!

Send us an email with any thoughts, comments or suggestions about what you'd like to hear! hello@finewatches.com.au

After a short break, we're back.......and how!!

Max Büsser joins Ben for another fascinating, wide ranging, conversation.

Creative leaders like Max are few and far between. Profoundly driven by his principles and creative drive, he is clearly aware, despite the lofty heights that MB&F's core products occupy, that people and giving back are not only corporate bywords, but fundamental to truly satisfying, sustainable success.

In a time when profits dictate production more and more, MB&F continues to succeed by sticking to its core why; "To inspire people to think differently." We discuss how MB&F maintains a balance between its avant-garde creative history and meeting market demand, what inspires Max and his team to continue to push boundaries, and the importance of values when measuring personal success.


Send us an email! podcast@finewatches.com.au

We're now on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@Thefinewatchespodcast/

Check out Ben's Instagram here: @finewatchesau

As if choosing a watch isn't hard enough, most models come in different materials. This means different colours, durability and price!

In this episode Ben and Lewis discuss some of the most widely seen materials and finishes used over time, their advantages and disadvantages, and look through a collection of watches that offer great examples of the use of each.

Send us an email! podcast@finewatches.com.au

We're now on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@Thefinewatchespodcast/

Check out Lewis' Instagram here: @gcwatchguy
And Ben's is here: @finewatchesau

Welcome to this special episode where we delve into the captivating realm of vintage watches with our esteemed guest David from Omertà Timepieces, an iconic vintage watch dealer nestled in the heart of New York's famed Diamond District on 47th Street.

Today we talk the intricate beauty of vintage timepieces ticking away for decades and deals sealed with a "Handshake and Mazal" with TikTok's popular watch negotiation videos, we also uncover the evolving world of watch trading. Listen as we journey through stories of classic finds, the dos and don'ts of collecting vintage treasures, and the unmistakable allure of holding a piece of history on your wrist.

But it's not just about the watches. We also get a rare glimpse into the pulsating life of the Diamond District – a place where gems are more than just stones, and every alley holds a story. Through the eyes of our guest, experience the hustle, passion, and craft that defines this iconic slice of New York.

Whether you're a seasoned collector, a newbie looking for tips, or just someone intrigued by the world of vintage horology and the tales of New York's bustling gem hub, this episode promises a treasure trove of insights. So, wind up your favorite timepiece, sit back, and join us for a journey through time and tales with Omerta Timepieces.

Be sure to check out Omertà Timepieces and Danny's Vintage Watches online at:
https://dannysvintagewatches.com/
Instagram: omertatimepiece

Watch the Unedited video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3IYCSylX7SI

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Step into the captivating realm of horology with "Exploring the World of Micro Brand Watches with Justin Summers." This podcast delves deep into the niche universe of micro brand watches, highlighting the creativity, passion, and meticulous craftsmanship that set them apart from their mass-produced counterparts. Our guest Justin Summers, a seasoned watch enthusiast and collector, offers an insightful journey, showcasing the stories, personalities, and innovations behind these unique timepieces. This podcast is an essential listen for both seasoned collectors and those new to the micro brand watch scene. Join Justin and immerse yourself in a world where precision, design, and storytelling converge.

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This week the Lume Plotters delve into penny pinching. Can we buy great watches for sub $1000? Of course you can! We discuss some of our favorites within this price point, and demonstrate that anyone, on any budget can be a true watch collector!

Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters

Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Today, the Lume Plotters discuss the motivations behind our watch purchases. How do we narrow down the selection from the infinite choices in the horological world? What makes us slap our credit cards down on the counter at the AD? And more importantly, what can you learn from all of our past mistakes?

Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters

Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Marton and Ralf sit on opposite sides of the fence regarding date windows. Let’s let the battle royale commence! Why do some people love date windows, while others hate them with the fury of a thousand suns? Under what circumstances does this complication add value to a watch, and when does it detract from it?

Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters

Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Tick, tock, and repeat! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of minute-repeater watches, exploring the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate mechanisms that make them so sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. And as always, we spice things up with some sports talk, bringing you the latest news and insights on your favorite games and players. Don't miss out on this captivating episode! Tune in now for more. 

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Ready to take your watch game to the next level? In this episode, we're delving into the world of ultra-complicated watches, exploring the intricate mechanisms and stunning designs that make them some of the most coveted objects on the planet. Along the way, we'll also touch on some sports news, giving you a well-rounded listening experience that's sure to captivate and inform. From chronographs to star charts, from football to basketball, we've got something for everyone in this episode. Tune in now!

As always, we hope you enjoy the content and encourage constructive feedback on content, editing, etc.! Like, follow, and share us on Instagram and Twitter @dingdongdime1 to see the watches we talk about in our episodes!

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We could think of no better way to wrap up this season of HandCut Radio than by revisiting an old guest, Mark Cho, co-founder of The Armoury and co-owner of Drake’s. We’ve called this episode “Mark Cho’s take on 2022” because a lot of the themes we explore – the ‘casualisation’ of style, the different ways men are reinventing suiting, the danger of hype and the saturation of everyone’s attention – feel very relevant to the moment we find ourselves in. We hope you’ll agree that this is a fitting end to our sixth season.

As always, thank you very much indeed for your support and for tuning in. Don’t forget to let us know what you think – leave us a review or drop us a DM.

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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.

HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill that’s been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.

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Show Notes:
Mark Cho — Website | Instagram

[03:12] The Armoury
[04:25] The Armoury City Hunter Jacket
[04:51] Horological Society of New York
[04:56] F.P. Journe
[06:03] The Armoury Cotton Sport Chinos
[08:03] Dayware Cotton 3 Pocket Blouson
[08:04] The Armoury Wool Casentino Road Jacket
[08:38] The Armoury’s Spring/Summer 2021 Lookbook
[11:42] The Armoury x H. Moser & Cie (HODINKEE)
[12:04] H. Moser & Cie
[14:10] Elliot Hammer
[20:10] The Armoury TV
[40:40] BODE
[41:02] Edward Sexton
[42:04] Lovat Mill

Be it cars, electronics, kitchen knives or guitars,  “Made in Japan” equals high quality. But… why? It wasn’t always that way. When it comes to industrial goods, "Made in Japan” used to be the “Made in China” back in the 1960's. The cheap option. 

Let’s talk about what changed all that, and more importantly: What can we learn from the Japanese way!

This broadcast is targeted to all of you who enjoy guitars and basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.

This podcast was originally published as a live stream on YouTube,  and the imagery of the original video is obviously missing from this audio-only version. Tune in on YouTube and search Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha, and you'll find the originals! 

Talk to you soon,
Juha

When you're a watch collector, there's always a wish list. At Fratello, we are collectors in the first place, the writing part came (much) later. In this episode of Fratello on Air, Mike and RJ talk about the next 3 pieces on their radar. There's no overlap in watches this time, just one brand that is mentioned twice. 

For RJ, the lists consists of a Zenith El Primero Rainbow (Flyback), a Rolex Day-Date 118238 and last not but least, something modern, a Bvlgari Octo Finissimo. Mike has a slightly different list, with a Rolex Datejust 1600, a Patek Philippe Calatrava, and a Grand Seiko SBGW235.

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to the Tenn & Two podcast coming to you from Nashville, TN! Today's episode we sat down to review the Oak & Oscar Olmsted! We had the pleasure of interviewing Chase from Oak & Oscar back on episode 48 so if you haven't checked that one out yet, click here! We were super excited about this one and after having it for a few months (thanks Chase!), we really got a good feel for not only the watch but what the brand represents as well. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! Head over to our website to see all the Olmsted pics and details from the show!

SHOW NOTES are on our website at www.tennandtwo.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all our latest news, post and giveaways! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

If you have any ideas for the show, feel free to send us an email at info@tennandtwo.com. Also, If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on whatever platform you may be listening on, it really goes a long way and we love hearing feedback! Thanks again for listening and we hope you do enjoy the show! -Kat & Katlen

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to the Tenn & Two podcast coming to you from Nashville, TN! On today's show we chat with Brew Watch Co. Founder Jonathan Ferrer to talk about where the inspiration for his pieces comes from, his background in the watch industry, what it's like to run a microbrand and what's next for Brew Watches. It was such a pleasure getting to sit down to talk to Jonathan and we are super excited we get to review the Brew Mastergraph for a future podcast review! We also have some giveaways coming up soon so stay tuned!

SHOW NOTES are on our website at www.tennandtwo.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all our latest news, post and giveaways! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

If you have any ideas for the show, feel free to send us an email at info@tennandtwo.com. Also, If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on whatever platform you may be listening on, it really goes a long way and we love hearing feedback! Thanks again for listening and we hope you do enjoy the show! -Kat & Katlen

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to the Tenn & Two podcast coming to you from Nashville, TN! Watches and Wonders made a big splash this past weekend with their new online format. We talk about our thoughts overall on the show and how the community got along with the new format. We also have a bit of fun and pick out our individual rosters of our favorite picks from the show. Get on our Instagram or website to cast your vote on who's team won!

SHOW NOTES are on our website at www.tennandtwo.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all our latest news, post and giveaways! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

If you have any ideas for the show, feel free to send us an email at info@tennandtwo.com. Also, If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on whatever platform you may be listening on, it really goes a long way and we love hearing feedback! Thanks again for listening and we hope you do enjoy the show! -Kat & Katlen

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to the Tenn & Two podcast coming to you from Nashville, TN! On today's episode we got to sit down again with our good and dear friend Mr. Nicholas Bowman-Scargill of FEARS Watches in the UK. We catch up with Nicholas about the current watch climate, what it's like to run a small watch company, and what FEARS is doing to move forward.

Check out the show notes for pictures, details and links on everything we talk about, on our website at www.tennandtwo.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all our latest news, post and giveaways! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

If you have any ideas for the show, feel free to send us an email at info@tennandtwo.com. Also, If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on whatever platform you may be listening on, it really goes a long way and we love hearing feedback! Thanks again for listening and we hope you do enjoy the show! -Kat & Katlen

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to the Tenn & Two podcast coming to you from Nashville, TN! Today we sat down to review the Oris Aquis and Oris Big Crown Pointer Date. We have really enjoyed our time with these watches and hope that if you've been on the fence about picking one up, perhaps our review may help make that decision easier!

Check out the show notes for pictures, details and links on everything we talk about, on our website at www.tennandtwo.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all our latest news, post and giveaways! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

If you have any ideas for the show, feel free to send us an email at info@tennandtwo.com. Also, If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on whatever platform you may be listening on, it really goes a long way and we love hearing feedback! Thanks again for listening and we hope you do enjoy the show! -Kat & Katlen

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to the Tenn & Two podcast coming to you from Nashville, TN! Today we were greatly honored to have on a very special guest, VJ Geronimo, the North American CEO of Oris! VJ was a blast to chat with and we talked about his upbringing into the industry, his passion for the community and what's next for Oris!

Check out the show notes for pictures, details and links on everything we talk about, on our website at www.tennandtwo.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all our latest news, post and giveaways! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

If you have any ideas for the show, feel free to send us an email at info@tennandtwo.com. Also, If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on whatever platform you may be listening on, it really goes a long way and we love hearing feedback! Thanks again for listening and we hope you do enjoy the show! -Kat & Katlen

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to the Tenn & Two podcast coming to you from Nashville, TN! Ok ya'll, today we're playing pretend a little and imagining what watch stuff we would spend the government's stimulus check on. If only we weren't that responsible haha! Big shoutout to the 40 & 20 podcast for sharing this idea with us!

Check out the show notes for pictures, details and links on everything we talk about, on our website at www.tennandtwo.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all our latest news, post and giveaways! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

If you have any ideas for the show, feel free to send us an email at info@tennandtwo.com. Also, If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on whatever platform you may be listening on, it really goes a long way and we love hearing feedback! Thanks again for listening and we hope you do enjoy the show! -Kat & Katlen