Talking:Shift

In this episode, we speak with Parmigiani Fleurier’s Guido Terrini about Parmigiana Fleurier, from their beginnings in pocket watch restoration to their approach to innovation and craftsmenship with their current line. Devin and James also talk about the impact of the internet on watch culture, their guilty pleasure watches and more. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:38 Hot Take 04:23 Around The Shop 08:0...

In this episode, we speak with The Armoury's Mark Cho about the evolution of the brand, the connection between bespoke menswear and watches, and more. TC and Devin also chat about some insane watches that have come (and gone) into the shop, the importance of lug to lug, and their desert island watches! Shop Vintage & Pre-owned Timepieces https://www.analogshift.com Devin Pennypacker https://ww...

In this episode, we speak with CEO of The Americas at Oris VJ Geromino about all things Oris! We discuss some of their marquee models and how they toe the line between vintage and modern design. TC and Devin also discuss the concept of "entry level" watches, happenings around the shop, and share their guilty pleasure watches. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:16 TC's Hot Take 03:50 Around The Shop 04:30 "...

In this episode, we speak with Analog:Shift founder James Lamdin about the forgotten history and importance of American watchmaking; touching upon the pockets of collecting and scholarship that are seldom explored such as Bulova, Hamilton, Accutron, and Gruen. Hosts Devin and TC also give their hot takes, talk shop, and offer their thoughts on some modern reinterpretations of some iconic vintage c...

In our inaugural episode recorded at Analog:Shift HQ, hosts Devin and TC kick off the show with unfiltered hot takes, recent happenings at Watch Week Aspen, and Devin's latest sailing expedition with a Heuer Regatta. We break down the biggest vintage watchspottings on celebrity wrists: from Michael B. Jordan’s Oscars Piaget to Jenna Ortega's stunning vintage Heuer Pocketwatch. Plus, the guys play...

The Analog:Shift Podcast is a podcast for watch enthusiasts covering industry trends, notable watches, and the people behind the brands with a distinct focus on vintage & pre-owned, the impact it has, and the culture surrounding it. Tune in to our first episode, this Friday, September 4th!

In this episode of Talking:Shift, we chat with design leader and watch enthusiast Georgia Benjamin about her journey as a collector and creator, industry trends, Serpenti's and design forward watches, and more! Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on new episodes! For any questions or topics you’d like to see on future episodes, please email us at info@analogshift.com. LISTEN TO THE SHO...

In today's episode of Talking:Shift, the crew reflects on 2024 and talk about their favorite watch trends, watch releases, and events, as well as what they're looking forward to in the coming year! Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on new episodes! For any questions or topics you’d like to see on future episodes, please email us at info@analogshift.com. LISTEN TO THE SHOW https:/...

The fellas took a little field trip this week to visit a friend of the brand and Baltic’s New York City Showroom Manager, Remi Martin. Baltic has become a darling amongst beginner and veteran watch enthusiasts alike. Baltic’s founder, Etienne Malec, debuted their first timepieces in 2017 and have not looked back since. As their current catalog stands, the brand boasts an 11 individual collections...

With no one specific topic for this week's episode, the team over at Analog:Shift HQ answer your questions! We prompted for questions on our social media and you delivered. With prompts ranging from their origin stories in the watch industry, to their top pizza joints in NYC, and everything in between, Thomas, Nick, Josh, and Samuel give their raw & unfiltered opinions in this latest insta...

The fellas are back at Analog:Shift HQ and this time they tackle a question that has been asked since collecting vintage watches became as popular as it is today — does box & papers matter? It’s an interesting topic considering the amount of clients and collectors that lead with that inquiry. Thomas, Josh and Sam provide their opinions and attempt to see both sides of seeking out the additiona...

Accutron boasts an incredible legacy of innovation, forward-thinking design and ‘firsts’ in the watch industry, and beyond.. However it seems that legacy is lost on many — even for the “watch nerds” in the back. So we decided to get a couple of well-qualified gentlemen in the same room to break down Accutron’s significance and impact on the world. In episode 4 of Talking:Shift, Thomas Calara is jo...

Talking:Shift is back, and this week the boys are joined by writer extraordinaire and the face of our Deep Dive video series, Samuel Colchamiro, to create a 4 watch collection with a $40K budget. They decide to spice, or better yet, “sport” things up by using a fantasy draft format outlined by these specific categories — Work, Rest, Play and … Vacay. Between their different preferences in wristwat...

Talking:Shift is back and this time Thomas Calara and Josh Coates dig into the concept of ‘Dressy Sport Watches’ aka DSW’s. They discuss their own DSW ideology and what specific features are a must — dial aesthetics, case thickness, water resistance, etc. Prior to listing their own examples, they set a handful of rules for one another, and as expected, rules were broken. Did the fellas get it righ...

We’d like to welcome you all to Talking:Shift; a casual chat about watches, collecting and anything else that drives the conversation! And what better way to introduce our latest video series than to dig into this year’s new novelties from Watches & Wonders 2024! Thomas Calara, one of our Contributing Editors here at A:S, as well as Josh Coates, our Vintage Timepiece Specialist sat down with S...