Time Well Spent

In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, Blake Buettner of The Deep Track and I sit down to deliver our wild watch predictions for the upcoming Watches and Wonders 2026 show. We each brought 5 picks, references photoshopped and rationals loosely written, ready to defend our wild ideas for what we might see in April. For the first part, be sure to tune into The Deep Track youtube channel or...

In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Jacob Van Buren explore the importance of real-world testing in watch reviews, the romance of vintage diving gear, and the work that goes into crafting the stories behind the review. Let us know who won the debate between “Dive Style Watches” and “Overbuilt Field Watches”! Jacob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sea_vue/?h...

In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, host Devin Pennypacker is joined by Miguel from SoCal Watch Reviews. They discuss a variety of topics including their experiences with watches, the challenges of content creation, behind the scenes of YouTube, and the importance of customer service in the watch industry. The conversation also touches on the divide between YouTubers and traditional me...

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Brock Stevens (Deepsea. EDC on instagram). A US Navy Diver, talented photographer, marketing manager for watch brands including MKII and Tornek-Rayville, and lover of gear, Brock takes on the hot topic of risque advertising in the watch industry before chatting about his upcoming adventures in overlanding and diving. he...

In the very first (VERY LONG) episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by guest Griffin Bartsch. A fellow watch editor and content creator, Griffin brings his background in the watch industry to discuss everything looking back on 2025 and forward into 2026. We chat 2025 market trends, enthusiast sentiment, favorite releases, and favorite content pieces before transitioni...

Hello, and welcome to the Time Well Spent podcast — hosted by Devin Pennypacker, this is a show where each week, he and a guest use their shared love of watches as a jumping-off point to talk about the passions that keep us all ticking, whether that’s collecting, creativity, time spent outdoors, or the way we choose to explore the world.