Lume Plotters

Watch news galore today! New James Bond watches (what a flop), plus a few tid bits of other releases as well! 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 we discuss Ralf’s very limited and very new Norqain Wild One in collaboration with the Arab Watch Club. We also spend some time talking about a few watches that have crossed our paths and caught our eyes in the past few weeks. 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 upcomi...

This week we have a hodgepodge of topics, ranging from Ralf’s Lange event that he was invited to, to some more hatred of the Rolex Paddelone. But the main topic of interest is the freshly released Panerai Luminor 42mm! And what a release it is! 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...

The million dollar question today is… are reissues of old watches the right way forward for brands? Or should they be concentrating their effort on coming up with new and innovative designs? When is a reissue okay, and when should it be avoided? Let’s find out! 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...

So today we take on the divisive topic of the new Rolex Perpetual Paddelone. Is it just an unfortunate name for an unfortunate watch, or is there more to be uncovered here? Let’s take a look! 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/lum...

The long awaited episode that no one asked for… Today we discuss the new Apple releases! New iPhones and Apple Watches all around! 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 we welcome an up and coming young watch enthusiast and Lume Plotters fan named Ilan, and discuss the many new releases that have come out over the course of Geneva Watch Days 2026!  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/lumeplo...

Today, we answer a listener question: what do we think is the best watch box on the market, and what would we do if we had free rein to design our own watch box? Tune in to find out! 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 is an extra special episode, not only as this episode is also available for you to watch on YouTube, but also because we invite our friend Julian to talk about his love of diving and watches! As a retired member of the South African Navy, and a very much still active diver, he discusses the overlap between his two favorite hobbies. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instag...

Today’s topic is something we have not really discussed directly, the importance of box and papers during a watch purchase. Naturally, Ralf and Marton completely disagree on the topic. Tune in to see what they have to say! 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...

As watch idiots, often we forget that we are by far the minority of the overall population. Today, we discuss what watches we actually see in the wild, worn by said overall population. You will be very surprised! 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://...

Marton goes diving, Ralf buys three watches, and we discuss hype. 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

So today we were planning on having multiple topics. However, knowing us, we talked about our first topic, straps, until we ran out of time. Come with us as we discuss metal, rubber, fabric, and leather! 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.speak...

From childhood Casios to space-grade quartz, digital watches are having their moment again. What started as a “beater watch” turned into a deep dive into some of the coolest, most collectible watches ever made — from G-Shock squares and calculator watches to the Omega X-33 and the legendary Casio Dream Project in solid 18k gold. Would you wear a digital quartz watch in 2026? Give us a follow, and...

Given the never ending stream of new watch releases and related new watch media content, today we ask ourselves the question, is it all just a bit too much? 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

A few weeks ago we discussed the Tudor Bumblebee’s release. Today we delve a little deeper into Tudor and see if this release was as great as we initially assumed. 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

In today’s episode, we get ChatGPT to generate questions about our collections! Let’s see what AI has in store for us… 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

We take a deep dive into Tudor’s new Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” release, and unpack why this release is more significant than one may think. 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

We are super excited to discuss the new Universal Geneve collection with the world’s most renowned Polerouter expert (and also UG advisory board member), Adam Hambly. 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

This week we will cover a slew of new releases from Zenith, Moser, and more! And Omega does it again… 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

This week we discuss the beating heart of watches, the movements. What are the most famous watch movements that you should know? Tune in to find out! 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

We heard from Bent a few weeks ago regarding his trip to W&W, so naturally, Mahmoud wanted in on the action! He also was at this year’s event, let’s see how he fared! 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

We’ve all seen the new AP and Swatch Royal Pop now, so what do we think about it? Also, Rolex’s big reveal was an absolute dud. Tune in to find out more! 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

This just in! Two new rumors fresh from the mill… Rolex has a brand new certification, and something to do with quantum computing? Swatch Pop x Audermars Piguet, aka the Royal Pop. What is going on here?  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.spea...

Summary: This episode features an in-depth interview with renowned watchmaker Roger Smith, exploring his craftsmanship, views on watch technology, and insights into the watch industry.  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Watch Talk 22:57 New Releases and Tissot Visodate Discussion 25:50 Interview with Roger Smith Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… le...