Lume Plotters

The myth goes, there once was a man, who sold his entire collection, only to buy watches from one single brand. And he lived happily ever after? Or did he? Would you be able to follow in the man’s footsteps? And if so, what would be your one brand for life? Tune in as we discuss the reality of this tall tale! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave...

Lots of news this week coming at us from a multitude of angles! From the new Oris Miss Piggy to TAG’s return as the official Formula 1 timekeeper, all the way to, you guessed it, another teaser from Omega! 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.spe...

As promised, this week we go into a world of worldtimers, watches that help you track timezones around the globe. We will discuss our favorites, least favorites, and some absolute atrocities. They’re available at all price points, so perhaps you too should indulge in one! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link bel...

This week we wrap up 2024 with a recap of all the watches that came out in the last 12 months! Welcome 2025! 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 have Julien on again for two very specific reasons! One is to have him tell us how his watch meetup "Independence Days" went down, and second for our last epic collection build of the 2024 year. This time, we are all tasked with building a five-watch collection under the magical $10,000 or 40,000AED mark. Julien, of course, and as expected, brings an entirely new perspective...

This week we take some time to comment on all (or should we say some) of the new watches that have been released in the last few weeks. From the Likes of IWC, Patek, JLC, Casio, and Universal Geneve, there’s quite a few to talk about! 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 upco...

Today’s contentious topic is of course, the five pointed crown… why do so many people flock to Rolex? Why do most aspire to own one? Let’s delve into the topic and see if we can uncover the mystery, or perhaps conspiracy? 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:...

You asked for it, you got it. We have been called out for not spending more time discussing microbrands on our show, so we do just that! We define what a microbrand is, and take you through a heap of them and their offerings! Enjoy! 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...

Today, we present to you an exceptional event from an exceptional mind, we interview Julien Périllat founder of Independence Days Dubai, a pop-up event featuring a host of independent watchmakers. We discuss how he got into watches, his collecting journey, and of course talk about his upcoming event! You can read more about it here: https://independencedaysdubai.com/ Give us a follow, and feel fre...

Following in the footsteps of the Britt Pearce video on the same topic, we wanted to expand on the idea and regale our dear listeners on all the ways it’s possible to break or harm your mechanical timepiece (most likely without even knowing 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...

So firstly, Ralf has been to a heap of watch events, and as such, he tells us about both the new Lange 1 and the new Norqain releases. After which, we jump into this week’s topic- dress watches. Just what exactly is a dress watch? What are its uses, functions, and characteristics? Let’s see if you agree with our analysis! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotte...

So, just like Uncle Bark did, aka Bark and Jack, aka Adrian Barker, we also had to jump on the bandwagon and see what our dear friend ChatGPT had to say about our collections. But Ralf, being the ever-so nice guy, he also wanted the AI to praise our collections as well. Who doesn’t need a little external validation! Let’s see what Mr. ChatGPT has to say! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach ou...

So we’re doing a twofer this week: kids watches and quartz! The two are inextricably linked, as most kids watches are, of course, made with quartz movements. So we discuss different quartz applications and mechanisms, how they work, and also talk a bit about why quartz is the perfect solution in kids watches! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave...

Both of us got some new watches! Also- Ralf has gone to some industry events! And lastly, Patek decided to troll us. Or did they? 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

As the title says, some news and some chit chat. We briefly catch up on the world of watches and everything that has been happening since our last news episode, and spend the rest of the time going tangentially off topic discussing random stuff. This, after all, is the Lume Plotters signature way. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio...

No! Not again! Another Hodinkee episode… but this time the news is a bit bigger and stranger. Let’s dive into the how, who, and why behind Hodinkee’s latest news story. 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

Yep. Well, Monsieur Donald J. Trump has a watch line. Well kind of. Apparently he licensed his name and likeness to be used on a watch. And quoting the man himself, “It’s the greatest watch ever. Period. In the history of humanity.” Not really, he didn’t say that, but I assume he will, just give him some time. He did say “I love gold, I love diamonds”, so that gives you a bearing on what these wat...

One dial, two dial, green dial, blue dial. This week we lowered ourselves down into the rabbit hole that is dials. From stone dials, to enamel, guilloche and ceramic, there are more variations of watch dials than you can shake a fist at. Let's go through the major ones together, and see if we can introduce you to something new! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram:...

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Or in other words, who guards the guards? Or watches the watchers? Or in our case influences the influencers! Essentially, who do we, your favorite podcasting duo, look up to and watch, listen to, and read religiously? Let’s break down the who’s who in the watch influencer field… Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave...

The question of where to buy your first timepiece is a difficult one. There are tons of scammers and fraudsters around every corner, so how do you not get burnt? Well, listen to us, and we will let you know exactly where and where NOT to buy a new (or new to you) watch! 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...

This week we take a quick punt at the gameplan of the giant that is LVMH. What on earth are they up to? Why the sudden shift in advertising by buying the rights to F1? How can they afford it and still be so far behind their competitors? What is the end game? Also, we answer the age-old question of how much text is approved by the Lumeplotters to be printed on a watch dial! Hang tight and you’ll fi...

So today’s episode is a special one. One fueled out of negligence and malice, as opposed to our usual ones driven by the joy and love of watches. Well, Hodinkee has done it again. A screw up so cataclysmic that we couldn’t even believe.  So buckle in, and let us take you on the wild ride that is the sad story of Hodinkee’s fire sale. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram:...

So this week’s puzzling question is, do we really and truly like any single watch brand? Watch brands may have certain pieces we love, but then they always have some monstrosity in their lineup. So is there any exception to this rule? Tune in and find out! Also- Marton changes up a big chunk of his collection! What a shock! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplot...

Let’s delve into the deeply misunderstood and severely underestimated topic of wrist watch sizing. How big is too big? Is there even such a thing? What measurements do we rely on to make sure a watch fits just right? Tune in to find out all of the above and 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 w...

Watch news! What has been going on in the last month? Let’s dissect the current state of the market, notable innovations… and some not-so-notable ones too, as well as talk about new watches in general! 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.speakpi...