Lume Plotters

Our good friend Mahmoud thought it would be fun to roast our watch collections. So naturally, we invited him on the podcast this week, so that we can roast his collection right back. Who do you think is the winner of the collection battle? 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...

Both Ralf and Marton got some new watches! Hooray! So, after we’re through gushing about our new acquisitions, we delve into the world of watch icons. We discuss (quite a few) famous Swiss brands (and of course a few non-Swiss ones as well) and debate out which watch out of their lineup is the one true icon. Then we argue which watch we would buy from the brand, especially if it happens to NOT be...

Grail watches! Love them, hate them, they gotta be talked about. Is this a stupid outdated idea of having the ol’ one and done? Let’s talk about grail watches, from inception to modern day. Then we wrap up talking about which watch would our grail be… 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 p...

So, as we all know, watch advertising is all around us.  Some are good, some are not so good, but what’s inevitable is that some truly stand out. Today we jump into the world of marketing and talk about some of the best watch brand PR stunts, from great ads, to excellent product placement, and even some questionable ethics. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplot...

What exactly is milspec? What exactly is a military watch? Today, we dive deep into the history of military watches and their rise to popularity! From Submariners to the Dirty Dozen, there’s lots to uncover. 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 upcoming episode: https:...

So we have a hodge-podge of content for you today, starting with the question no one asked: “what watch should I wear on my next safari?” This, naturally, flows smoothly into the topic of Bugatti’s new model the Tourbillion, and other new watch-related content! Tune in, as no one puts these two topics together quite like we do! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lume...

A veritable smorgasbord of random gibberish! We discuss everything from Merci, to G-Shock (what a surprise!) and bracelet sizing to trademark protection. We also look at the new Moonswatches and a brand new Zenith! 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 upcoming episode:...

Another all-encompassing ratings episode! The first time we rated every single watch brand, and this time we find a watch pairing for every single car brand that currently exists! Or at least the ones we could remember. What watch brand’s ethos and style is mimicked in each car brand? Tune in to find out! Also, let us know if you agree, and more importantly, let us know if we missed any car brands...

Hot off the heels of The Precision Pioneer event hosted by JLC in Dubai International Financial Center, the Lume Plotters ponder where the brand is headed. Why do they continue to throw such lavish (and amazing) events? What do they gain from this? More broadly, what even are the brand’s goals and aspirations? Why do they continue to raise their prices to astronomical levels? Are they truly pionee...

We have seen Hodinkee come out of the blue and become such an amazing force in the watch world. Their forte was making information, that was previously left only for industry insiders, available to watch nerds like us... But what happened to Hodinkee? They seem to have shifted from their original M.O., and gone off piste. Where are they heading next, and will we ever see Hodinkee come back to true...

Who and what is a Kith? And why on earth are they making a special edition Heuer? Let’s discuss if it is worth taking the $1500 plunge into this obscure oddity! 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 this week the Lume Plotters pretend to be Ralfina and Martoni, and we pick out our favorite women’s watches! With years of input from our wives, we’ve begun to respect and admire ladies’ watches, and have decided to lay it all out there for the world to hear. Tune in to hear what our alter-egos chose for their collections! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumepl...

This week is all about gold! Do you like gold? Do we like gold? Does anyone like gold? Who likes gold? Why do people like gold? Expect all of you Au related questions to be answered within! 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/lumep...

This week is a short one! We rapid fire through the idea of waitlists… How long would we wait for a watch, and under what circumstances? Also- what alternatives exist to waitlists? How could watch companies better suit the needs and wants of their customers, all while maintaining the laws of supply and demand? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave...

This week we repeat our five watch collection challenge, but this time with more rules and a very special guest! We welcome Parm of the Chrono Passion 7 podcast to Dubai (all the way from rainy London) to discuss our top picks for a five watch collection. But it’s not that simple this time! Tune in to see what the caveats are! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumep...

So, just like that, Watches & Wonders is over. Another year, another slew of releases. This week, we sum them up, and give you our top picks, both within and out of our budgets, as well as discuss things that didn’t quite tickle our pickle.  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...

Watch lingo! We all hear it, but not all of us know what it all means… Have no fear, the Lume Plotters to the rescue! This week we break down a watch into its major components and discuss every piece that you should be aware of, so that you, dear listener, can also be up to speed on what to say whilst discussing watches! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotter...

In this week’s installment, we guide you through a (somewhat) comprehensive initial review of the 2024 Watches & Wonders new releases! Of course, as this is a live first take, there is much more to unpack, which we will do in due time! 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 i...

After the release of the Morgan Stanley watch rankings, Rolex is clearly on top. We play devil’s advocate and ask the question- “WHY?”. With so many different brands in the world, why buy a Rolex when you can have a slew of other great watches! We take you through each offering in Rolex’s catalog and talk about the big competitors in each segment. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us...

A hotly debated topic this week, watch winders! Are they good for your watch, or should you avoid them? Also- what’s the best way to store your watches at home, and while traveling? Tune in to find out how we do 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...

What watch books are on our shelves? This week, the Lume Plotters take you through our libraries and discuss which books we swear by, which we like, and which we can’t stand! Tune in to find out what you’re missing! 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...

It’s lights out and away we go! This week we delve into the tightly knit history of Formula 1 and watches. From the very beginning, to where we are today, we take you through all of the official F1 timekeeping sponsors, as well as each team’s individual watch sponsors. All this just in time for the beginning of the 2024 season! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lume...

In today’s installment of the Lume Plotters podcast, have compiled 13 of YOUR questions that you have submitted through Instagram. We go through each one and discuss (and debate) the listener’s chosen topics. Ranging from collection advice, to choosing favorite watches in our collection, and prospective insight on the future of the industry, you get it all in this episode. Give us a follow, and fe...

Today we take another deep dive, this time into the brand G-SHOCK. Are they a hit or a miss? For anyone that knows the Lume Plotters, you already know the answer today. We discuss some history and delve into our favorites of the catalog, and even design our very own! Tune in to catch a “glimpse” of what we would want our very own limited editions to look like! Don't forget to use code LUMEPLO...

For the first time EVER someone brings you the ULTIMATE watch brand rankings list. While most YouTubers limit themselves to 20 or so brands, the Lume Plotters decided to do this tenfold. We gathered a list of about 260  brands and went through each one by one, to give you the end all, be all, ranking list. Also, the results are quite surprising! Enjoy! Don't forget to use code LUMEPLOTTERS at...