Lume Plotters

On this random Friday we have a nice bonus episode for you, dear listener: 1.) We discuss a few random new (and nearly new) watch purchases, including an interesting story of a Rolex Oyster Perpetual celebration dial. 2.) We discuss our detailed itinerary for Dubai Watch Week. Find out where we will be on which day, and come say hello! Also, great news... we have press accreditation! Ergo, we are...

Shots were fired by a guest of ours in a previous episode that a listener was not too fond of… As such, he came on the show to avenge the honor of the new IWC Ingenieur. Mahmoud argues the Ingenieur‘s novelty and posits that the price is not too high and in fact entirely justified (a common complaint we have heard often in recent months). Is he right? What do you think? Give us a follow, and feel...

It’s been a while now since Rolex acquired Bucherer, so what has changed? How do we feel about this move (given that hindsight is 20/20), and what has it meant for the watch community? We look at what has happened to pre-owned Rolex prices as a result of this merger, and speculate what may be Rolex’s end-game plan. We also use Apple as a case-study to further elaborate our theories. Bear with us,...

So, ladies and gentlemen, the big question this week is… what is the difference between collecting watches and just buying watches? Which camp do we fall into? Are we collectors, or simply all just hoarders? Also, our special guest shows us his latest acquisition… the first Aqua Ingenieur sold in Dubai! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an...

The Lume Plotters have compiled a list! A list of all of the horological words we can’t stand, but proceed to use anyways. “Beater”, “bang for buck”, “revolutionary”… these are just some of the words we feel are overused and beat to death! What others can we think of? 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,...

Open or closed? There is no right answer… This week, we evaluate the pros and cons of having and open display caseback, or a closed watch caseback. Why would someone prefer one over the other, and does it really make a difference in our buying patterns? 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...

The Lume Plotters investigate a phenomena sweeping the “investment” watch community: watch stickers! Did you know they make little clear laser-cut stickers to protect your watches from  scratches?  That way when you flip the Batman you just bought from your authorized dealer, it will still look brand new! Because god forbid you scratch your watch! Oh heavens! Give us a follow, and feel free to rea...

This week the Lume Plotters take a look at the horological disease that is counterfeit/replica watches. What on earth can possess someone buy one? We play devil’s advocate and look at this pandemic from both a buyer and seller perspective to try and uncover if there truly is a valid rationale behind buying a fake watch. Tune in and find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on In...

Our special guest Hussein joins us for a second time to discuss our perfect five watch collections. We were tasked by a loyal listener to choose the ideal collection, consisting of only five watches, with an unlimited budget, and the caveat that a brand can only be featured once in each collection. Naturally, we went on to roast each other’s choices.  Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out t...

First and foremost: Swatchpain, yay or nay? We tell you... okay, let's be honest, Ralf (being the Blancpain diehard that he is), tells you the details of the brand-spanking-new Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms collaboration. Hooray!  Then, we discuss a listener's message about visiting Dubai for a watch-centric trip (or more specifically for Dubai Watch Week). What is DWW? What do...

Editing Ralf: Mea Culpa - Talking about regrets... I blame it on drunk editing (or something else unrelated), but somehow I managed to make the episode eight whole minutes shorter! Now this is fixed, and you can enjoy the entirety of our ramblings. By the way, hope you get the movie reference in the title. Yes we have a spell checker. :-) Show Notes: A touchy subject for the Lume Plotters this wee...

This week we take a deep dive into the toxicity of the watch world… Is living on Instagram, YouTube, and the watch forums helping, or hurting us in the long run? 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 very eclectic episode, centering around our special guest, a Dubai-based collector by the name of Hussein, and his watch journey.  Tune in to find out what’s in his watch box! 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

The Lume Plotters unpack the history and heritage of Grand Seiko. We’ve all heard the myth, legend, and lore surrounding the company from the far east, so, the big question is- are Grand Seiko’s watches worth the investment? Is Japanese watchmaking here to stay, or are you better off buying Swiss? Let’s find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… le...

Hello, hello! This week, the Lume Plotters weigh the pros and cons of in-house movements. Is it truly what it’s cracked up to be, or are brands just trying to trick us, and pull the old bait-and-switch? More importantly, are you getting your money’s worth when following this relatively new trend? Tune in and find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters O...

This week we talk about whether the watch industry is tapped out, or whether it is still possible to make something truly new. Watchmakers continuously say that their new watches are “revolutionary”, but is this actually true? What would a groundbreaking revolution in horology actually entail? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comm...

The Lume Plotters discuss what makes an icon an icon.  How is it that some watch brands have iconic models, while other don’t? How is it decided what is destined for glory, and what is relegated to the bottom shelf? Let’s delve in and find out on this tangent-filled episode! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link...

The Lume Plotters are both traveling this Summer... How can we uphold our due diligence to the hobby of horology, and still stay safe out there? The world has become an increasingly scary place for wearing certain watches, so let's talk about how we stay out of trouble! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link...

This week we discuss our namesake! Finally!! Lume plots are an iconic part of most watches, but just what are they? How have they evolved, and what varieties can we find them in? Let the Lume Plotters walk you through the history of lume, from radium all the way to Chromalight. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the li...

The idea of a fashion watch is not as simple as one might think... it seems that even the Lume Plotters can't completely agree on how to differentiate between high horology and fashion watches. In this week's episode, we discuss what each of us thinks is a fashion watch, the history behind them, and certain brands that seem to be riding the fence. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach...

We're back at it again! Field trip number two takes us back to Dubai Mall, to finish what we started so many weeks ago. Join us as we venture through the corridors of Fashion Avenue, and discuss the wonders therein. From FP Journe and MB&F's MAD Gallery, to Cartier, Chanel, Rolex, Breitling, Hermes, and many more, there is definitely a little something here for everyone! Give us a fo...

Is it possible to have only one watch? If so, this one watch would have to do it all, from weekends at the beach, to weekdays in the boardroom, and we can't forget about those holiday trips to Minsk. Can one watch rule them all? Listen and 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 jus...

This week the Lume Plotters delve into penny pinching. Can we buy great watches for sub $1000? Of course you can! We discuss some of our favorites within this price point, and demonstrate that anyone, on any budget can be a true watch collector! 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...

Today, the Lume Plotters discuss the motivations behind our watch purchases. How do we narrow down the selection from the infinite choices in the horological world? What makes us slap our credit cards down on the counter at the AD? And more importantly, what can you learn from all of our past mistakes? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an a...

The Lume Plotters discuss a hot new topic, Rolex selling Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) watches at certain authorized dealers. What could this possibly mean for the watch community? Secondly, CPO or not, how do we know when to service a watch? We discuss some of our rules to follow! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the li...