Lume Plotters

Today, we take you on a special field trip around the watch dealers of Dubai Mall! We discuss the boutiques, their offerings and what to expect if you have never been. Hop on and go on a walk with us passing by Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Richard Mille, Cartier, Omega, Bulgari, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, Tudor, A. Lange & Sohne, Patek Philippe, Officine Panerai and many more... Give us...

The Lume Plotters discuss everything about watch straps. The who (who makes our preferred straps), the what (what straps styles we prefer and on which watches), the where (where do we prefer to buy our preferred straps), and why (why are straps even a thing). A veritable treasure trove of strap content this week! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… le...

In this episode, Ralf roasts Marton by asking an abnormally large number of quick fire questions. Marton returns the favor. Learn about what makes us tick (pardon the pun), and a little about our background and preferences! 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 episod...

The Lume Plotters discuss STANDARDS!!! What kind of watchmaking standards exist? COSC, Superlative Chronometer, German Chronometer, METAS, Geneva Seal, Patek, and Fleurier are some of the major standards that are present in the watch world, so what do they all mean? Have a listen to find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comme...

Marton and Ralf sit on opposite sides of the fence regarding date windows. Let’s let the battle royale commence! Why do some people love date windows, while others hate them with the fury of a thousand suns? Under what circumstances does this complication add value to a watch, and when does it detract from it? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave...

In this episode, the Lume Plotters delve into the world of dive watches. We discuss the history, rationale behind development,  dive watch standards, and popular executions of these feats of engineering. Are dive watches still needed or have they just become a ground for brands to try and one-up each other? Who was first, Blancpain or Rolex?  Listen and find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to...

The Lume Plotters chat with Khaled the founder of Timepiece360 about life, love, and everything in-between. He discusses how he fell in love with watches, why he started Timepiece360, and the logistics as well as oddities behind running a watch shop in Dubai. And what do we learn? Of course, that despite our best efforts, Rolex is still king when it comes to selling watches in the Middle East. Giv...

In this very special episode we feature our good friend Mahmoud Abougabal, who has just returned from Switzerland having attended Watches and Wonders as a guest of Vacheron Constantin. He gives us his insight into the show, and compares it to Dubai Watch Week. We ask about his collection, favorite brands, and inevitably end up talking about wait lists. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out...

The Lume Plotters are back to talk about collection sizes! Why do we fall in and out of love with watches, and how quickly does it happen? Should we sell watches and consolidate our collection or keep building up? Is there a theme that drives our collecting habits? And of course- just how many watches is too many?  Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or…...

Our faithful Lume Plotters discuss the history of the major watch fairs, i.e.: Baselworld, SIHH, and Watches and Wonders. We look at why and how they were started and the evolution of roles they played in the world of horology. We look at who is welcomed, and in what fashion. We analyze the rise of the new generation of watch fairs such as Dubai Watch Week and what the old hats can and have learne...

In this episode, the Lume Plotters quickly dive into the just launched Rolex models at Watches and Wonders 2023. We discuss the new Yellow Gold GMT and reminisce about Yellow Gold Jubilee bracelets if yore. We tackle the new 40mm Explorer 1, and the mysterious demise of the Milgauss. We revel over the beauty of the new Perpetual 1908, as well as the rough and toughness of the Titanium Yacht Master...

The Lume Plotters delve into the history of Rolex’s baby brand and discuss why moving out of daddy’s house is such a big deal. We talk about the new jubilee bracelets and rubber straps offered on the Black Bay. We define certification standards and Tudor’s shift towards in-house METAS certified movements. We look at the history of the Tudor Submariner, and whether the newly launched Black Bay 54 i...