40 and 20: the WatchClicker Podcast

In the 125th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we have a special IN STUDIO guest in the way of Clay aka Southpawstl15 aka Fosterchild15 to talk about the mysterious art of flipping watches. We dive into the weeds on his process, thinking, and goals.    Some Other Things:    Everett: Boom arms: Rode PSA1 http://www.rode.com/accessories/psa1   Andrew: Listen and find out!   Clay: He go...

In the 124th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we bring in our newest writer, Evan , with discussions on Gold watches. Like, real gold. He talks about the differences, chemical composition, and what to look for in making your precious metal watch acquisitions.    You can see Evan's three-part series on gold watches here , here , and here .    Some Other Things:    Everett: The Sinner...

In this Audio Review, Andrew and Mike kick around their thoughts on the Alcadus Opus 39. Available for pre-order via the Alcadus website now, the Opus 39 features a unique twist on the pilot watch (nay GADA watch). As always, hard to do this watch justice via words alone, but the photos in Mike's written review (link below) should make things CRYSTAL clear. Pre-order prices currently at $627 via a...

In the 123rd Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we discuss the idea of "tool watches" their, value, use, functionality, and whether or not they are even a thing. We take some time to discuss what we think about them and how they fit in our watch life.    Our daily life tool watches and "money is no object" options:   https://www.gshock.com/watches/digital/DW5600E-1V   https://www.tudo...

In the 122nd Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we are joined by one of the Broke Watch Snobs, Kaz Mirza, to discuss the "click bait" nature of watch world content. We talk about the challenges we've faced in our endeavors and how and why we've chosen to overcome them.    Other Things We Like:    Andrew: www.wealthbase.com   Everett: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Troy-Bilt-21-in-160-cc-...

In this 121st Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast, we attempt to uncover the life of the digital watch. The lineage, developments, and failures across time.     Some of our favorite digitals over time:    Breitling Navitimer LCD:    https://www.shucktheoyster.com/breitling-navitimer-lcd-vintage-chronograph-9406/   Shark Freestyle:      https://www.freestyleusa.com/   Some easy reading:...

In the 120th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we are joined by Josh and Steve Roemer of the Swiss Watch Company. We talk about the Steve's big-watch history, SWC's military watch supplier origin, and how SWC became the microbrand we know it as today.    Other Things We Like:    Andrew: WandaVision - Disney+   Everett: Irresistible - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9076562/   Steve: Cof...

In the 119th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast, we tackle the age old question of chronograph movement superiority. We examine the ETA Valjoux 7750 and the Lemania 5100. Their positives, negatives, uses, iterations, etc. We also crown a champion (ahem)!    Other Things We Like:    Andrew: Contour Gauge Tool -    https://www.smartsaker.com/pages/saker-contour-gauge-5?gclid=CjwKCAiAsOm...

In the 118th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we are joined by Jeremy from Goodspeed Watches, yet again. Jeremy comes to talk to us about his new Kickstarter offering, the Scout. We talk about everything from his inspiration for the watches he designs and his wonderful marketing materials.    Don't forget to check out the Kickstarter campaign, launching on February 1, 2021.    Other...

In the 117th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast, we take a look at the options available to you as analogs for the "Big 4" of the Rolex lineup, the OP, Daytona, Sub, and Explorer. We take the price of an entry level Rolex and build a collection from there. We also discuss the idea of diminishing returns and what we think matters in a watch purchase.    In a 40 and 20/Watchclicker firs...

In the 116th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast, we sit down with Will to discuss some of the ins and outs, and the sorcery of watch photography. We cover some serious ground from lighting to gear. And some quick tips to up your photo game, not just for watches!    Other Things We Like:    Andrew: The Professor and the Madman. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Murray_(lexicographer)...

In the 115th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we revisit one of our favorite topics: a three watch collection for $600. The usual rules apply: readily available, and none of the usual suspects.    We both left a little bit of space for some straps too!    Andrew's List:   Vaer S5: https://www.vaerwatches.com/collections/s5-standard-issue/products/s5-standard-issue-field?gclid=Cj0KCQ...

In this 114th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast, we dig deep into the history of, manufacturing process, and value of sapphire crystals, and attempt to answer the question whether a sapphire crystal is the right crystal for you (spoiler: it depends).     We also talk about some ways to up your game in the kitchen and via thank you notes.    https://www.momentumwatch.com/blogs/momentu...

In the 113th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast, we take on the challenge of finding the objectively best pilot's watches for under $500.    We also briefly talk about the one, very tiny, flaw in our scientifically-proven objective rating scale.    1. Nodus Sector Pilot: https://www.noduswatches.com/sector-pilot 2. Citizen Nighthawk: https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BJ7008-5...

In this 112 Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast, we get the whole crew together to do a year in review. We talk about our favorites of the year and the watches we lament missing out on.    We also briefly touch on the sentiment running rampant through the watch world media that more is not better. We think more is more and probably better.   A special thank to our friend, Nate Asman, f...

In this special edition of 40 and 20, Andrew is joined by our Editor in chief, Will for a mini audio-review of the Nodus Contrail II, which was re-released this year, with some subtle but incredibly effective improvements. Already a favorite, the new Contrail II is easily one of the best dive watches you can get at any price.  The contrail is currently available in five color ways, each for $675,...

In this 111th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we tackle one of our biggest topics yet. We take a swing at unraveling the story of the Vostok Amphibia and how it came to be. Now, it's a big topic that deserves more than an hour, but we did our best and we hope you enjoy!    We also talk about the power that has been vested into the Reverend Andrew, cheap vegetable peelers,  and bein...

In this 106th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we talk about Christmas lists. We aimed to keep them on the stocking stuffer size but went bigger with a few of them.    1. A NEW LEATHER STRAP. We can recommend a few brands.    Cascadia Strap Co:   https://www.cascadiastrapco.com/ Delugs:  https://delugs.com/   2. Morakniv - the whole collection   https://morakniv.se/en/?v=7516fd43ada...

In this 109th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we sit down with our good, good friends, Lauren and Lorenzo Ortega, husband and wife owners of Lorier Watches. Lorier has spent the last year dunking on the micro-brand world, releasing hit after hit, and, quite literally, not being able to keep up with demand for their vintage inspired GADA sports watches.   We take an opportunity to d...

In this 105th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we sit down Vishal Tolani, CEO of Dartmouth Brands, owner of Avi-8, Spinnaker, Dufa and others. Being uniquely plugged into the watch world, Vishal is able to shed light on everything from supply chain and manufacturing, to retail distribution, and the different watch markets.    Some other things:   Everett:   https://www.amazon.com/Go...

In this 107th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we highlight some of our favorite releases of the year. We also attempt to tackle the age old concern about pineapple on pizza and brussel sprouts.    Our Top 6 (in no particular order):    Traska Summiteer:   https://www.traskawatch.com/summiteer     Lorier Falcon 2:   https://www.lorierwatches.com/products/falcon-sii-black-gilt     Br...

In this 105th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast we have our good friend Jonathan Ferrer, of the Brew Watch Co., back on the show to talk about Brew's newest watch, the Retromatic. We talk about the design inspirations (spoiler alert: it's coffee), and about some of the more specific decisions regarding color, and movement choice, John made with his first automatic watch.    If you wa...

In this 104th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast, we dive back into what got us here. We're talking starter watches. We break down the three folks who usually ask us for watch advice and talk through the conversation and offer a few suggestions along the way.    Just to name a few (we talked about a lot)   https://www.noduswatches.com/   https://montawatch.com/   https://baltic-watche...

In this, the 104th (WHAAAAT?!?!?!) Episode of 40 and 20 we chat with Michael Seals, of Seals Watch Company. We pick his brain and learn the surprising inspiration for his line of innovative watches and get some insights into where they're going next. We were lucky enough to enjoy some time with the Model A.5 and thoroughly enjoyed it.    https://seals-watches.com/   Some other things:   Everett: ...

In this, the 103rd ,Episode of 40 and 20 we dive deep with Brett Williams of Albany Watches, which just, this week, had an incredible inaugural Kickstarter debut with the fantastic Ama Diver, making goal in 55 minutes.   Brett is our first guest with an IMDB page, so we do some talking about his career and what brought him to join the watch world. We talk about the Ama diver, available on kickstar...