George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

About Effing Time

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"About Effing Time" is what George, Adrian and Andrew hope their audience say at least once each episode. The three hosts knew each other virtually, but after meeting in person at Watches and Wonders 2022 and filming an impromptu YouTube video together, there was an instant camaraderie that has led to a follow-up podcast. The trio come from different backgrounds but have found common ground in their unending interest in and passion for watches. As well as taking the piss out of each other. Check out the series on YouTube and listen to it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, TuneIn and Google Podcasts. S...

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Author

George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Dec 18, 2023

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Episodes

Therapy Session with Dr George Pt.1 18.12.2023

At last weeks live AET event in London, George held an open surgery where members of the AET community came to chat with him about their collections and the stories behind the watches. Part Two to follow next week, Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Community Choice Awards Part 2 11.12.2023

Continuing to look at the trios' favourite watches & brands of the year before the AET Community Choice Awards at their event on December 13th. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

The Community Choice Awards Part 1 04.12.2023

With less than a month left of 2023, the guys launch the AET Community Choice Awards and discuss some of their favourite and not so favourite watches of the year. We'd like you to vote for YOUR choices so get involved at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3QQ559T Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effin...

Dubai Watch Week review 27.11.2023

Fresh from Dubai Watch Week, the guys discuss their highlights of the event. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

The Kindness Episode 20.11.2023

November 13th saw World Kindness Day, so the trio decided to discuss community and acts of kindness within the watch industry. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Behind the Manufacturer's Curtain 13.11.2023

Fresh from a visit to the Bremont headquarters, Andrew discusses with George and Adrian the topic of seeing the magic of the brands at close hand.  Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

New Releases 06.11.2023

With George back, the guys discuss some of their picks amongst the brand-new watch releases. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

When do we know when pull the trigger on a new watch? 30.10.2023

With George still away, Marcus returns in this episode, where the trio discusses how and when you know when the right time is to pull that trigger on a new watch purchase. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

What is it about Tudor and Marcus Flack? 22.10.2023

With George being away, Adrian and Andrew are joined by AET's Marcus and they discuss why Tudor has Marcus firmly in their grip. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Team Ikuzawa 15.10.2023

George recently returned from Japan following the launch of the TAG HEUER CARRERA TEAM IKUZAWA BY BAMFORD watch. Listen as Andrew, George, and Adrian discuss the trip, watch tourism, and the launch itself. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Nomos 08.10.2023

Andrew recently visited Nomos in Glashütte and recounts the trip to Adrian and George. They also discuss service watches and a sex therapist. As you do. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Blancpain - The Debrief 01.10.2023

So now the hype is settling down, how has the Blancpain X Swatch collab landed? What has this meant for the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 launch?    Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Subscriber Q&A 3 24.09.2023

Having been chastised by subscriber Rod in an earlier podcast, we think we're getting better at these Q&As now so a huge thank you to all the subscribers who sent in their questions!  Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Blancpain x Swatch - post launch thoughts 17.09.2023

The event has been and gone. Did the real-life hype match the pre-hype predictions? With Adrian back amongst it all this week, hear what the guys thought. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Back To The Future with Blancpain X Swatch 10.09.2023

Saturday saw the release of the Blancpain X Swatch. Will it emulate the same hype as the Omega MoonSwatch?  With Adrian away in far flung fields, Andrew & George are joined by a very special guest co-host, the brilliant Andrew Morgan from Watchfinder. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Will we buy Rolex off the shelf again? 03.09.2023

Imagining a world where Rolex comes back to retail is what Andrew, Adrian and George discuss in this latest episode. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Rolex buys Bucherer - what does this mean? 27.08.2023

The big news this week was the Rolex purchase of Bucherer. What does this mean for the rest of the luxury watch brands and indeed for Rolex themselves? Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Buying Vintage Watches 20.08.2023

Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Subscriber Q&A Part 2: Semi-disaster! 13.08.2023

This Q&A part 2 is because we like to talk and you guys like the ask deep questions, so doing a single Q&A episode wasn't possible. However, in this episode, we cover more questions!  Cheers, AET Team Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Watches in Movies - do we care? 06.08.2023

George, Andrew and Adrian talk about watches in the new Barbie and Oppenheimer movies.  Does it have an impact if a watch is seen in a movie? Do we actually care about which watches are in movies? Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Subscriber Q&A - July 2023 30.07.2023

Hi, Effers! In this episode, Andrew, Adrian and George answer your questions. Well, not many as we like to talk! You guys asked a lot of questions, so we are going to sprinkle these across the coming weeks.  Cheers, AET. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Threads - what this new social media means for watches 23.07.2023

Andrew, George and Adrian discuss social media and the watch community and if Instagram's new Threads is good or bad. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Should fashion brands make watches? 16.07.2023

We discuss if fashion brands should make watches fueled by the recent launch of the Louis Vuitton Tambour. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Only Watch - So much colour and creativity - apart from Tudor! 09.07.2023

Follow along here: https://www.onlywatch.com/2023collection Andrew, George and Adrian explore the creative and colourful world of Only Watch 2023. Well, creative and colourful if you aren't Tudor or Blancpain! Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

Hit or Miss - Omega Seamaster 75th Anniversary 02.07.2023

George, Adrian and Andrew can't agree if the Omega Seamaster 75th Anniversary did the legendary watch range justice.  Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/

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