Between The Lugs

The Swatch x Audemars Piguet collab dropped, and the secondary market told the real story fast — prices spiked toward $3,000–$4,000, then crashed back down within a week and a half. In this episode of Between The Lugs, Jason and Felix break down whether the Swatch x AP release was a failure, who actually got burned (hint: flippers and scalpers), why most serious watch collectors never wanted a poc...

Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop is already one of the most controversial watch releases of 2026, and the watch community is split before the official May 16 announcement even happens. Is this the next MoonSwatch-level moment, a clever way to bring new collectors into watches, or a risky move that cheapens the Royal Oak and Audemars Piguet’s luxury credibility? In this emergency episode of Betwe...

The internet has some truly atrocious watch takes… and this episode gets into all of them. In this episode of Between the Lugs, we react to a few of the hottest collector debates floating around online, break down some major new watch releases, and answer member questions on luxury watches, quartz, lume, Rolex, Omega, and more. From claims that Longines is making the best watches in the world to t...

In this episode of Between The Lugs, we go head-to-head on some of the most polarizing watches in modern collecting — including the Tissot PRX, MoonSwatch, and Cartier Santos — and we don’t try to resolve the debate. This isn’t a review. This is a disagreement. Jason explains why certain hyped watches feel disposable, over-memed, or fundamentally misunderstood. Felix fires back with historical con...

Are these legendary watch brands truly iconic... or just overhyped hype machines? In this episode of Between the Lugs, Felix and Jason play a brutally honest game: rating popular watch brands from Rolex to Richard Mille on a scale from understated legends to full-blown meme status. It’s not just about marketing. We’re breaking down design stagnation, pricing insanity, status-chasing, and community...

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with *Abingdon Mullin,* a real-life pilot and the visionary founder of *The Abingdon Co,* www.abingdonco.com, the first watch brand built by and for adventurous women. From the cockpit to the boardroom, Abingdon shares how she shocked the watch industry with bold, functional, and fearless designs tailored to aviators, divers, and explorers. Whether you're a...

In this episode of Between the Lugs, Mike and Felix go deep on why now is actually the best time ever to be a watch collector. From flippers finally leaving the hobby to brands downsizing their flagship models, it’s clear: watch culture in 2025 is evolving — fast. They talk everything from Apple Watch fatigue to microbrand love, the end of 48mm flexing, overpriced Rolex boutiques, and the surprisi...

The Trump Tariff Meltdown: How 90 Days Will Transform Swiss Watch Collecting Forever BREAKING: Trump’s 31% Swiss watch tariffs and 125% Chinese watch tariffs are set to completely reshape the luxury watch market. In this comprehensive analysis, we examine how these unprecedented tariffs will impact Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Tag Heuer, and the entire watch industry—potentially changing watch co...

It was supposed to be a chill Miami trip… until we thought $150,000 in watches were stolen. In this wild new episode of Between the Lugs, we take you through our full Miami experience - from buying a car for a teenager to hanging out with Adam from Menta Watches, spotting Salt Bae’s Nautilus in person, and filming with the legendary Lex Borrero (0260 Lifestyle). But things took a turn when one of...

Are mechanical watches making a comeback with Gen Z and Millennials? In this episode of Between the Lugs, we talk about the youth-driven mechanical renaissance, surprising real-world encounters with nice watches in public, and our reactions to Apple TV’s shockingly detailed watch coverage in a brand-new show. Plus, we answer two great questions from our Patreon members! 📌 Topics in This Episode:...