Case in Point Podcast

Marc’s back in Denver after a work week in Kentucky and some in-person time with the kids—and with Aaron and Teri. Meanwhile, Aaron heads to D.C. for work, delivering a special piece to the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery and squeezing in a few watch stops around town (and yes, he feels perfectly safe). Aaron also tries on a 40mm Luminor with a surprisingly great fit and a wild metal bracelet, the I...

The guys are back after some time away, swapping stories from recent adventures. We love having the flexibility to step away, reconnect with loved ones, and come back with tales to tell. Marc shares his first-ever kayaking trip off Vancouver Island—complete with a close encounter with seals. Aaron and his family head to New York City, where (luckiest guy ever) he manages to fit in some watch adven...

Marc tries to fast-forward through the formalities, but settles into the usual wrist (and beer) check before getting to the big news: Aaron just landed his dream Grand Seiko—thanks to some impressive maneuvering and a little help from the TGN Slack. The guys dig into what Seiko means to Aaron, how it’s shaped his collecting journey, and why his watches feel like an extension of his personality. It...

Marc, Felix, and Rachel head to Rocky Mountain National Park for a weekend of camping, hiking, and unplugging. Meanwhile, Aaron begins installing an art project at Boone Tavern’s Crafted restaurant—a celebration of Student Craft design and tradition. Back on the watch front, Marc has CWC field watches on the brain, while Aaron brings up a timepiece that sparks a conversation about whether some wat...

It’s summer. It’s hot. And we’ve made it to Episode 10! Aaron is fully appreciating the quick micro-adjust on his VPC Type 37HW, while Marc and Felix are gearing up for Grateful Dead Night at the Colorado Rapids—expect stories (and maybe tie-dye) in the next episode. Marc rekindles his love for the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf, thanks to Felix’s clever plan: wear it himself until Marc couldn’t resist. It...

In this episode, branding takes center stage—and Marc couldn’t be happier. He even breaks out a chart to rate beloved (and not-so-beloved) brands on a sliding scale of emotional connection vs. design execution. It's nerdy, subjective, and somewhat revealing. Aaron’s still neck-deep in his college project and flirting with the idea of bead blasting his SARB. Meanwhile, Marc celebrates Father’s...

This week, Aaron heads to Michigan to be there for his dad’s surgery—where a nurse sparks an unexpected watch conversation that offers a welcome distraction and a reminder of the surprising, generous community around this hobby. Marc and Felix take a softroading detour through the Rockies. Meanwhile, Marc’s helping his brother research his first mechanical watch (hello, Seiko 5 GMT). Back at the m...

Episode 7: In our first episode with guests, Aaron and Marc welcome Marc’s son Felix and longtime friend Brian for a special conversation about music, memory, and the things that connect us. We kick things off with a wrist check and a t-shirt check, then dive into stories of memorable concerts, favorite songs, and how the Grateful Dead has woven its way into our lives. Brian shares how the podcast...

Episode 6: A surprise sighting of endangered Right Whales off the Gulf Coast sets the tone for a conversation about design, legacy, and the things that surface when we’re paying attention. In this episode, Marc shares the details of spotting these elusive giants near the Florida-Alabama coastline — a reminder that even in familiar places, surprises can arise when you least expect them. From there,...

Episode 5: Marc recaps a quick Vegas trip to see Dead & Co with his old pal, John (not that John). Aaron's been deep in projects and rocking his G-Shock in the shop—plus a sobering visit to tornado-hit Eastern Kentucky. We eventually get to watches: Marc’s on a “one-watch collection” kick again, inspired by John's watch (still not that John), and Aaron’s circling the idea of a perfec...

Episode 4: In this episode, Marc and Aaron explore how their approaches to watch collecting differ—and complement each other. Marc is guided by aesthetics and how a watch makes him feel, while Aaron is captivated by the mechanics and craftsmanship behind the dial. They also dive into recent watches that have caught their attention, including the new Tudor Black Bay Pro, which sparks memories of a...

Episode 3: In this episode, Marc and Aaron explore the meaning behind milestone watches. Aaron recently celebrated his daughter’s graduation with their extended family, marking the moment by gifting her a watch box he made and an heirloom Seiko. The conversation turns to family stories, sentimental pieces—including a watch worn daily for over 60 years—and the idea of owning just one watch (a nice...

Episode 2: Since Episode 1 dropped, Marc made a work trip to Kentucky and stayed with Aaron — this time with his son Felix along for the ride. Felix had a front-row seat when Aaron started making his very serious case that dive watch depth ratings are basically irrelevant... all while proudly wearing his Seiko Tuna rated for 300 meters. He caught the hypocrisy immediately.  Meanwhile, Aaron’s wife...

Episode 1: In blogging, "Hello World" typically refers to the default blog post that is automatically created during installation, as a placeholder. In this episode we share a bit of our backstory—who we are, how we met, and how this interest in watches started. We talk about our first watches and passing them down to our kids. We're here telling time through stories AND specs. See...