Lume Plotters

Today we have a nice sit-down with Omar Kabbani of MIC (Micro Indy Collective). He and his partners, Samuel Danho and Ahmed Gawdat, are behind Timezones, a watch fair for independent watchmakers and microbrands. Taking place during Dubai Watch Week from 21-22 November 2025 at the Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa, here you will now have a chance to get hands on and even buy a number of watches whic...

Everything wrong with Omega, all in one handy reference guide! Let’s unravel the strangeness that is uniquely Omega, and try and see why they do the weird things that they do… 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 episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

So after the obligatory ramblings of our intro, we discuss a very real topic for all watch collectors… heavy hitters, or high value pieces. In theory, everyone loves the idea of having one or two showstopper watches in their collection, but is this practical? Let’s find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link...

The Swiss have been busy… or maybe not so busy for the last few decades, but they decided to get busy now! That’s right, the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres have decided to up the ante and go from COSC to Super COSC. Coming soon to a watch near you. Secondly, we have had a barrage of new watches already this summer, with the Tudor Black Bay 54 in the new Lagoon Blue color-way taking the...

Let’s say you’re eager to buy yourself a shiny new Rolex Submariner! Should you? Are there better things out there to be had? Tune in and you’ll find out! 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 episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

We start today with some speculation… Omega has announced a new brand ambassador! Many are hedging their bets that he will be the new James Bond. Could it be true?  Next we welcome the new season by discussing summer watches! What makes the perfect summer watch? Let’s find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the li...

Today we explore the world of outsourced components. Be it watch parts, or even entire watches, what do we think about something that’s “Made in China” (or even somewhere else)? 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 episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

You asked the questions (well at least some of you did), so we answered! Thanks to all that contributed! 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 episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Exactly as the tin says. What does your watch brand say about you? Let’s see… 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 episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Where and when have watches played a pivotal role in a series or a major film? Since the dawn of the silver screen, watches have been used to denote a character’s status, attitude, and personality. As such, it’s only appropriate that we break down some of the most iconic instances where watches have been used to tell a story in both movies and shows. Enjoy! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach...

After watching a very interesting video on YouTube from Amsterdam Vintage Watches regarding how they have been scammed and hustled over the last twenty years, we have decided to pass on this information (through our own lens of course) as a public service announcement! Naturally, we want to make sure that our lovely listeners don’t fall for these very same traps when they are either buying or sell...

So this week we have a solid set of four topics! First we talk about Ralf’s new Deutsche Uhrenmanufaktur Glashütte, or DUG, a new watch from a new watch brand out of Ralf’s home country Germany (affectionately we start calling this the Duggie). Second, we talk about an interesting action that the founder of Studio Underdog made to combat copycat watches out of China. Third, we talk about the vast...

We have all been there… thinking our beautiful and beloved timepiece is worth a pretty penny, and believing that if you ever wanted to, you could always cash out really easily. Well how do you cash out? Where do you turn? And what absolute pains are waiting around the corner? Let us regale you with some of our most recent experiences. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram...

So, humbly and diligently, we set out to talk about the things we missed last week in Watches and Wonders. But us being us, we went off the rails a bit and talk about everything from Tadej Pogacar, YouTube influencers, and most photography. Sorry! 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...

Finally! After our quick vacations, we are ready to talk Watches and Wonders 2025! But first… let’s take a quick beat to talk Trump Tariffs!  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 episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Omega have recently relaunched their “unit” program, wherein they offer customized watches to certain military units around the world! We discuss the brands notorious for such unit watches, and go into some of the coolest ones made in recent times. Enjoy! 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 ju...

This episode has a video version on YouTube, where you can see our happy smiling faces! Give it a go! In recognition of AP's 150th anniversary this year, as well as Vacheron's 225th, we decided to make a special episode to mark the momentous occasion. Today, Mahmoud walks us through the notion of special occasion watches. Be it the anniversary of a watch brand launching new timepieces to...

So, we have one week to go until watches and wonders, and yet again, similar to last year, we get a potential leak of the new Rolex watches. We get pictures of such gems as the new Land-Dweller, a stone dial GMT Master II, and a precious metal Sprite, among others! Are these real? Are they fake? Tune in for our answer! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters...

So, after we talk briefly about AI taking over the world (naturally, this is the cutting edge conversation you come here for), we jump into the different case materials used in watchmaking today. Further, we discuss whether updated and new watch materials are ruining the essence of watchmaking. We wrap up by quickly discussing if making impulse purchases is a good or bad thing. Hang tight, it may...

Today we delve into the tiers of watchmaking. Following a recent video from Teddy Baldassarre, we examine what true watchmaking is. What does a watchmaker have to actually do to be considered a real “manufacture”? Can they buy movements, crystals, and springs, or should they be creating everything themselves? Let’s find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplo...

So today we take a stab at deciphering the many stages of the watch hobby. Whether you call it a hobby, an obsession, hoarding, or simply just collecting, in the end it’s all the same. We all collectively go through the ebbs and flows of horology. Do you agree with us? Let us know in our instagram comments! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us...

As the last few weeks’ episodes have been very structured and premeditated, we decided to make today a free-for-all. Today, we discuss all of the things on our minds, and prove to the world that we are not as sane and rational as some might think! We talk everything from Chrono24 issues to gold and platinum prices, all the way to tipping etiquette… Enjoy! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach o...

It’s finally here! The 2025 watch shows and the new releases that go along with them are just around the corner, so naturally, we have to take a stab at predicting what we anticipate will come. In addition, we throw our new watch hopes and dreams out into the ether. Let’s see if we can shift some mountains and get our dream watches made! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instag...

Quick note! This episode is also available on our YouTube channel as a video! If you want to see all of our smiling faces, check it out! Today Julian (a different Julian than last time!) is joining us to discuss the idea of timeless watches. What type of watches were in style 50 years ago, and are guaranteed to be in style 50 years in the future? Let's find out! But first, Julian will give us...

There are always a few brands who, for some reason or another, just don’t get the public praise that they deserve. Why is this? Is there a nice bargain to be had shopping these brands? And most importantly, what are these infamously underrated and under appreciated brands? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link be...