Lume Plotters

Editing Ralf: Mea Culpa - Talking about regrets... I blame it on drunk editing (or something else unrelated), but somehow I managed to make the episode eight whole minutes shorter! Now this is fixed, and you can enjoy the entirety of our ramblings. By the way, hope you get the movie reference in the title. Yes we have a spell checker. :-) Show Notes: A touchy subject for the Lume Plotters this wee...

This week we take a deep dive into the toxicity of the watch world… Is living on Instagram, YouTube, and the watch forums helping, or hurting us in the long run? 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

A very eclectic episode, centering around our special guest, a Dubai-based collector by the name of Hussein, and his watch journey.  Tune in to find out what’s in his watch box! 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

The Lume Plotters unpack the history and heritage of Grand Seiko. We’ve all heard the myth, legend, and lore surrounding the company from the far east, so, the big question is- are Grand Seiko’s watches worth the investment? Is Japanese watchmaking here to stay, or are you better off buying Swiss? Let’s find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… le...

Hello, hello! This week, the Lume Plotters weigh the pros and cons of in-house movements. Is it truly what it’s cracked up to be, or are brands just trying to trick us, and pull the old bait-and-switch? More importantly, are you getting your money’s worth when following this relatively new trend? Tune in and find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters O...

This week we talk about whether the watch industry is tapped out, or whether it is still possible to make something truly new. Watchmakers continuously say that their new watches are “revolutionary”, but is this actually true? What would a groundbreaking revolution in horology actually entail? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comm...

The Lume Plotters discuss what makes an icon an icon.  How is it that some watch brands have iconic models, while other don’t? How is it decided what is destined for glory, and what is relegated to the bottom shelf? Let’s delve in and find out on this tangent-filled episode! 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 Lume Plotters are both traveling this Summer... How can we uphold our due diligence to the hobby of horology, and still stay safe out there? The world has become an increasingly scary place for wearing certain watches, so let's talk about how we stay out of trouble! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link...

This week we discuss our namesake! Finally!! Lume plots are an iconic part of most watches, but just what are they? How have they evolved, and what varieties can we find them in? Let the Lume Plotters walk you through the history of lume, from radium all the way to Chromalight. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the li...

The idea of a fashion watch is not as simple as one might think... it seems that even the Lume Plotters can't completely agree on how to differentiate between high horology and fashion watches. In this week's episode, we discuss what each of us thinks is a fashion watch, the history behind them, and certain brands that seem to be riding the fence. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach...

We're back at it again! Field trip number two takes us back to Dubai Mall, to finish what we started so many weeks ago. Join us as we venture through the corridors of Fashion Avenue, and discuss the wonders therein. From FP Journe and MB&F's MAD Gallery, to Cartier, Chanel, Rolex, Breitling, Hermes, and many more, there is definitely a little something here for everyone! Give us a fo...

Is it possible to have only one watch? If so, this one watch would have to do it all, from weekends at the beach, to weekdays in the boardroom, and we can't forget about those holiday trips to Minsk. Can one watch rule them all? Listen and 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 jus...

This week the Lume Plotters delve into penny pinching. Can we buy great watches for sub $1000? Of course you can! We discuss some of our favorites within this price point, and demonstrate that anyone, on any budget can be a true watch collector! 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...

Today, the Lume Plotters discuss the motivations behind our watch purchases. How do we narrow down the selection from the infinite choices in the horological world? What makes us slap our credit cards down on the counter at the AD? And more importantly, what can you learn from all of our past mistakes? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an a...

The Lume Plotters discuss a hot new topic, Rolex selling Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) watches at certain authorized dealers. What could this possibly mean for the watch community? Secondly, CPO or not, how do we know when to service a watch? We discuss some of our rules to follow! 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 take you on a special field trip around the watch dealers of Dubai Mall! We discuss the boutiques, their offerings and what to expect if you have never been. Hop on and go on a walk with us passing by Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Richard Mille, Cartier, Omega, Bulgari, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, Tudor, A. Lange & Sohne, Patek Philippe, Officine Panerai and many more... Give us...

The Lume Plotters discuss everything about watch straps. The who (who makes our preferred straps), the what (what straps styles we prefer and on which watches), the where (where do we prefer to buy our preferred straps), and why (why are straps even a thing). A veritable treasure trove of strap content this week! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… le...

In this episode, Ralf roasts Marton by asking an abnormally large number of quick fire questions. Marton returns the favor. Learn about what makes us tick (pardon the pun), and a little about our background and preferences! 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 episod...

The Lume Plotters discuss STANDARDS!!! What kind of watchmaking standards exist? COSC, Superlative Chronometer, German Chronometer, METAS, Geneva Seal, Patek, and Fleurier are some of the major standards that are present in the watch world, so what do they all mean? Have a listen to find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comme...

Marton and Ralf sit on opposite sides of the fence regarding date windows. Let’s let the battle royale commence! Why do some people love date windows, while others hate them with the fury of a thousand suns? Under what circumstances does this complication add value to a watch, and when does it detract from it? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave...

In this episode, the Lume Plotters delve into the world of dive watches. We discuss the history, rationale behind development,  dive watch standards, and popular executions of these feats of engineering. Are dive watches still needed or have they just become a ground for brands to try and one-up each other? Who was first, Blancpain or Rolex?  Listen and find out! Give us a follow, and feel free to...

The Lume Plotters chat with Khaled the founder of Timepiece360 about life, love, and everything in-between. He discusses how he fell in love with watches, why he started Timepiece360, and the logistics as well as oddities behind running a watch shop in Dubai. And what do we learn? Of course, that despite our best efforts, Rolex is still king when it comes to selling watches in the Middle East. Giv...

In this very special episode we feature our good friend Mahmoud Abougabal, who has just returned from Switzerland having attended Watches and Wonders as a guest of Vacheron Constantin. He gives us his insight into the show, and compares it to Dubai Watch Week. We ask about his collection, favorite brands, and inevitably end up talking about wait lists. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out...

The Lume Plotters are back to talk about collection sizes! Why do we fall in and out of love with watches, and how quickly does it happen? Should we sell watches and consolidate our collection or keep building up? Is there a theme that drives our collecting habits? And of course- just how many watches is too many?  Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or…...

Our faithful Lume Plotters discuss the history of the major watch fairs, i.e.: Baselworld, SIHH, and Watches and Wonders. We look at why and how they were started and the evolution of roles they played in the world of horology. We look at who is welcomed, and in what fashion. We analyze the rise of the new generation of watch fairs such as Dubai Watch Week and what the old hats can and have learne...