The Springbar Podcast

This week, Mike & Joe discuss the apparent controversial topic of whether or not you should buy watches based solely on price, or if you should buy based on emotion and meaning.  As it seems, those who think less about price are apparently "disconnected from reality."  If you like the back-and-forth arguments between the boys, you'll love this episode.  All this and more, Cheers...

This week, Mike & Joe go down the rabbit hole of how many watches is too many watches.  Is there even such a thing?  You'll just have to listen and decide for yourself.  Cheers! 

This week, Michael Benavente is back, and he's bring a bunch of stuff with him!  New fall models, some talk about the recently announced Accutron 314 Tuning Fork, and... drum roll please... A brand new Caravelle release that we could not be more excited to be a part of!  All this and more, on this weeks episode!  Cheers!

This week, Joe traveled last minute to Fabulous Las Vegas for the new Accutron 314 tuning fork release party and for the Couture 2025 show.  He's got some stories to tell!  All this and more, on this weeks episode.  Cheers!

This week, Mike is on location and Joe is still in location.  Discussing reissues?  A topic discussed once before, but there's a few new things that should be brought to light.  All this and more, on this weeks episode.  Cheers!

Welcome back to part 2 of our interview with Carl Rosen.  Mike is MIA but Joe keeps things rolling.  Thanks for listening and we hope you've enjoyed this journey into Bulovas lost history! Cheers!

This week we have a very special guest.  Carl Rosen is the Bulova brand historian and former COO.   He worked for the company for 30 years and he's got some stories to tell.  If you don't learn something from this episode, I would be shocked!  We were extremely fortunate to be able to sit down with Carl for 2.5 hours, and so this is part 1 of 2.  Don't worry, you'll only have t...

This week, Mike & Joe discuss some things that really bug them about watches.   Do you agree with some of their complaints, or do you think they're totally wrong?  You'll just have to decide for yourself.  Also, Mike tries to convince Joe that he might actually like wearing a regulator watch.  Hmmm... all this and more, on this weeks episode! Cheers!

This week, Mike & Joe make their W&W 2025 Picks.  Plus, Mike praises Rolex?  Find out what he has to say, on this weeks episode.  Cheers!

This week, Mike and Joe tackle the topic of defining the term NOS (New Old Stock) along with Art (That's been an argument between the two for a long time.)  Also, is cannibalizing a watch acceptable for repairing another watch?  All this and more, on this weeks episode! Cheers!

This week, Mike & Joe welcome back Oliver from @watcheswitholiver as they go through some hot button topics pulled directly from their group chat .  It's a fun look into what goes on between friends.  Cheers! 

This week Mike & Joe are discussing the things they've learned from being part of the watch collecting hobby.  What its taught them, if its changed them and if they've grown more because of it.  All this plus Joe's recent "oops" purchase.  Cheers!

How do these two things go together?  Well, they don't  But this is what you get when Mike lets Joe pick a topic.  Joe really does make some good points though, so you should still listen to this episode.  If nothing else, its the same snarky entertainment you've grown to love!  Cheers!

This week Mike & Joe want to have a watch meet with our listeners.  We tell stories, answer questions and just have a good time with some watch talk at the bar.  Cheers!

This week is something special.  Michael Benavente is back on the show after a long absence and hes brought some new watches with him.  We have an exclusive look in to the Bulova Spring 2025 catalog, and discuss everything new and exciting that is coming out.  Including things that are being seen for the very first time!  Yes, this is a longer episode, but its worth it to be able to bring you this...

Hey Everybody!  This week, Mike and Joe tackle the Robb Report - "The 50 greatest watches of all time" and argue over why they believe some of those watches even belong on that list.  They also have some suggestions on what SHOULD have been on that list.  That and Mike gives his thoughts on the Bulova Mil-Ships.  All this and more, on this weeks episode.  Cheers!

This week, Mike & Joe review the year of both their personal collections and the podcast.  Reliving best purchases, favorite watches and favorite show moments.  All this and more on this weeks episode.  Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!  Thank you to everyone who has watched or listened.. We'll see you in 2025 - Cheers!

This week we have a listener suggested topic!  Mike & Joe discuss the regrets of buying and selling certain watches.  Also, we discuss the topic of the $17,000 Universal Geneve revival.  All this and more, on this weeks episode.  Cheers!

This week, Mike recaps his experience at the Bulova150 celebration in Miami and the screening of the new documentary film "America telling time - 150 years of Bulova" as well as discussing Joe's special new watch, his hands-on thoughts of the Yema Yachtingraf and GPHG winners were announced.  A lot of content to get through this week!  Cheers!

This week, Mike & Joe talk about some current(?) watch news, including:  Patek Cubitus, Omega x Swatch Earthphase, Tudor FXD MN Aero GMT, Zodiac stone dials and more!

After collecting hundreds of watches between the two of them, Mike & Joe discuss which feeling is better... The thrill of the hunt, or the actual acquisition of the watch.  Also, Mike has a few new watches this week and one of them has been a hot button issue.  All this and more, on this weeks episode.  Cheers!

This week, Mike & Joe discuss the watches they'd pick to wear for specific natural disasters - Earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, etc.  They also discuss the oddly controversial topic of Mikes Yema Yachtingraf and why he's selling it.  All this and more on this weeks episode... Cheers!

This week, we are continuing our ongoing Bulova series with special guest, TJ Harris!  TJ is Director of Brand Communications and we get into what he does and how he's made his mark on the brand, in the short time that he's been with the company.  Plus we get into the 150th anniversary kickoff and what we can expect moving forward.  All this and more, on today's episode.. Cheers!

This week, Mike & Joe revisit an old topic, of straps.  Our tastes and ideas have changed and therefore our opinions and choices.  We also discuss whether or not you should purchase a new watch with the bracelet (if that's an option.)  Plus Mike has a controversial new watch purchase.  All this and more, on this weeks episode.  Cheers!

This week, Mike & Joe try to bring some education to the show.  We talk about GPHG - What it is, how it works, and we make some of our own picks.  Do you think we'll agree on anything?  You'll have to listen to find out.  Also, what does a Kamasutra Swatch and a 55mm Invicta have in common?  That answer at the end of the show.  All this and more, on this weeks episode! Cheers!!