The Springbar Podcast

This week, we are FINALLY joined by Richard Callamaras of Accutron Watch, along with Michael Benavente.  We're talking all things Accutron: Whats new, what's coming and a lot of good teasers of what's just around the corner!   This is also a special episode because there is some bonus content at the end of the episode.  Mike and Joe discuss each receiving some truly horrendous watch...

This week is a special episode!  Were talking with one of our OG guests, Jason from @watchrolling and the Watchrolling Podcast.  Jason has had the opportunity to visit the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative, formerly known as the Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking.  Jason is in the middle of a 5 episode series where he interviews current and former students as well as the man himself, Sam Cannon.   W...

Joe is in Florida!  Together again in the same room, he and Mike go through each other's watches and give their opinions.  You just might be surprised what they like and don't like.  As a side note... The audio isn't exactly up to par this episode.  So please bear with us this time, and we'll be back to normal next episode.  Cheers!

This week, Mike and Joe discuss just how important water resistance ratings and lume really are to a watch.  They also take a second look at a watch brand, that was discussed in some of the very early episodes of the show.  This week Mike also is sitting behind his new bar, but will it be a permanent set for him?  All this and more, on this weeks episode.  Cheers!

This week, Mike and Joe partake in some bar talk.  In particular, Mike discusses what he does for a living (the episode title will make more sense) as well as reveals what the controversial watch that Joe doesn't think he can sell.  We also cover the topic of green watches including the new Super Seville.  All this and more, on this weeks episode!  Cheers!

This week, Based on Joe's recent purchase,  he and Mike discuss what its like to obtain your grail watch.  Do you continue collecting or do you quit while your ahead?  Also, Mike bought a watch to flip and they argue about the Kith x Heuer Formula 1 release.   All this and more, on this weeks episode!  Cheers!

This week Mike, Joe and the voice from above are actually dispensing knowledge.  That's right, be warned - You might actually learn something from this episode.  Were talking dive watch bezels.  What they do, how they work and what all those weird markings mean.  Stick around till the end and let us know what you think! Cheers!

This week, Michael Benavente makes his 10th appearance on the show!  We wanted to let him talk about something, and he wanted to recap some of the highlights of his trip to Watches & Wonders 2024 and talk about some Bulova collaborations.  Also, he is armed with some late breaking news and teasers of some new stuff on the horizon!  All this and more, on this weeks episode.  Cheers!

This week, Mike and Joe discuss watches featuring integrated bracelets.  Mostly new releases but there are a couple PRX comparisons.  We also touch on the Patek Philippe Seiko mod.... I mean, painted dial.  All this and more - Cheers!

This week - Mike, Joe & KC are catching up on a few things that are going on.  Also, Joe and KC were able to meetup in California, so they share a bit about their time together.  Mike talks about why he cant get a fake MB&F anymore and we all have an opinion on the new moonSwatch Snoopy.   All this and more!  Cheers!

It's time for another Bulova episode and this week were joined by a very special guest, Patty Schmoyer.  You'll have to listen to understand just how important Patty is to the show.  We discuss almost everything Marketing and Advertising.  We just ran out of time to be able to cover it all.   We really hope you enjoy this weeks Episode - Cheers!

And we're back as a three!  Mike & Joe start off this weeks episode and KC joins by phone shortly.  We talk new things, and How watches get their soul and paying it forward.  Also, mike actually tells a story about a military watch.  All this and probably some other things I may have forgotten, I  this weeks episode.  Cheers!

Hey, where is everyone?!  That's the question Joe was asking this week, when nobody else showed up.  Mike had to fix someones car and KC was stuck in the frozen tundra of the north.  So, Joe goes solo this week discussing the 29 watches for 29 days challenge he just completed, but with a twist.   He went with all 666 watches.  This episode is pretty visually heavy, so you may want to pop over...

This week its Mike & Joe, and were just telling tall tales and slight fibs.   Actually, its just a lot of bar talk and a couple of stories.   We haven't done one of these episodes in a while, and figured we were overdue.  Cheers!

This week, the boys tackle the topic of fake watches.  Spurred on by the recent  fake Bulova Lunar Pilots that have been circulating, we talk about some of the things to look for, red flags, and the controversy that surrounds fake watches.  Good thing that at least , that we're the real deal!  Cheers! 

This weeks episode is one for the books!  Michael Brings along John & Donell along, representing Design and Product Development for Bulova Watch Company.  We talk about inspiration, how sizing works, archive watches, color usage, and so much more.  Oh yeah, and... Whatever happened to Caravelle?  Make sure you have a little extra time this week because we're taking you on a journey throug...

Happy New Year!  Welcome to our first episode of 2024 where Mike & Joe take a stab at making our predictions in horology trends.  Will we be at all correct?  Who knows.  But at least it'll be entertaining in a way that only we can bring!  Cheers!

Happy Holidays!  Thank you to all our listeners and viewers for making 2023 another great year!   In our last episode for the year, the boys recap their 2023 purchases by highlighting the best of the best.  We're also donning our best ugly Christmas sweaters for the occasion.   We enjoyed being your source of entertainment, in a way that only we could provide, and hope that you come back in 2...

OOPS!  Soooo, there was a small video mixup this week and well... we have no video.  BUT,  you can still listen to us here.  Were talking Christmas themed watches, watches that offer red & green variants and some stocking stuffers from Joe.   We'll be sure to be back on screen next episode!

This week's episode comes from a listener suggestion.  We're talking complications.  More specifically our favorite useless complications.  of course we didn't quite "follow the rules" and came up with some odd answers.  

This week Michael makes his 8th appearance on the show, and he's bringing some stories from his recent trip to Citizen Japan, as well as some teasers of upcoming models including the latest watch to receive the precisionist treatment and the next Lunar Pilot Limited Edition that is literally, out of this world!  All this and more, on this weeks episode - Cheers!

Welcome to our 50th episode!   This week Mike & Joe are talking collabs!  What makes one, who makes one and do you want one.  Also, Mike has a big announcement.  This and more on today's episode ! 

Come for the watch content, stay for the accent! This week we have special guest, Georgia Benjamin joining us and she's talking American watches!  specifically, her recent trip to New York and her visit to the exclusive Bulova museum.  She and KC share their experiences at the Corporate offices as well as dispensing sound first date watch advice.  All this and more, on this weeks episode! 

This week Michael Benavente joins Mike & Joe as discussions revolve around the new Oceanographer GMT.   Michael was having some technical difficulties this week, but we pushed through it.  

This week we're KC-less, but maybe that means the haters will stay away.  We welcome our new viewers and listeners and we talk about how our little podcast is bringing the watchfam together.  Oh yeah, we also talk about the differences between what's NOS and Box & Papers and if it really matters.  All this and more, on this week's episode! Cheers!