This Watch Life

In this episode we answer three questions from our awesome listeners, and discuss what we think about pocket watches ( @ten10fiftynine ), what the best water resistant kids watch is (Arthur), and which Tudor we'd pick for a one-watch collection ( @yakubsaveli ). Kid's watch recommendations: Casio LRW200H Casio G-Shock BGD-5650 Flik Flak Komono Rizzo

In today's episode we answer questions by @ ⁠anne_gmann ⁠ and ⁠@lazybones_206⁠ . Firstly, we discuss whether we make our watch buying decisions with our hearts or our heads. Then we talk about whether or not customizing watches is a good idea. And Vu rants about how the good old days were better because people made stuff, or something.

In this episode we talk about the recent Chanel partial acquisition of MB&F, a new Tissot PRX with a glow in the dark robot on it, and a secret watch club with only 58 members that isn't so secret anymore. The Montblanc Minerva M58 Club story is based on this article from Watchonista: https://www.watchonista.com/articles/depth/exclusive-montblanc-club-m58-membership-definitely-has-its-priv...

Mark Cho, founder of The Armoury, posted a list of his 12 principles of watch collecting that he's put together after many years of collecting and learning. And in this episode we talk about the second 6. See his post here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/C-5QIeGzYFD/

Mark Cho, founder of The Armoury, posted a list of his 12 principles of watch collecting that he's put together after many years of collecting and learning. And in this episode we talk about the first 6. See his post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-5QIeGzYFD/

In this episode we discuss the fact that most people, ourselves included, seem to follow the general practice to wear certain watches for certain things dictated only by their style, not their capabilities or specs. Should this change?

In today's episode we discuss some of the so-called error dials in the world of watches, and their perceived higher value in some cases. What makes some of them worth more?

In today's episode Lydia makes Vu take a quiz about watches from WatchTime Magazine. Here are the answers to the quiz: https://www.watchtime.com/watch-quiz-how-much-of-a-watch-savant-are-you/

In today's episode we talk about some of the latest watch releases that have caught our attention! Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39 Titanium Oris Divers Sixty-Five Forest Green NOMOS Ahoi 38 Date Atlantic Omega Aqua Terra 150m KUDOKE Infinity Omega Specialties Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition

In this episode we let AI take over and assess the level of Lydia's watch enthusiasm. How does she do?

In today's episode we discuss the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative because they dropped a new video about the initiative on the Rolex YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/M3MhwWbHsdM?si=fdhtRPf-k9DMlRNw

In this episode we discuss the Elvis watch that Lydia photographed for Alexander Bitar , who donated it to be sold at the Saint-Tropez Gala One charity auction to raise money for One Drop Foundation .

In today's episode we reference a recent video by Britt Pearce where she listed the most iconic watches from a bunch of different brands. We discuss these icons... and disagree with at least one of her takes! Britt's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWztKLNo0XI

In this episode we talk about a new page on our website where we attempt to create more transparency about our own relationships with watch brands, based on what we'd love to see from others. Let us know what you think! https://www.thiswatchlife.com/transparency

In today's episode we discuss some of the gold medals won at the Olympics recently where the athletes were wearing watches during the competitions. We reference this article by Katherine Arteche: These Female Track Athletes All Won Gold Wearing This Omega Aqua Terra And these are the watches that these gold medalists all wore: THE SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA "ULTRA LIGHT"

In today's episode we answer a question from @realwatchbrothers about what watch from the past we would want brought back into modern production.

In this episode we are talking about Omega being the official timekeeper of the Olympics. What does that even mean? And we also talk a bit about two of their novelties: Omega Seamaster Heritage Olympics Models Specialties Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition

In this episode we discuss a bunch of topics, like the fact that it seems that children don't love our podcast as much as their parents seem to... and the fact that yet another fireman has come forward as someone who uses dumpster fires as topics of conversation. We also announce that we are taking next week off, and will be back on August 5th! On Saturday, July 7th, a podcast episode will dro...

In this episode we answer a question from Stephen Fox, asking what American micro-brands we are interested in. We took a loosey goosey approach to "micro-brands", but talk about some really cool watchmakers and brands. Lorca Model No. 1 GMT Shinola The Mechanic 39mm Weiss 38mm Automatic Standard Issue Field Watch RGM model 151-G “Pilot” RGM 801-COE "Corps of Engineers"

In today's episode we discuss the recently announced competing watches for the 2024 GPHG Awards . Some favorites of ours are in the running, but also some watches and brands we have never even heard of!

NOTE: This episode is full of advice based on our own experiences, and we are sharing it in the spirit of our own best practices and things to consider. It's not at all meant to be a comprehensive guide to fool-proof security, and doesn't even cover all of our thoughts or practices on the matter. Do what you think is best! In this episode we answer a question by @adriantpt about security f...

In this episode we answer questions from @syktgrei , Wayne, and @onceuponatimetherewerewatches about a few subjects, like whether TAG Heuer should go back to just being Heuer, and whether we have had watches that had bad associations with them that made us not love them (spoiler, yes we have).

In today's episode we kind of answer a question from Saul MacNeil about receiving watches as gifts, though we really focused more on watches as gifts in general. Also we answer another question about liking your own collection too much in a way that makes it heard to know what to wear.

In today's episode we talk about the rise of mono-brand boutiques in watches. Is this the future of watch purchases? And is this even a new phenomenon?

In today's episode we talk about summer watch strap options and why you would choose some over others. We also dive into Delugs CTS rubber straps ! NOTE: Delugs gave us some straps, including the rubber ones we talk about in today's episode, and we get to keep them. No money exchanged hands and they did not get any approval or input into the content.