Whiskey&Watches

That's right, we made it to episode 151, the highest proof episode yet! Jokes aside, we have some fun pondering what might come out in the next few weeks at an upcoming event known as Watches & Wonders. Dig the alliteration, almost as if someone else thought of that concept first...

We can't believe we have made it to 150! Three years and 150 episodes. Thank you listeners, thank you guests! We wouldn't be where we are without you. It has been a wild ride, but we count ourselves lucky to be continue to be able to hang out with you on a weekly basis. Here's to another 150!

This episode has a bit of a different feel. Spangler is on call, Spence has almost lost his voice, so Buzz is shouldering the load. The discussion here, aside from our many side bars, is the price increases that we have seen over the last two years in the watch industry. Inflation ran hot in 2022, but watch prices ran hotter. We dig into if there are still values out there at MSRP. We realize that...

This week we have the pleasure of welcoming our buddy Ryan back to the show. Ryan has just made a big purchase, and that has changed his perspective a bit. We talk about the evolution of collecting, the upcoming watch fairs, and how our views change when we finally go after the big one.

This week's episode goes back to where it all began. Richter&Phillips Jewelers in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is where Spence and Buzz met Spangler. This is where the we go our name.  If it wasn't for this, we wouldn't have met the fun crew at Redbar Cincy, and we wouldn't be chatting with @motorjon68 tonight. That would make us very sad. This isn't quite the anniversary ep...

This episode feels a bit overdue. As big of a James Bond fan as Spence is (Buzz and Spangler appreciate everyone's favorite 00 as well) having the chance to sit down with Lorenzo to chat about his collecting journey was an absolute pleasure. As we have done in the past in our Collector Conversation series, we chat about what sparked the itch for Lorenzo, how he finally bit the bullet, and at...

This week’s episode was supposed to drop last week. Somehow it never got posted, for which I apologize.  We chat what watches, if they came out, would we do everything in our power to make happen. Let us know what you think!

This week, the guys are thrilled to welcome back friend of the show Mike Stockton from Fratello Watches! It has been a minute since he was last on the show, but it is always an excellent conversation when we all get a chance to hang out with Mike.  Mike recently paid a visit to Wind Vintage as he is currently stateside, so we chat about some of the interesting pieces that Eric has currently. This...

Well, we have come to the end of another year. While we aren't quite to our three year anniversary yet, we are wrapping up 2022. We figured that while we aren't ready to predict what 2023 will bring yet, we do want to revisit three things in 2022 that we wish would have either happened or gone differently. Not exactly the episode we were expecting to get for the end of the year, but then...

The title really gets down to it. We each pick our favorite watch of 2022. Let us know what you think!

This episode is an interesting conversation. After the usual wrist/drink check and fresh forum find banter, Spence and Buzz have a conversation about watch journalism, editorial, media, and content. We discuss what we want to see as collectors and why we value that type of content. We also talk about what collectors tend to complain about, and what the options are for creators to remove some of th...

This week's episode is a juxtaposition of two interesting topics. First, we talk CPO Rolex. There are a few different takes on what it could mean for the "secondary" watch market, grey market dealers, and overall supply of watches. There are some other, ancillary items related to this that have been slightly overlooked as well. We also talk about the most wonderful night of the year...

This week's episode is a long time coming. Spence, Spangler, and Buzz have the opportunity to chat with Mike Pearson from Zodiac watches. We talk about the brand's direction, the heritage of the Zodiac name, and some hints at what is to come. It is refreshing to hear the overall direction for Zodiac, under the stewardship of the Fossil Group, from Mike. Stewardship is the correct term fo...

This week's episode is a bit late. Thanksgiving travel has a way of setting priorities. However, enjoy this episode with Spence and Buzz talking about some black Friday weekend specials to keep an eye out for, as well as what we are Thankful for as we continue to be amazed at your support!

This week's episode feels like a long time coming. Spence and Spangler sit down with Everett and Christian from Foster Watch Company to talk about the 11 Atmos. The guys touch on the design process, Christian's point of view as more of a "normie" and how the entire project came together. We reference Montgomery Ward, Foster Road, podcasting, Jazz, you name it. This was the perf...

This episode explores complications. Not from an educational perspective, mind you, but from the perspective of what we would like in a complication. Whether it is combining existing complications, making up for user ineptness, or alerting to geographically specific astronomical phenomena. This was a fun topic, with only a few side bars. Enjoy!

On this week's episode we have some thoughts on deep watches. We are talking the new Rolex SeaDweller Deepsea Challenge, the Omega Deep Tech, and the Omega Ploprof. We pick a two watch pairing to go with each of the denizens of the deep.  Enjoy!

Yes, we hinted at it, but Spence's Grandpa is a big fan of the show Frasier! So are Buzz and Spence, and I would guess many of our listeners. We riff on what watches are fitting for the main characters, as well as some characters from off the beaten path. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

This is a walk down memory lane. We have talked in the past about the watch that started us down the enthusiast (or collecting) rabbit hole. However, if you look back a little further, there is most likely a watch in your pre-collecting days that would fit right in with your current collection. How did we get there, and what watch was it? What stories are behind that particular piece?  The funnies...

In this week's episode, Spence and Buzz debate if there is still creativity in the watch space. Are we resigned to press releases and boring launch events? Are vintage re-issues sapping the creative juices of designers and watchmakers? These are topics we discuss, and more. We hope you enjoy!

Spence is back and we are talking Value Propositions. The guys debate, do value propositions still exist? Are they what they once were? What items at what price points make sense? Have watches jumped the shark? The final conclusion might just surprise you.

Spence is out this week which means that its a 100% Buzz and Spangler episode. And we figured that since it's that time of year where the leaves start to turn yellow and pumpkin spice is all consuming, that we should talk about seasonality when it comes to watches. We start off the episode though with our thoughts on aftermarket straps, bands and bracelets because, well...why not!

Spence and Spangler catch up on watch nonsense. We have Fresh Forum Finds! We get Spangler's long overdue opinions. We chat collection status, consolidation, contentment, AND Spence might have figured out what is going on at Hodinkee.... Enjoy!

On this week's episode, Spence and Buzzy are joined by friend of the show Bryant to talk all things Tudor. From the newly released Pelagos 39, to the Black Bay Pro, and the Ranger, we hit all of the new drops from 2022. Enjoy!

Buzzy is back this week. We both have new watch additions! Some predictions that are at this point dated, enjoy!