Time Well Spent

It's Halloween, and this week we're talking about the things that truly scare watch collectors. No ghosts, no ghouls, just terrifying service bills, questionable vintage watches, fake timepieces, and enough aftermarket modifications to give any serious collector nightmares.

For this Halloween special of Time Well Spent, I'm joined by Griffin Bartsch for two appropriately spooky segments.

First up: Watches That Scare Us. From unexpected five-figure service bills and risky vintage purchases to counterfeit watches and heavily modified timepieces, we're discussing the things that make us nervous about this hobby we love.

Then, things get a little less serious as we dive into Watch Owner Costumes. If watch collectors had Halloween costumes based on their personalities, what would they wear? We break down some familiar watch enthusiast personas and the outfits we'd put together to bring them to life.

Whether you're a vintage watch collector, a luxury watch enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys making questionable financial decisions in the name of horology, this one's for you.

Happy Halloween, and spend your time wisely!

Timestamp:

00:00 Daylight saving time, watchwinders, and wrist checks

05:03 Why Devin can’t stop wearing the RZE UTD 8000

11:25 The Halloween special: watches that scare the hosts

12:37 Vintage Speedmasters and the danger of swapped parts

15:43 Too-good-to-be-true deals and risky vintage sellers

17:21 The $7,000 service quote horror story

22:28 Why complicated watches demand costly specialist service

27:50 Modded watches, bad assembly, and lost water resistance

30:12 When a watch’s image makes you hesitate

32:12 Costuming the Richard Mille owner and vintage dive collector

37:54 The JDM/Credor collector, and what Credor means

43:01 The microbrand spec-sheet stereotype and episode wrap-up

In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch break down their experiences with Watch Week New York City. Each tackling different shows and events that popped up during the week featuring independent watch brands, micro brands, new watch releases, and a whole lot of watch enthusiasts, they dig into each show they attended and which watches stood out in their minds. Stick around for the end where they give you their top 5 tips for watch week NYC.

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and overview of NYC Watch Week

01:58 Griffin's review of the Timex Noah Boat Swain

04:01 Discussion on the Jock Bianchi X Deep Sea EDC

07:07 Insights on the vintage Blancpain 50 Fathoms

09:00 Deep dive into Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH) event

12:50 Recap of the Watch Time event and notable watches

17:56 Wind Up NYC: The micro brand showcase

22:00 Challenges and growth of Wind Up event

26:01 Community, energy, and the future of watch shows

30:11 Tips for first-time attendees and event logistics

34:46 Reflections on the best moments and watches

40:02 The significance of indie brands and private meetings

45:00 Addressing venue issues and crowd management

49:57 Final tips for maximizing your Watch Week experience

58:01 Closing thoughts and cultural recommendations

In this episode, Devin and Griffin share their insights from Toronto Timepiece, discuss new watch releases, and explore the fascinating world of watch collecting and design. They each bring one big standout from the show to discuss while also giving some quick highlight information regarding other notable new watches. At the end, they go through a show and tell where each breaks down what they brought back home from the Toronto Timepiece Show.

Relevant Links:

22Studio: https://22designstudio.net/

Concrete Speaker: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/22studiotw/where-architecture-meets-sound-aa01-concrete-speaker?ref=ksr_email_mktg_auto_user_watched_project_launched

Slomo: https://slomowatches.com/

Marathon x WOE: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/products/marathon-woe-titanium-sar

Gronefeld: https://www.gronefeld.com/

Arken Alterum: https://arken.uk/watches/p/arkenalterum1122

Farr+Swit: https://www.farrandswit.com/product-page/gamer-8-bit-special-request

Wren: https://www.wrenwatches.com/

Doxa: https://doxawatches.com/collections/sub-300-ti5

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and overview of Toronto Timepiece

04:09 Venue impressions and space utilization

07:59 Gear chat: Cameras for travel and photography

12:10 Highlights of concrete dial watches from 22 Studios

16:07 First impressions of the Ren integrated bracelet watch

19:57 Gronfeld's latest high-end watch and its significance

23:56 Marathon SAR and upcoming Tritium version

28:04 Ken from Arkan and the high-end craftsmanship

31:58 Exclusive look at the new Doxa titanium diver

35:58 Upcoming watch events during Watch Week

40:00 Personal show and tell: Devin and Griffin’s finds

43:55 Final thoughts and upcoming watch events

In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch bring their own hands-on experience to the table to see if the press release specifications live up to the in-person previews. Griffin brings his recent hands-on experience with the Tudor Northflag while Devin brings his thoughts on the full Gallet collection. What do you think of these new releases?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Relevant Links:

Hands-On Tudor Northflag: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-northflag

Timestamps:

0:07 Intro

2:00 Wrist Check

6:50 Hands-On Tudor Northflag Impressions

19:11 Northflag Competitors

28:00 Hands-On Gallet Impressions

46:00 Toronto Timepiece

48:00 Final Recommendations

In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch dive into their favorite new releases from Geneva Watch Days. They dig into some of their favorites from A. Lange & Sohne, Zenith, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Doxa, and so many more while looking at their favorite new watch releases from it all. Which was your favorite new release?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Relevant Links:

Introducing the Starum Expedition: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/straum-expedition

A Lange & Sohne 1815 Up Down: https://www.alange-soehne.com/us-en/timepieces/1815/1815-updown/1815-updown-in-750-white-gold-244-028

Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport: https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_us/brand/chronomaster-solo-sport

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Vianney Halter: https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/stories/geneva-watch-days

TAG Heuer Monza Flyback: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-tag-heuer-monza-flyback-chronograph

Doxa Sub 300 Ti5: https://doxawatches.com/collections/sub-300-ti5

Tudor Northflag: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/tudor-northflag/m9140g1a0u-0001

Gallet: https://www.gallet.com/us-en/

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Organization

1:01 Wristcheck

10:00 Griffin NYC Update

11:08 Bath House

11:53 Lime Rock Races

14:00 US Open

19:20 Geneva Watch Days

22:00 Ming Polymesh

24:25 Lange 1815

28:00 Zenith

34:00 Bulgari

39:00 TAG Heuer

45:00 Doxa

51:00 Tudor

57:00 Gallet

1:09:00 Closing Thoughts

Timestamps:

In our first in-person Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch discuss their watch origins stories along with Producer Josh of the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. We look at our first watches, watches that deepened our enthusiasm, and watches that are closely associated with us personally. What watches would you identify as key pieces in your collecting journey?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:51 Wrist Check

1:58 Structure

3:25 First Watch

10:32 Second Watch

23:12 Third Watch

36:00 Fourth Watch

46:00 Humbling Stories

52:55 Cultural Recommendations

An update on summer adventures, Griffin with family in Maine and Devin on a 3 day sailing trip, before diving into the best watch straps they can recommend in each category. They look at the best rubber straps, the best nylon straps, the best watch bracelets, the best leather straps, and some affordable strap options

Leather:

Accurate Form: https://accurate-form.jp/en

Rubber:

Divecore

Horus

CNS Marlin Band-O

WOE Smooth FKM

Tropic

Isoframe

Nylon:

WOE GLOMAR

WOE Five-Eye

Crown & Buckle Matte Supreme

Eulit Perlon

Bracelets:

Uncle Straps

Islander

Forstner

Steel Reef

Staib German Bracelet (AliExpress)

Sailcloth, Zulu Diver

Affordable:

CNS Watch Straps

Strap Habit

Related Content:

My Watch Might Be a Strap Monster, But I Am Not

Strap Storage Madness (Video)

Ultimate Sailcloth Strap Guide (Video)

Final Recs:

YouTube TV and Movies

The Deep Track Hat

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:30 Wrist check and recent adventures

17:49 Favorite watch straps categorized: leather, rubber, nylon

24:06 Leather

27:10 Rubber

36:48 Nylon

42:49 Bracelet

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by David von Bader. A writer of all things watches, music, and vintage cars, David has carved out a pocket in the industry leaning into the things he grew up on including writing his very own book on watches. We dive into vintage watches, vintage cars, watch advertising inside of F1, and a few more meanderings along the way.

Small Luxuries: Watches (by David von Bader): https://amzn.to/4fBRCT1

David Von Bader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_von_bader/

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Relevant Links:

Motorcar Manor (NJ): https://www.motorcarmanor.com/

1 (F1 Glory Days Documentary): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.08284322-78bd-4a4f-abd2-f7c00754d482?ref_=imdbref_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvs_piv&tag=imdbtag_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvs_piv-20

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Devin and David’s passions

02:02 The playful side of license plates and community

03:58 Watches as storytelling tools in car culture

07:58 The intersection of motorsport and watch branding

12:04 Authenticity and inauthenticity in racing sponsorships

15:55 The evolution of F1 and watch collaborations

20:03 The role of community in car and watch hobbies

24:04 Restoring and personalizing vintage watches

29:55 The importance of genuine connections in enthusiast groups

35:59 The impact of social media on hobby communities

40:47 Advice for newcomers to car and watch culture

45:08 The value of authentic passion over superficial branding

51:53 Game of this or that: collaboration watches vs. dial text

59:53 The importance of disconnecting and real-world engagement

01:02:07 Closing thoughts and recommendations

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch sit down to pick their favorite dive watches in each price segment. They also dive into Chicago Windup, the new movie The Odyssey, and everything else they have been up to. Tell us, who wins in a head to head match up of the best dive watch collection?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Longines Hydroconquest Review: https://thedeeptrack.com/review-longines-hydroconquest-2026-update/

Tudor Pelagos Ultra Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/video-hands-on-the-tudor-pelagos-ultra/

Chronofixe Asterix Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-chronofixe-asterix/

Final Recommendations:

Jason Cammisa Ranks Doug DeMuro's Garage!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BRTl14MzNg

Doug DeMuro Ranks Jason Cammisa's Cars!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvvi4ItCXTo

Outside Podcast w/ Brooks Wheelan: https://www.outsideonline.com/podcast/comedian-brooks-wheelan/

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and episode overview

01:10 Current watch wristshots and collection updates

03:02 Main topic: Summer dive watches draft

08:11 Discussion on Hamilton and watch origins

10:05 Review of the Odyssey movie and watch connection

19:51 Defining the summer dive watch concept

20:15 Drafting picks for ultra affordable dive watches

26:00 Drafting picks under $1500 category

32:47 Drafting picks under $5,000

41:16 Drafting picks for $5000 and above category

44:24 Drafting with no budget

45:27 Closing thoughts and episode wrap-up

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch sit down to talk about watch spotting in movies, television shows, and video games. Sparked by the unveiling of the Omega Seamaster Chronograph, they dive down the rabbit hole of watch placements in some of their favorite pieces of media. What was your favorite watch spotting moment?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Relevant Links:

Adam Savage: https://youtu.be/bQbbtnTz1KE?si=bZmSWL2TIYdEnoUc

Final Recommendations:

Nintendo Switch: https://amzn.to/4p4vncO

Ipad Mini: https://amzn.to/4wsM6sM

Ipad 11-inch: https://amzn.to/4aGbUcz

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro + Fourth of July catch-up

1:17 Boston, Hamilton event, and holiday weekend talk

4:15 Vacation watch check + one-watch travel story

5:54 007 First Light and the watches-in-media discussion begins

13:50 Bond games: Nightfire, Bloodstone, and GoldenEye

17:45 Uncharted, Nathan Drake, and the Fossil chronograph

22:39 The Last of Us and All Is Lost

27:00 The Martian and the Hamilton dive watch

31:49 Project Hail Mary and Ryan Gosling’s Tag Heuer Connect

34:11 The Pit and the hospital NATO debate

38:09 The Bear and chef watch spotting

43:24 L.A. Noire and watches as clues

47:22 Fast & Furious and Brian O’Connor’s JLCs

53:29 Favorite watch spotting picks

64:39 “Kill Your Babies” the game

72:47 Final Recommendations

80:14 Wrap-up

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Tom, the founder of Abinger Watches. We chat about the incredibly challenging process of starting a watch brand from the ground up, how Tom took a design first approach in making his watches, and what's next for the brand.

Abinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abingerwatches/

Abinger Watches: https://www.abingerwatches.com/

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Relevant Links:

Hands-On Abinger Nimrod Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-abinger-nimrod/

Final Recommendations:

Angels in Time: https://music.apple.com/au/album/angel-in-real-time/1478307245

Outlast (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/81225308

Timestamps:

0:00 — Intro

1:04 — Wrist Check

4:37 — Christopher Ward Talk

7:30 — Getting Into Watches

14:26 — Finding the Brand Idea

18:49 — Two Years of Design Work

20:32 — Startup Costs and Reality

24:40 — Pre-Orders and Shipping

32:26 — What’s Next

39:43 — Tool Watch vs Dress Watch

42:09 — Meaning of “Nimrod”

46:45 — Where to Find the Brand

47:05 — Final Recommendation

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to battle it out in the World Cup of Watches. 48 watches form 48 brands, representing the 48 countries of the 2026 World Cup with only one winning watch at the end. Did they pick the right winner?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Final Recommendations:

ESPN 30for30: When the Garden Was Eden: https://www.netflix.com/title/80011845

ESPN 30for30: Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks: https://www.netflix.com/title/70129459

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and episode overview

02:05 - Griffin's wrist check on Trasca Chronograph

04:24 - Devin reviews Longines Hydro Conquest update

07:51 - The methodology behind selecting country representative watches

10:13 - Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Czechia, and South Korea analysis

15:13 - Group B breakdown: Canada, Bosnia, Switzerland, Qatar discussion

20:36 - Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland showcase

22:25 - Group D: US, Paraguay, Australia, Turkiye comparisons

26:06 - Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador highlights

32:21 - Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Sweden focus

35:17 - Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand insights

40:36 - Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay rundown

45:24 - Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway analysis

50:21 - Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan reflection

54:38 - Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama highlights

58:13 - Matchups intensify: Round of 32 battles and strategic shifts

66:23 - Bracket update: The knockout stages and heated debates begin

85:33 - The elite quarter-finals and heartbreaking eliminations

94:43 - The final showdown: Cartier Tank Louis vs Strom Jan Mayen

106:22 - Deciding the winner: Why the Cartier Tank Louis takes the crown

116:50 - Wrapping up the tournament and final thoughts from Devin and Griffin

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Nathan Trafford of Trafford Watch Co.. We chat about starting a microbrand watch company, how Nathan made his way from the very start, advice for new brands, and the pitfalls of Ai in the watch industry.

Trafford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traffordwatchco/?hl=en

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Final Recommendations:

Fujifilm X100VI: https://amzn.to/44aBAu5

Teddy X Kevin Microbrand Shark Tank 1: https://youtu.be/B_SsFDGhJps?si=Y4YvYKn3Qhw8A-ka

Teddy X Kevin Microbrand Shark Tank 2: https://youtu.be/E2xQbL0Ahl0?si=p14Jf7xisR8ja9Kj

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

1:25 Wrist Check

2:30 The Brand Journey

5:20 Design & Storytelling

13:00 The First Crossroads

15:30 Community & Networking

20:40 The Evolution of Design

26:30 Growth & New Models

30:50 Using Ai

37:30 Where to start

47:40 The Game

53:00 Final Recommendations

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to dig into watches and adventure. Is it inspiration, aspirational, or just marketing BS?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Final Recommendations:

James Bond First Light: https://amzn.to/4vWKDuP

Forza Horizon 6: https://amzn.to/4vz410m

Other Links:

Vertex Owners Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/video-owners-review-the-vertex-m60-aqualion-nd/

Gallet Trailer: https://www.gallet.com/us-en/

Hamilton Scuba Surfing: https://wornandwound.com/step-outside-inspiring-micro-adventure-moments-with-the-hamilton-khaki-collection/

Stratum Scandi Road Trip: https://wornandwound.com/out-of-office-12-days-and-3500-miles-through-scandinavia-with-the-straum-jan-mayen/

Traska Venturer GMT Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/review-the-traska-venturer-gmt/

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Watches on the Wrist: Personal Selections

03:54 Diving into Vertex: A Watch Review

06:32 Exploring the Vacheron Constantin Overseas

09:02 Adventure Watches: Marketing and Reality

11:40 The Role of Marketing in Watch Culture

14:04 Personal Experiences with Adventure Watches

16:28 Building a Space Watch Commercial

24:36 The Countdown to Adventure

28:07 Watches that Inspire Adventure

31:42 The Role of Watches in Mindset

36:35 Watches for Specific Adventures

40:20 Game Time: Choosing the Right Watch

56:57 Recommendations

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by newly dubbed bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to chat James Bond watches. With the new Omega Seamaster Diver Chronograph releases with video game James Bond 007 First Light, it seemed like the perfect time to look back at historical Bond watches and debate if they were the best choice or not while also speculating about the future. Then, for a fun twist, Griffin brings the game this week challenging Devin to pair watch picks with a selection of different spies. What do you think of the Spy + Watch pairings?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Final Recommendations:

The Comprehensive Guide to 50 Years of 007's Timepieces

The Good Shepard (Movie)

Other Links:

A Complete List of All James Bond Watches: https://manofmany.com/watches/a-complete-list-of-all-the-james-bond-watches

Everything To Know Before Buying A Pilots Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHaTF09hUsE

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction02:35 Wrist Check

08:02 Daytona Beach Adventures and Bucky's Experience

10:38 Memorial Day Weekend Reflections

12:18 Introduction to Bond Watches

23:14 Exploring the Legacy of Bond Watches

25:32 The Evolution of Bond's Watches

26:28 Iconic Seiko and Other Unconventional Choices

27:40 The Significance of Watch Selection in Bond's Character

32:55 The Impact of Branding on Bond's Image

37:21 Hypothetical Alternatives to Omega

42:54 The One-Watch Philosophy of James Bond

47:38 Exploring Ian Fleming's Influence on Bond Watches

50:04 The Game of Spy Watches Begins

58:48 Final Recommendations

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Magnus Swan. Employee number 2 at Studio Underdog and founder of University project turned full fledged microbrand Anemoic, Magnus chats with Devi about watch exclusivity, building connections to watches and brands, starting a watch brand, a bit of the behind the scenes of a microbrand. Don’t forget to let us know who won our game of ‘This or That’!

Anemoic Watch: https://anemoicwatches.com/
Introducing Anemoic (Worn & Wound): https://wornandwound.com/introducing-anemoic-from-university-project-to-watch-brand/

Anemoic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anemoic.watches/
Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Final Recommendations:
Thornhill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornhill_(band)
Small Luxuries: Watches (book): https://amzn.to/4tR4kTc

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Time Well Spent Podcast
01:53 Wrist Check: Personal Connections to Watches
05:38 The Impact of Exclusivity in Watch Collecting
10:57 The Balance of Scarcity and Community in Micro Brands
16:15 The Journey of Anamoic: From University Project to Brand
21:53 The Story Behind the Versailles Watch Design
27:22 The Corridor of Royalty
28:02 Design Inspirations and Cultural References
28:53 The Emotional Connection to the Watch
30:13 Challenges in Watch Design and Production
30:41 Innovative Use of Color in Watchmaking
35:02 Navigating Manufacturing Challenges
39:58 The Importance of Mentorship in the Watch Industry
43:22 Balancing Time and Brand Development
45:14 Future Plans and Community Engagement
49:47 Cultural Recommendations and Personal Interests

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is once again joined by Griffing Bartsch in order to dig deeper into modern watch catalogs and find the hidden, sleeper hits. They only look at watches available today that are currently being overshadowed in their own collections by other, more popular watches. Should we do come back for a sleeper picks episode including microbrands and less popular brands?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Considered Goods (substack): https://consideredgoods.substack.com/

Final Recommendations:

Miyoo Mini Plus Retro Gaming Consol: https://amzn.to/4ddY9DP

Blue Moon (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/82053241

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Time Well Spent Podcast

06:34 Wrist Check: Vintage vs. Modern Watches

10:57 Sleeper Hits in Watch Collections

20:58 Longines Hydroconquest: An Underrated Gem

27:32 Exploring Omega's Offerings

32:42 The Speedmaster Collection: A Deeper Dive

35:47 Chopard's Unique Appeal

40:07 Grand Seiko's K-Shape and Design Philosophy

46:07 Zenith Elite Moonphase: A Classy Choice

47:38 Exploring Zenith and Vacheron Watches

49:58 The Allure of Vacheron Constantin

51:40 Diving into Lesser-Known Brands

54:04 The Significance of Sleeper Brands

56:29 Highlighting the JLC Polaris Date

58:53 Tissot's C-Star 1000 Dive Watch

01:01:20 The Timeless Appeal of Swatch

01:03:47 Recommendations and Closing Thoughts

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by professional stuntman and avid watch enthusiast Tom Place. The two sit down to chat about watch build quality and serviceability, working on your own watches, using your watches as tools, and whether or not modern watches should be made to a higher standard. Don’t forget to let us know who won our game of This or That!

Tom Place on Teddy Baldassarre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKlCu0YqpFk&t=1s

Tom Place Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expedition16610/

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Final Recommendations:

Man on Fire Book: https://amzn.to/4erWRWI

Accurate Form Straps: https://en.accurate-form.jp/

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Time Well Spent Podcast

01:57 Watch Check: Personal Stories Behind Timepieces

04:44 Diving into New Releases: Grand Seiko Ushio 300 Diver

07:29 Serviceability and Durability in Modern Watchmaking

10:02 The Importance of Customer Service in Watch Brands

12:29 DIY Watch Repairs: The Balance of Skill and Caution

15:17 In-House Movements vs. Standard Movements

17:52 Using Watches in Everyday Life: A Stuntman's Perspective

27:50 The Art of Authenticity in Watches

30:04 Sneaking Watches into Film Sets

32:54 The Evolution of Watch Design

35:55 Current Projects and Future Endeavors

38:08 Personal Adventures and Creative Projects

46:54 Recommendations for the Audience

The comprehensive Watches and Wonders 2026 MEGA-SODE is here! This week, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Griffin Bartsch to thoroughly breakdown this year’s watches and wonders, hitting on over 100 new watch releases from over 30 watch brands. At the end, they are challenged to draft a 5 watch team using watches from this year’s show, ultimately picking what they thought was the best release from Watches and Wonders 2026. Don't forget to let us know who won the draft!

Because this is a VERY long episode, each brand and topic is timestamped below to help you jump in and out! There is also a full video recording with reference photos if you want to follow along. Thank you so much for listening.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/v_7XATforbE

Follow Devin on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/

Follow Griffin on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/

Timestamps:

​​0:05:41 Richard Mille

0:07:37 IWC

0:20:21 Bremont

0:23:56 H. Moser & Cie

0:27:31 Audemars Piguet

0:30:31 Patek Philippe

0:40:15 Hublot

0:41:41 Piaget

0:44:31 Oris

0:47:41 Nomos

0:51:41 Alpina

0:55:11 Frederique Constant

0:58:41 Vacheron Constantin

1:09:31 Bulgari

1:14:18 Hermes

1:15:41 Laurent Ferrier

1:19:11 Grand Seiko

1:25:41 Baume et Mercier

1:27:41 Parmigiani Fleurier

1:33:00 Panerai

1:33:09 Independents

1:36:41 Final Takeaways

1:51:11 THE GAME: Watch Draft

2:07:41 Final Thoughts

(PART 1, part 2 tomorrow) The comprehensive Watches and Wonders 2026 MEGA-SODE is here! This week, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Griffin Bartsch to thoroughly breakdown this year’s watches and wonders, hitting on over 100 new watch releases from over 30 watch brands. At the end, they are challenged to draft a 5 watch team using watches from this year’s show, ultimately picking what they thought was the best release from Watches and Wonders 2026. Don't forget to let us know who won the draft!

Because this is a VERY long episode, each brand and topic is timestamped below to help you jump in and out! There is also a full video recording with reference photos if you want to follow along. Thank you so much for listening.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/v_7XATforbE

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:18 Wristcheck

4:50 Podcast Updates

7:24 Omega

14:40 Credor

27:29 Universal Geneve

33:18 Sinn

36:28 Nivada Grenchen

40:50 Watches & Wonders

41:26 Rolex

1:15:57 Tudor

1:37:25 Ulysse Nardin

1:41:07 TAG Heuer

1:50:07 JLC

2:02:30 A. Lange & Sohne

2:10:00 Zenith

2:16:28 Cartier

2:25:00 Singer

2:29:15 Chopard