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Exploring watches and more through culture, adventure, and personalities. This is a discussion of how curiosity drives enthusiasm, pushing us to explore and even confront our own boundaries. Interests explored will cover a deep field, Hosted by watch industry veteran, Blake Buettner.
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This week we welcome Emmy nominated stunt man Tom Place to the podcast. Tom has been doing stunts and coordinating stunts for the film and television industry for over 20 years, and has worked on films such I Am Legend, The Dark Knight, and many others. In the watch world, we know Tom as Expedition16610, so named for his continued search for a lost Submariner ref 16610 at the bottom of a lake in upstate NY.
Tom is lifelong watch enthusiasts and we discuss his early exposure to the hobby, what kinds of watches he collects today (as well as his own modifications to them), and how the search for that 16610 is going.
Show Notes:
The Gray NATO
The Stealth Tudor Pelagos FXD MN
Bezel Swap Between FXD MN and FXD Black
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This week we’re thrilled to welcome friend George Bamford to the podcast. George has been a mainstay in the industry for over 20 years, known for his unique approach to watch customization and more recently, his own watches from Bamford London. He is also a serious watch nerd and collector. In this episode, we discuss the origins of Bamford Watch Department, how his motivations have evolved over the decades, how he finds inspiration, and how his own collecting and enthusiasm has taken shape.
Show notes:
Bamford Watch Department on Instagram
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This week we welcome watch enthusiast and fellow podcast Ryan Caldera to the show, where we discuss the motivating factors behind collecting, and how they have shaped our experiences within other enthusiast spaces. Ryan co-hosts a podcast called You Don't Even Know, which explores hidden worlds both large and small, from the police, to the Dunning-Kruger effect, all with a measured helping of humor along the way (with a shout out to co-host Alexis). Join us in this episode about watches, collecting, mechanical keyboards, and more.
Show Notes:
You Don’t Even Know Podcast
Tudor Black Bay Chronograph (two-toned)
New Prospex Dive Watches from Seiko
Rolex Yacht-Master RLX Titanium
Tudor Black Bay 36 (original version)
Talking Mechanical Keyboards with Lightning Keyboards
You Don’t Even Know on Instagram
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This week we welcome watch industry journalist Cait Bazemore to the podcast to look ahead to the upcoming 2024 Watches & Wonders show taking place in Geneva April 7th - 15th. In this discussion, we explore some of the recent trends that have taken hold in recent years, and how we might see new ones unfold this year. There are even a few predictions thrown in for good measure.
Show Notes:
Watches & Wonders 2024
Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar
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This week’s episode is an update on upcoming events, and a look back at a few of the most interesting releases of the past month. We’re a bit over a month away from Watches & Wonders, so planning is full swing, as is anticipation. Next week, we’ll be welcoming another watch journalist to discuss the event, and what we hope to see released by the participating brands. We’ll share more details about our coverage in the coming weeks. Additionally, a new Formula 1 season is upon us, and we’ll be looking to record some special podcast episodes throughout.
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This week, we welcome chef and restaurateur, Anton Dayrit to the podcast. Anton is the proprietor of New York’s Tradisyon restaurant located in Hell’s Kitchen, which is known for their authentic and approachable Filipino cuisine. Chef Anton also happens to be a watch enthusiast with a serious passion for vintage dive watches. In this discussion, Blake and Anton discuss what it was like opening a restaurant in New York a week prior to the COVID lockdown, what makes Filipino food so special, and of course, plenty of vintage Rolex.
Show notes:
Tradisyon New York
Just Jane on Instagram
Dayrit making adobo for Epicurious
Rolex Daytona Review
Zenith Rainbow Flyback
Anton's Rolex Submariner 5512
Anton's Tudor Sub
Anton Dayrit on HODINKEE
Omega Seamaster 300 CK2913
Hot Ones Hot Sauces
Anton Dayrit on Instagram
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Zenith has already had an exciting 2024, with the release of a titanium Chronomaster Sport, and a full calendar Chronomaster Original - all before Watches & Wonders. Zenith takes a unique approach to preserving their heritage alongside their modern collections, and joining us to discuss this task is the brand’s Head of Heritage, Laurence Bodenmann. In this episode, Laurance gives us a deep dive on Zenith’s history, with a few inspiring stories along the way.
Zenith has recently welcomed a new CEO, Benoit de Clerck who is replacing the outgoing Julien Tornare (who is heading over to TAG Heuer). How this will affect their approach remains to be seen, but most importantly, people like Bodemann remain serving as the foundation to their modern approach to preserving their history.
Show notes:
Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar
Zenith Chronomaster Sport in Titanium
Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Chronograph
Zenith A3821 (Laurence Wrist Check)
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This week we welcome author Brian Freedman to the podcast to chat about wine, cocktails, and watches. Brian is a Wine, Spirits, Food & Travel Writer for the likes of Forbes.com, Whiskey Advocate, Food & Wine, and others, as well as a restaurant consultant. Together, we find many parallels between our experiences in both wine and spirits, and the world of using and collecting watches. Brian offers some perspective on when you should be thinking about drinking your wines, and what kinds of things you should be paying attention to when ordering at the bar. Thanks to Brian for joining us on this week's episode.
Show Notes:
Brian Freedman on Instagram
Food & Wine Contributions
Forbes.com Contributions
Crushed
Brian's Omega Speedmaster
Bergeon 7825
Blake's IWC Ingenieur
IWC Mark XX
Coravin
Michter's Straight Rye
White Negroni
Chateau Montelena Winery
Kuleto Winery
Screaming Eagle
The Hilt Estate
Tio Pepe
Grasshopper Cocktail
Napa Valley Reserve
Aviation Cocktail
Death & Company
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This bonus episode features my thoughts on some of the new releases from LVMH Watch Week, including a few that we'll be working to bring you full reviews of very soon. Watches discussed include the Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar, the Hublot SAXEM Green Big Bang, the TAG Heuer Carrera DATO, and more.
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This week we welcome James Thompson, aka Black Badger to the podcast to talk about material science, industrial design, and watches. James specializes in bringing exotic materials to life in interesting ways, and has collaborated with the likes of George Bamford, DeBethune, MB&F, and more. These days, James is developing dials for Arcanaut, with their Arc II Fordite being a main topic of discussion here. We also delve into his past, and how he derives inspiration from the world around him.
Show Notes:
Black Badger
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