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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