Join us for a daily (Monday through Friday) podcast about all things watches... from watch releases to the industry to brands to the culture of watches and everything in-between. Join Lydia Winters (@lydiaswatches) and Vu Bui (@vubui.watches) as we discuss this watch life that we all enjoy!
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184: Watch events, free Seikos, and enabling friends to spend money!
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We're back! We had an unplanned break and missed two episodes, but we're back and in this episode we talk about an amazing watch event Lydia attended, and a new Glashütte Original that our friend bought!
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183: Perpetual calendars vs annual calendars!
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In this episode Lydia takes us through a bit of history and information about both perpetual and annual calendars, and we talk about which watches we are most interested in.
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In this episode we discuss some of the awesome watches we saw on the red carpet and on the winners of The Emmys.
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181: Lydia is in Bentley magazine? And AI thinks we know watches?
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In this episode we talk about Lydia's quote in Bentley Magazine and find out that asking AI about yourself can actually be quite nice.
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180: The 5 worst recent watches - according to Britt Pearce
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In today's episode we talk about Britt Pearce's video about the worst watches to come out in the past 3 years. And we have opinions about her opinions! Britt's Video
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179: What kind of dog would your watch be?
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In this episode we answer a question by our dear friend Owen, that he came up with in the midst of international travel airport boredom, that we couldn't help but answer. What dog would your favorite watch be? The answers we got from some of you are surprisingly insightful!
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178: Chrono24 releases survey results about first-time watch buyers.
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In this episode we discuss a recently released post by Chrono24 detailing the results of a survey they had conducted about first time luxury watch buyers. https://about.chrono24.com/en/press-release/first-time-buyer-report-part-1-luxury-watch-survey-what-makes-first-time-buyers-tick/
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177: Watch news roundup - what we found interesting this week in watches!
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In this episode we talk about some of the watch news we have found interesting in the last week. Watches from Moser/Studio Underdog, Longines, Sarpaneva, Laurent Ferrier, and King Seiko.
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176: Countdown timing with watches, and Apple coming for watchmaking?
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In this episode we answer a questioner from Jordi about how we actually time things with mechanical watches. Except for a very select and expensive few watches, there aren't many options in mechanical watches for minute-level accuracy timers which actually notify you. So, what are we to do? We also talk a little about the new Apple Watches and some…
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175: Entry-lever Biver watches and MoonSwatches available online?
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In today's episode we discuss the recently released Biver Automatique, and the fact that the MoonSwatch is now FINALLY available online! Well, sort of.
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174: 6 watches to gift your partner under $10,000. According to AI.
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In this episode Vu asked an AI to recommend 6 watches for his stylish but adventurous partner that were between $3000 and $10000. Then he asked her to react to them.
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173: What's the best season for watch collecting and wearing?
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In this episode we answer a question from @time2_myself about the best season to buy watches, and from @watch.hightower about collecting other things that pair with watches.
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172: What Holy Trinity Watch would you choose?
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In this episode we answer a question from @watchmedicine about what dress watch we would choose from the Holy Trinity, and a question from @time.the.destroyer about whether or not we'd consider moving to Switzerland.
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171: Is the dial or the movement more important?
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In this episode we answer a question from @see_me_watch about what's more important in watch buying decisions, the dial, or the movement? We use a couple of Grand Seikos that Vu is extremely interested in as examples: Grand Seiko SLGW003 Grand Seiko SLGW005
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170: Reactions to Geneva Watch Days novelties!
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In this episode Lydia shares with Vu some of the watches that have been announced at Geneva Watch Days and Shanghai Watches and Wonders.
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169: Lydia spends a week on the beach with the Oris Aquis Date
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In this episode we talk about the watch Lydia borrowed from Oris for a week while she was visiting Florida last month. We talk about her thoughts on the watch and on Oris's new 2024 Sustainability Report. Oris Aquis Date 36.5 Mother of Pearl Oris Sustainability Report 2024
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168: Are vintage watch prices affected by service history?
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In this episode we answer a question from @spillingcoffeeoncars about vintage watches and whether or not service history is factored into the pricing. For the first time we have a guest expert on the podcast, because @windsmeup recorded a detailed answer for this question!
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167: Best Tudor one-watch collection? Best watch for kids?
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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…
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166: Is customizing watches a good idea?
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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.…
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165: Secret watch clubs? New robot-watches? And someone bought 25% of MB&F?
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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-c…
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164: part 2 of Mark Cho's 12 Principles of Watch Collecting
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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/
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163: Mark Cho's 12 Principles of Watch Collecting (part 1)
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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/
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162: Can you wear a dress watch on adventures? And why are dive watches good for everything?
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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?
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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?
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160: Is Vu a watch savant? And does he even want to be?
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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/
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159: New watches from Longines, Oris, NOMOS, Omega and KUDOKE
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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
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158: Is Lydia a TRUE watch enthusiast? AI tries to help us figure this out.
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In this episode we let AI take over and assess the level of Lydia's watch enthusiasm. How does she do?
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157: Can buying luxury watches make the world a better place?
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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
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156: Elvis's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sold at auction for $240,000!
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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.
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155: The Most Iconic Watches, can we all agree?
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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
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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
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153: Winning Gold Medals with Watches On?
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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 TE…
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152: What if you could bring back a vintage watch to current production?
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In today's episode we answer a question from @realwatchbrothers about what watch from the past we would want brought back into modern production.
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151: What does it mean to be the official timekeeper of the Olympics?
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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
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150: We are Taking a Break! (but not for long)
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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 …
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149: Four American Watch Brands To Watch!
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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…
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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!
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147: Watch security and storage - how do you keep your watches safe?
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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…
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146: Should TAG Heuer drop TAG from their name?
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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).
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145: Is it possible to like your watches too much?
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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.
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144: Watch brand boutiques and mono-brand stores, is this the future?
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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?
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143: Summer watch straps - is rubber the best?
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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…
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142: 2024 Sales are down for Richemont and Swatch Group watches
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In this episode we discuss two of the reports that were just published from Swatch Group and Richemont. Although some brands and some models of watches may be doing better than ever, there are definitely others that are suffering.
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141: If you could choose just one category of watch, what would it be?
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In today's episode we were inspired by a question from @officially_uncertified about which category of watch we would choose if we could only wear one for the rest of our lives. The problem, however, is how these categories are even defined!
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140: NWA! The Elusive Otsuka Lotec No. 6
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It's new watch day! Vu finally was able to purchase an Otsuka Lotec No. 6. This has been years in the making, and so far it seems that it was worth the wait. We talk all about this amazing watch and its maker, Jiro Katayama who created Otsuka Lotec. You can see photos of the watch at @thiswatchlifepodcast.…
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139: Alternate universe watch collections - what if we made different choices?
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In today's episode we answer a question from @anotherwristshot about what watches we would choose INSTEAD of the watches we own. What if we were in an alternate reality where we made slightly different choices in watches, but for the same purposes. Watches mentioned in this episode: Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze Blancpain Fifty F…
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138: Should you trust watch media? What makes a perfect watch?
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In this episode we answer questions from @watch_girl_life and Mike S, about whether or not we can trust watch media and also about what it means for a watch to be perfect.
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137: The next 100 years of watches, which brands will make it?
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In today's episode we answer a question from listener Wayne about the future of watches. Specifically, what brands will still be relevant 100 years from now? We do a dive into the past and the future to try and come up with some answers.
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136: Watches and photography. And why is Vu bored of his own photos??
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In today's episode we talk about our own history with watch photography, why it's interesting to us, what is great about posting watch photos to Instagram, and why Vu is completely bored with his own photos.
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135: Are pocket watches making a comeback? And have we gone pro?
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Today we answer some questions from our email inbox! Hugo, Kordel, Dewey and Bruce all asked great questions that lead to some interesting conversation.
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