A watch enthusiast and professional dog runner chats with his fellow watch obsessed pals about various topics in the watch collecting hobby. Dogs too, of course!
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Taylor Swift is a global icon and her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce has had a massive financial impact on everyone involved. Can watch brands capitalize on this type of relationship between two entities that appeal to different audiences? Lets talk about it. Thank you so much for listening! WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpod…
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Episode 89: (REUPLOAD) YouTube and the Watch Hobby with Bobby Legs
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This is a previously released episode that is back after some technical difficulties. My good buddy Bobby Legs from the Bobby Legs Loves Watches YT channel joins me to chat about the relationship between watch collecting and YouTube. Thank you so much for listening! WDP on IG: https://instagram.com/watchdogpodcast?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== Bobby Legs…
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Episode 88: Watch Photography 101 with KentuckyMan30
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My buddy Korey is one of the best watch photographers I know, so I thought I would have him on again to help us novices take IG worthy photos of our watches. We also chat about our own personal "Holy Trinity" of watch brands. Thanks for listening! WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ KentuckyMan30: https://www.kentuckyman30.com/ KM…
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Episode 87: Orange You Glad Chaz is Back?
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That's right, my good friend and lover of everything orange, Chaz is back and we discuss our favorite orange watches. Fair warning, we go a little deep on football for the first 15 minutes or so haha. Thanks for listening! WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Seiko Nemo: https://www.shoppinginjapan.net/seiko-nemo-orange-turtle-made…
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Episode 86: Hands on with Three Price Tiers of Seiko Divers
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From $500 to $1200 to $3500, Seiko really offers something for everyone. How do the watches at these price points stack up against each other? Let's find out! Also, one year with the Rolex Air King and a bit of a rant. Thanks for listening! WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Seiko SRPC07: https://longislandwatch.com/seiko-srpc07-…
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Episode 85: All About Vintage Watches
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After all the controversy stirred up by Adam Levine's collection of alleged "frankenwatch" Rolexes, Pete McConvill and I take a look at the vintage watch world at large. We discuss what to look for when buying and is it really a big deal if a vintage watch is cobbled together with various parts if you really like it? Thanks for listening! WDP on IG…
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Episode 84: WindUp Chicago 2023 Recap with Keith
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Our ace reporter Keith joins us to recap his day at the WindUp watch fair in Chicago last weekend. From the parking situation to the watches, he covers it all. Thank you for listening! WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/Av The Watch Dog
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Episode 83: Comparing Dog Breeds With Our Favorite Watch Brands
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It's hard to believe that it took 83 episodes to do this topic and I didn't even think of it! Pete McConvill from the "Hot Take Time" podcast and the "Pete McConvill" YT channel joins me today to compare the characteristics of the most popular dog breeds with those of our favorite watch brands. Which watch brand compares with a French Bulldog? Tune…
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Episode 82: The "Concessions" Stand
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Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YT Channel joins me to chat about the concessions and compromises we're willing make with our watches versus those issues that might be deal breakers. Thanks for listening! WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Engineer Wannabe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEpUZSCkPuM&t=3454s…
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Episode 81: Watch Chat with Non Watch People
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Something a little different this week. Two of my oldest and dearest non watch friends join me to chat about....watches. What do they think about watches? Would they ever collect them? Let's find out. Thanks for listening!Av The Watch Dog
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Episode 80: The Coolest Watches on the Planet
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Whether it be features or just a vibe, my buddy Korey and I are beating the summer heat by chatting about some of the coolest watches out there! Cool means something different to everyone, so here's our picks! Thanks for listening! WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ RJ Spacecraft: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqiEuCVAosYv9GMX6t…
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Episode 79: "Volunteer" Watch Brand CEO for a Day
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My guest today, Chaz from the Burg, is a huge University of Tennessee Volunteers fan, so we decided to have a little fun with that. We chat about changes we would implement if we could be volunteer CEO of our favorite brands for one day. Thanks for listening!! WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/…
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Episode 78: Wearing the Dream vs Living the Dream
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Would you sacrifice your grail watch if it helped you achieve your personal and professional dreams? My guest today, Penny from the ALLinHerMovements YouTube channel, did just that. We chat all about it and so much more. Thanks for listening!! WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ ALLinHerMovements: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackWom…
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Episode 77: Comparing Rolex and H Moser & Cie. ChatGPT's Take vs My Ownership Experience
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Today, I'll put AI to the test when comparing these two luxury Swiss watch brands. Thanks for listening! WPD on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt Hub City Vintage: https://www.hubcityvintage.com/watches/1983-seiko-7a28-7069-quartz-chronograph-sports-100-pvd-titanium-see-bracelet-info-below-befor…
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Episode 75: It's Not You, It's Me. Seinfeldian Reasons We Have "Broken Up" With Watches
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The characters on the classic sitcom "Seinfeld" are famous for breaking up with girlfriends and boyfriends for very petty reasons. From "man hands" and "close talkers" to "it's not you, it's me", these terms have become part of pop culture. Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YT channel joins me to chat about some of the silliest reasons we have moved…
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Pete McConvill from the "Pete McConvill" YouTube channel and the "Hot Take Time" podcast returns to discuss the topics that divide watch collectors the most. Thank you so much for listening and I encourage you to check out Pete's channel and podcast. Links below WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Pete McConvill YouTube: https://w…
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Episode 73: The Triple Crown of Divers, Dress Watches and Complications
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Inspired by the Kentucky Derby, my guest KentuckyMan and I get festive and pick our triple crown of divers, dress watches and complications from three different countries of origin. Thank you for listening! WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ KentuckyMan30 on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kentuckyman30/ Merphy Napier https://youtu…
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Episode 72: Brand Specific Spending Thresholds
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What's the most you would spend on a Seiko? Cartier? Rolex? Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YT channel joins me today to ask that question about ten different brands. We'll go over the least and most expensive watches from each maker and identify the maximum amount we would spend. Thanks for listening! WDP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdog…
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Episode 71: Auditing My Four Years in the Watch Hobby. Plus, I Bought a MoonSwatch!
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In celebration of Tax Day in the US, I will audit my time in the hobby. The numbers aren't pretty. Also, I will highlight my watch shopping adventures in NYC. Thanks for listening! WDP IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Grenon's of Newport: https://www.grenons.com/home-page/Av The Watch Dog
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Episode 70: Did Formex Earn it's Spot on Our Microbrand Mt. Rushmore?
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After the Microbrand Mt. Rushmore episode, Keith and I finally got our hands on a Formex! He joins me once again to chat all about the Reef GMT, the brand and more. We also take a look at the results of the WatchCrunch Microbrand March Madness Tournament. Thank you to Markus at Formex for loaning in the Formex Reef GMT! WDP on IG: https://www.insta…
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Episode 69: The Ins and Outs of Collection Consolidation
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I just trimmed my collection to acquire a special watch. Lets talk about it! Thanks for listening! WDP IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/Av The Watch Dog
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This week I will take a look at how fear plays a role in our watch collecting through lyrics from the band Rush. Thanks for listening! WDP IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Doug Helvering Rush Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q2A7g5iJvE Rush "The Enemy Within," The Weapon," and "Witch Hunt": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_i4c…
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Episode 67: Jeff McMahon Removes the Demon Lipstick
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YouTube personality Jeff McMahon joins me to chat about his latest video, his Seiko SLA023 rebuy and much more. Thanks for listening! WDP IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Watch Soup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Teth3-7MTA8 Jeff McMahon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4OQKIjf15U&t=133s…
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Episode 66: Mission to Collect every MoonSwatch with Tom Bushey of Hassler Instruments
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Tom Bushey, creator of the Hassler Instruments Bolt Action Spring Bar Tool, is back and this time its all about the MoonSwatch. We chat about his mission to collect them all, the impact this release has had and the new Mission to Moonshine Gold. Thanks for listening! WDP IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Hassler Instruments IG: https:/…
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While Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YT channel has his hands on an F.P. Journe Elegante, we thought it would be a perfect time to chat about what sets luxury and HAQ watches apart from less expensive and less capable quartz watches. Thanks for listening!! WDP IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Engineer Wannabe: https://www.youtube.co…
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Episode 64: When Established Brands Produce "Homage" Watches
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Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YouTube channel joins me to chat about homage, or copy watches, and how we feel when brands like Seiko and Timex produce them. A bunch of other chit chat mixed in as well. Thank you so much for listening! WDP IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Engineer Wannabe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b62EaYdgPc…
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Episode 63: The Mt. Rushmore of Microbrands
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The whole Mt. Rushmore concept might be overdone in general, but if we're going to do this tired concept, President's Day seemed like the perfect time. My friend Keith joins me to chat about which microbrands would make our personal Mt. Rushmore list. Thanks for listening! IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Engineer Wannabe YT: https://…
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Episode 62: Bronze, Silver and Ceramic, Oh My!
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What's it like to own a bronze, silver and ceramic watch? I'll report my findings and also chat about what phase of watch collecting I find myself in these days. Can you relate? Let me know. Shoot me a message on IG! Thanks for listening! IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Engineer Wannabe YT: https://www.youtube.com/@engineer_wannabe B…
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Episode 61: Seiko Diver Battle Royale with Engineer Wannabe
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In honor of the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble, we here at the WDP decided to do our own Royal Rumble of sorts. No wrestlers though. My good friend Sanjay and I join 14 Seiko divers for a knock-down, drag-out, every watch for itself battle royale. Which watch will take the crown? Listen to find out! IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Engineer Wa…
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For many, third party strap options are a huge part of our watch hobby enjoyment. Is that in jeopardy? Also, an update to the PayPal Good and Services 1099 situation. Thanks for listening! IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Washington Post Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/02/08/venmo-paypal-new-tax-reporting-rule-/ …
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Episode 59: BrandsFormers - Sometimes More and Sometimes Less Than Meets the Eye
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I talk about six brands I owned in 2022 and how my opinions about them have transformed, or "Brandsformed" over time. Thanks for listening! IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Blok Watches: https://blokwatches.com/Av The Watch Dog
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Episode 58: Do You Keep Your "Watch" Life Separate From Your "Real" Life?
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Are you open and honest with your real life friends and family about your watch collecting, or do you reserve that for your online watch friends? Its great to be back!! IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/Av The Watch Dog
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Episode 57: Venturing Outside of Our Watch Comfort Zones
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We all have comfort zones when it comes to the watch hobby, whether it be price point, styles or brands. Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YouTube channel joins me this week to chat about the times we have ventured outside of our comfort zones. It's Sanjay, so there might be some pen talk as well. Thanks for listening! Engineer Wannabe: https://www.…
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Episode 56: Naughty or Nice List for 2021
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Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe channel joins me to see who's been naughty or nice this year in the watch industry. I also sing a variation of a Christmas classic. Thanks for listening!! Engineer Wannabe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfGpnqeFDCwAv The Watch Dog
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Episode 55: Highlights From a Trip to the Authorized Dealer
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Talking all about watches I got to check out in person last week at the AD. Thanks for listening!! Email me at thewatchdogpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/Av The Watch Dog
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Episode 54: Need Some Last Minute Gift Ideas? Here's a Few...
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Just throwing out some last minute gift ideas for the watch lover in your life. Also, is it possible for me to buy only one watch in 2022? We shall see! Thanks for listening! YouTube Premium Perpetual Detail: https://perpetualdetail.com/ A Man and His Watch: https://www.amazon.com/Man-His-Watch-Watches-Stories/dp/1579657141/ref=asc_df_1579657141/?t…
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As I revisit one of my favorite novels, "Ready Player One," I explore the parallels between the "Oasis" in the book and the watch hobby in my life. Thank you for listening! Email me at thewatchdogpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Topper Blog: https://topperjewelers.com/blogs/topper-blog/manufacture-visit…
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Episode 52: Watch Features That We Are Thankful For
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It's Thanksgiving in the US, so Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YouTube channel joins me to chat about watches and watch features that we are thankful for. Also, both of us have recently made some surprising collection moves, so we touch on that as well. Thanks for listening and Happy Thanksgiving!!!…
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Episode 51: The Art of Selling Watches with Random Rob
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Selling watches can be a real chore. Make it easier with some tips from my good friend and Watch YouTuber Random Rob. From pricing to shipping, we cover the whole process. Thanks for listening! Email me at thewatchdogpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Random Rob: https://www.youtube.com/user/b20ef…
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Episode 49: SOTC: If My Watches Could Talk
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In one of the stranger episodes I've ever done, I let my watches do the talking. That's right, a state of the collection episode from the perspective of my watches. Are they happy with their place in my collection? We'll find out. Also, I'll chat about an interesting documentary touching on the dark side of collecting. Thanks for listening! Email m…
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Episode 48: Why Do Watches Cost What They do?
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Dane from the SaleenDriver YouTube channel returns this week for a very interesting discussion about watches and pricing. Many of us feel watches with certain movements shouldn't exceed a certain price, but often times the movement doesn't tell the whole story. Materials, number of production models and many other factors must be considered. Thanks…
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Engineer Wannabe joins me again this week to chat all about watches and sentimentality. Many of us have personal stories attached to our watches that make them even more special to us. We will share our own stories, plus a few from our friends in the hobby. Thank you so much for listening. Email me at thewatchdogpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on IG at …
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Episode 46: To Make the Leap to Luxury Watches or Not. That is the Question
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Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YouTube channel is back, along with frequent contributor to the Engineer Wannabe live stream, Keith E. We talk about our supportive spouses, Keith's patience with watch buying and whether or not he wants to enter the world of luxury timepieces. Thank you for listening! Engineer Wannabe and Keith: https://www.youtube…
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Episode 45: A Not So Obvious Episode w/ Pete McConvill
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Took a while, but I was finally able to have the host of one of my favorite YT channels, "Not So Obvious Watches," on the show! Pete and I have a wide ranging chat and I also express jealousy in his ability to navigate through this hobby stress free. Thanks for listening! Email me at thewatchdogpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on IG at https://www.instag…
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Episode 44: The Bolt Action Spring Bar Tool with Tom Bushey of Hassler Instruments
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As a small business owner myself who likes offering a personal touch, I enjoy supporting likeminded businesses. The best products solve a problem and separate themselves from the pack, and this one does just that. My guest today makes handmade bolt action spring bar tools to order that are not only fun to play with, but also solve a couple issues c…
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Episode 43: Jeff McMahon Discusses Watch FOMO and Exit Strategy
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Watch YouTuber Jeff McMahon is back! Not only will we touch on FOMO and devise an exit strategy from watch obsession, Jeff has not one, but two breaking news items to share. He hasn't even made videos about them yet! Thank you so much for listening. Email me at thewatchdogpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast…
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Episode 42: Titanium Hardness, Reference Number Easter Eggs and Watch Collection ADHD with Engineer Wannabe
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My buddy Engineer Wannabe is back to cheer me up after some sad news. We cover a wide range of topics, including a rebuy saga and some corrections to the last episode. Thanks for listening!! Email me at thewatchdogpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ https://www.thewatchstandard.com/the-ultimate-rolex-refer…
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Episode 41: Grand Seiko Brand Spotlight with Engineer Wannabe
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Now that I own a couple Grand Seiko watches, I am excited to learn more about this great brand. I've got just the guest to educate us all! Watch YouTube personality Engineer Wannabe, my buddy Sanjay, joins me this week for perhaps a more unique look into this fascinating brand. He'll also touch on the drama that surrounded his channel after the Ori…
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On this week's episode, l go over some fun ways we can wear our watches and fight the wrist rotation blues. From the honeymoon phase to #speedytuesday, we'll look at a number of options to add spice to your collection. Thanks for listening! Email me at thewatchdogpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/watchdogpodcast/ Grand S…
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This week we chat about the correlation between watches and exercise. Using your watches for exercise can be a motivator as well as a chance to bond and make memories with your favorite timepieces. Also, will the Oris Caliber 400 price premium deter enthusiasts? Thanks for listening! Email me at thewatchdogpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on IG at https:…
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