Beste HODINKEE podcaster (2024)

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What happened to Hodinkee now? 1:08:17

3d ago1:08:17

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No! Not again! Another Hodinkee episode… but this time the news is a bit bigger and stranger. Let’s dive into the how, who, and why behind Hodinkee’s latest news story. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: ht…

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In Conversation With Max Büsser 55:23

9d ago55:23

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There's no one quite like Max Büsser in the watch world. Each of his creations is so innovative, unique, and cutting edge, but also all clearly from the same mind, challenging conventions of watchmaking. Büsser got his start in watches working with Jaeger-LeCoultre during the rebirth of traditional watchmaking in the 1990s. From there, he joined Ha…

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Episode 132: Signet CEO Change, Independent Watchmakers 23:18

9d ago23:18

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On this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss Signet CEO Gina Drosos’ impending retirement, reflect on her successes over the past seven years, and speculate on what’s ahead for new CEO J.C. Symancyk. Next, the conversation turns to Victoria’s recent New York Times report on the coming-of-age of i…

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Trump & Co. 1:08:44

10d ago1:08:44

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Yep. Well, Monsieur Donald J. Trump has a watch line. Well kind of. Apparently he licensed his name and likeness to be used on a watch. And quoting the man himself, “It’s the greatest watch ever. Period. In the history of humanity.” Not really, he didn’t say that, but I assume he will, just give him some time. He did say “I love gold, I love diamon…

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Dial Mania!!! 1:05:45

17d ago1:05:45

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One dial, two dial, green dial, blue dial. This week we lowered ourselves down into the rabbit hole that is dials. From stone dials, to enamel, guilloche and ceramic, there are more variations of watch dials than you can shake a fist at. Let's go through the major ones together, and see if we can introduce you to something new! Give us a follow, an…

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Special Episode: Porsche Design With Drew Peterson 33:18

18d ago33:18

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For this special episode, we're joined by Drew Peterson. Drew is a dedicated collector of the Porsche Design Chronograph 1, so he brought a portion of his collection to the Hodinkee office to chat with James Stacey. He takes us through the history and the evolution of the Chronograph 1, introduced in 1972. From Valjoux and Lemania calibers to the m…

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Inside Sellita And Albishorn With Sébastien Chaulmontet 55:45

23d ago55:45

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The movement maker's Director of Innovation and Marketing discusses collecting chronographs, Sellita, what the Swiss watch industry can do better, and his new brand Albishorn. Show Notes 1:46: Chronographs for Collectors 4:30: In-Depth: Swatch Group Battles With COMCO Over ETA Movement Sales (2020) 12:40: Hands-On: The Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumièr…

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Episode 131: Guest Julia Hackman Chafé 34:12

23d ago34:12

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On this week's episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Julia Hackman Chafé, social media manager at Intercolor USA. And hear a special sponsored mini interview with Howard Stone from Jewelers Mutual, who talks store security and loss prevention. Presenting Sponsor: Tracr Sponsor: Jewelers Mutual…

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Who influences the influencers? 45:49

24d ago45:49

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Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Or in other words, who guards the guards? Or watches the watchers? Or in our case influences the influencers! Essentially, who do we, your favorite podcasting duo, look up to and watch, listen to, and read religiously? Let’s break down the who’s who in the watch influencer field… Give us a follow, and feel free to rea…

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New Watches From Hamilton, Tudor, And More; Talking Tiffany & Co.'s Untapped Watchmaking Potential 50:41

30d ago50:41

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We're back in the swing of things after an end-of-summer break from Hodinkee Radio. This week, James and Malaika join the show. We discuss some of our favorite recent releases from Zenith, Tudor, Hamilton, Chanel, and more. Then, we get into Malaika's recent in-depth article on Tiffany & Co.'s "untapped watchmaking potential." We explore the Americ…

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Where should you buy your first watch? 1:02:45

1M ago1:02:45

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The question of where to buy your first timepiece is a difficult one. There are tons of scammers and fraudsters around every corner, so how do you not get burnt? Well, listen to us, and we will let you know exactly where and where NOT to buy a new (or new to you) watch! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters …

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Episode 130: Montana Sapphire Mine Visit; Lab-Grown Diamond Market Consolidates 24:37

1M ago24:37

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JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk Victoria’s tour of a Montana sapphire mine and some consolidation occurring in the lab-grown diamond industry. Sponsored by Tracr: tracr.comAv JCK

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Watch dial nameology… How much text is okay for a dial? 1:02:39

1M ago1:02:39

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This week we take a quick punt at the gameplan of the giant that is LVMH. What on earth are they up to? Why the sudden shift in advertising by buying the rights to F1? How can they afford it and still be so far behind their competitors? What is the end game? Also, we answer the age-old question of how much text is approved by the Lumeplotters to be…

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Hodinkee FAIL 37:04

2M ago37:04

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So today’s episode is a special one. One fueled out of negligence and malice, as opposed to our usual ones driven by the joy and love of watches. Well, Hodinkee has done it again. A screw up so cataclysmic that we couldn’t even believe. So buckle in, and let us take you on the wild ride that is the sad story of Hodinkee’s fire sale. Give us a follo…

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Summer Releases From Tudor And Longines; Talking Value Proposition From Habring² and M.A.D. 1 56:00

2M ago56:00

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It's almost the end of summer, so today I've got Mark Kauzlarich and our new editor TanTan Wang on to talk about some of the biggest news of the past couple of months. While the watch world mostly slows down in July and August, news and releases have still been trickling out. So we're going to highlight a few of our favorite releases from Tudor, Lo…

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Episode 129: Guest Greg Verras 28:45

2M ago28:45

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JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Greg Verras, watch design director for Shinola, a Motor City icon beloved for its “built in Detroit” timepieces. Greg shares his unlikely journey from a skateboard startup in his garage to high-end watch designer. He touches on what inspires new Shinola timepieces and colle…

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Do we TRULY like ANY watch brand? 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

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So this week’s puzzling question is, do we really and truly like any single watch brand? Watch brands may have certain pieces we love, but then they always have some monstrosity in their lineup. So is there any exception to this rule? Tune in and find out! Also- Marton changes up a big chunk of his collection! What a shock! Give us a follow, and fe…

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Talking Vintage Rolex And Offbeat Finds With Fred Savage 52:13

2M ago52:13

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Today's guest is a true legend. Fred Savage is an actor, producer, and director, best known for his roles in front of the camera in The Wonder Years and The Princess Bride after getting his big break in a commercial for Pac-Man Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin. He's also a watch collector who I've seen get excited about vintage Gallet, Patek, and …

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How big is too big? A guide to watch sizing 50:53

2M ago50:53

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Let’s delve into the deeply misunderstood and severely underestimated topic of wrist watch sizing. How big is too big? Is there even such a thing? What measurements do we rely on to make sure a watch fits just right? Tune in to find out all of the above and more! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… lea…

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Episode 128: LVMH at Olympics, Tiffany's Travails, Travel Retail, Hodinkee 25:10

2M ago25:10

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On this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates question whether the Paris Olympics suffered from overbranding and ponder what it means for future games, before discussing recent missteps at Tiffany & Co. and a flurry of C-suite changes at luxury watch brands. Next, Victoria explains how and why jewelry bra…

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Talking Doxa, Neo-Vintage, Rolex, And More With James Lamdin (Founder, Analog:Shift) 57:37

2M ago57:37

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Our guest today is James Lamdin, co-founder of Analog Shift. After careers in outdoor equipment and cars, James started vintage dealer Analog Shift in 2012. A long-time watch collector, James turned his passion for vintage watches into a new resource for collectors and enthusiasts. You might know Analog Shift for its detailed watch descriptions, of…

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The New Watch Stuff News Show 1:06:08

2M ago1:06:08

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Watch news! What has been going on in the last month? Let’s dissect the current state of the market, notable innovations… and some not-so-notable ones too, as well as talk about new watches in general! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just p…

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Market Update And Talking Vintage With Eric Wind 51:26

2M ago51:26

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Today's guest is gentleman dealer Eric Wind of Wind Vintage. Eric was one of the earliest contributors to Hodinkee, writing his first article about the Universal Geneve Polerouter way back in 2010. Over the years, he published the weekly "Bring A Loupe" column and you probably also recognize him from his multiple Reference Points appearances – Spee…

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Three roasted collections, coming right up! 1:30:39

2M ago1:30:39

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Our good friend Mahmoud thought it would be fun to roast our watch collections. So naturally, we invited him on the podcast this week, so that we can roast his collection right back. Who do you think is the winner of the collection battle? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment u…

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Episode 127: Guest Constance Polamalu 32:04

3M ago32:04

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Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates speak with Constance Polamalu, Chief Operating Officer of Zachary’s Jewelers, as well as the owner and founder of both Bloomstone Jewelers and Birthright Foundry. Constance shares her unique entrance into the jewelry industry, as well as the facets of each of her different businesses, from lab-grown diamonds to piece…

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The ‘Swiss Icons’ Episode 1:16:10

3M ago1:16:10

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Both Ralf and Marton got some new watches! Hooray! So, after we’re through gushing about our new acquisitions, we delve into the world of watch icons. We discuss (quite a few) famous Swiss brands (and of course a few non-Swiss ones as well) and debate out which watch out of their lineup is the one true icon. Then we argue which watch we would buy f…

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Q&A And A New Seiko Chronograph With Blake Buettner And James Stacey 1:00:08

3M ago1:00:08

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Today, we're chatting watches with our guest, watch journalist Blake Buettner. Blake's a veteran of watch media, having first contributed to Hodinkee in 2010. After that, he went on to work with StockX before becoming the Managing Editor of Worn & Wound. Nowawadays, you can find his writing in places like the Robb Report as well as his own project,…

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What is your quest? To seek the Holy Grail! 58:58

3M ago58:58

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Grail watches! Love them, hate them, they gotta be talked about. Is this a stupid outdated idea of having the ol’ one and done? Let’s talk about grail watches, from inception to modern day. Then we wrap up talking about which watch would our grail be… Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an aud…

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Our Favorite Watches Of 2024 So Far + Talking Hodinkee's Porsche Design Collab 58:17

3M ago58:17

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Today's episode is coming at you in two parts. In the first part, Jeff Hilliard, our director of Limited Editions, joins Ben and me to chat about limited editions and Hodinkee's recent collaboration with Porsche Design, a take on the original Chronograph 1. Founded by F.A. Porsche in 1972, Porsche Design has made a number of contributions to watche…

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Episode 126: John Mayer, Russian Sanctions, Richemont, Saks and Neiman, JVC 26:45

3M ago26:45

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On this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk about celebrity watch collectors and investors, such as John Mayer and Jay-Z, and discuss the new Russian sanctions on diamonds that the G7 council is looking to put in place. As well, there are big changes happening at Richemont, with many of the top exe…

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The Best (and Worst) of Watch Marketing 1:20:06

3M ago1:20:06

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So, as we all know, watch advertising is all around us. Some are good, some are not so good, but what’s inevitable is that some truly stand out. Today we jump into the world of marketing and talk about some of the best watch brand PR stunts, from great ads, to excellent product placement, and even some questionable ethics. Give us a follow, and fee…

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The Patek Philippe Calatrava Episode With Ben and Rich 55:46

3M ago55:46

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Today: the vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava episode. Introduced in 1932, though it wouldn't be called the "Calatrava" until years later, the Patek Philippe Calatrava is perhaps the most iconic watch ever, laying the blueprint for the modern dress watch. It was also introduced at a pivotal time in the history of Patek Philippe, just after it had bee…

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Milspec n’ more! 1:19:43

3M ago1:19:43

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What exactly is milspec? What exactly is a military watch? Today, we dive deep into the history of military watches and their rise to popularity! From Submariners to the Dirty Dozen, there’s lots to uncover. Enjoy! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and …

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The Story Of John Lennon's Patek Philippe 2499 With Jay Fielden 1:04:52

4M ago1:04:52

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Our guest today is editor and writer Jay Fielden. Jay is a media industry vet, having spent time at The New Yorker, Vogue, and Men's Vogue, before becoming editor-in-chief of Town & Country. From there, he took the same position at Esquire from 2016 to 2019. He's also contributed to Hodinkee a few times over the years. We invited Jay on to talk mor…

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Episode 125: Guest Pippa Small 26:31

4M ago26:31

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This week, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Pippa Small, ethical jewelry designer and founder of Pippa Small Jewellery, based in London. Pippa has traveled extensively and worked to make sure that both her materials and partnerships are sourced with good intentions. Helping people tell stories through jewe…

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Safaris & Tourbillions 1:10:39

4M ago1:10:39

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So we have a hodge-podge of content for you today, starting with the question no one asked: “what watch should I wear on my next safari?” This, naturally, flows smoothly into the topic of Bugatti’s new model the Tourbillion, and other new watch-related content! Tune in, as no one puts these two topics together quite like we do! Give us a follow, an…

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In Conversation With Mike Nouveau and Phil Toledano 52:09

4M ago52:09

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My guests this week are Phil Toledano and Mike Nouveau. Phil is no stranger to Hodinkee, having been on Talking Watches and this podcast previously. He's an artist and photographer, bon vivant as well as a collector of all kinds of stuff, including watches. Most recently, he's the co-founder of Toledano & Chan, which just released its first watch, …

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The Everything Bagel 1:16:38

4M ago1:16:38

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A veritable smorgasbord of random gibberish! We discuss everything from Merci, to G-Shock (what a surprise!) and bracelet sizing to trademark protection. We also look at the new Moonswatches and a brand new Zenith! Enjoy! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link belo…

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Episode 124: Show Takeaways 25:53

4M ago25:53

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You’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates share their reactions to the 2024 JCK show, including their impressions of the states of the diamond and lab-grown diamond sectors, takeaways from the De Beers breakfast, their experiences interviewing Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and how important it is for prod…

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In Conversation With Watchmaker Rebecca Struthers and Lewis Heath (Founder, AnOrdain) 58:47

4M ago58:47

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My guests this week are watchmaker Dr. Rebecca Struthers and Lewis Heath, founder of AnOrdain. The two are friends and collaborators, so it was fun to get them both together for a conversation about watchmaking in the U.K., what they're up to, and what's next. Lewis Heath founded AnOrdain in 2015. Since then, the Scottish brand has become known for…

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Rolex = Mercedes? Car and watch brand pairings! 1:28:26

4M ago1:28:26

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Another all-encompassing ratings episode! The first time we rated every single watch brand, and this time we find a watch pairing for every single car brand that currently exists! Or at least the ones we could remember. What watch brand’s ethos and style is mimicked in each car brand? Tune in to find out! Also, let us know if you agree, and more im…

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In Conversation With Sylvain Berneron 1:05:20

4M ago1:05:20

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My guest this week is Sylvain Berneron. Sylvain is a designer and the founder of one of the most exciting young watch brands. Before starting Berneron, Sylvain spent five years at Breitling, where he eventually became Chief Product Officer. There, he helped completely revamp and build a product portfolio after the brand’s acquisition. Before Breitl…

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JLC: Pioneer or Castaway? 1:11:15

4M ago1:11:15

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Hot off the heels of The Precision Pioneer event hosted by JLC in Dubai International Financial Center, the Lume Plotters ponder where the brand is headed. Why do they continue to throw such lavish (and amazing) events? What do they gain from this? More broadly, what even are the brand’s goals and aspirations? Why do they continue to raise their pr…

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Episode 123: Interviews From the JCK Show Floor 26:23

4M ago26:23

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JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates share interviews they captured live from the JCK 2024 show floor, including Jan Patrick Smith, CEO of John Hardy; David Kellie, CEO of the Natural Diamond Council; Gina Fahnestock, Senior Associate of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability at Brilliant Earth; Wesley Tucker, CEO of T…

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New Watches From Audemars Piguet And More; A Visit To The Patek Philippe Museum 48:38

4M ago48:38

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This week, we discuss a few new releases on our desks from VPC and Anoma which leads to a short discussion of the growing small-brand scene. We also jump into our thoughts on the new Audemars Piguet [Re]Master02. Finally, we talk about brand exhibits and spend some time chatting about a recent visit to the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva, and what …

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Hodinkee, our unrequited love. 1:29:36

5M ago1:29:36

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We have seen Hodinkee come out of the blue and become such an amazing force in the watch world. Their forte was making information, that was previously left only for industry insiders, available to watch nerds like us... But what happened to Hodinkee? They seem to have shifted from their original M.O., and gone off piste. Where are they heading nex…

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Reviewing 6 Of Our Own Watches With Ben And James 52:43

5M ago52:43

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In this week's episode, I'm running the three-man weave with Ben and James. I gave the guys a bit of homework before we recorded. Last month, Ben mentioned in his review of the Rolex "Le Mans" Daytona that maybe we should do "A Week On (An Owner's) Wrist" reviews every once in a while. Talking about – and reviewing – watches that we've recently acq…

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KITH: Knight Industries Two Hundred? 1:06:18

5M ago1:06:18

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Who and what is a Kith? And why on earth are they making a special edition Heuer? Let’s discuss if it is worth taking the $1500 plunge into this obscure oddity! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://ww…

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Eric Ku and Justin Gruenberg (Loupe This) 1:00:10

5M ago1:00:10

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Today on the podcast I'm thrilled to have two legendary collectors and dealers join me, Eric Ku and Justin Gruenberg. Of course, Eric is no stranger to Hodinkee, having appeared on the site, Talking Watches, and this podcast. He got his start as a vintage watch dealer, soon founding 10Past10 back in 2005. Most recently, he co-founded the online auc…

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Episode 122: Watches of Switzerland's Roberto Coin Acquisition, JCK Show Highlights 27:09

5M ago27:09

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JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates react to Watches of Switzerland’s recent acquisition of Roberto Coin Inc. As the hosts discuss the slow growth of brands in the jewelry space, Victoria gives the fascinating backstory on Shinola’s Gomelsky watch as an illustration of the challenges of launching a new brand. Victoria …

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