Best HODINKEE Podcasts (2024)

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Everything You Need To Know About Stone Dials With Pierre Biver and Two Vintage Dealers 1:16:35

25m ago1:16:35

1:16:35

Pierre Biver of J.C. Biver, Jasper Lifering of Amsterdam Vintage Watches, and Erik Gustafson of Hairspring Watches join me in three separate conversations to provide a holistic overview of stone dials. Over the past few years, stone dials have seemingly popped up everywhere. More modern brands are making them. At the same time, vintage examples hav…

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What happened to Hodinkee now? 1:08:17

15d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

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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Episode 134: Patek Philippe Cubitus, De Beers-Signet Ad, Roberto Coin 24:25

2h ago24:25

24:25

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates delve into the launch of Patek Philippe’s Cubitus Collection. Victoria shares insight into the revered brand’s vision for its new timepieces. Next, Rob explains the philosophy behind a moving new ad campaign by De Beers and Signet for natural diamonds. Finally, Victoria reports on a visit to Roberto Coin in Vicenza, …

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Kids Watches & Quartz 59:48

1d ago59:48

59:48

So we’re doing a twofer this week: kids watches and quartz! The two are inextricably linked, as most kids watches are, of course, made with quartz movements. So we discuss different quartz applications and mechanisms, how they work, and also talk a bit about why quartz is the perfect solution in kids watches! Give us a follow, and feel free to reac…

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Collecting Porsche Design with Andres Nicholls 38:32

31m ago38:32

38:32

For this special episode, we're joined by Andres Nicholls. Andres is a dedicated collector of all things Porsche and Porsche Design. Andres' passion for the brand runs deep – he bought his first Porsche Design Chronograph 1 way back in 2000. As a trained designer and architect, he also brings a different perspective to the way in which Porsche Desi…

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Cub-what-us? 1:00:31

20h ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Both of us got some new watches! Also- Ralf has gone to some industry events! And lastly, Patek decided to troll us. Or did they? 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://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters…

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Episode 133: Guest Stephanie Gottlieb 33:23

7d ago33:23

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On this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates sit down with Stephanie Gottlieb, founder and creator of Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry, to hear how she built her business by tapping into the power of social media, what’s ahead for the brand, why she’s passionate about natural diamonds, and her picks for h…

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Some news and some chit chat. 1:00:39

8d ago1:00:39

1:00:39

As the title says, some news and some chit chat. We briefly catch up on the world of watches and everything that has been happening since our last news episode, and spend the rest of the time going tangentially off topic discussing random stuff. This, after all, is the Lume Plotters signature way. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us …

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In Conversation With Max Büsser 55:23

21d ago55:23

55:23

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

21d 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

22d ago1:08:44

1:08:44

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

29d ago1:05:45

1:05:45

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

1M ago33:18

33:18

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

1M ago55:45

55:45

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

1M ago34:12

34:12

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

1M ago45:49

45:49

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

1M ago50:41

50:41

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

2M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

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

2M 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.comBy JCK

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

2M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

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

37:04

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

56:00

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

28:45

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

1:03:28

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

50:53

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

3M ago25:10

25:10

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

3M ago57:37

57:37

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

3M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

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

3M ago51:26

51:26

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

3M ago1:30:39

1:30:39

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

1:16:10

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

1:00:08

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

4M ago58:58

58:58

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

58:17

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

26:45

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

4M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

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

4M ago55:46

55:46

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

4M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

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

1:04:52

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

1:10:39

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

52:09

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

1:16:38

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

25:53

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

58:47

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

5M ago1:28:26

1:28:26

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

5M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

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

5M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

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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