An ongoing conversation about heritage, history, and why we're so hooked on horology. For an hour each week, we talk about everything from watches to... watches.
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Join, your host and incurable collector, Troy McHenry, as he navigates the modern zeitgeist of "stuff" and what it means to be a collector in the 21st century, such as avoiding the mental and financial pitfalls of hype cycles, product drops, and FOMO all through the eyes of a passionate watch collector. We stretch beyond the world of watches at times into contemporary collectibles and consumer culture, including both the hidden gems and underrated as well as uncovering the bloated and medioc ...
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Constraints, Consolidation, & Curation of a Collection
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Ride along as the Grump applies the theory of constraints on his watch collection to reduce it to a more manageable size through curation by focusing on value, quality, sentimentality, and purpose. Nearly 60 watches will enter, but only 30 will remain!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grumpy-collector/support…
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The Grump Goes Geneva! Watches & Wonders Recap
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You've heard the rest, now hear the best, of a Watches & Wonders recap. In this episode, we don't focus on the new watches and novelties as much as the experience of actually attending Watches & Wonders and the other shows and events taking place in Geneva during that time. Get a first timer and insider perspective on what it's all like to be at gr…
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The Dark Side of Watch Ownership: When Things Go Wrong
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In this episode broken into 3 acts, the Grump recounts three sticky stories of watch repairs and servicing going awry. Some key messages and tips are shared that every single watch collector should know and remember during the course of ownership with their watches. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grumpy…
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2023 Year in Review! From a SOTC recap to highlighting the biggest watch news and releases of the year
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In this episode as we close the book on 2023, we do a personal state of the watch collection (SOTC) review, highlight some of the biggest news stories in the world of watches, and share our picks for the best watches of the year. Enjoy this hour of getting inside the mind of an incurable collector! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…
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What it Takes to Run a Successful Watch Club in 2023
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In this episode we cover some of the highlights of GPHG and hot topics and then dive head first into our main topic of what it takes to create, grow, and run a watch club. Learn from the Grump, who has co-led RedBar, Raleigh Chapter for the past couple of years as he shares how to create value for your members and keys to maintaining a healthy club…
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Go Around the Moon and Sun with Martin Braun!
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In this episode we interview Martin Braun, watchmaker and watch-designer behind some epic contributions to the world of watches including the first mechanical watch to tell sunrise and sunset to reinventing and reinvigorating the moonphase complication. We cover Martin's past, present, and future in and around the world of watches. REMINDER: The sh…
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Watches & Wonders Recap As Only The Grump Can Do It!
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At this point we all know the major releases that were Watches & Wonders 2023, THE largest trade show of the year for the Swiss and broader watch industry. But, do you know which were the strongest and weakest offerings as gauged by the Grump? We'll pick apart the new releases by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, IWC, Cartier, Vache…
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The Trifecta Episode! Travel Tips, State of the Watch Collection, and Watch Predictions for 2023!
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The grump has been away for awhile, but is BACK! We get caught up hearing about traveling through Europe with just a single watch (gasp!), the state of the watch collection (what watches were added and removed during 2022), and finally what are the Grump's predictions for watches in 2023. It's a full packed episode, hope you enjoy! --- Support this…
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2022 New York City Watch Week Review!!!
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Get the scoop on all the activities, events, and parties during the first ever New York Watch Week, aka the trifecta of watch events that took place between October 19-23, 2022. This included RedBar Global Meetup, WatchTime NYC, and Worn & Wound's Wind Up Watch Fair. Hear first-hand what it was like to attend all the events and things to keep in mi…
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The Curious Case of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Lamp Post Clock
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This episode is a reading of my story that was recently published on www.StrictlyVintageWatches.com all about Jaeger-LeCoultre Lamp Post Clocks along with some amusing anecdotes and side stories. We go DEEP into the fascinating variations of these clocks, when they were made, and what a potential collector or owner should look for in one. The show …
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To store or not to store, that is the question. All the things to consider when selecting the perfect watch box or case
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The world of watches is literally flooded with options to store and transport your watches. In this episode we break down all the various options on the market, their pros and cons and the things you should keep in mind when selecting your next watch box, case, tool roll or watch tube. I've grappled with the idea of the perfect watch box for over a…
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Meet Gary Slayen! Boomerang, Kite, Car, and Watch Collector, Enthusiast, and Dear Friend
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For this episode I interview passionate collection and enthusiast Gary Slayen! Gary and I go deep into his many passions and collections as well as probe into his criteria for what makes a great watch, boomerang, and kite. Gary is one of those rare collectors who can see beyond brand names and marketing to truly uncover quality without the hype. Sh…
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Watches & Wonders 2022 - The Unfiltered Truth And Hot Takes Of All The New Watch Releases In March!
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If the watch world is a solar system, then the watch trade show that is Watches & Wonders is the Sun, which everything revolves around. From Omega X Swatch MoonSwatch to the "Lefty" Rolex GMT II Master and all the new watch releases in between, we leave no announcement unexamined. Learn which watch brands got it right and which got it WAY wrong thi…
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Every Artist was First an Amateur, and Every Collector was First an Acquirer: Collecting Art Today
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In this episode we tackle and decode the art world from the perspective of an aspiring collector. Everything from how to think about researching artists and galleries, derivative art, the distinction of fine art prints, social media's influence on the art market, and how hype culture has taken over urban art and everything in between. The best part…
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Our First Interview... Meet Olivia Briggs! Watch, fountain pen, custom keyboard collector extraordinaire!
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On this week’s super-sized episode we have our first interview! I first heard of Olivia Briggs through Grand Seiko’s GS9 Club’s newsletter. We talk about just a few of the things she collects and is passionate about… There’s a lot of watch talk (we go deep into Grand Seiko) but we also talk about Japanese lacquer, the idea of intentionality, founta…
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2021 Year End Review - State of the Watch Collection (SOTC)!
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In this episode we do a deep dive into the Grump's watch collection, what did it look like like at the beginning of 2021, what came and went throughout the year, and what moves are planned in 2022. It was a BUSY year with way more changes than I originally thought. Did the Grump actually sell a Jaeger-LeCoultre from his collection? Did he finally j…
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EDC, It's Easy As ABC - Let's Explore the World of Everyday Carry
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This episode is all about Everyday Carry, aka EDC. The idea and ethos as well as the community that's grown up around EDC is all based on curating and being mindful of the tools, gear, and gadgets we interact with and use every day. In this episode, we'll cover some of the various categories of gear that falls into the EDC world (such as bottle ope…
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Hidden Gems: Modern-Day Limited Edition Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches!
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For this week's episode, we uncover the world of neo-vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre limited-edition watches. The early 1990's all the way through the mid-2000's was an amazing time for JLC watches with groundbreaking Reverso designs and movements as well as new benchmarks in enamel work and wood marquetry. This episode also acts as an experiment with Spo…
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Like a Rolling Stone, an Exciting Hobby Gathers No Moss - All About the World of Collecting Rocks & Minerals
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Join the grump as we review the vast world of rocks and mineral collecting, where to get inspiration, tips for building a collection, and explore adjacent topics like their mystic and non-traditional healing uses and various collecting strategies including getting out there yourself! We'll wrap up with the related topic of gold prospecting! --- Sup…
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Going Once, Going Twice, SOLD! - 2021 Geneva Fall Watch Auction Review
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While autumn for most people means falling leaves, crisp air, and pumpkin spice everything, for watch collectors it means it's time for Geneva Fall Watch Auctions! We cover all the major watch auctions that have taken place in the last 10 days including two charity watch auctions, The Pink Dial Project and Only Watch as well as major watch auctions…
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How to Succeed in Coffee Mugs Without Really Trying
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What does it takes to be a superior coffee mug? In this battle royale we assess the merits of 10 different mugs from the humble NYC diner mug by Fishs Eddy all the way to mugs and cups by PKK Ceramics, East Fork Pottery, Haand, Willowvane, Best Made, Granby Workshop, Object-Matter "O-M" and others!!! What's the current "hype mug" of 2021 aka #TheMu…
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Introduction to the Grumpy Collector Podcast and we go DEEP into Grand Seiko!!!
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In this inaugural episode we baseline our expectations and goals for the podcast and then dive head first into Grand Seiko, the fastest growing luxury watch brand in the US. What's attributed to their meteoric rise, what will it take for them to continue to grow, and why do collectors love their watches so much? Troy, the "grump" reviews a few in h…
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 76 - Happy New Year / Watches Added To The Collection Link To Episode 76By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 75 - The 10,000 Year Clock / The Habrings Link To Episode 75By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 74 - Who Owns What? Link To Episode 74By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 73 - Poljot / Power Reserve Link To Episode 73By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 72 - Braun, Claret, DeWitt, Dubuis, Genta / Winding Clutch Link To Episode 72By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 71 - Magrette From New Zealand / Pin Cushion Cases Link To Episode 71By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 70 - Abraham-Louis & Jean-Paul / Breguet's Inventions Link To Episode 70By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 69 - Revisiting Hublot / Fusee & Chain Link To Episode 69By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 68 - Revisiting Richard Mille / Jump Hours and Wandering Minutes Link To Episode 68By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 67 - The ICON Duesey / Jonathan Ward Link To Episode 67By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 66 - Ulysse Nardin / Verge Escapement Link To Episode 66By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 65 - Revisiting A. Lange & Sohne / Zenith Link To Episode 65By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 64 - Revisiting Cartier / Gear Trains and Going Trains Link To Episode 64By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 63 - Roman From Down Unda' Link To Episode 63By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 62 - Voutilainen, H. Moser & Cie / Lubricants Link To Episode 62By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 61 - SIHH / Rubies and Jewels Link To Episode 61By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 60 - Breguet Men / Worm Screws Link To Episode 60By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 59 - Happy New Year / Live Callers Link To Episode 59By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 58 - Roger Dubuis and DeWitt / Poincon de Geneve Link To Episode 58By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 57 - Luxury Conglomerates / Incabloc Link To Episode 57By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 56 - Dubey & Schaldenbrand and Cuervos y Sobrinos / Amplitude Link To Episode 56By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 55 - Raymond Weil / Press Tools Link To Episode 55By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 54 - Vacheron Constantine Revisit / Daylight Savings Time Link To Episode 54By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 53 - Celebrity Watch Spotting / Online Auction Houses Link To Episdode 53By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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WatchGeekTime - Episode 52 - Interview w/The Real Real's Nathan Hall Link To Episode 52By Scott Goldman / Jody Daley
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