Best Lydia Winters Podcasts (2024)

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143: Summer watch straps - is rubber the best? 19:38

1h ago19:38

19:38

In today's episode we talk about summer watch strap options and why you would choose some over others. 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 22:18

37m ago22:18

22:18

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? 20:16

3h ago20:16

20:16

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 20:14

1d ago20:14

20:14

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? 19:03

2d ago19:03

19:03

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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Jesse Grupper: Helping climbers with disabilities reach new heights 22:24

3d ago22:24

22:24

Jesse Grupper, a climber who studied engineering at Tufts and Harvard, designs devices to help children with disabilities participate in climbing. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Jesse Grupper Jonathan Grupper (Jesse’s father) Randi Goldberg (NJ Rock Gym) Andrew Chow (Former Peak Potential coach) See Privacy Policy at https…

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138: Should you trust watch media? What makes a perfect watch? 21:46

7d ago21:46

21:46

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? 21:15

4d ago21:15

21:15

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?? 19:39

5d ago19:39

19:39

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? 20:24

8d ago20:24

20:24

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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134: The Atelier Wen Perception. Can Chinese made watches be amazing? Spoiler: yes. 21:09

9d ago21:09

21:09

In this episode we talk about a watch we have been borrowing for a month or so, the Atelier Wen Perception Xia. Can a 3000 EUR Chinese watch measure up against other watches in that price range, or even higher? And does Vu already want to buy one? NOTE: We have borrowed this watch directly from Atelier Wen. We will be sending it back when we are do…

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133: What watch would you wear to time travel? Are Rolexes more available these days? 19:58

11d ago19:58

19:58

In this episode we discuss time travel with watches, Rolex availability, and Lydia tells the story of her IWC 3706 which she bought in Tokyo on a whim! These are answers to questions from @dialupper, @tusharchaudhary, and @swizzmamba.

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132: What's the first thing you fall in love with in a watch? 19:41

15d ago19:41

19:41

In this episode we discuss the thing that draws us into a watch first and makes us start to want it! Or if there even IS a first thing! This came from a question by @anne_gmann.

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131: MoonSwatches forever? And Watchonista's 30 under 30! 19:56

14d ago19:56

19:56

In this episode we talk about the new MoonSwatch releases and what shifted Lydia's perspective on them. And we also celebrate that some of our friends were just announced on the Watchonista 30 under 30 list. Britt's new MoonSwatch video

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130: A 2 watch collection for $3000? And make it summer-themed! 18:23

17d ago18:23

18:23

In today's episode we each build a 2-watch collection for $3000. This idea came in as a question from @magpie_memoirs. Who do you think build the better collection? Lydia: Oris Divers Sixty Five Cotton Candy Swatch Clearly New Gent Vu: Grand Seiko SBGX261 Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical

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129: NWA! A (mean?) surprise birthday watch! The NOMOS Tetra! 17:47

18d ago17:47

17:47

In today's episode we talk about Vu's new watch, and the interesting way Lydia gave it to him.

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Kelly Cheng: Beach volleyball’s mental health champion 20:42

17d ago20:42

20:42

Kelly Cheng, who has been open about her mental health challenges, started a mentorship program to help the next generation of beach volleyball players prioritize their mental health. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Kelly Cheng Jordan Cheng (Kelly’s husband and coach) Grace Hong (USC beach volleyball and Kelly’s mentee) See…

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128: Sharing a watch? Also, how to sell watches. 18:23

19d ago18:23

18:23

In today's episode we talk about whether or not we could share a watch, what we think of Longines watches, discuss how we sell watches, and what watch we think would be a great 60th birthday watch! A jam packed episode thanks to questions by @daydreaming_watches, @ipatjeeex, @from.lugtolug, and @watch_girl_life.…

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127: Buy one expensive watch or split your budget? 15:49

20d ago15:49

15:49

In today's episode we discuss whether it makes sense to buy one nice watch or split your budget into smaller watches, modding watches, our YouTube channel and dream OP colors! Questions by @jdavid573, @tiberisnatator, @faysal_and_his_watches, and @therubyhour.

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126: Becoming jaded with watches? 20:00

21d ago20:00

20:00

In this episode we answer a question from @james_kenneth about getting jaded with watches. And boy does Vu have a rant about this.

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125: Fitted rubber straps, spring loaded deployant clasps, and Himalayan gators? A bunch of Delugs! 20:43

24d ago20:43

20:43

In this episode we discuss some of the new strap products that Delugs launched yesterday (but there are even more that we didn't talk about!) that we have just spent a week trying out, we talk about Lydia's plans for her annual midsummer photo, and we let you all know how we want to disclose our relationships with watch and watch related companies!…

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124: At what price point do you notice a jump in quality? 18:47

25d ago18:47

18:47

In today's episode we answer a question from @adriantpt about where, in price, you start to really notice a difference in quality. As often is the case, it's not an easy question!

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123: What's our favorite watch? And what is the ideal collection size? 18:36

26d ago18:36

18:36

In this episode we answer questions about our watch collections from @weijiejia, @kctimeshare , and @coleschmerbeck. What's each of our favorite watches in our collections? What's the idea collection size? And what's the watch that started our collections?

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Jordan Chiles: Brown girls can excel at gymnastics 23:19

25d ago23:19

23:19

Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles explains how the landscape has changed for women of color since she first started doing gymnastics — and what she’s doing to help with Brown Girls Do Gymnastics. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Jordan Chiles Margzetta Frazier (UCLA Gymnastics) Coach Derrin Moore (Founder, Brown Girls Do…

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122: What are our most regrettable watch purchases? 18:29

27d ago18:29

18:29

In this episode we answer a question from @patrick1200 about regrettable watch purchases, and we scour our memories for some true regrets.

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121: Three weeks on the wrists - Serica GMT and Field Watch! 19:38

1M ago19:38

19:38

In this episode we discuss a fairly new but already accomplished brand, Serica. We borrowed their 6190 Field Chronometer and 8315 Travel Chronometer for three weeks and it's time to give our take on these watches. Serica 8315 Travel Chronometer Serica 6190 Field Chronometer

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120: How do you choose between 31 watch colors? And why we love NOMOS. 20:39

1M ago20:39

20:39

In this episode we talk about how we fall in love with a watch brand, and this one is NOMOS! Last year we visited Glashütte and attended the NOMOS Forum and saw the complete process of in-house manufacturing. We also discuss our final selections of colors for which watches we are going to buy from the Tangente 38 Date 175 Years Limited Edition seri…

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119: What is a man's watch? Why do we categorize watches by gender? 20:19

1M ago20:19

20:19

Today we answer two questions by @photowatch50 and @late.sunday that both center around the same topic. Why are watches labeled with gender, and should they be? Article by Cara Barrett: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/all-watches-should-be-unisex-and-heres-why

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Lydia Jacoby: My battle with post-Olympic depression 22:00

1M ago22:00

22:00

Lydia Jacoby, who unexpectedly became an Olympic champion as a 17-year-old swimmer from Alaska, opens up about her battle with post-Olympic depression. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Lydia Jacoby Missy Franklin (6-time Olympic medalist) Carol Capitani (Texas women’s swimming and diving head coach) Dr. Michael Gervais (Psyc…

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118: Is the Kith x TAG Heuer overpriced? 18:06

1M ago18:06

18:06

In today's episode we answer questions from @late.sunday and @lazybones_206 about the pricing for the Kith x TAG Heuer as well as whether or not a low cost brand could come out with icons of design like the Royal Oak and Nautilus.

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117: Should open case backs be standard? Which is the best size Black Bay? 17:21

1M ago17:21

17:21

Today we answer questions from @the_wong_watch, @late.sunday and @watchcology. First, how stressful is it to come up with ideas for a daily podcast? Should open case backs be standard on all watches? And which is our favorite Tudor Black Bay size?

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116: Playing with case shapes and dial shapes - a new trend? 19:45

1M ago19:45

19:45

In this episode we talk about what seems like a resurgence of the fun case and dial shapes of the 60's and 70's. From big names like Audemars Piguet to newcomers like Anoma, interesting cases seem to be a big thing right now! Anoma A1 AP [RE]MASTER02 NOMOS Tetra neomatic 39 Berneron Sienna

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115: Are some watch features just afterthoughts? 20:22

1M ago20:22

20:22

Today we talk about how as enthusiasts we often are judgmental not only about watches but also the intent behind the decisions that make them. Is it likely that watch designers just don't care about certain aspects of the watch design, or is it more likely that there are other priorities at play? We are also borrowing three watches right now that w…

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114: Vu meets his dream watch - Grand Seiko takes over a museum! 20:52

1M ago20:52

20:52

Last night we went to an event hosted by Grand Seiko and Nymans Ur at the National Museum in Stockholm. Lydia found herself actually interested in listening to talks about movements, something no one saw coming, and Vu got hands on with his dream watch. Vu's Dream Watch: Grand Seiko SLGW003

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113: What's a good excuse to buy a watch? New watch alert - King Seiko SPB281 19:45

1M ago19:45

19:45

Vu decides he needs to buy a new watch for a very specific and perhaps ridiculous reason. And ends up buying the King Seiko SPB281 because of it.

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112: Tudor is suddenly everywhere! Or is it?? 19:47

1M ago19:47

19:47

In today's episode we discuss the feeling we've heard from quite a few people that Tudor is all of a sudden everywhere. Is this true? And does it matter? https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/pressroom/born-to-dare If you have a question you'd like us to answer you can DM us at ⁠⁠⁠@thiswatchlife⁠⁠⁠ or email us at questions@thiswatchlife.com.…

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111: (fixed) Week on the Golden Wrist - Rolex Submariner Date 116618LB 19:58

1M ago19:58

19:58

In today's episode we discuss Vu's week of borrowing and wearing a gold Rolex Submariner. Has he changed his mind about gold? Did it turn him into a "monster", as Lydia has suggested?

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110: The 3-watch collection for $10,000, head-to-head battle! 19:29

2M ago19:29

19:29

In this episode we share what we’ve been building to this week, inspired by episode 347 of the Worn & Wound podcast, each of our picks for a three watch collection under $10,000. The categories are everyday, fun, and special occasion. They took slightly different approaches, but who do you think build the better collection? Vote on Instagram at @th…

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Winter 2024 in Review 1:47:16

2M ago1:47:16

1:47:16

In this solo episode, I chat all about my last semester of classes, my final papers, and my experience teaching aural skills at the sophomore level. I also discuss embarking on my first archival trips and balancing my research with my various singing endeavors. Finally, I contemplate my yearly theme of imagination and give an update on the podcast'…

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109: Don't call it a dress watch! Special occasion watches. 18:01

2M ago18:01

18:01

In this episode we discuss special occasion watches. The last category in our perfect three watch collection.

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Who should you root for at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics? 1:19

2M ago1:19

1:19

My New Favorite Olympian will introduce you to some of Team USA's most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion. New episodes hosted by 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin and NBC's Zena Keita will drop June 12. And don't miss My New Favorite Paralympian beginning August 14! Watch the video version of the trailer HERE. See Privacy Poli…

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108: Fun watches, can watches even be fun? 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

In this episode we discuss fun watches, the second in our three categories for the perfect three watch collection. This is the watch that stands out, the works outside of your typical style. Worn & Wound article on The Fall Guy Moonswatch Mission to Mars G-Shock Moon watch Timex x Engineered Garments x Beams Boy NOMOS Tangente 38 Date - 31 colors S…

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107: The everyday watch, daily watch, GADA watch. Which ones do we wear? 19:53

2M ago19:53

19:53

In today's episode we discuss our daily watches, what our criteria are for a daily watch, and why people spend so much time going from the beach to the boardroom??? If you have a question you'd like us to answer you can DM us at ⁠⁠⁠@thiswatchlife⁠⁠⁠ or email us at questions@thiswatchlife.com.

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106: The best types of watches for a three watch collection 18:42

2M ago18:42

18:42

In today's episode we discuss the amazingly fun topic of watch categorization. But it's less boring than that sounds. If you were to have a three watch collection, what would the three types of watches be? Inspired by this episode of the Worn and Wound Podcast: https://wornandwound.com/podcasts/the-worn-wound-podcast-ep-347-the-three-watch-collecti…

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105: Vu bids on his first ever watch auction, for a vintage watch! 19:28

2M ago19:28

19:28

In this episode we talk about vintage watches and what has kept Vu from buying one, but also tell the story of the recent vintage watch he bid on. Britt's vintage watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQDD1MeHiZo&t=407s Kaplans' auction page for the Omega Constellation Vu bid on: https://www.kaplans.se/sv/auktioner/4373/vara/1999293 If you h…

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104: How do you deal with scratches and dings on your watch? 19:45

2M ago19:45

19:45

In today's episode we answer a question from ⁠@poppingcrowns⁠ about scratches on watches. Do scratches bother you? Do they make you happy? Do you polish them out or leave them? Is there a difference between cool scratches and boring scratches? Unsurprisingly Lydia and Vu have slightly different takes. If you have a question you'd like us to answer …

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103: How do you determine what a watch is worth to you? 19:56

2M ago19:56

19:56

In today's episode we discuss the very personal and individual thoughts that go behind how we value a watch. What makes it "worth" the money? What does a watch need to have in order for you to be willing to pay for it?

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102: Should quartz still be considered inferior to mechanical watches? 19:28

2M ago19:28

19:28

In today's episode we discuss quartz watches. Since Lydia's recent purchase of her quartz powered Royal Oak she had some realizations! Here's the interesting article about the quartz crisis story perhaps not being all that we've been told: https://www.europastar.com/the-watch-files/archives-heritage/1004093671-debunking-the-quartz-crisis.html If yo…

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101: Wearing watches upside down? New trend or just a few mistakes? 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

In this episode we discuss a new potential trend of wearing watches upside down on the wrist, so to the wearer it's upside down but to the external viewer or the photographer they are right side up. Lydia shows that there are limits to her loosey goosey ways! Partly inspired by this article: https://timeandtidewatches.com/celebrities-need-to-stop-w…

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100: Where we've been and where we're going! 18:06

2M ago18:06

18:06

Holy moly, we've made 100 episodes of This Watch Life! In today's episode we talk about where we've been this year in watches, and where we want to go next with the podcast. A HUGE thank you to literally every single person who listens to our podcast. You are the reason we keep doing it! To join the 100 Club please go here: https://www.thiswatchlif…

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