Start your morning with a daily podcast (M-F 8am CET) about all things watches... from watch releases to the industry to brands and everything in-between. Join Lydia Winters (@lydiaswatches) and Vu Bui (@vubui.watches) as we discuss this watch life that we all enjoy!
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159: New watches from Longines, Oris, NOMOS, Omega and KUDOKE
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In today's episode we talk about some of the latest watch releases that have caught our attention! Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39 Titanium Oris Divers Sixty-Five Forest Green NOMOS Ahoi 38 Date Atlantic Omega Aqua Terra 150m KUDOKE Infinity Omega Specialties Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition
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158: Is Lydia a TRUE watch enthusiast? AI tries to help us figure this out.
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In this episode we let AI take over and assess the level of Lydia's watch enthusiasm. How does she do?
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157: Can buying luxury watches make the world a better place?
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In today's episode we discuss the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative because they dropped a new video about the initiative on the Rolex YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/M3MhwWbHsdM?si=fdhtRPf-k9DMlRNw
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156: Elvis's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sold at auction for $240,000!
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In this episode we discuss the Elvis watch that Lydia photographed for Alexander Bitar, who donated it to be sold at the Saint-Tropez Gala One charity auction to raise money for One Drop Foundation.
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155: The Most Iconic Watches, can we all agree?
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In today's episode we reference a recent video by Britt Pearce where she listed the most iconic watches from a bunch of different brands. We discuss these icons... and disagree with at least one of her takes! Britt's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWztKLNo0XI
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In this episode we talk about a new page on our website where we attempt to create more transparency about our own relationships with watch brands, based on what we'd love to see from others. Let us know what you think! https://www.thiswatchlife.com/transparency
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153: Winning Gold Medals with Watches On?
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In today's episode we discuss some of the gold medals won at the Olympics recently where the athletes were wearing watches during the competitions. We reference this article by Katherine Arteche: These Female Track Athletes All Won Gold Wearing This Omega Aqua Terra And these are the watches that these gold medalists all wore: THE SEAMASTER AQUA TE…
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152: What if you could bring back a vintage watch to current production?
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In today's episode we answer a question from @realwatchbrothers about what watch from the past we would want brought back into modern production.
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151: What does it mean to be the official timekeeper of the Olympics?
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In this episode we are talking about Omega being the official timekeeper of the Olympics. What does that even mean? And we also talk a bit about two of their novelties: Omega Seamaster Heritage Olympics Models Specialties Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition
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150: We are Taking a Break! (but not for long)
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In this episode we discuss a bunch of topics, like the fact that it seems that children don't love our podcast as much as their parents seem to... and the fact that yet another fireman has come forward as someone who uses dumpster fires as topics of conversation. We also announce that we are taking next week off, and will be back on August 5th! On …
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149: Four American Watch Brands To Watch!
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In this episode we answer a question from Stephen Fox, asking what American micro-brands we are interested in. We took a loosey goosey approach to "micro-brands", but talk about some really cool watchmakers and brands. Lorca Model No. 1 GMT Shinola The Mechanic 39mm Weiss 38mm Automatic Standard Issue Field Watch RGM model 151-G “Pilot” RGM 801-COE…
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In today's episode we discuss the recently announced competing watches for the 2024 GPHG Awards. Some favorites of ours are in the running, but also some watches and brands we have never even heard of!
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147: Watch security and storage - how do you keep your watches safe?
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NOTE: This episode is full of advice based on our own experiences, and we are sharing it in the spirit of our own best practices and things to consider. It's not at all meant to be a comprehensive guide to fool-proof security, and doesn't even cover all of our thoughts or practices on the matter. Do what you think is best! In this episode we answer…
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146: Should TAG Heuer drop TAG from their name?
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In this episode we answer questions from @syktgrei, Wayne, and @onceuponatimetherewerewatches about a few subjects, like whether TAG Heuer should go back to just being Heuer, and whether we have had watches that had bad associations with them that made us not love them (spoiler, yes we have).
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145: Is it possible to like your watches too much?
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In today's episode we kind of answer a question from Saul MacNeil about receiving watches as gifts, though we really focused more on watches as gifts in general. Also we answer another question about liking your own collection too much in a way that makes it heard to know what to wear.
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144: Watch brand boutiques and mono-brand stores, is this the future?
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In today's episode we talk about the rise of mono-brand boutiques in watches. Is this the future of watch purchases? And is this even a new phenomenon?
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143: Summer watch straps - is rubber the best?
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In today's episode we talk about summer watch strap options and why you would choose some over others. We also dive into Delugs CTS rubber straps! 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
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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?
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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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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?
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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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138: Should you trust watch media? What makes a perfect watch?
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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?
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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??
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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!
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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!
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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!
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In today's episode we talk about Vu's new watch, and the interesting way Lydia gave it to him.
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128: Sharing a watch? Also, how to sell watches.
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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?
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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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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!
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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?
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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?
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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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122: What are our most regrettable watch purchases?
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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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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?
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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?
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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?
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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!
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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
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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??
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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
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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!
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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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