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.…

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.

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!

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.…

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…

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.

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.

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.

Today we answer some questions from our email inbox! Hugo, Kordel, Dewey and Bruce all asked great questions that lead to some interesting conversation.

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…

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.…

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.

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

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!…

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!

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?

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

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

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…

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

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.

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?

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

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…

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

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.

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.…

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?

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…

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

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…

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.

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…

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…

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 …

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?

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…

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…

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…

In this episode we answer a question from @ten10fiftynine about whether we've started looking at new watches at the same time that we get a new watch, and from @watchcology about customizing a brand's watches (where Lydia shares a design she created herself and submitted to AP for a custom Royal Oak), and a question from Tiago Cruz about Stendhal's…

In today's episode we discuss an ad and a movie that both feature Ryan Gosling wearing TAG Heuer watches and being funny and looking cool. They have more to do with each other than you'd think! The Chase for Carerra ad (short film): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuJjngO6uxk The Extra Gum ad that Vu loved so much: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6…

In this episode we discuss how we like to approach going to look at a watch that we are interested in. How should someone use the valuable little time they often have with a watch before needing to make a decision on whether or not to buy it. We approach this with slightly different mentalities, Vu with his interview and Lydia more like a first dat…

In this episode Lydia tells the story of going to New York to visit The Armoury for the Naoya Hida & Co trunk show and see the new collection. Will she apply to purchase one? Lydia's favorite, the Type 3B. The first one we saw on Masaharu, the Type 4A-1.

In this episode we talk about Lydia's latest acquisition, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 33mm 67650ST. Why she bought it, how Vu sorta kind of tricked her into seeing it, and which Rolex she traded in to get it!

In today's episode we talk about the journey we typically go on from seeing a watch for the first time, be it in a photo or a video or on someone's wrist, to buying it. We all have our different routines, and Lydia and Vu approach this very differently, to the surprise of no one. If you have a question you'd like us to answer you can DM us at ⁠@thi…