Best The Kith Podcasts (2024)

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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Safaris & Tourbillions 1:10:39

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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

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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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Ep.62-Allison Goyne-2 Vaginal Births-NICU-Believe in Birth 1:34:24

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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Allison dives into how her first birth with her daughter was traumatic and how it led her to become a birth doula. She also shares the the details of how she felt when she was unexpectedly pregnant with her son after being adamant of “one and done” in addition to sharing about her redemptive home birth. D…

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The Everything Bagel 1:16:38

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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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Julie Wong: Overcome financial fear to grow your business (Part 2) 28:15

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If you wanted more advice on how to overcome your fears of finance, then you're in the right place, as Julie Wong is back with more tips and tricks in this 2-part episode special. Get ready to explore how finance and marketing are intertwined, giving you valuable insights into how you can adjust your strategies to get the best out of both. Discover…

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In Conversation With Watchmaker Rebecca Struthers and Lewis Heath (Founder, AnOrdain) 58:47

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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

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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

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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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Ep.61-Karin Freeland-Miscarriage-Ectopic Pregnancy-2 Vaginal Births-The Ins and Outs of My Vagina 1:08:20

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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Karin shares her experience with ectopic pregnancy, trusting her intuition, and dives into the details of the two birth stories of her sons. We also talk about what inspired her to write the memoir, The Ins and Outs of My Vagina. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no i…

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JLC: Pioneer or Castaway? 1:11:15

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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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Julie Wong: Overcome financial fear to grow your business (Part 1) 26:18

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Does the idea of looking at your finances leave you with sweaty palms and an overwhelming feeling of dread? Then look no further, this 2-part episode special is for you! In the chaotic early days of starting a business, it can be easy to overlook the numbers. You place all your focus on marketing, branding and manufacturing, and before you know it,…

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New Watches From Audemars Piguet And More; A Visit To The Patek Philippe Museum 48:38

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This week, we discuss a few new releases on our desks from VPC and Anoma which leads to a short discussion of the growing small-brand scene. We also jump into our thoughts on the new Audemars Piguet [Re]Master02. Finally, we talk about brand exhibits and spend some time chatting about a recent visit to the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva, and what …

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Episode 254- A conversation w/award winning independent Master Watchmaker, Jean-Francois Mojon 38:21

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In this episode, Amit has a very candid conversation w/ award winning independent Master Watchmaker, Jean-Francois Mojon. They talk about Jean-Francois's amazing journey in the watch industry, starting at SMH (Now Swatch Group), his time at IWC from 1995 and their shared love for the technical. Amit highlight's Jean-Francois's impressive repertoire…

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Hodinkee, our unrequited love. 1:29:36

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We have seen Hodinkee come out of the blue and become such an amazing force in the watch world. Their forte was making information, that was previously left only for industry insiders, available to watch nerds like us... But what happened to Hodinkee? They seem to have shifted from their original M.O., and gone off piste. Where are they heading nex…

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Reviewing 6 Of Our Own Watches With Ben And James 52:43

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In this week's episode, I'm running the three-man weave with Ben and James. I gave the guys a bit of homework before we recorded. Last month, Ben mentioned in his review of the Rolex "Le Mans" Daytona that maybe we should do "A Week On (An Owner's) Wrist" reviews every once in a while. Talking about – and reviewing – watches that we've recently acq…

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Ep.60-Meg Chappell-Miscarriage-IVF-Vaginal Birth-Romy 1:02:25

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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Meg talks about her three miscarriages and what eventually led her and her husband to the road of IVF. She then goes into detail about what it was like to give birth to her daughter Romy after experiencing some health issues during her pregnancy. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purpos…

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KITH: Knight Industries Two Hundred? 1:06:18

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Who and what is a Kith? And why on earth are they making a special edition Heuer? Let’s discuss if it is worth taking the $1500 plunge into this obscure oddity! 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://ww…

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Phil Pinder: I turned down £200k and built a spellbinding brand 44:06

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In a world where magic and adventure come to life, Harry Potter fans have cast a spell of their own, creating a wave of business opportunities and immense growth. Phil Pinder and Ben Fry found a way to capture this enthusiasm for all things wizardry and created their first business, The Potions Cauldron—a place where fans can immerse themselves in …

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Eric Ku and Justin Gruenberg (Loupe This) 1:00:10

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Today on the podcast I'm thrilled to have two legendary collectors and dealers join me, Eric Ku and Justin Gruenberg. Of course, Eric is no stranger to Hodinkee, having appeared on the site, Talking Watches, and this podcast. He got his start as a vintage watch dealer, soon founding 10Past10 back in 2005. Most recently, he co-founded the online auc…

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Are diamonds really a girl’s best friend? A guide to women’s watches… 1:01:15

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So this week the Lume Plotters pretend to be Ralfina and Martoni, and we pick out our favorite women’s watches! With years of input from our wives, we’ve begun to respect and admire ladies’ watches, and have decided to lay it all out there for the world to hear. Tune in to hear what our alter-egos chose for their collections! Give us a follow, and …

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Q&A – Cartier, TAG Heuer x KITH Formula 1, Auctions, And More 50:35

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In today's episode, I tapped our style editor Malaika Crawford, client advisor Rich Fordon, and video producer Jonathan McWhorter on for a Q&A. Some of the questions we take on: What other brands should release a Cartier Privé-style collection that taps into its heritage, and which brands should not; Our thoughts on the TAG Heuer x KITH Formula 1; …

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Ep.59-Abrianna Canady-Birth Doula Perspective-Ryze Birth 1:01:16

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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Abrianna speaks on what it's like to support clients in the hospital while still working full-time as an ER nurse. She also touches on the importance of preparation for birth and how strength training, with a professional coach, can help you meet your goals. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educat…

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GOLD!!! 1:02:41

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This week is all about gold! Do you like gold? Do we like gold? Does anyone like gold? Who likes gold? Why do people like gold? Expect all of you Au related questions to be answered within! 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…

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Christopher Money: I started a business with a Spice Girl 37:31

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In a bold move, Christopher Money persuaded bona fide Spice Girl, Emma Bunton, with an idea too good to miss. Seven years ago, they formed a formidable partnership and embarked on a thrilling entrepreneurial journey together. After both struggling to find products that were gentle on their babies’ skin, and that cared about their environmental impa…

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Waitlists… How long is too long? 29:38

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This week is a short one! We rapid fire through the idea of waitlists… How long would we wait for a watch, and under what circumstances? Also- what alternatives exist to waitlists? How could watch companies better suit the needs and wants of their customers, all while maintaining the laws of supply and demand? Give us a follow, and feel free to rea…

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Episode 253- Tag Heuer released a NEW F1 in collab w/Kith 13:37

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In this Episode, Amit talks about the NEW Tag Heuer F1 collab with NYC Fashion and Lifestyle brand, Kith. He talks about how when he was in retail, he sold the original Tag Heuer F1 in the early nineties, what he thinks about this NEW limited edition. an interview on Talking Watches on Hodinkee with Kith Founder, Ronnie Fieg and so much more. Amit …

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Previewing The Geneva Auction Season With Ben And Mark 44:26

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This week, we're back talking auction action ahead of the upcoming Geneva spring auction season. To do so, we've invited two of our biggest auction lovers – Hodinkee founder Ben Clymer and editor/photographer extraordinaire Mark Kauzlarich – to talk about what they're watching in the upcoming weeks. 2:20: Rough Diamonds 3:00: Monaco Legend Group Sp…

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Ep. 58-Kayla Tschumper-3 Vaginal Births-Kennedy, Claire & Emelia-My Birth Choices 1:39:05

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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Kayla shares 3 personal birth stories as well as how experiencing a precipitous unplanned home birth led her to have a planned homebirth the third time around. She also touches on the breastfeeding challenges she experienced with her first two kiddos and the decisions she made to shift her experience when…

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Another five watch collection challenge! 1:20:20

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This week we repeat our five watch collection challenge, but this time with more rules and a very special guest! We welcome Parm of the Chrono Passion 7 podcast to Dubai (all the way from rainy London) to discuss our top picks for a five watch collection. But it’s not that simple this time! Tune in to see what the caveats are! Give us a follow, and…

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Zoë Chapman: From my 1-bed council flat to the Dragon’s Den 48:13

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Solo-founder of Kiddiwhizz, Zoë Chapman, shares how risking it all for her invention led to double investment on Dragon’s Den. After noticing a vast gap in the market during the pandemic, the 39-year-old mum of one rolled her sleeves up to fill it. Her genius idea: A portable kids’ toilet—aptly called the Whizzer. Taking a huge financial risk from …

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21st Century Fantasy Watch Draft 49:06

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After Watches & Wonders, we're all a bit exhausted by new watch releases, so we decided it was time to do something fun: Another fantasy watch draft. And this time, we're tightening the parameters to get some more variety on the table. So I called up Danny, James, and Jonathan to build a four-watch collection with me. We're focused on our favorite …

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Watches & Wonders - Our Darlings 1:08:05

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So, just like that, Watches & Wonders is over. Another year, another slew of releases. This week, we sum them up, and give you our top picks, both within and out of our budgets, as well as discuss things that didn’t quite tickle our pickle. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment …

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Ep.57-Lori Mortimore-Vaginal Birth-Sebastian-Labor With Love Washington 1:18:48

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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Lori shares her quick birth experience with her son Sebastian and the lengths her family went through to be by her side. She also dives into the importance of preparing for postpartum during or before your pregnancy and how her personal experience led her to birth work. Disclaimer: This podcast is intende…

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The curious case of ‘keyless works’, and all of the other watch jargon you need to know! 1:21:19

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Watch lingo! We all hear it, but not all of us know what it all means… Have no fear, the Lume Plotters to the rescue! This week we break down a watch into its major components and discuss every piece that you should be aware of, so that you, dear listener, can also be up to speed on what to say whilst discussing watches! Give us a follow, and feel …

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Kiana Gomes: Start a thriving business from your kitchen table 40:19

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Kiana Gomes is the creative mind behind the Cocktail Bomb Shop, a product she has designed to elevate your at-home bartending experience and impress your guests. After finding a gap in the market for her fizzy creations during the pandemic, she worked tirelessly on perfecting her formula. Kiana then posted a TikTok video of her cocktail bomb in act…

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Hodinkee Radio: Watches & Wonders 2024 | Day 4: The Editors Debrief After The Week In Geneva 22:30

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It’s our last day at Watches & Wonders in Geneva, so we’re recapping everything we saw. We talk about the best watches we saw all week, the best watches under $10,000, drop some of our spiciest takes, and then all of us – all seven of us – pick one watch we saw that we’d purchase, money no object.Thanks to Lucid Motors for sponsoring this week’s li…

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Hodinkee Radio: Watches & Wonders 2024 | Day 3: Hermès, Oris, Chopard, and Parmigiani Fleurier 32:17

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Three days into the show and we’re all a bit slap happy and talking about some of our favorite novelties from Hermès, Cartier, Oris, Chopard, and Parmigiani. We also talk a bit about the general mood of the show, which we’ll discuss more on our final show tomorrow. But first, we talk about: Hermès’ new ladies’ watch and whether it’s actually a ladi…

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Hodinkee Radio: Watches & Wonders 2024 | Day 2: Cartier, TAG Heuer, Grand Seiko, IWC, And More 49:16

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On day two, we talk about all of the watches we went hands on with during appointments with Cartier, TAG Heuer, Grand Seiko, IWC, Lange – and even the world’s new most complicated watch from Vacheron Constantin.Thanks to Lucid Motors for sponsoring this week’s live recordings of Hodinkee Radio from Geneva.Thanks to Lucid Motors for sponsoring this …

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Hodinkee Radio: Watches & Wonders 2024 | Episode 1 50:05

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In our first episode from Geneva, Ben, Danny, and Malaika join me to discuss new releases from Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Tudor. GMTs headline the novelties from Rolex and Tudor. Rolex has brought its black-and-grey bezel to a steel GMT, while Tudor gave what so many have asked for – a Black Bay 58 GMT. We also talk about what it means that it’s a …

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Lume Plotters 2024 Watches & Wonders LIVE Reaction! 1:16:44

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In this week’s installment, we guide you through a (somewhat) comprehensive initial review of the 2024 Watches & Wonders new releases! Of course, as this is a live first take, there is much more to unpack, which we will do in due time! Enjoy! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio commen…

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Watches & Wonders 2024 Preview With Ben, James, And Danny 55:18

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4:51: Audemars Piguet's New Watches Of 2024: From the Royal Oak To The Code 11.59, The Offshore, And More (Live Pics) 5:45: A Week On The Wrist: The Rolex Daytona Le Mans Ref. 126529LN 5:55: Hands-On: The A. Lange Odysseus Chronograph 9:12: Hands-On: The Newest Additions To The Rolex GMT-Master II Collection In Yellow Gold And Two-Tone (On Jubilee …

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Ep.56-Kirsten Spitz-2 Vaginal Births-Logan & Lincoln-Apex Chiropractic WA 1:10:05

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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Kirsten talks about getting pregnant in her last year of grad school and how after she gave birth her school was very strict and provided very little accommodations to support her new family. She also talks about what it was like to get pregnant while running a chiropractic business with her husband to th…

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Rolex vs. the WORLD! What else is out there? 1:05:48

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After the release of the Morgan Stanley watch rankings, Rolex is clearly on top. We play devil’s advocate and ask the question- “WHY?”. With so many different brands in the world, why buy a Rolex when you can have a slew of other great watches! We take you through each offering in Rolex’s catalog and talk about the big competitors in each segment. …

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Clare Josa: Conquer your imposter syndrome for good 47:11

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Do you constantly doubt your abilities and achievements? Are you haunted by the fear of being exposed as a fraud? Well, listen up entrepreneurs, here’s how to conquer your imposter syndrome once and for all. Clare Josa is a renowned expert in tackling imposter syndrome, from speaking at the IoD to European parliament, and she is here to share her p…

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Talking About Our Favorite GMT Watches From Tudor, Longines,And More 46:13

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5:20: Morgan Gilbreath 7:10: LaViolette Foundation 11:45: A Week on the Wrist: Seiko SBP381 12:30: A Week on the Wrist: Tudor Black Bay GMT 16:57: Bulova's New Wilton GMT Is a Game Changer (the first watch to use the Miyota 9075) 17:42: Hands-On: Lorier Hydra III 18:25: Mido Ocean Star for Hodinkee Limited Edition 19:10: Longines Zulu Time Limited …

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To wind or not to wind? How to store watches 1:05:25

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A hotly debated topic this week, watch winders! Are they good for your watch, or should you avoid them? Also- what’s the best way to store your watches at home, and while traveling? Tune in to find out how we do it! 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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We're Back! 1:12:20

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You heard right, we're back and fired up! In this episode we discuss the ATJ rumors, Theo James, the white dial Speedy and of course, the dune popcorn tin...

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Jonathan Ferrer (Founder, Brew Watches) 54:35

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00:01: Accutronwatch.com 00:55: Fantasy Watch Draft 2024 7:45: One To Watch: Brew Watches 15:15: Movado Bold 23:30: Brew Watches' original Kickstarter 36:00: The Brew Retrograph 41:10: Hands-On: The Funk And Fun Of The Brew Metric 44:00: Brew Retromatic 44:30: Introducing: The Brew Metric Automatic 45:00: Timing an espresso shot in space 48:58: Joh…

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