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Time Well Spent

Devin Pennypacker 18 Episodes Jun 16, 2026

A podcast about watches and the passions that fill our time. Hosted by Devin Pennypacker, each episode uses a shared love of watches as the jumping-off point for deeper conversations about the passions that keep us ticking: collecting, creativity, the outdoors, and the way we choose to explore the world. Along the way, Devin and his guests dive into driving, diving, sailing, photography, content creation, and adventure—plus a few games and hot takes for good measure. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning at 5:30 AM EST with full video episode on YouTube at 10 AM EST.

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Trafford Watch Co., Starting A Brand, Building It, And Whats Next Ep. 17 Jun 16, 2026 01:01:09 In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Nathan Trafford of Trafford Watch Co.. We chat about starting a microbrand watch company, how Nathan made his way from the very start, advice for new brands, and the pitfalls of Ai in the watch industry. Trafford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traffordwatchco/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagr

Adventure Watches, Is It Just Marketing BS? w/ Griffin Bartsch Ep.16 Jun 9, 2026 01:02:44 In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to dig into watches and adventure. Is it inspiration, aspirational, or just marketing BS?Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: James Bond First Lig

James Bond Watches w/ Griffin Bartsch Ep. 15 May 26, 2026 01:04:41 In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by newly dubbed bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to chat James Bond watches. With the new Omega Seamaster Diver Chronograph releases with video game James Bond 007 First Light, it seemed like the perfect time to look back at historical Bond watches and debate if they were the best choice or not while also speculating abou

School Project to Full Watch Brand, Starting Microbrand Anemoic w/ Magnus Swan Ep. 14 May 19, 2026 00:53:19 In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Magnus Swan. Employee number 2 at Studio Underdog and founder of University project turned full fledged microbrand Anemoic, Magnus chats with Devi about watch exclusivity, building connections to watches and brands, starting a watch brand, a bit of the behind the scenes of a microbrand. Don’t forget to let us know who w

Watch Sleeper Hits Available Right Now w/ Griffin Bartsch Ep. 13 May 12, 2026 01:10:57 In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is once again joined by Griffing Bartsch in order to dig deeper into modern watch catalogs and find the hidden, sleeper hits. They only look at watches available today that are currently being overshadowed in their own collections by other, more popular watches. Should we do come back for a sleeper picks episode including microbrand

Use Your Tools and Fix Your Watches with Professional Stuntman Tom Place - Ep. 12 May 5, 2026 00:52:05 In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by professional stuntman and avid watch enthusiast Tom Place. The two sit down to chat about watch build quality and serviceability, working on your own watches, using your watches as tools, and whether or not modern watches should be made to a higher standard. Don’t forget to let us know who won our game of This or That!

The Comprehensive Watches & Wonders MEGA-SODE w/ Griffin Bartsch Ep. 11 (Part 2) Apr 22, 2026 02:12:26 The comprehensive Watches and Wonders 2026 MEGA-SODE is here! This week, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Griffin Bartsch to thoroughly breakdown this year’s watches and wonders, hitting on over 100 new watch releases from over 30 watch brands. At the end, they are challenged to draft a 5 watch team using watches from this year’s show, ultimately picking what they thought was the best release from W

The Comprehensive Watches & Wonders MEGA-SODE w/ Griffin Bartsch Ep. 11 (Part 1) Apr 21, 2026 02:29:20 (PART 1, part 2 tomorrow) The comprehensive Watches and Wonders 2026 MEGA-SODE is here! This week, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Griffin Bartsch to thoroughly breakdown this year’s watches and wonders, hitting on over 100 new watch releases from over 30 watch brands. At the end, they are challenged to draft a 5 watch team using watches from this year’s show, ultimately picking what they thought w

Starting a Watch Microbrand, Behind the Scenes with Tom Clemence Ep. 010 Apr 7, 2026 01:19:53 Tom Clemence, founder of the watch microbrand Clemence Watches joins the Time Well Spent Podcast to chat about how things got started, designing his first watch, his second model the Munro, and his latest watch release, the Clemence Photic MKII dive watch. Tom gives us a sneak peak into the watch industry from a smaller brand perspective while also comparing his experience in starting a microbrand

Watch Hot Takes, Longines Hydroconquest, Hodinkee Happy Hour - Ep. 009 w/ Griffin Bartsch Mar 31, 2026 01:14:12 We are doing WATCH HOT TAKES! In the latest episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined again by Griffin Bartsch as the two are primed and ready to get a few things off their chest, sharing a few of their own personal hot takes on the watch industry and ready for a fight. Before the main chat, we talk about our hands on experience with the new Longines Hydroconquest dive wa

How to Get Your Partner Hooked on Watches - Ep. 008 w/ Jayme Bryson Mar 24, 2026 00:51:59 On this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by his partner Jayme to discuss how to help get new people into the watch collecting hobby, how to make new watch collectors feel comfortable, and how to enjoy watches as a hobby together. They chat about watch events, starting a collection and growing your knowledge, and carving out your own individual taste.Formex Reef G

The Watch Duel: Reviewing Each Other's Watch - Ep. 007 w/ Griffin Bartsch Mar 17, 2026 00:43:17 In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is once again joined by Griffing Bartsch to chat. This time though, they are trying out something new, trading watches from their own collection for a full hands on review in order to push each other outside of their prospective comfort zones. Should we do this again? Considered Goods Review: https://consideredgoods.substack.com/p/d

Fine Art and Watch Collaborations - Ep. 006 w/ Justin Sowders Mar 9, 2026 00:58:02 In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Justin Sowders chat about all things fine art, watch collaborations, and watch design. We dive into specific collaborations, the process behind artist and commissioner relationships, and what we would like to see more of in the watch world. Don't forget to let us know who won the game of this or that, titanium or ceramic!Justin

Watches & Wonders 2026 Preview/Predictions - The Deep Track x Time Well Spent (Pt. 2) Mar 2, 2026 00:40:44 In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, Blake Buettner of The Deep Track and I sit down to deliver our wild watch predictions for the upcoming Watches and Wonders 2026 show. We each brought 5 picks, references photoshopped and rationals loosely written, ready to defend our wild ideas for what we might see in April. For the first part, be sure to tune into The Deep Track youtube channel or

The Romance of Vintage Diving Gear and Watches - Ep. 004 w/ Jacob Van Buren Feb 23, 2026 00:48:16 In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Jacob Van Buren explore the importance of real-world testing in watch reviews, the romance of vintage diving gear, and the work that goes into crafting the stories behind the review. Let us know who won the debate between “Dive Style Watches” and “Overbuilt Field Watches”!Jacob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sea_vue/?hl

Behind the Scenes of YouTube Content Creation - Ep. 003 w/ Miguel (SoCalWatch Reviews) Feb 16, 2026 01:01:55 In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, host Devin Pennypacker is joined by Miguel from SoCal Watch Reviews. They discuss a variety of topics including their experiences with watches, the challenges of content creation, behind the scenes of YouTube, and the importance of customer service in the watch industry. The conversation also touches on the divide between YouTubers and traditional me

Risqué Watch Advertising, Overland Adventures, and Important Dives - Ep. 002 w/ Brock Stevens Feb 9, 2026 00:55:00 In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Brock Stevens (Deepsea.EDC on instagram). A US Navy Diver, talented photographer, marketing manager for watch brands including MKII and Tornek-Rayville, and lover of gear, Brock takes on the hot topic of risque advertising in the watch industry before chatting about his upcoming adventures in overlanding and diving. he

Navigating the Watch Market, 2025 Insight and 2026 Predictions - Ep. 001 w/ Griffin Bartsch Feb 2, 2026 01:47:25 In the very first (VERY LONG) episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by guest Griffin Bartsch. A fellow watch editor and content creator, Griffin brings his background in the watch industry to discuss everything looking back on 2025 and forward into 2026. We chat 2025 market trends, enthusiast sentiment, favorite releases, and favorite content pieces before transitioni

Time Well Spent Podcast Teaser Jan 19, 2026 00:04:15 Hello, and welcome to the Time Well Spent podcast — hosted by Devin Pennypacker, this is a show where each week, he and a guest use their shared love of watches as a jumping-off point to talk about the passions that keep us all ticking, whether that’s collecting, creativity, time spent outdoors, or the way we choose to explore the world.

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