Spirit of Time Podcast
Matt and Gregg, watch and horology enthusiasts from Southern California, host conversations about watches, beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, and food. Each episode blends an appreciation for craftsmanship with the enjoyment of fine drinks. The show features discussions with local collectors who share their passion for timepieces and good beverages. The hosts bring a casual, enthusiast perspective rather than a formal horological education. Listeners can expect lighthearted banter and guest interviews.
Episodes
Ep.116- Formex Lent Us an Aria, and We Have Some Thoughts
Gregg is back, joining Matt and Drake to sit down to catch up on things and, more importantly, to spend some quality time breaking down our impressions of the Formex Aria. We've had the Formex crew on the pod before, and we've had several watches for review, so we are no strangers to the brand. But the Formex Aria is an offering on another level for them, and we were anxious to check it out! Thank
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Ep.115- Brock [REDACTED] of @deepsea.edc Joins to Talk F1, Watches, and US Navy Diver Stuff
Matt is joined by Brock (aka @deepsea.edc)- one of the coolest "follows" in the diving/adventure/.mil watch space. In this episode, we hit most of the expected stuff: Land Rovers, dive watches, F1 fandom, and booze. But we are pilgrims here at SOTP, so we also go a bit further... into his youth, his life as a diver in the US Navy, and how that experience brought him to working on a collab dive wat
Ep.114- Pregame with Gregg & Balazs: Polymesh Sorcery, the SoCal Watch Community, and a Belt Sander
Holy Cow! Gregg is back, and so is pod alum Balazs Ferenczi (Fratello, Chrono24)! In this one, we record live at the beautiful Casa de Gregg to chat as a prelude to our most recent SOTP x Chrono24 community get together. Along the way, we have a few beers, examine some unusual Indie pieces, and get to go hands-on with the truly amazing Polymesh bracelet from Ming. We recorded live at Gregg's, and
Ep.113- Overlanding, Yachts, and Mikaela Shiffrin: Best Non-Watch "Follows" with Zac Wiley of AWWC
If you listen to this podcast, chances are you follow plenty of watch content. But what about the other stuff that we all tend to like..? In this episode, Matt sits down with Anti Watch Watch Club's Zac Wiley to discuss a few of our favorite "follows", with subject matter ranging from winter sports, cars and overlanding, Dakar, sailing, and truly epic dive travelogues. This is a fun departure from
Ep.112- Live at Ogopogo with Drake; F1 Chat, G-Shock NWA, and Beer!
We return to Ogopogo Brewing in San Gabriel, CA to record live with recent guest and SOTP contributor Drake Moore. Apologies in advance- there's a fair bit of ambient sound in this one and our new Yeti mic remote setup didn't do the greatest job of amplifying Drake. That said, it was a fun catch-up chat about Matt's recent foray into high-end Casio, the first Formula 1 races, and Drake's upcoming
Ep.111- The GOAT Locker, with @watchrolling
Introducing Jason- aka @watchrolling! Fresh off a long run with his own podcast, retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer Jason [REDACTED] joins Matt to discuss his evolving passion for watch collecting, photography, and blogging. Jason is an super interesting guy, and we look forward to hearing from him more in the future.
Ep.110- SOTP...&F?? New Pod Contributor Drake Moore and Doxa's Timeless Appeal
Matt is joined by new SOTP contributor and guest host Drake Moore,-aka @countsunnyhours - to discuss dive watch stalwart Doxa. While we are huge fans of dive watches over here, with pieces from Seiko and Omega, Blancpain, and the like, the fact remains that Doxa is undiscovered country for Matt. Luckily, Drake is a bit of a Doxaphile. He walks us through some highlights. Check it out, and thanks f
Ep.109- Adpatina and the Importance of Connecting Past to Present with Watches, Travel, Cars, and More
"It's all about nostalgia. It connects you to the past, and the idea is for you to inject some of the past into your present... let it neutralize some of the chaos and craziness of today."-- Nick, aka @adpatina. Wow. It's hard to imagine a more concise and accurate description of the allure of "vintage" in our little constellation of overlapping hobbies. Are you deep into watches, cars, cameras, t
Ep.108- NeoVintage “Summer Watches” with Trevor from Paré Paré
It's the time of year from "best watches for Summer!" lists, and we agree that it's a topic that has been done to death. In this episode, Matt and Trevor (from the Paré Paré Podcast) team up to talk Summer watches, but with a neo vintage twist. Rather than listing current releases, we've gone into the late 19080's to the early 2000's to pick a stable of older-but-still-relevant pieces, and for a v
Ep.107- @thepilotswatch Drops Anchor On The Topic of Watches & Helicopter Aviation
It's been a minute; thanks for checking back in! In this episode, Matt is joined by Michael, the man behind the popular "MilWatch"-themed @thepilotswatch, to talk about his feed, his watches, and his life as a US Navy helicopter pilot. Michael DEFINITELY came correct for this discussion, with one of Matt’s grail watches as his “wrist check”, and a new (to us!) riff on a “Last Word” cocktail. Very
Ep.106- F/A-18 Pilot Jack Stewart; Author, Adversary Pilot, Watch Guy
In this episode we are joined by Jack Stewart, a US Navy F/A-18 pilot turned best-selling author. Jack is the author of 3 (soon to be 4) aviation action thriller novels, and he's on his way to being ranked among the greats in the genre, in our humble opinion. It also happens that Mr. Stewart is a bit of a watch guy in his own right! We talk about the books, the flying, the watches, and perhaps mos
Ep.105- Two GMT's (Formex & Nodus) Walk Into a Bar; Plus Tudor & GS Watches And Wonders Wishlist
Gregg and Matt meet live to do an extended wrist-check with a pair of recent GMT offerings from Formex (Stratos UTC) and Nodus (Contrail GMT). Matt then waxes hopeful with a notional wishlist for upcoming releases from Grand Seiko and Tudor. Will this year bring blessings to the GS faithful who'd love to see a REAL "Submariner killer"..?? Time will tell. In the meantime, thanks for listening.
Ep.104- Beyond Black Badger: James Thompson, Tequila Bottle Stoppers, and The Legend of The Big Drunk Baby
If it's us talking about Fordite, lume, and good beer, it can only mean that we are joined by none other than Lume Wizard Extraordinaire, The Black Badger- aka James Thompson. James is a Canadian expat living in Sweden, and he is known worldwide as a design maven specializing in unusual materials and off-the-charts lume. He's done collabs with some of the biggest names in the game. In this episode
Ep.103- "Aaaaand it's lights out!!"- Bonus Episode: Formula One Season Preview with Spence from Whiskey and Watches
For motorsport fans, it's an amazing time. The long-anticipated start to the F1 2025 Season is upon us, and we are once again joined by Spence, from the "Whiskey and Watches Podcast". This is our 3rd annual pre-season roundup with Spence, and we cover team driver pairings, 2024 highlights, predictions, and more.
Ep.102- “Arken Hunter” Jon C Talks Arken Awesomeness and Bronze Gold Seamaster 300M
Matt is joined live by SoCal TGN community stalwart, Jon C aka @thegrailnato aka "ARKEN Hunter" to discuss the unique appeal of indie darling Arken Watch Co. Jon has voted with his dollars, and owns pretty much every model from the UK-based über-micro. We also get up to some chat regarding Omega's recent Seamaster 300M in Bronze Gold, Sinn's latest novelties, and more. This one is live, so bear wi
Ep.101- Men's Watches, for Women! ...with Sara Wiley
Can women wear "men's" watches? Heck yeah! That's the topic for this episode. Matt is joined by Sara Wiley, the better half of SOTP alum Zac Wiley (from the Anti Watch Watch Club episodes) to discuss this trend and do a bit of brainstorming on a list of men's watches that can be ideal for women. Thanks for listening!
Ep.100-CENTURIANS!! Spirit of Time's 100th Episode "Retrospecticus"
Holy cow, we did it! We've made it to 100 episodes, and we're both a bit stunned, to be honest. In this somewhat overdue episode, we each talk about a few episodes that we'd pick for a highlight reel of the pod. It was impossible to shout out everyone or to highlight each of our faves, but it's a fun look back in any case. Thanks to all of you for listening and for helping us along the way. Cheers
Ep.99- Seikos for Breakfast W/ Nick (DC Vintage) & The Outta Time Bois- It Gets a Little Weird
We've all done it; gone to have brunch and been sat next to a table that is talking (probably too loudly) about some topic that forces you to start listening more to *them* than to your own party. That's called "ear hustlin'" and that's this episode in a nutshell. Matt sat down with @dcvintagewatches, along with the dudes from @theouttatimepodcast (@summereskimo and @horologicalchronicals) for a H
Ep.98- Patek Philippe Cubitus Thoughts & Our Picks for the Best Non-Watch Follows
Gregg and Matt meet live to discuss new watches from Patek Philippe and Oris, and move swiftly on to the main topic: our recommendations for the best non watch related follows across a variety of platforms- pop music, comedy, current events, military affairs etc. Check it out!
Ep.97- Ch. Ward Joins Us for Dinner (lunch, actually); Conclusion: The Twelve Cooks!!!
Everyone's favorite watch brand frontman- Christopher Ward's Mike Pearson (see episode 88)- was kind enough to arrange for us to spend some time with review samples of 2 amazing pieces- the C65 Aquitaine GMT and the sensational "The Twelve". If you've been paying attention to the watch world for the past year or so you already know that The Twelve is one of 2 world-beating timepieces that Christop
Ep.96- @9mm.Musashi and The Book of 5 Watches; Samurai and Speedmasters
This episode features Joey, aka "9mm Musashi", a stalwart in the law enforcement training world and, predictably, a pretty serious watch enthusiast. We discuss everything from emotional intelligence in law enforcement, the importance of service to the community, and one hell of a good story about a watch gifted to his dad. I also make a lame attempt to draw parallels between Musashi's teachings an
Ep.95- Rico Drops in to Talk About Sketchy Boy Watches: Breitling AND Seiko, Tudor, Rolex
Eric, aka "Rico" (formerly of the eponymous Rico's Watches Podcast) checks in to catch up on his post-pod life, and to share musings on the importance of story/history in the watch hobby. While Eric's podcast is a thing of the past, he has been keeping himself busy in the watch arena, and we get some of the details over our chat. Thanks for listening!
Ep.94- Balazs Talks Rolex & LVMH Moves in Formula 1, Plus Thoughts on the Solar Pogue
Matt is joined by Fratello.com contributor and "Fratello on Air" cohost, Balazs Ferenczi, coming to us live from Hungary (just in time for the Hungarian Grand Prix!). In this episode, we discuss the rather monumental news that Rolex is apparently OUT as a title sponsor of Formula 1, to be replaced by LVMH and their significantly larger financial support commitment. We also pivot to Seiko news. Bac
Ep.93- Is Omega About To Lose the Space(watch) Race? Barrelhand Enters The Chat
Remember that kid who got WIS-famous for meticulously reverse-engineering an Urwerk..? Tha's Karel, the engineering phenom behind Barrelhand. (We can hear you now..."WTF is Barrelhand?" Lol. Barrelhand is the outfit that is tackling the task of creating a purpose-built, designed-from-the-ground-up spacefarer's watch.) Karel joins us to chat about his love of outdoor adventure, craft beer, classic
Ep.92- "Stand In The Door!" w/ Rolex, Tornek-Reyville, Praesidus; @mosquito_boat Jumps Into Normandy
It's 2024- the 80th anniversary of the "OPERATION OVERLORD"/ D-Day, the Allied Expeditionary Force assault on Hitler's Fortress Europe. To mark the occasion, we are back with episode 62 alum, Jon- aka @mosquito_boat- to discuss watches, the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team, and his upcoming airborne assault into Normandy as a WWII historical reenactor. Remember the Dick Winters character (I term I
Ep.91- Tudor BB58 GMT NWA, Nodus TrailTrekker, and Catch-Up Chat
It's been a minute, right?? Matt and Gregg are finally back on the same episode, ready to discuss the new world-beating GMT from Nodus x Raven, the WSJ piece on The Dink, and a certain long anticipated GMT from Tudor. Thanks for listening!
Ep.90- Gregg "Drinks Local" with Trip from Loci Watches
Gregg sits down with Lōcī Watch Company’s Trip Henderson over tacos and beers to discuss the new brand and the release of the Pacific Coast Highway line. Trip’s background in military service and disaster relief, as well his desire to give back, drive the social responsibility that is baked into the brand’s DNA. That’s important stuff, but what about the watches? Trip shares the inspiration behind
Ep.89- Buzzed W&W Impressions on Rolex, Tudor, Zenith et al, Plus Bremont's Re-Boot
Gregg is back! Matt is buzzed! Lessss gooooo!! In this episode we have a catch-up chinwag over the past week of Watches and Wonders. Beer flows and thoughts are shared on the topic of the latest watches from Zenith, Tudor, Rolex and Bremont. Talking of which... well, Matt is a well-known fan of the British brand, and he has thoughts. Check it out and as always, thanks for listening.
Ep.88- Christopher Ward's Mike Pearson- The Watch World's Greatest Front Man
Mick Jagger, Liam Gallagher, David Lee Roth, Jeremy Clarkson, and... Mike Pearson? In this episode we are joined by Mike Pearson, the guy who is poised to take British watch brand Christopher Ward to the next level in North America. Mike has been an absolute legend in the enthusiast community for ages, having worked to establish or reinvigorate several big brands in the USA. Mike has been a friend
Ep.87- Vintage Seiko Hotness with Nick from DC Vintage
Nick from DC Vintage joins Matt for double duty as guest and cohost. Nick has been on with us before, and it's interesting to reflect on the changes in the vintage Seiko landscape over the past 2 years; the Pogue is still cool, but the latest hotness is definitely the MACV/SOG aesthetic of the Vietnam-era field watches worn by the recon teams of the Studies and Observation Group. Nick also gives u
Ep.86- Fratello's Balazs Ferenczi Brings the Heat (from Miami) re: White Omega Speedmaster
Matt is joined by "Fratello On Air" cohost Balazs Ferenczi to catch up over a quick chat on the new white dial Omega Speedmaster Professional. This one is a quick and easy listen; stay all the way through to hear Balazs roast Matt over his very non-traditional cooking! lol and thanks for listening.
Ep.85- Formex Reef Debrief, Listener Rum Questions, and Gregg Spills The Beans
We are back! This time, we have more Formex content, as we share detailed thoughts on our extended time with both the Reef and Field watches. Matt is slowly coming to the conclusion that Formex is maybe the most tech-forward small brand around. Also, Gregg is on this one and he gives us the 411 on his on-again-off-again appearances. Thanks for listening!
Ep.84- Lewis Out, Tudor *AND* Moser In! - (Pre) Pre-season F1 Chat with Special Guest
This one is gonna be cool! We are joined live in Los Angeles (Pasadena, actually) by Spence from the "Whiskey and Watches Podcast" to discuss the latest developments in Formula One: Who will backfill Lewis? Is Checo done? Tudor is IN, along with... wait... Moser?!?! Check this one out- it's short and VERY sweet. Thanks for listening.
Ep.83- Tudor Predictions and Getting To Know Brandon Menancio
Matt is joined by watch video ace and Hodinkee alum, Brandon Menancio. Brandon has an interesting life story and how he landed up in the watch hobby is a bit of an unlikely tale... in a good way. What's Brandon's deal, and will he still be making awesome video content? Listen to find out, and to hear what we think we might see from Tudor in 2024.
Ep.82-2024 Collection Direction & Polerouter Predictions w/ Buzz from Whiskey & Watches
This one might've been titled "The Long Hello", as it took a minute to get through the wrist check! Matt is joined by Buzz from "The Whiskey and Watches Podcast" to discuss their respective collecting plans for 2024. We wade into the topic of the Breitling acquisition of UG, and speculate on which archival watch will be launched first. Finally, is everyone sleeping on the best and most realistic a
Ep.81-David vs. Watch Goliath: Vortic and Colorado Watch Co w/ RT Custer
Watch Enthusiasts may know about Vortic Watch Co, and their business model of upcycling some amazing American pocket watch movements in modern wristwatch cases (seriously, these movements tend to be absolutely beautiful by modern standards!). Did you know that Vortic is branching out, and venturing into serial production with the new Colorado Watch Company enterprise? We sit down and talk with one
Ep.80-Jason Heaton-the Watch Writers' Writer- Talks "Sweetwater", Firewater, & Blancpain
Lighting strikes twice! We are (re)joined by watch writer-turned-novelist Jason Heaton to discuss "Sweetwater", the second installment in the Tusker Novels series. The chat was amazing. We focused on the book, but also managed to mull the idea that Blancpain might be due for a refresh on their flagship dive watch line. Will there be a new Fifty Fathoms any time soon? Jason has thoughts. This is a
Ep.79-James Lamdin on Neo Vintage AP and Breitling, Magnum PI, and Why Breguet Needs Help
"We are the Pilgrims, master: we shall go always a little farther..."
Analog Shift's James Lamdin is a #watchfam fellow traveller. Let's put it this way... If "The Golden Road to Samarkand" was a metaphor for the path to enlightenment on neo-vintage watches and amazing 1980's television (and old BMW's), then surely James Lamdin would be the Caravan Master. Mr. Lamdin is DEEP into the appreciation
Ep.78- FOX 3 on NEMO! F-15C Pilot-Turned-Watch Dude Talks Bremont, Vintage Seiko, and more
Colonel Richard Sweeten-callsign "NEMO"- joins Matt for a chat about watches and USAF fighters. NEMO spent a full career as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force, starting as an instructor in the T-37, the T-41 (Matt flew these!), and then moving on to the mighty F-15C. NEMO is a watch guy through and through, and spent a big chunk of time helping to build Bremont into the premier "milita
Ep.77- Post-Thanksgiving Buzzed Chat
Watches and Cocktails Chat Recipe:
3 oz bourbon, 4 oz ginger beer, 1 oz white rum, 1 angry feline…stir to mix, add 2 watch geeks and a dash of F-bomb bitters to taste, mix in a bit of catch up chat and a few Youtube recommendations, serve over ice
Ep.76- Gregg's Back! Matt Wins a Zodiac! And a Book About Tiki...
Gregg is back from the DR and we are good to go. Both of us have NEW WATCH ALERTS. We spend a bit of time mulling the rumors of more layoffs at a certain major watch blog, and basically just shoot the breeze catching up after 3 weeks without an episode (sorry about that). Also, Matt has a busted pipe, and NOT in a good way!! Actually, is there even a way for that to be good..? I guess maybe not, b
Ep.75- ODA's and IPA's with Cody from Anti Watch Watch Club
Making new friends is the best part of being in the "community", and Matt definitely made a new friend during the recording of this episode. Matt is joined by Cody Fite, former SF soldier and current watch geek, and one of the honchos at Anti Watch Watch Club. We chop it up about big IPA beers, raising money for first responder training, and why Tudor's killer new FXD isn't METAS certified. We rea
Ep.74- "ArrrrTellYay": Sizing Up Tudor's FXD, Breaking Down Oris' Artelier S
It's been a while, yeah? Pull up a chair and join us as we catch up after a month off of recording. Matt's got an NWA (Tudor's FXD Black/ "Navy") to talk about, and we both go over our impressions of the new Oris Artelier S "Forrest Green" variant. Gregg's got a film recommendation for you, and Matt reminds everyone to try to stay on an even keel in a time of turmoil and bad news. Thanks for liste
Ep.73- Swatch x Blancpain, and the Loss of The Margaritaville Man; Plus Our Ideas for More Collabs
Okay, okay... yes, every pod and blog is going to talk about this, and we're no different. (Actually, we ARE a bit different) Now that the actual design has been revealed, we share our thoughts on the latest monster watch collaboration, and take it a step further by nominating some brands/models from OUTSIDE Swatch Group for potential future mashups. Sure, they'll probably never do any of our sugg
Ep.72- Rolex Did WHAT?!!??
This is a quick catch up episode. We chat about some recent episodes, as well as the new "Thousand Dollar Timex". Even so, we focused mainly on the shocker news of the moment- namely the announcement that Rolex is set to acquire luxury retailer Bucherer. ( Note- Despite our assumptions to the contrary, it seems as if the watch brand Carl F. Bucherer is also part of the acquisition. ) What will thi
Ep.71- Wesley Smith Likes Brunellos; IWC, Cocktails, and Crewnecks with the Founder of STANDARD H
Matt has been a fan and customer of STANDARD H for a few years now. Wesley Smith is the man behind the brand, and he's DEFINITELY a watch dude, so we were stoked to sit down with him at one of the oldest and coolest drinking venues in the San Gabriel Valley. We discussed everything from his wine preferences, why watch hobbyists make the best apparel enthusiasts( okay... I'm making that up, but...)
Ep. 70- Ogopogos and Dopplegängers: Wrist Body Doubles for Rolex and Grand Seiko and... Mr. Jones??
Gregg and Matt met live at Ogopogo Brewing in San Gabriel to record their installment of the WatchPodCollective "Doppelgänger" series. (the WatchPodCollective is the unofficial consortium of pods consisting of "Wrist Cheese Radio", "SOTP", and "Whiskey and Watches", FYI...) The idea here is that we each imagine alternatives for actual stalwarts in our individual respective watch collections, based
Ep. 69- Defunct Brands, Forstner Bands, and the "Magnum PI Vibe Challenge"
"The king is dead! Long live the king!"---------When we heard the news of Anchor Brewing (Anchor is the oldest brewing operation in California) stopping operations, we were stunned. Anchor Steam Beer is a favorite for many, including us. We're going to miss this brand. It made us think that it might be fun to reflect on other classic brands and companies that have died out, gone dormant, or change
Ep.68- "Magnum PI" Rolex Geekery, with Balazs Ferenczi; Plus NBA Chat and Collecting Vintage
This episode sees Matt joined by "Fratello On Air" stalwart Balazs Ferenczi. We've had Mike Stockton on a few times, so it seemed only right to ask Balazs to join us to chat about our mutual "Magnum PI" fandom, his enthusiasm for NBA basketball, and vintage watches. We discuss the recent releases from Omega, naturally, and also touch on the third rail of watch commentary: auction shenanigans. Bala
Ep. 67- New Rolex Daytona, Forstner Bands Options, And The Clock Is Ticking On A Certain Omega
If you own an Omega Speedmaster (or a Seamaster, or a Tudor diver, or...) then you are probably familiar with Forstner Bands. Forstner makes a variety of high quality aftermarket steel bracelets- some of which are inspired by classic vintage bracelet designs- for a wide range of sport watches. In this episode, we share some first impressions of a set of Forstner Bands bracelets sent in for review
Ep. 66- Anti Watch Watch Club with Zac W: Watch Collabs and "Store Pick" Whiskey
In this episode we are joined by Zac W from the Anti Watch Watch Club. Zac tells us about the watch collector non-profit and their efforts to support veterans and first responders through branded merch drops and guerilla marketing in the #watchfam arena. Zac teases an upcoming watch collab, and we learn that he's got a good head for fine spirits, too! It's always cool to make new connections in th
Ep. 65- Commando, Solo... Talking Seiko Arnie & Ripley (and Booze) with @commandosundials
In this episode, Matt is on a solo mission ( a commando mission??) to chat with Adam, aka @commandosundials , who joins all the way from the West of Scotland. Adam has a uniquely cool feed that draws equally on his love for legit tool watches and his service in the Royal Marines. His feed has an undeniably cool aesthetic feel, made all the better by the authenticity and poignancy of his life exper
Ep. 64- The James Bond Cocktail Conundrum: Bond Booze and Trilobe Reviews
We are a "watches and cocktails" podcast, and in this episode we get back to our boozy roots by exploring the idea of alternatives to James Bond's signature vodka martini (shaken, not stirred). After all, the "watch community" routinely argues about which timepiece- or which watch brand- Bond should wear, so why NOT argue about his choice of beverage? We've solicited input from previous guests, fr
Ep. 63- Agave Adventures with Cameron Weiss: Watches, Land Rovers and Rustic Agave in Mexico
Cameron Weiss is an American watch maker- formerly of AP and Vacheron Constantin- and currently the owner of Weiss Watch Company in Nashville, TN. In the runup to recording, we discovered that cohost Matt had recently acquired a Weiss "Agave dial" LE, and that Cameron had recently acquired an old Defender with a very cool backstory. We thought it'd be a great time to catch up with Cameron ( he'd b
Ep. 62- Cruising for Vintage Vibes with @mosquito_boat: Rolex, Tudor, Zodiac and AIRBORNE!!
Welcome aboard, sailors! Are you ready to join us for a "bourbon fueled, beer cooled" vintage harbor cruise? Our skipper today is Jon, aka @mosquito_boat, and he takes the pursuit of the vintage vibe to a whole 'nother level. [Jon is a retired senior NCO from the United States Marine Corps, and an avid historical WWII Airborne reenactor] In this episode, Jon shares his passion for collecting gear,
Ep. 61- Zakir From Haim Watch Company Cohosts
Zakir from Haim Watch Company joins Gregg to talk about the new L2 Chronograph and updates from the upstart, Chicago brand. With deep roots in the Windy City, we cover Chi-town eats and places to visit, before pivoting to favorite hip hop artists and even some musings on the current state of the watch industry.
Ep.60- March Check-In: No Pain, Norqain ( and Matt's NWA )
After a 4 episode run of great guests ( Asha Wagner, @horology411, James Stacey, and the Formex guys ), it was time to sit down for a bit and just catch up on new watches, general goings-on, and our latest review piece- the Norqain Freedom GMT. The Moonshine MoonSwatch is mentioned, as is a new book on industrial espionage in the early days of American watchmaking. We had a few technology gremlins
Ep.59- The Formex Formula: GMT's, Meteorites, and Watchdom's Greatest Deployants
In this episode, we sit down with Raphael and Markus of Swiss indie brand Formex. We were able to go hands-on with several of their core models recently (thank you, Markus!)- including their meteorite-dialed "Essence Space Rock" LE- and came away very impressed. The brand's designs are super tech-forward, and the guys gave us the "soup to nuts" rundown on how the brand works its magic with a cutti
Ep. 58- The "James Stacey Megasode": Formula One Preview, Richard Mille, Sinn, and More
Wow!! Okay, let's start by saying that we were stoked to be joined by Spence from the "Whiskey and Watches Podcast" AND Hodinkee heavyweight and watch pod pioneer, James Stacey. This episode is nominally a Formula One season preview, but we ended up covering WAAAYYYY more ground than that. The episode is front-loaded with watch chat, including a bit on all of our thoughts on the new Sinn T50, amon
Ep. 57- Chase: Miles of Dials (Patek, Rolex, and more) with @horology411
We're back again, live and in person with Chase K (aka @horology411 ) to talk watches and good beer. Last year, Chase brought the heat with a minor dissertation on case materials- from precious metals to titanium, ceramics, and everything in between. In this episode, we're talking about dials. We chat about materials, treatments, index options, the works! Burlwood Rolex Day-Date? We've got it. Cer
Ep. 56- Fifty-Six with @wildlander6: Tool Watches & Cocktails with Asha Wagner
Okay. We knew that Captain Asha Wagner would be a great guest to talk watches, but we didn't realize how totally dialed-in she'd be on cocktails and craft spirits! We sat down for a late night sip with Asha- whose "@wildlander6" is one of the best adventure watch follows available- and talked about good booze, fire fighting, and her latest pickup. By the end of our chat, both of us wanted to take
Ep. 55- Oris Aquis 36 Debrief, 90's Retrospective, and The Rolex of "Devotion"
For this one, we're back at Vendome, the SGV spirits purveyor, taproom, and Vietnamese coffee hotspot. Over the past month or so, we've had long term access to a pair of mother of pearl Aquis 36mm (36.5, actually) divers. We had the benefit of plenty of wrist time with both, as did our respective spouses, and today we share our thoughts. The "recommendations" segment at the end of this episode is
Ep. 54- We Ring in 2023 with Fratello's Mike Stockton
Mike Stockton is back to help us speculate on Omega's plans for the Speedmaster ( they've teased an update TBA in late January ) as well as the 70th anniversary of the Seamaster. Will we see a new variant, some form of LE, or a new model altogether? We also compare notes on the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms anniversary watch. Finally, Matt comes away with a heads-up on a previously undiscovered German b
Ep. 53- Watches x Philanthropy = Oris : SOTP Chats With VJ Geronimo
This is a good one, folks! We are joined by VJ Geronimo ( head of Oris in North America ) to talk about the role of watches in philanthropy, and the value of doing good. Oris is a leader in humanitarian and environmental social responsibility, and 2022 saw the release of Oris watches that support their pursuits in both of these philanthropic arenas: the "Wings of Hope" LE as well as the Aquis "New
Ep. 52- SOTP Holiday Cocktail Guide and Zodiac's Pan Am LE ( We DGAF About Rolex CPO )
The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned news has been flogged to death, so we will move directly into stuff that's more fun. Matt has a cool "new watch alert" and a brief breakdown of the Pan Am World Timer LE from Zodiac. We also talk a bit about the soon-to-be-released "Essence Space Rock", a meteorite dial offering from Formex. The main topic, however, is holiday boozing! We offer up a series of drink op
Ep. 51- SOTP's Take on Mido x Hodinkee, Taco (and Speedy!) Tuesday & Holiday Gift Guide
In this episode, we sit down live for a chin-wag over a plate of Pasadena's finest tacos. We share our impressions on the newest drops from Oris, Hanhart, and the Mido x Hodinkee LE. The jumping hour GMT in a 40mm format is a winner, in our view (duh!). Also, since Black Friday is upon us, we decided to share an impromptu gift guide. What do you get for the watch nerd who has everything? Listen, a
Ep. 50- Spirit of Time's "Watch Nerds' Tour of LA"
This one is pretty simple, really. If you're a watch enthusiast coming to visit Matt and Gregg, this episode is a rundown of all of the places they'd take you. We skipped the most predictable stuff ( we won't take you to the Leica store, the Porsche Experience Center, or The Ivy ) and kept it as real, and as fun, as possible. We highlight some favorite watch AD's, food, bars, even places to stay.
Ep.49- There's Always Room for "Jell-o" Aiello, Host of "The Fighter Pilot Podcast"
Wow. This is a special episode for all of our fellow #avgeeks (okay... all of *MY* fellow avgeeks, lol). We are joined by CDR Vincent "Jell-o" Aiello, retired US Navy F/A-18 pilot and real-life TOPGUN instructor. "Jell-o" will also be known to some of you as the host and creator of "The Fighter Pilot Podcast", one of the coolest aviation pods around. Vincent isn't a watch guy, and he doesn't prete
Ep. 48- Bausele x US Army = Watches Assembled by Vets
This episode features Arron and Jamal from Bausele Watches, who join us for an impromptu happy hour discussion on a series of upcoming watches from the Oz-based brand. We had the opportunity to preview the watches- some of which will remain under embargo for several more months- and both of us came away impressed with the designs (the dial treatments are pretty bonkers!). The twist on these watche
Ep. 47- We Review Some Overlooked Killers from Oris- Rectangular & Rega Fleet LE
We're a bit behind, so why not keep this short? This one features a fun debrief of our "watches and beer" event with Over Town Brewing and ChronoGroup. We also share thoughts on the new Tudor Pelagos 39. The main event is the chat we have over a pair of amazing, but perhaps overlooked, pieces from the Oris stable. The Big Crown ProPilot GMT "Rega Fleet" LE is fantastic, and the Rectangular has the
Ep. 46- SOTP EXCLUSIVE! Serge, aka @TheWristplorer, and His Boundless Curiosity
In this episode, we are joined by none other than Serge, aka @thewristplorer. Serge is a master of contextualizing watches through the examination of period photos of historical events and people, where watches are worn prominently by the photo subjects. His feed features images depicting conflict history, political figures, the space race, Formula 1, classic action films... you name it and Serge
Ep. 45- Early August Check In
Sometimes the best chats are free-form and unscripted, so that's how we did this latest episode: minimal planning, in-person, al fresco. We discuss over-crowded collabs, the recent developments with pod alum Weiss Watch Co, and the coolness that is Mr. Jones Watches. Have fun with it, and thanks for listening!
Ep. 44- "SuperDoc" RJ Kamatovic Talks Tequila, Breguet, and Grand Seiko FOMO
"SuperDoc", rjkama, Dr. Kamatovic... it doesn't matter *how* you know him. What's important is that you probably DO know him. RJ Kamatovic is something of a force of nature. If you're into fitness, watch collecting, spirits, or the other forms of "bon vivantery" that we discuss here, then there's a good chance you've crossed paths with RJ's feed. Is RJ an influencer? That's the first question we a
Ep. 43- FratelloWatches.com's Michael Stockton Talks Watch Blogs and Bangers from the 1990's
Micheal Stockton joins us to chat about the current state of affairs in online watch media. W&W, Fratello, and The 'Dink are all mentioned in this one. We also briefly revisit the main topic (watches from the 1990's and early 2000's) from episode 41 to get Mike's take, and he drops a BOMB of a suggestion on a potential sleeper! "Sleepers" plural, actually. Mike is a laid-back conversationalist who
Ep. 42- Brodinkee Cohosts. We Learn a Bit About Blancpain, and Declare Panerai "The Anti-Hero Watch"
In this one, Gregg is out of pocket and we are joined by guest cohost and meme lord extraordinaire, Brodinkee! We thought it might be fun to rank the watch collections of some of the most well-known celebrity chefs, since Brodinkee is a chef himself. Emeril, Florence, Flay, Fieri (and more) all get the "wrist game" once-over. We also take a look at a lesser-known element of Blancpain's brand enthu
Ep. 41- IWC, Sinn, Omega, etc: We Pick the Best Watches of the 90's and 00's
This is another cooperative episode between the members of what we're loosely calling "The WatchPod Alliance" (including us, "Wrist Cheese Radio", and "The Whiskey and Watches Podcast") where we will be serving up the first shot in a round-robin sequence of shows. Each pod participant has chosen to select a group of 3-5 watches from one of the past 5 or 6 decades- the sixties, seventies, eighties,
Ep. 40- Field Trip to Feldmar: Talking Glashütte Original and Omega with #JuniorHorologist
And now for something COMPLETELY different...
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In this episode, Gregg and Matt take a short road trip to Feldmar Watch Co. to meet Dre, the #JuniorHorologist. Dre is the young daughter of one of the guys at Feldmar, and she has quickly made her presence known on the store's IG marketing feed. Seriously, she has 20k+ views on some of her videos! It's amazing and very fun to see the seed of a caree
Ep. 39- #FliegerFridays Debrief: "TOP GUN" and Bremont
In this episode we bring you up to speed on SOTP's recent doings, including our attendance at Bremont's recent event with Bike Shed Moto Co. in Los Angeles. The watch spotting was pretty epic, and so was the venue! If you're into Moto culture and live in LA, you've got to check it out. On a related note (it involves cool pilot watches, after all...), Matt scored an invite to "The Fighter Pilot Pod
Ep. 38- Modern Omega > Modern Rolex, Miami GP Debrief, and Craft Beer Collab Announcement
Is it time to formally call "time of death" on our interest in the modern Rolex catalog? Maybe it is... especially since the current lineup from Omega seems so much more interesting, innovative, and- crucially- available to enthusiasts. We break it down. We also discuss the recent inaugural Miami GP in Formula 1. Is F1's popularity really on the rise in the USA? Which watch brand was the winner in
Ep. 37- Bremoir Watches: Art Deco, Speakeasies and Giveaways
We're learning all about Bremoir Watches over pours of mezcal with owner Patrick Bremer. The brand, which suggests that the Age of Art Deco should be remembered and celebrated, currently has a flagship model - The Lexington. We chat about its specs, inspiration (The Chrysler Building in NYC) and what it's like to be a newly formed company. Then, on-air, we select a winner for their recent giveawa
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