Watch Talk Across the Pond

In this episode Bill and his friend Richmond (who have gone gangsta watch style!) are starting the day with a special Birthday breakfast - I joint them from across the big pond for a catch-up and watch talk! We cover what we think of watch collaborations with some examples and some thoughts on collaborations we'd like to see.

In this episode we take a look at the new second Microbrands Book from Giuseppe aka MrWatch93, what we think of the book and what watches and watch brands have caught our eye. We discuss a bag full of old watches that Bill bought from a flea market, just before we recorded the podcast. Bill updates us on how is SNOB shop is doing. We also discuss what we have been enjoying watching both TV and films. Dean's: One to Watch Instagram: https://instagram.com/one__to__watch?r=nametag Dean's One to Watch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg Bill's: Not a Watch Snob Instagram: https://instagram.com/notawatchsnob1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Bill's: Not a Watch Snob YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeOnYCMVKYJnLMGeF609mw

In this episode Dean, Bill and guest David discuss: If we could only have one watch to wear for a year. How would it make us feel; what would we look for in our chosen watch; and some of the watches that could be that one chosen watch. David's watch choices links: Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso: https://www.timeandwatches.com/2022/10/jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-tribute.html?m=1 Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda: https://www.blancpain.com/en/fifty-fathoms/fifty-fathoms-barakuda Omega Seamaster Railmaster 1957: https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-seamaster-railmaster-co-axial-master-chronometer-38-mm-22010382001002 and: https://www.timeandwatches.com/2022/10/jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-tribute.html?m=1 Dean's watch choices links: Seiko SPB383J1: https://www.seikowatches.com/au-en/products/prospex/spb383j1 Longines Spirit Zulu Time: https://www.longines.com/en-gb/watch-longines-spirit-l3-812-4-63-6 Rolex Explorer II: https://www.rolex.com/watches/explorer/m226570-0001.html BOLDR Odyssey Freediver GMT (sprite version): https://www.boldrsupply.co/collections/odyssey-freediver-44/products/odyssey-freediver-gmt-sp1961 Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40: https://www.breitling.com/us-en/watches/chronomat/chronomat-automatic-gmt-40/A32398101B1/ Zenith Chronomaster Sport: https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_gb/product/chronomaster-sport-03-3100-3600-69-m3100 Bill's Watch Choices links: to follow asap Dean's: One to Watch Instagram: https://instagram.com/one__to__watch?r=nametag Dean's One to Watch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg Bill's: Not a Watch Snob Instagram: https://instagram.com/notawatchsnob1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Bill's: Not a Watch Snob YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeOnYCMVKYJnLMGeF609mw David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatwatchaddict/ David's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWwjmB1ik9MvG0GmCtDEDA

In this episode we discuss if we think the size of a watch matters and what sizes are best for the different types of watches. We also talk about novelties, novelties at Watches and Wonders, and our opinion of watch novelties.

In this episode Bill is in the UK!! We visit London to take a look, attend a BOLDR get together, and visit the Christopher Ward headquarters to take a look at their watches and we meet their main man Mike France!! We go watch shopping in Nottingham. And finally we talk about watches we’d like to see made and what are Rolex watches really worth!

In this podcast we launch our season 4 at the start of 2023. We discuss:  Bill's new strap and watch selling business; our latest watch purchases; The plan for Bill's visit, which is now only a few weeks away.  And finally we catch up with our favourite films that we watched in 2022

In this episode Bill and I look back at 2022 in watches and briefly what we enjoyed watching on TV! We look at what interested us in the watch news; what we thought of the year for watches; what were our favourite watch purchases of 2022; and our hopes for 2023 Dean's: One to Watch Instagram: https://instagram.com/one__to__watch?r=nametag Dean's One to Watch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg Bill's: Not a Watch Snob Instagram: https://instagram.com/notawatchsnob1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Bill's: Not a Watch Snob YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeOnYCMVKYJnLMGeF609mw Bill's online shop: https://notawatchsnob.com/

In this episode we discuss: If we could only have three watches with a budget in total of £10k. Dean, Bill and guest David choose 3 watches, and we look at choices from: Abdul from Abdul R Watches and Stephen from IG TickTalking. Dean's: One to Watch Instagram: https://instagram.com/one__to__watch?r=nametag Dean's One to Watch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg Bill's: Not a Watch Snob Instagram: https://instagram.com/notawatchsnob1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Bill's: Not a Watch Snob YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeOnYCMVKYJnLMGeF609mw David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatwatchaddict/ David's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWwjmB1ik9MvG0GmCtDEDA

We again discuss if we could only have one watch with different spending budgets. In this episode we look at our current favourite watches for under 3000 pounds sterling/US dollars and 5000 pounds sterling/US dollars (note: both being currencies currently being almost the same value). Please also check out our part 1 - watches under: 500 and 1K Dean's: One to Watch Instagram: https://instagram.com/one__to__watch?r=nametag Dean's One to Watch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg Bill's: Not a Watch Snob Instagram: https://instagram.com/notawatchsnob1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Bill's: Not a Watch Snob YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeOnYCMVKYJnLMGeF609mw

In this episode we discuss: If we could only have one watch with different spending budgets. In this episode we look at our current favourite watches for under 500 pounds sterling/US dollars and 1000 pounds sterling/US dollars (note: both being currencies currently being almost the same value). In part 2 we will look at under 3K and under 5K. Dean's: One to Watch Instagram: https://instagram.com/one__to__watch?r=nametag  Dean's One to Watch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg  Bill's: Not a Watch Snob Instagram: https://instagram.com/notawatchsnob1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  Bill's: Not a Watch Snob YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeOnYCMVKYJnLMGeF609mw

In this episode we discuss: what is happening in China and Russia that is having an affect on the watch market. 'Tangping' and warmongering are examples of what we discuss - and how they effect the supply, demand and sales of watches. Dean's: One to Watch Instagram: https://instagram.com/one__to__watch?r=nametag Dean's One to Watch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg Bill's: Not a Watch Snob Instagram: https://instagram.com/notawatchsnob1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Bill's: Not a Watch Snob YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeOnYCMVKYJnLMGeF609mw

In this episode Bill and Dean discuss: Watch Lies, Tropes and Beliefs 'This is my last watch' ;-) Bill's: Not a Watch Snob Instagram: https://instagram.com/notawatchsnob1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Bill's: Not a Watch Snob YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeOnYCMVKYJnLMGeF609mw Dean's: One to Watch Instagram: https://instagram.com/one__to__watch?r=nametag Dean's One to Watch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg

In this episode I talk Giuseppe aka MrWatch93 about his 'Microbrands Book'. He explains what his Microbrands Book is, what made him write the book and why someone should buy it. We also discuss: how he decided which Microbrand companies to include; companies that he didn’t include in the book that he would liked to have; and which watch companies he enjoyed working with. He also tells us what he has learnt from his experience of writing a watch book. We also discuss his passion for watches including: the type of watches Giuseppe likes; watches he would like to add to his own collection; his watch collecting regrets; and his tips for people just getting into the watch collecting hobby. Mrwatch93 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrwatch93?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Microbrands Book, Mrwatch93 (2022 version): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B47QDK27/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_KMN6F90HEN2MHA9VJGE5 One to Watch Instagram: https://instagram.com/one__to__watch?r=nametag One to Watch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg

In this episode I talk to Ted from Ted's Cornish Watch Reviews to find out about his watches and what social media he uses for showing his watch collection. We also discuss the effect that we think social media has on buying watches. Dean's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg Ted's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CornishWatchReviews

Welcome to the start of the shortly awaited season 3!! In this episode Bill (Not a Watch Snob) and myself (Dean - One to Watch) discuss: what we've been up to this summer, The Orville and Star Trek. And watch stuff too: new watches we have, the MoonSwatch situation - unavailable to buy online, but you can stop one of their cars and buy one!! Also there are fake MoonSwatches around! The Bulova Lunar Pilot - a MoonSwatch alternative! Sit back and enjoy the chat, with lots of good clean humour!! Dean's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg Bill's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeOnYCMVKYJnLMGeF609mw

We have a quick look at my new Seiko 5 GMT and find out which colour-way Abdul has ordered. Then we discuss watch brands that we think are underrated. Links to Abdul's choices of brands that are fairly unknown: https://www.habring2.com/index.php/en/ https://www.dornblueth.com/ https://sartory-billard.com/ In this episode I (Dean aka One to Watch) am joined by Bill (aka Not a Watch Snob) and Abdul (aka Abdul R Watches):  Dean's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg  Bill's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeOnYCMVKYJnLMGeF609mw  Abdul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBh_zZG7CWGmIK_hBlU6Ew

In this special episode I (Dean aka ‘One to Watch’) discuss watches, photography and the Perpetuality YouTube channel with David (aka ThatWatchAddict). We talk about his excellent watch collection (which includes Rolex, Zenith and of course Seiko); how he got into photography and he shares some tips on how to take great watch shots. We also find out more about his very successful YouTube channel. We cover:  What got you into watches? What was your first watch? Did your interest in photography come through taking photos of watches or did the watch collection come after your interest in photography? What else do you like to take photos of other than watches? When did you start your Perpetuality YouTube Channel? How would you describe the content of your Perpetuality Channel? Favourite pieces from your collection? Possible future purchases / What watches would you love to add to your collection? Any watch collecting regrets? What would be the main advise that you’d give to people just getting into the watch collecting hobby? David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatwatchaddict/  David's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWwjmB1ik9MvG0GmCtDEDA My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one__to__watch/  My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/OnetoWatch

In this episode Dean (One to Watch) and Abdul (Abdul R Watches) discuss what makes a good summer watch, and both pick 3 each for summer 2022: Abdul's choices: Sinn 556: https://www.sinn.de/de/Modell/556_Sma...  CLUB NEOMATIK SIREN: https://nomos-glashuette.com/en/club/...  Oris Propilot X: https://www.oris.ch/en/watch/propilot... Dean's choices: Seiko 5 GMT: https://www.seikowatches.com/uk-en/news/20220608 Doxa Sub 300 whitepearl - with white rubber strap: https://doxawatches.com/collections/sub-300/products/whitepearl-2?variant=41668293165234 MoonSwatch - mission to Uranus (Tiffany blue): https://www.swatch.com/en-gb/mission-to-uranus-so33l100/SO33L100.html Dean's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg Abdul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBh_zZG7CWGmIK_hBlU6Ew The video of this episode on Abdul's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7SpWYtm8UA

In this special episode I (Dean aka ‘One to Watch’) discuss an amazing, unique and brilliantly quirky watch collection with Stephen (aka TickTalking). To see Stephen's watches and excellent photography skills: check out his Instagram account (link below). We cover: What got you into collecting watches? What was your first watch? How would you describe the sort of watches that you like to collect? How would you describe your collection now? And how has it evolved or changed over time? A discussion of some of the watches in the collection If you could only keep one or a few watches from your collection, which would it be and why? Possible future purchases / What watches would you love to add to your collection? Any watch collecting regrets? Do you have any other grail watches? What would be the main advise that you’d give to people just getting into the watch collecting hobby? Stephen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ticktalking/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one__to__watch/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg

In this episode I (Dean aka ‘One to Watch’) talk to Peter Mustang (from Peter Mustang ch.) Peter gives his thoughts on what is happening with the prices of hyped watches such as the Rolex Daytona. We discuss the MoonSwatch, including is the Bulova Lunar Pilot a better buy. I listen to Peter's reaction to common watch topics such as Richard Mille, Panerai and vintage watches - some we discuss further. Finally, I find out what watches and brands are his favourite that he does and does not own. Including Russian watches and do we prefer a GMT or a World Timer. My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ6vhj1ak9Qk9p_Kq86Gyg  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one__to__watch/  Peter Mustang ch. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCubNfO2dXir-KGrrxAJUl1w