Time Well Spent

In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch bring their own hands-on experience to the table to see if the press release specifications live up to the in-person previews. Griffin brings his recent hands-on experience with the Tudor Northflag while Devin brings his thoughts on the full Gallet collection. What do you think of these new releases?Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Relevant Links:Hands-On Tudor Northflag: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-northflag Timestamps:0:07 Intro2:00 Wrist Check6:50 Hands-On Tudor Northflag Impressions19:11 Northflag Competitors28:00 Hands-On Gallet Impressions46:00 Toronto Timepiece48:00 Final Recommendations

In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch dive into their favorite new releases from Geneva Watch Days. They dig into some of their favorites from A. Lange & Sohne, Zenith, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Doxa, and so many more while looking at their favorite new watch releases from it all. Which was your favorite new release? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Relevant Links:Introducing the Starum Expedition: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/straum-expeditionA Lange & Sohne 1815 Up Down: https://www.alange-soehne.com/us-en/timepieces/1815/1815-updown/1815-updown-in-750-white-gold-244-028 Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport: https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_us/brand/chronomaster-solo-sport Bulgari Octo Finissimo Vianney Halter: https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/stories/geneva-watch-daysTAG Heuer Monza Flyback: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-tag-heuer-monza-flyback-chronograph Doxa Sub 300 Ti5: https://doxawatches.com/collections/sub-300-ti5 Tudor Northflag: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/tudor-northflag/m9140g1a0u-0001 Gallet: https://www.gallet.com/us-en/ Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Organization1:01 Wristcheck10:00 Griffin NYC Update11:08 Bath House11:53 Lime Rock Races14:00 US Open19:20 Geneva Watch Days22:00 Ming Polymesh24:25 Lange 181528:00 Zenith34:00 Bulgari39:00 TAG Heuer45:00 Doxa51:00 Tudor57:00 Gallet1:09:00 Closing ThoughtsTimestamps:

In our first in-person Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch discuss their watch origins stories along with Producer Josh of the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. We look at our first watches, watches that deepened our enthusiasm, and watches that are closely associated with us personally. What watches would you identify as key pieces in your collecting journey?Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=enTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:51 Wrist Check1:58 Structure 3:25 First Watch10:32 Second Watch23:12 Third Watch36:00 Fourth Watch46:00 Humbling Stories52:55 Cultural Recommendations

An update on summer adventures, Griffin with family in Maine and Devin on a 3 day sailing trip, before diving into the best watch straps they can recommend in each category. They look at the best rubber straps, the best nylon straps, the best watch bracelets, the best leather straps, and some affordable strap optionsLeather:Accurate Form: https://accurate-form.jp/en Rubber:Divecore HorusCNS Marlin Band-OWOE Smooth FKMTropicIsoframeNylon:WOE GLOMARWOE Five-EyeCrown & Buckle Matte SupremeEulit PerlonBracelets:Uncle StrapsIslanderForstnerSteel ReefStaib German Bracelet (AliExpress)Sailcloth, Zulu DiverAffordable:CNS Watch Straps Strap HabitRelated Content:My Watch Might Be a Strap Monster, But I Am Not Strap Storage Madness (Video) Ultimate Sailcloth Strap Guide (Video)Final Recs:YouTube TV and MoviesThe Deep Track HatTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:30 Wrist check and recent adventures17:49 Favorite watch straps categorized: leather, rubber, nylon24:06 Leather27:10 Rubber36:48 Nylon42:49 Bracelet

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by David von Bader. A writer of all things watches, music, and vintage cars, David has carved out a pocket in the industry leaning into the things he grew up on including writing his very own book on watches. We dive into vintage watches, vintage cars, watch advertising inside of F1, and a few more meanderings along the way.Small Luxuries: Watches (by David von Bader): https://amzn.to/4fBRCT1 David Von Bader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_von_bader/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Relevant Links:Motorcar Manor (NJ): https://www.motorcarmanor.com/ 1 (F1 Glory Days Documentary): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.08284322-78bd-4a4f-abd2-f7c00754d482?ref_=imdbref_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvs_piv&tag=imdbtag_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvs_piv-20 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Devin and David’s passions02:02 The playful side of license plates and community03:58 Watches as storytelling tools in car culture07:58 The intersection of motorsport and watch branding12:04 Authenticity and inauthenticity in racing sponsorships15:55 The evolution of F1 and watch collaborations20:03 The role of community in car and watch hobbies24:04 Restoring and personalizing vintage watches29:55 The importance of genuine connections in enthusiast groups35:59 The impact of social media on hobby communities40:47 Advice for newcomers to car and watch culture45:08 The value of authentic passion over superficial branding51:53 Game of this or that: collaboration watches vs. dial text59:53 The importance of disconnecting and real-world engagement01:02:07 Closing thoughts and recommendations