This Watch Life

Lydia went to Watches and Wonders this year, but Vu didn't! Here's our catch up on everythign she saw and liked and some of the coolest watches she got to try on and check out!

In this episode we compare our 2016 vs 2026 watch lives, and also hear the stories of our friends Derek Mon ( @theminutemon ), James Crichton ( @gearetal ), Ken Lam ( @arkenwatchco ), and Britt Pearce ( @watch.gringa ).

In this episode we answer questions from a few of our amazing listeners! We discuss the future successes and failures of watch brands, what makes us pivot between brands over time, what watches we love but still won't buy, underrated watches and more! Thanks for the questions, @watch_girl_life, @nomoschino, @syktgrei.elgada, @thewatchshowfinland, @enjoy.your_time, @rabcho!

In this episode we discuss Tudor's 100 year anniversary and what that might mean for their releases this year.

2025 marked some real changes for both of us in terms of our collections... with Lydia taking a more measured approach than previous years and Vu going wild. Perhaps for the household this is a good strategy, to take turns? We discuss which watches we bought and why, and what was different about 2025 and what that might mean for the future of our collections.

Believe it or not, 2026 is here! In this episode we go over some of our predictions for the year, talk about some things we are hoping to see, and speculate a bit about this year in watches.

In this episode we dive into the wonderful world of bird watching as it relates to watch collecting. It turns out many hobbies and passions share so many similarities in the way people enjoy them, in the communities surrounding them, and even sometimes in the downsides to them. Feel free to watch this documentary: Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching Feel free to follow this bird photographing friend of ours: @jeff.rivait

In this episode we talk about whether or not enthusiasts should be more involved in watch design, if "hand made" matters, what complications we want, whether or not to modify luxury watches, and name some of our favorite podcasts! Thanks so much for the amazing questions, @ nesqydave , @ naturalescapement , @ watcherism , @ watchmedicine , @ christofferdidrichsen , @ lovemedonuts , @ notsimplybrent , and Andrew! Mentioned in this episode: Casio F-91W gold Swatch Sistem51 Omega DeVille Hour Vision Otsuka Lotec No. 5 KAI Habring2 Erwin Pilot Otsuka Lotec No. 7.5 True Patina's BB54 Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 Small Victorinox Compact Victorinox Companion Victorinox Rambler Daily Customs BMKT Small Explorer Podcasts we listen to: The Grey NATO Worn & Wound Form & Function Fratello Talks

It's been a long time since our last Q&A, and we got some great questions from you all! We discuss how a brand's watch photography can be misleading, what we'd do if we were put in charge at Rolex, a This Watch Life collab watch, who we will leave our watches to since we don't have kids, what to do with a wedding watch after divorce, and more! Thanks for the questions, @ bytereview , @ jbobswatches , @ right.arm.watches , @ alpharo_uk , @ watch_girl_life , @ nomoschino , @ ten10fiftynine , @ hour_you_doin , @ supinderbedi , and @ dials_crown . If you have a question you'd like us to answer in a Q&A episode please send an email of voice message to questions@thiswatchlife.com or message us at @ thiswatchlifepodcast . Or you can leave a comment directly on this post!

In this episode we go through our choices for the five watches we would each keep from our existing collections if we had to just own 5, and couldn't buy any more, EVER. Essentially building our forever collections. This was inspired by the #fivewatchcollection Instagram community hashtag started by Nacho and Morgan .

Yes, Vu has another NWA but this time it's totally not his fault. We also talk about his new camera, the Sigma bf, and our recent trip to Glashütte for the weekend and extra tour of the NOMOS manufacture. Mentioned in the episode: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in 38mm Sigma bf NOMOS Club Campus 36 Future Orange The Best recommendations for the week: The Naked Gun Wednesday If you have questions for our next Q&A episode you can ask them by emailing questions@thiswatchlife.com or send a dm to @thiswatchlifepodcast

Vu sold off his last Rolex! So in this episode he tries to articulate why he got rid of all his Rolex watches and what's changed about his entire collection. The Best Recommendations: Articles of Interest on Spotify Articles of Interest on Apple Binoculars!

In this episode we discuss our two new watches… both chronographs… and how at least Vu’s new watch has set him on a completely new path. Watches discussed in this episode: Tudor FXD Chronograph Cycling Edition Limited Edition Pink Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph The BEST recommendations: Project Hail Mary Nintendo Switch 2

In this episode we discuss the lengths we can sometimes go to in our efforts to justify a watch purchase, Vu gives an update on his Zombie Apocalypse Watch plans, and we touch on a recent Rolex event we attended and whether our thoughts have changed on any of the new releases.

We decide to go on a two week vacation to Portugal with just one watch each, and talk through how we chose what we chose, why they were the right watches for this trip, and how that ended up working out. Also, we have two new watches to discuss! Vu decides that one watch might be fine, but asks Delugs to help out with additional straps so he can keep changing the look. Habring2 Erwin Pilot Kurono 34mm Star Dial Delugs straps for Vu’s watch (provided by Delugs): - Black Epsom Slim Strap - Olive Green Sailcloth Signature Strap - Black Pilot Rubber CTS Strap - Orange Pilot Rubber CTS Strap - Delcro Woodland Tri-Weave

In this episode we discuss our time at Watches and Wonders, some of our favorite things from and around the show, Vu's new watch, and some of the people we got to see in Geneva!

We're back! Again! This time for real? In this episode we talk about the big life and work changes that Lydia has gone through... discuss our Watches and Wonders plans... and talk about the future of this podcast and our plan for its triumphant return!

In this 200th episode of This Watch Life we talk about what we've learned, how our thoughts about watches and the industry changed, and what we've discovered about our listeners.

In this episode we answer questions from @katshoulders and @alexmjryan about the most surprising watches in our collections as well as what types of watches we find most and least photogenic.

In today's episode we discuss Vu's newest watch, the Otsuka Lotec No. 7.5. Coming right off the amazing success of the No. 6 winning the GPHG Challenge Prize, the arrival of the No. 7.5 couldn't have been better timed. Although they share a design language, the No. 6 and No. 7.5 are very different watches. Vu explains what he loves about the design of the 7.5 which takes some inspiration from vintage cameras. Otsuka Lotec No. 7.5 page