Time Well Spent

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-expedition A 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-days TAG 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 & Organization 1:01 Wristcheck 10:00 Griffin NYC Update 11:08 Bath House 11:53 Lime Rock Races 14:00 US Open 19:20 Geneva Watch Days 22:00 Ming Polymesh 24:25 Lange 1815 28:00 Zenith 34:00 Bulgari 39:00 TAG Heuer 45:00 Doxa 51:00 Tudor 57:00 Gallet 1:09:00 Closing Thoughts Timestamps:

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=en Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:51 Wrist Check 1:58 Structure 3:25 First Watch 10:32 Second Watch 23:12 Third Watch 36:00 Fourth Watch 46:00 Humbling Stories 52:55 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 options Leather: Accurate Form: https://accurate-form.jp/en Rubber: Divecore Horus CNS Marlin Band-O WOE Smooth FKM Tropic Isoframe Nylon: WOE GLOMAR WOE Five-Eye Crown & Buckle Matte Supreme Eulit Perlon Bracelets: Uncle Straps Islander Forstner Steel Reef Staib German Bracelet (AliExpress) Sailcloth, Zulu Diver Affordable: CNS Watch Straps Strap Habit Related 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 Movies The Deep Track Hat Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Wrist check and recent adventures 17:49 Favorite watch straps categorized: leather, rubber, nylon 24:06 Leather 27:10 Rubber 36:48 Nylon 42:49 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 passions 02:02 The playful side of license plates and community 03:58 Watches as storytelling tools in car culture 07:58 The intersection of motorsport and watch branding 12:04 Authenticity and inauthenticity in racing sponsorships 15:55 The evolution of F1 and watch collaborations 20:03 The role of community in car and watch hobbies 24:04 Restoring and personalizing vintage watches 29:55 The importance of genuine connections in enthusiast groups 35:59 The impact of social media on hobby communities 40:47 Advice for newcomers to car and watch culture 45:08 The value of authentic passion over superficial branding 51:53 Game of this or that: collaboration watches vs. dial text 59:53 The importance of disconnecting and real-world engagement 01:02:07 Closing thoughts and recommendations

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch sit down to pick their favorite dive watches in each price segment. They also dive into Chicago Windup, the new movie The Odyssey, and everything else they have been up to. Tell us, who wins in a head to head match up of the best dive watch collection? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Longines Hydroconquest Review: https://thedeeptrack.com/review-longines-hydroconquest-2026-update/ Tudor Pelagos Ultra Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/video-hands-on-the-tudor-pelagos-ultra/ Chronofixe Asterix Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-chronofixe-asterix/ Final Recommendations: Jason Cammisa Ranks Doug DeMuro's Garage!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BRTl14MzNg Doug DeMuro Ranks Jason Cammisa's Cars!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvvi4ItCXTo Outside Podcast w/ Brooks Wheelan: https://www.outsideonline.com/podcast/comedian-brooks-wheelan/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:10 Current watch wristshots and collection updates 03:02 Main topic: Summer dive watches draft 08:11 Discussion on Hamilton and watch origins 10:05 Review of the Odyssey movie and watch connection 19:51 Defining the summer dive watch concept 20:15 Drafting picks for ultra affordable dive watches 26:00 Drafting picks under $1500 category 32:47 Drafting picks under $5,000 41:16 Drafting picks for $5000 and above category 44:24 Drafting with no budget 45:27 Closing thoughts and episode wrap-up

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch sit down to talk about watch spotting in movies, television shows, and video games. Sparked by the unveiling of the Omega Seamaster Chronograph, they dive down the rabbit hole of watch placements in some of their favorite pieces of media. What was your favorite watch spotting moment? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Relevant Links: Adam Savage: https://youtu.be/bQbbtnTz1KE?si=bZmSWL2TIYdEnoUc Final Recommendations: Nintendo Switch: https://amzn.to/4p4vncO Ipad Mini: https://amzn.to/4wsM6sM Ipad 11-inch: https://amzn.to/4aGbUcz Timestamps: 0:00 Intro + Fourth of July catch-up 1:17 Boston, Hamilton event, and holiday weekend talk 4:15 Vacation watch check + one-watch travel story 5:54 007 First Light and the watches-in-media discussion begins 13:50 Bond games: Nightfire, Bloodstone, and GoldenEye 17:45 Uncharted, Nathan Drake, and the Fossil chronograph 22:39 The Last of Us and All Is Lost 27:00 The Martian and the Hamilton dive watch 31:49 Project Hail Mary and Ryan Gosling’s Tag Heuer Connect 34:11 The Pit and the hospital NATO debate 38:09 The Bear and chef watch spotting 43:24 L.A. Noire and watches as clues 47:22 Fast & Furious and Brian O’Connor’s JLCs 53:29 Favorite watch spotting picks 64:39 “Kill Your Babies” the game 72:47 Final Recommendations 80:14 Wrap-up

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Tom, the founder of Abinger Watches. We chat about the incredibly challenging process of starting a watch brand from the ground up, how Tom took a design first approach in making his watches, and what's next for the brand. Abinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abingerwatches/ Abinger Watches: https://www.abingerwatches.com/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Relevant Links: Hands-On Abinger Nimrod Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-abinger-nimrod/ Final Recommendations: Angels in Time: https://music.apple.com/au/album/angel-in-real-time/1478307245 Outlast (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/81225308 Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro 1:04 — Wrist Check 4:37 — Christopher Ward Talk 7:30 — Getting Into Watches 14:26 — Finding the Brand Idea 18:49 — Two Years of Design Work 20:32 — Startup Costs and Reality 24:40 — Pre-Orders and Shipping 32:26 — What’s Next 39:43 — Tool Watch vs Dress Watch 42:09 — Meaning of “Nimrod” 46:45 — Where to Find the Brand 47:05 — Final Recommendation

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to battle it out in the World Cup of Watches. 48 watches form 48 brands, representing the 48 countries of the 2026 World Cup with only one winning watch at the end. Did they pick the right winner? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: ESPN 30for30: When the Garden Was Eden: https://www.netflix.com/title/80011845 ESPN 30for30: Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks: https://www.netflix.com/title/70129459 Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and episode overview 02:05 - Griffin's wrist check on Trasca Chronograph 04:24 - Devin reviews Longines Hydro Conquest update 07:51 - The methodology behind selecting country representative watches 10:13 - Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Czechia, and South Korea analysis 15:13 - Group B breakdown: Canada, Bosnia, Switzerland, Qatar discussion 20:36 - Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland showcase 22:25 - Group D: US, Paraguay, Australia, Turkiye comparisons 26:06 - Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador highlights 32:21 - Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Sweden focus 35:17 - Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand insights 40:36 - Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay rundown 45:24 - Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway analysis 50:21 - Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan reflection 54:38 - Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama highlights 58:13 - Matchups intensify: Round of 32 battles and strategic shifts 66:23 - Bracket update: The knockout stages and heated debates begin 85:33 - The elite quarter-finals and heartbreaking eliminations 94:43 - The final showdown: Cartier Tank Louis vs Strom Jan Mayen 106:22 - Deciding the winner: Why the Cartier Tank Louis takes the crown 116:50 - Wrapping up the tournament and final thoughts from Devin and Griffin

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.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: Fujifilm X100VI: https://amzn.to/44aBAu5 Teddy X Kevin Microbrand Shark Tank 1: https://youtu.be/B_SsFDGhJps?si=Y4YvYKn3Qhw8A-ka Teddy X Kevin Microbrand Shark Tank 2: https://youtu.be/E2xQbL0Ahl0?si=p14Jf7xisR8ja9Kj Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:25 Wrist Check 2:30 The Brand Journey 5:20 Design & Storytelling 13:00 The First Crossroads 15:30 Community & Networking 20:40 The Evolution of Design 26:30 Growth & New Models 30:50 Using Ai 37:30 Where to start 47:40 The Game 53:00 Final Recommendations

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 Light: https://amzn.to/4vWKDuP Forza Horizon 6: https://amzn.to/4vz410m Other Links: Vertex Owners Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/video-owners-review-the-vertex-m60-aqualion-nd/ Gallet Trailer: https://www.gallet.com/us-en/ Hamilton Scuba Surfing: https://wornandwound.com/step-outside-inspiring-micro-adventure-moments-with-the-hamilton-khaki-collection/ Stratum Scandi Road Trip: https://wornandwound.com/out-of-office-12-days-and-3500-miles-through-scandinavia-with-the-straum-jan-mayen/ Traska Venturer GMT Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/review-the-traska-venturer-gmt/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Watches on the Wrist: Personal Selections 03:54 Diving into Vertex: A Watch Review 06:32 Exploring the Vacheron Constantin Overseas 09:02 Adventure Watches: Marketing and Reality 11:40 The Role of Marketing in Watch Culture 14:04 Personal Experiences with Adventure Watches 16:28 Building a Space Watch Commercial 24:36 The Countdown to Adventure 28:07 Watches that Inspire Adventure 31:42 The Role of Watches in Mindset 36:35 Watches for Specific Adventures 40:20 Game Time: Choosing the Right Watch 56:57 Recommendations

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 about the future. Then, for a fun twist, Griffin brings the game this week challenging Devin to pair watch picks with a selection of different spies. What do you think of the Spy + Watch pairings? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: The Comprehensive Guide to 50 Years of 007's Timepieces The Good Shepard (Movie) Other Links: A Complete List of All James Bond Watches: https://manofmany.com/watches/a-complete-list-of-all-the-james-bond-watches Everything To Know Before Buying A Pilots Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHaTF09hUsE Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction02:35 Wrist Check 08:02 Daytona Beach Adventures and Bucky's Experience 10:38 Memorial Day Weekend Reflections 12:18 Introduction to Bond Watches 23:14 Exploring the Legacy of Bond Watches 25:32 The Evolution of Bond's Watches 26:28 Iconic Seiko and Other Unconventional Choices 27:40 The Significance of Watch Selection in Bond's Character 32:55 The Impact of Branding on Bond's Image 37:21 Hypothetical Alternatives to Omega 42:54 The One-Watch Philosophy of James Bond 47:38 Exploring Ian Fleming's Influence on Bond Watches 50:04 The Game of Spy Watches Begins 58:48 Final Recommendations

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 won our game of ‘This or That’! Anemoic Watch: https://anemoicwatches.com/ Introducing Anemoic (Worn & Wound): https://wornandwound.com/introducing-anemoic-from-university-project-to-watch-brand/ Anemoic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anemoic.watches/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: Thornhill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornhill_(band) Small Luxuries: Watches (book): https://amzn.to/4tR4kTc Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Time Well Spent Podcast 01:53 Wrist Check: Personal Connections to Watches 05:38 The Impact of Exclusivity in Watch Collecting 10:57 The Balance of Scarcity and Community in Micro Brands 16:15 The Journey of Anamoic: From University Project to Brand 21:53 The Story Behind the Versailles Watch Design 27:22 The Corridor of Royalty 28:02 Design Inspirations and Cultural References 28:53 The Emotional Connection to the Watch 30:13 Challenges in Watch Design and Production 30:41 Innovative Use of Color in Watchmaking 35:02 Navigating Manufacturing Challenges 39:58 The Importance of Mentorship in the Watch Industry 43:22 Balancing Time and Brand Development 45:14 Future Plans and Community Engagement 49:47 Cultural Recommendations and Personal Interests

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 microbrands and less popular brands? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Considered Goods (substack): https://consideredgoods.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Final Recommendations: Miyoo Mini Plus Retro Gaming Consol: https://amzn.to/4ddY9DP Blue Moon (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/82053241 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Time Well Spent Podcast 06:34 Wrist Check: Vintage vs. Modern Watches 10:57 Sleeper Hits in Watch Collections 20:58 Longines Hydroconquest: An Underrated Gem 27:32 Exploring Omega's Offerings 32:42 The Speedmaster Collection: A Deeper Dive 35:47 Chopard's Unique Appeal 40:07 Grand Seiko's K-Shape and Design Philosophy 46:07 Zenith Elite Moonphase: A Classy Choice 47:38 Exploring Zenith and Vacheron Watches 49:58 The Allure of Vacheron Constantin 51:40 Diving into Lesser-Known Brands 54:04 The Significance of Sleeper Brands 56:29 Highlighting the JLC Polaris Date 58:53 Tissot's C-Star 1000 Dive Watch 01:01:20 The Timeless Appeal of Swatch 01:03:47 Recommendations and Closing Thoughts

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! Tom Place on Teddy Baldassarre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKlCu0YqpFk&t=1s Tom Place Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expedition16610/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: Man on Fire Book: https://amzn.to/4erWRWI Accurate Form Straps: https://en.accurate-form.jp/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Time Well Spent Podcast 01:57 Watch Check: Personal Stories Behind Timepieces 04:44 Diving into New Releases: Grand Seiko Ushio 300 Diver 07:29 Serviceability and Durability in Modern Watchmaking 10:02 The Importance of Customer Service in Watch Brands 12:29 DIY Watch Repairs: The Balance of Skill and Caution 15:17 In-House Movements vs. Standard Movements 17:52 Using Watches in Everyday Life: A Stuntman's Perspective 27:50 The Art of Authenticity in Watches 30:04 Sneaking Watches into Film Sets 32:54 The Evolution of Watch Design 35:55 Current Projects and Future Endeavors 38:08 Personal Adventures and Creative Projects 46:54 Recommendations for the Audience

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 Watches and Wonders 2026. Don't forget to let us know who won the draft! Because this is a VERY long episode, each brand and topic is timestamped below to help you jump in and out! There is also a full video recording with reference photos if you want to follow along. Thank you so much for listening. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/v_7XATforbE Follow Devin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/ Follow Griffin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/ Timestamps: ​​0:05:41 Richard Mille 0:07:37 IWC 0:20:21 Bremont 0:23:56 H. Moser & Cie 0:27:31 Audemars Piguet 0:30:31 Patek Philippe 0:40:15 Hublot 0:41:41 Piaget 0:44:31 Oris 0:47:41 Nomos 0:51:41 Alpina 0:55:11 Frederique Constant 0:58:41 Vacheron Constantin 1:09:31 Bulgari 1:14:18 Hermes 1:15:41 Laurent Ferrier 1:19:11 Grand Seiko 1:25:41 Baume et Mercier 1:27:41 Parmigiani Fleurier 1:33:00 Panerai 1:33:09 Independents 1:36:41 Final Takeaways 1:51:11 THE GAME: Watch Draft 2:07:41 Final Thoughts

(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 was the best release from Watches and Wonders 2026. Don't forget to let us know who won the draft! Because this is a VERY long episode, each brand and topic is timestamped below to help you jump in and out! There is also a full video recording with reference photos if you want to follow along. Thank you so much for listening. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/v_7XATforbE Follow Devin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/ Follow Griffin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:18 Wristcheck 4:50 Podcast Updates 7:24 Omega 14:40 Credor 27:29 Universal Geneve 33:18 Sinn 36:28 Nivada Grenchen 40:50 Watches & Wonders 41:26 Rolex 1:15:57 Tudor 1:37:25 Ulysse Nardin 1:41:07 TAG Heuer 1:50:07 JLC 2:02:30 A. Lange & Sohne 2:10:00 Zenith 2:16:28 Cartier 2:25:00 Singer 2:29:15 Chopard

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 with Devin’s experience in discovering new watch brands and covering them. Don't forget to let us know who won this week's game of This or That! Clemence Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clemencewatches/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Relevant Links: Clemence Photic MKII Review: https://thedeeptrack.com/review-the-clemence-photic-mkii-a-microbrand-diver-that-refuses-to-cut-corners/ Clemence: https://www.clemencewatches.com/ Arken Watches: https://arken.uk/ CYMA Dress Watch: https://www.analogshift.com/products/cyma-jules-person-dress-watch-as11678?_pos=1&_sid=e9a5d7c43&_ss=r Learn About Hallmarks: https://antiqwatch.com/old-watch-brands/swiss-a-d.html https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/guide/case-trademarks?keyword=star https://perceptionswatches.com/geneva-watch-case-hallmarks-the-key-to-who-produced-your-watch-case/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 09:25 The Journey of Starting a Watch Brand 24:25 Navigating the Kickstarter Experience 28:55 Funding Choices and Brand Birth 32:09 Defining Success in Business 35:32 The Evolution of Clements Watches 40:50 Designing the Photic MK2: Intentional Choices 51:04 Value Beyond Specs: The Heart of Watchmaking 53:46 The Essence of Watch Design 55:15 Design Integrity and Personal Connection 57:34 Balancing Vintage and Contemporary Elements 01:01:41 The Unique Appeal of Micro Brands 01:03:51 The Importance of Accessibility in Design 01:07:50 Experiencing the Outdoors: A Personal Touch 01:11:36 Recommendations for Simple Pleasures

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 watch release as well as the first ever Hodinkee Hangout in SoHo. Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Longines Hydro Conquest - https://www.longines.com/watches/hydro-conquest Hodinkee Happy Hour Event - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hodinkee-watches-of-switzerland-soho-event Seiko SRPL11 Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-redesigned-seiko-samurai-srpl11/ Vintage Vacheron: https://www.analogshift.com/products/vacheron-constantin-guilloche-dress-watch-as11970?_pos=7&_sid=fa7322b57&_ss=r Final Recommendations: Death by Lightning (Netflix series) - https://www.netflix.com/title/81234567 Ponies, Persons of No Interest (Peacock series) - https://www.peacocktv.com/streaming/series/ponies-persons-of-no-interest Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Time Well Spent Podcast 02:29 Wrist Check: Griffin's NoMo Zurich World Timer 05:21 Devin's Seiko Samurai SRPL 11 Experience 08:03 Longines Hydro Conquest Revamp Discussion 15:44 Hodinkee Happy Hour Event Recap 22:10 Hot Takes on Watches 27:18 The Utility of Rolex Watches 29:11 Critique of Dive Watches by Brands 34:07 The Debate on Bracelet Tapering 41:25 Zeratsu Polishing: Marketing or Mastery? 47:34 The Best Watch vs. The Right Watch 50:02 The Impact of New Releases on Perception 51:18 Character vs. Perfection in Watches 53:47 The Need for Design Innovation in Watchmaking 56:32 Exploring Unique Lug Shapes and Designs 59:02 The Controversy of Modern Watch Designs 01:01:36 Hot Takes on Watch Crystals 01:04:49 Recommendations and Upcoming Adventures

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 GMT: https://formexwatch.com/watches/reef-gmt-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-green/ Intersect Watch Show: https://www.intersectwatchshow.com/new-york-city Dimepiece: https://www.instagram.com/dimepiece.co/ Chen’s Watch Repair: https://www.yelp.com/biz/chens-watch-repair-new-york Cartier Santos Platinum: https://www.analogshift.com/products/cartier-santos-as09842?_pos=5&_sid=46fa1865b&_ss=r Shinola Birdy Petoskey Stone: https://www.shinola.com/products/birdy-watch-petoskey Isotope OVNI Jump Hour: https://isotopewatches.com/products/ovni-jumping-hour-founders-edition Bulgari Serpenti: https://www.analogshift.com/products/bulgari-serpenti-tubogas-as10372?_pos=2&_sid=819bafb1b&_ss=r Paulin OhNo: https://www.paulinwatches.com/collections/oh-no-collaborations Paulin Clock: https://www.paulinwatches.com/collections/wall-clock Final Recommendations: ROSALÍA - Berghain (Live at The BRIT Awards 2026) ft. Björk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fyufPkXLbs&feature=youtu.be Peaky Blinders (Show): https://www.netflix.com/title/80002479 Peaky Blinders (Movie): https://www.netflix.com/title/81319485 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 03:00 Exploring the Watch Enthusiast Journey 09:07 Guessing Watch Prices: A Fun Game 15:44 The Community Aspect of Watch Collecting 21:12 Tailoring the Watch Experience for Partners 27:10 Connecting Through Fashion and Pop Culture 28:26 The Influence of Watches in Pop Culture 31:46 Getting Others into Watches 34:38 Personal Taste and Self-Expression in Watch Collecting 36:10 Exploring Future Watch Purchases 42:12 Fun and Games: This or That 49:00 Cultural Recommendations and Wrap-Up

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/dueling-reviews-vol-1-the-merci-x Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: Nigel Mansell F1 LEGO: https://amzn.to/4ske0Wk Shrinking: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/3507a932-eace-46ea-bfe1-638ae819fa12 19thand Laptop Watch Bracelet Protection: https://19thand.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Concept 03:06 The Watch Exchange and Unboxing 05:59 Exploring the Watches: First Impressions 12:02 Diving Deeper: The Experience of Wearing 14:55 Comparative Analysis of Watch Styles 17:46 Final Thoughts and Reflections 21:11 Chronograph Design and Functionality 24:40 Comparative Analysis of French Watch Brands 27:30 Price Justification and Market Competition 30:14 Design Intentionality in Watchmaking 32:39 The Impact of Watch Ownership on Sentiment 34:31 Renaissance of Mechanical Chronographs 35:24 Cultural Recommendations and Personal Insight