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That Watch Podcast98: Rolex Price Crash • AI TakeoverThis week, we're talking about Darren's recent collector video with WatchGecko, Matt's got another new Speedy, we examine the supposed Rolex price crash narrative, and how AI and other real world changes may impact our collections.
2026-01-051h 00
3DLANES3DLANES #49 - Technologies Developed and Adopted by the Watch IndustryWhat are discoveries or technology advancements that the watch industry has contributed to the world? Also what are some advancements that the watch industry has adopted from other industries?Sources:Seiko/Epson: Technology developed for the world’s first quartz watch and subsequent diffusion into ICs, crystal devices, and broader electronics applications.Seiko/Epson: World’s first six‑digit field‑effect LCD digital wristwatch and LCD evolution into mainstream displays.Epson corporate overview: Quartz devices from timepieces to communications infrastructure; GPS radio‑controlled watches; synthetic quartz manufacturing; power‑saving ICs; Magi...
2025-11-1022 min
A Tale of Two WristiesEpisode 12: Windup NYC Recap (The Whistle Stop Tour) - Timex, Studio Underd0g, Christopher Ward, DennisonChris recaps his trip to NYC for Windup and The Hype, while Iman tries to keep him on task. Are there too many micro/independent brands? Plus, the return of the Budget Battle, set at $2000.8:00 Wrist ChecksIman’s IWC Portofino PilotChris’s NEW Dennison Dual Time11:45 Windup NYChris’s WatchGecko RecapAbinger WatchesBuvette NYC Go get them runny eggsMonbrey Prevail Christopher Ward Studio Underd0g x Fears...
2025-10-301h 10A Tale of Two WristiesEpisode 2: When you know you know. Or do you? Plus - Budget Battle and recs for small wristiesEver stuck dithering over a watch purchase? Here are some things we think about when we are deciding whether to buy a watch. Hear us discuss the Omega Speedmaster, a Piaget Polo, and a very angry lady - courtesy of Nomos! We also battle it out, in our very friendly wristy way, over the best pick for under $300 (aka 222 Great British Quid.) Which watch would you go for? And finally, we take our very first listener question and offer some watch recommendations to a small-wristed non-watch collector. **Correction and apologies from Chris: the Isotope Moonshot that Chris h...
2025-06-1255 min
KlokkegalskapEp. 27: Studio Underd0gI denne episoden prater vi om Mortens nyankommende Studio Underd0g "Desert Sky". Studio Underd0g er et utrolig morsomt merke som fortjener sin plass i rampelyset, særlig med tanke på alt det utrolige de har gjort, ikke bare for klokkeverden, men også for samfunnet rundt seg.I tillegg får dere et knippe klokkenyheter som vanlig.Følg oss gjerne i sosiale medier for nyheter, give aways og konkurranser:https://www.facebook.com/klokkegalskaphttps://www.instagram.com/klokkegalskap_podkast/htt...
2025-06-061h 27
Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoGrail watches you can't buy even if you had the money... - Ep #56If you could have one watch, no matter if it's real or not, which one would it be? Richard, Anthony, George and Martin came together for a round table chat to discuss their fantasy watches.
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2023-09-2820 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoWhat do you want from the watch industry? - Ep #55In this episode, Richard, Anthony, George and Martin discuss what they would like to see from the watch industry.
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2023-09-2128 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoHow did you get into watches? - Ep #54Some of the WatchGecko authors came together in person to chat about horology and how they got into watches. Meet Richard, Anthony, Martin and George in this audio podcast.
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2023-09-1416 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe Rise of Nomadic Watches in Northern Ireland - Ep #53In this video, we talk to Peter McAuley, the founder of Nomadic Watches, a Northern Irish watch brand that's putting Belfast on the global map of watchmaking
The brand is only a few years old but we wanted to talk to Peter about his experience and what drives him to create the best watches possible. In this interview, Peter shares his story and details about Nomadic Watches, including the unique design process and what we can expect in the future from his team.
0:00 Brief introduction to Nomadic Watches
1:11 Background of the company
2:49 How did you get into...
2023-09-0735 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe Most Divisive Oris Watches? - ProPilot X Kermit vs Aquis Hölstein Edition - Ep #52Two muppets talk about watches...
We were able to borrow the new ProPilot X Kermit as well as the new Aquis Hölstein Edition and discuss why these watches have divided watch enthusiasts. Oris is making some really good timepieces but they love making fun watches and these two examples capture that perfectly.
2023-08-3119 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe History of Vertex Watches and The Dirty Dozen Story - Ep #51We had the privilege of interviewing Don Cochrane about Vertex and the Dirty Dozen watches. Don is the great-grandson of Claude Lyons, who started Vertex Watches all the way back in 1912. Don wanted to restart the family business and continue the watchmaking legacy left by his great-grandfather.
0:00 The history of Vertex
5:16 The Only British Dirty Dozen Watchmaker
9:45 Vertex watches and World War 2
12:30 What happened after the war?
16:13 Designing the M100 and re-starting the brand
21:13 The coolest Peli case
23:24 MP45 - mono-pusher chronograph
24:16 M60 - diving watch
27:31 Two lug pin positions
28:17 Brand identity
2023-08-2432 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe Remarkable Revival of Fortis Watches with Jupp Philipp - Ep #50We had the privilege to spend an hour with Jupp Philipp, the new owner of Fortis watches, where he shared some exciting things about the heritage of the company but also how Fortis is changing and what can fans of the brand expect in the next 20 years. Jupp has a great vision for Fortis and his passion for space watches is reflected in some of the newly redesigned iconic watches.
0:00 Intro
01:56 Who is Fortis?
05:21 Reissue of Golden Age Watches – just a trend?
08:32 Jupp’s journey to the watch industry
12:45 “Can I buy Fortis?”
15:20 Fortis was in chaos!
17:20 First fi...
2023-08-1758 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe Secret World of Pre-Owned Rolex Watches with Avanti Jewellers - Ep #49Richard went on location to meet his local pre-owned Rolex dealer to learn as much as possible about what is going on behind the scenes.
00:00 Intro
01:56 Avanti as a business
03:50 Sourcing and watches in stock
08:59 PX and servicing
10:10 Depreciation of watches
12:47 Benefits of buying in a shop
24:06 Independent watch retailers
25:45 The pre-owned market
29:40 What are the most sought after models
35:30 Who is buying?
39:30 Current prices
44.30 Availability
47:30 How to avoid buying...
2023-08-151h 14Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe Casio G-Shock 40th Year Anniversary watches left us disappointed.... - Ep #48Richard and George, resident G-shock aficionados, discuss the new 40th-year anniversary G-Shock watches. Could this be the most anticipated but disappointing watch release since Omega dropped the gold Apollo 11 50th anniversary Speedmaster on us? Quite possibly!
2023-05-3124 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoHow to Keep Your Watch Running for Decades? (Dr Rebecca Struthers) - Ep #47As a watchmaker, historian and watch restorer, Dr Rebecca Struthers knows a lot about watch history and how to keep your watch running for years. In this video, she shares her journey into watchmaking, including advice on how to maintain your watch and keep it running for decades!
0:00 Meet Rebecca Struthers
2:57 From a high school dropout to a PhD in Horology
4:57 Passion for watchmaking
7:16 Crystal case back vs solid case back
8:16 British watchmaking
10:00 Becoming a Horology Expert
13:59 Stella
15:36 Watch portfolio
17:24 Crafting bespoke watches
18:41 Project 248
19:47 Watch movements
23:06 The importance of watch servicing
26:27 Hands of Time book
32:56 WatchMakersCafe.org
37:07 What's next...
2023-05-1038 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoDiscussing Rolex, Tudor and Omega with Andrew Morgan from Watchfinder UK - Ep #46
We enjoyed chatting about all things watches and sci-fi with Andrew Morgan from Watchfinder. Andrew is a very knowledgeable guy with a real passion for watches and writing and he has a lot of insights into what watch enthusiasts talk about and what they buy.
2023-05-0448 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoWhat is Bond's next watch going to be? - Ep #45Anthony and Richard discuss what watch should agent 007 wear in the next Bond film.
2023-04-0540 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoNicky Grist Reveals How He Got A Rolex Explorer For £800! - Ep #44Nicky Grist is a former British rally co-driver who enjoyed a successful career in the World Rally Championship during the 1990s, especially with his partnership with Colin McRae. Apart from his passion for rallying, Grist is an enthusiastic watch collector with a particular fondness for Rolex. He shares some incredible stories about his journey as a full-time rally co-driver and part-time watch collector and showcases some of his favorite watches.
2023-02-2425 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoWhat sets ORIS apart from the rest of the Swiss Watchmakers? - Ep #43We sat down with Rolf Studer, Co-CEO of Oris, and we talked about the past, the present, and the future of Oris. In this interview, you can hear about what makes Oris tick and the real impact this independent watchmaking company has on the planet.
If you want to read more about Oris you can click here: https://www.watchgecko.com/blogs/magazine/everything-you-never-knew-about-oris
2023-02-1340 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoWhat Makes Vintage Heuer Watches So Collectable? & The 'Top Gun' Watch - Ep #42Previously we spoke with Ian and Dan from Watches of Lancashire about some of their coolest vintage watches. This is the second part of our conversation where we delved deeper into the desirability of Heuer and TAG Heuer watches as well as discussed the watch that Tom Cruise would have worn in both Top Gun films.
Products Featured: Heuer Autavia, Heuer Autavia GMT, Heuer Carrera Dato 45 and Porsche Design Orfina
2023-02-0611 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoSome Of Our Favourite Rare Vintage Watches (Tudor, Omega, Breitling...) - Ep #41We sat down with Ian and Dan from Watches of Lancashire and talked in-depth about some of their coolest vintage watches. This is part one of our conversation, in the next video we will look at more unique vintage watches.
Products Featured: 1966 Omega Speedmaster Ed White ST 105 003-65, 1971 Tudor Submariner 7021/0, 1969 Omega Speedmaster Pre Moon, 1980’s TAG Heuer Diver 980.032, and 1970 Breitling Cosmonaute 0819
2023-01-3024 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoChristopher Ward x WatchGecko Limited Edition Watch (Full Interview) - Ep #40We are very excited about our collaboration with Christopher Ward, so we sat down with Mike France and we asked him to share the story behind the company. You can hear how the company started, Mike's watch inspirations, and why Christopher Ward adopted a new logo.
Later in the conversation, Mike goes in-depth about the military watch collection of the company and especially the 3 post-war watches that were the inspiration behind the C60, C63, and C65 models.
Mike France also discusses the impact of the Bel Canto watch and how it gave everyday people the...
2023-01-1056 min
The Zulu Time PodcastThe ZT Podcast Episode 62: Worldtime UK, Phalanx and Bond.In this episode Dan (@timely_moments) sits down with Richard from WatchGecko (@watchgecko) to discuss their thoughts on the recent 'Worldtime UK' watch event held at Heathrow from both sides as a vendor/business and from the point of view of an attendee. They then delve into the world of Watch Gecko, Geckota and Watch Gecko Magazine before rounding it off with an insight into Phalanx. Apollo, Military and James Bond references throughout this episode as standard. References for the episode are below.
Worldtime UK - http://www.worldtimeuk.com
Watch Gecko - https://www...
2022-10-141h 08Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoSeason 2, Ep #11: Your favourite dysfunctional family discuss all things James Bond...With the final Daniel Craig Bond movie, No Time To Die, seemingly delayed for eternity, we thought we’d bring some light relief to those listeners getting withdrawal symptoms from the world’s most loved movie franchise!
Yes, in this epic episode we chat about all things Bond. There is a lot of ground to cover here, and just as some of Bond’s quick-witted quips are now slightly dubious, so is Antony’s hosting – so much so that we’ve nicknamed this the X-rated episode!
The guys try to reach a conclusion as to which watch...
2021-06-251h 28Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoSeason 2, Ep #10: The Speedmaster special, with Darren Townend from Vintage SpeedmasterIf Omega Speedmasters are your thing, whether a lifelong fan, or new to the Speedy world, this podcast is one not to be missed.
There are few watches which generate as much interest or passion as the Speedmaster. Its exploits are, quite simply, unmatched in terms of accompanying intrepid human explorers.
In an ongoing series of written and audio features celebrating the history of this watch in space and at the race track, we were lucky to spend time chatting to Darren Townend, the founder and expertise behind Vintage Speedmaster (the UKs most respected centre...
2021-06-111h 24Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoSeason 2, Ep #9: Tool Watches (Part Two) - Jungles, ugly sticks and hammers – oh, and the best tool watches under £5k!In the follow-on to Part One of our tool watch special, we ask ‘what makes a modern tool watch?’ and discuss how it differs to the tool watches of the past.
The guys also give their top choices for tool watches under £5000 and pick a wild card ‘no holds barred’ option for those with an unlimited budget’.
Richard reveals the watch that has been his trusty companion in some truly unforgiving environments, from the desserts of the Kalahari to the jungles of Trindad and Tobago. Plus he selects the watch that he’d choose to cross the des...
2021-05-281h 09Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoSeason 2, Ep #8: Tool watch special (part one - what is a tool watch and historical references)In part one of our tool watches two-parter, Anthony, Richard and Tim delve into the backstory of the now ubiquitous tool watch, try to reach some sort of consensus as to what a tool watch is and highlight some of their original practical uses.
As well as discussing some of the iconic tool watches of the past such as the Omega Speedmaster Professional and Rolex explorer, Tim questions the validity of the ‘polo’ watch, Richard lets his inner geek free as he unleashes his extensive knowledge of moon watches, and Anthony gets a hard time as the boys...
2021-05-141h 16Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoSeason 2, EP #7: Mike France talks about Christopher Ward's new releases and more...We were lucky enough to get an interview with Mike France ahead of the launch of the brand new C63 Sealander Collection. Two years in the making, the collection comprises a Sealander GMT, a three-hander with date (dubbed the Sealander Automatic), and a COSC certified Elite model which is made of titanium and features an incredible retractable crown. Trust us, when we say that this is episode you will not want to miss!
As well as revealing the inspiration behind the new watch range - said to be the ‘missing link’ for the brand - Mike offers a fr...
2021-04-291h 21Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoSeason 2, Ep #6: Watches and Wonders 2021In case you’re not following what’s going on in the watch world, last week saw the biggest event in the industry – Watches and Wonders. Starting on 7 April and running for a whole week, the event saw some of the top watch brands in the world launch their new 2021 models. Amongst those brands participating were Rolex, Tudor, Zenith, Tag Heuer, Jaeger LeCoultre, IWC, and Panerai.
With the cream of the horological world taking part, there’s plenty of exciting new watches to talk about. So, James, Anthony, and Richard got together to chat about the highs and lows...
2021-04-161h 14Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoSeason 2, Ep #5: Chris Vail from NTH WatchesChris Vail, the larger than life boss of American microbrand NTH watches, is in the spotlight for our latest episode of Time to Unwind.
We get to know the man behind the brand, find out what made him start his own business, and turn up the heat as we discuss the contentious issue of homages!
Chris founded NTH watches in 2016, specialising in diver watches and the brand quickly gained a loyal following with its popular ‘sub’ models that include the Näcken and the Barracuda. As NTH fans around the world eagerly await dispatch notifications for t...
2021-04-011h 19
Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoSeason 2, Ep# 4: Raphael Granito from innovative Swiss brand, Formex.In our latest podcast we catch up with man of the moment, Raphael Granito, the 32-year old behind Swiss brand Formex.
Established in 1999, Formex has really come to prominence under the leadership of Raphael, who became CEO in 2016. Their recent releases, the Reef diver and the revised Essence have been flying out the door as quick as they can make them and winning over both new fans and the industry press.
Raphael’s vision and enthusiasm is infectious. Here, he shares some of his design philosophies, and explains how the Reef and Essence wi...
2021-03-1836 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoSeason 2, Ep #3: Andrea from legendary dive watch brand, SqualeIn our latest podcast episode, Andrea Maggi from legendary dive watch brand Squale joins podcast host Anthony and fellow brand owner Jon, from Geckota.
As well as exciting news about forthcoming releases from the brand, Andrea gives a fascinating insight into the history of the brand and what makes it so special, and the connection between the original owners, the Von Buren family and the Maggi family.
Andrea also chats about the brand’s strong link to the professional diving community and brand ambassador Vincenzo Ferri’s upcoming free-diving record attempt. He also reveals why the...
2021-03-051h 05Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoSeason 2, Ep #2: Motorcycle racing legend Carl Fogarty and the new Forzo Ltd Ed watchesPodcast regulars Anthony and Ben chat to the one and only Carl Fogarty – a.k.a. ‘Foggy' – about being brand ambassador for one of the most exciting projects we’ve ever undertaken: a limited-edition watch with motorsport at its heart.
Carl talks fondly about the time when the legendary Isle of Man TT race was one of the main fixtures in his racing calendar: a circuit that still holds a special place in his heart.
In 1992, Foggy set the fastest-ever lap there at an incredible average speed of 123.61mph: a record that stood for seven ye...
2021-02-1249 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoSeason 2, Ep #1 - The changing industry, Accutron and 'collabs', with Josh from Watch It All AboutIn our first episode of 2021, podcast regulars Tim and James catch up with Joshua Clare-Flagg from Watch It All About (WIAA). They discuss his journey in the watch industry, from writing his first article to being taken seriously as an industry professional. Josh is well known for his blog and reviews with a focus on the affordable end of the market, and more recently his WatchIt! Watch Fair, which was launched with great success in 2019. Josh also talks candidly about the fine balancing act of authenticity vs commercial success for content creators.
The trio also chat about...
2021-01-111h 06Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoIntroducing the Sierra Zero One Phalanx – Ep #28In this episode – which comes to you in glorious technicolour – we’re talking about our brand-new watch: the Sierra Zero One Phalanx. We’re delighted with it, and even happier to introduce you to a man who was absolutely instrumental in its creation: Richard Brown. Richard worked for many years with Special Forces units globally, and we’d love to tell you exactly what he did – but then we’d have to kill you, which isn’t exactly going to boost our audience figures. Instead, Richard talks about what the Phalanx was inspired by and how it was created, throughout a pro...
2020-12-0400 min
The Watch Dog PodcastEpisode 23: All Hands on DeckSend us a textThough we buy timepieces for many reasons, the main purpose of a watch is obviously to tell the time. I thought it might be fun to do a SOTC type of episode through exploring different hand sets. From Mercedes hands to Snowflake hands, we will discuss the functionality and history of the hands in my collection! We'll also chat about where to find Black Friday deals and find out which watch straps some of the listeners recommend. Thanks for listening!!Watch Dog Email: thewatchdogpodcast@gmail.comWatch Dog on IG: www.i...
2020-11-2241 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoWe’re going to do something radically different! – Ep #27Here’s the thing. The country’s locking down, people are going to be spending more time at home and so they’re looking for more and better entertainment: watch-related or otherwise. And that’s inspired us to have a bit of a change of direction. As well as just talking into this podcast, we’re now going to start filming it: a bit like our very own, slightly dysfunctional, reality show. Yes, I know we mentioned this already last time. But honestly, we're definitely going to do it. Perhaps as soon as the next episode.
Those who just p...
2020-11-0600 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoA Couple Of Great Vintage Watch Finds - Ep #26Today we’ve got some exciting news! Going forward we’re going to try filming our podcasts and uploading them to YouTube. Hopefully, the thought doesn’t put you all off, and offers a fun new twist on the current format.
But until then it’s business as usual, and in this episode we talk about a few bits of news that have caught our eye, including some fantastic news from Oris about their new in-house calibre.
We also chat about a couple of cool new vintage watches that Tim & Ben have bought. Tim has pick...
2020-10-3000 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe Truth Behind Being An Authorised Rolex Dealer... - Ep #25Our special guest today is James Grant from Martin and Co: authorised Rolex dealers for Cheltenham (among other brands sold there). Joining him is our regular guest Neil Duckworth, and proving that it is indeed a small world, Neil and James know each other of old, when they worked together in the past. Now James is an authorised dealer and he tells us what it’s reallylike to sell some of the most desirable watches in the world. It’s a fascinating chat.
As usual, we’ve also got another James on the podcast – our resident James – and when w...
2020-10-2300 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoEveryone remembers their first time... piece! - Ep #24Today we’re talking about our first time… buying a watch! It’s been a long time for all of us since we had our first watch, but we all remember it fondly, though for very different reasons. Anthony’s first experience was on the cheap side, with a watch from a Christmas cracker. Whereas Ben didn’t scrimp and started off with a Tag Heuer. Wherever we started, we’ve all experienced many weird and wonderful watches since then.
So sit back, relax, and listen to four men reminisce about popping their watch-owning cherries.
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2020-10-1600 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoWe’ve got a new (victim) recruit! - Ep #23Using chloroform, rope, and a Transit van we’ve managed to find a new recruit not only to our podcast but to our whole company. Say hello to James (“hello James”) because you’ll be hearing a lot more from him in future. He’s going to become our resident watch (and Star Trek) nerd and he’s got two cats and a snake at home. Other fascinating things we learned this week was that Tim got a Blue Peter badge when he was younger and that Ben’s middle name is James. Luckily we talk a bit about watches too: p...
2020-10-0900 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoChatting with a watch legend! - Ep #22This week, we were privileged to welcome a very special guest to Time To Unwind: Adrian Hailwood. Adrian is a well-known writer, speaker, journalist and watch valuer, and we really appreciate him spending some time with us. He’s got some fascinating insight from the world of watches – and also philosophy – as this week we continue the endless debate about form versus function. In other words, do you need a watch to look beautiful or merely functional? We could go on for hours about this, but thankfully for you we limit it to just one hour of fascinating listening. We hop...
2020-10-0200 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoHow do you take nice photos of watches? - Ep #21We’ve all got some nice watches (especially Jon: did you happen to know that he has a Rolex Explorer 1, which apparently he quite likes?) But how can you capture good photos of them? Luckily a few of our presenters at the Time to Unwind podcast have a strong background in photography, and they share a few of their most valuable tips on how to perfectly portray your watch in all its glory. Ben, Tim, and Anthony chat about how to take photos – and more importantly, how not to take photos – as well as what’s been floating their respecti...
2020-09-251h 05Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe biggest watch news of the year! - Ep #20Whatever Rolex announces grabs attention. They could issue a press release about what the chairman had for breakfast, and it would probably make the front page of most watch-related media. We might even make a Swiss-breakfast themed podcast about it (“So tell me Jon, have you ever tasted egg and bacon fondue?”)
Imagine then, the frenzy of excitement that followed the announcement of Rolex’s new watch releases at the beginning of September. Not only do we have new colours for the Oyster Perpetual, but also a paradoxical Submariner that’s bigger but looks smaller: among many other th...
2020-09-181h 01Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoWe’re all going on a summer holiday! Ep - #19Actually, that’s not true. Nobody’s going on a summer holiday apart from Tim, who has just come back from Cornwall. The rest of us have been stuck at work – but it’s still the perfect excuse to talk about holiday watches, inspired by Tim’s exciting tales of Cornish smuggling and surfing (OK, mostly pubs and restaurants).
So which watch would you take away – and where to? Listen away to find out – as well as all the usual nonsense about what we’ve been up to this week and what’s caught our eye.
Show Notes;
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2020-09-1155 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoHanging out with a rally driver! A chat with Tom Williams - Ep #18Of all motorsport competitors, rally drivers are arguably the ones with the biggest screws loose: firing their cars through forests and gravel tracks at speeds in excess of 100mph, in rain, fog and snow. And we’re delighted to host our very own example this week: Tom Williams, who is sponsored by Geckota and driving on a number of different international rallies this year. At least that was the plan – until Covid-19 came along. But at long last, his season has finally got underway. Tom tells us all about getting back behind the wheel, the enduring link between rallying and...
2020-09-041h 09Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoHow do you get into the watch industry? - Ep #17So…just how did we get to where we are now? One of the most common questions we’re asked is how to get into this crazy world of watches. We attempt to come up with a few answers that make sense, which was obviously always going to be a challenge. However, Jon tells us how WatchGecko got started, Ben explains how he summons his creative muse to create new watches, and Anthony talks nonsense about watches, cars, and other stuff. Situation normal. In the middle of all that, we also chat about what’s inspired us recently, and pass o...
2020-08-281h 03Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoPetrol versus electric, quartz versus mechanical - Ep #16Just occasionally, you get a seismic shift in an industry: as is the case right now with electric cars set to take over from the venerable internal combustion engine. But there’s nothing new under the sun that hasn’t been seen before in the world of watches. In 1969, Seiko rocked the industry by introducing the very first quartz watch. With the help of Chris, our very own in-house electric car evangelist, we take a look at how the watch industry changed - and how the automotive world is about to do the same. As is normal on this podc...
2020-08-211h 06Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe one that got away! Which watch do you regret selling (or not buying)? - Ep #15The most exciting news from this week is that we have a brand new home! At Time to Unwind HQ, we’ve set up a recording studio with all the latest kit – ensuring that we now have all the gear and no idea. When it comes to recording at least: hopefully we know a bit more about watches. This week, we’re talking about the ‘one that got away’: watches that we either sold and regretted, or never bought and should have done. And for good measure, we throw in a couple of cars as well. To quote the poet T.S...
2020-08-1456 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoFantasy Shopping List Part 2: Watches and Cars. What would you get? - Ep #14Last time, Anthony and Jon revealed which cars and watches they would buy in certain different price categories, inspired by a question we asked our resident racing driver Scott McKenna: https://www.watchgecko.com/the-cars-and-watches-challenge-scott-mckenna/
To summarise: you’ve got around £150,000 to spend on four cars and four watches. One car has to cost no more than £5000, the next no more than £10,000, the third no more than £20,000 and the final one £100,000.
Same goes for watches: one watch to be no more than £500, the next no more than £1000, the third no more than £2000, and the final one no mor...
2020-08-071h 18Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoFantasy Shopping List Part 1: Watches and Cars. What would you get? - Ep #13Here are the rules of the game. You’ve got around £150,000 to spend on four cars and four watches. One car has to cost no more than £5000, the next no more than £10,000, the third no more than £20,000 and the final one £100,000. Same goes for watches: one watch to be no more than £500, the next no more than £1,000, the third no more than £2,000, and the final one no more than £10,000. Anthony and Jon are up first, with Tim and Ben making their choices next week. Expect no mercy to be shown...
The new Banksy
Richard Hammond attempts to...
2020-07-311h 16Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe Great Rolex vs Tudor Debate… - Ep #12Ah, the endless debate of Tudor vs Rolex. Much like iPhone vs Android there is always another side of the argument that comes to the table whenever this discussion arises; and it was no different here!
Sit back and enjoy the four regulars chatting about everything Rolex vs Tudor as we muscle in our opinions on this debate for the ages…
Show notes:
Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue https://www.watchgecko.com/introducing-the-tudor-black-bay-58-navy-blue/
I am Giannis Nike Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyxLKFDwwU4...
2020-07-2454 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe Man Who Brought TAG-Heuer to the UK: Neil Duckworth. - Ep #11We’re lucky to feature a very special guest on our podcast this week: Neil Duckworth from Veritime. Neil now specialises in working with a variety of different watch brands that he finds interesting – and he was kind enough to bring in a few examples to show us, which are all fascinating conversation pieces. However, he’s probably best-known for establishing TAG-Heuer in the UK: or just Heuer, as it was known when Neil started in 1982 (because TAG didn’t join the party until 1986). That puts him in a great position to look at how times and tastes have changed...
2020-07-1749 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoMotorsport & Watches: Why it just works. - Ep #10Motorsport and watches go together like gin and tonic. And for once the analogy is a good one, as there’s a slightly thirsty start to this episode (just check out the first clip below). But enough about drinking, as this episode is really all about driving. After the obligatory run through our latest inspirations, Anthony, Jon, Tim and Ben talk about their favourite motorsport-themed watches. And then we really let our imaginations run riot, by choosing which watch brands we would become ambassadors for, if only we were famous Formula 1 drivers. Finally, we meet somebody who’s making a re...
2020-07-101h 11Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoBuying Watches From eBay: Is it Ever A Good Idea? Ep #9Jon gets the ball rolling by telling us about Schitt’s Creek, which is apparently a TV series rather than a place we’ve often found ourselves up without a paddle. It can be easy to get there by buying a watch on eBay too, but there are many weird and wonderful bargains to be had if you’re careful. Anthony and Ben cast a quick eye over what has caught their attention in the eBay classifieds, ranging from some Frankenstein-like monsters to other stuff that’s surprisingly cool. And there’s a theme emerging to what we’re liking this...
2020-07-031h 03Time To Unwind by WatchGeckoGeneva Watch Days Confirmed & Recommendations! - Ep #8So apart from the online Watches and Wonders show it’s been a few months of silent on the watch event news front. However it was recently confirmed that Geneva Watch Days has approval and is going ahead at the end of August. We sat down to chat about this news as well as recommending some interesting stuff that has caught our eye recently.
Sit back and enjoy!
Watches and Wonders
Geneva Watch Days
Example of German watch show, Munichtime
MCH (the group behind Baselworld) quoted losses:
“In the last...
2020-06-2654 minTime To Unwind by WatchGecko1 Watch You Hate To Love! - Ep #7Something fun for today’s podcast as we share our deepest darkest watch confessions. All four of us share either one watch or one style of watch that we hate to say we kind of love. There are some interesting answers here and unfortunately for me, one clear choice that the other guys didn’t approve of.
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2020-06-1950 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoWill Re-Issue Watches Go Out Of Fashion? - Ep #6In this episode, I sit down with Ben to chat about a large topic in the watch industry, vintage watches. With the adoption of vintage designs, we have seen a lot of re-issue watches appear on the market which is met with huge success. But is this something that can withstand the test of time? Listen below for our thoughts on the interesting topic…
Show Notes;
OW P104S https://ow-watch.ch/products/ow-p-104-s
Tudor Black Bay https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/black-bay-collection
Omega Diver 300m Bond https://www.omegawatches.co...
2020-06-1248 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoQnA Part 2: What is the best travel watch? - Ep #5Welcome back to the Time To Unwind Podcast. A slight change of pace today as we recently asked people signed up to our newsletter to submit their questions so we can answer them on an episode. The result was some great, interesting and funny questions. This is part 2 of the QNA.
Sit back and enjoy another time to unwind episode!
Show Notes;
Seiko SKX https://www.watchgecko.com/the-seiko-skx-diver-best-beater-watch/
Zenith A384 https://www.watchgecko.com/the-zenith-el-primero-a384-revival-review/
Vacheron Historiques American 1921 https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en/watches/historiques/historiques-american-1921-82035...
2020-06-0519 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoQnA Part 1: Two Tone Watches, The Apple Watch and Watch Sales - Ep #4Welcome back to the Time To Unwind Podcast. A slight change of pace today as we recently asked people signed up to our newsletter to submit their questions so we can answer them on an episode. The result was some great, interesting and funny questions. This is part 1 of the QNA, with part 2 coming out next week.
Sit back and enjoy another time to unwind episode!
Show Notes;
The Oris 65 2 Tone Bronze Diver - https://www.watchgecko.com/the-oris-divers-sixty-five-bronze-2-tone-diver-first-impressions-and-hands-on/
The modern Rolex Root Beer - https://www.rolex.com/watches...
2020-05-2927 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe Dirty Dozen Watches - Ep #3Anthony, Ben and Tim all dive into the details of a special vintage Omega to Anthony that just so happens to be one of the Dirty Dozen from the 40s. We end up chatting for a while about the Dirty Dozen watches as a whole and the fascinating story associated with them. There is plenty to chat about.
We also pick our favourite Dirty Dozen watch which promotes Ben to take that question and really make it his own...
Sit back and enjoy!
Show Notes;
2020-05-2240 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoThe Rolex Submariner Hunt, New FP Journe, Chrono24 Adventures & The Cartier Cintrée - Ep #2In this episode we talk about things from the watch world that have caught our eye recently. Everyone was asked to bring one watch story to the discussion that peaked their interest in the past week. We had a hunt for a new watch, a confession of love for a certain Cartier, a chat about one of the most impressive independent watchmakers active today and all of our health addictions to Chrono24…
Show Notes:
After Life
Darkest Hour / Dunkirk
Vikings
Devs
Geckota Scott McKenna LE
OW...
2020-05-1554 minTime To Unwind by WatchGeckoOnline Watch Events & New Watches for 2020 - Ep #1Hello and welcome to Time To Unwind by WatchGecko. Our very first episode, we discussed watch brands having to launch their watches online due to the current climate, some of our favourite releases from the past few weeks as well as some exciting new additions coming to the WatchGecko website.
We’ve wanted to set up the time to unwind podcast for around a year now, mainly because we’re having these sorts of chats behind the scenes, about the watch industry, all the time. Now felt like the right time to share some of these chats and...
2020-05-051h 00
Across Timezones9. @curioushorologyOn this episode, Max (@theblackdial) and OT (@ranxoren) sit down with Alice aka @curioushorology.
Alice runs one of our very favorite accounts on Instagram thanks to her incredible photography and design sense.
She is the Head of Photography and the woman behind WatchGecko’s amazing product photography, a UK based online store that specializes in straps and watches.
We talk about photography and her journey into watches. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Curious Horology
Curious Herring
CuriousHerring.com
Use code "watchgecko" for 10% off http://watchgecko.com!
IG...
2019-05-0756 min
Bellingham PodcastEp. 52: "Ride Dapper"Ladies and Gentlemen, start up your engines! We hear from AJ's Distinguished Gentleman Ride in Vancouver BC. Chris talks about how he helped someone run, and ran himself, the 5K of the Bellingham Bay Marathon. Topic - 2017 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - Vancouver* DGR- AJ passed his funding goal, and the DGR passes 4.5million in fundraising - THANK YOU sponsors https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/barse* The dress code of DGR...and dapper attitudes. This is not your token motorcycle dudes in leather.* Watch Spotting: the “one only's” were out in full force on riders wris...
2017-09-2930 min