Everyone likes to hang out with friends, have drinks and of course talk about watch collecting, right? ;) 2 Friends and 1 Microphone discuss everything from the history of horology, new releases, buying guides and our personal experiences with the watch hobby. If you want to enjoy watches or want to hear about the news of the industry, but most importantly like to laugh along the way, then don’t miss an episode!
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(00:00) Intro & Dmitri’s Italian Summer Trip (10:36) The Future of Hodinkee (14:35) LORIER RAMBLER (17:17) Tissot PRX Automatic Chronograph (Green) (20:18) Omega Seamaster Professional 300 37th America's Cup (24:57) Titanium IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Patrouille Suisse (26:35) Italian Watch Brands: Locman (34:31) Bulgari (42:36) Squale (49:08) Venez…
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Dmitri Wristcheck - Seiko SPB 381 Kevin Wristcheck - Hamilton Khaki Field (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (16:31) Mido Ocean Star 39 (21:25) TAKANO Chateau Nouvelle Chronometer (25:31) Unimatic New Military Spec Tool Watches (29:38) Tusenö Windseeker V2 (31:53) Ollech & Wajs C-1000A (34:28) Women in Watchmaking (36:10) Audemars Piguet’s Ginny Wright & I…
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Kevin Wristcheck - Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze Dmitri Wristcheck - Omega Speedmaster (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (20:12) Industry News (25:42) Furlan Marri Disco Volante (32:40) Frederique Constant Runabout Chronograph (35:18) Tissot Heritage 1938 COSC (38:23) The History of Watch Mechanisms Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…
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Dmitri Wristcheck - Casio G-Shock Kevin Wristcheck - Rare Gold Accent Variant 1982 Seiko H558-500A "Arnie" Analog-Digital Watch (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (15:48) Citizen Forza Chrono (18:38) Baltic MR Roulette (24:05) Seiko Pogue (30:45) NEZUMI Baleine (35:27) Arnie Thanks Kevin for His Purchase (36:03) Momentum UDT (41:38) Nivada Grenchen Chronos…
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Dmitri Wristcheck - Rolex Explorer 36 Kevin Wristcheck - Lima MECA REVOLT (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (07:36) News: “LVMH’s Bernard Arnault emerges as personal stakeholder in Richemont” (13:54) New Releases: Yema Superman Skin Diver Slim CMM.20 (18:36) Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra (21:38) Circula ProFlight Blue (27:10) Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical …
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Dmitri Wristcheck - Momentum Sea Quartz Kevin Wristcheck - Unimatic x Revolution U1S-REV MILSUB (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (07:46) New Releases: MoonSwatch Mission on Earth (10:24) Seiko 5 Sports Heritage Design Re-Creation Limited Editions (12:05) The King Seiko KS1969 (15:47) Orient Bambino 38mm (17:53) TAG Heuer Aquaracer (22:33) Farer Monopushe…
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Kevin Wristcheck - SEIKO Prospex Professional 1000M Tuna Ref. SBBN047 Dmitri Wristcheck - Omega Speedmaster (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (08:28) New Releases: Sinn 903 (12:16) William Wood Dunkirk (17:10) Nivada Grenchen Pacman (19:49) Serica Collection 6190 (22:24) HOT Collabs: Tudor Black Bay 58 Inter, Isotope Watches X Revolution Mercury, seconde/…
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Dmitri Wristcheck - Nivada Grenchen Chronoking “Paul Newman” Kevin Wristcheck - Breitling Aerospace EVO Titanium (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (05:34) New Releases: Tag Heuer Formula 1 | Kith (10:05) MIDO Ocean Star 200C Carbon (12:12) TUDOR Pelagos FXD Chrono “Cycling Edition” (15:47) Beaufort Pulsatimer (20:46) FORMEX Essence 39MM Space Gold Chronom…
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Ep. #160: Our Favorite And Least Favorite Releases From Watches And Wonders 2024 As Well As Current Shorlists
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Kevin Wristcheck - Hodinkee G-SHOCK Ref. 5600 By Ben Clymer Dmitri Wristcheck - Momentum Sea Quartz 30 (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (06:25) What Kevin Likes: Doxa’s New SUB 200T Collection (14:49) Citizen Super-Titanium Small Seconds NJ0180 Series (19:14) What Kevin Doesn’t Like: Everything Bremont (24:26) IWC PORTUGIESER ETERNAL CALENDAR, Patek, Vac…
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Dmitri Wristcheck - Omega Speedmaster Kevin Wristcheck - Rolex Submariner Oystersteel 124060 (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (03:34) What Rolex Has Discontinued (05:00) What Rolex Has Introduced: GMT-Master II, Perpetual 1908 (In Platinum with Ice-Blue Guilloche dial), Cosmograph Daytona, Day-Date Rose Gold, Sky-Dweller (08:38) Tudor: Black Bay 58 GMT, …
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Ep. #158: Hermes Lawsuit, Moonswatch Snoopy Mission to the MoonPhase, Aquastar Benthos, Pink Tudor BB Chronograph and Other News
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Dmitri Wristcheck - Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic seconde/seconde/ Fifty Phantoms Kevin Wristcheck - Seiko SKX007 (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (13:55) Hermes sued in antitrust class action over Birkin bag sales (26:00) Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 42mm Collection (29:58) Omega x Swatch Snoopy MoonSwatch (34:40) Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Pink” (38:53) Christoph…
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Kevin Wristcheck - MU:N Dmitri Wristcheck - Timex QLCA (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (13:42) Watchmaking in the 80s: Seiko ‘Arnie’ (17:17) VPC Type 37HW (22:33) FREDERIQUE CONSTANT & SECONDE/SECONDE/ Manufacture Slimline Moonphase Date (27:59) Seiko Presage (32:09) Citizen Series 8 890 Mechanical (38:16) Citizen Tsuyosa (44:16) MIDO Ocean Star GMT (48…
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Dmitri Wristcheck - Omega Speedmaster Kevin Wristcheck - Braun x Paul Smith's BN0279 (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (06:35) Braun x Paul Smith's BN0279 (12:54) Farer World Timer Fox (17:47) Sinn U50 Hydro (22:57) Sinn 103 St Ty Hd Chronograph (25:07) Hanhart 417 ES Moby Dick (27:45) Tissot PR516 Chronograph Mechanical (33:57) Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 D…
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Kevin Wristcheck - DIY watch build: DWC-03 Dmitri Wristcheck - Momentum SQ30 Eclipse Solar Black-Ion (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (14:42) New Release: Zelos The Eagle (17:24) New Release: Schofield Field GMT (20:31) New Release: UBIQ Watches (Kickstarter) (25:47) New Release: Tornek-Rayville Type 7B Blakjak (30:31) LVMH Release: Piaget Polo 79 (33:33…
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Dmitri Wristcheck - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Kevin Wristcheck - Momentum SQ30 Eclipse Solar Black-Ion (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (05:51) New Release: Eska Amphibian 250 (10:02) New Release: Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Collection (14:14) New Release: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Dark Side of the Moon” Apollo 8 (20:09) New Release: Tissot Le Loc…
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Well hello there friends! On this episode we're diving deep into the world of wristwatch collecting to debunk some of the most persistent misconceptions. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this episode is packed with our eye-opening insights and "expert" analyses that will challenge what you thought you knew about the art of …
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In our first epiosde of 2024 we look back at emerging trends in the watch industry and make our predictions for this year as well as chat about resolutions (which we will most likely not follow as usual) Dmitri Wristcheck - MAEN Hudson 38 MK4 Kevin Wristcheck - MING 17.09 Burgundy (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (07:07) New Release: Seiko Prospex Diver …
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Another year is almost over whats better to do than find some awesome watches in $100, $500 and $1000 categories to stuff in each other's stockings? Probably a lot of other things, but thats not the point though. Enjoy! Kevin Wristcheck - NOMOS Tangente 38 Dmitri Wristcheck - Omega Speedmaster (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (04:02) News: Frederique Con…
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As we wrap up the year 2023, it's time once again to discuss and showcase the best watches that have graced our collective wrists this year. From affordable and innovative to exquisite mechanical masterpieces that represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, this year has been quite remarkable in the world of timekeeping. Whether you're a seasoned coll…
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We have been talking about this brand for a while now, mentioning how we need to have an episode dedicated to them. Behold - there it is, This episode is dedicated to Citizen. Not only they have an amazing history and achievements in the world of watchmaking, the name "Citizen" is about to celebrate it's 100th anniversary in 2024 so it’s a perfect …
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While we always measure big name watch brands against microbrands when it comes to value for money, we decided to see how the latter stack up against some of the more known watch brands of Ali Express. Can you buy a high quality watch for a 100$? Or maybe for 300$? Would you be able to get the same quality for your $$? Tune in to get the answers! D…
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Coming back from NYC to attend Worn & Wound's Windup and WatchTime yearly events, we have a lot to talk about. This is a two parter featuring our impressions of the new and not so new brands present at the events, the venues and the overall expirence. Our friend Raffi who also attended the shows, joins us on this episode to share his thoughts. Foll…
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Coming back from NYC to attend Worn & Wound's Windup and WatchTime yearly events, we have a lot to talk about. This is a two parter featuring our impressions of the new and not so new brands present at the events, the venues and the overall expirence. Our friend Raffi who also attended the shows, joins us on this episode to share his thoughts. Foll…
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On this quick episode we once again chat with the local Montreal watch brand - Heron Watches. Nathan, Adam and Simon share the story behind their new offering - Heron Marinor. A spec monster and already having a successful kickstarter campaign, this piece should definitely deserve the watch enthusiast attention. Details are on their website. Link t…
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On this episode R.T. Custer of Vortic Watches joins us to talk about the new sister brand Colorado Watch Co and their two initial offerings - The Field Watch and the GCT. The Kickstarter campaign is in full force and can be found here. Kevin Wristcheck - Isotope Hydrium Seconde/Seconde/ Dmitri Wristcheck - Casio G-Shock GW-5000U-1JF (00:00) Intro &…
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Hello Friends! With yet another collaboration between Swatch and now Blancpain, the World received another expensive plastic watch with a famous name stamped on the dial. We decided to help you make a better decision and spend your hard earned cash on a better alternative (and there are lots!). Dmitri Wristcheck - Timex Q LCA Kevin Wristcheck - Sei…
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Hello Friends! With quite a few new releases of famous watches, you might wish to get your hands on one of them, but the price points might be too much for some and the recent price increases make them less and less attainable. With that in mind, this episode is dedicated to affordable alternatives to some of the cool and classic watches from big b…
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Hello Friends! Whats the best watch money can buy which also costs no more than a $1000 is the question. Listen to the episode - is the answer. Oh and the caveat, how much has that changed in the last 5-7 years. Dmitri Wristcheck - Omega Speedmaster Professional Kevin Wristcheck - 1990s Breitling Aerospace (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (06:57) Dmitri …
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Hello Friends! Often chatting about our own grail watches, on this episode we decided to cover the best and more importantly still attainable "grail" watches. Some have amazing mechanisms and tech, some are pieces of art and some have an amazing story to tell. With many brands quickly becoming too expensive and hard to get, there are still some pie…
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Kevin Wristcheck - Unimatic Dmitri Wristcheck - Raketa World Time (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (10:32) Timex Giorgio Galli S2 (13:42) Minase Uruga (17:41) Rolex Buys Bucherer (20:36) Swatch x Blancpain BIOCERAMIC SCUBA FIFTY FATHOMS COLLECTION (27:31) DOXA 300β (31:01) Sinn 25th Anniversary 356 Pilot Flieger (34:36) Oris AquisPro 4000m (38:12) Oris A…
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Hello Friends, this week we decided to be extremely original and build a watch collection from one brand of our choice. But! The caveat is it had to be an independent brand that does all in house. Enjoy! Kevin Wristcheck - NOMOS Tangente Dmitri Wristcheck - Rolex Explorer 36 (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (03:21) New Release: Yema Sous Marine (06:09) A…
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Hello Friends! On this episode we decided to chat about watches of famous World Leaders. Usually not associated with being watch enthusiasts, some have really interesting and sentimental pieces while other promote local lesser known brands. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Dmitri Wristcheck - Maen Hudson MK4 SangHwal edition Kevin Wri…
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Hello friends! On this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with Thomas Van Straaten, the man behind VPC Watch. Writer at Fratello Watches with many years in the industry and the author of the book "The vintage Rolex Datejust buyer's & collector's guide", Thomas embarked on a project of building his own version of the perfect GADA watch with his…
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Hello Friends! There have been quite a few interesting watch releases lately, and on this episode we try to cover some of them that stood out to us the most. Kevin Wristcheck - Seiko 5 Rowing Blazers X Dmitri Wristcheck - Q Timex Reissue Digital LCA (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (09:16) Tag Heuer Monaco Racing Blue Limited Edition (14:36) Omega Seamas…
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Ep. #134: Watch spotting from the cast and creators of Barbie and Oppenheimer as well as some cool pieces worn by Brad Pitt and Idris Elba.
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On this colourful episode we go watch spotting among the cast and creators of Barbie and Oppenheimer while also checking out what's lately on the wrists of Idris Elba and Brad Pitt. And if this is not enough for you to give it a listen, we've got two words for you: Ryan Gosling. Dmitri's Wristcheck: Casio G-SHOCK GA2100 Kevin's Wristcheck: Stowa Fl…
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Hello Friends! Sligthly inspired by the recent episodes we decided to do a history time one again. Dmitri is fueling his obsession with the Seamaster while Kev is introducing some slightly lesser known but equalliy as historically significant German brands - Guinand and Lang 1943. Wristcheck Kevin: Squale Marina Militare Combsubin Dmitri: Omega Spe…
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Welcome back! On this episode we decided to answer some of our listeners' questions. As usual, we respond to absolutely any questions !... as long they are not the ones we don't want to respond to ;). (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (07:45) News & Releases: Squale Master Marina Militare (13:54) News & Releases: Omega’s 75th Anniversary Lineup (20:17) Ne…
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Hello Friends! On this episode we decided to look into tool watches which could also come off on the dressy side, making them quite versatile and potentially making them contenders for the GADA watch. Wristcheck: Kevin: Oris Diver's 65 Bico Dmitri: Rolex Explorer 36mm Chapters (00:00) Intro & Wristcheck (05:41) News & Releases: Alpina Heritage Carr…
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Welcome back our fellow watch ̶a̶d̶d̶i̶c̶t̶s̶ enthusiasts! There has been quite a few interesting watch releases as of late and though we can't go through all of them, we focused on a few of me most interesting ones . From the official US Space Force Micromilspec release to the long requested Longines Zulu GMT in 39mm. Don't miss out on this fun ep…
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Welcome back! The Summer has just begun and with it your travel plans, so we decided to think of a perfect 3 watch combination to go into your travel roll. Dmitri is trying to make sure you don't get mugged (for the most part) and Kevin is picking watch versatile watch collections from the same brands. Wristcheck: Kevin: Stowa Marine Original Dmitr…
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Welcome back! Here’s something we haven’t shared in a while: our shortlists of the watches we want to buy. More than just an updated wishlist, these picks reflect our evolving tastes over the years. For Kevin, maybe a timepiece with a unique, fun design or concept twist catches his eye. For Dmitri, no more tool watches. Share your want-to-buy short…
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Fashion watches among watch enthuasiasts are almost universally hated and on this week's episode we decided to try to figure out what exactly is a fashion watch and whether they should exist or not. Hope you enjoy this discussion centered episode and as always reach out to us on our insta if you have any comments/suggestions. Chapters: (00:00) Intr…
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Welcome back! On this week’s episode, we discuss the best Quartz movement watches for any budget. From the practical to the painfully expensive, there’s bound to be a recommendation suited for any buyer out there. As always, send your suggestions our way via Instagram! Chapters: (00:00) Intro (10:21) News & Releases: Vulcain Chronograph 1970s (15:2…
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Welcome Back! On this week's episode we decided to focus on independent and relatively new (with one notable mistake on Dmitri's part) brands which we think bring some of the best value. There are many more amazing watchmakers that we couldn't fit into the hour of our show, so if you think there are some others we should have featured, send the sug…
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Welcome back Big Black Clockers! If last week’s episode had you thinking we were too generous with our praise for all the exciting announcements out of Wind Up, then here’s a course correction. Although we might say “Add to Cart” again this week, context is key. Join us as we discuss what watches and brands tease us with beautiful designs or stella…
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Welcome back Big Black Clockers! This year’s first Windup Watch Fair just took place in San Francisco, and with it, a bunch of exciting new releases. Join us as we highlight the timepieces that truly caught our attention, from a historical Hamilton to an extra nostalgic Timex. Plus, we introduce the new BBC Drinking Game! Take a shot every time Dmi…
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Welcome Back! On this week's episode we decided to find the best diver watches one can buy at different budgets. Kevin focused on finding the "spec monsters" and overall amazing value for money and Dmitri went with watches for their history, brand power and quality. Hope you enjoy the show! (00:00:24) Intro and News: - Christopher Ward Twelve - Mar…
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Welcome back Big Black Clockers! On this week’s episode, we chat with the founders of LORIER, Lauren and Lorenzo Ortega. Founded in 2017 after an unfortunate mishap that left Lorenzo without a proper watch to wear at a wedding, the couple decided to dedicate their summers off as school teachers to designing a watch that could do it all. They’ve cle…
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Welcome back Big Black Clockers! On this week’s episode, we chat with Simon Pennell from Momentum Watches. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigblackclockwatch/
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Welcome back Big Black Clockers! On this week’s episode, we chat with Edward Cho, the founder of a fellow Canadian brand Fleux Watches. A long time watch collector and enthusiast, Ed drew the inspiration to create his perfect watch from vintage skin divers with the name influenced by Henry Fleuss (the inventor of the modern rebreather for divers). …
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