Discovering Time

Part 1 is comprised of the Author's note, Foreword and Background & Basics to set context of the world illustrated by Discovering Time: Stories from a collector community.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

I sit down to have an alcohol infused discussion with James Lamdin and Alex Lubin at Analog Shift Headquarters in New York City.  We discuss the history of the watch industry, the evolution of the watch fam and a bachelor party of epic proportions.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.  Thank you!

Delves into my very FIRST watch meet up.  It was new, exciting and terrifying at the same time.  Ultimately, it was amazing and the beginning of my watch fam journey.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.  Thank you!

A short story that encompasses an unexpected weekend getaway to Aruba.  The twist?  It was with two other Watch Fam friends that I had only recently met.  High jinks, debauchery and G-Shocks ensue.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

An off the cuff 1 on 1 discussion with Chris (@PracticalWatch).  We talk about how our relationship developed through the Watch Fam.  We then get deeper into the Doubling Down experience and goes on to share a special story that he experienced with a dearly departed watch fam member, @WristiSpecial Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Covers a family trip to meet-up with @MrGreenCertified and the entire @DubaiWatchClub.  Fine-dining, beautiful company, drinks, cigars, and a spectacular view from the tallest building in the world, which was located in the most over-achieving city I've ever been to, Dubai.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Delves into one of the darker periods of my life and how the Watch Fam rallied to guide me through to better days.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Here I am having a conversation with Shawn Dos Santos (@ShawnDosSantos).  He's a world-class creative and also my cousin.  He offered me a lot of creative inspiration throughout my book journey, especially when it came to the book cover and audio book.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A new father's hopes, dreams and aspirations for a newcomer to a cold hard world.  Only makes sense to buy a new watch to commemorate the moment.  What watch makes the most sense though?  This story explores the journey and sets the stage for a gift that will eventually be bestowed upon a future man of substance.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Explores the fundamentally generous nature of the people that make up the "Watch Fam".  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Interview with my Canadian friend, Bobby (@WiseWatch).  We discuss a once in a life time experience we were fortunate enough to share together.  We also cover a bunch of other watch related topics.  Oh, yeah...I also break his heart after speaking with his young daughter.  I kind of feel bad, but not really.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Delves into the life and experiences of one of the most well-travelled people I know in the Watch Fam.  He goes by Big-D (@Shi.Ko.Ku) and embodies what the REAL most interesting man in the world should look like.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

What do you give a man that has everything?  How about something that threatens his life and that of his family?  Arguably THE greatest Watch Fam gift giving experiment of all time.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A brilliant conversation with Big-D (@Shi.Ko.Ku).  We discuss his watch fam journey, collecting and the hard life lesson's of getting your ass kicked on the playground.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Insights into Baselworld and my first hand experience from when I attended.    For those that don't know, Baselworld is the world's foremost trade show for watches, jewellery, precious stones and related industries. It interconnects the industry’s top brands, the most influential media and the world’s most important buyers, which are some of the biggest nerds out there.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

An educational and playful look at hashtags in the Watch Community.  It also delves into the weekly Watch Fam phenomenon of Head to Head Copy Cat.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A lovely conversation my dear friend, Brett (@KickToc).  We discuss his Watch Fam journey, Head 2 Head Copy Cat, his philosophy on collecting and why he's got a very special set of skills.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

@RicoSuaveBollo tells of his Instagram journey and introduction into the Watch Fam.  It all started with a sombrero wearing chihuahua.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

An epic Watch Fam tail surrounding celebrity, music, guitars and a band that shaped my youth. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A wildly entertaining conversation with Richard (@RicoSuaveBolla).  We talk about his life, social media, his short story and a wonderful Watch Fam meet up experience he had in Italy.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A meet up in NYC with a Watch Fam friend leads to us meeting Grandpa.  It started out innocently enough, but then things changed.  Turns out, grandpa was kind of a big deal.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A wild story where I got my Sherlock Holmes on to figure out who someone on Instagram was.  Turns out, he was much closer than I expected.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A lovely conversation with my dear friend, Louie (@LouieMadeIt).  We talk about his Watch Fam journey, but we mostly discuss one of the greatest watch fam meet ups, ever!Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

The epic tail of my journey to pick up a special watch, which ended up becoming even more important as a result of an unexpected family incident.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Shares steps and key tips to help assimilate yourself into the Watch Fam Community.  There are groups all over the world; Red Bar being the largest and most organized one to date.  Every group and region has a different vibe, so be sure to practice the ONE rule that's a prerequisite to join the Watch Fam.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A wonderful chat with my buddy Tanmay (@BoardRoomBaller).  We talk about his recent foray into watch collecting and his transition into the Watch Fam.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

An introductory look on the fundamentals of watch buying and things to look out for.  Also in this section is a summary of my top 10 favorite watch brands and a Watch Inspiration on a budget guide for those looking for some inspiration.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

For those out there looking for advice as to how best to ask your significant for the green light to buy a time piece of your dreams.  Here's the ultimate playbook to help you get there.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A wide ranging conversation with my dear friend Brandon (@BZabodyn214).  He's a Texas boy with a watch collecting obsession.  We discuss the evolution of his collecting journey, how he's embraced the Watch Fam and cover his least favorite question to receive from beginners.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Two more SHORT short stories that will tug at the old heart strings.  One is called "Finding a Cure:  #TypeNone; it comes from the mind and heart of @ThePitchingWedge, formerly known as the @BalancedWheel.  The other is called "Brotherhood of the Traveling Watch, which is the story of 6 watch fam friends and a specific watch that's making its way around the world.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A highly inappropriate real-life tail as told by @YG_Watches (real name, Yousif)Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!