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This is the podcast where you’ll find all you need to know about watches and whiskeys, a true gentleman’s pursuits.

Ryan Yip

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    • Mar 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 57 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Gentleman Pursuits

    Episode 55: Artisanal (with Gareth Munden)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 68:49


    Gareth and I sat down and discussed the essence of artisanal watchmakers and just how insane their watches can get.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GTMPS)

    Episode 54: Fraser (with Cameron Fraser)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 60:51


    Discovered Fraser Watches' page a while back was already dying to have an interview with them, and today, my dream came true, on Valentine's Day!In this episode, I sat down with Cameron Fraser, the founder of Fraser & Co., talking about his company's vision, a little bit about his collection and a lot about the long forgotten aspect of watch retailing, high quality customer service.Learn more about Fraser & Co. on their Instagram Page:https://www.instagram.com/fraserwatchesofficial/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GTMPS)

    Episode 53: #AlwaysBeFly (with Reginald Ferguson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 68:02


    The most dapper, the realest, probably one of the funniest guy I've ever met, it was such a pleasure to have Reg from New York Fashion Geek (@newyorkfashiongeek) on the podcast with us today.We talked menswear, watches, mix and matching and most importantly, finding your style. Stay with us and learn more about fashion!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkfashiongeek/Website: https://nyfashiongeek.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-york-fashion-geek/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GTMPS)

    Episode 52: Meleg Parfum (with Matt Meleg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 68:40


    Due to COVID, I can't do a live episode with him despite the fact that we live 40 minutes apart from each other. However, it was still such a blast to have him on the podcast with me this Sunday. Matt is the combination of talent and character, and in the business world, this is the only way to stand out from the crowd. In this episode, Matt talked about his brand (Meleg Parfum) as well as knowledge about perfume production that can surely grant you insight into the sophisticated world of scents.Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melegperfumes/Meleg Parfum: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MelegPerfumes?ref=seller-platform-mcnav/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GTMPS)

    Episode 51: Gentleman Pursuits is a podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 12:12


    Gentleman Pursuits is not a watchshot page, Gentleman Pursuits is not a whisky review page. Gentleman Pursuits is a podcast on everything that happens in the whisky and horology community, including myself, for everyone. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GTMPS)

    Episode 50: Merry Christmas (with Mike Weinman, Gareth Munden & Andrew Cara)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 99:08


    This is the DELUXE episode as three old time guests + good friend of mine, took the time and come onto the podcast with me to talk about everything that happened to watches in 2020. If you are reading this right now, this should be the final episode of 2020 so I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Looking forward to creating more innovating content about watches and whiskys.Thank you so much for your support throughout the year, see you in 2021!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GTMPS)

    Episode 49: Vintage Watches Archive (with Alvise Mori)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 63:40


    started out as a fan of his page, @vintagewatchesarchive, now I am really glad to have one of two founder of the page, @alvise.mori on the podcast and talk about vintage watches. I have to be honest, I got schooled in this episode, the amount of knowledge I've attained just by listening to him talk about vintage Patek is insane.Definitely go follow this page if you are a vintage watch fanatic, you WILL NOT REGRET IT!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GTMPS)

    Episode 48: Sips N' Sells (with Paul Jamieson and Julian Mithoff)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 49:12


    There are a lot of different Instagram pages about whisky but Sips N' Sells is different, it has a personality. But what exactly is Sips N' Sells? What do they sip and what do they sell? In this episode, the founder of Sips N' Sells, Paul and Julian, sat down with Ryan and chatted about their business and whisky.Sips N' Sells socials:website: www.sipsnsells.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipsnsells/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GTMPS)

    Episode 47: "Our Favourite Tee: The Whisky.Tee" (with Tori)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 57:29


    What an absolutely lovely conversation we had! Tori from Instagram (whisky.tee) sat down with me this week and talked about her love for scotch, the industry and so much more. If you're in for a laugh and a podcast to accompany your Sunday afternoon dram, seek no further!Tori's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whisky.tee/

    Episode 46: Don't Let The Word 'Micro' Fool You with Gareth Munden

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 69:24


    A lot of brands out there on the market are being overshadowed by bigger brands, it is really tough for them to outshine them. However, this does not mean they have a lesser collection. Today in this episode, Gareth and I discussed some of our beloved micro-brands and talked about foreseeable trends in the watch market.Go Follow Gareth Munden's Instagram account:https://www.instagram.com/garethmunden/

    Episode 45: Watchbug V. Gentleman with Andrew Cara

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 52:09


    What an honor it is to have spoken to him on this podcast finally. Andrew Cara aka @bitbythewatchbug was one of my first interviewee for my Tales From the 'Gram series, with his 1966 Omega Seamaster. Now, he is here with me to discuss topics related to watch designs/aesthetic. Make sure to go follow Gentleman Pursuits (https://www.instagram.com/gentlemanpursuits/) for the bonus segment where Andrew walked us through his routine to perfect his watchshots. With that being said, make sure to go follow him on Instagram as well, here is the link: https://www.instagram.com/bitbythewatchbug/Or simply find @bitbythewatchbug on Instagram.

    Episode 44: The Eye-catching Blue with Armand Billard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 52:08


    The blue colour was what caught my eyes at first and after sitting down with the founder, Mr. Armand Billard, I have fallen in love all over again with Sartory Billard.Go Follow Sartory Billard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sartorybillard/

    Episode 43: Whiskey Nowadays (with Mike Weinman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 38:48


    My main man, Mike Weinman from @whiskeynowadays_mike, an Executive Bourbon steward from Stave and Thief, sat down with me and talked some of his favourites and the current market trends, along with a tiny twist ending.Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeynowadays_mike/_______________________________________________________________________If you like this episode, make sure to like and subscribe for future content. Find the Gentleman Pursuits podcast on various music streaming platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/471vtgJGLfzpeV2XFJJfhl?si=Kd5_yw_kSmCoYOyibbLDOg Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/gentleman-pursuits/id1485610571 And more... Follow Gentleman Pursuits on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GTMPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentlemanpursuits Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMPursuits Website: https://www.gentlemanpursuits.com

    Episode 42: Bourbon Fanatic with Josh Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 52:14


    Host of 'I Drink and I Know Things' podcast, Josh Taylor, joins us today on this episode to talk about his passion on bourbons along with some of his stories on his whisky tasting journey.Josh Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskersndrams2/'I Drink and I Know Things' podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iWm7zHgnT9F2dYT54dQeo?si=o2w6jjxASFW_LN8doa4kqg

    Episode 41: A Conversation with Arnaud Légeret (Communication Manager of MB&F)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 33:58


    What a pleasure it is to have Arnaud on the podcast with us today to talk about what happens inside the MB&F HQ, a little bit about himself and a whole lot of watch-talk. Make sure to go follow MB&F's Instagram account:https://www.instagram.com/mbandf/and Gentleman Pursuits':https://www.instagram.com/gentlemanpursuits/

    Episode 40: Truth to Rolex (Journal Entry #1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 28:08


    In this Journal Entry series, which is going to go on for how ever long I need to seek answers to "why Rolex is Rolex", I will be documenting my learning experience and findings into short podcast episodes. By doing this, I hope that some of you who are listening to this will learn more about this legendary brand and more about my personal opinion towards it.

    Episode 39: 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 67:38


    What are your thoughts on the 2020 releases so far? In the episode, Gareth and Ryan dive into their personal favourites and also some of their "why is this even made in the first place" picks. Agree with our list? Pictures of the mentioned watches will be posted onto the Gentleman Pursuits Instagram page. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the Gentleman Pursuits podcast and our Instagram page. Most importantly, Gareth's (@garethmunden) page as well!

    Episode 38: World's Toughest Hobby: Vintage Watch Collecting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 14:13


    Do you have any idea how many questions you have to ask before pulling the trigger and buy a vintage watch? My brain literally hurts from all the digging and scrutinizing, but what can I say? It hurts so good.

    Episode 37: Let's talk Breguet with Chris (@Toiche)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 48:13


    What a pleasure to have Chris here with us today to tell us his love for Breguet and his amazing pocket watch and Type XX collection. Trust me, you would want to stay for the stories Chris got from some of the veterans...Make sure to go follow Chris on his Instagram, it is @Toiche or click this link right here https://www.instagram.com/toiche/

    Episode 36: After This, Do You Love or Hate Rolex More?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 13:49


    With the new releases from Rolex, there are a lot of comments towards it, positive and negative. In this episode, I gave some of my thoughts on the new drop. What do you think?

    Episode 35: Vintage Grail with Gareth Munden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 63:49


    This time Gareth and I explored some of our favourite vintage watch picks, NO PRICE LIMIT, it was wild...

    Episode 34: BARRELS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 10:24


    This is the first time ever I talked whisky on this podcast, and what is more appropriate than starting this conversation by talking about different whisky finishings?#whisky #whiskyfinish #gentlemanpursuits

    Episode 33: Entry-level Luxury Watches with Gareth Munden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 53:27


    Once again, my pleasure to have Gareth here with us on this episode exploring our top picks for entry-level luxury watches with a price limit of $3000 pounds per watch. What are your top picks? Let me know?#watches #entrylevel #horology #gentlemanpursuits #podcast #watchpodcast

    Episode 32: Know Your Daytonas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 12:02


    Rolex Daytonas have gone through a lot of modifications and can be hard to keep track of. In this episode, I will be going over some of the MUST-KNOW terms and versions of Daytonas! Who doesn't want to know more about Daytonas right? #watches #rolex #daytona #gentlemanpursuits #podcast

    Episode 31: 10K Challenge with Gareth Munden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 48:58


    What a pleasure to have Gareth with us on this episode today, we are doing the 10K challenge and hope to do more of these in the future!#watches #10k #gentlemanpursuits

    Episode 30: Know The Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 13:58


    Going through the basics of why watch prices fluctuate, just giving you a general idea to that. Check the Gentleman Pursuits YouTube channel as well! First episode of the new series, Gentlemen's Discourse is up now!#watches #gentlemanpursuits #price #market

    Episode 29: Back to Basics (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 12:30


    Part 2 to some must know jargon used in the watch community.#watches #mustknow #gentlemanpursuits

    Episode 28: Bling Bling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 9:12


    Ever wondered how diamond watches are made? Tune in to learn more about diamond watches and related knowledge!#watches #diamond #gentlemanpursuits #podcast #rolex

    Episode 27: Crazy looking watches (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 10:13


    In this episode, I will be going over some of the CRAZIEST looking watches on the market right now! What do you think?

    Episode 26: My thoughts on current situation, why are movements called 'calibres'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 7:15


    A tiny message from me and a dive into history to find out why are movements called 'calibres'. #podcast #watches #history #gentlemanpursuits

    Episode 25: The Gentleman Pursuits Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 10:07


    This is the real reason why Gentleman Pursuits was started! Drop a follow and share the podcast with your friends if you like it! Have a nice day guys! #gentlemanpursuits #watches #originstory #podcast

    Episode 24: The Great Zenith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 9:35


    Hey, listen here, Zenith is more than what you know. Can't prove me wrong unless you tune in!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 23: Tough Week, New series on Instagram and Website, and TAG Heuer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 9:47


    In this week's episode, TAG Heuer Monaco stole the spotlight, come on in and find out more!

    Episode 22: Maurice Lacroix Underrated?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 9:15


    In this episode, I want to shine some light on Maurice Lacroix, letting you know that, THIS BRAND IS NOT DEAD!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 21: No longer private? SIHH Top 3 picks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 9:32


    In this episode, I will be going over my 3 favourite releases from the 2020 SIHH event. What are your choices?

    Episode 20: Baselworld...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 9:41


    What has Baselworld become? Come on in and find out the latest news on Baselworld!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 19: Important update and message to you guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 8:56


    Something tragic happened to me recently and I think you guys have the right to know this.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 18.5: Allow me to convince you

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 8:26


    Are you convinced?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 18: Credor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 9:05


    If you have not heard of Credor you have to come on in and listen to this episode. HOPE everyone is doing fine with the self-quarantine. STAY SAFE AND HAPPY GENTLEMEN!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Episode 17: Top 3 underrated watches (yet)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 10:16


    These are my top 3 picks for underrated watches, what do you think?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 16: Happy Birthday Grand Seiko

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 13:07


    With the 60th Anniversary coming up, let's take a look at some of Grand Seiko's latest releases, shall we?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 15: Snowflake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 8:56


    Snowflake? Yes or No?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 14: Vintage Danger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 13:18


    Know these 5 things before purchasing your first vintage watch! Don't want you to be scammed!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 13: Submariner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 9:58


    Why on earth is this watch so popular?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 12: Underrated and underestimated

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 9:27


    Do you think so?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 11: Be a Gentleman Even When Life Is Tough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 6:45


    This is a heart to heart conversation. If you are interested in what I have to say feel free to click on this but if not, I'll see you guys next week with more horology content!

    Episode 10: Should We Go Micro?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 12:40


    In this episode, I shifted the focus from big, established brands to smaller local microbrands, discussing the matter that a lot of watchlovers have asked themselves, should I try microbrands?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 9: Back to Basics (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 14:29


    In this episode I will be going over several commonly seen terminology in the watchmaking industry. How many of them do you know?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 8: Diving or aviation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 12:52


    In this episode, I will talk about and perhaps give you a better understanding of diving watches and aviation watches.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 7: In 400m turn right into Memory Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 16:20


    In this episode, I would like to take you guys down memory lane and talk about how I fell in love with horology. Come on in!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 6: Only Watch 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 13:19


    Only Watch 2019 Geneva happened yesterday and history was made. What is it? Tune in and find out more about it!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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