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Watch talk, banter, speculation, news, and information coming from an international duo based in the UAE. Well beyond the Rolex hype (but might contain traces of it), we explore the wonders of horology. Join us on our journey! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Marton and Ralf


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    Q & A, second time around!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 79:32


    You asked the questions (well at least some of you did), so we answered! Thanks to all that contributed!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    What does your watch say about you?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 71:00


    Exactly as the tin says. What does your watch brand say about you? Let's see…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Watching Watches (in Movies and Shows)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 58:53


    Where and when have watches played a pivotal role in a series or a major film? Since the dawn of the silver screen, watches have been used to denote a character's status, attitude, and personality. As such, it's only appropriate that we break down some of the most iconic instances where watches have been used to tell a story in both movies and shows. Enjoy!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Scary Scams and Schemes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 63:19


    After watching a very interesting video on YouTube from Amsterdam Vintage Watches regarding how they have been scammed and hustled over the last twenty years, we have decided to pass on this information (through our own lens of course) as a public service announcement! Naturally, we want to make sure that our lovely listeners don't fall for these very same traps when they are either buying or selling their prized possessions…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    DUG, TAG, Jump Hours, and Copycats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 69:52


    So this week we have a solid set of four topics! First we talk about Ralf's new Deutsche Uhrenmanufaktur Glashütte, or DUG, a new watch from a new watch brand out of Ralf's home country Germany (affectionately we start calling this the Duggie). Second, we talk about an interesting action that the founder of Studio Underdog made to combat copycat watches out of China. Third, we talk about the vast array of new jump hour watches that have seemingly sprung out of nowhere simultaneously. And lastly, we delve into whether the new Tag Heuer F1 is worth it or not! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    The Bitter Truth Behind Trying to Sell a Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 68:07


    We have all been there… thinking our beautiful and beloved timepiece is worth a pretty penny, and believing that if you ever wanted to, you could always cash out really easily. Well how do you cash out? Where do you turn? And what absolute pains are waiting around the corner? Let us regale you with some of our most recent experiences.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Watches & Wonders, part 2 (but mostly anything but)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 71:39


    So, humbly and diligently, we set out to talk about the things we missed last week in Watches and Wonders. But us being us, we went off the rails a bit and talk about everything from Tadej Pogacar, YouTube influencers, and most photography. Sorry!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Watches, Wonders, and Trump Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 62:00


    Finally! After our quick vacations, we are ready to talk Watches and Wonders 2025! But first… let's take a quick beat to talk Trump Tariffs! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    “Unit” Watches: Seals, Frogmen, and Danish Royalty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 58:12


    Omega have recently relaunched their “unit” program, wherein they offer customized watches to certain military units around the world! We discuss the brands notorious for such unit watches, and go into some of the coolest ones made in recent times. Enjoy!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Special Occasion Watches with Mahmoud

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 68:38


    This episode has a video version on YouTube, where you can see our happy smiling faces! Give it a go!In recognition of AP's 150th anniversary this year, as well as Vacheron's 225th, we decided to make a special episode to mark the momentous occasion. Today, Mahmoud walks us through the notion of special occasion watches. Be it the anniversary of a watch brand launching new timepieces to commemorate the occasion, or simply you celebrating a special occasion (like a big birthday, a vacation, a new job, etc.) by buying yourself that fancy new watch. Let's see what he has to say!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    The Rolex Land-Dweller???

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 58:27


    So, we have one week to go until watches and wonders, and yet again, similar to last year, we get a potential leak of the new Rolex watches. We get pictures of such gems as the new Land-Dweller, a stone dial GMT Master II, and a precious metal Sprite, among others! Are these real? Are they fake? Tune in for our answer!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    SkyNet, Materials, and Impulse Buys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 58:33


    So, after we talk briefly about AI taking over the world (naturally, this is the cutting edge conversation you come here for), we jump into the different case materials used in watchmaking today. Further, we discuss whether updated and new watch materials are ruining the essence of watchmaking. We wrap up by quickly discussing if making impulse purchases is a good or bad thing. Hang tight, it may not be the answer you suspect!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    The Tiers of Watchmaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 70:40


    Today we delve into the tiers of watchmaking. Following a recent video from Teddy Baldassarre, we examine what true watchmaking is. What does a watchmaker have to actually do to be considered a real “manufacture”? Can they buy movements, crystals, and springs, or should they be creating everything themselves? Let's find out!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    The Inevitable Phases of Watch Obsession

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 65:29


    So today we take a stab at deciphering the many stages of the watch hobby. Whether you call it a hobby, an obsession, hoarding, or simply just collecting, in the end it's all the same. We all collectively go through the ebbs and flows of horology. Do you agree with us? Let us know in our instagram comments!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    A little bit of this and that.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 66:42


    As the last few weeks' episodes have been very structured and premeditated, we decided to make today a free-for-all. Today, we discuss all of the things on our minds, and prove to the world that we are not as sane and rational as some might think! We talk everything from Chrono24 issues to gold and platinum prices, all the way to tipping etiquette… Enjoy!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    The BIG 2025 Watch Prediction Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 79:49


    It's finally here! The 2025 watch shows and the new releases that go along with them are just around the corner, so naturally, we have to take a stab at predicting what we anticipate will come. In addition, we throw our new watch hopes and dreams out into the ether. Let's see if we can shift some mountains and get our dream watches made!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Timeless Timepieces

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 74:42


    Quick note! This episode is also available on our YouTube channel as a video! If you want to see all of our smiling faces, check it out! Today Julian (a different Julian than last time!) is joining us to discuss the idea of timeless watches. What type of watches were in style 50 years ago, and are guaranteed to be in style 50 years in the future? Let's find out! But first, Julian will give us a bit of background about the funny story of how he met the Lumeplotters, and regale us with his collector journey!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    The world's most underrated watch brands!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 71:24


    There are always a few brands who, for some reason or another, just don't get the public praise that they deserve. Why is this? Is there a nice bargain to be had shopping these brands? And most importantly, what are these infamously underrated and under appreciated brands?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    One watch brand for LIFE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 69:36


    The myth goes, there once was a man, who sold his entire collection, only to buy watches from one single brand. And he lived happily ever after? Or did he? Would you be able to follow in the man's footsteps? And if so, what would be your one brand for life? Tune in as we discuss the reality of this tall tale!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Oris, TAG, F1, Omega

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 82:46


    Lots of news this week coming at us from a multitude of angles! From the new Oris Miss Piggy to TAG's return as the official Formula 1 timekeeper, all the way to, you guessed it, another teaser from Omega!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Worldtimers and other catastrophes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 77:23


    As promised, this week we go into a world of worldtimers, watches that help you track timezones around the globe. We will discuss our favorites, least favorites, and some absolute atrocities. They're available at all price points, so perhaps you too should indulge in one!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Best of 2024!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 83:45


    This week we wrap up 2024 with a recap of all the watches that came out in the last 12 months! Welcome 2025!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Best five-watch collection under $10,000??

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 93:13


    This week we have Julien on again for two very specific reasons! One is to have him tell us how his watch meetup "Independence Days" went down, and second for our last epic collection build of the 2024 year. This time, we are all tasked with building a five-watch collection under the magical $10,000 or 40,000AED mark. Julien, of course, and as expected, brings an entirely new perspective to the same-old, same-old that is Marton and Ralf. Tune in and find out!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    New releases galore! JLC, Universal Geneve, Casio…

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 78:55


    This week we take some time to comment on all (or should we say some) of the new watches that have been released in the last few weeks. From the Likes of IWC, Patek, JLC, Casio, and Universal Geneve, there's quite a few to talk about!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Why would you own a Rolex?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 66:26


    Today's contentious topic is of course, the five pointed crown… why do so many people flock to Rolex? Why do most aspire to own one? Let's delve into the topic and see if we can uncover the mystery, or perhaps conspiracy?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    MICROBRANDS!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 79:34


    You asked for it, you got it. We have been called out for not spending more time discussing microbrands on our show, so we do just that! We define what a microbrand is, and take you through a heap of them and their offerings! Enjoy!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Julien Périllat and Independence Days Dubai

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 89:32


    Today, we present to you an exceptional event from an exceptional mind, we interview Julien Périllat founder of Independence Days Dubai, a pop-up event featuring a host of independent watchmakers. We discuss how he got into watches, his collecting journey, and of course talk about his upcoming event! You can read more about it here:https://independencedaysdubai.com/Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    How to Break a Watch in 10 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 73:56


    Following in the footsteps of the Britt Pearce video on the same topic, we wanted to expand on the idea and regale our dear listeners on all the ways it's possible to break or harm your mechanical timepiece (most likely without even knowing it)!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    What is a dress watch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 73:56


    So firstly, Ralf has been to a heap of watch events, and as such, he tells us about both the new Lange 1 and the new Norqain releases. After which, we jump into this week's topic- dress watches. Just what exactly is a dress watch? What are its uses, functions, and characteristics? Let's see if you agree with our analysis!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    The Very Necessary ChatGPT Collection Roast Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 65:59


    So, just like Uncle Bark did, aka Bark and Jack, aka Adrian Barker, we also had to jump on the bandwagon and see what our dear friend ChatGPT had to say about our collections. But Ralf, being the ever-so nice guy, he also wanted the AI to praise our collections as well. Who doesn't need a little external validation! Let's see what Mr. ChatGPT has to say!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Kids Watches & Quartz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 59:48


    So we're doing a twofer this week: kids watches and quartz! The two are inextricably linked, as most kids watches are, of course, made with quartz movements. So we discuss different quartz applications and mechanisms, how they work, and also talk a bit about why quartz is the perfect solution in kids watches!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Cub-what-us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 60:31


    Both of us got some new watches! Also- Ralf has gone to some industry events! And lastly, Patek decided to troll us. Or did they?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Some news and some chit chat.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 60:39


    As the title says, some news and some chit chat. We briefly catch up on the world of watches and everything that has been happening since our last news episode, and spend the rest of the time going tangentially off topic discussing random stuff. This, after all, is the Lume Plotters signature way.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    What happened to Hodinkee now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 68:17


    No! Not again! Another Hodinkee episode… but this time the news is a bit bigger and stranger. Let's dive into the how, who, and why behind Hodinkee's latest news story.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Trump & Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 68:44


    Yep. Well, Monsieur Donald J. Trump has a watch line. Well kind of. Apparently he licensed his name and likeness to be used on a watch. And quoting the man himself, “It's the greatest watch ever. Period. In the history of humanity.” Not really, he didn't say that, but I assume he will, just give him some time. He did say “I love gold, I love diamonds”, so that gives you a bearing on what these watches will look like. Anyways, without further ado, let's discuss!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Dial Mania!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 65:45


    One dial, two dial, green dial, blue dial. This week we lowered ourselves down into the rabbit hole that is dials. From stone dials, to enamel, guilloche and ceramic, there are more variations of watch dials than you can shake a fist at. Let's go through the major ones together, and see if we can introduce you to something new!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Who influences the influencers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 45:49


    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Or in other words, who guards the guards? Or watches the watchers? Or in our case influences the influencers! Essentially, who do we, your favorite podcasting duo, look up to and watch, listen to, and read religiously? Let's break down the who's who in the watch influencer field…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Where should you buy your first watch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 62:45


    The question of where to buy your first timepiece is a difficult one. There are tons of scammers and fraudsters around every corner, so how do you not get burnt? Well, listen to us, and we will let you know exactly where and where NOT to buy a new (or new to you) watch!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Watch dial nameology… How much text is okay for a dial?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 62:39


    This week we take a quick punt at the gameplan of the giant that is LVMH. What on earth are they up to? Why the sudden shift in advertising by buying the rights to F1? How can they afford it and still be so far behind their competitors? What is the end game? Also, we answer the age-old question of how much text is approved by the Lumeplotters to be printed on a watch dial! Hang tight and you'll find out!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Hodinkee FAIL

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 37:04


    So today's episode is a special one. One fueled out of negligence and malice, as opposed to our usual ones driven by the joy and love of watches. Well, Hodinkee has done it again. A screw up so cataclysmic that we couldn't even believe.  So buckle in, and let us take you on the wild ride that is the sad story of Hodinkee's fire sale.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Do we TRULY like ANY watch brand?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 63:28


    So this week's puzzling question is, do we really and truly like any single watch brand? Watch brands may have certain pieces we love, but then they always have some monstrosity in their lineup. So is there any exception to this rule? Tune in and find out! Also- Marton changes up a big chunk of his collection! What a shock!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    How big is too big? A guide to watch sizing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 50:53


    Let's delve into the deeply misunderstood and severely underestimated topic of wrist watch sizing. How big is too big? Is there even such a thing? What measurements do we rely on to make sure a watch fits just right? Tune in to find out all of the above and more!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    The New Watch Stuff News Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 66:08


    Watch news! What has been going on in the last month? Let's dissect the current state of the market, notable innovations… and some not-so-notable ones too, as well as talk about new watches in general!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Three roasted collections, coming right up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 90:39


    Our good friend Mahmoud thought it would be fun to roast our watch collections. So naturally, we invited him on the podcast this week, so that we can roast his collection right back. Who do you think is the winner of the collection battle?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    The ‘Swiss Icons' Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 76:10


    Both Ralf and Marton got some new watches! Hooray! So, after we're through gushing about our new acquisitions, we delve into the world of watch icons. We discuss (quite a few) famous Swiss brands (and of course a few non-Swiss ones as well) and debate out which watch out of their lineup is the one true icon. Then we argue which watch we would buy from the brand, especially if it happens to NOT be the iconic one… Tune in and find out what we think. And don't be shy to let us know on Instagram what YOU think!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    What is your quest? To seek the Holy Grail!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 58:58


    Grail watches! Love them, hate them, they gotta be talked about. Is this a stupid outdated idea of having the ol' one and done? Let's talk about grail watches, from inception to modern day. Then we wrap up talking about which watch would our grail be…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    The Best (and Worst) of Watch Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 80:06


    So, as we all know, watch advertising is all around us.  Some are good, some are not so good, but what's inevitable is that some truly stand out. Today we jump into the world of marketing and talk about some of the best watch brand PR stunts, from great ads, to excellent product placement, and even some questionable ethics.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Milspec n' more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 79:43


    What exactly is milspec? What exactly is a military watch? Today, we dive deep into the history of military watches and their rise to popularity! From Submariners to the Dirty Dozen, there's lots to uncover. Enjoy!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Safaris & Tourbillions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 70:39


    So we have a hodge-podge of content for you today, starting with the question no one asked: “what watch should I wear on my next safari?” This, naturally, flows smoothly into the topic of Bugatti's new model the Tourbillion, and other new watch-related content! Tune in, as no one puts these two topics together quite like we do!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    The Everything Bagel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 76:38


    A veritable smorgasbord of random gibberish! We discuss everything from Merci, to G-Shock (what a surprise!) and bracelet sizing to trademark protection. We also look at the new Moonswatches and a brand new Zenith! Enjoy!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

    Rolex = Mercedes? Car and watch brand pairings!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 88:26


    Another all-encompassing ratings episode! The first time we rated every single watch brand, and this time we find a watch pairing for every single car brand that currently exists! Or at least the ones we could remember. What watch brand's ethos and style is mimicked in each car brand? Tune in to find out! Also, let us know if you agree, and more importantly, let us know if we missed any car brands!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

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