Time To Unwind by WatchGecko

This is the audio version of our YouTube video, where you can listen to 3 hours of interviews with some of the leaders from the British watch industry. Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:20 Christopher Ward30:17 Fears x Studio Underd0g52:04 Duckworth Prestex1:03:38 Bamford1:20:08 Brooklands1:38:34 Elliot Brown1:51:49 Beaucroft2:05:16 Isotope2:18:55 Pinion2:35:31 Zero West2:37:02 William Wood2:38:44 Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers2:42:42 Bark & Jack2:45:07 Time+Tide 2:47:44 Andrew Morgan Watches2:50:25 Bremont2:51:56 Jason The Watch Guy2:53:31 Nomadic2:55:30 Vertex2:56:59 Farer2:58:44 Marloe3:00:50 Roger W Smith3:03:55 Bonus content

It's Christmas in New York City and the December watch auctions certainly produced some sparkling baubles for the Christmas tree for those with deep pockets and an appreciation for fine wristwatches. Sotheby's auctioned ‘The G.O.A.T Collection: Watches & Treasures from Tom Brady' as well as a unique Tom Brady Royal Oak with custom dial, but what else was going on in the opulent world of watch auctioneering? Tune in as our resident auction expert Richard Fox gets us up to speed with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠watch auction highlights for December 2024⁠⁠. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WatchGecko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and buy your next watch strap from us!

Watch brands and charity collab auctions have produced some spectacular results this year. In this podcast, Richard takes a closer look at Time For Art 2024.

It was the month that we went back to space with the sale of a space flight worn Rolex GMT-Master wristwatch formerly owned by NASA astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell. Keeping with the pilot theme, in this case racing car drivers, an IWC Schaffhausen Pilot's watch worn by Sir Lewis Hamilton on the winner's podium at this year's Formula One™, Qatar Airways British Grand Prix™ has sold at a charity auction for CHF 220,000. What else was going on in the opulent world of watch auctioneering? Tune in as our resident auction expert Richard Fox gets us up to speed with the ⁠⁠⁠watch auction highlights for October 2024⁠. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠WatchGecko⁠⁠⁠⁠ and buy your next watch strap from us!

It was the month that the IWC Schaffhausen x Polaris Dawn Mission space watches went up for sale, as well as three classic vintage ‘tool watches' from Heuer, Rolex and Tudor, but what else was going on in the opulent world of watch auctioneering? Tune in as our resident auction expert Richard Fox gets us up to speed with the ⁠⁠watch auction highlights for September 2024. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit ⁠⁠⁠WatchGecko⁠⁠⁠ and buy your next watch strap from us!

It was the month that Sotheby's New York announced that an iconic Heuer Monaco worn by Steve McQueen was to be auctioned, but what else was going on in the opulent world of watch auctioneering? Tune in as our resident auction expert Richard Fox gets us up to speed with the watch auction highlights for August 2024. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit ⁠⁠⁠WatchGecko⁠⁠⁠ and buy your next watch strap from us!

It was the month that an exceptionally rare Patek Philippe watch went up for sale, as well as Captain Bob Maloubier's Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, but what else was going on in the opulent world of watch auctioneering? Tune in as our resident auction expert Richard Fox gets us up to speed with the ⁠⁠watch auction highlights for July 2024⁠⁠. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit ⁠⁠WatchGecko⁠⁠ and buy your next watch strap from us!

It was the month that Sylvester Stallone's Patek Philippe collection caused a stir. His Grandmaster Chime alone sold for $5,400,00 alone, but what else was going on in the opulent world of watch auctioneering? Tune in as our resident auction expert Richard Fox gets us up to speed with the watch auction highlights for June 2024. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit WatchGecko and buy your next watch strap from us!

If you could have one watch, no matter if it's real or not, which one would it be? Richard, Anthony, George and Martin came together for a round table chat to discuss their fantasy watches. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit WatchGecko.com and buy your next watch strap from us!

In this episode, Richard, Anthony, George and Martin discuss what they would like to see from the watch industry. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit WatchGecko.com and buy your next watch strap from us!

Some of the WatchGecko authors came together in person to chat about horology and how they got into watches. Meet Richard, Anthony, Martin and George in this audio podcast. Follow us for more watch-related content and if you want to support our work, visit WatchGecko.com and buy your next watch strap from us!

In this video, we talk to Peter McAuley, the founder of Nomadic Watches, a Northern Irish watch brand that's putting Belfast on the global map of watchmaking The brand is only a few years old but we wanted to talk to Peter about his experience and what drives him to create the best watches possible. In this interview, Peter shares his story and details about Nomadic Watches, including the unique design process and what we can expect in the future from his team. 0:00 Brief introduction to Nomadic Watches 1:11 Background of the company 2:49 How did you get into watchmaking? 5:40 The Marai 401 dive watch 7:12 How the RNLI saved my family 9:45 Unique details about the Marai watch 13:08 What new watches can we expect in the future? 16:59 The lost Tag Heuer 18:07 What makes the Marai 401 stand out? 18:54 How big is Nomadic? 20:42 How do you grow the brand? 22:27 Proud to be Northern Irish 24:11 Running a watch company 27:56 Watch shows and future developments 29:00 What is your favourite watch story? 30:28 Cold water swimming 33:09 A watch is meant to be worn not tucked away

Two muppets talk about watches... We were able to borrow the new ProPilot X Kermit as well as the new Aquis Hölstein Edition and discuss why these watches have divided watch enthusiasts. Oris is making some really good timepieces but they love making fun watches and these two examples capture that perfectly.

We had the privilege of interviewing Don Cochrane about Vertex and the Dirty Dozen watches. Don is the great-grandson of Claude Lyons, who started Vertex Watches all the way back in 1912. Don wanted to restart the family business and continue the watchmaking legacy left by his great-grandfather. 0:00 The history of Vertex 5:16 The Only British Dirty Dozen Watchmaker 9:45 Vertex watches and World War 2 12:30 What happened after the war? 16:13 Designing the M100 and re-starting the brand 21:13 The coolest Peli case 23:24 MP45 - mono-pusher chronograph 24:16 M60 - diving watch 27:31 Two lug pin positions 28:17 Brand identity

We had the privilege to spend an hour with Jupp Philipp, the new owner of Fortis watches, where he shared some exciting things about the heritage of the company but also how Fortis is changing and what can fans of the brand expect in the next 20 years. Jupp has a great vision for Fortis and his passion for space watches is reflected in some of the newly redesigned iconic watches. 0:00 Intro 01:56 Who is Fortis? 05:21 Reissue of Golden Age Watches – just a trend? 08:32 Jupp's journey to the watch industry 12:45 “Can I buy Fortis?” 15:20 Fortis was in chaos! 17:20 First five objectives and Arnold Schwarzenegger's philosophy 20:25 In-house manufacturing & major refurb 26:20 The current portfolio – 3 families of watches 26:30 New Fliegers 34:30 Marine Master 38:55 We love scratches! 42:15 Stratoliner 48:50 The missing Cosmonaut 51:20 Future missions to the Moon and Mars 56:14 The next 3-5 years for Fortis

Richard went on location to meet his local pre-owned Rolex dealer to learn as much as possible about what is going on behind the scenes. 00:00 Intro 01:56 Avanti as a business 03:50 Sourcing and watches in stock 08:59 PX and servicing 10:10 Depreciation of watches 12:47 Benefits of buying in a shop 24:06 Independent watch retailers 25:45 The pre-owned market 29:40 What are the most sought after models 35:30 Who is buying? 39:30 Current prices 44.30 Availability 47:30 How to avoid buying a bad watch 51:20 Our choice of five beautiful watches in stock 1:09:30 The future of Avanti

Richard and George, resident G-shock aficionados, discuss the new 40th-year anniversary G-Shock watches. Could this be the most anticipated but disappointing watch release since Omega dropped the gold Apollo 11 50th anniversary Speedmaster on us? Quite possibly!

As a watchmaker, historian and watch restorer, Dr Rebecca Struthers knows a lot about watch history and how to keep your watch running for years. In this video, she shares her journey into watchmaking, including advice on how to maintain your watch and keep it running for decades! 0:00 Meet Rebecca Struthers 2:57 From a high school dropout to a PhD in Horology 4:57 Passion for watchmaking 7:16 Crystal case back vs solid case back 8:16 British watchmaking 10:00 Becoming a Horology Expert 13:59 Stella 15:36 Watch portfolio 17:24 Crafting bespoke watches 18:41 Project 248 19:47 Watch movements 23:06 The importance of watch servicing 26:27 Hands of Time book 32:56 WatchMakersCafe.org 37:07 What's next for Struthers Watchmakers?

We enjoyed chatting about all things watches and sci-fi with Andrew Morgan from Watchfinder. Andrew is a very knowledgeable guy with a real passion for watches and writing and he has a lot of insights into what watch enthusiasts talk about and what they buy.

Anthony and Richard discuss what watch should agent 007 wear in the next Bond film.

Nicky Grist is a former British rally co-driver who enjoyed a successful career in the World Rally Championship during the 1990s, especially with his partnership with Colin McRae. Apart from his passion for rallying, Grist is an enthusiastic watch collector with a particular fondness for Rolex. He shares some incredible stories about his journey as a full-time rally co-driver and part-time watch collector and showcases some of his favorite watches.

We sat down with Rolf Studer, Co-CEO of Oris, and we talked about the past, the present, and the future of Oris. In this interview, you can hear about what makes Oris tick and the real impact this independent watchmaking company has on the planet. If you want to read more about Oris you can click here: https://www.watchgecko.com/blogs/magazine/everything-you-never-knew-about-oris

Previously we spoke with Ian and Dan from Watches of Lancashire about some of their coolest vintage watches. This is the second part of our conversation where we delved deeper into the desirability of Heuer and TAG Heuer watches as well as discussed the watch that Tom Cruise would have worn in both Top Gun films. Products Featured: Heuer Autavia, Heuer Autavia GMT, Heuer Carrera Dato 45 and Porsche Design Orfina

We sat down with Ian and Dan from Watches of Lancashire and talked in-depth about some of their coolest vintage watches. This is part one of our conversation, in the next video we will look at more unique vintage watches. Products Featured: 1966 Omega Speedmaster Ed White ST 105 003-65, 1971 Tudor Submariner 7021/0, 1969 Omega Speedmaster Pre Moon, 1980's TAG Heuer Diver 980.032, and 1970 Breitling Cosmonaute 0819

We are very excited about our collaboration with Christopher Ward, so we sat down with Mike France and we asked him to share the story behind the company. You can hear how the company started, Mike's watch inspirations, and why Christopher Ward adopted a new logo. Later in the conversation, Mike goes in-depth about the military watch collection of the company and especially the 3 post-war watches that were the inspiration behind the C60, C63, and C65 models. Mike France also discusses the impact of the Bel Canto watch and how it gave everyday people the chance to own an incredibly unique and complicated timepiece. The success of the C1 Bel Canto and the people's reactions had a profound effect on the CEO of Christopher Ward. The main thing we wanted to discuss with Mike France was our first exclusive collaboration with Christopher Ward – The WatchGecko C65 Aquitaine. Limited to 50 pieces, each individually numbered for our first production batch. Every aspect of this watch has been carefully considered. The 120-click bezel uses a polished sapphire insert that's impressively scratch-resistant, complementing the refined blue and white design of the dial. The dial is inspired by the history of regatta races such as the America's Cup, giving the watch a distinctly nautical feel while remaining reminiscent of the box crystals seen on the classic dive watches of the 50s and 60s. Follow us for more interviews with watch CEO and watch professionals, as we go more in-depth about everything watch related.

With the final Daniel Craig Bond movie, No Time To Die, seemingly delayed for eternity, we thought we'd bring some light relief to those listeners getting withdrawal symptoms from the world's most loved movie franchise! Yes, in this epic episode we chat about all things Bond. There is a lot of ground to cover here, and just as some of Bond's quick-witted quips are now slightly dubious, so is Antony's hosting – so much so that we've nicknamed this the X-rated episode! The guys try to reach a conclusion as to which watch is the true Bond watch as they unpick Fleming's original novels and discuss how the movies have subliminally influenced their choice of watches in later life. We discuss Fleming's novels and how well (or not as the case may be) they have been interpreted for the silver screen. Can you guess which one of our intrepid wannabe spies describes Moonraker as “One of the most ludicrous films ever made…an amazing novel turned into a monstrosity”? The clock is turned back as they reminisce about what first drew them to Bond movies, and which of the iconic Bond cars and gadgets got them hot under the collar. Somewhat unusually our dysfunctional family is largely in agreement about their favourite Bond film, and it's probably not the one which you think it is!

If Omega Speedmasters are your thing, whether a lifelong fan, or new to the Speedy world, this podcast is one not to be missed. There are few watches which generate as much interest or passion as the Speedmaster. Its exploits are, quite simply, unmatched in terms of accompanying intrepid human explorers. In an ongoing series of written and audio features celebrating the history of this watch in space and at the race track, we were lucky to spend time chatting to Darren Townend, the founder and expertise behind Vintage Speedmaster (the UKs most respected centre of knowledge and provider of fine examples of this chronological icon). In a relaxed conversation, Darren and Richard delve deep into the world of this amazing watch covering subjects as diverse as NASA qualification, unique sport special editions, Speedmaster auctions and when is a Moonwatch not a Moonwatch? Make yourself a coffee, rehydrate your NASA rations, strap on your favourite Michael Schumacher t-shirt and get ready to embrace all things ‘Speedy'!

In the follow-on to Part One of our tool watch special, we ask ‘what makes a modern tool watch?' and discuss how it differs to the tool watches of the past. The guys also give their top choices for tool watches under £5000 and pick a wild card ‘no holds barred' option for those with an unlimited budget'. Richard reveals the watch that has been his trusty companion in some truly unforgiving environments, from the desserts of the Kalahari to the jungles of Trindad and Tobago. Plus he selects the watch that he'd choose to cross the dessert with now. We think you'll be surprised by his choices! Antony throws down the gauntlet to his co-hosts as he sets them a challenge to find him a G-shock he actually likes and can take with him when he secures a job at the North Pole. Meanwhile Tim argues the case for true tool watches to be affordable and maybe not even mechanical at all; in fact, maybe something more akin to a hammer! Discussion also widens into the realms of Faraday cages vs non-ferrous materials to achieve anti-magnetic watches, and we're left wondering why more watch brands don't harness the power of the sun to keep their tool watches ticking. Finally, can you guess whose heart was in his mouth as he feared for his Rolex at the Science Museum of all places?

In part one of our tool watches two-parter, Anthony, Richard and Tim delve into the backstory of the now ubiquitous tool watch, try to reach some sort of consensus as to what a tool watch is and highlight some of their original practical uses. As well as discussing some of the iconic tool watches of the past such as the Omega Speedmaster Professional and Rolex explorer, Tim questions the validity of the ‘polo' watch, Richard lets his inner geek free as he unleashes his extensive knowledge of moon watches, and Anthony gets a hard time as the boys try and persuade him to finally take his Rolex into the water! In part-two, coming soon, we will give our top picks for tool watches under £5k!

We were lucky enough to get an interview with Mike France ahead of the launch of the brand new C63 Sealander Collection. Two years in the making, the collection comprises a Sealander GMT, a three-hander with date (dubbed the Sealander Automatic), and a COSC certified Elite model which is made of titanium and features an incredible retractable crown. Trust us, when we say that this is episode you will not want to miss! As well as revealing the inspiration behind the new watch range - said to be the ‘missing link' for the brand - Mike offers a free watch to anybody who can bring him a watch from another brand that offers the same level of engineering as the new Sealander at the price point! Mike also shares an unexpected amount of detail about pipeline projects and future plans, which include an impressive new dress watch, a collab that will feature an incredible new movement, a new ‘Christopher Ward green' and even more bracelet tech. In fact, Mike's tongue gets so loose during our interview that he now fears returning to Maidenhead for the next design team meeting! Also, in an unexpected turn of events, Mike makes James' heart beat just a little faster, by inviting talk of a possible collab with our very own WatchGecko design team (James hasn't slept a wink since!). This is despite James' best effort to rile Mike beforehand by asking about their controversial logo. Incidentally Mike answers in a typically open fashion, and with an answer that's sure to please many fans. Finally, wider discussion centres around the resurgence of smaller watch case sizes, the state of British watchmaking generally, and how Mike believes innovation will help return British watchmaking to the glory days. Plus of course audience questions!

In case you're not following what's going on in the watch world, last week saw the biggest event in the industry – Watches and Wonders. Starting on 7 April and running for a whole week, the event saw some of the top watch brands in the world launch their new 2021 models. Amongst those brands participating were Rolex, Tudor, Zenith, Tag Heuer, Jaeger LeCoultre, IWC, and Panerai. With the cream of the horological world taking part, there's plenty of exciting new watches to talk about. So, James, Anthony, and Richard got together to chat about the highs and lows of this year's releases. In this episode of Time To Unwind they talk about everything from the Rolex Explorer going back down to a 36mm case, to Jaeger LeCoultre's insane new concept watch! Enjoy the show!

Chris Vail, the larger than life boss of American microbrand NTH watches, is in the spotlight for our latest episode of Time to Unwind. We get to know the man behind the brand, find out what made him start his own business, and turn up the heat as we discuss the contentious issue of homages! Chris founded NTH watches in 2016, specialising in diver watches and the brand quickly gained a loyal following with its popular ‘sub' models that include the Näcken and the Barracuda. As NTH fans around the world eagerly await dispatch notifications for their shiny new v2 NTH Tropics, we get the low-down from Chris about how the watches have evolved and get him to spill the beans about what else people can expect from his brand 2021. Chris also talks passionately and candidly about the challenges that small brands face when trying to find the right movement to use for a new watch range, having to balance cost and availability with design restrictions. Also expect talk about bezel materials and challenging peoples perceptions about Swiss vs Japanese. Enjoy the show!

In our latest podcast we catch up with man of the moment, Raphael Granito, the 32-year old behind Swiss brand Formex. Established in 1999, Formex has really come to prominence under the leadership of Raphael, who became CEO in 2016. Their recent releases, the Reef diver and the revised Essence have been flying out the door as quick as they can make them and winning over both new fans and the industry press. Raphael's vision and enthusiasm is infectious. Here, he shares some of his design philosophies, and explains how the Reef and Essence will form the foundation upon which to expand their range of watches which will remain distinctly Formex, with ergonomics and engineering taking centre stage. We're certainly convinced that this a brand to sit up and take notice of. What about you?

In our latest podcast episode, Andrea Maggi from legendary dive watch brand Squale joins podcast host Anthony and fellow brand owner Jon, from Geckota. As well as exciting news about forthcoming releases from the brand, Andrea gives a fascinating insight into the history of the brand and what makes it so special, and the connection between the original owners, the Von Buren family and the Maggi family. Andrea also chats about the brand's strong link to the professional diving community and brand ambassador Vincenzo Ferri's upcoming free-diving record attempt. He also reveals why the brand recently relocated from Italy to Switzerland, and answers some of the burning questions that you, our audience wanted us to put to him. In what has been a challenging time for many, Andrea and Jon discuss the impact that Brexit and Covid has had on their businesses and what it means to you as customers. They also provide a frank account of where they think Baselworld went wrong and what future watch events could look like following its demise.

Podcast regulars Anthony and Ben chat to the one and only Carl Fogarty – a.k.a. ‘Foggy' – about being brand ambassador for one of the most exciting projects we've ever undertaken: a limited-edition watch with motorsport at its heart. Carl talks fondly about the time when the legendary Isle of Man TT race was one of the main fixtures in his racing calendar: a circuit that still holds a special place in his heart. In 1992, Foggy set the fastest-ever lap there at an incredible average speed of 123.61mph: a record that stood for seven years and was the inspiration behind the Forzo watch we've created with him. He describes how time slowed down and he felt at one with his bike, despite the fact that it was falling apart beneath him as he rode a lap that would go down in history. Carl later went on to win the World Superbike Championship several times and remains one of the most prolific motorbike racers the world has ever seen. We ask Foggy how he first got into watches, and Ben and Carl discuss how the design for the Foggy watch came to fruition. Carl also shares his love of Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna and tells us how his first-ever bike, with a deeply personal story behind it, has now been brought back to life thanks to the National Motorbike Museum. A truly fascinating insight into the man behind the bike – and now the man behind the new Forzo watch. Everything you need to know - just click on the links below: Forzo Watches Forzo Facebook Group Carl Fogarty Isle of Man TT

In our first episode of 2021, podcast regulars Tim and James catch up with Joshua Clare-Flagg from Watch It All About (WIAA). They discuss his journey in the watch industry, from writing his first article to being taken seriously as an industry professional. Josh is well known for his blog and reviews with a focus on the affordable end of the market, and more recently his WatchIt! Watch Fair, which was launched with great success in 2019. Josh also talks candidly about the fine balancing act of authenticity vs commercial success for content creators. The trio also chat about how the watch industry and community has had to change and adapt with the growth of social media and the challenge of a Covid climate. We also ask – ‘is the marketplace becoming overcrowded?', and Tim explains why he thinks it's important for bigger brands to have a solid documented archive. In watch news, Josh gets very excited about the ground-breaking Accutron DNA, the first electrostatic watch ever. The guys also spill the beans on which brands are currently leading the way at an affordable price point, and what they really think about Hodinkee collab editions! Click on the links below for more info: Watch It All About Accutron DNA Breitling Superocean Heritage '57 Outerknown Formex Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor

In this episode – which comes to you in glorious technicolour – we're talking about our brand-new watch: the Sierra Zero One Phalanx. We're delighted with it, and even happier to introduce you to a man who was absolutely instrumental in its creation: Richard Brown. Richard worked for many years with Special Forces units globally, and we'd love to tell you exactly what he did – but then we'd have to kill you, which isn't exactly going to boost our audience figures. Instead, Richard talks about what the Phalanx was inspired by and how it was created, throughout a process that took nearly two years. It's a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes that tells the full story of how an exciting new watch came into being, from concept to reality. Let us know what you think… Introducing the Phalanx: https://www.watchgecko.com/introducing-the-new-geckota-s-01-phalanx-watch/ The story behind the Phalanx: https://www.watchgecko.com/explore-the-story-behind-the-geckota-s-01-phalanx/ Phalanx goes to Russia: https://www.watchgecko.com/travelling-through-russia-with-the-s-01-phalanx/ Rolex Military Submariner: https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/articles/feature-the-milsub James Bond NATO strap: https://www.watchgecko.com/geckota-vintage-bond-nato-watch-strap Phalanx video with Richard Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emtjoesu6JE Creating the Phalanx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d8AAg2FohY&t=3s What is a Phalanx? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx A-11 military watch: https://wornandwound.com/military-watches-world-11-watch-won-war/ Dirty Dozen watches: https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/59621443-the-story-of-the-dirty-dozen-the-first-wristwatches-specially-commissioned-for-the-british-army The story of an incredible Eterna: https://www.watchgecko.com/the-family-history-of-a-1961-eterna/ Waltham A-17 military watch: https://www.craftandtailored.com/products/1940s-waltham-type-a-17-wwii-u-s-military-issued More articles from Richard Brown: https://www.watchgecko.com/author/richardwg484brown/

Here's the thing. The country's locking down, people are going to be spending more time at home and so they're looking for more and better entertainment: watch-related or otherwise. And that's inspired us to have a bit of a change of direction. As well as just talking into this podcast, we're now going to start filming it: a bit like our very own, slightly dysfunctional, reality show. Yes, I know we mentioned this already last time. But honestly, we're definitely going to do it. Perhaps as soon as the next episode. Those who just prefer to listen rather than look at us – and that would be an entirely understandable viewpoint – can continue to do so, but isn't it great that we're also going to be stars of YouTube? So we'd obviously like to apologise to YouTube (and everyone else) in advance. This new format means that we won't be coming out every week, but instead every couple of weeks. And in a perfect piece of timing, we've decided to launch this radical new filming idea in the middle of a lockdown, when we can't actually film anyone. What could possibly go wrong? For our final fling in the current format, we've got Tom Williams as our special guest: rally star and Geckota brand ambassador. If you like getting dirty and sideways, he's your man. Tom Williams, our home grown rally star: http://www.tomwilliamsrally.com Getting dirty: https://www.dirtgame.com/uk Sir Stirling Moss's gold watch bracelet, up for auction: https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/events/2020-auctions/the-nec-classic-live-online-auction/the-nec-classic-live-online-auction/the-sir-stirling-moss-obe-collection-saturday/the-solid-gold-twin-bar-watch-band-worn-by-stirling-moss-for-38-years Jaeger LeCoultre alarm watch: http://www.vintage-watches-collection.com/watch/jaeger-lecoultre/jaeger-lecoultre-wrist-alarm-2nd-generation-1956/ Richard Burns' Peugeot 205 at Goodwood: https://www.wrc.com/en/news/season-2020/wrc/burns----peugeot-stars-at-goodwood/ Fifty years of the TAG Heuer Monaco: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/fifty-years-of-monaco

Today we've got some exciting news! Going forward we're going to try filming our podcasts and uploading them to YouTube. Hopefully, the thought doesn't put you all off, and offers a fun new twist on the current format. But until then it's business as usual, and in this episode we talk about a few bits of news that have caught our eye, including some fantastic news from Oris about their new in-house calibre. We also chat about a couple of cool new vintage watches that Tim & Ben have bought. Tim has picked up an early quartz Cartier Tank, with some killer Breguet numerals. Meanwhile Ben has snagged himself an absolute bargain off eBay – a vintage Aquastar dive watch from the Sixties! Christopher Ward C65 Chronograph https://www.christopherward.com/retro-dive/c65-chronograph/C65-41ACH1-S0BB0-B0.html TAG Heuer Formula 1 Ayrton Senna Edition https://www.tagheuer.com/gb/en/special-edition-heuer02/formula1-senna.html New Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 https://www.oris.ch/en/watch/oris-aquis-date-calibre-400/01-400-7763-4135-07-8-24-09peb The Richard Mille RM 72-01 'Lifestyle' Flyback Chronograph https://www.richardmille.com/collections/rm-72-01-automatic-flyback-chronograph Tim's Must De Cartier Tank https://www.watchgecko.com/time-to-unwind-podcast-26 An example of Ben's Aquastar https://www.shucktheoyster.com/aquastar-geneve-vintage-diver-1701-2/ James' Accurist https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Vintage-Accurist-600-Automatic-Divers-watch-All-Stainless-Steel-Gents/113726154217?hash=item1a7a9b65e9:g:VagAAOSw~jpZ2nlk Thank you for listening to the Time To Unwind Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, we'd love to hear some feedback, so please leave your ratings of the show through your podcast app, and be sure to reach out on social media, @watchgeckomag, with your thoughts. Adding a rating and a comment really does help the podcast so we'd be grateful for your support. See you soon in the next one!

Our special guest today is James Grant from Martin and Co: authorised Rolex dealers for Cheltenham (among other brands sold there). Joining him is our regular guest Neil Duckworth, and proving that it is indeed a small world, Neil and James know each other of old, when they worked together in the past. Now James is an authorised dealer and he tells us what it's reallylike to sell some of the most desirable watches in the world. It's a fascinating chat. As usual, we've also got another James on the podcast – our resident James – and when we recorded it happened to be his birthday. So that led to another big question: which watch would you get for your birthday? The answers may surprise you. Christopher Ward Sandhurst: https://www.christopherward.com/military/c65-sandhurst/C65-38A3H2-S00K0-B0.html Bag yourself an Omega Deville: https://www.chrono24.com/omega/de-ville-tree-hands-gold-dial-quartz-cal1332--id13031592.htm Rolex GMT Master, James Grant's birthday watch: https://www.rolex.com/watches/gmt-master-ii.html Tim wants a Cartier Tank Cintree: https://www.phillips.com/detail/cartier/CH080117/144 Vivienne Westwood Orb swatch: https://www.swatch.com/en_gb/watches/pwz104-orb/ Martin and Co, where James works: https://www.martin-and-co.com

Today we're talking about our first time… buying a watch! It's been a long time for all of us since we had our first watch, but we all remember it fondly, though for very different reasons. Anthony's first experience was on the cheap side, with a watch from a Christmas cracker. Whereas Ben didn't scrimp and started off with a Tag Heuer. Wherever we started, we've all experienced many weird and wonderful watches since then. So sit back, relax, and listen to four men reminisce about popping their watch-owning cherries. Shows Notes; Tim & Ben's first day photo Folio Society James Bond Book Cartier ABTW article 2004/2005 Timex Expedition. Ben's Tag Heuer Casio Panther watch Tim's t watch Baby Ben with his Grandad's watch Anthony's red Casio Casio Calculator Ice Watches Citizen Chronograph Swatch mirror Tartan swatch Swatch skin Ben's Russian Watch Christopher Ward Sandhurst Tudor Black Bay 58

Using chloroform, rope, and a Transit van we've managed to find a new recruit not only to our podcast but to our whole company. Say hello to James (“hello James”) because you'll be hearing a lot more from him in future. He's going to become our resident watch (and Star Trek) nerd and he's got two cats and a snake at home. Other fascinating things we learned this week was that Tim got a Blue Peter badge when he was younger and that Ben's middle name is James. Luckily we talk a bit about watches too: particularly some of the straps and other accessories that you can get for them. Show Notes; James's blog (plug, plug): https://www.watchthatsweep.co.uk Accutron is back! https://www.accutronwatch.com TAG Heuer Carrera Sport Chronograph: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tag-heuer-carrera-sport-chronograph-44mm-calibre-heuer-02-automatic-introducing The new Montreal: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/tag-heuer-revives-the-montreal-name-for-limited-edition-carrera-chronograph/ Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Day Date Desert: https://www.blancpain.com/en/fifty-fathoms/bathyscaphe-day-date-desert-edition-5052-1146-e52a Devils Hole Pupfish: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devils_Hole_pupfish A very Ben choice for watch of the week: https://www.breguet.com/en/timepieces/new-models-classique-complications/5345pt1s7xu A cool Instagram account to follow: https://instagram.com/horo.my?igshid=geve2xaywyx8 The last wave: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000l9rj Another great Insta to follow: https://www.instagram.com/thespeedyshutter/?igshid=1jwjmxabenub9 How to change a watch strap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNucRn0IYa4 Check out some of our straps: https://www.watchgecko.com Straps for a Sub: https://www.watchgecko.com/strap-showcase-rolex-submariner-straps/ An alternative look. Thoughts? https://www.instagram.com/p/BzySHtJnN1s/?igshid=l5yfjrlld7cw NATO straps: some history… https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a85507/icon-nato-strap/ Louis Vuitton watch case: https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/8-watch-case-monogram-canvas-000728 Into watch winders? Fill your boots right here: https://watchwinders.com

This week, we were privileged to welcome a very special guest to Time To Unwind: Adrian Hailwood. Adrian is a well-known writer, speaker, journalist and watch valuer, and we really appreciate him spending some time with us. He's got some fascinating insight from the world of watches – and also philosophy – as this week we continue the endless debate about form versus function. In other words, do you need a watch to look beautiful or merely functional? We could go on for hours about this, but thankfully for you we limit it to just one hour of fascinating listening. We hope, anyway… Red Dead Restoration: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCci1MUB7x7yRkwgqIFpD7WA A moment in time captured in pieces: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/14/fashion/a-moment-in-time-captured-in-pieces.html Rolex Space Dweller, an amazing story from Adrian in GQ: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/watches/article/rolex-space-dweller Le Mans film: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mans_(film) Lange and Sohne Rattrapante Honey Gold – stunning: https://www.alange-soehne.com/en/timepieces/1815-rattrapante-honeygold-homage-to-fa-lange-425050 Shuck the Oyster Autavia Vintage Chronograph: https://www.shucktheoyster.com/heuer-autavia-2446c-vintage-chronograph-3/ Schwarz Etienne Roma Synergy by Kari Voutilainen. Blue or grey? https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/schwarz-etienne-roma-synergy-by-kari-voutilainen-introducing Ressence make a very red charity watch: https://www.atimelyperspective.com/ressence-unveils-red-type-3mc-for-art-in-time-charity/ Meet Adrian: https://adrianhailwood.com The history of wristwatches: https://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/wristwatchinvention.php Minimalist watches: https://manofmany.com/fashion/watches/best-minimalist-watches-men Andy Warhol's Cartier: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/andy-warhol-cartier-tank-watch 4m33s. What's your favourite bit? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoAbXwr3qkg

We've all got some nice watches (especially Jon: did you happen to know that he has a Rolex Explorer 1, which apparently he quite likes?) But how can you capture good photos of them? Luckily a few of our presenters at the Time to Unwind podcast have a strong background in photography, and they share a few of their most valuable tips on how to perfectly portray your watch in all its glory. Ben, Tim, and Anthony chat about how to take photos – and more importantly, how not to take photos – as well as what's been floating their respective boats this week. Show Notes; JLC Kingsman Knife Watch (only 4.25mm thick!): https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/hk/en/chronicles/new-master-ultra-thin-kingsman-knife.html Want to know more about Russian watches? https://www.russian-watches.info Humans of New York: https://www.instagram.com/humansofny/?hl=en A few tips for watch photography: https://www.fratellowatches.com/10-tips-for-better-watch-photography/#gref A bit more advice: https://quillandpad.com/2017/10/14/not-photograph-watch/ And a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkHkQZcz_Bk Amateur photographer (no sniggering at the back): https://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk One Instagram account you have to follow: https://www.instagram.com/timvaux/?hl=en And another: https://www.instagram.com/benadams_creative/ Fuji cameras, used by most of us at WatchGecko: https://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/ A Formula 1 photographer with a 1913 camera: https://petapixel.com/2017/05/13/photographer-shoots-f1-1913-graflex-4x5-view-camera/ How to make a camera out of an iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWvwt3mCu68 Adrian at Bark and Jack, a happy snapper and great blogger: https://barkandjack.com/author/adrian/ Tim's Sinn U50 photos: https://www.watchgecko.com/a-week-away-with-the-sinn-u50/ Photography with Vintage Lenses https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vNDv4g-4N/, https://www.instagram.com/p/B5pW0btAe-U/ Finally, check out some of our other photos: https://www.instagram.com/watchgecko/?hl=en

Whatever Rolex announces grabs attention. They could issue a press release about what the chairman had for breakfast, and it would probably make the front page of most watch-related media. We might even make a Swiss-breakfast themed podcast about it (“So tell me Jon, have you ever tasted egg and bacon fondue?”) Imagine then, the frenzy of excitement that followed the announcement of Rolex's new watch releases at the beginning of September. Not only do we have new colours for the Oyster Perpetual, but also a paradoxical Submariner that's bigger but looks smaller: among many other things. Joining Anthony, Ben, Jon and Tim is regular guest Neil Duckworth as we analyse all the new releases from Rolex – and prepare to move into Tim's ancestral home in France. One day. Mike France interviewed about the Christopher Ward Supercompressor: https://usa.watchpro.com/watchpro-originals-christopher-ward-creates-21st-century-super-compressor-watches/ ‘Ray' film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVHCQfcugdw Chateau Vaux – Tim's ancestral home (he wishes): https://www.chateau-vaux.com Chronoswiss Skeltec, an unusual release: https://chronoswiss.com/en/intl A kaleidoscope of colours for the Oyster Perpetual 36: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-oyster-perpetual-36-with-new-colorful-dials-introducing Stella dial from 1970s: https://watchtime.me/life-style/vintage/article/1410/a-brief-history-of-rolex-stella-dial-timepieces New Submariner versus old Submariner: https://www.horbiter.com/en/new-rolex-submariner-2020-model-reference-guide/ Check out all the colours on the wrist: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-oyster-perpetual-41-124300-watches-debut-for-2020/ The refinement of perfection (a great line to come up with on your next birthday): https://www.watchgecko.com/introducing-the-new-rolex-watches-for-2020/ Multi-coloured Submariners: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-submariner-date-41mm-introducing The world's biggest Rolex store: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pme7523HVkg The ultimate Sub? https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/found-a-vintage-rolex-submariner-with-big-crown-explorer-dia And a cool Day-Date: https://www.acollectedman.com/products/buy-rolex-1803-day-date-watch?variant=5331625246751

Actually, that's not true. Nobody's going on a summer holiday apart from Tim, who has just come back from Cornwall. The rest of us have been stuck at work – but it's still the perfect excuse to talk about holiday watches, inspired by Tim's exciting tales of Cornish smuggling and surfing (OK, mostly pubs and restaurants). So which watch would you take away – and where to? Listen away to find out – as well as all the usual nonsense about what we've been up to this week and what's caught our eye. Show Notes; Have a heart: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53985562 The Repair Shop: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08l581p Citizen Super Titanium Armor: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/citizen-super-titanium-armor-series-introducing Longines Heritage Military Marine Nationale: https://www.longines.com/en-us/watch-heritage-l2-833-4-93-2 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Limited Edition in 18K White Gold: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-chronograph-limited-edition-in-18k-white-gold-introducing IWC Portugieser, missing in action: https://www.iwc.com/en/watch-collections/portugieser.html Seiko SKX007: the ultimate holiday watch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8T4bdsrK5w Tim's summer holidays with his U50 (a must-read!): https://www.watchgecko.com/a-week-away-with-the-sinn-u50/ Orange swatch, good for dangerous places: https://www.swatch.com/en_gb/watches/?color=7 Breitling Superocean, a subtle (ish) Breitling that can go anywhere: https://www.breitling.com/gb-en/watches/superocean/?search%5Bsorting%5D=default Hamilton Pilot Pioneer mechanical, the perfect traveller: https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-gb/h76419531-khaki-pilot.html Geckota W-02 Military, another great travelling companion: https://www.geckota.com/w-02-vintage-mechanical-military-chronograph Tudor Black Bay 58, perfect all-rounder for every occasion: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/black-bay-fifty-eight/m79030n-0001 Lange 1 Tourbillon: https://www.alange-soehne.com/en/timepieces/lange1-tourbillon-perpetual-calendar FP Journe Chronometre Bleu, the king of blue watches: https://www.fpjourne.com/en/collection/classique-collection/chronometre-bleu Mike Horn Panerai: https://www.panerai.com/gb/en/collections/watch-collection/submersible/pam00985-submersible-mike-horn-edition---47mm.html**

Of all motorsport competitors, rally drivers are arguably the ones with the biggest screws loose: firing their cars through forests and gravel tracks at speeds in excess of 100mph, in rain, fog and snow. And we're delighted to host our very own example this week: Tom Williams, who is sponsored by Geckota and driving on a number of different international rallies this year. At least that was the plan – until Covid-19 came along. But at long last, his season has finally got underway. Tom tells us all about getting back behind the wheel, the enduring link between rallying and watches, and his own unique connection with 2001 World Rally Champion Richard Burns. Show Notes; Crossing the Congo: Over Land and Water in a Hard Place: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crossing-Congo-Over-Water-Place/dp/1849046859 Shuck the Oyster: https://www.shucktheoyster.com Klas Foerster: https://instagram.com/klasfoerster?igshid=ujhh9ycr0i8g Hangar 7: https://www.hangar-7.com/en/ M-Sport Ford Fiesta R5 rally car: https://www.m-sport.co.uk/fiesta-r5 Return to Rally Stages: https://www.m-sport.co.uk/single-post/2020/08/24/A-SUCCESSFUL-RETURN-TO-RALLY-STAGES Richard Burns, Tom's godfather: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Burns Geckota C-01, as worn by Tom: https://www.geckota.com/geckota-c-01-vk64-racing-chronograph-watch Rally watch strap: https://www.watchgecko.com/vintage-prescott-rally-genuine-leather-watch-strap Peking to Paris Rally: https://www.endurorally.com/events/the-7th-peking-to-paris-motor-challenge/ Craven Motor Club: https://www.craven-motor-club.co.uk Heuer Rally Master: http://www.tagheuer-timing.com/en/stopwatches-hl880-heuer-rally-master More rally clocks: https://www.retro-uk.com/page002.htm In the car with Tom! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpCKKZWG3tg Rally Finland: https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/en/ Rallye Monte-Carlo: https://acm.mc/en/edition/rallye-monte-carlo-edition-2021/ Want to get into rally driving? https://www.forestrally.co.uk Rolex Daytona: https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona.html

So…just how did we get to where we are now? One of the most common questions we're asked is how to get into this crazy world of watches. We attempt to come up with a few answers that make sense, which was obviously always going to be a challenge. However, Jon tells us how WatchGecko got started, Ben explains how he summons his creative muse to create new watches, and Anthony talks nonsense about watches, cars, and other stuff. Situation normal. In the middle of all that, we also chat about what's inspired us recently, and pass on a few bits of advice about how to work in the watch industry. Show Notes; Why did the Lexus LFA fail? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnwLM-zJfVc&list=LLi3mJBFWlfhsbNqcL-QN5ew&index=537 Gordon Murray T.50: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/it-gordon-murrays-astonishing-ps236m-t50 The business of drugs: https://www.netflix.com/be-en/title/80199963 How to create a watch brand: https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-to-start-your-own-minimalist-watch-brand/ Some more tips: https://bizfluent.com/how-5366461-start-watch-company.html The Geckota story: https://www.geckota.com/about-us How to start selling on eBay (which is how Jon started selling watch straps): https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/selling/start-selling-ebay?id=4081 Jaeger Le Coultre Reverso, one of Ben's earliest watch memories: https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/en/watches/reverso.html Richard Mille, a good example of a new(ish) luxury brand: https://www.richardmille.com Gerald Genta, an inspirational watch designer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gérald_Genta Audemars-Piguet Royal Oak, one of his most famous creations: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-collection/royal-oak/ Polerouter, another Genta design: https://wornandwound.com/a-brief-history-of-the-universal-geneve-polerouter/ Kickstarter, one way to make your dreams come true: https://www.kickstarter.com/about Strapcode, an early inspiration for Jon: https://www.strapcode.com Christopher Ward, another good example: https://www.christopherward.com Steinhart watches: https://www.steinhartwatches.de

Just occasionally, you get a seismic shift in an industry: as is the case right now with electric cars set to take over from the venerable internal combustion engine. But there's nothing new under the sun that hasn't been seen before in the world of watches. In 1969, Seiko rocked the industry by introducing the very first quartz watch. With the help of Chris, our very own in-house electric car evangelist, we take a look at how the watch industry changed - and how the automotive world is about to do the same. As is normal on this podcast, not everyone agrees... Show Notes; Man turns cheap Porsche into an F1 car: https://uk.motor1.com/news/439002/porsche-boxster-turned-f1-car/ Salzburger Nockerl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salzburger_Nockerl German nudist has his laptop stolen: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/07/german-nudist-chases-wild-boar-that-stole-laptop-berlin-teufelssee?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other History of quartz watches: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz_crisis Seiko Astron: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-astron-worlds-first-quartz-watch-turns-40/ Beta 21: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-beta-21 Rolex Oysterquartz for sale: https://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/rolex-oysterquartz-datejust---steel--18ct-gold---17013---nos--id15174628.htm?SETLANG=en_GB&SETCURR=GBP Tesla Model S: https://www.tesla.com/en_gb/models Tesla Model 3: https://www.tesla.com/en_gb?redirect=no Nissan electric van: https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/e-nv200.html Grand Seiko quartz: https://www.grand-seiko.com/uk-en/about/movement/quartz Porsche Taycan: https://www.porsche.com/uk/models/taycan/taycan-models/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4qTQiY-s6wIVmpntCh3t5g2fEAAYASAAEgJ9YfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds TAG Heuer Aqua Racer: https://www.tagheuer.com/gb/en/collection-aquaracer/collection-aquaracer.html

The most exciting news from this week is that we have a brand new home! At Time to Unwind HQ, we've set up a recording studio with all the latest kit – ensuring that we now have all the gear and no idea. When it comes to recording at least: hopefully we know a bit more about watches. This week, we're talking about the ‘one that got away': watches that we either sold and regretted, or never bought and should have done. And for good measure, we throw in a couple of cars as well. To quote the poet T.S. Eliot: “Footfalls echo in the memory/Down the passage we did not take/Towards the door we never opened.” It's going to be emotional. Show Notes; Oris Chronoris: https://www.oris.ch/en/collection/oris-chronoris Eterna watches: https://www.eterna.com ‘JPS' Daytona record auction: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-daytona-john-player-special-sells-for-pound12-million-at-sothebys Chopard 1000 Miglia: https://www.chopard.com/intl/watches/men-s-watches/classic-racing Favre Leuba orange and yellow dial: https://www.watchpro.com/favre-leuba-adds-sporty-orange-and-yellow-dial-options-to-its-raider-sea-sky-family/ Sinn U50: https://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/U50.htm Squale 1521: https://www.squalewatches.com/Squale_50_Atmos_Dive_Watches_s/101.htm Full set of Dirty Dozen watches for auction: https://oracleoftime.com/complete-set-of-wii-dirty-dozen-watches-headline-fellows-auction/ Heuer Regatta: https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/1980s-heuer-regatta-pvd-reference-134-601?variant=29964816580683 Heuer Monza: https://www.calibre11.com/vintage-heuer-monza-series-overview/ Rolex Datejust: https://www.rolex.com/watches/datejust.html Geckota Tourbillon: https://www.watchgecko.com/geckota-t-01-gen-2-tourbillon-hand-wound-watch Rolex Daytona white dial: https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona/m116500ln-0001.html Tudor day-date: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/glamour-date-day/m56000-0008 Tudor Ranger on Chrono 24: https://www.chrono24.co.uk/tudor/heritage-ranger--mod1426.htm#gref Heuer Montreal: https://www.calibre11.com/heuer-montreal/ Panerai Luminor: https://www.panerai.com/en/collections/watch-collection/luminor.html Porsche 993: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_993 Porsche 924 buyer's guide: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/used-cars/used-car-buying-guide-porsche-924

Last time, Anthony and Jon revealed which cars and watches they would buy in certain different price categories, inspired by a question we asked our resident racing driver Scott McKenna: https://www.watchgecko.com/the-cars-and-watches-challenge-scott-mckenna/ To summarise: you've got around £150,000 to spend on four cars and four watches. One car has to cost no more than £5000, the next no more than £10,000, the third no more than £20,000 and the final one £100,000. Same goes for watches: one watch to be no more than £500, the next no more than £1000, the third no more than £2000, and the final one no more than £10,000. What will Ben and Tim come up with? Listen (and read) on to find out. Those of a sensitive nature when it comes to budgets might want to look away now. Show Notes; Anthony gets pranked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isxJgB9xHf0&feature=youtu.be Mido Ocean Star: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/mido-ocean-star-decompression-timer-1961-rainbow-diver-live-pics-pricing-introducing Bargain BMW from Ben: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaQzEvpmDIo Ben's choice for £10K: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/used-car-buying-guides/porsche-cayman Here's what Tim would buy for £10K: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/land-rover/defender-90 Ben ups the stakes: https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/alfa-romeo-gtv-6-3-0qv-rally-klaar-gasoline-red-3e40c091-f3df-4689-85e9-152d90afaea4?cldtidx=5&cldtsrc=listPage Here's why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPMXHqZeuEE Tim's choice for £20K: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/s3 Ben blows £100K: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201912115233257?make=FERRARI&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&sort=price-desc&radius=1500&postcode=gl502dr&price-to=100000&year-to=1990&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1&newApplicationVersion=true Tim blows a bit more: https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1124017 Here's Ben's choice for the same amount: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Yema-Wristmaster-Mens-Diver-Watch-43mm-Hand-winding/202995756093?hash=item2f437d6c3d:g:GZcAAOSw5NpdoDxk How about this for less than £5K? https://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/datejust--id15518907.htm Back on budget: https://www.watchgecko.com/the-hamilton-pilot-pioneer-mechanical/