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Tim Mosso and Armand Johnston welcome you to The 1916 Company Podcast. The duo bring you news from the industry, opinions on watches they see, and take questions from listeners about their collecting habits. Welcome to The 1916 Company Podcast! Have a question or want your collection reviewed? Email [email protected] for the chance to hear it discussed on future episodes.
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Building a Watch Collection: The Right Way, Wrong Way, and Worst Way
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In this special live recording of The 1916 Company Podcast, Tim and Armand were joined by Phil Toledano (@misterenthusiast on Instagram) to discuss their watch collecting stories, stumbles, and tips. They talk about the appeal of vintage watches, “buying the seller”, and anecdotes of how to ensure feel-good purchases. They share mistakes they’ve ma…
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Does New Technology in Watchmaking Matter to Watch Collectors?
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Tim and Armand are discussing how much new technology affects watch collectors. Whether it's the use of silicon, the rise of ceramic, or the possibile advent of AI in engineering, the duo discuss how changes in watchmaking might affect the industry in the future. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download th…
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Watches & Wonders 2025: Armand & Tim React to Piaget, Zenith & More
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Armand and Tim dive into their standout pieces from Watches & Wonders 2025, offering in-depth reactions to highlights like the Cartier Guichet, Zenith G.F.J., Piaget Polo 79, and the timeless JLC Reverso. They also discuss some non-Watches & Wonders brand releases as well. They end the conversation on trends they're starting to see in the watch wor…
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Watches & Wonders 2025 Predictions and Wishes: Patek Philippe, Cartier, IWC and More
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Tim and Armand dive into what they’re hoping to see at Watches & Wonders 2025, along with their predictions for major brands like Patek Philippe, IWC, A. Lange & Söhne, Cartier, and Jaeger-LeCoultre. From bold innovations to refined classics, they break down what could be unveiled at the world’s biggest watch event. Please Subscribe: https://www.yo…
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Favorite Luxury Watch Bracelets & Industry Horror Stories: Broken Watches, Shipping Issues, and More
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Tim and Armand answer a viewer question about their favorite watch bracelets, discussing designs from brands like Omega, Cartier, and TAG Heuer. From the refinement of Cartier’s bracelets to the durability of Omega’s Seamaster, they break down what makes these bracelets stand out. They also share unforgettable industry horror stories—behind-the-sce…
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Hard Decisions: Watches That Tim and Armand Didn't Buy from Breguet, JLC, Audemars Piguet, and More
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Some watches captivate us with their craftsmanship, heritage, and design—but for one reason or another, they remain just out of reach. In this episode, Tim and Armand discuss timepieces from Breguet, Audemars Piguet, and Jaeger-LeCoultre that they deeply admire yet couldn’t bring themselves to buy. Whether due to sizing, legibility, or even price, …
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From Watch Collector to Author: Shelby (J.W. Foster) on Watches, Writing, and Technology
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In this episode, Tim and Armand are joined by former Collector Conversation guest Shelby—now debuting as author J.W. Foster. Shelby dives into the inspiration behind his thrilling new book, DEAD BEAT SECONDS, a high-octane story featuring luxury watches like F.P. Journe and De Bethune, real-life personalities like Max Büsser, and cutting-edge techn…
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New Watches for 2025: Vacheron Constantin, Omega, Longines & More
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Get ready for a deep dive into the new watch releases for 2025 with Tim and Armand! In this episode, we explore the latest from top brands like Vacheron Constantin, MB&F, Longines, and Omega, breaking down what’s new and exciting this year. From standout designs to cutting-edge innovations, the hosts share their thoughts on these timepieces and tre…
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New Year’s Resolutions for Tim, Armand & the Luxury Watch World
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Tim and Armand look forward to the new year by sharing their New Year’s resolutions for themselves and the luxury watch industry. From personal goals to predictions for the future of timepieces, this conversation is filled with insights and aspirations for 2025. Tune in to hear what’s next for Tim, Armand, and the ever-evolving world of luxury watc…
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Discussing Personal Collections, Grail Watches, and Collecting Philosophies
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Tim and Armand share their watch collecting histories and what’s currently in the collection in this episode of The 1916 Company podcast. The duo talk about how the likes of Omega and Jaeger-LeCoultre informed their current collections along with how they go about selecting new watches to bring into the fold. Finally, they end on what they see as t…
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Best Watches to Gift, Auction Results, and 21st Century Brands
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With an F.P. Journe going for more than $8 million at Phillips, Armand and Tim discuss it and other results from luxury watch auctions. Then, they discuss best practices to consider when gifting watches, whether it be Omega or Casio, before rounding off the conversation with some of their favorite 21st century watch brands. Please Subscribe: https:…
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Predicting 2024 GPHG Awards for Luxury Watches
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Tim and Armand take this episode to breakdown some of the competitors across various categories in this year’s GPHG awards and predict who they think will come out on top. Categories like time-only and jewelry are discussed alongside watches like the IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar and MB&F HM11. See who they think will get top marks at this year’…
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Favorite Watches for $5,000 / $50,000 / $500,000
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Tim and Armand discuss some of their favorite watches from three different price categories. Brands like Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Patek Philippe are all selected to represent their various price points in this episode of The 1916 Company Podcast. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the app: https:…
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Tim and Armand discuss watches that they love despite going against their usual tastes in design and aesthetics. Brands like Hublot, Zenith, F.P. Journe, and Omega are all discussed as they find watches from their catalogues that they can't help but appreciate. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the …
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Greatest Living Watchmakers, Best Minute Repeaters, and Much More
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It's a bit of a variety show on this week's episode of The 1916 Company Podcast. Tim and Armand are covering a wide range of topics such as who they believe to be the best living watchmakers, where they see the watch industry going, and recounting some of the best minute repeaters from brands like Patek Philippe and IWC. Please Subscribe: https://w…
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Omega and Zenith: Monobrand Watch Collections
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Tim and Armand are back for another episode of The 1916 Company Podcast. The duo this week both built a monobrand watch collection with Armand choosing from Omega watches and Tim looking at what Zenith has to offer. It’s not just Speedmasters and El Primeros they look at with both choosing a wide range of styles and eras from the two iconic brands.…
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Vacheron Constantin: Vintage into Neo-Vintage Era Explored
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This week, Tim and Armand are discussing the design of Vacheron Constantin watches like the Overseas and 222. Specifically, they’re looking at the latter half of the 20th century to hone in on design elements that have become iconic to the holy trinity brand and talking about some of their favorite examples from the vintage into neo-vintage era. Pl…
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Audemars Piguet Beyond the Royal Oak and Discussing Carl F. Bucherer
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On this week's episode of The 1916 Company Podcast, Armand and Tim are discussing Audemars Piguet and the holy trinity brand's offerings outside of the iconic Royal Oak model line. Additionally, they start the conversation breaking down where they see Carl F. Bucherer watches fitting within the industry. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1…
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Tim and Armand are covering some of their favorite watches from outside Switzerland to show off the international watchmaking on display across the globe. From Credor of Japan to Bexei of Hungary or J.N. Shapiro in the United States, they discuss their favorite examples of non-Swiss luxury watches. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916com…
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Rikki of Scottish Watches on Summer Watches and GPHG Winners
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Rikki from the Scottish Watches Podcast joins Tim and Armand in this episode of The 1916 Company Podcast. The trio discuss some of their favorite summer watches for this year before moving on to looking at past GPHG winners and talking about who they would like to see have more of a presence at the award show. Follow Rikki and Scottish Watches: htt…
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Armand and Tim are breaking down which watches they think were the most influential and emblematic of the 2010s. An important time in watch history, they explain why pieces like the Grand Seiko "Snowflake", Cartier Santos, Omega Speedmaster "Dark Side of the Moon", and many more were all important to the time period and how they shaped what was to …
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Impressive Watches for Under $10,000 from Omega, Zenith, Breitling, and More
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Armand and Tim discuss some of their favorite watches that can be found for under $10,000 from the likes of Omega, Zenith, Breitling, and more. They also touch on the recent auctions and their thoughts on the results. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916company/?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about The 1916 Company https://www.the1916comp…
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Ultimate Watch Collections and Watches to Buy Before They're Hot
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Tim and Armand are back with another episode of The 1916 Company Podcast where they're answering listener questions including one about what their ultimate watch collection would be if they could choose anything. Then they turn to the main topic of the show which is what watches they believe collectors should be looking at before they go up in valu…
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Ulysse Nardin: The History and Watches of the Brand
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Tim Mosso and Armand Johnston are talking all things Ulysse Nardin in this episode of The 1916 Company Podcast. The duo discuss the history of the brand, some of their favorite watches to come out of the manufacture, and their opinions on both the current and older lineup of pieces like the Freak, Marine, and more. Please Subscribe: https://www.you…
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2024 Watches & Wonders Reactions: Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, and More
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Tim and Armand are reacting to the 2024 edition of Watches & Wonders and listing some of their favorite watches from the show in this episode of The 1916 Company Podcast. Watches covered include the Cartier Santos, Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre, and Zenith Defy Diver. They also share their thoughts on brands like Patek Philippe, Ulysse Nardin, and Blan…
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Some of the Best Chronographs Out There From Omega, Breitling, Patek Philippe, and More
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In The 1916 Company Podcast's first episode, hosts Tim Mosso and Armand Johnston are taking a look at one of collectors' favorite complications: the chronograph. They examine the history of the Breitling Navitimer, identify some independent brands flying under the radar, and look at the Omega X-33. They also talk about the most interesting watches …
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