Best Marton and Ralf Podcasts (2025)

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The Bitter Truth Behind Trying to Sell a Watch 1:08:07

3d ago1:08:07

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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 fol…

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Watches & Wonders, part 2 (but mostly anything but) 1:11:39

10d ago1:11:39

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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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio c…

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Watches, Wonders, and Trump Tariffs 1:02:00

17d ago1:02:00

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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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lume…

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“Unit” Watches: Seals, Frogmen, and Danish Royalty 58:12

24d ago58:12

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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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an…

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Special Occasion Watches with Mahmoud 1:08:38

1M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

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…

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The Rolex Land-Dweller??? 58:27

1M ago58:27

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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 fr…

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SkyNet, Materials, and Impulse Buys 58:33

2M ago58:33

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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 pur…

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The Tiers of Watchmaking 1:10:40

2M ago1:10:40

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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 f…

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The Inevitable Phases of Watch Obsession 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

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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 …

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A little bit of this and that. 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

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……

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The BIG 2025 Watch Prediction Episode! 1:19:49

2M ago1:19:49

1:19:49

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 …

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Timeless Timepieces 1:14:42

3M ago1:14:42

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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? L…

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The world’s most underrated watch brands! 1:11:24

3M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

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: @lumeplotte…

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One watch brand for LIFE? 1:09:36

3M ago1:09:36

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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 reac…

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Oris, TAG, F1, Omega 1:22:46

3M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may ju…

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Worldtimers and other catastrophes. 1:17:23

4M ago1:17:23

1:17:23

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: @lumeplotter…

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Best of 2024!!! 1:23:45

4M ago1:23:45

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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: @lumeplotters Or… 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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Best five-watch collection under $10,000?? 1:33:13

4M ago1:33:13

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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 expe…

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New releases galore! JLC, Universal Geneve, Casio… 1:18:55

4M ago1:18:55

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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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using …

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Why would you own a Rolex? 1:06:26

5M ago1:06:26

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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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link belo…

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MICROBRANDS!!! 1:19:34

5M ago1:19:34

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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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using th…

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Julien Périllat and Independence Days Dubai 1:29:32

5M ago1:29:32

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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://indepen…

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How to Break a Watch in 10 Days 1:13:56

5M ago1:13:56

1:13:56

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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio com…

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What is a dress watch? 1:13:56

5M ago1:13:56

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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…

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The Very Necessary ChatGPT Collection Roast Episode 1:05:59

6M ago1:05:59

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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 t…

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Kids Watches & Quartz 59:48

6M ago59:48

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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 reac…

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Cub-what-us? 1:00:31

6M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

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: @lumeplotters Or… 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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Some news and some chit chat. 1:00:39

6M ago1:00:39

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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 …

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What happened to Hodinkee now? 1:08:17

7M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: ht…

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Trump & Co. 1:08:44

7M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

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 diamon…

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Dial Mania!!! 1:05:45

7M ago1:05:45

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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, an…

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Who influences the influencers? 45:49

7M ago45:49

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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 rea…

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Where should you buy your first watch? 1:02:45

8M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

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: @lumeplotters …

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Watch dial nameology… How much text is okay for a dial? 1:02:39

8M ago1:02:39

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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…

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Hodinkee FAIL 37:04

8M ago37:04

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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 follo…

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Do we TRULY like ANY watch brand? 1:03:28

8M ago1:03:28

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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 fe…

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How big is too big? A guide to watch sizing 50:53

9M ago50:53

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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: @lumeplotters Or… lea…

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The New Watch Stuff News Show 1:06:08

9M ago1:06:08

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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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just p…

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Three roasted collections, coming right up! 1:30:39

9M ago1:30:39

1:30:39

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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment u…

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The ‘Swiss Icons’ Episode 1:16:10

9M ago1:16:10

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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 f…

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What is your quest? To seek the Holy Grail! 58:58

9M ago58:58

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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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an aud…

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The Best (and Worst) of Watch Marketing 1:20:06

10M ago1:20:06

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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 fee…

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Milspec n’ more! 1:19:43

10M ago1:19:43

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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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and …

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Safaris & Tourbillions 1:10:39

10M ago1:10:39

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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, an…

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The Everything Bagel 1:16:38

10M ago1:16:38

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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: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link belo…

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Rolex = Mercedes? Car and watch brand pairings! 1:28:26

11M ago1:28:26

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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 im…

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JLC: Pioneer or Castaway? 1:11:15

11M ago1:11:15

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Hot off the heels of The Precision Pioneer event hosted by JLC in Dubai International Financial Center, the Lume Plotters ponder where the brand is headed. Why do they continue to throw such lavish (and amazing) events? What do they gain from this? More broadly, what even are the brand’s goals and aspirations? Why do they continue to raise their pr…

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Hodinkee, our unrequited love. 1:29:36

11M ago1:29:36

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We have seen Hodinkee come out of the blue and become such an amazing force in the watch world. Their forte was making information, that was previously left only for industry insiders, available to watch nerds like us... But what happened to Hodinkee? They seem to have shifted from their original M.O., and gone off piste. Where are they heading nex…

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KITH: Knight Industries Two Hundred? 1:06:18

11M ago1:06:18

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Who and what is a Kith? And why on earth are they making a special edition Heuer? Let’s discuss if it is worth taking the $1500 plunge into this obscure oddity! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://ww…

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Are diamonds really a girl’s best friend? A guide to women’s watches… 1:01:15

12M ago1:01:15

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So this week the Lume Plotters pretend to be Ralfina and Martoni, and we pick out our favorite women’s watches! With years of input from our wives, we’ve begun to respect and admire ladies’ watches, and have decided to lay it all out there for the world to hear. Tune in to hear what our alter-egos chose for their collections! Give us a follow, and …

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