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  • 2025 in Watches: The Biggest News, Trends, and Surprises

    Tim and Jack got together to recap 2025 in the watch industry and breakdown some of the biggest pieces of news along with the trends they've been seeing. Topics like technical breakthroughs, the proliferation of independent watchmaking, Breguet's great year, and trade shows are all discussed and ...

  • See Tim's Next Watch - Life After My Grail Watch

    Tim Mosso buys watches after a great deal of cross-shopping and thought. After a summer in which Tim added his grail watch - the De Bethune DBD - it's time to consider whether there's life after your grail watch. The Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, and several ve...

  • Watch Collecting: What We Can Learn from Women’s Watches

    Jack and Eleonor return to discuss the idea of building a women's watch collection. They discuss how the approach to watch collecting differs between men and women and the different philosophies one might use to choose their next watch. They discuss starter watches from Longines, iconic designs f...

  • This Was Tim's First Watch

    The Omega Seamaster is the eternal rival to the Rolex Submariner, but it's more than that. Tim Mosso started his life as a watch collector with two Omega Seamasters: one from his grandpa, and a graduation watch. Tonight's show is all about the Omega Seamaster and how to collect its many variants....

  • 10 Years of Watch Industry Innovation: How Horology Evolved

    The watch industry has transformed dramatically over the past decade with innovations from ultra-thin marvels to the likes of Omega’s Spirate System. In this episode, Jack and Tim explore the biggest trends, innovations, and changes shaping modern horology. From the decline of traditional tradesh...

  • Tim and Armand Gift Each Other Watches and Viewer Questions

    Tim and Armand are gifting each other watches in this episode! They open up the conversation with gift ideas for watch collectors before choosing watches they'd give each other from brands like Oris, JLC, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. They end the show by answering some viewer questio...

  • Rare TAG Heuer to Tiffany & Co. Stamped Patek Philippe: Drew's Watch Collection

    Drew’s collection spans vintage and customized Rolex, Tiffany & Co. stamped Patek Philippe, a rare TAG Heuer watch, and so much more. Tim welcomes him back to our Collector Conversation series to discuss watches like those, his increasing appreciation of the F.P. Journe community, and of course h...

  • Brutal Honesty - How Used Watches Lose Value

    What do the Omega Speedmaster, the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso, and the Patek Philippe Calatrava have in common? All of them depreciate. This isn't to say there's no retained value, but watches generally lose value on secondary markets. If you're not obsessed with Submariners, Nautilus 5711s, or th...

  • Defining the "New Vintage" Era

    Tim and Jack explore the concept of neo-vintage watches. From the recovery of mechanical watchmaking after the quartz crisis to the rise of independents like F.P. Journe, Daniel Roth, and Kari Voutilainen, the duo trace how the 1980–2010 era defined today’s luxury landscape. They also break down ...

  • Why These Watch Brands Deserve a Second Look

    Armand and Tim each highlight two watch brands they believe deserve a second look from the watch collecting community. From the refined craftsmanship of independent watchmakers like Laurent Ferrier to the rich heritage of giants like Tudor, the duo explore what makes these brands worth revisiting...

  • The Most Impressive High Jewelry Watches from MB&F, Chopard, Piaget, and More

    High jewelry watches with serious wow factor take center stage in this deep-dive conversation with Jack and Eleanor. From Jacob & Co’s legendary Billionaire tourbillon paved with one-carat emerald-cut diamonds to H. Moser and Cie.'s gem-set Streamliners and Piaget’s Aura, we explore the most opul...

  • From Heirloom to High Horology: Luke's Watch Collecting Stories

    What began with his family’s Hamilton and Seiko evolved into Luke’s personal collection featuring Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, and more in this Collector Conversation. From a young age, Luke was immersed in the world of watches—a passion that grew into a lifelong appreciation for ...

  • Why Are Dive Watches So Popular?

    Dive watches are among the most beloved luxury timepieces, so in this episode, Tim and Jack explore why they’ve become icons in the watch world. With examples of personal favorites like the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and Omega Seamaster 300, they discuss why the ruggedness and design of the dive wat...

  • Jack and Eleonor on Iconic Women’s Watches

    Jack and Eleonor dive into the world of iconic women’s watches, exploring what truly defines an “iconic” timepiece. From the bold, sculptural designs of the MB&F Legacy Machine and Gerald Genta Gentissima Oursin, to the timeless sophistication of the Chanel J12, F.P. Journe Élégante, and Audemars...

  • From Vintage Icons to Modern Marvels: Pete’s Collecting Journey

    Watch collector Pete sits down with Tim at our Newport Beach store to share the story behind his remarkable collection — from a diamond-set Rolex Sky-Dweller to a Tiffany dial Patek Philippe. Guided by passion rather than trend, Pete embodies the philosophy of “buy what you love.” He also reflec...

  • See Tim Mosso's Full Watch Collection

    Tim Mosso doesn't focus often on his current watch collection, but tonight, it's the main event. In this show, Tim reviews all of the watches in his current collection from his high school graduation Omega Seamaster to his recent "grail watch," the De Bethune DBD. From Swatch watches to pocket wa...

  • Tim and Armand’s Favorite “Unpopular” Watches

    Tim and Armand take a closer look at the world of underrated watches. From thoughtful alternatives to overhyped models to hidden gems that offer remarkable value, they explore timepieces that don’t always get the attention they deserve. Along the way, they highlight standouts from Vacheron Consta...

  • Omer’s Journey from Tissot to JLC & Starting a Watch Strap Company

    Omer has been fascinated with watches from a young age but his collecting really kicked off with a Tissot gifted to him by his grandmother. From there, his collecting journey has brought him to watches from the likes of Rolex, Grand Seiko, JLC, Omega, and many more. Whether hunting for the perfec...

  • What Makes a Good Minute Repeater?

    In the latest episode, Tim and Jack dive deep into the captivating world of minute repeaters — one of watchmaking’s most complex and enchanting complications. They explore standout examples from horological heavyweights like Patek Philippe, Chopard, and Jaeger-LeCoultre, highlighting what sets ea...

  • Vintage Watches, Full-Gold vs. Two-Tone, and What Watches Need a Refresh?

    In this episode, Tim and Armand dive deep into the world of watch collecting, kicking things off with a spirited discussion on vintage timepieces. What truly qualifies as "vintage"? And where does the term "neo-vintage" come from, anyway? From there, the conversation shifts to gold watches — incl...

  • Watch Collecting Dreams: Tim & Armand’s Future Buys

    With Tim attaining his grail watch recently, the podcast co-hosts have watch buying on top of mind. They discuss what their shopping lists look like and what watches they would be interested in buying next if they could. Whether heavy hitters like the Patek Philippe Calatrava or more obscure vint...

  • Watch Shopping at The 1916 Company | Hublot, Oris, Longines & More

    Jack and Eleonor visited The 1916 Company's Ardmore location to do a bit of watch shopping in the newest episode of their series. They take a look at all the brands there are on offer including Hublot, Longines, Oris, Grand Seiko and many more. The duo then decide on which 1 watch they'd pick fro...

  • Automatic vs Manual Wind Watches | The 1916 Company Podcast

    Tim and Armand explore the history of manual wind and automatic watches, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each. They highlight the rise of sports watches and brands like Rolex, Omega, and Breitling, which led to the modern-day predominance of automatic watches. Also discussed are br...

  • Tim and Jack Discuss Namesake Watches From Audemars Piguet, Hublot, and More

    Join Tim and Jack as they dive into unusual partnerships between brands and celebrities, from Tudor with Lady Gaga, to Hublot with Nespresso. They also highlight other unexpected, occasionally controversial, celebrity partnerships with brands such as Audemars Piguet, Zenith, Longines, and Omega.