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Watches of a Supervillain
Super villains are more fun than super heroes, and so are their watches. Tonight’s show highlights the luxury watches that megalomaniacal, power mad, and flamboyantly evil figures might wear around their volcano lairs or space stations. From tantalum Omega Seamasters to precious metals to tourbil...
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Grand Seiko: Inside the World of Spring Drive & Credor with Joe Kirk
Joe Kirk sat down with Jack Forster in front of a live audience at The 1916 Company’s New York office to discuss Grand Seiko, its history, technology, and design language. The pair delve into the origins of the Spring Drive caliber, the craftsmanship that goes into the company’s watchmaking, and ...
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What's the Most Expensive Watch You Would Buy (If You Could)?
Mike reveals which Patek Philippe watch he would acquire if cost was no object.
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Damage Control - Revisiting Failed Watches
Audemars Piguet’s 2019 model year had been hyped as ground zero for the brand’s much-needed dress watch reboot. Following decades of lackluster sales of the Millenary, the Jules Audemars, and the Edward Piguet dress watch collections, AP called its shot and swung for the fences with the Code 11.5...
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Perfect 3 Watch Collection?
Mike explains why he would choose models from Patek Philippe, Omega, and A. Lange & Sohne as his perfect three watch collection.
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Favorite Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso?
Mike Manjos tells us which JLC Reverso is his favorite amongst the model line.
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Building a Watch Collection: The Right Way, Wrong Way, and Worst Way
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 ensur...
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Why I Avoid These Watches
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is a classic luxury watch with exterior metal finish so exquisite many owners are afraid to wear them. After all, what could be more upsetting than putting the first scratch or dent on a $37,900 watch? But what if Audemars Piguet were to apply a battery of scratches ...
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The Watches of Kevin O’Leary: From His First Watch to Richard Mille
Kevin O’Leary sat down with George Mayer in our New York office to discuss a wide selection of his watch collection. From the iconic Omega Speedmaster—his first watch—to the long-awaited moment he got to wear a Richard Mille on Shark Tank, O’Leary reflects on the personal significance and stories...
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You Need Only Three Watches - Omega Seamaster Is One
The minimum watch collection is... three watches. One watch isn't a collection, two watches doesn't give enough variety, but three watches is a true watch collection with room for themes, complications, styles, and different watch brands. Tonight, Tim Mosso shares his three-watch collections and ...
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How Audemars Piguet Shaped Bayo’s Collecting Journey: Royal Oak to Code 11.59
In this episode of Collector Conversation, Tim sits down with Bayo, a passionate connoisseur with an impressive Audemars Piguet collection. From childhood fascination to refined discernment, Bayo’s watch-wearing story evolved from early admiration to acquiring his first Frederique Constant, but i...
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Grand Seiko, Zenith, And a $53,000 Bracelet
The 2025 Zenith G.F.J Chronometer asks whether a bracelet can cost more than its watch. It can if said bracelet is solid platinum, model exclusive, and destined to be discontinued. From a $49,900 limited edition watch to over $100,000 when fully strapped, the Zenith 160th Anniversary flagship pie...
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One Watch, One Record: GRAMMY-winning Artist Swizz Beatz Talks Watches and Music
One Watch, One Record features GRAMMY®-winning artist Swizz Beatz as he explores the artistry behind the De Bethune Season 3 Kind of Two GMT—a luxury watch he helped design. Filmed at our New York office, Swizz shares his passion for craftsmanship, breaking down what makes this timepiece so speci...
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Why Top Watchmakers Are Embracing Lab-Grown Diamonds
In this conversation, Jack and Eleonor explore how brands like TAG Heuer and Oris are integrating these lab-grown diamonds into their designs — not merely for sustainability or affordability, but as a creative statement. Eleonor breaks down what lab-grown diamonds are, why their quality rivals mi...
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Favorite Watches & Wonders Release?
Armand talks about which Cartier watch grabbed his attention at this year's Watches & Wonders.
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Is $6,000 Still A Luxury Watch? Dive Watches in 2025
The dive watch is the universal luxury watch style. From Rolex to Omega, all of the mainstream watch brands are on the bandwagon. Even ultra-luxury names like Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille offer dive watch models. But amid a year of financial uncertainty, it's a pleasure to see dive watches f...
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Favorite Use of Diamonds in a Watch?
Mike explains why a certain Patek Philippe Chronograph is his favorite application of diamonds in a watch.
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Buy These Watches Right Now
Tim Mosso has returned from Watches and Wonders 2025, and he's playing favorites. While the majority of the attention went to the Rolex Land Dweller, Tim highlighted his favorites from Patek Philippe, Cartier, and independent watchmakers. This episode contains a list of Tim's favorite 2025 watche...
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Holy Trinity Watches to Independents with Collector Ted
Tim is joined by Ted, a long time appreciator of watches but a relatively new convert into the world of haute horology. Obsessed with the art and mechanics of timepieces, Ted dives headfirst into learning all there is to know about a brand before buying them. This ideaology has led him to some in...
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Kross Studio: Game of Thrones Watches, Floating Tourbillons, and the new MT1
At Watches & Wonders 2025, Tim sits down with Marco Tedeschi, Founder & Creative Director of Kross Studio, to explore how the brand merges high watchmaking with cinematic partnerships. The conversation begins with Kross Studio’s Game of Thrones watches, born from the brand’s legacy of bold collab...
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Ulysse Nardin Unveils the World’s Lightest Mechanical Dive Watch
At Watches & Wonders 2025, Tim joins Matthieu Haverlan of Ulysse Nardin for a look at the Diver [AIR], the world’s lightest mechanical dive watch, weighing in at just 52 grams including the strap. This groundbreaking timepiece redefines sustainability and performance - its titanium middle case de...
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Genus Watches: Micro-Sculpture Complications and Artisianal Dials
Tim meets Pamela of Genus at Watches & Wonders 2025 to explore the brand’s visionary approach to timekeeping and artistic horology. The conversation begins with the GPHG award-winning GNS1.2, a marvel of mechanical creativity showcasing an intricate high-complication dial and exceptional movement...
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Trilobe Brings Rotating Discs, Personalized Dials, and Time Telling Statues
At Watches & Wonders 2025, Tim sits down with Trilobe founder Gautier Massonneau to explore a a plethora of watches where time is anything but traditional. The spotlight shines on the stunning Une Folle Journée series in green, blue, and black, featuring three rotating discs that tell time in a c...
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New HYT Watches for 2025
At Watches & Wonders 2025, Tim sits down with HYT CEO Vahe Vartzbed to explore their future of hydro-mechanical horology. They discuss the S1 in red, crafted from beadblasted titanium, combining futuristic aesthetics with ergonomic design before diving into the rest of the S1 model line. The conv...