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by Nacho Conde and Morgan Saignes
A show exploring the art, craft, and obsession behind photography, watches, and gear. Hosted by Nacho Conde and Morgan Saignes.
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- Yesterday1h 20m
Dial and Aperture Ep. 41 - Shooting commercial photography and traveling the world with David Jumpa
Photographer and watch enthusiast David Jumpa (aka @Which_Watch_Next) joins Dial in Aperture hosts Morgan and Nacho to trace his path from Peru to photography work across Australia, Malaysia, China, and Thailand. He discusses building a career in commercial and watch photography, the practical realities of shooting reflective watches, and the milestone purchase that shaped his love of watches. Photographer David J joins hosts Nacho and Morgan to talk about high-pressure phone photography campaigns, his work on Hodinkee's Watches in the Wild, and building a relaxed watch event in Bangkok. The guys nerd out on photography, watches, and gear, wrapping up with Snapshots that include a handy file-management app, a TV series, and a camera bag. You’re not gonna want to miss this one!Show Notes / Snapshots:David on IG (watches)David on IG (photography)Watch Lads BKK on IGWELA BangkokDriveShelf - Data management appVisionQuest - TV Show on Disney+K&F Concept 15L sling bag
- 1 weeks ago1h 14m
Dial and Aperture Ep. 40 - New Things We’ve Learned In 2026
This week, co-hosts Nacho and Morgan mark episode 40 of Dial and Aperture, trade travel and watch-fair stories, and discuss what new things they have learned in 2026. The focus remains on photography, with topics ranging from Morgan's use of outdoor flash to balance a subject with natural-looking backgrounds and Nacho’s first steps with flash, to selective focus stacking, compositing, and a handful of Lightroom editing tricks. They finally reflect on the behind-the-scenes work of making the podcast, and wrap it up by sharing snapshots: a print watch magazine and Morgan’s new waxed-cotton jacket.Show Notes / Snapshots:Fratello Talks live from Watch Time DüsseldorfNacho's Sinn 140 A S Chrono article of FratelloCraft + Tailored magazineBonne Gueule Tucson Jacket
- 2 weeks ago1h 2m
Dial and Aperture Ep. 39 - Upcoming travel and gear worth spending big on
This week’s episode of Dial and Aperture follows a slightly different structure. The guys are getting ready for some travel, so they spend some time catching up and discussing several topics on their minds. These include upcoming trips, the situation in Paris, and how to recover from a sports injury. They touch on gear worth spending the money on before wrapping up the show with Snapshots. These include a tool everyone should own and a great coffee-table book.Show Notes / Snapshots:Bosch IXOGrand Seiko - book
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Dial and Aperture Ep. 38 - New photography gear that caught our eye
Today, on Dial and Aperture, Nacho and Morgan discuss the latest photography gear that’s caught their eye this year. This includes lenses, cameras, and even flashes. Will they end up buying any of it? It seems rather likely, but only time will tell. They also catch up on tattoo progress, settling into new routines, and the usual chitchat. They wrap up the show with a couple of great Snapshots, including a handy bit of software and a buy-once, cry-one bit of kit that every watch photographer should own.Show Notes / Snapshots:UltraFire Lume Torch - AmazonNarrative - culling software (Matthew Ruderman tutorial)
- 4 weeks ago57 min
Dial and Aperture Ep. 37 - The Issue With Watch Brands Using Renders Instead Of Photography
In this week’s episode of Dial and Aperture, Morgan and Nacho explore the importance of authentic photography in watch marketing and criticize the overuse of digital renders and stock images. They discuss how real images tell better stories and connect more deeply with audiences. Before that, they quickly catch up: Nacho is in Holland, doing some work at Fratello HQ, and Morgan has been keeping busy with work for an upcoming VPC launch. They wrap up the show with Snapshots that include a great YouTube video and a photographer worth following for Fujifilm medium-format goodness.Show Notes / Snapshots:Samuel Elkins Photography: Instagram / YouTubeTesting The Best-Selling Cameras From Every Decade - Speeed YT
- Oct 3, 20261h 12m
Dial and Aperture Ep. 36 - Catching up: running, photography, moving to Germany, and recent travels
We are back on Dial and Aperture, after a break last week. Today, Nacho and Morgan take some time to catch up and chat about what they’ve been up to. This includes a return to running and photography for Morgan. Nacho has had a lively few days. With the big move behind him, he was away in Spain for a wedding, as well as on a Tudor press trip to San Diego, to discover more about a chapter of the brand’s heritage supplying watches to the US Navy SEALs. They wrap things up with some Snapshots, including a YouTube video and a must-have for frequent travelers.Show Notes / Snapshots:Nacho's Tudor Navy SEAL Museum articleGodox iT32 + X5GMC Yukon XLThe process of making a camera lens - ProcessX on YTA cheap/packable tote bag
- Sep 19, 20261h 3m
Dial and Aperture Ep. 35 - What we learned from posting daily on Instagram (and why we stopped)
In this episode, Morgan and Nacho reflect on their experiences posting on Instagram, the impact on their photography, the social aspect of the platform, and the importance of finding a healthy balance in social media use. We start with a move update from Nacho, who is in the final days leading up to it. Morgan continues to live the island life, keeping busy and enjoying the routine. They wrap it up with a couple of great recommendations to watch whenever you find yourself with some time off.Show Notes / Snapshots:Morgan and Nacho with David Backham@Caliberwhatever on IGThe Gentlemen Season 2 - NetflixMy Hero Academia - Manga
- Sep 12, 20261h 21m
Dial and Aperture Ep. 34 - Catching up and Geneva Watch Days 2026 highlights
In this episode, Nacho and Morgan catch up on recent travels, getting back into their fitness routines, and Nacho’s progress on moving to Germany before diving into the Focus Point: Geneva Watch Days. They break down their favorite watch releases from the fair. Nacho also shares what it was like to attend this year and connect with friends and listeners in person. Finally, they close out the show with Snapshots, featuring a fresh TV recommendation and a quick trick to elevate your home coffee setup.Show Notes / Snapshots:Alpina - Startimer Pilot SolarmetreBerneron - Mirage MirroirMING - 57.05 Comet PolymeshGirard-Perregaux - Laureato Fifty Tourbillon Micro-Rotor 39mmFrédérique Constant - Classics Index and Highlife French Foreign Legion and mechanical MonetaLaurent Ferrier - Classic Moon "Dusk"Doxa - SUB 300 Ti5Micromilspec - FieldmasterFerdinand Berthoud - Chronomètre FB 3 SPC.4-1Greubel Forsey - Qualité MuséeDark Matter - Apple TVCoffee grinder - Bodum (for example)
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