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by Devin Pennypacker
A podcast about watches and the passions that fill our time. Hosted by Devin Pennypacker, each episode uses a shared love of watches as the jumping-off point for deeper conversations about the passions that keep us ticking: collecting, creativity, the outdoors, and the way we choose to explore the world. Along the way, Devin and his guests dive into driving, diving, sailing, photography, content creation, and adventure—plus a few games and hot takes for good measure.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
Watch Week New York City Recap - Ep. 28
In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch break down their experiences with Watch Week New York City. Each tackling different shows and events that popped up during the week featuring independent watch brands, micro brands, new watch releases, and a whole lot of watch enthusiasts, they dig into each show they attended and which watches stood out in their minds. Stick around for the end where they give you their top 5 tips for watch week NYC.Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=enChapters00:00 Introduction and overview of NYC Watch Week01:58 Griffin's review of the Timex Noah Boat Swain04:01 Discussion on the Jock Bianchi X Deep Sea EDC07:07 Insights on the vintage Blancpain 50 Fathoms09:00 Deep dive into Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH) event12:50 Recap of the Watch Time event and notable watches17:56 Wind Up NYC: The micro brand showcase22:00 Challenges and growth of Wind Up event26:01 Community, energy, and the future of watch shows30:11 Tips for first-time attendees and event logistics34:46 Reflections on the best moments and watches40:02 The significance of indie brands and private meetings45:00 Addressing venue issues and crowd management49:57 Final tips for maximizing your Watch Week experience58:01 Closing thoughts and cultural recommendations
- 3 weeks ago51 min
Toronto Timepiece Show Recap - Ep. 27
In this episode, Devin and Griffin share their insights from Toronto Timepiece, discuss new watch releases, and explore the fascinating world of watch collecting and design. They each bring one big standout from the show to discuss while also giving some quick highlight information regarding other notable new watches. At the end, they go through a show and tell where each breaks down what they brought back home from the Toronto Timepiece Show.Relevant Links:22Studio: https://22designstudio.net/ Concrete Speaker: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/22studiotw/where-architecture-meets-sound-aa01-concrete-speaker?ref=ksr_email_mktg_auto_user_watched_project_launched Slomo: https://slomowatches.com/ Marathon x WOE: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/products/marathon-woe-titanium-sar Gronefeld: https://www.gronefeld.com/ Arken Alterum: https://arken.uk/watches/p/arkenalterum1122 Farr+Swit: https://www.farrandswit.com/product-page/gamer-8-bit-special-request Wren: https://www.wrenwatches.com/ Doxa: https://doxawatches.com/collections/sub-300-ti5 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and overview of Toronto Timepiece04:09 Venue impressions and space utilization07:59 Gear chat: Cameras for travel and photography12:10 Highlights of concrete dial watches from 22 Studios16:07 First impressions of the Ren integrated bracelet watch19:57 Gronfeld's latest high-end watch and its significance23:56 Marathon SAR and upcoming Tritium version28:04 Ken from Arkan and the high-end craftsmanship31:58 Exclusive look at the new Doxa titanium diver35:58 Upcoming watch events during Watch Week40:00 Personal show and tell: Devin and Griffin’s finds43:55 Final thoughts and upcoming watch events
- Sep 22, 202652 min
Hands-On: Tudor Northflag and Gallet Collection - Ep. 26
In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch bring their own hands-on experience to the table to see if the press release specifications live up to the in-person previews. Griffin brings his recent hands-on experience with the Tudor Northflag while Devin brings his thoughts on the full Gallet collection. What do you think of these new releases?Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Relevant Links:Hands-On Tudor Northflag: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-northflag Timestamps:0:07 Intro2:00 Wrist Check6:50 Hands-On Tudor Northflag Impressions19:11 Northflag Competitors28:00 Hands-On Gallet Impressions46:00 Toronto Timepiece48:00 Final Recommendations
- Sep 8, 20261h 11m
New Watches from Geneva Watch Days and Our Favorites - Ep. 25
In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch dive into their favorite new releases from Geneva Watch Days. They dig into some of their favorites from A. Lange & Sohne, Zenith, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Doxa, and so many more while looking at their favorite new watch releases from it all. Which was your favorite new release? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Relevant Links:Introducing the Starum Expedition: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/straum-expeditionA Lange & Sohne 1815 Up Down: https://www.alange-soehne.com/us-en/timepieces/1815/1815-updown/1815-updown-in-750-white-gold-244-028 Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport: https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_us/brand/chronomaster-solo-sport Bulgari Octo Finissimo Vianney Halter: https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/stories/geneva-watch-daysTAG Heuer Monza Flyback: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-tag-heuer-monza-flyback-chronograph Doxa Sub 300 Ti5: https://doxawatches.com/collections/sub-300-ti5 Tudor Northflag: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/tudor-northflag/m9140g1a0u-0001 Gallet: https://www.gallet.com/us-en/ Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Organization1:01 Wristcheck10:00 Griffin NYC Update11:08 Bath House11:53 Lime Rock Races14:00 US Open19:20 Geneva Watch Days22:00 Ming Polymesh24:25 Lange 181528:00 Zenith34:00 Bulgari39:00 TAG Heuer45:00 Doxa51:00 Tudor57:00 Gallet1:09:00 Closing ThoughtsTimestamps:
- Aug 25, 202655 min
Watch Collecting Origins, Humbling Stories, and Big News! Ep. 24
In our first in-person Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch discuss their watch origins stories along with Producer Josh of the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. We look at our first watches, watches that deepened our enthusiasm, and watches that are closely associated with us personally. What watches would you identify as key pieces in your collecting journey?Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=enTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:51 Wrist Check1:58 Structure 3:25 First Watch10:32 Second Watch23:12 Third Watch36:00 Fourth Watch46:00 Humbling Stories52:55 Cultural Recommendations
- Aug 11, 20261h 21m
Summer Adventure and the Best Watch Straps Ep. 23
An update on summer adventures, Griffin with family in Maine and Devin on a 3 day sailing trip, before diving into the best watch straps they can recommend in each category. They look at the best rubber straps, the best nylon straps, the best watch bracelets, the best leather straps, and some affordable strap optionsLeather:Accurate Form: https://accurate-form.jp/en Rubber:Divecore HorusCNS Marlin Band-OWOE Smooth FKMTropicIsoframeNylon:WOE GLOMARWOE Five-EyeCrown & Buckle Matte SupremeEulit PerlonBracelets:Uncle StrapsIslanderForstnerSteel ReefStaib German Bracelet (AliExpress)Sailcloth, Zulu DiverAffordable:CNS Watch Straps Strap HabitRelated Content:My Watch Might Be a Strap Monster, But I Am Not Strap Storage Madness (Video) Ultimate Sailcloth Strap Guide (Video)Final Recs:YouTube TV and MoviesThe Deep Track HatTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:30 Wrist check and recent adventures17:49 Favorite watch straps categorized: leather, rubber, nylon24:06 Leather27:10 Rubber36:48 Nylon42:49 Bracelet
- Jul 28, 202655 min
Vintage Watches and Vintage Cars w/ David von Bader Ep. 22
In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by David von Bader. A writer of all things watches, music, and vintage cars, David has carved out a pocket in the industry leaning into the things he grew up on including writing his very own book on watches. We dive into vintage watches, vintage cars, watch advertising inside of F1, and a few more meanderings along the way.Small Luxuries: Watches (by David von Bader): https://amzn.to/4fBRCT1 David Von Bader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_von_bader/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Relevant Links:Motorcar Manor (NJ): https://www.motorcarmanor.com/ 1 (F1 Glory Days Documentary): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.08284322-78bd-4a4f-abd2-f7c00754d482?ref_=imdbref_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvs_piv&tag=imdbtag_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvs_piv-20 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Devin and David’s passions02:02 The playful side of license plates and community03:58 Watches as storytelling tools in car culture07:58 The intersection of motorsport and watch branding12:04 Authenticity and inauthenticity in racing sponsorships15:55 The evolution of F1 and watch collaborations20:03 The role of community in car and watch hobbies24:04 Restoring and personalizing vintage watches29:55 The importance of genuine connections in enthusiast groups35:59 The impact of social media on hobby communities40:47 Advice for newcomers to car and watch culture45:08 The value of authentic passion over superficial branding51:53 Game of this or that: collaboration watches vs. dial text59:53 The importance of disconnecting and real-world engagement01:02:07 Closing thoughts and recommendations
- Jul 21, 20261h 12m
Drafting the Best Dive Watch at Each Price, The Odyssey, and Summer Fun - Ep. 21
In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch sit down to pick their favorite dive watches in each price segment. They also dive into Chicago Windup, the new movie The Odyssey, and everything else they have been up to. Tell us, who wins in a head to head match up of the best dive watch collection?Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Longines Hydroconquest Review: https://thedeeptrack.com/review-longines-hydroconquest-2026-update/ Tudor Pelagos Ultra Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/video-hands-on-the-tudor-pelagos-ultra/ Chronofixe Asterix Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-chronofixe-asterix/ Final Recommendations: Jason Cammisa Ranks Doug DeMuro's Garage!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BRTl14MzNg Doug DeMuro Ranks Jason Cammisa's Cars!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvvi4ItCXTo Outside Podcast w/ Brooks Wheelan: https://www.outsideonline.com/podcast/comedian-brooks-wheelan/ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:10 Current watch wristshots and collection updates03:02 Main topic: Summer dive watches draft08:11 Discussion on Hamilton and watch origins10:05 Review of the Odyssey movie and watch connection19:51 Defining the summer dive watch concept20:15 Drafting picks for ultra affordable dive watches26:00 Drafting picks under $1500 category32:47 Drafting picks under $5,00041:16 Drafting picks for $5000 and above category44:24 Drafting with no budget45:27 Closing thoughts and episode wrap-up
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A podcast about watches and the passions that fill our time. Hosted by Devin Pennypacker, each episode uses a shared love of watches as the jumping-off point for deeper conversations about the passions that keep us ticking: collecting, creativity, the outdoors, and the way we choose to explore the world. Along the way, Devin and his guests dive into driving, diving, sailing, photography, content creation, and adventure—plus a few games and hot takes for good measure.
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