In episode 26, We look ahead at the new year and discuss what trends we would like to see from microbrands independents & trends that should be left in 2025. We also rant about a few things…
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In episode 25, we look at 2025 and pick our favourite watches from the year. We also look forward and discuss our up coming watch purchases and our collecting plans…
Barneys picks:
- Arsene Lippens Artigiano Tessuti
- MB&F LM101 Evo
- Furlan Marri Sahra
Wahhaj picks:
- Christopher Ward 660
- Behrens x Chaykin Ace of Hearts
- Vacheron Constantin Overseas QP Ultra Thin
Amongst others…
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We discuss Wahhaj’s reverse robbery, Barney confirms he is a Furlan Marri groupie & we choose our top picks from the plethora of recent releases…
Watches mentioned:
- Abinger Nimrod
- Tudor Black Bay Harrods
- Furlan Marri Sahra
Barneys picks:
- Arsene Lippens x Tokei Ronin
- Furlan Marri Sahra
- Bedaa Eclipse Qatar Edition
Wahhaj picks:
- Habring x Monochrome Seconde Morte
- De Rijke & Co Capri
- Sher x TWP Ltd Edition Dive Watch
Amongst others…
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In episode 23, we return with some new watches in our collection. Wahhaj does a speed run through his time at TineZones & Dubai Watch Week…& we get into how Wahhaj was robbed at 33,000FT in the sky…
Watches mentioned:
- Furlan Marri Farro
- Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Ceramic
Amongst Others…
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In episode 22, we continue our conversation with Ben and get his thoughts on a few of the recent releases. There is a sudden cause of Journe-ing live on air…
Watches mentioned:
- Micromilspec Not An Anniversary Edition
- MB&F N11 Art Deco
- Atelier Wen Ancestra x Revolution
- E.C Anderson Mytilus
Amongst Others…
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In episode 21, we sit down with our good friend and one of our first listeners Ben (@Buzz_watches). We take a look at Ben’s current collection which is accompanied by some random watch talk…
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In episode 20, we play a game where we choose what we think the other one of us would vote for form a handful of the GPHG categories & Wahhaj comes clean about his addiction.
Watches mentioned:
- Arcanaut Hornet Yellow
- Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Ceramic
- Christopher Ward C63 Extreme
- Christopher Ward C1 MK5 Jump hour
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In episode 19, we have a rather long wrist check before discussing the new releases from Ming and Christopher Ward. We also discuss the Manchester watch show & Wahhaj has an epiphany about how he collects…
New Releases:
- Ming 37.11 Odyssey
- Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour MKV
Other mentions:
- Minim Watches
- Sher Watches
- Farer
- Clemence
- Abinger
- J Sarnowski
- Micromilsepc
- Formex
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In episode 17, we welcome Chloe of Minim Watches on the podcast. Chloe is a woman who wears many hats, she is a photographer, brand ambassador & now brand owner. We delve deeper into her journey and discuss her debut release of the Minim MN01.
In episode 16, we welcome our first guest Thomas Schnelle on the podcast. Thomas is an independent watch maker based in Munich who started his career with Chronoswiss before embarking on making his own watches. We delve deeper into his background before discussing his watch, wait lists, customisations & what’s to come…
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In episode 15, we discuss this week’s new releases before mixing it up and playing a game of this or that. The premise is, we both have to present two options under £1,000 and the other needs to choose their pick of the two.
Watch Releases:
- Cartier Santos Titanium
- Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks
- Kollokium Project 02 FFF&F Edition
- Kurono Tokyo Grand Jubilee Calendar
Wahhaj’s picks:
- Hanhart Preventor HD12 vs Christopher Ward C65 Dune
- Antoine Tavan Joir Nuit vs Granduer Strange V3
Barney’s Picks:
- Furlan Marri Sabbia Rosa vs Lorier Gemini
- Echo Neutra Noctillium vs Maen Moonphase
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In episode 14, we mix it up and give each other the reigns on our collections where we can sell a few and replace them with offerings in the same price category. The head of strap on’s gives his expert opinion on some straps…
Watch Releases:
- Bedaa Angles Mecaline (Italy Edition)
Barney’s Picks:
- Bedaa Eclipse II
- Yema Wristmaster Slim
- Serica 8315-2
Wahhaj’s picks:
- Visitor Watch Co Duneshore (Sharkside)
- Abinger Nimrod (Ardent Fell)
- Nodus Sector II Titanium (Marina)
Watches mentioned:
- Traska Commuter 38
- Clemence Munro
In Episode 13, we discuss Wahhaj's latest antics being at TLE's (The Limited Edition) 10 Year Anniversary Event. World Time UK's event before, ending on discussing some of this weeks latest releases in a very backwards episode. In other news, Barney has a new mic and is rather ecstatic....
This Weeks Watch Releases:
- Fears x Studio Underd0g 02 SERIES Manhattan
- Formex Essence Ceramica
In Episode 12, we discuss a new strap alert accompanied by a surprise new watch alert. Wahhaj makes an important apology about his judgement on Formex before we both discuss our main topic for this week's episode, our 3+1 collection picks for under £10k if we had to start all over again...
Wahhaj's Picks:
- J.Sarnowski - Y Sgowt
- Holthinrichs Ornament
- Tudor Pelagos FXD MN (Blue)
- JLC Geophysic True Second
Barney's Picks:
- Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 34mm Cal. K1001
- Chopard L.U.C 1860 XPS Ultra-Thin 168583-3001
- Tudor Pelagos FXD MN Blue (Yes, we ended up picking the same one without knowing...)
- Ming 22.01 GMT Gilt
In the inaugural episode of Under The Loupe, we deep dive into the brand that is Arsène Lippens. We discuss the models we got hands on with before doing a SWOT analysis on the brand and the specific models.
Models mentioned:
- Numerico Collection
- Visionario Collection
- Scheletrato
In episode 11, we do a speed run review of our Geneva Watch Days experience. We discuss the watches we saw and what were our personal picks from the event.
Wahhaj’s picks:
- Behrens x Konstantin Chaykin Ace of Hearts
- Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto
- Berneron Quantième Annuel
Barney’s picks:
- MB&F LM101 Evo
- Ming 57.04 Iris
- JN Shapiro (Embargo’d piece)
In episode 10, we discuss a few of the many new releases from the last week before briefly discussing our upcoming trip to Geneva for GWD. Apologies for the cutting audio due to Barney’s technical issues.
Also, a big thank you to all our listeners. We’ve made it to episode 10 and couldn’t have done it without you guys (the 3 people listening). Many many more things to come, first milestone successfully reached!
Wahhaj’s New Releases:
- Christopher Ward 12 660
- Vacheron Constantsin Overseas Perpetual Ultra Thin
- Earthen Co - Summit Collection
- Micromilspec Pilot GMT
Barney’s New Releases:
- The new Fears Jump Hour Barleycorn, Brunswick 38 Charcoal Rose & Redcliff ES
- Ming 57.04 Iris
- Glashutte Original Pano Matic Calendar
Mentions:
- Massena Lab x Vianny Halter - Old Soul
- M.A.D1s X Yinka Llori - Grow Your Dreams
In episode 9, we discuss some of the recently released new watches before getting into our personal relationship with watch social media.
Wrist Checks:
Wahhaj: Impossible Watch Company Aventurine
Barney - Arsene Lippens Numerico Blu Mezzanotte
New Releases:
- Ba111od Chapter 8 Moonphase
- Dennison Date Night
- Holthinrichs Ornament Lab 1.24
- Paulin Mara
Mentions:
- Vintage Nivada Premium
- Ford GT
- Bugatti La Voiture Noire
In episode 8, we discuss the new watches released in the last week and one that’s not released yet before delving deeper into what criteria we follow before buying a watch. Wahhaj also claims his first horological groom victim.
New releases:
- Formex Essence 41 “Ghost”
- Anoma A1 Opitcal
- Selten x WHC Jui
Mentions:
- Earthen Company - Summit collection