About this episode
This episode explores various fun facts and trivia related to history and collectibles, particularly in the context of watches.
Collectors love a good fun fact, unknown history, or unexpected trivia. This episode is full of all of that. From co-axial Nautilus and a Rolex QP to Houdini and Carl Jung, it’s all here. We guarantee, regardless of just how educated you are, there’ll be a fact in here you won’t have known prior. A huge thank you to all of you, the audience, for contributing to this knowledge base. Plus, and Only Wrist for a train conductor. Links Mentioned: Early Daniels Escapements in Normal Watches: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/worlds-first-wristwatch-co-axial-escapement-london-science-museum-patek https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2012/george-daniels-so-l12313/lot.21.html Scott Carpenter History: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/scott-carpenters-breitling-cosmonaute-the-first-swiss-wristwatch-worn-in-space Artemis II Watches: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-dispatch/watches-artemis-ii-moon-omega-speedmaster-breiting Walter Lange: https://langepedia.com/a-lange-sohne-homage-to-walter-lange/ Round Pusher Vichet 2499: https://watchesbysjx.com/2019/12/patek-philippe-2499-vichet-case-round-pushers.html Theft of the Marie Antoinette…
People in this episode
Host: Hairspring
Topics covered
- trivia
- history
- collectibles
- watches
- fun facts
Keywords
- trivia
- Houdini
- Carl Jung
- Rolex
- watches
- history
- collectors
- fun facts
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rolex, Hodinkee, Sotheby's, Watches of Espionage, Langepedia, Antiquorum
Books & works: Marie Antoinette
Places: London
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