Time Well Spent

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to battle it out in the World Cup of Watches. 48 watches form 48 brands, representing the 48 countries of the 2026 World Cup with only one winning watch at the end. Did they pick the right winner?Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: ESPN 30for30: When the Garden Was Eden: https://www.netflix.com/title/80011845 ESPN 30for30: Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks: https://www.netflix.com/title/70129459 Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and episode overview02:05 - Griffin's wrist check on Trasca Chronograph04:24 - Devin reviews Longines Hydro Conquest update07:51 - The methodology behind selecting country representative watches10:13 - Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Czechia, and South Korea analysis15:13 - Group B breakdown: Canada, Bosnia, Switzerland, Qatar discussion20:36 - Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland showcase22:25 - Group D: US, Paraguay, Australia, Turkiye comparisons26:06 - Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador highlights32:21 - Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Sweden focus35:17 - Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand insights40:36 - Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay rundown45:24 - Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway analysis50:21 - Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan reflection54:38 - Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama highlights58:13 - Matchups intensify: Round of 32 battles and strategic shifts66:23 - Bracket update: The knockout stages and heated debates begin85:33 - The elite quarter-finals and heartbreaking eliminations94:43 - The final showdown: Cartier Tank Louis vs Strom Jan Mayen106:22 - Deciding the winner: Why the Cartier Tank Louis takes the crown116:50 - Wrapping up the tournament and final thoughts from Devin and Griffin

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to dig into watches and adventure. Is it inspiration, aspirational, or just marketing BS?Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: James Bond First Light: https://amzn.to/4vWKDuP Forza Horizon 6: https://amzn.to/4vz410m Other Links:Vertex Owners Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/video-owners-review-the-vertex-m60-aqualion-nd/ Gallet Trailer: https://www.gallet.com/us-en/ Hamilton Scuba Surfing: https://wornandwound.com/step-outside-inspiring-micro-adventure-moments-with-the-hamilton-khaki-collection/ Stratum Scandi Road Trip: https://wornandwound.com/out-of-office-12-days-and-3500-miles-through-scandinavia-with-the-straum-jan-mayen/ Traska Venturer GMT Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/review-the-traska-venturer-gmt/ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:23 Watches on the Wrist: Personal Selections03:54 Diving into Vertex: A Watch Review06:32 Exploring the Vacheron Constantin Overseas09:02 Adventure Watches: Marketing and Reality11:40 The Role of Marketing in Watch Culture14:04 Personal Experiences with Adventure Watches16:28 Building a Space Watch Commercial24:36 The Countdown to Adventure28:07 Watches that Inspire Adventure31:42 The Role of Watches in Mindset36:35 Watches for Specific Adventures40:20 Game Time: Choosing the Right Watch56:57 Recommendations

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Magnus Swan. Employee number 2 at Studio Underdog and founder of University project turned full fledged microbrand Anemoic, Magnus chats with Devi about watch exclusivity, building connections to watches and brands, starting a watch brand, a bit of the behind the scenes of a microbrand. Don’t forget to let us know who won our game of ‘This or That’! Anemoic Watch: https://anemoicwatches.com/ Introducing Anemoic (Worn & Wound): https://wornandwound.com/introducing-anemoic-from-university-project-to-watch-brand/Anemoic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anemoic.watches/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: Thornhill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornhill_(band)Small Luxuries: Watches (book): https://amzn.to/4tR4kTcTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Time Well Spent Podcast01:53 Wrist Check: Personal Connections to Watches05:38 The Impact of Exclusivity in Watch Collecting10:57 The Balance of Scarcity and Community in Micro Brands16:15 The Journey of Anamoic: From University Project to Brand21:53 The Story Behind the Versailles Watch Design27:22 The Corridor of Royalty28:02 Design Inspirations and Cultural References28:53 The Emotional Connection to the Watch30:13 Challenges in Watch Design and Production30:41 Innovative Use of Color in Watchmaking35:02 Navigating Manufacturing Challenges39:58 The Importance of Mentorship in the Watch Industry43:22 Balancing Time and Brand Development45:14 Future Plans and Community Engagement49:47 Cultural Recommendations and Personal Interests

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by professional stuntman and avid watch enthusiast Tom Place. The two sit down to chat about watch build quality and serviceability, working on your own watches, using your watches as tools, and whether or not modern watches should be made to a higher standard. Don’t forget to let us know who won our game of This or That! Tom Place on Teddy Baldassarre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKlCu0YqpFk&t=1s Tom Place Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expedition16610/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: Man on Fire Book: https://amzn.to/4erWRWI Accurate Form Straps: https://en.accurate-form.jp/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Time Well Spent Podcast01:57 Watch Check: Personal Stories Behind Timepieces04:44 Diving into New Releases: Grand Seiko Ushio 300 Diver07:29 Serviceability and Durability in Modern Watchmaking10:02 The Importance of Customer Service in Watch Brands12:29 DIY Watch Repairs: The Balance of Skill and Caution15:17 In-House Movements vs. Standard Movements17:52 Using Watches in Everyday Life: A Stuntman's Perspective27:50 The Art of Authenticity in Watches30:04 Sneaking Watches into Film Sets32:54 The Evolution of Watch Design35:55 Current Projects and Future Endeavors38:08 Personal Adventures and Creative Projects46:54 Recommendations for the Audience

(PART 1, part 2 tomorrow) The comprehensive Watches and Wonders 2026 MEGA-SODE is here! This week, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Griffin Bartsch to thoroughly breakdown this year’s watches and wonders, hitting on over 100 new watch releases from over 30 watch brands. At the end, they are challenged to draft a 5 watch team using watches from this year’s show, ultimately picking what they thought was the best release from Watches and Wonders 2026. Don't forget to let us know who won the draft!Because this is a VERY long episode, each brand and topic is timestamped below to help you jump in and out! There is also a full video recording with reference photos if you want to follow along. Thank you so much for listening.Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/v_7XATforbEFollow Devin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/Follow Griffin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/Timestamps:0:00 Intro 1:18 Wristcheck4:50 Podcast Updates7:24 Omega 14:40 Credor27:29 Universal Geneve33:18 Sinn36:28 Nivada Grenchen40:50 Watches & Wonders41:26 Rolex1:15:57 Tudor1:37:25 Ulysse Nardin1:41:07 TAG Heuer1:50:07 JLC2:02:30 A. Lange & Sohne2:10:00 Zenith2:16:28 Cartier2:25:00 Singer 2:29:15 Chopard

We are doing WATCH HOT TAKES! In the latest episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined again by Griffin Bartsch as the two are primed and ready to get a few things off their chest, sharing a few of their own personal hot takes on the watch industry and ready for a fight. Before the main chat, we talk about our hands on experience with the new Longines Hydroconquest dive watch release as well as the first ever Hodinkee Hangout in SoHo.Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Longines Hydro Conquest - https://www.longines.com/watches/hydro-conquestHodinkee Happy Hour Event - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hodinkee-watches-of-switzerland-soho-eventSeiko SRPL11 Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-redesigned-seiko-samurai-srpl11/ Vintage Vacheron: https://www.analogshift.com/products/vacheron-constantin-guilloche-dress-watch-as11970?_pos=7&_sid=fa7322b57&_ss=r Final Recommendations:Death by Lightning (Netflix series) - https://www.netflix.com/title/81234567 Ponies, Persons of No Interest (Peacock series) - https://www.peacocktv.com/streaming/series/ponies-persons-of-no-interest Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Time Well Spent Podcast02:29 Wrist Check: Griffin's NoMo Zurich World Timer05:21 Devin's Seiko Samurai SRPL 11 Experience08:03 Longines Hydro Conquest Revamp Discussion15:44 Hodinkee Happy Hour Event Recap22:10 Hot Takes on Watches27:18 The Utility of Rolex Watches29:11 Critique of Dive Watches by Brands34:07 The Debate on Bracelet Tapering41:25 Zeratsu Polishing: Marketing or Mastery?47:34 The Best Watch vs. The Right Watch50:02 The Impact of New Releases on Perception51:18 Character vs. Perfection in Watches53:47 The Need for Design Innovation in Watchmaking56:32 Exploring Unique Lug Shapes and Designs59:02 The Controversy of Modern Watch Designs01:01:36 Hot Takes on Watch Crystals01:04:49 Recommendations and Upcoming Adventures

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is once again joined by Griffing Bartsch to chat. This time though, they are trying out something new, trading watches from their own collection for a full hands on review in order to push each other outside of their prospective comfort zones. Should we do this again? Considered Goods Review: https://consideredgoods.substack.com/p/dueling-reviews-vol-1-the-merci-xGriffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: Nigel Mansell F1 LEGO: https://amzn.to/4ske0Wk Shrinking: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/3507a932-eace-46ea-bfe1-638ae819fa12 19thand Laptop Watch Bracelet Protection: https://19thand.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Concept03:06 The Watch Exchange and Unboxing05:59 Exploring the Watches: First Impressions12:02 Diving Deeper: The Experience of Wearing14:55 Comparative Analysis of Watch Styles17:46 Final Thoughts and Reflections21:11 Chronograph Design and Functionality24:40 Comparative Analysis of French Watch Brands27:30 Price Justification and Market Competition30:14 Design Intentionality in Watchmaking32:39 The Impact of Watch Ownership on Sentiment34:31 Renaissance of Mechanical Chronographs35:24 Cultural Recommendations and Personal Insight

In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, Blake Buettner of The Deep Track and I sit down to deliver our wild watch predictions for the upcoming Watches and Wonders 2026 show. We each brought 5 picks, references photoshopped and rationals loosely written, ready to defend our wild ideas for what we might see in April. For the first part, be sure to tune into The Deep Track youtube channel or podcast before coming back to catch part 2! What prediction was your favorite? What do you hope to see at Watches and Wonders?Catch part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z7Q9uAxwqg Find the article here: https://thedeeptrack.com/ Follow TheDeepTrack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeep_track/?hl=en Blake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blake_buettner/?hl=en Devin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Watches and Wonders Predictions03:01 Insights from the Intersect Watch Show06:04 IWC Ingenieur: Celebrating Heritage and Innovation09:11 Exploring Seratanium and Unique Materials11:56 Zenith's Evolution and Future Directions14:53 Tudor's New Designs and Market Positioning19:05 Revitalizing Tudor's Heritage22:16 The Evolution of Tudor's Design Language25:45 Bridging the Gap in Tudor's Collection28:49 Exploring Tudor's Chronograph Legacy32:44 The Future of Tudor: Predictions and PossibilitiesResources:Watches and Wonders Official Site - https://www.watchesandwonders.com/ Intersect Watch Show NYC - https://intersectwatches.com/ Deep Track Podcast - https://deeptrack.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/deeptrack Blake Buettner on Instagram - https://instagram.com/blakebuettner Devin Pennypacker on YouTube - https://youtube.com/devinpennypacker

In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, host Devin Pennypacker is joined by Miguel from SoCal Watch Reviews. They discuss a variety of topics including their experiences with watches, the challenges of content creation, behind the scenes of YouTube, and the importance of customer service in the watch industry. The conversation also touches on the divide between YouTubers and traditional media, as well as personal anecdotes about their favorite watches. Don’t forget to let us know who won the debate between Fixed Spring Bars v Integrated Bracelets below!Relevant Links:Miguel (SoCalWatchReviews) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socalwatchreviews/?hl=en SoCalWatch Reviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@socalwatchreviews Devin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Devin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevinPennypacker Devin’s Most Worn Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBjE0acjXro Sheffield Watch Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV6Y6ozOEls Final Recommendations:The Grey Nato Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grey-nato/id1080535798 Open Works Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/openwork-inside-the-watch-industry/id1725642176 Watch Studies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchstudies/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Time Well Spent Podcast02:49 Weather and Location Differences05:35 Transitioning Roles in Podcasting08:24 Wrist Check: Watch Discussions11:14 Customer Service Experiences with Watch Brands19:10 Watch Repair and Customer Service Experiences21:02 Positive Brand Interactions and Customer Loyalty23:47 Building Community and Brand Loyalty25:49 The Importance of Customer Service in the Watch Industry28:32 Content Creation Insights and Challenges33:15 Navigating Social Media Challenges and Community Support38:51 The Growth of a YouTube Channel43:16 Navigating the Stigma of YouTubers vs. Editors51:40 The Future of Content Creation and AI52:00 Fixed Springbars V Integrated Bracelets56:09 Cultural Recommendations and Wrap-Up

In the very first (VERY LONG) episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by guest Griffin Bartsch. A fellow watch editor and content creator, Griffin brings his background in the watch industry to discuss everything looking back on 2025 and forward into 2026. We chat 2025 market trends, enthusiast sentiment, favorite releases, and favorite content pieces before transitioning into a look ahead. 2026 feels a bit uncertain but that didn't stop us from throwing out our industry predictions, brands specific predictions, and things we are excited about. Don’t forget to let us know what you think of the podcast so we can make it better going forward and most importantly who won, Skeleton Dials or Stone Dials?Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Considered Goods (substack): https://consideredgoods.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest02:27 Wrist Check: What Are We Wearing?07:29 Market Trends and Reflections on 202514:32 Looking Back: Favorite Content from Last Year27:12 Shouting Out Contemporaries in the Watch Community38:42 Looking Ahead: Predictions for 202601:01:00 Exploring Material Trends in Watchmaking01:02:24 Color Trends and Predictions for 202601:04:55 The Future of Complications in Watches01:11:01 Anniversaries and Their Impact on Watch Brands01:24:52 Personal Resolutions in Watch Collecting01:40:59 This or That: Stone Dials vs. Skeleton DialsArticle Recommendations: Owner’s Review: the Vertex M60 Aqualion NDGears and Gaskets: Spotting Mechanical Icons on Wrist and Road at the Lime Rock Historic Festival 43In-DepthThe Engineering Behind Apple's 3D-Printed Watch CasesPhoto Report: Tudor Nazaré Big Wave Challenge 2025Final Recommendations: Huckberry Homes Inside this Author’s Upstate New York Escape Built for Cooking, Hosting and Living Well: https://youtu.be/2txqGuekpVQ?si=B2gbuE32J4e2bR6W Curious Clocks and Watches through time with Oliver Cooke | Curator's Corner S8 E1: https://youtu.be/ywD5kngMuYM?si=rAysowJlxdduPFiV Huckberry Dirt Is Maine the Culinary Capital of New England Food? | DIRT Maine:https://youtu.be/WRNViQhucGY?si=__5587M4PFTMB932