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-conquest

Hodinkee Happy Hour Event - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hodinkee-watches-of-switzerland-soho-event

Seiko 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 Podcast

02:29 Wrist Check: Griffin's NoMo Zurich World Timer

05:21 Devin's Seiko Samurai SRPL 11 Experience

08:03 Longines Hydro Conquest Revamp Discussion

15:44 Hodinkee Happy Hour Event Recap

22:10 Hot Takes on Watches

27:18 The Utility of Rolex Watches

29:11 Critique of Dive Watches by Brands

34:07 The Debate on Bracelet Tapering

41:25 Zeratsu Polishing: Marketing or Mastery?

47:34 The Best Watch vs. The Right Watch

50:02 The Impact of New Releases on Perception

51:18 Character vs. Perfection in Watches

53:47 The Need for Design Innovation in Watchmaking

56:32 Exploring Unique Lug Shapes and Designs

59:02 The Controversy of Modern Watch Designs

01:01:36 Hot Takes on Watch Crystals

01:04:49 Recommendations and Upcoming Adventures

On this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by his partner Jayme to discuss how to help get new people into the watch collecting hobby, how to make new watch collectors feel comfortable, and how to enjoy watches as a hobby together. They chat about watch events, starting a collection and growing your knowledge, and carving out your own individual taste.

Formex Reef GMT: https://formexwatch.com/watches/reef-gmt-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-green/

Intersect Watch Show: https://www.intersectwatchshow.com/new-york-city

Dimepiece: https://www.instagram.com/dimepiece.co/

Chen’s Watch Repair: https://www.yelp.com/biz/chens-watch-repair-new-york

Cartier Santos Platinum: https://www.analogshift.com/products/cartier-santos-as09842?_pos=5&_sid=46fa1865b&_ss=r

Shinola Birdy Petoskey Stone: https://www.shinola.com/products/birdy-watch-petoskey

Isotope OVNI Jump Hour: https://isotopewatches.com/products/ovni-jumping-hour-founders-edition

Bulgari Serpenti: https://www.analogshift.com/products/bulgari-serpenti-tubogas-as10372?_pos=2&_sid=819bafb1b&_ss=r

Paulin OhNo: https://www.paulinwatches.com/collections/oh-no-collaborations

Paulin Clock: https://www.paulinwatches.com/collections/wall-clock

Final Recommendations:

ROSALÍA - Berghain (Live at The BRIT Awards 2026) ft. Björk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fyufPkXLbs&feature=youtu.be

Peaky Blinders (Show): https://www.netflix.com/title/80002479

Peaky Blinders (Movie): https://www.netflix.com/title/81319485

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

03:00 Exploring the Watch Enthusiast Journey

09:07 Guessing Watch Prices: A Fun Game

15:44 The Community Aspect of Watch Collecting

21:12 Tailoring the Watch Experience for Partners

27:10 Connecting Through Fashion and Pop Culture

28:26 The Influence of Watches in Pop Culture

31:46 Getting Others into Watches

34:38 Personal Taste and Self-Expression in Watch Collecting

36:10 Exploring Future Watch Purchases

42:12 Fun and Games: This or That

49:00 Cultural Recommendations and Wrap-Up

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-x

Griffin 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 Concept

03:06 The Watch Exchange and Unboxing

05:59 Exploring the Watches: First Impressions

12:02 Diving Deeper: The Experience of Wearing

14:55 Comparative Analysis of Watch Styles

17:46 Final Thoughts and Reflections

21:11 Chronograph Design and Functionality

24:40 Comparative Analysis of French Watch Brands

27:30 Price Justification and Market Competition

30:14 Design Intentionality in Watchmaking

32:39 The Impact of Watch Ownership on Sentiment

34:31 Renaissance of Mechanical Chronographs

35:24 Cultural Recommendations and Personal Insight