Show Notes
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
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