Show Notes
In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch break down their experiences with Watch Week New York City. Each tackling different shows and events that popped up during the week featuring independent watch brands, micro brands, new watch releases, and a whole lot of watch enthusiasts, they dig into each show they attended and which watches stood out in their minds. Stick around for the end where they give you their top 5 tips for watch week NYC. Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Chapters
00:00 Introduction and overview of NYC Watch Week 01:58 Griffin's review of the Timex Noah Boat Swain 04:01 Discussion on the Jock Bianchi X Deep Sea EDC 07:07 Insights on the vintage Blancpain 50 Fathoms 09:00 Deep dive into Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH) event 12:50 Recap of the Watch Time event and notable watches 17:56 Wind Up NYC: The micro brand showcase 22:00 Challenges and growth of Wind Up event 26:01 Community, energy, and the future of watch shows 30:11 Tips for first-time attendees and event logistics 34:46 Reflections on the best moments and watches 40:02 The significance of indie brands and private meetings 45:00 Addressing venue issues and crowd management 49:57 Final tips for maximizing your Watch Week experience 58:01 Closing thoughts and cultural recommendations
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