The holidays are, naturally, one of the most memorable times of the year, and with that in mind, I wanted to chat with a watch collector about what makes this hobby and this time of year so special. On this holiday episode of Ritual Watch, I am pleased to welcome [Ryan McCullough] to the show.

Ryan is a chemist, a father, and a watch collector. Ryan and I discuss what brought him to the hobby, the state of his current watch collection, and we also touch on some of my great passions: Air Jordans and Home Alone.

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Barbara Palumbo is the creator and editor of [whatsonherwrist.com] and [adornmentality.com]

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One of the best parts about this hobby is connecting with fellow enthusiasts to better understand what fuels their interest in watches. Some collectors are attracted to only specific brands, while others choose to venture out a bit more. Then you have those who set out to explore all the hobby has to offer. One such collector is Nick Gangi.

Nick is a serial collector who has had the opportunity to experience some of the world's most coveted pieces, small micro-brands, and virtually everything in between. Listen now to learn about Nick’s collecting journey thus far and what lies ahead.

To see some of the beautiful pieces from Nick's collection, consider following him on Instagram @Couchpodato.

This show is nothing without your stories. Have a story of your own you’d like to share? Connect with me at hello@ritualwatch.com or follow us on Instagram.

Music from this episode comes to us courtesy of our friends at Chillhop. Based in Rotterdam, Chillhop brings together some of the best independent jazz and hip-hop artists to create the most chill beats you’ll find anywhere.

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