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This week, Rashawn Smith and Perri Dash, aka Wrist Check Pod (aka Super Niche) join the podcast to chat about culture, watches, trends, and much more. Rashawn and Perri bring a wealth of perspective from their years in adjacent spaces, and apply their knowledge in refreshing, even unexpected ways when it comes to their coverage of the watch industry. In this episode, we look ahead to an evolving landscape of partnerships, trends, and marketing, and most importantly, telling better stories that connect with more people.

Show Notes:

How You Can Help Minneapolis

Wrist Check Podcast

Super Niche

Serica TXD

Zenith Chronomaster Original Full Calendar

Vacheron Constantin 222

Omega Speedmaster

Omega Planet Ocean

Ep 90 with Nick Engvall

Papar Watches

Furlan Marri

Samuel Ross

TAG Heuer Carrera Seafarer

Zenith Defy Skyline Black Ceramic

Gerald Genta

TAG Heuer Returns to Formula 1

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This week, Wesley Smith of Standard H returns to the podcast to look ahead to the coming Formula 1 season, Watches & Wonders 2026, and more. This season represents a big change to the regulations in Formula 1, meaning we'll get very different power units and aero packages to look forward to, as well as of course, new liveries. We chat about some of our favorite looks thus far, and look ahead to what we hope to see over the course of the pre-season. As usual, there's plenty more in there to enjoy as well.

Show Notes:

Standard H

Gratitude Journal

Watches & Wonders 2026

Time to Watches 2026

Tony Traina

Stephen Pulvirent

Mercedes W17

Red Bull RB22

Ricciardo with Verstappen and Lindblad

Lewis Hamilton’s NA Tequila - Almave

Analog Shift

F1TV Moves to Apple

Travis Mathew Clothing

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This week, watch editor and producer Devin Pennypacker joins the podcast to chat about new releases from Omega, VPC, and ponder what Tudor might do for their 100th anniversary. With these new releases, there are some deeper issues brought to bear that we get into in this episode, from releasing an LE colorway into regular production, to tackling a tricky sophomore release. We even confront the current state of dive watches through the lens of the new Type 39VM, and narrowly avoid an existential crisis.

Show Notes:

The Deep Track

Devin Pennypacker on Instagram

JDM Casio Timber Cruiser

Certina DS Super

Speedmaster 3861

Book A Room On the Moon

Speedmaster Black & White

VPC Type39VM

Studio Underd0g Field Watch 02 Series

Clemence Watches

Paulin Mara

Bell & Ross Multimeter

Tudor Turns 100

Tudor North Flag

Tudor P01

Tudor Ranger

TAG Heuer x New Balance

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This week, sneaker industry veteran Nick Engvall returns to the podcast to discuss the state of the enthusiast community. The sneaker world has seen plenty of change in recent years, and there's plenty of similarities to the world of watches, including a few lessons to be learned. In this episode, we chat about the state of enthusiasm across both watches and sneakers, and how might grow beyond the hype driven culture that once dominated. Additionally, there's some car talk thrown in for good measure, so fair warning.

Show notes:

Nick Engvall on Instagram

The Sneaker Newsletter

Sneaker History on Instagram

Sneaker History

Best Sneakers of 2025

Keith Hufnagel

KickingIt

Move Insoles

Everrati Porsche 964

Honda Heritage Works

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This week I'm joined by Bilal Khan, watch media veteran and current Editor-in-Chief of Teddy Baldassarre, to discuss some highlights of 2025 as the year draws to a close. We chat about the watches from our own collection that got the most wear, as well as watches that left a lasting impression on us. Bilal also gives his impressions of Dubai Watch Week, and we manage to slip in a bit of camera talk for good measure.

Show Notes:

Bilal on Instagram

The Odyssey Trailer

Bilal’s Chopard

Blake’s GMT-Master II 126710BLRO

Most worn watch - Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

Nomos Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer

Patek Philippe Cubitus in 40mm

Zenith GFJ

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute

Rolex Land-Dweller

Breguet Experimental 1

Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk UR-Freak

Chopard L.U.C Grand Strike

Ressence Type 3 MN

Ming Polymesh Titanium Bracelet

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This week, watch and jewelry industry veteran Barbara Palumbo joins the show to recount her experience as a GPHG member of the jury. From how the watches are considered behind the scenes, to taking the stage at the ceremony itself, Barbara offers some welcome insight to how the show comes to life. Additionally, we look back at Dubai Watch Week, which Barbara attended with her teenage son in tow.

Show Notes:

Ep. 35 with Barbara Palumbo

Barbara Palumbo on Instagram

Brew Metric Lite

Zenith Rainbow Flyback

Zenith GFJ

2025 GPHJ Winners

Dubai Watch Week recap on Watchonista

60 Minutes Segment on Swiss Watches

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This week, I'm taking some time to reflect on the past few months of releases, and offer some thoughts on Breguet and Oris in particular as they are carrying a lot of momentum into the end of the year. I also take discuss my initial impressions of the Christopher Ward Twelve 660 after getting some hands-on time with a full review to follow.

Show Notes:

Sinn U50

Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

Breguet Classique Anniversary Models

Breguet Expérimentale 1

Oris ProPilot Date

Christopher Ward Twelve 660

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This week Wesley Smith joins the podcast to recap the current Formula 1 season, and the latest race in Las Vegas. This season's Driver's Championship has become far more competitive than anticipated, with Max Verstappen now fully in the picture within 24 points of the lead held by Lando Norris. In this episode, we talk about how the season has unfolded, and what rookies have caught our the most after a full season of growth. As usual, there's some watch talk thrown in for good measure.

Show Notes:

STANDARD H

TAG Heuer Monaco for Las Vegas GP

Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie

Porsche Gen 1 Cayenne Restoration

Porsche Cayenne Turbo commercial from 2004

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean

Tudor FXD

Porsche Design x HODINKEE Chronograph 1

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