In this Episode, the boys travel to Fort Collins, CO to visit RT Custer to chat all things American Built including Vortic Watches and his newest venture, Colorado Watch Company whose mission is to create an American-assembled automatic movement, starting at less than $1,000.

We chat about Vortic, Colorado Watch Company and ghosts that live in the new manufacture located in Fort Collins, CO.  

If you've not heard of CWC, please check them out as they are on Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vorticwatches/automatic-watches-built-in-the-usa-colorado-watch-company and follow them on socials @coloradowatchcompany

And if you are ever in the area, we highly urge you to hit them up to visit.  Off-course we would like to thank RT Custer for letting us spend time with him to talk shop and hang-out.

EP51 - Built in America w/ RT Custer

In this Episode, we finally sat down with one of the most requested, and nicest person in the business, John Ferrer.  For those who didn't already know, John is the Founder/CEO of Brew Watches.  A Brand that has blown up since it's inception.

In this episode we talk about how Brew had started including some growing pains, some of the watches and the design aesthethic or process.  He talks about creating a Loft/Space to talk and present a Brew experience to be remembered.  The history he has with cars and why he chose the cars he has as-well as his history of having been a barrista.

We want to thank Jonathan Ferrer for spending the time with us to shoot.  As-well as being such a great friend.  If you aren't already, make sure to follow Brew Watches (@brewwatches on IG) and  @brewwatchco  on YouTube.

EP52 - Storage Room Interview with John Ferrer (Brew Watches)

In this Episode the boys talk what you can gift that special watch collector in your life for Christmas.  From things that are watch related to your everyday normal things.  Here are some of the list that we came up with.

Bren
-Vintage Military Wristwatches: A Guide for the Collector (https://a.co/d/7MRypd8)
-Buben & Zorweg Grand Illusion Safe (https://www.buben-zorweg.com/)
-(https://a.co/d/blbgy0o) 

Jay
-Praesidus Watches (https://praesidus.com/)
-MB&F Mad Gallery American Trucks (t.ly/2pMq9)
-WAX Insurance (https://www.wax.insure/)
-Owala Waterbottles (https://a.co/d/gDLC6Ms)
-Adult Gift (t.ly/g_ame)

Josh
-Watchmaking: George Daniels (https://a.co/d/3fEE85P)
-Uncle Seiko Coasters (t.ly/181A3)
-MAD Gallery Mechanical Artwork (t.ly/zKPwc)

Saul
-Nomos Advent Calendar (t.ly/KaMkA)
-Trafford Watch Co Coasters (t.ly/ideO4)
-Colareb Straps (https://colareb.it/)
-Fluco Straps (https://fluco-online.de/en/shop/)
-Nerf Blasters (https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/nerf)

Thanks to this Episode's Sponsor Q Watch Bands (https://qwatchbands.com/) 
Good people, good product and even better prices.  The Box and Vallet tray you see in the episode are from them!
Here are some picks from the boys.
Jay's 2 Watch Roll: t.ly/cds25
Saul & Josh's 3 Watch Roll: t.ly/A0yxl
Bren's Watch Box: t.ly/-nvlF

If you aren't following them yet, check them out on Instagram @qwatchband

Good luck on gifting that special WIS in ya life.

EP53 - 2023 Christmas Gift Guide

In this Episode the boys sit down with Peter Cho, CEO of Jack Mason Brand and talk about the start of the brand, some plans for the future and what they are doing in the space.  With the introduction of the Stratotimer into the hobby, Jack Mason has shaped who they are in the space and how they are definitely here to stay.

We uncover and talk shop, Peter's history in the industry including his time creating the Movado Bold line and everything leading up to Jack Mason.  We even had him doodle a sketch for us live. 

If you've not checked them out, we highly encourage y'all to do that on their website https://jackmasonbrand.com/ and on Instagram @jackmasonbrand

We would like to thank Peter for coming down to Austin and hanging with us.

Opening and Closing Music provided by Moonkill Band

EP54 - Who is Jack Mason? (w/ Peter Cho - CEO of Jack Mason Brand)

In the first episode of 2024, the boys share some of the watches they got in 2023.  From Microbrands to the Rolex Celebration Dial and everything in between including a Ming 19.01.

Opening & Closing Music provided by @MoonKillBand

EP55 - Yearly Pickups

In this episode the boys talk about goals set in 2023 for themselves and the show and if we managed to hit those goals or not. We also talk about some of the things we did last year and what we intend to do this 2024.

We've made it a small tradition to set goals yearly, ridiculous and shooting for the stars or otherwise.  Grab a drink and sit down with us as we once again, shoot for the stars.

If you've got any goals you've set for yourself watch related or not, let us know in the comments.  Let's hit these goals and have a good time trying.

Opening & Closing Music provided by  @MoonKillBand

EP56 - Predictions & Goals

In this Episode Jay & Brendan sit down once again with none other than Steven Lee, the founder of Dufrane Watches.

They chat about the current and on-going success of Dufrane aswell as what he has planned for the future.  We also cover who he thinks would be best to represent Dufrane in the celebrity world as-well as tips on how to impress the ladies.

Grab a drink and tune in to hear what one of the very best this hobby has to offer thinks.

Thanks to Steven for sitting down with us and letting us bother him during his busy schedule.  If y'all aren't aware or following them yet, do check them out at https://www.dufranewatches.com/ and @dufrane_watches on Instagram.

Opening & Closing Music provided by @MoonKillBand

EP57 - The Dufrane Runback

In this Episode, Jay & Josh are joined by Scott, better known as Scotty with the Ice to talk about Diamonds, Bussdowns and some secondary market info and tips.

Scotty is known as @scottwiththeice on Instagtram and is a Private High End Jeweler in Austin.  If you need any sort of jewelry or swagger at a good price, this man will help you out.  Just let him know that y'all are friends with the show.

Thanks to Scott for joining us and sharing some stories.

EP58 - Ice Ice Scotty

In this Episode, the boys talk about their surprise trip to Geneva for a weekend.  From meeting with a couple of notable people to try and impress, to going to all the maisons.  Come grab a drink, and join us as we talk about everything you need to know as before you go and what to do when you get to Geneva.

The absolutely perfect horological vacation.  Let us know if there are anything we might have missed or something we definitely need to include in a future episode.


Music by  @MoonKillBand

EP59 - Going to Geneva

In this Episode, we talk about all things Christopher Ward with one of their founders and CEO, Mike France.  We talk about some of the history of the brand, where they started, where they are and where they'll be heading as-well as some things that shock Mike France.

Grab a beverage, tune in and hang-out as we give another guest the cringe treatment.

And as y'all can see, our backdrop isn't the usual studio and instead the Dallas FC Field! Major thank you to Mike France and Mike Pearson for making this happen.  

If y'all are not aware of Christopher Ward, I urge you to do so sooner than later, they really are out here changing the hobby.

Check out their watches at https://www.christopherward.com/ and follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chriswardlondon/?hl=en

See you next episode.

EP60 - Christopher Ward (w/ CEO Mike France)

Eric Wind sits down with the boys to discuss his life as a public figure of the horology world. Eric Wind is known for his expertise and enthusiasm for vintage watches and has a resume that's at least 6 pages long, double sided. 

We reflect on his time at Christies Auction House, Hodinkee, Significant Watches Podcast, and his own business Wind Vintage Watches.  He retells the story of how he was contacted to provide the Crazy Rich Asians filmset a Paul Newman Daytona within 48 hours. He also describes the dealings of the auction house mafia to such detail that we fear for his life... We even ask Eric what nickname the white knight of horology Perezcope will give him... amongst so much more. This truly was a fun episode to shoot!

Sit down, grab a drink, and tune in to the latest episode of Watch Cringe! Also Saul and Brendan wore the same outfit from Banana Republic to honor Eric Wind as a guest.

EP61 - The Eric Wind Episode

[a different type of horology pod]
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EP51 - Built in America w/ RT Custer

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