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

In this Episode, the boys talk about what it takes to get the watch you want from the dealer and all it takes to be blacklisted by the brands you enjoy.

We are joined by Nhan on his debut episode and we would like to thank him for hanging out with us while the A/C was down.

Let us know what you think of the episode and if you've been blacklisted or even got your goal watch from an AD.

Music by  @MoonKillBand

EP62 - Born To Be Banned

In this Episode, the boys talk about what watches best suit summer and why.  Even a slight preview of what they have going on for summer.

Sit back, grab your favorite summer beverage of choice and listen to the kick-off for summer episode.

Music by Moonkill Band

EP63 - Summer Love (For Watches)

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EP62 - Born To Be Banned

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