Hashtag Born to Dare-ish

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The guys kick things off with a drink check before wandering through World Cup soccer, NBA and college basketball, and the eternal debate over who belongs on the GOAT list.  Marc's Oris takes a temporary detour onto a Bark & Jack NATO (don't worry, it'll be back on the bracelet soon), which leads to a conversation about spring bar tools, bracelets, and Marc's realization that he may have been a little too noncommittal about on-the-fly adjustment all along. The guys also give a shoutout to Steel Reef for excellent customer service while working through some QC issues with their link extensions. On the watch front, Marc and Aaron discuss the new Doxa T.Graph II, the return of the Timex × J.Crew collaboration after its one-hour sellout, and the new 40mm Polaris Date from JLC. They also spend some time with a handful of Baltics and new Grand Seikos, prompting Aaron to draw yet another line in the sand over one very specific design detail. Finally, both agree that Lorier finding a home with Worn & Wound feels like a positive move for the brand's future.

New York Standard Time

Unsurprisingly, Aaron adds another watch to the collection during wrist check before we head east with Marcos for a recent trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City. What starts as a tag-along trip quickly becomes something more. Marc shares highlights from introducing Rachel to New York for the very first time... from bagels, Cuban food, and a city buzzing after the Knicks finally won it all, to an unexpectedly emotional evening at the Broadway production of Buena Vista Social Club. Of course, there were watches along the way. They talk about visits to Time+Tide Watches, Grand Central Watch, and Windup Watch Shop, along with the pieces that stood out most, including the 'Charcoal Rose' Fears Brunswick 38, an unexpected field watch from Studio Underd0g, and a vintage-inspired 34mm field watch from Benrus that Marc is convinced will eventually find its way onto Aaron's wrist. More than anything, though, this episode is about returning to a place that still feels like home, sharing it with someone you love, and appreciating that whether you're in a tiny watch shop, a crowded event, or chatting across a display case, the best part of this hobby is still the people.

Hashtag Born to Dare-ish

The guys catch up after some travel and time spent together celebrating Felix's graduation. Speaking of which, Marc discusses passing along a watch to celebrate the milestone. Aaron reports back from New York City, where the trip somehow resulted in yet another field watch joining the collection (but it's not black!). In this episode's watch roundup, Marc brings up several recent releases that caught his eye, including Tudor's bright yellow Black Bay Chrono, the preppy J.Crew × Timex collaboration, the unexpected Baltic × SpaceOne partnership, and Oris's tribute to baseball legend Lou Gehrig. A conversation about travel, milestones, family, and the memories—and watches—that make them meaningful.

Track & Field Watches

Felix joins Marc and Aaron for a rare three-person episode as graduation season finally comes into view. What starts with a wrist check quickly turns into a field watch conversation after Felix swaps watches to wear the "neo-vintage" Hamilton field watch Marc gave him. The guys talk Hamilton, Benrus, Evora Watches, and the possibility that Aaron’s field watch journey still isn’t complete despite recently acquiring the Vertex M36. There’s also a deeper dive into the new Tudor Monarch and Royal releases, some reflection on senior year winding down, and the realization that for Felix, high school is basically over. All that’s left is one more track meet. The extended family will all be together soon to celebrate graduation, making this one feel a little more personal than usual.

Watches and Wandering Denver

Aaron’s in Denver for a quick trip, which turns into exactly what you’d expect. A little wandering, a little watch talk, and a chance to catch up in person. They get into the watches that stood out from Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, including one pick from Aaron that no one saw coming. Marc, unsurprisingly, keeps circling back to Tudor and the feeling that their 100th year can’t possibly end with just what we’ve seen so far. Aaron also brings a new addition to the table, the Vertex M36, and talks through what had to go to make room. Watches, wishful thinking, and a little bit of Denver.