Episode 21: Heirlooms & Hype | Newest Acquisitions

Episode 21: Heirlooms & Hype | Newest Acquisitions

After a six-month hiatus, Mo and Gene are finally back in the booth to discuss life’s major milestones and a serious influx of new timepieces. From career shifts to personal losses, the duo dives into the stories behind their latest acquisitions, ranging from sentimental heirlooms to high-octane "hype" watches. This episode covers: * The Return: Why the guys took a half-year break and how their lives have changed since their last recording. * Sentimental Seconds: Gene shares the touching story behind his new Oris Big Pointer Bullseye, a tribute to his late father. * The Blue Period: Mo breaks down his quest for the rare Royal Oak 14790 with the Yves Klein dial and why he finally paid the premium for that specific shade of blue. * Deep Dives: A look at Gene’s new Blancpain Hodinkee Fifty Fathoms and Mo’s celebratory Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A. * Boomerang Watches: Mo discusses the "disease" of re-acquiring watches he previously sold, specifically his Lange Saxonia Thin with the Aventurine dial. * Swiss Sojourns: Mo recounts his recent trip to Geneva, including visits to the Patek Philippe Museum and the distinct hospitality of the Swiss watch salons. Watches Mentioned Gene Wrist Check: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Bullseye [https://teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/watches/oris-bullseye-big-crown-pointer-date?srsltid=AfmBOorjxMGMTYvI9TyIsbSMsN3sXybijdOhJ57zY2J3BMAWdPhnMaI7] Mo Wrist Check: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Yves Klein” 14790 [https://www.instagram.com/p/DQo1sE-Efl5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Yves Klein Painting [https://www.moma.org/collection/works/80103?artist_id=3137&page=1&sov_referrer=artist] Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Mil-Spec Hodinkee LE [https://limited.hodinkee.com/blancpain-milspec/] Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (38.2mm) [https://www.blancpain.com/en-us/fifty-fathoms/fifty-fathoms-automatique-5007-1130-b64b] Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A [https://www.instagram.com/p/DWM_tV0EWLA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Tudor Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue [https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watch-family/daring-watches/m79360n-0024?ef_id=Cj0KCQjwpv7NBhCzARIsADkIfWw3Wpk1iuSRhE-r2XTCF5QUctIh5gZdvivuAigrpVNjG8umJtG9MdAaAmCLEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!141!3!729119052909!e!!g!!tudor%20black%20bay%20chrono%20flamingo%20blue!22128984704!170788031222&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22128984704&gbraid=0AAAAADoponCnfkCOFGY86M58ioZbxcD8e&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpv7NBhCzARIsADkIfWw3Wpk1iuSRhE-r2XTCF5QUctIh5gZdvivuAigrpVNjG8umJtG9MdAaAmCLEALw_wcB] A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin Blue Copper in 39mm White Gold [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTSdHpWkbCj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Cartier Tank Solo “Piano Dial” [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN2tCNHQGdn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Rolex GMT-Master 16700 [https://www.instagram.com/p/DTVW8YIERHw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]

Episode 20: Winding Down & Rewinding: Watch Collecting Stories and Q&A

Welcome to a very special 20th installment of The Dialed In Pod! Your questions, our stories. Mo & Gene fire up the Horology Hotline to answer the most pressing luxury watch questions. From sizing to selling, they cover it all, recounting personal tales from their respective collections, detailing the highs, the lows, and the watches that defined their journey. A must-listen for any watch enthusiast! So sit back and join M&G with your favorite beverage in hand and let's get DIALED IN!

Episode 19: New Rules for Watch Enthusiasts & Overrated Iconic Watches

On this week's episode Mo & Gene dive into some old world rules for wearing watches and rewrite the rulebooks. We're also talking about Iconic Watches and whether they're overrated or underrated. As always, there are some hot takes along the way. So strap in, pour yourself a glass of something nice, and let's get DIALED IN. Links to Watches: Some watches mentioned [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPHAk3KEfEW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MTRwZ3UwcHdwNmJoaw==] H Moser Endeavor Seconds Concept Pop [https://h-moser.com/product/endeavour-small-seconds-concept-pop-1202-1204/] Patek Philippe 5740G [https://www.instagram.com/p/DOtF19lCLOr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MnhwcXJ4Ymc2aXZ5] Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 [https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-baltic-aquascaphe-mk2] Iconic Watches List [https://teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/watches/iconic-watches?srsltid=AfmBOoqWHMbjzXk2PvI6JB3u1psdXKTV-z6JTSwvhpyW_FQyaqjMFbJB] - Teddy Baldassare

Episode 18: The Charm of Vintage Watches

Join Mo & Gene as we dive into the wild world of Vintage and Neo-Vintage Watches. We talk through the vintage pieces in our collections, the buying experiences we've had (good, bad, and ugly), and share some tips and tricks to use when buying vintage. Why do vintage watches spark so much more emotion in us than modern pieces? Find out our thoughts on the episode and share yours with us after! As always, there's no barrier to entry on The Dialed In Pod - just a love for watches. Let's get DIALED IN... Watches Mentioned: Gene's Wrist Check: Gallet Multichron Chronograph [https://www.ebay.com/itm/146760712222?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A16ba_lHhfTLCChE163W9AXQ17&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=146760712222&targetid=2200673878684&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9011918&poi=&campaignid=19639500192&mkgroupid=147592591362&rlsatarget=pla-2200673878684&abcId=9305266&merchantid=425221547&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19639500192&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh9IgHnIZwt293qltF2layjcZ&gclid=CjwKCAjwiNXFBhBKEiwAPSaPCQCm7XTxtGPjtUdUUrhNYUO4ormgAm_wY6eA6syJaqAoMbVCAsIgIhoCc3cQAvD_BwE] Mo's Wrist Check: 1979 Datejust [https://www.instagram.com/p/DMPwPeMAWT-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MWtxdWl1Z3d0bTQ1cw==] Girard Perregaux Gold Watch [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHBImi2xZvy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MW5zOXhuOXJyejZmaA==] Spanish Date Champagne Day-Date [https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/president-date-date-1803-36mm-champagne-dial-18k-yellow-gold--id42448006.htm?noDesc=true&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=us-c24om-ba-aqs_organicshopping&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19576298556&gbraid=0AAAAADtV096AZSVrVZaMmNTAwIZvjUEoX&gclid=CjwKCAjwiNXFBhBKEiwAPSaPCXJdPGTFiGnFEzxA0UBudPOst7aYw4Fje1Bn97TTvy5TcOvgOHHwLRoCW_gQAvD_BwE] 1969 Rolex Submariner 5513 [https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watches/rolex/mens-rolex/vintage-collection/vintage-submariner-stainless-steel-5513-3186/?srsltid=AfmBOooRrnbwH-UomNxodxkzIxTFkCSQ1cQQNnW6Mmvq7BCFnJLym8BO] Polar Dial Rolex Explorer II [https://classictimeclub.com/en-us/collections/all-watches/products/rolex-explorer-ii-16570-panna-polar-s-serial-1993?srsltid=AfmBOorP94tbQERv-x4G_nUjR1kOEgP7m9AOV9k8Ta8RDbdTElKrq6VjCbQ] Omega Constellation 1960's [https://www.ebay.com/itm/226857676774?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-166974-028196-7&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=226857676774&targetid=2274564709393&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9011918&poi=&campaignid=22289226681&mkgroupid=178634942791&rlsatarget=pla-2274564709393&abcId=10213583&merchantid=5378107814&geoid=9011918&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22289226681&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh-k66KAbpzfcsvanUSed85UE&gclid=CjwKCAjwiNXFBhBKEiwAPSaPCbDwiyScUMzZaNSx1kLaDGjbn-oJA6qdP0jTTJTtzgfq11pLM0hhuhoC6LQQAvD_BwE]

Episode 17: WE'RE BACK & We Bought More Watches

After a short summer hiatus, Mo & Gene are back! We've got some stories for you from our travels and we're breaking down one too many watch purchases we've made since we last put out an episode. We walk through the new pieces, where we bought them, why we bought them, and so much more. As always, there's no barrier to entry on The Dialed In Pod, just a love for watches. Let's get Dialed In! Watches Mentioned: Gene Wrist Check: Cartier Tank Solo Piano Dial [https://relojesvintagemexico.com/products/cartier-tank-solo-large-ref-3169-piano] Mo Wrist Check: Yellow Gold Datejust, Onyx Dial 116238 [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNlBHVaxtBH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MTJleTdnOGNybTFqbA==] Tag Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph - Limited Edition Green [https://www.instagram.com/p/DL14lWbArrC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MTZvbDBvZ21pNmV2cQ==] Audemars Piguet Remaster 02 [https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in-depth-ap-remaster-02] Dennison x Collectability Watch [https://collectability.com/learn/a-collectability-first-a-collaboration-with-dennison-watches/] 1979 "Go For It" Datejust 16013 [https://www.instagram.com/p/DMPwPeMAWT-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MWtxdWl1Z3d0bTQ1cw==] Time Merchants Montreal [https://www.timemerchants.ca/]Patek Philippe 5712 [https://www.aviandco.com/patek-philippe-nautilus-5712-1a-001-steel-blue-dial-5712-1a-015] Breitling Superocean Heritage 40 (Green) [https://www.breitling.com/us-en/watches/superocean-heritage/superocean-heritage-b31-automatic-40-my25/AB3110361L1S1/]