What It Really Takes to Start a Watch Brand w/ Tom of Abinger Watches Ep. 19

What It Really Takes to Start a Watch Brand w/ Tom of Abinger Watches Ep. 19

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Tom, the founder of Abinger Watches. We chat about the incredibly challenging process of starting a watch brand from the ground up, how Tom took a design first approach in making his watches, and what's next for the brand.  Abinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abingerwatches/ [https://www.instagram.com/abingerwatches/]  Abinger Watches: https://www.abingerwatches.com/ [https://www.abingerwatches.com/]  Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en]  Relevant Links: Hands-On Abinger Nimrod Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-abinger-nimrod/ [https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-abinger-nimrod/]  Final Recommendations:  Angels in Time: https://music.apple.com/au/album/angel-in-real-time/1478307245 [https://music.apple.com/au/album/angel-in-real-time/1478307245]  Outlast (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/81225308 [https://www.netflix.com/title/81225308]  Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro 1:04 — Wrist Check 4:37 — Christopher Ward Talk 7:30 — Getting Into Watches 14:26 — Finding the Brand Idea 18:49 — Two Years of Design Work 20:32 — Startup Costs and Reality 24:40 — Pre-Orders and Shipping 32:26 — What’s Next 39:43 — Tool Watch vs Dress Watch 42:09 — Meaning of “Nimrod” 46:45 — Where to Find the Brand 47:05 — Final Recommendation

The World Cup of Watches (48 Watches, 1 Winner) Ep. 18

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to battle it out in the World Cup of Watches. 48 watches form 48 brands, representing the 48 countries of the 2026 World Cup with only one winning watch at the end. Did they pick the right winner? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en]  Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en]  Final Recommendations:  ESPN 30for30: When the Garden Was Eden: https://www.netflix.com/title/80011845 [https://www.netflix.com/title/80011845]  ESPN 30for30: Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks: https://www.netflix.com/title/70129459 [https://www.netflix.com/title/70129459]  Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and episode overview 02:05 - Griffin's wrist check on Trasca Chronograph 04:24 - Devin reviews Longines Hydro Conquest update 07:51 - The methodology behind selecting country representative watches 10:13 - Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Czechia, and South Korea analysis 15:13 - Group B breakdown: Canada, Bosnia, Switzerland, Qatar discussion 20:36 - Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland showcase 22:25 - Group D: US, Paraguay, Australia, Turkiye comparisons 26:06 - Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador highlights 32:21 - Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Sweden focus 35:17 - Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand insights 40:36 - Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay rundown 45:24 - Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway analysis 50:21 - Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan reflection 54:38 - Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama highlights 58:13 - Matchups intensify: Round of 32 battles and strategic shifts 66:23 - Bracket update: The knockout stages and heated debates begin 85:33 - The elite quarter-finals and heartbreaking eliminations 94:43 - The final showdown: Cartier Tank Louis vs Strom Jan Mayen 106:22 - Deciding the winner: Why the Cartier Tank Louis takes the crown 116:50 - Wrapping up the tournament and final thoughts from Devin and Griffin

Trafford Watch Co., Starting A Brand, Building It, And Whats Next Ep. 17

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Nathan Trafford of Trafford Watch Co.. We chat about starting a microbrand watch company, how Nathan made his way from the very start, advice for new brands, and the pitfalls of Ai in the watch industry.  Trafford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traffordwatchco/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/traffordwatchco/?hl=en]  Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en]  Final Recommendations:  Fujifilm X100VI: https://amzn.to/44aBAu5 [https://amzn.to/44aBAu5]  Teddy X Kevin Microbrand Shark Tank 1: https://youtu.be/B_SsFDGhJps?si=Y4YvYKn3Qhw8A-ka [https://youtu.be/B_SsFDGhJps?si=Y4YvYKn3Qhw8A-ka]  Teddy X Kevin Microbrand Shark Tank 2: https://youtu.be/E2xQbL0Ahl0?si=p14Jf7xisR8ja9Kj [https://youtu.be/E2xQbL0Ahl0?si=p14Jf7xisR8ja9Kj]  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:25 Wrist Check 2:30 The Brand Journey 5:20 Design & Storytelling 13:00 The First Crossroads 15:30 Community & Networking 20:40 The Evolution of Design 26:30 Growth & New Models 30:50 Using Ai 37:30 Where to start 47:40 The Game 53:00 Final Recommendations

Adventure Watches, Is It Just Marketing BS? w/ Griffin Bartsch Ep.16

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to dig into watches and adventure. Is it inspiration, aspirational, or just marketing BS? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en]  Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en]  Final Recommendations:  James Bond First Light: https://amzn.to/4vWKDuP [https://amzn.to/4vWKDuP]  Forza Horizon 6: https://amzn.to/4vz410m [https://amzn.to/4vz410m]  Other Links: Vertex Owners Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/video-owners-review-the-vertex-m60-aqualion-nd/ [https://wornandwound.com/review/video-owners-review-the-vertex-m60-aqualion-nd/]  Gallet Trailer: https://www.gallet.com/us-en/ [https://www.gallet.com/us-en/]  Hamilton Scuba Surfing: https://wornandwound.com/step-outside-inspiring-micro-adventure-moments-with-the-hamilton-khaki-collection/ [https://wornandwound.com/step-outside-inspiring-micro-adventure-moments-with-the-hamilton-khaki-collection/]  Stratum Scandi Road Trip: https://wornandwound.com/out-of-office-12-days-and-3500-miles-through-scandinavia-with-the-straum-jan-mayen/ [https://wornandwound.com/out-of-office-12-days-and-3500-miles-through-scandinavia-with-the-straum-jan-mayen/]  Traska Venturer GMT Review: https://wornandwound.com/review/review-the-traska-venturer-gmt/ [https://wornandwound.com/review/review-the-traska-venturer-gmt/]  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Watches on the Wrist: Personal Selections 03:54 Diving into Vertex: A Watch Review 06:32 Exploring the Vacheron Constantin Overseas 09:02 Adventure Watches: Marketing and Reality 11:40 The Role of Marketing in Watch Culture 14:04 Personal Experiences with Adventure Watches 16:28 Building a Space Watch Commercial 24:36 The Countdown to Adventure 28:07 Watches that Inspire Adventure 31:42 The Role of Watches in Mindset 36:35 Watches for Specific Adventures 40:20 Game Time: Choosing the Right Watch 56:57 Recommendations

James Bond Watches w/ Griffin Bartsch Ep. 15

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by newly dubbed bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to chat James Bond watches. With the new Omega Seamaster Diver Chronograph releases with video game James Bond 007 First Light, it seemed like the perfect time to look back at historical Bond watches and debate if they were the best choice or not while also speculating about the future. Then, for a fun twist, Griffin brings the game this week challenging Devin to pair watch picks with a selection of different spies. What do you think of the Spy + Watch pairings? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en]  Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en]  Final Recommendations:  The Comprehensive Guide to 50 Years of 007's Timepieces [https://teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/watches/james-bond-watches?srsltid=AfmBOorsrqrsGXVExVh0oCwYkKao8OVSbVXKZg3q8C9JwlkicGptfugb] The Good Shepard (Movie) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ4t6l467vM] Other Links: A Complete List of All James Bond Watches: https://manofmany.com/watches/a-complete-list-of-all-the-james-bond-watches [https://manofmany.com/watches/a-complete-list-of-all-the-james-bond-watches]  Everything To Know Before Buying A Pilots Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHaTF09hUsE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHaTF09hUsE]  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction02:35 Wrist Check 08:02 Daytona Beach Adventures and Bucky's Experience 10:38 Memorial Day Weekend Reflections 12:18 Introduction to Bond Watches 23:14 Exploring the Legacy of Bond Watches 25:32 The Evolution of Bond's Watches 26:28 Iconic Seiko and Other Unconventional Choices 27:40 The Significance of Watch Selection in Bond's Character 32:55 The Impact of Branding on Bond's Image 37:21 Hypothetical Alternatives to Omega 42:54 The One-Watch Philosophy of James Bond 47:38 Exploring Ian Fleming's Influence on Bond Watches 50:04 The Game of Spy Watches Begins 58:48 Final Recommendations