In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Brock Stevens (Deepsea.EDC on instagram). A US Navy Diver, talented photographer, marketing manager for watch brands including MKII and Tornek-Rayville, and lover of gear, Brock takes on the hot topic of risque advertising in the watch industry before chatting about his upcoming adventures in overlanding and diving. he conversation begins with a wrist check, showcasing unique watches, and transitions into a discussion about the impact of advertising in the watch industry, particularly regarding the use of liquor and cigarettes. Brock shares his excitement about the upcoming Defender Trophy adventure, emphasizing the importance of conservationism in the event. The episode also highlights Brock's involvement with Project Recover, a nonprofit organization dedicated to repatriating the remains of missing soldiers. Throughout the conversation, Brock reflects on his busy life, future projects, and the passion that drives him to create meaningful connections through his work. New episodes launch Monday mornings at 7am EST on all podcast platforms with full video episodes dropping the following morning, Tuesday at 10 am EST. Don’t forget to leave your feedback below, potential future guests you would love to hear from, and of course, who you thought won the game!

Brock on Instagram

Devin on Instagram

DIY Watch Club Pro Watchmaker Tools

De Rijke & Co. Capris

Defender Trophy Competition

Project Recover

Tornek-Rayville

MKII Baku Edition

Jacob Van Buren ‘Sea_Vue’

Project Recover ‘To What Remains’

The Man in the Sea Museum

Building a Cheap, Fun Off-Roader in 48 Hours

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Launch

00:31 Wrist Check and Watch Design Discussion

10:09 Photography and Risque Advertising in the Watch Industry

23:57 Defender Trophy Adventure and Its History

27:19 Embracing Change and New Challenges

29:21 The Excitement of the Defender Trophy Competition

33:38 Conservationism and Adventure

36:17 Project Recover: A Mission of Remembrance

43:56 Balancing Passion Projects and Personal Life

47:32 THE GAME

51:00 Final Recommendations

In the very first (VERY LONG) episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by guest Griffin Bartsch. A fellow watch editor and content creator, Griffin brings his background in the watch industry to discuss everything looking back on 2025 and forward into 2026. We chat 2025 market trends, enthusiast sentiment, favorite releases, and favorite content pieces before transitioning into a look ahead. 2026 feels a bit uncertain but that didn't stop us from throwing out our industry predictions, brands specific predictions, and things we are excited about. Don’t forget to let us know what you think of the podcast so we can make it better going forward and most importantly who won, Skeleton Dials or Stone Dials?

Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en

Considered Goods (substack): https://consideredgoods.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

02:27 Wrist Check: What Are We Wearing?

07:29 Market Trends and Reflections on 2025

14:32 Looking Back: Favorite Content from Last Year

27:12 Shouting Out Contemporaries in the Watch Community

38:42 Looking Ahead: Predictions for 2026

01:01:00 Exploring Material Trends in Watchmaking

01:02:24 Color Trends and Predictions for 2026

01:04:55 The Future of Complications in Watches

01:11:01 Anniversaries and Their Impact on Watch Brands

01:24:52 Personal Resolutions in Watch Collecting

01:40:59 This or That: Stone Dials vs. Skeleton Dials

Article Recommendations:

Final Recommendations:

Huckberry Homes Inside this Author’s Upstate New York Escape Built for Cooking, Hosting and Living Well: https://youtu.be/2txqGuekpVQ?si=B2gbuE32J4e2bR6W

Curious Clocks and Watches through time with Oliver Cooke | Curator's Corner S8 E1: https://youtu.be/ywD5kngMuYM?si=rAysowJlxdduPFiV

Huckberry Dirt Is Maine the Culinary Capital of New England Food? | DIRT Maine:https://youtu.be/WRNViQhucGY?si=__5587M4PFTMB932

Hello, and welcome to the Time Well Spent podcast — hosted by Devin Pennypacker, this is a show where each week, he and a guest use their shared love of watches as a jumping-off point to talk about the passions that keep us all ticking, whether that’s collecting, creativity, time spent outdoors, or the way we choose to explore the world.