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

Mo Wrist Check: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Yves Klein” 14790

Yves Klein Painting

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Mil-Spec Hodinkee LE

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (38.2mm)

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A

Tudor Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin Blue Copper in 39mm White Gold

Cartier Tank Solo “Piano Dial”

Rolex GMT-Master 16700

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!

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
H Moser Endeavor Seconds Concept Pop
Patek Philippe 5740G
Baltic Aquascaphe MK2
Iconic Watches List - Teddy Baldassare