For the first time, we’re recording together in person! After 18 holes of golf, dinner and a couple of drinks, we sat down on the deck and did what we do best — talked watches.

The big one this week is the Makoto Boken. Ryan from Makoto gave us a pretty bold challenge: put his Grade 5 titanium adventure watch up against our Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMTs and tell him what we really think.

Challenge accepted.

After both spending some serious wrist time with the Boken, we talk about the incredible wearability, ridiculous lume, finishing, straps, what we’d change, and whether a watch at roughly half the price can actually hang with the Christopher Ward.

We also get into new watches, getting the next generation hooked on watches, wrestling, the upcoming Toronto Timepiece Show and, as always, plenty of completely unnecessary detours.

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So what do you think: Makoto Boken or Christopher Ward C63 Extreme GMT?

Thanks for listening, Watchers. Now wind it up!

This week we’re playing a dangerous game: Buy It, Consider It, Kill It.

Rolex, Omega or Tudor? Breitling, TAG Heuer or Zenith? G-Shock, Timex or Swatch? And what happens when we start throwing the Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster and Tudor Black Bay into the mix?

Some watches are getting bought, some are getting considered…and some are disappearing forever.

We also get into Jordan selling another watch — this time to someone buying their first mechanical watch — and why seeing someone discover this hobby for the first time can bring back some of that excitement we sometimes lose as collectors.

Plus, are luxury watch brands falling behind when it comes to advertising? We talk YouTube, social media, traditional advertising, clickbait and whether brands like Rolex, Vacheron Constantin and AP really need to change the way they reach watch buyers.

And now it’s your turn.

BUY IT. CONSIDER IT. KILL IT.

Rolex / Omega / Tudor
Zenith / Breitling / TAG Heuer
G-Shock / Timex / Swatch
Omega Seamaster / Breitling Superocean / TAG Heuer Aquaracer
Rolex Submariner / Omega Seamaster / Tudor Black Bay
Tourbillon / Perpetual Calendar / Minute Repeater
Annual Calendar / Perpetual Calendar / Moonphase
World Timer / GMT / Dual Time
Stainless Steel / Titanium / Bronze
Swiss / Japanese / German
Patek Philippe / Audemars Piguet / Vacheron Constantin

Drop your picks in the comments — or give us your own three and make us choose.

And as always, if you enjoy hanging out and talking watches with us, like, subscribe and join us every Wednesday for another episode of Watch You Talkin’ About.

This week on Watch You Talkin' About, Alex and Jordan dive into the wild collision of pro wrestling and high-end horology. They break down the massive controversy surrounding WWE superstar Roman Reigns flexing a $500,000 skeletonized Audemars Piguet Tourbillon on live TV, and discuss the internet backlash over "watch snobbery".

Plus, Jordan shares his full recap and highlight reel from his very first RedBar YYC meetup, showcasing incredible grail pieces like a 1970s Patek Philippe Calatrava, an Omega Flightmaster, and a Tudor Submariner.

Later, the guys share details on how to join the official Watch You Talkin' About NFL Pick’em Pool—sponsored by Shipwreck Watch Company—where the winner takes home a brand-new "Lost at Sea" diver!

To wrap it up, Alex and Jordan unleash a round of hot takes on awful OEM watch bracelets, why the hatred for "hype watches" is total nonsense, and why social media creators need to wrap up their 20-second wrist rolls.

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This week on Watch You Talkin’ About, Alex and Jordan are joined by Andrew, founder of Shipwrecked Watch Company!

Andrew shares his journey from navigating high-speed naval vessels and merchant mariner ships to building an independent watch brand. We dive into the story behind the Lost at Sea collection's stormy dial, his approach to hands-on prototyping, keeping specs high while maintaining accessible pricing, and what’s next for the brand. WYTA 1st Annual NFL Pick’em Pool:Sponsored by Shipwrecked Watch Co.! The grand prize for the winner of our listener pool is a brand-new Shipwrecked Watch Co. Lost at Sea!

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What actually makes you pull the trigger on a new watch?

In Episode 30 of the Watch You Talkin’ About Podcast, the boys hit a major milestone—30 consecutive weeks of talking watches, microbrands, bad jokes, and horological hot takes!

In this episode, we dive deep into:

What Makes You Buy a Watch?:

Breaking down our personal checklists—from dial design and case dimensions to movement, specs, and price-to-value ratio.

The Microbrand Appeal:

Why independent and microbrands keep winning us over, plus our hands-on experience with sizing and specs from brands like Erebus, Zelos, and Duckworth Prestex. Watch Snobbery & Hype: Tackling online watch snobbery, "poor man's" labels, and what makes a hype watch actually worth it.

Horological History:

How NASA tested space chronographs and the hilarious story of why Hamilton sent a pocket watch to the moon tests.

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The call every watch collector dreams of…

This week, Jordan finally gets the call.

After putting his name on the list as a long shot, the phone rings with an opportunity he never expected—a brand-new Rolex Daytona. He shares the story behind the watch, the decision to buy it, and why this one means so much more than just another addition to the collection.

We also get into:
• Why watch snobbery needs to stop.
• Red flags to watch for when buying microbrand watches.
• Smartwatch Dick returns with another round of nitpicks.
• A viewer wrist check from the field during military training.

Whether you're into Rolex, microbrands, or just love hearing passionate collectors talk watches, there's something for everyone in this episode.

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What are the best watches released in 2026 so far?

This week we're picking our favorite new releases of the year—from affordable microbrands to six-figure grail watches.

We discuss Christopher Ward, Makoto, Baltic, Heron, Vario, Venezianico, Serica, Unimatic, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, Bradley Taylor and more as we debate our Watch of the Year (so far).

Question of the week: What's your favorite watch released in 2026?

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Are microbrand watches actually innovating... or are they simply making the features we already love more affordable?

This week we're diving into one of the biggest questions in modern watch collecting.

We debate whether true innovation comes from brands like Rolex, MB&F and Christopher Ward, or whether microbrands are changing the industry by offering incredible value, better bracelets, micro-adjust clasps, unique dial designs and a closer connection to collectors.

Along the way we also chat about:

* Christopher Ward and the Bel Canto

* MB&F and some of the wildest movements in watchmaking

* Rolex innovation

* Zelos, Erebus, Venezianico, Makoto and other standout microbrands

* Why premium watch straps matter

* The AliExpress straps we've been using

* Smartwatch Dick's Nitpicks (including some self-inflicted corrections!)

So... where do you stand?

Do microbrands truly innovate, or do they simply perfect what the big brands create? Let us know in the comments!

AliExpress watch straps shops Alex has purchased from:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1104069427?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.118.54dd1802NJUUau

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/912496110?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.61.54dd1802NJUUau

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1103887791?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.pcShopHead_2009425483311.0&sortType=bestmatch_sort

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