Beards vs Virus Brad and Ricardo decide to make Episode 10 special by going live on Instagram. Tune in to see what they discussed. Brad can be found on the web: The Budding Watch Enthusiast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc5r.

BeardedTime Ep9 - SWATCHx007, F.O.R.P, CoronaVirus and Watch Advertising

Mar 9th, 2020 1h 5m

The Return of the Beards!On this episode, Brad and Ricardo discuss the continuing relationship between the Bond Franchise and SWATCH. (And no, we are not talking about Omega).Then, Ricardo brings up the topic of F.O.R.P (Fear OF Regretting Pu

BeardedTime Ep8 - Horology House of Horrors, Buying New vs. Used and Miyota Hate

Feb 8th, 2020 1h 12m

The Beards are multiplying.On this episode, Brad and Ricardo are joined by Robert, more commonly known in the watch community as Spanish Rob. The trio decide to dive into the Horology House of Horrors and the negative effects it will have on

Bearded Time Ep.7 - Microbrand Design vs. Versatility, A One Watch Collection and Watch Pricing

Jan 27th, 2020 1h 21m

The Beards are Back.On this episode, Brad and Ricardo discuss watch design vs versatility in the microbrand universe. As a consumer, which matters most to you?From there, Brad challenges Ricardo to pick a watch in his collection that could be

Bearded Time Ep.6 - Surprise Purchase, 2019 Favorites and 2020 Wish Lists

Jan 6th, 2020 57m 56s

New year, same beards.On the first episode of the year, Brad surprises Ricardo with a new purchase during their Wrist Watch Check.From there, they take a look back at 2019 and some of their favorite purchases. Cash didn’t necessarily rule eve

Bearded Time Ep.5 - Hodinkee x Leica, Watches of The Week and Top 5 Beginner Watch Photography Tips

Dec 23rd, 2019 1h 18m

This week, Ricardo and Brad talk about the relationship between Hodinkee and Leica. At what point should a reader know a financial partnership is being contemplated?For watches of the week, 12/10 to 12/17, Laco brings forth a great limited edi

Bearded Time Ep.4 - Expensive Leather Straps, Watches of the Week, Your Questions and a Surprise

Dec 13th, 2019 49m 33s

This week, Ricardo and Brad follow up last weeks controversial statement on expensive leather straps.Are they really worth it or can you find value under $70?For watches of the week, 11/26 to 12/3, we get another Oris and Brad stuns us all wi

Bearded Time Ep.3 - Black Friday FOMO, Watches of the Week and a little Controversy

Dec 13th, 2019 57m 30s

This week, Ricardo and Brad talk about Black Friday Fear of Missing Out and how it can lead to watch purchases you immediately regret. They then list their Watches of the Week; a new segment of the show where they each highlight a watch recentl

LVMH Buys Tiffany & Co. - Why, and What's Next?

Dec 13th, 2019 24m 8s

In MAJOR Luxury Industry News, Luxury juggernaut LVMH buys one of the largest (if not the largest) jewelry and watch retailers in the world, Tiffany & Co.!WWU Partners, Ricardo and Spanish Rob jump on a video call to discuss the acquisition...

Bearded Time Podcast Ep. 2 - Bye Bye Seiko: Defining Value and HOW MUCH for that Patek?

Nov 21st, 2019 1h 11m

This week, Ricardo and Brad discuss Seiko's decision to drop out of Baselworld 2020 and why it wasn't so surprising. That conversation leads them to the monumental task of defining value in watch collecting. Nice challenge for only their secon

Doc's House Calls Ep. 14 - Zack Rackovan of Ardor and Forge

Nov 21st, 2019 50m 26s

In this episode of DHC, we meet Microbrand University alumnus Zack Rackovan as he's about to launch the first model for his new brand, Ardor & Forge, to discuss some of the challenges he's had in pre-launch, dealing with production challenges,

WWU visits Worn & Wound Wind Up Part 2 plus a Special Message from Vortic

Nov 11th, 2019 16m 38s

John and Ricardo from WatchWithUs visit the Worn & Wound Wind Up Watch Fair 2019! (Part 2)In a continuation of our visit to the Worn & Wound Wind Up 2019 John & Ricardo interview 4 more of the exhibiting brands and get close up with the new wa

Bearded Time Podcast Ep.1 - Our Favorites of Worn & Wound Wind Up 2019

Nov 11th, 2019 1h 3m

Ricardo and Brad Rebranded their weekly chats to an aptly named "Bearded Time"With news from watch brands coming in fast and hot, there is never a lack of discussion topics.This week, Ricardo and Brad discuss their favorite watches from the W

Doc's House Calls Ep. 13 - Joshua Flagg of Watch It All About

Nov 11th, 2019 1h 11m

On this episode of DHC, we hear about the WatchIt! Watch Fair (9 November 2019) from its organizer, blogger Josh Flagg of Watch It All about, and try to figure out what makes English people so much different than Americans...Find the best in U

WWU visits the Worn & Wound Wind Up 2019 (Part 1)

Nov 11th, 2019 13m 29s

John and Ricardo from WatchWithUs visit the Worn & Wound Wind Up Watch Fair 2019! (Part 1)The Worn & Wound Wind Up is one of the best watch shows in the world (in our opinion). With dozens of great brands and fantastic people, it is a unique o

Docs House Calls Ep. 12 - I'm Back Baby

Nov 11th, 2019 25m 19s

In this shorter episode, Doc gives us an update on what he’s been doing since the last episode of DHC. There are some big announcements about Microbrand University. Doc then gets into some of what’s been happening in the watch industry lately,

Brad and Ricardo talk Grand Seiko and the Nodus Duality

Nov 11th, 2019 54m 23s

Brad and Ricardo discuss the Grand Seiko Godzilla, Grand Seiko Four Seasons, the 007 SMP, and the Nodus DualityBrad vanVugt created The Budding Watch Enthusiast to chronicle his collecting journey from its outset and as a resource for new watc

WWU - Ask Us Anything Episode 2

Nov 11th, 2019 23m 3s

In Episode 2 of Ask Us Anything, John and Anthony answer viewers questions such as "What do we think about the holding back of production and skyrocketing values of Stainless Steel Rolex Sport Models, Steel Patek's, and Steel Royal Oaks and ROO

Ep. 11 - Grand Seiko Godzilla and 4-Seasons Collection, and the Nodus Duality

Oct 16th, 2019 54m 23s

Doc's House Calls Ep.11 - Direnzo Watches

Sep 18th, 2019 1h 34m

In this episode, Chris talks to up-and-coming designer and brand-owner, Sergio DiRenzo, of DiRenzo Watches, to discuss his eclectic influences, unique style, and future plans.Find DiRenzo on the Web:Website - https://www.direnzowatches.com/F

Ep. 10 - Tudor Black Bay Chrono Dark Limited Edition

Sep 18th, 2019 24m 33s

Just this week, Tudor introduced a New Limited Edition Black Bay Chrono Dark Limited Edition for the World Champion, New Zealand National Rugby Team, the All Blacks!In this episode of the WatchWithUs Podcast, Anthony and John discuss the goods

Spanish Rob Interviews Armin Strom CEO & Technical Director, Claude Greisler

Aug 19th, 2019 17m 12s

Rob sits down with Armin Strom CEO & Technical Director, Claude Greisler.Claude discusses the history of Armin Strom and explains in detail, their amazing, Minute Repeater Resonance!It is the first Minute Repeating Resonance ever!Limited to

Ep. 9 - Mock Watch Instagram Accounts that we Love!

Aug 15th, 2019 15m 57s

There are tons of great Instagram accounts featuring watches!Some of our favorites are what we call Mock Accounts which make fun of various things within the world of watches!John and Anthony sit down and discuss their favorite Mock Watch Acc

Doc's House Calls Ep. 10 - Aevig

Aug 7th, 2019 1h 25m

n this episode, we welcome Chris’s favorite designer and good friend, Chip Yuen of Aevig Watches in the Netherlands, to find out how he survived lots of production problems early on, having multiple designs stolen, and traveling around Hong Kon

WWU: Ask Us Anything Ep. 1

Aug 5th, 2019 27m 4s

In the first episode of our Brand New Series, WWU Ask Us Anything, John and Anthony field a handful of questions that we've gotten from YT Subscribers and IG followers.They discuss their "Grail" watches, career highlights, favorite watches in