On this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by his partner Jayme to discuss how to help get new people into the watch collecting hobby, how to make new watch collectors feel comfortable, and how to enjoy watches as a hobby together. They chat about watch events, starting a collection and growing your knowledge, and carving out your own individual taste.

Formex Reef GMT: https://formexwatch.com/watches/reef-gmt-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-green/

Intersect Watch Show: https://www.intersectwatchshow.com/new-york-city

Dimepiece: https://www.instagram.com/dimepiece.co/

Chen’s Watch Repair: https://www.yelp.com/biz/chens-watch-repair-new-york

Cartier Santos Platinum: https://www.analogshift.com/products/cartier-santos-as09842?_pos=5&_sid=46fa1865b&_ss=r

Shinola Birdy Petoskey Stone: https://www.shinola.com/products/birdy-watch-petoskey

Isotope OVNI Jump Hour: https://isotopewatches.com/products/ovni-jumping-hour-founders-edition

Bulgari Serpenti: https://www.analogshift.com/products/bulgari-serpenti-tubogas-as10372?_pos=2&_sid=819bafb1b&_ss=r

Paulin OhNo: https://www.paulinwatches.com/collections/oh-no-collaborations

Paulin Clock: https://www.paulinwatches.com/collections/wall-clock

Final Recommendations:

ROSALÍA - Berghain (Live at The BRIT Awards 2026) ft. Björk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fyufPkXLbs&feature=youtu.be

Peaky Blinders (Show): https://www.netflix.com/title/80002479

Peaky Blinders (Movie): https://www.netflix.com/title/81319485

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

03:00 Exploring the Watch Enthusiast Journey

09:07 Guessing Watch Prices: A Fun Game

15:44 The Community Aspect of Watch Collecting

21:12 Tailoring the Watch Experience for Partners

27:10 Connecting Through Fashion and Pop Culture

28:26 The Influence of Watches in Pop Culture

31:46 Getting Others into Watches

34:38 Personal Taste and Self-Expression in Watch Collecting

36:10 Exploring Future Watch Purchases

42:12 Fun and Games: This or That

49:00 Cultural Recommendations and Wrap-Up

In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is once again joined by Griffing Bartsch to chat. This time though, they are trying out something new, trading watches from their own collection for a full hands on review in order to push each other outside of their prospective comfort zones. Should we do this again?

Considered Goods Review: https://consideredgoods.substack.com/p/dueling-reviews-vol-1-the-merci-x

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

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

Final Recommendations:

Nigel Mansell F1 LEGO: https://amzn.to/4ske0Wk

Shrinking: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/3507a932-eace-46ea-bfe1-638ae819fa12

19thand Laptop Watch Bracelet Protection: https://19thand.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Concept

03:06 The Watch Exchange and Unboxing

05:59 Exploring the Watches: First Impressions

12:02 Diving Deeper: The Experience of Wearing

14:55 Comparative Analysis of Watch Styles

17:46 Final Thoughts and Reflections

21:11 Chronograph Design and Functionality

24:40 Comparative Analysis of French Watch Brands

27:30 Price Justification and Market Competition

30:14 Design Intentionality in Watchmaking

32:39 The Impact of Watch Ownership on Sentiment

34:31 Renaissance of Mechanical Chronographs

35:24 Cultural Recommendations and Personal Insight

In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Justin Sowders chat about all things fine art, watch collaborations, and watch design. We dive into specific collaborations, the process behind artist and commissioner relationships, and what we would like to see more of in the watch world. Don't forget to let us know who won the game of this or that, titanium or ceramic!

Justin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justin_sowders_art/

Justin Sowders Website: https://www.justinsowders.com/

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

Recommendations:

Rewatchables Podcast Goldeneye: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/goldeneye-with-bill-simmons-chris-ryan-and-sean-fennessey/id1268527882?i=1000750079731

Teddy Baldassarre Watches of James Bond: https://youtu.be/9NnePpdTmts?si=mbfk2EcUj-F7OfAo

Netflix Splinter Cell Deathwatch: https://www.netflix.com/title/81306317

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Devin Pennypacker and Justin Sowders

00:56 Justin's background in art and watch collecting

03:34 Justin's current wristwear and collection insights

13:10 The role of art in watch design and collaborations

16:23 Case study: Samuel Ross x Hublot Big Bang Unico

18:06 Artist collaborations: Sophie Scott Lewis and isotope

21:23 High risk, high reward: artist-brand collaborations

25:57 Justin’s process for custom watch art creation

32:31 Working with brands vs private collectors

35:59 Justin’s perspective on watch and art as separate worlds

37:58 This or That Game: Titanium V Ceramic

45:04 Creative ideas for future watch materials

53:35 Justin’s cultural recommendations: movies and series

55:58 The importance of storytelling in watch art and culture