Time Well Spent
Claim This Podcastby Devin Pennypacker
Podcast Overview
<p><b>A podcast about watches and the passions that fill our time.</b><br />Hosted by Devin Pennypacker, each episode uses a shared love of watches as the jumping-off point for deeper conversations about the passions that keep us ticking: collecting, creativity, the outdoors, and the way we choose to explore the world. Along the way, Devin and his guests dive into driving, diving, sailing, photography, content creation, and adventure—plus a few games and hot takes for good measure.<br />New episodes drop every Tuesday morning at 5:30 AM EST with full video episode on YouTube at 10 AM EST.</p>
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1/19/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
Watch Spotting in Video Games, Movies, and TV Shows - Ep. 20
<p>In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch sit down to talk about watch spotting in movies, television shows, and video games. Sparked by the unveiling of the Omega Seamaster Chronograph, they dive down the rabbit hole of watch placements in some of their favorite pieces of media. What was your favorite watch spotting moment?<br /></p><p>Griffin Bartsch Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/</a> </p><p>Devin Pennypacker Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en</a> </p><p></p><p>Relevant Links:</p><p>Adam Savage: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/bQbbtnTz1KE?si=bZmSWL2TIYdEnoUc" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/bQbbtnTz1KE?si=bZmSWL2TIYdEnoUc</a> </p><p></p><p>Final Recommendations: </p><p>Nintendo Switch: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4p4vncO" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4p4vncO</a> </p><p>Ipad Mini: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4wsM6sM" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4wsM6sM</a> </p><p>Ipad 11-inch: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4aGbUcz" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4aGbUcz</a> </p><p></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 Intro + Fourth of July catch-up</p><p>1:17 Boston, Hamilton event, and holiday weekend talk</p><p>4:15 Vacation watch check + one-watch travel story</p><p>5:54 007 First Light and the watches-in-media discussion begins</p><p>13:50 Bond games: Nightfire, Bloodstone, and GoldenEye</p><p>17:45 Uncharted, Nathan Drake, and the Fossil chronograph</p><p>22:39 The Last of Us and All Is Lost</p><p>27:00 The Martian and the Hamilton dive watch</p><p>31:49 Project Hail Mary and Ryan Gosling’s Tag Heuer Connect</p><p>34:11 The Pit and the hospital NATO debate</p><p>38:09 The Bear and chef watch spotting</p><p>43:24 L.A. Noire and watches as clues</p><p>47:22 Fast & Furious and Brian O’Connor’s JLCs</p><p>53:29 Favorite watch spotting picks</p><p>64:39 “Kill Your Babies” the game</p><p>72:47 Final Recommendations </p><p>80:14 Wrap-up</p>
June 30, 2026
What It Really Takes to Start a Watch Brand w/ Tom of Abinger Watches Ep. 19
<p>In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Tom, the founder of Abinger Watches. We chat about the incredibly challenging process of starting a watch brand from the ground up, how Tom took a design first approach in making his watches, and what's next for the brand. <br /></p><p>Abinger Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/abingerwatches/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/abingerwatches/</a> </p><p>Abinger Watches: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.abingerwatches.com/" target="_blank">https://www.abingerwatches.com/</a> </p><p>Devin Pennypacker Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en</a> </p><p></p><p>Relevant Links:</p><p>Hands-On Abinger Nimrod Review: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-abinger-nimrod/" target="_blank">https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-abinger-nimrod/</a> </p><p></p><p>Final Recommendations: </p><p>Angels in Time: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://music.apple.com/au/album/angel-in-real-time/1478307245" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/au/album/angel-in-real-time/1478307245</a> </p><p>Outlast (Netflix): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81225308" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/81225308</a> </p><p></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 — Intro</p><p>1:04 — Wrist Check</p><p>4:37 — Christopher Ward Talk</p><p>7:30 — Getting Into Watches</p><p>14:26 — Finding the Brand Idea</p><p>18:49 — Two Years of Design Work</p><p>20:32 — Startup Costs and Reality</p><p>24:40 — Pre-Orders and Shipping</p><p>32:26 — What’s Next</p><p>39:43 — Tool Watch vs Dress Watch</p><p>42:09 — Meaning of “Nimrod”</p><p>46:45 — Where to Find the Brand</p><p>47:05 — Final Recommendation</p>
June 23, 2026
The World Cup of Watches (48 Watches, 1 Winner) Ep. 18
<p>In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to battle it out in the World Cup of Watches. 48 watches form 48 brands, representing the 48 countries of the 2026 World Cup with only one winning watch at the end. Did they pick the right winner?<br /></p><p>Griffin Bartsch Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en</a> </p><p>Devin Pennypacker Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en</a> </p><p></p><p>Final Recommendations: </p><p>ESPN 30for30: When the Garden Was Eden: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80011845" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/80011845</a> </p><p>ESPN 30for30: Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/70129459" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/70129459</a> </p><p></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 - Introduction and episode overview</p><p>02:05 - Griffin's wrist check on Trasca Chronograph</p><p>04:24 - Devin reviews Longines Hydro Conquest update</p><p>07:51 - The methodology behind selecting country representative watches</p><p>10:13 - Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Czechia, and South Korea analysis</p><p>15:13 - Group B breakdown: Canada, Bosnia, Switzerland, Qatar discussion</p><p>20:36 - Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland showcase</p><p>22:25 - Group D: US, Paraguay, Australia, Turkiye comparisons</p><p>26:06 - Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador highlights</p><p>32:21 - Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Sweden focus</p><p>35:17 - Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand insights</p><p>40:36 - Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay rundown</p><p>45:24 - Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway analysis</p><p>50:21 - Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan reflection</p><p>54:38 - Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama highlights</p><p>58:13 - Matchups intensify: Round of 32 battles and strategic shifts</p><p>66:23 - Bracket update: The knockout stages and heated debates begin</p><p>85:33 - The elite quarter-finals and heartbreaking eliminations</p><p>94:43 - The final showdown: Cartier Tank Louis vs Strom Jan Mayen</p><p>106:22 - Deciding the winner: Why the Cartier Tank Louis takes the crown</p><p>116:50 - Wrapping up the tournament and final thoughts from Devin and Griffin</p>
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- What is Time Well Spent?
<p><b>A podcast about watches and the passions that fill our time.</b><br />Hosted by Devin Pennypacker, each episode uses a shared love of watches as the jumping-off point for deeper conversations about the passions that keep us ticking: collecting, creativity, the outdoors, and the way we choose to explore the world. Along the way, Devin and his guests dive into driving, diving, sailing, photography, content creation, and adventure—plus a few games and hot takes for good measure.<br />New episodes drop every Tuesday morning at 5:30 AM EST with full video episode on YouTube at 10 AM EST.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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