A podcast about watches and the passions that fill our time.
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.
New episodes drop every Tuesday morning at 5:30 AM EST with full video episode on YouTube at 10 AM EST.
Watches That TERRIFY Us and Watch Collector Costumes Ep. 29 Halloween Special!
It's Halloween, and this week we're talking about the things that truly scare watch collectors. No ghosts, no ghouls, just terrifying service bills, questionable vintage watches, fake timepieces, and enough aftermarket modifications to give any serious collector nightmares.
For this Halloween special of Time Well Spent, I'm joined by Griffin Bartsch for two appropriately spooky segments.
First up: Watches That Scare Us. From unexpected five-figure service bills and risky vintage purchases to counterfeit watches and heavily modified timepieces, we're discussing the things that make us nervous about this hobby we love.
Then, things get a little less serious as we dive into Watch Owner Costumes. If watch collectors had Halloween costumes based on their personalities, what would they wear? We break down some familiar watch enthusiast personas and the outfits we'd put together to bring them to life.
Whether you're a vintage watch collector, a luxury watch enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys making questionable financial decisions in the name of horology, this one's for you.
Happy Halloween, and spend your time wisely!
Timestamp:
00:00 Daylight saving time, watchwinders, and wrist checks
05:03 Why Devin can’t stop wearing the RZE UTD 8000
11:25 The Halloween special: watches that scare the hosts
12:37 Vintage Speedmasters and the danger of swapped parts
15:43 Too-good-to-be-true deals and risky vintage sellers
17:21 The $7,000 service quote horror story
22:28 Why complicated watches demand costly specialist service
27:50 Modded watches, bad assembly, and lost water resistance
30:12 When a watch’s image makes you hesitate
32:12 Costuming the Richard Mille owner and vintage dive collector
37:54 The JDM/Credor collector, and what Credor means
43:01 The microbrand spec-sheet stereotype and episode wrap-up
20 Oct 2026
Watch Week New York City Recap - Ep. 28
In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch break down their experiences with Watch Week New York City. Each tackling different shows and events that popped up during the week featuring independent watch brands, micro brands, new watch releases, and a whole lot of watch enthusiasts, they dig into each show they attended and which watches stood out in their minds. Stick around for the end where they give you their top 5 tips for watch week NYC.
Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en)
Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and overview of NYC Watch Week
01:58 Griffin's review of the Timex Noah Boat Swain
04:01 Discussion on the Jock Bianchi X Deep Sea EDC
07:07 Insights on the vintage Blancpain 50 Fathoms
09:00 Deep dive into Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH) event
12:50 Recap of the Watch Time event and notable watches
17:56 Wind Up NYC: The micro brand showcase
22:00 Challenges and growth of Wind Up event
26:01 Community, energy, and the future of watch shows
30:11 Tips for first-time attendees and event logistics
34:46 Reflections on the best moments and watches
40:02 The significance of indie brands and private meetings
45:00 Addressing venue issues and crowd management
49:57 Final tips for maximizing your Watch Week experience
58:01 Closing thoughts and cultural recommendations
6 Oct 2026
Toronto Timepiece Show Recap - Ep. 27
In this episode, Devin and Griffin share their insights from Toronto Timepiece, discuss new watch releases, and explore the fascinating world of watch collecting and design. They each bring one big standout from the show to discuss while also giving some quick highlight information regarding other notable new watches. At the end, they go through a show and tell where each breaks down what they brought back home from the Toronto Timepiece Show.
Relevant Links:
22Studio: https://22designstudio.net/ (https://22designstudio.net/)
Concrete Speaker: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/22studiotw/where-architecture-meets-sound-aa01-concrete-speaker?ref=ksr_email_mktg_auto_user_watched_project_launched (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/22studiotw/where-architecture-meets-sound-aa01-concrete-speaker?ref=ksr_email_mktg_auto_user_watched_project_launched)
Slomo: https://slomowatches.com/ (https://slomowatches.com/)
Marathon x WOE: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/products/marathon-woe-titanium-sar (https://www.watchesofespionage.com/products/marathon-woe-titanium-sar)
Gronefeld: https://www.gronefeld.com/ (https://www.gronefeld.com/)
Arken Alterum: https://arken.uk/watches/p/arkenalterum1122 (https://arken.uk/watches/p/arkenalterum1122)
Farr+Swit: https://www.farrandswit.com/product-page/gamer-8-bit-special-request (https://www.farrandswit.com/product-page/gamer-8-bit-special-request)
Wren: https://www.wrenwatches.com/ (https://www.wrenwatches.com/)
Doxa: https://doxawatches.com/collections/sub-300-ti5 (https://doxawatches.com/collections/sub-300-ti5)
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and overview of Toronto Timepiece
04:09 Venue impressions and space utilization
07:59 Gear chat: Cameras for travel and photography
12:10 Highlights of concrete dial watches from 22 Studios
16:07 First impressions of the Ren integrated bracelet watch
19:57 Gronfeld's latest high-end watch and its significance
23:56 Marathon SAR and upcoming Tritium version
28:04 Ken from Arkan and the high-end craftsmanship
31:58 Exclusive look at the new Doxa titanium diver
35:58 Upcoming watch events during Watch Week
40:00 Personal show and tell: Devin and Griffin’s finds
43:55 Final thoughts and upcoming watch events
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