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
May 26, 2026
James Bond Watches w/ Griffin Bartsch Ep. 15
<p>In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by newly dubbed bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to chat James Bond watches. With the new Omega Seamaster Diver Chronograph releases with video game James Bond 007 First Light, it seemed like the perfect time to look back at historical Bond watches and debate if they were the best choice or not while also speculating about the future. Then, for a fun twist, Griffin brings the game this week challenging Devin to pair watch picks with a selection of different spies. What do you think of the Spy + Watch pairings?</p><p></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><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/watches/james-bond-watches?srsltid=AfmBOorsrqrsGXVExVh0oCwYkKao8OVSbVXKZg3q8C9JwlkicGptfugb" target="_blank">The Comprehensive Guide to 50 Years of 007's Timepieces</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ4t6l467vM" target="_blank">The Good Shepard (Movie)</a></p><p></p><p>Other Links:</p><p>A Complete List of All James Bond Watches: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://manofmany.com/watches/a-complete-list-of-all-the-james-bond-watches" target="_blank">https://manofmany.com/watches/a-complete-list-of-all-the-james-bond-watches</a> </p><p>Everything To Know Before Buying A Pilots Watch: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHaTF09hUsE" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHaTF09hUsE</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Introduction02:35 Wrist Check</p><p>08:02 Daytona Beach Adventures and Bucky's Experience</p><p>10:38 Memorial Day Weekend Reflections</p><p>12:18 Introduction to Bond Watches</p><p>23:14 Exploring the Legacy of Bond Watches</p><p>25:32 The Evolution of Bond's Watches</p><p>26:28 Iconic Seiko and Other Unconventional Choices</p><p>27:40 The Significance of Watch Selection in Bond's Character</p><p>32:55 The Impact of Branding on Bond's Image</p><p>37:21 Hypothetical Alternatives to Omega</p><p>42:54 The One-Watch Philosophy of James Bond</p><p>47:38 Exploring Ian Fleming's Influence on Bond Watches</p><p>50:04 The Game of Spy Watches Begins</p><p>58:48 Final Recommendations</p>
May 19, 2026
School Project to Full Watch Brand, Starting Microbrand Anemoic w/ Magnus Swan Ep. 14
<p>In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Magnus Swan. Employee number 2 at Studio Underdog and founder of University project turned full fledged microbrand Anemoic, Magnus chats with Devi about watch exclusivity, building connections to watches and brands, starting a watch brand, a bit of the behind the scenes of a microbrand. Don’t forget to let us know who won our game of ‘This or That’! <br /><br />Anemoic Watch: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://anemoicwatches.com/" target="_blank">https://anemoicwatches.com/</a> <br />Introducing Anemoic (Worn & Wound): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wornandwound.com/introducing-anemoic-from-university-project-to-watch-brand/" target="_blank">https://wornandwound.com/introducing-anemoic-from-university-project-to-watch-brand/</a><br /><br />Anemoic Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/anemoic.watches/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/anemoic.watches/</a> <br />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> <br /><br />Final Recommendations: <br />Thornhill: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornhill_(band)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornhill_(band)</a><br />Small Luxuries: Watches (book): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4tR4kTc" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4tR4kTc</a><br /><br />Timestamps:<br />00:00 Introduction to the Time Well Spent Podcast<br />01:53 Wrist Check: Personal Connections to Watches<br />05:38 The Impact of Exclusivity in Watch Collecting<br />10:57 The Balance of Scarcity and Community in Micro Brands<br />16:15 The Journey of Anamoic: From University Project to Brand<br />21:53 The Story Behind the Versailles Watch Design<br />27:22 The Corridor of Royalty<br />28:02 Design Inspirations and Cultural References<br />28:53 The Emotional Connection to the Watch<br />30:13 Challenges in Watch Design and Production<br />30:41 Innovative Use of Color in Watchmaking<br />35:02 Navigating Manufacturing Challenges<br />39:58 The Importance of Mentorship in the Watch Industry<br />43:22 Balancing Time and Brand Development<br />45:14 Future Plans and Community Engagement<br />49:47 Cultural Recommendations and Personal Interests</p>
May 12, 2026
Watch Sleeper Hits Available Right Now w/ Griffin Bartsch Ep. 13
<p>In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is once again joined by Griffing Bartsch in order to dig deeper into modern watch catalogs and find the hidden, sleeper hits. They only look at watches available today that are currently being overshadowed in their own collections by other, more popular watches. Should we do come back for a sleeper picks episode including microbrands and less popular brands?<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>Considered Goods (substack): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://consideredgoods.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips" target="_blank">https://consideredgoods.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips</a> </p><p></p><p>Final Recommendations: </p><p>Miyoo Mini Plus Retro Gaming Consol: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4ddY9DP" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4ddY9DP</a> </p><p>Blue Moon (Netflix): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/82053241" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/82053241</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Timestamps: </p><p>00:00 Introduction to Time Well Spent Podcast</p><p>06:34 Wrist Check: Vintage vs. Modern Watches</p><p>10:57 Sleeper Hits in Watch Collections</p><p>20:58 Longines Hydroconquest: An Underrated Gem</p><p>27:32 Exploring Omega's Offerings</p><p>32:42 The Speedmaster Collection: A Deeper Dive</p><p>35:47 Chopard's Unique Appeal</p><p>40:07 Grand Seiko's K-Shape and Design Philosophy</p><p>46:07 Zenith Elite Moonphase: A Classy Choice</p><p>47:38 Exploring Zenith and Vacheron Watches</p><p>49:58 The Allure of Vacheron Constantin</p><p>51:40 Diving into Lesser-Known Brands</p><p>54:04 The Significance of Sleeper Brands</p><p>56:29 Highlighting the JLC Polaris Date</p><p>58:53 Tissot's C-Star 1000 Dive Watch</p><p>01:01:20 The Timeless Appeal of Swatch</p><p>01:03:47 Recommendations and Closing Thoughts</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?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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