Beyond The Dial

For a serial watch flipper, this episode was really interesting. Thanks for providing a well considered framework and approach to decision making around the next watch purchase 😊👍

My favourite watch pod comes to an end. I’ve listened, I’ve laughed, I’ve pondered and I’ve learned. Thank you Allan. Should’ve ripped into the full version of the theme song at the end… I’ve played it so many times…

This podcast is markedly different from all the other watch podcasts I used to listen to. Those focus on all the details about case diameters, movements and every spec under the sun to try and capture the fascination of mechanical watches. This one though cuts right to the heart of the matter. Why do we decide to buy that certain watch that speaks to us? Because it makes us feel a certain way. Because it helps us signal authenticity and status. And because we hope to attribute meaning and symbolism to it as it accompanies us through life. After having become used to listening to the great perspectives and honest and considered views you tend to get with Beyond the Dial, all those “geeking out over specs” watch podcasts feel superficial to me. If you want more, come over here.

Allen talks too much. He should let Walt speak about his experience and stories rather than cut in all the time.