Time Well Spent

Devin Pennypacker
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    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

    Watches That TERRIFY Us and Watch Collector Costumes Ep. 29 Halloween Special!

  2. Oct 20

    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  Devin Pennypacker Instagram: 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

    Watch Week New York City Recap - Ep. 28

  3. Oct 6

    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/  Concrete Speaker: 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/  Marathon x WOE: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/products/marathon-woe-titanium-sar  Gronefeld: https://www.gronefeld.com/  Arken Alterum: https://arken.uk/watches/p/arkenalterum1122  Farr+Swit: https://www.farrandswit.com/product-page/gamer-8-bit-special-request  Wren: https://www.wrenwatches.com/  Doxa: 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

    Toronto Timepiece Show Recap - Ep. 27

  4. Sep 22

    Hands-On: Tudor Northflag and Gallet Collection - Ep. 26

    In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch bring their own hands-on experience to the table to see if the press release specifications live up to the in-person previews. Griffin brings his recent hands-on experience with the Tudor Northflag while Devin brings his thoughts on the full Gallet collection. What do you think of these new releases? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en  Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en  Relevant Links: Hands-On Tudor Northflag: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-northflag  Timestamps: 0:07 Intro 2:00 Wrist Check 6:50 Hands-On Tudor Northflag Impressions 19:11 Northflag Competitors 28:00 Hands-On Gallet Impressions 46:00 Toronto Timepiece 48:00 Final Recommendations

    Hands-On: Tudor Northflag and Gallet Collection - Ep. 26

  5. Sep 8

    New Watches from Geneva Watch Days and Our Favorites - Ep. 25

    In this Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch dive into their favorite new releases from Geneva Watch Days. They dig into some of their favorites from A. Lange & Sohne, Zenith, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Doxa, and so many more while looking at their favorite new watch releases from it all. Which was your favorite new release?  Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en  Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en  Relevant Links: Introducing the Starum Expedition: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/straum-expedition A Lange & Sohne 1815 Up Down: https://www.alange-soehne.com/us-en/timepieces/1815/1815-updown/1815-updown-in-750-white-gold-244-028  Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport: https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_us/brand/chronomaster-solo-sport  Bulgari Octo Finissimo Vianney Halter: https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/stories/geneva-watch-days TAG Heuer Monza Flyback: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-tag-heuer-monza-flyback-chronograph  Doxa Sub 300 Ti5: https://doxawatches.com/collections/sub-300-ti5  Tudor Northflag: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/tudor-northflag/m9140g1a0u-0001  Gallet: https://www.gallet.com/us-en/  Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Organization 1:01 Wristcheck 10:00 Griffin NYC Update 11:08 Bath House 11:53 Lime Rock Races 14:00 US Open 19:20 Geneva Watch Days 22:00 Ming Polymesh 24:25 Lange 1815 28:00 Zenith 34:00 Bulgari 39:00 TAG Heuer 45:00 Doxa 51:00 Tudor 57:00 Gallet 1:09:00 Closing Thoughts Timestamps:

    New Watches from Geneva Watch Days and Our Favorites - Ep. 25

  6. Aug 25

    Watch Collecting Origins, Humbling Stories, and Big News! Ep. 24

    In our first in-person Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Griffin Bartsch discuss their watch origins stories along with Producer Josh of the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. We look at our first watches, watches that deepened our enthusiasm, and watches that are closely associated with us personally. What watches would you identify as key pieces in your collecting journey? Griffin Bartsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/  Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:51 Wrist Check 1:58 Structure  3:25 First Watch 10:32 Second Watch 23:12 Third Watch 36:00 Fourth Watch 46:00 Humbling Stories 52:55 Cultural Recommendations

    Watch Collecting Origins, Humbling Stories, and Big News! Ep. 24

  7. Aug 11

    Summer Adventure and the Best Watch Straps Ep. 23

    An update on summer adventures, Griffin with family in Maine and Devin on a 3 day sailing trip, before diving into the best watch straps they can recommend in each category. They look at the best rubber straps, the best nylon straps, the best watch bracelets, the best leather straps, and some affordable strap options Leather: Accurate Form: https://accurate-form.jp/en  Rubber: Divecore  Horus CNS Marlin Band-O WOE Smooth FKM Tropic Isoframe Nylon: WOE GLOMAR WOE Five-Eye Crown & Buckle Matte Supreme Eulit Perlon Bracelets: Uncle Straps Islander Forstner Steel Reef Staib German Bracelet (AliExpress) Sailcloth, Zulu Diver Affordable: CNS Watch Straps  Strap Habit Related Content: My Watch Might Be a Strap Monster, But I Am Not  Strap Storage Madness (Video)  Ultimate Sailcloth Strap Guide (Video) Final Recs: YouTube TV and Movies The Deep Track Hat Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Wrist check and recent adventures 17:49 Favorite watch straps categorized: leather, rubber, nylon 24:06 Leather 27:10 Rubber 36:48 Nylon 42:49 Bracelet

    Summer Adventure and the Best Watch Straps Ep. 23

  8. Jul 28

    Vintage Watches and Vintage Cars w/ David von Bader Ep. 22

    In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by David von Bader. A writer of all things watches, music, and vintage cars, David has carved out a pocket in the industry leaning into the things he grew up on including writing his very own book on watches. We dive into vintage watches, vintage cars, watch advertising inside of F1, and a few more meanderings along the way. Small Luxuries: Watches (by David von Bader): https://amzn.to/4fBRCT1  David Von Bader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_von_bader/  Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en  Relevant Links: Motorcar Manor (NJ): https://www.motorcarmanor.com/  1 (F1 Glory Days Documentary): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.08284322-78bd-4a4f-abd2-f7c00754d482?ref_=imdbref_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvs_piv&tag=imdbtag_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvs_piv-20  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Devin and David’s passions 02:02 The playful side of license plates and community 03:58 Watches as storytelling tools in car culture 07:58 The intersection of motorsport and watch branding 12:04 Authenticity and inauthenticity in racing sponsorships 15:55 The evolution of F1 and watch collaborations 20:03 The role of community in car and watch hobbies 24:04 Restoring and personalizing vintage watches 29:55 The importance of genuine connections in enthusiast groups 35:59 The impact of social media on hobby communities 40:47 Advice for newcomers to car and watch culture 45:08 The value of authentic passion over superficial branding 51:53 Game of this or that: collaboration watches vs. dial text 59:53 The importance of disconnecting and real-world engagement 01:02:07 Closing thoughts and recommendations

    Vintage Watches and Vintage Cars w/ David von Bader Ep. 22
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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.

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  • Creator
    Devin Pennypacker
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Devin Pennypacker
  • Show Website
    Time Well Spent

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