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