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