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The Lume Plotters have spent the entire day at Dubai Watch Week so you don’t have to! From morning until night, this is what we got up to on Day 1!

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The question posed today is, are limited edition watches truly grail worthy or are they simply a Labubu? What are the upsides and downs of being a rare and exclusive piece? Tune in to find out!

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It seems that no one really knows what a ‘field watch’ really is… we throw the term around frequently, but what really differentiates these cheap military beaters? Let’s unpack the myth and lore of the humble field watch, and see what watches in today’s catalogs for the bill!

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Welcome everyone to 2024, and Season 2 of the Lume Plotters! We found it fitting to start the year with some ongoing watch news:

1.) Apple Watch patent infringement? So allegedly, Apple is forced to stop selling the Series 9 and Ultra 2 variants of the Apple Watch, as the blood oxygen sensor tech that is used in these models infringes on a patent by another company. What will Apple’s next steps be to get out of this pickle?
2.) Can we expect more price increases from our favorite brands in 2024? We know the market is deteriorating, so will ADs be offering discounts or lowering prices in the future to compensate for the lack of sales? Or will they be increasing or decreasing their production output instead?
3.) There is a “new” watch brand on the horizon! Breitling has purchased the rights to Universal Geneve, and are relaunching the brand! What does this mean, where will it be positioned, what kind of movements will they use, and does this mean we will soon see a new Genta Polerouter soon?

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Hot on the heels of their latest release, the  Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel in 39mm, today we catch up with the CEO and Owner of H. Moser & Cie., Edouard Meylan. He discusses the emergence of the brand, his familial heritage in running the company (apparently pure coincidence), and how Edouard and his brother Bertrand turned a relatively unknown and forgotten brand into a household name.

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Well, 2023 has come to a close…  And what a year it has been (and the first one for us here at the Lume Plotters)!! In today’s episode, we reflect on the hottest new watch releases of the year, as well as recap what has entered our watch boxes, and pay our respects to those watches that have departed (some happily and some with a tinge of regret).

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This week’s interview hits very close to home for both of the Lume Plotters, as we are proud Oris parents to two lovely little limited-edition watches! As such, it was a must on our visit to Dubai Watch Week to sit down with Oris co-CEO Rolf Studer to ask him about his insipration for turning Oris into such a friendly and happy brand. Maybe one day, we will even have a Lume Plotters x Oris collaboration! One can only hope!

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Lume Plotters! So the question today is… what last minute gift should YOU buy for your estranged uncle’s neighbor’s brother in law who happens to somewhat like watches? In this episode, we are tasked with five random “clientele” and find the appropriate watch-related gift for each of them!

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In today’s installment of Lume Plotters Interviews,  we have a sneak peak into the mind of Benoît Mintiens, founder and CEO of Ressence. Building a brand so intriguing and quirky, we just had to pick his brain about how on earth someone comes up with such new and unique ideas! Listen along, you’re guaranteed to learn a thing or two!

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Two topics this week! 

1.) Only Watch has been accused of not being transparent with the charitable donations raised from their famous annual watch auctions! What do we think? Also- since the recording of this episode, the Only Watch auction that was scheduled to be held on the 5th of November 2023 was postponed to an unnamed date in 2024! Not looking good for Only Watch…

2.) What are the most influential Watch designs of all time? In this episode, we take a look at some of the iconic designs and style icons that shaped the watches of today. Let us know if we missed any!

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In the third installment of the Lume Plotters Interview series, we sit down with Tobias Kueffer who is the Sales Director of Norqain. Listen along as we learn more about the brand, what drives their innovations, and what plans they have for the future!

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This week we delve into a hot topic- sustainability. Many have commended Swatch for their use of bioceramic and eco-friendly materials, however others have bashed the brand for using plastic and trashing the environment. As these two views are clearly polar opposites, we let our in-house environmentalist (Ralf) describe what you should think about this situation, and why!

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Continuing our limited weekly interview series, today we have another crazy installment. Out of sheer dumb luck, we managed to round up and interview two epic legends of industry, Ming Thein and Rexhep Rexhepi. Hear what they have to say about how they got into the world of watchmaking, and how they have evolved into the icons they are today. It is amazing to see two people from such different backgrounds connect so deeply over a shared love of horology.

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Following up our topic about “clicking” with watches, today we have a big discussion spurred by the fact that Ralf has always wanted an Omega Speedmaster, but has never been able to click with one. So for all of the people out there in Ralf’s shoes, what are the best Speedmaster Moonwatch alternatives? What could you pick up that would scratch the same itch?

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This week, at the behest of a listener (and to our potential demise), we have summed up our five most hated watches. Perhaps hate is a bit strong, so maybe our five least liked watches (please don't hate us)!  Keep in mind... of course, these are just our opinions (and we are no authority figures, and have no bearing or impact on the real world, or what you should buy or wear). Continue to like what YOU like, and buy what YOU love! 

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The Lume Plotters Trifecta (with honorary DWW Lume Plotter Rajeev) interview the man, the myth, the legend, Jean-Claude Biver. He resurrected Blancpain, re-invigorated and re-juvenated brands like Hublot, Tag Heuer, Omega, and so much more. Recently we saw the launch of his very own brand BIVER watches together with his son Pierre. He tells us who else is involved and what is next....

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Our lives are but specks of dust falling through the fingers of time. Like sands of the hourglass, so are the days of our lives… As such, we must bid adieu to the 2023 Dubai Watch Week. We owe a debt of gratitude to the Seddiqi family for organizing such a fantastic event!

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With the recent launch of the hugely revised and extremely innovative Tudor Pelagos FXD black US Navy edition (sarcasm), we have dedicated this week to delve into the history of Tudor. Where the brand came from, where we think it’s headed, and of course, where they are today. We will walk you through the plethora of Tudor offerings, and focus in on their flagship lines. From dress to sports to tool watches, Tudor has them all (even though we often forget)!

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The Lume Plotters are live at Dubai Watch Week! Tune in now to listen to our recap of Day 3!

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The Lume Plotters are live at Dubai Watch Week! Tune in now to listen to our recap of Day 2!

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The Lume Plotters are live at Dubai Watch Week! Tune in now to listen to our recap of Day 1!

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This week we have a new cross-pollination of sorts, some of our avid listeners, Andy and Parm have started their own podcast under the name 'Chrono Passion 7'. Naturally, we wanted to catch up with them, and let them introduce themselves to you, and have a wee bit of watch chat. Hopefully many more episodes of this collaboration to come!

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On this random Friday we have a nice bonus episode for you, dear listener:

1.) We discuss a few random new (and nearly new) watch purchases, including an interesting story of a Rolex Oyster Perpetual celebration dial.
2.) We discuss our detailed itinerary for Dubai Watch Week. Find out where we will be on which day, and come say hello! Also, great news... we have press accreditation! Ergo, we are able to interview numerous people from the watch industry, which you will get to hear in due time. 
3.) We talk you through each of the GPHG categories, nominees, and victors. We mention what we think should have one each category. Ralf miraculously agrees with zero of the GPHG panel's decision. 

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Shots were fired by a guest of ours in a previous episode that a listener was not too fond of… As such, he came on the show to avenge the honor of the new IWC Ingenieur. Mahmoud argues the Ingenieur‘s novelty and posits that the price is not too high and in fact entirely justified (a common complaint we have heard often in recent months). Is he right? What do you think?

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Once again, we host our regular guest Mahmoud today to talk about clicking with watches. How do you know if you ‘click’ with a watch, and how do you know if you don’t? We’ve all experienced this before, a watch is perfect on paper, but for some reason, it just doesn’t click. And of course the vice versa, where you hated a watch until you tried it on, and suddenly you’re down a new rabbit hole…

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It’s been a while now since Rolex acquired Bucherer, so what has changed? How do we feel about this move (given that hindsight is 20/20), and what has it meant for the watch community? We look at what has happened to pre-owned Rolex prices as a result of this merger, and speculate what may be Rolex’s end-game plan. We also use Apple as a case-study to further elaborate our theories. Bear with us, as there is a hefty amount of non-watch related tangential content this week! 

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So, ladies and gentlemen, the big question this week is… what is the difference between collecting watches and just buying watches? Which camp do we fall into? Are we collectors, or simply all just hoarders? Also, our special guest shows us his latest acquisition… the first Aqua Ingenieur sold in Dubai!

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The Lume Plotters have compiled a list! A list of all of the horological words we can’t stand, but proceed to use anyways. “Beater”, “bang for buck”, “revolutionary”… these are just some of the words we feel are overused and beat to death! What others can we think of?

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Open or closed? There is no right answer… This week, we evaluate the pros and cons of having and open display caseback, or a closed watch caseback. Why would someone prefer one over the other, and does it really make a difference in our buying patterns?

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The Lume Plotters investigate a phenomena sweeping the “investment” watch community: watch stickers! Did you know they make little clear laser-cut stickers to protect your watches from  scratches?  That way when you flip the Batman you just bought from your authorized dealer, it will still look brand new! Because god forbid you scratch your watch! Oh heavens!

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This week the Lume Plotters take a look at the horological disease that is counterfeit/replica watches. What on earth can possess someone buy one? We play devil’s advocate and look at this pandemic from both a buyer and seller perspective to try and uncover if there truly is a valid rationale behind buying a fake watch. Tune in and find out!

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Our special guest Hussein joins us for a second time to discuss our perfect five watch collections. We were tasked by a loyal listener to choose the ideal collection, consisting of only five watches, with an unlimited budget, and the caveat that a brand can only be featured once in each collection. Naturally, we went on to roast each other’s choices. 

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First and foremost: Swatchpain, yay or nay? We tell you... okay, let's be honest, Ralf (being the Blancpain diehard that he is), tells you the details of the brand-spanking-new Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms collaboration. Hooray! 

Then, we discuss a listener's message about visiting Dubai for a watch-centric trip (or more specifically for Dubai Watch Week). What is DWW? What do you need to know if coming from abroad? Where to stay, where to eat, how to dress, we discuss it all!

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Editing Ralf: Mea Culpa - Talking about regrets... I blame it on drunk editing (or something else unrelated), but somehow I managed to make the episode eight whole minutes shorter! Now this is fixed, and you can enjoy the entirety of our ramblings. By the way, hope you get the movie reference in the title. Yes we have a spell checker. :-)

Show Notes: A touchy subject for the Lume Plotters this week… What do we regret buying or selling throughout our watch journey? Spoiler alert, there’s quite a lot! 

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This week we take a deep dive into the toxicity of the watch world… Is living on Instagram, YouTube, and the watch forums helping, or hurting us in the long run?

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So, Ralf has managed (in the course of a month) to break his new AP, we talk about Indian watches and the mega manufacturer called Titan, and end by discussing some new releases from Omega, Tudor, and Grand Seiko.

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A very eclectic episode, centering around our special guest, a Dubai-based collector by the name of Hussein, and his watch journey.  Tune in to find out what’s in his watch box!

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The Lume Plotters unpack the history and heritage of Grand Seiko. We’ve all heard the myth, legend, and lore surrounding the company from the far east, so, the big question is- are Grand Seiko’s watches worth the investment? Is Japanese watchmaking here to stay, or are you better off buying Swiss? Let’s find out!

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Hello, hello! This week, the Lume Plotters weigh the pros and cons of in-house movements. Is it truly what it’s cracked up to be, or are brands just trying to trick us, and pull the old bait-and-switch? More importantly, are you getting your money’s worth when following this relatively new trend? Tune in and find out!

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This week we talk about whether the watch industry is tapped out, or whether it is still possible to make something truly new. Watchmakers continuously say that their new watches are “revolutionary”, but is this actually true? What would a groundbreaking revolution in horology actually entail?

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The Lume Plotters discuss what makes an icon an icon.  How is it that some watch brands have iconic models, while other don’t? How is it decided what is destined for glory, and what is relegated to the bottom shelf? Let’s delve in and find out on this tangent-filled episode!

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The Lume Plotters are both traveling this Summer... How can we uphold our due diligence to the hobby of horology, and still stay safe out there? The world has become an increasingly scary place for wearing certain watches, so let's talk about how we stay out of trouble!

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This week we discuss our namesake! Finally!! Lume plots are an iconic part of most watches, but just what are they? How have they evolved, and what varieties can we find them in? Let the Lume Plotters walk you through the history of lume, from radium all the way to Chromalight.

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The idea of a fashion watch is not as simple as one might think... it seems that even the Lume Plotters can't completely agree on how to differentiate between high horology and fashion watches. In this week's episode, we discuss what each of us thinks is a fashion watch, the history behind them, and certain brands that seem to be riding the fence.

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We're back at it again! Field trip number two takes us back to Dubai Mall, to finish what we started so many weeks ago. Join us as we venture through the corridors of Fashion Avenue, and discuss the wonders therein. From FP Journe and MB&F's MAD Gallery, to Cartier, Chanel, Rolex, Breitling, Hermes, and many more, there is definitely a little something here for everyone!

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Is it possible to have only one watch? If so, this one watch would have to do it all, from weekends at the beach, to weekdays in the boardroom, and we can't forget about those holiday trips to Minsk. Can one watch rule them all? Listen and find out!

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Today, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss our first watches (amongst other things). We also try and give advice to a hypothetical newbie on what would be the ideal first watch.

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This week the Lume Plotters delve into penny pinching. Can we buy great watches for sub $1000? Of course you can! We discuss some of our favorites within this price point, and demonstrate that anyone, on any budget can be a true watch collector!

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Today, the Lume Plotters discuss the motivations behind our watch purchases. How do we narrow down the selection from the infinite choices in the horological world? What makes us slap our credit cards down on the counter at the AD? And more importantly, what can you learn from all of our past mistakes?

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The Lume Plotters discuss a hot new topic, Rolex selling Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) watches at certain authorized dealers. What could this possibly mean for the watch community? Secondly, CPO or not, how do we know when to service a watch? We discuss some of our rules to follow!

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