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A quick recap of the glorious Deer Valley Watch Week. Ken and Aaron were wrecked by a virus of the non-lettuce variety. Josh and Ken shared their nostalgia for moldy old magazines.

Fresh off a colonoscopy, Ken is still coming down from his Propofol nap. Deep within the bowels of the World Cup, the superiority of the quadrennial event is discussed. Ken and Aaron share experiences from the best dining experience of their lives.

A mystery guest raises the studio spirits (distilled) while raising more Omega questions. Is Pierce Brosnan still a favorite bond? The Seamaster 300 still remains a favorite spy watch.

The guys sit down for the normal shenanigans with Phil Dade of Mountain Time, Mountain Mike's Pizza, and the 2026 Deer Valley Watch Week.

A new request comes through where the guys are asked to choose a watch for the apocalypse. What is the piece of choice to survive til the end? Josh has a horological dilemma... should he study further to change his Frankensteining ways? Does Aaron have the necessary skills to contribute in a dystopian world?

The guys get Taco Bell and shred their inner space before talking about Outer Space. The discussion turns to post humous timepiece goals and Chuck Norris. Can they settle on the perfect C.O.S.C. watch for 2026?

The guys stumble out of the gate with a studio mishap. They try and recreate the magic that is lost and gone forever. Can salty lightning strike twice?

The Plague sweeps across the land. One of the guys might not make it. Will the dream of space keep morale up? Only Snoopy can save us now.

Season three is officially here (apparently), and the guys kick things off with new legit mics, a debate over whether 67 is permanently canceled, and a disturbing hot dog saga from the Delta Center that may or may not have involved the ghost of Brigham Young.

From there, it’s full chaos: thrift-store fake Rolexes, jar-finds with solid gold surprises, and an unhinged love letter to the legendary Omega Seamaster 2531.80 (36mm defenders need not apply). The launch of “Sea Masters Only” gets gatekept in real time, complete with warnings about asking too many questions and instant exile from the cool club.

The guys recount the highlights of 2025 and wonder what even happened. Everyone gathers around for story time of Irish wishes and whimsical gifts. Ken and Aaron both receive gifts that help keep their minds stimulated and their reflexes sharp.

Drew of Mount West stops by the studio to talk music, whiskey and bezels. Can Aaron wrap his head around the dual-uni?

Christmas-ish content from a never-ending Fall in Salt Lake City. Josh has a birthday and Omega becomes the topic. Will the new Planet Ocean be a favorite? The guys discuss the science of the Rocky movies and what makes the re-release work.

It's Taco Tuesday and that information is pertinent for no reason. Aaron enlightens the group on furniture sales and the basics of Facebook Marketplace. Is a Cafe Racer a fair trade for a Chevy Cobalt?

Aaron wants answers to the hard questions. He brings Shirley podcast spoilers and concerns. Josh reveals his motives and motifs. Aaron reports on his journey to Cincinnati and recounts the big ballgame raw dog.

Aaron tries his hand at the West Coast and returns and reports. He brings home tears in a jar collected at the Oasis concert. The guys talk of plans for a pilgrimage to California.

Josh finally commits to the Carrera and the union is consummated, so to speak. Aaron raves about chocolate and the guys test their knowledge on serial killer trivia.

Greg shows up to fill the empty chair and keep Josh's mic warm while he's away on conflict of interest business. The guys wonder if anything in the Horology world is exciting or enticing. Greg is waiting for something to surprise him. Will the guys see a return from Josh to the sub basement?

Josh reveals where he's disappeared to. He's actually around but working on a new true crime project. - A Trauma Drama, if you will. Ken and Aaron report on their musings in Sin City and things to look forward to in the world of Horology.

Have the guys become strangers in their recess? Aaron toes the line of Horology between being helpful and doubling down. Will the guys see eye to I and does distance make the heart grow fonder?

The guys long to know the old Ken from the Chicago days but he's determined be the soft dad that gets his kids in to watches.

Will the team decide on a watch to all share?

Greg of Greg Stevens designs joins the guys for a fun filled evening with absolutely no plugs involved. He talks about his career journey and its intersection with the Horology world. He brings goodies and stories. Please Buy From Him.

Josh escapes deportation and returns with philosophical introspection. Aaron begins making up for lost time in the film arena. Ken thinks of cats.

Part two of the interview with Andrew DeKeyser from Beacham's Clock Shop. Aaron wonders which Horologists are most expendable. Can Chad fill Josh's shoes with the right one-liners?

Chad fills in when Josh is feared to have been picked up by I.C.E. Andrew DeKeyser from Beacham's Clock Shop comes bearing gifts and Pacific Northwest wisdom.

Ian pays a visit to get roasted in person, for a change. He brings his wishlist and rivals Aaron for the title of Horology Rain Man. Can Aaron join in to the Chuck Norris fact frenzy?

The guys have a long-awaited unboxing from the far away kingdom. Aaron makes his Whatnot debut and manages to win and fail at the same time. Things get existential and philosophical.

Jace Adams stops by to share his Horology origin story and update the team on his flame-fighting trajectory. Does he miss the watchmaker days and can Aaron forgive the desertion?

Has Aaron discovered the largest clock in the world? And does it matter, since he'll never be able to go there. The discussion tuns to another discovery of horological proportions as Ken is turned on to a brand that's landed on his radar.

Indifferent to the Oscars the same week, the guys talk actors and winners of the screen. Aaron gets a new watch on his bench that rivals his natural magnetism. Could this paranormal experience be the reason for his new interest in Hamilton watches?

Part Two of the visit with Nick Dall of The WHY CARS Podcast is a high octane race filled with stripper names, car fantasies and troll stand offs.

It's Salty times with Nick Dall of the Why Cars Podcast and he's here to talk watches. The guys shift in to motor mode and try to get the checkered flag of both worlds. Can Aaron tell the difference between JDM and BDSM?

The guys spill the tea on the Temple Square porta potties and Aaron spills his beer. Can everyone come to an agreement on the best watch for $2k?

The salt level has increased in to the new year. The guys scramble to put together a new episode in shock at the demand for a second season. What will 2025 bring to the fickle world of Horolgy?

Aaron turns 40. The Wasatch name is a 7th grade locker room joke and so is the guys' dream of chronometer cruises.

After the election the team reconvenes to analyze

what is happening with the country that gave the world Abercrombie & Fitch, Clown Motels and girl trip horror movies.

The guys sit down with climber Tanner Wanish who recently smashed a Yosemite Triple Crown speed record with his buddy, Michael Vaill. He discusses his tools for adventure, military timekeeping and some all out scary situations from his special ops days.

Aaron makes a potentially nefarious purchase and his eyes are opened to the realities of Capitalism and the world of manufacturing. Jared joins the guys to examine the newly acquired wares. Will there be any moral dilemmas or life lessons?

Joe P, the real O.G., stops in with his latest philosophies. He shares thoughts on growing up Utahn, the boba scene and his horological tastes. Can he come correct like a porn star?

Josh is strong-armed in to a new game for guests. Ken is on the quest for the ideal tool watch and desires for Aaron to chime in. Josh stands by his Revue Thommen.

An in depth conversation with a guest that unlocks new fears (and not the British kind). Padjen talks of her relationship with the ocean and the sport that literally gets her more in touch with her self. Aaron commits to water wings, but we're not holding our breath. https://www.deepdominica.com

Aaron is on a new path to positivity: Saying at least 3 nice things about things he normally auto-hates. Is a former president's new watch as tastefully gold as his NY apartment? While on the subject of NY exaggerations and tall tales of wealth, John Mulaney's watch story is examined.

The team peels back some more layers to reveal Aaron's amusement park days. The guys talk about music, watch flips, and a lot about France for no reason. Can Ken get Aaron to say nice things about watch brands he hates?

Ken and Aaron have another Vegas escapade while Josh fights with the insect universe. The Real Housewives of Salty Horologist get pieces of their own. Everyone fears a Vegas trip where Josh joins. Can Nevada survive the shenanigans?

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Part two of the deep dive into Nathan's mind (and collection)

...oh, and Aaron's never seen Inner Space.

The guys have a visitor with a case full of grails. Nathan shares his memories and philosophies. Aaron tries to decipher the equation to true watch collection success. Can he crack the code?

The guys talk Glock and the least likely fan comes to the brand's defense. They talk HipHop, fashion and the smoking guns of the Olympics. Can the salty team achieve their dreams of gaining British besties and reunion tour bagsies?

Christopher Ward comes to Utah and the guys sit down with Mike Pearson, Brand Director. He shares stories of the past, present and future of the brand. The event is hosted at Forty Three Bakery in Salt Lake City and Andrew, also joins for tea (mostly spilled) and his hottest takes and bakes.

Josh and Ken hit the studio without Aaron and they are free to talk about all things pop culture. They marvel at Olympic goings-on, European Seikos and Josh's rain forest adventures. Aaron gets quizzed on things normal people should know. Will he surprise them?

Ken grows in to his Seagrams Datejust and Aaron uncovers more nuances into his evolving views. Josh talks Trash Cars and trash politics before the conversation goes full circle to land on Aaron's feelings again.

Greg stops by again and talks about exciting events coming up. Aaron shares unfortunate news and even more unfortunate views on the world. Josh comes bearing gifts from the East and Ken approves.