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Hi there! This is David Newman, host of WatchSmarts, the podcast for anyone who loves watches and wants to get smarter about what’s on their wrist. Whether you’re just a beginner (like me!) or a seasoned watch enthusiast, each episode brings you a fun, fly-on-the-wall conversation with collectors, microbrand founders, dealers, and your favorite watch influencers - sharing stories, lessons, wins, and a few mistakes along the way.

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Sept. 1, 2026

022: The Millionaire Magician’s Watch Secrets with Steve Cohen

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide David Newman sits down with Steve Cohen, the "Millionaire's Magician," to explore the surprising historical intersection where watchmaking and magic coexist. Steve shares his transition from wearing stone-faced teenage relics to owning a curated dozen of high-end pieces, including Patek Philippe World Times and the legendary A. Lange & Söhne. He pulls back the curtain on the technical mechanics of the watch steal, explaining why your leather band i
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Aug. 25, 2026

021: Category Kings and the James Cameron Grail with Christopher Lochhead (Part 2)

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide In part two of this deep dive, Christopher Lochhead joins David to explore the evolution of watch collecting in a world dominated by smart technology. Christopher shares his stance on why "hell will freeze over" before an Apple Watch replaces the mechanical piece on his left wrist and how he uses AI tools like ChatGPT to research his next major acquisitions. They discuss the "new child dilemma" of balancing a nine piece collection and take a detail
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Aug. 18, 2026

020: Category Kings and the James Cameron Grail

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide David Newman welcomes the king of category design, Christopher Lochhead, to discuss why a mechanical watch is the ultimate reminder of what is possible in life. Growing up in a working class environment with a stolen family heirloom, Christopher moved from a "Rolex is for idiots" phase to owning nine high end pieces including his personal grail, the Rolex Deep Sea James Cameron. They explore the visceral feeling of a heavy watch on the wrist, the s
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Aug. 11, 2026

019: Shut Up and Let Me Enjoy What I Enjoy with Bond Halbert

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide Bond Halbert joins David Newman to discuss a horological journey that began with a Japanese TV show and a blind chiropractor's tactile timepiece. Bond explores the emotional weight of a gold Rolex heirloom passed down from his father and his own tactical approach to negotiating in the Los Angeles jewelry district. From the unique hum of vintage Accutron tuning forks to the lore of the Gruen jump hour watch, Bond explains why his collection of seven
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Aug. 4, 2026

018: YouTube Star to Microbrand Founder with Jody Musgrove

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide Hellllooooo… and welcome to Just One More Episode… oh, wait… David’s guest is the man behind the legendary YouTube channel Just One More Watch and the co-founder of Erebus watches, Jody Musgrove. Jody shares his transition from earning a PhD in Modern History and showing people to their seats at the Sydney Opera House to becoming one of the most influential voices in the affordable watch world. He pulls back the curtain on why he sometimes bashes S
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July 28, 2026

017: One-Woman Brand with Susan Galvin

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide What does it take to leave the security of global luxury giants like Omega and TAG Heuer to build an independent watch empire from your own kitchen table? In this episode, David sits down with Susan Galvin, the founder of the Galvin Watch Company and a rare female voice in the world of high end watchmaking. Susan shares her journey from the prestigious Finnish School of Watchmaking to the shores of Australia, where she launched a micro-brand that r