Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide Hilary Jay joins David Newman to discuss her wild journey from wearing heirloom diamond watches in college to cofounding Maximal Art, a brand that pioneered the "watch bracelet" and reached 2,000 stores worldwide. Hilary shares how a chance connection with the Thompson Twins in 1980s London turned a hobby of making collages into a global business that adorned stars like Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. She pulls back the curtain on the "Watch Br

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide Brandon Little joins David Newman to share a legendary 35 year career that began in the vanished flea markets of New York City and reached the absolute heights of Swiss luxury. From designing for Dunhill and Cartier to serving as the Chief Creative Officer for Fossil and Shinola, Brandon has mastered the art of storytelling through mechanical objects. He explores the transition from half million dollar high horology at JLC to the fun, expressive w

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide David Newman sits down with Geoffrey Parker, the Chairman of the Board for the NAWCC, to explore a life dedicated to mechanical precision. Jeff shares how his childhood fascination with a local watchmaker and a professional background in complex scale modeling led him to salvage a "rectangle lot" of junk watches from eBay to teach himself the trade. From the emotional weight of restoring a Vietnam veteran's cherished Seiko to navigating the diverse

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide David Newman welcomes JD Tyler, the creative force behind the Redhead Horology newsletter, to explore the psychological depths of watch collecting. JD shares his transition from a childhood fascinations with Scooby-Doo and Mickey Mouse to developing a "healthy" way to interact with the hobby through storytelling. He introduces a unique framework for collectors, categorizing them as horological hoarders, hunters, or hitchhikers, while admitting his

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide David Newman welcomes Nico to discuss a collection that started not with a purchase, but with a total surprise from a deceased neighbor. Mr. Beattie left Nico a jewelry box containing ten vintage timepieces, including a fleet of Hamiltons and a Korean War-era Omega, effectively turning a non-watch wearer into a dedicated enthusiast overnight. Nico shares his journey from that first inherited box to his first intentional purchase of a Seiko Presage

Get the FREE WatchSmarts Beginner Buyer's Guide David Newman welcomes Calvin Smith of Lusso Straps to dive into the often overlooked but essential world of watch straps. Calvin shares how his background in the Peace Corps and travels to over 75 countries fueled a passion for high quality leather that eventually led him to the unique cult of Panerai. They discuss why most mass produced straps are essentially the particle board of the horological world and how a simple strap change can completely