Wrist Hub

by Big Black Clock

Everyone likes to hang out with friends, have drinks and of course talk about watch collecting, right? ;) 2 Friends and 1 Microphone discuss everything from the history of horology, new releases, buying guides and our personal experiences with the watch hobby. If you want to enjoy watches or want to hear about the news of the industry, but most importantly like to laugh along the way, then don’t miss an episode!

Episodes

Ep. #131: Dressy Tool Watches

56m · Published 03 Jul 05:00

Hello Friends! On this episode we decided to look into tool watches which could also come off on the dressy side, making them quite versatile and potentially making them contenders for the GADA watch.

Wristcheck:
Kevin: Oris Diver's 65 Bico
Dmitri: Rolex Explorer 36mm

Chapters
(00:00) Intro & Wristcheck
(05:41) News & Releases: Alpina Heritage Carrée Mechanical 140 Years
(09:54) News & Releases: Citizen Promaster Diver 37mm
(14:13) Sinn 1746 Klassik
(18:39) Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
(22:31) Nomos Club Sport Neomatik
(27:07) Bremont AIRCO MACH 2
(31:23) Baltic Aquascaphe Classic
(38:00) Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 3.6.9
(43:40) Airain Type 20 Re-Edition
(47:55) Ball Trainmaster Standard Time

Ep. #130: New Watch Releases

53m · Published 26 Jun 05:00

Welcome back our fellow watch ̶a̶d̶d̶i̶c̶t̶s̶ enthusiasts! There has been quite a few interesting watch releases as of late and though we can't go through all of them, we focused on a few of me most interesting ones . From the official US Space Force Micromilspec release to the long requested Longines Zulu GMT in 39mm. Don't miss out on this fun episode!

Wristcheck
Dmitri: Maen Hudson 38 SangHwal Edition
Kevin: Seiko Alpinist 1959 SPB245/SBDC149

Chapters:
(00:00) Intro and wristcheck
(07:20) Micromilspec US Space Force
(14:00) Citizen Series 8 GMT
(20:42) Longines Zulu Time GMT 39mm
(24:25) Maurice Lacroix Pontos S
(31:35) Bausele Sydney Diver Endless Sunrise
(36:57) Elka X Ace Jewelers Diversity Series
(43:05) Nezumi Aviera GMT
(47:48) Marnaut Safe Harbour

Ep. #129: Best Watches For Your Travel Roll

53m · Published 19 Jun 05:00

Welcome back! The Summer has just begun and with it your travel plans, so we decided to think of a perfect 3 watch combination to go into your travel roll. Dmitri is trying to make sure you don't get mugged (for the most part) and Kevin is picking watch versatile watch collections from the same brands.

Wristcheck:
Kevin: Stowa Marine Original
Dmitri: Heron Gladiateur

Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(04:03) News & Releases: Rolex Daytona 24hr Le Mans
(07:59) News & Releases: Tissot 35mm PRX
(11:10) Watches for Extreme Conditions: Tissot 35mm PRX, Marathon Navigator, Boulder
(16:38) What to Watch for When Travelling with a Watch
(23:38) Dmitri’s Roll: Ollech and Wajs P-101
(26:41) Kevin’s Roll: Hamilton - Murph, PSR, American Classic Boulton
(31:58) Dmitri: Autodromo Group C
(36:45) Kevin: Momentum - Sea Quartz 30 - Magnum PI, Atlas, Logic 36mm
(40:37) Dmitri: Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase
(46:03) Kevin: Bulova - Oceanographer Devil Diver, A-15 PILOT, HACK

Ep. #128: Watches On Our Shortlist

57m · Published 12 Jun 05:00

Welcome back! Here’s something we haven’t shared in a while: our shortlists of the watches we want to buy. More than just an updated wishlist, these picks reflect our evolving tastes over the years. For Kevin, maybe a timepiece with a unique, fun design or concept twist catches his eye. For Dmitri, no more tool watches.

Share your want-to-buy shortlist, or how your tastes have changed with us via Instagram!

Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(14:51) News & Releases: Tissot Sideral
(20:21) News & Releases: Bangalore Watch Company Manzinus
(27:54) Dmitri’s Shortlist: Seiko SKX009J1 / SBP317J1
(31:38) Kevin’s Shortlist: Seiko SBDC 149
(35:09) Dmitri: Fears Brunswick Salmon
(37:49) Kevin: Grand Seiko SBGX 341 (Fratello review with amazing photos here)
(42:59) Dmitri: Omega Seamaster 300m
(48:28) Kevin: Ochs Und Junior Settimana Raw
(53:59) Dmitri: Sinn 1736 Classic
(55:36) Kevin: Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

Ep. #127: Fashion Watches - What Are They And Why All The Hate?

53m · Published 05 Jun 05:00

Fashion watches among watch enthuasiasts are almost universally hated and on this week's episode we decided to try to figure out what exactly is a fashion watch and whether they should exist or not. Hope you enjoy this discussion centered episode and as always reach out to us on our insta if you have any comments/suggestions.

Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(05:40) News - IFL watches Casio G-Shock "Black Metal Galaxy"
(10:58) News - Isotope Hydrium Second/Seconde
(16:19) What is a Fashion Watch?

Ep. #126: Best Quartz Watches For Every Budget

57m · Published 29 May 05:00

Welcome back! On this week’s episode, we discuss the best Quartz movement watches for any budget. From the practical to the painfully expensive, there’s bound to be a recommendation suited for any buyer out there. As always, send your suggestions our way via Instagram!

Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(10:21) News & Releases: Vulcain Chronograph 1970s
(15:20) News & Releases: Union Glashütte Noramis Chronograph Gaisbergrennen
(21:11) Casio Oceanus
(26:33) CWC G10 Quartz
(29:40) Junghans Max Bill
(34:25) Bulova Lunar Pilot
(38:03) Grand Seiko SBGP015
(41:56) Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200
(46:03) F.P. Journe Elegante 48 mm
(49:47) Citizen ‘The Citizen’ AQ6100-15A

Ep. #125: Best Value Independent Watch Brands

1h 4m · Published 22 May 05:00

Welcome Back! On this week's episode we decided to focus on independent and relatively new (with one notable mistake on Dmitri's part) brands which we think bring some of the best value. There are many more amazing watchmakers that we couldn't fit into the hour of our show, so if you think there are some others we should have featured, send the suggestions our way!

Wrist check:
Dmitri: Maen Hudson 38mm Sanghwal Limited edition.
Kevin: Seiko 5 Rowing Blazers

Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:08:40) Atmos SR-01 release
(00:14:25) Seiko Astron Solar GPS release
(00:19:50) Best Value Proposition
(00:20:43) Steinhart
(00:27:35) Nodus
(00:30:52) Tourby
(00:35:53) Astor Banks
(00:39:42) Norqain
(00:45:42) Titoni - The not very new independent brand
(00:51:10) Behrens Watches
(00:57:30) Horage

Ep. #124: These watches are almost perfect to us, but...

1h 7m · Published 15 May 05:00

Welcome back Big Black Clockers! If last week’s episode had you thinking we were too generous with our praise for all the exciting announcements out of Wind Up, then here’s a course correction. Although we might say “Add to Cart” again this week, context is key. Join us as we discuss what watches and brands tease us with beautiful designs or stellar movements, but inevitably leave us clicking away due to bad bracelets, insane retail prices, poor customer service, and so much more.

Dmitri's ultimate Casio G-Shock GW-5000U-1JF

Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(09:48) News & Releases: Squale 1521
(19:22) News & Releases: Zodiac Sea-Chron
(25:46) Fortis Stratoliner
(32:34) Omega Seamaster 300m
(37:22) Glycine
(42:10) Cartier Santos Dumont
(49:15) YEMA
(57:16) Dmitri’s Dishonourable Mentions: Glashütte Original, Seiko, IWC Ingenieur, Oris Diver 65
(1:02:07) Kevin’s Dishonourable Mentions: Bulova Mil-Ships

Ep. #123: Best releases of Windup San Francisco 2023

1h 1m · Published 08 May 04:00

Welcome back Big Black Clockers! This year’s first Windup Watch Fair just took place in San Francisco, and with it, a bunch of exciting new releases. Join us as we highlight the timepieces that truly caught our attention, from a historical Hamilton to an extra nostalgic Timex. Plus, we introduce the new BBC Drinking Game! Take a shot every time Dmitri says “Add to Cart.”

Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(04:48) Huckberry x TIMEX IRONMAN® Flix Reissue
(10:07) Formex REEF Radiant Bronze COSC
(13:15) Jack Mason Strat-O-Timer GMT
(19:49) Depancel Serie-R f-back
(25:08) Zelos GMT
(31:16) Alpina Alpiner Extreme Automatic
(36:47) Hamilton Navy Frogman
(42:27) Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic
(48:16) Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin (One-Eyed Monster)
(53:34) Bruno Söhnle Glashütte Turin II Big

Ep. #122: Best Dive Watches For Any Budget

52m · Published 01 May 05:00

Welcome Back! On this week's episode we decided to find the best diver watches one can buy at different budgets. Kevin focused on finding the "spec monsters" and overall amazing value for money and Dmitri went with watches for their history, brand power and quality. Hope you enjoy the show!

(00:00:24) Intro and News:
- Christopher Ward Twelve
- Marathon Navigator
- Casio G-Shock 40th Anniversary

(00:13:10) $500 and Under:
- Scurfa Diver One
- Seiko 5 Sports (SRPD71)

(00:22:25) $1000 and Under:
- Maen Hudson Mk4
- CWC Royal Navy Diver Quartz

(00:29:42) $2000 and Under:
- Tissot Seastar 2000
- Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Compression Diver

(00:38:25) $5000 and Under:
- Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon
- Tudor Pelagos 39mm

(00:46:39) $10,000 and Under:
- Omega Seamaster 300m
- Omega Ploprof 1200m

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Wrist Hub has 171 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 194:32:00. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 23rd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 29th, 2024 03:40.