Is the Rolex Submariner the perfect watch?

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!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

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?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

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…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

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.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

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.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Ralf suggests that his new-to-him reference 16610 Rolex Submariner is the best watch in the WORLD! Marton both agrees and disagrees. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Ralf sells his Daytona for a new heavy hitter, we discuss some more new Omega Seamaster 300M’s, Marton goes on holiday, and what on earth is up with Doxa?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

So, both of the Lume Plotters have ordered Unimatics! As such, today we take some time to talk about the brand and its offerings, along with the pieces we have purchased. Don’t worry, for the non-Unimatic fans, we also discuss some more new releases that just hit the market…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Today we have a nice sit-down with Omar Kabbani of MIC (Micro Indy Collective). He and his partners, Samuel Danho and Ahmed Gawdat, are behind Timezones, a watch fair for independent watchmakers and microbrands. Taking place during Dubai Watch Week from 21-22 November 2025 at the Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa, here you will now have a chance to get hands on and even buy a number of watches which previously would have only been able to see through your computer screen! Admission is free, so register now!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Everything wrong with Omega, all in one handy reference guide! Let’s unravel the strangeness that is uniquely Omega, and try and see why they do the weird things that they do…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters