Q & A, second time around!

The Swiss have been busy… or maybe not so busy for the last few decades, but they decided to get busy now! That’s right, the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres have decided to up the ante and go from COSC to Super COSC. Coming soon to a watch near you.Secondly, we have had a barrage of new watches already this summer, with the Tudor Black Bay 54 in the new Lagoon Blue color-way taking the cake! Let’s take a moment to appreciate all of them!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

Let’s say you’re eager to buy yourself a shiny new Rolex Submariner! Should you? Are there better things out there to be had? Tune in and you’ll find out!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

We start today with some speculation… Omega has announced a new brand ambassador! Many are hedging their bets that he will be the new James Bond. Could it be true? Next we welcome the new season by discussing summer watches! What makes the perfect summer watch? Let’s find out!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 explore the world of outsourced components. Be it watch parts, or even entire watches, what do we think about something that’s “Made in China” (or even somewhere else)?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

You asked the questions (well at least some of you did), so we answered! Thanks to all that contributed!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

Exactly as the tin says. What does your watch brand say about you? Let’s see…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

Where and when have watches played a pivotal role in a series or a major film? Since the dawn of the silver screen, watches have been used to denote a character’s status, attitude, and personality. As such, it’s only appropriate that we break down some of the most iconic instances where watches have been used to tell a story in both movies and shows. Enjoy!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

After watching a very interesting video on YouTube from Amsterdam Vintage Watches regarding how they have been scammed and hustled over the last twenty years, we have decided to pass on this information (through our own lens of course) as a public service announcement! Naturally, we want to make sure that our lovely listeners don’t fall for these very same traps when they are either buying or selling their prized possessions…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 this week we have a solid set of four topics! First we talk about Ralf’s new Deutsche Uhrenmanufaktur Glashütte, or DUG, a new watch from a new watch brand out of Ralf’s home country Germany (affectionately we start calling this the Duggie). Second, we talk about an interesting action that the founder of Studio Underdog made to combat copycat watches out of China. Third, we talk about the vast array of new jump hour watches that have seemingly sprung out of nowhere simultaneously. And lastly, we delve into whether the new Tag Heuer F1 is worth it or not! 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

We have all been there… thinking our beautiful and beloved timepiece is worth a pretty penny, and believing that if you ever wanted to, you could always cash out really easily. Well how do you cash out? Where do you turn? And what absolute pains are waiting around the corner? Let us regale you with some of our most recent experiences.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