Lume Plotters
Watch talk, banter, speculation, news, and information coming from an international duo based in the UAE. Well beyond the Rolex hype (but might contain traces of it), we explore the wonders of horology. Join us on our journey!
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Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters
Episodes
95 episodes
Dial Mania!!!
One dial, two dial, green dial, blue dial. This week we lowered ourselves down into the rabbit hole that is dials. From stone dials, to enamel, guilloche and ceramic, there are more variations of watch dials than you can shake a fist at. Let's ...
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Episode 40
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1:05:45
Who influences the influencers?
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Or in other words, who guards the guards? Or watches the watchers? Or in our case influences the influencers! Essentially, who do we, your favorite podcasting duo, look up to and watch, listen to, and read religio...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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45:49
Where should you buy your first watch?
The question of where to buy your first timepiece is a difficult one. There are tons of scammers and fraudsters around every corner, so how do you not get burnt? Well, listen to us, and we will let you know exactly where and where NOT to buy a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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1:02:45
Watch dial nameology… How much text is okay for a dial?
This week we take a quick punt at the gameplan of the giant that is LVMH. What on earth are they up to? Why the sudden shift in advertising by buying the rights to F1? How can they afford it and still be so far behind their competitors? What is...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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1:02:39
Hodinkee FAIL
So today’s episode is a special one. One fueled out of negligence and malice, as opposed to our usual ones driven by the joy and love of watches. Well, Hodinkee has done it again. A screw up so cataclysmic that we couldn’t even believe. S...
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Episode 37
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37:04
Do we TRULY like ANY watch brand?
So this week’s puzzling question is, do we really and truly like any single watch brand? Watch brands may have certain pieces we love, but then they always have some monstrosity in their lineup. So is there any exception to this rule? Tune in a...
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Episode 36
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1:03:28
How big is too big? A guide to watch sizing
Let’s delve into the deeply misunderstood and severely underestimated topic of wrist watch sizing. How big is too big? Is there even such a thing? What measurements do we rely on to make sure a watch fits just right? Tune in to find out all of ...
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Episode 35
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50:53
The New Watch Stuff News Show
Watch news! What has been going on in the last month? Let’s dissect the current state of the market, notable innovations… and some not-so-notable ones too, as well as talk about new watches in general!
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Episode 34
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1:06:08
Three roasted collections, coming right up!
Our good friend Mahmoud thought it would be fun to roast our watch collections. So naturally, we invited him on the podcast this week, so that we can roast his collection right back. Who do you think is the winner of the collection battle?<...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:30:39
The ‘Swiss Icons’ Episode
Both Ralf and Marton got some new watches! Hooray! So, after we’re through gushing about our new acquisitions, we delve into the world of watch icons. We discuss (quite a few) famous Swiss brands (and of course a few non-Swiss ones as well) a...
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Episode 32
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1:16:10
What is your quest? To seek the Holy Grail!
Grail watches! Love them, hate them, they gotta be talked about. Is this a stupid outdated idea of having the ol’ one and done? Let’s talk about grail watches, from inception to modern day. Then we wrap up talking about which watch would our ...
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Episode 31
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58:58
The Best (and Worst) of Watch Marketing
So, as we all know, watch advertising is all around us. Some are good, some are not so good, but what’s inevitable is that some truly stand out. Today we jump into the world of marketing and talk about some of the best watch brand PR st...
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Episode 30
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1:20:06
Milspec n’ more!
What exactly is milspec? What exactly is a military watch? Today, we dive deep into the history of military watches and their rise to popularity! From Submariners to the Dirty Dozen, there’s lots to uncover. Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:19:43
Safaris & Tourbillions
So we have a hodge-podge of content for you today, starting with the question no one asked: “what watch should I wear on my next safari?” This, naturally, flows smoothly into the topic of Bugatti’s new model the Tourbillion, and other new wat...
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Episode 28
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1:10:39
The Everything Bagel
A veritable smorgasbord of random gibberish! We discuss everything from Merci, to G-Shock (what a surprise!) and bracelet sizing to trademark protection. We also look at the new Moonswatches and a brand new Zenith! Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:16:38
Rolex = Mercedes? Car and watch brand pairings!
Another all-encompassing ratings episode! The first time we rated every single watch brand, and this time we find a watch pairing for every single car brand that currently exists! Or at least the ones we could remember. What watch brand’s ethos...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:28:26
JLC: Pioneer or Castaway?
Hot off the heels of The Precision Pioneer event hosted by JLC in Dubai International Financial Center, the Lume Plotters ponder where the brand is headed. Why do they continue to throw such lavish (and amazing) events? What do they gain from...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:11:15
Hodinkee, our unrequited love.
We have seen Hodinkee come out of the blue and become such an amazing force in the watch world. Their forte was making information, that was previously left only for industry insiders, available to watch nerds like us... But what happened to Ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:29:36
KITH: Knight Industries Two Hundred?
Who and what is a Kith? And why on earth are they making a special edition Heuer? Let’s discuss if it is worth taking the $1500 plunge into this obscure oddity!
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Episode 23
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1:06:18
Are diamonds really a girl’s best friend? A guide to women’s watches…
So this week the Lume Plotters pretend to be Ralfina and Martoni, and we pick out our favorite women’s watches! With years of input from our wives, we’ve begun to respect and admire ladies’ watches, and have decided to lay it all out there for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:01:15
GOLD!!!
This week is all about gold! Do you like gold? Do we like gold? Does anyone like gold? Who likes gold? Why do people like gold? Expect all of you Au related questions to be answered within!
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Episode 21
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1:02:41
Waitlists… How long is too long?
This week is a short one! We rapid fire through the idea of waitlists… How long would we wait for a watch, and under what circumstances? Also- what alternatives exist to waitlists? How could watch companies better suit the needs and wants of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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29:38
Another five watch collection challenge!
This week we repeat our five watch collection challenge, but this time with more rules and a very special guest! We welcome Parm of the Chrono Passion 7 podcast to Dubai (all the way from rainy London) to discuss our top picks for a five watc...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:20:20
Watches & Wonders - Our Darlings
So, just like that, Watches & Wonders is over. Another year, another slew of releases. This week, we sum them up, and give you our top picks, both within and out of our budgets, as well as discuss things that didn’t quite tickle our pickle....
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Episode 18
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1:08:05
The curious case of ‘keyless works’, and all of the other watch jargon you need to know!
Watch lingo! We all hear it, but not all of us know what it all means… Have no fear, the Lume Plotters to the rescue! This week we break down a watch into its major components and discuss every piece that you should be aware of, so that you, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:21:19