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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Episodes
171 episodes
Talking AP with Sebastian Vivas - Updated Audio
In today’s episode Ralf chats with Sebastian Vivas, the Heritage and Museum Director of AP. He takes us back to the origins of Audemars Piguet, and discusses 150 years of watchmaking history.
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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46:13
The Swatch group isn’t happy!
Summary:This episode features an in-depth discussion of Swatch Group’s open letter regarding the recent Morgan Stanley watch report, industry transparency, and the impact of data inaccuracies on luxury watch brands. We analyze this lette...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:12:20
Who's Winning and Who's Losing: 2025 Watch Industry Breakdown
Summary:In this episode, we analyze the latest watch industry trends, market share shifts, and the impact of marketing strategies. We also delve into detailed insights from the 2025 Morgan Stanley watch report, discussing brand performan...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:04:25
“Excellence” Chronometer Certified?
Summary:In this week’s conversation, we discuss various watch-related topics, including personal experiences, recent trips, and the latest releases from brands like Casio, Rolex, and Grand Seiko. We delve into the intricacies of watch ce...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:09:19
New AP Jump Hour and Releases Galore
Summary:In this episode, we explore the boutique experience of Tudor, the pricing trends in the market, and the latest releases from Audemars Piguet. The conversation also touches on the impact of watch prices on collectors, the introduc...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:01:38
Starting all over…
Summary:In this engaging conversation, along with our special guest George, we delve into the challenge of rebuilding our collections from scratch, exploring what we would buy again and what we would do differently. We discuss our ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:13:35
Diving into Doxa with Jan Edöcs
In this episode, Ralf and Marton discuss the evolving landscape of watch brands, focusing on Doxa's strategic shift towards dive watches. They explore the implications of brand identity, pricing trends, and the challenges faced by various brand...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:16:15
Zenith and stuff…
Summary:In this episode, we discuss the recent Louis Vuitton Watch Week, where we critique the new releases from TAG Heuer, particularly the larger Carrera models, and discuss the implications of size changes in watch design. We also tou...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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58:52
Navigating the Future of Watch Brands with Robert Bailey
In this episode of the Lume Plotters, hosts Ralf and Marton reflect on the evolution of their podcast and delve into the complexities of succession planning in the watch industry. They discuss the importance of brand identity, particularly when...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:08:48
Watch Collection Expectations in 2026
Summary:In this episode of Lume Plotters, Ralf and Marton reflect on their watch collections as they welcome the new year. They discuss their feelings about various watches, listener questions about Christopher Ward, and the recent price...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:04:30
Piece Uniques with Edouard Meylan
Are piece uniques all they’re cracked up to be? In this episode we have a brief chat with Moser CEO Edouard Meylan discussing everything from this topic to Formula 1.
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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58:15
A little chit chat to wrap up the year.
To mark the end of 2025, we have a little chit chat. No scripts, no plans, just talking. Let’s see where we end up! To everyone listening, we hope you have a merry holiday season and we wish you all a happy New Year!
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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1:13:40
Is watch journalism biased? The case of the new Omega Planet Ocean
With the launch of Omega’s newest release, the fourth generation Planet Ocean, we see a surge of positivity coming from all angles of the watch media. However, is this praise warranted, or is watch journalism simply biased? Tune in and find out...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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1:10:03
Humans vs. Robots with Kari Voutilainen
Today we welcome one of the greatest watchmakers of all time, Kari Voutilainen, onto our little show. We discuss the shift towards eliminating humans in watchmaking and the potential impacts that would have in the long run on horology.
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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57:15
Biggest G-Shock update ever??
A couple of new G-Shocks have been released that feature something enthusiasts have been begging for for ages! That’s right, the regular classic square lines finally feature MIP, or memory-in-pixel screens. This is the single largest overhaul t...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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1:00:39
Dubai Watch Week full roundup!
Let’s discuss all the things we saw and did at this year’s Dubai Watch Week! Hint: tons of interviews, parties, new releases, events, and much much more!
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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1:38:18
Dubai Watch Week Initial Impressions!
The Lume Plotters have spent the entire day at Dubai Watch Week so you don’t have to! From morning until night, this is what we got up to on Day 1!
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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28:11
Limited editions: a blessing or a curse?
The question posed today is, are limited edition watches truly grail worthy or are they simply a Labubu? What are the upsides and downs of being a rare and exclusive piece? Tune in to find out!
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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1:17:16
Cartier Rabbit Holes with George
This week we have another YouTube video episode (so you can watch instead of listen!!) with our special guest George talking to us about his many, many obsessions, most especially his love for Cartier. He talks us through his history as a watch...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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1:22:26
Our Venn Diagram of Watch Buying Criteria
First things first, Omega releases a quartet of new Speedmasters. Do we need four Dark Side of the Moons? Who knows… Are they cool? Who knows…Second, someone has finally used the Speakpipe feature on our posts, and asked us a question! ...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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1:13:25
The Rolex Submariner Desk Clock
Today’s topic is a strange one… Rolex recently released a desk clock in the image of a Submariner. Why? Who knows… but we can still talk about it!
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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1:00:31
October watch news!
Today’s episode consists of another large slew of random new watch releases! Tons of new stuff, so tons of new opinions from us!
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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58:30
Watches We Would Never Buy
Today, we take a look at watches that don’t quite gel with us personally. What watches (or types/brands/genres) of watches would we never buy? Tune in to find out!
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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1:04:33