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
145 episodes
Just what is a ‘Field 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 i...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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1:07:51
Best Speedmaster Alternatives
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 s...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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1:15:00
‘Clicking’ with Watches featuring Mahmoud
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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1:17:36
Ralf’s new AP is broken!
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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1:16:50
Our first watches…
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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1:21:59
Is the Rolex Submariner the perfect watch?
Ralf suggests that his new-to-him reference 16610 Rolex Submariner is the best watch in the WORLD! Marton both agrees and disagrees.
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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1:14:50
Ralf’s Daytona is gone!!!
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?
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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1:20:13
Unimatics and Stuff
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 rel...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:15:31
Chatting with Omar from Timezones
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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1:16:21
Why, Omega, why?
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…
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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1:21:52
Do you really need heavy hitters in your collection?
So after the obligatory ramblings of our intro, we discuss a very real topic for all watch collectors… heavy hitters, or high value pieces. In theory, everyone loves the idea of having one or two showstopper watches in their collection, but is ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:07:16
Super COSC and Lagoon Blue!
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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1:04:53
Best Submariner alternatives?
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!
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:15:06
Summer watches and a new James Bond?
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 ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:04:28
Made in China?
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)?
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:15:53
Q & A, second time around!
You asked the questions (well at least some of you did), so we answered! Thanks to all that contributed!
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:19:32
What does your watch say about you?
Exactly as the tin says. What does your watch brand say about you? Let’s see…
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:11:00
Watching Watches (in Movies and Shows)
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 d...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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58:53
Scary Scams and Schemes
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 pub...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:03:19
DUG, TAG, Jump Hours, and Copycats
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)....
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:09:52
The Bitter Truth Behind Trying to Sell a Watch
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 pain...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:08:07
Watches & Wonders, part 2 (but mostly anything but)
So, humbly and diligently, we set out to talk about the things we missed last week in Watches and Wonders. But us being us, we went off the rails a bit and talk about everything from Tadej Pogacar, YouTube influencers, and most photography. Sor...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:11:39
Watches, Wonders, and Trump Tariffs
Finally! After our quick vacations, we are ready to talk Watches and Wonders 2025! But first… let’s take a quick beat to talk Trump Tariffs!
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:02:00
“Unit” Watches: Seals, Frogmen, and Danish Royalty
Omega have recently relaunched their “unit” program, wherein they offer customized watches to certain military units around the world! We discuss the brands notorious for such unit watches, and go into some of the coolest ones made in recent ti...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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58:12
Special Occasion Watches with Mahmoud
This episode has a video version on YouTube, where you can see our happy smiling faces! Give it a go!In recognition of AP's 150th anniversary this year, as well as Vacheron's 225th, we decided to make a special episode to mark the moment...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:08:38