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
204 episodes
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...
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...
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!
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 ...
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!
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 ...
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...
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....
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, ...
Lume Plotters 2024 Watches & Wonders LIVE Reaction!
In this week’s installment, we guide you through a (somewhat) comprehensive initial review of the 2024 Watches & Wonders new releases! Of course, as this is a live first take, there is much more to unpack, which we will do in due time! Enjo...
Rolex vs. the WORLD! What else is out there?
After the release of the Morgan Stanley watch rankings, Rolex is clearly on top. We play devil’s advocate and ask the question- “WHY?”. With so many different brands in the world, why buy a Rolex when you can have a slew of other great watches!...
To wind or not to wind? How to store watches
A hotly debated topic this week, watch winders! Are they good for your watch, or should you avoid them? Also- what’s the best way to store your watches at home, and while traveling? Tune in to find out how we do it!
Watch you readin’? The Lume Plotters Guide to Watch Books
What watch books are on our shelves? This week, the Lume Plotters take you through our libraries and discuss which books we swear by, which we like, and which we can’t stand! Tune in to find out what you’re missing!
F1 and Watches
It’s lights out and away we go! This week we delve into the tightly knit history of Formula 1 and watches. From the very beginning, to where we are today, we take you through all of the official F1 timekeeping sponsors, as well as each team’s i...
Our very first Q&A episode!!
In today’s installment of the Lume Plotters podcast, have compiled 13 of YOUR questions that you have submitted through Instagram. We go through each one and discuss (and debate) the listener’s chosen topics. Ranging from collection advice, to ...
G-SHOCKS FOR EVERYONE!
Today we take another deep dive, this time into the brand G-SHOCK. Are they a hit or a miss? For anyone that knows the Lume Plotters, you already know the answer today. We discuss some history and delve into our favorites of the catalog, and ev...
Watch brands MEGA, nay GIGA ranking (250+ brands!!!)
For the first time EVER someone brings you the ULTIMATE watch brand rankings list. While most YouTubers limit themselves to 20 or so brands, the Lume Plotters decided to do this tenfold. We gathered a list of about 260 brands and went thr...
Watch Predictions for 2024, Part 2
So, dear listener, hold on to your britches, as this is a long episode. Full-length feature film long. After we failed miserably last week to give our watch industry predictions of 2024, this week we make up for it! We quick fire through the re...
Watch Predictions for 2024, Part 1
We at the Lume Plotters always give ourselves lofty goals. Often these goals are severely unattainable. One such goal was trying to give all of our watch predictions for 2024 in one episode. We just about managed to just about get through Casio...
Covid and China
Ralf has just returned from China, and was supremely impressed with the level of watch shopping (and shopping in general) that Chengdu had to offer! Gather ‘round, and let Uncle Ralf take you on his journey.Second, surprisingly not too ...
Our most embarrassing moments… AND Chatting with Mubarak from Optowatch
So today is a double-header! We start by divulging our most cringe-worthy and embarrassing watch-related moments… hopefully this shows you that doing or saying the wrong things doesn’t have to be bad! Just chalk it up as a learning experience!<...
Fashion watch hunting in the Mall of the Emirates?
We’re back on another field trip! Today, we take you on a stroll through the watch boutiques of the infamous Mall of the Emirates! We discuss the the offerings on hand and how to navigate this maze of a mall, if you have never been. Join us as ...
The Ship of Theseus, a.k.a. The Vintage Watch Paradox
In today’s episode we discuss an ancient parable, Theseus’ paradox. Buckle your seatbelts, you’re in for a wild ride… philosophically speaking, that is. So, Theseus’ paradox (otherwise known as the Ship of Theseus) tells of a ship that bit by b...
Lume Plotters Interviews: Mike Manjos, Chief Sales Officer of WatchBox
In our last and final installment of the Lume Plotters Interviews series (from the 2023 Dubai Watch Week at least…), a sad and lonely, singular Lume Plotter (Ralf, albeit along with our honorary Lumeplotter apprentice Rajeev) interviews another...
Welcome to Season 2! Let’s start with some watch news…
Welcome everyone to 2024, and Season 2 of the Lume Plotters! We found it fitting to start the year with some ongoing watch news:1.) Apple Watch patent infringement? So allegedly, Apple is forced to stop selling the Series 9 and Ultra 2 ...