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
Ep29: Our perfect (or not so perfect) five watch collections…
Our special guest Hussein joins us for a second time to discuss our perfect five watch collections. We were tasked by a loyal listener to choose the ideal collection, consisting of only five watches, with an unlimited budget, and the caveat tha...
Ep28: Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms and Dubai Watch Week
First and foremost: Swatchpain, yay or nay? We tell you... okay, let's be honest, Ralf (being the Blancpain diehard that he is), tells you the details of the brand-spanking-new Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms collaboration. Hooray! ...
Ep27: No ragrets, not even a single watch? RE-UPLOAD... Ouch, 8 minutes were missing!
Editing Ralf: Mea Culpa - Talking about regrets... I blame it on drunk editing (or something else unrelated), but somehow I managed to make the episode eight whole minutes shorter! Now this is fixed, and you can enjoy the entirety of our rambli...
Ep26: Keyboard warriors beware! Is the watch community toxic?
This week we take a deep dive into the toxicity of the watch world… Is living on Instagram, YouTube, and the watch forums helping, or hurting us in the long run?
Ep25: Hussein’s collector journey, and a slew of miscellaneous random thoughts
A very eclectic episode, centering around our special guest, a Dubai-based collector by the name of Hussein, and his watch journey. Tune in to find out what’s in his watch box!
Ep24: Grand Seiko- fact or cap?
The Lume Plotters unpack the history and heritage of Grand Seiko. We’ve all heard the myth, legend, and lore surrounding the company from the far east, so, the big question is- are Grand Seiko’s watches worth the investment? Is Japanese watchma...
Ep23: The pros and cons of in-house movements... Unnecessary or actually needed?
Hello, hello! This week, the Lume Plotters weigh the pros and cons of in-house movements. Is it truly what it’s cracked up to be, or are brands just trying to trick us, and pull the old bait-and-switch? More importantly, are you getting your mo...
Ep22: Moving forward… Can watchmakers still revolutionize?
This week we talk about whether the watch industry is tapped out, or whether it is still possible to make something truly new. Watchmakers continuously say that their new watches are “revolutionary”, but is this actually true? What would a grou...
Ep21: The Iconic Episode… What makes an “icon”?
The Lume Plotters discuss what makes an icon an icon. How is it that some watch brands have iconic models, while other don’t? How is it decided what is destined for glory, and what is relegated to the bottom shelf? Let’s delve in and find...
Ep20: Traveling with watches... how to not get robbed!
The Lume Plotters are both traveling this Summer... How can we uphold our due diligence to the hobby of horology, and still stay safe out there? The world has become an increasingly scary place for wearing certain watches, so let's talk about h...
Ep19: Lume..... plots?
This week we discuss our namesake! Finally!! Lume plots are an iconic part of most watches, but just what are they? How have they evolved, and what varieties can we find them in? Let the Lume Plotters walk you through the history of lume, from ...
Ep18: It's hip to be square... The rise (and fall?) of the "Fashion Watch"
The idea of a fashion watch is not as simple as one might think... it seems that even the Lume Plotters can't completely agree on how to differentiate between high horology and fashion watches. In this week's episode, we discuss what each of us...
Ep17: The Dubai Mall Walkabout- Part 2
We're back at it again! Field trip number two takes us back to Dubai Mall, to finish what we started so many weeks ago. Join us as we venture through the corridors of Fashion Avenue, and discuss the wonders therein. From FP Journe and MB&F'...
Ep16: The impossibly impossible ONE watch collection
Is it possible to have only one watch? If so, this one watch would have to do it all, from weekends at the beach, to weekdays in the boardroom, and we can't forget about those holiday trips to Minsk. Can one watch rule them all? Listen and find...
Ep15: “Affordable” watches… Is it possible to collect watches on a limited budget?
This week the Lume Plotters delve into penny pinching. Can we buy great watches for sub $1000? Of course you can! We discuss some of our favorites within this price point, and demonstrate that anyone, on any budget can be a true watch collector...
Ep14: Buying guidelines… Are there rules to follow when building a collection?
Today, the Lume Plotters discuss the motivations behind our watch purchases. How do we narrow down the selection from the infinite choices in the horological world? What makes us slap our credit cards down on the counter at the AD? And more imp...
Ep13: Rolex CPO, WTF? Also, when should I service my watch?
The Lume Plotters discuss a hot new topic, Rolex selling Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) watches at certain authorized dealers. What could this possibly mean for the watch community? Secondly, CPO or not, how do we know when to service a watch? We di...
Ep12: Dubai Mall walkabout with Ralf and Marton
Today, we take you on a special field trip around the watch dealers of Dubai Mall! We discuss the boutiques, their offerings and what to expect if you have never been. Hop on and go on a walk with us passing by Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Bregu...
Ep11: Straps, straps, and more straps!
The Lume Plotters discuss everything about watch straps. The who (who makes our preferred straps), the what (what straps styles we prefer and on which watches), the where (where do we prefer to buy our preferred straps), and why (why are straps...
Ep10: Meet the Lume Plotters! Who is Marton and who is Ralf?
In this episode, Ralf roasts Marton by asking an abnormally large number of quick fire questions. Marton returns the favor. Learn about what makes us tick (pardon the pun), and a little about our background and preferences!
Ep09: Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified? What does it all mean?
The Lume Plotters discuss STANDARDS!!! What kind of watchmaking standards exist? COSC, Superlative Chronometer, German Chronometer, METAS, Geneva Seal, Patek, and Fleurier are some of the major standards that are present in the watch world, so ...
Ep08: What’s the date? Why date window executions are so polarizing
Marton and Ralf sit on opposite sides of the fence regarding date windows. Let’s let the battle royale commence! Why do some people love date windows, while others hate them with the fury of a thousand suns? Under what circumstances does this c...
Ep07: A deep dive into the sea of dive watches
In this episode, the Lume Plotters delve into the world of dive watches. We discuss the history, rationale behind development, dive watch standards, and popular executions of these feats of engineering. Are dive watches still needed or ha...
Ep06: The crew interviews Khaled - founder of TP360
The Lume Plotters chat with Khaled the founder of Timepiece360 about life, love, and everything in-between. He discusses how he fell in love with watches, why he started Timepiece360, and the logistics as well as oddities behind running a watch...
Ep05: Our very first interview- In conversation with Mahmoud Abougabal
In this very special episode we feature our good friend Mahmoud Abougabal, who has just returned from Switzerland having attended Watches and Wonders as a guest of Vacheron Constantin. He gives us his insight into the show, and compares it to D...