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
102 episodes
What is a dress watch?
So firstly, Ralf has been to a heap of watch events, and as such, he tells us about both the new Lange 1 and the new Norqain releases. After which, we jump into this week’s topic- dress watches. Just what exactly is a dress watch? What are its ...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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1:13:56
The Very Necessary ChatGPT Collection Roast Episode
So, just like Uncle Bark did, aka Bark and Jack, aka Adrian Barker, we also had to jump on the bandwagon and see what our dear friend ChatGPT had to say about our collections. But Ralf, being the ever-so nice guy, he also wanted the AI to prais...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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1:05:59
Kids Watches & Quartz
So we’re doing a twofer this week: kids watches and quartz! The two are inextricably linked, as most kids watches are, of course, made with quartz movements. So we discuss different quartz applications and mechanisms, how they work, and also ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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59:48
Cub-what-us?
Both of us got some new watches! Also- Ralf has gone to some industry events! And lastly, Patek decided to troll us. Or did they?
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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1:00:31
Some news and some chit chat.
As the title says, some news and some chit chat. We briefly catch up on the world of watches and everything that has been happening since our last news episode, and spend the rest of the time going tangentially off topic discussing random stuff...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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1:00:39
What happened to Hodinkee now?
No! Not again! Another Hodinkee episode… but this time the news is a bit bigger and stranger. Let’s dive into the how, who, and why behind Hodinkee’s latest news story.
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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1:08:17
Trump & Co.
Yep. Well, Monsieur Donald J. Trump has a watch line. Well kind of. Apparently he licensed his name and likeness to be used on a watch. And quoting the man himself, “It’s the greatest watch ever. Period. In the history of humanity.” Not really,...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:08:44
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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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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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Episode 24
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1:29:36