40 and 20: the WatchClicker Podcast

Episode 40 - What is a Quartz Movement, Anyway?

In this 40th episode of 40 and 20, we’re talking about quartz movements. What the heck are they, anyway? We talk about the history of quartz movements, how they’ve worked, how they’ve developed, and “high accuracy quartz.” We get into the weeds, you guys; apologies in advance. Show Notes: First: so much credit to Bruce Reding and George Palasti – High Accuracy Quartz aficianados, who, once upon a time (2000ish?), posted a watchuseek thread that has lived on as a sticky, even after being lost in its original form. Seriously – if you want an entry-level education on quartz – check it out: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f9/thermocompensation-methods-movements-2087.html Difference between 'entry-level' F06.411 vs 'high-end' 955.652? (watchuseek thread): https://forums.watchuseek.com/f9/difference-between-entry-level-f06-411-vs-high-end-955-652-a-4787469.html A Guide to Mechaquartz Watches (Gear Patrol): https://gearpatrol.com/2019/05/01/buying-guide-watches-combine-mechanical-craftsmanship-quartz-affordability/ 9R Spring Drive: https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/about/movement/springdrive Longine Conquest VHP (Watch Time): https://www.watchtime.com/featured/longines-vhp-conquest-review-hands-on/ Quartz Movements: Good and Bad (watchuseek thread): https://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/quartz-movements-good-bad-199975.html The ETA G10 Movement (watchuseek thread): https://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/eta-g10-movement-81820.html Citizen Chronomaster (Hodinkee article): https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-citizen-eco-drive-the-citizen-chronomaster-ab9000-61e EveryThink (youtube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGI000V6ZIAQf97MNybAaLQ Intro/Outro Music: Bummin on Tremelo, by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 39 - Straps and Bands: the Definitive Ranking

In this 39th episode of 40 and 20, we’re talking about shoes… for your watch. As a special surprise we’re giving you the definitive rankings of bands and straps, forever and ever, amen. Along the way we talk about Andrew’s non-existent running regiment, the trials of parenthood (and being terrible), and Louisiana hot potato chips. Show Notes: 10. (four-way tie): Razor Bracelet: https://www.strapcode.com/products/metal-ss-bcl20-b039 Razor Wire Bracelet: https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p85/%22RAZOR-WIRE%22_BRACELET_FOR_6309_SRP77x_and_SKX007.html Ladder Bracelet: https://drmenstyle.com/type-of-watch-strap-zeniths-ladder-bracelet/ Leatherman Bracelet: (we’re not even going to link to it – don’t do it) 9. Super Engineer Bracelet: https://www.strapcode.com/collections/super-engineer-i 8. Milanese/Shark Mesh: https://www.watchgecko.com/milanese-mesh-watch-strap 7. Retail Leather Straps: (any) 6. Beads of Rice Bracelet: https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p54/BEADS_OF_RICE_Bracelet_for_SKX00x_Divers_and_7548_Quartz_Diver.html 5. Nato Straps: (any – but seriously, check out the Toxic ShizNit) 4. Rubber Straps: (generally, but in this order, from least to most good): Expansion Rubber (ZuluDiver 286 – for sure): https://www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver-286-italian-rubber-waterproof-watch-strap Waffle Strap (Uncle Seiko does this best): https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p8/22mm_Waffle_Strap_for_Diver_Watch--__V.2.html Isofrane (we recommend the Toxic version): https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p8/22mm_Waffle_Strap_for_Diver_Watch--__V.2.html Tropic Strap (Again, ZuluDiver does this best – don’t believe, even well intentioned, opinions to the contrary): https://www.watchgecko.com/vintage-tropical-style-rubber-watch-strap-by-zuludiver 3. President/Oyster (take your pick) 2. OEM fitted or integrated rubber (e.g.): https://www.crafterblue.com 1. (two-way tie): Jubilee Bracelet: https://www.strapcode.com/collections/super-jubilee Custom Leather Strap (e.g.): https://www.instagram.com/ea8/?hl=en Old Vienna Red Hot Riplets: https://oldviennallc.com/product/red-hot-riplets/ Dad and Buried: http://dadandburied.com https://www.instagram.com/dadandburied/?hl=en Intro/Outro Music: Bummin on Tremelo, by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 38 - Vintage Reissue Watches

In this 38th episode of 40 and 20, we’re talking about the vintage reissues. What is good, what is less good, and what we want to see. Show Notes: Gear Patrol: 10 Best Vintage Reissues of 2018: https://gearpatrol.com/2018/11/08/buying-guide-vintage-reissue-watches/ Worn and Wound’s Favorite Reissues of 2017: https://wornandwound.com/worn-wounds-favorite-reissues-2017/ Fashion Bean: Best Heritage Reissue Watches to Buy in 2019: https://www.fashionbeans.com/article/best-heritage-reissue-watches/ Seiko SUS Reissue (Gear Patrol): https://gearpatrol.com/2019/06/30/seiko-sus-collection-watches/ Casio A700W (Worn and Wound): https://wornandwound.com/introducing-the-retro-inspired-casio-a700w-series-refs-a700w-1a-a700wm-7avt-and-a700wmg-9avt/ Bulova Skystar (Adam Vintage): https://www.adamvintage.com/store/p416/SOLD_-_NOS_Vintage_1969_Men%27s_Automatic_Bulova_SkyStar_M9%2FWorldTime_Wristwatch_Caliber_11BKACB.html Tag Heuer Formula 1 (Calibre 11): https://www.calibre11.com/overview-tag-heuer-formula-1/ Casio Tachy Meter DW-400 (Smoking Cupcake): https://thesmokingcupcake.wordpress.com/cupcakeology/digital-rebuild-casio-dw-400-module-905/ Bulova Bowtie (itsawindup): https://itsawindup.com/watches/bulova-accutron-spaceview-gents-vintage-watch-1966-bow-tie-lugs Bulova Devil Diver (Watch Time): https://www.watchtime.com/featured/bulova-oceanographer-devil-diver-2018-review/ Timex Marlin (Hodinkee): https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/timex-marlin-hands-on Stranger Things (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281 Murray Baumann VM: 618-625-8313 Intro/Outro Music: Bummin on Tremelo Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 37 - The State of the (Watch) Union

In this 37th episode of 40 and 20, we’re talking about the history of and the current state of American watches. We talk about the ups, the downs, and the current resurgence, or perhaps renaissance, of American watchmaking. Along the way we talk about the Stranger Things, and a camera for compensating. Show Notes: The History of American Watchmaking (First Class Watches): https://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/blog/2016/08/history-american-watchmaking/ Fond Memories for a Faded U.S. Watch Industry (NYT): https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/09/fashion/09iht-acaw-american09.html Hamilton Chronicles: http://www.hamiltonchronicles.com GeneJockey’s Elgin Watch Blog: http://gjselgins.blogspot.com/2012/12/technological-marvel-or-lemon.html Stranger Things (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281 Nikon Coolpix P900 Review (Photography Life): https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-coolpix-p900 Intro/Outro Music: Bummin on Tremelo Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 36 GMT Watches

In this 36th episode of 40 and 20, we’re talking about GMT watches. We talk about what makes a history, and give you some fun options for your first GMT watch. Along the way we talk about the Black Mirror, and Everett’s new shoes. Show Notes: The GMT Watch Explained (HiConsumption): https://hiconsumption.com/explained-what-is-a-gmt-watch/ The GMT Watch Explained (Gear Patrol): https://gearpatrol.com/2015/03/17/complication-series-gmt/ Complications: GMT and World Time (Worn and Wound): https://wornandwound.com/complications-gmt-world-time/ Orient Polaris: https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Polaris-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless/dp/B013B0QIEM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=fdj05003w0&qid=1562120490&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Seiko SUN037 Kinetic GMT: https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SUN037-Analog-Display-Quartz/dp/B00RZCX4U4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=seiko+sun037&qid=1562120513&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Bernhardt Binnacle GMT II: https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/collections/gmt-and-dual-time/products/binnacle-gmt-ii-black Bernhardt Binnacle World: https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/collections/gmt-and-dual-time/products/binnacle-world-black-white Black Mirror (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/70264888 Nike Zoom Fly 3: https://sneakernews.com/2019/07/01/nike-zoom-fly-3-electric-green-at8240-300-release-date/ Intro/Outro Music: Bummin on Tremelo Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 35 - Vintage Watches

In this 35th episode of 40 and 20, we’re talking about vintage watches. We talk about what makes a watch vintage, and explore some options for our first vintage watches. Along the way we talk about the Walking Dead, the Art of Manliness. Show Notes: Vintage Q Timex (Etsy): https://www.etsy.com/listing/701526238/rare-vintage-q-timex-quartz-watch-1970s?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_structuretest2019_a-jewelry-watches-wrist_watches-mens_watches&utm_custom1=925de37a-3c46-436f-aa78-e2c1b1b601f5&utm_content=go_1730730691_70459618311_337603372216_pla-315431884709_c__701526238&gclid=CjwKCAjwxrzoBRBBEiwAbtX1nwigcnxlmrV36qeFU6yFanwhjo43XOILdtziQFBrKqClJf0nQK7GHhoCAkgQAvD_BwE “Affordable Vintage: King Seiko Ref. 5621-7020, And Some Things To Consider When Buying King Seiko”: https://wornandwound.com/affordable-vintage-king-seiko-ref-5621-7020-things-consider-buying-king-seiko/ “The Art Of Time: Taro Tanaka And Seiko’s ‘Grammar Of Design’”: https://wornandwound.com/art-time-taro-tanaka-seikos-grammar-design/ “The Seiko 6139 - 600X Collectors Guide”: https://thespringbar.com/blogs/guides/the-seiko-6139-600x-collectors-guide “Ultimate Guide To The Heuer/ Tag Heuer 2000”: https://www.calibre11.com/tag-heuer-2000-series/ The Walking Dead (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/70177057 The Art of Manliness: https://www.artofmanliness.com Intro/Outro Music: Bummin on Tremelo Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 34 - Watches You Can't Wear to Work

In this 34th episode of 40 and 20, we’re talking about watches you can’t wear to work. Or, perhaps, weekend watches. As always, we talk about what that means to us, and give you some options for watches to wear strictly for leisure. Along the way we talk about classic NW micro venues, art YouTube, and new Netflix Adam Sandler. Show Notes: McMenamins: https://www.mcmenamins.com Casio Calculator Databank, #DBC611G-1D: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-DBC611G-1D-Memory-Calculator-Databank/dp/B007HHWF0W Orient Mako XL: https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Diving/dp/B002LE7B0U Mr. Jones King: https://us.mrjoneswatches.com/products/king Seiko SUN021 GMT: https://www.ebay.com/itm/SEIKO-GMT-Divers-Kinetic-Prospex-SUN021P/153524860596?hash=item23becb76b4:g:DroAAOSwIJZdASo1 Seiko SNJ025 “Arnie”: https://www.fratellowatches.com/seiko-snj025-solar-arnie-a-surprise-at-baselworld-2019/ Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster SBEP001 “DigiTuna”: https://www.amazon.com/SEIKO-Prospex-Fieldmaster-LOWERCASE-SBEP001/dp/B07BXWSW27 FLUD LED Boombox Watch: https://www.ubergizmo.com/2008/11/flud-led-boombox-wrist-watch/ Casio Protrek PRG-600: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Quartz-Resin-Silicone-Casual/dp/B01LEEDMAA/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=casio+650y&qid=1560736037&s=apparel&sr=1-3 Roger Dubuis “Knights of the Roundtable”: https://www.rogerdubuis.com/watches/excalibur/knights-round-table-rddbex0511/ Murder Mystery (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80242619 Draw with Jazza (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/user/DrawWithJazza Intro/Outro Music: Bummin on Tremelo Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 33 - Marking the Occasion

In this 33rd Episode of 40 and 20, we're talking watches to mark your occasion, whether as the wearer, or as a gift. This one is rapid fire, so listen close, and take notes. We're also talking new fun Netflix, and wooden pencils... all the wooden pencils. Show Notes: Intro/Outro Music: Bummin on Tremelo Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 32 - Destro Watches

In this 32nd Episode of 40 and 20, we’re talking about destro watches. Or, rather, watches with left-side crowns. We give you some things to look at, although, admittedly, the pickins for affordable destros are slim. Along the way we talk about NW wing joints, hot sauce, and OC spray wings. Show Notes: Toxic Wings: https://www.toxicwings.com Fire on the Mountain: https://www.portlandwings.com Chimay Red Hot Sauce: https://www.amazon.com/Chimay-Habanero-Sauce-Very-Hot/dp/B075W1SQ3B/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=chimay+hot+sauce&qid=1559798037&s=grocery&sr=1-4 Aevig Corvid (Destro): https://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/sold-aevig-corvid-kvartz-dlc-factory-destro-4961887.html Sangin Neptune: https://sangininstruments.com/products/deep-diver-prototype Nixon Beacon Sport: https://www.nixon.com/us/en/beacon-sport/A1159.html?dwvar_A1159_color=2533&dwvar_A1159_size=00 Seiko Land Shark SKZ211K1: https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SKZ211K1-Sports-Stainless-Automatic/dp/B000G2BA8S Citizen Ny0040: https://www.chrono24.com/citizen/ny0040-09e-promaster-automatic-diver-200m--id7056765.htm#gref Table Shuffleboard: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_shuffleboard Intro/Outro Music: Bummin on Tremelo Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 31 - Under the Radar Watches

In this 31st Episode of 40 and 20, we’re talking about under the radar watches. Basically, watches and watch brands that we’re into, that aren’t (yet) at the center of the conversation. We also talk three-day weekends, Andrew’s new Barton strap, and shuffleboard. Show Notes: Barton Elite Silicone strap: https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/collections/elite-silicone-quick-release Bell & Ross Black Rubber Woven Strap: https://www.bellross.com/accessories/straps/vintage-straps/vintage-br-black-woven-rubber-strap Q Timex Reissue: https://www.timex.com/q-timex-reissue-38mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/Q-Timex-Reissue-38mm-Stainless-Steel-Bracelet-Watch.html Goodspeed Watches: https://www.goodspeedwatches.com Casio AMW-860-9AVCF: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Illuminator-Stainless-Quartz-Polyurethane/dp/B07N6SB9XC/ref=asc_df_B07N6SB9XC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=343227711579&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5110542538374241419&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033030&hvtargid=pla-752797742057&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=68253815239&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343227711579&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5110542538374241419&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033030&hvtargid=pla-752797742057 Silver Watch Company: https://www.silverwatchco.com/e-store.html Bulova Computron: https://www.bulova.com/us/en/product/96C139.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIztGWl6e94gIVE8RkCh0hrQM5EAQYAiABEgLWVfD_BwE The Perfection (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80211638 Table Shuffleboard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_shuffleboard Intro/Outro Music: Bummin on Tremelo Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/