The 1916 Company Podcast

In this special live recording of The 1916 Company Podcast, Tim and Armand were joined by Phil Toledano (@misterenthusiast on Instagram) to discuss their watch collecting stories, stumbles, and tips. They talk about the appeal of vintage watches, “buying the seller”, and anecdotes of how to ensure feel-good purchases. They share mistakes they’ve made, lessons they’ve learned, and advice they’d give to any prospective collector befo...

Tim and Armand are discussing how much new technology affects watch collectors. Whether it's the use of silicon, the rise of ceramic, or the possibile advent of AI in engineering, the duo discuss how changes in watchmaking might affect the industry in the future.

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Armand and Tim dive into their standout pieces from Watches & Wonders 2025, offering in-depth reactions to highlights like the Cartier Guichet, Zenith G.F.J., Piaget Polo 79, and the timeless JLC Reverso. They also discuss some non-Watches & Wonders brand releases as well. They end the conversation on trends they're starting to see in the watch world and what they believe is next.

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Tim and Armand dive into what they’re hoping to see at Watches & Wonders 2025, along with their predictions for major brands like Patek Philippe, IWC, A. Lange & Söhne, Cartier, and Jaeger-LeCoultre. From bold innovations to refined classics, they break down what could be unveiled at the world’s biggest watch event.

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Tim and Armand answer a viewer question about their favorite watch bracelets, discussing designs from brands like Omega, Cartier, and TAG Heuer. From the refinement of Cartier’s bracelets to the durability of Omega’s Seamaster, they break down what makes these bracelets stand out.

They also share unforgettable industry horror stories—behind-the-scenes moments where things didn’t go as planned. From shipping mishaps to unexpected pr...

Some watches captivate us with their craftsmanship, heritage, and design—but for one reason or another, they remain just out of reach. In this episode, Tim and Armand discuss timepieces from Breguet, Audemars Piguet, and Jaeger-LeCoultre that they deeply admire yet couldn’t bring themselves to buy. Whether due to sizing, legibility, or even price, these watches left a lasting impression despite not making it into their collections....

In this episode, Tim and Armand are joined by former Collector Conversation guest Shelby—now debuting as author J.W. Foster. Shelby dives into the inspiration behind his thrilling new book, DEAD BEAT SECONDS, a high-octane story featuring luxury watches like F.P. Journe and De Bethune, real-life personalities like Max Büsser, and cutting-edge technology that blurs the line between hunter and prey.

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Get ready for a deep dive into the new watch releases for 2025 with Tim and Armand! In this episode, we explore the latest from top brands like Vacheron Constantin, MB&F, Longines, and Omega, breaking down what’s new and exciting this year. From standout designs to cutting-edge innovations, the hosts share their thoughts on these timepieces and trends. Plus, hear what Tim and Armand are hoping to see from the watch world in 202...

Tim and Armand look forward to the new year by sharing their New Year’s resolutions for themselves and the luxury watch industry. From personal goals to predictions for the future of timepieces, this conversation is filled with insights and aspirations for 2025. Tune in to hear what’s next for Tim, Armand, and the ever-evolving world of luxury watches. What are your 2025 resolutions? Let us know in the comments!

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Tim and Armand share their watch collecting histories and what’s currently in the collection in this episode of The 1916 Company podcast. The duo talk about how the likes of Omega and Jaeger-LeCoultre informed their current collections along with how they go about selecting new watches to bring into the fold. Finally, they end on what they see as the future and some grail pieces they’d love to own one day.

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With an F.P. Journe going for more than $8 million at Phillips, Armand and Tim discuss it and other results from luxury watch auctions. Then, they discuss best practices to consider when gifting watches, whether it be Omega or Casio, before rounding off the conversation with some of their favorite 21st century watch brands.

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Tim and Armand take this episode to breakdown some of the competitors across various categories in this year’s GPHG awards and predict who they think will come out on top. Categories like time-only and jewelry are discussed alongside watches like the IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar and MB&F HM11. See who they think will get top marks at this year’s award show on this episode of The 1916 Company Podcast!

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Tim and Armand discuss some of their favorite watches from three different price categories. Brands like Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Patek Philippe are all selected to represent their various price points in this episode of The 1916 Company Podcast.

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Tim and Armand discuss watches that they love despite going against their usual tastes in design and aesthetics. Brands like Hublot, Zenith, F.P. Journe, and Omega are all discussed as they find watches from their catalogues that they can't help but appreciate.

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It's a bit of a variety show on this week's episode of The 1916 Company Podcast. Tim and Armand are covering a wide range of topics such as who they believe to be the best living watchmakers, where they see the watch industry going, and recounting some of the best minute repeaters from brands like Patek Philippe and IWC.

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Tim and Armand are back for another episode of The 1916 Company Podcast. The duo this week both built a monobrand watch collection with Armand choosing from Omega watches and Tim looking at what Zenith has to offer. It’s not just Speedmasters and El Primeros they look at with both choosing a wide range of styles and eras from the two iconic brands.  

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This week, Tim and Armand are discussing the design of Vacheron Constantin watches like the Overseas and 222. Specifically, they’re looking at the latter half of the 20th century to hone in on design elements that have become iconic to the holy trinity brand and talking about some of their favorite examples from the vintage into neo-vintage era.

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On this week's episode of The 1916 Company Podcast, Armand and Tim are discussing Audemars Piguet and the holy trinity brand's offerings outside of the iconic Royal Oak model line. Additionally, they start the conversation breaking down where they see Carl F. Bucherer watches fitting within the industry.

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Tim and Armand are covering some of their favorite watches from outside Switzerland to show off the international watchmaking on display across the globe. From Credor of Japan to Bexei of Hungary or J.N. Shapiro in the United States, they discuss their favorite examples of non-Swiss luxury watches.

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