EP7: How a Topper Edition Comes to Life, @watch_diversion Collector Profile

How exactly does a super-collectable collaborative Topper Edition come to life? In this week's episode, Rob, Russ, and Zach chat with a longtime friend and beloved member of the Topper collecting community @watch_diversion to go inside a few of his favorite watches (see below for notes on the specific references pulled from his collection), his collecting philosophy, and how a special one-off Armin Strom project he commissioned turned into a spectacular, fully-fledged Topper Edition. As always, thank you for the comments and reviews – it helps us immensely as our neat little pod is starting to land on recommended lists for both Apple and Spotify. Oh, and PS: if you coined the phrase "WIS Empire" as it pertains to Topper Jewelers, help us settle a bet – shoot us a note! [email protected] ——— Follow Rick at @watch_diversion on Instagram. Here are the watches from his collection that we discussed: • Omega Seamaster Chronograph 176.007 (vintage) • IWC Pilot's Chronograph 3717 • Arnold & Son CTB Chronograph • Glashütte Original Sport Evo Perpetual Calendar • Jaeger LeCoultre Amvox 2 • Blancpain Villeret Half Time Zone 8 Day • Fears Brunswick Topper Edition