Introducing WatchPoint - A New Home for Microbrands

In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Zillmann, the founder of Hz.Watches, to talk about his latest venture: WatchPoint — a newly launched retail space and online platform dedicated to microbrand watches and curated vintage timepieces. Based in Melbourne’s iconic Block Arcade, WatchPoint is a unique space created to introduce microbrands and independents to the retail space in a welcoming way. Wrist Check:Matt: rocking vintage Omega Pie-Pan ConstellationPraka: wearing his bold and angular Monbrey MB1 L10, We go into Matt's passion and reasoning behind creating such a space for people to try on, chat and discover new watches in person that you otherwise won't have a chance to in the metal - as this is often not possible in the microbrand world.Some of the brands include:Hz.WatchesRZESecond HourErebusBauseleMonbreyOcean to OrbitSeltenUbiqMelbourne Watch CompanySunrex Grip Autoand more!Something Interesting:Matt - discusses the Melbourne Comedy Festival, some epic shows and comedy acts that often show up on TV!Praka - discusses his rather pleasant experience being complimented on his watch by a non-watch person in a non-watch enthusiast setting - a unique first!Where to find WatchPoint?WatchPoint ShowroomShop 304, Level 3, The Block Arcade282 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC(Lift 1 access between Grand Seiko and Bell & Ross)Website: watchpoint.com.auInstagram: @watchpoint.auConnect With UsThanks for tuning in! If you have any feedback or just want to chat, you can find us here:Praka: ⁠@kinda.average.watches⁠OverTime The Podcast: ⁠Linktree – OverTime The Podcast⁠Support UsIf you’d like to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here:⁠buymeacoffee.com/overtimethepodcast