OverTime x IXDAO Watches

In this weeks episode of OverTime The Podcast, we are joined by Frank and Hunter from IXDAO Watches. Join us as we discuss their journey into the watch world, the origins and philosophy behind IXDAO, and their take on homage watches, brand identity, and future plans. Wristchecks:Frank – Rolex Day-Date 1803 "Blue Buckley Dial"Hunter – IXDAO 6542 GMTPraka – G-Shock 5610SU-8Where to Find IXDAO:⁠ixdaowatch.com⁠ – use code overtime10 for 10% off!!@ixdaowatch_official on Instagram⁠IPOSE Watch and Charity Foundation⁠Episode Highlights:Getting to Know Frank & HunterThe duo shares their personal backgrounds and how their paths led them to watches.The Origin of IXDAOFrank reflects on the early inspiration for the brand during a lockdown in China, and how that idea turned into reality in 2022.Homage Watches in the Enthusiast SpaceWe unpack the polarized views on homage watches and discuss why IXDAO believes they serve a meaningful role in the hobby.Perceptions Around Chinese ManufacturingA candid discussion about biases in the watch world and how IXDAO navigates them.IXDAO, IPOSE, and the Meaning Behind the BrandFrom brand name to dial details, Frank and Hunter break down IPOSE, their charitable mission, and how it ties into the larger story of IXDAO.Looking AheadWhat’s next for IXDAO?A chronograph release coming soon, two upcoming original designs and perhaps in 5 years all the models they have dreamt of owning made!Grail WatchesHunter – Rolex 6542Frank – Patek Philippe 1518 in SteelSomething InterestingFrank shares two podcast recommendations:Acquired Podcast: Rolex Episode & Freakonomics PodcastHunter shares a fun fact: Frank and Hunter were born just days apart and both practice Tibetan Buddhism.Praka shares his love for the Worn & Wound podcast and discusses the Worn & Wound – Windup Watch Fair Dallas.Connect 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