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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 56 MIN

Taking His Watches to the Titanic (David Concannon)

from Unpolished Watches · host Tony Traina

Today’s guest is an explorer, attorney, writer, and watch collector. He’s been on five dives to the Titanic, and led the expedition that recovered the Apollo engines that launched men to the Moon. He’s a member of The Explorers Club, the society that counts astronauts, mountaineers, and famous explorers as its members. I’m excited to be joined by David Concannon. He’s also an accomplished attorney with 30+ years of experience, and has a hell of a watch collection.As part of his work with the Explorers Club, he works with Rolex on its Explorers Club Grant, which puts watches in the field. We talk about that program and what it’s like working closely with Rolex. We discuss his first Submariner, collecting watches, what watch he plans to take on his next expedition, and a whole lot more. Subscribe to the podcast to get future episodes in your feed: Spotify / Apple / RSSFor those of you listening on audio, the Unpolished Podcast is also now published as video on our YouTube channel HERE. Show Notes:* David Concannon on Substack* Relics of Apollo, Part 1, 2, 3 (David Concannon)* Rolex GMT-Master recall ad (Hodinkee)* Early Rolex Le Mans ad (Ad Patina)* The Explorers Club* Rolex Explorers Club Grant* Carl Spencer’s Rolex Sea-Dweller (Hodinkee)Unpolished is the newsletter for watches, and a top-20 Fashion Substack. Join for free or become a member for $8/mo ($80/year):Subscribers also get (1) 10% off in the Unpolished Store, (2) $50 off a service at Watchcheck, and (3) access to all comments and Q&As. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unpolishedwatches.com/subscribe

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