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Discovering Time
by RPV
"Discovering Time: Stories from a collector community” takes readers on a humorous, unusual and illuminating look into the global subculture of watch collecting. It shares a series of themed short-stories that breathes intimate perspective into a relatively clandestine and fiercely loyal community. At the heart of these stories, readers will be exposed to the phenomenon of “watch meet-ups” where complete strangers from all over the world gather to share their interest in timepieces, which often evolve into lifelong friendships. From local dive bars to exclusive exotic locations, socioeconomic barriers are cast aside and friendships forged, all in the mutual love of horology.
Episodes
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Narcotics and Goblins, Oh My!
A highly inappropriate real-life tail as told by @YG_Watches (real name, Yousif) Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you...
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Part 4 - Epilogue
Two more SHORT short stories that will tug at the old heart strings. One is called "Finding a Cure: #TypeNone; it comes from the mind and heart of @ThePitchingWedge, formerly known as the @BalancedWheel. The other is called "Brotherhood of the Traveling Watch, which is the story of 6 watch fam...
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Enjoy What You Have (@BZabodyn214 Interview)
A wide ranging conversation with my dear friend Brandon (@BZabodyn214). He's a Texas boy with a watch collecting obsession. We discuss the evolution of his collecting journey, how he's embraced the Watch Fam and cover his least favorite question to receive from beginners. Special Favor: My wife...
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Honey, Can We Have a Horological Ménage à Trois?
For those out there looking for advice as to how best to ask your significant for the green light to buy a time piece of your dreams. Here's the ultimate playbook to help you get there. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating,...
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Watch Buying Guide for Beginners
An introductory look on the fundamentals of watch buying and things to look out for. Also in this section is a summary of my top 10 favorite watch brands and a Watch Inspiration on a budget guide for those looking for some inspiration. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially…
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The Importance of Family & Mean Girls (@BoardRoomBaller Interview)
A wonderful chat with my buddy Tanmay (@BoardRoomBaller). We talk about his recent foray into watch collecting and his transition into the Watch Fam. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds...
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Part 3 - Joining The Watch Fam
Shares steps and key tips to help assimilate yourself into the Watch Fam Community. There are groups all over the world; Red Bar being the largest and most organized one to date. Every group and region has a different vibe, so be sure to practice the ONE rule that's a prerequisite to join the…
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Sun-Filled Daytona
The epic tail of my journey to pick up a special watch, which ended up becoming even more important as a result of an unexpected family incident. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of...
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Tequila is Terrible (@LouieMadeIt Interview)
A lovely conversation with my dear friend, Louie (@LouieMadeIt). We talk about his Watch Fam journey, but we mostly discuss one of the greatest watch fam meet ups, ever! Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I...
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Captain Fantastic
A wild story where I got my Sherlock Holmes on to figure out who someone on Instagram was. Turns out, he was much closer than I expected. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard...
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A Chance Encounter with Grandpa
A meet up in NYC with a Watch Fam friend leads to us meeting Grandpa. It started out innocently enough, but then things changed. Turns out, grandpa was kind of a big deal. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when…
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Clown School & Murder (@RicoSuaveBolla Interview)
A wildly entertaining conversation with Richard (@RicoSuaveBolla). We talk about his life, social media, his short story and a wonderful Watch Fam meet up experience he had in Italy. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating,...
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Boyz Night Out
An epic Watch Fam tail surrounding celebrity, music, guitars and a band that shaped my youth. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you…
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A Sombrero Wearing Chihuahua
@RicoSuaveBollo tells of his Instagram journey and introduction into the Watch Fam. It all started with a sombrero wearing chihuahua. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies...
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I Have a Very Particular Set of Skills (@KickToc Interview)
A lovely conversation my dear friend, Brett (@KickToc). We discuss his Watch Fam journey, Head 2 Head Copy Cat, his philosophy on collecting and why he's got a very special set of skills. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating,...
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Happy Copycats
An educational and playful look at hashtags in the Watch Community. It also delves into the weekly Watch Fam phenomenon of Head to Head Copy Cat. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of...
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Baselworld: The Cancun Spring Break Equivalent for Watch Nerds
Insights into Baselworld and my first hand experience from when I attended. For those that don't know, Baselworld is the world's foremost trade show for watches, jewellery, precious stones and related industries. It interconnects the industry’s top brands, the most influential media and the…
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Cool as Ice (@Ski.Ko.Ku Interview)
A brilliant conversation with Big-D (@Shi.Ko.Ku). We discuss his watch fam journey, collecting and the hard life lesson's of getting your ass kicked on the playground. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I...
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The Curious Incident Of The Mysterious Package In The Night
What do you give a man that has everything? How about something that threatens his life and that of his family? Arguably THE greatest Watch Fam gift giving experiment of all time. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating,...
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Surreal Perfection
Delves into the life and experiences of one of the most well-travelled people I know in the Watch Fam. He goes by Big-D (@Shi.Ko.Ku) and embodies what the REAL most interesting man in the world should look like. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent...
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Crushing a Father's Dreams (@WiseWatch Interview)
Interview with my Canadian friend, Bobby (@WiseWatch). We discuss a once in a life time experience we were fortunate enough to share together. We also cover a bunch of other watch related topics. Oh, yeah...I also break his heart after speaking with his young daughter. I kind of feel bad, but not...
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A Tribe of Generosity
Explores the fundamentally generous nature of the people that make up the "Watch Fam". Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what...
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A Future Man of Substance
A new father's hopes, dreams and aspirations for a newcomer to a cold hard world. Only makes sense to buy a new watch to commemorate the moment. What watch makes the most sense though? This story explores the journey and sets the stage for a gift that will eventually be bestowed upon a future man...
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The Creative Process: Chess vs. Checkers (@ShawnDosSantos Interview)
Here I am having a conversation with Shawn Dos Santos (@ShawnDosSantos). He's a world-class creative and also my cousin. He offered me a lot of creative inspiration throughout my book journey, especially when it came to the book cover and audio book. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for...
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A Heavy Heart Seeks Solidarity
Delves into one of the darker periods of my life and how the Watch Fam rallied to guide me through to better days. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in…
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A View From The Top
Covers a family trip to meet-up with @MrGreenCertified and the entire @DubaiWatchClub. Fine-dining, beautiful company, drinks, cigars, and a spectacular view from the tallest building in the world, which was located in the most over-achieving city I've ever been to, Dubai. Special Favor: My wife...
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Partying with Legends (@PracticalWatch Interview)
An off the cuff 1 on 1 discussion with Chris (@PracticalWatch). We talk about how our relationship developed through the Watch Fam. We then get deeper into the Doubling Down experience and goes on to share a special story that he experienced with a dearly departed watch fam member, @Wristi…
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Doubling Down
A short story that encompasses an unexpected weekend getaway to Aruba. The twist? It was with two other Watch Fam friends that I had only recently met. High jinks, debauchery and G-Shocks ensue. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years...
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A Brave New World
Delves into my very FIRST watch meet up. It was new, exciting and terrifying at the same time. Ultimately, it was amazing and the beginning of my watch fam journey. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I…
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The Rage-filled Murder of a PT Cruiser (@JamesLamdin & AlxLubin Interview)
I sit down to have an alcohol infused discussion with James Lamdin and Alex Lubin at Analog Shift Headquarters in New York City. We discuss the history of the watch industry, the evolution of the watch fam and a bachelor party of epic proportions. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for...
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Part 1 (It all starts HERE)
Part 1 is comprised of the Author's note, Foreword and Background & Basics to set context of the world illustrated by Discovering Time: Stories from a collector community. Special Favor: My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Discovering Time: Stories from a collector community” takes readers on a humorous, unusual and illuminating look into the global subculture of watch collecting. It shares a series of themed short-stories that breathes intimate perspective into a relatively clandestine and fiercely loyal community. At the heart of these stories, readers will be exposed to the phenomenon of “watch meet-ups” where complete strangers from all over the world gather to share their interest in timepieces, which often evolve into lifelong friendships. From local dive bars to exclusive exotic locations, socioeconomic barriers are cast aside and friendships forged, all in the mutual love of horology.
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