Episode 52: PCC, The Greatest Bloodline in Watches
Buckle up, as Erik & Max cover a complete chronology of Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph references this week. What separates the more desirable ones from the less but still very desirabl...
27 Jan 20251h 15min
Episode 51: Strap Etiquette and Why Roman Numerals Often Fail
Have you ever wondered if it’s appropriate to wear a dive watch on leather? This week, Erik & Max have the final answer. Plus, a Daytona on alligator? What about a VC 1921 Historiques on NATO? Contras...
20 Jan 202556min
Episode 50: Ben Clymer
Today marks the 50th episode of the Hairspring podcast, for which Erik & Max are extremely honored to be joined by Ben Clymer, founder of Hodinkee. In a very candid and wide-ranging chat, we cover the...
13 Jan 20251h 23min
Episode 49: Enthusiast vs Collector vs Professional
In a bit of a first, this week is a philosophical rumination. What does it really mean to be into watches and why the hell should any of us be where we are? If you want to be a professional and make i...
7 Jan 20251h 6min
Episode 48: Time ‘Only’?
Today’s independents aren’t battling over complication, they’re battling to perfect simplicity. Erik & Max asked you for your most expressive formats of Time Only watchmaking. Now, it’s time to relay ...
1 Jan 20251h 9min
Episode 47: Modern Watches, Excluding Independents, That We Love
Erik & Max attempt to defy the tropes of the podcast, opting for something a bit out of character. This week they attempt to give some examples of non-independent modern watches which are quite compel...
23 Dec 202458min
Episode 46: Building a 100K 3-Watch Collection That Must Go Up in Value, Plus New Year’s Watch Resolutions
There is no way in which to avoid values when talking about serious watches; this week Erik & Max lean into that fact by building a collection around a bit of lighthearted speculation. Yes, that is fa...
16 Dec 20241h 2min
Episode 45: Common Misconceptions
Erik & Max embark on a myth-busting soirée which knows no bounds. Is Rolex a Charity? Why was the platinum Day-Date never fluted? Should hands always match? Was the helium escape valve invented when R...
10 Dec 20241h 9min
