The 1916 Company Podcast

Independent watchmakers like F.P. Journe, Urwerk, De Bethune, and many others all have a "then vs. now" feeling about their watches. Even if a brand is relatively new, they might have a breaking point in their design or...

Brands like AP, Vacheron, IWC, and many others have inventories and histories that create a mountain of little-known watches whose pedigree, watchmaking, and design are just as standout as their more well-known...

Tim and Armand are obviously incredibly involved with the pre-owned watch world, but that's not to say there's not still reasons to buy a new watch. In this episode, they take a look at all the reasons a watch collector...

Tim and Armand dive into the world of independent watchmaking and the brands that thrive outside the mainstream spotlight. They explore the distinct appeal of the accessible sophistication of NOMOS and Sinn to the...

Tim and Armand take a deep dive into IWC, tracing the brand's heritage, identifying the turning point that defined its modern era, and sharing their all-time favorites from across the catalog. They break down the...

Tim and Armand are reacting to all things Watches & Wonders 2026 as they return to the podcast studio for the first time since the show. They discuss some of their favorites releases, breakdown the trends they’re...

Tim and Armand use their experience in the watch industry to explain to listeners the true ins and outs of working in the luxury watch field. They examine the life of a client advisor, what it takes to be a watchmaker...

Tim and Armand are tackling the idea of gold watches as fragile items and if using them as daily drivers is advised in this episode of The 1916 Company podcast. That line of thought gives way to a greater discussion of...

Tim and Armand discuss the upcoming 2026 Watches & Wonders and breakdown what they predict, and hope, to see at this year's event. The increase in jump hour watches, the heritage of Vacheron Constantin, NOMOS prices...

Tim and Armand are covering three topics in this episode: watches they regret selling, the importance of box and papers, and when is it OK to wear an oversized watch. They discuss Tim parting with his JLC collection...

Tim and Armand take a look at the pilot watch category with brands like Patek Philippe, Breitling, Zenith, Sinn and more all discussed. They start with examining what even a pilot watch is exactly, how the modern term...

Co-branded luxury watches range from iconic, like Patek Philippe and Tiffany; to more out there, like Roger Dubuis and Pirelli Tires. In this episode of The 1916 Company podcast, Armand and Tim examine what exactly...

Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin have long been held-up as the "Holy Trinity" of watchmaking; but what does the term actually mean? Tim and Armand take a deep dive into the name including...

Tim and Armand were reacting to the GPHG prizes and breaking down the different categories to discuss what their personal picks would've been. They talk about brands that won or lost like Grand Seiko, Audemars Piguet...

Tim and Armand are gifting each other watches in this episode! They open up the conversation with gift ideas for watch collectors before choosing watches they'd give each other from brands like Oris, JLC, Audemars...