The 1916 Company Podcast

Nobody Knows What a Sports Watch Is Anymore

Summer is ending but the sports watch endures through all seasons, so Tim and Armand discuss the current state of the genre while talking about brands like JLC, Grand Sei

What Makes a Perfect Watch? Plus AI Slop and Piece Unique Watches

Tim and Armand have a bit of a grab bag episode with this one where they discuss their perfect watches, customization and independent brands, comparing cars to watches, a

Selling Watches: Lessons and Regrets (Plus Stories of Scams, Divorces, and Inheritance)

Usually Tim and Armand discuss buying watches, but this episode they look at the other end of the spectrum and explain the lessons, regrets, and stories behind selling wa

The Future of Watch Collecting: Undervalued Brands to Watch and Changing Dynamics

Tim Mosso sits down with Josh Thanos to break down where watch collecting is headed through 2030. They cover the softening Richard Mille market, why Grubel Forsey and Vac

Independent Watchmakers: Then vs. Now (Plus Our Favorite Summer Watches)

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, th

Hidden Gems from The 1916 Company Vault: Audemars Piguet, IWC, Vacheron Constantin, and JLC

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 j

Why You Should Still Buy New Watches

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

Beyond the Mainstream: Exploring Unique Watches from Independent Brands

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 accessi

IWC’s Quiet Revolution: From Neo-Vintage Icons to the Eternal Calendar

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 fr

Reacting to Watches & Wonders 2026: Favorite Releases, Trends, and More

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 favori

What It's Actually Like to Work in the Watch Industry

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 c

Gold Watches as Daily Drivers: A Collector's Guide to Watch Case Materials

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

Watches & Wonders 2026: Our Predictions (and Wishes)

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

Watches We Regret Selling

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. The

Pilot Watches Explained: What They Are & Top Picks

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 eve

Luxury Watch Collabs That Actually Got It Right

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

The "Holy Trinity" of Watches: The History, Relevance, and Reality of the Term

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

Reacting to "The Oscars of Watches" and New Years Resolutions for the Watch Industry

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

Tim and Armand Gift Each Other Watches and Viewer Questions

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

You Should Be Giving These Watch Brands More Attention

Armand and Tim each highlight two watch brands they believe deserve a second look from the watch collecting community. From the refined craftsmanship of independent watch