This week we're joined by Alex's step father-in-law, Joe, for a deep dive into the world of vintage watches, watch repair, collecting, and the thrill of the hunt.

Joe has been buying, selling, collecting, and repairing watches for years. What started as frustration with a repair experience eventually turned into a passion for learning how watches work from the inside out. Today he spends countless hours restoring vintage pieces, sourcing parts, chasing rare movements, and hunting down hidden gems on eBay.

In this episode we discuss:

⌚ How Joe got started in watch repair
⌚ Vintage Rolex Bubblebacks and Omega movements
⌚ Why vintage watches still matter
⌚ Buying and selling watches on eBay
⌚ The challenge of sourcing parts and restoring old watches
⌚ Chronographs, hairsprings, and movement repair
⌚ The watches currently on Joe's workbench
⌚ Why the hunt is often as rewarding as the watch itself

Whether you're into modern watches, vintage pieces, or simply love hearing passionate collectors share their stories, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

What vintage watch would you love to add to your collection?

Fresh off our interview with Mike Pearson from Christopher Ward and an incredible event in Calgary, we're back to recap the experience, share some behind-the-scenes stories, and talk about the watches that followed us home.

Unfortunately, our wallets didn't survive the trip.

This week features a Triple Watch Alert as Alex, Jordan, and Smartwatch Dick all reveal the latest additions to their collections.

Alex and Jordan also share their first impressions of the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT after finally getting them on wrist.

Whether you're a Christopher Ward fan, a microbrand enthusiast, or just enjoy hearing collectors talk watches, we hope you enjoy the conversation.

Featured Watch:Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMThttps://www.christopherward.com/int/C63-Sealander-Extreme-GMT/C63-41AGM4-S0KK0-B0.html

Nexus Pro Smartwatch:https://thenorthtime.com/products/nexus-pro-smartwatch

Interested in Sunrex Watches?Check them out here:https://sunrexwatches.com/?sca_ref=11448014.Otlqdb50ZY

Listen to Watch You Talkin' About:All our links - https://linktr.ee/Wytapod

Follow Watch You Talkin' About:

Instagram: @wytapod

TikTok: @wytapod

If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment. It really helps us grow the channel and reach more watch enthusiasts.

Mike Pearson, Senior Vice President of Christopher Ward North America, joins the Watch You Talkin’ About podcast for an in-depth conversation about one of the most talked-about, innovative watch brands in the industry today.What started as a discussion about the limited-edition Pan Am watch at the Vancouver Timepiece Show eventually led to us sitting down with Mike in Calgary to talk about the history, massive growth, and future of Christopher Ward. From their pioneering direct-to-consumer microbrand roots to achieving global luxury horology status, we break down what makes CW a powerhouse.Whether you're a longtime Christopher Ward fan, a dedicated microbrand enthusiast, or just love hearing the fascinating stories behind great watchmaking, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Watch You Talkin' About is your weekly watch podcast diving into watch collecting, luxury timepieces, microbrands, and the amazing people behind the brands.Subscribe for new episodes every single week: https://www.youtube.com/@watchyoutalkinabout?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT WITH US & SHOW LINKSVisit Christopher Ward: https://www.christopherward.com/C63 Sealander Extreme GMThttps://www.christopherward.com/int/C63-Sealander-Extreme-GMT/C63-41AGM4-S0KK0-NOX.htmlFollow Mike Pearson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikepearson6Follow Watch You Talkin' About on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wytapod All other linkshttps://linktr.ee/Wytapod00:00 Eating Crow: A Change of Heart01:07 Meet Mike Pearson: The Man Behind Christopher Ward02:58 Wrist Check: Personal Connections to Watches10:34 Opening New Showrooms: Expanding Christopher Ward's Reach18:22 Micro Brand or Not? The Evolution of Christopher Ward23:47 The Evolution of Christopher Ward Watches30:21 Community Engagement and Customer Experience35:31 The Belcanto Phenomenon41:13 Building Connections in the Watch Community