The Grey NATO – 187 – Watches & Wonders 2022
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The Grey NATO – 187 – Watches & Wonders 2022
After skipping last week, the TGN boys are back with a big episode mostly focused on our favorite releases from last week’s Watches & Wonders fair in Geneva. James was on site and got a chance to see and photograph many of the new pieces as Jason closely followed the news from his current HQ in Sri Lanka.
Apart from all of these watches and wonders, Jason is recovering from a hopefully not-too-serious dog bite (no joke) and subsequent rabies treatment, and James is back from Geneva with about 50% of his voice intact.
Stay in the mix for a Final Notes highlighting a couple of excellent videos featuring some wild diving inside a glacier in Alaska (you can likely guess who) and a jaw-dropping video of an incredible hike in Utah that we cannot recommend you do in winter (but it sure is pretty).
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2:15 The scenario in Sri Lanka https://bbc.in/3NOlMUC
7:00 Omega x Swatch Moonswatch launch https://bit.ly/3Jpm4hr
12:39 The Moonswatch on James’ wrist https://bit.ly/37oHZrK
14:31 David Bredan Instagram https://bit.ly/3KizDjN
18:25 James’s Seiko Dolce SAMC150 https://bit.ly/3uWmbeZ
20:54 Jason’s Royal Navy Auto CWC https://bit.ly/3LGtiyX
25:33 Rolex Lefty GMT Master II https://bit.ly/3j8wDul
27:55 Rolex Air-King https://bit.ly/38k5Ysk
32:35 Tudor BB GMT “Root Beer” https://bit.ly/3Kgxyoo
34:20 Tudor Black Bay Pro https://bit.ly/3v06JhM
40:36 Doxa Sub 300 Carbon (and the whole Whitepearl line) https://bit.ly/3uWUQcD
46:42 IWC Ceramic Chronographs https://bit.ly/37fkpxo
47:15 IWC Top gun Ceratanium 41mm https://bit.ly/3NQgkAp
49:40 Grand Seiko Eco 9 GMTs https://bit.ly/38ohhzH
51:30 Grand Seiko Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon https://bit.ly/3Jc1jW4
52:22 Non-Limited GS SBGW models https://bit.ly/3KbJcAR
54:18 Colourful Sinn 556 series https://bit.ly/3uaqLqI
55:11 Sinn EZM 1.1 S https://bit.ly/3DH7NLD
57:15 Sinn U2 S BS https://bit.ly/3DG4c0o
58:06 Sinn EZM 13.1 https://bit.ly/3j5P4Qv
59:16 Oris ProPilot X Caliber 400 https://bit.ly/3j5Peaz
1:04:02 Tag Heuer Superdiver https://bit.ly/3r4ubtr
1:05:17 Tag Heuer Aquaracer Pro 200 Solargraph https://bit.ly/38wrg6f
1:07:20 Vacheron Constantin 222 https://bit.ly/3j8RJsw
1:08:30 James tries on his dream watch https://bit.ly/3NQ5Ocv
1:08 48 Cartier Tank Louis Cartier https://bit.ly/3DI4i7w
1:09:00 Cartier Santos Dumont with lacquer case design https://bit.ly/3x8bWqQ
1:09:28 Patek Philippe Calatrava 6226G https://bit.ly/3NOLiZO
1:09:50 Patek Philippe Calatrava Annual Calendar Travel Time 5326G
https://bit.ly/3JdwUa7
1:11:04 A. Lange and Sohne Odysseus in titanium https://bit.ly/3xn00Sf
1:14:13 Aquastar Deepstar 39mm Chronograph https://bit.ly/3ubdK07
1:21:00 Becky Schott on TGN https://bit.ly/35NtFZm
1:21:08 “Becky Kagan Schott Explores Alaska’s Glacier Moulins Underwater with Seiko Prospex” https://bit.ly/3uZ5SOq
1:23:09 “Hiking Angel’s Landing During a Snowstorm” (Drew Simms) https://bit.ly/3Kg3yZR
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The Grey NATO – 187 – Watches & Wonders 2022
I agree with the idea of being mindful when wearing certain watches in certain areas. I also agree with Jason with an Omega vs a Rolex overall. Attracts less attention but I also question if sometimes we’re so wrapped up in this tiny enthusiast bubble that we become numb to this notion.
I agree with “wear what you want” but also “be aware of your surroundings.”
I resonate with that.
Regarding the Omega Speedswatch - I'm all on board with this, and although I haven't picked one up yet I do plan on doing so. For a long time I've heard people debate regarding getting the Speedmaster Pro wet, and I get that (although I have no qualms about it). For me, however, here's an Omega, at a manageable price point, that I fully plan on wearing in the pool as part of my swimming exercise. No, I haven't any plans for snorkeling with it, or deeper dives. I have my Planet Ocean for that, but in the pool, with my hand 12-20" under the water, yes, absolutely. I fully plan on using the Speedswatch for that, and I think that's how people need to look at it. The Speedmaster Pro is a different tool with a different purpose, and the Speedswatch is for a different purpose. I'm looking forward to picking it up.