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The Dialed In Podcast
Hosted by Mo & Gene · EN
Welcome to The Dialed In Podcast, the weekly pod where there's no barrier to entry—just a love of watches. No pretension, no ego—just two music industry guys who got hooked on horology and decided to talk about it. Whether you’re deep into the game or just getting started, you’re in the right place. Let’s get dialed in...
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Episode 21: Heirlooms & Hype | Newest Acquisitions
Mar 2500:47:46Tap to summarizeAfter a six-month hiatus, Mo and Gene are finally back in the booth to discuss life’s major milestones and a serious influx of new timepieces. From career shifts to personal losses, the duo dives into the stories behind their latest acquisitions, ranging from sentimental heirlooms to high-octane "hype" watches.This episode covers:The Return: Why the guys took a half-year break and how their lives have changed since their last recording.Sentimental Seconds: Gene shares the touching story behind his new Oris Big Pointer Bullseye, a tribute to his late father.The Blue Period: Mo breaks down his quest for the rare Royal Oak 14790 with the Yves Klein dial and why he finally paid the premium for that specific shade of blue.Deep Dives: A look at Gene’s new Blancpain Hodinkee Fifty Fathoms and Mo’s celebratory Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A.Boomerang Watches: Mo discusses the "disease" of re-acquiring watches he previously sold, specifically his Lange Saxonia Thin with the Aventurine dial.Swiss Sojourns: Mo recounts his recent trip to Geneva, including visits to the Patek Philippe Museum and the distinct hospitality of the Swiss watch salons.Watches MentionedGene Wrist Check: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date BullseyeMo Wrist Check: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Yves Klein” 14790Yves Klein PaintingBlancpain Fifty Fathoms Mil-Spec Hodinkee LEBlancpain Fifty Fathoms (38.2mm)Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167ATudor Black Bay Chrono Flamingo BlueA. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin Blue Copper in 39mm White GoldCartier Tank Solo “Piano Dial”Rolex GMT-Master 16700
Transcribe →Episode 20: Winding Down & Rewinding: Watch Collecting Stories and Q&A
Oct 1500:48:24Tap to summarizeWelcome to a very special 20th installment of The Dialed In Pod! Your questions, our stories. Mo & Gene fire up the Horology Hotline to answer the most pressing luxury watch questions. From sizing to selling, they cover it all, recounting personal tales from their respective collections, detailing the highs, the lows, and the watches that defined their journey. A must-listen for any watch enthusiast! So sit back and join M&G with your favorite beverage in hand and let's get DIALED IN!
Transcribe →Episode 19: New Rules for Watch Enthusiasts & Overrated Iconic Watches
Oct 100:41:48Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode Mo & Gene dive into some old world rules for wearing watches and rewrite the rulebooks. We're also talking about Iconic Watches and whether they're overrated or underrated. As always, there are some hot takes along the way. So strap in, pour yourself a glass of something nice, and let's get DIALED IN.Links to Watches:Some watches mentionedH Moser Endeavor Seconds Concept PopPatek Philippe 5740GBaltic Aquascaphe MK2Iconic Watches List - Teddy Baldassare
Transcribe →Episode 18: The Charm of Vintage Watches
Sep 1000:46:54Tap to summarizeJoin Mo & Gene as we dive into the wild world of Vintage and Neo-Vintage Watches. We talk through the vintage pieces in our collections, the buying experiences we've had (good, bad, and ugly), and share some tips and tricks to use when buying vintage. Why do vintage watches spark so much more emotion in us than modern pieces? Find out our thoughts on the episode and share yours with us after! As always, there's no barrier to entry on The Dialed In Pod - just a love for watches. Let's get DIALED IN...Watches Mentioned:Gene's Wrist Check: Gallet Multichron ChronographMo's Wrist Check: 1979 DatejustGirard Perregaux Gold WatchSpanish Date Champagne Day-Date1969 Rolex Submariner 5513Polar Dial Rolex Explorer IIOmega Constellation 1960's
Transcribe →Episode 17: WE'RE BACK & We Bought More Watches
Aug 2700:38:31Tap to summarizeAfter a short summer hiatus, Mo & Gene are back! We've got some stories for you from our travels and we're breaking down one too many watch purchases we've made since we last put out an episode. We walk through the new pieces, where we bought them, why we bought them, and so much more. As always, there's no barrier to entry on The Dialed In Pod, just a love for watches. Let's get Dialed In!Watches Mentioned:Gene Wrist Check: Cartier Tank Solo Piano DialMo Wrist Check: Yellow Gold Datejust, Onyx Dial 116238 Tag Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph - Limited Edition GreenAudemars Piguet Remaster 02Dennison x Collectability Watch1979 "Go For It" Datejust 16013Time Merchants MontrealPatek Philippe 5712Breitling Superocean Heritage 40 (Green)
Transcribe →Episode 16: Summer Watches
Jul 200:43:17Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Mo & Gene are talking about all things Summer Watches. The timepieces that look great poolside, at a barbecue, or even on a yacht in the South of France (if that's how you roll). Fear not, The Dialed In Pod has you covered. Follow the pod on TikTok and Insta: @thedialedinpod and reach out to let us know what we missed on our list of quintessential summer watches. Let us know what you're rocking on the wrist when the sun is out. As always, there's no barrier to entry here, just a love for watches. Let's Get Dialed In.Watches Mentioned:Gene Wristcheck: Rolex SubmarinerMo Wristcheck: Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in Steel (4947/1A) cosigned by Tiffany & Co.Sonny Hayes's IWC from F1 MovieGene's Summer Watch List:Eric Wind x True North Vintage Rally Timer IIChristopher Ward - C60 Trident ReefIWC Top Gun Lake Tahoe & MojaveRolex YachtmasterRessence Type 8Mo's Summer Watch List:Doxa Sub 200Baltic HermetiqueBaltic AquascapheTudor Pelagos 39AP Royal Oak Offshore DiverRolex GMT-Master II Pepsi (neo-vintage)Omega Seamaster Professional 300mBreitling Super Ocean Automatic 36Vacheron OverseasRolex Oyster Perpetual 41 - Celebration DialPatek Philippe Aquanaut (5164G)Patek Philippe Aquanaut (5167A)Feel free to reach out to us via DM or Email - we're always happy to talk watches! We'll be back in a few weeks with some fresh content and better audio quality (sorry about this week's episode). If we don't hear from you, we'll see ya next time on The Dialed In Pod.
Transcribe →Episode 15: Grail Watches, Rolexes at Retail, & Release Roundup
Jun 2500:47:29Tap to summarizeTune in this week to hear Mo & Gene talk about whether or not Grail Watches really exist, how to get a rolex at retail, and so much more. As always, there's no barrier to entry on The Dialed In Pod, just a love for watches. Let's get dialed in.Watches Mentioned:Gene Wristcheck: White Gold Rolex GMT-Master II PepsiMo Wristcheck: Ingenieur Automatic 42mm Black CeramicBlancpain 38mm Fifty Fathoms ReleasesChristopher Ward C60 Trident ReefLebron's RM 65-01Patek Philippe 5740GPatek Philippe 5970PAudemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual (John Mayer)FP Journe Chronometre BleuJLC Reverso Pink Gold Milanese BraceletRolex Le Mans DaytonaLand Dweller Chrono 24 ListingWimbledon DatejustLongines Spirit Zulu TimeDon't forget to follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @thedialedinpod
Transcribe →Episode 14: Gifting Watches, New Releases, 3-Watch Collections
Jun 1800:39:52Tap to summarizeTune in this week to hear Mo & Gene dicuss all things watches: gifting watches, the perfect three watch collection, debates on whether or not accuracy matters, recent releases from Tudor & Blacpain, and so much more. Let's get dialed in. Link to the Listener SurveyWatches mentioned in this episode:Gene's wristcheck: CasiOak GA2100SKE-7A Mo's wristcheck: Rolex Rose Gold Daytona, Chocolate Dial, OysterFlex (116515LN)Gene's Singapore Watch: Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date, Chocolate Dial, Baguette Markers (228235)Gifted Watch: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Blue DialNew Release: Tudor Black Bay 54 Lagoon BlueNew Release: Blancpain Fifthy Fathoms 38mmNorqain "Watch of the Summer": Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono Enjoy Life Special Edition (Ice Cream)Mark Wahlberg ReelMo's 3-Watch Trim Down:Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 4947/1A Tiffany & Co.Rolex Rose Gold Daytona, Chocolate Dial, OysterFlex (116515LN)Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400STGene's 3-Watch Trim Down:Rolex Panda Daytona (126500LN)Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date, Chocolate Dial, Baguette Markers (228235)Rolex Pepsi GMT, White GoldNY Times ArticleBe sure to follow / DM us on TikTok & Instagram: @thedialedinpod
Transcribe →Episode 13: Microbrands You Should Know
Jun 1100:48:50Tap to summarizeMo & Gene are back with another weekly installment of The Dialed In Podcast. On this week's episode they dive into the world of Microbrands and each bring a list of watches they love under $5K - from the micros and the big guys. As always, no barrier to entry, just a love for watches. Let's get dialed in.Mo & Gene want your feedback! Please take 5mins to fill out the anonymous Listener Survey!Links to see Watches & Brands mentioned in this week's episode:Baltic x Perpetuel Tropical Tricompax Phillips Watch Auction: Watches & ResultsRolex Land-DwellerBaltic WatchesBrew WatchesAnOrdain WatchesLongines Master Collection - Salmon DialStudio Underdog WatchesNaoya Hida WatchesTudor Black Bay 58 GMTGrand Seiko SBGM221Frederique Constant Flyback ChronographOmega Seamaster Aqua TerraHamilton Khaki Field MurphVPC Type 37HW Christopher Ward Bel CantoTAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph
Transcribe →Episode 12: You're Doing It Wrong | Stop Doing This With Your Watch!
Jun 4, 202500:32:57Tap to summarizeTune in this week to hear what Mo & Gene think you're doing wrong with your watches. All in good fun, of course. We tackle topics like wearing watches over your shirt cuff (ew), wearing two watches, leaving chronographs running, playing sports with watches, and so much more. If you have 5mins, please give us some anonymous feedback here: Listener Survey. There's also a Q&A section in case you want your question featured on our upcoming Q&A episode.As always, please rate & review us, like, subscribe, and do all the fun podcast things. Finally, find us on Instagram and TikTok: @thedialedinpod
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