Are you "team Vader" or "team Grey Side?" This week, the boys are venturing back to the dark side for some hands-on impressions straight from the Scottsdale launch of the new Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon collection.
As always, you can reach the boys for questions and comments at podcast@topperjewelers.com. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening!
Topper's Fall Event Calendar
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• Rob: @robcaplan_topper
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• Zach: @zachxryj
Wrist check and other watches mentioned in the episode:
- Rob: Omega Speedmaster Super Racing
- Zach: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades 'Sandstone'
- Russ: vintage 1973 Omega Speedmaster ref. 145.022 (cal. 861)
- Epic Omega Speedmaster "Reference Points" article on Hodinkee
- Vintage Omega Petrograd from early 1900s
- Seiko Prospex Alpinist update for 2025
- TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph (RIP)
- Mr. Eiichi Hiraya, Grand Seiko UFA movement designer
- November 9th Grand Seiko event at Topper
- Grand Seiko Spring Drive UFA SLGB003
- Impressions of the new Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon collection
...Oh, and by the way:
- Zach: Riding the brutally difficult Marji Gesick 100 mile MTB race in Northern Michigan
- Rob: Rooting for the New Orleans Pelicans for the '25/26 NBA season
- Russ: Visiting your favorite mountain towns in shoulder season
