Hunter, Will, and Christian talk about the most overhyped trends in the watch industry.
Ep 75:
Summer's heating up — and so are the watch boxes. In this State of the Collection episode, the Half Past Out crew (Christian, Will, and Hunter) each give an breakdown of what they’re wearing this season.
We talk keepers, recent additions, surprise favorites, and what’s on the wish list for the rest of 2025. If you’re into horology, casual collecting, or just love a good watch chat, this is your episode.
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Episode 74: We sat down and deep-dived into the Christopher Ward The Twelve—the integrated bracelet stunner that’s had the watch world buzzing.
Does it live up to the hype? How’s the bracelet really feel? And is this the best affordable luxury sports watch you can buy right now?
In this episode, we cover:
🎯 Dial & case design
🔗 Bracelet quality
💥 Value
Spoiler: we definitely don't agree
🎧 Listen now, and tell us your thoughts—has Christopher Ward found its defining model?📺 Watch us on Youtube: https://youtu.be/CQc8rR6m1fE
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Ep 74:Happy Star Wars Day! To celebrate, we’re ranking all nine Star Wars episodes from The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker—but here’s the twist…We also rank star wars watches to see which are S-tier and which are on the level of Invicta. Mechanical masterpieces meet Jedi legends in this one-of-a-kind tier list.Which movie deserves the S-tier crown? Which one is pure trash? And which watch channels peak Empire energy? Tune in for the hottest of takes
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Listen in, debate with us, and drop your rankings on socials.
#MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay #StarWarsPodcast #WatchTierList #Horology #WatchPodcast #PopCultureWatches #WatchCommunity #MechanicalWatch #StarWarsSaga #OmegaSpeedmaster #Casio #Seiko #WatchTalk #WatchNerdsUnite
Ep 73: The madness is peaking. After weeks of fierce matchups, we’re down to the Elite 8—and in this episode, we take you through the Final Four and all the way to the championship watch!
This Round’s Matchups:
✅ @zeloswatches Aurora Field MOP vs @danhenrywatches 1964
✅ @unimaticwatches U1 Classic vs @norqain Wild One Hakuna Mipaka
✅ @anordain Model 1 vs @cuervoysobrinos_official Flameante
✅ @mbandf Legacy Machine 101 vs @mingwatches 37.04
This is the best of the best—from accessible field favorites to boundary-breaking haute horology. Listen in and decide who deserves the crown. 🏆
#WatchMadness #IndieWatches #WatchPodcast #Horology #WatchChampionship #FinalFour #WatchBattle #IndependentWatchmaking #ZelosWatches #DanHenryWatches #UnimaticWatches #Norqain #AnOrdain #CuervoySobrinos #MBandF #MingWatches #WatchEnthusiast
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B3OMnkBLKMw
Ep 72: We’ve narrowed it down to 16 contenders from across the independent watch universe. In this episode, we break down the Sweet 16 and debate who’s got what it takes to move on.
This Round’s Matchups:
✅ @zeloswatches Aurora Field MOP vs @nezumi.studios Voiture
✅ @phoiboswatch Eagle Ray vs @danhenrywatches 1964
✅ @christopherwardlondon C60 Trident Pro 300 vs @unimaticwatches U1 Classic
✅ @autodromousa Racing Team Chronograph vs @norqain Wild One Hakuna Mipaka
✅ @maewatches Lunar Classic vs @anordain Model 1
✅ @bravurwatches BW003 vs @cuervoysobrinos_official Flameante
✅ @mbandf Legacy Machine 101 vs @debethune DB28 Kind of Blue
✅ @mingwatches 37.04 vs @hmoserwatches × @studio.underd0g
From value-packed favorites to six-figure flexes, we’re covering it all. Tune in and let us know who you're rooting for! 🎙️
#WatchMadness #Sweet16 #WatchBattle #IndependentWatches #WatchTalk #HorologyPodcast #MicrobrandWatches #LuxuryWatches #ZelosWatches #NezumiStudios #PhoibosWatch #DanHenryWatches #ChristopherWard #UnimaticWatches #Autodromo #Norqain #MaeWatches #AnOrdain #BravurWatches #CuervoySobrinos #MBandF #DeBethune #MingWatches #Hmoser #StudioUnderd0g #marchmadness
Episode 71:
Welcome to the elite level of Watch Madness. These independent heavyweights represent some of the finest, most innovative horology in the game—and they’re going head-to-head in the Over $10K Bracket!
Round 1 Matchups:
✅ @laurentferrier_watches Classic Moon vs @mbandf Legacy Machine
✅ @fp.journe Chronomètre Optimum vs @debethune DB28 Kind of Blue
✅ @mingwatches 37.04 vs @krayonwatches Anywhere Aurora
✅ @hmoserwatches × @studio.underd0g vs @czapekgeneve Place Vendôme
Big price tags, bold designs—who’s moving on? Let us know!
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#WatchMadness #IndependentWatches #LuxuryWatches #HauteHorology #Over10K #WatchTalk #HorologyPodcast #WatchReview #FPJourne #MBandF #LaurentFerrier #DeBethune #MingWatches #KrayonWatches #CzapekGeneve #StudioUnderd0g #Hmoser #WatchEnthusiast
Episode 70: We’re back with another round of Watch Madness, this time diving into the Dress Watch bracket! From Bauhaus-inspired minimalism to intricate handmade dials, we break down matchups between some of the most stylish contenders. Which watch will move on?
Round 1 Matchups:
✅ @nomos_glashuette Tangente 38 vs @maenwatches Lunar Classic
✅ @echoneutra Rivanera vs @anordain Model 1
✅ @bravurwatches BW003 vs @sternglas Naos
✅ @cuervoysobrinos_official Flameante vs @speakemarin Academic
Tune in as we debate, dissect, and decide who moves on to the next round! 🏁
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Episode 69: We’re back with another heated round of Watch Madness, this time diving into the Sports Watch bracket! From rugged divers to racing-inspired timepieces, we break down matchups between some of the toughest contenders in the game. Which watch will survive and advance?
Watch us on YouTube 📺: https://youtu.be/m3-Ih5MtVWo
Round 1 Matchups:
✅ @ChristopherWardWatches Trident C60 vs @FarerUniversal Aquamatic
✅ @MontaWatch Oceanking vs @UnimaticWatches U1 Classic
✅ @Autodromo Racing Team vs @SinnSpezialuhren 104 St Sa I
✅ @BoldrSupplyCo Venture Wayfarer vs @Norqain Wild One
Tune in as we debate, dissect, and decide who moves on to the next round! 🏁
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#WatchMadness #MarchMadness #SportsWatches #ToolWatches #DiveWatch #PilotWatch #WatchPodcast #LuxuryWatches #AutomaticWatches #Horology #WatchTalk #ChristopherWard #FarerWatches #MontaWatches #Unimatic #Autodromo #Sinn104 #BoldrWatches #Norqain
Episode 68: Budget-friendly, but still bringing the heat! 🔥 In this Watch Madness: Independent Edition – Under $600 Bracket, the guys break down matchups between some of the best independent watches under $600. Which one will advance to the next round? Let us know your picks in the comments!Stay tuned as we tackle more brackets on the road to crowning the ultimate indie watch champion! 🏆⌚🔔 Subscribe for more watch battles and reviews!📌
Disclaimer: We do not own the photos of the watches featured in this video. All images belong to their respective owners and are used for commentary and review purposes.
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Episode 67: Think you can tell the difference between a real luxury watch and a fake? 🤯 In this episode, the guys at Half Past Out put our detective skills to the test! We'll try to guess which watch presented to us is a true high-end watch or a counterfeit version and reveal key details to look for when spotting a fake. Can you guess correctly? Let us know in the comments! 👇Special thank you to WatchFinder & Co. for providing the test!Test Link: https://spotthefake.watchfinder.co.uk/🔍 Watch closely for:✅ Small design flaws✅ Logo & engraving differences✅ Weight & material comparisons💬 Comment below: How many did you guess right? Would you have been fooled?🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more watch tips, reviews, and challenges! ⏳🔔
Episode 66: Hunter, Christian, and Will update their watch collection status and recent watch going experiences.
Episode 65: Will, Christian, and Hunter reveal and review the Temu watches they received from our picks about 2 months ago.
Episode 64: Christian and Will are finally back in 2025 comparing the most similar watch brands to car brands.
Episode 63: Will and Christian bring it back to a classic episode and talk about their year in watch collecting and what comes next.
Grab your own bourbon and eggnog and tune in!
Episode 62: Will and Christian are pouring some holiday drinks and talking about the best entry level gift guide for the watch lover in your life.
Grab a drink and check us out on Instagram to let us know your best watch gift advice!
Episode 61: Grab a drink and a watch and join Will, Christian, and Hunter as we talk about the watches of the new President. We talk about his most commonly worn three piece collection, but mostly the watches he has leant his name to recently. Tune in and let us know what you think about the Trump brand watches.
Episode 60: We are on a budget this week. Christian, Will, and Hunter each get $30 to build a watch collection on Temu, the best collection gets purchased and reviewed this week. Who do you think has the best collection?
Episode 59: Christian and Will talk about one of our favorite "microbrands", Christopher Ward. We go over its origins, favorite pieces, weakest points, and a bit of This or That.
Episode 58: Will, Hunter, and Christian talk about the most interesting drops of the last quarter and potentially a new (and old) favorite game to play that goes along with our watches.