The Grey NATO – 195 – Big Watches With Oversized Charm

Are big watches really all that bad? While the prevailing (but far from universal) taste in the market these days is in favor of smaller watches, the TGN boys don’t want to forget their roots or pretend that there isn’t a time and a place for a big ole’ watch – even if you might typically prefer smaller sizes. As such, this episode’s main topic features Jason and James picking a handful of watches that highlight the specific appeal of “a big watch” (big for our wrists, that is).

From classic monsters born in the golden era of diving to complicated dive chronographs, regulators, and GMTs, if you’re a fan of big watches (or simply big watch curious), there’s plenty here for everyone.

Jason and his long gon Ploprof.

The show opens with a reminder about Wind Up Chicago (see you there, we hope!) and closes on a high-power Final Notes that may give you a mind to kill.

Click here if you want to play episode 195 from your browser – thanks so much for listening.

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1:00 Wind Up Chicago 
11:00 Bremont S302
12:06 Tornek-Rayville TR-660 
16:20 Bremont Supermarine 2000 
18:05 Bremont S502 Jet  
21:45 Omega Ploprof Titanium 
25:15 Seiko SUN023 Kinetic GMT 
28:45 Seiko SLA041 Marinemaster Automatic 
31:01 Jason diving with his Tuna
34:23 IWC Aquatimer Split Minute Chronograph IW372304 
38:45 Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM001305 
44:19 Omega Planet Ocean 600M GMT 
48:20 Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive 1000M 
52:52 Oris Der Meistertaucher 
56:20 Clipperton Expedition 
1:01:27 “With a Mind To Kill” - Anthony Horowitz 
1:05:23 NOCO Boost GB20 Lithium booster and power pack

“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” - Terry Pratchett