The 1916 Company Podcast

Tim and Armand take a deep dive into IWC, tracing the brand's heritage, identifying the turning point that defined its modern era, and sharing their all-time favorites from across the catalog. They break down the history of the Ingenieur, reflect on the enduring success of the Pilot's Watch line, and examine how the 2017 Da Vinci reboot shifted the conversation around the brand. The episode closes with a look back at some of IWC's most compelling chapters, including the Porsche Design collaborations and the mega complications of the 1990s.

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00:00 App Promo

01:00 Introduction

01:50 When Did IWC Turnaround Start?

08:40 Favorite 2000-2018 Releases

14:21 How the Da Vinci Changed Releases

17:04 Recent Releases

29:51 Favorites from IWC’s Past

39:44 Porsche Design Watches and Vintage Ingenieur

48:43 Mega Complication Watches

54:59 The Ingenieur Pocket Watch

Tim and Armand are reacting to all things Watches & Wonders 2026 as they return to the podcast studio for the first time since the show. They discuss some of their favorites releases, breakdown the trends they’re seeing, and give their thoughts on novelties across brands like Zenith, Tudor, Cartier, and more. Watch the entire episode to hear all of their opinions!

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0:00 App Promo

1:00 Introduction

1:30 Patterns and Trends of Watches & Wonders 2026

4:06 Vacheron Overseas Dual-Time Cardinal Points

5:28 Zenith G.F.J.

6:51 The Rise of "Ultra-Watches"

8:38 Patek Philippe

9:57 Tudor

12:13 NOMOS

12:49 Cartier

20:33 Vacheron Overseas 2500V vs. 2000V

23:29 Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar "Lumen"

24:16 Oris & NOMOS Bring Back Green Dials

29:50 Thoughts on IWC Releases

38:59 Chopard

42:51 Hautlence

46:43 Grand Seiko "Ushio" Diver

51:09 H. Moser & Cie.

57:05 Tim and Armand's Best in Show

Tim and Armand use their experience in the watch industry to explain to listeners the true ins and outs of working in the luxury watch field. They examine the life of a client advisor, what it takes to be a watchmaker, and the funny stories they've encountered along the way. If you've ever been interested in a career in the industry, this episode has all the details!

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Tim and Armand are tackling the idea of gold watches as fragile items and if using them as daily drivers is advised in this episode of The 1916 Company podcast. That line of thought gives way to a greater discussion of watch case materials. They cover different types of gold techniques, the case for ceramic and sapphire, and the differences between white metal materials such as platinum and palladium. They even touch on some more obscure materials, so watch the full video for all the details!

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00:00 App Promo

01:00 Can Precious Metal Watches be a Daily Driver?

04:49 The Importance of Finish

07:14 Types of White Gold Watches

14:43 Use of Gold in Daily Use

16:16 Fragility of Dress Watches

20:44 Unique Types of Gold

24:20 Gold Filled, Rolled, and Capped Watches

27:58 Gold Dress Watches

29:25 Palladium

32:03 Rhodium, Cobalt, and Titanium

35:51 Ceramic Cases

41:04 Other Materials Used in Watches

Tim and Armand discuss the upcoming 2026 Watches & Wonders and breakdown what they predict, and hope, to see at this year's event. The increase in jump hour watches, the heritage of Vacheron Constantin, NOMOS prices, and much more are all covered in regards to the event. They then turn their attention to viewer questions about Blancpain vs. Sinn and MB&F alternatives to end the show.

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