Lume Plotters

It’s that time of the year again! Sit with us as we go through all of the novelties of Watches and Wonders 2026. From Oris to Vacheron, and Rolex to Tudor, there is a little bit for everyone!
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As watch enthusiasts, we often find ourselves in heated debates over the merits of various timepieces. In this episode of the Lume Plotters podcast, we dive into issues within the Swatch group… tiered manufacturing, crazy pricing, and unclear visions. Let’s compare and contrast what’s going on within the Swatch umbrella.
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Summary:
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of watch crowns and their design intricacies. From the history of screw-down crowns to crowns in our personal watch collections, this episode offers insights into watch mechanics, design choices, and personal conundrums.
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Current Events
03:00 Dining Experiences and Culinary Delights
06:02 Watches and Personal Style
08:56 The Evolution of Watch Crowns
14:54 Interaction with Watch Mechanisms
21:02 Crown Sizes and Usability
26:25 The Art of Winding: Precision vs. Speed
28:44 Crown Design: Usability Challenges
30:28 Knurling and Grip: The Importance of Crown Texture
32:31 The Feel of Quality: Interacting with Watches
35:36 Identifying Authenticity: The Crown as a Telltale
39:39 The Lucky Crown: Myth or Reality?
44:39 Conundrums in Watch Collecting: To Buy or Not to Buy?
49:29 Looking Ahead: Anticipating New Releases
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In a recent discussion, we dove deep into Omega’s sales and their representation in the market. Many believe the brand is struggling, but is it as dire as it sounds?
Today we go a bit further and talk about how the Swatch Group is handling  Omega's numbers, and why this has raised eyebrows. Are they hiding something, or  misrepresenting the situation?
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In today’s episode Ralf chats with Sebastian Vivas, the Heritage and Museum Director of AP. He takes us back to the origins of Audemars Piguet, and discusses 150 years of watchmaking history.
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