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Taking the Time

Taking the Time

By Quenton Mccallister, Bryan Kotsch and Ivan Hampton

Just two guys talking about watches, the Microbrand industry, and more.
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Taking the Time May 14, 2020

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01:33:07
Bryan looks at the Seco Graph

Bryan looks at the Seco Graph

First look at the Mitchell timepieces seco graph and details about how it was designed. 

Nov 22, 202146:26
We are BACK !!!!

We are BACK !!!!

back from summer break 


Nov 22, 202128:10
Double watch review

Double watch review

Double watch review 

Nov 22, 202130:13
Micro News and updates on Seco plus Giveaway

Micro News and updates on Seco plus Giveaway

We have Shaun on for updates on WCM and the charity lotto. 

Sep 01, 202138:11
Bryan unboxes his first Panerai 24

Bryan unboxes his first Panerai 24

Review the the Panerai Pam 24. 

Sep 01, 202154:53
We are back from Summer

We are back from Summer

Returning back from summer break. 

Sep 01, 202138:12
Steel Dive Review and WCM lotto and monthly review

Steel Dive Review and WCM lotto and monthly review

Steel Dive Review and WCM lotto and monthly review 

Jun 07, 202144:56
Xeric and Fifty Fathoms Review Mitchell Update and Raffle.

Xeric and Fifty Fathoms Review Mitchell Update and Raffle.

Xeric and Fifty Fathoms Review Mitchell Update and Raffle.

May 23, 202148:42
Pam 995 review and talking about some micro news

Pam 995 review and talking about some micro news

Pam 995 review and talking about some micro news

Apr 09, 202143:08
WCM Commerical

WCM Commerical

Wrist Check Monthly subscription service and charity work.

Mar 27, 202108:21
Kickstarter info, Mitchell Updates and a bit of grail talk.

Kickstarter info, Mitchell Updates and a bit of grail talk.

Kickstarter info, Mitchell Updates and a bit of grail talk. 

Mar 13, 202141:41
Brad reviews the Kaal Watches Multiverse

Brad reviews the Kaal Watches Multiverse

Brad reviews the Kaal Watches Multiverse

Mar 06, 202136:29
RPaige Review, Wrist Check Monthly Drawing

RPaige Review, Wrist Check Monthly Drawing

Brad take a close look at the RPaige WRocket in TI, Taking the time Drawing for Wrist Check Monthly. 

Feb 20, 202141:30
Bryan and brad review the Sangamon knife and talk about updates for mitchell and whats on KS.

Bryan and brad review the Sangamon knife and talk about updates for mitchell and whats on KS.

Bryan and brad review the Sangamon knife and talk about updates for mitchell and whats on KS.

Feb 13, 202143:55
Brad takes a look at the mintevolutive Divemaster

Brad takes a look at the mintevolutive Divemaster

https://mintevolutive.com/  divemaster  modders special 

Jan 30, 202151:03
Bryan takes a look at the Air League by Hemel and we talk chronographs

Bryan takes a look at the Air League by Hemel and we talk chronographs

We talk about some chronos and review the Air League from Hemel and  provide information about www.Wristcheckmonthly.com subscription time line.

Jan 26, 202146:30
2020 Top three watches plus new partnership

2020 Top three watches plus new partnership

Bryan and Brad take a look at their top three watches for 2020.

Jan 15, 202143:17
Bryan take a look at the Neucarl Sept Mai

Bryan take a look at the Neucarl Sept Mai

Bryan take a look at the Neucarl Sept Mai 

Dec 19, 202028:60
Bryan takes a look at the Rhodus and we talk about iconic watches.

Bryan takes a look at the Rhodus and we talk about iconic watches.

Bryan takes a look at the Rhodus  and we talk about iconic watches. 

Dec 16, 202057:18
Brad takes a look at the Happie watch

Brad takes a look at the Happie watch

Today we review the happie watch. 

Dec 16, 202035:06
Brad takes a closer look at the RHODUS DIVER

Brad takes a closer look at the RHODUS DIVER

Rhodus Diver  review  currently on kickstarter 

Kickstarter here:

http://kck.st/2HDce1n

Nov 28, 202042:15
Pustovalov Quartz Dress Watch

Pustovalov Quartz Dress Watch

Bryan takes a look at the Pustovalov Quartz dress watch. 

Nov 14, 202032:16
Brad takes his turn with the Valhalla of Norway ØKS

Brad takes his turn with the Valhalla of Norway ØKS

Back the project here http://kck.st/2Swi8Dh



Brad takes a close look at the OKS by VALHALLA. 

Nov 05, 202040:27
Duel Review of the Kaal Multiverse

Duel Review of the Kaal Multiverse

We take a look at the Moon and Sun version of the Multiverse. Special price offer here https://kaalwatch.com/estore/

Oct 31, 202040:27
Devils Advocate debate about all things watch.

Devils Advocate debate about all things watch.

Devils Advocate debate about all things watch. 

Oct 22, 202045:19
Bryan takes a look at the Lancaster Chrono

Bryan takes a look at the Lancaster Chrono

Taking a deeper look at the Lancaster chronograph watch. 

Oct 17, 202036:57
Brad takes a look at the Sangamon Mother Road

Brad takes a look at the Sangamon Mother Road

Taking a deeper look at Sangamon Watches and the mother road. 

Oct 08, 202039:42
Taking the Time with Richard Paige

Taking the Time with Richard Paige

Today we talk with Richard Paige of RPaige watches about the new bronze case and everything watches. 

Sep 24, 202001:11:42
Taking the Time with R T Custer of Vortic Watch Co.

Taking the Time with R T Custer of Vortic Watch Co.

 Today we sit down with RT Custer of Vortic Watch Co. and talk about the state of Vortic and the Big win against  Swatch Group and Hamilton. 

Sep 18, 202001:04:28
Taking the Time with Outcast Watches LGOP

Taking the Time with Outcast Watches LGOP

 Today we look at a triple calendar from Outcast watches. 



Sep 16, 202031:23
Bryan Goes over the Valhalla ØKS

Bryan Goes over the Valhalla ØKS

We take a first hand look of the new Valhalla  42mm  sport watch coming to kickstarter soon. 

Sep 12, 202031:34
Up close and personal with the straton yacht racer

Up close and personal with the straton yacht racer

Brad and Bryan take a look at the Straton Yacht Racer and discuss the detail as well as a bit of  yacht racing information. 

Sep 10, 202038:42
Unboxing and Review of the Farr & Swit

Unboxing and Review of the Farr & Swit

We review the seaplane by Farrandswit.com 

Sep 05, 202031:05
New collectors advice ( Sorta ) mistakes

New collectors advice ( Sorta ) mistakes

What did we do wrong as beginning collectors.  What are the common mistakes new collectors make?

Sep 02, 202040:25
Taking the time with Kyle Schut of Straton Watch Co.

Taking the time with Kyle Schut of Straton Watch Co.

Interview with Kyle Schut from Straton Watch CO. 

Aug 30, 202042:29
Sangamon Unboxing of Route 66

Sangamon Unboxing of Route 66

 Bryan unboxes his  Sangamon route 66 while Brad goes over the the specs.

Aug 28, 202023:21
Bryan Interviews Dr Q from Mitchell Timepieces

Bryan Interviews Dr Q from Mitchell Timepieces

 Shameless self-promotion? maybe .  . Bryan Interviews Dr Q of Mitchell Timepeices and discuss the start of the brand and the last two years. 

Aug 24, 202046:43
Dr Q and Bryan talk about watches on TV and MOVIES

Dr Q and Bryan talk about watches on TV and MOVIES

We compare list of our favorite tv a movie watch sightings. 

Aug 19, 202029:57
NH35 Vs. Miyota 9015

NH35 Vs. Miyota 9015

the movement debate continues.  NH35 vs. Miyota 9015.  Whats coming soon?

Aug 13, 202036:45
Brad and Bryan's Military Issue top 5.

Brad and Bryan's Military Issue top 5.

Brad and Bryan go back and forth with their picks of military issue watches. 

Aug 05, 202035:06
What would you buy with $2,000

What would you buy with $2,000

Ivan, Brad and Bryan look at what each of them would buy for 2K.

Aug 03, 202033:16
Brief history of aviation and pilot watches

Brief history of aviation and pilot watches

We breakdown the first pilot watches and the milestones credited to each. 

Jul 29, 202031:12
Special Unboxing of Doxa 300 T

Special Unboxing of Doxa 300 T

Discussing what we call arguably the most famous dive watches of tall time and the unboxing of a Doxa 300T SUB.

Jul 26, 202031:40
Episode 9 with David of Rhodus Watches

Episode 9 with David of Rhodus Watches

We talk with David about his new watch the Skull Diver and how he decided to start the brand. 

Jul 15, 202001:25:09
Special Ed. Mitchell Raider

Special Ed. Mitchell Raider

Bryan Kotsch  Customer number one received his prototype and discusses his experiance. 

Jul 14, 202042:47
Episode 8 Two Lost Veterans Special Guest Thomas Carey of Minuteman watches

Episode 8 Two Lost Veterans Special Guest Thomas Carey of Minuteman watches

Special Guest Thomas Carey of Minuteman watches talking about this brand,  Veterans charities and the micro-brand community.

Jul 08, 202001:26:33
Episode 7 -

Episode 7 -

 Strap pairings,  watch moding, whats coming soon. 

Jul 02, 202001:09:30
Episode 6 Whats coming soon, Moding and muchmore.

Episode 6 Whats coming soon, Moding and muchmore.

Special guest Host Bryan Kotsch joins Brad talking about new released, "moding", and a multitude of other watch related and some car stuff. 

Jun 25, 202001:25:38
Episode 5 with Andy Sealey of Maals watches.
Jun 10, 202001:30:40
Phil Rodenbeck from Visitor Watch Co. Joins in.

Phil Rodenbeck from Visitor Watch Co. Joins in.

Owner and operator fo Visitor Watch Co.  joins us on taking the time.  He discusses his path to his brand, the new coming model and much more. 

Jun 04, 202001:23:37