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Adventure Watches, Is It Just Marketing BS? w/ Griffin Bartsch Ep.16

Adventure Watches, Is It Just Marketing BS? w/ Griffin Bartsch Ep.169 Jun1 h 03 min

<p>In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by bi-weekly co-host Griffin Bartsch to dig into watches and adventure. Is it inspiration, aspirational, or just marketing BS?</p><p><br /></p><p>Griffin Bartsch Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cgriffinbartsch/?hl=en</a> </p><p>Devin Pennypacker Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Final Recommendations: </p><p>James Bond First Light: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4vWKDuP" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4vWKDuP</a> </p><p>Forza Horizon 6: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4vz410m" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4vz410m</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Other Links:</p><p>Vertex Owners Review: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wornandwound.com/review/video-owners-review-the-vertex-m60-aqualion-nd/" target="_blank">https://wornandwound.com/review/video-owners-review-the-vertex-m60-aqualion-nd/</a> </p><p>Gallet Trailer: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gallet.com/us-en/" target="_blank">https://www.gallet.com/us-en/</a> </p><p>Hamilton Scuba Surfing: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wornandwound.com/step-outside-inspiring-micro-adventure-moments-with-the-hamilton-khaki-collection/" target="_blank">https://wornandwound.com/step-outside-inspiring-micro-adventure-moments-with-the-hamilton-khaki-collection/</a> </p><p>Stratum Scandi Road Trip: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wornandwound.com/out-of-office-12-days-and-3500-miles-through-scandinavia-with-the-straum-jan-mayen/" target="_blank">https://wornandwound.com/out-of-office-12-days-and-3500-miles-through-scandinavia-with-the-straum-jan-mayen/</a> </p><p>Traska Venturer GMT Review: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wornandwound.com/review/review-the-traska-venturer-gmt/" target="_blank">https://wornandwound.com/review/review-the-traska-venturer-gmt/</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:23 Watches on the Wrist: Personal Selections</p><p>03:54 Diving into Vertex: A Watch Review</p><p>06:32 Exploring the Vacheron Constantin Overseas</p><p>09:02 Adventure Watches: Marketing and Reality</p><p>11:40 The Role of Marketing in Watch Culture</p><p>14:04 Personal Experiences with Adventure Watches</p><p>16:28 Building a Space Watch Commercial</p><p>24:36 The Countdown to Adventure</p><p>28:07 Watches that Inspire Adventure</p><p>31:42 The Role of Watches in Mindset</p><p>36:35 Watches for Specific Adventures</p><p>40:20 Game Time: Choosing the Right Watch</p><p>56:57 Recommendations</p>