What It Really Takes to Start a Watch Brand w/ Tom of Abinger Watches Ep. 19

<p>In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by Tom, the founder of Abinger Watches. We chat about the incredibly challenging process of starting a watch brand from the ground up, how Tom took a design first approach in making his watches, and what's next for the brand. <br /></p><p>Abinger Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/abingerwatches/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/abingerwatches/</a> </p><p>Abinger Watches: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.abingerwatches.com/" target="_blank">https://www.abingerwatches.com/</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></p><p>Relevant Links:</p><p>Hands-On Abinger Nimrod Review: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-abinger-nimrod/" target="_blank">https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-abinger-nimrod/</a> </p><p></p><p>Final Recommendations: </p><p>Angels in Time: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://music.apple.com/au/album/angel-in-real-time/1478307245" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/au/album/angel-in-real-time/1478307245</a> </p><p>Outlast (Netflix): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81225308" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/81225308</a> </p><p></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 — Intro</p><p>1:04 — Wrist Check</p><p>4:37 — Christopher Ward Talk</p><p>7:30 — Getting Into Watches</p><p>14:26 — Finding the Brand Idea</p><p>18:49 — Two Years of Design Work</p><p>20:32 — Startup Costs and Reality</p><p>24:40 — Pre-Orders and Shipping</p><p>32:26 — What’s Next</p><p>39:43 — Tool Watch vs Dress Watch</p><p>42:09 — Meaning of “Nimrod”</p><p>46:45 — Where to Find the Brand</p><p>47:05 — Final Recommendation</p>