This week, the TGN boys picked two watches with real staying power in both their collections and in their lives. Building on previous Collection Inspection outings, this episode features in-depth, long-term reviews of James’ Rolex Explorer II 16570 and Jason’s Fifty Fathoms Titanium. From the origin story to up to a decade of notes from frequent wear, the boys dive into their past with a pair of watches they still love today.
Stay in the mix for a Final Notes that will have you eyeing two new useful tools for all sorts of jobs. Thanks so much for listening.
3:49 Silfra Dive
10:04 Francis Francis Espresso Machine
13:40 Jason’s long-term review of the Blancpain for Substack
18:39 Blancpain Fifty Fathom Automatique 1515 Titanium
23:29 Ocean Commitment III launch story
25:38 Diving with Blancpain in the Philippines
25:44 Diving the Blancpain in the Channel Islands
34:43 The TGN One Watch Draft
39:37 Rolex Explorer II 16570
45:16 Jason hiking with the 216570 Explorer II
1:02:22 Harbor Freight Doyle Rivet Nut Setter Kit
1:03:40 Rivnut YouTube video
1:05:20 Livowalny DeWalt battery-compatible inflator
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