A highly inappropriate real-life tail as told by @YG_Watches (real name, Yousif)Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

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Narcotics and Goblins, Oh My!

Two more SHORT short stories that will tug at the old heart strings.  One is called "Finding a Cure:  #TypeNone; it comes from the mind and heart of @ThePitchingWedge, formerly known as the @BalancedWheel.  The other is called "Brotherhood of the Traveling Watch, which is the story of 6 watch fam friends and a specific watch that's making its way around the world.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Part 4 - Epilogue

A wide ranging conversation with my dear friend Brandon (@BZabodyn214).  He's a Texas boy with a watch collecting obsession.  We discuss the evolution of his collecting journey, how he's embraced the Watch Fam and cover his least favorite question to receive from beginners.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Enjoy What You Have (@BZabodyn214 Interview)

For those out there looking for advice as to how best to ask your significant for the green light to buy a time piece of your dreams.  Here's the ultimate playbook to help you get there.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Honey, Can We Have a Horological Ménage à Trois?

An introductory look on the fundamentals of watch buying and things to look out for.  Also in this section is a summary of my top 10 favorite watch brands and a Watch Inspiration on a budget guide for those looking for some inspiration.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Watch Buying Guide for Beginners

A wonderful chat with my buddy Tanmay (@BoardRoomBaller).  We talk about his recent foray into watch collecting and his transition into the Watch Fam.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

The Importance of Family & Mean Girls (@BoardRoomBaller Interview)

Shares steps and key tips to help assimilate yourself into the Watch Fam Community.  There are groups all over the world; Red Bar being the largest and most organized one to date.  Every group and region has a different vibe, so be sure to practice the ONE rule that's a prerequisite to join the Watch Fam.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Part 3 - Joining The Watch Fam

The epic tail of my journey to pick up a special watch, which ended up becoming even more important as a result of an unexpected family incident.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Sun-Filled Daytona

A lovely conversation with my dear friend, Louie (@LouieMadeIt).  We talk about his Watch Fam journey, but we mostly discuss one of the greatest watch fam meet ups, ever!Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Tequila is Terrible (@LouieMadeIt Interview)

A wild story where I got my Sherlock Holmes on to figure out who someone on Instagram was.  Turns out, he was much closer than I expected.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Captain Fantastic

A meet up in NYC with a Watch Fam friend leads to us meeting Grandpa.  It started out innocently enough, but then things changed.  Turns out, grandpa was kind of a big deal.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A Chance Encounter with Grandpa

A wildly entertaining conversation with Richard (@RicoSuaveBolla).  We talk about his life, social media, his short story and a wonderful Watch Fam meet up experience he had in Italy.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Clown School & Murder (@RicoSuaveBolla Interview)

An epic Watch Fam tail surrounding celebrity, music, guitars and a band that shaped my youth. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

Boyz Night Out

@RicoSuaveBollo tells of his Instagram journey and introduction into the Watch Fam.  It all started with a sombrero wearing chihuahua.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

A Sombrero Wearing Chihuahua

A lovely conversation my dear friend, Brett (@KickToc).  We discuss his Watch Fam journey, Head 2 Head Copy Cat, his philosophy on collecting and why he's got a very special set of skills.  Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.Thank you!

I Have a Very Particular Set of Skills (@KickToc Interview)

"Discovering Time: Stories from a collector community” takes readers on a humorous, unusual and illuminating look into the global subculture of watch collecting. It shares a series of themed short-stories that breathes intimate perspective into a relatively clandestine and fiercely loyal community. At the heart of these stories, readers will be exposed to the phenomenon of “watch meet-ups” where complete strangers from all over the world gather to share their interest in timepieces, which often evolve into lifelong friendships. From local dive bars to exclusive exotic locations, socioeconomic barriers are cast aside and friendships forged, all in the mutual love of horology.

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