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The Springbar Podcast 10/23/26 The Springbar Podcast 10/23/26

The $375 Dive Watch They Kept Secret for 18 Months

A $375 automatic dive watch, an 18-month secret, and a vintage favorite brought back to life. Mike and Joe join Michael Benavente for the 2025 Caravelle Sea Hunter reveal.

Does Watch Brand Heritage Actually Matter?

Does a famous watchmaker's history make its watches better? Mike and Joe debate brand heritage, microbrands, revived names, and whether collectors are paying extra for a great story.

Are Watch Reissues Lazy Design?

Reissues can be smart, nostalgic, repetitive - or all three. Mike and Joe get into where the line is between honoring a great watch and just recycling the past.