In this episode, branding takes center stage—and Marc couldn’t be happier. He even breaks out a chart to rate beloved (and not-so-beloved) brands on a sliding scale of emotional connection vs. design execution. It's nerdy, subjective, and somewhat revealing.

Aaron’s still neck-deep in his college project and flirting with the idea of bead blasting his SARB. Meanwhile, Marc celebrates Father’s Day in the mountains with Felix and his wife—camping, hiking, and soaking it all in.

When it comes to Open Tabs, Aaron might’ve missed the assignment but still delivers two standout watches. Marc, of course, brings it back to logos.

This week, Aaron heads to Michigan to be there for his dad’s surgery—where a nurse sparks an unexpected watch conversation that offers a welcome distraction and a reminder of the surprising, generous community around this hobby.

Marc and Felix take a softroading detour through the Rockies. Meanwhile, Marc’s helping his brother research his first mechanical watch (hello, Seiko 5 GMT).

Back at the mics, neither host planned it, but both show up with Seikos in the “open tab” segment. From Grand Seiko elegance to a new Presage release, we may have accidentally wandered into the Land of Seiko… and we’re not mad about it.

Episode 7: In our first episode with guests, Aaron and Marc welcome Marc’s son Felix and longtime friend Brian for a special conversation about music, memory, and the things that connect us. We kick things off with a wrist check and a t-shirt check, then dive into stories of memorable concerts, favorite songs, and how the Grateful Dead has woven its way into our lives.

Brian shares how the podcast has made him “timepiece curious,” while Felix reflects on what it means to share a love of music with Brian and a love of watches with Aaron — his two honorary uncles.

From cherished setlists to a shared sense of history, we explore how both music and watches create community, mark time, and remind us to stay present.