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.

Episode 6: A surprise sighting of endangered Right Whales off the Gulf Coast sets the tone for a conversation about design, legacy, and the things that surface when we’re paying attention.

In this episode, Marc shares the details of spotting these elusive giants near the Florida-Alabama coastline — a reminder that even in familiar places, surprises can arise when you least expect them. From there, the conversation drifts into watch territory, including a deep dive into Lorier — a modern brand designing watches that feel like new old stock. We talk about what sets them apart from legacy brands, and why their focus on enthusiast-driven design feels refreshingly intentional.

And speaking of surprises, Aaron makes an impulsive watch purchase that sparks a conversation about so-called “boring watches” — understated, versatile pieces that might just be the most wearable of them all.

Episode 5: Marc recaps a quick Vegas trip to see Dead & Co with his old pal, John (not that John). Aaron's been deep in projects and rocking his G-Shock in the shop—plus a sobering visit to tornado-hit Eastern Kentucky. We eventually get to watches: Marc’s on a “one-watch collection” kick again, inspired by John's watch (still not that John), and Aaron’s circling the idea of a perfect field watch. No Mayer talk, surprisingly.

Episode 4: In this episode, Marc and Aaron explore how their approaches to watch collecting differ—and complement each other. Marc is guided by aesthetics and how a watch makes him feel, while Aaron is captivated by the mechanics and craftsmanship behind the dial. They also dive into recent watches that have caught their attention, including the new Tudor Black Bay Pro, which sparks memories of a day trip to Cincinnati and a close encounter with the Explorer II. It's a conversation about obsession, appreciation, and the joy of discovery—one tick of 31,536,000 at a time.

Episode 3: In this episode, Marc and Aaron explore the meaning behind milestone watches. Aaron recently celebrated his daughter’s graduation with their extended family, marking the moment by gifting her a watch box he made and an heirloom Seiko. The conversation turns to family stories, sentimental pieces—including a watch worn daily for over 60 years—and the idea of owning just one watch (a nice thought, anyway). They also share the watches currently on their minds—and the ones that just might become treasures down the line.

Episode 2: Since Episode 1 dropped, Marc made a work trip to Kentucky and stayed with Aaron — this time with his son Felix along for the ride. Felix had a front-row seat when Aaron started making his very serious case that dive watch depth ratings are basically irrelevant... all while proudly wearing his Seiko Tuna rated for 300 meters. He caught the hypocrisy immediately.

Meanwhile, Aaron’s wife is thinking about buying a watch of her own — adding even more fun to the weekend.

The guys float a new idea: maybe instead of the usual wrist-check, they start a segment called "The Tabs We Can’t Close" — watches we're obsessing over right now.