New watch alert! After dreaming of the SBGA211 for many months, the 9R65 caliber Spring Drive and that pristine white-textured dial meant to recreate freshly fallen yet wind-swept snow, Brett finally pulled the trigger on a new watch. For better or worse, it wasn't the watch he'd hoped for, and decided to instead go with the SBGJ259 "Bamboo." The Bamboo, powered by the 9S86 Hi-Beat movement (36,000 VPH) and dial inspired by a bamboo garden path, is a bold statement watch with its eye-catching...

Founded in 1884 and known for producing precision chronometers for aviation, Breitling is a leading manufacturer of luxury Swiss watches. Popular models include the Navitimer chronograph with a slide rule bezel, the Superocean dive watch, and the versatile Chronomat suitable for everyday wear. Breitling continues to produce high-performance timepieces that combine functionality with a sleek design.   In this episode, we ask the question “When should you approach Breitling?” We see it...

Since its inception in 1853, Tissot has remained a staple in Swiss watchmaking, which remains true today. While they may not boast some of the achievements or inventions as previously discussed brands, Tissot has their hand on the market's pulse and continues producing pieces sure to appease the masses. We discuss the Gentleman collection, the super-popular PRX, and the Le Locle dress watch, and deeply discuss their quartz offerings. We also explain how Tissot is well positioned as a nearly...

Longines boast the oldest active trademark in the world, amongst other things. We start with their humble beginnings in 1832 to their breakthrough horological innovations including the world's first GMT watch developed for the Ottoman Empire in 1908, and their expansive history in sports timekeeping. Of course, we dive into their current collection and latest releases including the famous Spirit Zulu Time GMT and HydroConquest dive watch, in addition to several others. We wrap up by giving...

BONUS EPISODE: The guys do a one-take episode to recap and review some of the hottest releases from Watches and Wonders 2023 including the new Opalin Black Bay GMT from Tudor, a new skeleton Reverso from JLC, the titanium Rolex Yacht-Master, and the Dippin' Dots Oyster Perpetual, to name a few. Be sure to subscribe to the show to get notifications when new episodes are released (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other directories) and follow us on Social Media @strapandlink!

We discuss Tudor's history and relationship to Rolex and dig into why they design and develop the watches they do. From a new watch company in 1920s Geneva to being brought under the Rolex name by Hans Wilsdorf, Tudor sought to provide watches with quality, style, and durability, at an affordable price. Today they offer a modern and affordable luxury watch that incorporates classic designs from Tudor and Rolex's of the past. We examine their lineup of GMTs, Divers, and Chronographs,...

In our inaugural episode, we discuss all things Grand Seiko. From its history of being the most accurate mechanical watch brand in the world in 1967, to their first Quartz watch introduction, and the invention of a Spring Drive movement in the early 2000s, Grand Seiko has innovated time and time again. Today, they offer us some one-of-a-kind watches at attainable pricing. We discuss flagship models such as the Snowflake and Skyflake (or Blue Snowflake), in addition to their Zaratsu polishing...