Episode 23: IDF Watches

In Episode 23 the gang discuss the forthcoming event Eric will be participating in at Dubai Watch Week NYC. The "Made in America" panel discussion will be moderated by Cara Barrett (HODINKEE alumna and Parchie founder) and also features actor and horologist Aldis Hodge. Additionally, Gabe’s latest IDF wristwatch is brought up followed by a discussion on Israeli Defense Force timepieces. Gabe would share his thoughts on the recent news of LVMH’s plans for revival of the Daniel Roth brand. Eric highlights the forthcoming charitable auction of ‘Pope Francis' Swatch, and The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation. Also, the group discusses Owen Lawton’s recent article ‘How Rolex Became Rolex: The Oyster Case Story’.   Register for the Dubai Watch Week NYC "Made in America" Panel below: https://www.dubaiwatchweek.com/activities/panels/made-america  Articles and shoutouts: Read Lawton’s full article below: https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2022/9/7/the-oyster-story  Owen Lawton is a watch collector, writer and photographer based in the United Kingdom. Lawton is a student at Oxford University writing about productivity, watches and Materials Science. You can find his writing on the OxWatch Newsletter owenlawton.substack.com, and follow him on Instagram @_oxwatch. ‘Pope Francis' Swatch Watch Coming To Auction With All Proceeds Going To Charity’ by Charlie Dunne. https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2022/5/9/pope-francis-swatch-watch  To learn more about the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation, visit their website: https://www.briansjourney.com/  To learn about The Watch Project and donors, visit: https://www.briansjourney.com/watch-project  To register to bid in the “Once Upon a Time Watch Project” visit: https://www.ragoarts.com    http://www.gabarrostraps.com https://wornandwound.com/military-watches-of-the-world-israel-pt1/ https://wornandwound.com/military-watches-of-the-world-israel-pt-ii/ https://www.ft.com/content/940eb7d8-8e82-41a3-a809-7fa8856f5764 https://subdial.co/blogs/news/how-daniel-roth-brought-breguet-to-the-wrist https://sub.rescapement.com/p/significant-watches-ep-20-red-on https://www.ft.com/content/dd7d68d2-6240-4744-9daa-01253efc1447 https://watchesbysjx.com/2021/04/louis-vuitton-tambour-carpe-diem-automaton-minute-repeater.html https://www.watchonista.com/articles/events/prix-gaia-2019-suzanne-rohr-craftmanship-creation-category https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUgOUVREkJs You can find Tony's writing on https://www.tonytraina.com. Learn about Eric's work on https://www.windvintage.com.  Read Charlie's latest articles on https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com.