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James Lamdin

James Lamdin

Sep 18, 2026

32:57
Is there a place that you would recommend people start if they really want to get into the history, the forgotten history of American watchmaking?
33:04
I mean, there's some great resources, there's some great books, but I don't think you have to become an academic to understand this.
33:11
And it's not as far away stylistically or even size-wise as it once was.
33:17
Over the last several years, of course, we've seen a tremendous surge in interest for smaller, thinner books.
33:24
Precious metal clad shaped watches, some of which are being produced now by incredible maisons like Cartier or Piaget or their vintage equivalents.
33:36
Micro brands are embracing this design language.
33:39
So to me, it's a hop, skip and a jump from a design standpoint.

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43:11
After all of these years of looking at watches, how are you still curious about these things? How are you not jaded and bored? I have my moments,

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