In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by David von Bader. A writer of all things watches, music, and vintage cars, David has carved out a pocket in the industry leaning into the things he grew up on including writing his very own book on watches. We dive into vintage watches, vintage cars, watch advertising inside of F1, and a few more meanderings along the way.
Small Luxuries: Watches (by David von Bader): https://amzn.to/4fBRCT1
David Von Bader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_von_bader/
Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en
Relevant Links:
Motorcar Manor (NJ): https://www.motorcarmanor.com/
1 (F1 Glory Days Documentary): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.08284322-78bd-4a4f-abd2-f7c00754d482?ref_=imdbref_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvs_piv&tag=imdbtag_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvs_piv-20
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Devin and David’s passions
02:02 The playful side of license plates and community
03:58 Watches as storytelling tools in car culture
07:58 The intersection of motorsport and watch branding
12:04 Authenticity and inauthenticity in racing sponsorships
15:55 The evolution of F1 and watch collaborations
20:03 The role of community in car and watch hobbies
24:04 Restoring and personalizing vintage watches
29:55 The importance of genuine connections in enthusiast groups
35:59 The impact of social media on hobby communities
40:47 Advice for newcomers to car and watch culture
45:08 The value of authentic passion over superficial branding
51:53 Game of this or that: collaboration watches vs. dial text
59:53 The importance of disconnecting and real-world engagement
01:02:07 Closing thoughts and recommendations
