Case in Point Podcast
The watch channel absolutely no one asked for.
We’re two dads, lifelong friends, and casual watch obsessives who believe there’s beauty in the well-made and well-worn. For us, watches are just the start—gateways to stories about design, craft, music, travel, and the people and places that shape us.
Episodes
33 episodes
The Definitive and Exhaustive Source for Tech, Cocktails & Sports
The guys kick things off with a drink check before wandering through World Cup soccer, NBA and college basketball, and the eternal debate over who belongs on the GOAT list. Marc's Oris takes a temporary detour onto a Bark & Jack...
New York Standard Time
Unsurprisingly, Aaron adds another watch to the collection during wrist check before we head east with Marcos for a recent trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City.What starts as a tag-along trip quickly becomes something more. Marc sh...
Hashtag Born to Dare-ish
The guys catch up after some travel and time spent together celebrating Felix's graduation. Speaking of which, Marc discusses passing along a watch to celebrate the milestone. Aaron reports back from New York City, where the trip somehow result...
Track & Field Watches
Felix joins Marc and Aaron for a rare three-person episode as graduation season finally comes into view. What starts with a wrist check quickly turns into a field watch conversation after Felix swaps watches to wear the "neo-vintage" Hamilton f...
Watches and Wandering Denver
Aaron’s in Denver for a quick trip, which turns into exactly what you’d expect. A little wandering, a little watch talk, and a chance to catch up in person.They get into the watches that stood out from Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026<...
OraOrea: A Conversation with Zach Weiss
Bonus Episode: Marcos and Aaron sit down with Zach Weiss, cofounder of Worn & Wound and Windup Watch Fair, to talk about his new venture, OraOrea.
This Ending is SUS
This could be the season finale.It’s been one year since Marcos and Aaron started this podcast. They’ve been busy working on another project together, which has made it tough to record, but they found a little time to catch up and re...
Lifes Rich Pageant
It’s been a long minute since the last recording. Marc and Aaron have both been buried in projects, including the launch of the new Berea College Student Craft website with full e-commerce, designed by Marc for the Student Craft team. The timin...
Right Time for Seiko
January has been busy, and a longer break between recordings turns into a chance to slow down and catch up.Cold weather across the country keeps Aaron home for a few days, which opens the door to reconnect. Marc is braving the Denver col...
The Seiko 5 Effect
Aaron and Marc are back from the holiday break after crossing paths in opposite directions. Aaron visits family in Denver while Marc trades winter for Miami and the Florida Keys.They settle back in with travel stories and time away, and ...
More Veblenist Than We Planned
Marc and Aaron record after coming off a professional Zoom call with Danny, Marc’s longtime friend and frequent collaborator on Crosshatch projects. The three of them are quietly amused that they managed to resist doing a wrist check during the...
The Wheel is Turning and You Can't Slow Down
The guys recap Thanksgiving, a week filled with family time and a rare chance to hang out in person. Months earlier, Anne, Brian’s wife, had asked for help choosing a mechanical watch for him after he began reading Wendell Berry and started loo...
Ranger Life, if I Can Settle Down
Last week Marc and Aaron were talking about how perfect the Ranger would be if it were 36mm. And what does Tudor announce this week? A 36mm Ranger. Maybe they’re listening.Aaron gives a NA Sierra Nevada a try and decides it is not very d...
Explorer Dreams and Reality Checks
Marc is back from Kentucky, fresh off celebrating Brian’s son’s wedding, a weekend packed with family, stories, and those reminders of why friendships matter. The guys settle in with a fall-appropriate stout and dunkle and pick up where they le...
Déjà Vaer
Aaron picked up another Vaer, so we crack open some beers and compare his newest field watch to the one he bought back in Episode 17. How does it stack up in day-to-day wear, and does it justify a second look at the brand? We get into it.
Spent a Little Time on the Mountain
Felix skips school for a good cause: Berea College’s 150th Mountain Day... and runs into Aaron there, who immediately approves of the decision. Both are, unsurprisingly, wearing Seikos.Meanwhile, Marc’s daughter Olivia and Felix spend th...
Oy Vaer
Marc returns from Texas with stories of barbecue, tacos, indie beers... and even a stop at the Alamo, where Pee Wee’s bike really is on display now. He wraps the week with the full-on spectacle of a Texas A&M football game, complete with en...
Making Good Time
The guys are catching up after Aaron’s trip to Denver, starting with wrist checks and beverage checks. Marc shares his love for Forstner bracelets on the Black Bay 58, while Aaron preps for DC with his Grand Seiko and talks about missing his SA...
I Wonder What Seiko You'll Have Next Week
Marc recounts three unforgettable nights of My Morning Jacket in Colorado—outdoor venues that feel almost cosmic in their magic. From the intimacy of Dillon Amphitheater, with lake and mountain views at sunset, to the legendary Red Rocks, these...
Put a Fluted Bezel on it
Marc’s back in Denver after a work week in Kentucky and some in-person time with the kids—and with Aaron and Teri. Meanwhile, Aaron heads to D.C. for work, delivering a special piece to the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery and squeezing in a few w...
Cue the Vacation Slideshow
The guys are back after some time away, swapping stories from recent adventures. We love having the flexibility to step away, reconnect with loved ones, and come back with tales to tell.Marc shares his first-ever kayaking trip off Vancou...
Inevitably Grand
Marc tries to fast-forward through the formalities, but settles into the usual wrist (and beer) check before getting to the big news: Aaron just landed his dream Grand Seiko—thanks to some impressive maneuvering and a little help from the TGN S...
If You Want to Wear a Wizard Hat
Marc, Felix, and Rachel head to Rocky Mountain National Park for a weekend of camping, hiking, and unplugging. Meanwhile, Aaron begins installing an art project at Boone Tavern’s Crafted restaurant—a celebration of Student Craft design and trad...
