Hairspring
HairspringHairspring's founder Erik Gustafson and enthusiast Max Braun bring you a meandering weekly-ish roundtable on watches and many other things.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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This week, the gentlemen behind Petermann Bédat join the show. We cover their early history, what it’s like working at Lange while not speaking German, challenges faced in starting their own brand, philosophy of their manufacture, and how they’re pla... more
This is the story of two watchmakers, Daniels & Smith, who kept British independent watchmaking alive prior to the phrase independent existing. This chronicle encompasses Daniel’s story from Army service until pocket watches, fascination with Breguet... more
This week, the tables have turned. Erik & Max polled you, the audience, for your opinions. Together, we find out what future classics you believe are being made today, how your views and actions in collecting have evolved over the last decade, indepe... more
This week Erik & Max are honored to be joined by founder of 37signals, thoughtful collector, and original thinker Jason Fried. While this episode briefly touches on Jason’s path as a collector, it’s spends more time on the philosophy of a meaningful ... more
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Excellent for both beginners and seasoned collectors. I feel so fortunate to have gotten into watches during the epoch of the Hairspring podcast. The context this show offers is so valuable - otherwise, you would be searching through auction catalogs, forums, old articles… and you still might not know what you are looking for. Long shelf life too; my wife and I will listen to old episodes on road trips.
Apple Podcasts5ShortsightedCap
United Statesa month ago - Best podcast period
This is the best watch podcast available, I will not debate this or change my opinion. They are #1
Apple Podcasts5Hamada349
Canada3 months ago - If you are really into watches this podcast is for you.
Erik and Max will expand your watch hobby horizons!
Apple Podcasts5GymnasiumChicagoUnited States5 months ago - Great podcast
Best watch podcast by far
Apple Podcasts5Redwes25United States5 months ago - Really wanted to like this podcast
I really wanted to like this podcast. The hosts are extremely knowledgeable and the topics are well curated. The hosts rarely refer to the model names of the watches they’re talking about and only mention the reference #. I don’t know every watch reference number by memory and it made this podcast unlistenable while walking or driving. If the hosts are reading this review, please consider naming the watches you’re speaking of vs just saying the reference number. I’d definitely start listening ag... more
Apple Podcasts3JGrundzaUnited States6 months ago
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What is Hairspring about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A weekly-ish roundtable focused on watches, horology, and related culture. The discussions span independent watchmaking, vintage vs modern, market dynamics, auctions, and notable brands, with plenty of banter and deep-dive technical chatter. Listeners likely enjoy thoughtful opinions, reference-heavy analysis, and a passion for craftsmanship, with episodes often pairing technical detail with accessible storytelling. A standout is the duo's balance of rigor and humor, plus a willingness to explore niche topics and the broader culture around collecting and brands.
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Which podcasts are similar to Hairspring?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Hairspring:
1. Fratello.com
2. HODINKEE Podcasts
3. Unpolished Watches
4. That Watch Podcast
5. The Worn & Wound Podcast
How many episodes of Hairspring are there?
Hairspring launched 3 years ago and published 105 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Hairspring?
Recent guests on Hairspring include:
1. Jason Fried
2. Kari Voutilainen
3. Tom Segura
4. James Blake
5. Tony Traina
6. Ben Clymer
7. Sylvain Berneron
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