
Hairspring'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 | 106 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Erik & Max may not have been invited to vote, but that won’t stop this episode. This week’s show discusses first the new Datograph, of course, but then goes through the year’s nominees and their finer points. Before the Balance Cocks, the year’s deci... more
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
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These guys are good at their jobs … which in this case and relevant to me is creating entertaining and informative podcasts. They’re really good.
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.
This is the best watch podcast available, I will not debate this or change my opinion. They are #1
Erik and Max will expand your watch hobby horizons!
Best watch podcast by far
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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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Recent guests on Hairspring include:
1. Gaël Petermann
2. Florian Bédat
3. Jason Fried
4. Kari Voutilainen
5. Tom Segura
6. James Blake
7. Tony Traina
8. Ben Clymer
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