Vintage Watches and Vintage Cars w/ David von Bader Ep. 22

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 passions02:02 The playful side of license plates and community03:58 Watches as storytelling tools in car culture07:58 The intersection of motorsport and watch branding12:04 Authenticity and inauthenticity in racing sponsorships15:55 The evolution of F1 and watch collaborations20:03 The role of community in car and watch hobbies24:04 Restoring and personalizing vintage watches29:55 The importance of genuine connections in enthusiast groups35:59 The impact of social media on hobby communities40:47 Advice for newcomers to car and watch culture45:08 The value of authentic passion over superficial branding51:53 Game of this or that: collaboration watches vs. dial text59:53 The importance of disconnecting and real-world engagement01:02:07 Closing thoughts and recommendations