EP62: Returning to the Dark Side

17/10/2025 1h 13min

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Are you "team Vader" or "team Grey Side?" This week, the boys are venturing back to the dark side for some hands-on impressions straight from the Scottsdale launch of the new Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon collection. As always, you can reach the boys for questions and comments at [email protected]. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening! ⁠⁠⁠Topper's Fall Event Calendar⁠⁠⁠Follow the boys on Instagram: • Rob: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robcaplan_topper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Russ: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@russcaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Zach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@zachxryj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist check and other watches mentioned in the episode: - Rob: Omega Speedmaster Super Racing- Zach: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades 'Sandstone'- Russ: vintage 1973 Omega Speedmaster ref. 145.022 (cal. 861)- Epic Omega Speedmaster "Reference Points" article on Hodinkee- Vintage Omega Petrograd from early 1900s- Seiko Prospex Alpinist update for 2025- TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph (RIP)- Mr. Eiichi Hiraya, Grand Seiko UFA movement designer- November 9th Grand Seiko event at Topper- Grand Seiko Spring Drive UFA SLGB003- Alpina Alpiner X Smartwatch- Impressions of the new Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon collection...Oh, and by the way: - Zach: Riding the brutally difficult Marji Gesick 100 mile MTB race in Northern Michigan- Rob: Rooting for the New Orleans Pelicans for the '25/26 NBA season- Russ: Visiting your favorite mountain towns in shoulder season