In this episode of OverTime: The Podcast, Praka welcomes James from WATCHingJames as a new co-host heading into Season 4 & 2026. The duo reflect on the highs of 2025, the importance of collaboration in the watch industry, and why community — from watch meetups to shared collector experiences — remains central to the hobby.

The conversation naturally drifts across a range of topics, including independent and microbrand watches, personal collecting journeys, and early thoughts on 2026, including potential goal watches for the year ahead.

Wristchecks

James is wearing the Minase Seven Windows and Farasute 2241, while Praka has on his Seiko Turtle.

Something Interesting

James recounts dealing with a tropical cyclone near his home Tropical Cyclone Hayley, with Praka adding his own cyclone insights and well wishes. Praka also recommends Fallout – Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video as a standout watch.

Brands & Links Discussed

We touch on a wide range of watches and brands, from browsing listings on Chrono24 to specific models like the Omega Dynamic on Chrono24 and the Cartier Drive de Cartier on Chrono24, alongside well-known Swiss and independent brands such as Hamilton Watches, Ulysse Nardin, Christopher Ward, Formex Watches and AnOrdain. We also discuss the community side of the hobby through groups like Redbar and creators such as WATCHingJames on YouTube, before diving into microbrands and independents including San Martin Watches, Behrens, Direnzo Watches, Awake Watches, Vitreum Watches, Oan Gio, ZLTD Watches, Fam Al Hut, Loresum and Farasute, rounding things out with a unique vintage piece from Frett & Co Clockworks – Elgin from 1911.

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