# The Romance of Vintage Diving Gear and Watches - Ep. 004 w/ Jacob Van Buren

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Podcast: [Time Well Spent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/time-well-spent-7682162)
Published: 2026-02-23T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Time Well Spent podcast, Devin Pennypacker and Jacob Van Buren explore the importance of real-world testing in watch reviews, the romance of vintage diving gear, and the work that goes into crafting the stories behind the review. Let us know who won the debate between “Dive Style Watches” and “Overbuilt Field Watches”! Jacob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sea_vue/?hl=en Devin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Project Recover: https://www.projectrecover.org/ MKII Baku Edition: https://mkiiwatches.com/products/project-recover-baku-edition Recommendations: The Undersea World with Jacques Causteau: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6J1OzLHamQ8TdX5j2w3L253mD-x0gZGi Ben Lowrey SubStack, Why Do Divers Wear Red Beanies? : https://submersiblewrist.substack.com/p/why-do-divers-wear-red-beanies How The Birth Of US Maritime SpecOps Inspired A Pioneering Dive Watch https://www.watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-dispatch/oss-maritime-unit-hamilton-buships-canteen?srsltid=AfmBOopDPuZKMyRhfCemnSToxrUf5Nf-IrOWyvsCQ-a92tyHN6t00GDZ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Time Well Spent Podcast 02:50 Diving into Watch Predictions and Resolutions 05:41 Wrist Check: Vintage Doxa and Personal Stories 08:26 The Importance of Real-World Testing in Watch Reviews 11:15 Diving into Vintage Gear: A Passion for History 13:50 The Romance of Vintage Diving Equipment 16:30 Crafting Stories Around Watches and Experiences 26:46 Preserving Vintage Dive Gear 28:10 The Ethos of Vintage Diving 29:51 Diving with Historical Equipment 33:04 The Baku Zine Project 38:09 Community and Collaboration in Watch Culture 39:46 This or That: Dive Watches vs. Field Watches 44:41 Recommendations and Closing Thoughts

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