# Use Your Tools and Fix Your Watches with Professional Stuntman Tom Place - Ep. 12

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Published: 2026-05-05T09:30:00+00:00
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In this episode of the Time Well Spent Podcast, Devin Pennypacker is joined by professional stuntman and avid watch enthusiast Tom Place. The two sit down to chat about watch build quality and serviceability, working on your own watches, using your watches as tools, and whether or not modern watches should be made to a higher standard. Don’t forget to let us know who won our game of This or That! Tom Place on Teddy Baldassarre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKlCu0YqpFk&t=1s Tom Place Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expedition16610/ Devin Pennypacker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinpennypacker/?hl=en Final Recommendations: Man on Fire Book: https://amzn.to/4erWRWI Accurate Form Straps: https://en.accurate-form.jp/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Time Well Spent Podcast 01:57 Watch Check: Personal Stories Behind Timepieces 04:44 Diving into New Releases: Grand Seiko Ushio 300 Diver 07:29 Serviceability and Durability in Modern Watchmaking 10:02 The Importance of Customer Service in Watch Brands 12:29 DIY Watch Repairs: The Balance of Skill and Caution 15:17 In-House Movements vs. Standard Movements 17:52 Using Watches in Everyday Life: A Stuntman's Perspective 27:50 The Art of Authenticity in Watches 30:04 Sneaking Watches into Film Sets 32:54 The Evolution of Watch Design 35:55 Current Projects and Future Endeavors 38:08 Personal Adventures and Creative Projects 46:54 Recommendations for the Audience

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