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Mar 2024
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The Deep Track, Ep. 15 - George Bamford

Blake Buettner
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This week we’re thrilled to welcome friend George Bamford to the podcast. George has been a mainstay in the industry for over 20 years, known for his unique approach to watch customization and more recently, his own watches from Bamford London. He is also a serious watch nerd and collector. In this episode, we discuss the origins of Bamford Watch Department, how his motivations have evolved over the decades, how he finds inspiration, and how his own collecting and enthusiasm has taken shape.

Show notes:

Bamford Watch Department

Bamford London

Justin Haas

Heuer Monaco “Dark Lord”

Zenith Watches

Bark & Jack

Zenith Rainbow Flyback

Nepro digital watch

More Nepro Watches

IWC Ingenieur

Luminous Case Bamford

Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea

AP x John Mayer

Bamford Watch Department on Instagram



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