The Grey Nato

The boys are back and brimming with triple-digit episode energy. Episode 101 features, well, you (assuming you were in the first 12 listeners to send a voice memo Q+A question). For those who might have skipped Ep 100, there’s a new Q+A format in town, with Jason and James asking you to record your questions like a voice memo and then email them to the show. The boys got a bunch, so here is a wide-ranging episode with voices from all over the world. From re-falling for a watch still in your collection, watch servicing, EDC, and the future of gas cars in an electric world (and so much more) Jason and James we’re thrilled by the response that the new format received and they hope you love this question packed episode. Stay tuned to the end for a set of final notes that has Jason and James at odds over a strange new watch. Just press play, thanks for listening, and a huge thanks to this episode's sponsor - Alps & Meters! 6:25 Jason’s post about not buying a 50th birthday watch http://bit.ly/39YzY8B 13:00 Ocean 7 LM-5 http://bit.ly/2vWj3VD 13:56 Astor and Banks Sea Ranger http://bit.ly/2VdNhOy 14:08 Doxa Sub 200 http://bit.ly/2SWJN1j 28:10 Seiko SKX007 http://bit.ly/3c5I0yA 33:10 Alps and Meters http://bit.ly/2B6R2bp 34:08 Classic Waffle Sweater http://bit.ly/2wDufqp 35:29 The Touring Oxford http://bit.ly/38X8JeB 43:16 Calibre de Cartier http://bit.ly/38Y7wnw 46:09 The James Brand Elko http://bit.ly/38UkuSZ 47:20 Swiss Army Knife http://bit.ly/37WfPyO 47:59 Benchmade Mini-Grip 556S http://bit.ly/2SSpMJk 48:48 Benchmade Proper 319 http://bit.ly/32mWk0X 49:18 Aaron Shapiro’s look at the 319 Proper http://bit.ly/2uuCq7Y 49:50 Belroy Hide And Seek http://bit.ly/3c2fvBK 50:47 Fraser Kit Co Wallet http://bit.ly/32EbUF2 54:32 Episode 52 with WatchMaker Jason Gallop http://bit.ly/38QvyAF 56:26 Newmark Chronograph http://bit.ly/2xrumT8 1:05:00 James’ Seiko SKX007 http://bit.ly/3c0bwpv 1:05:50 SKX779 Black Monster http://bit.ly/2HOxfCD 1:06:25 Jason’s Rolex Submariner 14060M http://bit.ly/38UlEOl 1:12:20 Top Shots From The 2019 International Landscape Photographer Of The Year http://bit.ly/38To9Re 1:13:35 The Solid State Watch http://bit.ly/37O1nZC

Looks like we made it (to episode 100, at least). To celebrate hitting the 100 episode milestone, Jason and James have decided to treat themselves to a shorter show as the guys take a quick look back at the start of The Grey NATO. After the brief retrospective, don’t miss the introduction of a new Q&A format for future episodes and preliminary details for the true Episode 100 event – a hangout with Jason and James (and others from the Hodinkee team) in NYC next month. That’s right, cross off the evening of March 18th on your calendars as the TGN boys have a venue and would love it if you could stop by and say hi! More details to follow so stay tuned to TGN and Hodinkee for an official RSVP in the coming weeks. Finally, Jason and James want your questions for a re-vamped Q&A segment in future episodes. For the new Q&A, please use the voice memo app on your phone to record your question (along with the usual name and location) then email the recording to thegreynato@gmail.com. The boys are excited for the return of Q&A and can’t wait to hear from you and answer your questions “on-air”. Just press play for all of the details and thanks for listening over the past 100 episodes. 2:46 The First Episode of TGN http://bit.ly/3bHwwRI 8:37 Interviews: Cory Richards http://bit.ly/2QzHwa3 “Nims” Purja http://bit.ly/35eNzGi Rolf Studer http://bit.ly/2SRSF7l Paul Scurfield http://bit.ly/2u60z41 12:00 Episode 66 http://bit.ly/2wdp3JN 12:50 The new Q&A format (record your question with the voice memo app on your phone and email it to thegreynato@gmail.com) 15:48 Gold From The Deep – The Salvage Of The Century http://bit.ly/2SjFA7A 16:19 Stalin’s Gold https://amzn.to/2wdpa8b 17:40 The Intelligence Coup Of The Century https://wapo.st/2HkHcaV 20:34 The Conversation https://imdb.to/2Hh4Ip9

It’s a face-to-face high-altitude episode from the Rockies! As live as they do, Jason and James are sitting in the same hotel room after a day of skiing and watches with Oris in Vail, Colorado. From sustained wipeouts on the slopes to a precious new Aquis GMT, this is the third annual skiing episode from Vail and the guys have a special guest! As the latest announcement from Oris – the solid gold Oris Carysfort Reef Limited Edition – is the second model they have created to support the Coral Restoration Foundation, the TGN boys are happy to welcome Martha Roesler, the Chief Development Officer at the Coral Restoration Foundation. Tune in as Jason and James walk you through this wild new LE from Oris and then let Martha explain the other side of the project and the CRF’s success in regrowing coral reefs in the Florida Keys. As always, stay tuned for a solid set of final notes and a huge thanks to Alps and Meters for sponsoring this episode – just press play and thanks for listening! 2:10 Oris Watches http://bit.ly/2rVoNNa 6:00 Vail Skiing http://bit.ly/2RAOtJu 9:36 Snow Blades (aka Skiboarding, I’m sorry) http://bit.ly/2uFSgfE 12:54 Alps And Meters http://bit.ly/2B6R2bp 13:46 The Patrol Parka http://bit.ly/36xKmCg 15:36 The Alpine Anorak http://bit.ly/2U9k3jc 19:20 Oris Aquis Carysfort Reef Limited Edition http://bit.ly/3aUK0Je 27:45 The Coral Restoration Foundation http://bit.ly/2S3XWIg 31:05 Raise The Reef Gala http://bit.ly/2S3c04G 31:49 The Coral Restoration Consortium http://bit.ly/315nUiJ 38:00 Where Diver’s Dare: The Hunt For The Last U-Boat https://amzn.to/2UdA5sB 40:25 My Journey to Scotland’s Most Remote Pub http://bit.ly/3aSPjZW

With a new year underway, the guys figured it a good time for another installment of Collection Inspection. Coming around for its 8th volume, Collection Inspection is a deeper look at a watch pulled from both Jason and James’s personal collection. For episode 98, Jason talks about his beloved 1968 Omega Speedmaster and James takes a deeper dive into his newly-acquired Oris Sixty-Five Hodinkee Limited Edition. It’s an exploratory chat about two very different watches that full very specific roles in each of the guy’s collections. From the top, the guys are chatting Lego (again) and James’ foray into the shallow end of the audiophile pool (he swears he’s not in too deep). Be sure to stay in the mix for a final notes packed full of automotive opinions, sausage creatures, and the mountainous mystery of the Dyatlov Pass. Thanks for listening, please subscribe or just press play! 1:17 Lego Defender http://lego.build/2QwPBh4 4:35 Lego Speed Champion 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 http://lego.build/2Rl6ief 9:30 KEF LSX http://bit.ly/2QVGV3P 22:13 James’ Oris Sixty-Five Hodinkee Limited Edition http://bit.ly/2JpxowK 31:20 Jason’s Omega Speedmaster 125.012-68 Pre-Moon http://bit.ly/3623us0 47:18 ISSIMI Official Youtube Channel http://bit.ly/2QUFTVy 49:50 The Documentary Podcast - The Dyatlov Pass Mystery https://bbc.in/2TxREmR 54:22 The Call Of the Sausage Creature - Hunter S Thompson http://bit.ly/30ppL1J

It’s episode 97 and the date ensures it’s also the freshest TGN of 2020. For this first episode of the decade, the guys look back at their favorite experiences of 2019. A chatty retrospective, Jason and James recall fast cars, hiking in Wales, living like Fleming in Jamaica, new Jeeps, cameras aplenty, and some of the amazing people they got to meet and work with last year. Stay in the mix for a recommendation of their favorite shows, movies, podcasts, music, and books from 2019 and a solid set of deep diving and EDC-ready final notes. All the best in the new year, just press play and thanks for listening! 1:35 Lego Technics Defender http://lego.build/2QwPBh4 4:50 Olympus XA http://bit.ly/2ZCPFi0 12:05 Samsung T5 Drives http://bit.ly/36ec2Nf 12:55 DJI Mavik 2 Pro http://bit.ly/35VmCrG 14:10 Loupedeck+ http://bit.ly/37rvgz7 20:05 Train trip to Murren http://bit.ly/2G1aWK3 21:40 The Night Manager https://imdb.to/39DiFea 23:40 Porsche 911 Ice Driving http://bit.ly/2TZYv5C 23:40 McLarens in Arizona http://bit.ly/37skW9Q 24:00 James’ Leica Profile http://bit.ly/2S4z98B 24:44 Pfaff McLaren http://bit.ly/2QBED8p 25:30 Lamborghini Huracan Evo http://bit.ly/2IALqvU 25:54 Hodinkee Magazine Issue 5 http://bit.ly/2O448iT 26:00 Josh Perez http://bit.ly/2MJUl0e 26:05 Jeep Roadtrip to NYC http://bit.ly/2ML7iH2 32:00 Jason’s Trip to Wales http://bit.ly/2sABOwx 33:40 Imperial War Museum http://bit.ly/2LyeOFx 34:25 Bonaire http://bit.ly/2JBpmPZ 35:28 Lost Ships of Cortez http://bit.ly/35dMiiP 37:50 Hodinkee Blancpain LE shoot http://bit.ly/2SK2QfA 38:12 Tudor Pelagos Dive Weekend Shoot http://bit.ly/2MLWatH 38:25 Jason in Goldeneye, Jamaica http://bit.ly/2W8kauh 40:35 James shooting the Monaco GP http://bit.ly/36gMLSG 41:20 Tudor Vietnam “The Long Return” http://bit.ly/2sFb5ir 43:22 Cory Richards http://bit.ly/2QzHwa3 43: 28 Paul Scurfield http://bit.ly/2u60z41 43:30 “Nims” Purja http://bit.ly/35eNzGi 43:32 Andy Mann http://bit.ly/2FdqF7m 44:00 Tom Stafford on Hodinkee Radio http://bit.ly/36fRzYh 45:42 Bret Curry http://bit.ly/2UzDezM 47:51 Succession http://bit.ly/37tHAz0 48:15 Game of Thrones http://bit.ly/2F8EjZB 48:50 The Game http://bit.ly/36gNoM2 49:05 The Spy http://bit.ly/36fmiVx 49:20 Killing Eve http://bit.ly/2SDIeWp 49:40 The Irishman http://bit.ly/2MJXSf0 50:00 Two Popes http://bit.ly/2FavrCO 50:10 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood https://imdb.to/39vrLta 50:40 Apollo 11 documentary http://bit.ly/359m0y9 51:00 The Last Breath http://bit.ly/2SSv9bZ 53:15 Parasite http://bit.ly/39spgb9 54:50 Rick and Morty http://bit.ly/2sBh1sI 55:15 Barry http://bit.ly/2sBrqEO 57:13 Norman F****** Rockwell! - Lana Del Rey http://bit.ly/2ZKbBHV 58:10 Yoke Lore http://bit.ly/2QEcxcZ 58:40 All Fantasy Everything http://bit.ly/2QdZRdS 59:25 Jeselnik & Rosenthal Vanity Project http://bit.ly/39xxf70 59:55 Threedom http://bit.ly/2Qb92LZ 59:56 Collecting Cars with Chris Harris http://bit.ly/36fpUa3 59:58 Inside Skunkworks https://lmt.co/2W8YzlJ 1:00:00 The Rewatchables http://bit.ly/2N3lkoj 1:00:55 The Outlaw Sea - William Langewiesche https://amzn.to/2SRfgjS 1:01:40 The Pigeon Tunnel - John Le Carré https://amzn.to/2QeDrZN 1:02:40 The Magnetic North http://bit.ly/36h0jxg 1:03:50 Sea Salt: Memories and Essays - Stan Waterman https://amzn.to/2FbwHFW 1:04:20 Blue Water White Death https://imdb.to/2TGcDkZ 1:05:00 Where Men Win Glory https://amzn.to/2SIa4kc 1:13:55 Neal.fun The Deepsea http://bit.ly/2rJPN2C 1:16:10 Topo Designs x Gear Patrol Backpack Tote (listen for a discount) http://gear.gp/topo

The last episode of the year! Of the decade! And what a year it has been (thanks to all of you who have been listening). For episode 96, the guys are reviving a format that hasn’t been used since Ep 28, a brand focus episode. The format is simple, Jason and James pick a brand they love and chat about why there is a connection, the scope of that brand’s products, and how they relate to the greater idea of watch enthusiasm. For the third-ever such episode, they are chatting about Doxa. A fav brand for both Jason and James, Doxa makes dive watches that are colorful, historic, and very nicely made – not to mention endlessly loveable. Before Doxa, the guys have a chat about Leica and the show wraps up with a new (old) bracelet for your Speedy, the watches of James Bond, and a concert tape that James won’t stop talking about. As the next episode falls just barely into 2020, Jason and James would like to extend a huge thank you, everyone who has been listening, commenting, emailing, sharing, and reviewing and to all of the brands that supported the show over the past year. Just press play, thanks for listening, and have a great end of the year. 5:00 Leica’s profile with James http://bit.ly/2S4z98B 5:30 Hodinkee “Ghost Edition” Leica M10-P http://bit.ly/2S2cda9 9:20 Leica SL2 http://bit.ly/34xYoCQ 11:35 Leica MP http://bit.ly/2twZIZZ 13:00 Leica Q2 http://bit.ly/2m46fre 14:31 Rolex brand episode http://bit.ly/2PZfynF 14:32 Seiko brand episode http://bit.ly/2dTFdfP 14:40 Doxa Watches http://bit.ly/38UaQAb 28:40 SUB 200 http://bit.ly/2RgXLe4 31:10 SUB 300T http://bit.ly/2PzSCMJ 31:47 SUB 1200 http://bit.ly/2PWFAYF 32:02 SUB 1500T http://bit.ly/35AmxKs 32:37 SUB 4000T http://bit.ly/2MnkDFB 33:14 SUB 200 T.Graph http://bit.ly/36RWzCt 36:30 Jason’s first dive review story of DOXA 800Ti http://bit.ly/35AtnQa 41:10 Mission31 http://bit.ly/35A8yUZ 47:43 Forstner Komfit JB Mesh Bracelet http://bit.ly/2YYsrCE 51:10 Jason’s “The Watches of James Bond and Why They Matter” http://bit.ly/2S4C0yl 52:15 Vulfpeck live at Madison Square Garden http://bit.ly/34ATh4M

As a follow up to episode 94’s holiday gift guide, this episode pushes the holiday timeline to offer a watch-specific list of goodies for your gift-giving season. From full-on watches to minuscule accessories, cases, straps, and even books, the TGN boys dig deep with some classic favs and some new picks for even the most seasoned listeners. Before that meaty main topic, the guys catch up over Jason’s early-season cross-country skiing, James’ road trip to NYC in the Jeep, Ford v Ferrari, and Bond’s new Seamaster. There’s a lot to catch up on and Jason and James are thrilled to have Oris Watches sponsoring this episode to offer an overview of the brand’s long-standing work in ocean conservation. Just press play and thanks so much for listening. Oris.ch http://bit.ly/2rVoNNa 4:07 DJI Mavic 2 Pro http://bit.ly/35VmCrG 6:24 Ford v Ferrari https://imdb.to/37ZwbYN 6:33 Go Like Hell by AJ Baime http://amzn.to/1TUaObU 7:32 The 24 Hour War https://imdb.to/2PefgsE 10:33 New Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition http://bit.ly/385hy67 16:50 Oris Clean Ocean Limited Edition http://bit.ly/2OLgM6z 21:23 The Pacific Garbage Screening Project http://bit.ly/2YfnmVW 28:30 Braun Reflex Control Travel Alarm Clock http://bit.ly/3876CoK 30:00 Horofix Springbar pliers http://bit.ly/2rVtsPb 30:45 Spare spring bars! http://bit.ly/33FfsXe 31:18 Watchmakers screw drivers http://bit.ly/2OJ4mvY 32:18 Toxic Natos Nylon straps http://bit.ly/34MvAHz 33:15 Crown and Buckle Chevron Strap http://bit.ly/2OMTxcz 34:12 Tudor Fabric Strap Video http://bit.ly/2Li1mVa 34:33 Haveston Coasters http://bit.ly/2r9PfCM 35:16 60 Minutes book http://bit.ly/2r2vFZo 36:00 Zuludiver 328 rubber nato http://bit.ly/2KZRtxS 36:33 Watches: A Guide By Hodinkee http://bit.ly/2LkwrYF 38:27 Vario SG Single Watch Travel Case http://bit.ly/2F5AWmA 39:36 Worn and Wound EDC Watch Fold http://bit.ly/2KgXzZz 41:40 Swatch Watches http://bit.ly/37ZQXHA 42:18 Casio A500 “Worldtimer” http://bit.ly/2Ro8Rvr 43:15 Seiko SUS Nano Universe watches http://bit.ly/2YfzzdC 44:40 Seiko SRP7XX series dive watches http://bit.ly/33GHSjy 47:12 Stephen’s SKX013 review http://bit.ly/2DU97Nj 47:43 Lorier Gemini Chronograph http://bit.ly/2RjvWS7 49:35 Doxa SUB 200 http://bit.ly/2RgXLe4 52:21 Garmin Fenix Watches http://bit.ly/23teTdX 59:10 The Curse of the Ship of Gold http://bit.ly/360zfBQ 1:02:30 Bubble Subs Arise, Opening Eyes To The Deep Sea https://nyti.ms/35Zd4fl

It’s that time of the year and the TGN boys have even managed to get their annual TGN Gift Guide up with shopping time to spare. It’s an action packed episode with some housekeeping up top (a huge thank you to everyone that helped us cross 1 million downloads) before Jason and James dig into their gift choices for an especially TGN gift giving season. In the event this is your first TGN Gift Guide, the rules are simple, both Jason and James get five picks, with four of them preferably being well under $100. Their final selection is the “break the bank” option and it reflects a choice with a more generous budget. After that, stay tuned for a varied Final Notes that will have you clad in vintage military fashion, searching for gold, reading some of HODINKEE’s best work, and keeping your feet as warm as possible. Just press play and thanks so much for listening. 2:55 Hodinkee x Omega Popup http://bit.ly/2XtgGDq 7:13 Global Cycling Network Youtube Channel http://bit.ly/2O300j1 7:59 Garmin Cadence Sensor http://bit.ly/2XtgQuw 17:03 Hydroflask 16oz Coffee Flask http://bit.ly/2CZur3l 19:42 Paracord! https://amzn.to/2XwMV4t 22:50 Grip6 Belts http://bit.ly/349MFv6 27:03 Road & Track Magazine subscription http://bit.ly/2r7Lf5t 30:45 Sidetracked Magazine subscription http://bit.ly/332BZgj 34:46 Anker Powercore Fusion http://bit.ly/2kDC1Lg 39:10 Models For Divers http://bit.ly/2QBWuxB 43:40 Topo Global Briefcase http://bit.ly/31GDAYg 47:40 Lego Technic Land Rover Defender http://lego.build/2QwPBh4 52:50 Vankyo Leisure 510 Projector (or any cheap projector) https://amzn.to/2O2reWT 1:00:57 The Fisherman’s Secret http://bit.ly/2XEz64p 1:05:29 Hodinkee Magazine Volume 5 http://bit.ly/2O448iT 1:08:25 Cole’s story for Hodinkee Magazine Vol 5 http://bit.ly/2XEziRb 1:10:15 Saunders Militaria http://bit.ly/35jDxEk 1:14:35 Blundstone Sheepskin Footbeds http://bit.ly/342ZNSH

To most watch enthusiasts, the name, Andy Mann, might be familiar from his association with Zodiac watches, in particular, the recent Super Sea Wolf 68 Saturation collaboration that he helped design. But his work goes well beyond sketching out dive watch dial designs. He’s a National Geographic photographer, a senior fellow at SeaLegacy, and an award-winning filmmaker. He’s also an avid rock climber who makes his home in decidedly landlocked Boulder, Colorado. In this episode, Jason talks to Andy about how he got started in his enviable career, his travel and packing hacks, and what is on top of his adventure bucket list (it’s a good one). This interview was recorded remotely and includes some strange audio qualities as a result of the equipment available onsite. Our apologies for the less than incredible audio quality and we thank you for your patience as we work out a solid solution for recording these remote interviews in dynamic environments. Thanks to Zodiac Watches for facilitating this interview and to Andy Mann for taking the time to chat with The Grey NATO. Enjoy the show. 1:00 Andy Mann http://bit.ly/2pJsSU7 5:20 Cory Richard’s TGN Chat http://bit.ly/36Fbi4b 7:50 Paul Nicklen http://bit.ly/2rgDiuU 12:28 Red Cameras http://bit.ly/2pNqY4K 12:33 Nauticam Housings http://bit.ly/32igYxU 20:50 Andy’s Line With Mountainsmith Bags http://bit.ly/34zfYXs 23:52 Sixgill Shark Tagging Project With Ocean X http://bit.ly/2NEjpp6 28:15 Sea Legacy http://bit.ly/34BYKJk 33:34 Zodiac Watches http://bit.ly/2s9E25b 40:32 The Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 68 Saturation x Andy Mann Limited Edition http://bit.ly/2PNZ3fO 46:05 Sardine Run South Africa http://bit.ly/34zpgCV

As summer fades and the days get shorter, we thought it would be fun to get another TGN Film Club on the books. As we in the Northern Hemisphere start to spend a bit more time inside, Jason and James have ten great movies to make the most of any time you have to spend on the couch. From James’ endless love of Denis Villeneuve and Michael Mann to Jason’s fondness for Redford as he sports a Doxa Sharkhunter, this list spans seven decades of amazing movies. The boys are sure you’ve seen some but hope there is a fresh pick or two among the list. Films aside, both Jason and James have new home workout plans following Ep 91 and they catch up after a few weeks of travel. James finally got a vehicle and Jason managed to unplug in a manner most Bond. Just press play, please enjoy, and we can’t forget a huge thank you to Hamilton watches for sponsoring this episode of TGN - click here for a closer look at their Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph (http://bit.ly/2Pcsrft). 3:03 A1 Home Rowing Machine http://bit.ly/31HYoP8 20:26 Grand Seiko UK Events http://bit.ly/2MI87Re 21:30 Jason in Goldeneye http://bit.ly/2W8kauh 30:35 Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph http://bit.ly/2Pcsrft 37:05 Jaws https://imdb.to/361NNSw 43:00 Blade Runner 2049 https://imdb.to/33RpvZy 48:15 The Constant Gardener https://imdb.to/33Taqqz 51:00 Sicario https://imdb.to/2PjFlZf 55:04 3 Days Of The Condor https://imdb.to/2Jd7NrG 1:00:20 The Town https://imdb.to/2JfEfK8 1:04 20 Marathon Man https://imdb.to/2qGn6Tz 1:07:17 Collateral https://imdb.to/32CLL9s 1:13:47 Downhill Racer https://imdb.to/33X6UM0 1:16:44 Rope https://imdb.to/35YhbJx 1:22:35 Frozen Ceiling http://bit.ly/2N8LSmC 1:24:10 Topo Global Briefcase http://bit.ly/31GDAYg 1:24:46 Josh Perez on Instagram http://bit.ly/361P6Rq 11:30:28 Fraser Kit Co Bi-Fold Wallet http://bit.ly/32EbUF2 1:34:45 Ted Gushue’s Instagram http://bit.ly/2WhKmmB 1:37:05 Inside Skunkworks Podcast https://lmt.co/2W8YzlJ

Whether fall is when you start to sharpen the edges of your skis or hibernate while planning next year's adventures, it's always important to consider your readiness for whatever adventures lay ahead. And while factors like cost, gear, and goals are all important, you want to make sure you're fit enough for the task. In a rare face-to-face episode, Jason and James respond to the numerous fitness-related inquiries they've received over the past couple of years. Recorded while both Jason and James were briefly in NYC, this episode digs into the guy's history with fitness both in success and in failure. From a shared disdain for gyms to a lasting appreciation for activities that take us outside, Jason and James have dabbled in more than a handful of workouts and diets and are constantly evolving their approach in an attempt at highly functional and healthy living (a fella can dream!). Be sure to stay all the way through to the end for a chat about the new Land Rover Defender and a strong set of final notes. Just press play and a huge thank you to Bremont Watches for their support of this episode - stay tuned for a look at their latest aviation-themed limited edition (see it here for yourself - http://bit.ly/2MumSpt) 2:35 Jason diving with the Rolex Sea-Dweller Two Tone http://bit.ly/2OxO9ds 3:15 The New Land Rover Defender http://bit.ly/2AVbjm2 11:35 Henry Catchpole Land Rover Defender video for Carfection http://bit.ly/338F270 17:30 James’ time with the Lamborghini Huracan EVO http://bit.ly/2IALqvU 22:40 Bremont Watches Announces H-4 Hercules Limited Edition http://bit.ly/2MumSpt 32:00 Bowflex Selecttech Weights http://bit.ly/2MsBu8U 44:30 7 minute workout http://bit.ly/2pWX4Lh 44:40 100 Pushups App http://bit.ly/35aMX5A 47:10 Sean Vigue Fitness http://bit.ly/2IyZCpw 55:30 In Ocean’s Deep Via @dagbert https://amzn.to/2Ottc3d 57:45 UV Filters for camera lenses (search for your lens’s specific size) https://amzn.to/35ilizJ

Episode 90 of The Grey NATO is a conversation Jason had with Paul Scurfield, a UK-based commercial saturation diver. For some, Paul may be familiar from his other job as the founder of the Scurfa watch company, a brand he started in order to make tough, affordable watches he and his fellow divers could wear on the job. But Paul isn’t just a microbrand champion. He’s collected Tudors, Rolexes and the odd Patek Philippe over the years and remembers his teenaged years looking longingly at COMEX and military Submariners in the Army Navy shops in Newcastle, England, before their prices got where they are today. Paul talks to Jason about his work in commercial diving, the nature of this arcane kind of work, his history collecting and wearing watches, and explains why older iPhones were more helium safe than newer ones. He also talked a little bit about running his own small brand and the philosophy behind Scurfa. Additionally, don't miss Paul's fascinating report on WatchUseek about the function and application of Helium Escape Valves, he's one of the few people that can speak about HEVs with authority and it's worth a read for any dive watch enthusiast (click here to read: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f74/helium-escape-valves-my-findings-4846395.html) Producer's note: this recording was done several months ago via Skype between Paul’s home base in England and Jason’s in the US. At the time we didn’t have a specific intention of using it for The Grey NATO, so the sound quality isn’t quite up to the standards you’ve come to expect from TGN. But James did his best with the edit, and we think the content of Jason’s chat with Paul is worth it, which is why we decided to run this as a full episode. For more information about Scurfa Watches, you can check out his website (www.scurfawatches.com), and be sure to follow Paul on Instagram (www.instagram.com/scurfawatches)

In episode 89, Jason and James debrief after some end-of-summer travel for James and a chilly but productive dive watch trip for Jason. James is back from the road with some of the latest and greatest from Leica in hand and Jason isn’t exactly slumming it while hitting the great lakes with the new Two-Tone Rolex Sea-Dweller (aka. the TTSD) on wrist. For the main topic, the boys go in-depth on their favorite complications. From GMT to chronograph, depth gauges and “Min-Stops”, it’s a long and nerdy look at the functions they love to have on wrist. Stay tuned to the end for a power-packed Final Notes that takes you inside the HMS Terror. Thanks for listening, just press play, and a huge thanks to Gear Patrol for supporting this episode (don’t miss out on their upcoming Stocked 2019 Product Culture Conference). 2:50 Oris Big Crown ProPilot X Calibre 115 http://bit.ly/2kDUis3 8:55 Oris Timeless Sixty-Five LE http://bit.ly/2kriY7a 13:00 Whitefish point diving http://bit.ly/2kriG02 15:15 Rolex Sea-Dweller in Two-Tone http://bit.ly/2k6vVTu 17:00 Plastid Boots http://bit.ly/2lMIvHT 18:07 Leica Q2 http://bit.ly/2m46fre 18:30 Leica M10-P http://bit.ly/2kDV5cv 18:45 Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH Lens http://bit.ly/2m8GUMZ 22:00 Gear Patrol’s Stocked 2019 Product Culture Conference (this episode’s sponsor!) http://bit.ly/2lLqbyS 26:03 Zodiac Aerospace GMT http://bit.ly/2FPsKq5 26:04 Tudor Black Bay GMT http://bit.ly/2SrZU4t 26:50 Omega Seamaster GMT 2234.50 (with jumping local) http://bit.ly/2lLqxWe 38:23 Sinn 144 St GMT http://bit.ly/2kbXZ88 42:00 Buren Min-Stop http://bit.ly/2EkH1M8 45:00 Tudor Heritage Chronograph Blue http://bit.ly/2kDyTPw 47:00 Aquastar Regate http://bit.ly/2krldr4 48:10 Bremont Regatta AC R SS http://bit.ly/2kBFDgY 50:19 SKX007 modded with a Yobokies 12-hour bezel http://bit.ly/2m9IUER 51:48 Seiko 6117-6400 World timer http://bit.ly/2kDpCXL 53:01 Bremont ATL1-WT http://bit.ly/2k8IIVw 56:00 Christopher Ward C8 UTC Worldtimer http://bit.ly/2lGM4iY 56:00 Alpina Worldtimer Manufacture http://bit.ly/2k8JIsK 1:00:22 Citizen Aqualand http://bit.ly/2m8KLJX 1:00:40 Oris Aquis Depth Gauge http://bit.ly/2lDNJ8Z 1:00:54 IWC Deep Three http://bit.ly/2kBHnH2 1:01:01 Blancpain X Fathoms http://bit.ly/2k6Ahdi 1:02:03 Citizen Aqualand Chronograph http://bit.ly/2k4cJWq 1:03:53 Poljot Alarm http://bit.ly/2kdbG6O 1:06:40 HMS Terror Dive Tour http://bit.ly/2k8Khmm 1:09:10 Anker Powercore Fusion 5000 http://bit.ly/2kDC1Lg

Today’s episode is a special one because it consists entirely of a chat Jason had with the mountaineer, Nirmal “Nims” Purja. Nims is a former Gurkha Regiment soldier and Special Forces operator in the British military who has set out this year to climb the 14 highest mountains in the world in just seven months. To put that in perspective, the current record for such a feat is over eight years. He calls this ambitious goal, “Bremont Project Possible”, which obviously takes the first part of its name from his primary sponsor, Bremont Watch Company. In fact, when I spoke to Nims a couple of weeks ago, he was in London for a short break after completing 11 of the 14 climbs, and he recorded his side of our call from Bremont’s London boutique (our apologies for the background noise). Even if you haven’t heard of Nims, you’ve probably seen a photo he took. After a particularly tragic climbing season on Everest, the news media turned its attention to the issue of overcrowding of guided climbing clients, and a photo Nims took of the queue of climbers on the South Ridge became famous, appearing everywhere from the New York Times to CNN. Nims and his small team were the first to put up ropes to the summit of K2 this year, and along the way to several other peaks, he’s led rescue efforts to aid stricken climbers, even as he’s been chasing his own record. Nims is heading back to the Himalayas shortly after this episode airs, with three mountains left to climb: Cho Oyu, Shishipangma, and Manaslu. You can follow his progress by checking out his Instagram feed at @nimsdai. Thanks so much for listening, just press play and please consider supporting Bremont Project Possible via the links below! 00:30 Nims' Page http://bit.ly/2KXUcFU 1:33 Nims' Instagram http://bit.ly/2ZEvtyQ 3:00 The Ghurkas http://bit.ly/2zrkf1W 20:10 Bremont Watches http://bit.ly/2CETCZ0 28:00 Elite Himalayan Adventures http://bit.ly/2L29oSG

James is fresh off vacation and Jason is back from a shoot in Mexico, but the show must go on! In TGN’s second-ever Perfect Product episode, the boys dig into two of their favorite products, in this case, a beloved Patagonia jacket and a reliable pair of classic sunglasses. From new Leicas and lost ships to overland adventures and the most rewatchable movies, Jason and James dig into a varied and product-focused episode of the show. Just press play and thanks for listening and an extra thanks to Monta Watches for supporting this episode of The Grey NATO. 3:20 Leica M10-P http://bit.ly/2N0oxoF 3:25 Leica Summilux M 35 f1.4 http://bit.ly/2Mfb2lJ 10:00 Lost Ships of Cortes Project http://bit.ly/2N58WEr 20:11 Aquadive watches http://bit.ly/2MivIZO 23:20 Monta Watches http://bit.ly/2yqs9b3 24:30 Monta Atlas http://bit.ly/2YR0CeQ 26:45 Monta Skyquest http://bit.ly/2GrQrrH 30:30 Patagonia Nano Puff http://bit.ly/33whFoR 41:04 Randolf Engineering Aviators http://bit.ly/2vwQYmz 41:31 American Optical Aviators http://bit.ly/33xzpAw 53:25 Last Overland http://bit.ly/2z0X65S 58:50 The Rewatchables Podcast http://bit.ly/2N3lkoj