<p>Ben Clymer grew up in a New York suburb, raised by middle-class public school teachers and enamored by his grandfather’s swagger and style. An Omega Speedmaster, a gift from said grandfather, is the piece that captured his heart and sets his story in motion. A painstakingly shy student, he began to gain self-confidence in high-school and a need to differentiate in college. In 2008 he started a tiny blog, HODINKEE, a passion-project about watches that gained traction and sent him on a mission to get a Master’s in Journalism. Since then, HODINKEE has led to creative collaborations with the most prestigious watch brands and famous rockstars, and grown into a multi-channel platform that has transformed the world of luxury watches.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Head to <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/blog/ben-clymer-hodinkee-watches" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cleverpodcast.com</a> for a transcript (with links!) of this episode, images, resources, and over 200+ more evergreen episodes!&nbsp;</p><br><p>Please complete our Listen Survey, it really helps us out! <a href="http://cleverpodcast.com/survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cleverpodcast.com/survey</a></p><br><p><a href="https://amydevers.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our free substack</a> for updates, bonus content, and new episode alerts.</p><br><p>For info, resources, and special offers from our guests and sponsors: <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clever Resources</a></p><br><p>Please say Hi on social! <a href="http://twitter.com/CleverPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cleverpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/18411226/admin/feed/posts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cleverpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - @CleverPodcast, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amydevers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@amydevers</a></p><br><p>If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leaving a review</a>, <a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/sponsor-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</p><br><p>Clever is hosted &amp; produced by <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amy Devers</a>, with editing by <a href="https://www.markzurawinskimusic.com/audio-work.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Zurawinski,</a> production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by <a href="https://www.elteneleven.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Ten Eleven</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Amy Devers

Ep. 212: HODINKEE’s Ben Clymer on Agency, Permanence, and the Talismans of Life [rebroadcast]

DEC 17, 202456 MIN
Clever

Ep. 212: HODINKEE’s Ben Clymer on Agency, Permanence, and the Talismans of Life [rebroadcast]

DEC 17, 202456 MIN

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<p>Ben Clymer grew up in a New York suburb, raised by middle-class public school teachers and enamored by his grandfather’s swagger and style. An Omega Speedmaster, a gift from said grandfather, is the piece that captured his heart and sets his story in motion. A painstakingly shy student, he began to gain self-confidence in high-school and a need to differentiate in college. In 2008 he started a tiny blog, HODINKEE, a passion-project about watches that gained traction and sent him on a mission to get a Master’s in Journalism. Since then, HODINKEE has led to creative collaborations with the most prestigious watch brands and famous rockstars, and grown into a multi-channel platform that has transformed the world of luxury watches.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Head to <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/blog/ben-clymer-hodinkee-watches" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cleverpodcast.com</a> for a transcript (with links!) of this episode, images, resources, and over 200+ more evergreen episodes!&nbsp;</p><br><p>Please complete our Listen Survey, it really helps us out! <a href="http://cleverpodcast.com/survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cleverpodcast.com/survey</a></p><br><p><a href="https://amydevers.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our free substack</a> for updates, bonus content, and new episode alerts.</p><br><p>For info, resources, and special offers from our guests and sponsors: <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clever Resources</a></p><br><p>Please say Hi on social! <a href="http://twitter.com/CleverPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cleverpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/18411226/admin/feed/posts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cleverpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - @CleverPodcast, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amydevers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@amydevers</a></p><br><p>If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leaving a review</a>, <a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/sponsor-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</p><br><p>Clever is hosted &amp; produced by <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amy Devers</a>, with editing by <a href="https://www.markzurawinskimusic.com/audio-work.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Zurawinski,</a> production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by <a href="https://www.elteneleven.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Ten Eleven</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>