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IT Podcast – with Max Büsser of MB&F
Max Büsser of MB&F joins the Independent Thinking show and it’s hosts Roman, JP (@jp_melbs) and Rob for a passionate talk about horology and the watch industry. Topics Max Büsser has been a pioneer of independent watchmaking, and a passionate communicator of the importance of preserving the finest Swiss horological traditions but with a modern…
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Owner review: MB&F M.A.D.1 Red
I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller, I wish I had an MB&F coz that’s so much cooler… I am neither particularly tall, nor do I excel at ball sports. And I certainly can’t afford to buy an MB&F. Or can I? In the heady days of Covid,…
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Owner review: MB&F Legacy Machine LM101
It is hard to believe that someone would say that Max Busser can’t actually design a watch! There have been many who have dared to criticise his horological machines. Some have been so bold as to say that he can only create toys! From my perspective, the MB&F Legacy Machine LM101 makes a very clear…
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Owner review: M.A.D.1 Red
A lot has already been written about how the M.A.D.1 Red watch came about, and the relationship to Max Busser and MB&F so I won’t rehash it here. Suffice to say, I was one of the people who emailed MAD Galleries when the original M.A.D.1 Blue was released, to express interest in purchasing one if they…
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Owner Review: Urwerk UR-103 – Oh baby, Urwerk it.
Before we get to the Urwerk UR-103 first, a little background story. I’ve always collected independents, ever since I first started really getting into watches in the mid-late 00’s. I found myself naturally gravitating towards indies because I always enjoyed things that represented real craftsmanship, rarity, and the connection you felt to not only the…
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Independent Thinking – Conversation with Kiran Shekar
Join hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and co-host wunderkind Michael (@woodswatchmaking) as we chat with today’s special guest, Kiran Shekar (@kiran_shekar). Kiran is the author of the definitive book on F-P Journe, manufacturer of silicone watch hairsprings, a gentleman collector, and a recognised authority on independent watches. He also runs a fantastic horological podcast Minutia Repeater. If…
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Independent Thinking – Indie Watches, International Luxury and Veblen Goods
Join hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and a FifthWrist alumnus Adam (@mediumwatch) as we chat with today’s special guest Victor (“Last Name Unknown”) – about collecting indie watches, economics of luxury goods and just why totalitarian leaders are great wristwatch influencers to a generation of young affluent guys. and Join us for a conversation about Devon Works,…
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Rob & The Regulator – Taking Shots At The Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Rob & the Regulator, Alex, and Rob talk about the latest releases and the Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch as they drink shots of Milton Rum. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery. Make sure…
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Owner Review: Romain Jerome Spacecraft
For all those old enough like me who reminisce about their childhood gadgets back in the 1980s, very few know that a now bankrupt but eternally controversial watch brand released the Romain Jerome Spacecraft watch back in 2013 with a limited edition of 99 pieces. The Spacecraft was meant to reference the retro futurism spaceships…
