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Independent Thinking – with anOrdain founder Lewis Heath
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for Fifth Wrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Sean (@thebookwatcher) chat with today’s special guest – Lewis Heath, founder of the independent watch brand @anOrdain. Join us for a conversation about the art of enamel dials; the challenges of starting a new watch brand in Glasgow (of all…
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Owner Review: Anordain Model 2 fume dial
A small team in Scotland dedicates a lot of energy to make watches. They are Anordain. Known for their hand-made enamel dials, there is much more to their watches than just the dials. The Model 2 comes with plain enamel dials, like on the Model 1 but with different colors or with “fumé” dials. It’s…
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Editorial: A Visit to ochs und junior in La Chaux-de-Fonds
In the run-up to the first European GTG of Fifth Wristers in La Chaux-de-Fonds back in September 2021, I had the opportunity to meet the team of ochs und junior at their premises. Kornelia, the head and owner of ochs und junior, together with Ludwig Oeschlin, gave me an insight into their recent history, the…
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Owner review: Hermes Slim d’Hermès
For my (no offence!) compass of values Hermes is a brand which is not dear … it is ridiculously expensive. However, their mechanical watches are an exception of that “rule”. While still costly, they are quite affordable compared to the relevant competition – and relative to other products of the brand they are a bargain.…
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IT Podcast – with Time and Tide Editor Nick Kenyon
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and V are joined on the podcast by Time and Tide deputy editor Nick Kenyon (@nick.kenyon). Topics Join us for a conversation about online watch media; vintage Seiko; thoughtful watch design; Aussie…
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Independent Thinking – with The_Watchnerd
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Join Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and today’s special guest – Mat (@the_watchnerd), as we discuss building online watch communities; food critics and applying analytical thinking to watches; horological scholarship; museums, Antiquarian Horological Society and the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. We also talk diving watches (topside vs wet…
