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The «Gemba Walk»: a manufacture visit to the watchmaking factory of Formex (and Dexel)
Wikipedia: In business, «Gemba» refers to the place where value is created Here: A visit to a «real» watch factory {reading time: approx. 5 minutes – plus 35 pictures; alternatively (only in German, though) you can watch the YouTube video here (the Formex part starting at 00:57:30): Fifth Wrist Ohne Hemmung } In April this year,…
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Owner Review: Formex Field Automatic 41mm
Formex is one of the more exciting independent/microbrands today and the Formex Field Automatic 41mm is a welcome addition to the Formex lineup. With unique designs, and a willingness to try new things, it stands out in an increasingly crowded space. It also stands out for its longevity – Formex Watches was originally established in 1999,…
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Owner Review: Formex Essence Thirtynine
It’s a great time to be a collector and I love the new Formex Essence Thirtynine that has emerged from the proliferation of micro-brands, although what constitutes one is a topic for another day. It has meant a boom in design and options for those of us who’ve started with Seikos (and who hasn’t?), are…
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Owner Review: Formex Essence Automatic Chronometer
Anytime any sort of saving or budgeting for a watch comes into play, you open the box containing your new purchase hoping that it truly is all that it’s cracked up to be. This goes for a $200 Seiko or, in my recent case, the $1265 USD Formex Essence Automatic Chronometer in the Silver dial,…
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Independent Thinking – with Raphael Granito from Formex Watches
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Claus (@tapir_ffm) chat with today’s special guest – Raphael Granito, CEO of a fantastic Swiss independent watch company Formex (@formexwatch). Join us for a conversation about independent watchmaking; forged carbon fiber watch components; watch design; building online watch communities; Swiss wine;…
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The «Gemba Walk»: a manufacture visit to the watchmaking workshop of Zeitwinkel
Wikipedia: In business, «Gemba» refers to the place where value is created Here: A visit to a «real» watch manufacture (in the true sense off the word) {more pictures (about 30) than text (reading time: approx. 6 minutes); alternatively/in addition (only in German, though) you can watch the YouTube video here (Zeitwinkel starting at 01:09:30) or listen…
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R&R – Valentimes Day Special
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Rob & the Regulator, Artisian Watch Technician Alex and Ex Richard Mille employee Rob talk about the latest releases from the watch industry. Including the Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton…
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Rob & The Regulator – Vulcain Cricket
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Rob & the Regulator, Artisian Watch Technician Alex and Ex Richard Mille employee Rob talk about the latest releases from the watch industry. Including the Ulysses Nardin Freak S. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton…
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The Defining Time Show with Spanish Rob!
Honoured to speak with our first international special guest Rob Velasquez AKA “Spanish Rob“. If you don’t know who Spanish Rob is you have been living under a rock. We talk about all sorts from Micro brands to a discussion about Swatch ETA decisions and the evolution of the watch industry in the current environment.…
