• Owner review: Habring2 Felix

    When you think of Austria, elegance might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Rather one thinks of Schwarzenegger, Sound of Music, or Yodeling (Tourists quickly fall for our charm). It is all the more surprising that Austria is home to an independent watchmaker whose timepieces perfectly capture the essence of classic watchmaking…

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  • Owner Review: Habring2 Time Only 2009

    The deep black gloss of the outer chapter ring, finely executed small seconds at 9, and rich shine of the indices drew me in on that sunny Saturday morning at a small independent watch retailer in 2013. Years and many hours of wear later proved that the allure of the Habring2 Time Only 2009 was not…

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  • R&R – Hublot MP00 Tourbillon Carbon Nightmare

    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 Hublot MP00 Tourbillon . The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton…

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  • Owner Review: Kudoke 1 – Meet the Kudokes

    If you want to meet some of the nicest people in the world of watches – consider a visit to the Kudokes. It was more than 10 years ago that I first became aware of the watches of Stefan Kudoke (watchmaker and engraver) from Saxony, Germany. The name, which is written on the dial and…

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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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  • Rob & The Regulator – CEO Shoot Out Audemars V Hublot

    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 Richard Mille RM UP-01 and the new Tudor Ranger. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this…

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  • Owner Review: Habring 2 Jumping Seconds TZ21

    Perfection does not come easy in the watch world but when you make a steel watch in 38.5mm combined with a symmetrical sector dial and fire blued leaf hands you are pretty close. The Habring 2 Jumping Seconds Erwin TZ21 was created in collaboration with Managing Director William Messena of timezone.com to celebrate the 21st…

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  • Independent Thinking – chat with Tim Jackson (@independentintime) about passion and indie watchmaking

    Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Rob (@geneva_blue_) chat with today’s special guest Tim Jackson (@independentintime) – a US-based retailer, enthusiast and champion of independent watchmaking. Join us for an inspiring conversation about independent watchmaking; unflinching truths about the industry; forging friendships and how to develop collecting…

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  • Independent Thinking – with Tim Jackson (@independentintime)

    Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Rob (@geneva_blue_) chat with today’s special guest Tim Jackson (@independentintime) – a US-based retailer, enthusiast and champion of independent watchmaking. Join us for an inspiring conversation about independent watchmaking; unflinching truths about the industry; forging friendships and how to develop collecting…

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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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