Author: Fifth Wrist

The European Gang Talkes Watches #8: Watches of 23, plans for 24

watches were my first love and they will be my last watches of the future and watches of the past Detailed show notes have been available in the past and will be available in the future. For now we only have four geeks taking about watches of the past and the future. And lots of…
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30/01/2024
Independent Thinking – Roman’s 2023 Recap and Happy New Year!

Listen here Wishing everyone a Happy 2024! Thanks for listening, writing, reviewing and commenting with us throughout 2023! Just a quick episode to say thank you to all guests, contributors and listeners of Independent Thinking and the larger @FifthWrist podcasts, website and shows. (make sure you listen to the special bonus track right at the…
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15/01/2024
Owner review: RGMT New Demolition

RGMT is a relatively new watch company that specializes in overbuilt military inspired tool watches. With model names like Artillery, BattleDress and Demolition well, you get the idea. The RGMT New Demolition seems to be a more feature-heavy version of the Demolition model. To start with, it has a pretty standard diver bezel that appears…
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20/12/2023
Owner review: Breitling SuperOcean A13340

Let’s think about cars for a moment. At one time, “Grand Touring” cars were understood as different from sports cars – a car that would comfortably and reliably move people and luggage over long distances. Now, that category and the label “GT”, has shifted, since that definition pretty much applies to any modern car. Now…
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16/12/2023
Piece Unique – Getting by on your own supply w/Theo of ModModeWatches

Welcome to Piece Unique, a show about the artistry, technique, and lore of watch modding. Today we speak to Theo of ModModeWatches, one of the premier parts distributors in Singapore. We talk about how Theo went from modder to business owner, the process of getting unique parts manufactured (including the impressive MM1 Integrated Bracelet modding platform), and…
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01/09/2023
R&R – Why we hate Christopher Ward

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 Christopher Ward Twelve. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum…
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09/08/2023
Germanys (not so) hidden champions, issue 5: CIRCULA Watches

Contents: This is the fifth edition of a small series of podcasts about the (not so) hidden watch champions of Germany. This is also a kind of cooperation between Fifth Wrist and WatchMaxe. Today Claus (@tapir_ffm) from Fifth Wrist and Axel (@WatchMaxe on Youtube) are talking to Cornelius Huber, CEO of CIRCULA Watches. Cornelius talks…
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07/08/2023
Piece Unique – Bada** cases and dials with Yu of AndoAndoAndo

Welcome to Piece Unique, a show about the artistry, technique, and lore of watch modding. Today we speak with Yu Ando, a microbrand owner and parts designer, who is pushing the boundaries of dial and case design. This was recorded March 2023, and we discuss an Indiegogo for his Date Window dial that has since…
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25/07/2023
Owner review: Caravelle Sea Hunter

Caravelle was the entry level brand of Bulova, and as such many Caravelle models are a bit lackluster compared to their Bulova equivalent. This is the Caravelle Sea Hunter. The bezel is bidirectional and has no clicks at all, making it basically useless. For some this feature is fine and for me I guess I…
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16/07/2023
Piece Unique: Laser Engraving and more w/ Red5Watchworks

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. This is the inaugural episode of Piece Unique, a new show focusing on the artistry, technique, and lore of watch modding. In this episode we talk with Ron aka Red5Watchworks on instagram. A master of laser engraving on a variety of different materials, he’s been modding…
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14/06/2023