Author: TimesRomanAU

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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27/12/2020
Independent Thinking – conversation with Darren Tiffany (@dmtiffany.timepieces)

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) chat with today’s special guest – Darren Tiffany (@dmtiffany.timepieces), independent watch and tool maker; and an all-round cool dude. Join us for a conversation about learning watchmaking and machining; guilloche dials; American watchmaking renaissance; real hands-on horological manufacturing; and…
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14/12/2020
Independent Thinking – with The Journe Guy (Osama Sendi)

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and John (@john.ryan.cowley) chat with today’s special guest – Osama Sendi aka @thejourneguy. Join us for a conversation about independent watchmaking, discovering and falling in love with FP Journe’s work; the phenomenon of resonance; hand finishing; forums vs Instagram; horological books and…
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30/11/2020
Owner Review: Klokers KLOK-08 – old school slide ruler

Ok, this watch is a bit of a fun. In around 2017 I became aware of a new watch brand doing a launch on Kickstarter (not something I usually care about). Klokers KLOK-08 – a Swiss made watch from a French company. What caught my eye here, was the unusual dial layout – which was…
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26/08/2020
Owner Review: Glashutte Original Senator Karree Perpetual Calendar – A perpetual calendar you can ACTUALLY read the date on.

In watch making, a perpetual calendar function signifies a watch where the date automatically adjusts for each month of the year including leap years. Provided you continue wearing the watch (or keep it on the winder), you will not need to adjust the date until the year 2100 (which is the next exception to the…
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04/08/2020
THE CARTIERS – a review of a new book on this historic brand!

THE CARTIERS is a new book on the history of Cartier, written by Francesca Cartier Brickell (granddaughter of the last Cartier family member to have a stake in the company). It is a wonderfully warm book. The most touching (and insightful) sections are the interviews the author conducted with her late grandfather, Jean-Jacques Cartier, who…
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12/06/2020
Owner Review: Martin Braun EOS – sunrise and sunset on the wrist!

This is a small review of the Martin Braun EOS – a watch with a sunrise and sunset indicator on the dial! That’s right – SUNRISE and SUNSET times adjusted for your specific location! Can your watch do that? – I didn’t think so 🙂 Martin Braun is a master watchmaker originally from Germany. If…
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08/03/2020