R&R – How To Become A Watchmaker

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 In what will go on to become the first of a new series, Alex @thewatchregulator interviews Rob @geneva_blue_ about how he became a watchmaker. How he started out in rural Australia and went on to become a watchmaker at Audemars Piguet in Switzerland. It’s essential listening for anyone thinking about training to become a watchmaker.
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We start out with Rob’s background and his early fascination with watches and how they worked. We discuss the jobs that he did before watchmaking that all left him wanting to do something he was actually passionate about. Then on to his travel to Switzerland where he would meet his future life and the chance noticing of a sign for a even course in watchmaking that would change his life forever.

Rob’s training with Audemars Piguet and how he made it work as the only Australian in the training. The skills he learned and the old ways of doing things that are still taught today. We talk about his movement from training at Audemars Piguest to working in their after sales service and then him leaving to go and work for Richard Mille.

We also get into Rob’s passion for both vintage watches and independent watchmaking, plus the friends he has made over the years. Then his return to life in Australia. It’s a fascinating story and one of our most popular episodes.

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SHOW NOTES

02.11 Drinkchecks Gin & Tonic (Alex) Asahi Dry (Rob)

02.45 Wristchecks Tudor Chronograph 79280 (Rob)  & watchless (Alex)

04.58 Rob’s Youtube

16.40 Vallée de Joux

17.33 ETA Unitas 6497 movement

18.57 Audemars Piguet

54.09 Tourbillon versus Carrousel

54.44 The Theory of Horology watchmaking book

57.27 Richard Mille

1.10.30 Speake Marin Piccadilly review

1.35.36 Lundis Bleus

Connect with our podcast guest

Follow my guest Rob on Instagram @geneva_blue_ and check out his website genevablue.com.au for more info about what he does. Listen to some of Rob’s interviews with other watchmakers.

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Fifth Wrist and Fifth Wrist Radio are both community run projects. Designed to serve the watch enthusiast community. We reject all forms of outside watch brand intervention and take no money, watches or goods from watch companies. Our podcasts are focussed on watchmaking, horology and the wonderful people who keep these skills alive. We fully encourage and support anyone who wants to become a watchmaker. The future direction of the website and podcasts are driven by the people who take part in this project.

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The Defining Time Show theme kindly provided by watch enthuisiast @salil808

The Fifth Wrist Podcast Crew record podcast audio using Blue Yeti microphones.

We hope you enjoy listening to this  podcast episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Thanks to everyone in the Fifth Wrist community who give their time to make this project possible. The hosts, co-host, writers and editors, plus everyone who takes the time to share and promote this project daily.

Stay On Time & cheers from Alex @thewatchregulator

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