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Owner review: Sinn U50-T

I was looking for a toolish dive watch that wasn’t just an homage that looked like so many other dive watches. I’ve been a fan of Sinn’s aesthetics and their watches in general (after owning a few over the years). Although I have always been partial to the U1, I could never get comfortable with…
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28/09/2023
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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27/09/2023
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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26/09/2023
Owner review: Tudor Pelagos

A couple of weeks after Watches and Wonders I found myself in New York City with time to kill. The new METAS Black Bay 41 peaked my interest so I popped into the Tudor Boutique to see if they had any display models to check out. Unfortunately they did not, but the sales assistant allowed…
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26/09/2023
Owner Review: Sarpaneva Nocturne

One of my last trips prior to the pandemic took me to my company’s headquarters in Stockholm. On my way home, I managed to squeeze in a quick stopover in Helsinki. While there, I reached out to Stepan of Sarpaneva to see if I could swing by and visit his workshop. He was not only…
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25/09/2023
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