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Piece Unique – Professional Modder Nathan of Four Forty Four PM

Today I sit down with Nathan Goodrich, a professional modder and owner+operator of Four Forty Four PM. We talk shop, discuss how he grew his business, why SKX013 mods can be a pain in the ass, and a damn fine Christopher Walken Impression. This was recorded in early 2023, but released on July 4th (I…
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04/07/2023
The «Gemba Walk»: a visit to La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle

Wikipedia: In business, «Gemba» refers to the place where value is created Here: A Photo Love Story about «l’homme et le temps» – man and time {reading time: approx. 10 minutes – and some 80 pictures} Join me on the journey to the centre of watchmaking: La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle. You may see and read…
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18/06/2023
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
Owner review: Boldr Rally II – Wells 201

Boldr have been making titanium watches for what seems like years now and The ‘Rally II – Wells 201’, a Meca Quartz powered chronograph, shows to me they are still the microbrand forefathers of this hype material that many other mainstream and independent watch brands are only now starting to use, and for good reason.…
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10/06/2023
Driving Time with Charith

Welcome to Driving Time a podcast where horology meets the automotive world. Join Tom and Teesaan as they stumble their way through cars and watches and everything in between. This episode we have Charith part time assistant vice grand wizard of Red Bar Melbourne and part time film consultant for Letterboxed and the lazy half…
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29/05/2023
Owner review: Arcanaut Arc II – Fordite

I had been eying the Arcanaut brand for some time when Thomas (@watchsymmetry) sent me an Instagram story in April of 2022 hinting that a new “made to order” watch in an initial batch of 2 was about to drop – this was the Arcanaut Arc II – Fordite. I immediately emailed and expressed interest.…
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29/05/2023
Owner review: Seiko PADI Mini Turtle SRPC41

The Seiko PADI Mini Turtle SRPC41 is an affordable and wearable diver that punches above its weight class in a few surprising ways. I never planned on buying a Seiko, but wanted something I could wear to the water park, playing tennis, or other activities that I know I could wear a more expensive sports…
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25/05/2023
Owner review: Makina Uriel V

I’ve always been a supporter of start-ups, small operations and even underdogs. I don’t know what triggers it but it feels warm and fuzzy inside to be able to contribute and support the growth of a thing. As a watch enthusiast, I find myself buying local watch brands (I’m from the Philippines) in my attempt…
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17/05/2023
Owner review: Oris Aquis Date Upcycle

I’ve been looking at adding a diver/sports watch to my collection since my preference is still towards dressier timepieces. Oris Aquis has been in my radar but somehow never seems to have pull the trigger. Somehow having a small wrist doesn’t help in my case. It was in late 2021 that I saw the release…
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16/05/2023
Piece Unique: A modding podcast – David of secondhandmods.com

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 David, owner of https://secondhandmods.com/ about his grandfather’s modded gold Seiko, how some Tesla engineers convinced him to buy a…
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15/05/2023