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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 – 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