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Owner Review: Seiko SBQJ015 – Quartz Watch Packed with Features
The Seiko SBQJ015 is a rarity that deserves some attention. You won’t find much in the Seiko line-up these days that matches the SBQJ015’s impressive specs, or beautiful design. The watch uses a high precision quartz movement (accurate to within 20 seconds per year), model 8F56, and is also a GMT and perpetual calendar. I…
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Independent Thinking – with Raphael Granito from Formex Watches
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Claus (@tapir_ffm) chat with today’s special guest – Raphael Granito, CEO of a fantastic Swiss independent watch company Formex (@formexwatch). Join us for a conversation about independent watchmaking; forged carbon fiber watch components; watch design; building online watch communities; Swiss wine;…
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Owner Review: Kurono Tokyo Mori – Green is the New Black
The first I heard about Kurono Tokyo was when a couple of the members from our watch community started talking about it in a group chat. During that time, I was spending a lot of hours researching micro brands, wanting to get something different from the norm. I’ve come to learn that Kurono Tokyo was…
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The Defining Time Show – Aventi, A Super Car for Your Wrist
This week on The Defining Time Show, Anthony (@defining_time) is joined by the owner and founder of Aventi Watches (@AVENTI), Hannu Siren (@hannusiren). Hannu is not just an innovative and disruptive brand owner but also a serious watch collector and enthusiast. We discuss many aspects of the stigma’s and secrets behind the Swiss watch industries…
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Owner Review: Vostok Komandirskie – An Unexpected Surprise
6 years ago, when in-between cars, I hired a ‘98 Magna for 5 weeks from Rent A Bomb and expected my time with it to be torture. But the reality was very different. Its ratty condition meant I could park it anywhere and not worry. I got zero attention on the road. The stereo had…
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R&R – behind the industry BS with @NOBSWATCHMAKER
Rob & The Regulator are joined by Anthony from @nobswatchmaker. We talk about his amazing book and how he got started in the industry. Please go and give him a follow on instagram if you are interested in watchmaking and watches, it is very educational. Also consider getting a copy of his book. Even a…
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Owner Review: Panerai Submersible PAM682 – It’s a Mini Submarine!
I was looking for a quality made dive watch which had a strong heritage, unique design cues, and versatility. I was also seeking an alternative to the Rolex sub and Omega Seamaster. Enter the Panerai Submersible. As a first time Panerai owner, here are my key observations and impressions of this piece, having owned it…
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Popcorn – Star Wars and the Light Side of the Bangalore Watch Company
Fifth Wrist Presents Popcorn…The Podcast! Your weekly fix of pop culture and watches! This week, Charith (@charithsir), Sidd (@sidd.pad) and special guest, the Sith Lord himself Martin (@wineddinedtimed) break down all things Star Wars! This episode gets REALLY GEEKY! Martin does his infamous character impersonations as we go to a Galaxy Far Far Away… The…
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DTS – Peter from Oris & his Watches, Pens and Knives
This week, Anthony (@defining_time) and Alex (@thewatchregulator) are back in the seat like the good old days of January 2020. Those days were simple, no global pandemic, no lockdowns and no idea what we were doing. The boys are joined by one of the biggest personalities to ever grace a brand, we welcomed Peter Borghouts…
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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Professional Sapphire Sandwich
*Cue Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon* When a watch has a day of the week dedicated to it, you know you’ve done something right. The fact that the DNA of the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch has maintained its roots for over half a century is a testament to its iconic design. Starring…
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[…] many watch enthusiasts, Doxa has a loyal following among divers. The brand was founded in 1889 in Le Locle,…
That dial is just fntastic.