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Independent Thinking – With Ryan Schmidt

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Join hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU), Anthony (@Defining_Time) and our guest Ryan Schmidt (@wristwatchhandbook), author of the fantastic horological book “The Wristwatch Handbook”. We bring you an interesting chat about the importance of preserving watchmaking knowledge, triple-axis tourbillons, and just how to get your own book deal…
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30/06/2020
Rob & The Regulator – Faberge or Breguet

Rob & The Regulator are reunited with the third amigo of Two and a Half Watchmakers, Michael from @woodswatchmaking. We talk about Fabege under arm deodorant, Breguet being a terrible joiner, our attempts to get alcohol sponsorship and Rob being the Uber Eats of luxury watches. Rob & The Regulator soundtrack provided by watch enthusiast…
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30/06/2020
Owner Review: Seiko 7018-7000 Flyback Chronograph

The sweet exterior demeanor of this beautiful 1971 Seiko 7018-7000 Flyback Chronograph belies the technical powerhouse within; a bi-directional automatic winding, vertical-clutch, column-wheel, flyback chronograph with a Kanji day/date complication that held the record for world’s thinnest until 1987. It really does pack quite the punch. That was quite a mouthful so let’s unpack it…
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29/06/2020
Owner Review: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Date

To give you a little background before I get to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Date, I am currently in my late twenties so in the beginning of my career. I wear a suit for work and my first years out of university was all about saving up for different suits in order to have one…
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28/06/2020
Owner Review: Alpina Startimer 40mm Limited Edition

While lusting over a more expensive pilot’s watch, I found the Alpina Startimer 40mm Limited Edition. It lacks the boldness of Sinn and grandeur of Breitling, but meets the one requirement for true fliegers: legibility. It may not be your grail, but it fits the mold. The Alpina is impeccably legible. At any angle, you…
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27/06/2020
Owner Review: Isotope Goutte d’Eau Nordblad

The Isotope Goutte d’Eau Nordblad “Special Edition” really is a unique take on a divers watch. I love to see watch companies that take chances as Isotope did with this watch. Isotope is a micro brand based in the UK who have put together 2 versions of the Goutte d’Eau. This one with blue touches…
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26/06/2020
Owner Review: Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition

About a month ago, I decided to sell 2 watches from my collection and put the funds towards one really nice piece. I wasn’t sure what that was going to be at the time of sale but I knew I was looking for something hard to get and something that stood out in a good…
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25/06/2020
Owner Review: Oak & Oscar Humboldt

I came across Oak & Oscar on the web and was immediately attracted by the exceptionally well balanced design of their watches. I can hardly buy a watch I’ve never seen in the metal, but it happened when Oak & Oscar’s Chase and John (very nice guys btw!) hosted a GTG in Frankfurt! I tried…
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24/06/2020
Owner Review: Hamilton 1973 W10 British Army Issue – True old school charm

I picked up this watch from an old watchmaker, who told me that he had bought it at an auction of MOD (ministry of defence) equipment and surplus items. He’d bought a handful of this type of genuine British Army issued W10 watches and parts, some from Hamilton and some of the later issued CWC…
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23/06/2020
Owner Review: Seiko SNK385K1 – A one watch army, Seiko’s magnum opus

Remember that episode of the Fifth Wrist podcast about a one-watch collection with a $50000 budget? Well, if you had 500 times less than that, this Seiko SNK385K1 is one of your go-to options, for sure. We all have a special watch that brought each of us into the hobby. For young Iaroslav, this rather…
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22/06/2020