AE.26 | "America Wasn't Assembled, It Was Built"

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Analog Explorer

AJ Barse, Analog Explorer®

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The Analog Explorer® is a journey with fellow enthusiasts and the #watchfam to discover their passions with watches and beyond. As a professional photographer, hiker, and recreational diver based in the Pacific Northwest, host AJ Barse shares his drive for exploration through interviews and discussions with analog enthusiasts, collectors, creative watchmakers, and others who celebrate the impact and art of horology. The most universally limited resource is time; and the Analog Explorer reminds us all of the need to Fac Tempus Ad Explorandum i.e. "Make the Time To Explore."

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AE.26 | "America Wasn't Assembled, It Was Built" | R.T. Custer

Analog Explorer

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AE.26 | "America Wasn't Assembled, It Was Built" | R.T. Custer

For full notes, photos, and video links subscribe to Analog Explorer on Substack - https://open.substack.com/pub/analogexplorer/p/ae26-america-wasnt-assembled-it-was

This month wraps the 4th season of Analog Explorer Podcast as we sit down with R.T. Custer, CEO and founder of Vortic Watches dedicated to bring back American watchmaking at scale right in Colorado 🇺🇸

Vortic Watches, proudly based in Colorado, has carved out a unique niche by restoring and preserving vintage American timepieces while also promoting the future of modern American watchmaking and manufacturing. In this episode, R.T. takes us through the past decade and Vortic’s journey, from their early use of 3D printing to their legal fight defending artisanship and upcycling against the major Swiss conglomerate Swatch (Hamilton) in court. We also explore the exciting creation of the Colorado Watch Company in partnership with Fine Timepiece Solutions (FTS).

For full notes, photos, and video links subscribe to Analog Explorer on Substack - ⁠https://open.substack.com/pub/analogexplorer/p/ae26-america-wasnt-assembled-it-was⁠

Analog Explorer Ep 26 special video edition on YouTube https://youtu.be/s8smVeSd2Mo

Vortic Watch Co. https://vorticwatches.com/

Colorado Watch Co. https://coloradowatchcompany.com/