Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
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Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
If you're not familiar with Jose's watches, we highly recommend visiting his website (link below) to follow along more closely as we delve into his creations. Jose is a passionate, charming, friendly, and knowledgeable individual. We are proud to have him with us and to showcase another remarkable young Canadian watchmaker. We hope you enjoy the show!
Jose Cermeno Watches: https://www.josecermeno.com/
Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD
00:15 – Introduction01:02 – Wrist checks07:15 – About Jose Cermeno07:56 – Going to watchmaking school in Switzerland13:00 – Parental pride14:27 – How did his internships influence his designs17:56 – Jose’s special Tudor21:08 – Watchmaking – in front vs. behind the bench23:06 – How being a valet influenced his designs25:09 – Initial challenges of starting his brand28:31 – How many ouchies did it take to get started29:27 – Jose’s dexterity working with leather36:29 – Leather in the long run39:58 – Balancing details and simplicity46:20 – Coming back after a 6-year hiatus54:44 – Future models, to leather or not to leather…58:07 – Scale up or not to scale up...1:01:50 – James Fournier’s UN Torpilleur story – THANK YOU RIKKI1:03:05 – Jose’s other watches and what he’d like to own1:07:06 – Future complications for Jose Cermeno watches1:13:40 – Balancing price vs. exclusivity vs. quality1:15:34 – Reject rate for dials1:17:38 – Working the threads through his dial blanks1:19:36 – Advice for aspiring watchmakers/brand owners1:22:17 – Brands that inspire Jose1:30:34 – Creating brand awareness and watch reviews1:33:28 – Form over function or vice-versa1:34:51 – Accidents are the mother of invention01:39:02 – Thank yous and Goodbyes01:39:48 – T2C OUT!01:39:50 – But wait, there’s more…
Time 2 Calibrate
Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
