Our guest this episode needs no introduction. Still, we'll give him one anyway. Journalist, entrepreneur, podcast host, studio founder, and the most buff man in the watch business. He is none other than Andrew McUtchen from Time+Tide. We are very excited that he spent almost 2 hours with us, and we believe you will enjoy every moment.  Time+Tide website: https://timeandtidewatches.com/ Andrew's watch: https://straum.co/products/jan-mayen-green?variant=50757128225079 Marc's watch: https://isotopewatches.com/products/isotope-flyway-guilloche Bob's watch: https://www.micromilspec.com/products/milgraph-watch Brent's watch: https://thecalibratedwrist.com/2022/02/19/the-breitling-aerospace-titanium/ T2C Community Discord: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:13 – Introduction02:24 – Wrist check09:17 – Storytelling on Time+Tide12:37 – Inspiration for Time+Tide18:30 – How Andrew’s background as a journalist influences influence22:47 – Launching Time+Tide at Baselworld with a print newspaper25:26 – From words to walls and how to navigate them30:02 – Maintaining authenticity and credibility while scaling up34:00 – What does Time+Tide do differently35:46 – Pivotal moments in Time+Tide’s journey38:48 – How to make a gimlet40:48 – Pinch me moment44:04 – Effing concept behind About Effing Time48:51 – Creating Effing engaging conversations51:17 – Scripting podcasts and being prepared54:13 – All about A Matter if Effing Time, I mean Matter of Time1:00:11 – Balancing all his roles1:01:19 – Balancing retail & journalism1:05:20 – Is it the object or the emotion1:15:07 – Preserving the creativity, curiosity, and fun1:20:04 – Looking back 10 years from now1:24:31 – Microbrands vs. Legacy brands and the future1:24:57 – Which are more fun to work with?1:33:47 – Social media = Yay or Nay1:34:13 – Advice for young Andrew1:34:39 – Andrew’s journey watch1:37:26 – The one that got away1:39:41 – the Time+Tide song1:41:19 – Listener questions for Andrew1:53:51 – Thank yous and goodbyes1:54:15 – T2C OUT!  

Bob's ex-employer drops by to sit in the hot seat. In all seriousness, we had a great conversation with one of Canada's leading watch retailers. We've spoken with media personalities, collectors, brand representatives, brand owners, and designers, but never with a retailer before. It was about time we had someone on the other side of the watch counter. You'll really enjoy this conversation.  Gem Bijou website: https://gembijou.com/ Sam's watch: https://monochrome-watches.com/tudor-black-bay-black-bezel-red-triangle-79220n-exclusive-review-live-photos-specs-price/ Brent's right wrist: https://www.rzewatches.com/collections/utd/products/utd-8000-gr Brent's left wrist: https://www.omegawatches.com/fr-ca/watch-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-co-axial-master-chronometer-42-mm-21030422001010 Marc's watch: https://sherpawatches.com/ultradive-moon_and_sun/ Bob's watch: https://www.casio.com/ca-en/watches/gshock/product.DW-5600BCE-1/ Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:14 – Introduction01:04 – Wrist Checks05:41 – Sam’s all-time favorite employee11:16 – How it all began13:45 – Carrying the watches collectors want15:45 – How Sam’s heritage shaped his perspective17:21 – Sam’s destiny in the watch/jewelry business19:27 – Going the extra mile, events, shows, etc.20:56 – Travels in the watch business22:47 – Gem Bijou’s competitive advantage26:32 – Building relationships with brands28:52 – Gem Bijou’s newest brand, Montblanc30:59 – Cool customer stories38:00 – What are people buying right now?41:42 – Keeping the right products in stock44:31 – Balancing bloops & beeps vs. brick & mortar45:53 – Online marketing and social media48:04 – How Sean came into the picture (the retail version of Marc)50:30 – New brands Sam is working with53:31 – Dream brand to bring into Gem Bijou (apart from Isotope)57:32 – Proudest decision or pivot that helped his business59:57 – Gem Bijou pre-owned watches1:02:07 – All about Sam’s 1959 Omega Speedmaster1:04:43 – Advice for new retailers1:08:12 – What would Sam be doing instead of retailing1:08:52 – How Sam measures success1:12:52 – How Sam deals with PIA customers like Marc1:15:49 – Thank yous and goodbyes1:16:55 – T2C OUT!

This is our annual recap of the Toronto Timepiece Show, which this year also included the Timepiece World Awards and the TGN/Marathon party. We had a wonderful time. Although we are tired, if asked, we would gladly do it all over again next weekend. Brent's Hanhart 215 ES: https://www.hanhart.com/en/product/415-es-reverse-panda-39-mm/ Bob's Isotope Mercury Shadow: https://isotopewatches.com/products/isotope-mercury-shadow Marc's Isotope Moonshot Chrono: https://isotopewatches.com/products/chronograph-moonshot-terra-maris Timepiece Show website: https://www.timepieceshow.com/ Timepiece World Journal website: https://www.timepieceworld.com/ Our community discord: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:14 – Intro00:52 – Wrist checks03:36 – Favorite moments at the Toronto Timepiece Show09:50 – Top picks at the show20:42 – The feeling after the show27:36 – Stories about the watchfam36:02 – Standout peeps we met43:25 – About the Timepiece World Awards52:23 – Surprise winners59:12 – The famous TGN/Marathon party1:09:30 – What we’d like to see next1:15:50 – Cool watches on collectors’ wrists1:20:25 – Thank yous & goodbyes1:21:07 – T2C OUT!

Jason is back once again, making him our very first four-time guest and our only repeat guest overall! Today, we're discussing the upcoming Toronto Timepiece Show and the inaugural Timepiece World Awards, of which he is the producer. Jason also has a special announcement to make, so be sure to listen until the end to catch it. We always enjoy having Jason on the show and look forward to welcoming him back again soon! Timepiece Show: https://www.timepieceshow.com/ Timepiece World: https://www.timepieceworld.com/ T2C Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:12 – Introduction01:04 – Wrist checks04:59 – How doesn’t it feel being our first 4-peat guest?06:43 – About the new venue at this year’s Toronto Timepiece Show09:34 – More shows = more easy?11:11 – Handling the unexpected14:21 – What’s new for the shows?16:49 – Visiting other shows/networking19:09 – Getting the most out of the shows23:26 – Capping the number of brands25:12 – Jason’s thoughts on concurrent events27:02 – Concurrent shows are not pirates30:48 – What has Jason learned so far34:44 – What could have been done differently this year36:27 – All about the awards show & where to watch41:46 – Looking forward to the 2026 Awards Show45:36 – Es-tu Mr. Timepiece?46:56 – The big announcement!49:43 – Any brand commitments for the new Show?50:43 – Local retailers participation42:09 – Watch releases timed with the events53:29 – What’s next? Anything left in the tank?57:24 – Most rewarding element of doing all these shows59:27 – Thank yous and goodbyes1:00:11 – T2C OUT! Robin Williams on Who's line is it anyway: https://dai.ly/x5sbwhf

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…

Brent and Marc sit down with Mitchell Wein, the President of Marathon Watch Company, a proudly Canadian brand known for producing highly durable watches for militaries worldwide, as well as for civilian collectors. This episode is a bit lengthy, but trust me, by the end, you’ll wish it were even longer. What an amazing gentleman! You can find Marathon Watches here: https://www.marathonwatch.com/ And the T2C Discord community can be found here: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:12 – Introduction00:43 – Wrist Checks08:47 – Mitchell’s Bio13:57 – Wisdom through the generations18:00 – Selling to civilians, what started it31:06 – Is Marathon still mostly government procurement?35:17 – Pivotal moments or breakthroughs41:45 – What would Grandpa Wein think of Marathon today?46:22 – Being a good human, great advice from Mitchell50:30 – What about them dressy vintage Marathons?59:54 – How varying currencies can erode margins1:03:36 – Old car jokes1:05:26 – Playing the long game1:15:12 – About winning the U.S. Best Value Bronze Medal1:21:17 – Raiding Mitch’s drawers part One1:25:44 – Continuous improvements, even those you don’t see1:33:16 – Why traditional watches are still needed in modern warfare1:36:17 – Material or tech restraints for government contracts1:37:17 – The Jeep collab, where, what, when, how?1:40:34 – What else does Marathon make?1:45:39 – Raiding Mitch’s drawers part Deux1:53:02 – Interacting with civilian collectors1:55:16 – Special word from Milspec “Watch” Group1:57:16 – Thank yous and Goodbyes1:57:55 – T2C OUT!  

On today's show, we have Eric Ricioppo, the man behind Rico's Podcast. He is also a veteran police officer with over 10 years of experience and the co-founder of the Sketchy Boys Watch Club. It was terrific speaking with him today, and we even picked up a few podcasting tips. We hope you enjoy the episode! The Sketchy Boys Watch Club can be found here: https://sketchyboyzwatchclub.com/ You can follow the on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sketchyboyzwatchclub/ And the T2C Discord community can be found here: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:13 – Introduction00:55 – Wrist checks06:63 – About Rico09:32 – What came first, the watchman or the policeman18:59 – Social media before the podcast21:53 – Does Rico collect dress watches?26:10 – Watches on the job33:26 – Watch content to sketchy content on Rico’s Watches38:26 – How did Rico get there?43:36 – Would Rico start podcasting again?48:12 – Being a guest or host, which is better?50:08 – Storytelling in watches56:34 – About the Sketchy Boys Watch Club58:41 – Who’s behind the SBWC1:00:31 – The most crucial question of the podcast1:07:14 – Rico’s writing talent1:09:41 – About SBWC collabs1:15:30 – Collabs outside of watches1:17:42 – The future of the SBWC1:19:59 – Advice for up-and-coming podcasters, not us, of course1:26:59 – What is Rico hunting for next?1:33:21 – Thank yous and goodbyes1:34:10 – T2C OU!

It is often said that one should never meet their heroes. However, Marc met one of his heroes on this podcast and has no regrets about it. Richard's stories about the early days of watches on the internet and his efforts in building a community were truly remarkable. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you’re a watch content creator, and/or attend events and participate in discussions about watches on platforms like Discord or Slack, then you, too, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Paige. You can find Richard here on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rpaigewatchco/. Do go say thank you! Link to our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:12 – Introduction00:46 – Wrist Checks03:42 – Richard Paige’s Bio06:35 – Richard’s early days – Paris 192511:22 – Taking Paris 1925 online - early ‘90s24:42 – The very first online brand collabs33:44 – What are WIS, from the man who coined the term!37:44 – The challenges of running TimeZone.com46:35 – Herding cats, I mean keeping TZers in check49:26 – The brands vs. Richard Paige51:11 – Adding subforums on TZ53:37 – The next generation55:47 – Why did he sell TZ, and Marc’s terrible Godfather impression1:02:25 – Richard’s perspective after the sale1:07:30 – 11 years between TZ and Rpaige Watch Co.1:13:14 – The future of large-scale watch production in the USA1:15:06 – Advice for new watchmakers1:17:34 – THANK YOU to Richard Paige1:18:11 – Listener Question1:24:27 – Goodbyes1:25:04 – T2C OUT!

In this episode, the hosts take a reflective journey through their inaugural year of podcasting. They share their delightful surprises and standout moments that shaped their experience, offering a glimpse into the laughter and challenges that accompanied their journey. Together, they ponder the exciting possibilities that lie ahead, weaving in a selection of thoughtful quements from their listeners. Link to our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:13 – Introduction00:51 – Wrist Checks04:21 – Initial podcast goals12:13 – Marc’s on-air initiation13:40 – The Canadian Watch Community15:43 – How Marc got things going17:57 – How it was for us at the beginning21:56 – Any regrets with the Show format23:40 – Personal collecting goals27:25 – Perception of podcasting vs. reality32:11 – Stand-out moments after 26 episodes38:02 – I can’t believe I said that42:01 – Stand-out guests44:50 – Guests making us nervous47:18 – Dream guests55:47 – Would you do it all over again?56:49 – The future of the Pod1:00:15 – Goals for year 21:04:14 – Listener Quements1:31:05 – Closing1:31:59 – T2C OUT!

The guys engage in a lively conversation with Marc’s new employer, Jose Miranda, who is the co-founder of Isotope Watches. Known for his warm demeanor and approachable nature, Jose stands out as one of the most compassionate figures in the watch industry. His designs reflect a perfect blend of innovation and creativity, drawing inspiration from diverse influences while simultaneously inspiring others in the craft. Isotope Watches: https://isotopewatches.com/ Isotope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isotopewatches/ Isotope North America on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isotopewatchesna/ 0:13 – Intro (yes, Marc said Episode 24) 00:47 – Wrist Checks 02:33 – Marc’s Relationship with Isotope 09:22 – The story behind the Lacrima Logo 16:24 – Guiding principles behind Isotope Watch Design 22:55 – Isotope’s Origin Story 29:57 – Challenges with movements and components 32:48 – The inspiration for the Moonshot Chronograph 42:24 – Collaborations, past, present, and future 45:04 – Marc’s Seconde/Seconde idea 53:24 – About the upcoming OVNI watch 1:02:31 – Winning the AuroChronos Innovation Award 1:07:55 – Why Isotope attends so many shows 1:11:13 – Feedback from fans, showgoers, and customers 1:16:16 – Glutton for punishment 1:24:20 – Jose’s collecting habits 1:32:23 – Kyle’s awesome Omega Z-33 1:35:23 – Goodbyes, T2C out! To see Jose's Grandmother's famous clock: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/139247 The damaskus watches Jose was talking about: https://www.goswatches.com/ To see Jose's IWC/Porsche Design: https://everywatch.com/iwc/porsche-design-world-time-alarm/watch-10136572

The guys had a fantastic opportunity to chat with Felix Wallner, the CEO of Hanhart Watches. Their conversation flowed effortlessly and was filled with insights into watchmaking and the unique philosophy behind Hanhart's craftsmanship. Hanhart watches: https://www.hanhart.com/ T2C Discord community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:14 Introduction 01:00 Wrist Checks 04:11 Felix’s Vancouver Timepiece Show experience 07:22 Felix and the flamethrower! 08:44 Felix’s Hanhart origin story 13:14 Hanhart’s direction since Felix took over 16:11 About Hanhart’s 1930s facility 19:19 Dealing with old machinery in the modern age 21:16 Hanhart after the war 26:05 Hanhart and Quartz 27:22 Collaborations 28:30 Legacy watchmaking and new horizons 31:56 Innovations in the new 417ES 36:13 Felix’s involvement in new designs and production 38:58 About the Primus series 43:02 About the Preventor 45:42 Marc makes a funny 47:20 About the Aquasphere 53:19 Hanhart and the Toronto Timepiece Show 54:24 Teasers for the future 56:42 Listener questions 1:03:39 Goodbyes  

Lucy is an extraordinary personality in the world of horology. Her joy and enthusiasm are infectious. If you don't already follow her on Instagram and YouTube, we highly recommend doing so. Lucy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewatchboxdiaries/ Timetolume's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/time_to_lume/ Lucy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWatchBoxDiaries Paulin Watches: https://www.paulinwatches.com/ Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/mXYnpfsP 00:12  -  Introduction 01:46  -  Wrist Checks 05:35  -  The watch that started it all 09:06  -  The importance of watch events and gatherings 12:53  -  Balancing Paulin Watches & The Watch Box Diaries 14:29  -  The very beginning, The 60(ish) Seconds Reviews 16:16  -  The process of making longer-form YouTube Content 18:38  -  Online demographics 22:30  -  Women Talking Watches 26:21  -  In the beginning, there was Michael Kors 29:14  -  Managing a full-time job and creating YouTube Content 31:12  -  Landing the Paulin role 33:52  -  The stories behind the watches 35:14  -  Advice for those who want to become creators 37:57  -  What’s next for the watch box 42:23  -  Chris Antzoulis’ question for Lucy https://www.instagram.com/poppingcrowns/ 47:15  -  Ken @centralseconds’ question for Lucy https://www.instagram.com/centralseconds/ 48:58  -  About @timetolume – Lucy’s other half 52:29  -  Caroline’s journey into the abyss we call watches 55:45  -  Odin visits the Giant Tiger 56:31  - Can I pet that dog? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mZH5gIGoLQk 57:00  -  Goodbyes

The guys meet with Jason Hutton, organizer of the Timepiece Shows, to recap the recent Vancouver event. If you have never attended one of these Canadian events, the next one will take place in Toronto this September, and we highly recommend that you go. 00:14  -  Introduction 00:53  -  Wrist Checks 08:53  -  Travelling to Vancouver 17:58  -  Favorite moments at the Vancouver Timepiece Show https://www.timepieceshow.com/ 30:03  -  The standout watches from the Show 41:23  -  The standout people from the Show 52:01  -  Extracurricular activities outside of the Show 59:58  -  The TGN/Marathon/Roldorf Event on Sunday evening https://thegreynato.com/ https://www.marathonwatch.com/ https://shop.roldorf.co/ 1:06:27  -  Show aftereffects 1:12:08  -  Near future projects/plans 1:17:42  -  Full steam ahead to the Toronto Timepiece Show 1:23:22  -  The Launch of The Calibrated Wrist Magazine https://thecalibratedwrist.com/ 1:28:00  -  Plugging The Tale of Two Wristies Podacast Coming soon: https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwowristies/ 1:29:00  - Goodbye – see you in two weeks!

The guys recap their trips to the UK and Switzerland, and discuss their upcoming trip to the Vancouver Timepiece Show, where all three will meet in person for the second time! 00:13  -  Introduction 00:59  -  Wrist checks 04:02  -  Watches we are bringing to the Vancouver Timepiece Show - - https://www.timepieceshow.com/ 06:13  -  Brent talks about The Calibrated Wrist Print Magazine - https://thecalibratedwrist.com/the-magazine/ 10:05  -  Marc makes a funny 11:06  -  Working with Jose from Isotope at the Show - https://isotopewatches.com/ 13:35  -  Bob recaps his UK Trip in greater detail 18:39  -  The watches that stood out to us from British Watchmakers Day - https://britishwatchmakers.com/ 24:29  -  Brent recaps his Geneva Trip in greater detail - https://www.watchesandwonders.com/ 30:09  -  Other plans in/around the Vancouver Show 35:15  -  New releases that have captured our hearts 41:14  -  About the travelling watch roadshow – coming to a town near you! 45:22  -  About the T2C Discord Community – Click to join: https://discord.gg/ywmFq7KB 50:31  -  Our thoughts on the upcoming CW release - https://www.christopherward.com/ 54:44  - Goodbye and see you in 2 weeks!

Unfortunately, we had to proceed without Bob for this recording, as he was unable to join us. However, Adam was an exceptional guest. He is the co-founder and current President of the RedBar Group, serves as a Louis Vuitton Watch Prize Juror, and is a member of the GPHG Academy. Here's where you can keep up with Adam: https://www.instagram.com/craniotes/ Information on the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize: https://www.louisvuittonwatchprize.com/ Details about the GPHG: https://gphg.org/en Other sites and shows we discuss: https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2025/event https://www.timetowatches.com/ https://www.timezone.com/ https://www.watchuseek.com/ Our wrist check: Adam Marc Brent 00:14  -  Introduction 01:07  -  Wrist checks 05:54  -  About our guest 08:07  -  Adam’s time on TimeZone.com 13:22  -  Adam’s watches origin story 16:42  -  What makes Adam pull the trigger on a watch 19:30  -  Why are affordable watches important 21:54  -  Adam’s time working at Macy’s HQ 24:47  -  Adam’s gravitas and storytelling in watches 27:51  -  How Adam got involved with Revolution Magazine 29:55  -  What makes a successful editor, including a great beard 35:37  -  The role of a watch writer 38:16  -  Brent and Adam’s takes on the 2025 Geneva Shows 46:51  -  Difference between the shows now and way back when 52:40  -  About RedBar, and is it what he always wanted it to be 1:02:57  -  How does RedBar work 1:08:42  -  About being a juror for the Luis Vuitton Watch Prize 1:12:15  -  About the GPHG Academy and being a member 1:15:21  -  Adam’s JLC Navy Seals story 1:20:55  -  What is next for Adam’s Collection 1:23:21  -  What does the future hold 1:24:26  -  Thank yous and goodbyes You can follow us here: Marc = https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/ Brent = https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/ Bob = https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/ The Show = https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/ Thank you for listing, please like, review and subscribe.

While Brent endures a visit to Switzerland for Watches & Wonders, Bob and Marc converse with the delightful Marshall Sutcliffe from the extremely popular Wristwatch Revival YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@WristwatchRevival 00:14  -  Introduction 00:45  -  Wrist check 03:37  -  About our Guest Marshall Sutcliffe 05:56  -  Wristwatch Revival Origin Story 11:25  -  The gear and process to film a WR episode 13:57  -  The crazy glue and monkey wrench story 15:18  -  Marshall’s “grail” watches 16:51  -  Is Marshall a watch collector? 18:57  -  Does he work on modern watches? 21:13  -  Finding watch victims 22:07  -  Marshall’s favorite restoration (bring a Kleenex box) 26:32  -  Challenges in watchmaking – NO MORE DATE DISPLAYS 30:20  -  Which screw goes where now? 32:39  -  Oopsies! 36:20  -  Pleasant surprise 39:34  -  Sutcliffe Hanson - https://sutcliffehansen.com/ 42:14  - Marc tells a funny joke 44:57  -  Expanding beyond just tools 47:03  -  The future of the Sutcliffe Media Empire 48:21  -  Advice for getting started in watchmaking 52:19  -  Listener questions for Marshall 01:09:09  -  Thank you for being on the show Marshall! 01:10:10  -  T2C OUT

The guys talk timepieces with Alexandre Voirin, winner of the GPHG Revival Award for his work on the Longines Avigation BigEye, and now head of Carlingue Watches.   0:00      Intro 0:36      Shoutout to listener Carl of Liverpool 1:03      Introduction to Alexandre Voirin 2:28      Wristchecks 5:14      Alexandre's experience at Alain Silberstein 8:20      Moving to Switzerland from France for Longines 12:45    From graphic design to product design 15:00    Striking a balance between heritage design and contemporary expectations 17:50    The GPHG for the Longines Avigation BigEye 20:15    In a big organization like Longines, who decides what gets made? 23:00    The Spirit Collection 27:25    The time between idea and execution 30:35    The watch that got away 32:00     Leaving Longines to start Carlingue 34:20     Working on your own vs working for a big name brand 38:10     How working with Longines has helped with founding Carlingue 40:30     Describing the Carlingue collections and ethos 49:20     Thanks and outro   Carlingue Watches  

This week the guys share podcasting duties with guest host Jason Hutton of ZENEA Watches and the Timepiece Show Series. They talk about upcoming projects, pet peeves, and hot takes for 2025.   0:00      Intro 0:36      Wristchecks 4:00      State of the podcast 7:25      A trip to British Watchmakers 8:26      The first print version of The Calibrated Wrist 13:00    SeL and the Tremecs Project 20:45    Vancouver Timepiece Show, Toronto on the horizon and a new horological awards program 32:00    Pet peeves and hot takes 59:45    Future guests, thanks, and outro   Vancouver Timepiece Show  

This week the guys meet with RJ Broer of Fratello Watches. They talk about the Speedmaster and Speedy Tuesday, the MoonSwatch, and how there is no such thing as watch journalism.   0:00      Intro 1:20      Wristchecks 2:35      RJ’s early watches 4:30      RJ’s first OMEGA Speedmaster 10:00    Timezone.com 16:00    Watchuseek 17:00    Speedy Tuesday 23:00    The MoonSwatch 35:45    The birth of Fratello 40:30    No such thing as watch journalism 45:00    RJ becomes a writer as a result of watch collecting 47:00    RJ’s next watch 49:00    Questions from the audience: Trust and the ST3 54:45    Thanks and Outro     Show Notes: Fratello Watches

This week the guys sit down with William Massena of Massena LAB. They talk about the early days of Timezone, why watches are tools, the origins of Massena LAB, and what Massena would do with Rolex.   0:00      Intro 0:55      Wristchecks 3:05      Massena’s early days on Timezone and the IWC conspiracy 10:40    Ashford, WatchNet, Antiquorum, and the rebirth of Timezone 15:00    Massena’s foray into watch journalism 16:15    How Massena’s taste in watches has changed over time 19:30    How Massena began collecting at the age of seven 21:30    Watches are tools 22:45    The impulse to start Massena LAB 28:15    Massena’s favourite collaborations 31:00    Collaborations by others that impress Massena 34:10    The importance of GPHG and other awards 35:10    The Massena LAB brand 38:10    Why Massena remains excited about watches and what he’s looking for this year 40:45    Studio Underd0g, Fears, and travelling with Richard Benc 42:15    What Massena would do with a Rolex     Show Notes: Massena LAB Timezone