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This week, Marc goes solo for a conversation with Tyler Frederick, watch enthusiast, Citizen insider, and death metal vocalist. Tyler takes us back to his origins in the watch hobby, how that passion eventually led to working for Citizen, and what life looks like when the worlds of watches and death metal collide. We talk about the watch industry, music, his journey as a vocalist, and how these seemingly different passions have become interconnected parts of his life. Watches, Citizen, death metal, and plenty of stories along the way. This one goes places!

Tyler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horologyobsessed/

Tyler's Watch: https://www.citizenwatch.com/ca/en/product/BY1010-57H.html?cgid=tsuki-yomi

Marc's Watch: https://tennet.watch/products/tennet-argonaut

Marc's Article: https://thecalibratedwrist.com/2026/05/05/tennet-argonaut-a-design-driven-dive-watch-with-personality/

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profiles:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

This week, Marc flies solo and sits down with Jonathan from Helicon Watches. They dig into Helicon's origins, Jonathan’s perspective on today's watch industry, and what it takes to build an independent watch brand. Then they take a closer look at Jonathan's newest project: the Siebe Gorman Type D and the history and inspiration behind it. A great conversation about watches, the industry, and the passion behind bringing something new to the wrist.

Helicon Website: https://heliconwatches.com/

Siebe Gorman Watches: https://heliconwatches.com/collections/siebe-gorman-type-d-professional-diver

Helicon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heliconwatches/

Helicon's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Heliconwatches

Jonathan's Watch: https://heliconwatches.com/products/helicon-professional-chronograph-ion-yellow?variant=56127086625155

Marc's Watch: https://www.rzewatches.com/collections/utd/products/utd-8000-bkp

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profiles:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

While Marc stays home, Bob and Brent are off galavanting in Geneva. This is Bob's first trip to the land of chocolate and watches, while it's Brent's upteenth time. What are they looking forward to? What are their plans? How many Ferris wheel rides will they go on? All is covered here. Rest assured, the Toronto Timepiece Show is around the corner, and the 3 Amigos (with Marc as Steve Martin in this trio) will be back together in person then.

Bob's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces

Brent's The Calibrated Wrist: https://thecalibratedwrist.com/

Bob's watch: https://www.micromilspec.com/products/field-testing-watch

Bren't watch: https://anordain.com/products/model-1-porcelain

Their Ferris Wheel: https://www.geneve.com/en/see-do/attractions

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profiles:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

We've been working to bring guests from outside our nerdosphere, and honestly, we thought we had our first one with Louis Amanti. But it turns out that, despite being handsome and talented, he's just like us. We sure hope you enjoy this episode. Louis' charm won us over. I'm sure he will win you over, too. 

Louis' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisamantiofficial/

Louis' Witchcraft on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3oPW40tJbaMTCYo1hSncJa?si=PEGUVfPESYKjQt-HUlQpmg

Louis' Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/witchcraft-single/1837899905

Louis Live at the Faena Hotel: https://www.faena.com/miami-beach/things-to-do/event-calendar/live-music-at-the-living-room

Louis' Watch: https://www.shucktheoyster.com/portfolio/sinn-128-carrera-vintage-chronograph-2447-unique/

Bob's Watch: https://www.micromilspec.com/products/field-testing-watch

Marc's Watch: https://www.findeisen-uhren.com/en/product-page/nauticmaster-weiss?currency=CAD&variantId=4d2b7de8-ef18-4cc0-a05c-e3c43543bb4b

Robin Williams on Golf: https://youtu.be/14NQIq4SrmY?si=fmf7gzzcraZ8uolH

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profiles:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

Unfortunately, we experienced our first guest "no-show," and as professional podcasters, we took it in stride and interviewed each other for an hour. In all seriousness, we are far from professional, but we made the best of it. Our guest had an unfortunate scheduling conflict, and we've already rescheduled him for the next episode, as of this writing. In the meantime, please enjoy Brent and Marc shooting the proverbial poop. 

Brent's watch: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAvm3OnRVEU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Marc's watch: https://serica-watches.com/en/products/5303-2-diving-chronometer

The Calibrated Wrist: https://thecalibratedwrist.com/

Marc's writing on W&W: https://wornandwound.com/author/marc-levesque/

Marc's writing on TCW: https://thecalibratedwrist.com/author/marctime2watch/

Toronto Timepiece Show Tickets: https://am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/buy/totimepiece/sales

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profiles:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

 

This week's episode is a little different. Marc and Bob are away, so Brent is flying solo, but he's joined by one of the most respected voices in watch journalism. James Stacey is the Editor-in-Chief of Hodinkee and one half of The Grey NATO podcast. Over the years, James has built a reputation for thoughtful storytelling, a passion for adventure, and an appreciation for watches that goes far beyond specs and price tags. So grab your favourite beverage, settle in, and enjoy this special one-on-one conversation with James Stacey.

The Grey Nato: https://thegreynato.com/

Hodinkee: https://www.hodinkee.com/

James Stacey on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jestacey/

James' watch: https://le.hodinkee.com/longines-zulu-time-for-hodinkee

Brent's watch: https://thecalibratedwrist.com/2022/02/19/the-breitling-aerospace-titanium/

The Ming Polymesh: https://www.ming.watch/featured-product/ming-polymesh-straight

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profiles:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

Countless conversations. Hundreds of watches. One incredible community.

In this special anniversary episode, we're celebrating two years behind the microphone by looking back at the journey that brought us here. We revisit some of our favorite episodes and memorable moments, reflect on the guests and conversations that left a lasting impression, and, because we can't resist talking watches, we build multiple three-watch collections we'd be thrilled to own.

We also dive into listener questions, sharing our thoughts on collecting, the hobby, and everything in between. Most importantly, we take a moment to thank every one of you who has listened, commented, and supported the podcast over the past two years. This show wouldn't exist without this amazing community. Finally, we look ahead to what's next for Time 2 Calibrate, sharing our excitement for the future and what's still to come.

Whether you've been with us since Episode 1 or you're just discovering the show, thank you for being part of the journey. Here's to the next chapter!

Brent's watch: https://ow-watch.com/collections/ollech-wajs-watches/products/ow-astrochron-1

Bob's watch: https://www.secondhour.com.au/shop/p/ginclear3

Marc's watch: https://www.grand-seiko.com/ca-en/collections/sbge257g

Mike's Grand Seiko video: https://youtu.be/MWaleCRxULQ?si=5taeE9fumjLMLtl5

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

As the Managing Editor of Luxury Bazaar's Grey Market Magazine, Rob has spent years covering the watch industry from every angle, but his interests extend far beyond horology. In this wide-ranging conversation, Brent and Bob explore Rob's journey from passionate collector to respected watch journalist and delve into his life as a stand-up comic, bass player, and all-around storyteller.

From the evolution of watch media and collecting culture to the parallels between performing on stage and writing about luxury timepieces, Rob shares candid insights, industry observations, and more than a few laughs. Whether you know him as Powerfunk on Reddit, have followed his work at Luxury Bazaar, or simply enjoy great conversations about watches and the people behind them, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

Rob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robandersoncomedy/

Grey Market Magazine: https://www.luxurybazaar.com/grey-market/

Rob's watch #1: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/vintage-watches-jul-7-2021

Rob's watch #2: https://www.reddit.com/r/rolex/comments/13oxbmk/my_90yearold_abercrombie_fitch_oyster_is_still/

Brent's watch: https://www.citizenwatch.com/ca/en/product/BJ7150-09L.html?cgid=mens-promaster

Bob's watch: https://www.bulova.com/ca/en/product/43B175.html

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

 

This week on Time 2 Calibrate, Marc flies solo for a conversation with longtime friend Michael Friedberg, better known throughout the watch world as Mr. IWC.

Long before Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook groups, Michael was helping shape the online watch community, building connections and sharing knowledge during the early days of internet watch collecting. In this episode, Marc and Michael take a trip down memory lane, revisiting the pioneering forums, memorable personalities, and the evolution of the hobby from niche enthusiast circles to the global community we know today.

Whether you've been collecting for thirty years or thirty days, this episode offers a fascinating look at where our hobby came from, and where it might be headed next.

Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_michael.friedberg_/

Michael's watch #1: https://www.jaeger-benzinger.com/en/uhren/edition-3-vintage-movement

Michael's watch #2: https://www.venezianico.com/products/redentore-utopia-ii-beta

Marc's watch: https://serica-watches.com/products/5303-2-chronometre-plongee

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

 

You know that expression, "an overnight success"? Well, it may feel that way from the outside looking in, but there was a whole lot of work, trial and error, and time behind Andy's meteoric rise on TikTok. Now it's his full-time gig, and you get to find out how it all came together. Neither of us knew him prior to this recording, and now we'd like to think we've made a new friend. Hope you enjoy the show!

Andy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.watch.chronic

Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andys_watches/

Andy's Watch: https://www.christopherward.com/int/C60-Atoll-300/C60-40ADA31S00B1-B0.html

Bob's Watch: https://isotopewatches.com/products/isotope-mercury-shadow

Marc's Watch: https://www.fortis-swiss.com/products/novonaut-n-42?variant=49512823685468

Wraven Labs (Andy Rec): https://www.instagram.com/wravenlabs/

Montreal Timepiece Show: https://www.timepieceshow.com/montreal

Timepiece Social Club RSVP: https://luma.com/i7sw41fx

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

This week on the T2C Podcast, we’re joined by James AKA @flyingspringbar on Instagram. From his infectious enthusiasm for watches to his unmistakable community presence, James has built a name for himself by celebrating the hobby in a way that’s equal parts passionate, approachable, and fun. We dive into how his watch journey began, the story behind the FlyingSpringBar name, the pieces that matter most to him, and what keeps the watch community thriving in 2026. Whether you’re deep into the hobby or just getting started, this episode is packed with laughs, great stories, and plenty of watch talk.

James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingspringbar/

Timepiece Social Club event on May 28th: https://luma.com/i7sw41fx <=RSVP

Timepiece Social Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timepiecesocial/

James' Watch: https://thedeeptrack.com/retro-review-the-zenith-rainbow-flyback-chronograph/

Bob's Watch: https://22designstudio.net/products/4d-concrete-watch-automatic-duo_concrete-grey

Marc's Watch: https://www.casio.com/ca-en/watches/gshock/product.GMW-B5000D-1/

Bosko's Awesome Substack: https://silkypatina.substack.com/ (must read)

Montreal Timepiece Show: https://www.timepieceshow.com/montreal

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

In this hostful episode of the Time 2 Calibrate Podcast, we break down the biggest releases and standout moments from Geneva’s watch week. From Watches & Wonders to Time to Watches and Chronopolis, we sift through the noise to highlight what actually matters. We also look ahead to the upcoming Vancouver Timepiece Show. No guests this time. Just us, unfiltered takes, sharp opinions, and a deep dive into the watches everyone’s talking about.

Bob's watch: https://sheffieldwatches.com/products/allsport-1-auto

Brent's watch: https://thecalibratedwrist.com/2022/02/19/the-breitling-aerospace-titanium/

Marc's watch: https://www.eterna.com/product-page/kontiki-bronze

Vancouver Timepiece Show: https://www.timepieceshow.com/vancouver

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile: https://isotopewatches.com/products/moonshot-chronograph-thunderclap

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

Teenage Grandpa returns for a full-length episode. This time, Matt talks about watches, design, and carving out a unique voice in the community. Known for his bold aesthetic and unmistakable lightning-bolt identity, Matt brings a fresh perspective that blends creativity, personality, and a passion for the hobby. This is probably the longest episode we've done so far, but it feels like we could have kept going.

Matt's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/teenage.grandpa/

Teenage Grandpa Website: https://teenagegrandpa.com/

Matt's Watch: https://isotopewatches.com/products/moonshot-chronograph-thunderclap

Jason's Watch: https://kuronotokyo.com/pages/2024-anniversary-reiwa

Bob's Watch: https://www.rzewatches.com/collections/utd/products/utd-8000-gr

Marc's Watch: https://www.casio.com/ca-en/watches/gshock/product.GMW-B5000D-1/

Support Matt's Ride to Conquer Cancer: https://supportthepmcf.ca/ui/Ride26/p/MattSJ

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile: https://isotopewatches.com/products/moonshot-chronograph-thunderclap

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

 

This week, we’re joined by Kat Shoulders, industry voice and friend of the show, for a candid conversation on watches, creativity, and the passion that fuels the community. From personal collecting journeys to broader perspectives on the industry, Kat brings insight, authenticity, and a fresh take to the discussion. We are so pleased to finally have her on the show, and after listening, you will likely be upset that we did not bring her on sooner.

Kat Shoulders on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katshoulders/

Worn & Wound: https://wornandwound.com/

Kat's watch: https://wornandwound.com/the-rowing-blazers-x-seiko-5-sports-collection-gets-refreshed-with-a-whole-new-dial-color-palette/

Bob's watch: https://www.rzewatches.com/collections/43mm-case/products/utd-8000-gr

Bren't watch: https://www.longines.com/en-ca/p/watch-longines-legend-diver-l3-764-4-50-7

Marc's watch: https://www.grand-seiko.com/ca-en/collections/sbge257g

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile: https://isotopewatches.com/products/moonshot-chronograph-thunderclap

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

In this episode of Time 2 Calibrate, Marc, Brent, and Bob sit down with Henrik Rye, founder of Micromilspec, the Norwegian watch brand redefining what custom watchmaking can be. Henrik shares the story behind the brand, how Micromilspec works with elite military units and organizations around the world, and what it takes to design watches built around identity, mission, and meaning. Stay tuned until the end for some BONUS content with Matt Smith-Johnston AKA Teenage Grandpa, as he discusses his latest collaboration with Isotope Watches.

Micromilspec Website: https://www.micromilspec.com/

Micromilspec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micromilspec/

Henrik's Watch: https://www.micromilspec.com/products/milgraph-watch

Brent's Watch: https://ow-watch.com/collections/all-watches/products/ow-mv-102

Marc's Watch: https://www.noduswatches.com/obscura/p/obscura

Bob's Watch: https://www.micromilspec.com/products/field-testing-watch

Matt's new Collab with Isotope: 

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile: https://isotopewatches.com/products/moonshot-chronograph-thunderclap

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

 

Saying we're big fans of Mike's work would be an understatement. We spent nearly two hours with Mike, and we probably could have spent another two. He is as humble as he is intelligent, and we think we might have made a friend in the process. We really hope you enjoy the show!

Mike's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch

Mike's Watch: https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_ca/product/a384-ic-928

Marc's Watch: https://thecalibratedwrist.com/2026/02/07/christopher-ward-c60-trident-lumiere-blue-dial/

Brent's Watch: https://ch.doxawatches.com/products/sub-300t-professional

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile:

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

On this episode, The Mad Watch Collector! That's right, it's Russell Edmonds, and yeaaaahhhh... let's get into it! We talk about watches, tennis, music, YouTube, and of course, Lego! We had such a great time with Russell, and we hope this long-form chat helps you get to know the man behind the character. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to like and subscribe!

Russell's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

His Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/the_mad_watch_collector/

Martha's Man on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3uXukpDuS3A9XfTAF9IuKx

His watch: https://citizenwatch.eu/en/p/jp2000-08e/

Marc's watch: https://www.fortis-swiss.com/products/novonaut-n-42?variant=49512823685468

Bob's watch: https://www.casio.com/us/watches/gshock/product.DW-5600E-1V/

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile:

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

If you're not tuning into the Form & Function Podcast, you're missing out! This week, one of its hosts joins us, and his British charm is sure to captivate you. We discuss topics like podcasting, watches, EDC gear, and cameras. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.

The Form & Function website: https://www.formandfunctionpodcast.com/

James' Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/gearetal/

James' watch: https://kuronotokyo.com/pages/calendrier-type-1

Brent's watch: https://praesidus.com/products/jungle-field-og?_pos=1&_sid=0bc4a5e30&_ss=r

Bob's watch: https://www.christopherward.com/titanium-watches/c60-trident-lumi%C3%A8re/C60-41C3H31T0BB0-B0.html

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile:

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

Roger and Marc go way back, all the way to the previous millennium! They both started on watch forums like Timezone.com and Equationoftime.com, carving their path through the wide world of watches. Today, we sit down to discuss the past, the present, and the future. We couldn't ask for a more pleasant guest. We really hope you enjoy our conversation.

Roger's website: (in German) https://diveintowatches.com/

WatchTime's website: https://www.watchtime.com/

Roger's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/rruegger/

Roger's watch: https://www.oris.ch/en-US/product/watch/divers/oris-social-club-edition/01-733-7707-4051-OSC-ZRH-Set

Bob's watch: https://www.heronwatches.com/en-ca/products/mirabel-gmt-cigar-club

Brent's watch: https://www.traskawatch.com/products/summiteer-38-charcoal-black

Marc's watch: https://www.fortis-swiss.com/products/novonaut-n-42?variant=49512823685468

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our instagram handles:

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

In this episode, the guys talk with Huiy Tang, co-founder and Head of Global Marketing for RZE Watches. Besides his impressive credentials, Huiy is a close friend of ours, having spent time with him at various Timepiece Shows in Canada. We truly value the time he spent with us and hope you enjoy the nearly two hours he shared. 

RZE Watches website: https://www.rzewatches.com/

RZE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rzewatches/

Huiy's watch: https://www.rzewatches.com/collections/43mm-case/products/utd-8000-my

Bob's watch: https://www.venezianico.com/products/nereide-tungsteno-42-3921541c

Marc's watch: https://www.fortis-swiss.com/products/novonaut-n-42?variant=49512823685468

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our instagram handles:

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

Same as last year, we review our year in watches, share some recommendations, and even dive into predictions. It's so much fun hanging out together, and it's even more fun having you join us. Remember, the conversation continues on our Discord Community. See the link below!

Brent's watch: https://www.longines.com/en-ca/p/watch-longines-spirit-zulu-time-l3-803-5-53-6

Bob's watch: https://www.christopherward.com/int/C63-Sealander-Extreme-GMT/C63-41AGM4-S0KV0-NO.html

Marc's watch: https://www.christopherward.com/int/titanium-watches/C60-Trident-Lumi%C3%A8re/C60-41C3H31T0BB0-B0.html

Our instagram handles:

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA

That crazy AI generated G-Shock: https://gshock.casio.com/intl/40th/dream-project-2/G-D001/

It's that time of year again—time for our annual Q&A with guest host Dan Mann, aka The Dansome. We had a great time answering all your questions and want to thank everyone for sending them in. Sorry we ran long with this episode, but we're beginning to enjoy this longer format. We hope you do too.

The Dansome on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedansome/

Dan's watch: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR1_sWrj8Us/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Brent's watch: https://www.longines.com/en-ca/p/watch-longines-spirit-zulu-time-l3-803-5-53-6

Bob's watch: https://vario.sg/collections/vario-futurist

Marc's watch: https://isotopewatches.com/products/hydrium-california

Bracelet concept for the Tudor FXD: https://youtu.be/pnXxJeuQ3ik?si=wb0DrzXJQFC2ER_t

Link to the  T2C Discord Community: https://discord.gg/VTA8Y8bVK2 See you in 2 weeks!

 

An old friend of Marc's stops by for a visit; he also happens to be one of America's top watchmakers and the founder of RGM Watches. This conversation was as entertaining as it was educational. Take a trip with us down memory lane, sit back, and enjoy!

RGM Watches: https://www.rgmwatches.com/

RGM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rgmwatches/

Roland's watch: https://www.rgmwatches.com/watches#/80140/

Bob's watch: https://isotopewatches.com/products/isotope-mercury-shadow

Marc's watch: https://moelsandco.com/moels-369

The T2C Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD

00:13 – Introduction 00:52 – Wrist Check 03:15 – Roland’s Bio 17:50 – How his training influenced his career 21:54 – Starting RGM 28:37 – 20-year overnight success 31:41 – Why Lancaster County? 32:56 – Challenges of building a watch brand in the U.S. 38:52 – Sourcing equipment in the early days 48:39 – Sourcing watchmakers 50:07 – Developing an in-house movement from scratch 55:10 – Where to begin when creating a new movement 58:16 – The importance of traditional finishing 1:03:05 – RGM still offers servicing for outside brands 1:08:02 – Movements that are not fun to work on 1:11:04 – What impresses Roland 1:13:04 – The early days of equationoftime.com 1:17:53 – The first internet community-driven watch designs 1:21:55 – Balancing traditional with contemporary 1:23:14 – What’s a typical day like? 1:27:52 – Roland’s favorite complications 1:34:07 – The revival of American Watchmaking 1:36:24 – Who would Roland collaborate with? 1:39:01 – Can we visit? 1:40:43 – Rapid fire questions 1:43:35 – What’s next for RGM? 1:44:52 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:46:08 – T2C OUT!

 

Rhonda is an author, editor, journalist, filmmaker, thrifter extraordinaire, and our friend. We were so happy when she agreed to sit in the hot seat, I mean, be our guest for this episode. We think you'll really enjoy it, and if you're lucky, you might bump into her at a local watch event near you. 

Rhonda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealrhondariche/

Rhonda's work on Watchonista: https://www.watchonista.com/rhonda-riche/home

Covet Garden Home: https://www.amazon.com/Covet-Garden-Home-Inspiration-Telling/dp/1927958113

The Wonderful World of Women's Watches: https://www.amazon.ca/Wonderful-World-Womens-Watches-Beauty/dp/3961716056

Watch Spotting: https://www.amazon.ca/Watch-Spotting-Collectors-Rhonda-Riche/dp/1788843398

Rhonda's appearance on TGN: https://thegreynato.buzzsprout.com/2049759/episodes/17244127-the-grey-nato-331-adventurous-women-their-watches-with-rhonda-riche

Rhonda's watch: https://sunrexwatches.com/products/banana-reef

Brent's watch: https://www.omegawatches.com/fr-ca/watch-omega-speedmaster-first-omega-in-space-co-axial-master-chronometer-chronograph-39-7-mm-31030405006001

Bob's watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGf_bvRhci8

Marc's watch: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/pelagos/m25600tn-0001

00:14 – Introduction 00:48 – Wrist checks 02:54 – Rhonda’s brief bio 04:35 – Writer, storyteller, curator, or all the above? 05:09 – What was the genesis of her career path? 06:40 – How her curiosity evolved 08:14 – About bringing the community together 11:38 – What’s piquing her interest right now 14:32 – What does the editor-at-large do? 19:24 – What watches say about the wearers 23:20 – Standout thrifting scores 26:19 – Are there still thrifting deals to be found? 30:39 – What makes a watch artistic? 37:40 – Designs that have caught Rhonda’s attention 39:10 – The watch that captures Rhonda’s personality 44:01 – Rhonda’s grail quest 47:05 – About Covet Garden Home (book) 50:47 – About The Wonderful World of Women’s Watches (book) 55:54 – Standout stories from The Wonderful World of Women’s Watches 1:01:04 – About Watch Spotting (book) 1:12:57 – Chicken or the egg (Reporting or the Ticking) 1:18:18 – Do you talk to strangers? 1:20:37 – Rhonda’s short films? 1:24:48 – Rhonda’s creative process 1:28:49 – How the media has changed over the years 1:31:48 – Rhonda’s thoughts on AI (we are all doomed) 1:38:27 – The Canadian journalist’s perspective 1:41:45 – Correcting a misconception 1:43:41 – Advice for emerging writers and creators 1:47:27 – What’s next for Rhonda? 1:48:27 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:50:09 – T2C OUT!

We are all doomed: https://youtu.be/EtNagNezo8w?si=vCcNNbxpbw2W63V_

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 – Introduction 02:24 – Wrist check 09:17 – Storytelling on Time+Tide 12:37 – Inspiration for Time+Tide 18:30 – How Andrew’s background as a journalist influences influence 22:47 – Launching Time+Tide at Baselworld with a print newspaper 25:26 – From words to walls and how to navigate them 30:02 – Maintaining authenticity and credibility while scaling up 34:00 – What does Time+Tide do differently 35:46 – Pivotal moments in Time+Tide’s journey 38:48 – How to make a gimlet 40:48 – Pinch me moment 44:04 – Effing concept behind About Effing Time 48:51 – Creating Effing engaging conversations 51:17 – Scripting podcasts and being prepared 54:13 – All about A Matter if Effing Time, I mean Matter of Time 1:00:11 – Balancing all his roles 1:01:19 – Balancing retail & journalism 1:05:20 – Is it the object or the emotion 1:15:07 – Preserving the creativity, curiosity, and fun 1:20:04 – Looking back 10 years from now 1:24:31 – Microbrands vs. Legacy brands and the future 1:24:57 – Which are more fun to work with? 1:33:47 – Social media = Yay or Nay 1:34:13 – Advice for young Andrew 1:34:39 – Andrew’s journey watch 1:37:26 – The one that got away 1:39:41 – the Time+Tide song 1:41:19 – Listener questions for Andrew 1:53:51 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:54:15 – 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 – Introduction 01:04 – Wrist Checks 05:41 – Sam’s all-time favorite employee 11:16 – How it all began 13:45 – Carrying the watches collectors want 15:45 – How Sam’s heritage shaped his perspective 17:21 – Sam’s destiny in the watch/jewelry business 19:27 – Going the extra mile, events, shows, etc. 20:56 – Travels in the watch business 22:47 – Gem Bijou’s competitive advantage 26:32 – Building relationships with brands 28:52 – Gem Bijou’s newest brand, Montblanc 30:59 – Cool customer stories 38:00 – What are people buying right now? 41:42 – Keeping the right products in stock 44:31 – Balancing bloops & beeps vs. brick & mortar 45:53 – Online marketing and social media 48:04 – How Sean came into the picture (the retail version of Marc) 50:30 – New brands Sam is working with 53:31 – Dream brand to bring into Gem Bijou (apart from Isotope) 57:32 – Proudest decision or pivot that helped his business 59:57 – Gem Bijou pre-owned watches 1:02:07 – All about Sam’s 1959 Omega Speedmaster 1:04:43 – Advice for new retailers 1:08:12 – What would Sam be doing instead of retailing 1:08:52 – How Sam measures success 1:12:52 – How Sam deals with PIA customers like Marc 1:15:49 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:16:55 – 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 – Intro 00:52 – Wrist checks 03:36 – Favorite moments at the Toronto Timepiece Show 09:50 – Top picks at the show 20:42 – The feeling after the show 27:36 – Stories about the watchfam 36:02 – Standout peeps we met 43:25 – About the Timepiece World Awards 52:23 – Surprise winners 59:12 – The famous TGN/Marathon party 1:09:30 – What we’d like to see next 1:15:50 – Cool watches on collectors’ wrists 1:20:25 – Thank yous & goodbyes 1:21:07 – 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 – Introduction 01:04 – Wrist checks 04:59 – How doesn’t it feel being our first 4-peat guest? 06:43 – About the new venue at this year’s Toronto Timepiece Show 09:34 – More shows = more easy? 11:11 – Handling the unexpected 14:21 – What’s new for the shows? 16:49 – Visiting other shows/networking 19:09 – Getting the most out of the shows 23:26 – Capping the number of brands 25:12 – Jason’s thoughts on concurrent events 27:02 – Concurrent shows are not pirates 30:48 – What has Jason learned so far 34:44 – What could have been done differently this year 36:27 – All about the awards show & where to watch 41:46 – Looking forward to the 2026 Awards Show 45:36 – Es-tu Mr. Timepiece? 46:56 – The big announcement! 49:43 – Any brand commitments for the new Show? 50:43 – Local retailers participation 42:09 – Watch releases timed with the events 53:29 – What’s next? Anything left in the tank? 57:24 – Most rewarding element of doing all these shows 59:27 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:00:11 – 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 – Introduction 01:02 – Wrist checks 07:15 – About Jose Cermeno 07:56 – Going to watchmaking school in Switzerland 13:00 – Parental pride 14:27 – How did his internships influence his designs 17:56 – Jose’s special Tudor 21:08 – Watchmaking – in front vs. behind the bench 23:06 – How being a valet influenced his designs 25:09 – Initial challenges of starting his brand 28:31 – How many ouchies did it take to get started 29:27 – Jose’s dexterity working with leather 36:29 – Leather in the long run 39:58 – Balancing details and simplicity 46:20 – Coming back after a 6-year hiatus 54:44 – 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 RIKKI 1:03:05 – Jose’s other watches and what he’d like to own 1:07:06 – Future complications for Jose Cermeno watches 1:13:40 – Balancing price vs. exclusivity vs. quality 1:15:34 – Reject rate for dials 1:17:38 – Working the threads through his dial blanks 1:19:36 – Advice for aspiring watchmakers/brand owners 1:22:17 – Brands that inspire Jose 1:30:34 – Creating brand awareness and watch reviews 1:33:28 – Form over function or vice-versa 1:34:51 – Accidents are the mother of invention 01:39:02 – Thank yous and Goodbyes 01:39:48 – 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 – Introduction 00:43 – Wrist Checks 08:47 – Mitchell’s Bio 13:57 – Wisdom through the generations 18:00 – Selling to civilians, what started it 31:06 – Is Marathon still mostly government procurement? 35:17 – Pivotal moments or breakthroughs 41:45 – What would Grandpa Wein think of Marathon today? 46:22 – Being a good human, great advice from Mitchell 50:30 – What about them dressy vintage Marathons? 59:54 – How varying currencies can erode margins 1:03:36 – Old car jokes 1:05:26 – Playing the long game 1:15:12 – About winning the U.S. Best Value Bronze Medal 1:21:17 – Raiding Mitch’s drawers part One 1:25:44 – Continuous improvements, even those you don’t see 1:33:16 – Why traditional watches are still needed in modern warfare 1:36:17 – Material or tech restraints for government contracts 1:37:17 – The Jeep collab, where, what, when, how? 1:40:34 – What else does Marathon make? 1:45:39 – Raiding Mitch’s drawers part Deux 1:53:02 – Interacting with civilian collectors 1:55:16 – Special word from Milspec “Watch” Group 1:57:16 – Thank yous and Goodbyes 1:57:55 – 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 – Introduction 00:55 – Wrist checks 06:63 – About Rico 09:32 – What came first, the watchman or the policeman 18:59 – Social media before the podcast 21:53 – Does Rico collect dress watches? 26:10 – Watches on the job 33:26 – Watch content to sketchy content on Rico’s Watches 38:26 – 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 watches 56:34 – About the Sketchy Boys Watch Club 58:41 – Who’s behind the SBWC 1:00:31 – The most crucial question of the podcast 1:07:14 – Rico’s writing talent 1:09:41 – About SBWC collabs 1:15:30 – Collabs outside of watches 1:17:42 – The future of the SBWC 1:19:59 – Advice for up-and-coming podcasters, not us, of course 1:26:59 – What is Rico hunting for next? 1:33:21 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:34:10 – 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 – Introduction 00:46 – Wrist Checks 03:42 – Richard Paige’s Bio 06:35 – Richard’s early days – Paris 1925 11:22 – Taking Paris 1925 online - early ‘90s 24:42 – The very first online brand collabs 33:44 – What are WIS, from the man who coined the term! 37:44 – The challenges of running TimeZone.com 46:35 – Herding cats, I mean keeping TZers in check 49:26 – The brands vs. Richard Paige 51:11 – Adding subforums on TZ 53:37 – The next generation 55:47 – Why did he sell TZ, and Marc’s terrible Godfather impression 1:02:25 – Richard’s perspective after the sale 1:07:30 – 11 years between TZ and Rpaige Watch Co. 1:13:14 – The future of large-scale watch production in the USA 1:15:06 – Advice for new watchmakers 1:17:34 – THANK YOU to Richard Paige 1:18:11 – Listener Question 1:24:27 – Goodbyes 1:25:04 – 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 – Introduction 00:51 – Wrist Checks 04:21 – Initial podcast goals 12:13 – Marc’s on-air initiation 13:40 – The Canadian Watch Community 15:43 – How Marc got things going 17:57 – How it was for us at the beginning 21:56 – Any regrets with the Show format 23:40 – Personal collecting goals 27:25 – Perception of podcasting vs. reality 32:11 – Stand-out moments after 26 episodes 38:02 – I can’t believe I said that 42:01 – Stand-out guests 44:50 – Guests making us nervous 47:18 – Dream guests 55:47 – Would you do it all over again? 56:49 – The future of the Pod 1:00:15 – Goals for year 2 1:04:14 – Listener Quements 1:31:05 – Closing 1:31:59 – 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

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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

Marc and Brent welcome Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch while Bob relaxes on the beaches of Cartegena. The three discuss personal collecting, the watch industry, and the role of new media. Ariel also makes bold predictions for the future.

 

0:00      Intro

1:22      Wristchecks

5:10      LA fires raging in Ariel’s hometown

7:12      Firefighting watches

12:48    From aBlogtoRead to a aBlogtoWatch

16:22    Ariel’s early podcast days with John Biggs

22:53    The emergence and slow acceptance of new media

27:25    The luxury industry today

28:38    What makes an “interesting” watch

30:03    Appreciating the full spectrum of the watch world

34:42    Watches we keep vs watches we wear

36:52    The dark side of social media

40:55    “Friends don’t let friends buy above retail”

44:20    The role of watch media

47:56    Career advice

52:35    Sponsored content and advertising

57:15    Ariel’s favourite part of the watch space

58:54    The best and the worst of the watch industry—plus, some bold

predictions for the future

 

Show Notes:

aBlogtoWatch

Pet Straps

The guys welcome Chris Salih from the YouTube channel @WatchChris to discuss favourite releases of 2024, creativity, workflow, and a special upcoming collaboration!

 

0:00      Intro

1:35      Wristchecks

5:15      Watch highlights from 2024

7:40      Chris discusses his day job in finance and the genesis of his watch habit

10:45    How high finance influences Chris’ YouTube channel

13:25    Teddy Baldassarre and other influences

15:30    Chris talks workflow

18:20    Creativity, inspiration, audience, and YouTube strategy

23:40    What constitutes a “good” watch for Chris

27:00    The future of @WatchChris

30:15    Watch collaborations and the Gotham Watch Club

33:05    Imposter syndrome, passion, and self belief

36:15    Favourite videos and surprise hits

39:30    Thoughts on watches in 2025

44:45    Final thoughts and thanks

 

 

Show Notes:

WatchChris

This week, the guys review their watch purchases from 2024 and discuss their favourite releases. They also offer up recommendations for the holidays, including watch-related gifts, good podcasts, worthy reads, and entertaining TV shows & documentaries.

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0:00 Intro 1:05 Wristchecks 4:50 Watches that have come and gone in your collections 18:15 Favourite watch releases of 2024 23:20 Watch related gift ideas 29:35 Recomendations for holiday viewing 34:00 Recommendations for holiday listening 40:00 Recommendations for holiday reading 43:30 Pursuits and projects for 2025 48:15 Watch prospects for 2025   Favourite watch releases: FOiS from OMEGA Bel Canto from Christopher Ward Micromilspec Milgraph   Gift ideas: Coton Carrier G2 Slout Sling Harness Bergeon Watch Tools Wolf Watch Winder   Holiday viewing: Dark TV Series The Watchmaker’s Apprentice  Maestro in Blue   Holiday listening: Anthropocene Reviewed Tales from the Tribe The Moth Podcast   Holiday reading: Mainspring Watch Hands of Time: A Watchmaker’s History  Never, by Ken Follet

The guys sit down with guest host, Dan Mann from @thedansome on Instagram, to discuss The Twelve Days of Dansome, his salon quality hair, and whether he is wearing pants…or not. The four tackle audience questions in their first ever Q & A session.

Thanks to all those who submitted!

 

0:00      Intro

0:55      Would the real Dan Mann, please stand up?

2:00      Wristchecks

3:45      Q1: Is there a watch that got away?

7:35      Q2: If you could only wear one style of watch, what would it be?

11:15    The Twelve Days of Dansome

18:35    Q3: What’s the best meal you ever ate, and wear did you eat it?

23:15    Q4: Bel Canto Original or Classic?

24:05    Q5: How many licks to the centre of a tootsie pop?

24:45    Q6: LumiNova or Tritium tubes?

32:05    Q7: What keeps you going in the watch hobby?

38:40    Q8: Where will the watch market be in twenty years?

46:30    Q9: If you could time travel, where would you go, and what would your watch need to do?

50:28    Q10: What does your favourite watch say about you?

53:15    Q11: Will big watches ever be back in style?

58:10    Q12: Is there a brand that could use a makeover, and what would you like to see as a Swatch collab?

1:08:05     Q13: What is the watch you own with the most historical significance?

1:13:35     Q14: What watch do you propose as an entry level EDC piece?

1:19:18    Q15: What’s the biggest shock/surprise you’ve had since starting the podcast?

1:23:40     Outro

 

Show Notes:

 

@thedansome

 

Just the Watch: Which is brighter? Tritium vs. Superluminova

 

 

The guys sit down with Zach Weiss, cofounder of Worn & Wound, the Wind Up Shop, and the Wind Up Series of Watch Fairs (New York, Chicago, San Francisco). They discuss Zach’s journey as a creator and a businessman, as well as the rapid growth of Worn & Wound as a media giant in the watch space.

 

0:00      Intro

0:50      Wristchecks

1:51      Zach’s early journey in watches (Tourneau’s Time Machine, Kenjo, and more)

6:10      What Zach looks for in a watch…now and then

9:22      Zach almost becomes a watch designer for MZ Berger

11:25    Creative synergy and choosing the right team (accidentally?) for Worn & Wound

14:32    Worn & Wound moves from niche to market giant

16:55    A crowded house: Zach’s take on standout releases for 2024

19:40    Affordable watchmakers raising the bar

20:50    Calibre vs aesthetics

24:15    Worn & Wound, YouTube, and emerging social media platforms

29:50    Building walls: separating editorial from commercial content

37:40    Critiquing vs criticizing

40:30    Collaborations and exclusive launches

45:20    The Brooklyn offices of Worn & Wound and a day in the life

49:50    Zach’s journey in photography

54:30    The Worn & Wound podcast schedule

1:05:20               Authenticity, joy, and…burnout

 

Show Notes:

 

Worn & Wound

 

 

Bob loses his voice, Robi gets stuck in the soul-sucking traffic of Toronto, and Marc holds down the fort with the Mysterious Mr. P (Steven Parker) and Jody Musgrove of Erebus Watches and the popular YouTube Channel Just One More Watch.

 

0:00      Intro

1:00      Wristchecks

2:45      How Jody and Mr. P got into watches

6:05      The genesis of ‘Just One More Watch’

7:25      Mr P and Jody meet for the first time

9:15      Is it Dr. Jody Musgrove?

12:15    When watches became a career for Jody

14:35    The Sydney Opera House

16:15    YouTube pulls the plug on Jody

22:30    Jody and Mr P dive into Erebus Watches

27:50    Would the real Steven Parker please stand up

30:00    How experience informed design at Erebus

33:18    The pros and cons of an Aussie base

35:30    Conflict of interest???

36:40    Devil’s in the details at Erebus

39:40    Prototyping

41:15    Working with a designer

42:10    The future of Erebus

47:50    Size matters

51:30    Erebus and Wind Up New York

54:40    When are you coming to Canada???

58:35    Words of WISdom

 

Show Notes:

Erebus Watches

Just One More Watch

Wristwatch Revival