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| Episode 4: Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series & a chat about MIDO | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:33:11 | |
The guys lament the loss of Marc this week, but soldier on to discuss the MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal and their impressions of the MIDO brand. Show Notes: (0:00) - Intro (02:20) - Bob's brush with Kevin O'Leary (03:45) - Late summer, cottage country, and microbrand beer (05:00) - Wristcheck (06:35) - MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal (15:30) - MIDO Ocean Star 39 (16:30) - MIDO history & impressions (20:25) - MIDO Multifort TV Big Date (23:00) - 80th Anniversary of the Ocean Star Collection (24:10) - MIDO reputation in North America & ambassadorships (26:45) - MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition (27:25) - Final thoughts on MIDO and Red Bull Cliff Diving
The Watches: Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star 39 Bob's YouTube review of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date Tyler Frederick's review of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition
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| Episode 3: Interview /w Mike Pearson of Christopher Ward, the Toronto Timepiece Show, and Helping Marc Choose His Travel Watch | 19 Aug 2024 | 01:08:23 | |
Today the guys talk to Mike Pearson of Christopher Ward about his journey in watches and the brand’s participation in the Toronto Timepiece Show. They also help Mark choose a travel watch for his upcoming trip to Greece. Show Notes: (0:00) - Intro (02:20) - Bob's brush with Kevin O'Leary (03:45) - Late summer, cottage country, and microbrand beer (05:00) - Wristcheck (06:35) - MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal (15:30) - MIDO Ocean Star 39 (16:45) - MIDO history & impressions (20:25) - MIDO Multifort TV Big Date (23:00) - MIDO's Ocean Star Collection and 80th anniversary celebrations (24:10) - MIDO's reputation in North America & ambassadorships (26:45) - MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition (27:25) - Final thoughts on MIDO and the Red Bull Cliff Diving experience The Watches: Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star 39 Bob's YouTube video of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date Tyler Frederick's review of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition
The event: The MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal
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| Episode 2: Three Questions and an Interview with Alain Zobrist, Director for OMEGA Timing at the Paris Olympics | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:51:37 | |
The guys play three questions and speak with Alain Zobrist, Director of OMEGA Timing at the Paris Olympics.
You can follow the hosts on Instagram: Marc @marctime2watch Bob @timetogo1978 Robi @calibre321
Or view their content at: Time To Go Travel and Timepieces (YouTube) The Calibrated Wrist (Blog) The Calibrated Wrist (YouTube) Worn & Wound (Marc)
To reach out with questions, comments, or suggestions, please email: time2calibrate@gmail.com
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| Episode 1: Why watches, and what else? | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:33:46 | |
The guys discuss how and why they got into watches, as well as some of their other passions and pursuits.
You can follow the hosts on Instagram: Marc @marctime2watch Bob @timetogo1978 Robi @calibre321
Or view their content at: Time To Go Travel and Timepieces (YouTube) The Calibrated Wrist (Blog) The Calibrated Wrist (YouTube) Worn & Wound (Marc)
To reach out with questions, comments, or suggestions, please email: time2calibrate@gmail.com
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| Episode 5: Interview with Jason Hutton from the Toronto Timepiece Show | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:33:53 | |
The guys welcome Jason Hutton, founder of ZENEA Watches and organizer of the Toronto Timepiece Show, for a sneak peek at all the show has to offer, and a glance behind the scenes at everything that went into the planning and organization. Show Notes: (0:00) - Intro (00:30) – Welcoming Marc back after his trip to Greece (01:05) – Introducing Jason Hutton (03:00) – The first time Jason told Brent about his plans for the TTPS (05:25) - Wristcheck (08:30) – Genesis of the Toronto Timepiece Show (10:30) – Organizing the TTPS vs building a watch brand (13:00) – Crowd management and the challenges of organizing a show of this scale (18:10) – What goes on behind the scenes of a successful event (20:28) – Camaraderie, meet ups, and events popping up around the show (23:55) – Watchmakers hoping to join in the future and a last-minute brand announcement (27:10) – Beyond watches: special guests and non-timepiece exhibitors (31:12) – Jason’s plans once the show is over
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| Episode 6: Rikki from Scottish Watches | 30 Sep 2024 | 01:10:01 | |
The guys welcome Rikki from Scottish Watches to the show to discuss the world’s most popular watch podcast, collaborating with watch brands, and his philosophy on watch journalism. Show Notes: (0:00) - Intro (01:25) – Wristcheck (06:19) – Rikki describes Scottish Watches (09:45) – Rikki’s background in journalism before Scottish Watches (18:10) – Why “Rick” left the show (30:20) – How Rikki decides upon collaborations (41:30) – Rikki defines watch journalism (51:00) – Rikki explains how his past experience contributed to the success of Scottish Watches (57:25) – Rikki talks about attending watch trade shows and dealing with crowds (01:03:00) – Rikki offers some parting advice
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| Episode 7: Highlights from the Toronto Timepiece Show | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:47:51 | |
The guys discuss their favourite moments and watches from the Toronto Timepiece Show. Show Notes: (0:00) - Intro (00:50) – Wristcheck (05:45) – Robi’s favourite moments (09:45) – Marc’s favourite moments (14:25) – Bob’s favourite moments (16:30) – Robi’s top picks for watches (Beauregard Ulysse, Fears, Sphaera, Elliot Brown, Vortic, Christopher Ward, Marathon, Oris) (19:45) – Marc’s top picks for watches (Atelier Wen, Minase, Fears, Selten, March LA.B, Loci, Isotope) (24:15) – Bob’s top picks for watches (Isotope, Marathon, Micromilspec) (28:00) – RZE x The Calibrated Wrist Meetup (31:35) – Jason Hutton and the work behind the scenes (35:25) – Feeling rejuvenated as creators (38:25) – TGN x Marathon Meetup (39:40) – Stories about the “watchfam” community (42:45) – Special guests (Julie Kraulis, Dan Tanenbaum, Sinziana Iordache, etc.) (45:30) – The Vancouver Timepiece Show and Toronto 2025
Links: Jamie: @madrock_watches_adventure
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| Episode 8: Andrew McLean, tool watches, and SeL Instruments | 28 Oct 2024 | 01:09:01 | |
The guys take a deep dive into craftsmanship, innovation, and bombproof watches with Andrew McLean of SeL Instruments. Show Notes: (0:00) - Intro (00:40) – Wristcheck (02:00) – Andrew’s Canadian roots (02:50) – Andrew’s past work in military contracting /w McLean Underwood & Co. (05:30) – Personal experience vs research & development (08:40) – SeL’s timepiece testing process (11:40) – SeL’s integrated and vertical manufacturing processes (17:15) – The importance of “American Made” (20:55) – Andrew’s journey into engineering (23:35) – SeL’s new facilities in Tucson, Arizona (25:50) – Tempus Ghost, skunkworks, and passion projects (28:35) – Listening to consumer criticism & feedback while maintaining the SeL philosophy (34:40) – SeL Omnidiver Xos 42 and Labyrinth Flux (42:40) – The SeL ball bearing bezel piston indexing system (47:48) – Release date for the Omnidiver Xos 42 & the Minutes and Hours Watch Show in Austin, Texas (55:00) – Andrew’s customized Lamborghini Gallardo (56:30) – Authenticity and truth in advertising (1:01:05) – The SeL Revere (1:03:30) – Future plans and watches for SeL (chronographs, development projects, and insane divers)
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| Episode 10: Zach Weiss of Worn & Wound | 25 Nov 2024 | 01:08:55 | |
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
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| Episode 9: Jody Musgrove and the Mysterious Mr. P | 11 Nov 2024 | 01:03:23 | |
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
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| Episode 11: Dan Mann, The Twelve Days of Dansome, and an audience Q & A | 09 Dec 2024 | 01:26:09 | |
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
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Just the Watch: Which is brighter? Tritium vs. Superluminova
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| Episode 13: Watch talk with Chris Salih from @WatchChris YouTube fame | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:45:37 | |
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
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| Episode 12: Best of 2024, gift ideas, & recommendations | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:53:27 | |
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. ____________________________________________________________ 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 | |||
| Episode 14: A Conversation with Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch | 20 Jan 2025 | 01:07:16 | |
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
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| Episode 15: A Conversation with William Massena | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:45:10 | |
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
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| Episode 16: A Conversation with RJ Broer of Fratello | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:55:38 | |
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
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| Episode 17: Personal projects, pet peeves, and hot takes for 2025 | 03 Mar 2025 | 01:01:30 | |
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
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| Episode 19: Marshall Sutcliffe from Wristwatch Revival | 31 Mar 2025 | 01:10:26 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 18: Alexandre Voirin of Longines and Carlingue | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:50:34 | |
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
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| Episode 21: Recent trips, and going to the Vancouver Timepiece Show | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:55:11 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 20: Chat with Adam Craniotes, RedBar Founder | 14 Apr 2025 | 01:25:11 | |
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/ 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. | |||
| Episode 23: with Lucy aka The Watch Box Diaries | 26 May 2025 | 00:58:22 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 22: Vancouver Recap with Jason Hutton | 12 May 2025 | 01:30:00 | |
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://www.marathonwatch.com/ 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! | |||
| Episode 24: With Felix Wallner CEO of Hanhart Watches | 09 Jun 2025 | 01:04:21 | |
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
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| Episode 26: One year Anniversary Hostful | 07 Jul 2025 | 01:32:16 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 25: With Jose Miranda, co-founder Isotope Watches | 23 Jun 2025 | 01:36:34 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 27 - The one with Pioneer Richard Paige | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:25:20 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 28: Rico's Beans 'n' Jeans | 04 Aug 2025 | 01:34:12 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 29: The one with Marathon's Mitchell Wein | 18 Aug 2025 | 01:58:11 | |
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!
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| Episode 30: The one with Jose Cermeno | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:41:45 | |
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… | |||
| Episode 31: Jason Hutton returns... for the forth time! | 15 Sep 2025 | 01:00:26 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 32: Toronto Weekend Recap (They're such a good person!) | 29 Sep 2025 | 01:21:23 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 33: Our 1st retailer, Sam Messiha from gem Bijou | 13 Oct 2025 | 01:17:10 | |
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/ 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! | |||
| Episode 34: Andrew McUtchen - Not here to eff spiders! | 27 Oct 2025 | 01:54:30 | |
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!
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| Episode 35: a conversation with Rhonda Riche | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:50:24 | |
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 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_ | |||
| Episode 37: Q&A with guest host The Dansome | 08 Dec 2025 | 01:57:24 | |
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!
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| Episode 36: America's Premier Watchmaker, Roland Murphy | 24 Nov 2025 | 01:46:24 | |
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!
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| Episode 38: Our Annual Year End Hostful | 22 Dec 2025 | 01:18:41 | |
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/ | |||
| Episode 40: our conversation with Roger Ruegger, WatchTime's EIC | 19 Jan 2026 | 01:46:53 | |
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/ | |||
| Episode 39: The one with Huiy Tang from RZE Watches | 05 Jan 2026 | 01:58:14 | |
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/ | |||
| Episode 41: James Crichton from the Form & Function Podcast | 02 Feb 2026 | 01:52:12 | |
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/ | |||
| Episode 42: The Mad Watch Collector drops in! | 16 Feb 2026 | 01:51:00 | |
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/ | |||
| Episode 43: Mike Holst from YouTube's This Watch, That Watch Channel | 02 Mar 2026 | 01:50:46 | |
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/ | |||
| Episode 44: Henrik Rye founder of Micromilspec + BONUS Teenage Grandpa | 16 Mar 2026 | 01:14:35 | |
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/
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| Episode 46: Matt Smith-Johnson AKA Teenage Grandpa | 13 Apr 2026 | 02:01:27 | |
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/
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| Episode 45: Kat Shoulders, Media Director for Worn & Wound | 30 Mar 2026 | 01:52:19 | |
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/ 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/ | |||
| Episode 47: Hostful - Geneva Watch Week Recap + VTPS | 27 Apr 2026 | 01:29:31 | |
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/ | |||
| Episode 48: Spring bars are a flying! | 11 May 2026 | 01:57:42 | |
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/ | |||
| Episode 49: Andy rates our Podcast | 25 May 2026 | 01:15:58 | |
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/ | |||