Luc and Jay discuss some of the new watches from Watches and Wonders - is the industry moving in the right direction? Cartier Tanks Tudor Black Bay 58 Gold Tudor Black Bay 58 Silver Rolex Explorers 36mm Rolex Explorer II Jeager-LeCoultre Reverso Quadriptique Green Nautilus Panerai Marina ESteel Luminor IWC Big Pilot 43mm IWC Big Pilot Shock Absorber Lange 1 Perpetual Oris Aquispro Vacheron Les Cabinoteurs Vacheron American 1921 Vacheron Split Seconds Ulta-Thin Socials: Instagram @crystalclearwat...
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 22 min
A discussion of Waltham, pocketwatch history, and the basics of pocketwatch collecting! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Luc puts down big bucks on a luxury watch and discusses the buying experience. After, we go over the two most important movements released this year. Grand Seiko GMT Grand Seiko Seasons Collection - Early Summer New Zenith El Primero Hodinkee Article HERE New Omega Speedmaster Professional Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Luc interviews the co-founders of SNGLRTY, an up-and-coming Swiss watch brand with a brand new complication! Hard questions are asked and good times had by all :) Join us for a listen! Website: https://snglrtywatch.com Blog: https://blog.snglrty.watch Instagram: @snglrty_watch Facebook: @snglrtywatch Twitter: @snglrtywatch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snglrty Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube...
Feb 06, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Luc rants about why the luxury watch market is failing for an hour. It's a good rant. Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
Jan 27, 2021•53 min
Today Luc and Jay talk about gift ideas for this Christmas! Links: Seiko5 Automatic Blue Dial SNK357 The Watch Repairer's Manual Seiko5 Black Dial Flieger Type B SNK809 Southpaw Leather Goods: @southpawleathergoods on Instagram Orient Kamasu R is for Rolex Citizen Promaster Diver Watch Socks Hamilton Khaki Field George Daniel's Watchmaking Christmas Song: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecomm...
Dec 08, 2020•50 min
Today Jay and Luc take a moment to talk about brands that could use just a bit more love. Xeric Watches: Leadfoot Vendetta Autodromo: Group B Series 2 Ford GT Brew Watches Swatch Orient Kamasu Citizen: Super Titanium Armor Promaster Diver Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Dec 03, 2020•48 min
Today Jay and Luc take a moment to talk about the watchmaker's bench and all the things that annoy the heck out of Luc! The news this week has a couple interesting watches as well! Parmiagani Longines Legend Diver Bronze Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Nov 23, 2020•56 min
Today Jay and Luc took a moment to discuss some of the questions posed by our listeners through Instagram, as well as some feedback from a cardiologist! We also discussed our giveaway, of a Casioak! Very exciting! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
Nov 16, 2020•57 min
Today Luc and Jay talk about what we are actually looking at for our collections! Along the way we talk about Grand Seiko dreams, diabetes, and other random topics! Links: Brew Watch Retromatic King Seiko Historical Edition Grand Seiko Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Rolex Daytona Seiko Snowflake Bulgari Octo Finissimo Black Bay 58 Apple Watch Oyster Perpetual 41 Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Today Luc and Jay talk about the new Rolex releases, and also one bonus watch! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
Sep 04, 2020•26 min
Today Luc and Jay talk about workin' man's watches - a listener request that was too tempting to resist! Along the way we talk about a Grand Seiko special edition, and the new happenings at the watchmaker's bench. Links: Casio W800H-1AV G-Shock GW-M5610-1BJF Orient Kamasu Omega Speedmaster 1957 Limited Edition Grand Seiko SBGA427 Grand Seiko Shizukuishi Rolex Explorer Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Today Luc and Jay talk with Karel about the process and struggle of starting your own independent watch company - that is manufacturing new and complex time indicators to boot! Instagram: @barrelhand Website: https://www.barrelhand.com/ Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Today Luc and Jay talk about a pile of topics, new acquisitions, struggles on the bench, and discussing some interesting ideas. Releases: Blue Bay 58 Parmigiani Tonda GT Parmigiani Ovale Chinese Tourbillon Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Today Luc and Kevin talk about watch case restorations, and the processes for each type of finish! Kevin Paul's Instagram: @watchcaserestorations Google Drive! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today Luc and Jay talk about luxury goods and our thoughts and the economics behind them. Certainly a divisive topic,listen in and share your own thoughts with us! Watch News: Waltham Ads H Moser & MB&F Czapek Antartique Antimagnetic examples: Ulysee Nardin Patek Phillipe Examples to collect: Tissot Antimagnetique (1930's-50's) Rolex Milguass Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 15,000 Gauss Bremont Martin-Baker IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Panerai Luminor amagnetic Quote reference Socia...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Today Jay and I discuss the path to becoming a watchmaker - hobbiest or pro! ALSO: I meant Domino's guys :p Show notes (spoilers!) Personal attributes: Steady hands Patience Brain for 3D and puzzle solving The watchmaker trial Go to Esslinger, buy a 6498 clone, holder, loupe, screwdrivers, and a pair of tweezers (watch repair kit). Take it apart (take photos) and put it back together 20 times, making sure it works at the end every time. Talk about the balance and impulse jewel. Still having...
May 27, 2020•1 hr
Today Luc and Jay talk about luxury goods and our thoughts and the economics behind them. Certainly a divisive topic,listen in and share your own thoughts with us! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
May 13, 2020•45 min
Today Luc and Jay talk about watch news and our expectations for the future to start, then talk about some complications that are actually useful! Links: Date window Chronograph Power Reserve Alarm: Seiko Bellmatic Vulcain Cricket World Timer Thermometer Self-winding Moonphase Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Inspired by recent watch news, Luc and Jay talk about a category of complications we have a hard time giving a name to... Links: Bugatti Watch Video Charming Bird Video Slot-Machine Watch Video Poker Watch "Eros" watches Midnight Planetarium Haldimann H8 H1 H9 Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Today Luc & Jay chat about different types of movements, history, and related watches to collect! OysterQuartz Mecaquartz Manual Wind Quartz Eco-drive Eco-drive Thermo Spring Drive Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Apr 08, 2020•59 min
Today Luc & Jay chat about Russian watches, history, and more stuff I've been doing at the watchmaker's bench! Links: Main USSR Collection Reference Site Raketa Big Zero Raketa Copernicus (black dial) Raketa Copernicus (crazy hands) Raketa Copernicus (white dial) Raketa Atom Raketa World Time Raketa Antartica Raketa Perpetual Calendar Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Today we have DM Tiffany Timepieces on to talk about the process of dialmaking, enamel, and case manufacturing in one power hour of watchmaking! Follow DM Tiffany Timepieces: Instagram @dmtiffany.timepieces Youtube Channel Dial Example for Multiple Techniques Our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today Luc & Jay chat about watches, stuff I've been doing at the watchmaker's bench, and why we both got into watches! Bit of a calm episode, join us for a chat :) Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
Mar 11, 2020•50 min
Today Luc takes things solo-mode to discuss coronavirus, the decision to cancel Watches & Wonders, and delay Baselworld. A bit of bonus time is taken to discuss these trade shows and their effect in general, and hopes for the future! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
Mar 02, 2020•20 min
Today's episode is about dials, the multiple materials and methods used to make them! Links mentioned: Jenni Elle YouTube Cloisonne Enamel Dial Champleve Enamel Dial Flinque Enamel Dial Grand Feu Enamel Dial Guilloche Dial Tapisserie/Pantograph Dial Nautilus Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Feb 27, 2020•48 min
News: https://www.timex.com/m79-automatic-40mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/TW2U29500ZV.html Easy watch build class: https://www.awci.com/buildawatch/ Build your own watch guided (not the best website): http://www.ofrei.com/page524.html Where to buy tools and stuff: http://www.ofrei.com/ https://www.esslinger.com/ https://www.cousinsuk.com/ Try to buy a watch repair kit on amazon to get several of the following tools/things in one bundle. List of things you need: Watch case (eBay) Movement (eB...
Feb 17, 2020•56 min
Today's episode is about women's watches, and the markets, demands, and aspirations we have for them! Sierra from Watches with a Woman comes on to tell us what's what! Watches with a Woman Social Media: Instagram: @watcheswithawoman YouTube Channel Links mentioned: Royal Oaks 1st Bremont watch 2nd Bremont watch Blancpain St-Valentin 2017 MB&F Flying T Trilobe watches Humism Dasein Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Feb 11, 2020•48 min
Today's episode is about the crazy accusations against YouTube channel Horology House! Luc and Jay talk about what it all means, and take a tangent to talk about Luc's dream watch, and a Chinese "homage" of a Nomos. Nomos Lambda Nomos "homage" Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Today's episode is about cheating! Luc and Jay talk about Twinkies and diamond impurities before talking about the surprise watches that they swapped between eachother via USPS to try wearing for a week! Richard Mille Mille Feuilles (delicious pastry): A Lange & Sohne (Hand Sizes) Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min
