A couple of European guys from the global Fifthwrist family get together to talk about watches. In this session we talk about watches from the regions we all come from. So, Benoît (@petitsecondes) has a lot to tell us about the famous watch region around Besançon, Claus (@tapir_ffm) will prove to you, that Frankfurt has more to offer than banks and the airport, Phil (@pippy) has some manufacturers nearly in walking distance and Wolfgang (@w_a_t_c_h_s_t_y_l_e) will introduce you to more than one ...
Oct 20, 2021•2 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 228
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio Podcast. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Reuben Schoots (@reubenschoots) chat with special guests - British independent watchmaking 'husband-and-wife' team of Craig and Rebecca Struthers (@strutherswatchmakers). Join us for an inspiring and honest conversation about Craig and Rebecca’s paths to becoming independent watchmakers; importance of preserving heritage crafts; restoration and making bespoke wrist and pocket watches in...
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Charlie (@books_on_time); chat with today’s special guest @watchistry (aka Scott) - watch book author, podcaster and all-round great guy. Join us for a conversation about French Navy aka Marine Nationale (MN); vintage MN and ZRC military watches; nutcrackers; researching and writing a horology book around a central theme; and diving deep into the history of Marine Nationale. Big shout-out in th...
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Welcome to Driving Time is a show hosted by Teesaan(@Teesaankoo) and Tom(@Tinywristtom), this show is mainly based around cars and watches and the host educating each other in these topics and in future guests as well. In this episode the guys talk about a Toyota that is a BMW, gearboxes and their differences, TAG Heuer and why some of its special editions are not worth the price of admission, how to properly use your cars brakes in case of an emergency and the hosts answer their Dream Drive Ins...
Oct 08, 2021•2 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 226
Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Two & A Half Watchmakers, Alex, Rob and Michael talk about watches competing for the various rigged awards in the 2021 GPHG competition. Follow along at home with the following link to see all the watches competing... https://www.gphg.org/horlogerie/fr/gphg-2021/montres-en-competition The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery. Make sure to support our...
Oct 06, 2021•2 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 225
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. This is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. Hosts: Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Claus (@tapir_ffm) chat with Dr Magnus Bosse (@magnusbosse) - co-founder of MING Watches, watch collector, microbiologist, photographer, winner and member of the GPHG jury. Join us as for a conversation about independent watchmaking; Ochs & Junior; watchmakers Dr Ludwig Oesc...
Oct 03, 2021•2 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Enter The Vintage Hen-House, pick a perch, and listen to Benoît (@Petitesecondes) and his co-hosts chat to vintage watch collectors from all over the world about their collection, the vintage watch world, and many other things. Let's talk about the good, the bad and the ugly stories that we can all share about collecting vintage watches! Host: Benoît @Petitesecondes Co-host: Phil @pippy Guests: Erik Strickland from @eriksstrickland What better start to the second season of The Vintage HenHouse t...
Sep 27, 2021•2 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 223
Independent Thinking - Roland Iten (@rolanditen); inventor and maker of haute mechanical accessories Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. This is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Patrick_y (moderator on watch blog WatchProSite.com) chat with Roland Iten (@rolanditen), inventor, designer and creator of unique haute mechanical accessories and objets. Best kno...
Sep 25, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. In this episode of the Rob & The Regulator, Alex and Rob combine two episodes into one as we discuss the best and worst from the 2021 Only Watch auction. Plus more importantly we cover a few cool watches from smaller brands in the Milton Rum Independents Corner. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery . Make sure to support our podcast by supporting Alex and the gang ...
Sep 22, 2021•4 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 221
Welcome to the first episode of ‘MERICA Gang Talks. In this episode, the US FW crew gets together for somewhat chat that’s representative of the majority (60%) of FW listeners. The crew talks all things, brands, industry, marketing cons, limited editions, watch storytelling, top saved watches, watches that got away and more. The crew: Adam @mediumwatch Jake @a_curated_confluence Ed @ southslope.nyc Charlie @books_on_time Sean @thebookwatcher SHOW NOTES https://www.hmtwatches.in/ https://www.tita...
Sep 14, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 219
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. This is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Alex “aka The Podfather” (@thewatchregulator) chat with Nick and Josh Hacko (@nicholashackowatch) - a fiercely independent watchmaking father and son team behind the Australian Indie Watchmaking Company “Nicholas Hacko Watches”. Join us for a truely passionate and honest conversat...
Sep 05, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode, Michael (@woodswatchmaking) is joined by great friend and Fifth Wrist El Presidente, Alex (@thewatchregulator) and another great friend and host of the Popcorn podcast, Charith (@charithsir). Folks, this episode covers many different topics and not many involve watches but that's what happens when these three loose cannons get together. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery. Make sure to support our podcast by supporting ...
Sep 01, 2021•3 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Welcome to The Defining Time Show on Fifth Wrist Radio. This week Anthony (@defining_time) is joined by Adam (@mediumwatch) as we journey to Taiwan to catch up with Joe (@biaoist). Joe is the founder of Redbar Taiwan (@redbartaiwan), a banker by day, and a collector of "OG" watches. Joe begins the podcast double-wristing some "Oaks", with a "Baby Oak" (AP Royal Oak 56175) to match Adam and a JellyOak (G-Shock GA2100SKE) to match Anthony. We then learn the origins of Joe's top hat logo, his thoug...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 216
What's Good! It's Episode 27 of Popcorn on FifthWrist Radio. This week Charith (@charithsir) and SIdd (@sidd.pad) are joined by Worn & Wound Associate Editor Zach Kazan (@zkazan)! The guys get chatting with Zach who is a genuine watch and film buff about his passions, how he got into them and how he turned being an enthusiast to a profession working at Worn & Wound. Oh hey, they also throw in a Johnny English Watch Spot. Then we have a Draft! 1999 is widely regarded as one of the truly g...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. This is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Sean (@thebookwatcher) chat with Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, the managing director of Fears Watch Company (@fearswatches). Join us for a passionate and honest conversation about the history and future of Fears Watch Company. 2021 marks an important year for Fears - 175th anniversary...
Aug 15, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 35
A couple of European guys from the global fifthwrist-family meet to talk watches - this time not necessarily peaceful ... While all share the passion for watches, each of them has a sweet spot for a subsection of the world of watches: Phil (@pippy) loves Seiko, Benoît (@petitsecondes) runs his own fifthwrist-radio show about vintage watches, Wolfgang (@w_a_t_c_h_s_t_y_l_e) represents the Vienna citizen with – of course – Rolex on his wrist, while Claus (@tapir_ffm) is an dyed-in-the-wool ochs un...
Aug 11, 2021•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 213
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. This is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. Conversation between Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and our guest - the journalist, podcaster, motorcycling fanatic and poultry fancier, Allen Farmelo (@beyond.the.dial); host of the brilliant Beyond The Dial podcast. Join us for a passionate and honest conversation about authenticity; pitfalls of marketing; the watch me...
Aug 08, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Enter The Vintage Hen-House, pick a perch, and listen to Benoît (@Petitesecondes) and his co-hosts chat to vintage watch collectors from all over the world about their collection, the vintage watch world, and many other things. Let's talk about the good, the bad and the ugly stories that we can all share about collecting vintage watches! Host: Benoît @Petitesecondes Guests: Jordan from @jgwatchesuk James from @kibblewatches Phil from @Pippy Jonathan from @jjhughes1969 Chris from @fadedbezel Adam...
Aug 02, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 211
What's Good! It's Episode 26 of Popcorn on FifthWrist Radio. This week Charith (@charithsir) and SIdd (@sidd.pad) are joined by local legend Teesaan (@teesaankoo)! The guys get DEEEEEEEEEEP, and I mean deep! Chatting about a winners mindset in sport, Teesaan's background in rowing, cancel culture and when it is right, wrong or too much, the difference between a "car guy" and a "car enthusiast". The listener question gets handled quite well - greatest athlete turned actor? Charith also discussed ...
Jul 22, 2021•2 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Hosts: Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) chat with best-selling novelist and watch enthusiast Gary Shteyngart (@shteyngart). Join us as for a conversation about Gary’s writing and his headlong dive into watches, Bauhaus, Nomos, Seiko, Rolex and Patek. Find out which Rolex model shall henceforth be dubbed “The Shteyngart” forever and why Gary is not a chronograph guy! Erudite, thoughtful and hilariously funny (just...
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. In this episode of the Rob & The Regulator, Alex and Rob talk about new watch releases from brands like Breguet, Grand Seiko, Omega and the Rob favorite Hermes. Plus we cover a few cool watches from smaller brands in the Milton Rum Independents Corner. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery . Make sure to support our podcast by supporting Alex and the gang over at Mi...
Jul 15, 2021•3 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Welcome to The Defining Time Show on Fifth Wrist Radio. This week Anthony ( @defining_time ) is joined by our favourite and only German co host Claus ( @tapir_ffm ) as we get a lesson on German watches with all-round legend and German watch expert Mike ( @mikestuffler ). Mike has a massive passion for German watches and really just watches in general. Like many, Rolex will always weasel its way in somehow, but we take a look at some of Mike's favourites and hear a story about how his whole colle...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 206
What's Good! It's Episode 25 of Popcorn on FifthWrist Radio. This week Charith (@charithsir) is joined by FifthWrist legends Michael (@woodswatchmaking) and Benoit (@petitesecondes). The guys talk through some hard hitting news across a multitude of topics. They start by answering a listener question better than ever before - When does a watch worn by a film character look completely wrong? MGM gets bought by Amazon, Vacheron Constantin release a heritage for the ages and Michael's back problems...
Jul 08, 2021•2 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Two & A Half Watchmakers, Alex, Rob and Michael talk about new watch releases from brands like Oris, Grand Seiko, Longines and the perpetually dull Patek Philippe. Plus Rob calls Charith from the Popcorn podcast and then goes on a rant about stem thickness in modern watches. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery . Make sure to support our podc...
Jul 06, 2021•4 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Alex and Rob talk about new watch releases from brands like Seiko, De Bethune and Bell & Ross. Then Alex gets some help from Rob to complete his mid year evaluation at Daniel Wellington. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery . Make sure to support our podcast by supporting Alex and the gang over at Milton Rum. The...
Jun 30, 2021•3 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Rick: https://www.instagram.com/prophetsnwatches/ Rob: https://www.instagram.com/close.up.watches/ Alex: https://www.instagram.com/horology_capture/
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. This is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. Hosts: Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) Guests: Rick and Andrew (@solabs.co) In this episode, we chat with two cool dudes about the funky casual watch brand they started (So-Labs).So-Labs watches are quartz, colourful, fun and have a unique way to display time (all the things you CAN’T say about you...
Jun 20, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 32
What's Good! It's Episode 24 of Popcorn on FifthWrist Radio. This week Charith (@charithsir) and Sidd (@sidd.pad) are joined by good mate and Fifth Wrist local legen Ben McCann (@benm1991). The guys talk through some hard hitting news across a multitude of topics. Charith has a rant about the Oscars and gets emotional about something that probably doesn't mean all that much. Sidd discusses the latest releases by Kurono Tokyo and Tissot. They also debate if the Cloche by Cartier makes sense and H...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Enter The Vintage Hen-House, pick a perch, and listen to Benoît (@Petitesecondes) and his co-hosts chat to vintage watch collectors from all over the world about their collection, the vintage watch world, and many other things. Let's talk about the good, the bad and the ugly stories that we can all share about collecting vintage watches! Host: Benoît @Petitesecondes Guests: Eric Wind from @ericmwind , Tony from @rescapementand Jordan from @jgwatchesuk In this episode, the hens welcome three infl...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Alex and Rob talk about new watch releases from brands like Seiko, Swatch and G-Shock. We even cover Ming and Ferdinand Berthoud in our regular Independents Corner section Topics The podcast starts with our standard drink and wrist checks. We don't waste too much time before we get into the latest watches released. But before that we cover potatoes and speciality Swiss chees...
Jun 07, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 197
