An episode in a special mini-series of @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!) Celebrating Horological Passion: @Galvin Watch Company . In this episode, hosts Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) and Teesaan ( @Teesaankoo ) interview Susan Galvin founder of @Galvin Watch Company . Susan shares her journey from being a watchmaker in Finland to establish...
Mar 10, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Independent Thinking - @Beaufort Watches - Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event An episode in a special mini-series of @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!) Celebrating Horological Passion: Robert from Beaufort Watches, a new brand from New Zealand In this episode, hosts Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) and Teesaan ( @Teesaankoo ) chat with Robert, a young entrepr...
Mar 10, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 102
An episode in a special mini-series of @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!) Celebrating Horological Passion: Christophe Hoppe from Bausele Watches (@bausele) In this episode, hosts Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) and Christophe ( @christophehoppe ) founder of @Bausele Watches speak a in anticipation of the upcoming Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event ...
Mar 09, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 101
An episode in a special mini-series of @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!) Celebrating Horological Passion: Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event Preview with Co-Founder Paul Finn In this episode, hosts Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) and Teesaan ( @Teesaankoo ) discuss the upcoming Wristwatch Check 2025 Event ( @wristwatchcheck_au ) with co-founder Paul Finn. We delve into...
Mar 09, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Ocean to Orbit - David Dewitt This interview is back from the Wristcheck event last year sadly due to the timing of the event we only managed to grab a few interviews and the audio isn’t perfect due to taking place during the event and us learning the microphones, This interview is with David Dewitt a long time Car Design serving a long stint at Ford Australia and most notably being known for his work on the Ford Ranger. While at Ford he met another fellow designer Sid who also happened to be a ...
Mar 04, 2025•22 min
This interview is back from the Wristcheck event last year sadly due to the timing of the event we only managed to grab a few interviews and the audio isn’t perfect due to taking place during the event and us learning the microphones, This interview is with the world famous Jody from Erebus Watches and of course his Youtube channel Just One More Watch. After years of reviewing watches of numerous brands Jody partnered with Steven and decided to back up his years of reviews and his moans and nigg...
Feb 18, 2025•20 min
In this @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Podcast episode, Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) speaks with Alison Moriarty (@a.moriarty_horology), an indepedent watchmaker and enameller from Ireland. Alison shares her unique journey from engineering studies in high school to training at the Irish-Swiss Institute of Horology and WOSTEP in Switzerland. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in a male-dominated field and the meticulous process of creating custom enamel dials, in...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 87
In this @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Podcast episode, hosts Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) and Adam ( @mediumwatch ) are joined by NJ, the co-founder of Bangalore Watch Company ( @Bangalorewatchco ). Join us as we delve into the history and evolution of Indian watchmaking, the unique challenges and milestones of running an independent watch company in India, and the themes and inspirations behind Bangalore Watch Company's collections. Discover the intersection of heritage, craftsmanship, ...
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 91
A quick episode to thank everyone for listening to the Independent Thinking and other @FifthWrist podcasts in 2024 and wish you all a Happy New Year and a great 2025 ahead. Our gratitude for all our fantastic Independent Thinking Podcasts guests this year: Rafael @staterawatchco ; Mitch Katz ( @uniquelyprototype ), Hamza Masood @watchcharts and Oliver Muller ( @the_ignorant_frenchman ), Jonathan and Danielle @heliconwatches , Josh Blank @paparwatches ; Michiel Holthinrichs @holthinrichswatches ;...
Jan 04, 2025•4 min•Season 1Ep. 93
In this @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Podcast episode, hosts Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) and Adam ( @mediumwatch ) welcome Rafael from Statera Watches, an independent watch company from Brazil. We discuss the origins of Statera Watches, the challenges and triumphs of independent watchmaking in Brazil, and dive deep into the watchmaking process including enamel techniques, case machining, and much more. Check out Statera watches on: https://www.staterawatch.co or @staterawatchco We hope y...
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 90
In this @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Podcast episode, Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) welcomes Mitch Katz - a passionate and highly regarded collector (and now author) in the world of indie horology. This rich conversation encompasses Mitch's journey into indie watch collecting, unique personal stories about renowned watchmakers (eg George Daniels and others), the philosophy of collecting, and insights into his newly released book, 'Time on My Hands.' Mitch is erudite, passionate and a wonderfu...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 90
In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio podcast, host Adam ( @mediumwatch ) brings together two esteemed guests, Oliver Müller ( @the_ignorant_frenchman ) of LuxeConsult and Hamza Masood ( @watchcharts ), to delve into the intricate landscape of the luxury watch industry. The discussion begins with personal insights into their favorite watches and transitions into a comprehensive analysis of market trends, both historical and current. Oliver, with over two dec...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 87
In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio podcast, Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) interviews Jonathan and Danielle (the dynamic husband and wife team behind Helicon Watches ( @heliconwatches ). Jonathan and Danielle share their unique journey from their respective careers in real estate and design to the world of watchmaking, influenced by Jonathan's grandfather's vintage timepieces. Our discussion covers the meticulous process behind the Helicon design approach, the...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) hosts Josh Blank from Papar Watches ( @paparwatches ) on the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio podcast. We discuss Josh's transition from a corporate lawyer and tech startup founder to co-launching an independent watch brand with his wife, Emily. The conversation covers the design inspirations of the Anillo Sector dial GMT, including influences from Mexico's brutalist architecture and paper folding, and the excitement of launching steel and rose gold PVD mod...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 85
In this @FifthWrist Radio Podcast episode, host Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) sits down with Michiel Holthinrichs @holthinrichswatches , an independent watchmaker from the Netherlands. Michiel shares his unique journey from architectural graduate to watchmaker, discussing the evolution of his brand from its inception to the present day. The conversation delves into his innovative design philosophy, the impact of his architectural background on his watch designs, and the challenges of balancing creativ...
Aug 08, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. In this episode, host Adam ( @mediumwatch ) sits down for another chat with Hamza from @Watchcharts . Watchcharts is the most comprehensive pre-owened watch search engine and market research website, with live pricing and availability for 25,000+ watches. Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) was not able to make this recording, so Adam was flying solo! Adam and Hamza discuss the current state of the pre-owned watch market, analyzing tren...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 85
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. In this episode, host Phil ( @pippy ) and Roman ( @timesromanau ) have the absolute pleasure to speak with Seth Kennedy ( @sk_mechanician ). Seth is a master horologist, specialising in case-making for pocket watches, engine-turning and antiquarian horology. Join us for a great conversation about the arcane cra...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Jul 06, 2024•1 hr 28 min
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Jun 09, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Link to show notes here watches were my first love and they will be my last watches of the future and watches of the past Detailed show notes have been available in the past and will be available in the future. For now we only have four geeks taking about watches of the past and the future. Watches covered: 11:50 Behrens Mars project one https://behrenseurope.com/products/mars-project-one 23:50 Singer Divetrack https://monochrome-watches.com/singer-divetrack-automatic-24-hour-central-diving-chro...
May 24, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. In this @FifthWrist Radio Podcast episode, hosts Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) and Adam ( @mediumwatch ) speak with horological consultant and author Alex Barter ( @alexanderbarter ). Alex sheds light on his professional journey, from his tenure at Sotheby's in London and Geneva to his role as the Deputy Worldwide Head of Sotheby's Watch Department, before venturing into independent horological consultancy and co-founding BlackBou...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. In this episode, Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) sit down for a conversation with Romain Rossat @rrssstt (Vice President of Sales - Americas) for Ulysse Nardin (@ulyssenardinofficial) This episode delves into the fascinating world of Ulysse Nardin (@ulyssenardinofficial), a brand synonymous with innovation and horological excellence. Our guest, Romain Rossat, takes us on a journey through the history, significa...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. This episode is all about taking you into the world of independent watchmaking and appreciation. As host, Roman (@TimesRomanAU) sits down for a conversation with Niels Pedersen (@nielsmpe), a great guy and watch collector based in Denmark, who shares his journey from mainstream watchmakers towards more innovative indie brands. Niels has a wonderful collection of watches, and is a fantastic photographer as well - so definitel...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. In this episode, hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Claus (@tapir_ffm) speak with with Claude Griesler, Co-Founder and Master Watchmaker of at @arminstrom - one of the most exciting independent watch brands on the market today. Topics we discussed include Armin Strom's unique design elements, innovation and technical achievements of their models (eg. Gravity Equal Force, Resonance, and One Week Edition watches). We also chat ab...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 80
You love the cool design codes of the 70s? You are into dive and sports watches? This is the podcast (and maybe) the watch for you! show notes here This is the seventh edition of a small series of podcasts about the (not so) hidden watch champions of Germany. This is also a kind of cooperation between Fifth Wrist and WatchMaxe. Today Claus (@tapir_ffm) from Fifth Wrist and Axel (@WatchMaxe on Youtube) are talking to Wolfgang Heinrich, founder of HEINRICH Watches. Enjoy listening! Fifth Wrist: Fi...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. In this episode, Roman ( @TimesRomanAU ) and Adam ( @mediumwatch ) sit down for an in-depth discussion about their personal horological interests, buying practices and collecting trajectories. Consider this a bit of a “state of the collection” and “where to next” for our personal watch collecting journeys. We also chat about our their collecting aspirations and watchmakers we admire. We have not done a one-on-one episode lik...
Feb 02, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 80
link to show notes here Or (in case the like doesn't work) here: watches were my first love and they will be my last watches of the future and watches of the past Detailed show notes have been available in the past and will be available in the future. For now we only have four geeks taking about watches of the past and the future. And lots of … Shout-outs #chicklip @moodydials @myhorologicaljourney @arminstrom @guillaume_2406 @breitling @sphaera _watchco @der_maschinenraum @woodswatchmaking @han...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Wishing everyone a Happy 2024! Thanks for listening, writing, reviewing and commenting with us throughout 2023! Just a quick episode to say thank you to all guests, contributors and listeners of Independent Thinking and the larger @FifthWrist podcasts, website and shows. (make sure you listen to the special bonus track right at the end of the episode ;-) Lots of thanks to my podcast cohosts this year: Adam (@mediumwatch); Claus (@tapir_ffm); and Phil (@pippy). It was my privilege and absolute jo...
Jan 01, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. In this special episode, Roman (@TimesRomanAU) sits down for a chat with one of his horological heroes and indie watchmaking royalty - master watchmaker and clockmaker Martin Braun, and a previous guest and friend of FifthWrist Scott Goldman. Our fascinating conversation capture...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. In this special episode, hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) sit down for a chat with a guest - Mr Gai Gohari (@morillo55), a vintage watch dealer who owns and operates Classic Watches NY (classicwatchny.com). In addition to selling unusual and stylish design-dri...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 74
