Independent Thinking - Michal Dunin of @bloniewatches and @chopinwatches

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 Roman (@TimesRomanAU) has a conversation with Michal Dunin (@michal.dunin), CEO of Poland-based watch companies Blonie Watches (@bloniewatches) and Chopin Watches (@chopinwatches), as well as a passionate collector of Independent horology and watches in his own right.

Join us as for a fun and wide-ranging conversation where we discuss the Indie horology scene, the rich history of Polish and Soviet watchmaking and Michal's journey in resurrecting a famous Polish company Blonie Watches to bring it back to relevance and success.

If you like to hear stories about watchmaking entrepreneurship and passion - you will like this episode.

Along the way, we also learn about Michal's favourite indie watchmaker - Svend Andersen of @andersengeneve. 

Special additional shout-outs in this episode to friends of FWR: Fernando Ronzon (@f.ronzon), Chris Manning (@silver_hand), Josh and Nick Hacko (@nicholashackowatches), Reuben Schoots (@reubenschoots), Nicholas Bowman-Scargill (@fearswatches) and Schwarz Etienne (@schwarzetienne).

Check out Michal at: @bloniewatches, @chopinwatches and @michal.dunin, and www.zegarkieblonie.com and www.chopinwatches.com

Recommendations from this episode:

Michal: @the_naked_watchmaker, Peter Speake and Daniella Marin (also check out and sign up for The Naked Watchmaker Masterclass Series)

Roman: @mii.watch

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