Independent Thinking - Roman Winiger (winigerhorloger.com), independent watchmaker, movement constructor and champion of local Swiss beer brewing

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.

Roman (@TimesRomanAU) was not available for this recording, but Adam (@mediumwatch) found a much better replacement and a different “Roman” to talk to. In this episode, Adam sits down with Roman Winiger (⁠www.winigerhorloger.com⁠) - independent watchmaker, horological consultant, movement constructor, brewer and entrepreneur.

Join us for a fascination discussion regarding creativity, independent horology, movement construction and optimisation, as well as a recap of Mr Winiger’s career path from the service department at Jaeger LeCoultre (@jaegerlecoultre) and a decade in the restoration atelier of Parmigiani Fleurier (@parmigianifleurier) to his own horological project -  “La Montre 12”, "Lost in Time" watch for artist Patrick Bernatchez and the Open Movement project (@openmovement_watchmaking). We also talk about Roman’s La Chaux-de-Fonds beer company (Bier La Comete - The Watchmakers Brewery) and even the totally awesome "Solar Time" sundial drinking glasses he has designed.

We hope you enjoy this fun and a fascinating discussion, and note this episode forms the perfect partner to a recent Independent Thinking episode with Jérémy Freléchox, Roman’s collaborator on the Open Movement project (@openmovement_watchmaking) and master watchmaker from @vanguartwatches and www.timeforge.ch

Lots of shout-outs to indie matchmakers and friends of @FifthWrist Radio in this episode, including: Raul Pages (@raul_pages_watches), Roland G Murphy (@rgmwatches), Cameron Weiss (@weisswatchcompany). and James Henderson (@henki_time) A special mention to our very good friend and inspiration Andre Jorts (@andrejorts).

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We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! "Regular" Roman (⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠) will be back for the next episode.

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