Fifth Wrist Radio

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Claus (⁠⁠@tapir_ffm⁠⁠) are joined by Patrik Hoffmann CEO and Chairman of Favre Leuba (@favreleuba) to discuss the brand’s revival. Patrik (@patrikhoffmann) is an industry legend, and recounts starting in watches at 16 at Oris, later moving to Ulysse Nardin to steer the launch the brand in the U.S., leading through its 2014 sale to the Kering group, then joining WatchBox, where exposure to many brands broadened his perspective.

Now at the helm of Favre Leuba leading its revival, Patrik explains why he is being drawn by the brand’s deep history.

Favre Leuba’s relaunch began in 2024 with Deep Blue/Deep Raider, Sea Sky, and Chief, adding Harpoon and 1737 in 2026, balancing revival and evolution, targeting strong value proposition, traditional retail-led distribution, and growth in 2027.

Hope you enjoy the episode.

Definitely check out Favre-Leuba at https://www.favreleuba.com and @favreleuba

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days! Thank you for joining us.

Theme Music: ⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

People and things mentioned:

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar with Setting Device

https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/news/origins/qp-setting-device

IG: @williebegoode YouTube: @watchartsci

Bulgari x Vianney Halter

Giorgetto Giugiaro

M.A.D 3 MB&F x Vincent Calabrese

@myhorologicaljourney

ChickLip watches

@petitseconde

@secondeseconde

https://quillandpad.com/2024/01/29/friendship-and-watches-chick-lip-a-23-piece-limited-edition-of-customized-vintage-lip-watches-as-a-gift-for-friends/

https://swisswatches-magazine.com/de/midnight-jour-nuit-phase-de-lune/

https://arminstrom.com/watch-collections/minute-repeater-resonance-1259-first-edition/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xo95QhwzFA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinhold_Heil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctmh4YgWGAg

https://www.nicholashacko.com.au/

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.

Theme music: diy by @tapir_ffm based on the aria «Ebben? Ne andrò lontana» of the opera «La Wally» by ⁠Alfredo Catalani⁠

Fifth Wrist and Fifth Wrist Radio are both community run projects. Designed to serve the watch enthusiast community. We reject all forms of outside watch brand intervention and take no money, watches or goods from watch companies. The future direction of the website and podcasts are driven by the people who take part in this project.

To join the action and get involved why not get started by reviewing one of your own watches at fifthwrist.com/write-review

Follow us on Instagram: @fifthwrist

We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Thanks to everyone in the Fifth Wrist community who give their time to make this project possible. The hosts, co-hosts, writers and editors, plus everyone who takes the time to share and promote this project daily. Please take the time to leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast. Thank you for all the positive reviews and comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one!

The time is gone, the show is over, thought I’d something more to say…

In this episode of the ‘Independent Thinking Show’ for @FifthWrist Radio, we’re talking to the legendary Laurent Ferrier from … well … Laurent Ferrier

We’re chatting about the past, the present and a little about the future of this brand, which is as young as it is legendary.

Laurent is not that confident with English, but we are fortunate enough to have David Chang from the Horological Society of New York on board, who actually is a native speaker of French.

We have subsequently dubbed this with English voice-overs to make it available to a broader audience. The voice of Laurent is spoken by Adam – @mediumwatch – you know him as one of the co-hosts of «Fifth Wrist Independent Thinking»

A Fifth Wrist Radio production: @fifthwrist; http://fifthwrist.com/
Executive producer & audio editor: Claus @tapir_ffm

Theme Music homegrown, based on the aria «Ebben, Ne Andro Lontana» of the opera «La Wally» by Alfredo Catalani

In this special episode of Independent Thinking for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Adam (⁠⁠@mediumwatch⁠⁠) are honoured to welcome one of world’s leading independent watchmakers Roger W Smith OBE (@rogerwsmithltd) to the podcast.2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Roger W Smith Independent brand, and we heartily congratulate Roger and his team on this incredible milestone!

Our conversation covers the evolution of the co-axialescapement and broader incremental refinements to advance the service life and isochronismmmof Roger’s watches.

Roger also reflects on the growth of the British Watch andClockmakers’ Alliance and the growing strength and diversity of the British horological sector.

We also cover Roger’s most recent release (Series 6), and he also hints what’s coming next.

Keep an ear out for an exciting announcement in this episode as well!

For those interested in attending the Watch & Clockmakers of Australia conference in Melbourne in October 2026 where Roger is the keynote speaker, please register and get tickets here: @watchandclockmakersau and

https://wca.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/78291-national-conference-2026

Please check out Roger W Smith on IG: @rogerwsmithltd and the British Watch and Clockmakers’ Alliance @@britishwatchmakers

(Incidentally, this episode is also the 125th episode of Independent Thinking – and we couldn’t think of better guest to mark this with). Thank you all for listening!!!

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠#fifthwrist#fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review whereveryou listen to our podcast.

We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners,or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days! Thank you for joining us.

Theme Music for 2026 ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by SilentPartner⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

n this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Roman sits down with James Henderson (@henki_time). James us watch industry consultant, blogger, bon vivant, and the man behind The Hype NYC - a watch event dedicated to the indie watchmakers.

James shares the origin story of The Hype NYC (@the_hype_nyc) what makes it different from the big fairs - and why everyone should attend in October.
Link to James’s book about the Vulcain Watches and US Presidents here: https://www.blurb.com/b/12446626-the-cricket-and-the-presidents-an-anecdotal-histo

Special Mentions: the Ochs Und Junior Special Fifth Wrist Edition Watch (as mentioned in the episode): https://www.ochsundjunior.swiss/the-ochs-und-junior-settimana-fifth-wrist-special-edition-a-guest-blog/

Shoutouts: @geneva_blue_

Check out James Henderson (⁠@henki_time⁠) and Find Out More more about The Hype NYC (@the_hype_nyc) here: ⁠https://www.henkitime.com/p/the-hype-nyc-2026.html⁠

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast!

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days! Thank you for joining us.

Theme Music: ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Claus (⁠⁠@tapir_ffm⁠⁠) are joined by Felipe Pikullik (@felipepikullik), a fantastic German independent watchmaker.
We chat about Felipe’s early fascination with watches, persistence in gaining entry to watchmaking school in Glashütte, and formative work with Stefan Kudoke(skeletonization) and Rolf Lang(restoration and prototyping from scratch).

Felipe describes the evolution of his watchmaking from decorating stock calibers to his most recent release of an in-house calibre Sternenhimmel FPA1; and explains his “in-house architecture” definition (FPA1 uses mostly in-house parts but not 100%), choices like German silver for finishing and patina, a handcrafted balance wheel displayed front-side, a retrograde date adjusted via lug mechanism to avoid pushers and danger zones, and his unique use of aventurine in the dial and movement construction.
In our opinion, Felipe is one of the most exciting indie talents, delivering outstanding value and a unique voice in the indie horology space.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.

Make sure to check out Felipe’s work @felipepikullikand www.felipe-pikullik.de
Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days! Thank you for joining us.

Theme Music: ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is joined by Lewis Walduck (@lewis_walduck), fine clocks specialist at @bonhamsclocks, antiquarian horologist, clockmaker, and lover of the fine arts.

In addition to his role at Bonhams, Lewis is also a Director of the British Watch and Clock Makers Guild: @bwcmg and a Youth board member of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST): @qestcraft.

Join us as we chat about Lewis’ lifelong interest in horology, clocks and antiques, as well as his apprenticeship into clockmaking , and later into the auction world at Bonhams, and the value of combining bench skills with cataloguing and advising on restoration.

We also talk about Lewis’ mentors along the way (eg. the late renowned Thomas Tompion expect Jeremy Evans and others) and have a few laughs.
Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Thanks (as always) for tuning in!
Make sure to follow Lewis on Instagram @lewis_walduck and on http://lewiswalduck.com

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days!

Thank you for joining us.

Theme Music: ⁠⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

In this episode of Independent Thinking for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠Radio podcast, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Adam (⁠⁠@mediumwatch⁠⁠) host Daryn Schnipper, Chairman Emeritus of Sotheby’s International Watch Division.

We discuss Daryn’s incredible and influential career in the auction world, some of the important and history-making sales Daryn has been instrumental in, and her collaboration with (previous guest and friend of podcast) Alex Barter on the “500 Years, 100 Watches” book documenting some of the most important timepieces throughout history.

Daryn is generous in sharing her approach to scholarship, valuing watches, rarity, and meaningful technical or historical context, and distinguishing rare from merely obscure.

Daryn also recounts scholarship-driven projects like the Time Museum Sales, The Henry Graves Supercomplication and The Olmsted Collection, and reflect on relationship-building with collectors, the emotional side of consignments, market behavior during crises, lead times for auctions, and advice to collectors to set focused criteria and goals.

Make sure to get a copy of Daryn and Alex's terrific book: "500 Years, 100 watches" and check out Sotheby's latest auctions.

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days!

Thank you for joining us.

Theme Music: ⁠⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is joined by author Mitch Katz (@uniquelyprototype) to discuss his new mystery novel “Time Eternal”.
We discuss Mitch’s previous horology collecting memor ("Time on My Hands": and his debut murder-mystery novel Time Eternal.
“Time Eternal” centers on a fictional Southern California watchmaker who invents an “eternal winding” movement powered by temperature changes and intends to release it open-source, prompting Swiss corporate intrigue and murders.

It is a perfect blend of horology, mystery, inspiration and a glance into Swiss watch industry!

Make sure to pick up a copy of Mitch’s both books and his Instagram account @uniquelyprototype

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days!

Thank you for joining us.

Theme Music: ⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is joined Juho (“Julli” ) Huikkonen - Finnish independent watchmaker and founder of Reigi Timepieces.

This open and honest conversation traces Julli’s discovery of watchmaking and training in Finland, as well as the passion and unique philosophy behind Reigi Watches.

Julli takes inspiration from martial arts (MMA) to watchmaking through discipline, humility, and continual learning.Along the way, we talk tattoos (Julli has a great one!), family, honesty, donating portions of sales to meaningful causes, and the meaning of “Regi” (respect and integrity).Make sure to check out Reigi Watches on @reigi_timepieces and www.reigi.fi

Please also check out Julli’s video with Marco from @SwissWatchGang on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vaapfVdruj4?si=CQTcg5WUBCGiseJe

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days! Thank you for joining us.

Theme Music: ⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Claus (⁠⁠@tapir_ffm⁠⁠) are joined by CEO of Oris Watches (@oris) - Mr Rolf Studer (@rolf_studer_). We discuss Oris' unique approach to horology, the company’s proud history since 1904, and the significance of maintaining independence.

The conversation covers the brand’s philosophy on practical complications, humour in watchmaking, and the value of community engagement.

We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!

Make sure to check out Oris Watches on @oris and http://www.oris.ch

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days! Thank you for joining us.

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Today, the (still) ‘new’ Fifth Wrist European Gang talks about the winners of the GPHG and what we – as the far more qualified jury :-) – would have chosen.

Bonus material: what do we expect and/or hope for 2026

https://www.gphg.org/en/gphg-2025/nominated-timepieces

https://www.gphg.org/en/prize-list-25

https://www.marcdarno.com/

https://inceptumitaly.it/

https://www.aurelia.watch/

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.

Theme music: diy by @tapir_ffm based on the aria «Ebben? Ne andrò lontana» of the opera «La Wally» by Alfredo Catalani

Fifth Wrist and Fifth Wrist Radio are both community run projects. Designed to serve the watch enthusiast community. We reject all forms of outside watch brand intervention and take no money, watches or goods from watch companies. The future direction of the website and podcasts are driven by the people who take part in this project.

To join the action and get involved why not get started by reviewing one of your own watches at fifthwrist.com/write-review

Follow us on Instagram: @fifthwrist

We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Thanks to everyone in the Fifth Wrist community who give their time to make this project possible. The hosts, co-hosts, writers and editors, plus everyone who takes the time to share and promote this project daily. Please take the time to leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast. Thank you for all the positive reviews and comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one!

The time is gone, the show is over, thought I’d something more to say…

In this episode of Independent Thinking for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠Radio podcast, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Adam (⁠⁠@mediumwatch⁠⁠) discuss their 2025 horological highlights and evolutions of their personal collections over the years.

They share insights on the significance of complications like perpetual calendars and the impact of tariffs on Swiss watches in 2025. Roman highlights his growing interest in pocket watches and clocks, while Adam contemplates the idea of completing his collection.

We also reflect on the importance of gratitude and the evolving landscape of horology.

Before the year wraps up, we also want to sincerely thank all our guests and listeners who were along for the ride, and our cohosts (@mediumwatch), Claus (⁠@tapir_ffm⁠), Wolfgang (⁠@w_a_t_c_h_s_t_y_l_e⁠), Elio @the349designer and Teesaan (@teesaankoo) who also helped steer the FifthWrist podcast ship in 2025.

We have done 26 episodes of the Independent Thinking Show in 2025, so our thanks go out to all the cool people and friends we got to speak with and host for the podcast. Here’s our cheers to: Manuel @louiserrardofficial and @kollokium, Alison and Mike @a.moriarty_horology, Benoit@ressence_watches, Sebastien@albishorn_watches, @bangalorewatchco, @belchengruppe, Inga@alexander_shorokhoff, Thomas @watchesandwords, @bjoernaltmann; Charles @ollechandwajs, Kenny and Raf @zltdwatches; Tom @cdmlec, Scott @emertonscott, Jure @ercigojart, Marco @marcdarno_official and Yan @yandretti.

We also did a special mini-series for the @wristwatchcheck_au event DownUnder, so special mentions to: @bausele, @grip_auto,@secondhourwatches, @beaufortwatches, @zealandicwatches, @galvinwatchcompany, @hz.watches, @sunrexwatches, @ocean_to_orbit_watches and @melbournewatch

Happy New Year, everyone!

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days! Thank you for joining us.

Theme Music for 2025 ⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

In this episode of Independent Thinking for ⁠@FifthWrist ⁠Radio podcast, host Adam (⁠@mediumwatch⁠) welcome Benoît Mintiens, founder of Ressence Watches (@ressence_watches).
We discuss Ressence’s unique approach to watchmaking, focusing on innovative design and functionality over traditional complications. Benoît shares insights into Ressence's distinctive time display methods, the challenges of sourcing unconventional components, and the philosophy behind their watches. The conversation explores how Ressence differentiates itself within the industry by prioritising user interaction and efficiency.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of independent watchmaking and the creative process behind truly unique timepieces.

Make sure to check out Ressence watches @ressence_watches and http://www.ressencewatches.com

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@FifthWrist ⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

Theme Music for 2025 ⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

Claus (@tapir_ffm) and Wolfgang (@w_a_t_c_h_s_t_y_l_e) met with Jure von Ercigoj (@ercigojart) for a special conversation about two worlds that, at first glance, have nothing in common – yet form a fascinating connection.

Since 1923, the Ercigoj family has been running their embroidery studio through now five generations. What began with intricate embroidered designs for the Church and elaborate flags for veteran societies, fire brigades, and hunting clubs evolved through decades of innovation into something extraordinary: The Ercigoj workshop has transformed embroidery from a textile decoration technique into a true art medium. Their self-developed technologies and techniques enable artworks today that you can only believe once you've seen them on their website.Jure combines two passions in one person:

He is a master of embroidery art and a watch enthusiast. Applying this centuries-old craft to a watch dial was therefore only a matter of time. This inspiring conversation explored exactly this fusion – how over 100 years of tradition meets the fascination for watches, creating a unique combination of two crafts.Don't miss witnessing the union of these different worlds! (Link in bio)

Make sure to check out the Cornely watches on https://watches.ercigoj.com/ and all the other art by Ercigoj.

https://www.ercigoj.com/

https://www.ercigojart.com/gallery/blue-horse-by-ercigoj/

https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/diy-unique-embroidered-watch.5488163/

Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

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In this episode of Independent Thinking for @FifthWristRadio podcast, host Adam (@mediumwatch) welcomes Scott Lancaster, founder of Emerton Scott (@emertonscott), to discuss the intricacies of watch design and the importance of branding.

Calling in from Bangkok, Scott shares how he merges branding principles with product design to create the ultimate 'go anywhere, do anything' watch.

Adam and Scott delve into the challenges of creating a high-quality watch, with a particular focus on the bracelet's role in comfort and functionality. The conversation also touches on the personal stories behind watches, consumer feedback, offering insights into design simplicity and enduring quality, this episode is a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts interested in both watchmaking and branding.

Make sure to check out Emerton Scott watch (@emertonscott) and https://emertonscott.com, and Scott’s own Instagram at (@thescottlancaster)

Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

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Welcome to Driving Time, a podcast where horology meets the automotive world. Join Tom and Teesaan as they stumble their way through cars and watches and everything in between. This episode we have on Brendan (@Artneun) the man behind a curated exhibition featuring Porsche sportscars. Now heading into its third year taking place in the Morris Moor Precinct in Moorabbin and we are also joined by former guest Dom from @GripAuto

Sorry anyone that doesn’t like Porsches as this will be a lot talk about them

Wrist Check

Tom - Grip Auto Campione Yellow

Brendan - Baume and Mercier Capeland Chronograph

Teesaan - 1967 Rolex Explorer 1016

Dom - Grip Auto Tourismo Rose Gold

Drink Check

Tom - Kirin Ichiban

Brendan - Single Malt Whiskey

Teesaan - Lark Whiskey

Dom - Latte at 9:30PM at night?!

Brendan’s Car history

First Car ( 1976 Ford TD Cortina Inline 6 )

Favorite Car ( 981 Cayman GTS Manual )

Current Car ( Mazda 2 and Cayman 981 GTS)

Dream Car ( Carrera GT )

Brendan’s Dream Drive

What are you driving - Carrera GT

Where are you driving - Anywhere between Josh Brownly, Switzerland or California

What are you wearing - A pair of Vans, Ralph Lauren Polo, Lightweight Jacket and a Cap with a Grip Auto Tourismo in Yellow

What are you listening - Black Crows Remedy, The Eels

Recommendations

@tinywristtom - Drumeo -⁠For the First Time⁠

@teesaankoo - @jonsetter

@Artneun - Beach Road and Under the Sun

@GripAuto - Chris Hemsworth - Limitless on Disney Plus

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio we talk to Marco Guarino from Marc&Darnò.

“From the Hills of Piedmont to the Stars”

Marco Guarino lives and works in Asti, in a workshop that’s also his home.
There, he creates no ordinary watches, but mechanical masterpieces that bring the sun, moon, and time into harmony. What started as an evening course turned into a lifelong passion: watches and astronomy.

Today, Marco builds complications the world has never seen before — from a moon phase module with an error margin of just 0.03 seconds to the world’s first “Lunar Equation” in a wristwatch.
His motto? “Never give up because you might be one step away from success.”
His dream? To share his knowledge — and soon become a full member of the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI).
He is currently a Candidate and hopes to take the decisive step next year.

If you want to discover how an idea born between stars and gears becomes a watch that pushes the limits of what’s possible — tune in to this episode!

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Marco is not that confident with English, but we are fortunate enough to have Elio on board, who actually is Italian.

Elio is known as @the349designer and in the unlikely case you don’t know him, he’ got much experience with watches not only as a knowledgable collector, but also as someone who designed two breathtaking individual pieces all by himself; so Elio is the perfect choice on many levels to conduct this interview in Marcos native language.

We have subsequently dubbed this with English voice-overs to make it available to a broader audience. The voice of Marco is spoken by Adam – @mediumwatch – you know him as one of the co-hosts of «Fifth Wrist Independent Thinking»

Make sure to check out Marco and Marc&Darnò @marcdarno_official on instagram and www.marcdarno.com/

A Fifth Wrist Radio production: @fifthwrist; http://fifthwrist.com
Interview conducted and edited by Elio @the349designer
English voices: Elio and Adam @mediumwatch
Executive producer & audio editor: Claus @tapir_ffm

Theme Music based on the aria «Ebben, Ne Andro Lontana» of the opera «La Wally» by Alfredo Catalani

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:40 Wrist-, Drink- & Location-Check (Marco)

00:06:34 Wrist-, Drink- & Location-Check (Elio)

00:08:09 Applicant for the AHCI

00:09:15 Meeting Vincent Calabrese

00:11:38 The experiences at the Professional Watchmaking School in Turin

00:14:10 The beginning of the watchmaking career and the first machineries

00:15:30 The transition to the brand Marc & Darn

00:17:40 The passion for Astronomy and the home-made Moonphase module

00:19:07 The suggestions from Vincent Calabrese about an "open" dial style, like the Corum Golden Bridge one

00:20:24 Learning how to properly finishing a movement

00:21:35 Ludwig Oechslin and the Türler Clock

00:22:32 The calculations needed for an astronomical complication

00:24:20 The use of classical components like gears and wheels, instead of using differentials, like Andreas Strehler does

00:25:10 The meaning of accuracy in a moonphases complication

00:26:15 Designing an astronomical wristwatch: the trade-off between accuracy and available space

00:28:03 Comparing a classic moonphase complication to the one made by Marco

00:29:00 The base caliber used by Marco

00:30:30 The equation of time complication made by Marco

00:35:40 The lunar day complication made by Marco

00:37:40 The lunar equation complication made by Marco

00:40:45 The Indian calendar made by Marco

00:44:00 How to set a watch made by Marco

00:46:25 Working on the "manufacture" calibre

00:50:35 Thickness and diameters of Marc&Darnò watches

00:52:27 The use of "Marco Guarino" as a brand name

00:53:05 The habillage of Marc&Darnò watches: cases and dials

00:56:00 Experiences in exhibitions

00:57:58 Marco's personal motto

00:59:15 How Marco sees himself in 10 or 20 Years from now

01:00:30 Alessandro Rigotto, the other Italian member of AHCI

01:01:34 Closings

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) sits down for a chat with Kenny and Raf from ZLTD Watches (⁠@zltdwatches⁠), a relatively new entrant in the indie horology world.

We discuss the journey of ZLTD Watches, covering the Series 1.0 and 1.5 (both of which Roman is lucky to own!), the evolution of ZLTD designs, and the collaborative efforts of the two men behind the brand.

Raf and Kenny also give a sneak peek into their upcoming Series 2 and the exciting technical challenges they are undertaking.

The discussion also highlights their commitment to the watch collector community and their plans for future innovations.

Make sure to check out ZLTD watches ⁠@zltdwatches⁠⁠ on instagram and ⁠www.zltdwatches.com⁠

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In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Claus (⁠⁠@tapir_ffm⁠⁠) sit down with Manuel Emch (@emchtagram), the visionary behind many contemporary watchmaking innovations, spearheading @kollokium and @louiserardofficial.

The conversation traverses Manuel’s illustrious career, from his influential work with Jaquet Droz and Romain Jerome to his current impactful work leading @kollokium⁠ and ⁠@louiserardofficial⁠..

Manuel also shares personal anecdotes, the challenges of the industry, and how he brings the artistry of horology and creative collaborations to life.

Recorded before Geneva Watch Days 2025, this is a 'must-listen' for anyone passionate about the intersection of creativity and craftsmanship in watchmaking.

Make sure to check out Manuel's work at @kollokium⁠ and ⁠@louiserardofficial⁠.

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Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.

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