

Fifth Wrist Radio
Fifth Wrist
The World's number one watch podcast featuring a variety of content on luxury watches, watchmaking, horology and the watch industry. Presented by watchmakers and watch enthusiasts. We release multiple weekly episodes covering everything from vintage watches to horology in popular culture.
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Apr 16, 2021 • 1h 25min
DTS - Armand from Sartory Billard
Welcome to another episode of The Defining Time Show on FifthWrist Radio. This week Anthony (@defining_time) is joined by the one and only "Chicken Man" himself Benoit (@petitesecondes). It's always nice to share the mic with a great contributor to our hobby. Now for the watch stuff, Armand is someone I have been following on IG for a few years now, always eager to see what he will come out with next. Armand is the man behind the Independent brand making real waves, Sartory Billard (@sartorybillard). We go deep into his journey to starting the brand with a friend after spending many years as a designer. Benoit, being a patriotic Frenchman, wanted to discuss the current state of the French watch industry and asked the difficult questions about what Armand's opinion of what it's missing and his ideas to move it forward and more connected. Sartory Billard is a brand that offers bespoke options to their customers, so we learnt about Armand's definition of bespoke and what it means for his customers. What we loved about our chat was the openness, honesty and transparency Armand gave us, and it was no surprise to me that he asks his customers for brutally honest feedback on how his creations can be improved. We were privileged to see the SB5 during the video call prior to its launch which was a great honour for us and you can hear our reactions and then head over to @sartorybillard to see it for yourself, it is truly something very special and we commend Armand for his latest piece.
Grab a whiskey if that's your thing, put on a tuxedo, sit in your most comfortable chair and journey with us to a conversation with a brilliant and forward-thinking Independent Watchmaker.
Recommendations from this episode:
Armand: @philippe_narbel_watchmaking
Benoit: @semperadhuc
Anthony: @th3m3tim3
Follow Armand on Instagram @SartoryBillard
Music by @salil808
Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist
Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one!
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 hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Cheers from Down Under and Way Up There, Benoit & Anthony.

Apr 11, 2021 • 1h 43min
Independent Thinking - Tommy Jobson (@tommy.jobson), independent clockmaker and horologist
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio.
Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Reuben (@reubenschoots) chat with today’s special guest - British independent clockmaker, restorer and horologist Tommy Jobson (@tommy.jobson).
Join us for an inspiring, raw and honest conversation about high level independent clockmaking and clock restoration; skill development; forging a career as an indie maker and discovering new methods of funding projects (eg. Patreon) and developing a unique online presence.
If you are passionate about indie horology – you do not want miss this episode!
Shout-outs in this episode to friends of Fifth Wrist Radio: Dave Brailsford (@garrickwatchco); Christian Lass (@christian_lass); Roger Smith (@rogetsmithltd); David Walter (@davide.walter); Sinclair Harding (@sinclairhardinguk); Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers (@britishwatchmakers); and the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers (@clockmakerscompany)
Hope you enjoy this episode! Many thanks to Tommy for joining us.
Recommendations from this episode
Tommy: Buchanan Clocks; @markfrank0001; YouTube Channel: Clickspring
Reuben: @hotological_tools; @mike.blayney
Roman: @johan_ten_hoeve
Follow Reuben on Instagram @reubenschoots; his YouTube Channel and new Patreon
Follow Tommy on Instagram @tommy.jobson, HPclocks.co.uk, Patreon; and his YouTube Channel
New Theme Music for 2021: Circle Round by Spinning Clocks (via YouTube Free Music Channel)
Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist
Fifth Wrist website and Fifth Wrist Radio podcast are projects run entirely by a bunch of enthusiasts, watchmakers and collectors. We pride ourselves on being by the watch community and for the watch community. We have zero sponsorship or advertising and welcome all honest and unbiased opinions. We reject all forms of outside brand intervention and take no cash, watches or other goods from watch companies. The future direction of the website and podcasts are driven by the people who take part in this project, and we are also happy to welcome more enthusiasts into our pirate crew.
We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!
If you want to contribute a watch review for the FifthWrist.com website - please get in touch. We welcome all honest review.
Cheers from sunny DownUnder

Apr 9, 2021 • 2h 10min
The European Gang Talks Watches
Five enthusiasts from four countries, three(and a half) languages, two currencies and one passion.
A couple of eager european guys from the global and glorious fifthwrist-family meet to talk watches.
The subject from which they deviate all the time is:
can non-european watches be any good?
If you listen to what Phil, Benoît, Wolfgang, Claus and their guest from Cologne, Jan
(@pippy, @petitsecondes, @w_a_t_c_h_s_t_y_l_e, @tapir_ffm and @between_the_lugs)
have to say, you will – amongst others – learn:
> that you can successfully run a great and vivid podcast about vintage watches without knowing much about them
> why the parallax error is important
> which new useless complication will be ruling the watch market anytime soon
> the difference between Brian and Boris Johnson
and …
> serious watch stuff, too
(And they eventually manage to earn an «explicit»-labelling for that podcast.)
Show notes:
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Wrist, drink and location checks
11:10 - What makes a Swiss/American/Chinese watch a Swiss/American/Chinese watch?
19:15 - The new Citizen 0200
29:00 - Watch Focus: the Colibrica Design Indicator
48:25 - Discussions on Seiko, on vintage watches and vintage Seikos …
1:22:10 - Choose a non-european watch for 10k (spoiler: the Mars-watch wins)
1:37:30 - The Rant (Brexit edition)
1:45:10 - Instagram recommendations
2:08:30 - Outro
Instagram recommendations:
@huggywatches
@fabioattanasio
@hiro_510
@lar5erik
@martltime
@ewandalton
Shoutouts:
@mikeinfrankfurt
@colibrica_design
@beyond.the.dial
Theme music:
DIY by @tapir_ffm based on the aria «Ebben? Ne andrò lontana» of the opera «La Wally» by Alfredo Catalani

Apr 5, 2021 • 49min
R&R - Adrian from @convopiece
Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Rob and Alex are joined by independent watchmaking enthusiast, dapper gentleman, amaretto sipping, millinery aficionado Adrian from The Ultimate Bespoke Watch Service convopiece.com
Topics
The podcast starts with our standard drink and wrist checks. We don't waste too much time before we get into Adrian's start in the watch industry and how he offers a unique service to a very select group of customers and watch brands.
Instagram Recommendations from the community:
Adrian: @santa_laura
Alex: @jonwatchsmith
Rob: @chronometer.database
Go check out their profiles and give them a follow.
Connect with our podcast guest
Follow our guest Adrian on Instagram @convopiece and convopiece.com

Apr 2, 2021 • 1h 4min
DTS - With Danny Goldsmith from Cellini Jewelers
Welcome to another episode of The Defining Time Show on FifthWrist Radio. This week Anthony (@defining_time) is flying solo and so excited to talk one on one with a legend of the AD world, Mr Danny Goldsmith (@dannygoldsmith23) of Cellini Jewelers in New York City. While always a fan of watches it's only been in the last three years that he has been making dreams come true for watch enthusiasts the world over. Danny is different, he has a real and actual passion for helping people with their watch purchases. He lives and breathes the stuff like I've known no other AD Salesperson to do. Many of our "friends of the show" (actual people we've had on FWR) are no stranger to Danny, friends would be an understatement and I think it's relationships like this that make this hobby just that little bit more special. I ask Danny a series of questions that I've always wanted to ask him. Having personally not had great dealings with AD's, it was paramount for me to get to the bottom of how he differentiates himself from the rest and we discuss what other AD's need to do to lift the customer experience. Danny talk's about some of his own experiences with other AD's as well as sharing some great stories about his personal interactions with our favourite characters from the Indy world. I really enjoyed this conversation, Danny is a true gentleman and a great sport. I'd like to personally thank him for his time and openness. At the end of the conversation I say that "the world needs more Danny Goldsmith's", I'm sure you'll agree after listening.
Grab a whiskey if that's your thing, put on a tuxedo, sit in your most comfortable chair and journey with me to a conversation with a gentleman.
Recommendations from this episode:
Danny: @nils.o.t
Anthony: @horology_michael
Follow Danny on Instagram @dannygoldsmith23
Music by @salil808
Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist
Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one! 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 hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Cheers from Down Under, Anthony.

Mar 31, 2021 • 2h 20min
R&R - Lime Wars Mont Blanc versus Audemars Piguet
https://www.instagram.com/joeswatchcallege/
https://www.instagram.com/a_timely_manner/

Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 22min
TVH - Brexit with James Kibble
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 Guest:James @kibblewatches In this episode, Benoît welcomes Phil (@Pippy) and James Kibble (@kibblewatches) in The Vintage HenHouse. James explains how he transitionned from collecting to dealing a very wide variety of watches. Brexit and Covid have been some of the challenges he has had to face just as he started his business full time. We also talk about his collection, his love of various vintage and modern watches, and also British independent watchmaking. James was asked to give us a focus on 3 watches of interest to him at the moment: one vintage, one modern and one indie. Theme music by Jotunn @picodon_conan Enjoy the show! Don't forget to grab an egg on your way home! SHOW NOTES: 00:00 - Intro: Brexit explained to hens 02:00 - Introducing Phil 03:45 - Introducing James 07:00 - Drink and wrist checks 13:10 - Vintage Seiko and affordability 19:10 - From collecting to dealing 22:00 - Making mystakes 27:10 - Covid and Brexit 32:00 - The European and British markets 38:25 - The personal collection 41:10 - Early century design and vintage tank watches 45:10 - Vary the watches or specialize? 51:00 - Fears watches and British watchmaking 58:50 - Watch focus: Mido powerwind 1:00:55 - Watch focus: Ulysse Nardin 1:03:05 - Modern watches with vintage design 1:06:05 - Fears Brunswick salmon dial and Indies 1:09:20 - The future of Kibble Watches 1:12:45 - Aesthetics over movements? 1:14:00 - Fucking Brexit! Snow replaces James 1:15:00 - Instagram recommendations 1:20:50 - Closing question Instagram recommendations: Benoît: @lange.on.a.nato Phil: @neilfrancis1 James: @watchmog Shoutouts to: @antiquewatchuk and @bertnet69 Follow James on Instagram: @kibblewatches Follow us on Instagram: @Fifthwrist Follow us on facebook: facebook.com/fifthwrist Subscribe to our youtube channel To join our group chat on Slack then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com 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! 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 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 timeto share and promote this project daily. Cheers from Benoît @petitesecondes Wherever you are, stay on time!

Mar 28, 2021 • 1h 27min
Independent Thinking - Roland G Murphy of @rgmwatches talks independent watchmaking and American horology
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.
Host: Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch)
Guest: Roland G Murphy (@rgmwatches)
In this episode, we chat with a very special guest - American independent watchmaker Roland G Murphy of RGM Watch Company.
Join us for a conversation about independent watchmaking, American horological history, the art of engine-turning; and Roland’s forthright advice for watchmakers and collectors based on his nearly 30-year career as an independent horologist.
If you are passionate about watches, horological art and independent watchmaking – you do not want miss this one!
Shout-outs in this episode to friend of Fifth Wrist Radio: Jochen Benzinger (@benzingerwatches), David Walter (@davide.walter) and Joshua Shapiro (@jnshapiro_watches).
Recommendations from this episode
Roland: Book: “American Watchmaking: A Technical History of the American Watch Industry, 1850-1930” by Michael C Harrold
Adam: Otto Frei Store (https://www.ottofrei.com/)
Roman: @apam002
Follow Roland on Instagram @rgmwatches or rgmwatches.com
New Theme Music for 2021: Circle Round by Spinning Clocks (via YouTube Free Music Channel)
Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist
Fifth Wrist website and Fifth Wrist Radio podcast are projects run entirely by a bunch of enthusiasts, watchmakers and collectors. We pride ourselves on being by the watch community and for the watch community. We have zero sponsorship or advertising and welcome all honest and unbiased opinions. We reject all forms of outside brand intervention and take no cash, watches or other goods from watch companies.
SHOW NOTES:
01:00 - Introduction
03:37 - American watchmaking history
07:29 - Roland’s journey into watchmaking and starting RGM Watches
13:30 - Setting the style of RGM Watches from the outset
19:45 - Guilloche and a shout-out to Jochen Benzinger
22:34 - Design language of RGM watches
26:00 - In-house movements
30:20 - Customisation and offering the customers more choice
36:45 - Made in America and importance of being transparent
41:25 - RGM EOT Deck watch
42:35 - Core customer base
46:35 - RGM watches and their connection to American culture
47:10 - Enamel dials; RGM Corps of Engineers, Baseball and Chess watch
53:25 - American independent watchmaking now
55:25 - Designing the RGM Watches logo
59:20 - Promoting your work in the current media space
1:04:15 - Best strategies to sell watches
1:06:35 - Roland’s advice to young independent watchmakers just starting out
1:18:45 - Outlook for the future
1:20:30 - Cultural recommendations: Roland, Adam and Roman
1:24:35 - Closing

Mar 25, 2021 • 2h 25min
Popcorn - Lights Out! ft @Defining_Time
What's Good! Episode 21 of Popcorn on FifthWrist Radio. This week Charith (@charithsir) and Sidd (@sidd.pad) are joined by Fifth Wrist Royalty the OG himself Anthony of the Defining Time Show.
This episode celebrates all that is Motor Racing and primarily Formula 1. On the eve of the start of the new season, the boys talk about their own love and experience with the sport. Their favourite drivers, teams, cars, races and moments. Why it both delights and causes anguish all at the same time. The love hate relationship of all things Lewis Hamilton comes up as well. The guys then talk about the relationship had between watches and Formula 1, movies and Formula 1 and preview the upcoming season.
Then they take it to the limit for the all time greatest Formular 1 Drivers Draft followed by Anthony's Popcorn Deserted Island and you will feel the neeeeeed for speed.
Recommendations from this episode:
Charith: @time.on.her.hands
Sidd: @shitphotosofnicecars
Ben: @minutemachines
Movie Recommendations: "Rush", "Senna" & "Weekend of a Champion"
Follow Anthony on Instagram @defining_time
Intro by @cathy_whittaker
Hype music by SLPSTRM
Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist
Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one! 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.
Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one! We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Stay Poppin'

Mar 24, 2021 • 1h 47min
R&R - Alex likes a Breguet
show notes to follow
https://www.instagram.com/antique_tokei/
https://www.instagram.com/studio.underd0g/