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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!

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

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'

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What's Good! Episode 20 of Popcorn on FifthWrist Radio. This week Charith (@charithsir) and Sidd (@sidd.pad), one of the best guys in the game, luxury watch enthusiast and international tattoo artist Benjamin Laukis. This episode is starts with a test to the Greek broadband network and get's cracking as we discuss Ben's latest high end acquisition, his history as an enthusiast and how it works alongised his life as a tattoo superstar. Sidd diagnoses Tiger Wood's leg injuries and we hear the story of @syn.chronus and the asparagus.  The guys then debate back and forth over who should be involved in a Godfather remake and childhood movies that were gold then but trash now. Throw in a couple of angry rants before we dim the lights and get romantic for the all time greatest Romantic Comedy Draft and Ben's Popcorn Deserted Island and you got yourself a hot date. The Bromance between the three guys is real, so give this one a listen and feel the love...it's in the air! Hope you enjoy the show! Many thanks to Rob for joining us on the podcast today!  Recommendations from this episode:  Charith: @dimepiece.co Sidd: @benjaminlaukis Ben: @horomariobro Movie Recommendations: "Wedding Crashers", "When Harry Met Sally" & "Notting Hill"     Follow Rob on Instagram @geneva_blue_  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'

What's Good! Episode 19 of Popcorn on FifthWrist Radio. This week Charith (@charithsir) and Suprise Co-Host Michael (@woodswatchmaking), chat to the one and only Wildman from the West, Rob Kitto. Yes we actually have 2/2.5 of the 2.5 Watchmakers! Thie episode is an emotional rollercoaster, we hear about Rob's history around the Nurburgring driving fast cars, really fast. Charith and Michael talk Letterboxd. Michael washes his hands after The Dry and Rob somehow makes Harry Potter and James Bond the same guy. Throw in the "Woody Watchmaker" Bot theory, the all timer greatest Music Movie Draft and Rob's Popcorn Deserted Island and you have a wild one. There are soo many laughs in this episode, both to make and to listen to. It's hysterical. This episode was not sponsored by Wakachangi, but we do mention Wakachangi about 9 times...just saying. Hope you enjoy the show! Many thanks to Rob for joining us on the podcast today! Recommendations from this episode: Charith: @rightwrister Michael: @therolexwatcher Rob: Hahaha Movie Recommendations: "Whiplash", "Almost Famous" & "The Commitments"    Follow Rob on Instagram @geneva_blue_ 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'

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. This is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting things in the world of horology. Hosts: Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) Guest: Todd Levin (@levinartgroup1) In this episode, we chat with a very special guest - watch collector and man of exquisite taste Mr Todd Levin (@levinartgroup1) Join us for a conversation about independent watchmakers, music, and Todd’s philosophy of appreciating craftsmanship, collecting and art. We speak about Todd’s incredible watch collection of (only) 4 watches; his journey into the world of horology, and discovering the works of George Daniels, Roger Smith and Philippe Dufour. We also discuss the importance of educating oneself about the objects of your interest. If you are passionate about watches, horology and art – you do not want miss this one! Shout-outs in this episode to friend of Fifth Wrist Radio and previous podcast guests: Roger Smith (@rogerwsmithltd); Christian Lass (@christianlass) and Reuben Schoots (@reubenschoots). Adam: Todd Levin’s Music Album “Deluxe” Todd: Book: “The Voices of Silence” by Andre Malraux Roman: @interiorangles Follow Todd on Instagram @levinartgroup1 and check out his appearance on Hodinkee's Talking Watches New Theme Music for 2021: Circle Round by Spinning Clocks (via YouTube Free Music Channel) Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist.  SHOW NOTES: 01:05 - Todd - Introduction 04:01 - The philosophies of stewardship, conservation and preservation of objects 10:08 - The importance of provenance 13:20 - Wrist checks (Todd: Roger W Smith Series 2 Open Dial; Adam - Luch MustART Unovis; Roman - Accurist Greenwich Grande Complication Quartz) 15:19 - "Rules" for collecting 18:01 - Let’s talk FP Journe 20:00 - Todd’s approach to art collecting 22:07 - Todd’s current watch collection (Philippe Dufour Simplicity; George Daniels Anniversary; George Daniels Millennium and Roger W Smith Series II Open Dial) 25:45 - Familiarity with the auction world 27:30 - Todd’s thought on “watch novelties” 30:35 - The difference between serial produced art and serially produced watches 35:58 - Todd’s views on vintage watches 38:11 - Collecting goals 39:44 - Advisors and dealers, and how to NOT confuse the two 46:34 - A lesson on how art advisors get paid 49:29 - Is art eternal? NO… 54:51 - The future independent watchmakers (eg. Christian Lass, Reuben Schoots and others) 57:44 - The future of the art market 59:48 - Todd’s advice to young makers on how to get noticed 1:07:00 - Watch auctions 1:10:39 - Todd’s advice to everyone who is considering purchasing watches or art 1:16:05 - Instagram recommendations

Welcome to another episode of The Defining Time Show on FifthWrist Radio. This week we Anthony (@defining_time) and The Podfather and visionary genius himself (@thewatchregulator), chat to one of Fifth Wrist's OG fans who openly talks about how he listens to our podcasts in the bath, with a candle and a stiff drink. Teesaan is an integral part of the Melbourne watch community and a massive watch lover. His collection is anything from vintage Heuer to the latest and greatest from Bell and Ross, as well as a watch shared with a group of mates. We go deep into his watch collection from its routes to the price limits he puts on watches and items in general. Teesaan is a great storyteller, he goes into how important family is from travelling to New York with his eldest daughter, cherishing the drives he goes on with his son in his vintage 911 and his favourite rowing memories.  This episode was recorded on Christmas Eve 2020, what a shitty year that was. Anthony did say that it would be Christmas in July 2021 when this episode would air but thankfully it has come out sooner.  Hope you enjoy this episode! Many thanks to Teesaan for joining us on the podcast today!  Recommendations from this episode: Teesaan: @farrahdesign Alex: @clocktail_time Anthony: @jowlypigpen  Follow Teesaan on Instagram @teesaankoo 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.  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! Cheers from Down Under, Anthony and Alex.

Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Alex is joined by fellow Fifth Wrist Radio podcast hosts Roman and Michael to talk about new watch releases from brands like Seiko, Omega and Maurice Lacroix. We even throw in a small independent watchmaker just for Roman Topics The podcast starts with our standard drink and wrist checks. We don't waste too much time before we get into the latest watches released. Michael gives his own unique grumpy insight into each piece using his experience as a watchmaker for one of the world's largest watch brands. Roman shares his opinion as someone who strongly favours small independent watchmakers and tends to shy away from the larger watch brands. We talk about value in watchmaking, why locking chronograph pushers are a good thing and why limited edition watches are never actually limited. Will this be the ultimate Seiko podcast? SHOW NOTES 03.50 Drinkchecks & Wristchecks Four Pillars Gin and Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein LE (Roman) Sangiovese 2020 and Bremont MB2  (Michael) & 2019 McArthur Park Cabernet Sauvignon and Seiko Prospex Solar SNE541 (Alex) 12.50  Ouroboros watch 24.05 SEAMASTER DIVER 300M AMERICA’S CUP CHRONOGRAPH 48.55 1959 Seiko Prospex Alpinist Re-Creation SJE085 56.33 Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph GMT SBGC240 140th Anniversary Limited Edition 65.44 140th Anniversary Limited Edition Astron SSH093  70.45 Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition "Tree Rings" SLGH007 86.30 Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer GMT Instagram Recommendations from the community: Michael: @ricoswifeyy Alex: @fsohail Roman: @fcons2 Go check out their profiles and give them a follow. Connect with our podcast guest Follow my guests Roman on Instagram @timesromanau and Michael @woodswatchmaking

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 Guest: Paul @vintageseiko also known as: @seikobusters, @aussiepogueand co-founder of @two_vintage_seikos In this episode, Benoît takes a sightseeing tour of what the vintage Seiko watches have to offer to the aspiring and eager collector. He doesn’t have a clue about Seiko watches. Paul (@vintageseiko) is the perfect guide, as he walks us through his collection, his experience, some personal stories, and the vintage Seiko community. We also get to know what the perfect vintage Seiko watches are for “not so usual” watch collecting profiles. Get ready to take a very deep dive: have a pen and some paper ready to take some notes, and open an internet connection (if you can) to see the watches we talk about in this episode. It’s a long chat but don’t worry: Benoit and his dog provide an intermission, and Snow the hen is never far away to keep you entertained… Theme music by Jotunn @picodon_conan Special effects free of copyright thanks to the following websites: Zapsplat.com, fesliyanstudios.com and freesound.org. Special appearance by our favorite Scottish voice Alex @thewatchregulator Enjoy the show! Don't forget to grab an egg on your way home! SHOW NOTES: 00:00 - Intro: Chapter one with Snow 01:50 - Introduction 07:20 - Paul’s story with Seiko 15:45 - Similarities between vintage French brands and Seiko 23:40 - Paul’s wristcheck 34:40 - Drink checks 35:45 - Paul’s collection 45:50 - Franken watches and aftermarket parts 55:00 -The Seiko Pogue 1:07:35 -The Seiko Turtle 1:13:00 - Intermission: Chapter two with Snow 1:15:10 - The @two_vintage_seikos project 1:42:00 - Vintage Seiko roleplay: Collector n°1 : Seiko monopusher chronograph 1:51:20 - Vintage Seiko roleplay: Collector n°2 : Seiko panda chronograph 1:53:00 - Vintage Seiko roleplay: Collector n°3 : Seiko MACV SOG 2:01:55 - Vintage Seiko roleplay: Collector n°4 : Seiko Astron 2:08:10 - Vintage Seiko roleplay: Collector n°4 alternative watch : Grand Seiko 6146 8030 2:12:35 - Vintage Seiko roleplay: Collector n°5 : Seiko Pogue 2:15:10 – Instagram recommendations 2:19:00 – Outro: The usual crap Instagram recommendations: Benoît: @apaulowatches Paul: @hubcityvintage, @dcvintagewatches, @thomastimepieces, @bertnet69 Shoutouts to: @timely_moments and @watchsymmetry Follow Paul on Instagram: @vintageseiko and check out his other accounts:@seikobusters, @aussiepogue and @two_vintage_seikos Follow us on Instagram: @Fifthwrist 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! To join the action and get involved why not get started by reviewing one of your own watches at fifthwrist.com/write-review Wherever you are, stay on time!