Fifth Wrist Radio

An episode in a special mini-series of ⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming ⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne⁠ on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!)Celebrating Horological Passion: Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event Preview with Co-Founder Paul FinnIn this episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Teesaan (@Teesaankoo) discuss the upcoming Wristwatch Check 2025 Event (@wristwatchcheck_au) with co-founder Paul Finn. We delve into the motivations behind the event, highlighting the tactile experience of trying on watches in person, and the importance of human interaction in marketing. Paul shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of promoting independent watch brands and crafting a celebration of collectors. Listeners get an in-depth look at what to expect from the event, including workshops, activations, and a community of passionate watch and car enthusiasts.Make sure you check out Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wristwatchcheckauIndependent 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ocean to Orbit - David DewittThis interview is back from the Wristcheck event last year sadly due to the timing of the event we only managed to grab a few interviews and the audio isn’t perfect due to taking place during the event and us learning the microphones, This interview is with David Dewitt a long time Car Design serving a long stint at Ford Australia and most notably being known for his work on the Ford Ranger. While at Ford he met another fellow designer Sid who also happened to be a fellow watch nerd and after much discussion and playing around the two decided to make their fantasy a reality and start a watch brand together. I have to apologize profusely to David as we had started the interview and had been going for nearly 30 mins before I realised I had not hit record like a Muppet so we hop in a fair way into the discussion.Thanks for David for chatting to us for 20 mins giving us more insight into how the automotive design industry works.Follow us on Instagram:@FifthWrist   Follow us on Facebook:facebook.com/fifthwrist   Subscribe to ourYouTube channel   To join our group chat then please email us atcontact@fifthwrist.com Please take the time to leave us a review wherever you listen to our watchmaking podcast. Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one!About usFifth 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. Our podcasts are focussed on watchmaking, horology and the wonderful people who keep these skills alive. 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 atfifthwrist.com/write-review.  Thanks to everyone in the Fifth Wrist community who give their time to make this project possible. The hosts, co-host, writers and editors, plus everyone who takes the time to share and promote this project daily. Stay On Time & cheers fromTeesaan andTom

This interview is back from the Wristcheck event last year sadly due to the timing of the event we only managed to grab a few interviews and the audio isn’t perfect due to taking place during the event and us learning the microphones, This interview is with the world famous Jody from Erebus Watches and of course his Youtube channel Just One More Watch. After years of reviewing watches of numerous brands Jody partnered with Steven and decided to back up his years of reviews and his moans and niggles of what watches should have and what they should cost by starting his own brand and speccing the watches the way he has demanded they should have been specced for years. JodyErebus Origin Black Dial PrototypeCurrent Car -Lexus LS430 StevenCurrent Car - M135i and also MX5 and Tesla Model Y The Famous Ingall vs Skaife Incident Follow us on Instagram:@FifthWrist   Follow us on Facebook:facebook.com/fifthwrist   Subscribe to ourYouTube channel   To join our group chat then please email us atcontact@fifthwrist.com Please take the time to leave us a review wherever you listen to our watchmaking podcast. Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one!About usFifth 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. Our podcasts are focussed on watchmaking, horology and the wonderful people who keep these skills alive. 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 atfifthwrist.com/write-review.  Thanks to everyone in the Fifth Wrist community who give their time to make this project possible. The hosts, co-host, writers and editors, plus everyone who takes the time to share and promote this project daily. Stay On Time & cheers fromTeesaan andTom

In this ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast episode, Roman (⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠)speaks with Alison Moriarty (@a.moriarty_horology), an indepedent watchmaker and enameller from Ireland.Alison shares her unique journey from engineering studies in high school to training at the Irish-Swiss Institute of Horology and WOSTEP in Switzerland. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in a male-dominated field and the meticulous process of creating custom enamel dials, involving hand-layering and firing enamel. She reveals the emotional and technical aspects of her craft, the importance of precision, and her dedication to maintaining high-quality standards.This episode offers a deep dive into Alison's passion for the craft of enamel, horology and bespoke timepieces. Hope you enjoy it.Make sure you follow Alison and check out her work on Instagram: ⁠@a.moriarty_horology⁠ and @moriartywatchesirelandFollow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠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 ⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠ 

In this ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠) and Adam (@mediumwatch)  are joined by NJ, the co-founder of Bangalore Watch Company (@Bangalorewatchco⁠). Join us as we delve into the history and evolution of Indian watchmaking, the unique challenges and milestones of running an independent watch company in India, and the themes and inspirations behind Bangalore Watch Company's collections.  Discover the intersection of heritage, craftsmanship, and storytelling that defines the BWC brand. Check out Bangalore Watch Company watches on: https://www.bangalorewatchco.in/ or @Bangalorewatchco. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!  Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠ 

A quick episode to thank everyone for listening to the Independent Thinking and other @FifthWrist podcasts in 2024 and wish you all a Happy New Year and a great 2025 ahead. Our gratitude for all our fantastic Independent Thinking Podcasts guests this year: Rafael @staterawatchco; Mitch Katz (@uniquelyprototype), Hamza Masood @watchcharts and Oliver Muller (@the_ignorant_frenchman), Jonathan and Danielle @heliconwatches, Josh Blank @paparwatches; Michiel Holthinrichs @holthinrichswatches; Alex Barter (@alexanderbarter); Romain Rossatt (@rrssstt) from Ulysses Nardin; Niels P (@nielsmpe) and Claude Greisler (@ArminStrom). My thanks also to my fantastic @fifthwrist crew cohosts this year: Adam @mediumwatch and Claus @tapir_ffm. (special holiday message from Adam in this episode as well). Thank you for listening to the podcast in 2024 and see you in 2025! More great episodes are coming... Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠ 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 2024: ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠

In this ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠) and Adam (@mediumwatch) welcome Rafael from Statera Watches, an independent watch company from Brazil.  We discuss the origins of Statera Watches, the challenges and triumphs of independent watchmaking in Brazil, and dive deep into the watchmaking process including enamel techniques, case machining, and much more. Check out Statera watches on: https://www.staterawatch.co or @staterawatchco We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!  Special shout-outs in this episode to: Armand from @SartoryBillard; Naomi @NaomiNevill; Kasper from @VitreumWatches; Chris @Time.Texas; @RGMwatches; and Artur https://www.instagram.com/arturakmaev_watches/ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠ 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 2024: ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠ 

In this ⁠@FifthWrist ⁠Independent Thinking Podcast episode, Roman (⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠) welcomes Mitch Katz - a passionate and highly regarded collector (and now author) in the world of indie horology. This rich conversation encompasses Mitch's journey into indie watch collecting, unique personal stories about renowned watchmakers (eg George Daniels and others), the philosophy of collecting, and insights into his newly released book, 'Time on My Hands.' Mitch is erudite, passionate and a wonderful advocate for all the best things in Independent Watchmaking. Hope you enjoy. Please check out and order Mitch's book "Time on My Hands: A Collectors Journey Into the World of Watches ". It is a must have for all watch lovers. https://www.amazon.com/Time-My-Hands-Collectors-Journey/dp/1964014522 We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!  Special shout-outs in this episode to friends (and previous guests on @FifthWrist ⁠podcast: Tim Jackson (@independentintime), Scott Goldman (@goldmanstagram1), Roger Smith (@rogerwsmithltd) and Christian Lass (@christian_lass). Honorary mentions to FW Horological Heroes: Peter Speake and Stephen McDonnell Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠ 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 2024: ⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠ 

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠ Radio podcast, host Adam (@mediumwatch) brings together two esteemed guests, Oliver Müller (@the_ignorant_frenchman) of LuxeConsult and Hamza Masood (@watchcharts), to delve into the intricate landscape of the luxury watch industry. The discussion begins with personal insights into their favorite watches and transitions into a comprehensive analysis of market trends, both historical and current. Oliver, with over two decades of experience in luxury watch consultancy and manufacturing, and Hamza, an expert from WatchCharts, offer their perspectives on the evolution of consumer behavior, the impacts of economic fluctuations, and the future trajectory of watch brands. The conversation touches on the challenges faced by the Swiss watch industry amidst fluctuating FX rates and economic downturns, while also shedding light on the strategic moves by major brands to address these issues. Both guests provide valuable predictions for the next five years, highlighting increased market polarization and the potential for fewer, more dominant brands. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠ Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  Theme Music for 2024: ⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠  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!  Stay On Time

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio podcast, Roman (⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠) interviews Jonathan and Danielle (the dynamic husband and wife team behind Helicon Watches (⁠@heliconwatches⁠). Jonathan and Danielle share their unique journey from their respective careers in real estate and design to the world of watchmaking, influenced by Jonathan's grandfather's vintage timepieces. Our discussion covers the meticulous process behind the Helicon design approach, the challenges they face in an industry often biased against women and smaller brands, and their dedication to personalized customer experiences. We also cover Jonathan's experience in the industry as a consultant and the benefits of events fostering direct consumer engagement. Through personal stories and insights, Jonathan and Danielle emphasize the importance of passion and authenticity in building a sustainable, independent watch brand. Make sure to check out ⁠@Heliconwatches ⁠and ⁠www.heliconwatches.com ⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠ Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  Theme Music for 2024: ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠  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!  Stay On Time