

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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Mar 10, 2025 • 22min
Independent Thinking - @Grip_Auto - Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event
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: Grip Auto Timepieces.In this episode, hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Teesaan (@Teesaankoo) interview Dom from @Grip_Auto watches https://www.instagram.com/grip_auto/ and discuss the upcoming Wrist Watch Check event, Dom's passion for automotive and watches, the origins and inspirations behind Grip Auto, and the sense of community around the event and independent brands.Make sure you check out Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Also check out Grip Auto Timepieces.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)

Mar 10, 2025 • 22min
Independent Thinking - @Galvin Watch Company - Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event
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: @Galvin Watch Company. In this episode, hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Teesaan (@Teesaankoo) interview Susan Galvin founder of @Galvin Watch Company. Susan shares her journey from being a watchmaker in Finland to establishing her own watch brand in Sydney, Australia. She discusses her transition from learning watchmaking skills to creating her own designs, her successful Kickstarter campaign during the pandemic, and her passion for unisex, minimalist designs. Make sure you check out Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Also check out Galvin Watch Company.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)

Mar 10, 2025 • 25min
Independent Thinking - @Beaufort Watches - Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event
Independent Thinking - @Beaufort Watches - Wrist Watch Check 2025 EventAn 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: Robert from Beaufort Watches, a new brand from New ZealandIn this episode, hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Teesaan (@Teesaankoo) chat with Robert, a young entrepreneur and the founder of @Beaufort Watches. Initially driven by an inability to find the perfect watch, Robert takes us through his inspiring journey from designing prototypes to launching his brand through Kickstarter. He recounts the creation of Beaufort Watches, detailing the evolution of his designs including the AeroTimer and the Fiordland. The conversation highlights Robert's venture into the watchmaking industry, his commitment to both aesthetic and functional quality, and the growth of his brand. Make sure you check out Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Also check out Beaufort WatchesFollow 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)

Mar 9, 2025 • 22min
Independent Thinking - @Bausele Watches - Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event
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: Christophe Hoppe from Bausele Watches (@bausele)In this episode, hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Christophe (@christophehoppe) founder of @Bausele Watches speak a in anticipation of the upcoming Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!)We discuss Christophe's background in the watch industry, Bausele's unique approach to watchmaking, combining Australian elements with Swiss precision, and the brand's innovative use of color and materials. Christophe highlights the importance of community and collaboration within the Australian watch industry and shares his excitement for showcasing Bausele creations at upcoming events. The conversation also delves into Bausele bespoke projects for defense sectors and their future plans driven by community design input. This episode offers insightful perspectives on running an independent watch brand and the significance of participating in industry events.Make sure you check out Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Also check out Bausele Watches and their range of cool Aussie inspired pieces.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)

Mar 9, 2025 • 30min
Independent Thinking - Wrist Watch Check 2025 Event Preview with Paul Finn
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)

Mar 4, 2025 • 22min
Driving Time with David Dewitt from Ocean to Orbit
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

Feb 18, 2025 • 20min
Driving Time with Jody from Erebus and JOMW
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

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 28min
Independent Thinking - Alison Moriarty (Irish independent watchmaker and enameler)
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)

Jan 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
Independent Thinking - Bangalore Watch Company: The Journey of Indian Watchmaking
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)

Jan 4, 2025 • 4min
Independent Thinking - Farewell 2024 & Happy New Year (Thank you for listening)
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)


