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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!

Welcome to the Loose Screws podcast on Fifth Wrist Radio. I'm your host Bob (@brownsvillewatchguy) and on this episode my guest is Michael (@ctwatchguy). Michael is an avid and passionate Enicar collector. He also dabs in UG and Rolex but his love revolves around Saturn. On this episode we talk all things Enicar and he drops some auction site secrets to buying vintage pieces around the world. We both agreed on how the Enicar community is one of the most welcoming in the watch world. Viva Enicar! Michael wrote an article for Rescapement for those that are Eni-curious and want to venture into the brand and won’t burn a whole in your pocket, so be sure to go and give it a read. If you want to read more on Enicar go check out these sites: thespringbar.com, enicar101.com, enicarforums.com, vintageenicar.com, enicar.org We hope you enjoy this episode just as much as we did. Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist To join our crew group chat please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast. Cheers from Houston, Bob. Instagram Recommendations: @northshorechrono @ericmwind @vandervenus @horology_biology @enicar_forums @enabrantain66 @_jimjupiter

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. For the first time, Roman hands over the reins to Adam (@mediumwatch) and Charlie (@books_on_time), as they chat with today’s special guest Tony (@rescapement) - watch content creator, newsletter publisher and watch collector based in the US. Join us for a conversation about creating watch content, vintage watches, limited editions and appropriate ways to monetise online watch media. Max Bill, modern art, watch design, and micro brands also get a mention or two. It’s a great thought-provoking discussion. Hope you enjoy this episode! Many thanks to Tony for joining us and sharing his thoughts, knowledge and passion! Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one! Recommendations from this episode Adam: @buyingmytime Tony: @charlestearle Charlie: @manufacture_des_montres_niton Follow Tony on Instagram (@rescapement), or his website. New Theme Music for 2021: Circle Round by Spinning Clocks (via YouTube Free Music Channel) Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist 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 On Time & Happy New Year! Stay Happy, Healthy and Safe! Cheers from DownUnder

NSFW!!! NSFW!!! NSFW!!! Okay we warned you. Fifth Wrist Presents Popcorn…The Podcast! Your fix of pop culture and watches! This week, Charith (@charithsir), Sidd (@sidd.pad) and the man with the largest sneaker rotation Paul (@photomonk3y) are talking some real trash.  This episode has strong language, strong takes...look its just strong. Is Sidd a real Liverpool supporter? Is Wonder Woman a terrible person? Is it reasonable to buy a pair of shoes to only wear it once every 20 months? Did the PacMan take steroids? Is there workplace bullying in the Casio factory? Is killing people illegal if you are a landlord and your tenants have not paid their rent? Who is Phil Collins? They ask ALL of the hard hitting questions! They talk about Paul's experience in the world of fashion photography, what watches are worn on fashion week and the hilarious going on's in the G Shock factory in Japan. There's a rundown from some of the malarkey within the Golden Globe nominations and the epic performance in the Super Bowl. The boys then celebrate the Year of the Ox by drafting the Greatest Asian Sportspeople of all time! If you didn't know Montblanc brand ambassador Lin Dan before this, you'll be singing his praises afterwards. GOAT...that's all. Drinking game recommendations: - Every time anyone says: "We should edit that" or "I'll edit that" - Every time Paul swears - Every time Sidd says: "I haven't seen that", "Oh my god" or "I'm not touching that" - Every time Charith says: "I don't know where to go with that" or "Where are you going with this?" Instagram recommendations:  Charith: @madsaki Sidd: @dial_log Brian: @kickpunch.se  Movie recommendation: Promising Young Woman, Nomadland, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Awesome intro by Cathy (@cathy_whittaker) Follow us on Instagram @fifthwrist  Check out the website https://fifthwrist.com/ Don’t forget to review, like and subscribe to Fifth Wrist Radio wherever you listen to your podcasts!

On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Rob and Alex are joined by Bradley from Bradley Taylor Watchmaking. Bradley tells us a bit about his history with watches and how he got into tinkering with them from a young age. Then how a Seiko Monster ignited the passion fully, to the point where he decided to find out how to become a watchmaker. We then get into his time spent studying with friend of the show Henrik Korpela at KHWCC Watchmaking School in Le Locle Switzerland. Once he finished there he returned to Canada and worked for a company servicing high level watches including Hublot and Patek. Bradley tells us about starting a brand with his friend from watchmaking school and how it didn't work out as they hoped due to the Covid 19 pandemic. This did not diminish his desire to build another watch though. He breaks down the process of creating a watch in your own vision and the challenges that come about from wanting to have everything made to the highest standards. SHOW NOTES 3.20 KHWCC Watchmaking School 07.50 Drinkchecks Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye (Bradley) Wakachangi (Alex) & Campari (Rob) 11.04 Wristchecks Bradley Taylor Paragon (Bradley) Colibrica Design Indicator (Alex) & Habring 2 Deadbeat Seconds (Rob) 16.32 The Bradley Taylor Paragon watch 21.30 The Dial by Comblémine 24.10 Numerals by Ian Brignell 30.15 The movement by Vaucher  41.20 The caseback screws Instagram Recommendations from the community for this episode: Bradley: @KHWCC_official  & @dmtiffany.timepieces Rob: @timepeacelove Alex: @night_watch_2111 Go check out their profiles and give them a follow. Follow our guest Bradley on Instagram @bradleytaylor.ca and check out his website bradleytaylor.ca for more information and pictures of his wonderful watches. Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/fifthwrist Subsribe to our YouTube channel To join our group chat 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 & 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 The Rob & The Regulator theme kindly provided by watch enthuisiast @donal.reid The Fifth Wrist Podcast Crew record podcast audio using Blue Yeti microphones. 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-host, writers and editors, plus everyone who takes the time to share and promote this project daily. Stay On Time & cheers from Rob @geneva_blue_ and Alex @thewatchregulator