

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.
Episodes
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Jul 6, 2020 • 2h 34min
R&R - The Watchmaking Legacy of Jean-Claude Biver
Rob & The Regulator are joined once again by the Bearded Breguet of Colac, Michael from @woodswatchmaking. We talk about why we think JCB is selling all his watches, our big money deal with the Wakachangi brothers and Michael goes from beer to whiskey with disastrous results.
Rob & The Regulator soundtrack provided by watch enthusiast @donal.reid
Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart
Booze supplied by @wakachangi_lager
Our Instagram picks
Rob: @rabbit_cubed
The Watch Regulator: @thewatchyeti
Michael: @ashtontracyhorologist
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fifthwrist/
To join our Fifth Wrist group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and we will add you on Slack.
If you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.
To support some great guys from our community go check out genevablue.com.au and watchvault.com.au
Take care guys and stay on time

Jul 3, 2020 • 1h 18min
IT - with Independent Watchmaker Josh Hacko
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio.
Join hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and our resident troublemaker Alex (@thewatchregulator), as we chat with today’s special guest Josh Hacko (@nicholashackowatch) – a 4th generation Australian watchmaker based in Sydney. Join us for an honest conversation about the challenges of being an independent watchmaker on the ‘wrong side’ of the Swiss Alps; the joys of making watches in Australia, Timascus (it will blow your mind); and just how special it is to meet a family of watchmakers passionate and committed to the craft. We would like to thank Josh for speaking with us with such openness and candour. And if this episode does not make you angry about big brands and their seedy tactics of cutting supply of parts to independent watch repairers – contact me directly for a firm chat. (apologies for Roman’s audio being a bit below par. New microphone is on order). Hope you enjoy this episode! A special shout-out to a good friend of the podcast (@jnshapiro_watches) about 34 minutes into the show. Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one!
People to follow on Instagram
Alex: @24horiginal
Josh: @johngrimsmoknives (knives) and @watchmaker.kl (watches)
Roman: @themechanaut
Check out Nicholas Hacko Watches to view their range of watches made in Sydney Australia. Check out clockmaker.com.au to see a range of pre-owned Swiss and German watches available for sale from Nick and Josh Hacko.
Theme Music: Tick Tock by Jimmy Fontanez / Media Right Productions (via YouTube Free Audio Library)
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.
To support some great guys from our community go check out genevablue.com.auand watchvault.com.au
We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!
Stay On Time & Cheers from DownUnder

Jun 28, 2020 • 1h 9min
IT - with Max Büsser of MB&F
Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Independent Thinking Show: Max Büsser of MB&F joins hosts Roman, JP (@jp_melbs) and Rob for a passionate talk about horology and the watch industry.
Topics
Max Büsser has been a pioneer of independent watchmaking, and a passionate communicator of the importance of preserving the finest Swiss horological traditions but with a modern artistic flair that is unsurpassable. Join us as we explore Max’s creative process; his personal watch collection; his views on social media; the outlook for the swatch industry; and just what is coming next for MB&F. We would like to thank Max for speaking with us with such openness and candour. Max was my dream guest (check out “FWR: 50th Episode Extravaganza”), so to have him sit down to talk to us was a real dream come true for me! You don’t want to miss this episode!
Instagram Recommendations from the community:
Max: @dc_hillier; @historicalpix and @tedgushue
JP: @watchful_waiting
Rob: @marcogabella
Roman: @crunchylatte
Go check out their profiles and give them a follow.
Connect with our podcast guest
Follow our guest Max Büsser on Instagram @maxbusser and check out his website mbandf.com for more information and pictures of his wonderful watches.
Connect with us
Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/fifthwrist
Subscribe 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 watchmaking podcast. Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one!
About us
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. 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 at fifthwrist.com/write-review
The Independent Thinking theme kindly provided by Tick Tock by Jimmy Fontanez / Media Right Productions (via YouTube Free Audio Library)
The Fifth Wrist Podcast Crew record this watchmaking podcast audio using Blue Yeti microphones.
We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast episode and have as much as we had 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

Jun 26, 2020 • 1h 57min
R&R - with Watch Enthusiast @Petitesecondes
Rob & The Regulator are joined by our friend Benoit also known as @petitesecondes. We talk about every French watch brand that we can think of, why you can't find Wakachangi Lager in Europe and chickens on lawnmowers.
Rob & The Regulator soundtrack provided by watch enthusiast @donal.reid
Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart
Booze supplied by @wakachangi_lager
Our Instagram picks
Rob: @justtickingalong
The Watch Regulator: @petitenatures
Benoit: @lotusforrace
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fifthwrist/
To join our Fifth Wrist group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and we will add you on Slack.
If you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.
To support some great guys from our community go check out genevablue.com.au and watchvault.com.au
Take care guys and stay on time

Jun 24, 2020 • 1h 37min
DTS - Solving the Watch World's problems with @Scaramanga__
After many DM's on IG we invited Francisco Scaramanga to join us on Fifth Wrist Radio. Enthusiasts always have an opinion but when Francisco turned up wearing an URWERK 105 and runs a national watch club that has global members and countless special editions, we thought we better sit back and listen. This is a very opinionated and deep conversation, we would like to thank Francisco for speaking his mind and we absolutely fricken loved it! We discuss the watch world's problems but we don't want to give too much away because this episode needs to be heard with surprises. The world needs more honesty and truths and it's safe to say there are a few honest truths here! Be sure to check @scaramanga__ and go follow @CronotempVs on IG. Sit back, grab a whiskey and enjoy the show. People to go follow on Instagram: Francisco - @colibrica_design Alex - @woolley7 Anthony - @derekmai Fav Review of the week from the Fifth Wrist website: A great companion. Rolex Sub 14060 We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Cheers from Defining_Time & The Watch Regulator

Jun 17, 2020 • 1h 8min
IT - With Horology Author Ryan Schmidt
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Join hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU), Anthony (@Defining_Time) and our guest Ryan Schmidt (@wristwatchhandbook), author of the fantastic horological book “The Wristwatch Handbook”. We bring you an interesting chat about the importance of preserving watchmaking knowledge, triple-axis tourbillons, and just how to get your own book deal (or learn to cope with rejection). Ryan offers his perspective on watch collecting; trends in the industry and horological complications. Plus a few giggles along the way! Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one. Review of the Week on FifthWrist.com: "A Perfect Single Watch Collection in the Sinn 857 UTC TESTAF" by @thoughtsonwatches People to follow on Instagram Ryan: @horological_dicktionary Anthony: @m.e.bialy Roman: @o.husek Check out Ryan Schmidt’s website for more information on his fantastic book: The Wristwatch Handbook.com. Buy 2 copies!!! Theme Music: Tick Tock by Jimmy Fontanez / Media Right Productions (via YouTube Free Audio Library) 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. To support some great guys from our community go check out genevablue.com.auand watchvault.com.au We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Stay On Time & Cheers from DownUnder

Jun 15, 2020 • 2h 4min
R&R - Faberge or Breguet Watches?
Rob & The Regulator are reunited with the third amigo of Two and a Half Watchmakers, Michael from @woodswatchmaking. We talk about Fabege under arm deodorant, Breguet being a terrible joiner, our attempts to get alcohol sponsorship and Rob being the Uber Eats of luxury watches.
Rob & The Regulator soundtrack provided by watch enthusiast @donal.reid
Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart
Booze supplied by @wakachangi_lager
Our Instagram picks
Rob: @mechanical_time
The Watch Regulator: @jb.watching
Michael: @kiran_shekar
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fifthwrist/
To join our Fifth Wrist group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and we will add you on Slack.
If you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.
To support some great guys from our community go check out genevablue.com.au and watchvault.com.au
Take care guys and stay on time

Jun 10, 2020 • 1h 58min
R&R - Red Bar Founder Adam Craniotes
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 foul mouthed raconteur and Red Bar founder Adam Craniotes.
Topics
The guys talk about wanting to punch Wei Koh in the face and why there are never enough drugs at Red Bar meet ups. Adam gets into how he came to be the founder of a global watch enthusiast community.
Instagram Recommendations from the community:
Rob: @nobswatchmaker
The Watch Regulator: @mediumwatch
Adam: @nycwatchguy
Go check out their profiles and give them a follow.
Connect with our podcast guest
Follow our guest Adam Craniotes on Instagram @craniotes and check out his website redbargroup.com for more information about the Red Bar Community and what they do in your area.
Connect with us
Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/fifthwrist
Subscribe 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 watchmaking podcast. Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one!
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About us
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. 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 at fifthwrist.com/write-review
The Rob & The Regulator theme kindly provided by watch enthuisiast @donal.reid
The Fifth Wrist Podcast Crew record this watchmaking podcast audio using Blue Yeti microphones.
We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast episode and have as much as we had 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

Jun 8, 2020 • 1h 23min
IT - with Independent Watchmaker Christian Lass
This week, guest watchmaker Christian Lass @christian_lass joins Roman and Michael to talk about his incredible watchmaking journey. Christian is an independent watchmaker based in Denmark, currently making bespoke and commission watches for collectors.
Christian has previously worked for star watchmaker Vianney Halter and had spent the last 9 years as the head watchmaker of the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva.
We talk about how to get into watchmaking; language skills you need to work in the industry; how to restore watches or ride motorbikes in Kazakhstan; and just what it takes to get a job looking after the Patek Philippe Museum Collection at age 29!
You will also hear Christian’s hand-made minute repeater chime the time; and how his wife can carve a portrait of Hans Christian Andersen on a sliver of gold 1mm in size.
So, grab an apricot Danish, crack open a bottle of Carlsberg, and send the kids to their room to play with LEGO, because you don’t want to miss this episode!
Thank you for all the positive reviews & comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one.
We are also working to improving the audio quality - so stay tuned!
People to follow on Instagram
Michael: @ejmcgonChristian: @shani.watch and @onecubicmillimeter
Roman: @jumpingjalapeno
Check out Christian’s online wathchmaking course: Learn Watchmaking
Theme Music: Tick Tock by Jimmy Fontanez / Media Right Productions (via YouTube Free Audio Library)
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/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.
To support some great guys from our community go check out genevablue.com.au and watchvault.com.au
We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it! Stay On Time
Cheers from DownUnder (R & M)

Jun 2, 2020 • 56min
R&R - with Watch Collector Doctor Yellow
Rob & The Regulator are joined by passionate watch collector Iris Ko better known as @doctoryellow. We talk about what she looks for in a Speedmaster, how many watches you should buy at a time and some facts about trains.
Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart
The Regulator's booze supplied by @danmurphys
Our Instagram picks
Rob: @simplyuhren
The Watch Regulator: @doing_time999
Iris: @aytystyle
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fifthwrist/
To join our Fifth Wrist group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and we will add you on Slack.
If you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.
To support some great guys from our community go check out genevablue.com.au and watchvault.com.au
Take care guys and stay on time