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The guys meet with Jason Hutton, organizer of the Timepiece Shows, to recap the recent Vancouver event. If you have never attended one of these Canadian events, the next one will take place in Toronto this September, and we highly recommend that you go.
00:14 - Introduction
00:53 - Wrist Checks
08:53 - Travelling to Vancouver
17:58 - Favorite moments at the Vancouver Timepiece Show
https://www.timepieceshow.com/
30:03 - The standout watches from the Show
41:23 - The standout people from the Show
52:01 - Extracurricular activities outside of the Show
59:58 - The TGN/Marathon/Roldorf Event on Sunday evening
https://thegreynato.com/
https://www.marathonwatch.com/
https://shop.roldorf.co/
1:06:27 - Show aftereffects
1:12:08 - Near future projects/plans
1:17:42 - Full steam ahead to the Toronto Timepiece Show
1:23:22 - The Launch of The Calibrated Wrist Magazine
https://thecalibratedwrist.com/
1:28:00 - Plugging The Tale of Two Wristies Podacast
Coming soon: https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwowristies/
1:29:00 - Goodbye – see you in two weeks!
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The guys recap their trips to the UK and Switzerland, and discuss their upcoming trip to the Vancouver Timepiece Show, where all three will meet in person for the second time!
00:13 - Introduction
00:59 - Wrist checks
04:02 - Watches we are bringing to the Vancouver Timepiece Show - - https://www.timepieceshow.com/
06:13 - Brent talks about The Calibrated Wrist Print Magazine - https://thecalibratedwrist.com/the-magazine/
10:05 - Marc makes a funny
11:06 - Working with Jose from Isotope at the Show - https://isotopewatches.com/
13:35 - Bob recaps his UK Trip in greater detail
18:39 - The watches that stood out to us from British Watchmakers Day - https://britishwatchmakers.com/
24:29 - Brent recaps his Geneva Trip in greater detail - https://www.watchesandwonders.com/
30:09 - Other plans in/around the Vancouver Show
35:15 - New releases that have captured our hearts
41:14 - About the travelling watch roadshow – coming to a town near you!
45:22 - About the T2C Discord Community – Click to join: https://discord.gg/ywmFq7KB
50:31 - Our thoughts on the upcoming CW release - https://www.christopherward.com/
54:44 - Goodbye and see you in 2 weeks!
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Unfortunately, we had to proceed without Bob for this recording, as he was unable to join us. However, Adam was an exceptional guest. He is the co-founder and current President of the RedBar Group, serves as a Louis Vuitton Watch Prize Juror, and is a member of the GPHG Academy.
Here's where you can keep up with Adam: https://www.instagram.com/craniotes/
Information on the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize: https://www.louisvuittonwatchprize.com/
Details about the GPHG: https://gphg.org/en
Other sites and shows we discuss:
https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2025/event
https://www.timetowatches.com/
https://www.timezone.com/
https://www.watchuseek.com/
Our wrist check:
Adam
Marc
Brent
00:14 - Introduction
01:07 - Wrist checks
05:54 - About our guest
08:07 - Adam’s time on TimeZone.com
13:22 - Adam’s watches origin story
16:42 - What makes Adam pull the trigger on a watch
19:30 - Why are affordable watches important
21:54 - Adam’s time working at Macy’s HQ
24:47 - Adam’s gravitas and storytelling in watches
27:51 - How Adam got involved with Revolution Magazine
29:55 - What makes a successful editor, including a great beard
35:37 - The role of a watch writer
38:16 - Brent and Adam’s takes on the 2025 Geneva Shows
46:51 - Difference between the shows now and way back when
52:40 - About RedBar, and is it what he always wanted it to be
1:02:57 - How does RedBar work
1:08:42 - About being a juror for the Luis Vuitton Watch Prize
1:12:15 - About the GPHG Academy and being a member
1:15:21 - Adam’s JLC Navy Seals story
1:20:55 - What is next for Adam’s Collection
1:23:21 - What does the future hold
1:24:26 - Thank yous and goodbyes
You can follow us here:
Marc = https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/
Brent = https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/
Bob = https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/
The Show = https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/
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While Brent endures a visit to Switzerland for Watches & Wonders, Bob and Marc converse with the delightful Marshall Sutcliffe from the extremely popular Wristwatch Revival YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@WristwatchRevival
00:14 - Introduction
00:45 - Wrist check
03:37 - About our Guest Marshall Sutcliffe
05:56 - Wristwatch Revival Origin Story
11:25 - The gear and process to film a WR episode
13:57 - The crazy glue and monkey wrench story
15:18 - Marshall’s “grail” watches
16:51 - Is Marshall a watch collector?
18:57 - Does he work on modern watches?
21:13 - Finding watch victims
22:07 - Marshall’s favorite restoration (bring a Kleenex box)
26:32 - Challenges in watchmaking – NO MORE DATE DISPLAYS
30:20 - Which screw goes where now?
32:39 - Oopsies!
36:20 - Pleasant surprise
39:34 - Sutcliffe Hanson - https://sutcliffehansen.com/
42:14 - Marc tells a funny joke
44:57 - Expanding beyond just tools
47:03 - The future of the Sutcliffe Media Empire
48:21 - Advice for getting started in watchmaking
52:19 - Listener questions for Marshall
01:09:09 - Thank you for being on the show Marshall!
01:10:10 - T2C OUT
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The guys talk timepieces with Alexandre Voirin, winner of the GPHG Revival Award for his work on the Longines Avigation BigEye, and now head of Carlingue Watches.
0:00 Intro
0:36 Shoutout to listener Carl of Liverpool
1:03 Introduction to Alexandre Voirin
2:28 Wristchecks
5:14 Alexandre's experience at Alain Silberstein
8:20 Moving to Switzerland from France for Longines
12:45 From graphic design to product design
15:00 Striking a balance between heritage design and contemporary expectations
17:50 The GPHG for the Longines Avigation BigEye
20:15 In a big organization like Longines, who decides what gets made?
23:00 The Spirit Collection
27:25 The time between idea and execution
30:35 The watch that got away
32:00 Leaving Longines to start Carlingue
34:20 Working on your own vs working for a big name brand
38:10 How working with Longines has helped with founding Carlingue
40:30 Describing the Carlingue collections and ethos
49:20 Thanks and outro
Carlingue Watches
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This week the guys share podcasting duties with guest host Jason Hutton of ZENEA Watches and the Timepiece Show Series. They talk about upcoming projects, pet peeves, and hot takes for 2025.
0:00 Intro
0:36 Wristchecks
4:00 State of the podcast
7:25 A trip to British Watchmakers
8:26 The first print version of The Calibrated Wrist
13:00 SeL and the Tremecs Project
20:45 Vancouver Timepiece Show, Toronto on the horizon and a new horological awards program
32:00 Pet peeves and hot takes
59:45 Future guests, thanks, and outro
Vancouver Timepiece Show
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This week the guys meet with RJ Broer of Fratello Watches. They talk about the Speedmaster and Speedy Tuesday, the MoonSwatch, and how there is no such thing as watch journalism.
0:00 Intro
1:20 Wristchecks
2:35 RJ’s early watches
4:30 RJ’s first OMEGA Speedmaster
10:00 Timezone.com
16:00 Watchuseek
17:00 Speedy Tuesday
23:00 The MoonSwatch
35:45 The birth of Fratello
40:30 No such thing as watch journalism
45:00 RJ becomes a writer as a result of watch collecting
47:00 RJ’s next watch
49:00 Questions from the audience: Trust and the ST3
54:45 Thanks and Outro
Show Notes:
Fratello Watches
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This week the guys sit down with William Massena of Massena LAB. They talk about the early days of Timezone, why watches are tools, the origins of Massena LAB, and what Massena would do with Rolex.
0:00 Intro
0:55 Wristchecks
3:05 Massena’s early days on Timezone and the IWC conspiracy
10:40 Ashford, WatchNet, Antiquorum, and the rebirth of Timezone
15:00 Massena’s foray into watch journalism
16:15 How Massena’s taste in watches has changed over time
19:30 How Massena began collecting at the age of seven
21:30 Watches are tools
22:45 The impulse to start Massena LAB
28:15 Massena’s favourite collaborations
31:00 Collaborations by others that impress Massena
34:10 The importance of GPHG and other awards
35:10 The Massena LAB brand
38:10 Why Massena remains excited about watches and what he’s looking for this year
40:45 Studio Underd0g, Fears, and travelling with Richard Benc
42:15 What Massena would do with a Rolex
Show Notes:
Massena LAB
Timezone
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Marc and Brent welcome Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch while Bob relaxes on the beaches of Cartegena. The three discuss personal collecting, the watch industry, and the role of new media. Ariel also makes bold predictions for the future.
0:00 Intro
1:22 Wristchecks
5:10 LA fires raging in Ariel’s hometown
7:12 Firefighting watches
12:48 From aBlogtoRead to a aBlogtoWatch
16:22 Ariel’s early podcast days with John Biggs
22:53 The emergence and slow acceptance of new media
27:25 The luxury industry today
28:38 What makes an “interesting” watch
30:03 Appreciating the full spectrum of the watch world
34:42 Watches we keep vs watches we wear
36:52 The dark side of social media
40:55 “Friends don’t let friends buy above retail”
44:20 The role of watch media
47:56 Career advice
52:35 Sponsored content and advertising
57:15 Ariel’s favourite part of the watch space
58:54 The best and the worst of the watch industry—plus, some bold
predictions for the future
Show Notes:
aBlogtoWatch
Pet Straps
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The guys welcome Chris Salih from the YouTube channel @WatchChris to discuss favourite releases of 2024, creativity, workflow, and a special upcoming collaboration!
0:00 Intro
1:35 Wristchecks
5:15 Watch highlights from 2024
7:40 Chris discusses his day job in finance and the genesis of his watch habit
10:45 How high finance influences Chris’ YouTube channel
13:25 Teddy Baldassarre and other influences
15:30 Chris talks workflow
18:20 Creativity, inspiration, audience, and YouTube strategy
23:40 What constitutes a “good” watch for Chris
27:00 The future of @WatchChris
30:15 Watch collaborations and the Gotham Watch Club
33:05 Imposter syndrome, passion, and self belief
36:15 Favourite videos and surprise hits
39:30 Thoughts on watches in 2025
44:45 Final thoughts and thanks
Show Notes:
WatchChris
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This week, the guys review their watch purchases from 2024 and discuss their favourite releases. They also offer up recommendations for the holidays, including watch-related gifts, good podcasts, worthy reads, and entertaining TV shows & documentaries.
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0:00 Intro1:05 Wristchecks4:50 Watches that have come and gone in your collections18:15 Favourite watch releases of 202423:20 Watch related gift ideas29:35 Recomendations for holiday viewing34:00 Recommendations for holiday listening40:00 Recommendations for holiday reading43:30 Pursuits and projects for 202548:15 Watch prospects for 2025 Favourite watch releases:FOiS from OMEGABel Canto from Christopher WardMicromilspec Milgraph Gift ideas:Coton Carrier G2 Slout Sling HarnessBergeon Watch ToolsWolf Watch Winder Holiday viewing:Dark TV SeriesThe Watchmaker’s Apprentice Maestro in Blue Holiday listening:Anthropocene ReviewedTales from the TribeThe Moth Podcast Holiday reading:Mainspring WatchHands of Time: A Watchmaker’s History Never, by Ken Follet -
The guys sit down with guest host, Dan Mann from @thedansome on Instagram, to discuss The Twelve Days of Dansome, his salon quality hair, and whether he is wearing pants…or not. The four tackle audience questions in their first ever Q & A session.
Thanks to all those who submitted!
0:00 Intro
0:55 Would the real Dan Mann, please stand up?
2:00 Wristchecks
3:45 Q1: Is there a watch that got away?
7:35 Q2: If you could only wear one style of watch, what would it be?
11:15 The Twelve Days of Dansome
18:35 Q3: What’s the best meal you ever ate, and wear did you eat it?
23:15 Q4: Bel Canto Original or Classic?
24:05 Q5: How many licks to the centre of a tootsie pop?
24:45 Q6: LumiNova or Tritium tubes?
32:05 Q7: What keeps you going in the watch hobby?
38:40 Q8: Where will the watch market be in twenty years?
46:30 Q9: If you could time travel, where would you go, and what would your watch need to do?
50:28 Q10: What does your favourite watch say about you?
53:15 Q11: Will big watches ever be back in style?
58:10 Q12: Is there a brand that could use a makeover, and what would you like to see as a Swatch collab?
1:08:05 Q13: What is the watch you own with the most historical significance?
1:13:35 Q14: What watch do you propose as an entry level EDC piece?
1:19:18 Q15: What’s the biggest shock/surprise you’ve had since starting the podcast?
1:23:40 Outro
Show Notes:
@thedansome
Just the Watch: Which is brighter? Tritium vs. Superluminova
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The guys sit down with Zach Weiss, cofounder of Worn & Wound, the Wind Up Shop, and the Wind Up Series of Watch Fairs (New York, Chicago, San Francisco). They discuss Zach’s journey as a creator and a businessman, as well as the rapid growth of Worn & Wound as a media giant in the watch space.
0:00 Intro
0:50 Wristchecks
1:51 Zach’s early journey in watches (Tourneau’s Time Machine, Kenjo, and more)
6:10 What Zach looks for in a watch…now and then
9:22 Zach almost becomes a watch designer for MZ Berger
11:25 Creative synergy and choosing the right team (accidentally?) for Worn & Wound
14:32 Worn & Wound moves from niche to market giant
16:55 A crowded house: Zach’s take on standout releases for 2024
19:40 Affordable watchmakers raising the bar
20:50 Calibre vs aesthetics
24:15 Worn & Wound, YouTube, and emerging social media platforms
29:50 Building walls: separating editorial from commercial content
37:40 Critiquing vs criticizing
40:30 Collaborations and exclusive launches
45:20 The Brooklyn offices of Worn & Wound and a day in the life
49:50 Zach’s journey in photography
54:30 The Worn & Wound podcast schedule
1:05:20 Authenticity, joy, and…burnout
Show Notes:
Worn & Wound
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Bob loses his voice, Robi gets stuck in the soul-sucking traffic of Toronto, and Marc holds down the fort with the Mysterious Mr. P (Steven Parker) and Jody Musgrove of Erebus Watches and the popular YouTube Channel Just One More Watch.
0:00 Intro
1:00 Wristchecks
2:45 How Jody and Mr. P got into watches
6:05 The genesis of ‘Just One More Watch’
7:25 Mr P and Jody meet for the first time
9:15 Is it Dr. Jody Musgrove?
12:15 When watches became a career for Jody
14:35 The Sydney Opera House
16:15 YouTube pulls the plug on Jody
22:30 Jody and Mr P dive into Erebus Watches
27:50 Would the real Steven Parker please stand up
30:00 How experience informed design at Erebus
33:18 The pros and cons of an Aussie base
35:30 Conflict of interest???
36:40 Devil’s in the details at Erebus
39:40 Prototyping
41:15 Working with a designer
42:10 The future of Erebus
47:50 Size matters
51:30 Erebus and Wind Up New York
54:40 When are you coming to Canada???
58:35 Words of WISdom
Show Notes:
Erebus Watches
Just One More Watch
Wristwatch Revival
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The guys take a deep dive into craftsmanship, innovation, and bombproof watches with Andrew McLean of SeL Instruments.
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Intro
(00:40) – Wristcheck
(02:00) – Andrew’s Canadian roots
(02:50) – Andrew’s past work in military contracting /w McLean Underwood & Co.
(05:30) – Personal experience vs research & development
(08:40) – SeL’s timepiece testing process
(11:40) – SeL’s integrated and vertical manufacturing processes
(17:15) – The importance of “American Made”
(20:55) – Andrew’s journey into engineering
(23:35) – SeL’s new facilities in Tucson, Arizona
(25:50) – Tempus Ghost, skunkworks, and passion projects
(28:35) – Listening to consumer criticism & feedback while maintaining the SeL philosophy
(34:40) – SeL Omnidiver Xos 42 and Labyrinth Flux
(42:40) – The SeL ball bearing bezel piston indexing system
(47:48) – Release date for the Omnidiver Xos 42 & the Minutes and Hours Watch Show in Austin, Texas
(55:00) – Andrew’s customized Lamborghini Gallardo
(56:30) – Authenticity and truth in advertising
(1:01:05) – The SeL Revere
(1:03:30) – Future plans and watches for SeL (chronographs, development projects, and insane divers)
Links:
SeL Instrument
SeL Instrument YouTube
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The guys discuss their favourite moments and watches from the Toronto Timepiece Show.
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Intro
(00:50) – Wristcheck
(05:45) – Robi’s favourite moments
(09:45) – Marc’s favourite moments
(14:25) – Bob’s favourite moments
(16:30) – Robi’s top picks for watches (Beauregard Ulysse, Fears, Sphaera, Elliot Brown, Vortic, Christopher Ward, Marathon, Oris)
(19:45) – Marc’s top picks for watches (Atelier Wen, Minase, Fears, Selten, March LA.B, Loci, Isotope)
(24:15) – Bob’s top picks for watches (Isotope, Marathon, Micromilspec)
(28:00) – RZE x The Calibrated Wrist Meetup
(31:35) – Jason Hutton and the work behind the scenes
(35:25) – Feeling rejuvenated as creators
(38:25) – TGN x Marathon Meetup
(39:40) – Stories about the “watchfam” community
(42:45) – Special guests (Julie Kraulis, Dan Tanenbaum, Sinziana Iordache, etc.)
(45:30) – The Vancouver Timepiece Show and Toronto 2025
Links:
Beauregard SA
Fears
Sphaera
Elliot Brown
Vortic Watches
Christopher Ward
Marathon
Oris
Atelier Wen
Minase
March LA.B
Loci
Isotope
Micromilspec
RZE
Julie Kraulis
Dan Tanenebaum
Sinziana Iordache
Jamie: @madrock_watches_adventure
Don Rogan
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The guys welcome Rikki from Scottish Watches to the show to discuss the world’s most popular watch podcast, collaborating with watch brands, and his philosophy on watch journalism.
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Intro
(01:25) – Wristcheck
(06:19) – Rikki describes Scottish Watches
(09:45) – Rikki’s background in journalism before Scottish Watches
(18:10) – Why “Rick” left the show
(30:20) – How Rikki decides upon collaborations
(41:30) – Rikki defines watch journalism
(51:00) – Rikki explains how his past experience contributed to the success of Scottish Watches
(57:25) – Rikki talks about attending watch trade shows and dealing with crowds
(01:03:00) – Rikki offers some parting advice
Links:
Scottish Watches
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The guys welcome Jason Hutton, founder of ZENEA Watches and organizer of the Toronto Timepiece Show, for a sneak peek at all the show has to offer, and a glance behind the scenes at everything that went into the planning and organization.
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Intro
(00:30) – Welcoming Marc back after his trip to Greece
(01:05) – Introducing Jason Hutton
(03:00) – The first time Jason told Brent about his plans for the TTPS
(05:25) - Wristcheck
(08:30) – Genesis of the Toronto Timepiece Show
(10:30) – Organizing the TTPS vs building a watch brand
(13:00) – Crowd management and the challenges of organizing a show of this scale
(18:10) – What goes on behind the scenes of a successful event
(20:28) – Camaraderie, meet ups, and events popping up around the show
(23:55) – Watchmakers hoping to join in the future and a last-minute brand announcement
(27:10) – Beyond watches: special guests and non-timepiece exhibitors
(31:12) – Jason’s plans once the show is over
The event:
The Toronto Timepiece Show
ZENEA Watches
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The guys lament the loss of Marc this week, but soldier on to discuss the MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal and their impressions of the MIDO brand.
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Intro
(02:20) - Bob's brush with Kevin O'Leary
(03:45) - Late summer, cottage country, and microbrand beer
(05:00) - Wristcheck
(06:35) - MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal
(15:30) - MIDO Ocean Star 39
(16:30) - MIDO history & impressions
(20:25) - MIDO Multifort TV Big Date
(23:00) - 80th Anniversary of the Ocean Star Collection
(24:10) - MIDO reputation in North America & ambassadorships
(26:45) - MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition
(27:25) - Final thoughts on MIDO and Red Bull Cliff Diving
The Watches:
Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star 39
Bob's YouTube review of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date
Tyler Frederick's review of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date
Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition
The event:
MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal
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Today the guys talk to Mike Pearson of Christopher Ward about his journey in watches and the brand’s participation in the Toronto Timepiece Show. They also help Mark choose a travel watch for his upcoming trip to Greece.
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Intro
(02:20) - Bob's brush with Kevin O'Leary
(03:45) - Late summer, cottage country, and microbrand beer
(05:00) - Wristcheck
(06:35) - MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal
(15:30) - MIDO Ocean Star 39
(16:45) - MIDO history & impressions
(20:25) - MIDO Multifort TV Big Date
(23:00) - MIDO's Ocean Star Collection and 80th anniversary celebrations
(24:10) - MIDO's reputation in North America & ambassadorships
(26:45) - MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition
(27:25) - Final thoughts on MIDO and the Red Bull Cliff Diving experience
The Watches:
Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star 39
Bob's YouTube video of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date
Tyler Frederick's review of the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date
Robi's review of the MIDO Ocean Star GMT Special Edition
The event:
The MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal
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