In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for Fifth Wrist Radio, host Roman interviews Jonathan and Danielle, the dynamic husband and wife duo behind Helicon Watches. They share their inspiring journey from careers in design and real estate to the world of watchmaking, influenced by Jonathan's grandfather's vintage timepieces. The discussion covers the meticulous process behind their vintage-inspired dive watches, the challenges they face in an industry often biased against women, and their dedication to personalized customer experiences. The conversation broadens to explore the British ..read more

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. This is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. Hosts: Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) speak with returning guests Rick and Andrew from @solabs.co about their latest watch release Sō Labs Layer 2 Series. Join us for a conversation about how the Sō Labs Layer 2 has evolved from the previous series, now available in an automatic movement, new colours and a new cool colour wheel date/date feature. We also talk modern design classics; cool clocks ..read more

Roman (@TimesRomanAU) hosts Josh Blank from Papar Watches (@paparwatches) on the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio podcast. We discuss Josh's transition from a corporate lawyer and tech startup founder to co-launching an independent watch brand with his wife, Emily. The conversation covers the design inspirations of the Anillo Sector dial GMT, including influences from Mexico's brutalist architecture and paper folding, and the excitement of launching steel and rose gold PVD models. Josh shares insights into the challenges and rewards of creating a new watch brand, the importance ..read more

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In this @FifthWrist Radio Podcast episode, host Roman (@TimesRomanAU) sits down with Michiel Holthinrichs @holthinrichswatches, an independent watchmaker from the Netherlands.  Michiel shares his unique journey from architectural graduate to watchmaker, discussing the evolution of his brand from its inception to the present day.  The conversation delves into his innovative design philosophy, the impact of his architectural background on his watch designs, and the challenges of balancing creativity and practical manufacturing. Michiel also highlights his ambitions for the future, incl ..read more

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. In this episode, host Adam (@mediumwatch) sits down for another chat with Hamza from @Watchcharts. Watchcharts is the most comprehensive pre-owened watch search engine and market research website, with live pricing and availability for 25,000+ watches. Roman (@TimesRomanAU) was not able to make this recording, so Adam was flying solo! Adam and Hamza discuss the current state of the pre-owned watch market, analyzing trends, pricing, and market health indicators, with a focus on Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet ..read more

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Link to show notes here watches were my first love and they will be my last watches of the future and watches of the past Detailed show notes have been available in the past and will be available in the future. For now we only have four geeks taking about watches of the past and the future.  Watches covered:  11:50 Behrens Mars project one https://behrenseurope.com/products/mars-project-one 23:50 Singer Divetrack https://monochrome-watches.com/singer-divetrack-automatic-24-hour-central-diving-chronograph-novel-type-dive-watch-introducing-specs-price/ 34:50 Hermes https://www.wall ..read more

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio.  In this @FifthWrist Radio Podcast episode, hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) speak with horological consultant and author Alex Barter (@alexanderbarter). Alex sheds light on his professional journey, from his tenure at Sotheby's in London and Geneva to his role as the Deputy Worldwide Head of Sotheby's Watch Department, before venturing into independent horological consultancy and co-founding BlackBough. The conversation explores Alex's insights into pocket watch collecting, the importance of preser ..read more