Off Hours

Jon and Chris sit down for a chat with Daniela Marin, co-founder of the original Speake-Marin brand and the driving force behind The Naked Watchmaker as well as their recently released Masterclass. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. If you enrol in a Naked Watchmaker Watchmaker Masterclass by following one of the links on this page, the show will earn from qualifying purchases there, as well. Our thanks to Amazon and The Naked Watchmaker for helping to keep Off Hours on the air. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. TheNakedWatchmaker.com The Naked Watchmaker Masterclass Use the coupon code offhours-100$tnw.voucher to receive $100 off The Naked Watchmaker on LinkedIn The Naked Watchmaker Facebook Page The Naked Watchmaker on Instagram The Naked Watchmak

Jon and Chris discuss the future of filmmaking, the transmission of know-how, and ornamental turning. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. White 2.0 An extremely white paint, from Stuart Semple Pink Potion To pink what White 2.0 is to white LIT Glowing pigment from Stuart Semple Chris’ new bellows The Best Bargain in Macro Photography A look at the humble bellows Allan Walls Photography Allan has done some fantastic work using a bellows Tilt-shift Photography Powered Rails for Macro Photography The Future of Filmmaking? Film Riot delves into Unreal Engine The Mandalorian Unreal Engine Robert Rodriguez Independent filmmaker Black Magic Design DaVinci Resolve Non-linear video-editing software Inside Voutilainen&#

Having recently rescued some sorely abused collets after acquiring yet another lathe, Chris is now swimming in a sea of collets. He and Jon discuss various tools, blackest black ink, hyperwhite paint, watch photography, and movement finishing. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. Southbend Lathes Cromwell Lathes Waterjet Cutting Service at Carleton University Schaublin 102 Cardon Tools An example of a turret for a Schaublin 102 Schaublin 70 Aciera F1 Milling machine that uses the same collets as the Schaublin 70 Sixis 101 Another milling machine that shares the same collet system as the Aciera F1 & Schaublin 70 Hardinge Stuart Semple BLINK Ink Whitest White Paint Watch Photography Using Camera Flashes Some t

Chris and Jon continue their discussion of finishing techniques, as well as custom tools, and specialized work holding techniques. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. Straight Line Engine Turning An introduction to the art, by Roger W. Smith 8mm Watchmaker’s Lathe David Lindow A unique & memorable unboxing experience Dr. Rebecca Struthers Struthers 248 Craig & Rebecca Struthers project to craft a timepiece using two minds, fours hands, & an 8mm watchmaker’s lathe. Struthers’ Screw Head Polishing Tool KHWCC Screw Head Polishing Tool Henrik Korpela Director of the KHWCC Glendo Accu-Finish The lapping machine Chris uses to prepare his cutters for engine turning BECS Sàrl Jon mentioned C

Chris and Jon are back recording after lockdown. They discuss the first-documented watch produced in Canada, which Jon recently performed some conservation work on, Chris’ many machine woes, and what constitutes a perfect finish. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. Compliant Mechanisms Bistability Chaykin Minotaur Wristwatch Konstantin Chaykin beat Jon & Chris to production Dr. Organ’s Retirement Dr. Robert Organ has retired from the Goldsmiths’ Company after 21 years of hallmarking Trial of the Pyx Kicked Out by Royalty Chris recounts his visit to the Goldsmiths’ Company back in episode 17 of Off Hours, the show art for the episode features one of the one-kilo gold proof coins Rich Loen 0

Playing with light. From eccentric applications of phosphorescence to designing guilloché patterns in Excentro, Jon and Chris discuss a number of new releases and prototypes in progress. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. The process of making Swiss Super-LumiNova Behind the scenes at TRITEC with The Naked Watchmaker TRITEC Swiss producer of phosphorescent pigments James Thompson a.k.a. The Black Badger MB&F GoS Watches LIT Phosphorescent pigment from Stuart Semple Project Minotaur Patek Philippe 6102P An example of a sky chart complication that displays the current position of the stars overhead Sarpaneva Watches Citizen Caliber 0200 Citizen’s new high-end mechanical watch caliber, featuring free-sprung b

An off-hand remark from Jon leaves Chris‘ lathe in pieces. The duo also get into what just might be the most expensive liquid on earth, as well as the exciting results of Chris’ latest casting experiment. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. Derbyshire Lathes Project Minotaur Schaublin Lathes Cromwell Lathes Southbend Lathes Tormach 15L Slant-PRO Haas Mini Mills Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter Waterjet Cutting Service at Carleton U Flow Mach 2B The waterjet cutter at used at Carleton University Wire EDM Ottawa U Machine Shop WAZER Desktop waterjet Anular Cutter NRC The National Research Council of Canada £24,000/L Watch journalist, Alex Doak, on the price of escapement lubricant How Sharpie Markers Impr

Chris and Jon discuss joining the 21st Century, some interesting dial experiments for Project Minotaur, and Chris’ change of (mechanical) heart. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. Satellitemap.space Sub-surface laser engraving CO2 Laser Cutter Fiber Laser Black 3.0 Vantablack Moser Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade Waiting list for Dufour Simplicity now over 155,000 Chris on 5th Wrist Radio Ribena ETA 7001 Schwartz-Étienne Habring² Christian Lass Roger W. Smith Ming Watches “Diana” Moonphase by Konstantin Chaykin _DavidSmith Polsalux Chris’ Instagram Post Ron Landberg Project Minotaur Video Series Digikey

Chris and Jon discuss the standing desk and standing watchmaker’s bench Chris has made, as well as Jon’s attempts to automate himself. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. Christian Lass Official website of Danish watchmaker, Christian Lass Christian Lass on Watches by SJX Christian Lass on Hodinkee Philippe Dufour Gold Coin Heist Frank Cooper Making the World’s Largest Gold Coin A video produced by the Royal Canadian Mint Royal Canadian Mint Bank of Canada Museum Cameron Precision Drill Press Review Chris’ review on YouTube Chris’ Latest Standing Desk IKEA Standing Desk Jarvis Standing Desk GRS Plate Jeweller’s Bench Pin Knew Concepts Jewller’s saw Rubio Monocoat No

A new year comes with reflections on last year’s themes, and new themes for 2021. Chris and Jon also discuss where they are in the process of building Project Minotaur. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. It was Utterly Terrifying Last year’s ‘Yearly Themes’ episode My Chaos is Self-imposed 2019’s ‘Yearly Themes’ episode WORKBENCHcon Loen Design Youtube Channel Initial Walkthrough of the New Studio Project Minotaur An introduction to Chris & Jon’s first watch collaboration on Youtube Adobe Illustrator Library & Archives Canada The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers BHI The British Horological Institute NAWCC National Association of Watch & Clock Collector

It’s been a year since Chris and Rich moved into their new studio. Chris and Jon talk about the ups and downs of the first year, what has changed, and how it has affected our work. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. Dufour Simplicity Lottery Half of the 20th Anniversary Edition of Dufour’s Simplicity will be sold by lottery Rue Pigalle Time Series In conversation with Seth Kennedy Seth Kennedy Official website of antiquarian horologist, Seth Kennedy Gang Tooling Dan Symonds SpaceX SN8 Starship SN8 high-altitude flight test Time 4A Pint is resuming their virtual get-togethers Time 4A Pint vGTG Time 4A Pint virtual get together with Chris & Jon Chris Mann of Time 4A Pint Mat the #watchnerd Time Æon Foun

Chris and Jon discuss case making ideas and techniques, Christian Lass’ prototype reveal, and Dufour’s phenomenal success at auction. Plus Off Hours merch is now available Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. Paul Burberry on Instagram Paul Burberry on Off Hours SIHH 2019 The episode in which Jon & Chris first discussed the remarkable engraving on Greubel-Forsey’s timepieces How Die Sink EDM Works Mike Walker A knife maker who uses EDM extensively in his work Rich Littlestone A pen maker who has used EDM for marquetry work in pens Making a Watch Case with a Pantograph from DM Tiffany Timepieces on Instagram HAAS Automation Inc. Makers of CNC equipment AB Tool Rich Loen 3D Printing Lugs The episod

Chris and Jon are joined by precision machinist, vintage pen restorer, and pen maker, Paul Burberry. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. University of Ottawa Solidworks 3D modelling software HAAS Automation Inc. Makers of CNC equipment Machinery’s Handbook The quintessential machine shop Bible Thread Micrometer Thread Measuring Wire (Best used with an elastic) Haas Super Mini Mill 2 One of Paul’s favourite machines to operate WIPS Haas Wireless Intuitive Probing System from Renishaw Dynamic Tool Pathing A video showcasing the use of Mastercam Dynamic Tool Paths High Speed Tool Paths A video of Paul’s daily driver in action The Appeal of Peel Milling Chip Control Chips that don’t break, break too

Jon Chris discuss the first chips made on Project Minotaur, using the new wobble stick, and what the next steps are in the process of making their first watch caliber. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. Rich Loen of Loen Design Q-Switching A technique for producing laser pulses with extremely high peak power Laser Etched Insignia The incognito Rolex logo on their sapphire crystals 3D Crystal Portraits Hamley’s Toy Shop Structured Light A technique for capturing three dimensional data Parthenon Marbles Robin Renzetti Official YouTube channel Robin Renzetti Official Instagram account Machinist Paul The Instagram feed of friend of the show, Paul Burberry Breguet Bleaching a Watch Dial Jewellery Pickling Kit Wobb

Chris and Jon follow up on a number of topics old and new, including Christian Lass’ new movement, Ferdinand Berthoud’s FB 2RE, fumé dials, the “Faberge Egg” of Octopussy, as well as some new tools Chris has been making. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As a part of the program, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon (like this one) from our show notes. Free-sprung Update A sneak peek at Christian Lass’ custom movement with updated regulating system Christian Lass Interview Part one of Jon & Chris’ discussion with Christian Lass Ferdinand Berthoud FB 2RE Statute of Limitations on Spoilers Chris & Jon discussed the FB 2RE at length in the previous episode of Off Hours FB 2RE Lecture Karl-Friedrich Scheufele & Vincent Lapaire of Ferdinand Berthoud lectured recently at t

Chris and Jon discuss the model making techniques of The Mandalorian, Ferdinand Berthoud’s FB 2RE, and a new project they’re collaborating on. Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Off Hours? Get in touch. This episode of Off Hours was made possible in part thanks to the Amazon Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, the show earns from qualifying purchases when you click on links to Amazon, like this one, from our show notes. Squeegee Work Episode 55 of Off Hours Blade Runner Four disc Collector’s Edition, including the Theatrical Cut, which is Chris’ favourite rendition Blade Runner The Final Cut Blade Runner 2049 ILM Industrial Light & Magic Inside ILM Creating the Razor Crest Virtual Production of The Mandalorian A look behind the scenes at ILM’s new virtual production technology Form 3 A highly capable 3D printer from FormLabs, used by both Chris & ILM John Knoll Co-creator of Photoshop & longstanding creator of movie m

Chris and Jon continue their conversation with independent watchmaker, Christian Lass. They dive into more details about his upcoming watch, complex mechanical marvels, and collaborating with his wife, master engraver, Hanne Gleich. Part 1 of Jon & Chris’ conversation with Christian Christian Lass Official website in English (also available in Danish) Follow Christian Lass on Instagram Vianney Halter Christian worked with independent watchmaker, Vianney Halter, for several years Søren Andersen Horological conservator based in Copenhagen, Denmark where Christian worked before joining Vianney Halter Christian’s CNC Machine Made by the man himself Microdrilling ASCO Micro Drill Bits Aciera Thread Cutting Machine Aciera Precision Tapping Machine Type ET 3 that Christian Uses ASCO SPIROLEX Drilling tap Cabestan Watch The first piece that Christian worked on developing while at Vianney Halter Mont Noir Visiting “Musée de la Boîte de Montre” An audio acco

Christian Lass is an independent watchmaker hailing from Denmark. He has worked for the likes of the Danish Royal Family under the tutelage of Søren Andersen, spent several years working with renowned independent watchmaker, Vianney Halter, and served for nearly a decade as the watchmaker responsible for the collection at the Patek Philippe Museum. In part one of our interview with Christian Lass, we discuss some of his early studies, the collection at the Patek Philippe Museum, and his thoughts on handmade watches. Christian Lass Official website in English (also available in Danish) Follow Christian Lass on Instagram LearnWatchmaking.com by Christian Lass Independent Thinking with Christian Lass on Fifth Wrist Radio Keeping Time Podcast with Christian Lass from Oster Jewelers GSM Christian’s initial studies in engineering centered around the Global System for Mobile Communications Ham Radio Christian took an interest in ham radio at an early age Watchmaking by George Daniel

Jon and Chris follow up on a few projects discussed over the last few years, and take a deep dive into the details of free-sprung movements. “Beginners acutely feel the struggles of other beginners” Tatiana Mac on why beginners should teach Watchmaking by George Daniels Dean DK YouTube Channel USB C Unicorn Jon took North’s AR glasses for a spin back in Episode 38 Google Acquires North, makers of Focals AR glasses Focals by North Myo Armband A gesture control armband made by North (then known as Thalmic Labs) prior to their AR glasses Mudra Band A gesture control strap for the Apple Watch Back Tap A new accessibility in iOS 14 Braille Keyboard A video demonstration of Apple’s braille keyboard for iOS Luc Monnet One of the watchmakers behind the SPEMT project that Chris & Jon discussed last episode Cyril Brivet-Naudot Another of the key watchmakers behind the SPEMT project that Chris & Jon discussed last episode SPEMT A collaborative watchmaking project Chris &

Chris and Jon take a deep dive into a few of the open source movement projects online, as well as discuss the business of independent watchmaking. SPEMT A collaborative watchmaking project, with a novel escapement Open Movement Project ETA 6497 Dan Spitz An interview on Minutia Repeater Remy Cools SIHH 2019 Jon & Chris chatted about some of Remy’s work back in episode 35 Lycee Edgar Faure A New York Times profile of the Lycee Edgar Faure polytechnic school in France, which specializes in watchmaking George Daniels Roger W. Smith Habring2 ETA 7750 Learn Watchmaking A course by Christian Lass Incabloc Anti-shock system for mechanical watches Philippe Dufour Fusion 360 3D modelling software Blender Open source 3D modelling software Red Hat F.P. Journe Max Büsser An interview with Max Büsser of MB&F on Oster Watches’ Keeping Time podcast MB&F LM Perpetual A new take on the perpetual calendar by Stephen McDonnell Making Machines Come to Life A video ab