Time 2 Calibrate

In this episode, the guys talk with Huiy Tang, co-founder and Head of Global Marketing for RZE Watches. Besides his impressive credentials, Huiy is a close friend of ours, having spent time with him at various Timepiece Shows in Canada. We truly value the time he spent with us and hope you enjoy the nearly two hours he shared.  RZE Watches website: https://www.rzewatches.com/ RZE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rzewatches/ Huiy's watch: https://www.rzewatches.com/collections/43mm-case/products/utd-8000-my Bob's watch: https://www.venezianico.com/products/nereide-tungsteno-42-3921541c Marc's watch: https://www.fortis-swiss.com/products/novonaut-n-42?variant=49512823685468 Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION Our instagram handles: https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/ https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/ https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/

Same as last year, we review our year in watches, share some recommendations, and even dive into predictions. It's so much fun hanging out together, and it's even more fun having you join us. Remember, the conversation continues on our Discord Community. See the link below! Brent's watch: https://www.longines.com/en-ca/p/watch-longines-spirit-zulu-time-l3-803-5-53-6 Bob's watch: https://www.christopherward.com/int/C63-Sealander-Extreme-GMT/C63-41AGM4-S0KV0-NO.html Marc's watch: https://www.christopherward.com/int/titanium-watches/C60-Trident-Lumi%C3%A8re/C60-41C3H31T0BB0-B0.html Our instagram handles: https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/ https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/ https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/ Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA That crazy AI generated G-Shock: https://gshock.casio.com/intl/40th/dream-project-2/G-D001/

It's that time of year again—time for our annual Q&A with guest host Dan Mann, aka The Dansome. We had a great time answering all your questions and want to thank everyone for sending them in. Sorry we ran long with this episode, but we're beginning to enjoy this longer format. We hope you do too. The Dansome on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedansome/ Dan's watch: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR1_sWrj8Us/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Brent's watch: https://www.longines.com/en-ca/p/watch-longines-spirit-zulu-time-l3-803-5-53-6 Bob's watch: https://vario.sg/collections/vario-futurist Marc's watch: https://isotopewatches.com/products/hydrium-california Bracelet concept for the Tudor FXD: https://youtu.be/pnXxJeuQ3ik?si=wb0DrzXJQFC2ER_t Link to the  T2C Discord Community: https://discord.gg/VTA8Y8bVK2 See you in 2 weeks!  

An old friend of Marc's stops by for a visit; he also happens to be one of America's top watchmakers and the founder of RGM Watches. This conversation was as entertaining as it was educational. Take a trip with us down memory lane, sit back, and enjoy! RGM Watches: https://www.rgmwatches.com/ RGM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rgmwatches/ Roland's watch: https://www.rgmwatches.com/watches#/80140/ Bob's watch: https://isotopewatches.com/products/isotope-mercury-shadow Marc's watch: https://moelsandco.com/moels-369 The T2C Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:13 – Introduction 00:52 – Wrist Check 03:15 – Roland’s Bio 17:50 – How his training influenced his career 21:54 – Starting RGM 28:37 – 20-year overnight success 31:41 – Why Lancaster County? 32:56 – Challenges of building a watch brand in the U.S. 38:52 – Sourcing equipment in the early days 48:39 – Sourcing watchmakers 50:07 – Developing an in-house movement from scratch 55:10 – Where to begin when creating a new movement 58:16 – The importance of traditional finishing 1:03:05 – RGM still offers servicing for outside brands 1:08:02 – Movements that are not fun to work on 1:11:04 – What impresses Roland 1:13:04 – The early days of equationoftime.com 1:17:53 – The first internet community-driven watch designs 1:21:55 – Balancing traditional with contemporary 1:23:14 – What’s a typical day like? 1:27:52 – Roland’s favorite complications 1:34:07 – The revival of American Watchmaking 1:36:24 – Who would Roland collaborate with? 1:39:01 – Can we visit? 1:40:43 – Rapid fire questions 1:43:35 – What’s next for RGM? 1:44:52 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:46:08 – T2C OUT!  

Rhonda is an author, editor, journalist, filmmaker, thrifter extraordinaire, and our friend. We were so happy when she agreed to sit in the hot seat, I mean, be our guest for this episode. We think you'll really enjoy it, and if you're lucky, you might bump into her at a local watch event near you.  Rhonda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealrhondariche/ Rhonda's work on Watchonista: https://www.watchonista.com/rhonda-riche/home Covet Garden Home: https://www.amazon.com/Covet-Garden-Home-Inspiration-Telling/dp/1927958113 The Wonderful World of Women's Watches: https://www.amazon.ca/Wonderful-World-Womens-Watches-Beauty/dp/3961716056 Watch Spotting: https://www.amazon.ca/Watch-Spotting-Collectors-Rhonda-Riche/dp/1788843398 Rhonda's appearance on TGN: https://thegreynato.buzzsprout.com/2049759/episodes/17244127-the-grey-nato-331-adventurous-women-their-watches-with-rhonda-riche Rhonda's watch: https://sunrexwatches.com/products/banana-reef Brent's watch: https://www.omegawatches.com/fr-ca/watch-omega-speedmaster-first-omega-in-space-co-axial-master-chronometer-chronograph-39-7-mm-31030405006001 Bob's watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGf_bvRhci8 Marc's watch: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/pelagos/m25600tn-0001 00:14 – Introduction 00:48 – Wrist checks 02:54 – Rhonda’s brief bio 04:35 – Writer, storyteller, curator, or all the above? 05:09 – What was the genesis of her career path? 06:40 – How her curiosity evolved 08:14 – About bringing the community together 11:38 – What’s piquing her interest right now 14:32 – What does the editor-at-large do? 19:24 – What watches say about the wearers 23:20 – Standout thrifting scores 26:19 – Are there still thrifting deals to be found? 30:39 – What makes a watch artistic? 37:40 – Designs that have caught Rhonda’s attention 39:10 – The watch that captures Rhonda’s personality 44:01 – Rhonda’s grail quest 47:05 – About Covet Garden Home (book) 50:47 – About The Wonderful World of Women’s Watches (book) 55:54 – Standout stories from The Wonderful World of Women’s Watches 1:01:04 – About Watch Spotting (book) 1:12:57 – Chicken or the egg (Reporting or the Ticking) 1:18:18 – Do you talk to strangers? 1:20:37 – Rhonda’s short films? 1:24:48 – Rhonda’s creative process 1:28:49 – How the media has changed over the years 1:31:48 – Rhonda’s thoughts on AI (we are all doomed) 1:38:27 – The Canadian journalist’s perspective 1:41:45 – Correcting a misconception 1:43:41 – Advice for emerging writers and creators 1:47:27 – What’s next for Rhonda? 1:48:27 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:50:09 – T2C OUT! We are all doomed: https://youtu.be/EtNagNezo8w?si=vCcNNbxpbw2W63V_

Our guest this episode needs no introduction. Still, we'll give him one anyway. Journalist, entrepreneur, podcast host, studio founder, and the most buff man in the watch business. He is none other than Andrew McUtchen from Time+Tide. We are very excited that he spent almost 2 hours with us, and we believe you will enjoy every moment.  Time+Tide website: https://timeandtidewatches.com/ Andrew's watch: https://straum.co/products/jan-mayen-green?variant=50757128225079 Marc's watch: https://isotopewatches.com/products/isotope-flyway-guilloche Bob's watch: https://www.micromilspec.com/products/milgraph-watch Brent's watch: https://thecalibratedwrist.com/2022/02/19/the-breitling-aerospace-titanium/ T2C Community Discord: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:13 – Introduction 02:24 – Wrist check 09:17 – Storytelling on Time+Tide 12:37 – Inspiration for Time+Tide 18:30 – How Andrew’s background as a journalist influences influence 22:47 – Launching Time+Tide at Baselworld with a print newspaper 25:26 – From words to walls and how to navigate them 30:02 – Maintaining authenticity and credibility while scaling up 34:00 – What does Time+Tide do differently 35:46 – Pivotal moments in Time+Tide’s journey 38:48 – How to make a gimlet 40:48 – Pinch me moment 44:04 – Effing concept behind About Effing Time 48:51 – Creating Effing engaging conversations 51:17 – Scripting podcasts and being prepared 54:13 – All about A Matter if Effing Time, I mean Matter of Time 1:00:11 – Balancing all his roles 1:01:19 – Balancing retail & journalism 1:05:20 – Is it the object or the emotion 1:15:07 – Preserving the creativity, curiosity, and fun 1:20:04 – Looking back 10 years from now 1:24:31 – Microbrands vs. Legacy brands and the future 1:24:57 – Which are more fun to work with? 1:33:47 – Social media = Yay or Nay 1:34:13 – Advice for young Andrew 1:34:39 – Andrew’s journey watch 1:37:26 – The one that got away 1:39:41 – the Time+Tide song 1:41:19 – Listener questions for Andrew 1:53:51 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:54:15 – T2C OUT!  

Bob's ex-employer drops by to sit in the hot seat. In all seriousness, we had a great conversation with one of Canada's leading watch retailers. We've spoken with media personalities, collectors, brand representatives, brand owners, and designers, but never with a retailer before. It was about time we had someone on the other side of the watch counter. You'll really enjoy this conversation.  Gem Bijou website: https://gembijou.com/ Sam's watch: https://monochrome-watches.com/tudor-black-bay-black-bezel-red-triangle-79220n-exclusive-review-live-photos-specs-price/ Brent's right wrist: https://www.rzewatches.com/collections/utd/products/utd-8000-gr Brent's left wrist: https://www.omegawatches.com/fr-ca/watch-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-co-axial-master-chronometer-42-mm-21030422001010 Marc's watch: https://sherpawatches.com/ultradive-moon_and_sun/ Bob's watch: https://www.casio.com/ca-en/watches/gshock/product.DW-5600BCE-1/ Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:14 – Introduction 01:04 – Wrist Checks 05:41 – Sam’s all-time favorite employee 11:16 – How it all began 13:45 – Carrying the watches collectors want 15:45 – How Sam’s heritage shaped his perspective 17:21 – Sam’s destiny in the watch/jewelry business 19:27 – Going the extra mile, events, shows, etc. 20:56 – Travels in the watch business 22:47 – Gem Bijou’s competitive advantage 26:32 – Building relationships with brands 28:52 – Gem Bijou’s newest brand, Montblanc 30:59 – Cool customer stories 38:00 – What are people buying right now? 41:42 – Keeping the right products in stock 44:31 – Balancing bloops & beeps vs. brick & mortar 45:53 – Online marketing and social media 48:04 – How Sean came into the picture (the retail version of Marc) 50:30 – New brands Sam is working with 53:31 – Dream brand to bring into Gem Bijou (apart from Isotope) 57:32 – Proudest decision or pivot that helped his business 59:57 – Gem Bijou pre-owned watches 1:02:07 – All about Sam’s 1959 Omega Speedmaster 1:04:43 – Advice for new retailers 1:08:12 – What would Sam be doing instead of retailing 1:08:52 – How Sam measures success 1:12:52 – How Sam deals with PIA customers like Marc 1:15:49 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:16:55 – T2C OUT!

This is our annual recap of the Toronto Timepiece Show, which this year also included the Timepiece World Awards and the TGN/Marathon party. We had a wonderful time. Although we are tired, if asked, we would gladly do it all over again next weekend. Brent's Hanhart 215 ES: https://www.hanhart.com/en/product/415-es-reverse-panda-39-mm/ Bob's Isotope Mercury Shadow: https://isotopewatches.com/products/isotope-mercury-shadow Marc's Isotope Moonshot Chrono: https://isotopewatches.com/products/chronograph-moonshot-terra-maris Timepiece Show website: https://www.timepieceshow.com/ Timepiece World Journal website: https://www.timepieceworld.com/ Our community discord: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:14 – Intro 00:52 – Wrist checks 03:36 – Favorite moments at the Toronto Timepiece Show 09:50 – Top picks at the show 20:42 – The feeling after the show 27:36 – Stories about the watchfam 36:02 – Standout peeps we met 43:25 – About the Timepiece World Awards 52:23 – Surprise winners 59:12 – The famous TGN/Marathon party 1:09:30 – What we’d like to see next 1:15:50 – Cool watches on collectors’ wrists 1:20:25 – Thank yous & goodbyes 1:21:07 – T2C OUT!

Jason is back once again, making him our very first four-time guest and our only repeat guest overall! Today, we're discussing the upcoming Toronto Timepiece Show and the inaugural Timepiece World Awards, of which he is the producer. Jason also has a special announcement to make, so be sure to listen until the end to catch it. We always enjoy having Jason on the show and look forward to welcoming him back again soon! Timepiece Show: https://www.timepieceshow.com/ Timepiece World: https://www.timepieceworld.com/ T2C Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:12 – Introduction 01:04 – Wrist checks 04:59 – How doesn’t it feel being our first 4-peat guest? 06:43 – About the new venue at this year’s Toronto Timepiece Show 09:34 – More shows = more easy? 11:11 – Handling the unexpected 14:21 – What’s new for the shows? 16:49 – Visiting other shows/networking 19:09 – Getting the most out of the shows 23:26 – Capping the number of brands 25:12 – Jason’s thoughts on concurrent events 27:02 – Concurrent shows are not pirates 30:48 – What has Jason learned so far 34:44 – What could have been done differently this year 36:27 – All about the awards show & where to watch 41:46 – Looking forward to the 2026 Awards Show 45:36 – Es-tu Mr. Timepiece? 46:56 – The big announcement! 49:43 – Any brand commitments for the new Show? 50:43 – Local retailers participation 42:09 – Watch releases timed with the events 53:29 – What’s next? Anything left in the tank? 57:24 – Most rewarding element of doing all these shows 59:27 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:00:11 – T2C OUT! Robin Williams on Who's line is it anyway: https://dai.ly/x5sbwhf

If you're not familiar with Jose's watches, we highly recommend visiting his website (link below) to follow along more closely as we delve into his creations. Jose is a passionate, charming, friendly, and knowledgeable individual. We are proud to have him with us and to showcase another remarkable young Canadian watchmaker. We hope you enjoy the show! Jose Cermeno Watches: https://www.josecermeno.com/ Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:15 – Introduction 01:02 – Wrist checks 07:15 – About Jose Cermeno 07:56 – Going to watchmaking school in Switzerland 13:00 – Parental pride 14:27 – How did his internships influence his designs 17:56 – Jose’s special Tudor 21:08 – Watchmaking – in front vs. behind the bench 23:06 – How being a valet influenced his designs 25:09 – Initial challenges of starting his brand 28:31 – How many ouchies did it take to get started 29:27 – Jose’s dexterity working with leather 36:29 – Leather in the long run 39:58 – Balancing details and simplicity 46:20 – Coming back after a 6-year hiatus 54:44 – Future models, to leather or not to leather… 58:07 – Scale up or not to scale up... 1:01:50 – James Fournier’s UN Torpilleur story – THANK YOU RIKKI 1:03:05 – Jose’s other watches and what he’d like to own 1:07:06 – Future complications for Jose Cermeno watches 1:13:40 – Balancing price vs. exclusivity vs. quality 1:15:34 – Reject rate for dials 1:17:38 – Working the threads through his dial blanks 1:19:36 – Advice for aspiring watchmakers/brand owners 1:22:17 – Brands that inspire Jose 1:30:34 – Creating brand awareness and watch reviews 1:33:28 – Form over function or vice-versa 1:34:51 – Accidents are the mother of invention 01:39:02 – Thank yous and Goodbyes 01:39:48 – T2C OUT! 01:39:50 – But wait, there’s more…

Brent and Marc sit down with Mitchell Wein, the President of Marathon Watch Company, a proudly Canadian brand known for producing highly durable watches for militaries worldwide, as well as for civilian collectors. This episode is a bit lengthy, but trust me, by the end, you’ll wish it were even longer. What an amazing gentleman! You can find Marathon Watches here: https://www.marathonwatch.com/ And the T2C Discord community can be found here: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:12 – Introduction 00:43 – Wrist Checks 08:47 – Mitchell’s Bio 13:57 – Wisdom through the generations 18:00 – Selling to civilians, what started it 31:06 – Is Marathon still mostly government procurement? 35:17 – Pivotal moments or breakthroughs 41:45 – What would Grandpa Wein think of Marathon today? 46:22 – Being a good human, great advice from Mitchell 50:30 – What about them dressy vintage Marathons? 59:54 – How varying currencies can erode margins 1:03:36 – Old car jokes 1:05:26 – Playing the long game 1:15:12 – About winning the U.S. Best Value Bronze Medal 1:21:17 – Raiding Mitch’s drawers part One 1:25:44 – Continuous improvements, even those you don’t see 1:33:16 – Why traditional watches are still needed in modern warfare 1:36:17 – Material or tech restraints for government contracts 1:37:17 – The Jeep collab, where, what, when, how? 1:40:34 – What else does Marathon make? 1:45:39 – Raiding Mitch’s drawers part Deux 1:53:02 – Interacting with civilian collectors 1:55:16 – Special word from Milspec “Watch” Group 1:57:16 – Thank yous and Goodbyes 1:57:55 – T2C OUT!  

On today's show, we have Eric Ricioppo, the man behind Rico's Podcast. He is also a veteran police officer with over 10 years of experience and the co-founder of the Sketchy Boys Watch Club. It was terrific speaking with him today, and we even picked up a few podcasting tips. We hope you enjoy the episode! The Sketchy Boys Watch Club can be found here: https://sketchyboyzwatchclub.com/ You can follow the on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sketchyboyzwatchclub/ And the T2C Discord community can be found here: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:13 – Introduction 00:55 – Wrist checks 06:63 – About Rico 09:32 – What came first, the watchman or the policeman 18:59 – Social media before the podcast 21:53 – Does Rico collect dress watches? 26:10 – Watches on the job 33:26 – Watch content to sketchy content on Rico’s Watches 38:26 – How did Rico get there? 43:36 – Would Rico start podcasting again? 48:12 – Being a guest or host, which is better? 50:08 – Storytelling in watches 56:34 – About the Sketchy Boys Watch Club 58:41 – Who’s behind the SBWC 1:00:31 – The most crucial question of the podcast 1:07:14 – Rico’s writing talent 1:09:41 – About SBWC collabs 1:15:30 – Collabs outside of watches 1:17:42 – The future of the SBWC 1:19:59 – Advice for up-and-coming podcasters, not us, of course 1:26:59 – What is Rico hunting for next? 1:33:21 – Thank yous and goodbyes 1:34:10 – T2C OU!

It is often said that one should never meet their heroes. However, Marc met one of his heroes on this podcast and has no regrets about it. Richard's stories about the early days of watches on the internet and his efforts in building a community were truly remarkable. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you’re a watch content creator, and/or attend events and participate in discussions about watches on platforms like Discord or Slack, then you, too, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Paige. You can find Richard here on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rpaigewatchco/. Do go say thank you! Link to our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:12 – Introduction 00:46 – Wrist Checks 03:42 – Richard Paige’s Bio 06:35 – Richard’s early days – Paris 1925 11:22 – Taking Paris 1925 online - early ‘90s 24:42 – The very first online brand collabs 33:44 – What are WIS, from the man who coined the term! 37:44 – The challenges of running TimeZone.com 46:35 – Herding cats, I mean keeping TZers in check 49:26 – The brands vs. Richard Paige 51:11 – Adding subforums on TZ 53:37 – The next generation 55:47 – Why did he sell TZ, and Marc’s terrible Godfather impression 1:02:25 – Richard’s perspective after the sale 1:07:30 – 11 years between TZ and Rpaige Watch Co. 1:13:14 – The future of large-scale watch production in the USA 1:15:06 – Advice for new watchmakers 1:17:34 – THANK YOU to Richard Paige 1:18:11 – Listener Question 1:24:27 – Goodbyes 1:25:04 – T2C OUT!

In this episode, the hosts take a reflective journey through their inaugural year of podcasting. They share their delightful surprises and standout moments that shaped their experience, offering a glimpse into the laughter and challenges that accompanied their journey. Together, they ponder the exciting possibilities that lie ahead, weaving in a selection of thoughtful quements from their listeners. Link to our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:13 – Introduction 00:51 – Wrist Checks 04:21 – Initial podcast goals 12:13 – Marc’s on-air initiation 13:40 – The Canadian Watch Community 15:43 – How Marc got things going 17:57 – How it was for us at the beginning 21:56 – Any regrets with the Show format 23:40 – Personal collecting goals 27:25 – Perception of podcasting vs. reality 32:11 – Stand-out moments after 26 episodes 38:02 – I can’t believe I said that 42:01 – Stand-out guests 44:50 – Guests making us nervous 47:18 – Dream guests 55:47 – Would you do it all over again? 56:49 – The future of the Pod 1:00:15 – Goals for year 2 1:04:14 – Listener Quements 1:31:05 – Closing 1:31:59 – T2C OUT!

The guys engage in a lively conversation with Marc’s new employer, Jose Miranda, who is the co-founder of Isotope Watches. Known for his warm demeanor and approachable nature, Jose stands out as one of the most compassionate figures in the watch industry. His designs reflect a perfect blend of innovation and creativity, drawing inspiration from diverse influences while simultaneously inspiring others in the craft. Isotope Watches: https://isotopewatches.com/ Isotope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isotopewatches/ Isotope North America on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isotopewatchesna/ 0:13 – Intro (yes, Marc said Episode 24) 00:47 – Wrist Checks 02:33 – Marc’s Relationship with Isotope 09:22 – The story behind the Lacrima Logo 16:24 – Guiding principles behind Isotope Watch Design 22:55 – Isotope’s Origin Story 29:57 – Challenges with movements and components 32:48 – The inspiration for the Moonshot Chronograph 42:24 – Collaborations, past, present, and future 45:04 – Marc’s Seconde/Seconde idea 53:24 – About the upcoming OVNI watch 1:02:31 – Winning the AuroChronos Innovation Award 1:07:55 – Why Isotope attends so many shows 1:11:13 – Feedback from fans, showgoers, and customers 1:16:16 – Glutton for punishment 1:24:20 – Jose’s collecting habits 1:32:23 – Kyle’s awesome Omega Z-33 1:35:23 – Goodbyes, T2C out! To see Jose's Grandmother's famous clock: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/139247 The damaskus watches Jose was talking about: https://www.goswatches.com/ To see Jose's IWC/Porsche Design: https://everywatch.com/iwc/porsche-design-world-time-alarm/watch-10136572

The guys had a fantastic opportunity to chat with Felix Wallner, the CEO of Hanhart Watches. Their conversation flowed effortlessly and was filled with insights into watchmaking and the unique philosophy behind Hanhart's craftsmanship. Hanhart watches: https://www.hanhart.com/ T2C Discord community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD 00:14 Introduction 01:00 Wrist Checks 04:11 Felix’s Vancouver Timepiece Show experience 07:22 Felix and the flamethrower! 08:44 Felix’s Hanhart origin story 13:14 Hanhart’s direction since Felix took over 16:11 About Hanhart’s 1930s facility 19:19 Dealing with old machinery in the modern age 21:16 Hanhart after the war 26:05 Hanhart and Quartz 27:22 Collaborations 28:30 Legacy watchmaking and new horizons 31:56 Innovations in the new 417ES 36:13 Felix’s involvement in new designs and production 38:58 About the Primus series 43:02 About the Preventor 45:42 Marc makes a funny 47:20 About the Aquasphere 53:19 Hanhart and the Toronto Timepiece Show 54:24 Teasers for the future 56:42 Listener questions 1:03:39 Goodbyes  

Lucy is an extraordinary personality in the world of horology. Her joy and enthusiasm are infectious. If you don't already follow her on Instagram and YouTube, we highly recommend doing so. Lucy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewatchboxdiaries/ Timetolume's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/time_to_lume/ Lucy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWatchBoxDiaries Paulin Watches: https://www.paulinwatches.com/ Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/mXYnpfsP 00:12  -  Introduction 01:46  -  Wrist Checks 05:35  -  The watch that started it all 09:06  -  The importance of watch events and gatherings 12:53  -  Balancing Paulin Watches & The Watch Box Diaries 14:29  -  The very beginning, The 60(ish) Seconds Reviews 16:16  -  The process of making longer-form YouTube Content 18:38  -  Online demographics 22:30  -  Women Talking Watches 26:21  -  In the beginning, there was Michael Kors 29:14  -  Managing a full-time job and creating YouTube Content 31:12  -  Landing the Paulin role 33:52  -  The stories behind the watches 35:14  -  Advice for those who want to become creators 37:57  -  What’s next for the watch box 42:23  -  Chris Antzoulis’ question for Lucy https://www.instagram.com/poppingcrowns/ 47:15  -  Ken @centralseconds’ question for Lucy https://www.instagram.com/centralseconds/ 48:58  -  About @timetolume – Lucy’s other half 52:29  -  Caroline’s journey into the abyss we call watches 55:45  -  Odin visits the Giant Tiger 56:31  - Can I pet that dog? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mZH5gIGoLQk 57:00  -  Goodbyes

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!

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!

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/ Thank you for listing, please like, review and subscribe.