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