Germany’s (not so) hidden champions #1: Kieser Design

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio we talk to Marco Guarino from Marc&Darnò. “From the Hills of Piedmont to the Stars”Marco Guarino lives and works in Asti, in a workshop that’s also his home.There, he creates no ordinary watches, but mechanical masterpieces that bring the sun, moon, and time into harmony. What started as an evening course turned into a lifelong passion: watches and astronomy.Today, Marco builds complications the world has never seen before — from a moon phase module with an error margin of just 0.03 seconds to the world’s first “Lunar Equation” in a wristwatch.His motto? “Never give up because you might be one step away from success.”His dream? To share his knowledge — and soon become a full member of the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI).He is currently a Candidate and hopes to take the decisive step next year.If you want to discover how an idea born between stars and gears becomes a watch that pushes the limits of what’s possible — tune in to this episode!*** Detailled table of contents below ***Marco is not that confident with English, but we are fortunate enough to have Elio on board, who actually is Italian.Elio is known as @the349designer and in the unlikely case you don’t know him, he’ got much experience with watches not only as a knowledgable collector, but also as someone who designed two breathtaking individual pieces all by himself; so Elio is the perfect choice on many levels to conduct this interview in Marcos native language. We have subsequently dubbed this with English voice-overs to make it available to a broader audience. The voice of Marco is spoken by Adam – @mediumwatch –  you know him as one of the co-hosts of «Fifth Wrist Independent Thinking»Make sure to check out Marco and Marc&Darnò @marcdarno_official on instagram and www.marcdarno.com/A Fifth Wrist Radio production: @fifthwrist; fifthwrist.comInterview conducted and edited by Elio @the349designerEnglish voices: Elio and Adam @mediumwatchExecutive producer & audio editor: Claus @tapir_ffm Theme Music based on the aria «Ebben, Ne Andro Lontana» of the opera «La Wally» by Alfredo Catalani 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:40 Wrist-, Drink- & Location-Check (Marco)00:06:34 Wrist-, Drink- & Location-Check (Elio)00:08:09 Applicant for the AHCI00:09:15 Meeting Vincent Calabrese00:11:38 The experiences at the Professional Watchmaking School in Turin00:14:10 The beginning of the watchmaking career and the first machineries00:15:30 The transition to the brand Marc & Darn00:17:40 The passion for Astronomy and the home-made Moonphase module00:19:07 The suggestions from Vincent Calabrese about an "open" dial style, like the Corum Golden Bridge one00:20:24 Learning how to properly finishing a movement00:21:35 Ludwig Oechslin and the Türler Clock00:22:32 The calculations needed for an astronomical complication00:24:20 The use of classical components like gears and wheels, instead of using differentials, like Andreas Strehler does00:25:10 The meaning of accuracy in a moonphases complication00:26:15 Designing an astronomical wristwatch: the trade-off between accuracy and available space00:28:03 Comparing a classic moonphase complication to the one made by Marco00:29:00 The base caliber used by Marco00:30:30 The equation of time complication made by Marco00:35:40 The lunar day complication made by Marco00:37:40 The lunar equation complication made by Marco00:40:45 The Indian calendar made by Marco00:44:00 How to set a watch made by Marco00:46:25 Working on the "manufacture" calibre00:50:35 Thickness and diameters of Marc&Darnò watches00:52:27 The use of "Marco Guarino" as a brand name00:53:05 The habillage of Marc&Darnò watches: cases and dials00:56:00 Experiences in exhibitions00:57:58 Marco's personal motto00:59:15 How Marco sees himself in 10 or 20 Years from now01:00:30 Alessandro Rigotto, the other Italian member of AHCI01:01:34 Closings

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) sits down for a chat with Kenny and Raf from ZLTD Watches (⁠@zltdwatches⁠), a relatively new entrant in the indie horology world. We discuss the journey of ZLTD Watches, covering the Series 1.0 and 1.5 (both of which Roman is lucky to own!), the evolution of ZLTD designs, and the collaborative efforts of the two men behind the brand. Raf and Kenny also give a sneak peek into their upcoming Series 2 and the exciting technical challenges they are undertaking. The discussion also highlights their commitment to the watch collector community and their plans for future innovations.Make sure to check out ZLTD watches ⁠@zltdwatches⁠⁠ on instagram and ⁠www.zltdwatches.com⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at [email protected] and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.Theme Music for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Claus (⁠⁠@tapir_ffm⁠⁠) sit down with Manuel Emch (@emchtagram), the visionary behind many contemporary watchmaking innovations, spearheading @kollokium and @louiserardofficial.The conversation traverses Manuel’s illustrious career, from his influential work with Jaquet Droz and Romain Jerome to his current impactful work leading @kollokium⁠ and ⁠@louiserardofficial⁠.. Manuel also shares personal anecdotes, the challenges of the industry, and how he brings the artistry of horology and creative collaborations to life. Recorded before Geneva Watch Days 2025, this is a 'must-listen' for anyone passionate about the intersection of creativity and craftsmanship in watchmaking.Make sure to check out Manuel's work at @kollokium⁠ and ⁠@louiserardofficial⁠.Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at [email protected] and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.Theme Music for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio, Adam (@mediumwatch) and Claus (@tapir_ffm) talk to Tom van Wijlick, founder of CDMLEC, the group which has brought @airain and @leboisandco back to a splendid life.After we (as everybody else currently does) discuss about tariffs (but featuring the inside view of a supplier of Swiss Made watches), we get into the two amazing brands which combine preserved original design with modern technology – and the third one, as Tom also revived the legendary Fixoflex!Did you ever hear about the Parmentier crown locking system?Did you know that seconde/seconde co-laborated with Airain?Did you know that the brand-new LeBois & Co chonograph is available with an enamel dial (well, actually three …)Instagram recommendation:@donzecadranssaFollow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at [email protected] and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.Theme Music for 2025 TheWrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio, Adam (@mediumwatch) and Claus (@tapir_ffm) talk to Christoph Schnee, founder of Belchengruppe (@belchengruppe). We don't just talk about watches in general and those of the Belchengruppe, we take a broad look at watch and font design and design as a whole, the openmovement idea, the general concept and perception of time and much more ... and about having fun.We even touch the pomodoro technique and french cars …Instagram recommendations of Christoph:@core77@designboomClaus:https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuQx7xMU2D/?img_index=1Adam:@openmovement_watchmakingFollow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at [email protected] and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.Theme Music for 2025 TheWrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠@FifthWrist⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Claus (⁠@tapir_ffm⁠) interview  Dr Sébastien Chaulmontet - proprietor of Albishorn Watches (@albishorn_watches), book author and a multifaceted expert in horology, chronographs and movement design.Our discussion explores Albishorn’s unique approach to creating 'imaginary vintage' watches, focusing on niche horological complications such as the Maxigraph regatta chronograph (Roman's new favourite chronograph!) and others. Sébastien shares his insights on the challenges of launching a watch brand, the balance between creative freedom and practical limitations, and his future vision for Albishorn, including upcoming models and the brand's commitment to maintaining approachable prices. The episode also touches upon Sébastien's other influential roles at Sellita, La Joux-Perret, Angelus and Arnold & Son, and his passion for historical horology.Make sure to check out Albishorn Watches on Instagram @albishorn_watches and https://albishorn-watches.ch/enYou can also order Sébastien's book: Chronographs for Collectors here: https://watchprint.com/en/books-on-watches/219-chronographs-for-collectors.htmlFollow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at [email protected] and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.Theme Music for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Claus (@tapir_ffm) interview Inga Duffy-Shorokhova, Director of Marketing (and daughter of the brand's creator) from Alexander Shorokhoff watches (@alexander_shorokhoff).We delve into the history and unique journey of the brand, starting with Inga's father, Alexander Shorokhoff, who transitioned from an architect/civic engineer in the Soviet Union to pioneering a distinctive watch brand in Germany.Inga shares insights into the family-run company, discusses their creative process, the importance of authenticity, and highlights their innovative designs and elaborately decorated dials and movements.The conversation also touches on the company's market presence, future goals and the upcoming trade fairs.Inga's passion and deep connection to the brand shine through, providing listeners with an enriching look at the art and passion behind Alexander Shorokhoff watches.Make sure to check out @Alexander_Shorokhoff watches on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and their website https://alexander-shorokhoff.com.Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at [email protected] and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.Theme Music for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for@FifthWrist Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is joined by Yan (@Yandretti), a passionate watch collector from New York, known for his diverse and unique collection. The discussion dives into the world of independent watchmaking, spotlighting diverse makers like Fernando Ronzon (@f.ronzon), Behrens (@behrensofficial), Konstantin Chaykin (@k_chaykin) and many others.Yan shares his journey into horology, his appreciation for avant-garde designs, and his insights on the cultural significance of watches. The conversation touches on the trends Yan wishes to see in the industry, his new acquisitions, and the mutual appreciation for under-the-radar brands. Join Roman and Yan as they explore the depth and breadth of horological artistry and the joy of discovering and sharing unique timepieces.Make sure to check out Yan’s Instagram ⁠@Yandretti and his other podcasts and YouTube appearances.Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at [email protected] and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.Theme Music for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today the "modified" Fifth Wrist European Gang talks about four hitters and four shitters of the new watches of the Watches and Wonders and the surrounding events. Huge love goes out to Benoît aka @petitsecondesShoutout to Jon Woods aka @jonthewatch Hitters:Phil (@pippy):https://angelus-watches.com/collections/la-fabrique/chronographe-telemetre-gold-whiteWolfgang (@w_a_t_c_h_s_t_y_l_e):https://speake-marin.com/watch/resilience-titanium/Claus (@tapir_ffm): https://www.instagram.com/p/DH4UmA0I_Yz/?img_index=1Elio (the349designer):https://www.arnoldandson.com/collections/constant-force/1fcbj-e01a-c246j/Shitters:Elio:  https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2025/brands/cartierWolfgang: https://www.bellross.com/eu/en-gb/our-watches/our-novelties/novelties/br-03-astro-rubber-strapClaus:https://h-moser.com/pop-collection/Phil:https://www.montblanc.com/en-pt/wrist-watch_cod46376663162839647.htmlwatches were my first loveand they will be my lastwatches of the futureand watches of the pastDetailed 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. Theme music: diy by @tapir_ffm based on the aria «Ebben? Ne andrò lontana» of the opera «La Wally» by Alfredo CatalaniFifth Wrist and Fifth Wrist Radio are both community run projects. Designed to serve the watch enthusiast community. We reject all forms of outside watch brand intervention and take no money, watches or goods from watch companies. The future direction of the website and podcasts are driven by the people who take part in this project.To join the action and get involved why not get started by reviewing one of your own watches at fifthwrist.com/write-review Follow us on Instagram: @fifthwrist We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Thanks to everyone in the Fifth Wrist community who give their time to make this project possible. The hosts, co-hosts, writers and editors, plus everyone who takes the time to share and promote this project daily. Please take the time to leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast. Thank you for all the positive reviews and comments on our episodes. We read and appreciate each one! The time is gone, the show is over, thought I’d something more to say…

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for@FifthWrist Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)and Claus (⁠⁠@tapir_ffm⁠⁠) speak with Thomas Brechtel (@watchesandwords) - horological author, photographer and skateboarder! We delve into Thomas's extensive knowledge in horology,covering his background in scientific writing, his passion for photography, and his deep appreciation for enamel, guilloché and other horological crafts. Thomas shares his collecting journey, highlighting hisfascination with complicated watches, pocket watches, and desk clocks . We also discuss the importance of preserving horological craft knowledge and the value of in-depth writing. Special shoutouts to friends and heroes of Fifth Wrist: Benoit @petitesecondes; Vanessa Lecci (@vanessalecciaterlier), Jochen Benzinger (@benzingerwatches),  @OchsUndJunior  , @parmigianifleurier, and Alex Barter (@alexanderbarter and @blackboughwatches).Make sure to check out Thomas’ article on the Chick-Lip project on Quill & Pad and the Hour Glass Thomas Engel/ Richard Daners online exhibition. @thehourglass_official; @quillandpadMake sure to check out Thomas’ Instagram @watchesandwords and read his writing!Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at [email protected] and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast. Theme Music for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠