Independent Thinking - Bjoern Altmann (@bjoernaltmann) talking watch illustration, typography and design

Bjoern Altmann In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Claus (@tapir_ffm) speak with Bjoern Altmann (@bjoernaltmann) - horological illustrator, typographer, author and designer.Bjorn Altmann, a graphic designer and illustrator with a deep passion for horology. Discover Bjoern's journey from Germany to London, his expertise in typography, logo design and his fascinating work illustrating watches and manhole covers! The conversation delves into the significance of fonts in watch design, the meticulous process of creating (or imagining) accurate watch illustrations, and Bjoern's collaborations with brands like Tag Heuer (@tagheuer),  Ollech & Wajs ⁠(@OllechandWajs) and many others.This episode also provides a unique perspective on the often-overlooked world of typography and illustration in watch design and collecting.Please also make sure to check out Bjoern’s amazing work on Instagram at (@bjoernaltmann) and  https://www.bjoernaltmann.com/   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #ollechwajswatchesIndependent 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for Fifth Wrist Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hosts  Charles Le Menestrel owner and CEO of  independent watch brand Ollech & Wajs (@ow-watches)We discuss the O&W’s  rich history, from its origins in 1956 Zurich, where founders began by supplying military and professional watches, to its innovative strides in diving and aviation watch technology in the 1960s and beyond. Charles delves into the pivotal moments and the brand’s role in horological advancements, the challenges it faced during the quartz revolution, and how it continued to produce mechanical watches to this day. Charles outlines the meticulous process behind the modern revival of the brand since 2017, his strategy for maintaining the authentic Swiss quality, and the ongoing custom watch projects for military units and collectors. The episode provides an intimate look at the passion driving Ole and Weiss and its commitment to quality and heritage.Check out Ollech & Wajs Watches at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @OllechandWajs and  www.ow-watch.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #ollechwajswatchesIndependent 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Another episode in a special mini-series of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!)Celebrating Horological Passion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ZealandicWatches In this episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Teesaan (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Teesaankoo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) speak with Derek from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ZealandicWatches .Derek shares his journey into horology, sparked by a childhood interest in watches and reignited by the Seiko Alpinist. The discussion covers the inspiration behind Zelandic's unique watch designs, particularly the textures inspired by New Zealand's ice caves, and includes insights into Derek's hands-on experience with manufacturing in China. The episode also touches on the challenges of launching a watch brand in New Zealand, details about the Iceborne model's specifications, and Derek's future plans. The conversation provides a deep dive into the nuances of running a microbrand while highlighting New Zealand's natural beauty and its influence on Derek's timepieces.Check out Zealandic Watches at ⁠⁠www.zealandic.co.nz and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ZealandicWatches.Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wristwatchcheckauIndependent 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Another episode in a special mini-series of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!)Celebrating Horological Passion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MelbourneWatch .In this episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Teesaan (⁠⁠⁠⁠@Teesaankoo⁠⁠⁠⁠) speak with Matt from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MelbourneWatch.We discuss the brand's design inspiration rooted in Melbourne’s iconic locations, their diverse catalog, and pragmatic approaches to production and customer service. Additionally, Matt shares insights into upcoming events and exciting future plans for the company.Check out Melbourne Watch Company at @MelbourneWatch and ⁠www.melbournewatch.com.auMake sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wristwatchcheckauIndependent 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Another episode in a special mini-series of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!)Celebrating Horological Passion: ⁠⁠@Ocean_To_Orbit_Watches In this episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Teesaan (⁠⁠⁠@Teesaankoo⁠⁠⁠) speak with Dave from ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Ocean_To_Orbit_Watches.In our chat Dave shares insights into the creative process behind Ocean To Orbit Watches, and discusses the unique story behind their first watch collection - the Lhotse. Dave also hints at what's next for the brand and expresses excitement for the future of the Australian watch industry. This episode offers a deep dive into the passion and creativity driving Australian independent watchmaking.Check out Ocean To Orbit Watches at @Ocean_To_Orbit_Watches ⁠and www.oceantoorbit.comMake sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wristwatchcheckauIndependent 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Another episode in a special mini-series of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!)Celebrating Horological Passion: ⁠⁠@Sunrex_Watches In this episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Teesaan (⁠⁠⁠@Teesaankoo⁠⁠⁠) speak with Chi and Ray from @Sunrex_Watches We discuss the background of their family business in watchmaking, starting from their father's initial venture in the 1970s to the revival of the Sunrex brand in recent years. We also delve into the unique aspects of Sunrex's watches, including their vintage-inspired design, solar-powered quartz movements, and chronograph features. The episode covers the story behind their naming conventions, the technical specifications of their watches, and the company's commitment to quality and affordability. Also check out Sunrex Watches and Sunrex Watches.comMake sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wristwatchcheckauIndependent 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Another episode in a special mini-series of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!)Celebrating Horological Passion: ⁠@Hz Watches.  In this episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Teesaan (⁠⁠@Teesaankoo⁠⁠) speak with Matt from Melbourne-based brand Hz Watches (started in 2023), explaining the origin of its name and its focus on quartz technology. Hz Watches aims to provide high-quality, affordable quartz watches for grab-and-go wear. Matt discusses the brand’s first models, HZ01 and HZ02, their successful market reception, and upcoming releases including the HZ03. The episode delves into the brand’s philosophy, challenges in production, future plans, and the excitement surrounding Melbourne's watch and car event.Also check out Hz Watches  ⁠Hz Watches and @Hz.WatchesMake sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wristwatchcheckauIndependent 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  https://www.secondhour.com.au

Another episode in a special mini-series of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!)Celebrating Horological Passion: ⁠@SecondHourWatches. In this episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Teesaan (⁠⁠@Teesaankoo⁠⁠) speak with Peter, founder of Second Hour Watches. We explore the origins of the company, the challenges of being a small watch brand, and dive into the success and design intricacies of their popular models like the Mandala (yellow dialled “Bumblebee” is Roman’s particular favourite), Memoir and others. Peter shares insights into the creative and business aspects of running a watch company, the importance of quality control, and their expansion into international markets. We also discuss the significance of custom-designed bracelets and future plans for their unique watch designs.Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Also check out Second Hour Watches and @SecondHourWatchesFollow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wristwatchcheckauIndependent 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Independent Thinking - Marleo Watches - Wrist Watch Check 2025 EventAn episode in a special mini-series of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!)Celebrating Horological Passion: ⁠@Marleo Watches⁠⁠. In this episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Teesaan (⁠⁠@Teesaankoo⁠⁠) interview Fadi and Shannon from Marleo (@Marleowatchwear), an emerging watch brand from Melbourne. Fadi shares the origin story and creative motivation behind Marleo, emphasizing their desire to present a unique timepiece. Shannon details the design inspiration, highlighting the influence of 1970s Gerald Genta integrated bracelet watches and the distinctive Eastern Arabic numerals. The conversation also covers the craftsmanship behind their watch and its unique packaging.Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Also check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Marleo Timepieces.Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wristwatchcheckauIndependent 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

An episode in a special mini-series of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Independent Thinking Podcast dedicated to the upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 Watch and Car Event in Melbourne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on March 15 2025 (Get Your Tickets!)Celebrating Horological Passion: Grip Auto Timepieces.In this episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Teesaan (⁠⁠@Teesaankoo⁠⁠) interview Dom from @Grip_Auto watches  https://www.instagram.com/grip_auto/ and discuss the upcoming Wrist Watch Check event, Dom's passion for automotive and watches, the origins and inspirations behind Grip Auto, and the sense of community around the event and independent brands.Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Also check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grip Auto Timepieces.Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wristwatchcheckauIndependent 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠