Driving Time - Another Long Overdue Episode with Irwin and Stephen

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)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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: @Galvin Watch Company⁠. In this episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Teesaan (⁠@Teesaankoo⁠) interview Susan Galvin founder of @Galvin Watch Company⁠. Susan shares her journey from being a watchmaker in Finland to establishing her own watch brand in Sydney, Australia. She discusses her transition from learning watchmaking skills to creating her own designs, her successful Kickstarter campaign during the pandemic, and her passion for unisex, minimalist designs. Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 ⁠⁠⁠Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Also check out ⁠Galvin Watch Company.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)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Independent Thinking -  @Beaufort 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: Robert from Beaufort Watches, a new brand from New ZealandIn this episode, hosts Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Teesaan (@Teesaankoo) chat with Robert, a young entrepreneur and the founder of @Beaufort Watches. Initially driven by an inability to find the perfect watch, Robert takes us through his inspiring journey from designing prototypes to launching his brand through Kickstarter. He recounts the creation of Beaufort Watches, detailing the evolution of his designs including the AeroTimer and the Fiordland. The conversation highlights Robert's  venture into the watchmaking industry, his commitment to both aesthetic and functional quality, and the growth of his brand. Make sure you check out ⁠⁠Wrist Watch Check 2025 ⁠⁠Event and get your tickets! Should be a great event.Also check out Beaufort WatchesFollow 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)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠