Germany’s (not so) hidden champions, #2: Sherpa Watches

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. In this episode, Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) sit down for a conversation with Romain Rossat @rrssstt (Vice President of Sales - Americas) for Ulysse Nardin (@ulyssenardinofficial) This episode delves into the fascinating world of Ulysse Nardin (@ulyssenardinofficial), a brand synonymous with innovation and horological excellence. Our guest, Romain Rossat, takes us on a journey through the history, significant achievements, and the future direction of the brand. From the iconic Trilogy of Time and Freak collections to the preservation of traditional crafts and the exploration of new technological frontiers, Ulysse Nardin continues to be a beacon of creativity in the watchmaking industry. Along the way, we speak about Dr Ludwig Oechslin’s innovative designs, astronomical complications, UN’s introduction of innovative silicium parts, the art of enamel dials, and many other things. If you enjoy independent matchmaking - this episode is for you. Instagram recommendations from this episode: @musee_mih; @taro_ulyssenardinjapanfanclub and @ochsundjunior. Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast  Theme Music for 2024: The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)   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.   Visit us at www.fifthwrist.com We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!   Stay On Time  

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio.  This episode is all about taking you into the world of independent watchmaking and appreciation. As host, Roman (@TimesRomanAU) sits down for a conversation with Niels Pedersen (@nielsmpe), a great guy and watch collector based in Denmark, who shares his journey from mainstream watchmakers towards more innovative indie brands. Niels has a wonderful collection of watches, and is a fantastic photographer as well - so definitely check out his Instagram account. Along the way, we chat about Niels’ collecting philosophy; the importance of patronage in supporting up-and-coming watchmakers; and the importance of investing passion into classical watchmaking.  We also delve into the watch collecting scene in Denmark, as well as the broader trends in the worldwide independent watch market.  It’s a really fun conversation ! Hope you enjoy it too. Special shoutouts to friends of @FifthWrist in this episode: Anthony @defining_time; Claus @tapir_ffm; Peter @watchcph; Reuben @reubenschoots; Jasper @jasperthemachanaut; @Ochsundjunior; @DeklaWatches; @MikeStuffler; @Sushkov_ms; @arcanaut_watches; Christian and Hanne @christian_lass and @gravalance; @felipepikullik;  Instagram recommendations: Niels - @hodinkyberkus; @vivabastardo Roman - @aserialcollector 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.  Theme Music for 2024: The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)  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. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!  Stay On Time

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio.  In this episode, hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Claus (@tapir_ffm) speak with with Claude Griesler, Co-Founder and Master Watchmaker of at @arminstrom - one of the most exciting independent watch brands on the market today. Topics we discussed include Armin Strom's unique design elements, innovation and technical achievements of their models (eg. Gravity Equal Force, Resonance, and One Week Edition watches). We also chat about the the evolution of the company, Armin Strom’s commitment to technical innovation, focus on precision, their philosophy of creating watches with a purpose, and the passion and warmth behind Armin Strom's engagement with its customers. It’s a really fun conversation ! Hope you enjoy it too. Follow Armin Strom on Instagram @arminstrom and www.arminstrom.com  Special shoutouts to friends of ⁠@FifthWrist⁠ in this episode: Asher Rapkin ⁠@collectivehorology; Manuel Emch (@mchtagram); and Jeremy Oster’s excellent “Keeping Time” podcast, where Claude has been a previous guest on several episodes to discuss Armin Strom. Definitely listen to Keeping Time. It’s a great podcast.  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. Theme Music for 2024: The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)  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.  We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!  Stay On Time

You love the cool design codes of the 70s? You are into dive and sports watches? This is the podcast (and maybe) the watch for you! show notes here This is the seventh edition of a small series of podcasts about the (not so) hidden watch champions of Germany. This is also a kind of cooperation between Fifth Wrist and WatchMaxe. Today Claus (@tapir_ffm) from Fifth Wrist and Axel (@WatchMaxe on Youtube) are talking to Wolfgang Heinrich, founder of HEINRICH Watches.  Enjoy listening! Fifth Wrist: Fifth 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  Follow us on youtube: Fifth Wrist Ohne Hemmung 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… Theme music: homegrown 

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. In this episode, Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) sit down for an in-depth discussion about their personal horological interests, buying practices and collecting trajectories.  Consider this a bit of a “state of the collection” and “where to next” for our personal watch collecting journeys. We  also chat about our their collecting aspirations and watchmakers we admire. We have not done a one-on-one episode like this before, so hope you enjoy it. Show notes 00:09 Introduction and Welcome 01:46 Reflections on Personal Horological Journeys 05:50 The Art of Collecting: Watches and Beyond 06:37 Wrist Check and Discussion 10:00 The Influence of Trends in Watch Collecting 15:40 Exploring Obscure and Unique Watches 23:15 The Appeal of Pocket Watches 26:07 The Allure of Customized Watches and the problem with endless customization 28:45 Discussing Group Projects and Limited Editions 29:14 The Value of Scarcity and Durable Beauty 29:47 Reflecting on Personal Watch Collections 30:20 The Pursuit of Mechanical Complexity 30:40 The Relevance of Yellow Gold in Modern Times 31:29 The Struggle of Managing a Large Collection 32:06 The Challenge of Selling Unique Watches 34:24 The Attraction to Early Independent Horology 36:54 The Future of Personal Watch Collections 43:09 The Future Watch Wishlist Instagram recommendations from this episode:  Roman: @the_space_giant; @alexku.horology Adam: @iampandacat Special additional shoutouts: @arcanaut_watches, @ochundjunior and @reubenschoots Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast  Theme Music for 2023: The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)   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.   Visit us at www.fifthwrist.com We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!   Stay On Time

link to show notes here Or (in case the like doesn't work) here: watches were my first loveand they will be my lastwatches of the futureand watches of the past Detailed 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.And lots of … Shout-outs #chicklip@moodydials@myhorologicaljourney@arminstrom@guillaume_2406@breitling@sphaera _watchco@der_maschinenraum@[email protected]@[email protected]@mediumwatch@timesromanau@the349designer@defining_time5 The «Defining Time Show« DTS - LCDF Wolfgang and Wonders  Instagram recommendations  Phil: @pinkpatekBenoît: @honda.4649Wolfgang: @artdecowristwatchesClaus: @wernerwatches,  @uhren.kaiser   Theme music:diy by @tapir_ffm based on the aria «Ebben? Ne andrò lontana» of the opera «La Wally» by Alfredo Catalani Fifth 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: @fifthwristFollow us on facebook: facebook.com/fifthwristTo join our group chat on Slack then please email us at [email protected]  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…

Wishing everyone a Happy 2024!  Thanks for listening, writing, reviewing and commenting with us throughout 2023! Just a quick episode to say thank you to all  guests, contributors and listeners of Independent Thinking and the larger @FifthWrist podcasts, website and shows.  (make sure you listen to the special bonus track right at the end of the episode ;-) Lots of thanks to my podcast cohosts this year: Adam (@mediumwatch); Claus (@tapir_ffm); and Phil (@pippy). It was my privilege and absolute joy to spend time with you all! Massive thank you to all the Independent Thinking podcasts guests in 2023. Your work and words continue to inspire me! Martin Braun & Scott Goldman (@goldmanstagram1) Gai Gohari (@morillo55) Alex Ku (@alexku.horology) Judd Philipp from @Fortiswatches Kasper (@vitroes_velour) from @VitreumWatches Chris Manning (@Silver_Hand) Reuben Schoots (@reubenschoots) Leonard & Massimo Dreifuss from Maurice De Mauriac watches (@mauricedemauriac) Aaron Sarauer (@sarauerhorology) Roman Winiger (www.winigerhorloger.com) Paul Boutros (@pboutros) Jérémy Freléchox (@vanguart and www.timeforge.ch) Seth Kennedy (@sk_mechanician) Michael Culyba (Director of the brilliant “Keeper of Time movie”) @keeperoftimemovie Peter & Albert (@Zeitwinkel.ch), and Asher @collectivehorology Rick & Andrew (@SoLabs.co) Helbert - @Hellbuoi (co-founder of the @the.horology.club) Thank you listening to our Independent Thinking Show and other @FifthWrist episodes in 2023 and for your feedback, messages of support and general engagement. Stay tuned for 2024! Lots of cool guests and episodes already "in the can" or scheduled. Happy Festive Season and Happy 2024! Roman Stay on Time Theme Music for 2023: The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)   Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast 

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.   In this special episode, Roman (@TimesRomanAU) sits down for a chat with one of his horological heroes and indie watchmaking royalty - master watchmaker and clockmaker Martin Braun, and a previous guest and friend of FifthWrist Scott Goldman. Our fascinating conversation captures the intricacies of indie horology, the evolution of Martin’s horology career, and the trials and tribulations of early independent watchmaking in the 1990s and early 2000s.  We get insights into Martin’s approach to unique designs, astronomical influences in his watches, his (not positive) experience with the Frank Muller, and the current relaunch of the EOS sunrise and sunset watch. This episode is packed with rich stories and insights into the world of watchmaking, giving listeners a close-up look into the complexities and the artistry involved in creating timepieces. The iconic Martin Braun EOS model (with customisable sunrise and sunset indicators set for the owner’s location) is now relaunched and available. In USA, you can contact Scott directly on [email protected] or +1 3109637867 to discuss how to buy the Martin Braun EOS now! It is a MAGICAL WATCH!! Outside North America, you can also check out the Schaumburg Watch website for details. Theme Music for 2023: The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)   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.   We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!   Stay On Time Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@FifthWrist⁠  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast 

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for @FifthWrist Radio. @FifthWrist Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  In this special episode, hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Adam (@mediumwatch) sit down for a chat with a guest - Mr Gai Gohari (@morillo55), a vintage watch dealer who owns and operates Classic Watches NY (classicwatchny.com).  In addition to selling unusual and stylish design-driven vintage timepieces, Gai also deals in gems and jewellery, and has a deep passion for photography and fashion. Throughout this wide-ranging  conversation recorded back in January 2023, Gai shares his journey into the world of watches, documenting from his start in fashion and precious stones into his passion for vintage horology. Gai also delves into his connection with spirituality and how it intertwines with his material pursuits like watch collecting and dealing in rare and beautifully designed timepieces. Amidst the enlightening conversation, Gai’s raw honesty provides listeners a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the watch-dealing industry, culture and how his personal philosophy plays out in his dealing practices. Special should outs in this episode to: Roni Madhvani (@roni_m_29) previous FWR guest and someone we admire very much; Phil Toledano (@misterenthusiast) - and his awesome Viva Bastardo Podcast (@vivabastardoshow); and Aaron (@aaron_coop_). Make sure to also check out Gai’s photography IG account @morillopics and his photography book New York Naked. Theme Music for 2023: The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel)   Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist  #fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast  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.   We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!   Stay On Time

Today we discuss "restomodding" -- the art of creating working watches using both vintage and modern parts. So, for all the folks with grandpa's old watch sitting unused in a drawer, this episode is for you! I'm joined by modder David from secondhandmods.com, and Brigham, a fellow modder from the BSH (iykyk). This episode was born from discussions around my Vintage Linen Dial mod, which was an unexpected hit. You can see modded watch here. Brigham also discusses his experience modding outside the world Seiko, which is quite rare! Thanks for educating us Brigham! My baby causes me to step away twice, good thing we had two guests! Nothing is edited out -- we keep it real at Fifth Wrist! Recommendations: Matt - @steveofyork David - @noah_jens and @koda_watches Brigham - The Book "Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity" If you'd like to chat about modding or have ideas for guests for the show, message me on instagram ⁠@dad.watch⁠. Follow us on Instagram: @FifthWrist  or www.fifthwrist.com #fifthwrist #fifthwristpodcast #fifthwristradioTo join our crew on Discord, please message @dad.watch ⁠@dad.watch⁠⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! Thank you and Stay on Time!