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EP 3: ‘Split-Flap’ & Co.

Episode 3 of the Small Seconds Podcast podcast, hosted by Small Seconds Podcast, titled "EP 3: ‘Split-Flap’ & Co." was published on October 31, 2021 and runs 69 minutes.

October 31, 2021 ·69m · Small Seconds Podcast

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Time to explore a brand in our third instalment! We are going to be exploring small to high end luxury brands and give our opinions on design, movements and complications. In this episode we take a glimpse into the wacky brand know as “Jacob & Co.” and tackle some incredible, and complicated watches.

Time to explore a brand in our third instalment! We are going to be exploring small to high end luxury brands and give our opinions on design, movements and complications. In this episode we take a glimpse into the wacky brand know as “Jacob & Co.” and tackle some incredible, and complicated watches.
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