EPISODE · Jan 16, 2022 · 1H 41M
Independent Thinking - Paul and Claus talk about independent horology
from Fifth Wrist Radio · host Fifth Wrist
First episode for 2022 of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. This is a place dedicate to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology. This time, hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Claus (@tapir_ffm) chat with a passionate and erudite collector Paul (@myhorologicaljourney) about his collection of indie watches; interest in navigation, complicated and antique watches and views on the horological arts. Join us as for a wide-ranging conversation about independent watchmaking. Shout outs in this episodes to: @OchsundJunior, @FearsWatches, @Ikepodwatches; @F.Ronzon, @dingemans_horloges; @strutherswatchmakers, @v.remontet, Colibrica, @MIH_watch, @Ressence_watches; @MINGwatches, @Sinn_Spezialuhren, @Nivrel, @Miluswatches, @Habring2, @Defining_time, @thebookwatcher, @PetiteSecondes, @Scaramanga__ & Paul Gerber Apologies for the subpar audio quality (due to poor internet connection at the recording). IG Recommendations: Claus - @mechanicuschronometrie Paul - Ludwig Oeschlin Doctoral Thesis: “The Clock as a model of the cosmos in Bernardo Facini’s astronomical apparatus". Roman - @time.4.ever Highlights: 2.30 Wrist check Claus - OJ Day Night; Paul OJ Perpetual Calendar; Roman Fears Archival 1930 8:09 - Paul’s origin story 12:00 - Pocket watch for a four year old 14:00 - Early independents 20:30 - Paul’s collecting style (vertical vs horizontal) 24:00 - Ochs und Junior and Paul Gerber 28:00 - Ressence and Laurent Ferrier 31:00 - Complications vs Time Only 32:20 - Calendar watches 39:10 - New and exciting watchmakers 41:00 - Valentin Remontet Time Capsule - Lightest mechanical watch 45:17 - Navigation & Horology (AL Breguet, Antide Janvier, Ferdinand Berthoud, Earnshaw, Le Roy and Dent 46:30 - Abraham-Louis Breguet Souscription watch and Charles Frodsham 57:00 - Collection size; disciple and acquiring new pieces 1:03:10 - Next watch project 1:10:00 - Week indicators 1:17:50 - Milus repeater 1:20:00 - Paul’s advice to collectors 1L27:40 - Connecting with watchmakers New Theme Music for 2022: The Wrong Time by Silent Partner (via YouTube Free Music Channel) Follow us on Facebook Instagram: @FifthWrist
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