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Crystal Clear Watchmaking
by Crystal Clear Watchmaking
Join Luc and Jay every Monday for discussions on watches, brands, gears, springs, and oils - all things watches and watchmaking! If you'd like to learn about watches inside and out, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
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Episode 43 - Watches & Wonders: Rolex, Tutor, & more!
Luc and Jay discuss some of the new watches from Watches and Wonders - is the industry moving in the right direction? Cartier Tanks Tudor Black Bay 58 Gold Tudor Black Bay 58 Silver Rolex Explorers 36mm Rolex Explorer II Jeager-LeCoultre Reverso Quadriptique Green Nautilus Panerai Marina ESteel...
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Episode 42 - Waltham & Pocketwatch History!
A discussion of Waltham, pocketwatch history, and the basics of pocketwatch collecting! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube
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Episode 41 - Luc Buys a Watch! Two Important New Movements Reviewed!
Luc puts down big bucks on a luxury watch and discusses the buying experience. After, we go over the two most important movements released this year. Grand Seiko GMT Grand Seiko Seasons Collection - Early Summer New Zenith El Primero Hodinkee Article HERE New Omega Speedmaster Professional…
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Episode 40 - Starting a Watch Brand - SNGLRTY!
Luc interviews the co-founders of SNGLRTY, an up-and-coming Swiss watch brand with a brand new complication! Hard questions are asked and good times had by all :) Join us for a listen! Website: https://snglrtywatch.com Blog: https://blog.snglrty.watch Instagram: @snglrty_watch Facebook:...
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Episode 39 - How to SAVE the Luxury Watch Industry!
Luc rants about why the luxury watch market is failing for an hour. It's a good rant. Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 38 - Christmas Gift Ideas!
Today Luc and Jay talk about gift ideas for this Christmas! Links: Seiko5 Automatic Blue Dial SNK357 The Watch Repairer's Manual Seiko5 Black Dial Flieger Type B SNK809 Southpaw Leather Goods: @southpawleathergoods on Instagram Orient Kamasu R is for Rolex Citizen Promaster Diver Watch Socks...
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Episode 37 - 3 Underrated or Underappreciated Brands!
Today Jay and Luc take a moment to talk about brands that could use just a bit more love. Xeric Watches: Leadfoot Vendetta Autodromo: Group B Series 2 Ford GT Brew Watches Swatch Orient Kamasu Citizen: Super Titanium Armor Promaster Diver Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 36 - Watchmaking Pet Peeves!
Today Jay and Luc take a moment to talk about the watchmaker's bench and all the things that annoy the heck out of Luc! The news this week has a couple interesting watches as well! Parmiagani Longines Legend Diver Bronze Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 35 - Fashion Watches, Modding, & Straps!
Today Jay and Luc took a moment to discuss some of the questions posed by our listeners through Instagram, as well as some feedback from a cardiologist! We also discussed our giveaway, of a Casioak! Very exciting! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 34 - The 10 Watches We Have Our Eyes On!
Today Luc and Jay talk about what we are actually looking at for our collections! Along the way we talk about Grand Seiko dreams, diabetes, and other random topics! Links: Brew Watch Retromatic King Seiko Historical Edition Grand Seiko Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Rolex Daytona Seiko Snowflake...
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Episode 33 - Rolex Releases 2020!
Today Luc and Jay talk about the new Rolex releases, and also one bonus watch! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 32 - Ten Workin' Man's Watches!
Today Luc and Jay talk about workin' man's watches - a listener request that was too tempting to resist! Along the way we talk about a Grand Seiko special edition, and the new happenings at the watchmaker's bench. Links: Casio W800H-1AV G-Shock GW-M5610-1BJF Orient Kamasu Omega Speedmaster 1957...
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Episode 31 - Barrelhand Timepieces - Independant Watchmaker!
Today Luc and Jay talk with Karel about the process and struggle of starting your own independent watch company - that is manufacturing new and complex time indicators to boot! Instagram: @barrelhand Website: https://www.barrelhand.com/ Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 30 - New Releases, the Watchmaker's Bench, and Robot Rights!
Today Luc and Jay talk about a pile of topics, new acquisitions, struggles on the bench, and discussing some interesting ideas. Releases: Blue Bay 58 Parmigiani Tonda GT Parmigiani Ovale Chinese Tourbillon Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 29 - Master Level Case Finishing with Kevin Paul!
Today Luc and Kevin talk about watch case restorations, and the processes for each type of finish! Kevin Paul's Instagram: @watchcaserestorations Google Drive! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 28 - Antimagnetic Watches!
Today Luc and Jay talk about luxury goods and our thoughts and the economics behind them. Certainly a divisive topic,listen in and share your own thoughts with us! Watch News: Waltham Ads H Moser & MB&F Czapek Antartique Antimagnetic examples: Ulysee Nardin Patek Phillipe Examples to collect:...
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Episode 27 - How to Become a Watchmaker!
Today Jay and I discuss the path to becoming a watchmaker - hobbiest or pro! ALSO: I meant Domino's guys :p Show notes (spoilers!) Personal attributes: Steady hands Patience Brain for 3D and puzzle solving The watchmaker trial Go to Esslinger, buy a 6498 clone, holder, loupe, screwdrivers, and a...
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Episode 26 - Are Luxury Goods... Good?
Today Luc and Jay talk about luxury goods and our thoughts and the economics behind them. Certainly a divisive topic,listen in and share your own thoughts with us! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 25 - USEFUL Complications!
Today Luc and Jay talk about watch news and our expectations for the future to start, then talk about some complications that are actually useful! Links: Date window Chronograph Power Reserve Alarm: Seiko Bellmatic Vulcain Cricket World Timer Thermometer Self-winding Moonphase Socials: Insta:...
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Episode 24 - Useless (but AWESOME) Complications!
Inspired by recent watch news, Luc and Jay talk about a category of complications we have a hard time giving a name to... Links: Bugatti Watch Video Charming Bird Video Slot-Machine Watch Video Poker Watch "Eros" watches Midnight Planetarium Haldimann H8 H1 H9 Socials: Insta:...
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Episode 23 - Non-Standard Watch Movements!
Today Luc & Jay chat about different types of movements, history, and related watches to collect! OysterQuartz Mecaquartz Manual Wind Quartz Eco-drive Eco-drive Thermo Spring Drive Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 22 - Raketa: USSR Watch Collecting!
Today Luc & Jay chat about Russian watches, history, and more stuff I've been doing at the watchmaker's bench! Links: Main USSR Collection Reference Site Raketa Big Zero Raketa Copernicus (black dial) Raketa Copernicus (crazy hands) Raketa Copernicus (white dial) Raketa Atom Raketa World Time...
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Episode 21 - Interview: Guilloche Dialmaking and Case Manufacture with DM Tiffany Timepieces!
Today we have DM Tiffany Timepieces on to talk about the process of dialmaking, enamel, and case manufacturing in one power hour of watchmaking! Follow DM Tiffany Timepieces: Instagram @dmtiffany.timepieces Youtube Channel Dial Example for Multiple Techniques Our socials: Instagram:...
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Episode 20 - Updates, Watch Talk, and Why We Got Into Watches!
Today Luc & Jay chat about watches, stuff I've been doing at the watchmaker's bench, and why we both got into watches! Bit of a calm episode, join us for a chat :) Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 19 - Baselworld and W&W Cancelled! (mini episode!)
Today Luc takes things solo-mode to discuss coronavirus, the decision to cancel Watches & Wonders, and delay Baselworld. A bit of bonus time is taken to discuss these trade shows and their effect in general, and hopes for the future! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 18 - Dial it UP! (Dialmaking!)
Today's episode is about dials, the multiple materials and methods used to make them! Links mentioned: Jenni Elle YouTube Cloisonne Enamel Dial Champleve Enamel Dial Flinque Enamel Dial Grand Feu Enamel Dial Guilloche Dial Tapisserie/Pantograph Dial Nautilus Socials: Insta…
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Episode 17 - Build Your OWN Watch!
News: https://www.timex.com/m79-automatic-40mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/TW2U29500ZV.html Easy watch build class: https://www.awci.com/buildawatch/ Build your own watch guided (not the best website): http://www.ofrei.com/page524.html Where to buy tools and stuff: http://www.ofrei.com/...
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Episode 16 - Guest Interview - "Watches with a Woman"!
Today's episode is about women's watches, and the markets, demands, and aspirations we have for them! Sierra from Watches with a Woman comes on to tell us what's what! Watches with a Woman Social Media: Instagram: @watcheswithawoman YouTube Channel Links mentioned: Royal Oaks 1st Bremont watch…
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Episode 15 - FAKE Rolex Watches Sold on YouTube??
Today's episode is about the crazy accusations against YouTube channel Horology House! Luc and Jay talk about what it all means, and take a tangent to talk about Luc's dream watch, and a Chinese "homage" of a Nomos. Nomos Lambda Nomos "homage" Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 14 - Watch Cheating!
Today's episode is about cheating! Luc and Jay talk about Twinkies and diamond impurities before talking about the surprise watches that they swapped between eachother via USPS to try wearing for a week! Richard Mille Mille Feuilles (delicious pastry): A Lange & Sohne (Hand Sizes) Socials: Insta:...
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Episode 13 - The Quartz Crisis!
Today's episode is about The quartz crisis! Luc and Jay get wildly off topic before talking about some of the important changes that happened in those desperate times :) Kanye Watch Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 12 - Watch Movement Decorations Explained!
Today's episode is about watch movement decorations! Basic explanations for how they're done, and why! Join us for a listen this week and learn a thing or two :) H Moser Streamliner Omega Speedmaster Example of women's precision work! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking YouTube Channel
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Episode 11 - $5000, 3 Watch Collection!
Today's episode is a revist of a watch collection, but this time with some restraint! Join us for a listen this week and see how it turns out! Links to watches (in order of discussion): Grand Seiko SBGR253 Timex Q Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Autodromo Group B Series 2 Longines Master Collection...
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Episode 10 - Top 3 Watch Brands!
Today's episode is all about brands! What's the criteria for this list? Hard to say, but join us for a listen this week and see how it turns out! Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking! Socials: Insta:...
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Episode 9 - Leather Watch Straps with SouthpawLeatherGoods!
Today's episode is all about leather! Our guest, SouthpawLeatherGoods, comes on the show to teach us more about leather and talk about what you should be looking at when buying leather goods! Check out his Instagram: @southpawleathergoods Mentioned Links: Leather supply company:...
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Episode 8 - Christmas Watch Ideas!
Today's episode is about watch-related Christmas gifts! Our thoughts on what to buy at a range of prices and interests! Mentioned Gifts: Springbar tool Straps: https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/ https://allwatchbands.com/ Watch Tool Kit Watch Case Coffee Table Watch Book/AD catalogue Casio Orient...
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Episode 7 - Homages and FAKE Watches!
Today's episode is about homages and fakes. Our thoughts on these trends in watch consumerism, and what's okay and not okay! YouTube Video Mentioned Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking! Socials: Insta:...
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Episode 6 - Watch Care & Servicing!
Today's episode is about watch care. A list of tips on keeping your watch in good shape, and what happens when servicing is needed! Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking! Socials: Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking…
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Episode 5 - Authorized Dealers vs Grey Markey vs eBay!
Today's episode is about buying watches. A deep dive on buying at ADs, grey market, eBay, and what are the upsides and pitfalls of one over the other? Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking! Socials: Insta:...
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Episode 4 - Quartz vs. Mechanical Watches!
Today's episode is about quartz vs mechanical watches. A deep dive on how they work, and why do we prefer one over the other? Promised links: Watch Cutaway Drawing Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking! Socials: Insta:...
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Episode 3 - The Dumbest Watch Trends!
Today's episode revolves around trends. Which are the worst, and where do we disagree? Promised links: Our YouTube Humism Review Humism Bonus YouTube Ad Jay's New Watch The Replica The MB&F ladies watch Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things...
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Episode 2 - Watch Materials: Common to Complex!
Today's episode revolves around materials. White gold? Platinum? Steel? What are the uses, upsides, downsides, and challenges of each material? Listen in to learn! Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking! Socials: Insta:...
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Episode 1 - Five Watches, Infinite Money!
Luc and Jay share what watches they would buy for a five watch collection, if they had infinite money! Promised links (SPOILERS!) Luc's List: 1. Grand Seiko (SBGA211) "Seiko Snowflake" 2. Panerai Radiomir (1940 vintage case) 3. A Lange & Sohne - 1815 Tourbillon 4. 1954 Navitimer (pre 806) 5. Deep...
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Join Luc and Jay every Monday for discussions on watches, brands, gears, springs, and oils - all things watches and watchmaking! If you'd like to learn about watches inside and out, this is the podcast for you!
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