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Episode 16: A Conversation with RJ Broer of Fratello
This week the guys meet with RJ Broer of Fratello Watches. They talk about the Speedmaster and Speedy Tuesday, the MoonSwatch, and how there is no such thing as watch journalism.
0:00 Intro
1:20 Wristchecks
2:35 RJ’s early watches
4:30 RJ’s first OMEGA Speedmaster
10:00 Timezone.com
16:00 Watchuseek
17:00 Speedy Tuesday
23:00 The MoonSwatch
35:45 The birth of Fratello
40:30 No such thing as watch journalism
45:00 RJ becomes a writer as a result of watch collecting
47:00 RJ’s next watch
49:00 Questions from the audience: Trust and the ST3
54:45 Thanks and Outro
Show Notes:
Fratello Watches
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Episode 15: A Conversation with William Massena
This week the guys sit down with William Massena of Massena LAB. They talk about the early days of Timezone, why watches are tools, the origins of Massena LAB, and what Massena would do with Rolex.
0:00 Intro
0:55 Wristchecks
3:05 Massena’s early days on Timezone and the IWC conspiracy
10:40 Ashford, WatchNet, Antiquorum, and the rebirth of Timezone
15:00 Massena’s foray into watch journalism
16:15 How Massena’s taste in watches has changed over time
19:30 How Massena began collecting at the age of seven
21:30 Watches are tools
22:45 The impulse to start Massena LAB
28:15 Massena’s favourite collaborations
31:00 Collaborations by others that impress Massena
34:10 The importance of GPHG and other awards
35:10 The Massena LAB brand
38:10 Why Massena remains excited about watches and what he’s looking for this year
40:45 Studio Underd0g, Fears, and travelling with Richard Benc
42:15 What Massena would do with a Rolex
Show Notes:
Massena LAB
Timezone
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45:10
Episode 14: A Conversation with Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch
Marc and Brent welcome Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch while Bob relaxes on the beaches of Cartegena. The three discuss personal collecting, the watch industry, and the role of new media. Ariel also makes bold predictions for the future.
0:00 Intro
1:22 Wristchecks
5:10 LA fires raging in Ariel’s hometown
7:12 Firefighting watches
12:48 From aBlogtoRead to a aBlogtoWatch
16:22 Ariel’s early podcast days with John Biggs
22:53 The emergence and slow acceptance of new media
27:25 The luxury industry today
28:38 What makes an “interesting” watch
30:03 Appreciating the full spectrum of the watch world
34:42 Watches we keep vs watches we wear
36:52 The dark side of social media
40:55 “Friends don’t let friends buy above retail”
44:20 The role of watch media
47:56 Career advice
52:35 Sponsored content and advertising
57:15 Ariel’s favourite part of the watch space
58:54 The best and the worst of the watch industry—plus, some bold
predictions for the future
Show Notes:
aBlogtoWatch
Pet Straps
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Episode 13: Watch talk with Chris Salih from @WatchChris YouTube fame
The guys welcome Chris Salih from the YouTube channel @WatchChris to discuss favourite releases of 2024, creativity, workflow, and a special upcoming collaboration!
0:00 Intro
1:35 Wristchecks
5:15 Watch highlights from 2024
7:40 Chris discusses his day job in finance and the genesis of his watch habit
10:45 How high finance influences Chris’ YouTube channel
13:25 Teddy Baldassarre and other influences
15:30 Chris talks workflow
18:20 Creativity, inspiration, audience, and YouTube strategy
23:40 What constitutes a “good” watch for Chris
27:00 The future of @WatchChris
30:15 Watch collaborations and the Gotham Watch Club
33:05 Imposter syndrome, passion, and self belief
36:15 Favourite videos and surprise hits
39:30 Thoughts on watches in 2025
44:45 Final thoughts and thanks
Show Notes:
WatchChris
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45:37
Episode 12: Best of 2024, gift ideas, & recommendations
This week, the guys review their watch purchases from 2024 and discuss their favourite releases. They also offer up recommendations for the holidays, including watch-related gifts, good podcasts, worthy reads, and entertaining TV shows & documentaries.
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0:00 Intro
1:05 Wristchecks
4:50 Watches that have come and gone in your collections
18:15 Favourite watch releases of 2024
23:20 Watch related gift ideas
29:35 Recomendations for holiday viewing
34:00 Recommendations for holiday listening
40:00 Recommendations for holiday reading
43:30 Pursuits and projects for 2025
48:15 Watch prospects for 2025
Favourite watch releases:
FOiS from OMEGA
Bel Canto from Christopher Ward
Micromilspec Milgraph
Gift ideas:
Coton Carrier G2 Slout Sling Harness
Bergeon Watch Tools
Wolf Watch Winder
Holiday viewing:
Dark TV Series
The Watchmaker’s Apprentice
Maestro in Blue
Holiday listening:
Anthropocene Reviewed
Tales from the Tribe
The Moth Podcast
Holiday reading:
Mainspring Watch
Hands of Time: A Watchmaker’s History
Never, by Ken Follet
Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.
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