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Today we discuss film photography, from two points of view, the consumer / enthusiast side and the manufacturing side.

Watch shows, why do they exist? Is it me or are there too many now? This time at Windup I missed a few of my favorite, have you thought why not everyone attends all?

Today we look into a legend of the automotive world. Cosworth. Sources: Founding & History Cosworth – Wikipedia Keith Duckworth – Motor Sport Magazine Archive (Jan 1970) Keith Duckworth – Supercars.net Lotus Type 49 – Lotus Cars Official Lotus 49 meets Cosworth DFV – Goodwood History of the Lotus-Cosworth Ford Type 49 – Revs Institute Cosworth DFV – Wikipedia Ford Cosworth DFV: F1's Most I...

Today we analyze IWC, the watch brand. Not a specific watch but the brand as a whole. Sources: Ken Research – Global Luxury Watch Market 2019–2030 kenresearch Persistence Market Research – Luxury Watches Market Size & Competitive Analysis, 2032 persistencemarketresearch Technavio – Luxury Watch Market Size 2025-2029 technavio UNITesi – Pre-Owned Luxury Watches Market (PDF) unitesi.unive The Sw...

Today we go over the Leica product lineup, target audiences and Porter's 5 forces. There's correction of the last episode at the end. Sources: Leica Official Leica Camera Models  — Official camera lineup Leica SL System  — SL official page Leica Q Family  — Q series official page Leica S System  — S medium format official page Leica Sport Optics – Binoculars  — Binoculars lineup Leica Home...

Today we keep the 911 history lesson going with the 911T. I can’t believe I said 911 12… I meant 912!!! Shame one me!!! Sources: ​ Porsche 911 Carrera T – The 911T that slept for 10 years (Porsche Newsroom) ​ Porsche 911 T 2.0 (1968–1969) – Stuttcars ​ 40 Years After the 911T, Porsche Unveils the 911 Carrera T – Hagerty ​ 1968–1969 Porsche 911 T Coupé – Supercars.net ​ Porsche 911 (Classic) – Wiki...

Today we look into the deadbeat complication in watches. Why did it die and why was it invented? Substack HERE Sources: Deadbeat Seconds — Core Horological Sources The invention of the balance wheel and the cylinder escapement — Seiko Museum Ticktock Deadbeat Escapement — Wooster Physicists Graham Escapement — Princeton Time Team Dead-beat escapement — Britannica Chapter 11 - Deadbeat Escapement —...

Today we review a film camera from the 80's, the Nikon FM2. Sources: Production History & Technical Specifications Nikon FM2 – Wikipedia ​ The Evolution of Nikon FM2 Camera Versions and Production Year Research ​ Nikon FM2 – Camera-wiki.org ​ Nikon FM2n (1983) – Mike Eckman ​ Nikon FM2/FM2n Film Camera Review – Analog. Cafe ​ Nikon FM2 Review in 2026 – Cultured Kiwi ​ Nikon FM2 Instruction...

Today we look into another Volkswagen product, the Touareg. Sources: Volkswagen Touareg – Wikipedia — Most comprehensive single reference covering all three generations, engines, production history, platform details, and sales data 20 Years of the Touareg – VW Newsroom — Anniversary release covering 2022 The First 21 Years – VW Newsroom — Inception and design history Current Touareg Generation End...

Today we cover Doxa. Sources: DOXA official history page: https://doxawatches.com/pages/history ​ Belmont Watches – “Doxa Watches: A Legacy Beneath the Surface”: https://www.belmontwatches.com/blogs/news/doxa-watches-a-legacy-beneath-the-surface ​ Time+Tide – “A short history of DOXA, the brand that was almost lost to history”: https://timeandtidewatches.com/diving-into-doxa-watches-history/ ​ The...

Today we talk about the Minolta XG-M a film camera that marked a transition period for the brand. Sources: Minolta XG-M – Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minolta_XG-M LENS-DB – Minolta XG-M:  https://lens-db.com/camera/minolta-xg-m-1982/ The Rokkor Files – Minolta XG Series:  https://www.rokkorfiles.com/XG%20Series.htm Random Camera Blog – “The Minolta XG-M”:  https://randomphoto.blogspo...

We spoke about the Toyota hybrid system before, but what is the bad of it? I mean not everything can be positive. Find out here. Sources: Toyota Global – Toyota Hybrid System II overview https://global.toyota/en/powertrain/ths/ [ global ]​ Toyota UK – “Toyota hybrid – how does it work?” https://mag.toyota.co.uk/how-does-toyota-hybrid-work/ [ mag.toyota.co ]​ Wikipedia – Hybrid Synergy Drive https:...

There was a car feature that has been not banned but "discouraged" for automakers, the auto start-stop system. Is it worth having it? Or is it better to get rid of it? Find out more here. Sources: Consumer Reports – “Does the Start/Stop Function Really Improve Your Car’s Fuel Economy?” https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fuel-economy-efficiency/does-start-stop-function-really-improve-ca...

The Porsche 911E, another iteration of the 911. But what made it so special that needed a different letter after the 911 designation? Fuel Injection.

The Hasselblad 500 series? Do you know how many iterations are there? Me either, but we can find out together on this episode. I call this camera the speedmaster of the film cameras, find out why.

Did you think the Porsche 911 was just "911"? Well, there are many iterations of the model, and I am on a mission to help you know them better.

I knew about the X-T Series, I made an episode about those. What is the XH Series? Is it a new line, old line of cameras? Let me tell you about it.

The Fuji XF 16-55mm f2.8, is it still good? It was made on 2014. Let me tell you my experience and a product analysis of this lens. Sources: Product Reviews and Technical Information https://www.snapsbyfox.com/blog/fujifilm-16-55-f28-long-term-review https://dustinabbott.net/2025/01/fujinon-xf-16-55mm-f2-8-r-lm-wr-ii-review/ https://www.reddit.com/r/FujifilmX/comments/1h513qu/early_verdict_on_the_...

If you have wondered about the Porsche nomenclature, you are not alone. But we start here, with the 911S. Sources: Porsche –  A brief history of the Porsche 911 https://www.porsche.com/stories/innovation/a-brief-history-of-the-porsche-911/ ​ Porsche Newsroom –  Porsche Historical Background: 1948–2025 https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/company/porsche-cars-north-america-historical-background-18072...

Welcome, I would like to take this time to reflect and review on 10 things that I have learned and can be taken from the first year of the podcast. I hope you enjoy it.

The revival of the VW microbus, a car that hopefully was going to be VW's resurgence... What happened? Why did it fail so bad? Sources: https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-calls-off-2026-id-buzz-in-us-and-it-may-never-come-back  ()​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIROMJsamug  ()​ https://www.reddit.com/r/electricvehicles/comments/1kxnmxk/vw_id_buzz_why_is_it_not_working_out_in_the_us  ()​ https:...

What was a good example of the Japanese manufacturing revolution but in cars? We spoke about watches, cameras and now cars. The Datsun 510 came to kick butt. Sources: Datsun 510 model overview, specs, variants, and production years: Wikipedia “Datsun 510”.​ Narrative history, development story, positioning vs BMW/VW, and enthusiast impact: Silodrome, “A Brief History of the Datsun 510 – Everything...

Is the Watch Industry moral and ethical? What is the difference between Morality and ethics? let's discuss. Sources: Human Rights Watch – “The Hidden Cost of Jewelry: Human Rights in Supply Chains and the Responsibility of Jewelry Companies.”​ Human Rights Watch – “Sparkling Jewels, Opaque Supply Chains: Jewelry Companies, Changing Sourcing Practices, and Human Rights Due Diligence.”​ New York...

Near Field Communication and Digital Product Passports in the watch industry. Top 10 Sources: ** Breitling Official Digital Passport Page** -  https://www.breitling.com/us-en/about/digital-passport/  - Primary source detailing Breitling's blockchain implementation, the first luxury watch brand to extend the technology to all watches (October 2020).​ ** Panerai Digital Product Passport Case Stu...

Some questions about the last episode triggered the creation of this one. Yes, homologation is still a thing but different than before.