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For full notes, photos, and video links, subscribe to Analog Explorer on Substack https://analogexplorer.substack.com/p/ae-23-fabien-cousteau-watch-collection-b42 Welcome to the finale of the  “Undersea Explorer Series”  by the Analog Explorer for the  Made Under Pressure  podcast! Fabien Cousteau almost needs no introduction. He is a renowned aquanaut, explorer, environmental advocate, and filmma...

For full notes, photos, and video links, subscribe to Analog Explorer on Substack - https://analogexplorer.substack.com/p/ae-22-cristina-mittermeier-mitty In my career as a professional photographer, several artists come to mind who have inspired me as an artist. However, one in particular stands out both for her work with indigenous peoples worldwide and for her underwater environmental photograp...

For full notes, photos, and video links, subscribe to Analog Explorer on Substack - https://open.substack.com/pub/analogexplorer/p/ae-21-shooting-for-the-moon-monolith 🛸 Back on the mic is the engineering and 3d printing visionary Karel Bachand, founder of Barrelhand Watches.  You might remember him from AE 15 , where he discussed the fusion of 3D printing and cutting-edge watch design. But this...

For full notes, photos, and video links subscribe to Analog Explorer on Substack - https://analogexplorer.substack.com/p/ae-20-jason-heaton Jason Heaton has carved out a distinctive niche for himself in the #watchfam. He and his wife, Gishani, are an adventuresome traveling duo. Diving around the world to photograph and write about some of the most horologically heavy-hitting dive watches that the...

For full notes, photos, and video links subscribe to Analog Explorer on   Substack   Typsim Watches. Designs inspired from the past, tested in the PNW, and made to age with time with its wearer. While meeting up with my fellow watch enthusiasts at RedBar Seattle, I was able to catchup with Matt Zinski . Matt is a classically trained architect, founder of Typsim Watches based in Seattle, Washington...

Looking at the history and alternative methods of measuring time with and without a complication in a mechanical movement. For full notes, photos, and video links subscribe to  Analog Explorer on Substack , and as always with a AE x ZT collab-episode, there will be an extended conversation version on the  Zulu Time Podcast feed . There has been a lot of buzz surrounding affordable GMT complication...

For full notes, photos, and video links subscribe to Analog Explorer on Substack   https://analogexplorer.substack.com/p/ae-17-the-antiquarian-horologist The rise of artificial intelligence has captured society's attention yet again, with machines now able to simulate human intelligence and behavior. It's like magic inside a box or a ghost in a machine. But have we seen this before? Could...

For full notes, photos, and video links subscribe to  Analog Explorer on Substack  and as always with a AE x ZT collab-episode, there will be an extended conversation version on the  Zulu Time Podcast feed . Just in time for the upcoming Watches and Wonders, on the mic is long-time Analog Explorer alumni   ⁠Dan⁠  ( @Timely_Moments ) from the  ⁠Zulu Time Podcast⁠ . This was a collaborative episode...

For full notes, photos, and video links subscribe to Analog Explorer on Substack   Meet Karel Bachand, founder of  Barrelhand watches . While studying engineering in his undergraduate program, he stumbled upon watchmaking but not in the traditional sense. Blending his newly discovered fascination with watchmaking and his futurist vision of 3D printing, as a freshmen in college he set out...

On this episode, Dan from the Zulu Time Podcast and I join back up for a joint 🇺🇸x🇬🇧 episode. We talk diving, the "kit husbandry" involved in diving with a watch, and of course  holiday recommendations.  Analog Explorer is a reader-supported publication and listener supported podcast. To receive new posts and to see the FULL show notes including photos and video links, be sure to become...

Dan is the host of the Zulu Time Podcast , based out of the UK, a military watch collector, an Analog Explorer alumni, and a very good friend of ours in the #watchfam. For full episode notes, photos, and videos, be sure you have subscribed to the Analog Explorer on Substack | Link In this two-part joint episode between the Zulu Time Podcast and the Analog Explorer, AJ and Dan take a look at the no...

Meet Neil Ferrier, Owner at Discommon, Co-Founder of Blok Watch Company ( @blokwatches ), and a friend in the #watchfam. See the Adventure School video on how my 5-year-old lives life in the PNW, with a blok 33 https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_T7I5g-KL /  There are much more notes to this episode! For full notes, photos, and video links subscribe to Analog Explorer on Substack .

Meet Kyle Snarr ( @kyality ), cofounder of @cantonmentco , newly announced Head of Partnerships @wornandwound , a brand consultant, and a friend in the #watchfam.  For full notes, photos, and video links subscribe to Analog Explorer on Substack .  Cantonment is "... dedicated to helping you strike a better balance by creating high-quality accessories that are stylish yet useful. aka: Sty...

Meet the plastic watch that aligned the planets of different kinds of enthusiasts all on the same morning around the world.... Analog Explorer alumni Dan ( @timely_moments ) of the Zulu Time Podcast joins this conversational episode on the Omega x Swatch Moonswatch event. For full notes, photos, and video links subscribe to Analog Explorer on Substack : https://analogexplorer.substack.com/p/ae-10-...

Meet Matthew Graham, owner and manufacture of the PNW based ARES Watch Company in Stanwood Washington USA.  - https://www.areswatches.com/. In this episode, we take a look at a regular daydream that drifts into mind of many watch enthusiasts; to make a watch, or, to make a watch company? I took a 45 min drive south from Bellingham to meet up with Matt at the all new ARES HQ and newly establis...

Following the backstory of the Peninsula Kelp Co. from AE 07, meet Graham Gannon a diver, underwater farmer, and a friend of ours in the #watchfam. Peninsula Kelp Co. - https://peninsulakelpco.com/   Aquascaphe Bronze - https://www.ajbarse.com/baltic-aquascaphe-bronze/  Jacques Cousteau, the original Capt. Barnacles - https://www.ajbarse.com/jacques-cousteau-octonauts/  Elliot Brown...

Meet Graham Gannon, professional diver and co-owner of the Peninsula Kelp Co based out of Northern Ireland  Peninsula Kelp Co. - https://peninsulakelpco.com/. In this episode, we dive in [literally] into the backstory of Graham and the Gannon family and what it took to become a kelp farmer...or should I say a farmer of sustainable ocean nutrition. This is part one of two parts, this firs...

This episode is a special edition of The Analog Explorer x The Bellingham Podcast for our #watchfam listeners. The guest on this episode just how 'air tight' a good idea and design can be. His name is Darren, owner and creator of the Zulu Alpha Strap and a very good friend of ours in the watchfam.  Read about my use of Zulu Alpha Straps on my blog: "From the Office to the Trailhead" https://a...

On this last episode to the mini-series, we take a look at what watches can mean between generations. Meet Jared of Buying On Time. He is known online for passion for Bulova watches, the founder and owner of the vintage sales & restoration of watches on the site Buying On Time, and  friend of ours in the #watchfam. BuyingOnTime on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buyingontime/ BOT on the web ht...

Meet Alena; a watchmaker in Seattle, a lover of cars, a avid PNW adventurer, and friend of ours in the #watchfam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alenagracediaz/ Seattle Watchmaking https://www.instagram.com/seattlewatchmaking/ --- The Analog Explorer: www.theanalogexplorer.com

Meet Eric of EA Leather Goods. He is known online for his  bespoke leather craft, his custom leather watch straps, and for being a good friend of ours in the #watchfam EA8 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ea8/ Where to get a check out EA8's leather craft  https://www.instagram.com/ealeathergoods/ --- The Analog Explorer: www.theanalogexplorer.com

Meet Terry of ToxicNatos, a name well known in the community for his killer NATO style straps and a friend of ours in the #watchfam *updated, now UTE Watch Co. UTE Watch Co. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utewatchco/ Where to get a UTE Watch Co Now found at Hodinkee https://shop.hodinkee.com/blogs/journal/ute-nato-strap --- The Analog Explorer: www.theanalogexplorer.com

Meet Dan (@Timely_Moments), a watch collector in the British Military, and a friend of ours in the #watchfam.  *Formerly @DanC21cy when this was first recorded) Dan: https://www.instagram.com/timely_moments/ Elliot Brown https://www.instagram.com/ebwatches/?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=11pl1w5gywvvy Holton 354 Project https://www.pageandcooper.com/watch-brands/page-and-cooper-collabs/ Zu...

Coming soon a Bellingham Podcast mini-series on the #watchfam. Check back to the podcast feed this weekend for the first episode.  A post is up on the backstory of this mini-series: https://ajbarse.com/analog-explorer-bellingham-podcast/ And is supported by The Analog Explorer, www.theanalogexplorer.com.