Fifth Wrist Radio

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio.  Join hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and our resident troublemaker Alex (@thewatchregulator), as we chat with today’s special guest Josh Hacko (@nicholashackowatch) – a 4th generation Australian watchmaker based in Sydney. Join us for an honest conversation about the challenges of being an independent watchmaker on the ‘wrong side...

Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Independent Thinking Show: Max Büsser of MB&F joins hosts Roman, JP (@jp_melbs) and Rob for a passionate talk about horology and the watch industry. Topics Max Büsser has been a pioneer of independent watchmaking, and a passionate communicator of the importance of preserving the finest Swiss horological tr...

Rob & The Regulator are joined by our friend Benoit also known as @petitesecondes. We talk about every French watch brand that we can think of, why you can't find Wakachangi Lager in Europe and chickens on lawnmowers. Rob & The Regulator soundtrack provided by watch enthusiast @donal.reid Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart  Booze supplied by @wakachangi_lager Our Instagram picks Rob:...

After many DM's on IG we invited Francisco Scaramanga to join us on Fifth Wrist Radio. Enthusiasts always have an opinion but when Francisco turned up wearing an URWERK 105 and runs a national watch club that has global members and countless special editions, we thought we better sit back and listen. This is a very opinionated and deep conversation, we would like to thank Francisco for speaking hi...

Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Join hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU), Anthony (@Defining_Time) and our guest Ryan Schmidt (@wristwatchhandbook), author of the fantastic horological book “The Wristwatch Handbook”. We bring you an interesting chat about the importance of preserving watchmaking knowledge, triple-axis tourbillons, and just how to get your own book de...

Rob & The Regulator are reunited with the third amigo of Two and a Half Watchmakers, Michael from @woodswatchmaking. We talk about Fabege under arm deodorant, Breguet being a terrible joiner, our attempts to get alcohol sponsorship and Rob being the Uber Eats of luxury watches. Rob & The Regulator soundtrack provided by watch enthusiast @donal.reid Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart ...

Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Rob and Alex are joined by foul mouthed raconteur and Red Bar founder Adam Craniotes . Topics The guys talk about wanting to punch Wei Koh in the face and why there are never enough drugs at Red Bar meet ups. Adam gets into how he came to be the founder of a global watch enthu...

This week, guest watchmaker Christian Lass @christian_lass joins Roman and Michael to talk about his incredible watchmaking journey. Christian is an independent watchmaker based in Denmark, currently making bespoke and commission watches for collectors. Christian has previously worked for star watchmaker Vianney Halter and had spent the last 9 years as the head watchmaker of the Patek Philippe Mus...

Rob & The Regulator are joined by passionate watch collector Iris Ko better known as @doctoryellow . We talk about what she looks for in a Speedmaster, how many watches you should buy at a time and some facts about trains. Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart  The Regulator's booze supplied by @danmurphys Our Instagram picks Rob: @simplyuhren The Watch Regulator: @doing_time999...

Rob & The Regulator are flying solo this episode. We talk integrated bracelets, how watch people are the worst and Rob eats a marshmallow. Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart  The Regulator's booze supplied by @danmurphys Our Instagram picks Rob: @garyg_1 The Watch Regulator: @a.cesnovar   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fifthwrist/ To join our Fifth Wris...

Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Rob and Alex are joined by best selling author Paul Carter. Topics We talk classic war movies and the watches featured in them plus being traumatised by dads in Scotland. Paul tells us how a monkey picks the man. Rob evades the police on his vespa and we debate the best way to...

It's Rom an The Regulator this episode as Rob is replaced by our good friend Roman from @timesromanau . We are also again joined by our other great friend Michael of Woods Watchmaking . We talked for over 3 hours about mechanical movements that don't get serviced and why it's OK for watch brands to die.  Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart     The Regulator's booze...

Welcome to the horology world's ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Defining Time Show, Roman makes a reappearance to join me in a conversation with none other than watchmaker Josh Shapiro of JN Shapiro Watches. If you are not familiar with Josh's work you need to check it out. Beautiful engine turned dials that are up there with the best in the world. Topics A true crafts...

Rob and The Watch Regulator are again joined by third wheel (watchmaking joke) and great friend of the show Michael of Woods Watchmaking . We discuss Glashutte Original releases and Tudor watches. Watchmakers and their egos, plus how we are charting in Latvia  The Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart    The Regulator's booze supplied by @danmurphys  Our Instagram pic...

In part two Roman 's passions and opinions are back! We discuss some of his favourite watches and independent watchmakers in his collection and we get Roman's take on watches/watchmakers to keep and eye on as well as some of the watches Roman regrets selling. Is "in-house worth it? That was the discussion. Once again, this was a cracker, thank you Roman for joining Fifth Wrist Radio and for giving...

Roman is not your average watch enthusiast. This is a full on conversation about watches off the beaten track. We talk about brands you may or may not have heard of and how Roman ended up at a special dinner and membership with the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in London. Its a cracker story you'll enjoy. Roman is a passionate collector and genuine enthusiast, thank you for taking the time to...

Rob and The Watch Regulator talk McGonigle Watches and a watch Rob forgot he had bought from Timor Watch . We discuss the plans for Robfest 2021 and the shortage of left handed watchmaking tools in Australia. The Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart  The Regulator's booze recommended by @danmurphys Our Instagram picks Rob: @convopiece The Watch Regulator: @jwinog Join our facebook...

Rob and The Watch Regulator are joined by none other than Fifth Wrist Radio superfan Michael Woods of Woods Watchmaking . Fresh from his recent appearance on the Defining Time Show , he was desperate to get back on and have a drink with R&R. We talk about Michael being unable to remember Panerai reference numbers, Rob's asbestos watch straps and Alex's inability to distinguish rum from wine.&n...

Anthony is joined by Ian Schon from Schon Horology and Schon DSGN to talk about his journey to becoming a watchmaker and pen manufacturer. We talk about the trials and tribulations of creating his business and go deep into the design elements of The Dot Cardinal and Prismatic. It's a cool conversation for people who appreciate art, design and manufacturing. Ian's products will stand the test of ti...

Rob and The Watch Regulator are all at sea this episode as they are joined by vintage watch specialist Charles Tearle . Not only has Charles worked for every major auction house that you can think of but he has also been involved in many of the most famous rare watch finds of recent history. Charles talks to us about THE Paul Newman Daytona and his time on the Antiques Roadshow. Make sure to check...

Rob and The Watch Regulator have another look in Rob's drawers and then talk about how important it is for everyone to follow their dreams, especially when you work in a passionate industry. The Regulator’s tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart The Regulator’s booze supplied by @misslongines Our Instagram picks Rob: @le_watch_samourai The Watch Regulator: @donal.reid https://www.instagram.com/fifthw...

Rob and The Watch Regulator have a chat about Rolex, Patek and pals leaving Baselworld to go have their own cooler party elsewhere. The absolute ineptitude of MCH Group and how the way they do business is actually quintessentially Swiss. Our societal endorsement of the period OT: The Podcast The Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart  The Regulator's booze supplied by @misslongines  Our I...

Rob and The Watch Regulator chat with watch collector and indie enthusiast Charles Sutanto about how his watch interests have changed over the years and what it is like to build long term relationships with artisan watchmakers. The Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart The Regulator's booze supplied by @the_watch_vault Our Instagram picks Rob: @charlestearle The Watch Regulator: @woodswa...

Defining_Time and The Watch Regulator are joined by Zach AKA @Dagbert. Zach is the Social Content Director of A Blog To Watch and he very kindly agreed to join us for a friendly debate about paid watch reviews and sponsored content. We discuss if the watch media has a duty of care to the community that they serve and if there could be any ways to improve the watch media landscape for the benefit o...

Rob and The Watch Regulator talk at length with watch collector Mo Coppoletta about his passion for the art of horology and how the ultimate thing to be passionate about is passion itself.  The Regulator's tattoo supplied by @alyssadonlonart  The Regulator's booze supplied by @misslongines  Our Instagram picks  Rob: @independentintime  The Watch Regulator: @24horiginal  Mo: @roni_m_29 To support s...