Time 2 Calibrate

Episode 25: With Jose Miranda, co-founder Isotope Watches

The guys engage in a lively conversation with Marc’s new employer, Jose Miranda, who is the co-founder of Isotope Watches. Known for his warm demeanor and approachable nature, Jose stands out as one of the most compassionate figures in the watch industry. His designs reflect a perfect blend of innovation and creativity, drawing inspiration from diverse influences while simultaneously inspiring others in the craft.
Isotope Watches: https://isotopewatches.com/
Isotope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isotopewatches/
Isotope North America on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isotopewatchesna/
0:13 – Intro (yes, Marc said Episode 24)
00:47 – Wrist Checks
02:33 – Marc’s Relationship with Isotope
09:22 – The story behind the Lacrima Logo
16:24 – Guiding principles behind Isotope Watch Design
22:55 – Isotope’s Origin Story
29:57 – Challenges with movements and components
32:48 – The inspiration for the Moonshot Chronograph
42:24 – Collaborations, past, present, and future
45:04 – Marc’s Seconde/Seconde idea
53:24 – About the upcoming OVNI watch
1:02:31 – Winning the AuroChronos Innovation Award
1:07:55 – Why Isotope attends so many shows
1:11:13 – Feedback from fans, showgoers, and customers
1:16:16 – Glutton for punishment
1:24:20 – Jose’s collecting habits
1:32:23 – Kyle’s awesome Omega Z-33
1:35:23 – Goodbyes, T2C out!
To see Jose's Grandmother's famous clock: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/139247
The damaskus watches Jose was talking about: https://www.goswatches.com/
To see Jose's IWC/Porsche Design: https://everywatch.com/iwc/porsche-design-world-time-alarm/watch-10136572

Episode 24: With Felix Wallner CEO of Hanhart Watches

The guys had a fantastic opportunity to chat with Felix Wallner, the CEO of Hanhart Watches. Their conversation flowed effortlessly and was filled with insights into watchmaking and the unique philosophy behind Hanhart's craftsmanship.
Hanhart watches: https://www.hanhart.com/
T2C Discord community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD
00:14 Introduction
01:00 Wrist Checks
04:11 Felix’s Vancouver Timepiece Show experience
07:22 Felix and the flamethrower!
08:44 Felix’s Hanhart origin story
13:14 Hanhart’s direction since Felix took over
16:11 About Hanhart’s 1930s facility
19:19 Dealing with old machinery in the modern age
21:16 Hanhart after the war
26:05 Hanhart and Quartz
27:22 Collaborations
28:30 Legacy watchmaking and new horizons
31:56 Innovations in the new 417ES
36:13 Felix’s involvement in new designs and production
38:58 About the Primus series
43:02 About the Preventor
45:42 Marc makes a funny
47:20 About the Aquasphere
53:19 Hanhart and the Toronto Timepiece Show
54:24 Teasers for the future
56:42 Listener questions
1:03:39 Goodbyes
 

Episode 23: with Lucy aka The Watch Box Diaries

Lucy is an extraordinary personality in the world of horology. Her joy and enthusiasm are infectious. If you don't already follow her on Instagram and YouTube, we highly recommend doing so.
Lucy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewatchboxdiaries/
Timetolume's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/time_to_lume/
Lucy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWatchBoxDiaries
Paulin Watches: https://www.paulinwatches.com/
Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/mXYnpfsP
00:12  -  Introduction
01:46  -  Wrist Checks
05:35  -  The watch that started it all
09:06  -  The importance of watch events and gatherings
12:53  -  Balancing Paulin Watches & The Watch Box Diaries
14:29  -  The very beginning, The 60(ish) Seconds Reviews
16:16  -  The process of making longer-form YouTube Content
18:38  -  Online demographics
22:30  -  Women Talking Watches
26:21  -  In the beginning, there was Michael Kors
29:14  -  Managing a full-time job and creating YouTube Content
31:12  -  Landing the Paulin role
33:52  -  The stories behind the watches
35:14  -  Advice for those who want to become creators
37:57  -  What’s next for the watch box
42:23  -  Chris Antzoulis’ question for Lucy
https://www.instagram.com/poppingcrowns/
47:15  -  Ken @centralseconds’ question for Lucy
https://www.instagram.com/centralseconds/
48:58  -  About @timetolume – Lucy’s other half
52:29  -  Caroline’s journey into the abyss we call watches
55:45  -  Odin visits the Giant Tiger
56:31  - Can I pet that dog?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mZH5gIGoLQk
57:00  -  Goodbyes

Episode 22: Vancouver Recap with Jason Hutton

The guys meet with Jason Hutton, organizer of the Timepiece Shows, to recap the recent Vancouver event. If you have never attended one of these Canadian events, the next one will take place in Toronto this September, and we highly recommend that you go.
00:14  -  Introduction
00:53  -  Wrist Checks
08:53  -  Travelling to Vancouver
17:58  -  Favorite moments at the Vancouver Timepiece Show
https://www.timepieceshow.com/
30:03  -  The standout watches from the Show
41:23  -  The standout people from the Show
52:01  -  Extracurricular activities outside of the Show
59:58  -  The TGN/Marathon/Roldorf Event on Sunday evening
https://thegreynato.com/
https://www.marathonwatch.com/
https://shop.roldorf.co/
1:06:27  -  Show aftereffects
1:12:08  -  Near future projects/plans
1:17:42  -  Full steam ahead to the Toronto Timepiece Show
1:23:22  -  The Launch of The Calibrated Wrist Magazine
https://thecalibratedwrist.com/
1:28:00  -  Plugging The Tale of Two Wristies Podacast
Coming soon: https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwowristies/
1:29:00  - Goodbye – see you in two weeks!

Episode 21: Recent trips, and going to the Vancouver Timepiece Show

The guys recap their trips to the UK and Switzerland, and discuss their upcoming trip to the Vancouver Timepiece Show, where all three will meet in person for the second time!
00:13  -  Introduction
00:59  -  Wrist checks
04:02  -  Watches we are bringing to the Vancouver Timepiece Show - - https://www.timepieceshow.com/
06:13  -  Brent talks about The Calibrated Wrist Print Magazine - https://thecalibratedwrist.com/the-magazine/
10:05  -  Marc makes a funny
11:06  -  Working with Jose from Isotope at the Show - https://isotopewatches.com/
13:35  -  Bob recaps his UK Trip in greater detail
18:39  -  The watches that stood out to us from British Watchmakers Day - https://britishwatchmakers.com/
24:29  -  Brent recaps his Geneva Trip in greater detail - https://www.watchesandwonders.com/
30:09  -  Other plans in/around the Vancouver Show
35:15  -  New releases that have captured our hearts
41:14  -  About the travelling watch roadshow – coming to a town near you!
45:22  -  About the T2C Discord Community – Click to join: https://discord.gg/ywmFq7KB
50:31  -  Our thoughts on the upcoming CW release - https://www.christopherward.com/
54:44  - Goodbye and see you in 2 weeks!

Episode 20: Chat with Adam Craniotes, RedBar Founder

Unfortunately, we had to proceed without Bob for this recording, as he was unable to join us. However, Adam was an exceptional guest. He is the co-founder and current President of the RedBar Group, serves as a Louis Vuitton Watch Prize Juror, and is a member of the GPHG Academy.
Here's where you can keep up with Adam: https://www.instagram.com/craniotes/
Information on the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize: https://www.louisvuittonwatchprize.com/
Details about the GPHG: https://gphg.org/en
Other sites and shows we discuss:
https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2025/event
https://www.timetowatches.com/
https://www.timezone.com/
https://www.watchuseek.com/
Our wrist check:
Adam
Marc
Brent
00:14  -  Introduction
01:07  -  Wrist checks
05:54  -  About our guest
08:07  -  Adam’s time on TimeZone.com
13:22  -  Adam’s watches origin story
16:42  -  What makes Adam pull the trigger on a watch
19:30  -  Why are affordable watches important
21:54  -  Adam’s time working at Macy’s HQ
24:47  -  Adam’s gravitas and storytelling in watches
27:51  -  How Adam got involved with Revolution Magazine
29:55  -  What makes a successful editor, including a great beard
35:37  -  The role of a watch writer
38:16  -  Brent and Adam’s takes on the 2025 Geneva Shows
46:51  -  Difference between the shows now and way back when
52:40  -  About RedBar, and is it what he always wanted it to be
1:02:57  -  How does RedBar work
1:08:42  -  About being a juror for the Luis Vuitton Watch Prize
1:12:15  -  About the GPHG Academy and being a member
1:15:21  -  Adam’s JLC Navy Seals story
1:20:55  -  What is next for Adam’s Collection
1:23:21  -  What does the future hold
1:24:26  -  Thank yous and goodbyes
You can follow us here:
Marc = https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/
Brent = https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/
Bob = https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/
The Show = https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/
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Episode 19: Marshall Sutcliffe from Wristwatch Revival

While Brent endures a visit to Switzerland for Watches & Wonders, Bob and Marc converse with the delightful Marshall Sutcliffe from the extremely popular Wristwatch Revival YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@WristwatchRevival
00:14  -  Introduction
00:45  -  Wrist check
03:37  -  About our Guest Marshall Sutcliffe
05:56  -  Wristwatch Revival Origin Story
11:25  -  The gear and process to film a WR episode
13:57  -  The crazy glue and monkey wrench story
15:18  -  Marshall’s “grail” watches
16:51  -  Is Marshall a watch collector?
18:57  -  Does he work on modern watches?
21:13  -  Finding watch victims
22:07  -  Marshall’s favorite restoration (bring a Kleenex box)
26:32  -  Challenges in watchmaking – NO MORE DATE DISPLAYS
30:20  -  Which screw goes where now?
32:39  -  Oopsies!
36:20  -  Pleasant surprise
39:34  -  Sutcliffe Hanson - https://sutcliffehansen.com/
42:14  - Marc tells a funny joke
44:57  -  Expanding beyond just tools
47:03  -  The future of the Sutcliffe Media Empire
48:21  -  Advice for getting started in watchmaking
52:19  -  Listener questions for Marshall
01:09:09  -  Thank you for being on the show Marshall!
01:10:10  -  T2C OUT

Episode 18: Alexandre Voirin of Longines and Carlingue

The guys talk timepieces with Alexandre Voirin, winner of the GPHG Revival Award for his work on the Longines Avigation BigEye, and now head of Carlingue Watches.
 
0:00      Intro
0:36      Shoutout to listener Carl of Liverpool
1:03      Introduction to Alexandre Voirin
2:28      Wristchecks
5:14      Alexandre's experience at Alain Silberstein
8:20      Moving to Switzerland from France for Longines
12:45    From graphic design to product design
15:00    Striking a balance between heritage design and contemporary expectations
17:50    The GPHG for the Longines Avigation BigEye
20:15    In a big organization like Longines, who decides what gets made?
23:00    The Spirit Collection
27:25    The time between idea and execution
30:35    The watch that got away
32:00     Leaving Longines to start Carlingue
34:20     Working on your own vs working for a big name brand
38:10     How working with Longines has helped with founding Carlingue
40:30     Describing the Carlingue collections and ethos
49:20     Thanks and outro
 
Carlingue Watches
 

Episode 17: Personal projects, pet peeves, and hot takes for 2025

This week the guys share podcasting duties with guest host Jason Hutton of ZENEA Watches and the Timepiece Show Series. They talk about upcoming projects, pet peeves, and hot takes for 2025.
 
0:00      Intro
0:36      Wristchecks
4:00      State of the podcast
7:25      A trip to British Watchmakers
8:26      The first print version of The Calibrated Wrist
13:00    SeL and the Tremecs Project
20:45    Vancouver Timepiece Show, Toronto on the horizon and a new horological awards program
32:00    Pet peeves and hot takes
59:45    Future guests, thanks, and outro
 
Vancouver Timepiece Show
 

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