Time 2 Calibrate

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

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

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