• Owner Review: Ochs und Junior Day Night – Run to Catch Up with the Sun

    Owner Review: Ochs und Junior Day Night – Run to Catch Up with the Sun

    Racing around to come up behind you again … The “Dark Side of the Moon” was game-changing. So is the Ochs und Junior Day Night. It is hard to describe this watch in a few words; can a mechanical watch be any smarter? The Ochs und Junior Day Night is, so to speak, a smartwatch…

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  • Owner Review: TAG Heuer F1 – My Attempt to Change Your Mind

    Owner Review: TAG Heuer F1 – My Attempt to Change Your Mind

    TAG Heuer is a brand that has been dogged by controversies. Yes it has made significant mistakes in the past but that doesn’t necessarily define the brand. For me TAG Heuer as a brand was polarizing, seeing an advertisement on TV and magazines with A-list celebrities made me think of the brand as the best…

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  • Independent Thinking – with Indie Watchmaker Reuben Schoots

    Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for FifthWrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Nick (@nick.kenyon) chat with today’s special guest – Australian independent watch and clock maker Reuben Schoots (@reubenschoots). Join us for an inspiring, raw and honest conversation about the path of independent watchmaking; discovering passion and purpose in life; how to make…

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  • Owner Review: Baltic Aquascaphe Blue Gilt

    Owner Review: Baltic Aquascaphe Blue Gilt

    I think we can all agree the ’60s were a veritable horological heyday. Even if we can’t, that’s okay, because obviously, brands like Baltic agree. They are clearly inspired by and pick up where that era of design left off. Their line of Aquascaphe dive watches are no exception. Instagram photos of the faux-gilt, glossy…

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  • R&R – How To Become A Watchmaker

    R&R – How To Become A Watchmaker

     In what will go on to become the first of a new series, Alex @thewatchregulator interviews Rob @geneva_blue_ about how he became a watchmaker. How he started out in rural Australia and went on to become a watchmaker at Audemars Piguet in Switzerland. It’s essential listening for anyone thinking about training to become a watchmaker.…

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  • Owner Review: Nodus Duality – An “Only-Watch” Contender ?

    Owner Review: Nodus Duality – An “Only-Watch” Contender ?

    A “one-watch” collection contender? The Nodus Duality is the first watch I bought online, having never seen one in-person. In some watch circles, Nodus has built itself quite a reputation. Before it was released, Nodus teased the community with hints, macros, and glimpses of the yet to be released model for a few weeks if…

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  • DTS – Watch Brand Heritage

    DTS – Watch Brand Heritage

    Subscribe to the show on Google, Apple, Spotify and all other podcast players.   On this episode of The Defining Time Show, Anthony and Alex are joined by V. V tells us a little bit about himself, how he got into the hobby and what it is like to be part of the Melbourne Watch…

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  • DTS – The Ultimate Beater Watch

    DTS – The Ultimate Beater Watch

    Subscribe to the show on Google, Apple, Spotify and all other podcast players.   On this episode of The Defining Time Show, Anthony from @defining_time  is joined by Alex @thewatchregulator. Alex and Anthony discuss their favourite reviews from the site and the watches are pretty far apart in terms of price and function. We also…

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  • DTS – The Latest Watch From Moser

    DTS – The Latest Watch From Moser

    Subscribe to the show on Google, Apple, Spotify and all other podcast players.   On this episode of The Defining Time Show, Anthony from @defining_time  is joined again by Alex @thewatchregulator. Alex is a watch technician for the Swatch Group. So he is well placed to be able to discuss the Flyback Chronograph by Moser.…

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  • DTS – Does Rolex still have its place? Ft Dustin @normal.sinus.rhythm

    DTS – Does Rolex still have its place? Ft Dustin @normal.sinus.rhythm

    This week on the Defining Time Show, Anthony (@defining_time) chats with watch community member and all round legend Dustin of @normal.sinus.rhythm. It is truly amazing when two people that have never met before, just click and have a wonderful conversation about things they love. They talk about non-negotiable aspects a watch needs to make it…

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