Watchmaking & Bullshitting Ep. 4 | Anthony & Henry The No BS Watchmaking Show

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible!

Here are some of the things we go over:

Show notes:

00:00
Sexism in the watch industry (Why there are few women in the industry)

9:45
What do watchmakers earn (service center, independent, production, overseas...)

23:45
If I use the chronograph on my watch, does it drain the power reserve faster

29:50
Henry wears an Apple Watch and a mechanical watch on the same wrist

31:45
Would smart watches take over the industry?

35:45
What parts from swiss watches are made primarily in China (crystal, case, dial)

39:15
Asian movements vs Swiss Movements. Swiss could have tough competition in the near future

47:00
What’re your thoughts in seiko mods

48:00
Is Bergeon stuff overpriced or are they just alone in their category

50:00
Without a winding tool, any advice to winding it manually?

53:45
Where is a good source for information about watch calibers and parts

59:40
Funniest thing you’ve experienced in watchmaking


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