Time 2 Calibrate

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Time 2 Calibrate

Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.

  1. APR 14

    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/ Thank you for listing, please like, review and subscribe.

    1h 25m

  2. MAR 31

    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

    1h 10m

  3. MAR 17

    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

    51 min

  4. MAR 3

    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

    1h 2m

  5. FEB 17

    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

    56 min

  6. FEB 3

    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

    45 min

  7. JAN 20

    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

    1h 7m

  8. JAN 6

    Episode 13: Watch talk with Chris Salih from @WatchChris YouTube fame

    The guys welcome Chris Salih from the YouTube channel @WatchChris to discuss favourite releases of 2024, creativity, workflow, and a special upcoming collaboration!   0:00      Intro 1:35      Wristchecks 5:15      Watch highlights from 2024 7:40      Chris discusses his day job in finance and the genesis of his watch habit 10:45    How high finance influences Chris’ YouTube channel 13:25    Teddy Baldassarre and other influences 15:30    Chris talks workflow 18:20    Creativity, inspiration, audience, and YouTube strategy 23:40    What constitutes a “good” watch for Chris 27:00    The future of @WatchChris 30:15    Watch collaborations and the Gotham Watch Club 33:05    Imposter syndrome, passion, and self belief 36:15    Favourite videos and surprise hits 39:30    Thoughts on watches in 2025 44:45    Final thoughts and thanks     Show Notes: WatchChris

    46 min
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    Time 2 Calibrate Podcast is a about watch WISdom. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and acquired knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s too late for sensible decisions; however, we’re not lacking in experience. As seasoned Canadian Watch Idiot Savants, we invite you to join us semi-weekly as we discuss the world of watches and the insensible decisions we make, so you don’t have to.

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