The No BS Watchmaking Show

Anthony from No BS Watchmaker

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Straight-shooting, short, and fun insider info on watches, watchmaking, and the watch industry. Visit @nobswatchmaker on Instagram and Facebook

04/02/2023

How To Guide: Are Watches Worth the Current Price?

PRE-ORDER BOOK: Think Like A Watchmaker With the prices of watches on the rapid increase, it's very tough to justify the cost of them nowadays. Mind you, this is coming from a watchmaker entrenched in the industry. Most luxury goods are never a necessity. Watches just happened to be one of those things you legitimately needed back in the day. To know... tell time. Time-telling was one of those things that ultimately changed the way the world operated. It enabled us to travel, meet, and ultimately get in sync with everyone else around us. So how did we go from viewing a watch as a necessity to luxurious and obnoxious now? Listen in. IF YOU LIKE THIS: If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! CHECK OUT THE LINKS: Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Website

16 min
03/30/2023

Watchmakers Tried & Failed Using These 5 Materials

PRE-ORDER BOOK: ⁠Think Like A Watchmaker⁠ Over the years, watchmakers have experimented with various materials to create watch components that are durable, accurate, and aesthetic. Some of these materials have been successful, while others have failed. Here are a few examples of materials that watchmakers have tried to use and failed: IF YOU LIKE THIS: If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! CHECK OUT THE LINKS: Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at ⁠www.nobswatchmaking.com⁠ ⁠YouTube ⁠| ⁠Instagram |⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Website⁠

15 min
03/29/2023

Everything You Need to Know About Tourbillons in 7 Minutes

PRE-ORDER BOOK: Think Like A Watchmaker Tune in to "Everything You Need to Know About Tourbillons in 7 Minutes," a podcast episode that delves deep into the fascinating world of tourbillons. Hosted by yours truly, this episode provides a concise and informative overview of the tourbillon complication, including its history, design (balance wheel, cage, escapement, etc), and function. Whether you're a seasoned watch collector or a newcomer to the world of high-end timepieces, this episode is sure to deepen your appreciation for the art and science of watchmaking. So sit back and relax. IF YOU LIKE THIS: If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! CHECK OUT THE LINKS: Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Website

7 min
03/18/2023

How Watchmaking is the Shortcut to Learning Anything

OVERVIEW: Before I stepped away a year ago (February 2021), I was out to prove for my next upcoming book that the PRINCIPLES of watchmaking extends far beyond creating and repairing watches. I was out to prove that it could be applicable to everything we do in life. I was trying to prove that these principles could be used in everyday life to simplify, breakdown, and learn anything. It was a rather bold claim when I first put it out. As it should be. I essentially came out and said that I found a blueprint to excel in anything. I wasn’t born talented or with special genetics. I sucked in school initially since I didn’t consciously know about the watchmaking principles until later on in life. I sucked in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu prior because I was disorganized without a clear set of thinking. I never ran more than a mile in my life let alone a marathon prior to 2021 because I had no idea how to break things down and work towards a simplified step-by-step process. I did however progress through all of that using the principles of watchmaking that I have now organized. Would I call all of this a success? I think I will. Some of you will have some negative things to say. I’m sure of it. To make it clear, I don’t think it’s not a matter of grit or pig headed determination. I felt positive and in control that each step I took was calculated because of how I went about simplifying and breaking everything down to key components. IF YOU LIKE THIS: If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! CHECK OUT THE LINKS: Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Website

27 min
08/02/2020

Watchmaking & Bullshitting Ep. 7 | Anthony & Henry

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! In today’s episode, we do a deep dive into Henry’s company Watchmaking Project. How he got started and what his current thoughts and advice are for the those who are trying to start. Here are some of the things we go over: SHOWNOTES: 00:00 What does a normal day in your life look like during/post COVID? 6:10 How much time do you spend on the bench on a given day? 8:00 What would you recommend someone that wants to be a technical manager? Or more than just a watchmaker? 9:30 Where did your drive come from? 11:15 What would you say your biggest accomplishment is from your ambitious actions? 17:30 How did Watchmaking Project start? 18:30 What would you recommend someone who wants to run their own independent watchmaking company? 19:00 What would be your number #1 advice for someone starting to create their own independent watch repair business 19:45 Do you have a failure story or F-up story in running your business? 21:10 What do you mean in terms of having a good network? 21:40 How do you get a good network in watchmaking? 25:20 Is Watchmaking Project a repair facility or manufacturer? 26:00 What’s the definition between watchmakers or Watch technicians? 28:18 Difference between Horologist and Watchmaker 30:15 The technicalities in watchmaking lingo 31:40 How NYC is now amidst the coronavirus 38:30 Recommendations for Watch Repair and Manufacturers when it comes to Watchmaking Project 51:15 What does the watch repair take-in process look like if I wanted to get my watch repaired with you? 51:45 Would you leave the industry? 53:00 Doctor analogy to watchmaking Car analogy to watchmaking 58:15 Movement swapping and outsourcing 1:04:00 Retrofitting manual watches with quartz watches If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry’s instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

1h 1m
07/25/2020

Deep Dive: Rolex Watches 101

Welcome to the Deep Dive segment of the No BS Watchmaking Podcast. In these Deep Dives, we’ll cover as much of the company as possible in a unbiased viewpoint so that you the consumer can know what you’re getting. Making an informed decision is crucial and paramount in determining whether you want to buy a watch from a specific brand and doing Deep Dives like this are wonderful for consumers to get an inside viewpoint of the company from a Watchmaker’s perspective. If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

43 min
07/20/2020

Watchmaking & Bullshitting Ep. 6 | Adam Craniotes, Anthony, & Henry

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! In today’s podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Adam Craniotes, Founder of RedBar Group. We had a great time bullshitting around and discussing the watch industry as a whole. Here are some of the things we go over: SHOWNOTES: 00:00 Alcohol, Kids, and Coronavirus 9:20 Snakes Underneath a Sink 15:10 Australian Animals 17:10 Zoom and Kids 25:00 How did Adam and Henry meet? 26:45 Name of RedBar and it’s origins #redbarcrew 30:00 Why Adam hates Invicta 33:00 Quarantine Purchases 35:00 How it is being the Editor in Chief 37:50 RedBar Presently 38:50 Adam’s thoughts on the future of watch industry post-COVID 47:40 E-Commerce state for Watches in the industry 48:00 Which watch brand did it right when it comes to marketing 60:00 No Assholes at RedBar and RedBar is about 63:00 Females in Watchmaking and Watches 68:30 Which watch makes you the happiest at the moment? 73:45 Adam’s thoughts on Smart Watches 81:45 Do smart watches bridge the gap for those who would have never worn a watch before? 85:45 RedBar and Brands currently on Zoom If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Adam Craniotes: @craniotes RedBar Crew: @redbarcrew Revolution: @revolution.watch Bremont: @bremontwatches Rolex: @rolex Tudor: @tudorwatch Oris: @oris Rebecca Struthers: @rebecca_struthers Henry’s instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

1h 34m
07/13/2020

Watchmaking & Bullshitting Ep. 5 | Anthony & Henry

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 Is it bad to manually wind an automatic watch 1:30 Is it bad to wind your manual chronographs watch when it is engaged 2:40 What’s the dumbest thing you’ve ever done in watchmaking? 9:45 Quality Control at MFGs - non-technical and technical watchmakers 12:00 Sleeping on the bench 13:52 Watchmakers view on different grades of ETA and Selitta movements 17:00 Not setting the time on a watch when picking it up after 48 hours 18:55 View points on Movement Swapping 27:00 Have you found any benefit of watchmaking translating into other facets of your life (I.e. Henry is a ninja assassin) 32:55 Managerial Style Aspect of Complicated Jargon Vs Simple Jargon - Holistic view point- lack of social skills 37:00 Glass Ceiling in Watchmaking 43:00 Views on Brands Re-using designs instead of coming up with innovation 44:00 Happiest moment in your watchmaking career 48:00 One thing you would do if watchmaking failed 50:55 Sticking through tough times in watchmaking If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry’s instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

54 min

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30 Ratings

Great content but technically a bit of a mess

07/22/2020

Fart sandwich

The conversations back and forth are great. There’s a solid blend of technical questions, bs, and humor. My only gripe is the sound quality and mixing could use some Improvement.
A great show for hobbiests

06/30/2020

Jensifer Bishnap

I’ve been tinkering with watches and watch movements for a year or two now. It’s a great hobby, and I don’t have any professional goals in the field at this point. Even so, the industry insights, history, and general BS-ing around watchmaking on this podcast are an informative and enjoyable listen.
Hahahahaha

06/29/2020

joeeewolf

Loved the show this week. As a watchmaker, it’s just like an extension of the same BS-ing I do with my colleagues and industry friends.

Straight-shooting, short, and fun insider info on watches, watchmaking, and the watch industry. Visit @nobswatchmaker on Instagram and Facebook

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Anthony from No BS Watchmaker
Years Active

2017 - 2023
Episodes

71
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The No BS Watchmaking Show

Episodes

How To Guide: Are Watches Worth the Current Price?

Watchmakers Tried & Failed Using These 5 Materials

Everything You Need to Know About Tourbillons in 7 Minutes

How Watchmaking is the Shortcut to Learning Anything

Watchmaking & Bullshitting Ep. 7 | Anthony & Henry

Deep Dive: Rolex Watches 101

Watchmaking & Bullshitting Ep. 6 | Adam Craniotes, Anthony, & Henry

Watchmaking & Bullshitting Ep. 5 | Anthony & Henry

Ratings & Reviews

Great content but technically a bit of a mess

A great show for hobbiests

Hahahahaha

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