Crystal Clear Watchmaking

Luc and Jay discuss some of the new watches from Watches and Wonders - is the industry moving in the right direction?Cartier TanksTudor Black Bay 58 GoldTudor Black Bay 58 SilverRolex Explorers 36mmRolex Explorer IIJeager-LeCoultre Reverso QuadriptiqueGreen NautilusPanerai Marina ESteel LuminorIWC Big Pilot 43mmIWC Big Pilot Shock AbsorberLange 1 PerpetualOris AquisproVacheron Les CabinoteursVacheron American 1921Vacheron Split Seconds Ulta-ThinSocials:Instagram @crystalclearwatchmaking

A discussion of Waltham, pocketwatch history, and the basics of pocketwatch collecting!Socials:Insta: @crystalclearwatchmakingYouTube

Luc puts down big bucks on a luxury watch and discusses the buying experience. After, we go over the two most important movements released this year.Grand Seiko GMT:https://www.grand-seiko.com/global-en/collections/SBGM221GGrand Seiko Seasons Collection - Early Summer:https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbgh271gNew Zenith El Primero:https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_us/product/chronomaster-sport-03-3100-3600-69-m3100https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/zenith-chronomaster-sport-with-the-el-primero-caliber-3600-introducingNew Omega Speedmaster Professional:https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-professional-co-axial-master-chronometer-chronograph-42-mm-31030425001002Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Luc interviews the co-founders of SNGLRTY, an up-and-coming Swiss watch brand with a brand new complication!Hard questions are asked and good times had by all :) Join us for a listen!https://www.snglrtywatch.com/@snglrty_watch on InstagramSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Luc rants about why the luxury watch market is failing for an hour. It's a good rant.Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc and Jay talk about gift ideas for this Christmas!Links:Seiko5 Automatic Blue Dial SNK357:https://www.jomashop.com/seiko-5-automatic-snk357.htmlThe Watch Repairer's Manual:https://www.amazon.com/Watch-Repairers-Manual-Second/dp/1684222206/Seiko5 Black Dial Flieger Type B SNK809:https://www.jomashop.com/seiko-watch-snk809.htmlSouthpaw Leather Goods:@southpawleathergoods on InstagramOrient Kamasu:https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-aa0004e19a#reviewsR is for Rolex:https://diaperbookclub.com/products/r-is-for-rolex-abcs-for-the-future-watch-collectorsCitizen Promaster Diver:https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BN0151-09L.html?cgid=promaster#start=15Watch Socks:https://watchrats.shop/collections/products/products/batmanHamilton Khaki Fieldhttps://www.jomashop.com/hamilton-mens-khaki-king-watch-h70455733.htmlGeorge Daniel's Watchmakinghttps://www.amazon.com/Watchmaking-George-Daniels/dp/0856677043/Christmas Song:Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100189Artist: http://incompetech.com/Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Jay and Luc take a moment to talk about brands that could use just a bit more love.Xeric watches:https://www.xeric.com/collections/leadfoot-automatichttps://www.xeric.com/collections/vendetta-automaticAutodromo:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/autodromo-group-b-series-2-introducinghttps://www.autodromo.com/watches/ford-gt-lm2016/Brew Watches:https://www.brew-watches.com/Swatch:https://www.swatch.com/en-gb/homepageOrient:https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-aa0002l19aCitizen:https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/AW1660-51H.html?cgid=super-titanium#start=3https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BN0151-09L.html?cgid=promaster#start=15Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Jay and Luc take a moment to talk about the watchmaker's bench and all the things that annoy the heck out of Luc! The news this week has a couple interesting watches as well!Parmiagani:https://www.parmigiani.com/en/watch/tonda/tonda-hijri/pfh980-2000111-ha1481Longines Legend Diver Bronze:https://www.longines.com/en-us/watch-heritage-l3-774-1-50-2Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Jay and Luc took a moment to discuss some of the questions posed by our listeners through Instagram, as well as some feedback from a cardiologist!We also discussed our giveaway, of a Casioak! Very exciting!Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc and Jay talk about what we are actually looking at for our collections! Along the way we talk about Grand Seiko dreams, diabetes, and other random topics!Links:Brew Watch Retromatic:https://www.brew-watches.com/watches/retromatic-brew-greenKing Seiko Historical Edition:https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/king-seiko-re-issue-scvn001.1447786/Grand Seiko: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/grand-seiko-slgh003-hi-beat-60th-anniversary-le-featuring-the-new-dual-impulse-escapementOris Big Crown Pointer Date:https://www.oris.ch/en/watch/oris-big-crown-pointer-date/01-754-7741-4065-07-5-20-63Rolex Daytona:https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona.htmlSeiko Snowflake:https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbga211gBulgari Octo Finissimo:https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/102713.htmlBlack Bay 58:https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/black-bay-fifty-eight/m79030n-0001Apple Watch:https://www.apple.com/watch/Oyster Perpetual 41:https://www.rolex.com/watches/oyster-perpetual/m124300-0005.htmlSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc and Jay talk about the new Rolex releases, and also one bonus watch!Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc and Jay talk about workin' man's watches - a listener request that was too tempting to resist! Along the way we talk about a Grand Seiko special edition, and the new happenings at the watchmaker's bench.Links:Casio W800H-1AV:https://www.casio.com/products/watches/classic/w800h-1avG-Shock GW-M5610-1BJF:https://www.amazon.com/Casio-GW-M5610-1BJF-G-Shock-Solar-Digital/dp/B009S13XJCOrient Kamasu:https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-aa0002l19aOmega Speedmaster 1957 Limited Edition:https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-speedmaster-57-chronograph-38-6-mm-31110393001001Grand Seiko SBGA427https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbga427gGrand Seiko Shizukuishi:https://watchesbysjx.com/2020/07/grand-seiko-studio-shizukuishi-opening.htmlRolex Explorer:https://www.rolex.com/watches/explorer.htmlSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc and Jay talk with Karel about the process and struggle of starting your own independent watch company - that is manufacturing new and complex time indicators to boot!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrelhand/Website: https://www.barrelhand.com/Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc and Jay talk about a pile of topics, new acquisitions, struggles on the bench, and discussing some interesting ideas.Releases:Blue Bay 58:https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/black-bay-fifty-eight/m79030b-0001Parmigiani Tonda GT:https://www.parmigiani.com/en/watch/tonda/tonda-gt/pfc910-1500340-x03182Parmigiani Ovale:https://www.parmigiani.com/en/watch/ovale/ovale-pantographe/PFH775-1205401-HA3131Chinese Tourbillon:https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sugess-Mens-Mechanical-TianJin-8230-Tourbillon-movement-Luxury-Watch/114198309563Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc and Kevin talk about watch case restorations, and the processes for each type of finish!Kevin Paul's Instagram!https://instagram.com/watchcaserestorationsGoogle Drive!https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=11Ce7p2Ww8DPjuhkGKy2SrTdgOsvYX2OBSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc and Jay talk about luxury goods and our thoughts and the economics behind them. Certainly a divisive topic,listen in and share your own thoughts with us!Watch News:Waltham Ads:https://imgur.com/a/j9YmvCJH Moser & MB&Fhttps://www.h-moser.com/en/hmoser-x-mbfhttps://www.mbandf.com/en/machines/performance-art/lm101-mbandf-hmoserCzapek Antartiquehttps://www.timeandwatches.com/2020/05/czapek-antarctique.htmlAntimagnetic examples:Ulysee Nardin:https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/row_en/2053-132-02.htmlPatek Phillipe:https://static.patek.com/pdf/pressreleases/en/2011_PatekPhilippe_Advanced_Research_5550P.pdfExamples to collect:Tissot Antimagnetique (1930's-50's)https://www.rescapement.com/blog/tissot-antimagnetic-what-to-know-about-the-first-anti-magnetic-wristwatchRolex Milguass:https://www.rolex.com/watches/milgauss/m116400gv-0001.htmlOmega Seamaster Aqua Terra 15,000 Gausshttps://www.omegawatches.com/watches/seamaster/aqua-terra-150m/15-000-gauss/productBremont Martin-Baker:https://us.bremont.com/collections/watches-mens-mb-old/products/mbiiiIWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII:https://www.iwc.com/us/en/watch-collections/pilot-watches/iw327015-pilot_s-watch-mark-xviii.htmlPanerai Luminor amagnetic:https://www.panerai.com/us/en/collections/watch-collection/submersible/pam01389-submersible-amagnetic---47mm.htmlQuote reference: https://www.watchtime.com/featured/silicon-watchmaking-benefits-pros-cons-antimagneism-oechslin-freak-chaulmontet-von-gunten/Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Jay and I discuss the path to becoming a watchmaker - hobbiest or pro!ALSO: I meant Domino's guys :pShow notes (spoilers!)Personal attributes:Steady handsPatienceBrain for 3D and puzzle solvingThe watchmaker trialGo to Esslinger, buy a 6498 clone, holder, loupe, screwdrivers, and a pair of tweezers (watch repair kit). Take it apart (take photos) and put it back together 20 times, making sure it works at the end every time.Talk about the balance and impulse jewel.Still having fun?Buy a vintage watch, $40, that is not special. Make sure you have hand removal tools and tools to put them back on. Take it completely apart and back together 10 times, working at the end every time.Still having fun?Watchmaking George DanielsAWCI/Mini courses (for hobbiests)5-day Watch 100: Introduction to Watchmakinghttp://awci.com/Online courses (for hobbiests):https://learnwatchmaking.com/https://www.timezonewatchschool.com/WatchSchool/https://www.watchrepairlessons.com/YouTube Videos:https://www.youtube.com/user/jewldoodWatchmaker Schools:Interviews: make sure you know things!Free! Many sponsored by companies, which gives you direct access to hiring as well!WOSTEP http://www.wostep.ch/enhttp://veteranswatchmakerinitiative.org/Your classmates will become contactsYour instructors can get you jobsTheoryUpdatedPart time job? Bartender?Apprecenticeship!Hands-onUnpaid generallyAlmost impossible to find someone willingEven if someone is willing, who knows if they're good at teaching.You can only learn what your teacher knowsOld School

Today Luc and Jay talk about luxury goods and our thoughts and the economics behind them. Certainly a divisive topic,listen in and share your own thoughts with us!Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc and Jay talk about watch news and our expectations for the future to start, then talk about some complications that are actually useful!Links:Date window:https://www.rolex.com/watches/datejust.htmlChronograph:https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona.htmlPower Reserve:https://nomos-glashuette.com/en/lambda/lambda-39-953Alarm:https://iknowwatches.com/seiko-bell-matic-4005-4006-guide/https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/vulcain-cricket/World Timer:https://www.patek.com/en/collection/complications/5231J-001Thermometer:https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ball-engineer-master-ii-diver-tmt-watch-review/Self-winding:https://wornandwound.com/review/seiko-skx007-review/Moonphase:https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us/en/watches/master/master-ultra-thin-moon/1368420.htmlSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Inspired by recent watch news, Luc and Jay talk about a category of complications we have a hard time giving a name to...Links:Bugatti Watch:https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-jacob-and-co-x-bugatti-chiron-tourbillon-introducingVideo:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l7tmdQFKqcCharming Bird:https://www.jaquet-droz.com/the-charming-bird/Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rgnN3uAJFQSlot-Machine Watch:https://watch-pocket.com/the-girard-perregaux-vintage-1945-jackpot-tourbillon-watch-an-unexpected-masterpiece/Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uahqgXchs9IPoker Watch:https://www.christopheclaret.com/en/collection-gaming-watches-poker-c12-p15.php"Eros" watches:http://andersen-geneve.ch/cabinet-de-curiosites/Midnight Planetarium:https://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/collections/watches/poetic-complication/vcaro4j000-midnight-planetarium-watch.htmlHaldimann H8, H1, H9:https://www.uniquewatchguide.com/image-files/haldimann-h81.jpghttps://www.0024watchworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Haldimann-H1-Flying-Central-Tourbillon.jpghttps://www.haldimann.swiss/images/content/bilder_content/haldimann_h9_01.jpgSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc & Jay chat about different types of movements, history, and related watches to collect!Links:OysterQuartz:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/Rolex_Datejust_Oysterquartz.jpgMecaquartz:https://www.brew-watches.com/watches/retrograph-brew-cobaltManual Wind Quartz:https://www.fratellowatches.com/timetravel-2-seiko-8t23-8020-full-charge-signal/Eco-drive:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PXVU3GM/Eco-drive Thermo:https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EqGRZv596eM/VppAidkqsVI/AAAAAAAALLA/FsL4BpaiK8sPPNcLDD0VYXkwU4fVQxC7wCCo/w500-Ic42/201601161927-00311.jpgSpring Drive:https://www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/presage/special/rikiwatanabe/enamel_springdrive.htmlSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc & Jay chat about Russian watches, history, and more stuff I've been doing at the watchmaker's bench!Links:Main USSR Collection Reference Site:https://mroatman.wixsite.com/watches-of-the-ussr/raketaRaketa Big Zerohttps://tinyurl.com/qm6ajhqRaketa Copernicus (black dial)https://tinyurl.com/rgvppbnRaketa Copernicus (crazy hands)https://tinyurl.com/sa7gm65Raketa Copernicus (white dial)https://tinyurl.com/yx2ye7cpRaketa Atomhttps://tinyurl.com/s6juanaRaketa World Timehttps://tinyurl.com/qk4mf7wRaketa Antarticahttps://tinyurl.com/smjpmtdRaketa Perpetual Calendarhttps://tinyurl.com/ufeevnvSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today we have DM Tiffany Timepieces on to talk about the process of dialmaking, enamel, and case manufacturing in one power hour of watchmaking!Follow DM Tiffany Timepieces:https://www.instagram.com/dmtiffany.timepieces/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChuczPEvonS3OminZs4I5eADial discussed for multiple techniques on this episode:https://www.escapementmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Breguet_Classique_7147_dial1.jpgOur socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc & Jay chat about watches, stuff I've been doing at the watchmaker's bench, and why we both got into watches! Bit of a calm episode, join us for a chat :)Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today Luc takes things solo-mode to discuss coronavirus, the decision to cancel Watches & Wonders, and delay Baselworld. A bit of bonus time is taken to discuss these trade shows and their effect in general, and hopes for the future!Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is about dials, the multiple materials and methods used to make them! Links mentioned:Jenni Elle YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4TLvsSDZQb-TBrhDID3jPgCloisonne Enamel Dial:https://www.patek.com/en/collection/complications/5231J-001Champleve Enamel Dial:https://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/la-maison/our-know-how/the-art-of-watch-making/champleve-enamel.htmlFlinque Enamel Dial:https://www.blancpain.com/en/villeret/ultraplate-6653q-1529-55bGrand Feu Enamel Dial:https://www.alange-soehne.com/en/timepieces/1815-tourbillon/730079-platinum-emaille-dialGuilloche Dial:https://www.breguet.com/en/timepieces/classique/5140Tapisserie/Pantograph Dial:https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-browser/#filters=co:ro&group-by=collectionNautilus:https://www.patek.com/en/collection/nautilus/5711-1A-010Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

News:https://www.timex.com/m79-automatic-40mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/TW2U29500ZV.htmlEasy watch build class:https://www.awci.com/buildawatch/Build your own watch guided (not the best website):http://www.ofrei.com/page524.htmlWhere to buy tools and stuff:http://www.ofrei.com/https://www.esslinger.com/Try to buy a watch repair kit on amazon to get several of the following tools/things in one bundle.List of things you need:Watch case (eBay)Movement (eBay)Movement ringMovement holderDial (eBay)Dial protectorsHands (http://www.ofrei.com/page483.html)Watch hand tool pressMicrofiber clothAir blowerWatchmaker screwdriversNail clippersLoctite 222Finger cotsCaseback openerLoupeStrap

Today's episode is about women's watches, and the markets, demands, and aspirations we have for them! Sierra from Watches with a Woman comes on to tell us what's what!Watches with a Woman Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/watcheswithawoman/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHeZOGvKcwF9emqXGgXRKdALinks mentioned:Royal Oaks:https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-browser/#filters=co:ro&group-by=collection1st Bremont watch:https://us.bremont.com/collections/ladies-watches/products/solo-37-bk-si2nd Bremont watch:https://us.bremont.com/collections/ladies-watches/products/solo-34-aj-white-braceletBlancpain St-Valentin 2017https://www.watchonista.com/blancpain/news/love-story-blancpainMB&F Flying T:https://www.mbandf.com/en/machines/legacy-machines/lmflyingtTrilobe watches:https://trilobewatches.com/en/Humism Dasein:https://humism.com/collections/philosophies/products/daseinSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is about the crazy accusations against YouTube channel Horology House! Luc and Jay talk about what it all means, and take a tangent to talk about Luc's dream watch, and a Chinese "homage" of a Nomos.Links mentioned:Nomoshttps://nomos-glashuette.com/en/lambda/lambda-39-953Nomos "homage":https://www.gearbest.com/mechanical-watches/pp_1470371.html?wid=1433363#goodsDetailSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is about cheating! Luc and Jay talk about Twinkies and diamond impurities before talking about the surprise watches that they swapped between eachother via USPS to try wearing for a week!Referenced links:Richard Mille:https://twitter.com/biilionaires/status/1218886373010280448?s=21Mille Feuilles (delicious pastry):https://images.chickadvisor.com/item/106957/375/i/vachon-mille-feuilles-flaky-pastries.jpgA Lange & Sohne (Hand Sizes)https://www.alange-soehne.com/en/timepieces/1815-tourbillon/730079-platinum-emaille-dialSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is about The quartz crisis! Luc and Jay get wildly off topic before talking about some of the important changes that happened in those desperate times :)Link to that Kanye watch we talked about:https://newsfeed.time.com/2011/01/18/a-victory-in-vanity-kanye-spends-180000-on-a-watch-with-his-face-on-it/Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is about watch movement decorations! Basic explanations for how they're done, and why! Join us for a listen this week and learn a thing or two :)Links:https://www.h-moser.com/en/streamlinerhttps://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-chronograph-39-7-mm-31130403001001Example of women's precision work!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKqfC0E82gUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is a revist of a watch collection, but this time with some restraint! Join us for a listen this week and see how it turns out!Links to watches (in order of discussion):Grand Seiko SBGR253:https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbgr253jTimex Q:https://www.timex.com/q-timex-reissue-38mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/Q-Timex-Reissue-38mm-Stainless-Steel-Bracelet-Watch.htmlOris Big Crown Pointer Date:https://www.oris.ch/en/watch/oris-big-crown-d26-286-hb-rag-oris-limited-edition/01-754-7741-4087-set-lsAutodromo Group B Series 2https://www.autodromo.com/watches/group-b-white/Longines Master Collection Moonphasehttps://shop.us.longines.com/longines-collections/longines-collections-watchmaking/longines-collections-watchmaking-master/l29094920-the-longines-master-40mm-collection-blue-dial-moonphase-automatic.htmlLongines 1832 Moonphasehttps://shop.us.longines.com/longines-collections/longines-collections-watchmaking/the-longines-1832/l48264922-the-longines-1832-40mm-automatic-moonphase.htmlJoin Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is all about brands! What's the criteria for this list? Hard to say, but join us for a listen this week and see how it turns out!Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is all about leather! Our guest, SouthpawLeatherGoods, comes on the show to teach us more about leather and talk about what you should be looking at when buying leather goods!Check out his instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/southpawleathergoods/Mentioned Links:Leather supply company:https://www.tandyleather.com/en/Good YouTube leatherworking videos:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVo2Pi5qrbtsuo6JvDDokQJoin Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is about watch-related Christmas gifts! Our thoughts on what to buy at a range of prices and interests!Mentioned Gifts:Springbar tool/Straphttps://www.amazon.com/Bergeon-6767-S-Springbar-Tool/dp/B00P2FLXD6/https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/https://allwatchbands.com/Watch Tool Kithttps://www.amazon.com/Ziss-Repair-Carrying-Opener-Professional/dp/B07FY9MJ5J/Watch Casehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G4274MF/Coffee Table Watch Book/AD catalogueCasiohttps://www.amazon.com/Casio-G-shock-DW5600E-1V-Shock-Resistant/dp/B000GAYQKY/Orient Bambinohttps://www.amazon.com/Orient-Bambino-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless/dp/B07B4BD9HY/https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Bambino-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless/dp/B01MTS5BFN/Seiko Divershttps://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Divers-Automatic-Watch-SKX009K1/dp/B003JQLHY0/https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SKX013K2-Automatic-Divers-Midsize/dp/B006QHVUQY/(Maybe try Long Island Watch?)Weishi Timegrapherhttps://www.amazon.com/YaeTek-Timing-Machine-Multifunction-Timegrapher/dp/B01IEIRMVO/Watch Trip??Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is about homages and fakes. Our thoughts on these trends in watch consumerism, and what's okay and not okay!Mentioned links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huH1-NpoG6EJoin Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is about watch care. A list of tips on keeping your watch in good shape, and what happens when servicing is needed!Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is about buying watches. A deep dive on buying at ADs, grey market, eBay, and what are the upsides and pitfalls of one over the other?Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode is about quartz vs mechanical watches. A deep dive on how they work, and why do we prefer one over the other?Promised links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_watch#/media/File:Pocketwatch_cutaway_drawing.jpgJoin Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode revolves around trends. Which are the worst, and where do we disagree?Promised links:Our YouTube Humism Review:https://youtu.be/Gy75QKtk7osHumism product page:https://humism.com/collections/philosophies/products/daseinBonus YouTube Ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09M1Tf3HeMwJay's New Watch:https://seikousa.com/products/snkp23The Replica:https://www.laco-watches.com/en/watches/pilot-watch-original/replika-55-erbstueck1The MB&F ladies watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2-fv9BHdIQJoin Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Today's episode revolves around materials. White gold? Platinum? Steel? What are the uses, upsides, downsides, and challenges of each material? Listen in to learn!Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag

Luc and Jay share what watches they would buy for a five watch collection, if they had infinite money!Promised links (SPOILERS!)Luc's List:1. Grand Seiko (SBGA211) "Seiko Snowflake"https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbga211g2. Panerai Radiomir (1940 vintage case)https://www.panerai.com/us/en/about-panerai/history.html3. A Lange & Sohne - 1815 Tourbillonhttps://www.alange-soehne.com/en/timepieces/1815-tourbillon/730079-platinum-emaille-dial4. 1954 Navitimer (pre 806)http://www.vintage-breitling.com/?product=breitling-navitimer-1954-with-valjoux-72-movement5. Deep Space Tourbillon (Vianney Halter)https://www.vianney-halter.com/watches/deep-space-tourbillon/BONUS VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcZ-rqdoF04Jay's List:1. Rolex GMT Master IIhttps://www.rolex.com/watches/gmt-master-ii/m126710blro-0001.html2. Patek Philippe Nautilushttps://www.patek.com/en/collection/nautilus/5711-1A-0103. Bulgari Octo Finissimohttps://www.bulgari.com/en-us/103068.html4. Tudor Black Bay 58https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/black-bay-fifty-eight/m79030n-00015. Apple Watch 5https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-series-5/Join Luc and Jay every week as we discuss gears, springs, oils, watches, brands - all things watches and watchmaking!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalclearwatchmaking/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwygqm1lt0-JqszZ7Hgmiag