On Time

On Time is back! And for our first episode of 2018 we're talking to none other than Cameron Weiss of Weiss Watch Company. We talk about the challenges of building a watch company and what is in store for Weiss Watch Co. 

It all starts with a design...this week Mike and Chase sit down with Karel (@barrelhand) to discuss his journey into watchmaking with his Urwerk homage timepiece, the use of CAD and additive manufacturing in R&D, and the start of his new project.

Mike and Chase sit down with @ricosuavebolla to discuss the retail side of the industry (Boutiques vs ADs), and share some interesting retail stories you won't soon forget.

This week, we sit down with Ryan Schmidt (@wristwatchhandbook) author of 'The Wrist Watch Handbook' and talk about horology cover-to-cover.

This week on OnTimePodcast, Mike and Chase sit down with @onehourwatch and go in depth into watch designs, what inspires original designs, and how one gets into committing to creating one watch-inspired drawing every day.

This week, Mike and Chase sit down with @vancouverfilmproducer to discuss his love of Seikos, watches in movies, period incorrect bloopers, and how watches are selected for actors/actresses. 

Put on your sunglasses and try not to stare directly at them. That's right, this week we're talking iced-out watches and the flaws they hide beneath the surface. Sometimes they may look great, but besides debates about taste and subtlety, we investigate how icing-out a watch may compromise its durability...

Any watch collector that has shopped private sales online knows that there are some great deals to be had buying second hand. Unfortunately there are quite a few scammers out there as well. This week, the On Time crew talks to Art, aka PuristPro forum moderator, "Dr. No", about spotting, avoiding, and shutting down the scum and villainy of watch sellers.

When Matt Farah of TheSmokingTire.com drops by to hang out with the On Time crew, the agenda goes out the window because we know we’re in for a wild ride. Naturally, we talk watches, cars, and the joys of breaking the speed limit. Buckle up... 

This week we welcome Ray Santamaria a licensed MFT with a masters in clinical psychology and a self diagnosed WIS. Ray, Mike, and Chase gaze into the abyss that is the psychology of a WIS and come out the other end in mostly one piece. We'll look at different types of compulsions, addictions, and the various enthusiasts they belong to in an attempt to better understand the kung-fu grip this hobby has on us. Guest: Ray Santamaria, IG: @rayraythemack

  Many moons ago we sat down with Christian of TheoandHarris.com for an earnest discussion about the good, the bad, and the ugly of horology and the industry itself (retail and aftermarket). We finally got around to giving the episode the attention and polish it deserved. Now we're happy to finally bring you our discussion with one of the coolest guys on the front lines of the vintage watch market, fighting the good fight for collectors everywhere. 

This week we sit down with Sheldon, owner of the Rolex informational site "Minus4Plus6.com." We discuss how he came across the "first Swiss watch in space" and how a concerted effort from him and other well known watch enthusiasts spread the word about this special piece even before the manufacturer ever marketed the story.

When On Time does a watch review you can count on two things: one, it's not going to follow the format of a normal run-of-the-mill watch review, and two, it's going to get nerdy up in here. We look at a Rolex 5506 with an identity crisis and break down all the quirks of this odd Air King / Explorer.

What's your craziest, most epic, or just plain odd watch story? This week we sit down with our friend Art from the PuristPro forums to share his amazing story about acquiring a special Omega Seamaster, a story that spans decades.

LA's own Joshua @engineturned Shapiro sits down with us to talk about the exquisite art of engine turning and his goals going forward for producing the best possible watch dials in the US to spreading the gospel of this rare craft. 

Call them certified pre-owned, secondhand, or even used, the CPO watch market is something the industry can't ignore any longer. While it remains to be seen how this all plays out, the guys discuss what's currently going on, what should happen, and what could be possible for the used watch market.

This week we got a chance hang out with our very first 'On Time' guest, co-founder of the LA Watch Gang, Andrew Lee. We discuss new additions to his collection since the last time we talked, his continuing obsession with blue watches, and general watch nerd shenanigans. Find Andrew on Instagram: @jlee_5o5o (the zeros are letter O's)

From the first time #teamOTP met Michael Margolis, we knew we had to have him on the show. He's an industry veteran that started out, and to this day still is, a collector like us. Join us to hear his journey from discovering the watch world through a 56k modem to working with Jean Claude Biver.  

  On Time presents a quick and dirty guide to keeping your watches safe at home and on the go. Mike, Chase, and Manuel go over some simple life hacks and the story of Mike's first ill-fated IWC. So check your seals, bracelets, and straps, -let's go.

This week, the crew talks about the venerable Co-Axial Escapement and delves deep into the technical geekery of why watches equipped with a Co-Axial escapement are so awesome.  Also they examine why servicing a Co-Axial is a venture that requires a lot more care than a typical Swiss lever escapement movement.

'On Time' is back with another focus episode in which we discuss bronze watches. Also joining us again is certified master watchmaker Manuel Yazijian to offer his expert opinion and experience. What are the pros and cons to using bronze for a watch case? Why aren't there many (if any) vintage bronze watches? Shenanigans ensue when we discuss the good, the bad, the ugly, and the patina. Follow Manuel on Instagram: @WatchInspector1  (AKA the artist previously known as @ManuelWatchMaker)

On this episode of ‘On Time’ we discuss “Watch Winders” with our guest and certified master watchmaker @ManuelWatchMaker. Are they needed, worthwhile, or completely useless? Let’s find out.

On Time is back in action and joining us this time is a rising star in the world of horology (as well as Hollywood), Mr. Aldis Hodge. He played MC Ren in “Straight Outta Compton”, Noah, on WGN America’s “Underground”, and is also the founder of Basil Timepieces. We discuss his views on designing, collecting, and being an entrepreneur in the horological world.

This month we welcome Carlo, one of the world’s premier Heuer collectors to the On Time round table. He is a fellow LA Watch Gang member, extreme collector, and a dear friend. We discuss his past collections and pearls of wisdom he’s learned over his short but legendary collecting career in vintage watches, including of course, Heuers. Show Notes: HeuerFan.com – http://goo.gl/PTvD7R OnTheDash – The definitive guide to Heuer – http://goo.gl/vA8ddm OnTheDash – PawnStars Siffert Story – http://goo.gl/5F0RKn OnTheDash – Project 99 – http://goo.gl/G2tMWy

We recently sat down with Nick English, Co-Founder of Bremont Chronometers at Feldmar Watch Company in Los Angeles. Nick shared what inspired him and his brother to start a watch company and the long and winding road they’ve had to navigate in bringing watchmaking back to British shores. Along with exploring the history of the Bremont, we also chat a little about what’s in store for the brand. Show Notes: Bremont Heritage – http://goo.gl/ZLB48P Bremont & Stephen McDonnel – http://goo.gl/kJxJwP

In this episode, we welcome a friend who also happens to be one of the most respected collectors we know. Mitch shares our passion for horology but his collection and stories are uniquely epic. His amazing stories include a meeting with George Daniels himself, to illustrating why having confidence in your eye, confidence in your mind, and confidence in your heart are key to being a true collector. Show notes: Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) Ireland’s Watchmaking Revolution: The Brothers McGonigle Stephen McDonnell / MB & F HM-1 Perpetual STUDIO7H38 – Design Office Jacob & Co. Watch designed by 7H38 MB&F / MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual / MB&F HM-3 Frog Thomas Prescher Thomas Prescher Single Axis Tourbillion Tag Heuer Mikrotimer Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso 1931 Seconde Centrale George Daniels / Anniversary Watch Roger W. Smith / RWS Series 2 Philippe Dufour / the Grande Sonnerie / the Duality / the Simplicity Romain Gautheir Peter Speake-Marin Jaeger LeCoultre / JLC Duometre / the JLC Gyrotourbillion Ulysse Nardin Freak / Ulysse Nardin ‘The Stranger’

After a hectic holiday season, On Time is back with a larger than life guest for our first episode of 2016! Carter, aka @Wristi joins us to discuss his love of “purpose built watches” and the massive strap collection he adorns them with. We also get the lowdown on his @Wristi Instagram feed where he is famous for and has popularized, the wrist shot (with a twist). @Wristi (Carter) Instagram feed (special guest) @OnTimeMike (Michael Senderovich) Instagram feed (host) @horology411 (Chase Kaufman) Instagram feed (host) * Picture annotations are available when viewed via a platform that supports Apple’s “enhanced podcast functionality”. (e.g. iTunes, iOS Podcasts app)

Mike and Chase are back as they welcome Serdar, aka @LAWatchGuy to the round table to discuss everything from the perfect wrist size to criteria they deem crucial to be considered an independent watchmaker. Talk of girth was kept to a minimum.

‘On Time’ is back! This time around Mike and Chase are joined by one of the most distinguished members of the LA Watch Gang, Gary “The Elder Statesman” Hamrick. We discuss his prolific collecting career and delve into a few specific pieces that are special to our discerning guest. With the Elder Statesman being a wine connoisseur, it’s no surprise we discuss watches and the wines that go with them in our new segment called “Pairing”, where we pair watches with other objects we’re passionate about. @WatchWineMan (Gary Hamrick) Instagram feed (special guest) @OnTimeMike (Michael Senderovich) Instagram feed (host) @horology411 (Chase Kaufman) Instagram feed (host) * Picture annotations are available when viewed via a platform that supports enhanced podcast functionality. (iTunes, Safari, iOS Podcasts app)

Welcome to the inaugural episode of “On Time”, the podcast by watch geeks for watch geeks. Mike and Chase are your hosts for this round table discussion about watches, collecting them, and the people who share this obsession. Our first episode welcomes LA Watch Gang co-founder Andrew Lee, where we discuss the origins of the LA Watch Gang, his journey thus far in watch collecting, and his penchant for watches with blue dials. @JLee_5050 (Andrew Lee) Instagram feed (special guest) @OnTimeMike (Michael Senderovich) Instagram feed (host) @horology411 (Chase Kaufman) Instagram feed (host)