
← This Watch Life29 Aug 2025 · 1 h 03 min
210: Q&A Should "hand made" matter in watches, and more!
<p>In this episode we talk about whether or not enthusiasts should be more involved in watch design, if "hand made" matters, what complications we want, whether or not to modify luxury watches, and name some of our favorite podcasts!</p><p>Thanks so much for the amazing questions, @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nesqydave" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">nesqydave</a>, @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/naturalescapement" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">naturalescapement</a>, @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/watcherism" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">watcherism</a>, @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/watchmedicine" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">watchmedicine</a>, @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christofferdidrichsen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">christofferdidrichsen</a>, @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovemedonuts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">lovemedonuts</a>, @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/notsimplybrent" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">notsimplybrent</a>, and Andrew!</p><p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.casio.com/intl/watches/casio/product.F-91WM-9A/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Casio F-91W gold</a></p><p><a href="https://www.swatch.com/en-en/sw126/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Swatch Sistem51</a></p><p><a href="https://www.omegawatches.com/en-se/watch-omega-de-ville-hour-vision-co-axial-master-chronometer-41-mm-43333412103001" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Omega DeVille Hour Vision</a></p><p><a href="https://otsuka-lotec.com/models/521/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Otsuka Lotec No. 5 KAI</a></p><p><a href="https://www.habring2.com/index.php/en/collection/erwin-en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Habring2 Erwin Pilot</a></p><p><a href="https://otsuka-lotec.com/models/276/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Otsuka Lotec No. 7.5</a></p><p><a href="https://www.truepatina.com/bb54mod" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">True Patina's BB54</a></p><p><a href="https://chrisreeve.com/products/sebenza-31-plain?srsltid=AfmBOoqVzARkI98ZYsi5epUsNyYvsHu2LSPxurt14Cxgvc1sc5CALJVX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 Small</a></p><p><a href="https://www.victorinox.com/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife™-and-Tools/Essentials/Compact/p/1.3405" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Victorinox Compact</a></p><p><a href="https://www.victorinox.com/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife™-and-Tools/Essentials/Companion/p/1.3909" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Victorinox Companion</a></p><p><a href="https://www.victorinox.com/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife™-and-Tools/Essentials/Rambler/p/0.6363" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Victorinox Rambler</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dailycustoms.shop/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Daily Customs</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bmkt.ca/field-spec/pre-order-small-explorer-bowie-tanto-7esmb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">BMKT Small Explorer</a></p><p><strong>Podcasts we listen to:</strong></p><p><a href="https://thegreynato.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Grey NATO</a></p><p><a href="https://wornandwound.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Worn & Wound</a></p><p><a href="https://www.formandfunctionpodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Form & Function</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fratellowatches.com/fratello-talks-swatch-group-releases-2025-live-from-the-utrecht-watch-valley-event/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Fratello Talks</a></p><p><br></p>