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← This Watch Life29 Aug 2025 · 1 h 03 min

210: Q&A Should "hand made" matter in watches, and more!

210: Q&A Should "hand made" matter in watches, and more!29 Aug 20251 h 03 min

<p>In this episode we talk about whether or not enthusiasts should be more involved in watch design, if &quot;hand made&quot; 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&#39;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 &amp; Wound</a></p><p><a href="https://www.formandfunctionpodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Form &amp; 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>