Episode 24: With Felix Wallner CEO of Hanhart Watches
The guys had a fantastic opportunity to chat with Felix Wallner, the CEO of Hanhart Watches. Their conversation flowed effortlessly and was filled with insights into watchmaking and the unique philosophy behind Hanhart's craftsmanship.
Hanhart watches: https://www.hanhart.com/
T2C Discord community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD
00:14 Introduction
01:00 Wrist Checks
04:11 Felix’s Vancouver Timepiece Show experience
07:22 Felix and the flamethrower!
08:44 Felix’s Hanhart origin story
13:14 Hanhart’s direction since Felix took over
16:11 About Hanhart’s 1930s facility
19:19 Dealing with old machinery in the modern age
21:16 Hanhart after the war
26:05 Hanhart and Quartz
27:22 Collaborations
28:30 Legacy watchmaking and new horizons
31:56 Innovations in the new 417ES
36:13 Felix’s involvement in new designs and production
38:58 About the Primus series
43:02 About the Preventor
45:42 Marc makes a funny
47:20 About the Aquasphere
53:19 Hanhart and the Toronto Timepiece Show
54:24 Teasers for the future
56:42 Listener questions
1:03:39 Goodbyes
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Episode 23: with Lucy aka The Watch Box Diaries
Lucy is an extraordinary personality in the world of horology. Her joy and enthusiasm are infectious. If you don't already follow her on Instagram and YouTube, we highly recommend doing so.
Lucy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewatchboxdiaries/
Timetolume's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/time_to_lume/
Lucy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWatchBoxDiaries
Paulin Watches: https://www.paulinwatches.com/
Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/mXYnpfsP
00:12 - Introduction
01:46 - Wrist Checks
05:35 - The watch that started it all
09:06 - The importance of watch events and gatherings
12:53 - Balancing Paulin Watches & The Watch Box Diaries
14:29 - The very beginning, The 60(ish) Seconds Reviews
16:16 - The process of making longer-form YouTube Content
18:38 - Online demographics
22:30 - Women Talking Watches
26:21 - In the beginning, there was Michael Kors
29:14 - Managing a full-time job and creating YouTube Content
31:12 - Landing the Paulin role
33:52 - The stories behind the watches
35:14 - Advice for those who want to become creators
37:57 - What’s next for the watch box
42:23 - Chris Antzoulis’ question for Lucy
https://www.instagram.com/poppingcrowns/
47:15 - Ken @centralseconds’ question for Lucy
https://www.instagram.com/centralseconds/
48:58 - About @timetolume – Lucy’s other half
52:29 - Caroline’s journey into the abyss we call watches
55:45 - Odin visits the Giant Tiger
56:31 - Can I pet that dog?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mZH5gIGoLQk
57:00 - Goodbyes
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Episode 22: Vancouver Recap with Jason Hutton
The guys meet with Jason Hutton, organizer of the Timepiece Shows, to recap the recent Vancouver event. If you have never attended one of these Canadian events, the next one will take place in Toronto this September, and we highly recommend that you go.
00:14 - Introduction
00:53 - Wrist Checks
08:53 - Travelling to Vancouver
17:58 - Favorite moments at the Vancouver Timepiece Show
https://www.timepieceshow.com/
30:03 - The standout watches from the Show
41:23 - The standout people from the Show
52:01 - Extracurricular activities outside of the Show
59:58 - The TGN/Marathon/Roldorf Event on Sunday evening
https://thegreynato.com/
https://www.marathonwatch.com/
https://shop.roldorf.co/
1:06:27 - Show aftereffects
1:12:08 - Near future projects/plans
1:17:42 - Full steam ahead to the Toronto Timepiece Show
1:23:22 - The Launch of The Calibrated Wrist Magazine
https://thecalibratedwrist.com/
1:28:00 - Plugging The Tale of Two Wristies Podacast
Coming soon: https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwowristies/
1:29:00 - Goodbye – see you in two weeks!
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Episode 21: Recent trips, and going to the Vancouver Timepiece Show
The guys recap their trips to the UK and Switzerland, and discuss their upcoming trip to the Vancouver Timepiece Show, where all three will meet in person for the second time!
00:13 - Introduction
00:59 - Wrist checks
04:02 - Watches we are bringing to the Vancouver Timepiece Show - - https://www.timepieceshow.com/
06:13 - Brent talks about The Calibrated Wrist Print Magazine - https://thecalibratedwrist.com/the-magazine/
10:05 - Marc makes a funny
11:06 - Working with Jose from Isotope at the Show - https://isotopewatches.com/
13:35 - Bob recaps his UK Trip in greater detail
18:39 - The watches that stood out to us from British Watchmakers Day - https://britishwatchmakers.com/
24:29 - Brent recaps his Geneva Trip in greater detail - https://www.watchesandwonders.com/
30:09 - Other plans in/around the Vancouver Show
35:15 - New releases that have captured our hearts
41:14 - About the travelling watch roadshow – coming to a town near you!
45:22 - About the T2C Discord Community – Click to join: https://discord.gg/ywmFq7KB
50:31 - Our thoughts on the upcoming CW release - https://www.christopherward.com/
54:44 - Goodbye and see you in 2 weeks!
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Episode 20: Chat with Adam Craniotes, RedBar Founder
Unfortunately, we had to proceed without Bob for this recording, as he was unable to join us. However, Adam was an exceptional guest. He is the co-founder and current President of the RedBar Group, serves as a Louis Vuitton Watch Prize Juror, and is a member of the GPHG Academy.
Here's where you can keep up with Adam: https://www.instagram.com/craniotes/
Information on the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize: https://www.louisvuittonwatchprize.com/
Details about the GPHG: https://gphg.org/en
Other sites and shows we discuss:
https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2025/event
https://www.timetowatches.com/
https://www.timezone.com/
https://www.watchuseek.com/
Our wrist check:
Adam
Marc
Brent
00:14 - Introduction
01:07 - Wrist checks
05:54 - About our guest
08:07 - Adam’s time on TimeZone.com
13:22 - Adam’s watches origin story
16:42 - What makes Adam pull the trigger on a watch
19:30 - Why are affordable watches important
21:54 - Adam’s time working at Macy’s HQ
24:47 - Adam’s gravitas and storytelling in watches
27:51 - How Adam got involved with Revolution Magazine
29:55 - What makes a successful editor, including a great beard
35:37 - The role of a watch writer
38:16 - Brent and Adam’s takes on the 2025 Geneva Shows
46:51 - Difference between the shows now and way back when
52:40 - About RedBar, and is it what he always wanted it to be
1:02:57 - How does RedBar work
1:08:42 - About being a juror for the Luis Vuitton Watch Prize
1:12:15 - About the GPHG Academy and being a member
1:15:21 - Adam’s JLC Navy Seals story
1:20:55 - What is next for Adam’s Collection
1:23:21 - What does the future hold
1:24:26 - Thank yous and goodbyes
You can follow us here:
Marc = https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/
Brent = https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/
Bob = https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/
The Show = https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/
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