In this episode of The Analog Explorer, I sat down with Sinziana Iordache—hyperrealist graphite artist and fellow #watchfam creative—live from the inaugural Vancouver Timepiece Show. Unlike the many brand founders I’ve had across the mic during the show, Sinziana represents a different part of the horological world that I can only describe as the artistry of analog...

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In this episode of The Analog Explorer, I sat down with Jérôme Burgert, designer and co-founder of Serica Watches, right off the floor of the inaugural Vancouver Timepiece Show. Serica is one of those brands that has been on my radar since day one thanks to its minimal, purposeful aesthetic and the rare balance it strikes between elegance and adventure.

For Jérôme, good design isn’t about chasing trends or copying vintage cues, it’s about capturing emotion through form, all while building something that can take a hit and keep ticking. “Why choose between pretty and robust?” he asked. “When you don’t have to choose, it becomes the watch you just reach for every day.”

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In this episode of The Analog Explorer, I stepped outside the bustling Vancouver Timepiece Show to chat with George, lead videographer at Studio Underd0g—a small team with big personality and watches that crank the whimsy dial to 1000!

If you’ve ever asked, “Why so serious?” while doomscrolling past silver-and-black dive watch reels or posts, Studio Underd0g is your antidote. Founded by Richard Benc in 2021, the brand launched with a Kickstarter and a mission: make great watches that don’t take themselves too seriously. And they’ve stuck to it—with colorways like Watermelon, Mint Choc Chip, and the latest duo, Avocado and Guac. They’ve managed to blend horological craftsmanship with joyful whimsy....

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In this episode of The Analog Explorer, I sat down with José Miranda, founder and design mind behind Isotope Watches, live from the inaugural Vancouver Timepiece Show. If you’re someone who thinks all watches are starting to look the same—José is here to flip that narrative.

From his early inspiration with a childhood Timex to creating a brand that fuses form, function, and fearless creativity, José doesn’t just design watches—he reimagines how we tell time altogether. Isotope’s timepieces aren’t based on heritage homages or vintage revival. They’re bold, round, ergonomic expressions rooted in science fiction, 1930s streamlining, and a spirit of playful disruption.

https://www.analogexplorer.com/p/ae-39-isotope-watches-vancouver-timepiece

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In this episode of The Analog Explorer, I caught up with Katie from Paulin Watches, a design-forward brand based in Glasgow, Scotland, and the sister company to the well-known AnOrdain. We spoke live from the show floor of the inaugural Vancouver Timepiece Show, where Paulin made their Canadian debut.

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In this episode of The Analog Explorer, I meet up with Benjamin and Omer from Jacques Bianchi Marseille, live from the Vancouver Timepiece Show. If you’ve never heard of this French microbrand, then you’re exactly who this episode is for—because Jacques Bianchi is the definition of an if you know, you know brand.

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In this episode of The Analog Explorer, I catch up with Matt, founder and designer behind Beaucroft Watches, live from the Vancouver Timepiece Show. Based in Cambridge, UK, Beaucroft is crafting bold, colorful dress watches with contemporary British flair and a deeply personal design philosophy. From the sweeping case lines inspired by the Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge to vibrant, expressive dial colors (one even named after his daughter), there is a distinct design language among these dress watches.

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In this episode of the Analog Explorer Podcast, I meet Ken Lam—founder, designer, marketer, photographer, customer service rep (and just about everything else) behind ARKEN Watches, live from the Vancouver Timepiece Show. If you’ve ever wondered what it means to be a true one-man brand, Ken’s story is a masterclass in building something from the ground up with heart, creativity, and humor.

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In this episode of the Analog Explorer, I caught up with James from Farer Universal, one of my favorite British watch brands, live from the inaugural Vancouver Timepiece Show. On the wrist, James and I discovered we were “wrist twins” — both of us wearing the Roché, Farer’s World Timer, though he had the updated Mark II version (I’m still proudly rocking the Mark I red rotor version).

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In this episode of the Analog Explorer Podcast, I sat down with JP Ribeiro, owner and founder of Noctua Watch Corp, live from the Vancouver Timepiece Show. Noctua’s story is not one deeply steeped in historical horology, but rather in pandemic and a passion.

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