This week on the T2C Podcast, we’re joined by James AKA @flyingspringbar on Instagram. From his infectious enthusiasm for watches to his unmistakable community presence, James has built a name for himself by celebrating the hobby in a way that’s equal parts passionate, approachable, and fun. We dive into how his watch journey began, the story behind the FlyingSpringBar name, the pieces that matter most to him, and what keeps the watch community thriving in 2026. Whether you’re deep into the hobby or just getting started, this episode is packed with laughs, great stories, and plenty of watch talk.

James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingspringbar/

Timepiece Social Club event on May 28th: https://luma.com/i7sw41fx <=RSVP

Timepiece Social Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timepiecesocial/

James' Watch: https://thedeeptrack.com/retro-review-the-zenith-rainbow-flyback-chronograph/

Bob's Watch: https://22designstudio.net/products/4d-concrete-watch-automatic-duo_concrete-grey

Marc's Watch: https://www.casio.com/ca-en/watches/gshock/product.GMW-B5000D-1/

Bosko's Awesome Substack: https://silkypatina.substack.com/ (must read)

Montreal Timepiece Show: https://www.timepieceshow.com/montreal

Link to our community Discord: https://discord.gg/zEy5ThudvA - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Instagram Profile:

https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

https://www.instagram.com/marctime2watch/

https://www.instagram.com/timetogo1978/

https://www.instagram.com/calibre321/