Making Time

Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Simon from Escudo Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - A Portuguese Journey - From Football to Watchmaking
00:05:52 - Coming up with Watch Designs
00:11:17 - Consulting with a Watch Expert
00:16:51 - The Journey of Building a Business
00:22:28 - Expanding into the Portuguese Market
00:28:06 - Making Decisions and Owning Them
00:33:19 - The Details that Make a Difference
00:44:23 - The Importance of Marketing and Events

Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.

Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime.

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Welcome to Making Time, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Andrew Brabyn from Zero West Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Andrew
00:06:05 - Designing a Unique Brand Identity
00:11:54 - Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Flying Scotsman
00:18:00 - The Importance of Creating Moments
00:24:11 - Supporting Restoration Projects
00:30:24 - Connecting with Families and Growing Opportunities
00:36:42 - The Excitement of Running a Watch Business
00:43:04 - The Highs and Lows of Running a Business
00:49:38 - Maintaining Relevance and Momentum

Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.

Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime.

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Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.

Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime.

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Follow Z.A Strap Company for more:

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#makingtime #zulualphastraps #watchpodcast

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Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Steven Forshaw from Prime Time Watch Repairs who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/primetimewatchrepairs/ 
▶︎ Web - https://www.primetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/

Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.

Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime.

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Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Matt & Sam from Apiar who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Meeting on the Rugby Pitch
00:06:54 - Exploring the World of Watches
00:14:09 - The Journey Begins: Falling in Love with Watches
00:21:30 - Establishing a Supply Chain
00:28:41 - Additive Manufacturing and Machining in Watchmaking
00:36:00 - Conversations with Jonathan Bedford
00:43:12 - The Beauty of Porsche Carrera RS
00:50:29 - Polishing and Perfecting the Design
00:57:21 - The Manufacturing Process and Customer Involvement

Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.

Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime.

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Welcome to Making Time, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have James from Kibble Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Kibble Watches
00:05:30 - The Journey to the Luxury Watch Industry
00:10:43 - The Games Retailers Play
00:16:03 - Selling Watches on Consignment
00:22:28 - The Covid Market Mindset
00:27:41 - The Impact of COVID on the Watch Industry
00:33:19 - The Trend of Watch Sizes
00:38:39 - Building Trust in the Watch World
00:43:49 - Packaging and Presentation

Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.

Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime.

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Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have José from Isotope Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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▶︎ Web - [https://isotopewatches.com/]

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introducing José & Isotope Watches
00:06:13 - Rebuilding after the Financial Crash
00:12:15 - Discovering a New Model
00:18:29 - Finding inspiration in everyday objects
00:24:12 - Creating Original Designs
00:30:02 - Different Designs
00:36:14 - Designing the Wheel Return Watch
00:42:02 - Watchmaking as Art and Functionality
00:48:21 - Dial Making

Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.

Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime.

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Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we take a moment to review the podcast, chat about past and future guests, and just generally have a little chat about how things are going.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:09 - Content Update
00:04:23 - State of the Watch Industry in the UK
00:06:25 - The Power of Emotional Purchases
00:10:11 - Dream Guests
00:16:26 - Believing in Yourself and Making it Happen
00:18:29 - Skipping the Number

Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.

Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime.

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Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Ken from Arken Watch Company who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business. 

Follow arken Watch Company:
▶︎ Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/arkenwatchco] 
▶︎ Web - [https://arken.uk/] 

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Ken
00:06:27 - Freelancing and Creative Gun for Hire
00:12:12 - Lockdown in the Philippines
00:18:11 - The Beginning of Arken Watch Company
00:24:19 - The Journey to Launching a Watch Company
00:30:16 - Considering Function, Pricing, and Design in Watchmaking
00:36:08 - The James Bond Effect
00:42:17 - Pushing the Envelope in Watchmaking
00:48:36 - Improving Products and Taking Over the World

Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.

Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime.

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Welcome to MakingTime, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the watch industry. In this episode, we have Paul from Farer who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Paul
00:05:09 - Expansion into Automatic Watches
00:10:16 - Variety in Work
00:15:24 - Maintaining Design Language
00:20:10 - Finding Inspiration from Vintage Motorsport
00:24:57 - The Importance of Engaging with Customers at Shows
00:30:18 - The US Market and Expansion into Europe
00:35:23 - The Future of UK Manufacturing
00:40:17 - The Watch Industry: A Serious Place to Be

Tune in to MakingTime to gain a deeper understanding of the watch industry and to hear from the experts themselves. Don't miss this insightful episode that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating every timepiece. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our episodes.

Thank you for joining us on this journey into the heart of the watch industry. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes insights on MakingTime.

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#makingtime #zulualphastraps #watchpodcast

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