Making Time

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

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - The History of Fears Watches
00:07:12 - The Revival of British Manufacturing
00:13:50 - Restarting the Family Watch Company
00:20:36 - The Importance of Attention to Detail in Watchmaking
00:27:13 - The Emotional Connection with Watches
00:34:01 - True Luxury and Long-Term Planning
00:40:51 - Designing with Elegance
00:47:21 - The Complex Process of Making a Watch
00:54:07 - The Importance of Getting it Right in Watch Design

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 Wesley from Nodus Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters:
00:00:00-Wesley Kwok: From Music to Watches
00:05:52-The Journey of Watch Collecting
00:11:30-Design Iterations in Watchmaking
00:17:13-Creative Freedom and Design Language
00:23:00-Building a Community and Telling Stories
00:28:53-Expanding the Industry's Reach and Collaboration
00:34:23-The Evolution of Micro Brands
00:40:07-Defining a "Micro Brand"
00:45:53-Doing Things No One Else Has Done

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 Ross from tudorcollector.com who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters: 
00:00:00-Introduction to Ross Povey
00:05:08-The History of South African Military Tudor Watches
00:10:44-The Origins of Tudor in the French Navy
00:21:04-The Inception of Tudor Collector
00:26:25-The Revival of Tudor Watches
00:31:24-The Emotional Investment in Watches
36:13:00-Rolex's commitment to Heritage
00:41:16-The Power of Stories

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 Micah from RWatchCo who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters: 

00:00:00 - Introduction to Micah
00:06:38 - The Process of Watchmaking and Scalability
00:13:18 - Adapting and Evolving the Process
00:19:55 - Building Allies and Friends in the Watch Space
00:26:33 - High Beat Movements
00:39:28 - The Frogman Strap: Adaptation and Overcoming
00:45:53 - The Story behind the Leather Watch Cover
00:52:27 - Appreciating the Details in Watch Straps

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 Alex Simpson from Beorma Leather Company who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters: 

00:00:00-Introduction to Alex Simpson
00:06:34-Building a Dream Team for Leatherwork
00:12:28-Building a Strong Team and Sense of Community
00:24:13-Delivery Mishap and Hardware Shortage
00:30:10-Fostering a Creative Team
00:35:35-The Process of Tanning Leather
00:41:07-Building a Winning Community in the Watch Industry
00:47:02-Passing on Knowledge and Building a Community

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 Mike France from Christopher Ward who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters: 

00:00:00-The Origin of a Partnership
00:03:53-The Journey to Becoming a Brand
00:08:05-Expertise in Watchmaking
00:17:16-Striving for Excellence
00:26:15-Attention to Detail in Watchmaking
00:30:41- Watch Industry Growth and Expansion
00:34:42 - The Military Space and Positive Publicity

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 Don Cochrane from Vertex Watches who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters: 

00:00:00-Introducing Don Cochran and the Vertex Watch Company
00:06:01-The Story Behind the Brand
00:11:19-The Depth and Gravity of Military Watches
00:16:49-The Importance of Attention to Detail in Watch Design
00:22:26-Building Momentum with Lucky Breaks
00:28:00-Working with the Jamaican Bobsled Team
00:33:30-Unique Opportunities in Business
00:38:56-Reflecting on Milestones and Achievements
00:44:31-The Importance of Remaining Relevant

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 Kim Hughes from Threat Reduction Ltd who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters: 

00:00:00-Introducing Kim Hughes
00:03:35-Transitioning to Bomb Disposal and Qualifications Needed
00:06:35-The Afghan Mission
00:09:54-Bomb Disposal Operations and Camaraderie
00:13:09-The Rollercoaster Experience of Being in the Military
00:16:39-Travels and Adventures
00:19:50-TV Show Commissioned
00:23:09-Watch Collecting and Preferences
00:29:59-Potential Meet-Up in Liverpool
00:32:58-Conversations and Shooting in Private Estates
00:36:02-From Traditional Tactics to Fractal Burning

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 our very own Tyler, who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of the business.

Chapters: 

00:00:00-Starting the Journey with Tyler
00:07:09-Scaling and Automation in Manufacturing
00:10:50-Manufacturing and Repetition
00:14:23-Scaling Production and Improving Efficiency
00:17:50-Lean Manufacturing: The Process of Cutting Strips
00:21:02-The Importance of Leadership and Deadlines
00:24:46-Challenges Faced
00:28:30-Building a Solid Team through Emotional Investment and Leadership
00:31:44-Leadership and Management

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 Rob, AKA @RW_M100 who will be sharing their insights on the inner workings of their business.

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Chapters: 

00:00:00-The Journey of Zula Alpha Strap
00:04:15-From the Military to Watch Straps
00:08:39-The Challenges of Selling Handmade Goods Online
00:12:57-Introduction to Rob
00:17:35-Leaving the Navy and Joining the Marines
00:22:19-Discovering the World of Military Watches
00:35:41-Drinking in the Royal Navy
00:39:29-Parting Wisdom

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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