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- Kicked Out by Royalty
Chris recently returned from Makers Central in the United Kingdom. He and Jon chat about what he got up to there—and elsewhere—with friend of the show, Rich Loen.
Rich LoenEntrepreneur & maker, Rich Loen, with his CNC puck carving mill
loen.designMakers CentralChris & Rich were in Birmingham for Makers Central 2018
makerscentral.co.ukThe Goldsmiths CompanyChris & Rich paid a visit to the Goldsmiths Hall in London
thegoldsmiths.co.ukDave MerryDave Merry provided Chris & Rich an inside look at what happens behind the scenes at the Goldsmiths Hall
youtube.comDaniels’ First HallmarkGeorge Daniels reflects back on getting the very first pocket watch case that he made assayed
youtube.comMintA jeweller in Canada’s capital1 hr 22 min - Free-sprung
The simplest solution is often the best solution. Jon and Chris touch on the history of timekeeping and then dive into a discuss about the variables that play into precision, mechanical timekeeping.
Samrat YantraA massive equinoctial sundial in Jaipur, India
jantarmantar.orgDolphin DialJon’s favourite example of a sundial, located in Greenwich, England
rmg.co.ukWadokeiA wadokei wristwatch created by Japanese watchmaker, Masahiro Kikuno, wherein the length of the hours change according to the time of year
youtube.comChristiaan HuygensInventor of the pendulum clock & early, portable timepieces that employed hairsprings & balance wheels as their regulators
en.wikipedia.orgRobert HookeIn addition to Huygens, Hooke is also credited with bringing hairsprings to the craft of watchmaking
en.wikipedia.orgCharles Édouard GuillaumeInvented several alloys that are effectively impervious to changes in temperature, dubbed invar & elinvar
en.wikipedia.orgAbraham-Louis BreguetCreator of the Breguet Overcoil, a form of hairspring that helped to mitigate positional error & improve the performance of mechanical watches
en.wikipedia.org47 min - Free-sprung
The simplest solution is often the best solution. Jon and Chris touch on the history of timekeeping and then dive into a discuss about the variables that play into precision, mechanical timekeeping.
Samrat YantraA massive equinoctial sundial in Jaipur, India
jantarmantar.orgDolphin DialJon’s favourite example of a sundial, located in Greenwich, England
rmg.co.ukWadokeiA wadokei wristwatch created by Japanese watchmaker, Masahiro Kikuno, wherein the length of the hours change according to the time of year
youtube.comChristiaan HuygensInventor of the pendulum clock & early, portable timepieces that employed hairsprings & balance wheels as their regulators
en.wikipedia.orgRobert HookeIn addition to Huygens, Hooke is also credited with bringing hairsprings to the craft of watchmaking
en.wikipedia.org47 min - 3D Printing
Chris shares a bit about the first 3D printed prototype for the watch he is creating, the printer he bought and why, mixed with some discussion about other additive manufacturing technologies.
Prototype WatchChris’ first 3D printed watch case
offhours.showMakerJuice SF ResinThe resin that Chris used to 3D print his watch case
makerjuice.comA. Lange & Söhne DesignDesign & prototyping at A. Lange & Söhne
watchesbysjx.comMakex M-JewelryThe 3D printer Chris backed on Kickstarter
makex.comFormlabsA popular maker of 3D printers, aiming to bring assembly line style 3D printing solutions to everyday businesses
formlabs.comNervous SystemA team of designers who employ biomimicry & generative techniques to create products that can often only be realized with 3D printers
n-e-r-v-o-u-s.comShapewaysAn online 3D print service that enables nearly anyone to have objects 3D printed in metal or other materials—use code YRK4V to save 15% on your first print
shapeways.comPrintrbotThe 3D printer Jon uses was made by Printrbot
printrbot.comMakerBot Replicator MiniA well-supported, consumer grade 3D printer from Makerbot, which is owned by Stratasys
amazon.comMonopriceThe Maker Select 3D printer from Monoprice
monoprice.comTEVO TarantulaA relatively inexpensive DIY 3D printer kit available through Banggood
banggood.comDremel 3D PrinterDremel’s entry-level 3D printer
amazon.comDremel Laser CutterA sneak peek at Dremel’s forthcoming laser cutter
youtube.comB9 Core SeriesAn alternative SLA printer that is a step up from what Chris uses
b9c.comEnvisiontecThe premier maker of SLA printers for jewellery work
envisiontec.comProgoldThe 3D printing company run by Damiano Zito in Trissino, Italy
progold.comDMG MoriDemonstration of a machine that can both 3D print & machine metal
youtube.comMazakAnother company that creates CNC machines that can both print & machine in metal
youtube.comi.MaterializeA European online 3D print service that enables nearly anyone to have objects 3D printed in a variety of materials
i.materialise.comB9Creations EmeraldA casting resin from B9Creations
b9c.comBlueCastCastable 3D printing resin from BlueCast
spool3d.caMakers CentralChris will be at Makers Central next month alongside Rich Loen
makerscentral.co.ukLoen DesignsOfficial design site of Richard Loen
loen.design48 min - 3D Printing
Chris shares a bit about the first 3D printed prototype for the watch he is creating, the printer he bought and why, mixed with some discussion about other additive manufacturing technologies.
Prototype WatchChris’ first 3D printed watch case
offhours.showMakerJuice SF ResinThe resin that Chris used to 3D print his watch case
makerjuice.comA. Lange & Söhne DesignDesign & prototyping at A. Lange & Söhne
watchesbysjx.comMakex M-JewelryThe 3D printer Chris backed on Kickstarter
makex.comFormlabsA popular maker of 3D printers, aiming to bring assembly line style 3D printing solutions to everyday businesses
formlabs.comNervous SystemA team of designers who employ biomimicry & generative techniques to create products that can often only be realized with 3D printers
n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com48 min - Baselworld 2018
Jon and Chris reflect back on some of the new timepieces released at Baselworld 2018, with a few old gems thrown in for good measure.
Seiko Shippo DialThe Seiko Presage SPB075 features a guilloché patterned dial overlayed with vitreous enamel
seikowatches.comSlim Seiko MovementSeiko introduced a limited edition, Presage SJE073J1 with the new 6L35 caliber
seikowatches.comBlack Bay Fifty-EightThe most vintage looking Tudor Black Bay yet
tudorwatch.comLongines MilitaryFull-tilt fauxtina—a new watch from Longines that’s not nearly as old as it looks
wornandwound.comOpen LetterAn open letter to the Swiss watch industry, from a frustrated millennial
watchesbysjx.comLongines Annual CalendarAn annual calendar that is relatively more affordable than its contemporaries
longines.comPatek Philippe Annual CalendarPatek Philippe was possibly the first to commercialize an annual calendar
patek.comOmega Annual CalendarOmega’s take on an annual calendar
omegawatches.comMIH Annual CalendarA simplified take on an annual calendar, whose mechanism was designed by Ludwig Oechslin for the International Museum of Horology
mih-watch.chRolex Sky-DwellerRolex rolled out its take on an annual calendar, with the Saros System it introduced in the Sky-Dweller at Baselworld 2012
rolex.comOmega Seamaster 300Omega’s revamped Seamaster 300 now features a ceramic dial
omegawatches.comFrodsham Double ImpulseFrodsham’s double impulse chronometer, introduced shortly before Baselworld 2018 also boasts a ceramic dial
thewatchnerd.co.ukFrodsham Double ImpulseMore details & macro photographs of Frodsham’s double impulse chronometer from Justin Koullapis for Watches by SJX
watchesbysjx.comDerek PrattOne of the greatest of the lesser known watchmakers
watchesbysjx.comOmega Apollo 8The movement in Omega’s limited edition Speedmaster for Baselworld 2018 has been sculpted by a laser to resemble the surface of the moon
omegawatches.comLaser AblationDemonstration of a DMG MORI Lasertec 45, micromachining a model of the earth using laser ablation
youtube.comNomos NeomatikNomos introduced a different take on displaying the date to their line-up for Baselworld 2018
nomos-glashuette.comSkagen AncherA date display that employs cutouts in the dial, similar to the new Nomos, produced by Skagen, which is owned by the Fossil Group
amazon.comAlexander BurhansAnother German take on this form of displaying the date, created by Alexander Burhans in 1992
alexanderburhans.comOchs & JuniorA slightly different spin on the cut-out date display, by Ludwig Oechslin
ochsundjunior.swissGarrick S1A new movement in a new timepiece from English watchmaker, Garrick
garrick.co.ukJohn HarrisonThe Google Doodle celebrating John Harrison’s 325th birthday
google.comAndreas StrehlerThe official website of the talented watchmaker, Andreas Strehler, “engineer for the brands”
astrehler.chAkriviaOfficial website of Akrivia
akrivia.comRexhep Rexhepi ChronometerA beautifully balanced & exceptionally finished movement from Akrivia for their new Chronometer Contemporain, introduced at Baselworld
watchesbysjx.comVoutilainen Regulator RepeaterThe only decimal repeater from Voutilainen to date that features a regulator dial
watchesbysjx.comVoutilainen 217QRSThe new timepiece, with integrated retrograde date mechanism, that Kari Voutilainen unveiled at SIHH 2018 was also on display at Baselworld this year
voutilainen.chVoutilainen InterviewA rare interview with Kari Voutilainen, from Oster Jewelers
overcast.fmQuadruple TourbillionTwo tourbillons inside two other tourbillons, linked by a differential, crafted by Greubel Forsey
greubelforsey.comTourbillon of TourbillonsAntoine Preziuso’s twirling nest of tourbillons
antoine-preziuso.comKerbedanz Maximus TourbillonBigger isn’t always better
kerbedanz.comThe Everywhere WatchA mechanical watch that can be programmed to display sunrise & sunset times nearly anywhere on earth
hodinkee.comAsulabThe R&D arm of the Swatch Group
swatchgroup.comTissot T TouchA quartz watch with independently driven hour & minute hands that enable a range of possible things it can display
amazon.comStar Caliber 2000A highly complicated pocket watch crafted by Patek Philippe, with a sunrise/sunset display that is similar to the Krayon Everywhere
youtube.comMasahiro KikunoA timepiece created by Japanese watchmaker, Masahiro Kikuno, wherein the length of the hours change according to the time of year
youtube.comMarquetry DialsPatek Philippe’s rare handcraft timepieces for Baselworld 2018, including marquetry & enamel work
static.patek.comMetropolitan Museum of ArtThe Met has opened up its archives for anyone to download
metmuseum.org1 hr 11 min - Baselworld 2018
Jon and Chris reflect back on some of the new timepieces released at Baselworld 2018, with a few old gems thrown in for good measure.
Seiko Shippo DialThe Seiko Presage SPB075 features a guilloché patterned dial overlayed with vitreous enamel
seikowatches.comSlim Seiko MovementSeiko introduced a limited edition, Presage SJE073J1 with the new 6L35 caliber
seikowatches.comBlack Bay Fifty-EightThe most vintage looking Tudor Black Bay yet
tudorwatch.comLongines MilitaryFull-tilt fauxtina—a new watch from Longines that’s not nearly as old as it looks
wornandwound.comOpen LetterAn open letter to the Swiss watch industry, from a frustrated millennial
watchesbysjx.comLongines Annual CalendarAn annual calendar that is relatively more affordable than its contemporaries
longines.com1 hr 11 min - Cloisonné Enamel
Jon introduces Chris to an unusual, Japanese eraser. Chris recounts the incredible work of a cloisonné enamelist he came across on a trip to Japan last spring and discusses his own processes as an enamel artist at Silverhand Studios.
@the_watchnerdThe Watchnerd on Twitter
twitter.comJohan ten HoeveUpcycled Apple Watch by Johan ten Hoeve Till Lottermann—we misattributed the mechanical Apple watch conversion in the show, it was crafted by Till Lottermann
instagram.comAntiques of the FutureA book by Lisa S. Roberts
amazon.comKadokeshi EraserA multi-faceted eraser, made by Kokuyo
amazon.comEraser ShieldSimilar to what Chris used to use for drafting
amazon.comKneaded EraserThe kind of eraser Jon uses when drawing freehand with a pencil
amazon.comRodicoA material similar to kneaded erasers, used by some watchmakers for cleaning & handling small parts
amazon.comFactis Black EraserChris’ favourite eraser
amazon.comDrafting EraserA classic, Staedtler Mars plastic, white eraser, useful for cleaning mild corrosion off of small parts
amazon.comSakura BloomingA photo Chris took of the cherry blossoms in Japan
offhours.showCloisonné Enamel MuseumThe Namikawa Cloisonné Enamel Museum that Chris stumbled upon in Kyoto
japanvisitor.comUrushi LacquerwareVideo demonstration of traditional, Japanese urushi lacquering
youtube.comNamikawa YasuyukiA Japanese craftsman who was a masterful cloisonné artist
wikipedia.orgNamikawa DetailA close-up of some of the detail in one of Namikawa’s vases
offhours.showMeiji PeriodA period in Japan’s history when it moved from being an isolated, feudal society towards the modern culture we are more familiar with today
wikipedia.orgVitreous EnamelEnamel created by melting glass powder at very high temperatures
wikipedia.orgEpoxy EnamelA modern twist on enamel that utilizes UV radiation to cure the material, rather than heat
heimerle-meule.comBritish MuseumMedieval enamel on exhibit at the British Museum in London, England
britishmuseum.orgV&A MuseumJapanese cloisonné enamel at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England
vam.ac.ukFabergé EnamelThe work of Fabergé is what first drew Chris to enamel
faberge.comMoire EffectsOptical illusions created by interference patterns
wikipedia.orgSilverhand Enamel PensExamples of some of the enamel pens Chris has crafted in silver, from his Laurium series
offhours.showEnamel PowderEnamel powder similar to what Chris uses
amazon.comMortar & PestleA mortar & pestle are used to grind the glass used for enamel to an appropriate grain size
amazon.comKlyr-FireThe binder Chris uses when applying powdered enamel to silver
amazon.comFine Mesh SieveChris uses a fine mesh sieve to sift enamel powder onto his work
amazon.comDonzé CadransA dial manufacturer in Switzerland that specializes in enamel work
donzecadranssa.chAlundum StoneOne of the types of grinding stones Chris uses to prepare his enamel for a final firing
amazon.comDiamond HonesDiamond hones similar to the ones Chris uses to smooth the surface of his enamel work prior to final firing
amazon.comCourtyardThe courtyard in Namikawa’s house
offhours.showKitchenThe kitchen in Namikawa’s house
offhours.show55 min - Cloisonné Enamel
Jon introduces Chris to an unusual, Japanese eraser. Chris recounts the incredible work of a cloisonné enamelist he came across on a trip to Japan last spring and discusses his own processes as an enamel artist at Silverhand Studios.
@the_watchnerdThe Watchnerd on Twitter
twitter.comJohan ten HoeveUpcycled Apple Watch by Johan ten Hoeve Till Lottermann—we misattributed the mechanical Apple watch conversion in the show, it was crafted by Till Lottermann
instagram.comAntiques of the FutureA book by Lisa S. Roberts
amazon.comKadokeshi EraserA multi-faceted eraser, made by Kokuyo
amazon.comEraser ShieldSimilar to what Chris used to use for drafting
amazon.comKneaded EraserThe kind of eraser Jon uses when drawing freehand with a pencil
amazon.com55 min - Everything is a Trade-off
Chris and Jon discuss the Apple Pencil, design trade-offs, and building things to last.
Ackerman InkChris’ red ink of choice, with an interesting bottle design
vanness1938.comMichael MasuyamaThe bespoke nib grinder that Chris goes to for his fountain pens
mikeitwork.comApple PencilDesigned by Apple in California
amazon.comSilicone SleeveThe silicone sleeve that Chris uses with his Apple Pencil
amazon.comProcreateThe third-party app Jon tends to use most when working with the Apple Pencil
apple.comAffinity PhotoChris’ favourite app to use with the Apple Pencil
apple.comPixelmatorAn image editing app Jon & Chris both used extensively, prior to Affinity Photo
apple.comRhino 3DThe 3D modelling software that Chris has used to design a number of his pens
rhino3d.comFusion360The 3D modelling software Chris is using to design his watch cases
autodesk.comNikon D810The camera Chris uses to take photos of the pens he creates
amazon.comiFixitTeardown of the Apple Pencil on iFixIt.com
ifixit.comWelcome to Macintosh“If It’s Broke, Don’t Fix It”
macintosh.fmRepair.orgAn American association advocating for the right to repair
repair.orgPen GripA photo of the pen grip Chris referenced during the show
offhours.showObjectifiedAn superb documentary, focused on design
amazon.comHelveticaA documentary detailing the origin & ubiquity of the typeface Helvetica
amazon.comUrbanizedA documentary that explores the design of cities
amazon.comRamsA forthcoming documentary exploring the life & work of the legendary, German designer, Dieter Rams
kickstarter.comDesign CanadaA forthcoming documentary on Canadian design
kickstarter.com10 Principles of DesignDieter Rams 10 Principles of Good Design
vitsoe.com2 min
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Off Hours is a conversational podcast that delves into technology, working with our hands, and other curiosities.