In this episode, we’ll talk to Ross Davis of Hamtun Watch Co in the UK, to discuss his blockbuster Kickstarter project, the joys of working from a dining room table, and the challenges of dealing with online feedback.

Find Hamtun on the web...Website - https://hamtun.co/IG - https://www.instagram.com/hamtunwatches/FB - https://www.facebook.com/HamtunWatches/Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamtun

Chris Vail is the founder of Janis Trading Company, established in 2012, makers of Lew & Huey and NTH Watches. Chris caused trouble as a medic (“Doc”) in the US Army from 1994 to 2000, then caused trouble in the financial services and software industries for the next 12 years. Now he causes trouble in the watch industry.

Website - https://nthwatches.com/.FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/janistradingFB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Janis...Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/NTHWatches/YouTube - youtube.com/c/NTHWatches

Recorded August 2018, so “next year” would be *this* year, 2019. In this episode we’re talking to Cullen Chen and Wesley Kwok from Nodus Watches of California, USA (https://www.noduswatches.com/). We’ll hear how their collaboration has its roots in music, what design cues makes a watch a “Nodus”, and some of the challenges microrbrands face in bringing their concepts to life. The audio on Chris’s side is a little muffled. We’re still dialing in the sound quality for future calls. Please bear with us as you watch with us.

Chris Vail is the founder of Janis Trading Company, established in 2012, makers of Lew & Huey and NTH Watches. Chris caused trouble as a medic (“Doc”) in the US Army from 1994 to 2000, then caused trouble in the financial services and software industries for the next 12 years. Now he causes trouble in the watch industry.

"Nodus is a boutique watch company based in Los Angeles. As a hub for innovation, creativity, and local production, Los Angeles serves as both our home and our inspiration. Much like the independent fashion labels that come from our hometown, our goal is to create an extraordinary product that stands on its own merits.

Nodus watches are designed and assembled in Los Angeles."

You can find Nodus on the web...Website - https://www.noduswatches.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/noduswatches/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/noduswatches/Email - [email protected]

You can find NTH on the web...Website - https://nthwatches.com/.FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/janistradingFB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Janis...Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/NTHWatches/YouTube - youtube.com/c/NTHWatches

*Recorded August 2018, so “next year” would be *this* year, 2019.

In this first episode, Chris talks to Phil Rodenbeck of Visitor Watch Co of “Indie-ana”, USA, to get his take on using a wait list rather than pre-orders, his unique designs, and the disaster that could have wrecked his business in its infancy.

You can find Visitor Watch Co. on the web...Website: https://www.visitorwatchco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitorwatchco/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ6FtAEr-FYWI_IFkFOlwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitorWatchCo/?ref=hlTwitter: https://twitter.com/VisitorWatchCo

Sorry for the difference in recording volume between Phil and Chris. We’re dialing in the volume balance for future calls. Please bear with us as you watch with us.

Chris Vail is the founder of Janis Trading Company, established in 2012, makers of Lew & Huey and NTH Watches. Chris caused trouble as a medic (“Doc”) in the US Army from 1994 to 2000, then caused trouble in the financial services and software industries for the next 12 years. Now he causes trouble in the watch industry.

Website - https://nthwatches.com/.FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/janistradingFB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/JanisTradingCoFans/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/NTHWatches/YouTube - youtube.com/c/NTHWatches

John sits down with Television Watch-Sales Platform pioneer and founder of TalkAboutWatches.com, Tim Temple.

For many years, most of us have been scrolling through the television channels, and if you're a watch enthusiast, always stop and get fixated when you saw Tim Temple on Shop NBC or a host of other networks, waxing poetic about the watches they were selling!

Well, Tim has a new adventure in the watch industry as the founder of TalkAboutWatches.com. A platform that mixes his experience in video watch sales, knowledge of timepieces, and passion for watches.

Get to know Tim, his journey through the industry, and where he's planning on going.

Enjoy!

TalkAboutWatches can be found on the web...Website: https://talkaboutwatches.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewatchshowyouvealwayswanted/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkaboutwatches/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugSKslYddLGi1XbyIzUJEA

John can be found on the web:Website: https://watchgauge.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/watchgaugeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchgaugeFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/watchgauge

John and Anthony sit down to discuss and share thoughts on some current happenings in the watch industry such as the New Hodinkee Oris Limited Edition, and TGV joining forces with WatchBox Studios.

Enjoy!

You can find Anthony in the Social-Sphere...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchwithmeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddL7yT7Js1Si5Q04rd-0zA

John can be found on the web...Website - https://www.watchgauge.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/watchgaugeYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/watchgaugeFacebook.com - https://www.facebook.com/watchgauge

Ricardo and John finally get to sit down and recap their amazing trip to Baselworld 2019.

In this episode, they discuss Ricardo's first impression as a first-time visitor to Baselworld and John's comparison of years past.What watch they would buy within their reach as well as their "if money were no object" purchase they would make.They also discuss which booth was their favorite to visit and what their choice for "coolest Complication" of the show.

Sit back, relax, and WatchWithUs!

In Episode 6, we chat with Ariel Javier, Founder of the WatchWabi Facebook Group

A Police officer from Texas, who fled communist Cuba at the age of 2, Ariel tells the story of how he became passionate about watches. Like many viewers, he saw his dad's hard work and determination to acquire a Rolex GMT which is a great story that sparked his passion. Then on to the Rolex Sub that both got him into the Law Enforcement field, then re-sparked his horological passion. And so much more! Links to things mentioned in this episode:

The Watch Steward Straps - https://www.thewatchsteward.com/NTH Nazario Azzurro - https://watchgauge.com/collections/nth/products/nth-nazario-azzurro-pre-orderAquadive Watches - http://aquadive.com/

You can find WatchWabi on the web...Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/382084888817950/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/watchwabi/

In this episode of Doc's House Calls, Doc sits down with Kyle Schut, Founder and Owner of Straton Watch Co, inspired by his combined passion for classic car racing and watches, to talk about cars, design, his evolution as an entrepreneur, and some of the real-world challenges he's faced.

Sit back, relax, and WatchWithUs to find out what inspires Kyle, how he brought Straton to where it is, and where he plans to take the company in the future.

You can find Straton Watch Co. on the web...Website - https://www.stratonwc.com/FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/stratonwatchcompany/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stratonwatchcompany/

You can find NTH on the web...Website - https://nthwatches.com/.FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/janistradingFB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Janis...Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/NTHWatches/YouTube - youtube.com/c/NTHWatches

For some of us, it was remembering the watch our grandfather wore. For others, it was a gift we got for High School Graduation. And others, it was what we bought ourselves with our first paycheck out of college...

If you're here watching this, chances are, you're into watches! What got you started? What was it about watches that turned it into a hobby or passion for you?In this episode, John and Anthony tell their stories about how they got into watches.

Let us know how you got started in the comments below!

Anthony and Ricardo sit down and discuss their personal 'Hits' and 'Misses' from Baselworld!

Rolex, Breitling, Bulova, Tudor, Angelus, and more... Which ones were Hits? Which ones were Misses?

Ricardo Sime is a watch enthusiast, collector, and senior admin of one of Facebook's largest watch enthusiast groups.You may follow him on instagram at www.instagram.com/readysetwatch

Anthony Kozlowsky is a watch industry veteran having spent many years managing NYC boutiques for Breitling and Bremont.You may follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/watchwithmeand on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddL7yT7Js1Si5Q04rd-0zA