On today's show, we have Eric Ricioppo, the man behind Rico's Podcast. He is also a veteran police officer with over 10 years of experience and the co-founder of the Sketchy Boys Watch Club. It was terrific speaking with him today, and we even picked up a few podcasting tips. We hope you enjoy the episode!

The Sketchy Boys Watch Club can be found here: https://sketchyboyzwatchclub.com/

You can follow the on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sketchyboyzwatchclub/

And the T2C Discord community can be found here: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD

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It is often said that one should never meet their heroes. However, Marc met one of his heroes on this podcast and has no regrets about it. Richard's stories about the early days of watches on the internet and his efforts in building a community were truly remarkable. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you’re a watch content creator, and/or attend events and participate in discussions about watches on platforms like Discord or Slack, then you, too, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Paige.

You can find Richard here on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rpaigewatchco/. Do go say thank you!

Link to our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD

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In this episode, the hosts take a reflective journey through their inaugural year of podcasting. They share their delightful surprises and standout moments that shaped their experience, offering a glimpse into the laughter and challenges that accompanied their journey. Together, they ponder the exciting possibilities that lie ahead, weaving in a selection of thoughtful quements from their listeners.

Link to our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD

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The guys engage in a lively conversation with Marc’s new employer, Jose Miranda, who is the co-founder of Isotope Watches. Known for his warm demeanor and approachable nature, Jose stands out as one of the most compassionate figures in the watch industry. His designs reflect a perfect blend of innovation and creativity, drawing inspiration from diverse influences while simultaneously inspiring others in the craft.

Isotope Watches: https://isotopewatches.com/

Isotope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isotopewatches/

Isotope North America on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isotopewatchesna/

0:13 – Intro (yes, Marc said Episode 24)

00:47 – Wrist Checks

02:33 – Marc’s Relationship with Isotope

09:22 – The story behind the Lacrima Logo

16:24 – Guiding principles behind Isotope Watch Design

22:55 – Isotope’s Origin Story

29:57 – Challenges with movements and components

32:48 – The inspiration for the Moonshot Chronograph

42:24 – Collaborations, past, present, and future

45:04 – Marc’s Seconde/Seconde idea

53:24 – About the upcoming OVNI watch

1:02:31 – Winning the AuroChronos Innovation Award

1:07:55 – Why Isotope attends so many shows

1:11:13 – Feedback from fans, showgoers, and customers

1:16:16 – Glutton for punishment

1:24:20 – Jose’s collecting habits

1:32:23 – Kyle’s awesome Omega Z-33

1:35:23 – Goodbyes, T2C out!

To see Jose's Grandmother's famous clock: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/139247

The damaskus watches Jose was talking about: https://www.goswatches.com/

To see Jose's IWC/Porsche Design: https://everywatch.com/iwc/porsche-design-world-time-alarm/watch-10136572

The guys had a fantastic opportunity to chat with Felix Wallner, the CEO of Hanhart Watches. Their conversation flowed effortlessly and was filled with insights into watchmaking and the unique philosophy behind Hanhart's craftsmanship.

Hanhart watches: https://www.hanhart.com/

T2C Discord community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD

00:14 Introduction

01:00 Wrist Checks

04:11 Felix’s Vancouver Timepiece Show experience

07:22 Felix and the flamethrower!

08:44 Felix’s Hanhart origin story

13:14 Hanhart’s direction since Felix took over

16:11 About Hanhart’s 1930s facility

19:19 Dealing with old machinery in the modern age

21:16 Hanhart after the war

26:05 Hanhart and Quartz

27:22 Collaborations

28:30 Legacy watchmaking and new horizons

31:56 Innovations in the new 417ES

36:13 Felix’s involvement in new designs and production

38:58 About the Primus series

43:02 About the Preventor

45:42 Marc makes a funny

47:20 About the Aquasphere

53:19 Hanhart and the Toronto Timepiece Show

54:24 Teasers for the future

56:42 Listener questions

1:03:39 Goodbyes

Lucy is an extraordinary personality in the world of horology. Her joy and enthusiasm are infectious. If you don't already follow her on Instagram and YouTube, we highly recommend doing so.

Lucy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewatchboxdiaries/

Timetolume's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/time_to_lume/

Lucy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWatchBoxDiaries

Paulin Watches: https://www.paulinwatches.com/

Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/mXYnpfsP

00:12  -  Introduction

01:46  -  Wrist Checks

05:35  -  The watch that started it all

09:06  -  The importance of watch events and gatherings

12:53  -  Balancing Paulin Watches & The Watch Box Diaries

14:29  -  The very beginning, The 60(ish) Seconds Reviews

16:16  -  The process of making longer-form YouTube Content

18:38  -  Online demographics

22:30  -  Women Talking Watches

26:21  -  In the beginning, there was Michael Kors

29:14  -  Managing a full-time job and creating YouTube Content

31:12  -  Landing the Paulin role

33:52  -  The stories behind the watches

35:14  -  Advice for those who want to become creators

37:57  -  What’s next for the watch box

42:23  -  Chris Antzoulis’ question for Lucy

https://www.instagram.com/poppingcrowns/

47:15  -  Ken @centralseconds’ question for Lucy

https://www.instagram.com/centralseconds/

48:58  -  About @timetolume – Lucy’s other half

52:29  -  Caroline’s journey into the abyss we call watches

55:45  -  Odin visits the Giant Tiger

56:31  - Can I pet that dog?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mZH5gIGoLQk

57:00  -  Goodbyes

The guys meet with Jason Hutton, organizer of the Timepiece Shows, to recap the recent Vancouver event. If you have never attended one of these Canadian events, the next one will take place in Toronto this September, and we highly recommend that you go.

00:14  -  Introduction

00:53  -  Wrist Checks

08:53  -  Travelling to Vancouver

17:58  -  Favorite moments at the Vancouver Timepiece Show

https://www.timepieceshow.com/

30:03  -  The standout watches from the Show

41:23  -  The standout people from the Show

52:01  -  Extracurricular activities outside of the Show

59:58  -  The TGN/Marathon/Roldorf Event on Sunday evening

https://thegreynato.com/

https://www.marathonwatch.com/

https://shop.roldorf.co/

1:06:27  -  Show aftereffects

1:12:08  -  Near future projects/plans

1:17:42  -  Full steam ahead to the Toronto Timepiece Show

1:23:22  -  The Launch of The Calibrated Wrist Magazine

https://thecalibratedwrist.com/

1:28:00  -  Plugging The Tale of Two Wristies Podacast

Coming soon: https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwowristies/

1:29:00  - Goodbye – see you in two weeks!

The guys recap their trips to the UK and Switzerland, and discuss their upcoming trip to the Vancouver Timepiece Show, where all three will meet in person for the second time!

00:13  -  Introduction

00:59  -  Wrist checks

04:02  -  Watches we are bringing to the Vancouver Timepiece Show - - https://www.timepieceshow.com/

06:13  -  Brent talks about The Calibrated Wrist Print Magazine - https://thecalibratedwrist.com/the-magazine/

10:05  -  Marc makes a funny

11:06  -  Working with Jose from Isotope at the Show - https://isotopewatches.com/

13:35  -  Bob recaps his UK Trip in greater detail

18:39  -  The watches that stood out to us from British Watchmakers Day - https://britishwatchmakers.com/

24:29  -  Brent recaps his Geneva Trip in greater detail - https://www.watchesandwonders.com/

30:09  -  Other plans in/around the Vancouver Show

35:15  -  New releases that have captured our hearts

41:14  -  About the travelling watch roadshow – coming to a town near you!

45:22  -  About the T2C Discord Community – Click to join: https://discord.gg/ywmFq7KB

50:31  -  Our thoughts on the upcoming CW release - https://www.christopherward.com/

54:44  - Goodbye and see you in 2 weeks!

Unfortunately, we had to proceed without Bob for this recording, as he was unable to join us. However, Adam was an exceptional guest. He is the co-founder and current President of the RedBar Group, serves as a Louis Vuitton Watch Prize Juror, and is a member of the GPHG Academy.

Here's where you can keep up with Adam: https://www.instagram.com/craniotes/

Information on the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize: https://www.louisvuittonwatchprize.com/

Details about the GPHG: https://gphg.org/en

Other sites and shows we discuss:

https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2025/event

https://www.timetowatches.com/

https://www.timezone.com/

https://www.watchuseek.com/

Our wrist check:

Adam

Marc

Brent

00:14  -  Introduction

01:07  -  Wrist checks

05:54  -  About our guest

08:07  -  Adam’s time on TimeZone.com

13:22  -  Adam’s watches origin story

16:42  -  What makes Adam pull the trigger on a watch

19:30  -  Why are affordable watches important

21:54  -  Adam’s time working at Macy’s HQ

24:47  -  Adam’s gravitas and storytelling in watches

27:51  -  How Adam got involved with Revolution Magazine

29:55  -  What makes a successful editor, including a great beard

35:37  -  The role of a watch writer

38:16  -  Brent and Adam’s takes on the 2025 Geneva Shows

46:51  -  Difference between the shows now and way back when

52:40  -  About RedBar, and is it what he always wanted it to be

1:02:57  -  How does RedBar work

1:08:42  -  About being a juror for the Luis Vuitton Watch Prize

1:12:15  -  About the GPHG Academy and being a member

1:15:21  -  Adam’s JLC Navy Seals story

1:20:55  -  What is next for Adam’s Collection

1:23:21  -  What does the future hold

1:24:26  -  Thank yous and goodbyes

You can follow us here:

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

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

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

The Show = https://www.instagram.com/time2calibrate/

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While Brent endures a visit to Switzerland for Watches & Wonders, Bob and Marc converse with the delightful Marshall Sutcliffe from the extremely popular Wristwatch Revival YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@WristwatchRevival

00:14  -  Introduction

00:45  -  Wrist check

03:37  -  About our Guest Marshall Sutcliffe

05:56  -  Wristwatch Revival Origin Story

11:25  -  The gear and process to film a WR episode

13:57  -  The crazy glue and monkey wrench story

15:18  -  Marshall’s “grail” watches

16:51  -  Is Marshall a watch collector?

18:57  -  Does he work on modern watches?

21:13  -  Finding watch victims

22:07  -  Marshall’s favorite restoration (bring a Kleenex box)

26:32  -  Challenges in watchmaking – NO MORE DATE DISPLAYS

30:20  -  Which screw goes where now?

32:39  -  Oopsies!

36:20  -  Pleasant surprise

39:34  -  Sutcliffe Hanson - https://sutcliffehansen.com/

42:14  - Marc tells a funny joke

44:57  -  Expanding beyond just tools

47:03  -  The future of the Sutcliffe Media Empire

48:21  -  Advice for getting started in watchmaking

52:19  -  Listener questions for Marshall

01:09:09  -  Thank you for being on the show Marshall!

01:10:10  -  T2C OUT