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September 01, 2025 Episode 30: The one with Jose Cermeno
If you're not familiar with Jose's watches, we highly recommend visiting his website (link below) to follow along more closely as we delve into his creations. Jose is a passionate, charming, friendly, and knowledgeable individual. We are proud to have him with us and to showcase another remarkable young Canadian watchmaker. We hope you enjoy the show!
Jose Cermeno Watches: https://www.josecermeno.com/
Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD
00:15 – Introduction
01:02 – Wrist checks
07:15 – About Jose Cermeno
07:56 – Going to watchmaking school in Switzerland
13:00 – Parental pride
14:27 – How did his internships influence his designs
17:56 – Jose’s special Tudor
21:08 – Watchmaking – in front vs. behind the bench
23:06 – How being a valet influenced his designs
25:09 – Initial challenges of starting his brand
28:31 – How many ouchies did it take to get started
29:27 – Jose’s dexterity working with leather
36:29 – Leather in the long run
39:58 – Balancing details and simplicity
46:20 – Coming back after a 6-year hiatus
54:44 – Future models, to leather or not to leather…
58:07 – Scale up or not to scale up...
1:01:50 – James Fournier’s UN Torpilleur story – THANK YOU RIKKI
1:03:05 – Jose’s other watches and what he’d like to own
1:07:06 – Future complications for Jose Cermeno watches
1:13:40 – Balancing price vs. exclusivity vs. quality
1:15:34 – Reject rate for dials
1:17:38 – Working the threads through his dial blanks
1:19:36 – Advice for aspiring watchmakers/brand owners
1:22:17 – Brands that inspire Jose
1:30:34 – Creating brand awareness and watch reviews
1:33:28 – Form over function or vice-versa
1:34:51 – Accidents are the mother of invention
01:39:02 – Thank yous and Goodbyes
01:39:48 – T2C OUT!
01:39:50 – But wait, there’s more…
1 hr 42 min
August 18, 2025 Episode 29: The one with Marathon's Mitchell Wein
Brent and Marc sit down with Mitchell Wein, the President of Marathon Watch Company, a proudly Canadian brand known for producing highly durable watches for militaries worldwide, as well as for civilian collectors. This episode is a bit lengthy, but trust me, by the end, you’ll wish it were even longer. What an amazing gentleman!
You can find Marathon Watches here: https://www.marathonwatch.com/
And the T2C Discord community can be found here: https://discord.gg/3pfhUFPYFD
00:12 – Introduction
00:43 – Wrist Checks
08:47 – Mitchell’s Bio
13:57 – Wisdom through the generations
18:00 – Selling to civilians, what started it
31:06 – Is Marathon still mostly government procurement?
35:17 – Pivotal moments or breakthroughs
41:45 – What would Grandpa Wein think of Marathon today?
46:22 – Being a good human, great advice from Mitchell
50:30 – What about them dressy vintage Marathons?
59:54 – How varying currencies can erode margins
1:03:36 – Old car jokes
1:05:26 – Playing the long game
1:15:12 – About winning the U.S. Best Value Bronze Medal
1:21:17 – Raiding Mitch’s drawers part One
1:25:44 – Continuous improvements, even those you don’t see
1:33:16 – Why traditional watches are still needed in modern warfare
1:36:17 – Material or tech restraints for government contracts
1:37:17 – The Jeep collab, where, what, when, how?
1:40:34 – What else does Marathon make?
1:45:39 – Raiding Mitch’s drawers part Deux
1:53:02 – Interacting with civilian collectors
1:55:16 – Special word from Milspec “Watch” Group
1:57:16 – Thank yous and Goodbyes
1:57:55 – T2C OUT!

1 hr 59 min
August 04, 2025 Episode 28: Rico's Beans 'n' Jeans
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
00:13 – Introduction
00:55 – Wrist checks
06:63 – About Rico
09:32 – What came first, the watchman or the policeman
18:59 – Social media before the podcast
21:53 – Does Rico collect dress watches?
26:10 – Watches on the job
33:26 – Watch content to sketchy content on Rico’s Watches
38:26 – How did Rico get there?
43:36 – Would Rico start podcasting again?
48:12 – Being a guest or host, which is better?
50:08 – Storytelling in watches
56:34 – About the Sketchy Boys Watch Club
58:41 – Who’s behind the SBWC
1:00:31 – The most crucial question of the podcast
1:07:14 – Rico’s writing talent
1:09:41 – About SBWC collabs
1:15:30 – Collabs outside of watches
1:17:42 – The future of the SBWC
1:19:59 – Advice for up-and-coming podcasters, not us, of course
1:26:59 – What is Rico hunting for next?
1:33:21 – Thank yous and goodbyes
1:34:10 – T2C OU!
1 hr 35 min
July 21, 2025 Episode 27 - The one with Pioneer Richard Paige
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
00:12 – Introduction
00:46 – Wrist Checks
03:42 – Richard Paige’s Bio
06:35 – Richard’s early days – Paris 1925
11:22 – Taking Paris 1925 online - early ‘90s
24:42 – The very first online brand collabs
33:44 – What are WIS, from the man who coined the term!
37:44 – The challenges of running TimeZone.com
46:35 – Herding cats, I mean keeping TZers in check
49:26 – The brands vs. Richard Paige
51:11 – Adding subforums on TZ
53:37 – The next generation
55:47 – Why did he sell TZ, and Marc’s terrible Godfather impression
1:02:25 – Richard’s perspective after the sale
1:07:30 – 11 years between TZ and Rpaige Watch Co.
1:13:14 – The future of large-scale watch production in the USA
1:15:06 – Advice for new watchmakers
1:17:34 – THANK YOU to Richard Paige
1:18:11 – Listener Question
1:24:27 – Goodbyes
1:25:04 – T2C OUT!
1 hr 26 min
July 07, 2025 Episode 26: One year Anniversary Hostful
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
00:13 – Introduction
00:51 – Wrist Checks
04:21 – Initial podcast goals
12:13 – Marc’s on-air initiation
13:40 – The Canadian Watch Community
15:43 – How Marc got things going
17:57 – How it was for us at the beginning
21:56 – Any regrets with the Show format
23:40 – Personal collecting goals
27:25 – Perception of podcasting vs. reality
32:11 – Stand-out moments after 26 episodes
38:02 – I can’t believe I said that
42:01 – Stand-out guests
44:50 – Guests making us nervous
47:18 – Dream guests
55:47 – Would you do it all over again?
56:49 – The future of the Pod
1:00:15 – Goals for year 2
1:04:14 – Listener Quements
1:31:05 – Closing
1:31:59 – T2C OUT!
1 hr 33 min
June 23, 2025 Episode 25: With Jose Miranda, co-founder Isotope Watches
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
1 hr 37 min
June 09, 2025 Episode 24: With Felix Wallner CEO of Hanhart Watches
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

1 hr 5 min
May 26, 2025 Episode 23: with Lucy aka The Watch Box Diaries
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
59 min
May 12, 2025 Episode 22: Vancouver Recap with Jason Hutton
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!
1 hr 30 min
April 28, 2025 Episode 21: Recent trips, and going to the Vancouver Timepiece Show
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!
56 min

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Time 2 Calibrate is a watch podcast about WISdom. Heavy on experience, light on sensible decisions. What started as three Canadian Watch Idiot Savants comparing notes has…