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In this episode of the ‘Independent Thinking Show’ for @FifthWrist Radio, we’re talking to the legendary Laurent Ferrier from … well … Laurent Ferrier
We’re chatting about the past, the present and a little about the future of this brand, which is as young as it is legendary.

Laurent is not that confident with English, but we are fortunate enough to have David Chang from the Horological Society of New York on board, who actually is a native speaker of French. 
We have subsequently dubbed this with English voice-overs to make it available to a broader audience. The voice of Laurent is spoken by Adam – @mediumwatch – you know him as one of the co-hosts of «Fifth Wrist Independent Thinking»
A Fifth Wrist Radio production: @fifthwrist; fifthwrist.com
Executive producer & audio editor: Claus @tapir_ffm 

Theme Music homegrown, based on the aria «Ebben, Ne Andro Lontana» of the opera «La Wally» by Alfredo Catalani

In this special episode of Independent Thinking for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Adam (⁠⁠@mediumwatch⁠⁠) are honoured to welcome one of world’s leading independent watchmakers Roger W Smith OBE (@rogerwsmithltd) to the podcast.2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Roger W Smith Independent brand, and we heartily congratulate Roger and his team on this incredible milestone!
Our conversation covers the evolution of the co-axialescapement and broader incremental refinements to advance the service life and isochronismmmof Roger’s watches.
Roger also reflects on the growth of the British Watch andClockmakers’ Alliance and the growing strength and diversity of the British horological sector.
We also cover Roger’s most recent release (Series 6), and  he also hints what’s coming next.
Keep an ear out for an exciting announcement in this episode as well!  

For those interested in attending the Watch & Clockmakers of Australia conference in Melbourne in October 2026 where Roger is the keynote speaker, please register and get tickets here: @watchandclockmakersau and
https://wca.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/78291-national-conference-2026

Please check out Roger W Smith on IG: @rogerwsmithltd and the British Watch and Clockmakers’ Alliance @@britishwatchmakers
(Incidentally, this episode is also the 125th episode of Independent Thinking – and we couldn’t think of better guest to mark this with). Thank you all for listening!!!
 
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Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review whereveryou listen to our podcast.
We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners,or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days! Thank you for joining us.
Theme Music for 2026 ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by SilentPartner⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

n this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Roman sits down with James Henderson (@henki_time).  James us watch industry consultant, blogger, bon vivant, and the man behind The Hype NYC - a watch event dedicated to the indie watchmakers.
 
James shares the origin story of The Hype NYC (@the_hype_nyc) what makes it different from the big fairs - and why everyone should attend in October.
Link to James’s book about the Vulcain Watches and US Presidents here: https://www.blurb.com/b/12446626-the-cricket-and-the-presidents-an-anecdotal-histo

Special Mentions: the Ochs Und Junior Special Fifth Wrist Edition Watch (as mentioned in the episode): https://www.ochsundjunior.swiss/the-ochs-und-junior-settimana-fifth-wrist-special-edition-a-guest-blog/
Shoutouts: @geneva_blue_
Check out James Henderson (⁠@henki_time⁠) and Find Out More more about The Hype NYC (@the_hype_nyc) here: ⁠https://www.henkitime.com/p/the-hype-nyc-2026.html⁠

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast!

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.
We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days! Thank you for joining us.

Theme Music:  ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Claus (⁠⁠@tapir_ffm⁠⁠) are joined by Felipe Pikullik (@felipepikullik), a fantastic German independent watchmaker.
We chat about Felipe’s early fascination with watches, persistence in gaining entry to watchmaking school in Glashütte, and formative work with Stefan Kudoke (skeletonization) and Rolf Lang (restoration and prototyping from scratch). 
Felipe describes the evolution of his watchmaking from decorating stock calibers to his most recent release of an in-house calibre Sternenhimmel FPA1; and explains his “in-house architecture” definition (FPA1 uses mostly in-house parts but not 100%), choices like German silver for finishing and patina, a handcrafted balance wheel displayed front-side, a retrograde date adjusted via lug mechanism to avoid pushers and danger zones, and his unique use of aventurine in the dial and movement construction.
In our opinion, Felipe is one of the most exciting indie talents, delivering outstanding value and a unique voice in the indie horology space.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.
Make sure to check out Felipe’s work @felipepikullik and www.felipe-pikullik.de
Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.
We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days! Thank you for joining us.

Theme Music:  ⁠⁠The Wrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)

In this episode of the Independent Thinking Show for ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist⁠⁠⁠ Radio, Roman (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TimesRomanAU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is joined by Lewis Walduck (@lewis_walduck), fine clocks specialist at @bonhamsclocks,  antiquarian horologist, clockmaker, and lover of the fine arts.
In addition to his role at Bonhams, Lewis is also a Director of the British Watch and Clock Makers Guild: @bwcmg and a Youth board member of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST): @qestcraft.

Join us as we chat about Lewis’ lifelong interest in horology, clocks and antiques, as well as his apprenticeship into clockmaking , and later into the auction world at Bonhams, and the value of combining bench skills with cataloguing and advising on restoration. 
We also talk about Lewis’ mentors along the way (eg. the late renowned Thomas Tompion expect Jeremy Evans and others) and have a few laughs.
Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Thanks (as always) for tuning in!
Make sure to follow Lewis on Instagram @lewis_walduck and on lewiswalduck.com

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@FifthWrist ⁠⁠⁠#fifthwrist #fifthwristradio #fifthwristradiopodcast

Independent Thinking Show is a place dedicated to showcasing the great people doing interesting and cool things in the world of horology.  To join our crew group chat then please email us at contact@fifthwrist.com and if you have time please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast.
We remain fiercely independent with no commercial partners, or sponsored content. We only speak to people we respect and like - and that’s a pretty rare thing these days!
Thank you for joining us.
Theme Music:  ⁠⁠⁠TheWrong Time by Silent Partner⁠⁠⁠ (via YouTube Free Music Channel)